Annemiek van Vleuten

Dutchwoman building form in advance of world championships.

Stage win puts Dutch rider in red jersey.

Stage 2 winner put two minutes into rivals in first race since Tour de France Femmes.

Queen stage win puts Dutch rider in red jersey

GC favorites already spread out after opening stage

Defending champion says the Ceratizit Callenge by La Vuelta will be the hardest 'Grand Tour' to target...because it's too easy.

The Dutchwoman returns to racing after Tour de France Femmes win, builds up to world championships

Spanish race continues to expand with new five-day route.

Annemiek van Vleuten and Marianne Vos to spearhead women’s squad.

The payout is dramatically less than the men's Tour de France, but equals the biggest payout on the women's calendar.

If Annemiek van Vleuten wants to race up Alpe d'Huez she should be given the chance to.

'We'll take stock in a few days, but the base is very solid,' says race director Rousse.

Annemiek van Vleuten, Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig, Kristen Faulkner, Grace Brown, and more give their thoughts on the Tour de France Femmes and its future.

Here's a wrap of the races for yellow, green, white, polka dot and team classifications for the inaugural Tour de France Femmes.

Van Vleuten drops rivals on Super Planche des Belles Filles to crush final stage and seal inaugural Tour de France Femmes.

The Dutchwoman was so sick she was unable to pack her suitcase herself.

Van Vleuten uncorked a ride for the record books in a display of utter dominance Saturday. What can route planners and the peloton do to foil her in the future?

With one stage to go, the GC at the Tour de France Femmes is all but wrapped up.

The Movistar rider destroyed her rivals on the first mountain stage of the Tour de France Femmes.

Dutchwoman finishes over three minutes clear of nearest rival Demi Vollering, siezes control ahead of race ahead of final stage summit finish.

We get a closer look at Van Vleuten's weight-weenie aero bike, complete with some golden flourishes.

The Spanish champ had a really bad day.

The Movistar leader and pre-race favourite explains that a "stomach infection" is behind her uncharacteristic performances so far.

Dutch superstar relishes first day in the maillot jaune, but must dig deep to defend it: 'There's never an easy day at the Tour de France.'

Van Vleuten suffers stomach issues through start of the race but limits stage 3 losses to keep GC bid alive.

Vos defends the yellow jersey in thrilling finale, with reports of Annemiek van Vleuten falling ill after losing time.

TdFF favorite is undeterred: 'Pressure gets the best out of me.'

Van Vleuten or Vollering? Wiebes or Vos for the sprints? Our team looks into their crystal balls for the most-anticipated race of the year.

The peloton will be packed with star talent at the Tour de France Femmes, including Annemiek van Vleuten, Marianne Vos, and Elisa Balsamo.

Eight stages, 1,029 kilometers, €250,000 prize money, and 144 history-making women.

The Dutch woman is one of the major favorites and has already won the Giro d'Italia Donne this season.

A lot of new races have been added to the women's calendar in recent seasons. Is it now time to go back to the drawing board to make it more streamlined?

Dutch rider delivers first major tour title for Movistar Women.

Chiara Consonni times sprint to perfection to win final stage in Padova.

Annemiek van Vleuten remains in the maglia rosa with Marta Cavalli in second.

"Sorry mum" says 39-year-old Olympic time trial champion after crashing on descent.

Marta Cavalli moves up to second on GC as Mavi García fades on final climb.

Marta Cavalli moves up to second on GC as Mavi García fades on final climb.

Can anyone challenge Annemiek van Vleuten as the race heads into the mountains?

Annemiek van Vleuten retains the maglia rosa despite late drama.

Annemiek van Vleuten and Mavi Garcia put 43 seconds into Marta Cavalli and almost five minutes into the rest of the GC hopefuls.

Van Vleuten attacked on the Colle del Barbotto in order to take the descents her speed. The move won her the stage.

Van Vleuten now leads the GC by 25 seconds.

The two week break will be as important for the Dutchwoman mentally as physically.

Van Vleuten takes 25 second GC lead as race hits Italian mainland.

There is something for everyone at the Giro Donne - here are 11 key riders to watch across the next eleven days.

Olympic time trial champion extended her contract with Movistar through 2023.

'I’m sure I’ll stop with a little tear in my eye, because I love this sport so much,' says Dutch rider.

American to support Enric Mas, while Movistar also names strong squad to support Annemiek van Vleuten at Giro d'Italia Donne.

Some big names are skipping the race to focus on the Tour de France Femmes, but there's still a star-studded line up with Annemiek van Vleuten and Elisa Longo Borghini set to headline.

The 10-day race is back in the Women's WorldTour and promises to be better than ever - but will it be overshadowed by the Tour de France Femmes?

Dutchwoman says the length of women's races has not 'reached the limit' but adds that not all races need to be over 200km.

Van Vleuten will skip the national championships for the first time in 15 years as she prepares for a big summer.

The 39-year-old Dutch rider crashed in training on Thursday and underwent surgery the same day.

Dutchwoman set to miss return to stage racing in May, Movistar believes recovery won't impact Giro d’Italia Donne and Tour de France Femmes.

After just three stage races in the opening months of the season, the women's peloton faces 10 in the next month, including two new events.

Movistar rider says the 2022 Tour de France Femmes is forcing other organizers to up their games, particularly the Giro d'Italia Donne.

She won Liège-Bastogne-Liège solo in 2019, and she knew if she was to win again it would have to be the same effort.

Grace Brown and Demi Vollering sprinted for second and third from a chasing group of five.

The Movistar rider bookends her spring classics campaign with victories at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

Final climb attack secures victory, Grace Brown and Demi Vollering complete podium.

Van Vleuten has dominated women's cycling in recent seasons, but in doing so has she prompted the rest of the peloton to meet her?

With commanding wins at Amstel Gold Race and Flèche Wallonne, the Italian is on course to join Anna van der Breggen as the only women to win all three hilly classics.

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.

The Movistar rider said she had help from teammate Alejandro Valverde ahead of the race.

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

The winner of each race will receive 16,000 euros for a total purse of 40,000 euros for Sunday's race.

From the wider impact of Kopecky's win to discussions about prize money and the inclusion of the Koppenberg, VeloNews looks back on Sunday's race.

Van Vleuten undone in Flanders sprint: 'I can't do everything. I need other teams and hope that they want to make the race hard and drop people.'

The Dutch team put three riders in the top five and, of course, won.

Belgian champion Kopecky beats veteran Dutchwomen van Vleuten and van den Broek-Blaak in front of massed home crowds.

There will be seven former champions due to be on the start line alongside some who are looking to etch their names in the race's history books for the first time.

The Dutch rider is back in Belgium to try and win a record-breaking third women's Tour of Flanders.

Trek-Segafredo also goes on the offence in an aggressive day of racing but comes out with no reward.

The contenders, the route, and the details of the climbs of the 2022 Ronde van Vlaanderen.

A closer look at some of the most prominent rivalries in women's racing in recent memory.

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’

An exception race with a tactical victory, capture in images.