Wout Van Aert

Tadej Pogačar begins his title defense at 17:05 CET in what will be a leg-burning 13.2km blast around Copenhagen.

With the yellow jersey up for grabs and potential significant time gaps, tension will be sky high across the swath of the peloton.

'Ewan has to take something out of this Tour, otherwise it’s starting to look like a really disastrous season for him,' says former green jersey king.

Jumbo-Visma duo says arriving to the Alps with all GC options fully intact is key in bid to derail Tadej Pogačar.

Questions remain over the Belgian's knee injury heading into the Tour de France.

Officials confirmed to VeloNews Van Aert is 'good to go' and hopefuly 'ready to be in the mix for the first Tour jerseys' after knee knock last week.

Quick-Step boss questions knee injury keeping Wout van Aert from Belgian nationals as Jumbo-Visma Tour riders steer clear of racing.

Van Aert won't jeopardise his Tour de France, not even for that stunning red, yellow and black jersey.

The 27-year-old will miss the defense of his national road race title after injuring his knee during a training ride.

Jumbo-Visma set to stagger Tour de France lineup reveal due to COVID-19 situation.

'I want to fully focus on stage victories,' says Dutch rider.

The battle for the green jersey between Peter Sagan, Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel could be one for the ages.

Bettiol shrugs off embarrassment after thinking he won stage 2 of Tour de Suisse: ‘My friends will all be joking with me today and tomorrow.’

Belgian star will be chasing stage wins and the green points jersey as Jumbo-Visma tries to finally win yellow jersey at the Tour.

Jumbo-Visma takes control of classification with Roglič and Vingegaard, overnight race-leader Van Aert gapped near summit of second HC climb.

Jumbo-Visma in pole position to carry the GC into the Alps, but Ben O'Connor promises to be aggressive.

Ferron attacks out of six rider escape for stunning stage win, Wout van Aert retains GC lead heading into mountainous final weekend.

Wout van Aert says WorldTour relegation system is 'contradictory' as squeezed teams chase any points available.

The Belgian again leaves it late at the Critérium du Dauphiné but this time pulls it out of the bag.

There's no stopping Wout van Aert as he barnstorms toward Tour de France.

The Belgian was not to be denied again after the peloton reeled in the breakaway in the final meters.

Primož Roglič, Wout van Aert, Jonas Vingegaard flood the top seven in Critérium du Dauphiné TT as team dials down details ahead of Tour de France.

Italian TT star harbors no yellow jersey dreams that extend beyond opening stage of what he hopes will be Tour debut in Copenhagen next month.

From Chris Froome and Primož Roglič through hot favorites Wout van Aert and Filippo Ganna, here's when to tune in Wednesday.

Van Aert takes consolation in regaining the yellow jersey but rues blown opportunity for missing another chance at victory.

Belgian puts his arms in the air too early as Gaudu takes the stage.

Jumbo-Visma misjudges the chase and Van Aert misses opportunity for another win and cedes the yellow jersey.

Six weeks after closing out his spring, Van Aert got his Tour de France preparation underway with stage 1 victory at the Dauphiné.

After not racing since the Ardennes, Jumbo-Visma star doesn't miss a beat to win the opening stage at Critérium du Dauphiné.

Hayter finishes second with Quinn in third after sprint finish.

Tour de France spots are still up for grabs as Jumbo-Visma holds off on announcing full eight for the French grand tour.

From Chris Froome to Primož Roglič and Wout van Aert, the French stage race is the perfect tuneup before the Tour de France.

Primož Roglič, Brandon McNulty, and Chris Froome headline a marquee starting list that includes a who's who of Tour-bound stars.

Reports in Dutch media suggest that only Primož Roglič, Wout van Aert, and Jonas Vingegaard have assured spots on the Jumbo-Visma roster.

Jumbo-Visma to split ambitions between green and yellow jerseys as Primož Roglič looks to overturn Tadej Pogačar's Tour dominance.

Teams and leading names confirmed for the 75th edition of the Critérium du Dauphiné set for June 5-12.

