Tour of Flanders

This isn't the first time the Dutchman was booed and treated poorly by some fans, and police and race organizers are on the trail.

A workout inspired by one of cycling's hardest races.

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.

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.

Lizzie Deignan fractures arm in same crash, Matej Mohorič uncertain for Paris-Roubaix following Tour of Flanders injuries.

Crushing carbohydrate counts, meticulous caffeine dosing, smart sodium strategies were on the menu at this year's Tour of Flanders.

Tour de Hoody: Americans keep impressing, Lidl-Trek is cycling first 'super team,' and heartbreak and heroes abound in fastest-ever 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.

'Cycling in Flanders' tourist organization launches Stoofvlees-friet flavor gels, available as of ... April 2.

US star couldn't resist the Van der Poel powershow on the Koppenberg after being thrust into leadership role at Visma-Lease a Bike.

Take a look at a newly painted bike for Mads Pedersen as well as the tricks that keep bikes working in tip top shape on the cobbles.

'Suddenly everyone stopped': Van der Poel and Jorgenson made it clear, but logjam of bodies and bikes blocks peloton on Flanders' most notorious wall.

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.'

The world champion joins the elite club of three-time winners at the Belgian monument, Matthews relegated off podium in controversial call.

From a former Flanders champion to a raw and raucous rookie, these are the riders that could derail MVDP at De Ronde.

Pedersen and Van der Poel could benefit in wide-open race: 'One thing for sure, it's going to be a f**cking hard race.'

The Dutchwoman already has two podium finishes on the road this season.

So far we only have black and white images of the kits, but the design is reminiscent of Merckx’s era.

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.'

Kilos of rice, dozens of gels, multiple recovery meals: How riders power the 6,000-calorie churn of the cobblestone classics.

American star defends racing for victory in wake of devastating crash: 'Should we just throw in the towel?'

American recruit boldly steps into the Visma-Lease a Bike void with another stunning victory: 'Winning was a nice gesture for Wout.'

Matteo Jorgenson delivered a stunning Dwars door Vlaanderen victory but it was small consolation for the loss of the Flanders-Roubaix favorite to injury: 'This casts a major cloud over this win.'

Belgian star's classics dreams devastated again after crash brings down Pedersen, Stuyven, and huge bunch of favorites.

In-form, injury-free Jorgenson poised for crucial role in Wout van Aert's under pressure cobblestone crew at Dwars, Tour of Flanders.

From back-breaking stems to cushy tires and modified saddles, here's all the super pro tech in use at Gent-Wevelgem this year.

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.'

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?

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.

Former kings of Flanders vow to fight in cobbles crunch with the new 'bigs' of the classics – but do the wolves have the bite?

Preview: E3 Saxo Classic, Gent-Wevelgem, Dwars door Vlaanderen blaze the path toward De Ronde: Who will take on the 'Big Two'?

Twenty years ago, the Tour of Flanders was all about brawn over brain, but not now. Jeremy Whittle explores a race that's now just as much about climbing skills and tech gains.

‘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.

Visma-Lease a Bike backs high risk-high reward strategy for Van Aert in his approach to the cobblestone classics.

Analysis: Not even Eddy Merckx could sweep all the spring monuments, but that's exactly what 'MVDP' is hoping to do in audacious calendar.

Powless kick-starts classics campaign at Strade Bianche with Van Aert, Van der Poel, and a victory in his sights.

'We’re trying to get at a higher level at the monuments.' Could the calendar tweaks and a different approach to 'Holy Week' finally pay off?

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

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.

Will Van Aert break his Flanders-Roubaix curse in 2024? Form-finding February racing in Spain, Portugal will give clues.

Sunday's race in Tábor could be Van der Poel's last cyclocross worlds. Will his winter have been a waste without a sixth rainbow jersey?

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

Van Aert shuns Italian classics in hunt for glory at Flanders, Roubaix; backs Visma's classics core as 'even stronger' in 2024.

