The first monument of the year lands in the cycling season with much expectation. Milano-Sanremo 2025 takes place this Saturday, with one of its best narratives in recent years. Tadej Pogacar arrives as the main star of the list of participants. The Slovenian has not yet won this race, and it is one...

On the 21st of March we've got the final of three northern classics that serve to some as preparation for the monuments, whilst to others it gives a taste of top-level explosive racing outside the World Tour level. The Bredene Koksijde Classic always delivers spectacle, and this year should be no ex...

Lidl-Trek have the potential to be real spoilers this weekend at Milano-Sanremo. Although much of the pre-race headlines are surrounding Tadej Pogacar, Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock, the in-form duo of Mads Pedersen and Jonathan Milan could end up on the top step of the final podium. As menti...

On the 21st of March we've got the final of three northern classics that serve to some as preparation for the monuments, whilst to others it gives a taste of top-level explosive racing outside the World Tour level. The Bredene Koksijde Classic always delivers spectacle, and this year should be no ex...

For the first time in his professional career, Matthew Brennan has taken a win. At just 19 years of age, it's likely to be the first of many too, especially considering the impressiveness with which the Brit of Team Visma | Lease a Bike emerged victorious at Grand Prix de Denain on Thursday afternoo...

With four wins already added to his palmares in 2025, including the recent general classification triumph at Tirreno-Adriatico, Juan Ayuso has started the cuurent season in electric form. Next up for the Spaniard, leadership of UAE Team Emirates - XRG at the Volta a Catalunya.  “It’s been the dream...

The defending champion at Milano-Sanremo, Jasper Philipsen's hopes of defending his crown took a significant blow earlier this week as the Belgian crashed hard out of Nokere Koerse, leaving the race in the back of an ambulance.  The Belgian had looked to be in tip-top form all day long too, consiste...

19-year-old Brit Matthew Brennan has stormed to his professional win at Grand Prix de Denain 2025. The Team Visma | Lease a Bike prospect sprinted to the win from a reduced bunch in the finale.  Four riders forced their way into the day's breakaway, those being Rory Townsend, Aaron Gate, Quentin Bez...

Whether or not Tadej Pogacar will take part in Paris-Roubaix 2025 remains one of the lingering topics of debate in the cycling world. Has the final answer now been given by UAE Team Emirates - XRG's Joxean Matxin though? In an interview with Relevo, the UAE boss was once again asked for an update on...

This weekend, Monument season begins in earnest with Milano-Sanremo. Among the men touted as favourites are the all-star trio of Tadej Pogacar, Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock. For Italian icon Vincenzo Nibali, his advice to Pidcock is clear - don't let the other two out of his sights.  "Follow...

Matteo Jorgenson has been making big waves over the last year and a bit. Ever since making the move to Team Visma | Lease a Bike, the American has surged into his role as one of the team's leading stars. Following his recent GC win at Paris-Nice for the second year running, many are even touting the...

On the 22nd of March, the World Tour peloton returns to what is the longest race in professional road cycling. Milano-Sanremo, the first monument of the season, is one of the most tense races in the entire calendar and always provides a dramatic finale. We preview the race ahead.  The biggest pro ra...

Alejandro Valverde was presented yesterday in Madrid as the brand new Spanish national coach. The Spaniard, one of the best cyclists in the history of the world championships with up to 8 medals including a rainbow jersey, has landed very motivated and eager to do well, and he has a talented generat...

On the 22nd of March, the World Tour peloton returns to what is the longest race in professional road cycling. Milano-Sanremo, the first monument of the season, is one of the most tense races in the entire calendar and always provides a dramatic finale. We take a look at it's profile.  The biggest p...

Mark Cavendish is one of Great Britain's best cyclists in history, and throughout his almost two-decade long career he's had some amazing moments in his home country including racing the Olympic Games and also having the Grand Depart of the Tour de France in 2025. The Manxman is now not in the pelot...

INEOS Grenadiers have very good reason to be motivated towards Milano-Sanremo and the lineup they have presented can certainly be a winning team. Filippo Ganna will lead the lineup after his formidable Tirreno-Adriatico, and he has got a strong support crew around him.  Ganna recently finished secon...

On the 22nd of March, the World Tour peloton returns to what is the longest race in professional road cycling. Milano-Sanremo, the first monument of the season, is one of the most tense races in the entire calendar and always provides a dramatic finale. In this article you can find a wrap-up of all...

