Can Pogačar Pull Off the Giro-Tour Double? He’s Given Us Little Reason to Doubt Him.
The Giro-Tour double is rare. But if there’s one thing Pogačar has proven, it’s that he can do anything in cycling.
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Could Pogačar Wear Pink for 21 Days? Key Points Where the Giro d’Italia Will Be Won or Lost
From a deliciously tempting 'grande partenza' to a decisive double shot of Monte Grappa, these are the king-maker stages of the Giro d'Italia.
Geraint Thomas on Giro d’Italia: ‘Tadej Is One of the Greatest Ever, but We Are Relishing the Challenge’
2023 runner-up says Ineos Grenadiers is confident while also recognizing beating Pogačar will be a ‘massive task’.
‘I’m Fresh and Ready’: Tadej Pogačar Bubbling Hot Ahead of Giro d’Italia Debut
Bjerg, Majka, and sprinter Molano among Pogačar's teammates for pink jersey quest: Will they be strong enough to support the Slovenian's swashbuckling ambition?
Tour de France Stage 9 Preview: The Gravel Is Strong with This One
A day on the white roads will test riders and machines alike.
Mauro Gianetti: Tadej Pogačar Embraces the Giro-Tour Challenge Precisely Because it is Very Complicated
UAE Team Emirates boss suggests Giro campaign could make Pogačar even stronger in the Tour: 'We have no pressure.'
Demi Vollering Signs Ground-Breaking Deal with Nike, Reflecting Her Growing Prestige
Dutchwoman one of a rare number of cyclists to sign on with the global marketing behemoth.
Tired of Pogačar and Van der Poel Dominance? Be Thankful to Witness Two of the Best and Most Versatile Riders of All Time.
I, for one, am enjoying every minute of it.
Prize Money at the Classics: Who Cleaned Up and How it Compares to the Tour de France
Top riders topped up their bank accounts with generous payouts during the one-days, but the Tour de France remains cycling's biggest payday.
Hunger, Freshness, Faith: How Tadej Pogačar and UAE Emirates Plan to Raid the Grand Tour History Books
UAE Emirates lifts the lid on how it plans to solve the puzzle of the Giro d'Italia-Tour de France double: 'If any rider is capable of it, it's Tadej, with this program.'
Power Analysis: Pogačar’s Unstoppable Liège-Bastogne-Liège Performance
We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar and Ben Healy at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
Tom Pidcock Leaves Liège in Frustration: ‘I Was Setting All-Time Power Numbers’
Rising stars Mauri Vansevenant and Maxim Van Gils give Belgians someone to cheer for in the Ardennes.
Key Takeaways: Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2024
Breaking down the key moments of Tadej Pogačar's steamrolling of the competition en route to a sixth career monument victory on Sunday at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
Spring Kings: Pogačar, Van der Poel Dominate Classics with Merckx-like Brilliance
Tour de Hoody: The classics served up delicious portions of drama and heartbreak, with Skjelmose personifying the one-day extremes: 'If you come too close to the sun, you get burned.'
‘Cycling Sucks Sometimes’: What Pogačar, Van der Poel and Pidcock Said Before Liège-Bastogne-Liège
How do the three major race favorites feel about their chances and those of their rivals?
Pogačar vs. Van der Poel: Liège-Bastogne-Liège Set for Epic Showdown
Analysis: The question is not if but when Pogačar will attack. Does Van der Poel or anyone else have the legs to follow?
Flèche Wallonne: Williams Endures Cold to Win, Niewiadoma Times it Right
Despite multiple passages up the Mur de Huy and winter-like cold and rain, the final ascent of the famed wall played decider in both races. 'The race was brutal'
Tadej Pogačar Fires Warning Shot ahead of Liège-Bastogne-Liège: ‘The Form is Good’
The Slovenian superstar's been camped out at altitude before his high-profile clash with Mathieu van der Poel and a Giro d'Italia debut in May.
