Jasper Philipsen

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

'I realize my behavior put fellow riders at risk': Riesebeek apologizes after becoming the first pro suspended under UCI’s yellow card rule after double violation.

Christoph Roodhooft on Gent-Wevelgem tactics: “I thought that this was a big race in which the first place was very important”.

Trio of contenders had the form but not the fortune in hectic edition of Milan-San Remo classic.

Lamperti kicks to 2nd in Koksijde Classic, Van der Poel and Philipsen know what to expect from Pogačar, and Pidcock saving his bullets for one shot to win Milan-San Remo.

Tour de Hoody: The moment is now. This won't be his last chance to win Milan-San Remo, but if Pogačar misses out again, the race could become his albatross.

UPDATED: Belgian ace confirms he will race Milan-San Remo, rising American classics star debuts with a bang, and social media flogs the UCI over fine for Del Toro.

Never a dull day: Van der Poel makes surprise road pivot, Evenepoel sports a new look, and Groves slapped with a yellow card.

A busy week on social featuring a birthday win for Jasper Philipsen, cherry juice recovery cocktails, and more.

Second to an unstoppable Philipsen helped save 'Opening Weekend' for Visma: 'I was in the right position but missed the final kick.'

Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne winner Jasper Philipsen will have major leadout this summer: 'The plan this year is that Groves comes along with me to the Tour'

Belgian Philipsen triumphs on his birthday, denying Kooij and Hofsetter and showing fine form before defense of his Milan-San Remo title.

Young Norwegian Wærenskjold outsprints Magnier and Philipsen to the line, Claes beats Nerlo after day-long breakaway in women's race.

Seven days of racing sounds ideal preparation, yet there are pros and cons to competing in the middle east.

Tour de Hoody: Rivalries, ambitions and underdogs — here are the top stories I’ll be watching at Omloop.

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.

A look at some of the key storylines to emerge from this year’s edition of the UAE Tour.

In a first since his wild season debut this week, Pogačar did nothing Saturday except follow the wheels: 'Today I kept my calm.'

'A good day out living the breakaway life': Pogačar continues to rip up the script by cruising more than 100km in the move during pan-flat UAE Tour stage.

Milan proves he's the fastest in the world right now after beating back Merlier, Philipsen in first major showdown of the sprinters in 2025. 

Hulking Lidl-Trek rider leaves lighter rivals in the dust on steep final ramp to strike first in the world championship of sprinters.

Philipsen relegated as Milan wins the first round in battle of the sprinting aces, Pogačar spices things up in rainbow jersey debut.

Jasper Philipsen, Tim Merlier, Jonathan Milan just three of many big names poised to test legs at the UAE Tour.

Italy’s sprinting ace Milan has been working on his only weakness. Can he challenge Philipsen and Merlier for sprint supremacy at the Tour de France?

Breaking down where each major grand tour stage win contender stands as we approach the start of the 2025 season.

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.

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

Will Van der Poel renew his rocky relationship with cross-country? Struggles at the Tour and a vert-packed road worlds are tempting him to shift disciplines.

MVDP to hunt for mountain legs with program of low-key stage races, Euro champs ahead of underdog world title defense in Zurich.

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.

Van Gils fined 1,500 CHF, Capiot banged up after stage 13 in latest round of crash-filled, beef broiling finals in the 'wild west' of Tour de France sprints.

The transition stage before this weekend's consequential duo of Pyrenean stages was anything but routine.

Pogačar, Evenepoel, Vingegaard finish together after GC heavyweights Roglič and Ayuso abandon ahead of mountaintop doubleheader this weekend.

The Alpecin-Decuninck leadout train was near-perfect today.

'You’re better off saving your energy for when it counts': Too many sprint teams, flatter terrain doom breakaways on transition stages so far in this Tour de France.

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

Stage 10 results and the general classification, points, KOM, young rider, and team classification of the 2024 Tour de France.

