‘The Races That Are Best for Me Are Over’: Mathieu van der Poel on Underwhelming Amstel Gold Performance
World champion goes into race as overwhelming favorite but doesn’t feature in finale.
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Lorena Wiebes Rues Celebration Slip-Up: ‘I Will Lose Some Sleep on that One’
'I never saw Marianne coming': Dutch star admits 'stupid' blunder by posting up too soon.
Tom Pidcock Grabs Dramatic Amstel Gold Race in Four-Man Sprint
Ineos Grenadiers rider sparkles after pre-race favorite Van der Poel fails to shine: 'I was going to say it is great to win for the second time but it might create some controversy'
Marianne Vos Lunges By Celebrating Lorena Wiebes to Nab Amstel Gold Race Women
'Obviously Lorena was just too early to celebrate': Former world champion triumphs in final-meter dive to the line.
Results: Lauren De Crescenzo and Keegan Swenson Win the Growler at Levi’s Gran Fondo
The inaugural event delivered tactical and exciting racing across deep men's and women's fields.
Everything You Need to Know About Heart-Rate Based Cycling Training
Heart-rate based training offers an accessible, inexpensive method for tracking your cycling progress. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
Cycling and Civil Rights Icon Major Taylor Finally Gets the Documentary He Deserves
‘Major Taylor: Champion of the Race’ will air on PBS in May.
Amstel Gold Race Essentials: Favorites, Maps, Profiles, Start Lists, and More
The first of the Ardennes Classics promises dramatic racing on twisting, hilly courses.
Why Are So Many Gravel Pros Doing Levi Leipheimer’s New Road Race?
'It seems to me this is almost a gravel race on pavement, and the large payout does not hurt either.'
Brabantse Pijl: Cosnefroy Foils Teuns, Longo Borghini Drops Vollering
The midweek semi-classic serves as a transition between the cobblestones to the hills of the Ardennes-styled races.
Rogue Attacks to ‘Force Majeure’: 5 Things That Might Stop Tadej Pogačar at the Giro d’Italia
With less than a month to go, here are 5 things that could trip up the Team UAE Emirates superstar's chase for the pink jersey.
Key Takeaways: Paris-Roubaix 2024
Breaking down the key points of Sunday's Hell of the North and how Mathieu van der Poel's Alpecin team set up yet another unstoppable solo breakaway win.
The Mystical Attraction of Paris-Roubaix
Remembering my first experience riding Paris-Roubaix cobbles, and why it remains my favorite race to watch to this day.
Workout of the Week: Paris-Roubaix Edition
A workout inspired by the cobble-crushing efforts of Paris-Roubaix.
Cannondale Overhauls Their Synapse Neo Road e-Bike, Adds Allroad Option
Cannondale's newest road e-bike receives a lightweight Bosch Class 3 motor and a carbon frame derived from the Synapse road bike.
‘Not My Specialty but I’m Going to Try’: Can Mathieu van der Poel Pip Pogacar at Liège-Bastogne-Liège?
Van der Poel brings his cobble-bashing brawn to the Ardennes for a face-off with Tadej Pogačar that's set to be the biggest bout of the spring.
Power Analysis: How Mathieu van der Poel Eviscerated Paris-Roubaix
We dive into the power numbers of Van der Poel, Vermeersch, and Pithie in the fastest ever Paris-Roubaix.
Paris-Roubaix Rewind: Cool Kopecky, Magnificent Mathieu, and Jury Drops Hammer on Tarling, Van Dijke
Tour de Hoody: More controversy, a quiet chicane, the fastest Roubaix (again), and does 'hors délai' belong in a race as cruel as the 'Hell of the North'?
Photo Essay: The Drama of Paris-Roubaix, by Chris Auld
The famous cobblestone classic served up a great race on Sunday. Chris Auld was there to document the action.
‘He Was Almost Playing with Us’: Mads Pedersen Bows before Van der Poel after Paris-Roubaix
Pedersen best of the rest behind the Alpecin-Deceuninck assault to score his best result yet at Paris-Roubaix.
Lidl-Trek Depth Can’t Deny Queen Kopecky at Paris-Roubaix Femmes
New mother Ellen van Dijk one of the strongest in the race: ‘This was nothing compared to giving birth.’
