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"When you sail too close to the sun, you get stung" - Ben O’Connor describes his decision to follow Tadej Pogacar as naive
Ben O’Connor had enough time to re-think his decisions as he descended from the summit of Oropa to the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale team bus after stage 2 of the Giro d’Italia, but it was not enough to calm his frustration. Mainly with himself."When you sail too close to the sun, you get stung," he to...
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Thymen Arensman's father takes back his strong words against INEOS Grenadiers and deletes his X account shortly after
Stage 1 was not a good start to Giro d'Italia for INEOS Grenadiers' co-leader Thymen Arensman who lost more than two minutes in a stage around Turin. His father wasn't thrilled by this and reached out to X to blame the team for messing up his son's preparation. However he later acknowledged his over...
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VIDEO: Highlights of thrilling stage 2 at Giro d'Italia 2024 as Tadej Pogacar takes firm control of Maglia Rosa
With just two stages in the legs, Tadej Pogacar is already in firm control of the Maglia Rosa at the 2024 Giro d'Italia, after the UAE Team Emirates leader powered to a comprehensive solo win on stage 2.Surviving a mechanical, plus a crash right before the start of the final climb, Pogacar roared ba...
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PREVIEW | Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 3 - First bunch sprint of the race expected; difficult arrival sees Merlier, Milan, Kooij and Groves as main favourites
The initial weekend of the Giro d'Italia is over. Two days packed with climbs have seen Tadej Pogacar take control of the race as expected. Now, the sprinters get the opportunity to shine. We preview the first day that should end in a bunch sprint - although it is not a simple one. Stage 3 is the fi...
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"We will see what we can do in the GC, but it’s not a goal" - Jan Hirt into Giro d'Italia top-10 after brutal opening weekend
Having not necessarily come with GC ambitions, the fact that Soudal - Quick-Step still have a man in the top-10 of the Giro d'Italia general classification after a brutal opening weekend is no mean feat. “It was a hard and stressful stage. Actually, this whole opening weekend was a very tough one,"...
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"I felt bad for sitting on Ben O'Connor but I was on the limit" - Geraint Thomas unable to follow Pogacar but rises to 2nd overall at Giro d'Italia
Although Tadej Pogacar was the clear strongest, the fight for the rest of the GC candidates behind was an incredibly tight one on stage 2 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia. Crossing the line 3rd on the day, Geraint Thomas now sits 2nd overall."Nothing new that is it! We expected it," reflects the Welsh lead...
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Medical Report and withdrawals Giro d'Italia 2024 | Update stage 2: Robert Gesink the first to leave the race
Throughout the Giro d'Italia, there will be many riders to withdraw from the race, for several different reasons. We make a list of all riders who leave the Corsa Rosa, as well as list out a few of the main crashes that take place during the race. Stage 1No riders have abandoned the race on it's fir...
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"The majority of the Giro is still ahead of us” - Daniel Martinez not getting too ahead of himself despite impressive Giro d'Italia showing on stage 2
With Tadej Pogacar off into the distance as the solo winner on stage 2 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia, best of the rest proved to be BORA - hansgrohe leader, Daniel Martinez. “In the end we did well,” reflected the Colombian post-stage. After his impressive performance, Martinez now sits third overall in...
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"We are going to take a quick look to see exactly what the damage is" - Olav Kooij suffering after stage 2 crash at Giro d'Italia
Although the summit finish atop Oropa was never going to be a day targeted by Team Visma | Lease a Bike sprinter Olav Kooij, a crash midway through the stage was far from the perfect scenario. “It's never nice, of course,” the 22-year-old Dutchman reflected post-stage in conversation with Eurosport....
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"We are not thinking about saving energy for the Tour" - Joxean Matxin urges Tadej Pogacar to concentrate solely on Giro d'Italia as he moves into Maglia Rosa
Tadej Pogacar has already struck his first blow at the 2024 Giro d'Italia. Emulating the great Marco Pantani, the UAE Team Emirates leader recovered from a crash at the foot of the Oropa to take a stunning stage win and move into the Maglia Rosa.This is Pogacar's 15th stage victory in Grand Tours an...
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"First jersey in a Grand Tour is always something special!" - Cian Uijtdebroeks Best Young Rider after brutal stage 2 at Giro d'Italia 2024
Team Visma | Lease a Bike's big GC hope for the 2024 Giro d'Italia, Cian Uijtdebroeks has made a bright start. After two stages, the Belgian sits 4th in the general classification and has moved into the white jersey for best young rider.Somewhat unsurprisingly, best on the day though, was Tadej Poga...
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Giro d'Italia 2024 GC standings after stage 2: Tadej Pogacar already 45 seconds clear of 2nd placed Geraint Thomas
On a spectacular stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia 2024, Tadej Pogacar took the win atop Oropa and moved into the overall lead and as such, wears the Maglia Rosa for the first time in his career.The UAE Team Emirates star staged a brutal comeback after suffering a puncture and crashing 10km from the fini...
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"Now I can relax a little bit" - Tadej Pogacar completes set of Grand Tour stage wins and moves into pink at Giro d'Italia 2024
It took one stage longer than many people predicted, but Tadej Pogacar is in the Maglia Rosa for the first time in his career at the 2024 Giro d'Italia after a stunning solo success on stage 2. “That was one of my dreams after winning a Tour stage, I was just missing a Giro also [to complete the Gra...
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Alexander Kristoff takes first victory of the season at Elfstedenronde Brugge
Alexander Kristoff has his first victory of the 2024 season and in the process has become the oldest ever winner of Elfstedenronde Brugge. In the sprint for the line, the 36-year-old Norwegian of Uno-X Mobility took the win ahead of Jarne Van de Paar of Lotto Dstny and Pierre Barbier of Philippe Wag...
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VIDEO: Tadej Pogacar blows all Giro d'Italia rivals off his wheel with brutal Oropa attack
Everyone expected it, but not even a late crash could stop Tadej Pogacar powering to a stunning solo stage win on the mythical slopes of Oropa on stage 2 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia.Moving clear on the final climb, the likes of Ben O'Connor and Geraint Thomas attempted initially to follow but before l...
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Tadej Pogacar triumphs emphatically on stage 2 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia: Recap all the action right here! LIVEBLOG CLOSED
Tadej Pogacar has lived up to all the pre-race hype at the 2024 Giro d'Italia and fired to victory on stage 2. The Slovenian blitzed his rivals on the slopes of Oropa, despite a minor crash right at the foot of the final climb.If you missed any of the day's drama or just want to reflect, take a look...
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Tadej Pogacar emulates Marco Pantani and recovers from crash to take victory atop Oropa at Giro d'Italia
Tadej Pogacar has arrived at the 2024 Giro d'Italia. Surviving a late scare and a trip to the Italian tarmac, the UAE Team Emirates leader has soloed in style to victory in the mythical slopes of Oropa. With attacks from the flag drop, led by Filippo Fiorelli in the Maglia Ciclamino, UAE Team Emirat...
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Arnaud De Lie triumphs at Tro-Bro Léon 2024
Lotto Dstny's Arnaud De Lie has continued to star on his return from Lyme Disease with a fabulous victory at Tro-Bro Léon from a reduced bunch sprint.Seven riders got free early on to form the day's breakaway. With 50km to go, their lead was just over a minute from a much-thinned-out peloton, where...
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VIDEO: Tadej Pogacar crashes and has flat tyre in nightmare preparation for Oropa
25 years ago, Marco Pantani made a historic recovery on Oropa to take the stage win. Now, it seems Tadej Pogacar may have to do something similar if he wants a stage win today. The overwhelming favourite has suffered a flat tyre and a minor crash in a disastrous preparation to the final climb of sta...
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Tadej Pogacar rues missed opportunity to take pink jersey at Giro d'Italia: "Unfortunately, on the last climb I had to attack from the foot"
Tadej Pogacar was the man to beat on the opening day of the Giro d'Italia, and UAE Team Emirates took full responsibility. All the work did not end on a win, but the Slovenian did already take time on all his rivals for the overall classification. "It was a short, fast first day of the Giro. We trie...
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VIDEO: Eddie Dunbar & Olav Kooij hit the deck in innocuous crash
With the peloton just beginning to prepare for the climbing finale of stage 2 at the 2024 Giro d'Italia, tensions are rising and the battle for position within the peloton has caused an innocuous crash in the bunch.Among those hitting the deck, Team Jayco AlUla's general classification hopeful Eddie...
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“Hopefully I can follow Pogacar when he attacks" - Ben O'Connor expecting GC attacks on stage 2 of Giro d'Italia
Crossing the line in 19th place on stage 1, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team's Ben O'Connor already finds himself 14 seconds down on Tadej Pogacar at the 2024 Giro d'Italia.With a mountainous finale to stage 2 on the mythical slopes of Oropa, the Australian is predicting more GC attacks this afterno...
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"We can be very proud of ourselves" - Demi Vollering adds another Grand Tour success to her growing palmares at La Vuelta Femenina
Taking her second stage win of the race on the final stage, Team SD Worx - Protime leader Demi Vollering powered to overall victory at La Vuelta Femenina 2024. “It’s really nice, the team did a really good job the whole day. I was a bit nervous, because this last climb, I thought it wasn’t so super...
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Profiles & Route Itzulia Women 2024
From the 10th to the 12th of May we quickly reach another Spanish race from within the Women's World Tour. In the Basque Country more specifically, the peloton takes on the hilly Itzulia Women. We take a look at it's profiles. The first stage of the race is a tricky one... A breakaway could succeed...
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Demi Vollering wins La Vuelta Femenina after solo victory on queen stage
Demi Vollering had a rough season up until La Vuelta Femenina, but the dry run is over. The Dutch climber won the queen stage with a dominant performance and sealed a confident overall win. Eight riders formed the breakaway of the day, a few strong riders made the early effort to search for one fina...
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Profiles & Route Tour de Hongrie 2024
From the 8th to the 12th of May the riders tackle the Tour de Hongrie. The small central-European country hosts opportunities for several types of riders and presents a few stars on it's startlist to fight for the sprint victories. We take a look at it's profiles. The race begins with a 164-kilomete...
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Peter Sagan tones down return to racing at Tour de Hongrie: "I have no expectations in terms of results"
Peter Sagan virtually retired from road cycling last season after a long and successful career. However, he made it an objective to race the Olympic Games Mountain Bike event and is using the Tour de Hongrie as a brief return to the road to get some rhythm. “After the heart surgery, I had a month of...
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"We know how good Thymen is and will be" - INEOS continue to back Arensman despite stage 1 disaster
Thymen Arensman suffered the biggest loss out of all the GC contenders in the opening day of the Giro d'Italia. This led to his own father writing a post on Twitter criticizing the Dutchman's coach, blaming the team for the INEOS rider not being in his best form. However from within the team, there...
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"You can never underestimate Elisa Longo Borghini" - Demi Vollering cautious ahead of Vuelta Femenina queen stage
The Vuelta Femenina will reach it's climax today in the mountains around Madrid. On the eighth day of racing, the peloton will find it's hardest climbs and a summit finish that could determine the overall winner; and Demi Vollering has not let down her guard yet. "I think the stage suits me well. I...
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Tadej Pogacar used black band in memory of 'Pogi Team' rider who passed away on the eve of the Giro - "He wanted to dedicate the victory" UAE reveal
A rider of the Junior Pogi Team passed away this Friday on the eve of the Giro d'Italia. This was the reason why Tadej Pogacar raced with a black band around his arm, and looked to take the victory to dedicate to his friends and family. The rider passed away after a kayaking accident this week. Team...
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Giro d'Italia sees it's first withdraw - Robert Gesink does not start stage 2 after injuries suffered on opening day crash
The Giro d'Italia has lost it's first rider. Robert Gesink of Team Visma | Lease a Bike will not start stage 2 after crashing on the opening day and officially the first rider to leave the Corsa Rosa. Team Visma | Lease a Bike confirmed the news this morning: "Following his crash yesterday, Robert G...
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Jhonatan Narváez matches and beats Tadej Pogacar to take Giro d'Italia glory: "Trying to follow the best rider in the world uphill was very tough"
Much to the delight of INEOS Grenadiers, Jhonatan Narváez took full advantage of the freedom he got on the opening day of the Giro d'Italia. The Ecuadorian rider was the only rider to match Tadej Pogacar on the final climb and then even managed to beat the Slovenian in the final sprint. “This is my...
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Thymen Arensman's dad blames Ineos' trainers for his son's underperformance: "The nicest thing about starting a GT is that no trainer can screw up a cyclist form anymore"
Before Thymen Arensman had even reached the finish line of a disappointing stage 1 at the Giro d’Italia, the Dutchman’s father Martijn Arensman had already made his anger clear on social media as he questioned the work of Ineos Grenadiers’ trainers ahead of the race. "The nicest thing about startin...
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PREVIEW | Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 2 - Can Tadej Pogacar take revenge on the mythical Santuario di Oropa?
The opening day of the Giro d'Italia was a spectacular one. Jhonatan Narváez took a very impressive win in Torino and put on the pink jersey; but will have a very big challenge on stage 2 as the peloton ride into the Santuario di Oropa summit finish. We preview the stage ahead. Stage 2 is the first...
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Alex Baudin impresses with 4th place and a Giro d'Italia white jersey: "It's an honor to wear a distinctive jersey, and I'm going to try to keep it tomorrow"
When the fireworks opened after Colle della Maddalena, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale's Alex Baudin was ready to get stuck in the opening stage of Giro d'Italia. The attack opened a nice gap and for a moment, it seemed like the late move will succeed. However tactics didn't help the cooperation within t...
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"Whether there might be a stage for me somewhere, we have to wait and see" - Jasper Stuyven is modest about his ambitions for Giro d'Italia
For Jasper Stuyven this Giro d'Italia will be a bit of a trial by fire, as the experienced Belgian makes a racing return from injuries suffered at Dwars door Vlaanderen. The 32-year-old knows well that with very limited preparation, it's better to speak of wishes rather ambitons for next three weeks...
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"I knew this finish should suit me" - Incroyable Marianne Vos wins second stage at La Vuelta Femenina, virtually confirming her Points classification victory
Marianne Vos has claimed her second victory of this year's La Vuelta Femenina on the seventh stage which brought riders to Sigüenza. The rider of Team Visma | Lease a Bike outsprinted everyone on the steep final climb and cemented her lead in the points classification."When the girls do so much work...
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DSM-Firmenich PostNL DS doesn't give up on Romain Bardet just yet: "If he loses more time we will have to switch to stage victories"
Romain Bardet was – alongside Thymen Arensman – one of the defeated in the opening stage of Giro d'Italia. Not so long after cameras showed the Ineos rider struggling, we saw the Frenchman from Team dsm-Firmenich PostNL also drop out of the front group.In the end, the French leader of the team lost...
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"Next year will probably be my last year" - Geraint Thomas confirms we will see him in action at least through 2025
Geraint Thomas is currently on a podium mission at the Giro d'Italia. The Welshman, second last year, will have to deal with Tadej Pogacar if he wants to succeed. At 37 years old, the Welshman maintains excellent physical shape and should race for at least another year. However he saw his friend and...
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"We are not talking about Geraint Thomas who won the Tour" - Alberto Contador believes podium is best INEOS leader can hope for at Giro d'Italia
When it comes to viable contenders to Tadej Pogacar at the 2024 Giro d'Italia, INEOS Grenadiers leader Geraint Thomas is seen by many as the most likely challenger. According to Alberto Contador however, even the former Tour de France-winning Welshman will only be fighting for second and third. "I t...
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ANALYSIS: Development teams - Sleeping GC giants Ineos Grenadiers and Movistar need to wake up before it's too late
There's never been greater pressure in youth and junior categories to perform to secure that dream contract as early as possible. As witnessed on multiple recent examples, young talents coming out of junior category are often more than ready to immediately race for the prizes at the highest level.Wh...
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The 11 national champions that are racing the 2024 Giro d'Italia - Two of them headlined stage 1
The Giro d'Italia features many of the world's best riders, and so as a consequence, many national champions end up taking to the start. This year 11 of them start the race and they have already featured at the very top of the opening day. In this list we have got four riders who are both road race...
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Youngest Giro d'Italia peloton since 2000! These are the average age, height and weight of the 2024 Giro d'Italia
Grand Tours are usually a large-scale sample of the professional cycling world. At the 2024 Giro d'Italia, we take a some statistics that emerge from the peloton in terms of their physical attributes. According to ProCyclingStats, the average weight of the 176 riders that have started the 2024 Giro...
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"Pogacar really flew by like a rocket" - Near-miss for Max Schachmann at the Giro, but German puncheur rides into surprising second place
Max Schachmann showed his very best legs once again last month at the Itzulia Basque Country; and although he was nowhere to be seen in the Ardennes, he was once again at the front in the first day of the Giro d'Italia but has mixed reactions over a strong second place on the road. “The final starte...
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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 1 GC update | Narváez in the pink jersey; Pogacar gains time on rivals; Bardet and Arensman victims of explosive day
The first stage of the Giro d'Italia 2024 has already concluded with a spectacular finish, worthy of being the opening day of the first grand tour of the season. Jhonatan Narváez managed to take the victory in the final reduced sprint against Tadej Pogacar and Max Schachmann.The INEOS Grenadiers rid...
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Benoît Cosnefroy sprints to victory at Grand Prix du Morbihan ahead of Axel Zingle and Arnaud De Lie
Benoît Cosnefroy continues his strong season and has taken another victory today at the Grand Prix du Morbihan. It was a sprint amongst classics specialists which fell in the hands of the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team rider. The French classic saw plenty ascents of the Côte de Cadoudal, but as usu...
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Giro d'Italia: Jhonatan Narváez outsprints Tadej Pogacar to win stage 1; Romain Bardet and Thymen Arensman lose minutes on chaotic day
Jhonatan Narváez won stage 1 of the Giro d'Italia! It was a thrilling opening day of racing in Italy where several GC contenders lost time, there were plenty of attacks and chaos; an attack from Pogacar but ultimately the INEOS Grenadiers rider matched his attack and won in the final sprint. The fir...
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PREVIEW | La Vuelta Femenina 2024 stage 8 - Demi Vollering's race to lose at mountainous queen stage
From the 28th of April to the 5th of May the women's peloton faces it's first Grand Tour of the season. La Vuelta Femenina features eight stages including chances for all kinds of riders and will be one of the highlights of the season. We preview the stage ahead. The final and queen stage of the rac...
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Eddy Merckx on Tadej Pogacar: "It is possible to win both Grand Tours"
Cycling legent Eddy Merckx is quite fond of Tadej Pogacar and does not underestimate his abilities. As the Slovenian starts the Giro d'Italia, Merckx believes that the Slovenian can win both Grand Tours this year. "He raced a little less in the spring to get a fresh start. This way it seems that he...
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OPINION | Enric Mas should have raced the Giro d'Italia in view of the modest roster of stars beyond Tadej Pogacar
Leaving aside Tadej Pogacar, clear favorite to win, the Giro d'Italia 2024 has one of the poorest startlists in its history in terms of classification riders. Tadej is not only a favorite because he is always a favorite in grand tours (except against Vingegaard), but also because the rivals are not...
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Marianne Vos wins stage 7 of La Vuelta Femenina in impressive uphill sprint on windy day
The overall classification was at stake today at La Vuelta Femenina; strong crosswinds split the peloton, but the stage win was decided in the final hilltop where Marianne Vos was the strongest in the difficult dash to the line. A breakaway of nine riders threatened to take the win on the day, causi...
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"This is definitely a red carpet for Tadej Pogacar" - Laurens Ten Dam weighs in on Giro d'Italia
Laurens Ten Dam hosts the Live Slow Ride Fast podcast and there, the Dutchman - who is now an avid gravel racer - has talked about the upcoming Giro d'Italia. On his mind for the race is only one name, with no surprise: Tadej Pogacar. "This is definitely a red carpet for Tadej Pogacar. In Italy they...
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"A small list of names can win today" - Tadej Pogacar expects difficult opening day at Giro d'Italia
The first stage of the Giro d'Italia ends in Torino today, with a sequence of climbs that leaves the competition open for puncheurs and climbers. However with Tadej Pogacar in the mix, few will even have the opportunity to fight for the stage. The Slovenian himself expects a narrow list of favourite...
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Fabio Aru: "Stringing two Grand Tours together is very difficult, but if one rider can win the double Giro-Tour, then it's Pogacar"
Fabio Aru never managed to get himself on the top step of the Giro d'Italia podium but he has come close. He has also been a teammate and roommate of this year's favourite Tadej Pogacar; someone who he has great confidence in ahead of this edition. "We were teammates for two years and even roommates...
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"With a positive Lyme test, you know nothing" - Arnaud De Lie back to competition but admits big fears over Lyme's disease diagnosis
Arnaud de Lie had a very difficult spring form-wise, and after Gent-Wevelgem he was diagnosed with Lyme's a disease. A tough 2024 season for the Lotto Dstny leader, but he has since recovered from the illness and returned to racing and victories. He now aims for more this weekend in Bretagn"Especial...
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Bahrain - Victorious confident in Antonio Tiberi's Grand Tour future and renew Italian until 2027: "That is why he is also our leader in the Giro"
Bahrain - Victorious have extended their contract with Antonio Tiberi into 2027. This is revealed on the day that the Giro d'Italia starts and the Italian will be at the helm of the team's overall classification ambitions. “I am very happy with my contract extension. I immediately felt at home with...
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TV Guide - Where and when to watch Giro d'Italia 2024
The Giro d'Italia is every year one of the best and most exciting races in the calendar. We will find out what the 2024 edition has in store for us, in a route that is brutal, a startlist packed with strong sprinters and Tadej Pogacar as the main favourite to conquer the pink jersey. Here's where an...
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PREVIEW | Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 1 - Can anyone stop Tadej Pogacar from taking pink jersey on the first day of racing?
Stage 1 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia is one of the hardest starts in modern Grand Tours. The day, starting and ending in Torino, features quite a lot of climbs including one that almost matches with the finish. We preview the opening day where Tadej Pogacar is the ultimate favourite. The race starts of...
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Lefevere reveals financial dispute with Giro d'Italia organizers: "Because Remco did not finish the Giro, they did not want to pay the agreed starting fee"
Patrick Lefevere is not a man of hiding the ins and outs of cycling; He explains how Giro d'Italia organizers RCS did not pay Remco Evenepoel's starting fee in 2024 after the Soudal - Quick-Step rider was forced to abandon the race with Covid-19. Something which sparked a financial dispute. “For Rem...
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"The only way of beating Pogačar is if you put 20kg under his saddle for a couple of days" - Sean Kelly over Giro d'Italia pink jersey battle
Sean Kelly, legend of professional cycling and currently a commentator at the highest level, cannot see a way that Tadej Pogacar will be beaten at the Giro d'Italia. This is an opinion widely shared, unless the Slovenian crashes out or faces consequences of illnesses. "If he doesn’t have any problem...
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'Van Aert as good as certain to go to the Tour' - Report suggests that decision could already be made in Visma camp
Can the decision already be made? Wout van Aert is almost certain to be racing the Tour de France this summer according to sources within the Belgian media. If so, this comes in the wake of the rumour that he will return to racing at the upcoming Tour of Norway. This has been reported by Het Nieuwsb...
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Vincenzo Nibali on Pogacar: "Nothing is impossible for Tadej, but he should not underestimate the Giro"
The Giro d'Italia is a race that can never be taken for granted. Tadej Pogacar certainly does not and expressed frustration with claims that he is unbeatable at the Corsa Rosa. Former winner Vincenzo Nibali advises the Slovenian to never underestimate the race. "Nothing is impossible for Tadej, but...
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VIDEO: Shocking crash at Vuelta Bantrab caused by spectator running against cyclists
It is a rare sight but one that unfortunately usually brings big consequences. In Guatemala at the Vuelta Bantrab, footage emerged of a dramatic crashed caused by a spectator who ran against two riders in the finale of stage on the third stage. Two riders were in the head of the race when a spectato...
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"Give it my all and have no regrets afterwards" - Simple plan for Julian Alaphilippe on opening Giro day as he looks to match Tadej Pogacar
In his prime, Julian Alaphilippe would find an ideal day on stage 1 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia. The final ascent is 1.5 kilometers at almost 9%, a perfect effort for the former World Champion's abilities. However, nowadays it is a much more difficult task to succeed, but he looks to take the pink jer...
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PREVIEW | La Vuelta Femenina 2024 stage 7 - Marianne Vos possible winner on explosive finale at the end of a flat day
From the 28th of April to the 5th of May the women's peloton faces it's first Grand Tour of the season. La Vuelta Femenina features eight stages including chances for all kinds of riders and will be one of the highlights of the season. We preview the stage ahead. Stage 7 is a day that follow a gener...
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Primoz Roglic back on track for Tour de France - BORA-hansgrohe leader set for three-week training camp in Teide
Primoz Roglic was on his way to have a spotless run-up to the Tour de France; and entered Itzulia Basque Country with storming form and his first win with BORA - hansgrohe. His spring was then turned upside down, but good news emerge from the German team's camp. Roglic crashed twice during the Basqu...
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"The body simply has to heal. It needs the time to do so" - Jens Voigt advises Jonas Vingegaard to skip Tour de France and focus on Vuelta a Espana
Whilst his arch-rival Tadej Pogacar is preparing for the first leg of what he hopes will be a historic Giro d'Italia/Tour de France double, Jonas Vingegaard is currently resting and recovering from his horrific crash at the recent Itzulia Basque Country. Although Team Visma | Lease a Bike have refus...
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“Winning the Tour de France difficult but not impossible" for Jonas Vingegaard says Visma's Merijn Zeeman
In the immediate aftermath of his horror crash at the Itzulia Basque Country earlier this year, injuries such as a fractured collarbone, fractured rib(s) and a pneumothorax seemed to have completely ruled Jonas Vingegaard out of the Maillot Jaune fight for this summer.Speaking to Wielerflits however...
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PREVIEW | Giro d'Italia 2024 - Tadej Pogacar the big star of the season's first Grand Tour
The Giro d'Italia is every year one of the best and most exciting races in the calendar. We will find out what the 2024 edition has in store for us, in a route that is brutal, a startlist packed with strong sprinters and Tadej Pogacar as the main favourite to conquer the pink jersey. We preview the...
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"He could win the climbers jersey, the points jersey... he could win the whole lot" - Tadej Pogacar set for Giro d'Italia domination predicts Christian Vande Velde
With Tadej Pogacar starting his Giro d'Italia debut tomorrow, the UAE Team Emirates leader is widely expected to claim the Maglia Rosa and according to ex-pro turned NBC analyst, Christian Vande Velde, Pogacar could completely dominate. "Look, there's a good possibility he could win like eight stage...
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Maxim Van Gils for hilly classics and stages, Lennert Van Eetvelt for GC - young Lotto Dstny stars "complement each other perfectly"
Maxim Van Gils was one of the best riders of this hilly classics season and that's why there's no wonder some wonder whether, being such good climber, Van Gils could possibly challenge Grand tours in the future. However Lotto Dstny sports director Kurt Van de Wouwer thinks this role would suit his t...
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"It is nonsense" - Tadej Pogacar quite unhappy with arguments that Giro is won before it even starts
The Giro d'Italia is 21 stages long and one of the hardest races in professional cycling, but more than ever in modern cycling there is an ultimate favourite that no-one can get around: Tadej Pogacar. However, the Slovenian is not happy with the storm that has been made around him leading up to the...
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Final startlist Giro d'Italia 2024 with Tadej Pogacar, Geraint Thomas, Filippo Ganna, Biniam Girmay, Nairo Quintana, Julian Alaphilippe and Tim Merlier
The 2024 Giro d'Italia will take place from the 4th to the 26th of May. The first Grand Tour of the season, the main goal of the season for many and one of the most spectacular and history-rich cycling races in the world. We take a look at the startlist.The final startlist features: Ben O'Connor, Da...
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Amy Pieters takes Team SD Worx - Protime to court in a dispute over her "indefinite" contract
Amy Pieters has taken Team SD Worx - Protime to court. The 32-year-old Dutch woman wants the team to acknowledge that she has an indefinite contract and pay the outstanding wages. The rider suffered serious brain damage in a hard fall during 2021 training camp with the team.Pieters currently has no...
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"I want to avoid finishing second four times" - Jonathan Milan hopes to win more stages at this year's Giro d'Italia
At a pre-Giro d'Italia press conference, Lidl-Trek sprinter Jonathan Milan, stage and Maglia Ciclaminio winner last year, spoke about his status and his ambitions, as well as his main opponents and strong sprint train."What I did last year fills me with motivation and pride. I want to fight for the...
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Impressed Israel – Premier Tech managers promote Joseph Blackmore to main team with immediate effect
Joseph Blackmore is yet to lose in a stage race in 2024, yet his next challenge will await him with second best ProTour team, Israel - Premier Tech from now on. The Briton was initially scheduled to step up from the Israeli team's academy only in 2025, but after Rick Zabel's early retirement a spot...
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Tour of Scandinavia 2024 cancelled with funding problems, looks to return in 2025
The Tour of Scandinavia will not take place in 2024 due to a lack of funding, the organisers announced on Friday. The Women’s WorldTour stage race was set to take place from the 29 August to 1 September in Norway, Denmark and Sweden, but organisers hope to return in 2025."With heavy hearts, the boar...
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"If Tadej Pogacar doesn't fall or get sick, he will win the Giro" - Eurosport commentator Jeroen Vanbelleghem has no doubts
Eurosport commentator Jeroen Vanbelleghem is a big fan of the Giro d'Italia. In the run-up to the first grand tour of the year, the Belgian reviewed chances of GC leaders coming from Benelux, while noting that Tadej Pogacar, bar bad luck, will be unmatched in Italy."If Tadej Pogacar doesn't fall or...
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"Instead of doing another altitude training in Sierra Nevada, I needed to race" - Christophe Laporte explains his nomination for Giro d'Italia
In his ten years in professional peloton, Christophe Laporte never had the chance to get a taste of racing the Giro d'Italia not Vuelta a Espana. However tomorrow, this will be change as the European champion is in Torino, ready to make an unlikely debut at the Italian Grand tour, replacing injured...
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"He reminds me a bit of Vincenzo Nibali" - Bahrain - Victorious backing Antonio Tiberi for podium challenge at Giro d'Italia 2024
With Italian cycling searching for their next great Grand Tour-winning hopeful, could Bahrain - Victorious' Antonio Tiberi prove himself first in line with a positive showing at the upcoming Giro d'Italia?"We are aiming for the top 5 with Antonio," sports director Franco Pellizotti tells Sporza, not...
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“I can see the end now, and it's pretty close" - Geraint Thomas realistic on future as 'Watts Occurring' partner Luke Rowe announces retirement
On the eve of his 20th Grand Tour start, 37-year-old Geraint Thomas still has race-winning ambitions, especially after missing out by just 14 seconds at the Giro d'Italia last year. The Welshman is realistic however, that he doesn't have long left in the peloton. “I can see the end now, and it's pre...
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"I am close to my best form" - Can Caleb Ewan return to Grand Tour stage winning ways at Giro d'Italia?
Once considered one of the biggest bunch sprint threats in the entirety of the peloton, Caleb Ewan has suffered a difficult last couple of seasons. After a return to Team Jayco AlUla, can the Australian get back to Grand Tour stage winning ways at the upcoming Giro d'Italia?"I think I am close to my...
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"I will race with more confidence from now on" - Evita Muzic comes of age with stunning La Vuelta Femenina stage win
In one of the biggest wins of her career, FDJ -Suez's 24-year-old French climbing talent Evita Muzic came of age to overcome the mighty Demi Vollering on the brutal summit finish of stage 6 at La Vuelta Femenina. “When I saw on the final climb that I was the only one who could still follow, I really...
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"I'm very short of form, but I hope to help as much as possible" - Nairo Quintana sets realistic Giro d'Italia goals
The Giro d'Italia 2024, which starts this Saturday, May 4, will mark the Grand Tour return of Nairo Quintana. Self-admittedly however, the Colombian isn't coming into the race with his top-level."Thrilled to be in a Grand Tour. You never stop dreaming. I've had a difficult start to 2024 because of i...
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Evita Muzic denies Demi Vollering in brutal finale to stage 6 at La Vuelta Femenina 2024
In a thrilling summit finish to stage 6 of La Vuelta Femenina 2024, Evita Muzic has denied Demi Vollering back-to-back stage wins on a brutal climb.With a summit finish looming at the end of the day, the four-woman breakaway that formed relatively early on was allowed to build up a relatively big ad...
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“There is nothing concrete yet for next year” - Emanuel Buchmann open to BORA - hansgrohe exit after recent controversy
Could Emanuel Buchmann's time with BORA - hansgrohe be coming to an end? After his controversial Giro d'Italia omission and the subsequent war of words with claims and counter-claims, all it not well for the German National Champion and his employers. After being left out of the BORA - hansgrohe tea...
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"We shouldn't forget that a podium finish in a Grand Tour is an outstanding achievement" - 2nd behind Tadej Pogacar nothing to be ashamed of says Jens Voigt ahead of Giro d'Italia
With the first Grand Tour of 2024 getting underway this weekend, despite Tadej Pogacar calling talk of his imminent Giro d'Italia domination disrespectful to the other riders, Jens Voigt insists the best the rest can hope for is a spot on the podium. "The other teams and riders are not fools, but re...
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“The preparation has been spot on! Nothing is going wrong" - Ben O'Connor high on confidence ahead of 2024 Giro d'Italia
For the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team leader, Ben O'Connor, the 2024 Giro d'Italia marks a brilliant opportunity to make the first Grand Tour podium of his career.“The preparation has been spot on! Nothing is going wrong and every race before the Giro, so far, is going well," previews the 28-year-...
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"It is up to riders like me to approach the race in a different way" - Romain Bardet hoping to emulate Thibaut Pinot by turning breakaway raids into GC success
Despite his positive form in recent weeks, Romain Bardet realises a first Grand Tour podium since the 2017 Tour de France will be a tough task at the upcoming Giro d'Italia. Therefore, the Frenchman is looking to adapt his style and is eyeing a compatriot for inspiration.“It can also be done through...
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Einer Rubio extra motivated to thrive at 2024 Giro d'Italia: "Italy has become my second home"
Einer Rubio had a top-level Giro d'Italia 2023, taking a stage win in Crans Montana, one of the hardest of the race in last year's edition, and finishing eleventh overall, 10:43 behind winner Primoz Roglic. He looks to improve on that this year. This year, Movistar Team's Colombian climber is hoping...
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Youngest and oldest riders at the 2024 Giro d'Italia - Riders that top both lists are part of one single team
At the 2024 Giro d'Italia, the startlist features riders who are both younger and older than the 2023 edition. We've got 20 and 41 year olds in the same peloton this year; and surprisingly both youngest and oldest will be teammates this month. In the young side we've got Giro debutant Giulio Pellizz...
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The 29 nations that will be represented at the 2024 Giro d'Italia
29 different nations will be represented at the 2024 Giro d'Italia. The first Grand Tour of the season is always a race that delivers amazing spectacle, and this year fans from almost three dozen countries will be able to cheer on their compatriots to success at the Corsa Rosa. Without surprise, Ita...
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Robbie McEwen advises Tadej Pogacar to "be conservative in the Giro d'Italia. It's a long time until the end of July"
With Tadej Pogacar attempting to become the first man since Marco Pantani to win both the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France in the same year, Eurosport expert Robbie McEwen has advised the Slovenian to try and win the Giro whilst being as conservative as possible. "Be conservative in the Giro. It...
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Danny van Poppel was surprised with BORA's removal of Sam Welsford from Giro d'Italia: "Perhaps they have just seen that I am currently better than my leaders"
Danny van Poppel signed with BORA - hansgrohe in 2022 and in the role of a leadout man, quickly became one of the best and even the single best in the whole peloton according to many. However he has not had top sprinters to work with it seems, and is getting his own opportunity to lead the German te...
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Tadej Pogacar 'a different rider from everybody else' - Key lieutenant argues that "if he gets through the Giro without any problems then he is stronger for the Tour"
Mikkel Bjerg's role at UAE Team Emirates is nowadays not as important as it was until a couple years ago as the team reinforced itself significantly; but at the 2024 Giro d'Italia he is once again in the command of the Tadej Pogacar protection group at a Grand Tour. The Dane argues that his teammate...
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Luke Rowe retires from pro cycling at the end of 2024 - Welshman key to Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas and Egan Bernal's Tour de France wins
INEOS Grenadiers have confirmed in a social media post this morning that 34-year old Luke Rowe will retire from pro cycling at the end of the ongoing season. The Welshman has proved a pivotal part of the famous 'Sky Train' throughout the 2010's and assisted the team into five consecutive Tour de Fra...
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Another Spanish Grand Depart? Report suggests that Barcelona will host start of 2026 Tour de France
The Tour de France is one of the most internationally recognized and important sporting events and so, many countries and cities negotiate to try and bring the event to their roads. Spain - more precisely the Basque Country - just hosted a very popular start to the Tour in 2023, and the peloton may...
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Wout van Aert likely to make return to racing at Tour of Norway
Wout van Aert was racing at Dwars door Vlaanderen just over a month ago with an eye on preparing for the cobbled monuments; in what was his final serious preparation day he suffered a brutal crash and injuries that put him out of over half his season's goals. Now, he is set to return to racing in th...
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"I think we have a lot of options" - Fernando Gaviria looks to take Movistar back to the top at Giro d'Italia sprints
Fernando Gaviria arrives at the Giro d'Italia 2024 with the intention of taking the occasional sprint win. The Movistar Team sprinter will be the spearhead of his team in the flat stages and the one who could fulfill the Spanish team's stage victory aspirations.In a pre-race press conference with hi...
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"Win a Monument or the worlds on the road... podium in the Tour" - Tom Pidcock assesses his remaining goals in cycling
One of the most multi-faceted riders around today, Tom Pidcock has shown his capabilities to win big races in various disciplines. As such, the list of career goals that the 24-year-old hasn't yet added to his palmares isn't too long. “I’m 24. I’ve won Strade Bianche, Amstel Gold Race, a stage of th...
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"When I tried to move I felt that something was wrong..." - Wout van Aert recalls spring ending crash in new Team Visma | Lease a Bike documentary
Having entered this Spring Classics season with so much optimism, Wout van Aert's campaign was brought to a screeching halt by a nasty crash at Dwars Door Vlaanderen. In the new, 'Road to Resilience' documentary on the Team Visma | Lease a Bike YouTube page, the Belgian has reflected on said crash. ...
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Nairo Quintana eases expectations after bad luck heading into Giro d'Italia: "Surely some will already come with the criticism"
Nairo Quintana arrives at the Giro d'Italia 2024 after a difficult last few weeks due to a crash at the Volta a Catalunya. That hampered his preparation for the race. Movistar Team's Colombian arrives on the 10th anniversary of his victory in the final general classification.Along with his teammates...
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Ide Schelling resumes training after getting rid of skin infection: "I'm finding a normal feeling in my legs again"
After finding himself being unable to finish both Spanish WorldTour stage races earlier this spring, Ide Schelling acknowledged it was time to take a break off the bike to cure a skin illness that has been bothering the Astana Qazaqstan rider for a while now."It turned out an unharmful skin virus, P...
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PREVIEW | La Vuelta Femenina 2024 stage 6 - Can Demi Vollering make it two for two at mountaintop finish?
From the 28th of April to the 5th of May the women's peloton faces it's first Grand Tour of the season. La Vuelta Femenina features eight stages including chances for all kinds of riders and will be one of the highlights of the season. We preview the stage ahead. The sixth day of racing starts uphil...
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Paul Double on his non-selection for Giro di Italia: "They told me that I deserved to go to the Giro"
Team Polti Kometa's Paul Double, recently 3rd from the Tour of Turkey, spoke about his non-selection for the Giro di Italia (May 4-26). Although he says he respects the choice of his team, the Briton can't hide his disappointment after a strong spring campaign."I deserved to go," he begins a video p...
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"I will aim to have a conservative start and then look for stages later on" - Michael Woods aims to grab a stage in second half of Giro d'Italia
In 2018, Michael Woods came close to a stage 4 win at Giro d'Italia, only to be denied by Tim Wellens. Now, six years further down the road, the Israel - Premier Tech leader is back to the Italian Grand tour, and this time, the aim is obvious: to complete the Grand tour stages collection."It's been...
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CONFIRMED: Peter Sagan lines up at Tour de Hongrie in brief return to road cycling
Peter Sagan has not raced on road since October 2023 when the Slovakian superstar arrived 9th at Tour de Vendée, th final race of his professional road career. However that doesn't mean that the three-time World champion hung his bike on the nail.While Sagan devoted 2024 to a start in MTB competitio...
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Talented French climber Ewen Costiou extends with Arkéa - B&B Hotels until 2026
Ewen Costiou has the reputation of one of the most promising French talents, fading only in comparison with the likes of Lenny Martinez and Romain Grégoire. It only makes sense Arkéa - B&B Hotels didn't waste any more time to secure services of the 21-year-old Breton through at least 2026 season."Ew...
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Two-time Giro d'Italia stage winner Alberto Dainese about the deep sprinter field: "I hope to be able to give the best a run for their money"
Alberto Dainese is looking with confidence to the 2024 Giro d'Italia. And it only makes to beam with self-esteem as the Italian sprinter heads into his home Grand Tour with fully dedicated sprint train. Additionally, the Tudor Pro Cycling rider has already won two Giro stages before with sprint supp...
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"It was after midnight when suddenly the plaster fell from the ceiling. I was frightened to death" - Oliver Naesen shares a horror story from Eschborn-Frankfurt hotel
Oliver Naesen was sleeping soundly in his hotel room in Germany, ahead of the Eschborn-Frankfurt classic, when suddenly thirty kilograms of plaster fell from the ceiling just next to the Belgian."I was in the room with Stan Dewulf who was riding his first race of the season. It was after midnight wh...
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PHOTOS: EF Education-EasyPost reveal one-off special outfit for 2024 Giro d'Italia
With their traditional pink outfit clashing with the race leader's Maglia Rosa at the Giro d'Italia, EF Education-EasyPost traditionally have to mix up their kit for the first Grand Tour of the season and this year is no different.In a significantly less whacky look than what has been seen in previo...
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Head of UAE wants Jonas Vingegaard at Tour de France to battle Tadej Pogacar: "There is an undeniable rivalry"
The 2024 season began in the most exciting way possible. Cycling fans were looking forward to a Tour de France where the 'Big Four' would meet: Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, Primoz Roglic and Remco Evenepoel. However, a crash in the Itzulia Basque Country involving the latter three left Evenepoel...
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Experts see Thymen Arensman as potential leader of INEOS over Geraint Thomas: "They will be very happy when either of them makes it onto the podium"
What can possibly be Thymen Arensman's role in this year's Giro d'Italia? A key domestique for Geraint Thomas? The one to throw the situation off-balance in the mountains? Kop over Kop guests analyze the Dutchman's options and the conclusion is that the 24-year-old rider is ready to take on the lead...
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"I don't rule out that he will stay at UAE for his entire career" - Tadej Pogacar's agent believes he is in the perfect teams; reveals how he met Slovenian at 18
Tadej Pogacar is the man of the moment as the Giro d'Italia is only two days away from it's start in Torino. UAE Team Emirates have assembled in Italy, and keeping a close eye on the team's performance is Alex Carera, agent of the Slovenian. In a recent interview, he talks about how he met the now s...