Isaac del Toro won what is so far the most impressive victory of his short career at Milano - Torino. The Mexican was the strongest in the hard climb up to Superga and took the victory, however he did so without zipping his jersey and that ultimately cost him a fine after the race. Del Toro sprinted...

Jasper Philipsen believed he was following the ideal preparation towards Milano-Sanremo, avoiding the brutal weather of Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico to focus instead on good training and a bit of racing now in good weather, but a crash at the Nokere Koerse derailed not only his race but potentia...

Marking the end of an era, neither Patrick Lefevere nor Julian Alaphilippe are part of the Soudal - Quick-Step team in 2025. For Lefevere, retirement has seen him end his time at the team's boss, whilst Alaphilippe has taken on a new challenge at the Tudor Pro Cycling Team.  Although over the course...

Bradley Wiggins, the 2012 Tour de France winner, has been reflecting on some of the biggest storylines in cycling so far this season. While his former team, now known as INEOS Grenadiers, endured a challenging 2024, they have made a stronger start to 2025. However, Wiggins believes their definition...

Paris-Nice was once again Team Visma | Lease a Bike in 2025 as Matteo Jorgenson successfully defended his crown. Usually Visma's main rivals, UAE Team Emirates - XRG failed to really sparkle in the general classification, despite Joao Almeida getting the better of Jonas Vingegaard in a thrilling fin...

All eyes are on this weekend's Milano-Sanremo where INEOS Grenadiers hope to play a role too. With very strong Filippo Ganna, the British formation is optimistic about their odds against Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel.  Ganna will be able to rely on support from Geraint Thomas, who returns t...

Jonas Vingegaard's trip to Paris-Nice in 2025 didn't go totally to plan. Despite showing some attacking intent on stage 4, he was eventually beaten at the line by Joao Almeida, before a crash on stage 5 then ended his race altogether. The showing of the Dane has now been heavily criticised by Belgia...

On the 20th of March the French and Belgium peloton will be headlining the cobbled Grand Prix de Denain. This is a race that can be termed a mini Paris-Roubaix: A completely flat classic, but one that features lots of cobblestones in the same area as the 'Hell of the North'. We preview the race ahea...

Matteo Sobrero is a man of many qualities, and that doesn't apply to just cycling. In an interview on Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe website, he unveils that he comes from a long line of winegrowers and after his cycling career ends, the trade will get passed onto him too. "My parents are third-generat...

Cian Uijtdebroeks time at Team Visma | Lease a Bike is still yet to really get off the ground. Following his controversial move from BORA ahead of the start of the 2024 season, the Belgian has seen any momentum built up consistently scuppered by a feeling of dead legs. It was thought that the worst...

It is not surprising that Bauke Mollema took to the roads of Milano-Sanremo on Tuesday, even though the 38-year-old climber is not going to add his second participation at the race to that from 2014. During his training ride, the Dutchman, who lives in nearby Monaco, rode over the two most famous c...

Filippo Ganna started this season in attack mode, and as we approach Milano-Sanremo he fearlessly lists all the scenarios that could play into his hand. He already has vast experience with the first Monument of the season and now seems to be the high time to capitalize on previous defeats. "The 2023...

Italy has one of the best sprinters (Jonathan Milan) and timetrialists (Filippo Ganna) in the world. Yet Matteo Trentin can't help but notice the decreasing numbers of one of the cycling's most traditional countries. The last big successes at Grand Tours belong to riders born back in 1980s and the n...

Filippo Baroncini may be far from the most striking name on UAE Team Emirates - XRG roster, however that doesn't take away from his qualities as a cyclist. Winner of the Super 8 Classic last year, the versatile 24-year-old has a knack for classics where he'd like to leave his mark this spring. In an...

In the absence of most Visma | Lease a Bike's traditional classics leaders, an opportunity arises at the Milano-Sanremo this Saturday for Olav Kooij. The sprinter displayed great from at recent Tirreno-Adriatico when he beat Mathieu van der Poel, one of the main candidates this weekend, in head-to-h...

The 2025 edition of the Milano - Torino had its share of memorable moments, offering celebrations for every type of cycling fan. From Isaac del Toro’s impressive victory to Michel Hessmann’s long-awaited debut with Movistar Team, it was a day to remember. Hessmann, the German rider, quickly became o...

