Tadej Pogačar

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.

After stunning Strade Bianche success, next stop Milan-San Remo in year with the biggest, boldest targets.

Demoralized contenders react to Pogačar's display of savagery and recount an afternoon of racing with resignation and exhaustion.

Pogačar makes audacious solo move on longest gravel sector of the race to set the tone on wildly ambitious 2024 season.

Strade Bianche favorites weigh in on journey into the unknown, adrenaline rushes and “brave” course change.

Face-off: Will the longer, harder courses on tap for 2024 ruin or raise the dirt-road classic? Our editors argue it out.

Sepp Kuss, Tadej Pogačar, Demi Vollering, and Ruth Edwards headline the new-look gravel extravaganza over the iconic white roads that will be the hardest edition ever.

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.'

Pogačar's wildest season yet will drive a narrative through 2024 that will oppose any Visma victory parade.

All-slaying Slovenian debuts season at race he won in 2022 in road toward Giro d'Italia-Tour de France double.

'We'll have to wait and see how Tadej does it': Vingegaard chews over possible Giro-Tour double, but he wants to know if it's achievable first.

Face-Off: Should rules allow that injured riders be swapped out of grand tours? Our editors argue out the 'replacement' theory.

Slovenian rider talks about her progression in the sport, making up for lost time, and how she and two-time Tour winner Tadej Pogačar support each other.

'Flanders is now a climber's race': Cobbles guru Wilfried Peeters believes Belgian superstar will race De Ronde when the time is right.

What's cycling like in Abu Dhabi? It's more diverse, energetic, and fast-paced than you'd ever think.

The perfect Valentine's day cards for the special someone in your life, whether they're a cyclist or not.

Pedersen blitzed to six victories in eight race-days already this year – but monument fame is all that counts as time ticks against the Dane.

Tadej Pogačar's double Giro-Tour dare opens up road to Vuelta a España for favored wingman: 'I'm the last man in the mountains.'

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.

Pogačar was one of the last holdouts in switch to disc: ‘There was pressure from Colnago to race on disc brake bikes.’

A major shakeup to the Esports event includes open qualifying and a three-stage race that should bring tight racing to the very end.

'A massive challenge': Soon-to-be-retired warhorse to make Strade Bianche debut and join Pogačar in targeting cycling's most troubling double in 2024.

Breaking down where each major grand tour stage win contender stands as we kick off the 2024 season.

Gazzetta dello Sport estimates pay for the top-10 earners in the WorldTour – and there are a few surprises.

Analysis: How the trend of squads stacking their 2024 Tour rosters with top GC talent could alter the balance of power in July.

Mexico's first winner of the Tour de l'Avenir debuts this week at the Santos Tour Down Under and expectations are sky high: 'I want to keep my feet on the ground.'

Step aside VO2 Max and Power-to-Weight: 'Durability' is now seen as the defining marker of monument champions and grand tour greats.

UAE patiently grooming the 25-year-old to be one of the team's future GC anchors: 'Brandon has no limits.'

A.I. has been creeping into pro cycling for years. Tadej Pogačar's team is taking it a step further: 'A.I. analysis could reveal anything.'

Gear tests and team bonding: Sunny Spain is everyone's choice for the WorldTour's off-season training camps.

Some squads go with radical redesigns, others go with much more subtle tweaks. Catch up on the new colors for the men's teams here.

UAE star is targeting the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France, but it doesn't stop there: 'Tadej will focus on winning his first race of the season, and the last.'

In this latest installment of Velo's predictions for 2024, European editor Andrew Hood looks into cycling's crystal ball for sweeps, doubles, triples, and other new historic markers.

From the Tour de France to the Olympic Games via some wild new training tech, here are Jim's takes for 2024.

We dive into the training camp numbers of UAE Team Emirates, INEOS Grenadiers, and Alpecin-Deceuninck.

Explainer: A lot of factors lined up for Pogačar to confront the elusive challenge of the Giro-Tour double for 2024. 'He's Tadej. There is no other rider like him.'

UAE will load up all of its firepower behind Tadej Pogačar after he races the Giro d'Italia for the first time in ambitious calendar with Olympics, worlds also on his docket.

Giro d'Italia organizers post a video on social media revealing that Pogačar will race the 2024 edition.

Italian brand Pissei collaborates with UAE Emirates for another year with 'pure white, pure speed' design.

World No. 1 UAE Team Emirates confirms key arrivals ahead of another season to back Tadej Pogačar and Co.

The 37-year-old has found new fame in Canada since his Tour de France stage win, eyeing up potential retirement in 2025 or 2026.