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"I can't actually imagine Bora and Buchmann having a future together" - Jens Voigt reacts to the on-going beef between Bora and Emanuel Buchmann
The relations between Emanuel Buchmann and BORA - hansgrohe are not very good at the moment. After the German champion was crossed out of the Giro d'Italia lineup at very late phases, the 31-year-old's future continuation with the German formation doesn't seem quite likey.For Jens Voigt the situatio...
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"With the legs I have, I'm ready to race aggressively" - Julian Alaphilippe targeting stage wins on Giro d'Italia debut
For the first time in his career, Julian Alaphilippe will be at the startline of the Giro d'Italia on May 4th. After showing some good legs at the recent Tour de Romandie, Alaphilippe is confident he can complete his set of Grand Tour stage wins.With a stage from the 2017 Vuelta a Espana and six sta...
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"It is difficult to say where I stand compared to the Vuelta last year" - Cian Uijtdebroeks starts Giro d'Italia as Team Visma | Lease a Bike's GC hope
After his protracted and controversial move from BORA - hansgrohe to Team Visma | Lease a Bike over the recent off-season, Cian Uijtdebroeks gets his first Grand Tour chance in the colours of his new team at the upcoming Giro d'Italia. So far this year, the 21-year-old Belgian has been solid if not...
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"I want to keep it until the very end" - Relieved Demi Vollering into Red Jersey after first win of the season at La Vuelta Femenina
After an admittedly disappointing Spring Classics campaign, Demi Vollering fired back to an emphatic return to form on stage 5 of La Vuelta Femenina 2024, taking the stage win on the summit finish at Alto del Fuerte Rapitán."I felt really strong this season, but I hadn’t been able to win as of yet....
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"From the Tour onwards we have a new name: RedBull-BORA-hansgrohe" - Ralph Denk confirms new sponsorship agreement is complete
After news first broke of global drinks conglomerate RedBull attempting to join the sponsorship parties of the BORA - hansgrohe team, rumours have abounded about who could potentially join the team with their new investment. Ahead of the first Grand Tour of the year, team manager Ralph Denk have pro...
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"Wherever I go I'm considered the favourite. By now I have learned to live with it" - Tadej Pogacar thriving under pressure of Giro d'Italia favourite tag
In the eyes of most pundits, fans and even fellow riders, Tadej Pogacar is a clear standout favourite for the 2024 Giro d'Italia. Rather than feeling the weight of this pressure however, the Slovenian is well used to the weight of anticipation by now. "I think wherever I go I'm considered the favour...
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Destructive Demi Vollering takes first victory of the season on stage 5 of La Vuelta Femenina and moves into Red Jersey
Demi Vollering has bounced back from a somewhat disappointing Classics campaign by her own high standards to take her first win of the season in style on stage 5 of La Vuelta Femenina 2024, moving into the Red Jersey in the process.Despite the summit finish and the end of the stage, no riders were w...
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"The level is high, but that's how I like it" - Tim Merlier anticipating fierce bunch sprint battles during Giro d'Italia
After completely missing out on selection for any of the Grand Tours in 2023, Soudal - Quick-Step's Tim Merlier returns to three-week stage race action in the coming weeks at the Giro d'Italia. "My form is good, I think," assesses the 31-year-old Belgian, who has seven wins already under his belt so...
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"I'm not a sprinter, it's not my role" - Filippo Ganna rules himself out of Maglia Ciclamino fight at 2024 Giro d'Italia
A two-time individual time-trial world champion, Filippo Ganna reinvented himself somewhat towards the end of the 2023 season, competing in bunch sprints at the Vuelta a Espana. This has led some to consider the INEOS Grenadiers powerhouse as an outside bet for the Maglia Ciclamino at the upcoming G...
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2024 Giro d'Italia Prize Money Distribution - How over €1.600.000 will be distributed between the riders
The Giro d'Italia - taking place from the 4th to the 26th of May - is every year one of the best and most exciting races in the calendar. We will find out what the 2024 edition has in store for us, in a route that is brutal, a startlist packed with strong sprinters and Tadej Pogacar as the main favo...
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"I just rode Vincenzo Nibali right out of the wheel" - Tom Dumoulin recalls epic Giro d'Italia stage win atop Oropa in 2017
A winner of four Giro d'Italia stages during his career and the Maglia Rosa in 2017, the now-retired Tom Dumoulin has great love affair with the opening Grand Tour of the season.Reflecting on his relationship with the premier Italian stage race, Dumoulin took a trip down memory lane via the In Het W...
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"I'm arriving on the Italian roads with a lot of expectations" - After breakthrough Spring Laurence Pithie ready for Grand Tour debut
After a breakthrough Spring Classics campaign, Groupama - FDJ's Laurence Pithie will be hoping to keep the impressive performances going as he makes his Grand Tour debut at the Giro d'Italia."Being at the start in Turin for three weeks of competition is a real opportunity, and discovering your first...
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"I see around six to seven chances for myself" - Olav Kooij eyes sprint wins on hotly-anticipated Grand Tour debut at Giro d'Italia
With 32 wins already on his palmares, Team Visma | Lease a Bike's sprinting prodigy Olav Kooij will finally get a chance to showcase himself in a Grand Tour over the next few weeks, after getting the nod for the 2024 Giro d'Italia. "So far, everything is going well. I took a rest after the spring cl...
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Geraint Thomas looking forward to battle with Tadej Pogacar: "He is one of the strongest riders ever and it will be a great challenge"
INEOS Grenadiers come to the Giro d'Italia stacked; with a lineup including great climbers, a lot of experience and a very well rounded team led by Geraint Thomas who looks to make good use out of all these resources to counter the expected dominance of Tadej Pogacar. “I don't think I'll start out b...
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2024 Giro d'Italia Race Center - Lineup announcements, TV, Startlist, Profile, Prize Money and Previews
The Giro d'Italia is every year one of the best and most exciting races in the calendar. We will find out what the 2024 edition has in store for us, in a route that is brutal, a startlist packed with strong sprinters and Tadej Pogacar as the main favourite to conquer the pink jersey.In this article...
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"I never lost hope of being at the start of the Giro" - Nairo Quintana to support Movistar and chase stage win at Giro d'Italia, despite rocky preparation
Nairo Quintana makes his Grand Tour return this Saturday at the 2024 Giro d'Italia and he will be one of the riders who will be closely followed by everyone. 10 years after his triumph at the Giro, he comes in now with very different ambitions. “I was 10 years younger. Cycling is evolving very quick...
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PREVIEW | La Vuelta Femenina 2024 stage 5 - Vollering, Longo Borghini, Niewiadoma and Vos fight for race lead in steep summit finish
From the 28th of April to the 5th of May the women's peloton faces it's first Grand Tour of the season. La Vuelta Femenina features eight stages including chances for all kinds of riders and will be one of the highlights of the season. We preview the stage ahead. The race enters it's tough phase. St...
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Rui Oliveira key part of UAE's leadout at Giro d'Italia but knows what the focus is: "We know he can win the Giro, and that's the main goal"
Rui Oliveira sets off this Saturday for his second Giro d'Italia and fifth Grand Tour. The 27-year-old Portuguese rider races into the Giro with two missions: to help Juan Sebastián Molano win a stage and Tadej Pogacar win the general classification."Before we go for the sprint, maybe every stage we...
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VIDEO: Biniam Girmay stars in Intermarché-Wanty's special equipment reveal for Giro d'Italia
The Grand Tours are always the place for teams to reveal special equipment projects they had been working on, often coming as a surprise. Intermarché-Wanty are making a slight change in their jersey towards the Giro d'Italia and they had Biniam Girmay in the reveal. The change is due to the team hav...
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"We win a stage, fight for the mountain jersey, and finish in the top 10 in GC" - Ivan Basso about Polti Kometa's big goals for Giro d'Italia
Three years ago, Team Polti Kometa (then EOLO-Kometa) entered their first Grand Tour with a bang, with Lorenzo Fortunato on iconic Monte Zoncolan. Last year, Davide Bais added another victory. The Italian ProTeam believes they can add number three in four years, with a well-rounded selection of ride...
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Visma forced to call in Tim van Dijke for Giro d'Italia as Koen Bouwman got sick at Tour de Romandie
The string of bad luck doesn't seem to have an end for Visma | Lease a Bike this year. The Dutch team's Giro d'Italia lineup already took big hits with leaders Wout van Aert and Wilco Kelderman dropping out of the selected eight with injuries in the spring. Now it's clear that the 2022 King of Mount...
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Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme hints that Grande Boucle could visit Brittany in 2025: "We will soon return to Brittany"
Tour de France could return to Bretagne in 2025. Race director Christian Prudhomme inidicated this on the set of Thierry Adam, while visiting the local stage race Tour de Bretagne (2.2) to surprise local hero and five time Tour de France champion Bernard Hinault, who is turning 70 this year.Since 20...
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After 10 years in the professional peloton, Rick Zabel will retire at Rund um Köln at the end of May
May 26 will be the final raceday of Rick Zabel's career. The 30-year-old German professional will retire at his home race Rund um Köln with more than 10 years worth of experience racing at the highest level for BMC, Katusha Alpecin and since 2020 in Israel - Premier Tech jersey."I have to tell you s...
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Marianne Vos grabs the leader's jersey at Vuelta Femenina, but wishes for more: "We rode well, but unfortunately, one person proved to be too strong"
The fourth stage of La Vuelta Femenina, marked by echelons, didn't bring Marianne Vos a desired stage victory, but a leader's jersey is always more than welcome consolidation prize. Something the Visma | Lease a Bike rider has to agree with."Faulkner's attack was very strong," Vos looks back realist...
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"It's like hunting, you have to wait until he creates an opening" - Cyrille Guimard suggests patience to Tadej Pogacar's opponents
With 107th Giro d'Italia just around the corner and the cards already dealt, Cyclism'Actu's Cyrille Guimard tries to read who holds the strongest trump cards in the hunt for seemingly invincible and omnipotent Tadej Pogacar."Based on what we have seen since the start of the season and taking into ac...
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POLL | Who will win the youth classification at the 2024 Giro d'Italia?
Tadej Pogacar cannot win the youth classification in Grand Tours anymore, and so this opens up the door for other riders to succeed where he is present. The white jersey will be a hotly disputed one at this year's Giro d'Italia and features three very balanced favourites. These will be Cian Uijtdebr...
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POLL | Who will win the KOM classification at the 2024 Giro d'Italia?
The KOM classification of the Giro d'Italia is always one that puts some of the world's top climbers on the podium. Thibaut Pinot won the Maglia Azurra last year; this year there are plenty contenders. As the other main jerseys, obviously Tadej Pogacar sits at the top of the charts when it comes to...
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POLL | Who will win the points classification at the 2024 Giro d'Italia?
The points classification at the Giro d'Italia will be a battle fought amongst the many sprint stages. The famous Maglia Ciclamino usually falls in the hands of a sprinter, but the presence of Tadej Pogacar threatens to bring that to an end this year. However, it remains likely that one of the fast...
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POLL | Who will win the overall classification at the 2024 Giro d'Italia?
The pink jersey will be the headline of the 2024 Giro d'Italia. Tadej Pogacar is the ultimate favourite for the overall win at the Corsa Rosa, but can he stay upright and healthy throughout the 21 days of racing? If so, it's hard to see anyone match him throughout the Giro. Geraint Thomas, Romain Ba...
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INEOS confident that team can win Grand Tour once again: "Last year we were close to overpowering Roglic"
INEOS Grenadiers were, last decade, the dominant team in pro cycling's Grand Tours. That is not the case anymore, but the British team has not let their guards down and is working on developing future winners of the three-week races. "Pogacar is one of the big boys in lap work within our sport, just...
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Joxean Matxin believes Tadej Pogacar can win first Giro d'Italia stage: "It could be perfect for Tadej"
Tadej Pogacar heads into the Giro d'Italia as the main favourite, but also as the man to beat for the first stage of the race. Joxean Matxin is aware of this possibility, but he does end up playing down the chances of the Slovenian in the day's finale in Torino. "I don’t know. Stage 1 is a special s...
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"I really chose the right moment" - Kristen Faulkner queen of the echelons at La Vuelta Femenina
Kristen Faulkner is no stranger to winning in 2024, but without a shadow of a doubt her triumph today at La Vuelta Femenina is the biggest - and also one of the most important of her career. The EF Education-Cannondale succeeded in a late attack after a day marked by the strong winds. “At one point...
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"It's really crazy, everything went perfectly this season" - Maxim van Gils ends perfect spring with victory at Eschborn-Frankfurt
Third at Strade Bianche and Flèche Wallone, Top10 at Liège-Bastogne-Liège and Milano-Sanremo, winner of the Vuelta a Andalucia (time-trial) and now winner of Eschborn-Frankfurt. Maxim van Gils had an immensely successful spring and his last day of racing for a while ended in a surprising victory. “I...
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Giro d'Italia startlist complete! EF Education-EasyPost reveal '8' without Hugh Carthy; Esteban Chaves and Simon Carr as stage hunters
Eight climbers and puncheur form EF Education-EasyPost's lineup for the Giro d'Italia. No GC ambitions and no sprinters from the last team to confirm their riders for the first Grand Tour of the season. It is in fact a lineup different from all others. The American comes into the race without a spri...
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Groupama - FDJ take young team to Giro d'Italia - Laurence Pithie makes Grand Tour debut after stunning spring
Laurence Pithie was one of the big breakthrough riders of the season and he gets his reward from Groupama-FDJ. The French team heads to the Giro d'Italia with a young lineup and the 21-year old is the absolute leader. Pithie was the winner of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race earlier this year....
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La Vuelta Femenina: Kristen Faulkner wins stage 4; echelons see Gaia Realini and Liane Lippert losing significant time
Stage 4 of La Vuelta Femenina was an exciting day of racing. Almost completely flat, but the strong winds created big splits very early on that were meaningful for the overall classification. A small group rode to the finish, and Kristen Fualkner won with a late attack from it. The strong winds caus...
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Maxim van Gils wins exciting Eschborn-Frankfurt decided in a sprint; Alex Aranburu and Riley Sheehan complete podium
Eschborn-Frankfurt was a race, once again, quite attacked. The race ended up being decided in a relatively big group sprint, but a puncheur won nevertheless as Maxim van Gils took another incredible result to add to his wonderful spring. The breakaway of the day set off early in the day with German...
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Ellen van Dijk withdraws from La Vuelta Femenina after failing to recover from stage 1 crash
Although Lidl-Trek managed to secure the stage win in the team time-trial, Ellen van Dijk was involved in a nasty crash, on the final corner.The 37-year-old Dutchwoman managed to cross the line post-crash and successfully navigated her way through stages 2 and 3. Sadly though, the Lidl-Trek star wil...
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Olav Kooij, Christophe Laporte & Cian Uijtdebroeks headline Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Giro d'Italia lineup
Although Team Visma | Lease a Bike have been rocked by injury in the early part of this year, with Wout van Aert's Giro d'Italia debut put on the back burner, the team have still managed to put together a very impressive lineup."We are approaching this Giro differently than in previous years", says...
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"I was quite surprised to read that we had promised him co-leadership" - BORA - hansgrohe DS denies Emanuel Buchmann's claims as fallout continues
The fallout continues from BORA - hansgrohe's reveal of their Giro d'Italia 2024 lineup and the controversial omission of German National Champion, Emanuel Buchmann.Revealing his frustrations at being snubbed, Buchmann took to Instagram after the team was revealed for the first Grand Tour of the yea...
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“It’s not like during the era of Chris Froome, when there was no panache" - Philippe Gilbert disagrees Tadej Pogacar's likely Giro d'Italia domination will be boring
Barring any accident, injury or illness, Tadej Pogacar is widely expected to dominate the Maglia Rosa fight at the upcoming Giro d'Italia. Some have shared concerns that this could lead to boring racing, however, Philippe Gilbert completely disagrees.“I think even if he has dominance he is still att...
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Giro d'Italia "unfinished business" for Geraint Thomas according to INEOS Grenadiers DS
Missing out on the Maglia Rosa by just 14 seconds to Primoz Roglic in 2023, Geraint Thomas will return to the Giro d'Italia in the coming weeks determined to go one better and claim a second Grand Tour win of his career. “G does the Giro for a reason, right? or him, the Giro is still 'unfinished bus...
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“It’s hard to see any other result" - Realistic Eddie Dunbar admits Tadej Pogacar is a clear favourite for Giro d'Italia victory
After a seventh-placed finish in the general classification last year, Team Jayco AlUla's Eddie Dunbar will return to the Giro d'Italia with hopes of a podium finish, when the first Grand Tour of the year gets underway in a few days. The Irishman willingly admits though that the Maglia Rosa is likel...
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Sprint star Kaden Groves leads stage hunting Alpecin-Deceuninck at 2024 Giro d'Italia
A stage winner at the 2023 Giro d'Italia, Aussie sprint star Kaden Groves will return to the first Grand Tour of the season in the coming weeks, leading the charge of a stage-hunting Alpecin-Deceuninck lineup."For us, the tenth consecutive Grand Tour," begins the Alpecin-Deceuninck team as they offi...
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Davide Bais and Davide Piganzoli lead the Team Polti Kometa charge at 2024 Giro d'Italia
One of the invited teams for the 2024 Giro d'Italia, Team Polti Kometa have revealed their lineup for the first Grand Tour of the year.A hero of last year's edition, Davide Bais will return to the Giro d'Italia. The Italian took a stage win from the breakaway 12 months ago and subsequently wore the...
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"I'm not really 100 percent sure where I'll be fitness wise" - Neilson Powless returns to racing at Eschborn-Frankurt after two months out
For the first time since the 9th of March, Neilson Powless will be back in the peloton later this afternoon at Eschborn-Frankfurt. Ahead of the race, the American discussed his excitement at getting back into the action."I'm not really 100 percent sure where I'll be fitness wise for Eschborn-Frankfu...
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Lennard Kämna leaves hospital nearly a month after training crash: "First step of my recovery has been completed"
Ever since a horrific training crash on the eve of the Itzulia Basque Country, BORA - hansgrohe's Lennard Kämna has been kept in a Tenerife hospital bed, recovering from being hit by a car. Now though, almost a month later, the German is out of hospital. "Some great news to start the day," begins an...
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Egan Bernal confirms plans to return to Tour de France later this summer after encouraging run of form
After impressive performances during 2024 have marked the biggest sign yet of Egan Bernal's recovery, the Colombian has now confirmed his intentions to return to the Tour de France later this summer.A Maillot Jaune winner back in 2019, Bernal made his long-awaited return to the Tour de France for th...
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Arkéa - B&B Hotels reveal youthful and opportunistic lineup for 2024 Giro d'Italia
With the countdown to the 2024 Giro d'Italia fully underway, Arkéa - B&B Hotels have become the latest team to unveil their lineup for the opening Grand Tour of the season, putting emphasis on youth. “The 2024 Giro d'Italia will be the first Grand Tour contested by Ewen Costiou, who has stood out si...
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"In the final few hundred metres I didn’t have the best position" - Charlotte Kool misses out on La Vuelta Femenina stage win to Marianne Vos
In a frantic bunch sprint finish to stage 3 of the 2024 La Vuelta Femenina, Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL's Charlotte Kool was forced to settle for second place behind Marianne Vos. “Today’s stage was really hard from the start. To be honest I didn’t believe it could end in a bunch sprint with how it st...
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PREVIEW | Eschborn-Frankfurt 2024 - Can sprinters take back their classic; or Nys, Van Gils, UAE and company make it one for the classics specialists?
On the first of May, we have the first World Tour level one-day race following the spring classics. It is the day where Germany headlines the cycling world, as some of the best sprinters and classics riders take to the start of the Eschborn-Frankfurt classic. We preview the race ahead. The race is 2...
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"I fear that the general classification may become a bit boring" - Experts argue whether likely Tadej Pogacar domination will ruin Giro d'Italia excitement
Ahead of the first Grand Tour of the year at the 2024 Giro d'Italia, rather than a question of who will take the Maglia Rosa to Rome, it seems most are asking by how many minutes Tadej Pogacar will eventually prevail. "I fear that the general classification may indeed become a bit boring, although i...
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Philippe Gilbert doesn't see many possibilities to dethrone Tadej Pogacar at Giro d'Italia: "Geraint needs to use his experience to be in second, and hope for some bad luck for Pogacar"
According to ex-pro Philippe Gilbert, Tadej Pogacar and UAE Team Emirates learned from past mistakes and discounted the idea that this Giro d'Italia squad is somewhat underwhelming."The only way to beat him is to have a really strong team like Visma did at the Tour in 2022 and to play with a few car...
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"Our strategy for the Giro d'Italia has changed radically in the last four weeks" - BORA - hansgrohe respond to Emanuel Buchmann's outburst
After BORA - hansgrohe announced their lineup for the 2024 Giro d'Italia on Monday afternoon, it didn't take for one of the notable omissions from the team, Emanuel Buchmann to express his frustrations via his official Instagram account. "I can not describe my disappointment and frustration to be no...
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Thibau Nys about doping paranoia: "My girlfriend had to apply cortisone ointment above her lip. I didn't kiss her for a week"
He never pays for the hairdresser and is a super fan of Belgian series from the '90s - FC De Kampioenen. In the podcast Gossip Guy we get to know Thibau Nys in a different way: the man next to the bicycle.Podcast maker Ender Scholtens admits that he is not an avid follower of cycling. This soon beco...
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"After this result in Tour of Turkey I may have to go for the GCs" - Frank van den Broek laughs after his surprise win
Frank van den Broek impressed last week with a stage and final victory in the Tour of Turkey. On the final climb of stage 6, the 23-year-old Dutchman from DSM-firmenich PostNL was the strongest ahead of former long-time professional Merhawi Kudus.Along with his team, Van der Broek celebrated total o...
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Spring revelation Maxim Van Gils reveals schedule for summer with Tour de France as highlight, while he keeps an eye on World Championships selection
Maxim Van Gils didn't go far from being the revelation of this spring, with podiums finishes at both; Strade Bianche and La Fleche Wallonne. Despite his schedule being filled with very challenging one-day races, the 24-year-old's spring block is not over. Just yet. There is Eschborn-Frankfurt left f...
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"They don't expect much from me until the first rest day" - Jasper Stuyven surprisingly makes the Giro d'Italia cut
Monday brought with it Lidl-Trek's Giro d'Italia lineup announcement and a surprise with Jasper Stuyven making return to competition after his crash Dwars door Vlaanderen. Ever since then, Stuyven was keeping track of his recovery process in a diary at Het Laatste Nieuws,
"I have agreed with the te...
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"It makes me emotional to see how everyone lives the event along with us" - Tuesday's La Vuelta Femenina breakaway hero Mireia Benito
She probably envisioned her day to go differently, however Mireia Benito can't really complain about the outcome. After all, she became Tuesday's La Vuelta Femenina hero with an epic 100km solo breakaway. Her effort wasn't rewarded with a sweet victory, but the fond memories she made along the way w...
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"I suffered a lot today" - Blanka Kata Vas battles through back pain to keep hold of Red Jersey at La Vuelta Femenina
After using the bonus seconds available on stage 2 to launch herself into the overall race lead of the La Vuelta Femenina 2024, Blanka Kata Vas ensured the Red Jersey will stay on her shoulders a little longer by successfully navigating stage 3 without incident. That wasn't to say it was an easy day...
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UCI Rankings Team Update | Lidl-Trek and Decathlon AG2R jump to second and third as Alpecin-Deceunick drops; UAE Team Emirates increases lead
The World Tour teams continue their battle for the Top of the UCI points charts. UAE Team Emirates remain completely unchallenged and have extended their lead, but the remaining podium spots suffered changes. UAE won the Vuelta a Asturias in absolute dominance, whilst at the Tour de Romandie they en...
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PHOTO: Mathieu van der Poel enjoys well-earned rest in Dubai
After a busy Spring saw Mathieu van der Poel take victories at races such as the E3 Saxo Classic, Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders, the world champion is enjoying some well-deserved rest currently in Dubai. In a photo posted to the Instagram story of van der Poel's partner, Roxanne Bertels, th...
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Biniam Girmay returns to scene of most famous victory as Intermarché - Wanty announce lineup for 2024 Giro d'Italia
Two years on from when Biniam Girmay made history as the first black African to win a Grand Tour stage, the Eritrean will return to the Giro d'Italia in 2024 as leader of the Intermarché - Wanty team.Taking stage 10 of the 2022 Giro d'Italia ahead of Mathieu van der Poel no less, Girmay captured the...
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PREVIEW | La Vuelta Femenina 2024 stage 4 - Third bunch sprint expected, and another battle between Marianne Vos and Charlotte Kool
From the 28th of April to the 5th of May the women's peloton faces it's first Grand Tour of the season. La Vuelta Femenina features eight stages including chances for all kinds of riders and will be one of the highlights of the season. We preview the stage ahead. A transition stage. The 142 kilomete...
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"Today we went all-in again" - Marianne Vos bounces back from stage 2 disappointment to take powerful La Vuelta Femenina stage 3 victory
For the 252nd time in her career, the legendary Marianne Vos crossed the line with her arms aloft in victory on Tuesday afternoon on stage 3 of La Vuelta Femenina 2024.“I am of course very happy,” reflected the Team Visma | Lease a Bike star in her post-stage interview, delighted to bounce back well...
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Final startlist Eschborn-Frankurt 2024 with Marc Hirschi, Soren Kragh Andersen, Thibau Nys, Nils Politt, Neilson Powless and Maxim van Gils
On the first of May, we have the first World Tour level one-day race following the spring classics. It is the day where Germany headlines the cycling world, as some of the best sprinters and classics riders take to the start of the Eschborn-Frankfurt classic. We take a look at it's startlist. The st...
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Powerful Marianne Vos dominates in bunch sprint finish on stage 3 of La Vuelta Femenina 2024
Marianne Vos has emerged victorious on stage 3 of the 2024 La Vuelta Femenina after a powerful bunch sprint finale in Teruel, taking victory ahead of Charlotte Kool by a bike length at the line.With Mireia Benito forming a one-woman breakaway out front the peloton allowed the Spanish rider of AG Ins...
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"It’s not just about the qualities on the bike but the qualities of the person" - Team SD Worx - Protime quiet on rumours of Demi Vollering replacement
With the latest reports suggesting Demi Vollering's transfer to FDJ - Suez can be considered all but officially confirmed, another rumour mill has begun regarding who Team SD Worx - Protime will target to replace the Tour de France Femmes champion.Names such as Katarzyna Niewiadoma and Cecilie Uttru...
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Giro d'Italia podium "within my capabilities" insists optimistic Ben O'Connor
With the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team announcing their lineup for the first Grand Tour of 2024, GC hope Ben O'Connor is confirmed for a first Giro d'Italia showing since 2020 and the Australian is starting full of optimism. “I would love to do that. That would be, as a personal ambition, somethin...
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18th start at the Giro d'Italia! Domenico Pozzovivo matches Giro record as he leads hopeful Bardiani team
VF Group - Bardiani CSF - Faizanè are one of the many teams to reveal their lineup for the Giro d'Italia at the start of this week and they are led by a veteran and a novice. Domenico Pozzovivo looks to leave his mark on the race's history. And the Italian will do so. After racing the Giro for the f...
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OFFICIAL: Tadej Pogacar confirmed at 2024 Giro d'Italia - UAE Team Emirates' 8 features Rafal Majka and Juan Sebastián Molano
UAE Team Emirates' lineup for the Giro d'Italia was reported to have been decided a week ago already, but only today does the Emirati team confirm their '8' for the first Grand Tour of the season. As expected, Tadej Pogacar leads the team on a charge to win the race. He will be supported by a team m...
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Giro d'Italia: Israel - Premier Tech select Michael Woods, Ethan Vernon and Nick Schultz in pursuit of glory
Israel - Premier Tech have shared their lineup for the Giro d'Italia and they include riders who will seek stage wins. The overall classification is an unlikely goal, with Michael Woods being the team's headliner who can possibly aim for both. Woods has won stages at the Tour de France and Giro d'It...
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Julian Alaphilippe and Tim Merlier headline Soudal - Quick-Step's stage-hunting team at Giro d'Italia
Soudal - Quick-Step want to perform in the overall classification of the Tour de France, and will take a GC block to help Remco Evenepoel. For the Giro d'Italia, the team gives freedom to some of it's other leaders such as Tim Merlier and Julian Alaphilippe to seek their own victories. The Belgian t...
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UCI Rankings Rider Update | Tadej Pogacar remains in the lead; UAE keep 4 riders in the Top10
This week of racing saw the Tour de Romandie and the Tour of Turkey on the road, providing a launchpad for a few riders to climb up the rankings. There were no dramatic changes, but they largely benefited UAE Team Emirates. Having won the GC and all stages at the Vuelta a Asturias, a few of the team...
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Tadej Pogacar 100% ready for Giro d'Italia debut: "It’s a race I’ve dreamed of doing for a long time"
Tadej Pogacar is the start of the upcoming Giro d'Italia; and not only that, he is the man to beat in the race for the pink jersey and the most likely rider to take several stage wins throughout the three weeks. However, it's important not to forget that this will actually be his first Corsa Rosa an...
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2024 Eschborn-Frankfurt Race Center - TV, Startlist, Profile, Prize Money and Preview
On the first of May, we have the first World Tour level one-day race following the spring classics. It is the day where Germany headlines the cycling world, as some of the best sprinters and classics riders take to the start of the Eschborn-Frankfurt classic.In this article you can find a wrap-up of...
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Profile & Route Eschborn-Frankfurt 2024
On the first of May, we have the first World Tour level one-day race following the spring classics. It is the day where Germany headlines the cycling world, as some of the best sprinters and classics riders take to the start of the Eschborn-Frankfurt classic. We take a look at it's profile. The race...
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2024 Eschborn-Frankfurt Prize Money Distribution - €6050 in total
On the first of May, we have the first World Tour level one-day race following the spring classics. It is the day where Germany headlines the cycling world, as some of the best sprinters and classics riders take to the start of the Eschborn-Frankfurt classic. We take a look at it's prize money. The...
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Ben O'Connor confirmed to lead Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at Giro d'Italia as he looks to battle Pogacar and chase final podium
Ben O'Connor had his big breakthrough in 2020, winning a stage of the Giro d'Italia. In 2021 he discovered his talent for contesting Grand Tours and he now finally returns to the Corsa Rosa in 2024 in search of his first Grand Tour podium. Decathlon AG2R have been having a tremendously strong season...
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Pedal Punditry #6 | Tadej Pogacar will only have a C-team behind him at the Giro d'Italia... But it is more than enough
UAE Team Emirates is ready for the Giro d'Italia. Officially, there is not yet the confirmation of the '8' that they will take to the Giro d'Italia, but behind the scenes this is already known. Tadej Pogacar will have a very modest lineup behind him, but this is more than enough in reality. Gazzetta...
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VIDEO: Race motorbike runs over TotalEnergies rider in shocking scenes from Vuelta a Asturias
Whilst UAE Team Emirates were dominating things at the head of the race at the Vuelta a Asturias last weekend, there were some shocking scenes taking place a bit further back.On the steep slopes of El Violeo, TotalEnergies' Paul Ourselin was battling hard, only for to be brought down to the ground h...
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PREVIEW | La Vuelta Femenina 2024 stage 3 - After chaotic finish, can bunch sprint decide third day of racing?
From the 28th of April to the 5th of May the women's peloton faces it's first Grand Tour of the season. La Vuelta Femenina features eight stages including chances for all kinds of riders and will be one of the highlights of the season. We preview the stage ahead. A hilly day on the bike will set the...
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Tudor makes Giro d'Italia debut and dreams of sprint victory with Alberto Dainese - Matteo Trentin and Michael Storer eye the hills and mountains
Tudor Pro Cycling Team are the newest team in the professional peloton to race a Grand Tour. The Swiss team was completely changed in 2022, and two seasons later they make their debut in the Giro d'Italia where they have very realistic ambitions of snatching a stage win in multiple types of stages.T...
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Simon Geschke and Benjamin Thomas lead Cofidis' charge for stage wins at the Giro d'Italia
Cofidis is arguably one of the teams that sets to the start of the Giro d'Italia with one of the most modest lineups; they will be chasing stage wins from the breakaways with a lineup that features Simon Geschke and Benjamin Thomas as the leaders. The two riders stand chances of winning a stage, mos...
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"It’s a pretty weak Giro for the GC" - No one will even come close to Tadej Pogacar claims Team Jayco AlUla DS Matt White
With Grand Tour season in the men's World Tour almost upon us, UAE Team Emirates leader Tadej Pogacar will start as overwhelming pre-race favourite for the Giro d'Italia. Although Team Jayco AlUla have their own GC ambitions, sports director Matt White cannot see anyone coming close to the Slovenian...
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“No other rider could be second in the Tour de France with what happened to him last year" - Mauro Gianetti lauds Tadej Pogacar as 'strongest rider in the world'
Tadej Pogacar's incredible palmares has already seen him draw comparisons to some of the greatest cyclists ever. Despite the number of stunning wins only growing in the last couple of seasons, a Grand Tour triumph has eluded him nearly three years now.With the Slovenian taking on a Giro d'Italia/Tou...
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Mark Cavendish hires PR agency to oversee his final Tour de France start
Mongoose, a sports and entertainment integrated marketing agency, has been appointed by cyclist Mark Cavendish and his management agency, Areté to oversee the PR aspect of his derniére Tour de France, where he will have his final attempt on rewriting the history."After a competitive pitch process, w...
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"I am still motivated and feel that I am very good physically" - Alexandre Balmer continues to fight for professional contact
Alexandre Balmer gave himself a small gift in the final stage of Tour de Romandie where he joined the breakaway of the day. However it's not all rainbows and butterflies for the 23-year-old Swissman, who is still without a contract as we enter May and negotiations have not been moving forwards latel...
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F1 driver Valtteri Bottas has qualified for 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships
At the end of last year, Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas expressed that he hoped to qualify for the 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships in Belgium. And on Saturday April 27, the 35-year-old Finn's wish came true.Bottas finished sixth in his age group at the Swartberg 100 gravel race in South Africa...
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Stan Dewulf will return to competition at Eschborn-Frankfurt after iliac artery operation
Stan Dewulf has been last seen the action at Veneto Classic in October last year. Since then, the 26-year-old Belgian has been fighting hard to recover from iliac artery operation and now he should be ready to make a competitive comeback with Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at Eschborn-Frankfurt on Wedne...
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Promising Belgian junior Jasper Schoofs signs for Soudal - Quick-Step's development team
Those who closely follow the junior races must have already encountered the name Jasper Schoofs this year. The ACROG-Tormans rider has scored multiple top results at cobbled classics in spring and that's also where the young Belgian feels his future lies.In his first year in the junior category, Sch...
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Georg Zimmermann extends his contract at Intermarché - Wanty through 2026, aiming to win a Tour de France stage
Georg Zimmermann will also compete for Intermarché - Wanty in 2025 and 2026. The 26-year-old German has extended his expiring contract with the Belgian team by two years."Joining Intermarché - Wanty in 2021 has been the best choice for my career. This structure invests a lot in the development of yo...
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Visma | Lease a Bike stuck behind crashes in chaotic Vuelta Femenina stage 2 finish: "As a result, our whole plan fell apart"
The second stage of La Vuelta Femenina had a chaotic ending. On the wet Spanish roads, crashes dominated the final kilometers. As a result, efforts of Team Visma | Lease a Bike went in vain as both Marianne Vos and Anna Henderson were involved. While Vos crossed the line safely in the bunch, for Hen...
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Nacer Bouhanni asks for €2.7 million compensation from Tour of Turkey: "This fall destroyed my career"
The Tour of Turkey has hit headlines this week, but it has also brought attention for less positive reasons. The sprint finishes have been heavily criticized due to their danger, and former pro Nacer Bouhanni is looking for a millionaire compensation from a crash in this race that ended his career. ...
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INEOS Grenadiers mechanic on Tom Pidcock's bike position: "Tom isn't very advanced. In fact, he is the least advanced of our riders"
At first glance Tom Pidcock's position seems quite advanced. Almost like a mountain biker. But when bici.pro asked INEOS Grenadiers' long-time mechanic Matteo Cornacchione, they learnt it's not quite as advanced as it may have seemed. In fact, it's quite the opposite."In reality, Tom isn't very adva...
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"Does not fit into our sporting guideline" - Groupama-FDJ distance themselves from potential Julian Alaphilippe signing
With a departure from Soudal - Quick-Step widely expected when his contract ends at the conclusion of this season, where Julian Alaphilippe will race in 2025 remains up in the air. According to Groupama - FDJ boss Marc Madiot however, it won't be with his team. “We have a guideline and a sporting po...
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"Lazkano is gone" - Patrick Lefevere confirms that Soudal - Quick-Step attempted to sign Spanish champion as a new classics leader
This 2024 season looks set to be Oier Lazkano's last with Movistar Team. His contract will expire at the end of the current season, and considering the great interest that the 24-year-old Spanish rider has aroused in several of the top teams in the WorldTour peloton, it will be very difficult to see...
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"BORA - hansgrohe promised me the Co-Leadership for the GC" - Emanuel Buchmann fumes after Giro d'Italia snub
With BORA - hansgrohe revealing their eight-rider lineup for the upcoming Giro d'Italia on Monday afternoon, German National Champion Emanuel Buchmann was a notable absentee, a decision the 31-year-old hasn't taken well.Reacting to the snub on his official Instagram account, Buchmann fumes at his la...
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"The team would prefer that I prepare for other important races" - Wout Poels denied chance to complete set of Grand Tour stage wins at Giro d'Italia 2024
Despite being outspoken in his desire to compete at the Giro d'Italia in 2024, with the ultimate aim of completing his set of Grand Tour stage wins, it seems Wout Poels will not be present in Italy for Bahrain - Victorious over the coming weeks. "The team would prefer that I prepare for other import...
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Bahrain - Victorious back Antonio Tiberi & Damiano Caruso for Giro d'Italia GC with Wout Poels notable omission
Bahrain - Victorious have become the latest to unveil their lineup for the upcoming Giro d'Italia with youth and experience in Antonio Tiberi and Damiano Caruso coming together to lead the charge for the Maglia Rosa.“This is my first Giro, so as an Italian cyclist I’m in dreamworld really! It’s been...
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"Would be nice if we could keep it in the team" - Blanka Kata Vas makes use of bonus seconds to move into Red Jersey at La Vuelta Femenina
After Team SD Worx - Protime missed out on the opening stage team time-trial win at La Vuelta Femenina 2024 on Sunday afternoon, Blanka Kata Vas took advantage of her close proximity to the race lead to launch herself into red via bonus seconds. "I didn’t have the best legs today, but it was a very...
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"A win in La Vuelta Femenina is yet another great thing to put on my resume" - Alison Jackson overjoyed by stunning stage win
Powering to the line in a frantically chaotic sprint finish to stage 2 of the 2024 La Vuelta Femenina, EF Education-Cannondale's Alison Jackson could barely contain her delight post-race. "I came in with a real fire to win this. Even starting under the rain, I took the mentality that it could be a v...
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Demi Vollering to FDJ - Suez virtually a done deal with Specialized set to follow Tour de France Femmes winner
As the days go by it seems more and more likely that Demi Vollering will soon be racing in the colours of FDJ - Suez. According to the latest reports, Specialized are set to follow the Tour de France Femmes winner also. With this latest report coming from renowned and well-respected La Gazzetta dell...
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VIDEO: Alison Jackson goes crazy in joyous scenes of celebration following La Vuelta Femenina stage 2 win
One of the most well-liked figures in cycling, Alison Jackson's win on stage 2 of the La Vuelta Femenina was surely one that brought a smile to many viewers. For the Canadian National Champion herself, the joy and emotion of taking victory was completely overwhelming in the immediate aftermath as Ja...
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Alison Jackson powers to La Vuelta Femenina stage win in chaotic and crash-marred finale to stage 2
In a crash-marred an chaotic finale, Canadian National Champion Alison Jackson has powered to victory on stage 2 of the 2024 La Vuelta Femenina in Moncófar.With six women going up the rode relatively early on to form the breakaway, the peloton kept the group on a tight leash throughout the day, keep...
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In-form Romain Bardet leads ambitious Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL at Giro d'Italia 2024
The last few weeks have seen something of a renaissance in the career of Romain Bardet. After a bright and attacking display at the Tour of the Alps led to a 5th-placed finish overall, the 33-year-old carried that form into a 2nd-placed finish at Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Can the Frenchman now return to...
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Daniel Martinez leads BORA - hansgrohe's Maglia Rosa charge at Giro d'Italia with Danny van Poppel providing sprint option
Having impressed in the early stages of his BORA - hansgrohe career after having moved during the off-season from the INEOS Grenadiers, Daniel Martinez will get his chance to lead his new team at the upcoming Giro d'Italia.With successes such as the Colombian national time-trial title, two stages of...
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VIDEO: Primoz Roglic spotted reconning Tour de France gravel stage
After being brought down as part of that nasty Itzulia Basque Country crash, Primoz Roglic's hopes of competing at the 2024 Tour de France seemed momentarily up in the air. Having recovered well however, the Slovenian is now reconning the key stages.In footage first posted to the official Instagram...
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Jonathan Milan & Juan Pedro Lopez lead two-pronged Lidl-Trek lineup for Giro d'Italia 2024
In their two leaders, Lidl-Trek take a pair of former jersey winners back to the Giro d'Italia with 2023 Maglia Ciclamino winner Jonathan Milan and former 'Best Young Rider', Juan Pedro Lopez leading the charge on multiple fronts.“With a sprinter like Milan, we will be working hard for every possibl...
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Eddie Dunbar & Luke Plapp for GC with Caleb Ewan for sprints; Team Jayco AlUla look to compete on multiple fronts at Giro d'Italia
With the first Grand Tour of the year coming ever closer, Team Jayco AlUla have unveiled their lineup for the race and it's one capable of competition on various fronts with both general classification and stage-winning hopes.After finishing 7th overall last year, Eddie Dunbar returns to the Giro d'...
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“It’s great when the form disperses over the whole team” - Ben O’Connor reflects on a strong start to the season for Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale ahead of the Giro d’Italia
After they revamped the team at the start of the year with a new title sponsor, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale have gone from strength to strength so far in 2024. They currently have the fifth most victories of the WorldTour teams this season with twelve wins.The rider that kicked off their winning run...
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Profiles & Route Giro d'Italia 2024 - 71Km of time-trial; Gravel; Stelvio and double Grappa ascent included
The 2024 Giro d'Italia will take place from the 4th to the 26th of May. The first Grand Tour of the season, the main goal of the season for many and one of the most spectacular and history-rich cycling races in the world. We take a look at it's profiles. It is a route that, as usual, takes the rider...
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Mathieu van der Poel enjoys a golf session with Belgian pro Alan De Bondt on holidays in Dubai
After a particularly successful spring, Mathieu van der Poel is currently enjoying a well-deserved holiday in Dubai, where he can mainly be found on the golf course. Yesterday he played a game with professional Belgian golfer Alan De Bondt.The 29-year-old Dutchman hopes to make a bid for an Olympic...
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Bjorg Lambrecht trophy set to be presented at the Ronde de l’Isard on Plateau de Beille summit finish
Seven years after Bjorg Lambrecht won on the Plateau de Beille at the 2017 Ronde de l’Isard, the Belgian rider will be remembered on Saturday, as the summit finish is revisited on the penultimate stage of this year’s edition of the race. The winner of the stage will be presented with a trophy that w...