Coryn Labecki Suffers Brutal Day in Paris-Roubaix Femmes
American rider hit by bad luck on what was a demoralizing day in the saddle.
Mathieu van der Poel Untouchable at Paris-Roubaix with 60km Solo Raid
'I never could have dreamed of this': Van der Poel completes Flanders-Roubaix double after Alpecin-Deceuninck ruled the roads into Roubaix.
Belgian Waffle Ride Utah: Sofia Gomez Villafañe and Pete Stetina Solo to the Win
Gomez Villafañe crossed the line 13 minutes ahead of Courtney Sherwell in second; Stetina soloes the last 24 miles to beat Adam Roberge by 1:15.
Photo Essay: Paris-Roubaix Femmes As Seen by Twila Muzzi
A selection of images documenting a gripping day of racing in northern France.
Finally a First Roubaix Cobble for Lotte Kopecky: ‘There Was a Lot of Pressure’
Belgian rider adds another special trophy to an ever-expanding collection.
Juan Ayuso Scoops Overall Win in Itzulia Basque Country in Dramatic Two-Man Move
Carlos Rodríguez wins final stage to secure second overall, overnight leader Skjelmose caught out and loses yellow.
Lotte Kopecky Uncorks Huge Sprint to Win Paris-Roubaix Femmes
World champion denies Balsamo and Georgi in the velodrome to make perfect comeback from disappointment at Tour of Flanders.
‘The Sport Is Definitely More Dangerous Now’: Double Winner Sean Kelly Welcomes Changes to Paris-Roubaix
Former world number one Kelly weighs in on Arenberg chicane debate, recallls his run-ins with the notorious 'trench'.
It’s Not Just MVDP and Mads: Here Are 5 Outsiders for Paris-Roubaix
From a super-size sprinter to a returning cobblestone specialist, here are the riders that could cause havoc in the men's race though 'Hell'.
Matteo Jorgenson to Skip Paris-Roubaix, Mikel Landa Latest Crash Victim at Itzulia Basque Country
Christophe Laporte returns in time for Paris-Roubaix for Visma-Lease a Bike, while Soudal-Quick Step loses two more to injury in what's been a harrowing week of injuries in Spain.
Paris-Roubaix Essentials: Cobbles, Contenders, Weather, Maps, Start Lists, TV Listings and More
From the sectors to the stars, to plot lines and pavé, here's everything you need to know for Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Roubaix Femmes.
‘It’s a Pure Safety Thing’: Arenberg Chicane Debate Divides Peloton ahead of Paris-Roubaix Mayhem
'Leave as it is, or delete the race': Opinions collide over improvised U-turn just meters ahead of the gates of the 'Hell of the North.'
UPDATES: Roglič Starts at Itzulia Basque Country, Kämna Recovering after being Struck by Vehicle
Roglič rolls on, and Bora-Hansgrohe officials confirm Lennard Kämna is in 'stable condition' after being struck by a vehicle while training in Tenerife.
The Women’s Tour of Flanders Delivered the Most Exciting Racing on Sunday
Analysis of the Tour of Flanders plus my Paris-Roubaix predictions.
Merlier Pips Philipsen for Much-Needed Classics Win, Wiebes Makes it 4 in a Row at Scheldeprijs
The Dutch star has won every edition since it was introduced in 2021, and Quick-Step snags overdue classics victory.
Workout of the Week: Tour of Flanders
A workout inspired by one of cycling's hardest races.
Breaking Down Mathieu van der Poel’s Dominance at the Tour of Flanders
The key points of Sunday's Tour of Flanders and what small decisions went into deciding how the hardest one-day race of the season was won.
Mark Cavendish Hits Another Pothole in Path to Tour de France as Racing Return Delayed
Manxman sidelined from Scheldeprijs after struggles with sickness, will not return to the peloton until mid-april.
‘Torturous but Beautiful’: Riley Sheehan Finds Cobblestone Groove with Breakout Debut at Tour of Flanders
Rising Coloradan made it his mission to learn the craft of the classics, and it paid off with a lucky 13th on debut in Flanders.
Notebook: Was Matthews Robbed? Is the Koppenberg Too Steep? All Hail MVDP, ELB: Flanders Finest Delivers
Tour de Hoody: Americans keep impressing, Lidl-Trek is cycling first 'super team,' and heartbreak and heroes abound in fastest-ever Tour of Flanders.
