Tadej Pogačar brushes off early crash as UAE Emirates all in for the win at Tour of Flanders
Matteo Trentin on chances Sunday: 'When Tadej comes to a race, he doesn't come just to start, he comes to win.'
Tadej Pogačar is a Slovenian professional cyclist who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam UAE Team Emirates. He won the 2020 and 2021 editions of the Tour de France, winning three different jerseys during each Tour, a feat unseen in nearly four decades. Wikipedia
Tadej Pogačar is a Slovenian professional cyclist who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam UAE Team Emirates. He won the 2020 and 2021 editions of the Tour de France, winning three different jerseys during each Tour, a feat unseen in nearly four decades. Wikipedia
Matteo Trentin on chances Sunday: 'When Tadej comes to a race, he doesn't come just to start, he comes to win.'
Here's what some of the pre-race favorites for the men's and women's races said at the start lines in Antwerp and Oudenaarde ahead of mythical cobbled monument.
'Maybe I am out of my comfort zone,' says the Slovenian before his De Ronde debut.
The highly anticipated Tour de France docu-series will not feature the two-time defending champion or his UAE Emirates team.
Tour de Hoody: Slovenian superstar could become first Tour de France winner since Eddy Merckx to win De Ronde if he delivers Sunday.
Oliver Naesen may not win Flanders on Sunday, but he will likely take home the Best Analogy of the Weekend award.
From Tadej Pogačar to Wout van Aert, pro cycling's sickbay has been busier than ever. We speak to medics and riders to find out why.
VeloNews picks out 10 riders to keep an eye out for in the second monument of the men's spring classics campaign.
After turning mountains into molehills across Europe, did Pogačar finally meet his match in the bergs of Belgium? Don't count him out Sunday.
Two-time Tour de France champion jumps into the deep end at Dwars door Vlaanderen.
'There’s every chance that Pogačar could win the Tour of Flanders. He’s an exceptional rider,' says former Tour de France winner.
Johan Museeuw gives his thoughts on homeland pressure and how he thinks this year's Tour of Flanders could be won
'I look forward to trying and racing for the victory again,' says pre-race favorite.
Van Aert cools his engine while Pogačar plans to test cobblestone capacity at Wednesday's race: ‘It’s a bit of a step into the unknown.’
Everything you need to know about 2022 men's Tour of Flanders, from the climbs and cobbles to the contenders and conditions.
Bradley Wiggins gives his thoughts on the season ahead, and how he would have taken on Pogačar.
The 2012 Tour de France winner says the only rider capable of taking on Pogačar is fellow Slovenian Primož Roglič.
It's 100 days until the Tour de France, and anticipation is already growing about how winds will play a key factor in Denmark's opening weekend.
Italian outlet Calcio e Finanza has completed a list revealing who earns the most in the sport
From avoiding crashes and chasing motos to using a dropper post and warning off Pogačar, here are the keys to unlock Mohorič's San Remo masterpiece.
Report on 2022 paypackets for male racers gives some interesting insights into what's going on in the big business of bike racing.
Mind games and engineering: Kate Wagner dissects and explains how the Slovenian rider masterminded an incredible victory in Milan-San Remo.
Spanish climber Marc Soler ready to ride for the 'Pogačar Express' as UAE Team Emirates continues to build out its bench.
Tour de France champ attacked five times in quick succession but couldn't make it stick, putting an end to his season victory sweep.
Jumbo-Visma star covered attacks from Tadej Pogačar but could not chase down the attacking Mohorič on the Poggio descent.
Slovenian breakaway ace surprises favorites with solo dash off the bottom of the Poggio and down the Via Roma.
Tour de Hoody: The last bunch sprint came in 2016, and everyone is bracing for more attacks on the Poggio.
Pogačar wary of Mathieu van der Poel: 'I never believe that he is only here to train. I think he's good.'
To watch the entire 300km race? Or just the final juicy bits? Our editors debate the best Milan-San Remo viewing strategy.
'It’s going to be interesting with Pogačar because for me everything points to van Aert,' 2008 winner tells VeloNews.
From Peter Sagan to Wout van Aert and Tom Pidcock, VeloNews picks the riders to watch ahead of Saturday's monument.
Former Tour de France winner sees the strong block at Jumbo-Visma as the only team capable of taking on Pogačar.
In a sport where aero is everything, how much does Tadej’s hair leave on the table?
Irish two-time winner tips a long range attack from the Slovenian but is cautious about a final that could see rivals attack after the Poggio.
Favorites brace for an attack from Tadej Pogačar on the Poggio: ‘The way he is climbing, he can drop everyone.’
Tadej Pogačar has been hyped as the overwhelming pre-race favorite, can Wout van Aert or someone else put a stop to his astonishing 2022 run?
Porte powers to impressive fourth at Tirreno-Adriatico: 'Right now, Pogačar is a level above.'