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Movistar led by Colombian stars at Giro d'Italia! Nairo Quintana and Fernando Gaviria aim for stages; Einer Rubio dreams of GC success
As expected, Movistar Team's lineup announcement for the 2024 Giro d'Italia will feature Nairo Quintana in its return to Grand Tour competition. The 34-year-old veteran rider will lead the Colombian hopes in search of stage wins, alongside Einer Rubio in the general classification and Fernando Gavir...
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Alexey Lutsenko set to lead Astana Qazaqstan at the Giro d’Italia - Max Kanter leads charge for sprints
After taking a spectacular stage win on the final stage of the 2023 Giro d’Italia with Mark Cavendish, Astana Qazaqstan will be without the Manxman for this year’s race, but they will still be bringing a strong lineup, which will be led by Alexey Lutsenko.The Kazakh rider has been very successful in...
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Geraint Thomas adds Olympic track event to his bucket list for 2024: "I'd love to do one more Olympics, but I don't want to go and just get another tracksuit"
Before his very successful road career, Geraint Thomas was also a formidable track racer. And not just that, the Welshman became two-time Olympic champion in Team Pursuit at Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympic Games. Now 37-year-old Thomas would like to give it one last shot at his third Olympic me...
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Toon Aerts victorious at Gravel Fondo Limburg, qualifies for World Championships in October
Toon Aerts finally knows what winning is again. The Belgian from Deschacht Hens Maes recorded his first victory since February 6, 2022 with the Gravel Fondo Limburg on Sunday. In Valkenburg he defeated Piotr Havik and Adne Koster.After nearly three hours of racing, Aerts was the first to cross the l...
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Demi Vollering pens a sponsorship deal with Nike: "Together, we will make dreams come true"
Demi Vollering has signed a personal sponsorship deal with sportswear giant Nike, the Dutchwoman announced on Sunday. Since Lance Armstrong’s doping case, Nike has been out of the main action in the cycling world, however they still cooperate with selected athletes such as Mark Cavendish and now als...
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"We are just going to try and win this race, as we do in every race" - Brodie Chapman confirms Lidl-Trek doesn't intend to give the red jersey away without a fight
Lidl-Trek ladies achieved their main goal in the opening team time trial, winning the test against the clock and putting their GC ambition Gaia Realini in the red jersey. Yet not everything was ideal as Ellen van Dijk and Elynor Backstedt couldn't stay upright in the final section. "It’s definitely...
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"I think a better result was possible" - Tim van Dijke slightly disappointed after fourth place in final stage of Tour de Romandie
Tim van Dijke came close to a podium result at this year's Tour de Romandie, but Visma | Lease a Bike rider could not crack it in the opening prologue nor in the sprint of the final hilly stage, where fourth was the 24-year-old Dutchman's maximum."I think a better result was possible," Van Dijke sai...
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"Sometimes the best sprinters start their stories in the lead-out" - Luke Lamperti readies for the hardest test of his abilities so far at Giro d'Italia
Luke Lamperti made an impressive entrance to the world of professional cycling and as a reward, but also a test of his abilities, the 20-year-old American is now preparing to make a Grand tour debut next Saturday at Giro d'Italia. Soudal - Quick-Step boss Patrick is naturally looking forward to seei...
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Alexey Lutsenko set to race Giro d'Italia in late change to Astana Qazaqstan Team lineup
After showing impressive form recently, winning the Giro d'Abruzzo and securing a top-10 finish at Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Alexey Lutsenko is set to try and take advantage by leading the Astana Qazaqstan Team at the upcoming Giro d'Italia.This report comes from well-respected Gazzetta journalist Ciro...
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PREVIEW | La Vuelta Femenina 2024 stage 2 - Charlotte Kool the main favourite for opening bunch sprint
From the 28th of April to the 5th of May the women's peloton faces it's first Grand Tour of the season. La Vuelta Femenina features eight stages including chances for all kinds of riders and will be one of the highlights of the season. We preview the stage ahead. Stage 2 of the Spanish race presents...
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Medical Report and withdrawals Tour de Romandie 2024 | Update stage 5: 17 riders abandon race on final rainy day
In this article, you will find frequent updates on some of the events that happen throughout the 2024 Tour de Romandie. In the medical report we gather the list of riders that abandon the race as well as information from the race's official press releases. PrologueNothing to note.Stage 1Astana have...
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"A really good team performance" - Florian Lipowitz & Aleksandr Vlasov give BORA - hansgrohe two spots on final Tour de Romandie podium
In a chaotic and frantic final stage of the 2024 Tour de Romandie, the BORA - hansgrohe duo of Florian Lipowitz and Aleksandr Vlasov were bright and attacking but ultimately couldn't unseat Carlos Rodriguez from the top of the general classification."I think it was a good week for the team with 2nd...
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"It’s a big deal for me as it’s my first GC win at this level" - Isaac del Toro caps off dominant race for UAE Team Emirates with overall victory at Vuelta a Asturias
In the biggest win of his blossoming career so far, Mexican super-talent, Isaac del Toro secured overall victory at the Vuelta a Asturias to cap off a race of complete domination for UAE Team Emirates. “It was a really beautiful race where the team was really strong and did a great job. They worked...
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"We will take this jersey and defend" - Gaia Realini into early race lead at La Vuelta Femenina after team time-trial
Despite a dramatic late crash on the final corner of the team time-trial as La Vuelta Femenina 2024 opened, Lidl-Trek managed to take a narrow stage win by just point two of a second from Team Visma | Lease a Bike. Crossing the line first for Lidl-Trek and as such into the Red Jersey, Gaia Realini. ...
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“I have gone through a difficult period" - Arnaud De Lie returns from Lyme Disease stronger than ever with Famenne Ardennes Classic victory
Although 2024 was predicted to have been a big year in the career of Arnaud De Lie, the first few months have seen the Belgian struggle with injuries, crashes and more recently Lyme Disease. In his first race for over a month though, De Lie powered to victory at the Famenne Ardennes Classic.“I am ve...
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"Sprinted twice and won twice" - Dorian Godon doubles up on final stage of 2024 Tour de Romandie
Although he may not consider himself a sprinter, there's no question that Dorian Godon is the quickest at the Tour de Romandie, taking his second stage win of the race on the final stage from a reduced bunch. "The weather was really bad, which made the day anything but fun. The breakaway of the day...
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Lidl-Trek survive late crash to open La Vuelta Femenina 2024 with narrow team time-trial victory
The team of Lidl-Trek has taken an early advantage at the La Vuelta Femenina 2024 with victory on the opening stage team time-trial, despite a dramatic crash on the final corner of the course.The first team down the start ramp was Team Coop - Repsol and as they crossed the line, they set an early ma...
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Arnaud De Lie makes winning return to racing at the 2024 Famenne Ardennes Classic
On his return to racing from Lyme Disease, Lotto Dstny's Arnaud De Lie looked as strong as ever as he powered to victory at the Famenne Ardennes Classic for the second straight year.Heading into the final 50km, a group of nine riders still held a small advantage off the front of the peloton but with...
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"Hopefully I can improve on my result from last year" - Carlos Rodriguez eyeing more Tour de France success after Tour de Romandie triumph
After a chaotic final stage of the 2024 Tour de Romandie, INEOS Grenadiers' Carlos Rodriguez held on to the race lead, securing his first major stage race victory by just 7 seconds from Aleksandr Vlasov. "This victory means a lot to me. I am very satisfied with what I showed last week. This is my f...
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Final GC Standings Tour de Romandie 2024: Carlos Rodriguez narrowly wins first major stage race ahead of BORA - hansgrohe duo
Carlos Rodriguez has won his first major stage race after holding onto the lead of the 2024 Tour de Romandie on a chaotic final stage. After finishing second in the final overall classification of the Itzulia Basque Country earlier this year, the INEOS Grenadiers climber proves to be in the best sha...
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Carlos Rodriguez holds onto overall victory in chaotic final stage of 2024 Tour de Romandie as Dorian Godon sprints to second stage win
Carlos Rodriguez has held on to secure overall victory at the 2024 Toru de Romandie after a chaotic final stage that saw Dorian Godon sprint to his second stage win of the race. Four riders got themselves into the day's breakaway and it was a strong group too. Remi Cavagna of Movistar Team, Darren R...
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“This week has been a dream" - Frank van den Broek takes GC victory at Tour of Turkey after neutralised final stage
Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL had a sensational 2024 Tour of Turkey, winning five stages and securing the general classification. The man who took the overall victory... 23-year-old Dutchman, Frank van den Broek.“This week has been a dream," admits the stage 6 winner in conversation with his team's offi...
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"I don't know if I'm ready to compete" admits Arnaud De Lie as he returns from Lyme Disease at Famenne Ardennes Classic
For the first time since Gent Wevelgem, over a month ago, Lotto Dstny's Arnaud De Lie is back racing this Sunday afternoon at the Famenne Ardennes Classic.“It's always difficult when you can't race, but I've now put that behind me," the talented Belgian reflects of his month-long break from the pelo...
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Isaac del Toro secures overall victory at Vuelta a Asturias as Finn Fisher-Black takes the final stage win
UAE Team Emirates' Isaac del Toro has secured himself overall victory at the 2024 Vuelta a Asturias as Finn Fisher-Black managed to take the stage win on the final stage in Oviedo.After a group of six riders had rode clear early on to form the day's breakaway, including Movistar Team's sprint star,...
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"The Ciclamino Jersey could become an objective" - Tim Merlier does not rule out chasing more than stage wins at the Giro d'Italia
Tim Merlier will race the Giro d'Italia this year, finally returning to the Grand Tours after not being selected in 2023. He leads Soudal - Quick-Step in the search of success in the sprints but may also target the points classification. “It's a good thing. The more sprinters there are, the more tea...
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Report suggests Lennard Kämna should make comeback to cycling 'without restrictions' - German rider still in the hospital over three weeks after life-threatening crash
One day before the mass crash at Itzulia Basque Country, Lennard Kämna suffered a hard training crash in Tenerife having been hit by a car. A few weeks later, good news finally emerge from the German media. Kämna was training in preparation for the Giro d'Italia when he was the victim of an incident...
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TV Guide - Where and when to watch Eschborn-Frankfurt 2024
On the first of May, we have the first World Tour level one-day race following the spring classics. It is the day where Germany headlines the cycling world, as some of the best sprinters and classics riders take to the start of the Eschborn-Frankfurt classic. Here's where and when to watch it. Estim...
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"Pogacar is the pre-race favourite, that means all eyes will be on him" - Geraint Thomas thinks Tadej Pogacar can be defeated at Giro d'Italia
While most cycling fans are pleased at the idea of Tadej Pogacar completing the Giro-Tour double, few take into consideration another 'doubler' Geraint Thomas. Yet the history has proven us over and over that if the Welshman from INEOS Grenadiers excels at something, it's got to be timing the peak o...
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Final Tour of Turkey stage times neutralized - Frank van den Broek wins overall classification
The final day of the Tour of Turkey takes the riders to Istambul finally, but the stage will be shorter than expected. Heavy rains and bad weather forecast led the organizers to decide to neutralize the GC times on the day, which confirms Team DSM-Firmenich's Frank van den Broek as the overall class...
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PREVIEW | La Vuelta Femenina 2024 - Demi Vollering and Elisa Longo Borghini headline 8-day GC battle
From the 28th of April to the 5th of May the women's peloton faces it's first Grand Tour of the season. La Vuelta Femenina features eight stages including chances for all kinds of riders and will be one of the highlights of the season. We preview the race ahead. The race starts off in Valencia. A 16...
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PREVIEW | Tour de Romandie 2024 stage 5 - Sprinter day, or can the likes of Alaphilippe and Nys spoil the party?
Stage 5 of the Tour de Romandie will bring the race to a close. Carlos Rodríguez is now in the yellow jersey but has several riders within reach who may attack on the rainy day of racing. The sprinters may have it, but puncheurs such as Julian Alaphilippe and Thibau Nys also stand a chance of explod...
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Clément Berthet's solo attack is not rewarded with a result: "We played our card to win the stage and we can't have too many regrets"
Despite not having a top climber in their Tour de Romandie lineup, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale didn't give up the ambitions to fight for the stage win. The first important step was putting a rider in the early move. Dorian Godon, winner of the first stage took on this role. Afterwards, it was up to C...
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Visma | Lease a Bike remain below expectations at Tour de Romandie: "Once again we did everything we could"
Without a designated leader, Visma | Lease a Bike had to employ somewhat guerilla tactics to put themselves in a position where the Dutch could fight for a note-worthy result at Tour de Romandie's queen stage to Leysin. Thus Bart Lemmen placed himself in the breakaway of the day with idea of hopeful...
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SD Worx manager is convinced Demi Vollering is heading to FDJ - Suez: "We've heard that Specialized might be FDJ's sponsor for next year. One and one together equals two"
SD Worx - Protime manager Erwin Janssen believes that Demi Vollering is on her way to FDJ - Suez in 2025. However he also believes that she can break her bad luck in 2024 and start winning big time, ideally at upcoming La Vuelta Femenina."I think she goes to FDJ, I think yes but I’m not sure. We rea...
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"The preparation for the Tour de France looks a little clearer" - David Gaudu has good sensations at Tour de Romandie queen stage
While for Lenny Martinez the stage four of Tour de Romandie was a walk through the hell and back, his teammate David Gaudu had a 'feels good' day in the saddle - something he hasn't had very often so far in 2024. For Gaudu, this is a sign that his preparation towards July is moving in the right dire...
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Team dsm-firmenich PostNL confirms Max Poole's absence from Giro d'Italia: "We hoped he would be there to learn from Romain Bardet, but he still is on the mend"
In accordance with the expectations, Max Poole won't be a part of Team dsm-firmenich PostNL's lineup for Giro d'Italia starting next Saturday. His team made the young Brit's withdrawal official on Friday. However a broken elbow suffered at Tirreno-Adriatico made it impossible for the 21-year-old to...
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"David was very strong so he tried to help me by pushing me to my limits" - Lenny Martinez thanks David Gaudu for helping him stay in the top 10 overall
The Leysin climb delivered the promised GC action at Tour de Romandie today. While some rose glory, others had to count their losses. Among the defeated was also Groupama - FDJ, who hoped that their leader Lenny Martinez could hold the fifth place overall and maybe even give it a shot for the podium...
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"All my mates did great to give me the opportunity to win" - António Morgado full of praise for his teammates after Vuelta a Asturias stage win
UAE Team Emirates had no less than two objectives in today's stage two at Vuelta a Asturias. While priority was keeping overall leader Isaac del Toro out of trouble, winning the stage with another youngster António Morgado was also in the books. And despite the rainy weather, the team more than succ...
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"Of course Tadej Pogacar can be beaten" insist optimistic INEOS Grenadiers ahead of 2024 Giro d'Italia
Ahead of the 2024 Giro d'Italia, most are assuming the Maglia Rosa already almost certain to be won by overwhelming pre-race favourite Tadej Pogacar. INEOS Grenadiers, who became the first team to officially unveil their lineup the other day however, insist the Slovenian can be beaten. "Of course he...
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"It was a brutal day" - Ilan van Wilder loses GC podium at Romandie but is satisfied as others cracked
The likes of Juan Ayuso, Luke Plapp and Damiano Caruso - for different reasons - struggled a lot in the queen stage of the Tour de Romandie and lost their places in the GC. Ilan van Wilder descended from second to fourth, however he was satisfied as he avoided the difficulties some of his rivals fea...
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Richard Carapaz soars to comeback triumph at Tour de Romandie: "I took advantage of the work of INEOS Grenadiers"
Richard Carapaz hadn't taken any big win since leaving INEOS Grenadiers at the end of 2022, but today he took advantage of his former team's work at the Tour de Romandie to take a strong win in the race's queen stage. “I took advantage of the work of INEOS Grenadiers, who made the race very hard. Th...
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Start Times & Order: La Vuelta Femenina 2024 stage 1 TTT
La Vuelta Femenina starts off in Valencia. A 16-kilometer team time-trial in the coastal city will set early differences in the race and benefit the teams who have put in a strong focus on their collective. We take a look at the start times. The race starts off with Team Coop-Repsol beginning their...
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PREVIEW | La Vuelta Femenina 2024 stage 1 - Opening team time-trial set to create important differences
From the 28th of April to the 5th of May the women's peloton faces it's first Grand Tour of the season. La Vuelta Femenina features eight stages including chances for all kinds of riders and will be one of the highlights of the season. We preview the stage ahead. As we read on CyclingUpToDate, the r...
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Profiles & Route La Vuelta Femenina 2024
From the 28th of April to the 5th of May the women's peloton faces it's first Grand Tour of the season. La Vuelta Femenina features eight stages including chances for all kinds of riders and will be one of the highlights of the season. We take a look at it's profiles. The race starts off in Valencia...
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Final startlist La Vuelta Femenina 2024 with Demi Vollering, Marianne Vos, Katarzyna Niewiadoma, Marlen Reusser, Elisa Longo Borghini, Gaia Realini and Ellen van Dijk
From the 28th of April to the 5th of May the women's peloton faces it's first Grand Tour of the season. La Vuelta Femenina features eight stages including chances for all kinds of riders and will be one of the highlights of the season. We take a look at it's startlist. The startlist features riders...
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PREVIEW | Vuelta a Asturias 2024 stage 3 - Isaac Del Toro's race to lose in final mountainous stage
From the 26th to 28th of April we've got the Vuelta a Asturias on the menu. It is a race frequently used by a few Giro d'Italia contenders, but regardless of their presence, the race always delivers in the mountains. We preview the stage ahead. As we read on CyclingUpToDate, perhaps the queen stage,...
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António Morgado wins Vuelta a Asturias stage 2 revealing sprinting talent
António Morgado is one of the most exciting young riders in the peloton and an absolute breakthrough in the cobbled classics. However, he maintains good form and has won the second stage of the Vuelta a Asturias today in unexpected circumstances. A five-rider group formed the breakaway of the day on...
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"The team believed in me" - INEOS Grenadiers set to win first World Tour race in year and a half after Carlos Rodríguez storms up Tour de Romandie mountains
INEOS Grenadiers were once the team to beat in most stage-races and the superpower of professional road cycling. Nowadays, the team fights to be at the top, but it will likely win it's first World Tour overall classification since the 2022 Tour de Pologne; as Carlos Rodríguez climbed his way into ye...
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"I never thought that I could climb with the best guys" - Florian Lipowitz shocks Romandie peloton as he almost wins queen stage
The Tour de Romandie reached a dramatic climax today in Leysin as, in the final climb, race leader Juan Ayuso cracked and made way for a new leader. Florian Lipowitz of BORA - hansgrohe is having an absolute breakthrough week, and was extremely close to winning the summit finish. “I knew from the st...
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Tour de Romandie 2024 stage 4 GC Update | Juan Ayuso sinks; Carlos Rodríguez in yellow; two BORA riders within 10 seconds of race lead
After his remarkable performance in Friday's time trial, Juan Ayuso lost the lead of the Tour de Romandie in the queen stage as he cracked on the climb to Leysin. Carlos Rodríguez took over the race lead into the final day, but the GC is even tighter!Ayuso was dropped in the final kilometers of the...
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Tour de Romandie: Richard Carapaz wins queen stage in style as Juan Ayuso explodes in the yellow jersey; Carlos Rodríguez the new reace leader
The Tour de Romandie was flipped on it's head in the queen stage! Juan Ayuso and UAE Team Emirates lost the yellow jersey to Carlos Rodríguez in the final climb; whilst Richard Carapaz took an impressive stage win in Leysin, the finale of stage 4. The queen stage of the race had a flat start, and wi...
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"It feels like a dream at the moment" - Tobias Lund Andresen sweeps Tour of Turkey sprints clean
Tobias Lund Andresen had shown great legs so far this season but is truly having a breakthrough at the Tour of Turkey. Team DSM-Firmenich have won again, and it was the Dane's third win of the week. This came as a result of another powerful sprint where he was above the rest of the competition, wher...
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PREVIEW | Tour of Turkey 2024 stage 8 - Thrilling sprinter showdown in Istambul
The Tour of Turkey takes place from the 21st to the 28th of April. It is one of the longest stage-races in the calendar and covers a meaningful portion of the country, in a race that features opportunities for all kinds of riders. We preview the race ahead. As we read on CyclingUpToDate, the race fi...
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Demi Vollering leads Team SD Worx - Protime at La Vuelta Femenina, looking to put to bed ghosts of last year's controversy
After finishes of 3rd and 2nd overall in her last two attempts at La Vuelta Femenina, Demi Vollering returns for the 2024 edition determined to finally get her hands on the prestigious Maillot Rojo at the first Grand Tour of 2024. "Demi has shown in the Ardennes classics that she is in top form. Aft...
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Tobias Lund Andresen makes it a hat-trick of stage wins at 2024 Tour of Turkey
Tobias Lund Andresen has powered to victory on stage 7 of the 2024 Tour of Turkey, his third stage win of the race and Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL's 5th!After the general classification shake-up on yesterday's Queen Stage, just two riders had the desire and the energy to attack early on and form the d...
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"We are aiming to win it and we will do everything we can to succeed" - Elisa Longo Borghini ready for first Grand Tour of 2024 at La Vuelta Femenina
Ahead of the first Grand Tour of 2024, a confident Lidl-Trek have unveiled their seven-woman lineup ready to take the fight to Team SD Worx - Protime and secure themselves a big win. Opting for a two-pronged attack, both Gaia Realini and Elisa Longo Borghini are both viable challengers, especially g...
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UAE nutritionist shares one of Tadej Pogacar's shortcuts to success: "When it comes to nutrition, I’d say he’s the most straightforward of all"
Tadej Pogacar grew into an incredibly successful cyclist and this is because of many big and small factors. Within the team some of details were talked through in a recent interview, and a team nutritionist finds Pogacar to be one of a kind when it comes to food within UAE Team Emirates. “Of all the...
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Alberto Contador believes Tadej Pogacar can win Giro d'Italia and Tour de France: "If he wins both, he should try to make history and try to win Vuelta"
Alberto Contador is one of the riders who, in modern cycling, has attempted and came the closest to winning the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France. This monumental task will not be attempted by Tadej Pogacar this year and 'El Pistolero' believes he can certainly pull it off. "We have Pogačar and Vinge...
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Tadej Pogacar & Michael Matthews continue budding bromance with day out go-karting
In images that are sure to make Lance Armstrong crease with frustration, Classics rivals Tadej Pogacar and Michael Matthews have continued to showcase their budding bromance with a day out go-karting.Both Matthews and Pogacar carpooled to the recent Milano-Sanremo, before finishing alongside each ot...
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"In my head there are seven" - Belgian coach on fight for Olympic position alongside Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert
With teams for the Olympic Games road race being limited to four men, selection is proving a very difficult task for Belgian national coach Sven Vanthourenhout, especially as two names pick themselves. "It is a luxury that we have two of that calibre," says Vanthourenhout, referencing the two stars...
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"We might have expected a bit more" admits Team Visma | Lease a Bike after Tour de Romandie time-trial
In arguably the biggest test to the general classification of the 2024 Tour de Romandie so far, the best any of Team Visma | Lease a Bike's riders could manage was 28th, 59.86 seconds down through Koen Bouwman on the stage 3, individual time-trial."In terms of results, we might have expected a bit m...
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Isaac del Toro reportedly set for Grand Tour debut at Vuelta a Espana 2024
In his first year as a rider in the WorldTour peloton, Isaac del Toro could hardly have dreamed for a stronger impact for UAE Team Emirates. Now, according to the latest reports, del Toro could already be in line for his Grand Tour debut.The 20-year-old Mexican is, according to La Gazzetta dello Spo...
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“I think Sanremo and the Tour of Flanders are feasible" - Patrick Lefevere predicts busy spring for Remco Evenepoel next year
With that nasty crash at Itzulia Basque Country ruining his Classics campaign this year, Remco Evenepoel now has more desire than ever to star in the spring next year according to his team manager, Patrick Lefevere.“If you know someone at the level of Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogacar or Wout van...
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Bas Tietema successfully defends against another lawsuit by his former sponsor Bingoal
Bingoal has once again suffered a courtroom defeat against cyclist and influencer Bas Tietema and Tour de Tietema. The online casino claimed €71,000 from Tour de Tietema for failure to comply with the contract. The judge ruled that Tietema legally terminated the contract because he could no longer f...
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"Even his muscles are in a class of his own" - Tadej Pogacar an unique cyclist even according to UAE Team Emirates masseur
Tadej Pogacar is an unique cyclist, and within UAE Team Emirates they say they can even tell it through his muscles. In a recent interview, one of the team's soigneurs shared some interesting facts about the Slovenian. “He’s changed a bit since he came on the team, but only in the way every 20-year-...
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PREVIEW | Tour de Romandie 2024 stage 4 - Juan Ayuso and UAE's race to lose at queen stage
Stage 4 of the Tour de Romandie is without a doubt the hardest of the week. With a lot of climbing on the menu and a summit finish atop a long ascent, UAE Team Emirates will be tasked with defending Juan Ayuso's race lead. The queen stage perhaps? That argument definitely holds up when we see the am...
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Eli Iserbyt understands that cyclocross World Cup won't take place overseas in 2024/25: "Stakeholders see that there is actually no improvement in those areas"
UCI finally published the cyclocross calendar for 2024/25 season. This winter the riders will only compete in World Cup races on 12 occasions. Additionally, United States won't host any of the biggest events unlike previous years. And who better would WielerFlits ask an opinion on the changes made t...
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With 27 victories to their name by April, UAE Team Emirates "could surpass what already seemed unsurpassable" in 2024
While Visma | Lease a Bike are still recovering from their spring wounds, UAE Team Emirates are on a move, winning races left, right and center. Today Isaac del Toro and Brandon McNulty already added numbers 26 and 27 to team's season tally. Cyclism'Actu's Marc Fayet sees that the team based in Unit...
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"We will try and defend the lead to the end" - Isaac del Toro confident he can defend the GC lead at Vuelta a Asturias
It's not so long ago Isaac del Toro grabbed his first professional victory with a surprising late attack at Tour Down Under. Now, three months later, the 20-year-old Mexican's triumph at Vuelta a Asturias felt almost like a formality. And that's exactly what we recieved from UAE Team Emirates with R...
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Ilan Van Wilder satisfied to move up to second overall after slippery Tour de Romandie timetrial: "I was super careful, I couldn't go all out"
Ilan Van Wilder so far has been the reliable leader Soudal - Quick-Step needed at Tour de Romandie. After a rather calm stage 2 where he didn't struggle to follow the main group, it was a rainy timetrial which would shake up the general classification today. Van Wilder however managed quite well in...
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Wout Van Aert shares details about his first ride outside since Dwars door Vlaanderen crash
Finally some good news for Team Visma | Lease a Bike. Almost a month after his fall at Dwars door Vlaanderen, Wout Van Aert was able to take his bike for a ride outside. On Friday he and his friend and training partner Jan Bakelants went on a 'coffee ride'.On Instagram, Van Aert shared some things a...
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"They could have easily put something over that concrete gutter" - Steff Cras criticizes inclusion of descent that led to Itzulia mass crash
Stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country this year has marked the season for the worst possible reasons. A mass crash caused serious injuries to several riders including Steff Cras, who openly criticizes the lack of safety measures implemented in the site of the crash. The Belgian broke several vertebrae,...
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"I didn't feel great and it hurt a lot" - Bad feelings don't prevent Juan Ayuso from taking time on all rivals and yellow jersey in Romandie
Juan Ayuso has really developed his time-trialing over the past year and it's giving big fruits. He didn't manage to do a lot of damage at today's time-trial at the Tour de Romandie, but despite the bad day he managed to take over the race lead. “Everyone has given up [on the stage win]. All my team...
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Brandon McNulty gets revenge with strong time-trial win: "I came here for a classification, but the last two days I was clearly not at my usual level"
UAE Team Emirates came to the Tour de Romandie with plenty GC contenders. Brandon McNulty was one of them, the American failed to show his best level early in the race but due to his poor place in the standings, he benefited from the good weather to win today's time-trial. “It was almost all uphill,...
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PREVIEW | Vuelta a Asturias 2024 stage 2 - Fernando Gaviria the main favourite in the only day where sprinters can win
From the 26th to 28th of April we've got the Vuelta a Asturias on the menu. It is a race frequently used by a few Giro d'Italia contenders, but regardless of their presence, the race always delivers in the mountains. We preview the stage ahead. As we read on CyclingUpToDate, perhaps the day best sui...
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Tour de Romandie 2024 stage 3 GC Update | Thibau Nys loses yellow jersey; Juan Ayuso takes over race lead after key time-trial
The overall classification of the Tour de Romandie was flipped on it's head completely after the time-trial on stage 3. Here is how the new GC looks like, featuring Juan Ayuso in the lead. The Spaniard now leads a group of riders at close range into the queen stage. Former Top3 Thibau Nys, Andrea Ve...
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Isaac Del Toro wins opening day of Vuelta a Asturias with ease and takes over race lead
The Vuelta a Asturias began today and with no surprise whatsoever, UAE Team Emirates took control of the race. Mexican Isaac Del Toro was the main favourite for the stage win and has not disappointed. This comes as a result of the work set by the team throughout the day, followed by work on the fina...
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Tour de Romandie stage 3: Brandon McNulty wins rainy time-trial as Juan Ayuso takes over race lead
The Tour de Romandie saw a very important day today, as the rainy time-trial created meaningful differences in the overall classification. Thibau Nys couldn't defend the race lead, which passes on to Juan Ayuso; as Brandon McNulty took the stage win. The 15.5-kilometer long time-trial could be a key...
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Roubaix legend Roger de Vlaeminck believes Tadej Pogacar would've never been able to drop him - "Pogacar isn't even half the rider Merckx was"
Roger de Vlaeminck is a winner of Paris-Roubaix four times, Milano-Sanremo three, with Liège-Bastogne-Liège and Tour of Flanders also in an enviable palmarès. Comparing cyclists of different generations is always a hard task, but the Belgian legend believes that in his prime he would not be dropped...
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"I didn't expect this at all. I'm overwhelmed" - Neo-pro Frank van den Broek on beating the rest atop Tour of Turkey's toughest day
If there is one thing Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL has always been good at, it's developing young riders. Today another one broke through the scene; Frank Van den Broek took the opportunity at the Tour of Turkey and has won the queen stage. "To be honest, I didn't expect this at all. I'm overwhelmed. T...
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Start Times & Order: Tour de Romandie 2024 stage 3 time-trial
Stage 3 of the Tour de Romandie will be a key day for the overall classification. The hilly 15-kilometer time-trial will provide an opportunity to make serious differences. We take a look at the start times of all riders.Stan van Tricht of Alpecin-Deceuninck will be the first rider to start the time...
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PREVIEW | Tour of Turkey 2024 stage 7 - With a pan-flat finale, can Mark Cavendish finally win again?
The Tour of Turkey takes place from the 21st to the 28th of April. It is one of the longest stage-races in the calendar and covers a meaningful portion of the country, in a race that features opportunities for all kinds of riders. We preview the race ahead. As we read on CyclingUpToDate, the riders...
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Fourth win of the week! DSM strike once again at Tour of Turkey, Frank van den Broek takes first pro win at queen stage
Stage 6 of the Tour of Turkey was the queen stage and a key day for the overall classification. Frank van den Broek took his first pro win for Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL and has taken over the race lead. The breakaway of the day was formed by five riders: Jonas Rickaert, Nrbert Banaszek, Petros Mengs...
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Tadej Pogacar can match Mark Cavendish, Chris Froome, Peter Sagan and others in interesting stat if he wins at Giro d'Italia
Tadej Pogacar has over the past years won 3 stages at the Vuelta a España and 11 at the Tour de France. If he wins a stage at the Giro d'Italia, he will enter a restrict club of pro riders who has raised their arms in glory on all three Grand Tours. Pogacar comes into the Giro as the main favourite...
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BORA - hansgrohe and Movistar in intense negotiation battle for Spanish champion Oier Lazkano
The future of Oier Lazkano is still open and according to GCN he is looking to sign a 3 or 4 year deal and at the moment the candidates in pole position to get his services are the multimillion dollar project of BORA - hansgrohe (and Red Bull) or continue with Movistar Team.Thus, according to GCN, M...
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Joxean Matxin on how he helped UAE make Tadej Pogacar a champion: "We couldn’t just treat them as young riders. We had to treat them like champions from the word go"
Tadej Pogacar joined UAE Team Emirates in 2019 and within one month of racing won his first stage-race. Joxean Matxin, who was a pivotal part of his signing and development early on, tells how he encouraged the team to treat him as a leader right from his debut and how that helped him grow into the...
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Geraint Thomas "a proven winner, a brilliant bike rider and a great leader" - INEOS DS Cummings confident in team's chances at Giro d'Italia
INEOS Grenadiers were the first team to reveal their lineup for the Giro d'Italia and they consist on a group of riders set to support Geraint Thomas. However, many others can also fight for stage wins in their own right. “In Geraint, we have one of the most experienced riders in the peloton to lead...
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Thibau Nys "far above expectations" - Father Sven Nys thrilled with son's immediate success on the road this year
Thibau Nys grew up in the cyclocross environment but more and more he shows his talent on the road. After winning stage 3 of the Tour de Romandie there were big reasons to celebrate, and this included cyclocross legend Sven Nys who talks about how impressed he was. “It was a great stage that I saw h...
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UAE Team Emirates close to signing another classics specialist to support Tadej Pogacar
On paper, it can barely be said that Florian Vermeersch has started his 2024 season. The Lotto Dstny rider fractured his femur on his sole day of racing this year at the Vuelta a Murcia, but is on the verge of signing a big contract with UAE Team Emirates nevertheless. A situation similar to that of...
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Peter Sagan is back! Former World Champion will race Tour de Hongrie and sprint against Mark Cavendish
Peter Sagan, virtually, retired from road racing at the end of last season but not 100%. He is still dreaming of racing the Olympic Games MTB race and in preparation for it, he will race some events on the road. He will most likely headline the upcoming Tour de Hongrie together with Mark Cavendish. ...
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PREVIEW | Tour of Turkey 2024 stage 6 - Jefferson Alveiro Cepeda and Victor Langellotti the main favourites in queen stage; Briton Paul Double could win major race
The Tour of Turkey takes place from the 21st to the 28th of April. It is one of the longest stage-races in the calendar and covers a meaningful portion of the country, in a race that features opportunities for all kinds of riders. We preview the race ahead. As we read on CyclingUpToDate, the queen s...
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PREVIEW | Tour de Romandie 2024 stage 3 - Thibau Nys forced to defend lead in difficult time-trial
Stage 3 of the Tour de Romandie has the potential to be the single most important day of the race. Thibau Nys starts off as the race leader into the 15-kilometer time-trial, but he faces the threat of many GC contenders who will want to snatch the yellow jersey. As we read on CyclingUpToDate, a deci...
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"He should never have started in Paris-Nice" - Lotto Dstny DS admits mistakes with Arnaud De Lie; Tour de France still uncertain
Arnaud De Lie had a stunning 2023 season but now faces a big obstacle in his career. After getting injured at Le Samyn, he had a tough month of March and ultimately was diagnosed with Lyme's disease. The Belgian is now returning to racing but the team is putting no pressure on him to perform or race...
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Demi Vollering looks forward to Tour de France Femmes Grande Départ in her home region: "It is all so special for me here, so finding motivation is not difficult"
Unlike her teammate Lotte Kopecky, Demi Vollering will skip Giro d'Italia Donne this year in order to fully prepare for her other goals - the Olympics Games and special Tour de France Femmes, which starts on her basically home roads in Rotterdam."I will do an altitude training course during the Giro...
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Vincenzo Nibali casts warning to Tadej Pogacar ahead of Giro d'Italia: "You have to be perfect for 21 days, 20 isn’t enough"
If there's one rider who in modern history has mastered the art of winning the Giro d'Italia, it is Vincenzo Nibali. The Shark of Messina won two Giri and finished in the podium of four more, and he warns Tadej Pogacar to not underate the competition as in this race anything can happen. “He’s going...
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"I long for the moment when I can train fully again" - Lennert Van Eetvelt eyes better days to come after knee surgery
Lennert Van Eetvelt got off to a flying start this season when the young Belgian won the Trofeo Serra Tramuntana and a stage and overall at UAE Tour. However the Lotto Dstny star has now been sidelined for almost two months with a knee injury. Van Eetvelt underwent a successful surgery this week and...
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Domenico Pozzovivo combines mentoring and leadership in his last Giro d'Italia: "It would be nice to reach the top 10"
Domenico Pozzovivo is slowly pulling down the curtain on his long and respectable career, however before he gives a farewell to the professional peloton for good there's still one big mission awaiting the 41-year-old. Returning to VF Group-Bardiani-CSF-Faizané where he rode his first Giro d'Italia,...
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UAE Team Emirates wonderkids Isaac del Toro and António Morgado will take on Vuelta a Asturias
All eyes are already on Giro d'Italia Grande Partenza next Saturday, yet the world didn't stop spinning and so the traditional Vuelta a Asturias is back with it's already 67th edition this Friday with three days of full gas racing at the north of Iberian Peninsula.Unsurprisingly, UAE Team Emirates -...
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Juan Ayuso ambitious for Tour de Romandie time trial: "Hopefully I can take back some time before Saturday"
Rather uneventful stage 2 of Tour de Romandie didn't see any major action among the GC favourites, with most teams taking a defensive approach on an ascent to Les Marécottes. Same goes for Juan Ayuso who was seen closing couple of moves by himself in the final kilometers, but never really attempted...
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Luke Plapp gains important time in GC with attack in the final of Tour de Romandie stage 2: "I am happy with my shape, and we will see how tomorrow goes"
Riders at Tour de Romandie for change enjoyed a sunny ride on their way to the finish line at Les Marécottes. However Team Jayco AlUla had different plans and launched Luke Plapp on the final ascent towards what was left of the day's breakaway. In the end the Australian champion couldn't match punch...
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Preliminary startlist 4 Jours de Dunkerque 2024 with Sam Bennett, Corbin Strong, Pascal Ackermann, Casper van Uden and John Degenkolb
From the 14th to the 19th of May we've got the 4 Jours de Dunkerque on the road. This five-day race, taking place in northern France, is one of the many French events at this time of year and usually provides spectacular finales where the sprinters and the classics riders shine. We take a look at it...
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Preliminary startlist Tour de Hongrie 2024 with Peter Sagan, Mark Cavendish, Dylan Groenewegen, Ethan Hayter, Marc Hirschi, Jordi Meeus and Arvid de Kleijn
From the 8th to the 12th of May we have got on the road the Tour de Hongrie. This is Hungary's most important race of the year and within five days of racing, there will be opportunities for many different types of riders to hunt for important wins. We take a look at it's startlist. The startlist fe...
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Final startlist Vuelta a Asturias 2024 with António Morgado, Isaac Del Toro, Fernando Gaviria, Finn Fisher-Black and Rafal Majka
From the 26th to 28th of April we've got the Vuelta a Asturias on the menu. It is a race frequently used by a few Giro d'Italia contenders, but regardless of their presence, the race always delivers in the mountains. We take a look at the startlist. The startlist features riders such as: Fernando G...
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PREVIEW | Vuelta a Asturias 2024 stage 1 - UAE huge contenders for opening day with Del Toro, Morgado, Fisher-Black, Majka and Arrieta
From the 26th to 28th of April we've got the Vuelta a Asturias on the menu. It is a race frequently used by a few Giro d'Italia contenders, but regardless of their presence, the race always delivers in the mountains. We preview the stage ahead. As we read on CyclingUpToDate, the opening stage of the...
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PREVIEW | Vuelta a Asturias 2024 - Can Isaac Del Toro win his first stage-race as an elite rider?
From the 26th to 28th of April we've got the Vuelta a Asturias on the menu. It is a race frequently used by a few Giro d'Italia contenders, but regardless of their presence, the race always delivers in the mountains. We preview the race ahead. As we read on CyclingUpToDate, the opening stage of the...
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Analysis | What to expect from Movistar Team at the Giro d'Italia 2024?
Movistar Team lands in the Giro d'Italia 2024 with the need to do well after a difficult start to the season. In 2023, Movistar Team achieved more than decent results thanks to a very active Einer Rubio, who won a stage and finished eleventh in the general classification.Thus, it will be the Colombi...
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"He continues to amaze me every time" - UAE manager Gianetti complements Tadej Pogacar and previews Giro d'Italia challenge
UAE Team Emirates are the ones who know best the talent that Tadej Pogacar holds, but nevertheless the Slovenian continues to surprise. Ahead of the Giro d'Italia, the team has every reason to be satisfied and confident. “The first major change we made in Tadej's preparation was to include only nine...
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Remco Evenepoel back on the road! Time-Trial World Champion rides 100 kilometers three weeks after double fracture in Itzulia crash
Remco Evenepoel had a good start to the season but his spring was cut short at Itzulia Basque Country. The Soudal - Quick-Step rider was in great form but crashed out of the race with several injuries. Three weeks later, he returns to the bike and the road. Evenepoel suffered a fractured collarbone...
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"I will remember this for the rest of my life" - Thibau Nys stuns with Tour de Romandie victory
Thibau Nys is a cyclocross expert and, on the road, a classics rider. Hence, it comes as a big surprise that his first victory of 2024 comes in the mountains of Switzerland... The Tour de Romandie will hold a special place in his heart after he won today's stage in Les Marecottes. "I will remember t...
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Tour de Romandie 2024 stage 2 GC Update | Thibau Nys new race leader; Luke Plapp gains time on rivals; Hindley, Arensman and Sivakov lose time
The second stage of the Tour de Romandie 2024 offered a great spectacle that saw Thibau Nys take the stage win from the breakaway, the Lidl-Trek rider control of the overall classification to take the lead of the race. Luke Plapp was the biggest winner when it comes to the GC, whilst a few men lost...
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"He finally told me that I could sprint" - Tobias Lund Andresen over the moon with shocking sprint win and gift from Fabio Jakobsen
The Tour of Turkey is being a sprinter fest thus far and perhaps the rider who has best taken advantage of it is Tobias Lund Andresen. The second consecutive victory for the Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL rider, he was shocked to cross the line in first place and right ahead of his own teammate Fabio Jak...
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Breakaway survives on stage 2 of Tour de Romandie! Thibau Nys takes stunning sprint win in first mountain finish
The breakaway managed to just hold off the peloton on stage 2 of the Tour de Romandie. Thibau Nys of Lidl-Trek was caught inside the final kilometer but managed to take the win on the race's first summit finish. His first win of the season. The breakaway of the day was built by Nys, Andrea Vendrame,...
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Ahead of Giro d'Italia, Fernando Gaviria leads Movistar at Vuelta a Asturias in search of much needed win
Nairo Quintana, Richard Carapaz and Iván Sosa all figure in the list of recent winners of the Vuelta a Asturias. The small mountainous Spanish race is one of Movistar's favourite races in the build-up towards the Giro d'Italia, and this year the Spanish team takes Fernando Gaviria to the 2.1 race in...
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Tour of Turkey: Tobias Lund Andresen wins for the second day in a row in another extremely dangerous sprint
Stage 5 of the Tour of Turkey ended up in another bunch sprint, with fast speeds and tight roads making it very chaotic. In this scenario, Tobias Lund Andresen of Team DSM - Firmenich PostNL took his second victory in a row this week. The breakaway of the day was made out of seven riders who looked...