Power Analysis: The Moment Mathieu van der Poel Won the Tour of Flanders
We dive into the power numbers of Mathieu van der Poel, Luca Mozzato, Oier Lazkano, and more at the Tour of Flanders.
Kasia Niewiadoma Has Been Waiting Five Years for a Road Win. So Why Was She Upbeat after the Tour of Flanders?
'This gives me extra motivation to not give up and look for other opportunities': Niewiadoma looks forward after her best Flanders finish.
Elisa Longo Borghini Wins Thrilling Three-up Sprint to Take Women’s Tour of Flanders
Kasia Niewiadoma second as aggressive racing fends off feared SD Worx-Protime challenge.
Michael Matthews Relegated Off Tour of Flanders Podium in Controversial Ruling
Nils Politt moves into third-place following jury decision, and the Australian is bumped to 11th in the Belgian monument: 'We don't feel like it was a clear-cut case.'
Without Rival: Mathieu van der Poel Dominates Tour of Flanders with Magnus Sheffield in top-10
The world champion joins the elite club of three-time winners at the Belgian monument, Matthews relegated off podium in controversial call.
Brandon McNulty Powers to a Dogged Victory in GP Miguel Indurain
Arizonan rider caught on final climb but stays calm, aces the final descent and wins.
Tour of Flanders Essentials: Favorites, Maps, Profiles, Course Changes, TV Listings, Start Lists, and More
World champions Lotte Kopecky and Mathieu van der Poel headline the Belgian monument with some key route alterations: 'The Kortekeer and the Kanarieberg will not be included in the course this year.'
Marianne Vos Still the Boss with Dwars Win Days ahead of Tour of Flanders
Paternoster kicks to breakthrough podium ride against the top favorites in a race that was neutralized due an incident on the course.
We’ve Been Treated to a Battle of Will Power Between the Best Classic Riders of This Generation — and Flanders and Roubaix Aren’t Even Here Yet.
The E3 Saxo Classic and Gent Wevelgem have become harder fought battles recently.
Gent-Wevelgem Key Takeaways: A Blueprint to Take Down Van der Poel?
Breaking down how the key Tour of Flanders tune-up race was won and what we learned from Lidl-Trek's aggressive tactics against Mathieu van der Poel.
Soudal Quick-Step Searching for Its Snarl Ahead of Tour of Flanders
The classics 'Wolf Pack' was out of the running at both E3 Saxo Classic and Gent-Wevelgem. Can it turn things around for De Ronde?
Notebook: Pogačar’s Perfection, Mads Muscles In, Dygert Debuts, GC Kuss on Hold: Weekend Rewind
Tour de Hoody: Will Van Aert's high-stakes bet pay off for Flanders? Americans keep rocking the cobbles, and Egan Bernal keeps clawing back.
Photo Essay: The Drama of Gent-Wevelgem
Some stunning images from a memorable day’s competition in Flanders.
Tour of Flanders Favorites Report Card: Mighty MVDP, Who Knows with Wout, Luxuries for Lidl-Trek, Possibly Pithie?
Who's hot and who's not ahead of Tour of Flanders? We pick apart E3 Saxo Classic and Gent-Wevelgem to dissect the top dogs for De Ronde.
The Winning Tactic: Lidl-Trek Cracks Code to Beat Mathieu van der Poel in Gent-Wevelgem
The strategy behind Mads Pedersen’s bettering of Van der Poel in key spring classic.
Mathieu van der Poel Overcome in Gent-Wevelgem: ‘Everybody Is Beatable’
Overwhelming race favorite comes up short when squaring up against Pedersen and a strong Lidl-Trek squad.
Lorena Wiebes Wins Gent-Wevelgem Women in a Furious Group Sprint
Elisa Balsamo second in photo finish, with Chiara Consonni best of the rest.
Gent-Wevelgem: Pedersen Defies Van der Poel in Two-up Strongman Sprint
Lidl-Trek takes command of cobblestone classic in pre-Tour of Flanders powershow.
Catalunya Cannibal Tadej Pogačar Revs up for Giro with Crushing GC Victory, Fourth Stage Win
UAE Team Emirates rider ends Volta a Catalunya with biggest winning margin in 41 years.
