Biniam Girmay

The opening half of this year’s race is angled towards the sport’s fastmen, making for very intense rivalries.

More teams confirm Tour lineups: Girmay dreams of green repeat, no miracle return for Froome at stage-hunting IPT.

The road to Flanders and Roubaix begins with cycling's greatest double-header. Here are the courses, storylines, startlists, and TV schedules for Omloop, Kuurne, and Hageland.

Despite mounting geopolitical and logistical challenges, the UCI said Friday that Africa's first-ever road worlds in Rwanda go ahead.

Girmay remembers the dominance of Philippe Gilbert and Peter Sagan in the classics. It’s something the African is keen to emulate.

Who's fastest in the men's WorldTour? German speedster Kittel offers his expert take: 'It’s not enough just to be a sprinter anymore.'

Roglič overhauled at finish line while Cavendish and Philipsen are also to the fore in off-season event.

You know it's off-season when the year-end Asian exhibitions begin. Expect kimonos, martial arts, and very little racing.

Cavendish appears to leave door open to another Tour ride, Evenepoel weighs up ‘mythical’ course, and more.

Kristen Faulkner and Matteo Jorgenson among the finalists for the Vélo d’Or prize for the top international riders in 2024: Who’s your top pick?

From Van der Poel and Evenepoel to Powless and Pidcock: Ranking the five-star uber-favorites down to the one-star dark horses for the rainbow jersey.

Can Van Aert usurp Van der Poel? Will Alaphilippe deliver panache to Paris? We rate the five-star favorites and wildcard outsiders for Saturday's road race.

The race saw huge triumphs and crushing disappointments, but the human side of the Tour is what persists.

Breaking down what a dominant performance tells us about Tadej Pogačar's historic greatness and the challenge of defeating him at future Grand Tours

There was high action and intense racing through the Alps during the third week of the Tour de France

From Cavendish's 35th to high-speed bunny-hops, to Jorgensen's MVP ride and Girmay's breakthrough, here are the best moments of a Tour de France that never stopped delivering.

UAE Team Emirates won nearly one-third of the €2,282,200 prize pot, with a surprising name at the bottom of the list.

Pogačar reached behind his back with his hand to show 1-2-3, a sign of his third yellow jersey by age 25: 'This is the real Tadej.'

Racing for what? Tour de France sprinters face unfamiliar territory of riding on with no more sprint stages left.

Girmay leads the Tour de France green jersey by 32 points, but mid-stage bonus sprints could give Philipsen a slim option: 'The chance of succeeding is very small.'

The race for the 'maillot vert' is heating up unexpectedly after the worst possible outcome for Girmay in Tuesday's final sprint stage: 'I don't care if I lose this jersey or if I keep it.'

No fairytale finish for Cavendish in last Tour de France sprint before retirement, Girmay crashes in final to blow green jersey battle wide open.

Remco's rise, Pogi's double, Girmay's history, Vingegaard's enigma: Here are the big narratives to follow for the dramatic climax of the Tour de France.

'Mark is really upset and angry about the decision:' Race jury hands down controversial relegation to record-man in what could be one of Cavendish's final sprints in his storied Tour de France career.

Roglič comes down in a crash near end of stage, yellow jersey dream likely over for this year.

The 2023 sprint king Philipsen back on top after frustrating early part of the Tour.

The most unexpected aspect of the Tour’s first phase was the high degree of stress—particularly on the so-called sprint stages.

Two stage wins have harvested more than 43,000 euros for an underdog team, while Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team languishes at the bottom with only 2,390 euros.

Stage 8 of the Tour de France came down to a bunch sprint on a slight uphill finish.

Green jersey leader Girmay boosts points advantage with victory over Philipsen and De Lie.

Stage 8 results and the general classification, points, KOM, young rider, and team classification of the 2024 Tour de France.

Pedersen peeved at 'most aggressive' prize as green jersey battle heats up: 'I would prefer to shower and get the bandage off.'

Race leader Pogačar cruises home safe after being pressured in cross winds, Philipsen relegated after crossing line second behind Groenewegen.

How a kid from one of the world’s least developed nations conquered the Tour de France.

Stage 3 results and the general classification, points, KOM, young rider, and team classification of the 2024 Tour de France.

Eritrean star becomes first Black African to win a Tour stage, Carapaz moves into yellow on countback as GC favorites finish safe.