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"You have to trust them and me" - Enric Mas with a point to prove at Tour de Romandie mountain stages
Speaking to RTL, Enric Mas has talked about the first mountainous stage of the Tour de Romandie that can begin to decide the general classification. After his good sensations in the initial prologue and the demonstration of strength Movistar Team in the first stage controlling the race so that Alex...
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"His next race is in the Dauphiné, and there are no changes to his schedule" - Remco Evenepoel on track for Tour de France, Patrick Lefevere confirms
Remco Evenepoel fractured a collarbone and shoulder blade a few weeks ago at the crash that has so far marked the season for the worst reasons at the Itzulia Basque Country. However, despite not being back on the road training, he is fully on track for his Tour de France debut according to Patrick L...
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"I will not tell my story now, I will tell you when I am ready for it" - Demi Vollering possibly hints at friction within SD Worx
Team SD Worx - ProTime is arguably the strongest team in the current peloton but this year that hasn't been so prominent. Whilst they have just signed long-term contracts with Lotte Kopecky and Lorena Wiebes, relations between the team and Demi Vollering are not the best and following the spring cla...
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"I really think he wants to stay" - Patrick Lefevere does not want to see Julian Alaphilippe leave Quick-Step despite heated moments
Over the past two years Julian Alaphilippe has struggled with illnesses and injuries often, which left Soudal - Quick-Step manager Patrick Lefevere disappointed because of the lack of performances for a rider with a big salary. The Belgian has often talked in public and criticized Alaphilippe, but i...
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OFFICIAL: INEOS Grenadiers the first team to confirm Giro d'Italia lineup; Geraint Thomas and Filippo Ganna as the big leaders
INEOS Grenadiers have announced their team for the upcoming Giro d'Italia. The British team are the first to make it official and they will chase the pink jersey dream, like last year, with Geraint Thomas in the lead. The Welshman rode to an incredible Giro last year, coming to form at the exact per...
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'The unexpected Gunner' - Remco Evenepoel goes wild celebrating Arsenal's insane victory over Chelsea
Imagine going to a football game between Arsenal and Chelsea and sitting next to you is cycling World Champion Remco Evenepoel going wild over the 5-0 victory. Some football fans actually experienced that this week, as the Belgian unleashed his passion for the sport at the Emirates Stadium. Evenepoe...
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Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert treated by the same physiotherapist - "I went to their home because they had difficulty getting around"
Belgian headliners Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert are both currently out of competition due to brutal crashes and rough injuries. However, coincidentally both top riders are being treated by the same physiotherapist, who is playing a key role in the recovery of both riders. “In the early days aft...
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UAE Team Emirates working hard to renew with Tadej Pogacar's newest star domestique
UAE Team Emirates have many of the world's best climbers, young developing riders and also domestiques. Domen Novak has certainly proved himself as a right-hand man for the Slovenian this season, and the team is looking to keep him onboard for many seasons to come. UAE is truly building out a block...
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UCI Rankings Rider Update | Liège-Bastogne-Liège sees Tadej Pogacar solidify lead; Mathieu van der Poel into sixth place
Liège-Bastogne-Liège concluded the week of racing in the Ardennes and by the end of it, we came out with an updated UCI ranking that features Tadej Pogacar at the top, increasing his lead due to his recent triumph, over the injured Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel. With the points from the Giro...
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“Honestly, I wouldn't have liked to race today" - Eddy Merckx doesn't enjoy more scientific nature to modern day cycling
Arguably the greatest cyclist of all-time, how Eddy Merckx would have fared against the stars of today is a question we'll never get a proper answer to. For the legendary Belgian himself however, racing in the more scientific structure of today's peloton would not be an appealing proposition. “Hones...
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"Some people like me and others don't" - Nairo Quintana reacts to Luke Rowe & Geraint Thomas calling him 'A little f*cking rat'
The start of the 2024 season saw the return of Nairo Quintana to the WorldTour with Movistar Team. However, this return was not well received by some riders in the peloton, as is the case of INEOS Grenadiers duo, Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe.On their 'Watts Occurring' podcast, the Welsh pair called...
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"Give me two years, maybe three, and that'll be there" - Zoe Bäckstedt is confident about finding her way to the top of the cycling world
It's no wonder Zoe Bäckstedt wears the prodigy title in the women peloton. After all the 19-year-old was virtually untouchable among the juniors and, after just one year with U23s, she already grew old for that category too. Just ahead of her grand tour debut at La Vuelta Femenina, CyclingWeekly cau...
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Reports indicate UAE Team Emirates won't bring a super strong support team for Tadej Pogacar to Giro d'Italia
Classics quickly passed by and the attention of cycling world quickly turns to the next course on the 2024 menu which is the Giro d'Italia. It's not every year we feel so certain about the main favourite to take down the Italian Grand Tour, but that's exactly who we get in person of Tadej Pogacar.Kn...
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PREVIEW | Tour de Romandie 2024 stage 2 - Mountain battle between Ayuso, Hindley, Mas, Martínez, Vlasov, Rodríguez, Bernal and the Yates twins
The Tour de Romandie takes place from the 23rd to the 28th of April. It is a traditional figure in the World Tour but one where more riders get opportunities to take wins; in what is the first high-level stage-race following the Ardennes classics. We preview stage 2 where differences are expected in...
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"Pog is on G.O.A.T status" - Geraint Thomas puts Tadej Pogacar on a par with legendary Eddy Merckx
After another incredible performance from Tadej Pogacar last weekend saw the Slovenian romp to victory at Liege-Bastogne-Liege, praise has been flying in from all parts. One of those who sees Pogacar's brilliance first hand is INEOS Grenadiers leader, Geraint Thomas. On the latest episode of their '...
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Marc Hirschi virtually confirmed to leave UAE Team Emirates and lead upcoming Swiss team
UAE Team Emirates have done a good job over the past few years to sign many of the world's best riders and world's best upcoming talents. However in the midst of all this, some riders lose freedom and leadership, and not everyone wants to remain in such spot. Marc Hirschi is certainly at the time, a...
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"This year, when Tadej races, he races to win" - Joxean Matxin about keeping Tadej Pogacar 'hungry' throughout 2024
This summer, history books may be rewritten once again as Tadej Pogacar attempts the infamous Giro-Tour double. Something that not even some of the best GC riders, such as Alberto Contador or Chris Froome, could accomplish. His UAE Team Emirates boss Joxean Matxin spoke to Velo about the approach he...
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Wild cards for Tour de France Femmes locked in, Tashkent City will write Uzbekistan's history in France
Organizer ASO has announced 22 teams that will be fighting for eternal glory at Tour de France Femmes. The list naturally includes big teams such as SD Worx - Protime, but also seven wildcards have been distributed. Among them the striking name is controversial Uzbekistan's Tashkent City team.World...
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Liane Lippert returns from long injury to lead Movistar Team at La Vuelta Femenina
The home Grand Tour lies ahead of Movistar Team ladies, starting this Sunday. La Vuelta Femenina offers a little bit for everyone, however the Spanish team might end up scrambling for whatever is left by teams with greater firepower such as SD Worx - Protime or Lidl-Trek.Returning from her winter in...
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Will we see Primoz Roglic rocking in new Red Bull BORA-hansgrohe kit at Tour de France?
Red Bull continues to work towards becoming a new title sponsor of BORA-Hansgrohe and after buying major ownership shares of the German World Tour team, it seems like it is only a matter of time until the name Red Bull becomes a house name in the professional peloton.While most expected the Austrian...
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Summer schedule until Paris Olympics confirmed for Lotte Kopecky
Lotte Kopecky didn't quite manage to crack the top positions at the Ardennes classics and so the world champion made the logical choice and choose to enjoy some time off the bike to fully recover diving into the next part of the season.While her teammates will be in the heat of action at La Vuelta F...
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Tadej Pogacar and 18-year-old talent Jarno Widar both hold La Redoute Strava KOM after Liege-Bastogne-Liege
It was an impressive image: Tadej Pogacar attacking on La Redoute in Liege-Bastogne-Liege as if he were a rocket. The Slovenian from UAE Team Emirates once again exhibited an impressive solo after that attack. He was super fast on La Redoute, although the Strava-KOM was not assigned to him. That hon...
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"When they're young and dumb, they don't care if they hit the ground" - Lance Armstrong on what makes successful sprinters
Lance Armstrong was never a top sprinter, but having spent many years in the peloton alongside them - specially at the Tour de France - the American has seen what makes a successful sprinter, and one specific detail which sees the fast finishers lose their competitive edge. "So these dudes at the en...
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"In extreme cold, riders no longer have any fat" - Sep Vanmarcke theorises strictly regulated diets could be risking riders health in cold weather
At the recent La Fleche Wallonne, it was perhaps Mother Nature who landed the decisive blow to most of the peloton, with pre-race favourite Mattias Skjelmose worryingly forced to abandon the race shaking uncontrollably with hypothermia symptoms.Pictures such as those of Skjelmose being literally car...
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"We must sanction dangerous behaviour" - Group of French riders warn of 'emergency' in the peloton regarding rise in dangerous crashes
Given the sheer number of dangerous crashes so far this year, safety within the sport of cycling is a hot topic at the moment. As such, a group of French riders from various teams have come together to demand action.A number of the most notable names in French cycling were present for discussions in...
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“We all know the situation with Peter Sagan and TotalEnergies and we don’t want to do that" - Cofidis boss on Julian Alaphilippe transfer rumours
Where exactly Julian Alaphilippe's future lies remains unknown, despite concrete interest from a number of teams and a seeming guarantee that the Frenchman will leave Soudal - Quick-Step and Patrick Lefevere's public barbs. Frontrunners for the former world champion's signature seem to be either Tot...
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"I really wanted my first WorldTour win, so the jersey is something extra" - Dorian Godon into GC lead at Tour de Romandie after stunning sprint
In a stunning display by the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team, Dorian Godon led home teammate Andrea Vendrame in a one-two finish on stage 1 of the 2024 Tour de Romandie, moving into the lead of the general classification in the process.“The team was fantastic. At a certain point I was afraid the bre...
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"Perfect leadout, but I think 3rd was the best possible" - Gianni Vermeersch impresses in opening sprint of 2024 Tour de Romandie
In a blistering sprint for the line on stage 1 of the 2024 Tour de Romandie, Alpecin-Deceuninck's Gianni Vermeersch bagged himself a creditable 3rd-placed finish, moving up to second overall in the general classification."I was a little bit surprised with 5km to go when Julian Alaphilippe attacked,"...
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Dorian Godon continues AG2R's excellent start to season with victory ahead of Andrea Vendrame in one-two finish at Tour de Romandie
Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team's Dorian Godon has sprinted to victory on stage 1 of the 2024 Tour de Romandie ahead of teammate Andrea Vendrame to continue the team's incredibly successful start to the season.After an initial fight in the early part of the day, a very strong six-man breakaway event...
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"He encouraged me to go for my chance" - Tobias Lund Andresen thankful for Fabio Jakobsen's support as he sprints into overall lead at Tour of Turkey
After sprinting to the stage win in a frantic and chaotic finale of stage 4 at the 2024 Tour of Turkey, Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL's Tobias Lund Andresen is also the new overall leader of the race."This victory is good for my self-confidence. I already have that from myself, but guys like Fabio Jakob...
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Tom Pidcock receives MBE from Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace
One of the biggest names in British cycling today, INEOS Grenadiers' Tom Pidcock has been received as a guest at Buckingham Palace this Tuesday. Receiving an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for his services to the sport, the 24-year-old was welcomed to Buckingham Palac...
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PREVIEW | Tour of Turkey 2024 stage 5 - Another sprint expected, but hilly day does not favour Cavendish, Welsford or Jakobsen
The Tour of Turkey takes place from the 21st to the 28th of April. It is one of the longest stage-races in the calendar and covers a meaningful portion of the country, in a race that features opportunities for all kinds of riders. We preview the race ahead. As we read on CyclingUpToDate, stage 5 fro...
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Tobias Lund Andresen powers to victory in thrillingly messy finale to stage 4 of 2024 Tour of Turkey
Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL's Tobias Lund Andresen has powered to victory in a thrillingly messy and unorganised finale to stage 4 of the 2024 Tour of Turkey.After eight riders formed the day's breakaway, including the King of the Mountains jersey wearer, just six remained at the top of the second cat...
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Ambitious Antonio Tiberi "trying to aim for top 5" on Giro d'Italia debut next month
After securing himself a podium finish in the general classification of the Tour of the Alps recently, Bahrain - Victorious' Antonio Tiberi will head towards his upcoming Giro d'Italia debut full of confidence and ambition.“I'm very happy,” Tiberi reflects of his performances in the Alps, in convers...
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UCI Rankings Team Update | UAE remains at the top; Alpecin climbs to second place and Visma lose another position
This week's UCI rankings show us UAE Team Emirates continuing to soar up the rankings in complete isolation. After Tadej Pogacar won Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and among others António Morgado taking his first pro win, the UAE team continues in an unrivalled position. With the cobbled classics over, the...
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OFFICIAL: Primoz Roglic's teammate and key climber Jai Hindley renews with BORA - hansgrohe
BORA - hansgrohe exponencially reinforced itself at the end of 2023 by signing Primoz Roglic. However, this did not come at a cost of it's current leaders, and in fact the German team has managed to re-sign Jai Hindley into a new contract. This Wednesday the German team confirmed the extension of Hi...
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Tadej Pogacar fully ready for Giro d'Italia after training camp, racing and recons - "I think I can still be a little better but not a lot"
Tadej Pogacar won Strade Bianche and the Volta a Catalunya and went on an altitude training camp right after. Having completed it, done recon of Giro d'Italia stages and won Liège-Bastogne-Liège, he now takes the opportunity to spend time at home before making the trip over to Italy. “I hope that I’...
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"A World Championship is always different" - Despite Pogacar domination in Liège, Belgian national coach does not discard van der Poel and van Aert from World Championship victory
Liège-Bastogne-Liège featured over 250 kilometers and 4000 meters of climbing. One of the few races that also features that this year are the World Championships; but Belgian national coach Sven Vanthourenhout doesn't believe this will give Tadej Pogacar an automatic edge over Mathieu van der Poel a...
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Profile & Route Zurich World Championships Men's Elite Time-Trial 2024
Profile. On the 22nd of September 2024 the peloton takes on the Time-Trial World Championships. The men's Elite event, it will see a very long and difficult time-trial where the rainbow stripes will be attributed. The course is 46 kilometers long, a long effort which will come close to an hour as it...
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Profile & Route 2024 Zurich World Championships Men's Elite Road Race
Profile. On the 29th of September 2024 the road World Championships find it's great climax. The men's Elite Road Race will take place in Zurich, Switzerland, with a route that is very open and should see the classics specialists as the big favourites to fight for the win. The route will be 276 kilom...
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Nairo Quintana gives up on goal of riding GC at Giro d'Italia - Colombian 'committed' to chasing stage wins
Nairo Quintana signed with Movistar and hoped to return to the Giro d'Italia, where he's won in the past, to fight for the overall classification and possibly the pink jersey. However, this will not happen, following very complicated months riddled with mishaps. “The plan is to hunt for stage victor...
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PREVIEW | Tour de Romandie 2024 stage 1 - Ethan Hayter for a sprint? Julian Alaphilippe to attack? A lot can happen on hilly day
Stage 1 of the Tour de Romandie will be a hilly and very open day. Maikel Zijlaard will have a difficult task to defend his lead in a day where we could see a breakaway win, late attack or reduced bunch sprint. Stage 1 of the Swiss race will have a finale in Fribourg after 165 kilometers in a day th...
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"He is really doing Merckxian things" - Tadej Pogacar one of the greatest ever according to Tom Dumoulin
In the latest display of his brilliance, Tadej Pogacar powered to a stunning solo victory at Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday afternoon. According to Tom Dumoulin, the Slovenian has his chapter in the annals of cycling history confirmed."We have had quite a nice spring," the former Giro d'Italia winne...
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Pedal Punditry #5 | Isaac Del Toro is putting his career at risk by signing with UAE Team Emirates until 2029
Isaac Del Toro is one of the brightest talents in pro cycling. A rider who struggled to even turn pro just a matter of months ago now has the longest contract in the sport, but this incredibly fast rise may come with serious risks for his career. The Mexican rider is currently preparing for the smal...
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PREVIEW | Tour of Turkey 2024 stage 4 - Will Danny van Poppel get revenge after relegation? Can Mark Cavendish surprise in another spring stage?
The Tour of Turkey takes place from the 21st to the 28th of April. It is one of the longest stage-races in the calendar and covers a meaningful portion of the country, in a race that features opportunities for all kinds of riders. We preview the race ahead. As we read on CyclingUpToDate, stage 4 beg...
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Giro d'Italia reintroduces the intergiro - a sub-competition where best placed riders at halfway point of stages can shine
The Giro d'Italia will again have an intergiro classification this year. From 1989 to 2005 there was already competition for this secondary classification, but afterwards the prize disappeared. Now the intergiro is returning.The intergiro classification is a variant of the intermediate sprint classi...
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"I wanted to stay in the WorldTour at all costs" - ex-pro Hermann Pernsteiner finds new purpose in leading Team Felt Felbermayr to ProTour in 2025
The Austrian continental Team Felt Felbermayr plans to apply for a ProTeam license for 2025. The team has several ex-pros among its ranks, such as Hermann Pernsteiner, former top 10 finisher at La Vuelta, who tells his story to WielerFlits."Last year in June I was told that I could not stay at Bahra...
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Juliette Labous for GC and Charlotte Kool for sprints - Team dsm-firmenich PostNL confirms La Vuelta Femenina selection
La Vuelta Femenina is the first big stage race on the calendar for ladies. The route offers chances for every type of rider. This is why Team dsm-firmenich PostNL lines up a selection that will have ambitions to succeed in every stage next week.Coming into the race as one of the big favourites for t...
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Giulio Ciccone makes season debut at Tour de Romandie: "I'm not 100% fit, but we are working for the future"
Giulio Ciccone was obviously excited to finally return to action with today's 2km prologue at the Tour de Romandie 2024. The Lidl-trek rider was making his seasonal debut after he finally got rid of his should problem. Ciccone clocked one of the worse times among the field today, yet to score big is...
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"I have nothing against curves, but this didn't suit me" - Ethan Hayter blows up in Tour de Romandie prologue and clocks 118th time
Ethan Hayter, was seen as a great contender for the first leader's jersey of Tour de Romandie. However, the Briton from INEOS Grenadiers made two big mistakes and therefore did not get further than spot 118, 15 seconds behind Tudor's Maikel Zijlaard."It didn't go quite well in the corners," he could...
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"I immediately knew where I had lost time" - Thibau Nys reflects on his first road start of 2024 at Tour de Romandie prologue
Before the start of the prologue of the Tour de Romandie, a lot was expected from Thibau Nys, but the young Belgian from Lidl-Trek, just like many others, was no match for surprising winner Maikel Zijlaard at the end."It was a very strange time trial. I didn't quite know what to expect now," Nys loo...
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"Jonas Vingegaard, Tadej Pogacar, they are really inspiring" - Lenny Martinez dreams of emulating Tour de France winning rivals
Seen by many as the next big hope of French Grand Tour cycling, 20-year-old Lenny Martinez has already worn the Red Jersey at the Vuelta a Espana and taken five career victories. Although there has been much talk about his future recently, with Bahrain - Victorious reportedly set to give the Frenchm...
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"I think we’re seeing the best-ever Tadej Pogacar" - Joxean Matxin lauds praise onto UAE Team Emirates leader
In ten race days so far this year, it's six wins, a second-place and a third-place finish already for Tadej Pogacar, firmly asserting himself as the number one rider in the peloton today. Never more so was this on show than with the Slovenian's dominant victory at Liege-Bastogne-Liege last Sunday. T...
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"Full focus on a big summer" - Tom Pidcock switches attentions as Classics Spring comes to an end
With the Classics Spring having reached its end, Grand Tour season is quickly approaching and for INEOS Grenadiers star Tom Pidcock, full focus now turns to preparing for the summer."Not my day on Sunday," reflects the 24-year-old on his official Instagram account, referring to a somewhat disappoint...
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"I did everything I could. I wanted to win, but it is what it is" - Ivo Oliveira narrowly misses out on prologue win at Tour de Romandie
Today marked the start of the first major race after the spring classics. For UAE Team Emirates, the best finisher in the prologue of the Tour de Romandie proved to be Portuguese star, Ivo Oliveira. With Maikel Zijlaard of the Tudor Pro Cycling Team setting the time to beat of 2:55, Oliveira came do...
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"Three minutes of full-throttle racing" - Maikel Zijlaard takes early race lead at Tour de Romandie with prologue win
In an emphatic display, Tudor Pro Cycling Team's Maikel Zijlaard powered to victory in the prologue of the 2024 Tour de Romandie and into the first race leaders jersey.“It was a really super technical time trial. I had explored the course a few times and was therefore well prepared at the start," re...
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Maikel Zijlaard takes powerful prologue victory at 2024 Tour de Romandie
Maikel Zijlaard has become the first man to take the leaders jersey at the 2024 Tour de Romandie after a very impressive performance in the opening prologue. The first rider to set a real marker time down was Tudor Pro Cycling Team's Maikel Zijlaard, the Swiss setting a time of 2:55 for the twisty a...
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VIDEO: Team Visma | Lease a Bike share images of Wout van Aert riding outside again after fractured collarbone
After his spring ending crash at Dwars Door Vlaanderen, Wout van Aert was left with a fractured collarbone, fractured ribs and a fractured sternum. In something great to see though, the Belgian has now been video back on his bike outdoors. In a video posted to the social media pages of Team Visma |...
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"I would have preferred the photo with my arms in the air" - Giovanni Lonardi has no sympathy for Danny van Poppel after controversial Tour of Turkey stage finish
After a review by the race jury, Team Polti Kometa's Giovanni Lonardi has been awarded the victory on stage 3 of the 2024 Tour of Turkey.Having initially crossed the line in second place, Lonardi was visibly frustrated by the sprint of his rival, Danny van Poppel. "Danny van Poppel locked me out, in...
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"This is a tremendous setback" - BORA - hansgrohe react to Danny van Poppel being denied Tour of Turkey stage win
On stage 3 of the Tour of Turkey this afternoon, BORA - hansgrohe's Danny van Poppel initially thought he had secured the victory after a frantic sprint for the line. The race jury however, quickly quietened the celebrations. With van Poppel adjudged to have deviated from his sprinting line in the f...
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Start Times & Order: Tour de Romandie 2024 prologue
The 2024 Tour de Romandie begins with a 2.2-kilometre prologue in the town on Payerne. This is going to be quite an interesting day, where big gaps will not happen, but a first leader will be found at the end of the day.The first rider down the ramp will be 21-year-old Swiss rider, Luca Jenni at 14:...
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“The problem with bunch sprints is that you often get a boring run-up. That is difficult to sell" - Renaat Schotte on cycling's struggles to crack worldwide TV market
Whilst the World Tour peloton is arguably as multicultural as it ever has been, there is still much work to be done in bringing the sport to as wider audience as possible. At least this is the opinion of Sporza commentator, Renaat Schotte. “I am a big fan of bunch sprints, but the problem is that yo...
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"Game over in the space of 800 metres" - Philippa York mightily impressed by Tadej Pogacar's brutal La Redoute acceleration
In incredibly impressive fashion, Tadej Pogacar added yet another monument success to his palmares on Sunday afternoon with a dominant victory at Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Just as many others were, Philippa York was left mightily impressed."Rarely in professional cycling does the plan that was so carefu...
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UPDATE: Giovanni Lonardi awarded stage 3 win at 2024 Tour of Turkey following Danny van Poppel relegation
Danny van Poppel took initial victory on stage 3 of the 2024 Tour of Turkey, prevailing in a bunch sprint finale ahead of Giovanni Lonardi and Enrico Zanoncello. After review from race jury however, the BORA - hansgrohe man was adjudged to have deviated from his sprinting line, with Lonardi being bu...
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ANALYSIS | The 3 reasons why Juan Ayuso should be able to win the Tour de Romandie 2024
Juan Ayuso lands in the Tour de Romandie 2024 in very different conditions than he did in 2023, when it was his first race of the year after a long injury that had kept him out since the 2022 Vuelta a España. Even so, he was able to win the prologue, although he did not perform at a good level in th...
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Mathieu van der Poel won the most money out of everyone in the spring classics - Pogacar and Pidcock among top earners
Throughout the past two months we have had a lot of action in the spring classics, all the way from Omloop Het Nieuwsblad to Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Mathieu van der Poel only began his season at Milano-Sanremo, but was the rider who earned the most money through results in the one-day races. Sporza ha...
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French rider Gauthier Navarro looking to take anti-doping agency to court after EPO false positive
It is not often that a doping suspension is reversed within the sport of cycling, but one such case has recently happened. French rider Gauthier Navarro has been cleared following over a year suspended, and is looking to receive a severance following the damage. The story was reported by French news...
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"I identify with Wout van Aert" - António Morgado his no ambition as he evolves into classics rider
We already know that António Morgado is a distinguished cyclist. The Portguese rider is in the process of discovering what type of cyclist he could become in the future and what his evolution process is, is something that we will have to follow in the coming years.The 20-year old is currently a ride...
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"This reminds you how cruel this sport is" - Mikel Landa still in pain following Itzulia crash; Tour de France still uncertain
Mikel Landa suffered a hard crash at Itzulia Basque Country. He escaped the one that left out his leader Remco Evenepoel, Jonas Vingegaard and Primoz Roglic because he was leading the peloton, but the next day in the first kilometers he went to the ground and had to leave the race with a neck brace...
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UAE Team Emirates signs another HUGE contract! Isaac Del Toro inks until 2029
It seemed like only a few months ago, despite winning the Tour de l'Avenir, Isaac Del Toro was still struggling to find a team for 2024 and specially at World Tour level. He was signed by UAE Team Emirates and after three months of racing the two have agreed on a massive contract extension all the w...
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Luke Plapp dreams of yellow jersey at Tour de Romandie: "The Tour will come down to the 15km stage four TT"
After a stint in the yellow jersey and sixth place at Paris-Nice, Luke Plapp returned to good form after abandoning the Tour Down Under as a big favourite. Now ahead of his big goal of the season, the Giro d'Italia, the Team Jayco AlUla rider also looks to perform at the Tour de Romandie. “I’m reall...
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Thibau Nys starts 2024 season at Tour of Romandie: "That absolute peak power cannot be far away"
Lidl-Trek have in Thibau Nys a diamond in the making. After full focus on the cyclocross season, the Belgian rider has taken rest and proper preparation for the road season, and begins it this Tuesday at the Tour de Romandie with a very explosive prologue where he can be among the favourites. “I hav...
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Remco Evenepoel could make Milano-Sanremo and Tour of Flanders debut in 2025 - Patrick Lefevere certain that "there is a bit of Flandrien in Remco"
Soudal - Quick-Step have been torn up completely by the cobbled classics, where they thrived for years on end in the past. Patrick Lefevere brings up the possibility that Remco Evenepoel will be used in the spring classics next season and could even make his debut at the Tour of Flanders. “Our Flemi...
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Jai Hindley and Aleksandr Vlasov set to lead BORA-hansgrohe at the Tour de Romandie
With the Spring Classics now over for another season, the peloton is now turning its attention to the first Grand Tour of the season at the Giro d’Italia. However, there is still one more preparation race ahead of the Italian race, as the Tour de Romandie is taking place this week in Switzerland.Des...
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PREVIEW | Tour de Romandie 2024 - UAE battle Hindley, Bernal, Lutsenko and Lenny Martínez in exciting and mountainous week of racing
The Tour de Romandie takes place from the 23rd to the 28th of April. It is a traditional figure in the World Tour but one where more riders get opportunities to take wins; in what is the first high-level stage-race following the Ardennes classics. We preview the race ahead. The race begins with a 2....
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PREVIEW | Tour de Romandie 2024 Prologue - Magnus Sheffield and Juan Ayuso among main favourites for EXTREMELY technical and possibly rainy prologue
The Tour de Romandie takes place from the 23rd to the 28th of April. It is a traditional figure in the World Tour but one where more riders get opportunities to take wins; in what is the first high-level stage-race following the Ardennes classics. We preview the race ahead. The race begins with a 2....
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“We are back to where we were 10 years ago” - North American cyclocross riders left disappointed as the UCI announce a fully European schedule for the 2024/25 World Cup
After the 2022 Cyclocross World Championships were held in Fayetteville, Arkansas, it seemed as though the sport was only going to go from strength to strength in the United States. However, that progress has been somewhat reversed by the recent announcement that the UCI World Cup will be held solel...
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"I didn't know that Papou could beat Mathieu van der Poel" - Romain Bardet's son has heartwarming reaction to Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Sandwiched between two of the greats of the modern era on the Liege-Bastogne-Liege podium, Romain Bardet's performance last Sunday was incredibly impressive. Whilst the Frenchman was thriving in the Ardennes however, Bardet's son was watching on emotionally from home, as showcased on the Team DSM-Fi...
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Lotte Kopecky reportedly set to miss the Tour de France Femmes to focus on the Olympic Games in Paris
After finishing second overall at the Tour de France Femmes last season, Lotte Kopecky is now reportedly set to miss this year’s race as she has chosen to focus instead on the Olympic Games this summer.The Belgian rider is set to race both the road and track events in Paris, similarly to what she di...
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“Of course a podium would have been the icing on the cake” - Alexey Lutsenko content with eighth place finish at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Having come into Liège-Bastogne-Liège in good form after taking the overall victory at the Giro d’Abruzzo the week before, Alexey Lutsenko put in a strong performance at La Doyenne, as he finished in eighth place, his best result in a Monument of his career.Speaking to his team after the race, Lutse...
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“Gino was a friend” - Simon Pellaud remembers Gino Mäder ahead of the Tour de Romandie
Ten months on from the tragic death of Gino Mäder, Simon Pellaud has been remembering his friend, as racing returns to Switzerland this week for the Tour de Romandie. Despite having never raced on the same team together, the two riders were close and Mäder’s passing was particularly tough for Pellau...
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Several WorldTour teams confirmed for the Tour of Norway along with Uno-X Mobility, TDT-Unibet and others
With two overall victories in the last three editions of the race, INEOS Grenadiers will be returning to the Tour of Norway at this year’s race. They will be racing alongside several other WorldTour teams, as Visma | Lease a Bike, Alpecin-Deceuninck, dsm-firmenich PostNL, Intermarché-Wanty, Lidl-Tre...
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Kobe Goossens returns to racing for Intermarché-Wanty at the Tour de Romandie after eight months out due to knee injury
After suffering a knee injury in a crash at last year’s Vuelta a España, Kobe Goossens underwent three surgeries during the winter, with the latest one taking place in February after the issue relapsed. However, he is now returning to competition for the first time in eight months at the Tour de Rom...
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Luke Plapp, Simon Yates & Eddie Dunbar give Team Jayco AlUla options aplenty at Tour de Romandie
The lineup of general classification challengers at the upcoming Tour de Romandie is very impressive. For Team Jayco AlUla, there are a trio of potential contenders. “I’m really looking forward to Romandie and to be able to race with both Simon Yates and Eddie Dunbar. All of us could be capable of a...
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"Maybe I was the strongest, but not always the strongest wins" - Elisa Longo Borghini regretful after another Liege-Bastogne-Liege near miss
For the second year running, Elisa Longo Borghini was forced to settle for a heartbreaking second place at Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes on Sunday afternoon. After Demi Vollering edged her out last year, Grace Brown took victory in 2024."The sprint was a very long one actually. Katarzyna Niewiadoma ha...
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PREVIEW | Tour of Turkey 2024 stage 3 - Can Welsford or Jakobsen survive hilly day to fight for win; or is Max Kanter the man to beat?
The Tour of Turkey takes place from the 21st to the 28th of April. It is one of the longest stage-races in the calendar and covers a meaningful portion of the country, in a race that features opportunities for all kinds of riders. We preview the race ahead. As we read in cyclinguptodate.com, stage 3...
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ANALYSIS: Examining Movistar Team's struggles as injuries, badly put together racing calendar and no development team threaten relegation
After the spring classics, Movistar Team has seen its comfortable position in the UCI classification made considerably more uncomfortable. As shown by Juan Larra of Ciclismoaldia.es, two results more than any cause concern for the Spanish team, Luca Mozzato's second place for Arkéa - B&B Hotels in t...
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"I would tell Van der Poel that he should go to the Tour de France" - Michel Wuyts plans out world champion's preparation for Olympic Games
After fighting and scrapping his way to a podium finish at Liege-Bastogne-Liege last Sunday, Mathieu van der Poel is now set for an extended break from the peloton.When the world champion returns, van der Poel still has two main targets for the season, retaining the Rainbow Jersey at the World Champ...
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Thymen Arensman, Egan Bernal & Carlos Rodriguez give INEOS Grenadiers multiple GC options for Tour de Romandie
With the Tour de Romandie taking the focus of the peloton from April 23rd - 28th, the INEOS Grenadiers will be hopeful of a strong general classification performance, especially given the potential options they possess in their lineup. After a bright performance on his Liege-Bastogne-Liege debut las...
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Final startlist Tour de Romandie 2024 including Juan Ayuso, Jai Hindley, Tao Geoghegan Hart, Adam Yates, Aleksandr Vlasov & Enric Mas
Between April 23rd and 28th, the World Tour peloton returns to Switzerland for the 2024 Tour de Romandie. As always at this prestigious stage race, there will be plenty of star names on the startlist.The final startlist for the race includes: Bruno Armirail, Sergio Higuita, Aleksandr Vlasov, Jai Hin...
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Lorena Wiebes joins Lotte Kopecky in signing long-term Team SD Worx-Protime contract extension
Just a few weeks after a long-term contract extension for Lotte Kopecky was announced by Team SD Worx - Protime, sprinting sensation Lorena Wiebes has now followed suit, signing through 2028."I didn't hesitate for long. I feel completely at home in this team and I also feel that in this environment...
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"Behind this victory is so much effort, hard work and a lot of support from my girlfriend and family" - Max Kanter finally secures first win at Tour of Turkey
For the first time in his career, Max Kanter was able to celebrate a victory on Monday afternoon at the Tour of Turkey as the Astana Qazaqstan Team star sprinted to victory on stage 2. “I am really very happy. Behind this victory is so much effort, hard work and a lot of support from my girlfriend a...
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"We were missing the necessary riders" - Team Visma | Lease a Bike DS reflects on performances this spring
Whilst Tiesj Benoot performed admirably with the weight of Team Visma | Lease a Bike, race winners have been hard to come by this Classics season for the team since Wout van Aert's crash, as sports director Arthur van Dongen reflects."Of course, we started very well in the Opening Weekend. It's been...
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UAE Team Emirates head to Tour de Romandie with two-pronged GC attack in Adam Yates & Juan Ayuso
After an excellent weekend for the team that saw wins for Tadej Pogacar at Liege-Bastogne-Liege and Antonio Morgado at the Giro della Romagna, UAE Team Emirates have revealed a top-quality lineup for the 2024 Tour de Romandie. Leading the charge, a two-pronged general classification attack of Adam Y...
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Max Kanter takes first professional win on stage 2 of 2024 Tour of Turkey
Stage 2 of the 2024 Tour of Turkey has gone to Max Kanter after a frantic sprint finish in Kaş. For the German, it is a first professional win. After six riders went clear early on, with 57km to go they were all swallowed up by the peloton on the second categorised climb of the day. Notably struggli...
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"The numbers are better than before my crash" - Egan Bernal finally back to his best after years in the wilderness
Egan Bernal is slowly getting back to his top level after years spent in the wilderness of recovery from his horrific crash. According to the numbers at least, Bernal might even be even better than ever before. "I wake up every moment with the aim of becoming the best," Bernal says in conversation w...
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"On the way back" - Remco Evenepoel posts update of his road to recovery
After suffering fractures to his collarbone and scapula in that nasty Itzulia Basque Country crash earlier this month, Remco Evenepoel is well on the way to a full recovery. In an update posted to his official Instagram account, the Belgian leader of Soudal - Quick-Step shows of his intense training...
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2024 Tour de Romandie Race Center - TV, Startlist, Profile and Previews
The Tour de Romandie takes place from the 23rd to the 28th of April. It is a traditional figure in the World Tour but one where more riders get opportunities to take wins; in what is the first high-level stage-race following the Ardennes classics.In this article you can find a wrap-up of all the inf...
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Profile & Route Vuelta a Asturias 2024
From the 26th to 28th of April we've got the Vuelta a Asturias on the menu. It is a race frequently used by a few Giro d'Italia contenders, but regardless of their presence, the race always delivers in the mountains. We take a look at it's profiles. The opening stage of the race features climbing fr...
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Marc Sergeant stunned once again by Tadej Pogacar's Liège victory: "Pogacar now gives the impression that he is not yet riding at ninety percent"
Tadej Pogacar won Strade Bianche unchallenged and in style, and repeated the same feat at Liège-Bastogne-Liège. For most spectators and analysts, it became once again very clear how much above the regular competition the Slovenian is by the way he won the Belgian monument with an attack on the Côte...
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"Sprinters: do not leave your lead-out man" - Mark Cavendish admits rookie error cost him result in opening Tour of Turkey sprint
As a sprinter, Mark Cavendish has a built a career very few riders could ever compare. Much of that was due to brilliant and experienced leadout men; but yesterday at the Tour of Turkey the Manx Missile lost an important opportunity as he left the wheel of his teammates. “It’s the first stage of Tou...
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PREVIEW | Tour of Turkey 2024 stage 2 - Can Danny van Poppel jump from leadout to winner on hilly day?
The Tour of Turkey takes place from the 21st to the 28th of April. It is one of the longest stage-races in the calendar and covers a meaningful portion of the country, in a race that features opportunities for all kinds of riders. We preview the race ahead. As we read on cyclinguptodate.com, day 2 o...
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Enric Mas prepares Tour de France return at Tour de Romandie; Movistar features Rémi Cavagna and Alex Aranburu in search of stages
This week the Tour de Romandie takes place in Switzerland, a race where Enric Mas returns to competition after a month of training. The Spaniard leads Movistar in a conservative calendar ahead of the Tour de France and Vuelta a España double. The team has fared very badly in terms of UCI points in t...
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Tom Pidcock disappointed with lack of top result at Liège: "This week I broke all kinds of records during training"
Ahead of Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Tom Pidcock hit record numbers in training but kept it a secret. He hoped to go for the win this Sunday, but was left with a 10th spot that in no way fulfilled his ambitions in what was the last of the spring classics. The INEOS Grenadiers rider's race was not the luck...
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TV Guide - Where and when to watch Tour de Romandie 2024
The Tour de Romandie takes place from the 23rd to the 28th of April. It is a traditional figure in the World Tour but one where more riders get opportunities to take wins; in what is the first high-level stage-race following the Ardennes classics. Here's when and where to watch the race. The race wi...
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Profiles & Route Tour de Romandie 2024
The Tour de Romandie takes place from the 23rd to the 28th of April. It is a traditional figure in the World Tour but one where more riders get opportunities to take wins; in what is the first high-level stage-race following the Ardennes classics. We take a look at it's profiles. The race begins wit...
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"It was a bit stupid" - Visibly emotional Demi Vollering regrets bad tactics in Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes finale
Looking for a historic third Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes victory, Team SD Worx-Protime leader Demi Vollering was forced to settle for third spot on the final podium this Sunday afternoon."I felt really good today and I was again in a position to win," a visibly emotional Vollering reflected in her p...
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"I attacked, I got excited, I had good legs" - Egan Bernal impressive on Liege-Bastogne-Liege debut
On his Liege-Bastogne-Liege debut, Egan Bernal was bright, attacking and impressive, before eventually coming home in 21st position.Post-race, despite the continued improvement in his road to recovery, Bernal was left feeling a tinge of 'what could have been'. "I think the crash changed the race a l...
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"I was riding for Urska's mother today" - Emotional Tadej Pogacar dedicates victory to partner's mother on anniversary of her passing
Tadej Pogacar is inevitable. The Slovenian predicted he would attack on La Redoute pre-Liege-Bastogne-Liege and that is exactly what he did, powering to a 35km solo win on Sunday afternoon."It was a miserable day from the start but we kept pushing hard with the team, set a good pace to keep warm," P...
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"I feel like I've been chasing all day" - Mathieu van der Poel snatches Liege-Bastogne-Liege podium at the very last
Once again proving he never gives up, Mathieu van der Poel's frantic chasing towards the end of Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2024 was rewarded by a spot on the final podium alongside Tadej Pogacar and Romain Bardet."I don't really know how I got here on stage. I feel like I've been chasing all day," reflect...
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"I just want to lie down and cry, this is very hard to take" - Mattias Skjelmose blows out of Liege-Bastogne-Liege contention attempting to follow Tadej Pogacar
Despite having vocal ambitions of a podium finish ahead of Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2024, Mattias Skjelmose was sadly forced to settle for 28th, nearly four minutes down on eventual winner Tadej Pogacar. "This week is a big disappointment. Right now I just want to lie down and cry, this is very hard to...
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SafeR looks for new director after dismissal of Jaap van Hulten: "We had the feeling that he was not the ideal person for this position"
After the recent increase of rate of hard crashes which took out numerous big guns of the professional peloton, safety in the peloton has become an even more important topic for all cycling stakeholders. To accelerate the pace of improving safety, action was recently taken at a board meeting in the...
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Bahrain - Victorious will try to defend Damiano Caruso's podium from 2023 at Tour de Romandie
Damiano Caruso returns as a leader of Bahrain - Victorious for fourth consecutive edition of Tour de Romandie. Last year the Italian was particularly successful with third place overall after six days of racing.This year, Tour de Romandie will feature two mountain finishes, one more compared to 2023...
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Aurélien Paret-Peintre almost lands on the podium of Liege-Bastogne-Liege: "I was on a bit of an equal footing with Mathieu Van der Poel at the start and it was a close call"
After a great team performance by Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team at Tour of the Alps where Aurélien Paret-Peintre grabbed a stage on the final day, it was the 28-year-old's chance to show his strength at Liege-Bastogne-Liege. And it goes without saying that with a fifth place in the sprint, it was...
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"It's a shame that I just missed the podium" - Maxim Van Gils wraps up great spring with 4th place at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Maxim Van Gils can look back on a successful Ardennes campaign as the Belgian finished third at La Fleche Wallonne on Wednesday and fourth in today's Liege-Bastogne-Liege.With some sweets in his mouth, the Lotto Dstny rider spoke to Sporza afterwards. "I like sweets, so I deserve it," he laughed. "I...
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"This race is within my capabilities, but with a different approach" - Despite 38th place Lotte Kopecky will return to win the Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes in the future
Lotte Kopecky did not appear in the battle for top spots at Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes today. The world champion crossed the line in 38th place after she had to let go of the group of favorites on the Côte de la Roche-aux-Faucons with 14km from the line."I was just a little short on the Roche-aux-F...
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Quick-Step's hero Mauri Vansevenant looks back at Liege-Bastogne-Liege: "I knew Pogacar would attack at that point, because that's how Remco Evenepoel did it for two years"
Soudal - Quick-Step found their savior of the spring in the person of Mauri Vansevenant. As unlikely hero as he is, Vansevenant impressed with 4th place at Amstel Gold Race to which he added 6th from Liege-Bastogne-Liege today. Now, Wolfpack definitely hoped for more at Classics, but as a consolidat...
