Flèche Wallonne

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.

Not as glamorous as Flanders, the eastern hill country of Belgium delivers up superb riding and yes, some great beer.

What can anyone do against Pogačar? 'With the way he is racing right now, second is a victory for everyone else.'

Despite expectations of long-distance attacks, the race unfolded according to the traditional playbook.

Lianne Lippert takes second after being distanced by Vollering with Gaia Realini rounding out the podium.

Timing and positioning are the keys to unraveling the secrets of the classics' most painful finale.

Messing up the Muur and the might of Evenepoel stand in Pogačar's way of becoming the first rider in 12 years to sweep Amstel, Flèche, Liège.

A selection of riders to watch from the men's and women's final spring classic of the 2022 season.

Bahrain-Victorious rider holds off a late charge from Valverde to win on Mur de Huy.

The Dutch rider takes third on Mur de Huy after a rare off-day.

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

Slovenian star wraps up his spring campaign with a return to the Ardennes in final races until June and Tour de France defense in July.

Here's how you can watch the men's and women's mid-week classic that takes on the iconic Mur de Huy.

Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday and Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday provide the Belgian team a last chance to 'save' its uneven spring season.

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

From the grizzled veteran vs cycling's Gen-Z to Roglič's rivalry with Julian Alaphilippe – here are the threads to follow at 'La Doyenne.'

La Flèche Wallonne should alter the iconic Mur de Huy finale, argues Fred Dreier, especially in light of the Amstel Gold Race's success with its new finish.

Anna van der Breggen and Julian Alaphilippe complete world champion's podium sweep, while Michael Woods and Annemiek van Vleuten rue missed chances.

Analysis: Seeing the Tour de France stars lining up to win across the Ardennes is both a throwback and a reflection of today's ambitions.

Alex Howes in early breakaway, Michael Woods fourth in thrilling battle.

Here's the news making headlines for Wednesday, April 21.

Tour de France champion does not hide ambitions for Ardennes: 'I hope maybe one day I can win some of them'

From Anna van der Breggen to Julian Alaphilippe, here's what the Flèche Wallonne favorites are expecting for the clash on the Mur de Huy.

Can Anna van der Breggen keep winning? Will Tom Pidcock surprise the veterans? Here are the top narratives for Flèche Wallonne.

Amstel Gold Race, Flèche Wallonne or Liège-Bastogne-Liège — our editors pick their favorites. What's yours?

Alejandro Valverde will be racing to tie the Eddy Merckx record at Liège-Bastogne-Liège on his 41st birthday.

Some love 'em, some hate 'em. What are our editors' takes on the trio of hilly classics starting with this weekend's Amstel Gold Race?

Speculation swirled around Marc Hirschi's transfer to UAE Emirates. Now equal uncertainty hangs over his form ahead of major spring targets.

Here's what's making the headlines on Tuesday, April 13.

Two young talents have been rivals through the junior ranks, but will take turns supporting one another in 2021.

Swiss standout to target Ardennes classics and Olympics in 2021 after breakout 2020 season.

The young Swiss rider timed his attack to perfection inside the final 50 meters, on the Muir de Huy.

Classics season opens at the Flèche on Wednesday, with Tadej Pogačar, Michał Kwiatkowski and Marc Hirschi among those set to do battle on the Mur.

This week's calendar is packed with action, with the BinckBank Tour, La Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and the opening of the Giro d'Italia.

Race organizers maintain that they are working with the UCI to find alternate dates for these pro cycling races in the 2020 calendar.

The flying Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe wins his second Flèche Wallonne in a row, out-sprinting Jakob Fuglsang atop the Mur de Huy.

Anna van der Breggen equals Marianne Vos's record of five victories at Flèche Wallonne, topping the Mur de Huy for the fifth year in a row.

After a brilliant start to his spring, Julian Alaphilippe hopes to return to his winning ways at Flèche Wallonne, facing off against world champ Alejandro Valverde.

Two-time runner-up Julian Alaphilippe ascends to the top step of the podium in the 2018 edition of La Flèche Wallonne.

Julian Alaphilippe denies Valverde a fifth straight Flèche Wallonne title.