Ben Tulett has had to put up with a lot of bad luck in recent years, but in early 2025 the 23-year-old Brit looks really on the road to fulfilling his potential at Team Visma | Lease a Bike. In the latest impressive display from the former INEOS man, Tulett finished a close second behind Isaac del T...

On the 20th of March the French and Belgium peloton will be headlining the cobbled Grand Prix de Denain. This is a race that can be termed a mini Paris-Roubaix: A completely flat classic, but one that features lots of cobblestones in the same area as the 'Hell of the North'. See the startlist below!...

The 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ has been officially confirmed for Edinburgh, the first time Scotland will host the start of cycling's most prestigious race. The last time the Tour kicked off in the UK was back in 2014, when Yorkshire staged a spectacular Grand Départ, attracting 3.5 million spe...

For the sixth and final time in his illustrious career, Geraint Thomas is set to take on Milano-Sanremo this coming weekend. The former Tour de France winner is in his final season in the professional peloton before retirement, but is nevertheless keen to make an impact this Spring, most notably in...

Defending champion Jasper Philipsen was expected to be one of the leading contenders for the win at Milano-Sanremo 2025 this coming weekend. Those hopes may now be risk however, after the Alpecin-Deceuninck leader crashed out hard in the finale of Nokere Koerse on Wednesday afternoon, leaving the ra...

He may not have been amongst the pre-race favourites, but Team Picnic PostNL's Nils Eekhoff was a very impressive winner at Nokere Koerse 2025 on Wednesday afternoon in Belgium. The 27-year-old Dutchman powered to just his 2nd pro victory in a thrilling finale.  "This is a very important victory," E...

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Team Picnic PostNL's Nils Eekhoff has powered to the win in a brutal uphill sprint at Nokere Koerse 2025 after pre-race favourite Jasper Philipsen had crashed hard in the finale.  After a four-man breakaway formed relatively early, the peloton kept the attackers on a tight leash, not allowing the ad...

One of the biggest days in the season is almost upon us, as Milano-Sanremo opens up the Monuments for 2025 this coming weekend. For Tadej Pogacar, the Italian race is one of the very few targets he is yet to achieve in his career. Could the winning formula finally be cracked for the otherwise all-co...

Milan0 - Torino 2025 could be remembered many years from now. Why? Because young talent Isaac del Toro took the first victory of his career in a classic, and after putting in a total veteran's performance. The young Mexican wonderkid of UAE Team Emirates - XRG continues to establish himself as one o...

UAE Team Emirates - XRG's Isaac del Toro has taken the win at the 2025 edition of cycling's oldest one-day race, Milano - Torino. Outsprinting Ben Tulett and Tobias Johannessen in a three-up sprint for the line.  Five men got themselves into the day's breakaway, including notable names Jonas Rutsch...

Later this afternoon, Jasper Philipsen makes his last stop on the road to defending his title at Milano-Sanremo as the Belgian heads up the list of favourites at Nokere Koerse. After skipping both Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico last week and opting for a training camp instead, Philipsen is confide...

Marta Lach has taken victory at Nokere Koerse WE 2025, out powering Lara Gillespie and Linda Zanetti in the finale for her first win since making the switch to Team SD Worx - Protime over the recent off-season from .  After the breakaway of the day were caught at 20km to go, it looked as if a bunch...

Will Tadej Pogacar finally be able to get over the winning line at Milano-Sanremo this weekend. After a string of increasingly closer close calls over recent years, the Slovenian is expected to mix things up tactically in 2025 and according to a new report, the plan of attack for UAE Team Emirates -...

The first Monument of the 2025 season awaits the peloton this weekend at Milano-Sanremo. For Wout van Aert, it is a race with a lot of history attached, with it being the only Monument he has ever won back in 2020. This time around however, the Belgian superstar is set to be one of the more notable...

This weekend in Italy, the first Monument of the 2025 road season will be up for grabs at Milano-Sanremo. As is the case whenever he takes to the startline, world champion Tadej Pogacar will be amongst the leading contenders for the win, but as the previous years have shown, the Slovenian is yet to...

Laurence Pithie is set to make his Milano-Sanremo debut this weekend, and the Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe rider is being tipped for a strong showing after a breakthrough 2024 season. Speaking to In De Leiderstrui, Pithie's teammate Tim van Dijke and team manager Enrico Gasparotto shared their though...