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Adrie van der Poel sees podium was maximum available for his son Mathieu van der Poel at Liege-Bastogne-Liege: "I think he got the most out of it"
With third place, Mathieu van der Poel's Liege-Bastogne-Liege doesn't look all that bad as this is the Dutchman's career high at the Belgian Monument. However his father Adrie van der Poel sees opportunities to progress even further up the result sheet at 'La Doyenne' in the future.After being dropp...
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VIDEO: Highlights of Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2024 as Tadej Pogacar & Grace Brown take monumental victories
Always one of the most exciting and dramatic days of the racing calendar, both men's and women's versions of Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2024 were enthralling for different reasons as Tadej Pogacar and Grace Brown secured victory.In the men's race, it was a commanding performance from the UAE Team Emirates...
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“If you come third, you can also win" - Alpecin-Deceuninck retain faith that Mathieu van der Poel can add Liege-Bastogne-Liege to palmares in future
After a brave effort, Mathieu van der Poel scraped and clawed his way to a podium finish at Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2024 on Sunday afternoon. Although that elusive victory wasn't taken, Alpecin-Deceuninck retain faith that one day it will come. “It was the highest possible,” Alpecin-Deceuninck boss Chr...
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"Tadej Pogacar was clearly the strongest today" - Tiesj Benoot concedes defeat at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Concluding a solid Ardennes campaign, Tiesj Benoot narrowly missed out on the top-10 at Liege-Bastogne-Liege this Sunday afternoon."In the beginning I didn't feel very well. Eventually I got through and on the Roche-aux-Faucons I was among the better riders," assessed the Team Visma | Lease a Bike l...
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"This week finally I started feeling like my old self" - Grace Brown upsets the favourites to take thrilling victory at Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes
Heading into the finale, all eyes were on the superstar trio of Elisa Longo Borghini, Demi Vollering and Katarzyna Niewiadoma. In the end though, it was Grace Brown who sensationally sprinted to victory at Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes 2024. "It was an amazing day," the Australian reflected post-race....
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Grace Brown powers to Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes victory ahead of Longo Borghini and Vollering in thrilling finale
On an enthralling day of racing, Grace Brown has taken victory at Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes 2024 with a sprint from a reduced bunch ahead of Elisa Longo Borghini and Demi Vollering.After Sarah Gigante attacked clear solo relatively early on, the Australian spent a long while on her own before bein...
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"I had the impression that I could do well" - Romain Bardet 'best of the rest' behind Tadej Pogacar at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Romain Bardet was the 'best of the rest' behind Tadej Pogacar at Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2024, taking a second place that, in addition to great personal satisfaction for getting a podium in a Monument, continues to prove his form ahead of the Giro d'Italia. "I'm very happy, I knew it was going to be ve...
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2024 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Prize Money Distribution - €50.000 in total; €20.000 for the winner
On the 21st of April we've got the final of the Ardennes classics and the last spring classic of the season. La Doyenne, more commonly known as Liège-Bastogne-Liège, is the fourth monument of the season. Here's the prize money available. The prize money in total for the race will be a total of €50.0...
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Terrific Tadej Pogacar blows away rivals with sensational solo victory at Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2024
Once again, the incredible Tadej Pogacar has lived up to all the hype with another stunning solo victory. This time the UAE Team Emirates superstar took victory after attacking with 35km out at Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2024. Nine riders attacked early on to form the day's breakaway. Gil Gelders (Soudal...
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VIDEO: As predicted, Tadej Pogacar launches fierce attack on La Redoute at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
The seemingly inevitable attack of Tadej Pogacar on La Redoute has come at Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2024. With 35km to go, the Slovenian has decided the time is right to make his move. As soon as the UAE Team Emirates leader stepped on the pedals he began to power clear of his rivals. Richard Carapaz wa...
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UAE Team Emirates sensation Antonio Morgado takes first professional win at Giro della Romagna 2024
UAE Team Emirates' Portuguese sensation Antonio Morgado has taken victory at Giro della Romagna after a frantic day of climbing in Italy.After eight riders had managed to get themselves into the day's breakaway, as they began their laps of the ascents of the Bagnolo, the group quickly disintegrated,...
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VIDEO: Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock among others back in the peloton after 30km chase at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Having been caught out behind a mass crash with around 100km to go, it looked for a while that Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock may have been completely ruled out of Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2024.After nearly 30 kilometres of chasing alongside Simon Yates, Santiago Buitrago, Pello Bilbao, Romain Gre...
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"For Tadej Pogacar it is the best scenario if he can attack from far" - Course designer predicts long-range Liege-Bastogne-Liege attacks
In modern racing, the attacking seems to open earlier and earlier every race. With both Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel having long-range solos in the bag already this season, could another be on the cards at Liege-Bastogne-Liege."For Pogacar it is the best scenario if he can attack from far...
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VIDEO: Mathieu van der Poel among riders brought to halt by mass crash in the peloton at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Although there is still around 100km to go, things are already getting nervy in the peloton at Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2024. Currently, a number of riders find themselves caught out behind after a mass crash.Coming through a narrow section, the peloton was squeezed together and although those at the fr...
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Kévin Vauquelin: "With Pogacar the big favorite, it's going to be a tough day physically rather than being tactical"
Kévin Vauquelin rode to second place at Flèche Wallonne where he was very close to a breakthrough victory. The Arkéa - B&B Hotels rider is carrying tremendous form and is heading into Liège-Bastogne-Liège as a very dangerous wildcard. He believes Tadej Pogacar and UAE Team Emirates will dictate what...
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PREVIEW | Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2024 - Tadej Pogacar battles Mathieu van der Poel, but brutal weather may throw in a surprise
On the 21st of April we've got the final of the Ardennes classics and the last spring classic of the season. La Doyenne, more commonly known as Liège-Bastogne-Liège, is the fourth monument of the season. We preview the race ahead featuring favourites such as Tadej Pogacar, Mathieu van der Poel and T...
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Tour of Turkey continues to be Fabio Jakobsen's special race; Dutchman wins for the first time in new team ahead of Giro d'Italia: "The sprint is also starting to go better"
A few years ago, the Tour of Turkey was the race where Fabio Jakobsen returned to competition after the life-threatening crash at the Tour of Poland. This year, the Dutch sprinter has won for the first time in the jersey of Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL, making this race extra special for himself. “It's...
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"I think Tadej Pogacar will attack early to fight Mathieu van der Poel" - Valentin Madouas anticipates battle of titans in Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Valentin Madouas was fifth at Liège-Bastogne-Liège last year. It will not be easy to repeat that result with the very strong competition at the start this year, but the Groupama - FDJ rider anticipates what could be a fight between Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel for the victory. "As a team w...
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Tour of Turkey: Fabio Jakobsen wins stage 1 bunch sprint in his first triumph for Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL
Fabio Jakobsen made the move to Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL but had a difficult start to the year. However, he begins to turn it around today at the Tour of Turkey as he wins the opening stage and becomes the first race leader. The opening day of racing in Turkey was one where the sprinters were alway...
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"I see myself standing there with Tadej and Mathieu" - Mattias Skjelmose motivated and 'in the shape of my life'
Mattias Skjelmose missed the chance at Amstel Gold Race and froze out of Flèche Wallonne, but hasn't let that take away any motivation away from Liège-Bastogne-Liège as he says he is on the form of his life and wants to fight for the win despite the strong competitors. “I am happy that Tadej Pogačar...
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Mathieu van der Poel controls expectations ahead of Liège-Bastogne-Liège: "I weigh more than 75kg, unfortunately"
Mathieu van der Poel showed up at the start of Liège-Bastogne-Liège today with several layers of clothes ahead of the imminent cold, but keeping modest expectations as he understands the Belgian classic has over the years became more suited to the climbers. “I weigh more than 75kg, unfortunately," v...
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Tom Dumoulin backs Tadej Pogacar and not Mathieu van der Poel at Liège: "Pogacar at 95% can still win this race with two fingers up his nose"
Tom Dumoulin has many times attempted the Liège-Bastogne-Liège - Giro d'Italia combination but never managed to have his best legs in both. He doesn't doubt that Tadej Pogacar may however, and he backs the Slovenian to win comfortably unless something unusual happens. "Anyway, nowadays you see that...
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"I haven't even thought about losing for a second" - Tadej Pogacar talks about confidence ahead of Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Mathieu van der Poel and Remco Evenepoel
Few riders get to have the confidence of Tadej Pogacar and for good reason. Almost every single race the Slovenian touches he turns into a victory, and he is looking to do so for the second time at Liège-Bastogne-Liège. “I don't regret skipping this classic. It was terrible to see the boys in action...
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"Alpecin and UAE have a 35 percent chance and BORA has a 30 percent chance" - Jasper Philipsen's agent continues to keep options open in contract year
Despite previous reports that Jasper Philipsen is looking more and more likely to re-sign with Alpecin-Deceuninck, the star's agent, Alex Carera is insisting the Belgian keep his options open. According to Carera, the race for Philipsen's signature is down to three. "We kindly thanked the rest of th...
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"We stared at the TV screen and didn't know what was happening" - Urska Zigart recalls watching Itzulia horror crash with Tadej Pogacar
At the Itzulia Basque Country earlier this year, three of the main contenders for the upcoming Tour de France crashed and crashed hard. The only one of the so called 'Big 4' that wasn't present at the race, was Tadej Pogacar.As rivals Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic among other r...
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Yves Lampaert casts aside disappointing spring and marries the mother of his son
For Yves Lampaert it was a spring to quickly forget. The Soudal - Quick-Step rider finished eighteenth in the Tour of Flanders and 36th in Paris-Roubaix. On a private level, everything is running smoothly. Today the former Belgian champion married his great love Astrid Demeulemeester. Together they...
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Sean Kelly has a look at the Liege-Bastogne-Liege route: "Winner has to be able to get over the climbs one way or another"
Sean Kelly is widely recorded as one of the best riders of cycling's history. The Irishman holds many titles; a great sprinter who had won green jersey at Tour de France four times, master of classics who only misses Tour of Flanders in his Monumental palmares, unbeatable seven-time Paris-Nice champ...
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Another blow for Team dsm-firmenich PostNL - Timo Roosen ruled out of Giro d'Italia with arm fracture
Timo Roosen suffered a fracture in his forearm after his fall in the E3 Saxo Classic. This only became apparent last Monday, when he had an additional scan made. The key member of Fabio Jakobsen's Giro d'Italia sprint train thus won't start at the Italian Grand Tour.Roosen crashed in the E3 Saxo Cla...
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"With Cavendish you have someone who is at the level when necessary" - Cees Bol is confident in Mark Cavendish's 35th Tour de France stage win
Mark Cavendish had been out with illness last weeks, but all the problems should be gone and the 38-year-old Manxman will return to action at Tour of Turkey. Cees Bol was Cav's man-for-everything at least year Tour de France, but that has now changed as the Kazakh team went all-out to build a sprint...
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Lennert Van Eetvelt has to undergo surgery to treat the overload of his knee joint
Lennert Van Eetvelt will undergo a surgery on Monday on the knee that has been bothering him since the beginning of March. Due to an overload of that joint, the Lotto Dstny rider had to skip the Volta a Catalunya.Van Eetvelt was last time in action at Strade Bianche at the beginning of March where h...
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"When racing, you should not look at what is happening on your computer" - Marc Madiot feels like riders have become "too robotized" in their approach to racing
Rider safety is being intensely discussed among the cycling authorities since the beginning of this season. Groupama - FDJ boss Marc Madiot sees the increase in rate of hard crashes as combination of multiple factors. While some of them can hardly be changed, such as riders fighting for positions in...
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Only her own legs will decide whether Marianne Vos can win Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes: "I don't look at the competition"
Despite the young generation gradually taking over the leading positions women's peloton, Marianne Vos has been able to have one of the best spring campaigns of her long and successful career, with three major classics victories. Coming to Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes, the Visma | Lease a Bike star w...
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PREVIEW | Tour of Turkey 2024 stage 1 - Can Mark Cavendish return to victories in bunch sprints?
The Tour of Turkey takes place from the 21st to the 28th of April. It is one of the longest stage-races in the calendar and covers a meaningful portion of the country, in a race that features opportunities for all kinds of riders. We preview the race ahead. As we read on cyclinguptodate.com, the fir...
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PREVIEW | Tour of Turkey 2024 - Jefferson Alveiro Cepeda main favourite in a race headlined by Cavendish and Welsford
The Tour of Turkey takes place from the 21st to the 28th of April. It is one of the longest stage-races in the calendar and covers a meaningful portion of the country, in a race that features opportunities for all kinds of riders. We preview the race ahead. As we read on cyclinguptodate.com, the fir...
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PREVIEW | Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes 2024 - Longo Borghini, Niewiadoma and Vos battle SD Worx' Vollering and Kopecky
Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes is the last of the Ardennes classics for the women's peloton. Taking place on the 21st of April, it brings to a closure a long period of spring classics with a bang. We preview the race ahead. As we read on cyclinguptodate.com, this race could be named Bastogne - Liège ac...
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Profiles & Route Tour of Turkey 2024
The Tour of Turkey takes place from the 21st to the 28th of April. It is one of the longest stage-races in the calendar and covers a meaningful portion of the country, in a race that features opportunities for all kinds of riders. We take a look at it's profiles. The first day of racing in Turkey wi...
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"A lot is possible" - Tiesj Benoot hopeful of delivering success for Team Visma | Lease a Bike at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
With Liege-Bastogne-Liege this Sunday, for Team Visma | Lease a Bike, hopes will rest upon the shoulders of Tiesj Benoot. Given his impressive form of late, the Belgian has reason to be optimistic. “I especially hope that it is not as cold as Wednesday. I've never been so cold during a race," previe...
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VIDEO: Tadej Pogacar, Mathieu van der Poel & Lotte Kopecky greet fans at Liege-Bastogne-Liege team presentation
Prior to this Sunday's Liege-Bastogne-Liege, the stars of the coming monument have had a more relaxed day at their respective team presentations.Laughing, smiling and looking relaxed, the likes of Tadej Pogacar, Mathieu van der Poel and Lotte Kopecky were seen making the day of some fans in attendan...
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"It's going to be a very hard day out there" - Jai Hindley predicts weather will play key role at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
With Primoz Roglic still resting up and recovering following his crash at the Itzulia Basque Country, BORA - hansgrohe will look towards Aleksandr Vlasov and Jai Hindley at Liege-Bastogne-Liege this Sunday.For the former Giro d'Italia winner Hindley, it will be his third participation at Liege-Basto...
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Julian Alaphilippe returns from injury for Soudal - Quick-Step at the Tour de Romandie alongside Ilan van Wilder
Having had an enforced break after riding much of the Classics season with a fractured fibula, Julian Alaphilippe's return to racing has been confirmed for the 2024 Tour de Romandie. “We go to the Tour de Romandie with a strong team, confident and motivated to do a solid race," previews Soudal - Qui...
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Mathieu van der Poel: "I don't see this as the opportunity of a lifetime to win Liege-Bastogne-Liege”
With a mouthwatering battle set for Sunday afternoon as Tadej Pogacar, Mathieu van der Poel and more battle it out for the win at Liege-Bastogne-Liege, a big question is, can the world champion make it a monumental hat-trick this Spring?Playing down his chances in the team presentation, van der Poel...
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"Our ambition is to win!” - Richard Carapaz and Ben Healy look to surprise the favourites at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
In Richard Carapaz and Ben Healy, EF Education-EasyPost have to riders with the potential to assert themselves onto Liege-Bastogne-Liege this Sunday. As such, there is clear optimism within the team ahead of the fourth monument of 2024.“Liege-Bastogne-Liege is a real monument for the sport. It is so...
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Final startlist Tour of Turkey including Mark Cavendish, Sam Welsford, Fabio Jakobsen and Jefferson Alveiro Cepeda
The Tour of Turkey takes place from the 21st to the 28th of April. It is one of the longest stage-races in the calendar and covers a meaningful portion of the country, in a race that features opportunities for all kinds of riders.The final startlist for the race includes: Davide Ballerini, Mark Cave...
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Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL will "aim to ride a proactive race" at Liege-Bastogne-Liege as lineup is revealed
There's not long to wait now until the fourth monument of the 2024 season is here with Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Although perhaps not one of the fancied teams, Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL will take to the start with optimism.Led by Romain Bardet, fresh off the back of a top-5 finish in the general classif...
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Final startlist Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2024 including Tadej Pogacar, Mathieu van der Poel, Tom Pidcock, Joao Almeida, Egan Bernal and Stephen Williams
On the 21st of April we've got the final of the Ardennes classics and the last spring classic of the season. La Doyenne, more commonly known as Liege-Bastogne-Liege, is the fourth monument of the season. As you would expect, some of the sport's biggest names will be at the start.The final startlist...
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Final startlist Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes including Demi Vollering, Lotte Kopecky, Elisa Longo Borghini, Gaia Realini and Katarzyna Niewiadoma
Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes marks the finale of the Ardennes classics for the women's peloton. Set for April 21st, it brings a spectacular close to the extended period of spring classics. Some of the biggest names in the women's side of the sport will take to the start.The final startlist includes:...
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"No time to let the guard down" - Filippo Ganna stepping up preparations for Giro d'Italia after 'intense' Tour of the Alps
For the INEOS Grenadiers, a Tour of the Alps that started so promisingly, ended rather flatly as they collapsed from GC contention on a disappointing final two stages. Italian powerhouse, Filippo Ganna was one of the INEOS Grenadiers riders during the race, and now the dust has settled somewhat, the...
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Alejandro Valverde proves he's still got it with victory at La Indomable 2024
Although he may be quickly approaching his 44th birthday, Alejandro Valverde is showing no signs of slowing down, continuing to prove himself on the gravel with victory at La Indomable 2024.Riding in the colours of Movistar Team's gravel squad, Valverde managed to attack clear in the closing kilomet...
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“I'm doing well” - Eddy Merckx reassures fans in first public appearance since emergency intestinal surgery
Arguably the greatest cyclist of all time, the legendary Eddy Merckx worried the cycling world recently when it was revealed he'd been rushed to hospital for emergency intestinal surgery.Thankfully, despite looking noticeably thinner, the 78-year-old Belgian was fit enough to return to the public ey...
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“I grew up with this race watching Philippe Gilbert winning" - Elisa Longo Borghini hoping to fulfill childhood dream with victory in Liege
Elisa Longo Borghini has already tasted success on multiple occasions so far this year with wins at the Tour of Flanders and Brabantse Pijl. Winning Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes this Sunday however, would fulfill a childhood dream for the Italian. “I grew up with this race watching Philippe Gilbert w...
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"Tadej Pogacar is someone who loves this kind of challenge" - Philippe Gilbert confident Slovenian will win all five monuments during career
Can Tadej Pogacar win all five of cycling's monuments? It's a feat only achieved by three people, Rik Van Looy, Eddy Merckx, and Roger De Vlaeminck in the history of the sport but according to Philippe Gilbert, Pogacar could soon join that elite list. "Pogacar is someone who loves this kind of chall...
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Astana Qazaqstan Team confirm Mark Cavendish's return at Tour of Turkey with support from Kanter & Ballerini among others
The final season of Mark Cavendish's legendary career continues in earnest this Sunday, as the 'Manx Missile' returns to action after a disrupted spell through illness, at the Tour of Turkey. Leading the hopes of the Astana Qazaqstan Team, Cavendish will be supported in his quest for sprint wins by...
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“If I can win Liege-Bastogne-Liege, he can too" - Adrie van der Poel has faith in son Mathieu's chances this Sunday
Liege-Bastogne-Liege winner back in 1988, Adrie van der Poel knows exactly what it takes to succeed in the Ardennes. As his Rainbow Jersey-wearing son, Mathieu van der Poel attempts to match his father this Sunday, Adrie has full faith.“If I can win Liege-Bastogne-Liege, he can too," the 64-year-old...
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"It is by no means certain that either Pogacar or Van der Poel will reach Liege" - Michel Wuyts refuses to rule out surprise result at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Ahead of the fourth monument of 2024 this Sunday at Liege-Bastogne-Liege, all eyes are on Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar. Could it be an outsider who takes victory though? Belgian cycling expert Michel Wuyts refuses to rule it out. A winner in Liege back in 2021, Pogacar will start as the fa...
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"I can’t say I’m proud of my performance in Fleche" - Tom Pidcock hoping to bounce back with first monument win at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Tom Pidcock has had something of a mixed time of things in the Ardennes this year. After his stunning victory at the Amstel Gold Race, the Brit was an early withdrawal at La Fleche Wallonne, a victim of the apocalyptic weather conditions. “Well I’ve certainly warmed up, I can’t say I’m proud of my p...
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"I expect the decisive acceleration on La Redoute" - Nathan van Hooydonck doubtful Mathieu van der Poel can match Tadej Pogacar in Liege
Ahead of Liege-Bastogne-Liege this Sunday, one of the biggest questions is will Mathieu van der Poel be able to live with a Tadej Pogacar acceleration on the climbs? According to ex-Team Visma | Lease a Bike rider, Nathan van Hooydonck, it's unlikely. "Who can follow Tadej Pogacar if he really pulls...
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Strong Bahrain - Victorious take Pello Bilbao, Santiago Buitrago, Wout Poels & Antonio Tiberi to Liege-Bastogne-Liege
After strong performances at the Tour of the Alps and La Fleche Wallonne during the week, Bahrain - Victorious heads to Liege-Bastogne-Liege with a strong team, packed with different options. Wout Poels and Antonio Tiberi both looked bright at the Tour of the Alps last week, finishing 6th and 3rd ov...
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“For the record: it is true that Julian raced this spring with a fracture in his fibula" - Patrick Lefevere denies team pressure forced Alaphilippe to keep riding
After Julian Alaphilippe recently revealed he'd been racing this Spring despite a fracture in his fibula, many were quick to point the finger at Patrick Lefevere, given his consistent public criticism of the Frenchman. In his column for Het Nieuwsblad however, the Soudal - Quick-Step boss has denied...
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“I just thought I’d give it a go” - Geraint Thomas tests his legs ahead of the Giro d’Italia with an attack on the final stage of the Tour of the Alps
With the Giro d’Italia now just two weeks away, last year’s runner-up Geraint Thomas has been honing his form at the Tour of the Alps this week with his traditional preparation method of a slow build-up ahead of a Grand Tour.We have seen sparks of form from the Welshman throughout the week though, a...
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“Negotiations have begun" - Julian Alaphilippe nearing TotalEnergies move confirms team boss Jean-René Bernadeau
It seems inevitable that upon the end of his Soudal - Quick-Step contract, Julian Alaphilippe will break free from Patrick Lefevere and find a new home. Long rumoured to be interested in the Frenchman, TotalEnergies team boss Jean-René Bernadeau has confirmed talks are underway."We met with Julian l...
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"I was hoping for a nice duel with Remco" - Tadej Pogacar on Evenepoel's Liege-Bastogne-Liege absence, van der Poel's challenge and skipping brutal Fleche Wallonne
Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel will write the latest chapter in their rivalry next Sunday at Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Ahead of the race, Pogacar was full of praise for perhaps his biggest challenger. "What he does is fantastic. Not just this year, but every season. But this year it's just a lit...
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“The batteries have been recharged" - Mathieu van der Poel 'convinced' winning is possible at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Having already guaranteed himself a successful spring with victories at the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, it's easy to assume there is little pressure on Mathieu van der Poel heading into Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Don't be mistaken however, the world champion will be there to win. “The batteries h...
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“Primoz Roglic was next to me in the hospital" - Remco Evenepoel recalls worry for rivals after scary Itzulia crash
The general classification fight at the 2024 Itzulia Basque Country was almost totally wiped out on stage 4 as Remco Evenepoel, Jonas Vingegaard, Primoz Roglic and more all crashed out spectacularly frightening circumstances. Each of those three also holds bigger GC ambitions for later this year at...
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“We will just try to implement our own plan and try to achieve our own objectives” - Visma | Lease a Bike DS Arthur van Dongen on the team’s strategy for Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Despite suffering several injuries to their squad over the Spring, Team Visma | Lease a Bike have still been able to piece together strong results in the Ardennes Classics, as Tiesj Benoot has stepped up and led the line for the team, with a podium finish at the Amstel Gold Race and ninth place at L...
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UCI announce shortened schedule for the 2024/25 Cyclocross World Cup with four races removed from the calendar
The schedule for the 2024/25 UCI World Cup has been officially announced by the world-governing body for next season, with a reduced number of races on the calendar, as there will no longer be any events held in the United States, which had been a firm fixture over the last couple of seasons.The num...
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“I’m ready to race again” - Koen Bouwman set to lead Visma | Lease a Bike at the Tour de Romandie after overall victory at the Settimana Coppi e Bartali
After it was announced that Wilco Kelderman would not be able to ride the Giro d’Italia for Visma | Lease a Bike in May after fracturing his collarbone on the final stage of Paris-Nice, Koen Bouwman replaced his Dutch compatriot in the team’s roster for the first Grand Tour of the season.Bouwman too...
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“I just sat down and did it for everyone to hear” - Tom Dumoulin on making his debut as a commentator
After retiring from professional cycling in 2022 at the age of just 31 years old, Tom Dumoulin entered the world of punditry, appearing on the Dutch channel NOS as an analyst. However, he has now progressed to the role of commentator, as he covered La Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday.The midweek Belgian...
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“I will give everything in support of the team” - Gerben Kuypers joins Intermarché-Wanty with Liège-Bastogne-Liège set to be his first race
Despite not having raced so far this year, Gerben Kuypers has been promoted to the Intermarché-Wanty WorldTour team from their Wanty-ReUz-Technord development team and is set to race at Liege-Bastogne-Liege for the Walloon outfit this weekend.The 24-year-old Belgian is already an accomplished rider...
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“We will go for it” - Maxim Van Gils set to lead Lotto Dstny at Liège-Bastogne-Liège after podium finish at La Flèche Wallonne
After finishing in third place on the Mur de Huy at La Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday, Maxim Van Gils is set to lead Lotto Dstny at Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday. The Belgian rider has had a strong Spring Classics campaign so far, as he finished on the podium at races such as the Faun Drôme Classic,...
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Ben O'Connor will "go to the Giro with ambitions" after 2nd overall at Tour of the Alps
Ahead of his first trip to the Giro d'Italia since 2020, Ben O'Connor showed some impressive form at the Tour of the Alps, bagging himself a finish of 2nd overall behind Juan Pedro Lopez. "We can be very pleased with how we managed the game, being aggressive," the Australian reflected post-stage to...
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“We did three very good stages and then fatigue set in" - INEOS fall from GC contention in disappointing end to Tour of the Alps
After starting the week so brightly with a stage win for Tobias Foss, INEOS Grenadiers collapsed out of GC contention at the Tour of the Alps on the final two stages. “I feel quite tired,” Foss reflected to Wielerflits afterwards. “We did three very good stages and then fatigue set in. We were able...
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VIDEO: Juan Pedro Lopez celebrates Tour of the Alps victory with showcase of footballing abilities
After marking all the moves of his rivals and successfully navigating a tricky final stage at the 2024 Tour of the Alps, Juan Pedro Lopez secured himself the biggest victory of his career in the general classification. Known to be a massive Real Betis fan, Lopez would have been delighted to be weari...
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"Overall it was a positive week for us" - Romain Bardet heads to Giro d'Italia with top-5 overall at Tour of the Alps
With another bright and attacking performance on the final stage of the 2024 Tour of the Alps, Romain Bardet secured himself a top-5 in the general classification. Good form to build upon heading to the Giro d'Italia.“We wanted to make the race hard on today’s final stage and did a good job with tha...
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VIDEO: Tadej Pogacar braves the bad weather to scope out Liege-Bastogne-Liege course
The two pre-race favourites for this Sunday's Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar, have opted for different preparation methods this Friday afternoon. With both coming to the Ardennes having spent the earlier part of the week preparing in the sunshine, van der Poel decided a...
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Team Visma | Lease a Bike look to in-form Tiesj Benoot at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Although he's still waiting to taste victory, Tiesj Benoot has shown some impressive legs throughout the Spring Classics this year. At Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Team Visma | Lease a Bike will once again look to the experienced Belgian."I hope to be back at the start on Sunday with good legs. Liege-Basto...
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"I finally did it" - Emotional Juan Pedro Lopez secures overall victory at the Tour of the Alps
After a dramatic final two stages, full of attacks, Juan Pedro Lopez battled bravely to mark moves and follow his rivals, successfully securing the biggest victory of his career in the general classification of the 2024 Tour of the Alps. Post-race, the Spaniard was understandably excited and emotion...
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Giulio Ciccone return confirmed for Tour de Romandie with both Tour de France & Vuelta a Espana added to race programme
After surgery for a perennial cyst forced Giulio Ciccone into a delay of his season start and a complete skipping of the Giro d'Italia, the Lidl-Trek star has now revealed an updated race programme with his return to action confirmed for the Tour de Romandie. “I feel reborn and now I can’t wait to g...
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"Perfect way to end this week" - Aurelien Paret-Peintre wins final stage of 2024 Tour of the Alps in one-three with brother Valentin
What a day for the Paret-Peintre family on stage 5 of the 2024 Tour of the Alps. Aurelien Paret-Peintre fired to the stage win from a reduced bunch with brother Valentin finishing third, moving up to 4th overall in the process. “This is the perfect way to end this week. I am very happy with this vic...
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Brave Juan Pedro Lopez secures overall at 2024 Tour of the Alps as Aurelien Paret-Peintre wins final stage
Juan Pedro Lopez has held on to secure overall victory at the 2024 Tour of the Alps after a brave defence of his race lead on a final stage won from a reduced bunch by Aurelien Paret-Peintre.With no breakaway forming, it was all of the big names at the front as the climbing began in earnest with jus...
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"Van der Poel is capable of rising above himself in one-day races" - This could be world champion's best shot at Liege-Bastogne-Liege glory claims Thijs Zonneveld
With Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders already in the bag for Mathieu van der Poel in 2024, there's no doubt the world champion is in top form. Can he make it a hat-trick and tick another monument off his list at Liege-Bastogne-Liege?Tadej Pogacar may start as favourite but according to ex-pro...
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"When he attacks, not many people will be able to respond" - Philippe Gilbert backs Tadej Pogacar for Liege-Bastogne-Liege success
In the opinion of many, this Sunday's Liege-Bastogne-Liege will come down to a battle between Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel. In the opinion of Classics legend Philippe Gilbert, it's clearly advantage Pogacar. A winner back in 2011, Gilbert knows exactly what it takes to succeed at Liege-Bas...
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"May be right on the limit of uphill efforts for Mathieu" - Physiology expert analyses van der Poel's chances vs Pogacar at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Will Mathieu van der Poel be able to live with Tadej Pogacar on the climbs of Liege-Bastogne-Liege? It's a question that we'll soon find an answer to on Sunday, but for Jan Boone, exercise physiologist at Ghent University, it all comes down to the numbers. “It is indeed a hot topic in exercise physi...
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Simon Yates returns to racing and leads Team Jayco AlUla alongside Michael Matthews at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
With Liege-Bastogne-Liege bringing an end to the Spring Classics season this weekend, Team Jayco AlUla head to the Ardennes with a two-pronged attack of Michael Matthews and the returning Simon Yates. “Liege is always a great race to be on the start line at, it’s an iconic race and I have only raced...
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Egan Bernal & Tom Pidcock headline for INEOS Grenadiers at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
After taking victory last weekend at the Amstel Gold Race, can the INEOS Grenadiers finish the Spring Classics on a high at Liege-Bastogne-Liege? In the winner of the Amstel Gold Race, Tom Pidcock, INEOS take with them one of the viable challengers for pre-race favourites Mathieu van der Poel and Ta...
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PREVIEW | Tour of the Alps 2024 stage 5 - Explosive day in the mountains another huge challenge for Juan Pedro López
From the 15th to the 19th of April we've got the Tour of the Alps on the road. This is the single most important run-up race ahead of the Giro d'Italia and sees five days of racing in the Alps with the mountains always looming in the background. We preview the race ahead. After four days of difficul...
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Mathieu van der Poel cancels Friday recon of Liege-Bastogne-Liege course due to bad weather
Having spent the week preparing for Liege-Bastogne-Liege over in the Spanish sun, Mathieu van der Poel had intended to do a first reconnaissance of the course this Friday but sadly bad weather has ruined those hopes.This news comes from HLN who reports that "The exploration of Liège-Bastogne-Liège w...
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Cofidis extends sponsorship of cycling team until 2028 bringing partnership to over 30 years
One of the most regularly seen sights in the peloton over the last few decades are the red shirts of the French-based team, Cofidis. Present in the peloton since all the way back in 1997, the team and sponsor have now extended terms until 2028“There is a history and a strong internal attachment betw...
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“It’s frustrating. Nothing has changed since Gino Mäder" - Geraint Thomas criticises lack of effort in increasing rider safety
Safety within cycling is a hot topic at the moment. Geraint Thomas has seen the sport develop a lot during his near-20-year spell in the peloton. According to the Welshman however, not nearly enough is being done to keep the riders safe. “Traffic calming, curbs sticking out, all this kind of stuff:...
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“They wanted to screw the peloton, but in the end they mainly screwed themselves" - Louis Vervaeke slams UAE Team Emirates antics at La Fleche Wallonne
With a strong team on paper, UAE Team Emirates held some lofty ambitions ahead of La Fleche Wallonne 2024. Sadly for them though, it turned into a disaster day with none of their seven-man team even finishing. The likes of Juan Ayuso, Joao Almeida, Brandon McNulty, Marc Hirschi and more all succumbe...
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VIDEO: Chris Harper provides reassuring video update following nasty crash at the Tour of the Alps
There was a scary moment on stage 4 of the Tour of the Alps on Thursday, as Team Jayco AlUla leader Chris Harper crashed nastily on a descent with his head crashing into a lamppost on the roadside.Thankfully, the Australian was described as only having "superficial wounds and a mild concussion," by...
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Primoz Roglic misses out as BORA -hansgrohe go with Vlasov & Hindley for Liege-Bastogne-Liege
BORA - hansgrohe have unveiled their seven man lineup for the upcoming Liege-Bastogne-Liege and sadly, Primoz Roglic has not recovered from his Itzulia Basque Country crash in time to be involved. In Roglic's absence, BORA - hansgrohe instead look towards the likes of Aleksandr Vlasov, one of the ma...
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Route revealed for the 2024 edition of the Tour de Suisse with two time trials and four mountaintop finishes
The 2024 edition of the Tour de Suisse is set to be a dream race for the GC contenders, with more 18,000 metres of climbing over the eight-day stage race, as well as around 20km of time trialling.The race begins with a 4.8km-long individual time trial around Vaduz, where stage 2 will also start, tak...
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"Jonas is a special guy. He may recover quickly" - 'Too early' to rule Vingegaard out of Tour de France says Visma DS
It's fair to say that Jonas Vingegaard's chances of making it a Tour de France hat-trick later this summer, don't look particularly good at the moment. Following a brutal crash at the Itzulia Basque Country, the Dane spent 12 days in hospital due to a number of injuries. Suffering a number of fractu...
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“I completely forgot that I had celebrated too early myself” - Tom Boonen recalls his mistake at the 2008 Scheldeprijs after Lorena Wiebes’ mishap at the Amstel Gold Race
At the Amstel Gold Race last weekend, Lorena Wiebes added her name to the list of riders who have cost themselves a victory by celebrating too early, as she sat up and allowed Marianne Vos to pip her on the line. Many famous names have done it in the past at some of the biggest races on the calendar...
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ASO reveal the routes for the first three stages of the Tour de France Femmes around Rotterdam
The routes for the opening three stages of the 2024 Tour de France Femmes have been officially revealed by race organisers ASO at an event in Rotterdam. It was announced in October that the stage race would be starting in the Netherlands, with three of the eight stages taking place in the east of th...
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“It is one big learning process” - Jardi Christiaan van der Lee on making the step from the amateur ranks to the WorldTour
Having made the massive step up from amateur racing to the WorldTour peloton after strong performances in certain U23 races last season, Jardi Christiaan van der Lee has already raced in some of the biggest races on the calendar after signing for EF Education-EasyPost last summer.The 22-year-old Dut...
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“We’re going to be ambitious for this race” - Benoît Cosnefroy set to lead Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at Liège-Bastogne-Liège alongside Felix Gall and Paul Lapeira
After taking the victory at Brabantse Pijl last week and finishing just off the podium at La Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday, Benoît Cosnefroy is set to lead Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at Liège-Bastogne-Liège this weekend.He will be joined by Felix Gall, who recently got two top-5 results at the Classi...
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Movistar reportedly ‘confident’ that Nairo Quintana will race the Giro d’Italia despite injury concerns
Having been forced to abandon the Volta a Catalunya after he crashed and ruptured his anterior sterno-clavicular ligament in his arm, Nairo Quintana missed the Tour of the Alps, which was set to be a key preparation race for the Giro d’Italia next month, with the Colombian’s participation at the fir...
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“I want to keep racing” - Ruth Edwards extends contract with Human Powered Health until the end of the 2026 season
Having returned to the professional peloton at the beginning of the season after stepping away from the sport in 2021, Ruth Edwards has signed a two-year contract extension with her Human Powered Health team that will see her continue with the team until the end of the 2026 season.Speaking in a pres...
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"There is only one person who can beat Tadej Pogacar" - Is Mathieu van der Poel only viable challenger for Liege-Bastogne-Liege?
Although Alpecin-Deceuninck have already secured the first three monuments of the season, they don't start as favourites this weekend at Liege-Bastogne-Liege. That honour goes to Tadej Pogacar's UAE Team Emirates."I really like that everyone really thinks that Mathieu van der Poel can win. The team...
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“It's going to be bananas" - Juan Pedro Lopez prepared for crazy GC fight on Tour of the Alps 2024 final stage
After taking his first professional win and moving into the overall lead of the Tour of the Alps on stage 3, Juan Pedro Lopez was tasked with holding onto that lead on a brutally mountainous stage 4. A task in which he succeeded. Despite numerous attacks from the likes of Wout Poels, Antonio Tiberi,...
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"If corona had not started, I might have raced for Visma" - Spring revelation Laurence Pithie reveals he almost signed for Jumbo-Visma after 2019 Track Worlds
One of the revelations of the 2024 season so far, Groupama - FDJ's Laurence Pithie is set for a Grand Tour debut at the upcoming Giro d'Italia. Given his impressive form, the Kiwi is starting with some ambition too."It was a very good classic season. At critical moments I occasionally missed that li...
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"I've never done it, so I would definitely love to" - Jai Hindley targeting Olympic selection for Australia in Paris
One of the most renowned Australian riders in the peloton today, former Giro d'Italia winner Jai Hindley is targeting the chance to showcase his talents in the iconic green and gold of his nation later this summer. "I would definitely love to do the Worlds, I think that would be a really cool race,...
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Oier Lazkano and Alex Aranburu lead Movistar Team for Liege-Bastogne-Liege
The last classic of the spring season and the fourth monument of the year will be held on April 21: Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Whilst, Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar start as favourites in one of the most difficult classics to win, Movistar Team will start as underdogs, hoping for better results...
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UPDATE: "Superficial wounds and a mild concussion" for Chris Harper after frightening Tour of the Alps crash
With downhill crashes a massive talking point in the cycling world currently, there has sadly been another brutal reminder about the dangers of the descent on stage 4 of the Tour of the Alps. Attacking and attempting to put time into race leader, Juan Pedro Lopez, Team Jayco AlUla's Chris Harper hi...
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"I didn't realize I had hypothermia... I lost control of my body" - Mattias Skjelmose reflects on dramatic La Fleche Wallonne abandon
Starting as pre-race favourite, Mattias Skjelmose was sadly forced to abandon La Fleche Wallonne 2024 in dramatic circumstances with video quickly going viral of the Dane shivering and shaking uncontrollably as he was literally carried off the race. As it turned out, Skjelmose had symptoms of hypoth...
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"He was so cold, he physically wasn’t able to put his jacket and gloves on" - Bahrain-Victorious recall worrying Santiago Buitrago moment at La Fleche Wallonne
Almost every rider that competed will have a story to tell about their experiences and an apocalyptic La Fleche Wallonne 2024. Even though, Santiago Buitrago finished 5th in the end, he very much struggled with the conditions. “One of the toughest, coldest, days I have ever had on the bike,” recalle...
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"I'm from Belgium, I'm used to some cold and rain" - Maxim van Gils unbothered by horrific conditions at La Fleche Wallonne
Bitterly cold and wet, La Fleche Wallonne 2024 won't soon be forgotten by those who raced it. Maxim van Gils coped better than most, finishing third, but even he was left shivering uncontrollably on the podium afterwards, not that he was unduly bothered. The following day, the Lotto Dstny star is fi...
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"I had a lot of self-confidence" - Simon Carr solos for over an hour to take Tour of the Alps stage win for second year running
For the second year running, EF Education-EasyPost's Simon Carr has come to the fore in a big way at the Tour of the Alps. On stage 4 of the 2024 edition, the Brit was solo for over an hour en route to a stunning stage win. "It is a very special victory," reflected the 25-year-old in his post-race i...
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Sensational Simon Carr seals stunning Tour of the Alps stage win with 45km solo
Simon Carr has sealed victory on stage 4 of the 2024 Tour of the Alps with a sensational effort, having attacked solo with 45km still to go on an incredibly mountainous day. After the horrific day weather-wise yesterday on stage 3, the peloton was thankfully greeted with dry roads for stage 4. Not s...
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"I rode the race on adrenaline and euphoria" - Tiesj Benoot delighted to secure top-10 at La Fleche Wallonne after sleepless night welcoming baby daughter
In some rather dramatic preparation for La Fleche Wallonne, Tiesj Benoot and his partner Fien welcomed their second daughter to the family. Despite the lack of sleep, the Belgian thrived in the bitterly cold conditions to secure a top-10 finish. "Together with my family, I decided to start here. I a...
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“We are without our two leaders for this race" - Soudal - Quick-Step reveal depleted lineup for Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Having won Liege-Bastogne-Liege the last two years through Remco Evenepoel, Soudal - Quick-Step's hopes of making it a hat-trick seem unlikely given the Belgian's absence.“We are without our two leaders for this race," admits sports director Klaas Lodewyck as he reveals a somewhat depleted lineup fo...
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Mark Cavendish returns from illness to lead Astana Qazaqstan Team at the Tour of Turkey
After being absent from the peloton since the 13th of March as he DNF'd Milano-Torino, Mark Cavendish will return to action for the Astana Qazaqstan Team at the Tour of Turkey.Although the legendary sprinter started his farewell campaign brightly, taking a stage win at the Tour Colombia back in Febr...
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"There are even stories of riders who were never the same afterwards" - Doctor warns of long-lasting effects of hypothermic La Fleche Wallonne
Whilst in Austria and Italy, riders at the Tour of the Alps were dealing with the coldest race day of 2024, those competing at La Fleche Wallonne in Belgium were arguably having even tougher conditions to deal with. With the race battered by sleet, hail, rain and a piercingly cold wind, a number of...
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PREVIEW | Tour of the Alps 2024 stage 4 - Juan Pedro López to defend lead in horrifically hard mountain stage
From the 15th to the 19th of April we've got the Tour of the Alps on the road. This is the single most important run-up race ahead of the Giro d'Italia and sees five days of racing in the Alps with the mountains always looming in the background. We preview the race ahead. The queen stage of the race...