Andrew Hood breaks down how Alejandro Valverde was able to win his fifth La Flèche Wallonne title.

Alejandro Valverde won his fifth La Flèche Wallonne title Wednesday by surging up the Mur de Huy.

The Spaniard accelerates near the top of the Mur de Huy and holds on for the victory.

The field for Wednesday's midweek classic is packed with riders who can climb the Mur de Huy to victory.

Flèche Wallonne hinges on Mur de Huy, leading to suspenseful finishes and some repeat wins by Alejandro Valverde.

Michael Woods relies on experienced Cannondale-Drapac teammates to guide him in his second run at Flèche Wallonne.

The Ardennes classics will highlight the peloton's toughest climbers. Here are 10 top riders to watch.

In cycling's modern era, the Ardennes classics are won with a combination of supreme endurance, climbing talent, and above all, patience.

BrakeThrough Media captures the beauty and drama of Ardennes week, the final three races of the spring classics.

Americans have a noticeable presence in the Ardennes, with Howes, Warbasse, and Reijnen riding into Amstel and Flèche breaks.

The Ardennes classics demand perfect positioning, brilliant climbing form, and smart tactics. Here are 10 men who could win big in April.

Mike Woods impressed in his debut spring classic, riding to 12th in Flèche Wallonne and putting up impressive wattage numbers.

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Alejandro Valverde breaks a four-way tie for most wins in men's Fleche Wallonne, but the race has changed a lot over the years.

With a perfectly timed attack in the final 100 meters, Alejandro Valverde notched his third Flèche victory in a row.

Two familiar faces return to the top step of the Flèche Wallonne podium: Anna van der Breggen and Alejandro Valverde.

Alejandro Valverde defends his title and now holds the record for wins in La Flèche Wallonne, out-sprinting Julian Alaphilippe.

With a new team, Martin aims to return to the aggressive racing style that he embraced at the outset of his career.

VeloNews experts pick their favorites for Flèche Wallonne's men's and women's races, the second major WorldTour event of the Ardennes classics.

Wednesday's Flèche Wallonne ends on the famed Mur de Huy, and the puncheurs of the peloton will be there fighting for a win.

The growing pull of the cobbles seems to have sucked the life out of the season’s other classics, especially the Ardennes.

He seems to be getting better with age, but Valverde's Liege win, writes Andrew Hood, brings back talk of his dark history

Roadside photos from BrakeThrough Media tell the story of the 2015 Flèche Wallonne and another battle to the top of the iconic Mur de Huy

The key moments from the 2015 women's Flèche Wallonne

The Cannondale-Garmin rider is taking aim at Sunday's Liège-Bastogne-Liège race in Belgium

Froome, Nibali, and Quintana all tested their legs at the midweek Ardennes classic

Julian Alaphilippe, 22, made the right moves on the Mur de Huy en route to a second-place finish in Wednesday's La Flèche Wallonne

Results from the midweek Ardennes classic, which finishes on the infamous Mur de Huy climb

Alterations to the classic route and an abundance of crashes in the peloton did not stop Valverde from taking another Flèche Wallonne win

2013 Tour de France winner Chris Froome finishes Flèche Wallonne over twelve minutes behind race winner Valverde after a late crash

Defending champion Valverde beats Alaphilippe and Albasini to the line atop the Mur de Huy to take another Flèche Wallonne title.

The finishing climb of the Flèche Wallonne will serve as the end point of a Tour de France stage this summer

This summer's Tour de France will have a stage finish on the infamous Mur de Huy, along with a cobbled stage the next day

The riders of LottoNL-Jumbo talk about the challenge presented by Flèche Wallonne's fearsome Mur de Huy

Flèche Wallonne organizers added a new climb near the finish of Wednesday's race, but the race could still be decided on the Mur de Huy

The hilly Ardennes classics are in full swing with Flèche Wallonne, where Alejandro Valverde will aim to win the race for a third time

Valverde registers his third career Amstel Gold Race podium to start Ardennes week

The reigning world champion wants to notch his first win of the year in the rainbow jersey

MTN-Qhubeka, Cofidis, and Europcar invited to Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. American team UHC gets the nod for Flèche