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

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

Philipsen issues apology to Wout van Aert, defends tactics amid growing concerns over Tour de France sprint safety.

The UCI momentarily banned aero-designed 'Batman' glasses until Groenewegen put them up for sale in his bike shop: 'Maybe it was the difference today.'

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.

Governing body issues warning to Cavendish, Philipsen for not holding lines as tension mounts over safety of Tour's mass sprints.

Your guide to stage 3 of the 2024 Tour de France. The sprinters should get their opportunity on this stage.

Tour de France favorites wrap up: Some of the race's top stars speak as the race start draws closer.

Belgian joins Mathieu van der Poel in committing long term to squad. ‘We have an excellent relationship.'

The most dangerous duo returns to the Tour, with eyes on green and dominance in the sprints: 'It will be difficult to repeat everything we did last year.'

From the desolation of Pogačar to the frat boy bromance between Philipsen and MVDP: Season 2 of 'Unchained' packs some spicy insights on the peloton's lead protagonists.

'I never could have dreamed of this': Van der Poel completes Flanders-Roubaix double after Alpecin-Deceuninck ruled the roads into Roubaix.

From a super-size sprinter to a returning cobblestone specialist, here are the riders that could cause havoc in the men's race though 'Hell'.

The Dutch star has won every edition since it was introduced in 2021, and Quick-Step snags overdue classics victory.

Lidl-Trek takes command of cobblestone classic in pre-Tour of Flanders powershow.

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

If it wasn’t for a selfless effort from Van der Poel in Milan-San Remo, there would have been a very different outcome. 

Key points and takeaways from the first monument of the season, as well as what it all means for the major races looming in the weeks and months to come.

We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu Van der Poel, and Maxim Van Gils at Milan-San Remo.

Tour de Hoody: Pogačar stymied, 'Bling' shows his class, and MVDP is MVP again after cycling's 'hardest race to win' delivers another sizzler.

Trouble in paradise? Philipsen's growing ambition could put strain on leadership strategy with Van der Poel and derail the Alpecin-Deceuninck superduo.

A selection of images highlighting the glory of La Primavera, the first and longest of cycling’s monument races.

Slovenian calls being on final podium with friends Philipsen and Matthews ‘one of most beautiful moments’ of his life.

Jasper Philipsen, Michael Matthews, Tadej Pogačar, Mads Pedersen and others react to a thrilling edition of La Primavera.

Huge Poggio attack by Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) too little too late, with small group fighting it out for victory.

Is Philipsen set to leave the Alpecin-Deceuninck team that took him to the top? UAE Emirates and Bora-Hansgrohe sniff at super-speedster's signature.

No Van der Poel and Pedersen leaves Van Aert six-star favorite for classics opener, but no 'big three' makes it only an appetizer ahead of the spring's biggest prizes.

Sprinting in spring will set the tone as a phalanx of fast-finishers line up to derail Cavendish's chase for Tour de France history.

'Because jeans are great for any occasion, no?' asks Belgian team in launch of wild new Kalas-created uniform.

With a stage in the AlUla Tour his next goal, Dutch sprinter is aiming to reach July in giant-killing form: 'Hopefully my fastest legs are in the Tour.'

Who will dominate the argy-bargy world of bunch sprints in 2024? Velo editors Andrew Hood, Jim Cotton, Shane Stokes argue it out.

Tour of Turkey haul carries Belgian sprinter past Pogačar, Vingegaard, and other top names.

Follow all the action in the five-stage race as the men's WorldTour resumes.

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

Van Aert, Evenepoel, Philipsen pledge to race 'all for one' after concerns over internal clashes rattle across Belgian nation.

Dutch team also brings Van Baarle and Kooij, but all eyes will be on 'MVDP' and another showdown with Wout van Aert.

'We must not be disappointed by our way of racing.' After the tactical trauma and Belgian beef of 2021, personal and national ambitions could collide again in Glasgow.

Rags and riches: How many teams won stages? Which squads left with nothing? We dive in.