Aero Bikes, Ambushes, and Stacks of Snacks: How the Classics Peloton Shattered Speed Records All Spring
Six of this spring's classics have been the fastest on record. From tech and training to tailwinds and tactics, here's how it happened.
Sean Kelly: Tadej Pogačar’s Giro-Tour Double Prospects Have Leaped Forward
‘The possibility now is much, much greater for winning Giro and Tour,’ says cycling expert.
Chris Froome ‘Comes to Reality’ that Winning a Fifth Tour de France is ‘Very, Very Difficult’
Froome reflects on racing vs. Pogačar, Vingegaard in his prime: 'It would have been interesting to have raced against them in my best years'
Julian Alaphilippe Hid Knee Injury to Avoid Criticism: ‘I Didn’t Want People to Think I was Making Excuses’
French star regrets the decision to push through pain, and will not race again until the Giro d'Italia: 'I should have taken a break and then gone for the Ardennes classics.'
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.
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.
Riders’ Association President Calls For Further Action Relating to Hookless Tires and Rims
CPA president Adam Hansen calls for stricter regulations, notes pro team suppliers have changed tack on their safety recommendations.
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.
Zone Hoppers: What Goes Into the Hectic World of Roadside Assistance at Cobbled Classics
Classics are a full-team affair, with extra staff members along the course ready to intervene with spare wheels and bottle feeds.
UCI Announces Initial Findings in Its Urgent Review into Hookless Rims and Tires
Governing body suggests standards were not always followed, commits to longer-term action.
‘I Have to Do it for Myself’: Crunch Time for Wout van Aert Ahead of Flanders-Roubaix Crucible
Wednesday's Dwars door Vlaanderen is one more chance to blow out the cobwebs as pressure piles on injury-depleted Visma-Lease a Bike: 'I've done everything I can to get ready for the classics.'
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.
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.
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.
‘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.'
Tour of Flanders in Limbo for Cobblestone Prince Neilson Powless in Race Back from Injury
‘We just have to hope … He has the potential to win a monument.’ EF Education-EasyPost pins hopes on U.S. star after bout of knee pain.
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.
Tadej Pogačar Buries Everyone in Avalanche of Attacks at Volta a Catalunya
Sepp Kuss couldn't answer when the UAE star jumped, with Mikel Landa first among the chasers at 1:23 back.
‘Three Grand Tours and No Monument – It’s like Something’s Missing’: Wout van Aert Under Spotlight in Must-Win Spring
Visma-Lease a Bike backs high risk-high reward strategy for Van Aert in his approach to the cobblestone classics.
Can This Unsung 21-year-old Czech Rider Become the Next Breakout Classics Star? Lidl-Trek is Betting on It
Many believe Mathias Vacek has the makings of something big: 'My dream is to be like Fabian Cancellara.'
‘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.
Is Milan-San Remo Too Long? Debating the Delights and Downfalls of the Mega-Distance Monument
Snoozer or stunner: Does the endless waiting and enormous explosion of MSR make for good racing? Our editors face off.
Milan-San Remo Is a Monument Like No Other. Who Has What It Takes to Win This Year?
Picks and an inside look into the strategy of Milan-San Remo from someone who has raced it before.
Pogačar or Van der Poel? Milan-San Remo and the Chase for the Monument Sweep
Pogačar faces Van der Poel and pavé-shaped problems in his quest to be first since De Vlaeminck to claim victories across all five monuments.
Milan-San Remo Essentials: Favorites, Maps, Profiles, Start List for ‘Hardest Race to Win’
Mathieu van der Poel vs. Tadej Pogačar headlines new-look Italian monument set for classic duel between sprinters and attackers over the Poggio.
American Success at Paris-Nice Is Rare. Has the New Generation Arrived?
Bobby Julich became the first American to win Paris-Nice in 2005. Two decades on he’s elated to see more American success at the high-profile stage race.
