Flèche Wallonne

Assessing the world’s best rider and his rivals in cycling’s top one-day races this spring.

The episode in which we discuss how surprised Mattias Skjelmose to win Amstel Gold and much, much more.

Brutal weather at Flèche Wallonne served as a stark reminder that cold, rain, and cycling's outdoor arena can upturn any marginal gain in an instant: 'I was wearing too much, or too little.'

Coming off second places at Paris-Roubaix and Amstel Gold Race, an unforgiving Pogačar reminded everyone he's still king of the hill. 

Past Flèche winners clash on one of the steepest climbs in cycling on the Mur de Huy, precise timing needed on wall-like ascent.

Powless began his pro career in 2018 thinking he would become a GC rider, then one brutal day across the cobblestones of northern France upended everything.

A shock upset for Pogačar at Amstel and a golden Easter resurrection by Evenepoel throw kinks into the narratives of their 'Big 4' brawl this summer with Vingegaard, Roglič.

Pogačar takes another run at one of cycling's milestones with the 'Ardennes Treble.' With the Cauberg slotted in as the final climb at Amstel Gold, who can stop him?

Q&A with longtime coach Kurt Bogaerts on Pidcock's unbridled ambition, Giro plans, and the Ardennes rematch with Remco and Pogi.

Flamboyant double Olympic champion reveals he hit rock bottom after being 'doored' in December: 'I doubted a lot of my future.'

Belgian sensation sees sky as the limit as he prepares to debut a season loaded with ambition in the Ardennes and a hotly anticipated grand tour debut.

Van Gils returns at Ruta del Sol, but Red Bull doesn't want one its top riders KO'd over rider safety: 'No rider wants to end up in a ditch with broken bones.'

Young cyclocross and road star is gathering momentum in advance of his first Ardennes Classics campaign.

Skjelmose recovered and raring to race after being carried hypothermic from the bike at Flèche: 'I couldn't control myself.'

Tips from a pro cyclist so passionate about wet weather gear that he once designed his own rain jacket.

Only 44 riders finished the 198.6km race after rain and cold engulfed the peloton: 'I was freezing in the last 80km.'

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'

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.'

Teams have thrown the kitchen sink at the spring classics with little effect. Our editorial team considers the options on how to unpack the Pogačar puzzle.

Not as glamorous as Flanders, the eastern hill country of Belgium delivers up superb riding and yes, some great beer.

What can anyone do against Pogačar? 'With the way he is racing right now, second is a victory for everyone else.'

Despite expectations of long-distance attacks, the race unfolded according to the traditional playbook.

Lianne Lippert takes second after being distanced by Vollering with Gaia Realini rounding out the podium.

Timing and positioning are the keys to unraveling the secrets of the classics' most painful finale.

Messing up the Muur and the might of Evenepoel stand in Pogačar's way of becoming the first rider in 12 years to sweep Amstel, Flèche, Liège.

UAE superstar wants to add Dutch classic to his palmarès: 'Tadej wants to win all the races, not just the Tour.'

Did Aleksandr Vlasov celebrate too early at the Tour de Romandie or was he just happy for his teammate?

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A selection of riders to watch from the men's and women's final spring classic of the 2022 season.

UAE Team Emirates canceled a scheduled press conference with the Slovenian star this week after two-time Tour de France winner returned to Slovenia.

Julian Alaphilippe says 'no regrets' after missing podium, and 'Wolfpack' vows to go down swinging at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

A rare off-day for the Slovenian, who now turns to his title defence in Liège.

Pogačar, Alaphilippe and Valverde were second best to the Belgian atop the Mur de Huy.

The Italian won La Flèche Wallonne ahead of Annemiek van Vleuten and Demi Vollering.

‘I’m fully motivated for Sunday. I don’t see this as a weakness. It’s a one-day race and this happens,’ says two-time Tour de France winner.

The Spaniard turns 42 in five days, and nearly won his sixth edition of La Flèche Wallonne. He will be a favorite for Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday.