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VIDEO: Israel - Premier Tech team car goes crazy for Stephen Williams' La Fleche Wallonne victory
In the biggest win of his career, Stephen Williams powered up the Mur de Huy to a stunning victory at La Fleche Wallonne 2024, sparking joyous scenes of celebration in the Israel - Premier Tech team car.As sports directors Sam Bewley and Daryl Impey roared on support for the Welshman as he began to...
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"I’m delighted she won" - Elisa Longo Borghini admits defeat to Katarzyna Niewiadoma on the Mur de Huy
In a titanic battle on the Mur de Huy, Elisa Longo Borghini, Demi Vollering and Katarzyna Niewiadoma went head-to-head at La Fleche Wallonne Femmes. In the end, it was Niewiadoma who proved strongest. "I think Niewiadoma went in a perfect spot. She was the strongest today, and to be fair and honest...
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"There is still a touch of disappointment in missing victory by so little" - Kevin Vauquelin close 2nd at La Fleche Wallonne
In a breakthrough performance, Arkéa - B&B Hotels' Kevin Vauquelin overcame the horrendous weather conditions to thrive on the Mur de Huy at La Fleche Wallonne 2024, taking a close second on the day. “We experienced tough conditions today which eliminated a lot of favourites. So there were opportuni...
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Simon Yates & Team Jayco AlUla yet to discuss new deal in contract year: "It does come down to what we're able to spend"
Few riders in the peloton have been as loyal servants to their teams as Simon Yates has for the now-named Team Jayco AlUla. After 10 seasons with the Aussie-based outfit however, the former Vuelta winner is barrelling towards his contract end without new terms having been discussed.“Simon has been p...
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“I feel a bit better already" - Remco Evenepoel on track for Tour de France despite considerable injuries sustained in Itzulia crash
In the immediate aftermath of the disastrous crash at the Itzulia Basque Country last month, there was some not-unsubstantiated fears that three-quarters of cycling's 'Big 4' had been wiped out of Tour de France contention.Although defending Tour de France champion, Jonas Vingegaard looks set to mis...
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Jan Tratnik to BORA - hansgrohe all but officially confirmed according to latest reports
After it was first reported a few weeks ago, Jan Tratnik's Team Visma | Lease a Bike departure is now all but officially confirmed, with the Slovenian set to join compatriot Primoz Roglic at BORA - hansgrohe.The latest development in the story comes from GCN, who state "Team Visma | Lease a Bike had...
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“My legs were not as bad as I thought” - Amstel Gold Race podium finisher Ingvild Gaskjenn reacts to another strong result at tough edition of La Fleche Wallonne Femmes
After taking an incredible third-place finish to get herself on the podium at the Amstel Gold Race last weekend, 25-year-old Norwegian rider Ingvild Gaskjenn put in another strong performance at La Fleche Wallonne Femmes, as she finished in 13th place ahead of World Champion Lotte Kopecky.The Liv Al...
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"I felt like a bit of a knob" - Geraint Thomas admits tension in Tour of the Alps breakaway on stage 1
In a warm-up for the Giro d'Italia, Geraint Thomas has elected to race the Tour of the Alps. On the opening stage, the Welshman looked bright too, getting himself in a late move and helping teammate, Tobias Foss to the stage win.During the stage however, Thomas and Foss came under fire from their br...
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"Those real lightweight climbers like Tadej Pogacar struggle in 8 degrees and rain" - Jan Bakelants feels weather could be deciding factor at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
At the fourth monument of the season this coming weekend, Tadej Pogacar will start as the favourite for Liege-Bastogne-Liege victory. When assessing the potential challengers to Pogacar this Sunday, could mother nature herself prove the most difficult obstacle to overcome for the UAE Team Emirates l...
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VIDEO: Shivering Mattias Skjelmose literally carried out of La Fleche Wallonne after abandon
The weather in the Ardennes for La Fleche Wallonne 2024 was nothing short of horrific. The riders were battered by sleet and rain for almost the entire day with a number of the big pre-race favourites coming unstuck as a result.One of those aforementioned favourites to see their hopes dashed by moth...
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João Almeida confirms his presence at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
João Almeida confirmed this Wednesday on social media that he will be attending the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.After abandoning La Fleche Wallonne, like all his team-mates, because of the rain, hail and cold, the Portuguese rider told us the good news. "We're exactly 100 days away from the Olympic Gam...
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"G was more than happy to sacrifice himself" - INEOS Grenadiers praise Geraint Thomas' selfless riding in service of Tobias Foss at Tour of the Alps
Although INEOS Grenadiers lost the overall race lead of Tobias Foss on stage 3 at the Tour of the Alps, the team ignited the day with some attacking tactics and post-stage, remain relatively optimistic. “Teams should be prepared that we’re willing to race creatively and that’s what we did today,” IN...
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Giacomo Nizzolo set to return to racing for season debut at the Famenne Ardenne Classic after four months out with injury
Having signed for Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team from Israel-Premier Tech for this year, Giacomo Nizzolo would have been hoping to have a strong start to his first season with his new team, but that was hampered after the Italian rider suffered a crash in December of last year, which left him with a broken...
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“They certainly don’t like to be watching from the sidelines” - Team dsm-firmenich PostNL DS Matt Winston on Oscar Onley and Max Poole’s recovery from injury
After a strong start to the season for Oscar Onley and Max Poole, Team dsm-firmenich PostNL’s young British duo are now both out injured, Onley suffered his third broken collarbone in eight months in a crash at the Amstel Gold Race and Poole suffered a fractured elbow after he crashed on the penulti...
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“It was one of the hardest days I’ve ever had on the bike” - Benoît Cosnefroy narrowly misses out on the podium at La Flèche Wallonne
Having taken the victory at Brabantse Pijl last week, Benoît Cosnefroy returned to Belgium to take on La Flèche Wallonne, coming into the race as one of the main favourites after finishing as the runner-up on the Mur de Huy at the 2020 edition of the race.The riders faced brutal conditions throughou...
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“I thought I was having a good day, but I felt so cold afterwards” - Bauke Mollema on the brutal conditions at La Flèche Wallonne
It was one of the worst races of the season for the riders in the peloton at La Flèche Wallonne, as they faced cold and wet conditions throughout the day, with temperatures at around 6°C and although it was simply overcast at the start the weather quickly turned to hail and sleet. The riders attempt...
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“We will go for it again tomorrow” - Romain Bardet moves up to fifth overall at the Tour of the Alps with strong result on stage 3
After making the front split on the opening stage of the Tour of the Alps, Romain Bardet kept himself in contention in the general classification on stage 3. The Team dsm-firmenich PostNL finished in fourth place on the stage, 38 seconds down on the winner and new overall leader Juan Pedro López, mo...
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“I tried to keep everything together for Tiesj” - Tim van Dijke hangs on for top-20 result at La Flèche Wallonne after leadout on the Mur de Huy
Having raced in all three Monuments for Team Visma | Lease a Bike so far this season, Tim van Dijke made his Ardennes Classics debut at La Flèche Wallonne. After facing torrid rain and cold weather throughout the day, the peloton had been reduced to around thirty riders as they hit the final ascent...
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VIDEO: Highlights of cold, wet & dramatic day at La Fleche Wallonne as Stephen Williams and Katarzyna Niewiadoma take career defining victories
On a day in which the stars of the men's and women's pelotons took to the second of the Ardennes Classics, Stephen Williams and Katarzyna Niewiadoma took perhaps the biggest wins of their respective careers. It was perhaps mother nature who was the deciding factor however, as a number pre-race favou...
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Mark Cavendish insists “sprinting is not an addiction to me, not at all" after tricky start to final season
Having initially planned to retire at the end of the 2023 season, Mark Cavendish changed his mind after crashing out of last year's Tour de France and has returned for one last season in the peloton this year.“Sprinting is not an addiction to me, not at all. Racing is, riding my bike is, but sprinti...
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"I have failed many times... But I never stopped believing" - Emotional Katarzyna Niewiadoma finally gets much-deserved big win at La Fleche Wallonne Femmes
So often the bridesmaid in the biggest races over recent years, Katarzyna Niewiadoma finally managed to secure her first road victory since 2019 at La Fleche Wallonne on Wednesday.Afterwards, the 29-year-old Pole was understandably overcome by the emotion of what she had just achieved. “This means a...
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“Kasia was just stronger today and that's a shame" - No excuses for Demi Vollering after narrow La Fleche Wallonne Femmes miss
Taking her fourth podium in five years at La Fleche Wallonne Femmes, Demi Vollering had to settle for second in 2024, narrowly behind the very impressive Katarzyna Niewiadoma. “Unfortunately second again…” the Team SD Worx - Protime leader, who won La Fleche Wallonne Femmes in 2023 reflected with a...
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Katarzyna Niewiadoma gets first road win since 2019 with thunderous ascent of the Mur de Huy at La Fleche Wallonne Femmes 2024
Katarzyna Niewiadoma has triumphed in style at La Fleche Wallonne Femmes 2024, edging out Demi Vollering and Elisa Longo Borghini in a brutal final ascent of the Mur de Huy.With the weather slightly better than the horrific conditions the men had to deal with, as the race hit the Mur de Huy for the...
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“My legs were really sore and I was freezing" - Maxim van Gils battles through adverse weather to La Fleche Wallonne podium
Few riders have been as consistently impressive so far this year than Lotto Dstny's Maxim van Gils. The latest of the Belgian's breakthrough performances, a third-placed finish at La Fleche Wallonne 2024.“I am satisfied, especially after the Amstel Gold Race,” said van Gils post-race to Wielerflits,...
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VIDEO: Stephen Williams brutal Mur de Huy attack as Welshman fires to La Fleche Wallonne win
Stephen Williams of Israel - Premier Tech has taken the biggest win of his career, courtesy of a stunning attack on the final ascent of the Mur de Huy at La Fleche Wallonne 2024. With a group of around 30 riders coming to the foot of the climb together, everyone was biding their time and waiting, pe...
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"I can't believe I just won Fleche" - Emotional and exhausted Stephen Williams 'over the moon' with La Fleche Wallonne victory
Stephen Williams continues to impress in 2024. After his overall victory at the Tour Down Under earlier this year, the Welshman has powered to a fabulous victory at La Fleche Wallonne this Wednesday afternoon."What a day. I'm so happy right now and I can't believe I just won Fleche. I've been watchi...
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Sensational Stephen Williams rockets to stunning La Fleche Wallonne 2024 triumph
On a wet, cold and miserable day in the Ardennes, Israel - Premier Tech's Stephen Williams powered to the victory on a thrilling final climb of the Mur de Huy at La Fleche Wallone 2024. In cold, wet and quite dark weather conditions, six riders attacked early to form the early breakaway this year. I...
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"One tactic today: don't catch a cold haha" - Juan Pedro Lopez victorious on coldest race day of the season at the Tour of the Alps
Skipping through the rain on the coldest race day of the year so far on stage 3 of the 2024 Tour of the Alps, Lidl-Trek's Juan Pedro Lopez took his first professional win and moved into the overall lead of the general classification. "This is a great day, my first professional victory. But to be hon...
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VIDEO: Tom Pidcock, Marc Hirschi, Mattias Skjelmose and more favourites struggling already at cold and wet La Fleche Wallonne
The horrific weather conditions are playing havoc with the pre-race favourites' chances at La Fleche Wallonne 2024. Among those struggling already are the likes of Tom Pidcock, Mattias Skjelmose and Marc Hirschi.With around 60km still to go, last Sunday's Amstel Gold Race winner, Pidcock is already...
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Juan Pedro Lopez takes first professional win and moves into overall lead on horrific day at the 2024 Tour of the Alps
On the coldest day of World Tour racing this year, Lidl-Trek's Juan Pedro Lopez has taken his first professional win and moved into the overall race lead in the process on stage 3 of the 2024 Tour of the Alps. With no intention of staying in the peloton and catching the spray from other riders wheel...
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Stage 3 of the 2024 Tour of the Alps officially the coldest race day so far this year!
Cold, wet and damp the conditions on stage 3 of the 2024 Tour of the Alps this Wednesday can best be described as miserable. In fact, they are the worst conditions of the year so far. According to a graphic shown on screen, the average temperature for the riders today is just 5 degrees Celsius, near...
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"For me it is always special to come back here" - Mauri Vansevenant key Soudal - Quick-Step success at La Fleche Wallonne
Although Soudal - Quick-Step have had something of a lacklustre Classics season in 2024, Mauri Vansevenant's 4th place at the Amstel Gold Race last Sunday was definitely a bright spot. At La Fleche Wallonne later this after, it's likely to again be Vansevenant who holds the Wolfpack's chances of suc...
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Filippo Ganna attempting incredible 113km solo in brutal weather conditions at the Tour of the Alps
On what is a truly miserable day weather-wise at the 2024 Tour of the Alps, INEOS Grenadiers' Filippo Ganna is attempting a monumental effort.With no intention of staying in the peloton and catching the spray from other riders' wheels, Ganna set out on a one-man breakaway with 113km still go. At 50k...
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Wout van Aert trains outside for first time in three weeks after horror crash
For the first time since his Spring ending crash at Dwars Door Vlaanderen, Wout van Aert has been able to ride his bike outside, as seen by a post to his official Strava account.Breaking his collarbone, sternum and a number of ribs in the disastrous crash that not only ruined all the hard work he'd...
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"We have plenty of cards to play in the team" - Marc Hirschi hoping UAE Team Emirates can benefit from numbers game at La Fleche Wallonne
After a brilliant performance at the Amstel Gold Race, just missing out on victory to Tom Pidcock in the final sprint, Marc Hirschi hopes to go one better this afternoon at La Fleche Wallonne.Having already won this race back in 2020, the Swiss has fond memories of his racing at La Fleche Wallonne....
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"Maybe it's not ideal for me but we'll give it a go" - Ben Healy coy on chances ahead of La Fleche Wallonne
After his breakthrough campaign in 2023, Ben Healy is finding top results a little more difficult in 2024 and is still waiting for his first win. Could that all change this afternoon at La Fleche Wallonne?Despite being fancied by many at last Sunday's Amstel Gold Race the Irishman missed out on the...
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"Last year's race was my real breakthrough and now that Tadej Pogacar's not here I feel even better" - Mattias Skjelmose keen to improve on 2nd last year at La Fleche Wallonne
Widely touted as one of the favourites for the Amstel Gold Race last weekend, things didn't really go to plan for Mattias Skjelmose. Later this afternoon at La Fleche Wallonne, the Lidl-Trek leader gets his chance to put things right. "I'm confident from last year," explains the 23-year-old Dane in...
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"Together with my family, we decided to start today" - Can birth of his second daughter inspire Tiesj Benoot to La Fleche Wallonne success?
After his impressive podium at the Amstel Gold Race last weekend, Tiesj Benoot will again lead Team Visma | Lease a Bike this Wednesday with hopes of challenging for victory again at La Fleche Wallonne."Last two years I improved my result here and I hope to that again today," previews Benoot, who fi...
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"It definitely suits me but I've never really got it right" - Tom Pidcock aiming for Ardennes double at La Fleche Wallonne
After his stunning victory at the Amstel Gold Race last weekend, Tom Pidcock will look to make it an Ardennes double later this afternoon as he and the rest of the peloton tackle La Fleche Wallonne. "I don't know if it's fully sunken in yet," Pidcock reflects on his triumph in the Netherlands last S...
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"I'm just loving racing at the moment. My legs are super good" - Michael Matthews optimistic pre-race at La Fleche Wallonne
Michael Matthews carries the weight of Team Jayco AlUla's hopes at La Fleche Wallonne this year. After an impressive opening to the campaign, confidence is high for the Australian."I'm just loving racing at the moment. My legs are super good," admits Matthews, who's finished 2nd at Milano-Sanremo, s...
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Tadej Pogacar steps up Liege-Bastogne-Liege preparations with 4hr training ride in Monaco
Tadej Pogacar returns to Liege-Bastogne-Liege this weekend, a race he's had mixed relationship with in recent seasons. Ahead of the monument however, the Slovenian is training hard.As captured via the Instagram story of Pogacar's UAE Team Emirates teammate, Tim Wellens, they can be seen riding hard...
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"I think Tadej will be very good" - Tim Wellens expecting Pogacar to be at his best at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Ahead of Liege-Bastogne-Liege this weekend, Tadej Pogacar has been training hard in the sun. According to the Slovenian's UAE Team Emirates teammate, Tim Wellens, we can expect to see Pogacar at his very best. "I think it will be a great battle," previews Wellens, who won't be alongside Pogacar in L...
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“Sometimes Jai is too nice!" - BORA - hansgrohe hoping Hindley can learn from Primoz Roglic and take on a killer instinct
After leading BORA - hansgrohe's charge at the 2023 Tour de France, even getting himself into the Maillot Jaune, Jai Hindley has a different role this year as a plan-B/super domestique for Primoz Roglic. “I also expected some discussion or some arguments about it but there was really zero,” admits s...
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"We will have one of their strongest lineups in recent years" - Joxean Matxin confident in squad UAE Team Emirates have assembled for Tour de France
This summer, Tadej Pogacar will return to the Tour de France for his second Grand Tour of the year. Surrounding the two-time Maillot Jaune winner, UAE Team Emirates have assembled a star-studded lineup.According to Joxean Matxin, UAE Team Emirates boss, the team lineup for this year's edition of the...
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PREVIEW | Flèche Wallonne 2024 - Can Tom Pidcock win his second Ardennes classic at the Mur de Huy?
On the 17th of April comes the second of the Ardennes classics. This is the Fleche Wallonne, the Belgian classic most known for it's spectacular and incredibly finale up the Mur de Huy. We preview the race ahead. 198 kilometers and 2700 meters of climbing. That is the data you’ve got for this race,...
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“I’m not a typical sprinter” - Marijn van den Berg shows his versatility in the Ardennes Classics
After a strong start to the season with a podium finish in Trofeo Palma at the Challenge Mallorca and second place on the opening stage of the Volta ao Algarve, Marijn van den Berg took his first win of the season on stage 4 of the Volta a Catalunya and finished runner-up the following day.He then m...
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“When this opportunity presented itself, it was easy for me to say yes” - Thor Hushovd on becoming the general manager of Uno-X Mobility
After Jens Haugland stepped down as the general manager of Uno-X Mobility in January, it was announced that former World Champion and ten-time Tour de France stage winner Thor Hushovd would take over the role and lead the team going forward.Considered by many to be one of the greatest Norwegian cycl...
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“I’ve been told to push through certain levels of pain” - Lizzie Deignan on the road recovery after suffering broken arm in Ronde van Vlaanderen crash
After being involved in a nasty crash at the Ronde van Vlaanderen over two weeks ago, Lizzie Deignan suffered a broken arm that has forced her to miss Paris-Roubaix, as well as all of the Ardennes Classics this season.On how she has been recovering from the injury, the Lidl-Trek rider said in an int...
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Anna Shackley forced to retire from professional cycling at the age of 22 years old after being diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia
After what was set to be a breakout year for Anna Shackley in 2024, the 22-year-old British rider has been forced into retirement from professional cycling, as after she was diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia in January, she underwent a heart screening, in which several irregularities were found. A...
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Route revealed for the 2024 Tour of Britain Women as four-day stage race returns to the calendar
After the race did not go ahead in 2023 due to a lack of funding, the route for the 2024 edition of the Tour of Britain Women (formerly known as the Women’s Tour) has now been revealed after British Cycling took over the organisation of the race from the now defunct Sweetspot went into liquidation.F...
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“He’ll be 100% ready for the Giro” - Michael Woods set to miss the Ardennes Classics to focus on the Giro d’Italia after recent viral infection
Having previously finished on the podium of both La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège in his career, Michael Woods is set to miss this year’s races due to a recent viral infection that he is still recovering from.The Canadian rider will be aiming to be in his best shape ahead of the first Gra...
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“I’m already talking to teams” - Lukas Pöstlberger looks to return to the WorldTour in 2025 after being left without a contract for this season
After his contract was not renewed by Jayco AlUla at the end of 2023, Lukas Pöstlberger was left without a team for this year, having only spent one season with the Australian outfit after joining them from BORA-hansgrohe.Speaking to Cycling Weekly at the Tour of the Alps, where he is currently raci...
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Team Visma | Lease a Bike head to La Fleche Wallonne backing in-form Tiesj Benoot
With a 4th at Dwars Door Vlaanderen and a 3rd at the Amstel Gold Race just last Sunday, Tiesj Benoot is riding well this Classics season. At La Fleche Wallonne, he again will carry the hopes of Team Visma | Lease a Bike.Confirming their seven-man lineup, Benoot leads the way for Team Visma | Lease a...
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Mathieu van der Poel joins Olav Kooij, Daan Hoole and more for pre-Liege-Bastogne-Liege training ride
Continuing his preparation for Liege-Bastogne-Liege next weekend, Mathieu van der Poel has been joined in the Spanish sun by a number of his Dutch compatriots for a training ride. Having completed 90km on Monday, straight after a quiet Amstel Gold Race performance, van der Poel has taken another ste...
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Grand Tour win a 'realistic' possibility for Tom Pidcock according to coach: "For Tom it is a matter of learning to ride uphill"
Can INEOS Grenadiers turn Tom Pidcock into a viable Grand Tour contender? It's a question that seems to split the opinion of cycling fans but according to the Brit's coach, Kurt Bogaerts it is definitely a realistic goal. “I think this is realistic. It's really only this year that we've started to e...
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"Of course, there is also one Tadej Pogacar” - Mathieu van der Poel admits he needs his best legs to compete at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Although Mathieu van der Poel has started the 2024 campaign in pretty imperious form, the world champion showed his first signs of weakness on Sunday, finishing 22nd in a quiet performance at the Amstel Gold Race. With Liege-Bastogne-Liege quickly approaching, the Dutchman realises he'll need his be...
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"I was dead for a little bit" - Nathan van Hooydonck recalls terrifying incident that forced him into early retirement
Much sooner than anyone had hoped, former Team Visma | Lease a Bike star Nathan van Hooydonck was forced into retirement recently. Speaking to Eurosport, the Belgian opened up on the situation."I had a heart attack while driving the car with my then-still pregnant wife next to me," van Hooydonck rec...
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PREVIEW | Flèche Wallonne Femmes 2024 - Elisa Longo Borghini and Gaia Realini vs Demi Vollering and Lotte Kopecky on the Mur de Huy!
On the 17th of April the women's peloton takes on La Flèche Wallonne Femmes. It is a race that revolves around the Mur de Huy ultimately, and will put to the test some of the best climbers and classics riders in the peloton. We take a look at it's profile. The 143-kilometer race is hilly and feature...
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Final startlist La Fleche Wallonne Femmes with Demi Vollering, Lotte Kopecky, Elisa Longo Borghini, Katarzyna Niewiadoma, Fem van Empel and Gaia Realini
On the 17th of April the women's peloton takes on La Flèche Wallone Femmes. It is a race that revolves around the Mur de Huy ultimately, and will put to the test some of the best climbers and classics riders in the peloton.The startlist includes riders such as: Alexandra Manly, Christina Schweinberg...
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PREVIEW | Tour of the Alps 2024 stage 3 - GC to explode in a stage with 4 steep climbs towards the end
From the 15th to the 19th of April we've got the Tour of the Alps on the road. This is the single most important run-up race ahead of the Giro d'Italia and sees five days of racing in the Alps with the mountains always looming in the background. We preview the race ahead. East of Innsbruck deep into...
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Chris Froome's wife Michelle brands Muslims "a drain on modern society" and "not compatible with modern civilization" in shocking Twitter rant
The wife of the legendary Chris Froome, Michelle has sensationally made social media headlines this Monday by launching into a shocking rant on her official X (Twitter) account. In the wake of pro-Palestinian activists calling for "more protests than ever" against the team Froome plies his trade for...
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"It's like waiting for a bus and two come along at once" - Can INEOS Grenadiers kickstart season after wins for Tom Pidcock & Tobias Foss?
After a slow start to the season for the INEOS Grenadiers, can victories for Tom Pidcock at the Amstel Gold Race and Tobias Foss on the opening stage of the Tour of the Alps kickstart their season?"It's been a tough start for the team, you can't deny that," admits INEOS Grenadiers stalwart Luke Rowe...
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Lotte Kopecky surprise starter at La Fleche Wallonne Femmes but only "as a luxury servant" of Demi Vollering
On Wednesday the 17th of April, the Women's peloton takes on La Fleche Wallonne Femmes. Announcing their lineup for the race, Team SD Worx - Protime have included Lotte Kopecky in a change from her original race schedule. The world champion won't be going for the win herself though according to Team...
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Final startlist La Fleche Wallone with Tom Pidcock, Brandon McNulty, Juan Ayuso, João Almeida, Dylan Teuns, Michael Matthews and Mattias Skjelmose
On the 17th of April comes the second of the Ardennes classics. This is the Fleche Wallone, the Belgian classic most known for it's spectacular and incredibly finale up the Mur de Huy. We take a look at the startlist. The startlist includes riders such as: Benoît Cosnefroy, Aleksandr Vlasov, Matteo...
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VIDEO: Coll de Rates, well-known training climb of Mathieu van der Poel & Tom Pidcock in flames
The Coll de Rates, a well-known training climb for the likes of Tom Pidcock and Mathieu van der Poel among others is aflame in some worrying scenes.In the Spanish village of Tàrbena, the mythical climb where 'the next Jonas Vingegaard', Peter Oxenberg Hansen recently broke the climbing record, has b...
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Wout van Aert secretive on Zwift and Strava as he continues road to recovery
After fracturing his collarbone, sternum and a number of ribs in a nasty crash at Dwars Door Vlaanderen, Wout van Aert's spring was thrown into chaos. Although his road to recovery is underway, the Belgian is keeping quiet about how things are going. Despite the fact that the Team Visma | Lease a Bi...
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"At this age in cycling, it really means a lot to me" - 37-year-old Alessandro De Marchi rolls back the years with brilliant Tour of the Alps stage win
Alessandro De Marchi has once again proven himself as an expert in the breakaway, taking a brilliant win on stage 2 of the 2024 Tour of the Alps from the breakaway.Somewhat surprisingly just the 7th win of his career, but it's also the first for De Marchi since moving to Team Jayco AlUla. "It took a...
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Breakaway specialist Alessandro De Marchi does it again on stage 2 of the 2024 Tour of the Alps
On a day for the break, the vastly-experienced breakaway specialist, Alessandro De Marchi has taken a brilliant stage win at the Tour of the Alps. Five men attacked early to form a strong breakaway, packed with notable names such as Alessandro De Marchi, Simon Pellaud, Patrick Gamper, Lukas Postlber...
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"With Primoz you just knew when he was going to win..." - Nathan van Hooydonck compares leadership styles of Primoz Roglic & Jonas Vingegaard
Although he was forced into a premature retirement due to heart issues, Nathan van Hooydonck continues to keep himself active in the cycling world as an analyst. Recently, the former Team Visma | Lease a Bike star sat down with Eurosport to discuss a various number of topics. One of the items discus...
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BREAKING: Jonas Vingegaard finally discharged after 12 days of hospitalization following Itzulia horror crash
After being hospitalized for 12 days at the Txagorritxu Hospital in Vitoria after his serious fall in the Itzulia Basque Country, Jonas Vingegaard has been discharged around 12:00h this morning, as confirmed by Team Visma | Lease a Bike. The initial idea was to travel to France. However, considerin...
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Joao Almeida, Marc Hirschi & Juan Ayuso headline strong UAE Team Emirates lineup for La Fleche Wallonne
Although Tadej Pogacar won't be present for UAE Team Emirates in their Liege-Bastogne-Liege prelude at La Fleche Wallonne, the team can boast a number of high-profile names and potential dark horses for victory.Headlined by the runner-up at the Amstel Gold Race last weekend, Marc Hirschi, UAE Team E...
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"In retrospect, that's not smart" - Dylan van Baarle blames poor training for below-par Classics performances
A winner of a number of the big Classics, Dylan van Baarle has been notably below-par so far this season. However, the 31-year-old is certain he already knows the root of the problems.“I tried to do the training I wanted to do, in the rain,” the former Paris-Roubaix, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Dwars...
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VIDEO: Lidl-Trek recon the Mur de Huy ahead of La Fleche Wallonne 2024
This Wednesday, the peloton will tackle the infamous Mur de Huy as La Fleche Wallonne takes place. One of those teams hoping to challenge for victory will be Lidl-Trek.As such, the team has taken to the brutal climb for some reconnaissance. Included in a strong Lidl-Trek lineup for the traditional L...
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"One of my favourite races and also one of the hardest" - Tadej Pogacar returns to Liege-Bastogne-Liege full of ambition
With a win and a DNF in his last two appearances at Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Tadej Pogacar has something of a mixed history with the fourth monument of the season. Nevertheless, the Slovenian is full of ambition as he returns in 2024. "Liege is one of my favourite races and also one of the hardest, so...
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"All the riders are there to support Michael Matthews in his mission to get a top 10" - Team Jayco AlUla with clear goal at La Fleche Wallonne
Ahead of the fourth monument of the season next weekend at Liege-Bastogne-Liege, the peloton stops off at La Fleche Wallone. For Team Jayco AlUla, all hopes rest on the shoulders of Michael Matthews.“Michael Matthews will be our leader. This year the parcours is changed because they took out the Che...
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"I don’t see a solution really for it" - Matteo Jorgenson on fixing the problem of mass crashes in cycling
There has been much discussion of late about crashes, especially following the disastrous mass crash at the Itzulia Basque Country that left the likes of Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel among others in hospital.Vingegaard's Team Visma | Lease a Bike teammate, Matteo Jorgenson wasn't at the Itzu...
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VIDEO: Finlay Pickering out of the Tour of the Alps with concussion after scary downhill crash
With plenty of climbing on the opening stage of the 2024 Tour of the Alps, there was also a pacey downhill towards the finish line. As riders pushed themselves to the limit, crashes were probably inevitable and sadly for Finlay Pickering, he was one of those to go down.The 21-year-old of Bahrain - V...
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"He has proven that he can compete with the greats" - Tom Pidcock's coach confident Brit can fight for Liege-Bastogne-Liege victory
After his stunning triumph last weekend at the Amstel Gold Race, confidence is understandably high in Tom Pidcock's camp ahead of the upcoming monumental battle at Liege-Bastogne-Liege.According to Pidcock's coach, Kurt Bogaerts, the INEOS Grenadiers leader must be considered a viable contender to c...
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Pello Bilbao & Santiago Buitrago lead Bahrain - Victorious charge at La Fleche Wallonne
After a top-10 finish at the Amstel Gold Race last weekend, Pello Bilbao will again hope to be heavily involved in the final for Bahrain - Victorious at the upcoming La Fleche Wallonne."It’s a proper climbers’ classic. Some people say it’s a warm-up race for Liège, but I don’t agree; the two races a...
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PREVIEW | Tour of the Alps 2024 stage 2 - Filippo Ganna could be sprint winner on a hilly day
From the 15th to the 19th of April we've got the Tour of the Alps on the road. This is the single most important run-up race ahead of the Giro d'Italia and sees five days of racing in the Alps with the mountains always looming in the background. We preview the race ahead. The second day of racing wi...
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Visma | Lease a Bike Development shake hands with talented Belgian junior Cedric Keppens
Currently one of the most decorated juniors Cedric Keppens has agreed to take his next steps with the Team Visma | Lease a Bike Development. Winner of prestigious Aubel - Stavelot Juniors, as well as Ster van Zuid-Limburg this year, Keppens has already showed his potential in the Classics but it rem...
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"It wasn’t the best day for either of us" - Ben Healy eyes next opportunity at La Flèche Wallonne after lacklusted Amstel Gold Race
For EF Education-EasyPost, Amstel Gold Race was a race where a lot could go well, but even more could go wrong. And in the end, it was a mix of both for the American team, as Marijn van den Berg was strong enough to survive in the main group, but leaders Richard Carapaz and Ben Healy were unable to...
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"We're not going to the races just to start" - Tudor Pro Cycling ready to challenge the best at Giro d'Italia debut
Big Grand Tour debut awaits Tudor Pro Cycling at this year's Giro d'Italia. But despite being relatively new team in the bunch, the ever ambitious Swiss formation won't be here to 'just have a look around'. No, the sports director Matteo Tosatto makes it clear that Tudor Pro Cycling is ready to make...
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Warren Barguil attempts to ride Amstel Gold Race with a broken rib but was forced to leave the race early
Often very successful at the Ardennes, Warren Barguil revealed that he has taken on the Amstel Gold Race with a broken rib. The injury eventually forced the 32-year-old to retire from the race after three hours in the saddle. His next start at the La Flèche Wallonne and Liege-Bastogne-Liege is very...
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Chris Harper takes important second place at Tour of the Alps: "I was just trying to play it cool and not spend too much energy"
Chris Harper took a perfect first step towards the final classification, gaining important seconds on some of his main competitors with second place in the opening stage with chaotic finish marked by fireworks among the GC favourites."The whole final was a bit cat and mouse. A couple of teams had a...
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DSM-firmenich PostNL DS about struggles to put together Giro d'Italia lineup: "The selection is still open at the moment"
Team dsm-firmenich PostNL currently is currently having some rough luck with plenty important riders struck by injuries and illness. To add to that, the Dutch WorldTour formation must fear for their license as their gap to 19th Arkéa - B&B Hotels has considerably tightened since the beginning of 202...
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BORA - hansgrohe hopes Aleksandr Vlasov can take place of Primoz Roglic at La Flèche Wallonne
The original plan of BORA - hansgrohe counted on their star signing Primoz Roglic to have a shot at the victory at La Flèche Wallonne, but the Itzulia crash ruled the Slovenian out for the Ardennes this year. Even without Roglic, the German formation is not to be underestimated at the Mur de Huy.Wit...
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PHOTO: Mathieu van der Poel skips La Fleche Wallonne to prepare for Liege-Bastogne-Liege in the Spanish sun
With two monuments already in the bag this year, world champion Mathieu van der Poel will attempt to make it a hat-trick next weekend at Liege-Bastogne-Liege.After a quieter performance last weekend at the Amstel Gold Race, van der Poel won't be present at La Fleche Wallonne this week, instead retur...
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"Everyone will focus on Tadej Pogacar. He is the top favourite, not Van der Poel" - Michel Wuyts previews monumental Liege-Bastogne-Liege battle
In the fourth monument of the season, a mouthwatering battle is in prospect between Tadej Pogacar, Mathieu van der Poel and other notable names at Liege-Bastogne-Liege. According to Belgian cycling expert Michel Wuyts, Pogacar's name stands head and shoulders above the rest however.“Are we going to...
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"You have no idea how much fun this is after everything that happened last year" - Joy at last for Tobias Foss with victory on opening stage of Tour of the Alps
For the first time in INEOS Grenadiers colours and for the first time in a road race, former time-trial world champion Tobias Foss took a win on the opening stage of the 2024 Tour of the Alps.“It's always uncertain, that first race after you return from a training period at altitude,” Foss reflected...
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Tom Pidcock does not like beer and Mathieu van der Poel is actually human - Five things we learned from the 2024 Amstel Gold Race
From Lorena Wiebes’ early celebration to Elisa Longo Borghini’s attacks on the Cauberg, the 2024 editions of the Amstel Gold Race had it all. Here’s five things that we learned from Sunday’s races...Celebrating before the finish line. Fine if you are away solo and cruising to the victory with a size...
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"Olympic MTB champion, cyclocross world champion, many great victories on the road..." - Jose de Cauwer praises Amstel Gold Race winner Tom Pidcock
Taking his first win of the season, Tom Pidcock triumphed in style on Sunday afternoon at the Amstel Gold Race. Sporza analyst Jose de Cauwer was left incredibly impressed by the INEOS Grenadiers superstar. "Because the story of that photo finish always had a bit of a nagging feeling. That was never...
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"The realisation of a childhood dream" - Gerben Thijssen set for Tour de France debut after injury ruins Giro d'Italia plans
For the first time in his career, Intermarché - Wanty's Gerben Thijssen is set to showcase his skills at the Tour de France later this summer. Initially, the Belgian was set to ride the Giro d'Italia before a crash at Scheldeprijs scuppered those plans. “Despite the pain the first days after the cra...
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"For a guy my size, it'd be a pretty big challenge to go for three weeks" - Matteo Jorgenson unsure Grand Tour GC is in his future
After an electric start to his Team Visma | Lease a Bike career, winning Paris-Nice and Dwars Door Vlaanderen among other impressive performances, big things are expected of Matteo Jorgenson. Whether he can compete for Grand Tour wins however, the American isn't sure."I think, for a guy my size, it'...
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“It is good to be back racing in Italy" - Romain Bardet 9th on opening stage of 2024 Tour of the Alps
Looking bright and attacking, Romain Bardet impressed on the opening stage of the 2024 Tour of the Alps. Although the stage win eluded him, a 9th-placed finish shows positive signs for the Frenchman. “It is good to be back racing in Italy and it was a good opening stage for us I think," reflects the...
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"We aren’t the favourites for this race" - Soudal - Quick-Step realistic as they announce lineup for La Fleche Wallonne
After a rather bleak few months in the Classics, Soudal - Quick-Step showed signs of life at the Amstel Gold Race, with Mauri Vansevenant finishing just off the podium in 4th. Ahead of La Fleche Wallonne however, 'The Wolfpack' are realistic about their chances.“We know that we aren’t the favourites...
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"I like challenges" - Primoz Roglic 'fully motivated' to bring success to BORA - hansgrohe and make them the best team in the world
Although he got into professional cycling relatively late, few riders have been as successful as Primoz Roglic over the last decade in the World Tour peloton and the Slovenian is far from done competing at the very top level.Speaking in a sit-down interview with Road Code, the BORA - hansgrohe leade...
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Tobias Foss sprints to first win in INEOS Grenadiers colours on stage 1 of 2024 Tour of the Alps
On a day with plenty of climbing, Tobias Foss sprinted to victory and into the leaders jersey on the opening stage of the Tour of the Alps from a reduced bunch. A group of seven riders, including Mattia Bais and Simon Pellaud went clear on the first climb of the day and formed a breakaway. As the ra...
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“I’m a little better now” - Geraint Thomas compares his form to last year at the Tour of the Alps ahead of the Giro d’Italia
Although all focus is on the Ardennes Classics at the moment, the Giro d’Italia is beginning to loom on the horizon. One rider who is fully focused on the Corsa Rosa is Geraint Thomas, who narrowly missed out on the overall victory by just 14 seconds to Primož Roglič and will be looking to go one be...
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Demi Vollering nearing FDJ - Suez move according to latest reports
Where the future lies for Demi Vollering is one of the most intriguing questions in women's cycling at the moment. According to the latest reports, the Tour de France Femmes winner could be close to securing her next team. Ever since Team SD Worx - Protime somewhat surprisingly announced the Volleri...
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“I certainly didn't have the legs of the past few weeks" - Mathieu van der Poel absent from Amstel Gold Race finale
Tom Pidcock fired to victory at the 2024 Amstel Gold Race this Sunday afternoon. Notable by his absence, pre-race favourite, Mathieu van der Poel was not involved in the final shake-up. “It was a difficult race. I didn't feel great, but I was okay. My plan was to cross the Keutenberg with the best r...
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“It’s fantastic for me to be able to benefit from the knowledge of experienced pros” - Emil Herzog on establishing himself as a WorldTour rider
Having been part of the Auto Eder development team for two years as a junior rider, Emil Herzog was promoted to the BORA-hansgrohe WorldTour team at the start of this season after a year with the Hagens Berman Axeon team in 2023.At just 19 years old, despite having a very good junior season in 2022...
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2024 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Race Center - TV, Startlist, Profile, Prize Money and Preview
On the 21st of April we've got the final of the Ardennes classics and the last spring classic of the season. La Doyenne, more commonly known as Liège-Bastogne-Liège, is the fourth monument of the season.In this article you can find a wrap-up of all the information needed to know for the 2024 Liège-B...
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TV Guide - Where and when to watch Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2024
On the 21st of April we've got the final of the Ardennes classics and the last spring classic of the season. La Doyenne, more commonly known as Liège-Bastogne-Liège, is the fourth monument of the season. Here's where and when to watch it. Estimated time of departure and arrival of Liège-Bastogne-Liè...
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2024 Flèche Wallone Race Center - TV, Startlist, Profile, Prize Money and Preview
On the 17th of April comes the second of the Ardennes classics. This is the Flèche Wallone, the Belgian classic most known for it's spectacular and incredibly finale up the Mur de Huy.In this article you can find a wrap-up of all the information needed to know for the 2024 Flèche Wallone. It include...
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2024 Flèche Wallonne Prize Money Distribution - €40.000 in total
On the 17th of April comes the second of the Ardennes classics. This is the Flèche Wallone, the Belgian classic most known for it's spectacular and incredibly finale up the Mur de Huy. Here's the prize money available. The prize money in total for the race will be a total of €40.000. This will be sp...
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TV Guide - Where and when to watch Flèche Wallonne 2024
On the 17th of April comes the second of the Ardennes classics. This is the Flèche Wallone, the Belgian classic most known for it's spectacular and incredibly finale up the Mur de Huy. Here's where and when to watch it. Estimated time of departure and arrival of Flèche Wallone 2024:- Wednesday, 17t...
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Oscar Onley suffers third broken collarbone in eight months after Amstel Gold Race crash
Having been forced to abandon the first Grand Tour of his career at last year’s Vuelta a España after suffering a broken collarbone in a crash on stage 2, Oscar Onley managed to recover enough to compete in Il Lombardia and the Tour of Guangxi at the end of the 2023 season.He then began his 2024 cam...
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Michal Kwiatkowski believes we'll see better Mathieu van der Poel at Liege-Bastogne-Liege next week: "We were expecting too much from Mathieu"
Three years after the 2021's heartbreak, Tom Pidcock was finally able to raise his hands at the Amstel Gold Race. No photo finish could take away first big victory from Pidcock this time. INEOS Grenadiers devoted their tactic on Sunday to the Brit, his teammate Michal Kwiatkowski told Eurosport afte...
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PREVIEW | Tour of the Alps 2024 stage 1 - Is Geraint Thomas going to show strong form in key test ahead of Giro?
From the 15th to the 19th of April we've got the Tour of the Alps on the road. This is the single most important run-up race ahead of the Giro d'Italia and sees five days of racing in the Alps with the mountains always looming in the background. We preview stage 1. The first day of the race takes pl...
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PREVIEW | Tour of the Alps 2024 - Giro d'Italia warm-up with Geraint Thomas, Ben O'Connor and Filippo Ganna as headliners
From the 15th to the 19th of April we've got the Tour of the Alps on the road. This is the single most important run-up race ahead of the Giro d'Italia and sees five days of racing in the Alps with the mountains always looming in the background. We preview the race ahead. The first day of the race t...
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“I was going to say it's great to win for the second time but that might create some controversy" - Tom Pidcock reacts to thrilling Amstel Gold Race victory
Three years on from being given a controversial second place behind Wout van Aert in a photo-finish at the Amstel Gold Race, Tom Pidcock has now finally got the official win on his palmares after a thrilling sprint this Sunday afternoon.“I was going to say it's great to win for the second time but t...
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Terrific Tom Pidcock sprints to Amstel Gold Race 2024 victory ahead of Hirschi and Benoot
Tom Pidcock has taken a thrilling victory at the 2024 Amstel Gold Race, ahead of Marc Hirschi and Tiesj Benoot, with world champion Mathieu van der Poel notably not involved at the head of the race. Three riders attacked early and formed the breakaway of the day. Tosh Van der Sande (Team Visma | Lea...