Gent-Wevelgem 2024: Who Can Beat Mathieu Van Der Poel?
Dutchman Van der Poel is in dominant form but multiple challengers exist.
Showdown on Sunday: Kopecky and Others Chase Prestigious Gent-Wevelgem Win
Spring classic will see many key names fight it out over the famous bergs of Flanders.
E3 Saxo Classic: Mathieu van der Poel Crushes Solo Cobblestone Victory after Wout van Aert Crash
Van der Poel rampages to first road win of 2024 at the 'Mini Tour of Flanders' with 43km solo escape.
Chloé Dygert Shows Well in First Race in Seven Months as Marquee Classics Loom
World TT champion to the fore in season debut, eyes Gent-Wevelgem this weekend.
Pavé Primer: Cobblestone Season Explodes with a Van Aert-Van der Poel Slugfest That Sets Tone for Flanders
Preview: E3 Saxo Classic, Gent-Wevelgem, Dwars door Vlaanderen blaze the path toward De Ronde: Who will take on the 'Big Two'?
Workout of the Week: Inspiration From Milan-San Remo
Milan-San Remo keeps a relatively easy pace until winding up into the hardest finale. This workout replicates some of that experience.
‘We Stopped for a Pee-Pee and Hid in the Bushes’: How Tadej Pogačar Destroyed Everyone and Set a New Climbing Record
Tadej Pogačar's playful spirit takes center stage as he dominates the Vallter 2000 summit and takes commanding lead in the Volta a Catalunya: 'It was just a little bit of fun.'
A Super Domestique in Rainbow Bands: Mathieu van der Poel Delivers for Jasper Philipsen
If it wasn’t for a selfless effort from Van der Poel in Milan-San Remo, there would have been a very different outcome.
What We Learned from Milan-San Remo
Key points and takeaways from the first monument of the season, as well as what it all means for the major races looming in the weeks and months to come.
Power Analysis: What It Takes to Win the 288 Kilometer Milan-San Remo
We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu Van der Poel, and Maxim Van Gils at Milan-San Remo.
5 Ways Milan-San Remo Shattered Predictions: Pogi-Bombs, MV(d)P’s, and Flying Sunglasses
Tour de Hoody: Pogačar stymied, 'Bling' shows his class, and MVDP is MVP again after cycling's 'hardest race to win' delivers another sizzler.
Will the Van der Poel-Philipsen Bromance Survive Alpecin-Deceuninck’s Milan-San Remo Success?
Trouble in paradise? Philipsen's growing ambition could put strain on leadership strategy with Van der Poel and derail the Alpecin-Deceuninck superduo.
Nonbinary Field at Mid South Grows by 60 Percent; Li King Wins
Newcomer King edged out defending champion Rach McBride for the 100-mile win on Saturday, March 16.
Photo Essay: Milan-San Remo From the Lens of Chris Auld
A selection of images highlighting the glory of La Primavera, the first and longest of cycling’s monument races.
Elisa Balsamo Out-Kicks Lotte Kopecky to Win Trofeo Alfredo Binda
Select group fights out for victory at end of tough Italian climbing race, Balsamo proves quickest.
‘I Will Not Be Happy with Second Place’: Tadej Pogačar Hungry for 2025 Milan-San Remo
Slovenian calls being on final podium with friends Philipsen and Matthews ‘one of most beautiful moments’ of his life.
Torbjorn Andre Røed Triumphs at Mid South Debut
Røed pips Griffin Easter at the line; John Borstelmann comes in third.
Lauren De Crescenzo Goes Three-for-Three at The Mid South
LdC finishes six minutes ahead of Jenna Rinehart and Caroline Wreszin, who sprinted to second and third.
‘After 300 Kilometers a Sprint Really Feels Strange and Different’: Milan-San Remo Reactions from the Stars
Jasper Philipsen, Michael Matthews, Tadej Pogačar, Mads Pedersen and others react to a thrilling edition of La Primavera.
Jasper Philipsen Wins Milan-San Remo in Spectacular Final Sprint, Pogačar Surge Can’t Break Rivals
Huge Poggio attack by Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) too little too late, with small group fighting it out for victory.