Jumbo-Visma star closes out the 2022 classics with another podium in a ‘sprint of dying swans,’ but laments missing out on a mission to win a monument this spring.

The Belgian champion is making his debut at the one-day race.

Jumbo-Visma star sounding more confident about his chances following recon on Thursday: 'It's a beautiful arrival.'

Who might win? What are the most significant climbs? Will it be wet? Here's all you need to know about the 2022 Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

A world champion was thrown out of the race, the five-star favorite fell from grace, wheels were smashed, and a hyped tire technology was a no-show.

A look back on a frenetic day of racing over the cobbles where Dylan van Baarle emerged victorious inside the famed Roubaix velodrome.

From Christophe Laporte's collapsing wheel to Trek-Segafredo's entire team not finishing except one, the 2022 Paris-Roubaix produced drama, heartbreak, and elation.

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

Despite claiming surprise at taking second place, the Belgian champion sees it as confirmation of what could have been.

Wout van Aert on comeback podium: ‘Every classic is hard, but Roubaix is utter chaos and a suffer-fest until the finish line.'

Ineos Grenadiers wins its first Paris-Roubaix after Dutchman attacks late to distance elite group.

Van Aert 'not in pre-Tour of Flanders form' after COVID case but intent on going down swinging at Paris-Roubaix.

From van Baarle to van der Poel, we highlight the key riders to watch in Sunday's final spring classic of the season.

Sport scientists, team staffers and chefs lift the lid on the old-school feasts and high-tech fuelling of the 'Hell of the North.'

Jumbo-Visma is glad the Belgian star is back in time to race Paris-Roubaix: 'Wout starts in a free role.'

‘I could tell six weeks ago that Quick-Step wouldn't win a classic,’ says four-time Paris-Roubaix winner.

Belgian star to make racing return after missing Tour of Flanders and Amstel Gold Race.

Jumbo-Visma officials to decide if Wout van Aert might race Paris-Roubaix following COVID-19 recovery.

The Belgian is said to be 'completely healthy', but will only ride the cobbles in support of a teammate

Who might win? What are the most significant sectors? Will it be wet? Here's all you need to know about the 2022 Paris-Roubaix.

Jumbo-Visma prioritizes long-term health of its top star in return from COVID infection: 'We are more cautious than cautious.'

Van Aert can do what others can't, and we aren't just talking watts.

Mathieu van der Poel, hot off winning Dwars door Vlaanderen and Tour of Flanders, confirmed he will race Amstel Gold Race.

De Ronde champ compliments rivals van Aert and Pogačar: ‘Attacking is the most honest way to be in a final with the best riders.’

Christophe Laporte suffered an untimely crash and Tiesj Benoot was gapped in closing kilometers of De Ronde

Tiesj Benoot and Christophe Laporte now solely carry the hopes of the Dutch squad.

Wout van Aert has confirmed that he will not race the Tour of Flanders.

Belgian home-crowd favorite is out for Sunday's monument, and will be recuperating from coronavirus.

Pidcock and Asgreen play second string favourites to Van der Poel and Pogačar, yet still harbor quiet confidence for Flanders

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.

Lotto-Soudal among several teams hoping to fill the void left by Wout van Aert as Belgian outfit continues its pursuit of points and podiums.

The Belgian remains at home as he tries to recover in time for Sunday's race

The so-called ‘Wolfpack’ is reeling so far in the spring classics, but the team is counting on Kasper Asgreen and Florian Sénéchal to carry pride across Tour of Flanders.

Riders continue to struggle with illness and fitness ahead of Sunday's De Ronde: ‘We are all chasing shape.’

Jumbo-Visma uncertain if Belgian star will race Tour of Flanders, while Trek-Segafredo confirms US rider will not start.

‘Quick-Step? I haven't seen them. You probably saw more on TV,’ says Benoot.

Wout van Aert to race Flanders in one of six new helmets, the aero Vento, which earned a five-star rating from Virginia Tech helmet test lab.

'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

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.

Jumbo-Visma forced to settle for second in Gent-Wevelgem after vigilance from rivals.