Big Weekend Notebook: Jorgenson’s DIY Pathway to the Top, Evenepoel’s Strategic Blunder
Tour de Hoody: More Americans win in Europe, Chris Froome's long goodbye, and giving Milan-San Remo the respect it deserves.
Tour de France ‘Big Four’ Report Card: Questions for Roglič, Crushing from Vingegaard, the Pogačar Puzzle
Who's hot, who's not, and what next for the yellow jersey favorites after Paris-Nice, Tirreno-Adriatico, Strade Bianche?
‘I Could Have Been in the Front Group’: Tom Pidcock Encouraged after Big Climbing Performance
British GC hope satisfied in Tirreno-Adriatico after ‘one of the best climbing performances’ of his career
American Talent Kevin Vermaerke Playing the Long Game: ‘I’ll Keep Knocking on the Door’
‘My numbers have taken a big step up,’ says confident Team dsm-firmenich postNL budding star breaking through with consistent top 10 finishes this spring.
Lily Williams Poised for Breakout Season: ‘2024 is a Really Big Year for Me’
From running track to racing bikes on the track, Human Powered Health all-rounder ambitious in Olympic season: 'I'm asking for more opportunities, and I feel pressure to deliver.'
Mathieu van der Poel Unleashed: Can He Win Every Classic He Starts this Spring?
Analysis: Not even Eddy Merckx could sweep all the spring monuments, but that's exactly what 'MVDP' is hoping to do in audacious calendar.
Workout of the Week: Pogačar’s Solo Attack
Mix this short and sharp, Strade-inspired workout into your training.
Maillot Jaune in Paris-Nice: More Time in the Spotlight for Mustachioed Brandon McNulty
New Year’s Eve talisman brings good fortune to American rider, who is having a breakthrough season.
Is Remco Evenepoel Part of Pro Cycling’s ‘Big Four’? Paris-Nice Will Provide Pointers
Vingegaard, Pogačar, Roglič ... Evenepoel? Belgian's quest for Tour de France glory truly begins this week.
‘When Riders Express Concerns, It Worries Me:’ Hansen Welcomes Urgent UCI Review of Hookless Rims and Tires
Riders’ association president identifies several areas of concern he hopes the UCI will study.
Race to the Sun Showdown at Paris-Nice as Primoz Roglič, Remco Evenepoel Cross Swords
The first sparring amid the Big Four starts this weekend as European stage racing begins in earnest at Paris-Nice. Jeremy Whittle reckons history suggests Primoz Roglič, but momentum may say Remco Evenepoel.
Today Is Tadej’s Day: Pogačar’s Most Dominant Win, and What It Means for His Season
After stunning Strade Bianche success, next stop Milan-San Remo in year with the biggest, boldest targets.
More Stones, More Stoke? Will Bigger Be Better for the ‘XL’ Strade Bianche?
Face-off: Will the longer, harder courses on tap for 2024 ruin or raise the dirt-road classic? Our editors argue it out.
Grace Brown Going All-In on Olympic Glory: ‘I’ll Take Any Medal’
After racing in Tokyo with a broken shoulder, Aussie star is hoping to be healthy and fast in Paris against deep TT field: 'Any four of us can medal. It's hard to say who will come out on top.'
Neilson Powless, USA’s Next Classics King? ‘I’m Closing the Gap to Van Der Poel, Van Aert’
Powless kick-starts classics campaign at Strade Bianche with Van Aert, Van der Poel, and a victory in his sights.
‘The Race is Way Harder Now’: Strade Bianche’s Longer, Tougher Route Divides Peloton
Sport directors, riders are split over route changes and wonder if the popular race over the white roads of Tuscany will lose its charm: 'It was good how it was.'
Antagonist, Antithesis: How Tadej Pogačar Will Wreck a Visma-Lease a Bike Rout of 2024
Pogačar's wildest season yet will drive a narrative through 2024 that will oppose any Visma victory parade.
No, It’s Not Just You — Early Season Racing Is More Exciting than Ever
Once a time to race into shape, the early season has turned into a tightly contested proving ground.