Biniam Girmay crashes out and breakaway reeled in late to set up hectic finale over Capo Mele on the Italian Riviera.

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

Dwars door Vlaanderen: American powers to victory and Visma-Lease a Bike confirms Van Aert will miss Flanders, Roubaix, and Amstel Gold.

Dutchman Van der Poel is in dominant form but multiple challengers exist.

After historic wins in 2022, he wants to reignite his classics success: 'I'm more ready now mentally.'

The WorldTour rookie is already making waves as new hot prospect from Eritrea: 'I will not sleep, now is the time to work even harder.'

Sam Welsford completes hat-trick ahead of a pair of climbing stages that will decide the WorldTour opener across the weekend.

'I didn't have the legs to come around him': Ewan stalls to fourth, with Bauhaus and Girmay finishing out the podium in the opening sprint.

Julian Alaphilippe and Biniam Girmay might have something to say about that.

Follow all the news and updates for the UCI Cycling World Championships.

Hidden valves, upgraded derailleur pulleys, Rotor cranksets, and other goodies on the bikes of Biniam Girmay and Rui Costa.

Another chance for Cavendish, Girmay and Philipsen with an uphill finish in Limoges.

Follow all the Tour de France hype ahead of the Bilbao 'grand départ' on July 1.

The world champion went solo over the final climb, winning by a clear margin over a group of chasers.

Here's all the news ahead of E3 Saxo Bank Classic and Gent-Wevelgem.

Preview: Will Lorena Wiebes and Lotte Kopecky "worx" more magic? And who can stop Wout van Aert and the Jumbo-Visma express?

The one-day race is always a good indicator of how the De Ronde favorites are going so performing at it is a must.

Analysis: The peloton's speed demons have no hope when the Pogačar’s and the Van Aert’s accelerate over the Poggio.

Simon Hupperetz is a Belgian language teacher based in Kigali who is helping to build the base ahead of the historic African road worlds.

Portuguese veteran does the double, stuns the overnight classification contenders in Valencia finale.

Soudal Quick-Step sprinter strikes in the final day of racing to earn the team's second victory of 2023.

Analysis: Life in the fast lane is more crowded than ever, but a new obsession with WorldTour points will mean more support for sprinters.

Intermarché-Circus-Wanty looks to give young ace crucial experience at prestigious races as he rides through long-running contract.

Belgian team builds out three leadout trains for 2023, with Biniam Girmay at the center of its sprinting ambitions.

A different kind of top-ten list.

VeloNews' editors debate and dissect the biggest stories of 2022 in our own 22-stage grand tour of the cycling year.

Here's a look at the Nalini-produced outfits for Girmay, Costa, Van der Hoorn and Co. as they look to back up stunner 2022 season.

The Eritrean made his grand tour debut this season at the Giro d'Italia, winning a stage before being forced to abandon after a prosecco cork hit his eye.

Circus returns to Belgian team in 2023 as underdog overachievers see roster and staffing overhaul for new year.

From Magnus Sheffield to Biniam Girmay and more, 10 riders that have enjoyed a breakthrough on the road in 2022.

'I hope Girmay can be up there in the classics with Van Aert and Van der Poel,' says Visbeek.

Wout van Aert, Remco Evenepoel, Mathieu van der Poel and Julian Alaphilippe headline the final race of this year's worlds.

The best custom paint job in Wollongong?

Eritrean sprinter hopes to add more chapters to his trailblazing career in the elite men's road race Sunday: 'Being one of the favorites gives me a boost.'

Victory in Belgium confirms Dutch star will be among the favorites for the rainbow jersey in Wollongong.

Girmay and Van der Poel add one more race day to their programs ahead of next week's road race in Wollongong.

The 22-year-old Eritrean confirms his worlds form is on the rise with a podium against an elite field in Canada.

Michael Matthews and Biniam Girmay complete the podium.

Team officials relieved that Girmay not seriously injured and delighted in another win from veteran Kristoff.

The 35-year-old former world champion comes across following six seasons with UAE Team Emirates.

The announcement is the first major move for the Belgian team, which sees a dozen riders off contract this season.

It is very eye-catching.

Eritrean sprinter rejoins his Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert teammates at the Tour de Wallonie in Belgium, running Saturday to Wednesday.