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Final startlist Tour of the Alps with Geraint Thomas, Filippo Ganna, Ben O'Connor, Wout Poels and Romain Bardet
From the 15th to the 19th of April we've got the Tour of the Alps on the road. This is the single most important run-up race ahead of the Giro d'Italia and sees five days of racing in the Alps with the mountains always looming in the background. We take a look into it's startlist. The startlist feat...
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VIDEO: Tom Pidcock seemingly not a fan of celebratory pint after Amstel Gold Race victory
For the first official time in his career, Tom Pidcock took victory at the Amstel Gold Race on Sunday afternoon after a thrilling finale, sprinting the win ahead of Marc Hirschi and Tiesj Benoot. As is tradition following the Amstel Gold Race however, the final podium celebrate on stage with a pint...
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"The roads haven’t become more dangerous, it’s the mentality that needs to change" - Dan Martin calls for more reasonable approach to racing from riders
It's been more than two years now since Dan Martin retired from professional peloton. Yet the winner of stages at all three Grand Tours remains active in the cycling world, sharing his insight and opinions on some of the trending topics. One such is worrying tise to amount of dangerous (and often av...
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"If I felt the strongest today? Not at all!" - Lenny Martinez makes it three out of three for Groupama - FDJ at Tour du Doubs
With four victories in mid-April, Lenny Martinez can rightfully be seen as one of the most successful riders of the first third of 2024 season. Atypically for a climber though, all of Martinez's victories this year came in one-day races, with three of them on his home (French) turf.After his second...
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Bauke Mollema back in Amstel Gold Race top 10 after 10 years: "It's nice that I could be at the front again"
Bauke Mollema finished in the top 10 of Amstel Gold Race for the first time since 2014. Ten years ago, the 37-year-old Dutchman was seventh. Just like today. The Lidl-Trek rider looked back at the race with NOS afterwards.However things didn't always seem so great to Mollema: "I rode a crazy race to...
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British mega talent Joseph Blackmore set to continue in Israel - Premier Tech colours in 2025
Joseph Blackmore might be a new name in the road cycling echelons, but the talented British rider with strong MTB and CX background keeps proving that he can have a great future on the tarmac as well. For the successor of the likes of Joao Almeida and Romain Grégoire, winner of this year's U23 versi...
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Maxim Van Gils 'only' 20th at Amstel Gold Race: "I didn't think it would be the decisive move, but in the end it was"
Maxim Van Gils has been riding around in great form since January and thus he was seen as one of outsiders for today's Amstel Gold Race. However things didn't turn out well for the Lotto Dstny rider who got stuck in the main bunch and crossed the line in 20th at the end of the day.What seemed like a...
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"It turned out it was more of a critérium than a selective Classic race" - Elisa Longo Borghini settles for fifth place at Amstel Gold Race Ladies
Elisa Longo Borghini is having one of the best springs of her career with three major victories to her name. At Amstel Gold Race Ladies, fifth place in the sprint was maximum for the Italian champion, the Lidl-Trek rider admits afterwards."It turned out it was more of a critérium than a selective Cl...
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VIDEO: Highlights of Amstel Gold Race 2024 as Tom Pidcock finally gets race win added to his palmares
Having controversially been denied victory in a photo-finish back in 2021, Tom Pidcock finally got himself onto the top step of the Amstel Gold Race podium in 2024 after a thrilling edition of the Dutch classic.Although Mathieu van der Poel started the race as the hot favourite, the world champion a...
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"We waited for Mathieu van der Poel to open. Even he was a bit tired today" - Mattias Skjelmose rues wrong tactics at Amstel Gold Race
Many had high hopes for Mattias Skjelmose going into the 2024 Amstel Gold Race. Sadly for the Dane, 17th was the best he could manage this Sunday afternoon. What was the cause of this slightly disappointing finish? Waiting too long according to the Lidl-Trek leader himself. "We let too many ride and...
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Profile & Route Tour of the Alps 2024
From April 15th to 19th, the Tour of the Alps takes center stage, serving as the crucial lead-up race to the Giro d'Italia. Over five days of intense racing in the Alps, the majestic mountains provide a formidable backdrop. Let's delve into its profiles.
The first day of the race takes place in the...
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"I did everything I could" - Mauri Vansevenant gives positive performance for Soudal - Quick-Step at Amstel Gold Race finishing 4th
Although much of this spring has been bleak for Soudal - Quick-Step, Mauri Vansevenant was able give some positive vibes to the team with an impressive performance at the Amstel Gold Race, despite narrowly missing out on the final podium in 4th. “It's the most ungrateful place, isn't it,” the 24-yea...
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"I would have preferred to do a little better" - Tiesj Benoot on Amstel Gold Race podium for the second time
For the second time in three years, Tiesj Benoot has finished on the Amstel Gold Race podium. Despite that, there is a tinge of disappointment for the Team Visma | Lease a Bike rider. “I was of course third in this race once and I would have preferred to do a little better,” the 30-year-old Belgian...
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"Second is the first loser" - Mixed emotions for Marc Hirschi after narrowly missing out on Amstel Gold Race success
In a dramatic final sprint for the line, UAE Team Emirates' Marc Hirschi was just edged out for victory by Tom Pidcock with the Swiss having to settle for second. "I mean, I can be proud to be second. I finally got some good shape and to be at this big race at the front is nice but yeah, second is t...
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VIDEO: Tom Pidcock finally gets official Amstel Gold Race win in dramatic sprint for the line
Completing his set of Amstel Gold Race podiums, Tom Pidcock has added victory in 2024 to his 3rd place in 2023 and that controversial 2nd back in 2021, following a thrilling final sprint for the line. Entering the final kilometre alongside Tiesj Benoot, Marc Hirschi and Mauri Vansevenant, Pidcock wa...
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Lenny Martinez makes it a hat-trick of wins this weekend for Groupama - FDJ at the 2024 Tour du Doubs
Lenny Martinez has made it a brilliant hat-trick of French climbing wins for Groupama - FDJ this weekend after firing to victory at the 2024 Tour du Doubs ahead of Clement Berthet and Jose Manuel Diaz on a brutal final climb.Nine men formed the breakaway, the most notable of whom probably was Samuel...
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"Didn't see Marianne Vos coming” - Lorena Wiebes laments 'very stupid' early celebration at Amstel Gold Race Ladies
Lorena Wiebes seemed to have victory at Amstel Gold Race Ladies 2024 all wrapped up. Celebrating prematurely however, the Team SD Worx - Protime sprinter was made to pay by the legendary Marianne Vos. Despite many attacks throughout the day's racing, no woman could fully split the peloton. As such,...
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“I just thought: to the finish, to the finish, to the finish…" - Marianne Vos refuses to admit defeat in dramatic finale to Amstel Gold Race Ladies
In thrilling fashion, Marianne Vos has continued her resurgence at the start of the 2024 season, taking the win at Amstel Gold Race Ladies ahead of the prematurely celebrating Lorena Wiebes.For those watching it was thrilling entertainment, but what was going through the mind of the legendary Team V...
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"He already has the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix in his back pocket" - No pressure on Mathieu van der Poel at the Amstel Gold Race
With arguably the biggest race in the Netherlands taking place this afternoon, it's Dutchman, Mathieu van der Poel who starts as heavy favourite. According to former Amstel Gold Race winner, Erik Dekker, all the pressure is on the world champion's rivals however."He rides around with amazing legs an...
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VIDEO: Dramatic finale to Amstel Gold Race Ladies 2024 as Marianne Vos punishes Lorena Wiebes' premature celebration
In an incredibly dramatic finale, Marianne Vos has stolen victory with her very last pedal stroke at Amstel Gold Race Ladies 2024, from a surely heartbroken Lorena Wiebes.With a bunch sprint deciding the winner of the day, the Team SD Worx - Protime sprint star powered around Elisa Longo Borghini an...
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Marianne Vos steals Amstel Gold Race Ladies 2024 on the line after premature Lorena Wiebes celebration
Marianne Vos has powered to victory at Amstel Gold Race Ladies 2024 after a dramatic bunch sprint decided the day, benefitting from a premature celebration by Lorena Wiebes. After an early neutralisation due to an incident involving a car up ahead of the race, the race was considerably shortened, ma...
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Maxim van Gils: "How to beat Mathieu? It's a race, anything can happen"
How to beat Mathieu van der Poel is the question on the mind's of many at the start of Amstel Gold Race, and also the question asked to many of the favourites. Maxim van Gils on his end, believes everything is possible in Dutch roads. “We had to get up early and I'm normally not a morning person, bu...
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Mattias Skjelmose: "If Mathieu van der Poel feels the same way he did in the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, few will be able to follow him"
Mattias Skjelmose was second at Flèche Wallone and rode a brilliant Liège-Bastogne-Liège last year, and so in 2024 he comes into the Ardennes classics with higher ambitions and the sole leadership of Lidl-Trek. However, he recognizes that it will be difficult to top Mathieu van der Poel. “Maybe the...
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New footage revealed showing Mathieu van der Poel's bike being hit by hat from spectator at Paris-Roubaix
Mathieu van der Poel won Paris-Roubaix, but in a race that lacked much tension and intrigue, the highlight ended up being a spectator throwing a hat at the World Champion's wheels. New footage revealed now shows the incident from another angle which is rather incriminating for the spectator. Het Laa...
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Dylan Teuns focuses on Mathieu van der Poel: "He is definitely the man to beat"
Dylan Teuns has found his best form and has been putting on very strong performances over the past few weeks. He hopes to carry that form into Amstel Gold Race where he could make the difference on the climbs. “Let's hope I'm on the podium today. The situation must be good for this," Teuns told L1....
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"We have several contenders for the Amstel Gold Race" - Juan Ayuso headlines star-studded UAE Team Emirates to challenge van der Poel at Amstel Gold Race
Juan Ayuso has just won Itzulia Basque Country and comes into the Ardennes classics with strong form. Amstel Gold Race is likely the one that suits the climber the least but he can be of danger in the toughest ascents, and is one of many strong cards for UAE Team Emirates. “Personally I feel good an...
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"Richie and I can race aggressively" - Ben Healy eager to attack Amstel Gold Race in search of victory
EF Education-EasyPost saw Ben Healy do a tremendous ride last year at Amstel Gold Race, finishing second only to Tadej Pogacar. This year, the Irishman set the Dutch classic as a big goal for the spring and sets off with high ambitions. He certainly has the reasons for it, being very well suited for...
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"I hope that teams will really race against Van der Poel" - Matteo Jorgenson hoping to capitalize from aggressive racing at Amstel Gold Race
Team Visma | Lease a Bike have relied on Matteo Jorgenson for their performances in the spring classics ever since Wout van Aert got injured. The American did win Dwars door Vlaanderen, but carries responsibility at Amstel Gold Race today as the team looks to forget the disappointing outcome of the...
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Amstel Gold Race Ladies faces neutralization of up to an hour as police vehicle suffers incident ahead of peloton
Amstel Gold Race Ladies was on the road early on today, in what is busy schedule in the region this Sunday. However, the race has been neutralized for unknown amount of time due to a non-racing accident that happened ahead of the peloton. For the race to be ran safely through the roads of the Nether...
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Mathieu van der Poel confident ahead of Amstel Gold Race return: "I haven't competed in many races, but the races I have competed in are impressive"
Alpecin-Deceuninck are so far having the best spring classics campaign imaginable. Winning Milano-Sanremo, E3 Saxo Classic, Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix... They seriously risk winning Amstel Gold Race today as well with Mathieu van der Poel in the lead and strong in-form secondary cards in the...
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“The possibility now is much, much greater" - Sean Kelly backs Tadej Pogacar to take historic Giro d'Italia/Tour de France double
A few months ago, Tadej Pogacar's hopes of becoming the first man since Marco Pantani to successfully complete the Giro d'Italia/Tour de France double looks ambitious. With rivals Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic all suffering big crashes however, Sean Kelly is starting to believe...
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"I immediately thought of Patrick Lefevere. He is partly to blame" - Thijs Zonneveld reacts to Julian Alaphilippe's heartbreaking admission
In the days since Julian Alaphilippe made the shocking admission that he's continued riding recently with a fractured leg, worried about the potential criticism he'd get had he rested up, there has been some heavy criticism for Soudal - Quick-Step boss, Patrick Lefevere. The outspoken team boss has...
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Adrie van der Poel: “I'm certainly not nervous yet and neither is Mathieu"
Amstel Gold Race is perhaps the Netherlands' most important classic and is a special event for Adrie van der Poel who has won it in 1990. Mathieu van der Poel has now won it in 2019 and is looking to add a second triumph to his palmarès this Sunday. “I only saw Mathieu today at breakfast, but I have...
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Colombian climber Sergio Higuita BORA - hansgrohe's best shot at success at Tour of the Alps
With their Tour of the Alps selection, BORA - hansgrohe makes it clear that the race is not very high on their list of priorities, even more so when many of the German team's leaders are currently dealing with wide range of injuries.The team for Tour of the Alps is built around single leader in pers...
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TV Guide - Where and when to watch Amstel Gold Race 2024
On the 14th of April the peloton takes part in what is the third of the Ardennes classics. Amstel Gold Race opens things up with it's traditional long and hilly route through the hills of Limburg. Here's where and when to watch it. Estimated time of departure and arrival of Amstel Gold Race 2024:-...
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Final startlist Amstel Gold Race with Mathieu van der Poel, Tom Pidcock, Matteo Jorgenson, Brandon McNulty, Mattias Skjelmose, Juan Ayuso, João Almeida and Ben Healy
On April 14th, the peloton gears up for the third of the Ardennes classics. The Amstel Gold Race kicks off proceedings with its customary lengthy and hilly route winding through the Limburg hills. Let's delve into the startlist to see which riders are ready to tackle this challenging course.
The st...
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PREVIEW | Amstel Gold Race 2024 - Mathieu van der Poel the big favourite, but dozens of sharks hunt victory in Limburg
On the 14th of April the peloton takes part in what is the third of the Ardennes classics. Amstel Gold Race opens things up with it's traditional long and hilly route through the hills of Limburg. We preview a race packed with high-quality riders. As always, a race of endurance. Taking place in the...
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Movistar will have a tough time trying to score a big result at Tour of the Alps
One of the most prestigious and also one of the hardest .Pro level stage races is just around the corner. Those who guessed Tour of the Alps were right. Movistar Team, as one of the peloton's most traditional GC-oriented teams must be licking their lips at the sight of this year's profiles.It's toug...
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"I started my sprint a bit too soon" - Harm Vanhoucke switches places with Felix Gall at Classic Grand Besançon Doubs
After the Classic Grand Besançon Doubs yesterday, another race was held in France with the Tour du Jura. There were 14 guys making it in the early breakaway, among them Matys Grisel for Lotto Dstny. After being caught, it was up to Harm Vanhoucke to finish off the work of his teammates, closing in i...
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Tom Dumoulin calls Amstel Gold Race 'the race of the year': "As Dutch people, we should be a little more proud of the Amstel"
Tom Dumoulin can't wait until Sunday, when the Amstel Gold Race is on the program. The 33-year-old former professional rode the Dutch classic six times in his career without a stand-out result. Yet he still enthusiastically calls it 'the race of the year' in an interview for AD.Dumoulin has stopped...
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Felix Gall struggles against strong Groupama - FDJ at Classic Grand Besançon Doubs: "Maybe I should have waited a little longer"
After fifth place at yesterday's Classic Grand Besançon Doubs, fourth place was the maximum possible in the legs of Felix Gall at today's Tour du Jura. The Austrian from Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale pushed hard at the foot of the climb, but eventually paid for his efforts and couldn't follow the winne...
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Young Romain Grégoire to lead Groupama - FDJ at Amstel Gold Race while David Gaudu skips the Dutch Classic
At Flemish cobbles, Groupama - FDJ found their new star in 21-year-old Laurence Pithie. Coming into Ardennes, the team is once again hoping for a revelation to carry the flag, while experienced leaders will try to arrive with their best legs.Davud Gaudu won't be present at the Ardennes opener - Amst...
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FDJ - SUEZ boss Stephen Delcourt finds rumours of their talks with Demi Vollering ridiculous: "Do you think it’s possible?"
Apparently, the €1 million offer by UAE Team ADQ for Demi Vollering is off the table, while Lidl-Trek also seem to have withdrawn from the battle over services of the Dutch champion. Meanwhile FDJ - SUEZ still remained in the mix. Team boss Stephen Delcourt now shed some light on the negotations wit...
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Visma's Michel Hessmann runs half marathon in rapid time whilst awaiting verdict for positive doping test
Not being seen in the peloton since the 2023 World Championships in Glasgow, Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Michel Hessman is keeping fit and active in his absence from the World Tour. A controversial absence, the 23-year-old German is currently awaiting a verdict after testing positive for a diuretic...
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“We have two of our big guns here on Sunday: Fred Wright and Pello Bilbao" - Bahrain-Victorious hoping to upset the odds at Amstel Gold Race
Although considered more outsiders than favourites, Bahrain - Victorious are taking a potentially dangerous team to the Amstel Gold Race, led by the intriguing duo of British National Champion Fred Wright and multiple Grand Tour stage winner, Pello Bilbao. “We have two of our big guns here on Sunday...
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Jonas Vingegaard may be transferred by medical plane to Denmark
Jonas Vingegaard continues in the Txagorritxu hospital in Vitoria after undergoing surgery on his collarbone last Monday and being transferred to the ICU to control his pneumothorax. The Danish rider has been in the hospital for week and a half and may be transferred to Denmark by special means. Acc...
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"You don't necessarily have to be the very best to win" - Can Tiesj Benoot carry weight of Visma expectations at Amstel Gold Race?
With a depleted Team Visma | Lease a Bike looking to stay optimistic after the brutal crashes of Wout van Aert, Jonas Vingegaard and Wilco Kelderman recently. Holding their hopes at the upcoming Amstel Gold Race are Tiesj Benoot and Matteo Jorgenson. "The race suits me well. I hope to be close to it...
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"I hope to be up there with the best" - Dylan Teuns confident he can fight for Amstel Gold Race victory
Although Mathieu van der Poel starts as outright favourite, there is a long list of potential challengers laying in wait at the upcoming Amstel Gold Race. One of these is Israel - Premier Tech's Dylan Teuns. “I feel really good at the moment and I’m happy to be back at the level I knew I had,” Teuns...
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"I don't do this kind of race very often, but I want to start doing it more" - Joao Almeida ready to show one-day prowess at the Amstel Gold Race
With Tadej Pogacar resting up ahead of Liege-Bastogne-Liege, UAE Team Emirates looks to the likes of Juan Ayuso and Joao Almeida for this Sunday's Amstel Gold Race. "I don't do this kind of race very often, but I want to start doing it more, and I'd like to win one one day," Almeida previews in conv...
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PREVIEW | Tour du Doubs 2024 - Lenny Martínez can make it a three-for-three for Groupama this weekend
On the 14th of April is the final chapter of a sequence of hilly one-day races in France. It is a final showdown, the Tour du Doubs is a similar race to those that have happened previously but it provides another opportunity for climbers and puncheurs to steal the show. We preview the race. This is...
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PREVIEW | Amstel Gold Race Ladies 2024 - Lidl-Trek vs. SD Worx showdown on mythical classic
Amstel Gold Race Ladies is the women's starter to the Ardennes classics. Taking place on the 14th of April, the Dutch race is quite an important goal for many climbers and classics specialists in the field. We give you a preview of the race.The 157-kilometer long race sees the roads of Valkenburg on...
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"I've come to the reality now that returning to that level of fighting for victory at the Tour de France is going to be very, very difficult" - Chris Froome realistic about his level
Now 38 years old, there's not much that Chris Froome has left to achieve in the peloton. One of his big goals though, is a return to the Tour de France, a race synonymous with his legendary career. “I'm still contracted for this year and for next year, and for now I think that would take me until be...
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Wout Poels & Antonio Tiberi lead Bahrain-Victorious in Giro d'Italia warmup at the Tour of the Alps
We don't have too long to wait now until the first Grand Tour of the season. In a Giro d'Italia prelude at the Tour of the Alps, Bahrain - Victorious will be relying on the strengths of Wout Poels and Antonio Tiberi for success. “An overall victory to complete our podium results at the Tour of the A...
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Final startlist Amstel Gold Race Ladies 2024 including Demi Vollering, Lotte Kopecky, Marianne Vos, Elisa Longo Borghini, Katarzyna Niewiadoma & Pfeiffer Georgi
The Amstel Gold Race Ladies marks the initiation of the Ardennes classics for women. Set to unfold on April 14th, this Dutch race holds significant importance for numerous climbers and classics specialists in the realm. Consequently, the startlist boasts a plethora of notable names eager to tackle t...
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"I emptied my mind and put everything in" - David Gaudu takes first win in nearly two years at Tour du Jura
For the first time since the 2022 Critérium du Dauphiné, David Gaudu crossed the line with his arms aloft in victory this Saturday afternoon at the Tour du Jura.Just a day after finishing third behind his young teammate, Lenny Martinez at the Classic Grand Besançon Doubs, Gaudu continued Groupama -...
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Legendary Eddy Merckx back at home after spending time in hospital for emergency intestinal surgery
One of the most legendary figures in the sport of cycling Eddy Merckx is back at home after spending the last few days in hospital following successful intestinal surgery. The five-time Tour de France and five-time Giro d'Italia winner was rushed to hospital on March 26th according to reports by HLN...
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"I can't think of a scenario where he can't win" - Michael Boogerd struggles to see anything other than Mathieu van der Poel domination at Amstel Gold Race
Ahead of the Amstel Gold Race this Sunday, one name stands head and shoulders above the rest according to the bookmakers with Mathieu van der Poel a clear favourite. Even Michael Boogerd, winner of the 1999 edition of the race, cannot foresee a situation that doesn't end with van der Poel victorious...
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“Everyone was looking forward to the big showdown at the Tour de France between Vingegaard, Pogacar, Roglic & Evenepoel" - Richard Plugge claims 'crashes ruin the sport'
Excitement had been building for a long time for this summer's Tour de France with Grand Tour cycling's 'Big 4' set to battle it out for the Maillot Jaune in a mouthwatering prospect for fans. Sadly, one crash at the Itzulia Basque Country seems to have put that idea out the window. Three of the 'Bi...
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David Gaudu continues Groupama - FDJ's winning run with stylish victory at the Tour du Jura
David Gaudu has climbed to a leg-sapping victory at the Tour du Jura, continuing the run of Groupama - FDJ success at the French climbing one-day races after Lenny Martinez's victory on Friday. With the up-and-down parcour inviting plenty of attacks, heading into the final 20km, Marco Frigo and Adne...
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Profile & Route Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2024
On April 21st, we reach the culmination of the Ardennes classics and the conclusion of the spring classic season with La Doyenne, more commonly known as Liège-Bastogne-Liège, the fourth monument of the season. Let's explore its profile.The race features a whole 254.5 kilometers making it one of the...
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Profile & Route Flèche Wallonne 2024
On April 17th, the second of the Ardennes classics unfolds: the Flèche Wallonne. This Belgian classic is renowned for its spectacular and grueling finale up the Mur de Huy. Let's examine its profile.
198 kilometers and 2700 meters of climbing. That is the data you’ve got for this race, it is one th...
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Key domestique Louis Vervaeke rues Remco Evenepoel's absence in the Ardennes: "Our leader is gone. Mentally that is very difficult"
Louis Vervaeke is Remco Evenepole's right-hand man, this year alone already having contributed to the Belgian's performance a the FIgueira Champions Classic, Volta ao Algarve, Paris-Nice and Itzulia Basque Country. Vervaeke will still race the Ardennes despite Evenepoel's absence, but is aware that...
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"We have to change the image but Matxin, Gianetti or Eusebio are still there" - Iban Mayo's tough statement on the state of Spanish cycling
Iban Mayo, one of the best Spanish climbers of his generation, spoke to Jot Down in an extensive interview where he discussed various topics, such as doping. Without accusing directly, he is surprised that his era is criticized with respect to the current one when leaders like Joxeán Fernández Matxí...
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Michael Matthews on Mathieu van der Poel: "He sometimes has three legs, let's put it this way"
Michael Matthews is a rider who has in the past performed quite well in Amstel Gold Race, a race close to his heart and well suited to his legs. However, if he wants to win he will have to contest with an in-form Mathieu van der Poel that has recently been unbeatable. "Of course I had to accept the...
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OFFICIAL: Biniam Girmay returns to Giro d'Italia in 2024 - "There remains a feeling of unfinished business"
The Giro d'Italia will count on Biniam Girmay's presence and that is already confirmed. Intermarché - Wanty are most likely having the Eritrean rider race both Giro and Tour de France this year, in Italy he will try to capture more stage wins after his 2022 breakthrough. “Biniam Girmay brought us un...
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"What can you say? Alien, almost" - Bauke Mollema stunned by Mathieu van der Poel's spring campaign and believes he can win Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Liège-Bastogne-Liège will see a battle of titans as Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel take to the start to fight for victory. After his incredibly dominant wins at the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, more and more riders"The level across the board is very high and there are also riders like...
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"Where does the lack of performance come from?" - Patrick Lefevere unhappy with disastrous spring from Soudal - Quick-Step
Soudal - Quick-Step have been almost absent from the cobbled classics for another year, but this time around netting even less results. The Belgian team's classics block is in huge trouble at the moment and after Paris-Roubaix, Patrick Lefevere asked questions on why this is happening. "Last Tuesday...
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Has it gone too far? Julian Alaphilippe continued to race spring classics despite leg fracture "because I didn't want people to think I was making excuses"
Over the past two seasons Julian Alaphilippe has been under intense pressure and scrutiny from Patrick Lefevere at Soudal - Quick-Step and was looking to get back to the top this spring. That is why he decided to continue to race even after he was diagnosed with a fracture in the leg. Alaphilippe cr...
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Profile & Route Amstel Gold Race 2024
On April 14th, the peloton engages in the third of the Ardennes classics with the Amstel Gold Race, kicking off with its customary long and hilly route through the Limburg hills. Let's delve into its profile.As always, a race of endurance. Taking place in the hilly area around Valkenburg, it's a rac...
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Mathieu van der Poel could join elite list alongside Merckx, Raas, Gilbert & Pogacar with Amstel Gold Race victory
Mathieu van der Poel has already impressed in 2024 with victories at the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. Now, with the Amstel Gold Race on the horizon, he faces the possibility of matching a prestigious record that only a few have achieved before him.The Amstel Gold Race, the first great Ardenne...
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“It is clear that there is still a long way to go before I can compete with the world’s top riders uphill” - William Junior Lecerf realistic about his chances in the Ardennes Classics
Having made the step up from the Soudal Quick-Step development team to the WorldTour team for 2024, William Junior Lecerf has impressed in his neo-pro season, as he finished second overall and took the victory in the youth classification at the AlUla Tour in his first race, before taking a stage win...
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2024 Amstel Gold Race Prize Money Distribution - €34,000 on offer for men and women
On the 14th of April, the men's and women's peloton takes on what is the third of the Ardennes classics. Amstel Gold Race opens things up with its traditional long and hilly route through the hills of Limburg, won last year by Tadej Pogacar and Demi Vollering respectively.The prize money for the rac...
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Mikkel Bjerg and Tim Wellens extend their contracts with UAE Team Emirates
After strong starts to the season for Mikkel Bjerg and Tim Wellens, both riders have decided to extend their contracts with UAE Team Emirates, with the Dane set to stay with the team until 2027, whilst the Belgian has only extended for one year, with his contract set to run until the end of the 2025...
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British duo Simon Carr and Hugh Carthy set to lead EF Education-EasyPost at the Tour of the Alps
The Tour of the Alps was a successful race for EF Education-EasyPost last season, as Hugh Carthy finished second in the general classification, narrowly missing out on the overall victory by just 22 seconds to Tao Geoghegan Hart, whilst Simon Carr took his first win for the team on the final stage o...
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“I’m really looking forward to it” - Fem van Empel prepares to race on home soil at the Amstel Gold Race
At 21 years old and in her second season with Team Visma | Lease a Bike, Fem van Empel is continuing her development on the road after a dominant season on the cyclocross field, in which she won 19 out of 21 races. After racing in her first Monument at the Ronde van Vlaanderen a couple of weeks ago,...
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“I think now he is in a good place” - INEOS Grenadiers coach Dario Cioni on how Andrew ‘AJ’ August has adapted to the WorldTour and life in Europe
At the age of just 18 years old, Andrew August has been thrown into the deep-end this season, as he entered the WorldTour with INEOS Grenadiers and has already ridden in his first Monument at Paris-Roubaix last weekend, where he reached the finish, albeit outside the time limit.In an interview with...
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“It affects everyone within the formation” - Axel Laurance on the successes of Alpecin-Deceuninck with Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen
With stage wins at both the Étoile de Bessèges and the Volta a Catalunya already in 2024, Axel Laurence is having a great first season with the Alpecin-Deceuninck WorldTour team, as he has taken part in the first Monuments of his career at Milano-Sanremo and the Ronde van Vlaanderen, which were won...
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“It would have been really interesting to have raced against them in my best years" - Chris Froome confident he could have challenged Pogacar & Vingegaard for Tour de France
The recent chapters in the long story of the Tour de France have been dominated by two men, Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard. In the 2010s however, Chris Froome was the all-conquering figure atop the general classification. Always a thought-provoking question for cycling fans though is how would t...
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“Some races are simply close to your heart” - Demi Vollering looks forward to racing both the Amstel Gold Race and Liège-Bastogne-Liège alongside Lotte Kopecky
After achieving a prestigious treble with victories at the Amstel Gold Race, La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège in 2023, Demi Vollering will be looking to kick-start her season with another successful Ardennes Classics campaign this year.The SD Worx-Protime rider has struggled to hit the sa...
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"It was never my intention to offend anyone" - Patrick Lefevere publicly apologises after UCI punishment for misogynistic statements
Never one to shy away from controversy, Soudal - Quick-Step's outspoken team boss, Patrick Lefevere was recently punished by the UCI for several misogynistic statements."Following a report concerning Mr Patrick Lefevere, General Manager of the UCI WorldTeam Soudal Quick-Step, for public comments con...
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"Jasper Philipsen cannot improve with any other team" - Contract extension with Alpecin-Deceuninck best for both parties according to experts
After months of speculation about his future, the latest transfer talk on the rumour mill seems to indicate Jasper Philipsen will turn down interest from elsewhere to extend his contract with Alpecin-Deceuninck. "I think Philipsen fits perfectly with Alpecin-Deceuninck as a result, he finished 2nd i...
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"It proved impossible to get rid of him" - Pavel Sivakov takes first victory in UAE colours but can't deny Alexey Lutsenko taking Giro d'Abruzzo GC win
Despite UAE Team Emirates taking a stacked lineup to the 2024 Giro d'Abruzzo, they simply couldn't dislodge the imperious Alexey Lutsenko. Nevertheless, Pavel Sivakov managed to end the race on a high for the team with a stage win.“The plan was to make it hard for Astana on the run-in and we managed...
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Final startlist Tour du Jura with Felix Gall, David Gaudu, Lenny Martínez, Michael Woods and Guillaume Martin
On the second day of an exhilarating weekend in France, the spotlight shines on the Tour du Jura. Historically a race favored by puncheurs and climbers, this year's edition promises to uphold that tradition. Scheduled for April 13th, the Tour du Jura is set to deliver another thrilling showcase of s...
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PREVIEW | Tour du Jura 2024 - Lenny Martínez and David Gaudu the men to beat for second consecutive win
The second day of a weekend full of exciting in France is taken by the Tour du Jura. Traditionally a classic won by puncheurs and climbers, this year's race will be no different and will take place on the 13th of April. We preview the race ahead. The race will be 174 kilometers long and in it's firs...
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Top 9 Classics stars set to free agents in 2025 including Jan Tratnik, Oier Lazkano and Alberto Bettiol
2024 looks set to be a key season for many in the peloton. In particular, a number of the Classics talents are in the final year of their contract and could be on the move before long. For this reason, we have decided to compile a list of the top 9 classics that, right now, would become free agents...
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"This climb is where I did all my training" - Lenny Martinez triumphs at Classic Grand Besançon Doubs with brutal late attack
The future of French cycling looks in good hands with the continually impressive Lenny Martinez. In the latest display of his talents, the diminutive Frenchman took victory on Friday afternoon at the Classic Grand Besançon Doubs.Last year, Martinez came a close second behind Victor Lafay so victory...
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"We achieved our goal, everyone is happy" - Alexey Lutsenko successfully defends Giro d'Abruzzo lead on final stage
Despite some attacking riding by UAE Team Emirates, Alexey Lutsenko held firm on the final stage of the 2024 Giro d'Abruzzo this Friday afternoon. With the Giro d'Abruzzo replacing the Giro di Sicilia on the UCI calendar, Lutsenko actually made it an Italian stage race success for the second straigh...
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“My victory in 2019 is one that I will never forget" - Mathieu van der Poel hotly-anticipating Amstel Gold Race return
For just the third time in his career, Dutch superstar, Mathieu van der Poel will take on arguably the biggest one-day race in his nation this weekend at the Amstel Gold Race. A winner back in 2019, that particular edition is one that still sticks in the memory of the current world champion. “Of cou...
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Team Jayco AlUla 'all-in' for Michael Matthews as they unveil Amstel Gold Race lineup
After a bright Classics season so far, Team Jayco AlUla understandably take to the Amstel Gold Race startline with full faith in their leader, Michael Matthews.“Michael Matthews will be our leader. He’s in really good shape and he finished off his cobbled classics campaign in really good shape and w...
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"My hands still hurt!" - Tom Pidcock feeling affects of Paris-Roubaix plays down Amstel Gold Race chances
After making a surprise return to racing at Paris-Roubaix last Sunday, Tom Pidcock is still feeling the effects of the French cobbles as he prepares for Amstel Gold Race this weekend.Twice a podium finisher at Amstel Gold Race, Pidcock finished third last year. Playing coy on his hopes in 2024 howev...
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Lenny Martinez impresses again with victory at Classic Grand Besançon Doubs despite incredible late move by Victor Langellotti
In a week where he's been heavily rumoured with a transfer to Bahrain - Victorious, Lenny Martinez has impressed again, taking a thrilling and dramatic victory at the Classic Grand Besançon Doubs.Six riders attacked early to form the day's breakaway. Among them, four French riders, a Spaniard and a...
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Alexey Lutsenko secures overall victory at Giro d'Abruzzo as Pavel Sivakov wins final stage
Alexey Lutsenko has secured the overall victory at the 2024 Giro d'Abruzzo as Pavel Sivakov took victory on the final stage.Six riders went clear early, among them the talented young climbers, Jan Christen and Matthew Riccitello. With over 60km still to go however, they'd already been caught by the...
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"We now need to see real action" - INEOS chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe addresses issue of safety within professional cycling
Crashes and safety within the peloton are a hot topic within the peloton at the moment, especially since the mass crash at Itzulia Basque Country. For INEOS Grenadiers chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the time is now to fully address the issue. "In Formula 1, when Ayrton Senna had his fatal crash 30 year...
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Mathieu van der Poel headlines; Jasper Philipsen rested as Alpecin-Deceuninck reveal Amstel Gold Race lineup
As Alpecin-Deceuninck prepare for their attempt to make it four successive monument victories to start this season at Liege-Bastogne-Liege, they have announced their lineup for the Amstel Gold Race.As expected, Mathieu van der Poel leads the way for the team and will start as the heavy favourite for...
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"Mathieu van der Poel reminds me of Eddy Merckx" - Bernard Thevenet sees similarities between two of cycling's greats
A legendary figure in French cycling, Bernard Thevenet raced against many of the greats during his time in the peloton, including Eddy Merckx and Raymond Poulidor, the grandfather of current world champion, Mathieu van der Poel.In van der Poel, Thevenet actually sees more resemblance of Merckx than...
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Steff Cras leaves hospital one week after Itzulia crash left him with collapsed lung and broken vertebrae
For the first time since being badly caught up in the horror crash on stage 4 of the 2024 Itzulia Basque Country, TotalEnergies' Steff Cras has now left hospital. In the incident, the 28-year-old Belgian suffered numerous injuries including a collapsed lung, several broken ribs and two broken verteb...
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“The race is just relentless all day" - Ben Healy looking to go one better than 2nd last year at Amstel Gold Race
As part of his breakthrough Spring in 2023, Ben Healy was a star performer at the Amstel Gold Race, eventually coming home second behind Tadej Pogacar.The Irish National Champion returns this time around with hopes of going one better and standing on the top step of the podium. “It is just constant...
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Tiesj Benoot & Matteo Jorgenson lead as Team Visma | Lease a Bike look to bounce back from rough couple of weeks at Amstel Gold Race
After a rough couple of weeks for Team Visma | Lease a Bike that has seen the team dealt a bad hand injury-wise, can they bounce back at Amstel Gold Race?"Next Sunday, we want to show ourselves as a Dutch formation in a homegrown classic, spurred on by the Limburg audience," previews Frans Maassen i...
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Thomas Dekker appears on Dutch TV show as a Drag Queen 'Make Up Your Mind': "People, be kind and judge less quickly. Or actually not at all"
Thomas Dekker participated in Make Up Your Mind. For this television program, which can be seen on RTL 4, the former professional was transformed into a drag queen. Dekker reflects on the experience on his Instagram.In Make Up Your Mind, famous Dutch people compete against each other while they have...
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"It’s my first race back and I’m not yet at my best" - Adam Yates responds to claims of UAE Team Emirates embarrassment at Giro d'Abruzzo
Stage 3 of the 2024 Giro d'Abruzzo should by all intents and purposes, ended in a UAE Team Emirates win as the took on the final few kilometres of climbing dominant at the front. Sadly for them, it was Alexey Lutsenko who took the win and moved into the leaders jersey.With the Kazakh National Champi...
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Tim Wellens extends UAE Team Emirates contract until the end of 2025
Tim Wellens riding in the colours of UAE Team Emirates is set to be a sight that continues through 2024 and 2025 after the team took up an option for a third year in the contract of the Belgian.Signing from Lotto Soudal before the start of the 2023 season, Wellens initially put pen to paper on a two...
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Julien Vermote sees his determination as one of factors that convinced Visma to sign him for 2024: "Perhaps that's also one of the reasons why the team chose me"
From racing Belgian kermesses as individual athlete to competing in the world's biggest races with the world's best team. Julien Vermote's story is as inspiring as a testament to the 34-year-old's will and determination. After competing 17 racedays with Visma | Lease a Bike, Vermote looks back at he...
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BREAKING: Wout van Aert to miss Giro d'Italia; Christophe Laporte in as replacement to Team Visma | Lease a Bike lineup
After his horror crash at Dwars Door Vlaanderen left Wout van Aert with broken ribs and a broken collarbone among other injuries, he was always facing a race against time to recover for his planned Giro d'Italia debut. Sadly, it's a battle he's lost. "Hello everyone, I'm really happy to tell you tha...
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Primoz Roglic to skip La Fleche Wallone and Liege-Bastogne-Liege following Itzulia horror crash
Still feeling the effects of that brutal Itzulia Basque Country crash, Primoz Roglic has been forced to abandon his plans to compete at La Fleche Wallone and Liege-Bastogne-Liege.This, according to Het Laatste Nieuws, comes as the Slovenian looks to protect his Maillot Jaune hopes at the Tour de Fra...
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Movistar Team will try to turn its season around at Amstel Gold Race with Aranburu, Formolo and Cortina
Movistar Team started the 2024 season with great expectations and accumulated 4 wins in February, but after that good start things have started to fall apart.Criticism of their strategy has come from all sides. Now, with the end of the cobbles and the arrival of the Ardennes, they hope to turn it al...
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Remco Evenepoel's 2022 World Champion bike will go on sale for approximately €20.000
While for quite a few cycling fans and enjoyers having a €10000-worth bike is just a distant dream and something that would likely put them in a debt for life, those who don't suffer such anxiety will have a chance to spend even larger sum of money to get their hands on Remco Evenepoel's very own S-...
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Arnaud De Lie will be back racing to defend his Famenne Ardenne Classic title at the end of April
Arnaud De Lie will resume competition on Sunday April 28 at the Famenne Ardenne Classic. The Belgian news agency Belga reports this to Het Nieuwsblad. De Lie was allowed to resume training last week after the 22-year-old Lotto-Dstny rider was diagnosed with Lyme disease.De Lie's last day of racing d...
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"In recent years I have often been inexplicably ill" - Oliver Naesen reveals celery was to blame for his lackluster 2023 season
Oliver Naesen, who was seemingly on a decline, resurged at the Tour of Flanders this spring, taking a step up along with the whole Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale formation. But in the end it turned out that something else was behind Naesen's struggle."In recent years I have often been inexplicably ill,"...
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"At the moment I am not yet a professional cyclist" - Taco van der Hoorn continues to struggle with concussion suffered at 2024 Tour fo Flanders
Taco van der Hoorn has not been able to race for more than a year now. The Dutchman from Intermarché - Wanty suffered a concussion in a fall at the 2023 Tour of Flanders and that injury still doesn't allow him to train properly, let alone return to racing."I have been trying to return for a year and...
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"He's still in the hospital in Tenerife, and we don't yet have a plan for how long he will have to stay" - Ralph Denk updates on the state of Lennard Kämna
Lennard Kämna may have narrowly escaped with his life in his serious training accident on Tenerife. Considering the severity of his injuries, the return of the German climber is currently not a priority for Ralph Denk, the manager of BORA - hansgrohe, he tells sportschau.de."If I look at the overall...
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QUIZ: Every top-10 at Liege-Bastogne-Liege since 2000; How many can you name?
Three monuments are in the legs already this year and with Liege-Bastogne-Liege quickly approaching, we thought we'd test your knowledge of the recent history one of cycling's biggest one-day races.In the quiz below, courtesy of 'frederikvb' on Sporcle, you will have 20 minutes to name as many top-1...
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PREVIEW | Giro d'Abruzzo 2024 stage 4 - After being embarassed by Alexey Lutsenko, UAE expected to go wild on the final stage
Stage 4 of the Giro d'Abbruzo promises to be an exciting day of racing. We preview the final day of the Italian race where UAE Team Emirates have to go all-out to win the overall classification after Alexey Lutsenko put the team to shame at Prati di Tivo. The final day of racing is brutal and anythi...
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PREVIEW | Classic Grand Besançon Doubs 2024 - Lenny Martínez and David Gaudu give Groupama holeshot for victory in difficult summit finish
On the 12th of April we have the first of three hilly classics in central France. The Classic Grand Besançon Doubs will be an exciting day of racing which ends in a steep ascent that will provide a lot of spectacle! We preview the race ahead. The 172-kilometer route will be focused in the final hour...
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Jonas Vingegaard's father worries for son's health amidst lack of updates from family and team: "It's really hell for us"
It has already been over a week since Jonas Vingegaard's crash at Itzulia Basque Country and the updates are not promising. Little information comes from the Team Visma | Lease a Bike camp, but Vingegaard's father is specially worried as he is not given updates from his wife or the team itself. “It'...
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Mathieu van der Poel spotted training alongside Paris-Roubaix revelation Tim van Dijke
At Paris-Roubaix last Sunday, Mathieu van der Poel and Tim van Dijke both put in impressive performances. Now, just a few days later, the duo have been spotted training side-by-side with Lotto Dstny's Pascal Eenkhoorn.Van der Poel was of course, a clear winner on the historic French cobbles, taking...