The team leaves the door open for 2023 but cites logistics and less need for exposure when compared to other Tour de France teams.
Pogačar hinted at a long range attack, which could serve his own chances and his team's.
From ‘Top Ganna’ to Americans rising, last week's ‘Race of the Two Seas’ packed more storylines than another Pogačar exhibition.
Could Pogačar uncork a long-distance attack to fend off the sprinters? It could happen.
York analyzes why Jumbo-Visma and UAE Team Emirates have started to leave Ineos and their rivals behind.
Van Aert closing on classics-conquering form after big week in Paris-Nice, reconfirms Tour de France green jersey ambition.
Pogačar shines on the ‘Race Between Two Seas’.
Vinegaard and Landa were able to maintain their second and third positions in the general classification.
Slovenian star sets the tone early in 2022 with three straight victories and now turns toward the spring classics.
Pogačar completes sweep of victories at every race he started in 2022 after also winning UAE Tour and Strade Bianche.
Basque climber looks poised to finish on final podium at Tirreno-Adriatico after hanging close behind Pogačar's acceleration.
Two-time Tour de France winner says a few extra grams of weight tilted him in favor of racing on rim brakes for Saturday's decisive battle at Tirreno-Adriatico.
Runner-up Jonas Vingegaard can only tip his cap as Tadej Pogačar picks up his sixth win of 2022 and solidifies his overall race lead.
Barely a week after blazing to victory at Strade Bianche, Pogačar powers away from peloton in a way that evokes the Italian climber.
Tadej Pogacar: 'I was pretty happy to be alone on the descent.'
Slovenian megastar takes control in Italy with huge solo win, extending GC lead to nearly two minutes ahead of final sprint stage Sunday.
Remco Evenepoel, Jonas Vingegaard, and Tadej Pogačar took a star-studded trip off of the Tirreno-Adriatico race route.
Jumbo-Visma climbing combo hopes to light up Saturday's stage to move up at Tirreno-Adriatico.
Pogačar says miscue cost them a chance to contest for stage, but he retains leader's jersey going into Saturday's ‘Pantani’ climb finale.
Belgian star leads top attackers off-course in miscue that didn't shake up GC but might have cost them a chance to win the stage.
Tadej Pogačar rolls on in blue leader's jersey despite course routing mishap in final kilometers.
‘The Race of Two Seas’ runs March 7-13 and can be viewed through a web browser or mobile streaming app.
The two-time Tour de France champion wins stage 4 of Tirreno-Adriatico and moves into the race lead.
Late-winter racing heats up in the ‘Race Between Two Seas’
Brandon McNulty powers to his first WorldTour win in what's another confirmation that UAE Emirates is now among the powerhouse teams.
Tadej Pogačar on Belgian rival in uphill faceoff: ‘Sometimes he tried too hard.’
Defending champion Pogačar assumes race lead ahead of Remco Evenepoel. American Quinn Simmons leads the climbing competition.
Tadej Pogačar vs. Remco Evenepoel duel heats up at Tirreno-Adriatico.
Step aside Monuments — Strade Bianche is more enjoyable to watch than many of the more prestigious one-day events.
Pogačar darts away from Remco Evenepoel to snatch back bonuses: 'If you have a chance, you take it.'
A late-race puncture proved costly to the Basque climber at Strade Bianche, and he's hoping his luck turns this week at Tirreno-Adriatico.
Filippo Ganna takes his third win of the season as Remco Evenepoel and Tadej Pogačar make strong starts to their Tirreno-Adriatico GC bids.
A dominant ride, captured against the backdrop of one of the world's most beautiful places.
Who needs a superfluous front derailleur when you can push a 58t big ring on a flat course?
A look at the power numbers of Annemiek van Vleuten, Ashleigh Moolman Pasio, Tadej Pogačar, Kasper Asgreen, and others at the Italian race on ‘white roads’
Danish sensation faces-off against Pogačar at Tirreno-Adriatico ahead of top role at Tour: 'If you want to be the best you have to beat the best.'
Top names likes Richard Carapaz and Jonas Vingegaard lose a half minute and more in opening time trial to top GC favorites.
Three-time U23 world time trial champion keen on punching return ticket to Tour de France to help Pogačar aim for a third straight yellow jersey.
Merckx believes that Pogačar could take Tour of Flanders victory on his first try.
The 'Race to the Sun' and the 'Race of the Two Seas' are among cycling's most prestigious races and are deservedly back in the spotlight this week.
Burly Italian plays down GC chances despite clinging on to top climbers in Provence and the UAE last month.
Pogačar's Strade Bianche smash sets pulses soaring ahead of monument showdowns in San Remo, Flanders.
Documents seen by VeloNews show that the 8-episode “docu-series” aims to lift riders to ‘superstar status’ and open up the sport to millions of new fans in May 2023.