Can Jumbo-Visma keep Van Aert happy without torpedoing its chances at the Tour? Or does it have to reign in the Belgian's bold new ambition?

Face Off: Evenepoel will make his highly anticipated Tour debut in 2024, but is there enough room inside the team bus to bring a sprinter as well?

A climb-heavy final circuit will deliver explosive racing for the 2024 road cycling world championships.

Here are the best moments of one-day racing in 2023, as selected by Velo's editorial team.

Nearly two years after his horrific crash, could things finally be looking up for the Colombian superstar? 'It's what I work for every day.'

Is it time for Pogačar to mix up the script and put the pink jersey at the center of his plans? Velo's editors argue it out.

A savage start, some crushing climbs, and yes, some gravel, will decide the Pogačar-Vingegaard-Roglič-Evenepoel battle.

Statistics from the 2023 season across the men's and women's peloton, including firsts, fastests, and biggest climbing days of the year.

Slovenian superstar turns focus to unfinished business: 'It's a dream and a challenge.'

The big animator of this year’s worlds looks to trade bronze for gold next time out, and rules out big push for Olympic Games in 2024.

'It's the day when you can lose the Tour': Is race organizer's hope for 'chaos' on the 2024 Tour's gravel stage a risk too far?

UAE star rates the 111th Tour route a 'nine of out 10,' but says the gravel stage is 'not ideal' for the GC favorites.

Four summit finishes, two time trials, and 34km of gravel roads highlight a challenging and balanced route starting in Italy and ending in Nice.

Feast and famine in the WorldTour: End-of-year leagues for wins, UCI points show brutal contrast between the haves and have-nots of the peloton.

Tour of Turkey haul carries Belgian sprinter past Pogačar, Vingegaard, and other top names.

What are the not-so-secret drinks of pro cycling? Here's what's inside the peloton's bottles, how it works, and where to get it.

Evenepoel is staying at Quick-Step and the 2024 Tour is the goal. What are his chances against the GC 'big three'? We argue either way.

Rumors are flying that Tadej Pogačar could race the 2024 Giro d'Italia. Details of the 'corsa rosa' will be revealed Friday, with the Tour de France route unveiled October 25.

From the Euros dominating the UCI gravel worlds to the collapse of the 'mega merger', the 2023 season ended with a collective bang.

Remco Evenepoel quells transfer rumors, leaves potential for box-office battle with Primož Roglič, Jonas Vingegaard, Tadej Pogačar at 2024 Tour.

Pogačar goes solo 30km from the final to end his season with a wild array of victories including at Lombardia, Flanders, Paris-Nice.

The Slovenian superstar will have a free run at Tour de France leadership after exiting contract with Jumbo-Visma among merger turmoil.

The Madonna del Ghisallo is cycling's patron saint, and the peloton will sweep past in Saturday's final monument of the 2023 season.

Grand tour racing could be turned upside down by potential 'Soudal-Visma' fusion, and Tadej Pogačar could profit.

With a possible move to Bora-Hansgrohe, the Slovenian wants outright leadership, but he's leaving the team he helped transform into a powerhouse. Can he now beat the Killer Bees?

Mexican prodigy Del Toro joins through 2026 as Pogačar's crew turns to future winners to battle with Soudal-Visma merger.

Roglič wins Italian classic for third time, Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig goes solo in women's race.

After celebrating his 25th birthday, the Slovenian superstar wants to carry momentum into a Tour de France rematch in 2024 with strong season closer.

We take a look at five of the fastest pro cyclists in the world to help understand why their aero positions are all so different.

Despite GC implosion, Evenepoel remains defiant in anticipation of Tour de France clash with Pogačar, Vingegaard.

2023 will be the second year that separate men's and women's prizes are awarded.

Team trainer lifts lid on framework that forged Vingegaard's yellow jersey dominance – how will it carry the Dane into Vuelta a España?

The Slovenian becomes one of the few riders who's won the Tour de France and medals in both the Olympic Games and world championships.

The labrynthine Glasgow circuit Sunday mixed opinions but served its purpose by bringing only the strongest to the top.

Dutch ace survives crash 16km from the line and rides to victory with damaged shoe, defending champ Evenepoel drops 35km out.

Who's going to rule the elite men's road race this Sunday? We rate the favorites, dark-horses, and everyone in between.

Slovenian megastar saddles up for road race, time trial after suffering post-Tour fatigue.

Rags and riches: How many teams won stages? Which squads left with nothing? We dive in.

'He deserves a bit of calm', but no rest for a hungry bike racer: Pogačar to take aim at rainbow jersey and considers future runs at Giro and Vuelta.