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Final startlist Classic Grand Besançon Doubs with Lenny Martínez, David Gaudu, Felix Gall, Guillaume Martin and Michael Woods
On April 12th, the cycling calendar kicks off the first of three hilly classics in central France with the Classic Grand Besançon Doubs. Anticipation runs high for a thrilling day of racing, culminating in a challenging steep ascent that promises plenty of excitement. Let's delve into the startlist...
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"We're back to the f*cking points, we have to get victories" - Alejandro Valverde on critical moment for Movistar Team in UCI Rankings
Alejandro Valverde, who is currently focused on his new professional stage in Mountain Bike, is still part of the Movistar Team discipline, and as such, he is no stranger to the critical situation of the Spanish team in the UCI Ranking. He recently made this known in a conversation with Relevo durin...
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Arkéa - B&B Hotels and Florian Sénéchal issue public apology to Bianchi amidst furore over Paris-Roubaix bike quality
The ongoing drama between Arkéa - B&B Hotels, Florian Sénéchal and their bike manufacturer, Bianchi seems to have reached a resolution. "It wasn't going well with my bike. My fork or my stem was starting to give out. There were carbon noises and it was becoming cardboard. I got scared and stopped to...
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Tom Pidcock leads INEOS Grenadiers at Amstel Gold Race; support from two-time winner Michal Kwiatkowski
After making a surprise appearance last weekend at Paris-Roubaix, finishing 17th, Tom Pidcock will again lead the INEOS Grenadiers at the upcoming Amstel Gold Race. Having crashed prior to the opening time-trial of the Itzulia Basque Country, Pidcock made a quicker-than-expected return to racing wit...
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Crashes only a current talking point "because this time the star riders were also affected" according to BORA - hansgrohe's Ralph Denk
There has been much discussion over the last couple of weeks about crashes within the peloton, notably since the mass crash at Itzulia Basque Country that left Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel in a hospital bed.According to BORA - hansgrohe boss, Ralph Denk, the fact that this time it was some o...
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“This is a great result for me" - Alexey Lutsenko outfoxes UAE Team Emirates to move into overall lead at Giro d'Abruzzo
Despite being heavily outnumbered on the final climb, Alexey Lutsenko managed to survive multiple attacks from UAE Team Emirates to take the stage win and move into the overall race lead at the Giro d'Abruzzo.“UAE has a strong team, but my team also did a great job for me. This is a great result for...
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"Specific instructions provided were disregarded" - Bianchi fire back after Florian Sénéchal's criticism of bike at Paris-Roubaix
Arkéa - B&B Hotels' Florian Sénéchal caused a bit of stir at Paris-Roubaix when he put the blame on his somewhat lacklustre display due to the poor quality of his Bianchi bike. Now, the manufacturer has hit back. "It wasn't going well with my bike. My fork or my stem was starting to give out. There...
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“We’ve seen the team knows how to make the most of the product" - Study looks into Team Visma | Lease a Bike's use of controversial ketones
There has been much discussion regarding the use of ketones in the peloton. With some suggesting they should be banned and others citing a placebo effect, a study has taken an in-depth look at Team Visma | Lease a Bike's use of the controversial substance. “Our studies with Visma-Lease a Bike will p...
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Awesome Alexey Lutsenko defies UAE Team Emirates' numbers game to take stunning summit win on stage 4 at the Giro d'Abruzzo
Alexey Lutsenko has taken a stunning victory on the summit finish of stage 4 at the 2024 Giro d'Abruzzo, defying the numbers game of UAE Team Emirates. With an initial group of five riders going clear to start the day, by the time the final climb to the line at Prati di Tivo began, no attackers rema...
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"If Mathieu wants to be able to win Liege-Bastogne-Liege, it’s now" - Tom Boonen believes van der Poel won't get a better chance to add Liege to monument tally
In the quest to win all five of cycling's monuments, the race analysts fear will be most difficult for Mathieu van der Poel is Liege-Bastogne-Liege. According to Classics legend Tom Boonen though, this year could be as big of a chance as the Dutchman will ever get. “If Mathieu wants to be able to wi...
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Jasper Philipsen looking more and more likely to re-sign with Alpecin-Deceuninck after months of transfer speculation
The relationship between Alpecin-Deceuninck and Jasper Philipsen looks set to continue with the Belgian ready to re-sign according to reports, after months of transfer speculation. “I told Alex Carrera (his new agent ed.) that the next four or five years will be my top years,” Philipsen previously s...
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“I think it’s possible” - Benoît Cosnefroy believes Mathieu van der Poel can be beaten on home soil at the Amstel Gold Race
After his victory at yesterday’s Brabantse Pijl, Benoît Cosnefroy will be hoping for another strong result at the Amstel Gold Race this weekend, but with the likes of Mathieu van der Poel, Tom Pidcock and Juan Ayuso all set to be at the start line on Sunday, the Frenchman will have his work cut out...
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2024 Amstel Gold Race Race Center - TV, Startlist, Profile, Prize Money and Preview
On April 14th, cyclists in the peloton participate in the third of the Ardennes classics, as the Amstel Gold Race kicks off with its customary long and hilly course winding through the hills of Limburg. In this article you can find a wrap-up of all the information needed to know for the 2024 Amstel...
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“I am very satisfied with my Spring” - Tim Wellens concludes Classics campaign on the podium at Brabantse Pijl
Despite not having taken a win so far this year, Tim Wellens has been on good form so far this season with several strong results across the Spring Classics, with his standout results being a second place finish at Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne, fourth place at E3 Saxo Classic and third place at yesterday’...
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“We’ll stick to the plan and if we have to remove some races, then we’ll remove them” - Ralph Denk on Primož Roglič’s Ardennes Classics schedule
After he was involved in a horrific crash on the descent of the Olaeta climb on stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country, Primož Roglič has returned to training in recent days, but his participation in the upcoming Ardennes Classics is still up in the air.The BORA-hansgrohe rider managed to escape without...
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Profile & Route Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes 2024
Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes marks the finale of the Ardennes classics for the women's peloton. Set for April 21st, it brings a spectacular close to the extended period of spring classics. Let's examine its profile.
This race could be named Bastogne - Liège actually, starting in the city right by bo...
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Profile & Route Flèche Wallonne Féminine 2024
On April 17th, the women's peloton tackles La Flèche Wallonne Femmes. This race is centered around the iconic Mur de Huy, putting the best climbers and classics riders to the test. Let's delve into its profile.
The 143-kilometer race is hilly and features climbing right from the start. It will not...
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“I don’t really feel the pressure to win yet” - Jan Christen on taking his first professional victory on stage 2 of the Giro d’Abruzzo
After coming close with a second place finish at Milano-Torino last month, Jan Christen took his first professional victory in his neo-pro season with UAE Team Emirates on stage 2 of the Giro d’Abruzzo.The Swiss rider went solo with 6km to go after several attacks went on an uncategorised climb in t...
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"Jonas Vingegaard won’t be winning a third Tour this year" - Philippa York gives Visma leader no chance following brutal Itzulia crash
From what looked like being a Tour de France battle for the ages this summer as Grand Tour cycling's 'Big 4' all targeted the Maillot Jaune, one crash at the recent Itzulia Basque Country has thrown everything into chaos. Three of the 'Big 4' were all involved in the Itzulia crash. Primoz Roglic aba...
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Lotte Kopecky will ride Giro d’Italia Donne while Tour de France will be decided later: "Liege, I will sit down with Lotte and talk about the Tour"
SD Worx - Protime manager Danny Stam has confirmed that Lotte Kopecky will ride the Giro d’Italia Donne ahead of the Paris Olympics but her participation at the Tour de France Femmes is yet to be decided after Liege-Bastogne-Liege, where she is set to support her teammate Demi Vollering, despite the...
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UCI Teams ranking update - Lidl-Trek and Alpecin-Deceuninck overtake Visma | Lease a Bike after successful classics block
UAE Team Emirates remains very solid in the lead of the UCI rankings this season, whilst Lidl-Trek and Alpecin-Deceuninck join it in the podium as Team Visma | Lease a Bike suffer quite a lot due to the injuries that devastate it. *Note: For understanding, the rankings are calculated by the past 52...
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UCI Rankings update - After Vingegaard and Evenepoel crash out of Itzulia, Tadej Pogacar remains in the lead: Jasper Philipsen and Juan Ayuso soar up the rankings
This week's UCI rankings update feature a steep ascent by the likes of Jasper Philipsen and Juan Ayuso who have both scored massive points as Paris-Roubaix and Itzulia Basque Country respectively. Tadej Pogacar remains at the top of the charts as his two closest rivals have crashed and got injured b...
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"Who can be sure of being stronger than Van der Poel?" - Cyrille Guimard thinks Mathieu van der Poel will win Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Racing in Flanders is over and everyone has to bow before the king of this classics season - Mathieu van der Poel - and Cyclism'Actu's analyst Cyrille Guimard is no exception. According to the Frenchman, Van der Poel will be a man to beat at the Liege-Bastogne-Liege next Sunday too, not seeing many...
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Lotto Dstny DS is sure Arnaud De Lie will come back stronger: "If he can cycle again in normal and healthy conditions, the results will follow again"
Lotto Dstny has been in the corner where the blows have fallen in recent weeks. Belgian team's head sports director Kurt Van de Wouwer also realizes this and tries to see the bigger picture in an interview for Sporza."The start of the season was very good, with 8 victories," says the sports director...
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Talented junior Hakon Oksnes knows he still has a long way to go: "Within a few years I would like to join Visma | Lease a Bike"
The Norwegian company Visma has its say in the transfers of the World Tour team Visma | Lease a Bike. While Tobias Foss departed from the Dutch team this winter, Per Strand Hagenes and Johannes Staune-Mittet are getting familiar with the top level. Young talent Jorgen Nordhagen is already bound with...
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"I take my time, but I also go as fast as I can" - Johannes Staune-Mittet doesn't want to rush things in his first professional season with Visma-LAB
Johannes Staune-Mittet is currently in his first season with Visma | Lease a Bike, the 2023's most decorated team of the men's peloton. In his professional debut, he already got a taste of a bit of everything, which will only make him stronger, he tells IDLProCycling.He first went to Australia for t...
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Oliver Naesen and Sep Vanmarcke analyse speed record at Paris-Roubaix: "Because Mathieu stands out so much, all teams want to have a rider in the early breakaway"
In Paris-Roubaix it happened again: the speed record was broken again. Just like in the Omloop, Kuurne, Milano-Sanremo, the E3 Saxo Classic and the Tour of Flanders. HLN looks for a logical explanation for this, talking to Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale's leader Oliver Naesen and ex-pro Sep Vanmarcke, a...
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Dylan Teuns loses only to Benoît Cosnefroy at Brabantse Pijl: "He had the advantage of joining one lap later and thus saving more energy"
Eighth from Tour of Flanders, Dylan Teuns continues to perform at a high level as the Belgian lost only to French Benoît Cosnefroy at Wednesday's Brabantse Pijl. The Israel - Premier Tech rider thus confirms he has to be considered among favourites for the Ardennes."I think I can handle Cosnefroy in...
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Profile & Route Tour du Doubs 2024
On April 14th, the final chapter of a sequence of hilly one-day races in France unfolds with the Tour du Doubs. Serving as a final showdown, this race is akin to those that have come before it, offering another chance for climbers and puncheurs to shine. Let's explore its profile.
This is the longe...
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Profile & Route Tour du Jura 2024
On April 13th, the Tour du Jura takes the spotlight as the second day of an exciting weekend in France. Traditionally favored by puncheurs and climbers, this year's race promises to uphold that tradition. Let's take a look at its profile.
The race will be 174 kilometers long and in it's first two t...
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Profile & Route Classic Grand Besançon Doubs 2024
On April 12th, the cycling calendar kicks off the first of three hilly classics in central France with the Classic Grand Besançon Doubs. Promising an exhilarating day of racing, the event concludes with a challenging steep ascent, ensuring plenty of spectacle for riders and spectators alike. Let's p...
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No Philipsen, Evenepoel or van Aert - BORA-hansgrohe not thinking of big transfers into 2025; does not exclude Red Bull jersey for Tour de France
Wout van Aert had been rumoured to be a possible signing for BORA - hansgrohe into 2025 due to the new Red Bull connection. The German team however is not planning on signing any big star Ralph Denk confirms, and that includes both Remco Evenepoel and Jasper Philipsen. "Not really much because the f...
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"It was a bit stupid not to go for the sprint" - Marijn van den Berg rues wasted opportunity at Brabantse Pijl
After winning the Région Pays de la Loire Tour last week, it was evident that Marijn van den Berg was in great form. However, few would've expected the sprinter to be outright attacking on the cobbled climbs of the Brabantse Pijl... But he was carried away with a late attack that ruined his chances...
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"I feel at home here" - After three podiums, Benoît Cosnefroy finally hits the jackpot at Brabantse Pijl
Every year since 2020 Benoît Cosnefroy has raced Brabantse Pijl and in four editions he finished on the podium on three occasions. He hadn't reached the victory however, but that finally came today as he beat a strong field with an explosive victory. “I am very happy to win this competition. Althoug...
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PREVIEW | Giro d'Abruzzo 2024 stage 3 - UAE's race to lose at Prati di Tivo; Adam Yates and Pavel Sivakov the riders to beat
The Giro di Abbruzo has filled in a spot this spring that was left available by the demise of the Giro di Sicilia, but is hosting a good field of riders. In the mountains of central Italy, the riders find interesting racing from the 9th to 12th of April. We preview stage 3. The queen stage. In the m...
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Benoît Cosnefroy beats Dylan Teuns and Tim Wellens at the end of thrilling Brabantse Pijl
The cobbled classics were this year not as open as it is usually the case, but the Brabtantse Pijl without any of the major stars delivered thrilling and dramatic action. Lots of attacks but in the end a sprint between classics specialists; Benoît Cosnefroy revalidated Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale's t...
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Elisa Longo Borghini beats Demi Vollering to win Brabantse Pijl: "Today I was stronger"
Lidl-Trek are having a great season in their women's team and Elisa Longo Borghini has just taken another very strong triumph. At Brabantse Pijl, the Italian rider attacked together with Demi Vollering but was the superior rider in the final kilometers. “It was a very strong team performance, as we...
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Jan Christen another young breakthrough for UAE Team Emirates: "The goal was to win already this year, before I turned 20"
UAE Team Emirates had complete numerical advantage today at the Giro d'Abruzzo and took advantage of it. After several attacks, Jan Christen managed to go up the road by himself and took his first pro win at 19 years of age. “The goal was to win already this year, before I turned 20, and I did it. S...
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Giro d'Abruzzo: Jan Christen wins stage 2 with solo attack, taking leader's jersey and first pro win
Jan Christen was a very well known talent and a big favourite to win stage 2 of the Giro d'Abruzzo. As expected, UAE Team Emirates attacked constantly with their numbers towards the end, and the Swiss rider took his first pro win. The breakaway of the day was formed by Andrea Guerra, Alessandro Tone...
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"I would have been dead if I’d fallen 20cm further away" - Steff Cras feared death after Itzulia crash and 'couldn't breathe for thirty seconds'
Steff Cras has shown great legs over recent years as a developing stage-racer but luck has not been on his side. After crashing out of the Criterium du Dauphiné and Tour de France last year, he once again bounced back. Building up to the 2024 Tour, he raced Itzulia Basque Country but almost ended up...
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Not even Demi Vollering could stop her! Elisa Longo Borghini continues incredible run of form with solo victory at Brabantse Pijl
Elisa Longo Borghini has recently won the Tour of Flanders but her run of form continues. After attacking with and dropping Demi Vollering, the Lidl-Trek rider soared to an impressive victory at the Brabantse Pijl. Laura Molenaar, Coryn Labecki and Karin Soderqvist formed the day's breakaway that we...
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Mikel Landa's path after his crash at Itzulia Basque Country: Conservative treatment and Dauphiné to be at his best for Tour de France
The most recent edition of the Itzulia was marked by injuries to Jonas Vingegaard, Primoz Roglic and Remco Evenepoel. Precisely the Belgian's top teammate at Soudal Quick-Step, Mikel Landa, also crashed and now everything is focused on arriving in good condition for the next Tour de France.The crash...
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Bad news non-stop for Visma - After Wout van Aert's doubts, Wilco Kelderman out of Giro d'Italia due to collarbone fracture
Wout van Aert and Jonas Vingegaard are currently sidelined from competition due to extensive injuries but injuries keep affecting Team Visma | Lease a Bike. Even if van Aert races the Giro d'Italia, the team will already start without a leader in Wilco Kelderman. Kelderman crashed in the final day o...
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"Exchange Remco for Wout van Aert" - Jan Bakelants believes swap could benefit both Visma and Quick-Step
Soudal - Quick-Step has for it's long history been a team focused in the cobbled classics, but in recent years it has been virtually wiped out from the map. Jan Bakelants, who has been in the Belgian team in the past, believe the team would benefit from letting go Remco Evenepoel in exchange for Wou...
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Woman who threw hat at Mathieu van der Poel at Paris-Roubaix already identified and in contact with authorities but "she does not want to have that conversation in the media"
Mathieu van der Poel has for the past few weeks been thrown several things whilst leading some of the biggest cycling races in the world but perhaps the most unusual was a hat. That happened at Paris-Roubaix, the woman's lawyer has commented on the ongoing case that has been opened. “She would like...
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Juan Ayuso is not afraid of Mathieu van der Poel ahead of Amstel Gold Race: "I'm taking the form from the Basque Country with me"
Next Sunday, the cycling world's attention turns to the Amstel Gold Race, one of the most exciting classics on the calendar. Although Team UAE Emirates faces the absence of defending champion Tadej Pogacar, its lineup remains formidable, with a number of potential leaders ready to race against man-o...
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Jay Vine emotional after positive outlook on Basque Country injuries: "Just can't believe that I will still be able to walk and play with my kids one day"
Jay Vine is no stranger to obstacles in his cycling career but he has perhaps facing his biggest so far. The UAE Team Emirates rider fractured several vertebrae in a crash at Itzulia Basque Country and there were major concerns that his career could be over. However good news came out that the Austr...
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Stolen cobblestones and leftover trash - The negative side of Paris-Roubaix revealed
Paris-Roubaix is every year one of the most spectacular races in pro cycling, amongst the most popular and difficult too. It has earned it's mythical status due to it's many cobbled sectors, but some fans have actually stolen cobblestones following the race. This has been revealed by Les Amis de Par...
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PREVIEW | Giro d'Abruzzo 2024 stage 2 - UAE vs. Alexey Lutsenko on hilly day
The Giro di Abbruzo has filled in a spot this spring that was left available by the demise of the Giro di Sicilia, but is hosting a good field of riders. In the mountains of central Italy, the riders find interesting racing from the 9th to 12th of April. We preview stage 2.The second day of racing i...
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PREVIEW | Brabantse Pijl 2024 - Wellens, Teuns and Hirschi lead luxurious list of favourites in explosive classic
On the 10th of April the riders take on the classic which makes the transition between the cobbled and Ardennes classics. De Brabantse Pijl provides both cobbles and climbs on a final circuit that every time provides a lot of spectacle. We preview the race ahead.The 197-kilometer race fits the punch...
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"It is now up to the woman in question to tell her story" - Mathieu van der Poel's cap thrower set to turn themselves in
Mathieu van der Poel's spectacular solo victory at Paris-Roubaix 2024 last Sunday wasn't without controversy as during his ride, a woman in the crowd threw her cap directly at the world champion's back wheel in an incident that could've ended much worse. According to reports by Het Nieuwsblad howeve...
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Fabian Cancellara believes Mathieu van der Poel can win three Monuments this April: "I think he should go and ride Liege-Bastogne-Liege"
Everyone knew it was seemingly bound to happen, yet Mathieu van der Poel exceeded the expectations with epic 60 km solo at Paris-Roubaix, adding second Monumental win within a week. In his CyclingNews blog, Fabian Cancellara, who still holds one extra Paris-Roubaix of advantage over the Dutch phenom...
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"I've won more races than him, so he can say what he wants" - Alexander Kristoff responds to Thor Hushovd's critics about Uno-X riders living in Norway
In a statement published on Saturday evening, new Uno-X Mobility manager Thor Hushovd was crystal clear that he believes the riders on the team are far too much at home in Norway, some even flying home between Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix."Extremely bad charging," Hushovd called, among other t...
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Jonas Vingegaard undergoes surgery on collapsed lung after crash at Itzulia Basque Country
After a horrific crash on the descent of the Olaeta climb on stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country took out several of the pre-race favourites, including reigning Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard, the Team Visma | Lease a Bike rider has now undergone surgery after suffering a fractured collarbon...
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Visma's future signing Menno Huising about his first experience with Paris-Roubaix roads: "I swore I would never come back, but I knew I would return here one day"
While the youngsters of Visma | Lease a Bike were in the thick of action at the elite Paris-Roubaix, the Dutch team's future signing Menno Huising had his first crack at the French cobbles in the U23 category and it went better than the 20-year-old Dutchman had hoped, he confides to In de Leiderstru...
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Israel - Premier Tech to be target of pro-Palestine protests at Giro d'Italia and Tour de France
Pro-Palestine activists have called for Israel - Premier Tech to be confronted by more protests than ever at both the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France this year, in light of Israel's ongoing invasion of Gaza.In a post on the official Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) site on Monday, the Palest...
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"I was completely cramped but I never gave up" - 20-year-old Madis Mihkels becomes first Estonian to Top 10 Paris-Roubaix
First Estonian to finish in the Top 10 of Paris-Roubaix. While there were numerous great cyclists coming from the mostly flat Baltic country, it took until 2024 when Madis Mihkels' broke into the group of elite cobblers at the 'Queen of Classics'."I'm highly satisfied," he said after the race. "I fe...
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Soudal - Quick-Step expected to continue to sink without a clear leader at Brabantse Pijl
While Brabantse Pijl is not the biggest race by name, it's certainly a very well recognised and widely respected one as it enters its 64th edition this year. The significance of Brabantse Pijl is in its position in calendar where it serves as a transition from Flemish cobbles to Ardennes' hills.When...
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Neilson Powless rules out start at Ardennes week too, after missing Milano-Sanremo and Flemish classics
For Neilson Powless it is a spring to quickly forget. The 27-year-old American started the first months of 2024 full of ambition, but a knee injury put a quick end to his ambitions. After missing Milano-Sanremo and cobbled classics, Het Nieuwsblad reports the EF Education-EasyPost rider will have to...
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Former Team Katusha rider Alexey Tsatevich passes away at age 34
The cycling world mourns the loss of Alexey Tsatevich today. The former Russian pro rider, member of Team Katusha, has passed away; the cause is unknown at this time. Tsatevich was at the time of passing only 34 years old. The Russian classics rider turned pro in 2011 with Itera - Katusha, and in 20...
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"With this victory, I will be able to convince the team to call me for the Giro d'Italia" - Enrico Zanoncello hoping Giro d'Abruzzo stage win can kickstart big few months
In a thrilling finale to the opening stage of the 2024 Giro d'Abruzzo, VF Group - Bardiani CSF - Faizanè's Enrico Zanoncello took victory by the narrowest of margins. With a bunch sprint deciding the day, Zanoncello was awarded the win after a photo finish was all that could separate the 26-year-old...
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Tim Merlier confirmed for Grand Tour return at the 2024 Giro d'Italia
For someone long regarded as one of the fastest sprinters in the world, it's somewhat surprising that Tim Merlier has not managed to showcase these talents at a Grand Tour since the 2022 Vuelta a Espana. This long wait will soon come to an end however.As confirmed by Soudal - Quick-Step boss, Patric...
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Kaden Groves skips Brabantse Pijl as precaution due to knee problems
Alpecin-Deceuninck have been riding a wave of success recently, making history by becoming the first team ever to win the first three monuments of the season. Their hopes of taking victory at the upcoming Brabantse Pijl however, have been dealt a blow."Update lineup at De Brabantse Pijl: Kaden Grove...
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Final startlist Brabantse Pijl with Michael Matthews, António Morgado, Stephen Williams, Tim Wellens and Marc Hirschi
On April 10th, cyclists dive into the classic race that acts as a bridge between the cobbled and Ardennes classics. De Brabantse Pijl offers a thrilling combination of cobbles and climbs, particularly on its final circuit, ensuring an exciting spectacle with each edition. Let's examine the startlist...
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"The helmet saved my life" - Elia Viviani feels incredibly lucky to escape Paris-Roubaix crash
The sad truth of riding Paris-Roubaix is that, as a rider, you're always potentially moments away from a painful crash. This year, one of those to crash out of the historic French monument, was INEOS Grenadiers' Elia Viviani.Riding the 'Hell of the North' for the first in seven years, Viviani was ca...
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"I feel as confident as I’ve ever felt" - Nils Politt going from strength to strength after UAE Team Emirates move
One of the most recognisable riders in the peloton, German powerhouse Nils Politt has been one of the lowkey stars of the Classics season so far in a very impressive start to life at UAE Team Emirates. Having spent three years with BORA - hansgrohe, Politt made the move to UAE Team Emirates over the...
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"The guys are too angry, too excited" - Rudy Molard blames caffeine for rising number of crashes in the peloton
Whether or not there are more crashes in bike racing nowadays is a hot topic currently, especially after a disastrous Itzulia Basque Country crash in which many riders were left with broken collarbones and other injuries. According to Groupama - FDJ's Rudy Molard, there may actually be a somewhat si...
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Enrico Zanoncello gives Bardiani the victory in photo finish sprint on stage 1 of Giro d'Abruzzo 2024
VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè's Enrico Zanoncello has sprinted to victory on stage 1 of the 2024 Giro d'Abruzzo after a thrilling bunch sprint finish that finished incredibly close and required a photo finish. After six men had initially broken away, just three attackers remained out front as the ra...
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All smiles for Primoz Roglic as he gets back on bike for first time since Itzulia horror crash
For the first time since being forced to abandon the Itzulia Basque Country whilst in the leaders jersey after getting caught up in the mass crash that also sent Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and more to hospital, Primoz Roglic is back on the bike. Pictured by the social media pages of BORA - ha...
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“It’s very sad news” - Richard Plugge on the departure of Merijn Zeeman from Visma | Lease a Bike
Over the last few seasons, Team Visma | Lease a Bike have been building an incredibly talented squad and after winning all three Grand Tours last season it was clear to see that they were by far the best team in the world.Someone who played a key role in building their current squad is Merijn Zeeman...
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Alexis Vuillermoz announces that he will retire from professional cycling at the end of the season
At the age of 35 years old, Alexis Vuillermoz has announced his retirement from the sport, with the 2024 season set to be his final year as a professional cyclist. The TotalEnergies rider has won stages at both the Tour de France and the Critérium du Dauphiné during his career and he also finished i...
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PREVIEW | Giro d'Abruzzo 2024 stage 1 - Astana may take sprint win without Cavendish; Max Kanter man to beat
The Giro di Abbruzo has filled in a spot this spring that was left available by the demise of the Giro di Sicilia, but is hosting a good field of riders. In the mountains of central Italy, the riders find interesting racing from the 9th to 12th of April. We preview the race ahead. The race starts of...
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PREVIEW | Giro d'Abruzzo 2024 - Adam Yates the ultimate favourite for overall classification
The Giro di Abbruzo has filled in a spot this spring that was left available by the demise of the Giro di Sicilia, but is hosting a good field of riders. In the mountains of central Italy, the riders find interesting racing from the 9th to 12th of April. We preview the race. The race starts off with...
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Profiles & Giro d'Abruzzo 2024
The Giro di Abbruzo has filled in a spot this spring that was left available by the demise of the Giro di Sicilia, but is hosting a good field of riders. In the mountains of central Italy, the riders find interesting racing from the 9th to 12th of April. We take a look at it's profiles.The race star...
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Derek Gee and Adam Yates set to return to racing at the Giro d’Abruzzo after early season injuries
After disappearing from the racing calendar in 2007 after 34 editions of the race, the Giro d’Abruzzo is returning for 2024 with the race taking place this week. It is not just the race that is returning though, as both Derek Gee and Adam Yates will be on the start line for stage 1 today after being...
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WheelWatch #1: Paris-Roubaix 2024 | The 3 moments which led to Mathieu van der Poel's victory
Paris-Roubaix 2024 was a race dominated by Alpecin-Deceuninck. Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen rode to first and second for a second consecutive edition. We take a look at how the Belgian team prepared their winning attack and won with ease. #1: Breakaway is formed with Kasper Asgreen, Ras...
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Primoz Roglic shows off extensive injuries in at-home picture
Primoz Roglic crashed out of Itzulia Basque Country and has seince been healing a lot of road rash and bruises. In an Instagram post, a half-naked Roglic shows the extent of his injuries. "Memories of stage 3 and 4 of Itzulia... feeling a bit better! Wishing everyone a speedy recovery. See you on th...
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"It was a decision that was made on the road and it’s done" - Steaming Ian Stannard on Joshua Tarling's Paris-Roubaix disqualification
Ian Stannard was one of the most experienced cobbled classics riders in the peloton and nowadays he leads INEOS Grenadiers in the team car. However, a poor decision at Paris-Roubaix saw the team's young prospect Joshua Tarling get disqualified, and Stannard was not pleased with the situation. Tarlin...
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Lance Armstrong believes Mathieu van der Poel can challenge Tadej Pogacar: "The man we saw win Paris-Roubaix today can certainly win Liège-Bastogne-Liège"
Mathieu van der Poel has won both Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix with relative comfort and very large gaps. Alpecin-Deceuninck has so far dominated the monuments and, with Liège-Bastogne-Liège to come soon, Lance Armstrong believes the World Champion can contest for the win against Tadej Pogacar...
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PHOTO: Remco Evenepoel celebrates successful surgery with cakes and pastries
Remco Evenepoel's spring plans were thrown out the window last week when the Soudal - Quick-Step was one of those to crash hard in a nasty incident at the Itzulia Basque Country.Going down hard alongside the likes of Primoz Roglic and Jonas Vingegaard among others, Evenepoel was forced to leave the...
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“I’m really proud to make it to the Velodrome” - Andrew August on finishing Paris-Roubaix as the youngest rider to ever race the Hell of the North
After Josh Tarling broke the record for the youngest-ever rider to race Paris-Roubaix at last year’s edition, his INEOS Grenadiers teammate Andrew August lowered the bar once again at this year’s race, as he broke the Welsh rider’s record by 224 days, as he raced the Hell of the North at the age of...
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Suspect identified in search for man responsible for throwing beer over Mathieu van der Poel at Tour of Flanders
There was uproar on Sunday when a 'fan' at the roadside threw their cap towards the wheels of Mathieu van der Poel at Paris-Roubaix. A week earlier however, the world champion was the victim of more crowd trouble at the Tour of Flanders with a culprit now having been identified by police. As van der...
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"I had to change bikes four times" - Florian Senechal critical of Bianchi after multiple mechanical issues at Paris-Roubaix
A 60th placed finish at Paris-Roubaix wasn't the desired result for Florian Senechal on Sunday. Afterwards though, the Frenchman was clear with what went wrong."I think that we have a technical problem with our bike, and we'll have to look into it," Senechal said afterwards to Cyclism'Actu, placing...
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“My body had the ability to build the muscles required” - Jonas Abrahamsen on transitioning from a climber to a rouleur
Having begun his season strongly at the Étoile de Bessèges, where he won the mountains classification, Jonas Abrahamsen has continued to pick up some impressive results in the first half of the season. He put in a memorable ride on stage 4 of Tirreno-Adriatico, as he nearly held on for the victory a...
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Visma DS Merijn Zeeman confirms great risk of Jonas Vingegaard missing Tour de France: "He is still in the hospital"
Team Visma | Lease a Bike ended today their cobbled classics campaign without a noteworthy result, a consequence of many injuries and illnesses that have affected them over the past month. But the situation may get worst; DS Merijn Zeeman confirms that Wout van Aert is on a tight schedule to race th...
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"Van der Poel will sprint for second place" - Experts doubt world champion can contend with Tadej Pogacar at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Five race days under his belt this season and two monument wins already, Mathieu van der Poel will soon turn his attention to the next monument on the calendar, Liège-Bastogne-Liège. With Tadej Pogacar also set to start in Belgium, it's sure to be must watch. What are the chances of van der Poel bei...
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Final startlist Giro di Abbruzo with Adam Yates, Alexey Lutsenko, Pavel Sivakov, George Bennett, Derek Gee and Domenico Pozzovivo
The Giro di Abbruzo has filled in a spot this spring that was left available by the demise of the Giro di Sicilia, but is hosting a good field of riders. In the mountains of central Italy, the riders find interesting racing from the 9th to 12th of April. We take a look at it's startlist. The startli...
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“It’s not that easy to go outside without getting recognised” - Lotte Kopecky on her celebrity status and the growth of women’s cycling in Belgium
Having taken the victory at Paris-Roubaix in the rainbow bands of World Champion on Saturday, Lotte Kopecky once again reaffirmed her status as the best rider in women’s cycling at the moment after a disappointing race the weekend prior at the Ronde van Vlaanderen.Having already won De Ronde twice i...
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“I had the feeling that a bit more could have been possible” - Jordi Meeus disappointed with eighth place finish at Paris-Roubaix despite best-ever result at the Hell of the North
It has been a strong Spring Classics campaign for Jordi Meeus, as he got himself onto the podium at Gent-Wevelgem, beating Jasper Philipsen in the sprint for third place behind Mads Pedersen and Mathieu van der Poel. At Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, the BORA-hansgrohe rider impressed once again, as he fi...
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“I was completely drained in the finale” - Stefan Küng pleased with fifth place finish at Paris-Roubaix despite being unable to contest the podium
Having finished third at Paris-Roubaix in 2022, it looked like Stefan Küng could have been in contention for another podium finish at the Hell of the North on Sunday, as he had made his way into an elite chasing group of five riders behind the sole leader Mathieu van der Poel following an attack by...
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“I was never in the game” - Christophe Laporte struggles after early puncture in another torrid race for Visma | Lease a Bike at Paris-Roubaix
It has been a difficult couple of weeks for Team Visma | Lease a Bike, as both Wout van Aert and Jonas Vingegaard sustained serious injuries in crashes at Dwars door Vlaanderen and Itzulia Basque Country. Dylan van Baarle was also unable to start Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, as the former winner of the...
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“Paris-Roubaix is like The Hunger Games" - Lanterne rouge Cyrus Monk on how he resiliently battled to finish the Hell of the North
More than 48 minutes after Mathieu van der Poel took the victory at Paris-Roubaix, Cyrus Monk crossed the line in the Roubaix velodrome to become the final finisher of the race. Despite being outside the time limit on the day, Monk was still able to complete the full 260km route, battling his way th...
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“Our goal was simply to get Mathieu and Jasper into the final” - Silvan Dillier on Alpecin-Deceuninck’s dominant performance at Paris-Roubaix
Alpecin-Deceuninck reaffirmed their position as the team of the Classics so far on Sunday, as they took the victory at Paris-Roubaix with Mathieu van der Poel riding to victory and Jasper Philipsen taking the runner-up spot in the sprint behind. This marked back-to-back 1-2 victories at the Hell of...
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“I know myself that I’m a fair rider" - Michael Matthews responds for first time to controversial Tour of Flanders relegation that denied him podium finish
After a blistering sprint, Michael Matthews thought he'd secured himself a second monument podium of the season at the recent Tour of Flanders. Moments later however, that joy was controversially taken away as he was relegated by the race jury down to 11th. The reason for the Australian's relegation...
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Spectator who threw hat at Mathieu van der Poel during Paris-Roubaix a target of investigation: "We’ll find that person"
At the Tour of Flanders Mathieu van der Poel was thrown beer several times by spectators, as well as being shown middle fingers as seen in the Oude Kwaeremont. At Paris-Roubaix he continued to have fans try perturb his race, as he was thrown a hat. But there is a search for that spectator and attemp...
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"Mathieu van der Poel was just leagues better than the rest of us today" - Mads Pedersen typically honest post-Paris Roubaix
Although he was unable to replicate his victory at Gent Wevelgem last month, Lidl-Trek's Mads Pedersen managed to secure himself a spot on the podium at Paris-Roubaix 2024. "Mathieu van der Poel was just leagues better than the rest of us today," Pedersen admits in his post-race interview having com...
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"I can see why it has the name 'The Hell of the North.' That was something else" - Tom Pidcock 17th on Paris-Roubaix debut
Having won Paris-Roubaix at both a junior and under-23 level, Tom Pidcock has now finally made his debut in the elite race and in a solid if unspectacular showing, picked up a 17th placed finish. "It was epic. I can see why it has the name 'The Hell of the North.' That was something else," the 24-ye...
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Fastest Paris-Roubaix in history & longest men's solo in 30 years; Mathieu van der Poel's greatest ever performance?
Mathieu van der Poel has claimed a second successive Paris-Roubaix victory and in some style too after a dominant performance on the historic French cobbles this Sunday afternoon. Breaking a record the Dutchman set last year, this was also the quickest Paris-Roubaix in the long and storied history o...
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“This achievement puts him in the category of the very best" - Michel Wuyts draws comparisons to Merckx and Musseuw in lofty praise for Mathieu van der Poel
Already with a plamares most could only dream of, the latest monumental success in the career of Mathieu van der Poel came Sunday with a dominant performance at Paris-Roubaix. According to Michel Wuyts, the Dutchman must be in the conversation greats such as Eddy Merckx and Johan Museeuw.“Mathieu va...
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Laurenz Rex escapes injury free from multiple Paris-Roubaix crashes
There are always plenty of crashes at Paris-Roubaix and the 2024 edition was no different. One man who was seemingly caught up in more instances than most however, was Laurenz Rex.First coming down in an early mass pile up that saw the likes of Elia Viviani and Jonas Rutsch forced to abandon, Rex ma...
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PHOTO: Mathieu van der Poel celebrates Paris-Roubaix success with relaxing day on the golf course
Just a day after powering to a record-breaking victory at Paris-Roubaix, Mathieu van der Poel has been enjoying a more relaxing time this Monday, with a day on the golf course.With two monument victories in the last couple of weeks at the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, it's fair to say van der...
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“My head got big, I made a mistake, and I crashed" - Laurence Pithie disappointed despite impressive Paris-Roubaix debut
One of the revelations of the early part of 2024, Laurence Pithie continued to impress last weekend with a seventh-placed finish on his Paris-Roubaix debut.Things could have been even better for the Kiwi though as he headed towards the finale with the group that would eventually battle it out for se...
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Mathieu van der Poel gives 7-year-old superfan life long memory at Paris-Roubaix in heartwarming story
In one of the greatest performances of his already storied career at Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, Mathieu van der Poel not only took the fastest win in the race's history and the longest solo in 30 years, the Dutchman also made the day of a 7-year-old superfan. Young Ayden Brancart and his parents, Tom...
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"That could have ended his season" - Adam Blythe fumes at 'fan' who threw cap towards Mathieu van der Poel's wheel during Paris-Roubaix
Not for the first time recently, Mathieu van der Poel was the subject of some questionable behaviour from 'fans' at the roadside during Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, with Eurosport's Adam Blythe left seething at the stupidity of those involved.Having attacked clear solo, van der Poel was over a minute an...
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"That was horrible; the hardest race of my life" - Fred Wright narrowly misses out on top-10 at Paris-Roubaix
Leading Bahrain - Victorious in the absence of Matej Mohoric, Fred Wright put in his best-ever Paris-Roubaix performance, narrowly missing out on the top-10 in 12th place. “It was nice to ride the final at this race which I absolutely love," reflected the British National Champion post-race. Althoug...
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"Rules are rules. Apparently, that's how it is in track cycling" - No complaints from Tim van Dijke after Paris-Roubaix relegation for off-track sprint
A few weeks ago, you'd have had quite long odds on Tim van Dijke finishing as Team Visma | Lease a Bike's highest-placed rider at Paris-Roubaix 2024. With his finish of 16th however, that is how things transpired and it could have been even better, save for a relegation due to his sprint. The 24-yea...
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Lenny Martínez virtually confirmed to join Bahrain - Victorious and have substantial salary increase
Lenny Martínez has been connected with Bahrain - Victorious for several months already and at this point in the season it is virtually confirmed that he will make the switch from Groupama - FDJ. Alongside it, his salary will also get a major boost. This is reported by RMC Sport who claim that Martín...
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VIDEO: Paris-Roubaix 2024 highlights; Mathieu van der Poel's 59-kilometer solo, Arenberg spectacle and more
This year's Paris-Roubaix was not the open race that it usually is every year, but nevertheless the cobbles of northern France always deliver some spectacle. We take a look at the race's highlights, which put on display Alpecin-Deceuninck's utter dominance from start to finish. The Belgian team was...
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"This is close to the level I had during the World Championships in Glasgow" - Mathieu van der Poel on his glorious Roubaix triumph
Mathieu van der Poel led Alpecin-Deceuninck to absolute glory at Paris-Roubaix. The team avoided big mishaps which many rivals didn't, led the peloton at the right times, attacked at the right times and at Mathieu van der Poel on the form of his life. The World Champion talks about his much-loved vi...
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“It really makes me believe that one day I can do it” - Zoe Bäckstedt looks to the future after impressive performance at Paris-Roubaix
20 years after her father Magnus Bäckstedt took the victory in the Roubaix Velodrome, Zoe Bäckstedt put in an impressive performance at Paris-Roubaix Femmes in only her second participation at the race. The 19-year-old finished 16th in the Hell of the North, marking her best result in a WorldTour on...
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Pedal Punditry #4 | Paris-Roubaix: Great riders make for boring racing... And that's fine to admit
Paris-Roubaix is every year the single race that excites me the most. In my eyes it is above the World Championships in terms of spectacle, above the Tour de France in terms of emotion... But this year it was far from exciting. I think it's fine to admit that. This of course being my own opinion. Th...
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Mads Pedersen, Mattias Skjelmose and Michael Mørkøv selected for the Danish Olympic Games Road Race team
Denmark is currently one of the rising nations in the world of cycling at the moment, with back-to-back overall victories at the Tour de France in the last two years with Jonas Vingegaard. However, the Visma | Lease a Bike rider could potentially miss out on selection for the Olympic Games Road Race...
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“A fall downhill usually has serious consequences” - Jens Voigt on the horrific crash on stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country
A terrible crash on the descent of the Olaeta climb on stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country saw the likes of Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and Primož Roglič abandon the race, with both the Dane and the Belgian suffering serious injuries that could jeopardise their Tour de France preparation.A rider...
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“The loss of Jonas hit hard, but I think we did very well as a team” - Sepp Kuss salvages Itzulia Basque Country for Visma | Lease a Bike with mountains classification victory
It was a tough week for Team Visma | Lease a Bike at Itzulia Basque Country, as a major crash on stage 4 of the race took out Jonas Vingegaard, leaving the Danish rider with a fractured collarbone, broken ribs and a collapsed lung, which is set to affect his preparation for the Tour de France later...
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“We now take a different position in the peloton” - Alpecin-Deceuninck manager Philip Roodhooft on the team’s new status after Monument victories
With victories at all three Monuments so far this season, Alpecin-Deceuninck are by far the team of the season at this point of the year. One of their strengths used to be the fact that many would seemingly underestimate them in the big races, but that is clearly no longer the case.At Paris-Roubaix,...
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