UCI Road World Championships

Swooping magpies have sent the world's top cyclists into a flap.

'Two events of international level and of great importance for professional cycling should not take place on the same date.'

UCI Road World Championships: Alessandro Ballan is the last elite men's world champion to win rainbows in their home country.

The 22-year-old U23 TT champion talks about how a love of ice cream got him interested in cycling.

The 22-year-old takes Norway's second rainbow jersey in two days in Wollongong, with Segaert and Hayter filling out podium.

But they didn't help fix it either.

The Italian came close to making the elite podium, earning herself a U23 rainbow jersey in the process.

Brown 'hungry for more' after being pipped to the world title in Wollongong.

The young American came into a corner too hot, flipping dramatically over the barriers.

Not everyone comes to the World Championships to challenge for the rainbow bands.

Swissman edged out by three seconds to continue string of time trial near-misses: 'I've been circling around for this big win for quite some time.'

Küng second, Evenepoel third, and Ganna seventh.

'If I had been top-10 today I’d have been really satisfied': Foss flies from off the radar and into the rainbow jersey.

Vuelta a España champion feels squeeze of stacked summer schedule in ride to third: 'Today was the first day I started to feel a bit normal'

American distraught after crashing out of a good result by 'getting too greedy' in a corner.

The Dutchwoman defended her title in sunny Wollongong, despite saying goodbye to her jersey a day earlier.

A race route splits the city in two, and Slovenia is on the wrong side of the barriers.

British rider drops his chain having been in contention for at least a bronze.

Double defending champion Ganna suffers on testing Wollongong course and misses medals, Hayter and Sheffield derailed by misfortune.

Van Dijk had already said goodbye to her world champion's jersey, but she'll be wearing it again in 2023.

The Dutchwoman misses the medals in surprise off-day: 'I had a shit day so we don’t need to analyze it.'

Dutchwoman claims third world championship time trial title

The French rider will finish her season early and undergo treatment after suffering a stroke last week.

Just a few fit-related tweaks to Shimano's top-tier road shoe.

Men's and women's teams get different-class tickets for long flights Down Under: 'It was necessary to make economic choices.'

The Belgians misfired and melted down in Leuven last year – can Van Aert and Evenepoel bury past beef to bring home rainbows in 2022?

Racing in the 2022 worlds kick-starts with elite women's and men's time trials. Here's all the start times for Sunday's races.

Men's and women's teams get different-class tickets for long flights Down Under: 'It was necessary to make economic choices.'

American rider misses out on a ride at the UCI Road World Championships.

Powless, Swenson and Sheffield form part of a dynamic team for the men's road race.

Evenepoel takes top favorite status in Sunday's time trial after Vuelta a España victory, but isn't getting caught up in the hype.

Favorite status or not, Sagan hoping for revival in Wollongong: 'I never really had much pressure during the world championships.'

The two-time world champ and the recent Vuelta winner start as the favourites in Wollongong.

The Australian national team will make a decision on Hindley's participation closer to the event, officials said.

Quintana hasn't raced since the Tour de France in the wake of the bombshell allegations leveled by the UCI.

Van der Poel braces against doubters of his off-key preparation and remains confident of capturing elusive road world title.

The first event of the 2022 Road World Championships.

The Californian struggled with a neck injury since the start of the year after suffering two slipped discs.

Van Aert on co-leadership with Evenepoel: 'This year the other ones have to watch two Belgians and not only one.'

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

The Netherlands has dominated the TT discipline in recent seasons, but the USA, Australia, and Switzerland have riders to topple the orange nation.

Isn't it ironic.

American off-roader talks worlds, the road bike he'll race, and the types of team he'd sign for in 2023.

Filippo Ganna has dominated the discipline at the worlds over the last two years. Can anyone stop him claiming a record-equalling third straight title?

Sunderland confident that Australian worlds will showcase 'a beautiful backdrop and exciting racing.'

With a puncheurs-styled course in Wollongong, not many are expecting the next rainbow jersey to come out of the Vuelta a España.

Fatigue, injury, and the WorldTour relegation fight have all had an impact on the US selection for Wollongong.

David Gaudu and Benoît Cosnefroy miss out on selection.

The three-time world champion heads to Australia with quiet optimism despite bad luck in Canada.

Matej Mohorič and Primož Roglič both missing from six-man team as they recover from illness and injury, respectively.

The Italian sprinter won in her final race as reigning world champion as she looks to defend the title in Wollongong next week.

'This might sound cheesy but this is going to be one of the proudest moments of my career,' says veteran Australian.

The women's and men's road races will still close out the competition but there have been some alterations to the schedule for this year.

Van Aert on sharing leadership with Evenepoel: 'We have a strong team and it’s a big advantage that we have two cards to play.'

Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal: Two-time Tour de France winner fires worlds warning shot to beat back rainbow jersey favorite.

Pogačar on facing off against Evenepoel and other young GC guns: 'We're going to have a fantastic couple of years battling each other.'

American sprinter has drawn interest from several teams for 2023, including Human Powered Health.

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

Wright set to co-captain youthful British team with options for Wollongong and into the future: 'At some point, one of us will be world champion.'

Aussie ace wanted the win but came away happy with some vital UCI points: 'Second place is a lot of points and I'm happy with my sprint.'

Jumbo-Visma controls the race until the closing moments and misses the podium in first of two Canadian races.

Talented rider gets chance to compete against the top names on the road.

The Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl boss confirms that is set to head to Australia despite recent crash at Vuelta a España.

'There’s still a couple options and alleyways we’re pursuing to work it out.' Craddock chasing the paperwork to take top Vuelta a España form to worlds.

13 champions will be awarded across the full week of action in Wollongong, Australia.

A junior world champion in 2019, Simmons cites fatigue and team obligations this fall in Europe as he bypasses elite men's race in Wollongong.

Pogačar relishing high stakes of one-day racing at GP Québec and Montréal: 'It's a bit like gambling.'

Plapp hits survival mode deep into grand tour debut as he hopes to bounce back in time for home worlds in Wollongong.

Australian talks form, Ewan's controversial non-selection, and Canadian WorldTour races.

EF Education-EasyPost brings hitters to Québec and Montréal in quest for UCI points.

Belgian world's favorite isn't in Québec and Montréal for training camp: 'These are two races on my bucket list to win.'

The 28-year-old will spearhead the team alongside Kristen Faulkner in Wollongong.

Ethan Hayter will target the time trial and support Wright in the road race.

The Italian sustained a concussion after a high-speed crash during the second stage of the race.

Van der Poel back from burnout and bullish about road worlds: 'I wouldn't go to Australia if I didn't think I could become world champion.'

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

Pidcock opts out of racing in Wollongong, considers reduced cyclocross calendar to be in top form for classics next spring.

Faulkner has been spending plenty of time on her TT bike as she hopes to get worlds campaign off to a strong start.

Movistar is in the thick of a relegation battle, and Valverde is one of a number of Spanish riders not allowed to travel to Wollongong.

Dennis focuses on helping Roglič topple Evenepoel at Vuelta a España: 'We're going to throw everything at them, hopefully we can crack him.'