Bahrain-Victorious rider holds off a late charge from Valverde to win on Mur de Huy.

The Dutch rider takes third on Mur de Huy after a rare off-day.

Who will conquer the Mur de Huy?

Here's everything you need to know about the men's and women's mid-week Belgian classic.

Slovenian star wraps up his spring campaign with a return to the Ardennes in final races until June and Tour de France defense in July.

Can Alaphilippe take a fourth win? Will Pogačar take his first win? Will someone else triumph?

After seven years of Anna van der Breggen, who can win atop the Mur de Huy on Wednesday?

Here's how you can watch the men's and women's mid-week classic that takes on the iconic Mur de Huy.

Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday and Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday provide the Belgian team a last chance to 'save' its uneven spring season.

Wout van Aert confirms debut at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

From the grizzled veteran vs cycling's Gen-Z to Roglič's rivalry with Julian Alaphilippe – here are the threads to follow at 'La Doyenne.'

La Flèche Wallonne should alter the iconic Mur de Huy finale, argues Fred Dreier, especially in light of the Amstel Gold Race's success with its new finish.

Still a semi-aero lightweight, but now with tweaked frame shaping and fully internal cable routing.

Anna van der Breggen and Julian Alaphilippe complete world champion's podium sweep, while Michael Woods and Annemiek van Vleuten rue missed chances.

Why has Anna Van der Breggen won La Flèche Wallonne seven years in a row?

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Julian Alaphilippe nabbed his third career victory at La Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday.

Kasia Niewiadoma finished second behind the world champion and Elisa Longo Borghini crossed the line in third.

Analysis: Seeing the Tour de France stars lining up to win across the Ardennes is both a throwback and a reflection of today's ambitions.

Alex Howes in early breakaway, Michael Woods fourth in thrilling battle.

Here's the news making headlines for Wednesday, April 21.

Tour de France champion does not hide ambitions for Ardennes: 'I hope maybe one day I can win some of them'

From Anna van der Breggen to Julian Alaphilippe, here's what the Flèche Wallonne favorites are expecting for the clash on the Mur de Huy.

Can Anna van der Breggen keep winning? Will Tom Pidcock surprise the veterans? Here are the top narratives for Flèche Wallonne.

Amstel Gold Race, Flèche Wallonne or Liège-Bastogne-Liège — our editors pick their favorites. What's yours?

Alejandro Valverde will be racing to tie the Eddy Merckx record at Liège-Bastogne-Liège on his 41st birthday.

Some love 'em, some hate 'em. What are our editors' takes on the trio of hilly classics starting with this weekend's Amstel Gold Race?

Speculation swirled around Marc Hirschi's transfer to UAE Emirates. Now equal uncertainty hangs over his form ahead of major spring targets.

Here's what's making the headlines on Tuesday, April 13.

Two young talents have been rivals through the junior ranks, but will take turns supporting one another in 2021.

Swiss standout to target Ardennes classics and Olympics in 2021 after breakout 2020 season.

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The young Swiss rider timed his attack to perfection inside the final 50 meters, on the Muir de Huy.

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Classics season opens at the Flèche on Wednesday, with Tadej Pogačar, Michał Kwiatkowski and Marc Hirschi among those set to do battle on the Mur.

This week's calendar is packed with action, with the BinckBank Tour, La Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and the opening of the Giro d'Italia.

Race organizers maintain that they are working with the UCI to find alternate dates for these pro cycling races in the 2020 calendar.

The flying Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe wins his second Flèche Wallonne in a row, out-sprinting Jakob Fuglsang atop the Mur de Huy.

Anna van der Breggen equals Marianne Vos's record of five victories at Flèche Wallonne, topping the Mur de Huy for the fifth year in a row.

After a brilliant start to his spring, Julian Alaphilippe hopes to return to his winning ways at Flèche Wallonne, facing off against world champ Alejandro Valverde.

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Two-time runner-up Julian Alaphilippe ascends to the top step of the podium in the 2018 edition of La Flèche Wallonne.