'I can never imitate this intensity in training': Strava files, rider insights reveal how CX is the ultimate catapult into the spring classics.

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.'

First bike, first win, first contract: The Belgian super-domestique is renowned as one of the biggest and most consistent motors in the bunch: 'I'm no Ferrari, but I can always keep going.'

Ever-improving US talent will see opportunities in transfer to Visma-Lease a Bike: 'We want him to race to win as well as to learn.'

The Belgian looks increasingly set to make his debut at the Giro d'Italia and a ride at the Vuelta a España is also on the cards.

The UCI is planning to restructure the racing calendar in 2026, and no idea is off the table – including moving Roubaix and Flanders.

The 27-year-old enjoyed one of his best seasons to date in 2023, but feels he has much more to give as he keeps learning about himself.

'This season was mediocre': Does Van Aert need to shake up his approach for 2024 and peak when it really matters most?

Danish fast-finisher adds another victory to a 2023 palmarès that even Van Aert, Van der Poel would be stoked for.

Bahrain Victorious rider sidelined for 30 days after riding on sidewalk and causing major crash at the Belgian monument.

Van Avermaet butted heads against Fabian Cancellara and Tom Boonen, and delivered the Olympic Gold medal in 2016.

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.

Lefevere's quandary: Is there a 'next Tom Boonen' lurking in the junior ranks? Or is the 'Wolfpack' content to ride the Remco wave?

The soon-to-be-retired superstar will recover following crash-marred classics: 'It wasn't the farewell I would have liked at Paris-Roubaix.'

Former champion of 'Hell of the North' comes down on second cobblestone sector, just one week after crashing out of Tour of Flanders.

Commentary: Pogačar should strike while the iron is hot and divebomb into the 'Hell of the North' this weekend.

Tim Wellens released from the hospital after surgery: 'Social media has punished Maciejuk enough.'

The Belgian believes that the Koppenberg should be put later in the Flanders course after carnage on the cobbles.

After being dropped and then losing the sprint for the Ronde podium, Van Aert rebounds for Roubaix: 'I’ll turn that page. This week there’s another chance.'

Peloton reeling from worse mass crash since infamous Tour de France 'Allez Opi-Omi' incident in 2021.

Here are some of the best stories, takeaways, and oddities coming out of a Ronde for the record books.

US rider bridged across to lead group and battled to ninth-place finish in spectacular De Ronde debut.

The Trek-Segafredo rider says she felt terrible all day at Tour of Flanders, despite finishing third.

Dutchman said he rode faster than ever at the Tour of Flanders but he couldn't keep up with Pogačar.

The Belgian becomes only the second woman to win back-to-back Tour of Flanders titles after her solo victory.

With victories at Tour of Flanders, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and Il Lombardia, speculation already swirls about Pogačar pulling a monument sweep.

Everyone agreed Tadej Pogačar was the strongest Sunday: 'I have never climbed so fast, but Tadej was simply the best today.'

After two crashes and a lost bike computer, US star continues standout season with fifth on Ronde debut.

Pogačar drops Van der Poel to become first Tour de France winner since Eddy Merckx to win Flanders. Mads Pedersen hits third.

Retiring star reflects on his 'special' 2016 win as his last classics campaign nears its end.

Bahrain-Victorious rider Filip Maciejuk disqualified after provoking big spill that took down Alaphilippe, Stuyven, and others.

De Ronde is underway, and the talk in Bruges was all about trying to foil the 'big three': 'If you want to win you're going to have to attack.'

Mads Pedersen bracing for tricky conditions: 'The Koppenberg will be the big deal. It’s important to go into Koppenberg in a good position.'

'Holy Week' is crunch time for mechanics: 'A perfect Flanders is race without problems, and the win.'

Follow all the men's and women's headlines going into Sunday's Tour of Flanders.

After thrilling contests at Milan-San Remo and the E3 Saxo Classic, cycling's 'Three Kings' are back at it again at Flanders' Finest.

The VeloNews editors pick their favorites for the men's and women's races. Who's your tip?