From US Crits to the Belgian Classics: Paris-Tours Winner Riley Sheehan Jumping In
Strade Bianche is up next for the promising American with a busy spring classics calendar: 'I love fighting for every corner.'
Notebook: Van der Poel Lurking, ‘Generation Remco’, Alarm Bells for Cavendish?
Tour de Hoody: Kopecky and Vollering splitting up could be the best thing for women's racing, and Americans banging on monument's door.
One to Watch: Lennert Van Eetvelt Joins Pogačar, Evenepoel as Winner of UAE Tour
Dramatic day at UAE Tour sees race upended on final climb, Vine crack and victory determined by time bonuses.
‘Vos the Boss’ Delivers Stunner Ahead of Kopecky at Omloop: ‘I Can’t Believe I Won’
Veteran Vos out-duels 'super team' SD Worx-Protime to open the classics campaign with a big win.
Cycling’s Most Dangerous Duo Splitting Up? Lotte Kopecky Secures Future, Demi Vollering in Limbo
SD Worx-Protime pens world champion through 2028, speculation grows about Vollering's destination for next season: 'We have to make choices.'
Beers, Burgers, and Bergs: How ‘Opening Weekend’ Sets the Scene for the Spring Classics
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is the traditional opener of the Belgian calendar, and marks the first salvo of the glorious run of the spring classics.
Key Takeaways: Volta ao Algarve & Tour des Alpes-Maritimes
Breaking down a busy weekend of racing as the 2024 season hurtles towards major GC showdowns and a spring classics kickoff in a few short days.
Different Roads to the Tour de France: Jonas Vingegaard Debuts, Primož Roglič Stays High
The former teammates will clash at Basque Country and Dauphiné ahead of battle for yellow jersey: 'The best one will win.'
Notebook: Evenepoel Sends Message, Devo Team Tops Froome and Co., SD Worx Too Dominant?
Tour de Hoody: Sheffield planning 2028 Olympics, Martinez sneaks in for the win, Del Toro surprises again, Van den Broek-Blaak back after pregnancy in a busy weekend.
Could Remco Evenepoel Win the Tour of Flanders?: ‘Bring him to the Kwaremont, You Never Know’
'Flanders is now a climber's race': Cobbles guru Wilfried Peeters believes Belgian superstar will race De Ronde when the time is right.
‘I’m Still Beating My PBs’: How Geraint Thomas Keeps Competitive into His 18th Season
37-years-young Welshman believes he's still got more to give ahead of his Giro d'Italia-Tour de France 2024.
Notebook: Goodbye Urán, Hello American Rookie Sensation Luke Lamperti
Tour de Hoody: Cycling's 'Mick Jagger' exits stage left, the growing Middle East footprint, Kopecky's on fire, and American fans might finally have the sprinter star they've been waiting for.
Notebook: McNulty’s Breakthrough Win and Saudi Money Coming In
Tour de Hoody: Why Egan Bernal needs to win Colombia Tour, the 'Big 4' and the pathway to the Tour de France, and Strade Bianche goes to 11.
Can ‘Cross and Classics Co-Exist? Mathieu van der Poel’s Most Daring Season Will Set Tone for Modern Multi-Disciplinarians
To 'cross or not to 'cross? The outcome of MVDP's far-stretching 2024 season could crush or confirm the multi-discipline dream.
‘It’s a Good Day for Us’: Lidl-Trek Comes Out Swinging in Show of Intention for 2024
Mads Pedersen fastest in France, and Jonathan Milan hits out in Spain for debut wins in sneak preview of the team's ambitions: 'It’s a huge confidence boost for what’s to come.'
‘Fast But Not Crazy:’ Matej Mohorič Dives to Victory in Another Descending Master Class
UPDATED: Bahrain Victorious star reminds every one of his superb descending skills in his season debut in Spain to win stage 2 at the Volta Valenciana.