Christophe Laporte remains one of the few big-name riders yet to make his 2025 debut, but Team Visma | Lease a Bike has now confirmed that his absence will continue, with no clear timeline for his return to racing. The Frenchman had been hoping to line up at Milano-Sanremo this weekend, but those pl...

Jonas Vingegaard’s campaign at Paris-Nice came to an abrupt halt last week following a crash that forced him to abandon the race. It was a frustrating setback for Team Visma | Lease a Bike, but in his absence, Matteo Jorgenson rose to the occasion, securing his second consecutive overall victory at...

Every March, as winter gives way to spring, the cycling world turns its attention to Italy for one of the most anticipated and most beautiful races on the calendar: Milano-Sanremo. Known as "La Primavera" (The Spring), this one-day Monument is the longest professional race of the year and one of th...

Jonas Vingegaard will not take part in the upcoming Volta a Catalunya as he continues his recovery from the crash that forced him out of Paris-Nice last week. The Danish rider had already been struggling to find his best form before the incident, and despite hopes that he could return in time for th...

Primoz Roglic appears set to continue his tenure with Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe beyond his initial contract, with reports from respected cycling journalist Daniel Benson indicating that the Slovenian has extended his deal through the 2026 season. Roglic, who made the high-profile switch to the Ger...

Juan Ayuso has made an exceptional start to 2025, and he is now the leader of the UCI World Ranking. The Spaniard of UAE Team Emirates - XRG recently claimed overall victory at Tirreno-Adriatico, and as such, pushes out his teammate Tadej Pogacar from the top spot. Ayuso has already won the Faun Dro...

Tadej Pogacar put down yet another epic display earlier this month, bouncing back up from a dramatic crash to take victory a stunning solo win at Strade Bianche. One of the key elements in Pogacar's win was his helmet, which protected him during that crash. If you want to get your hands on a unique...

On the 19th of March we've got Milano-Torino, a classic that has been moved into early in the season recently and returns to it's origins as a climbers' race. We preview the race ahead.  The first 150 kilometers of the race are as simple as it goes. There is not a single climb or major feature to no...

On the 19th of March the Belgian classics restart, now with the Nokere Koerse. This is a race with a lot of history and one that serves well as preparation for the monuments; with it's many cobbled sectors and small hills making explosive racing always a certainty. We preview the race ahead.  The ra...

Michael Matthews is once again preparing for Milano-Sanremo, a race where he has consistently performed at the highest level but has yet to claim victory. With six top-ten finishes and three podiums in eleven participations, the Australian rider spoke to Cyclism’Actu ahead of this Saturday’s Monumen...

Mattias Skjelmose was forced to abandon Paris-Nice last week after a heavy crash, colliding with unseen road furniture and hitting his head hard on the ground. The Lidl-Trek rider remained down for several minutes, raising immediate concerns. However, while he suffered injuries to his arms and legs...

Paul Magnier was set to make his Milano-Sanremo debut this weekend, where he would have faced Tadej Pogacar, Mathieu van der Poel, and a stacked field of contenders. However, the Soudal – Quick-Step rider has now been forced to withdraw following the effects of two crashes on the final stage of Tirr...

Luke Lamperti is gearing up for his delayed start to the 2025 season after a knee injury forced him to postpone his European campaign. The 22-year-old Californian, racing for Soudal – Quick-Step, is eager to get back to competing in the spring classics, but acknowledges that the injury set him back....

David Gaudu's season started on a high, showing strong early form with a victory and a podium finish at the Tour of Oman. It looked like he was building momentum, continuing the resurgence he showed in the Vuelta a Espana last year, however, his progress was abruptly halted at Tirreno-Adriatico, whe...

UAE Team Emirates – XRG, the top-ranked team in the peloton, has revealed its line up for Milano - Torino and the midweek Belgian classics. The Emirati squad will take on three semi-classics in Belgium, starting with Danilith Nokere Koerse on 19 March, followed by Gran Prix de Denain on 20 March, an...

Few topics in cycling have sparked as much debate in 2025 as Grand Tour wildcards. The issue, which has been simmering since the winter, has become even more pressing as high-profile riders like Julian Alaphilippe and Tom Pidcock have joined ProTeams, making wildcard selection even more competitive....

Adam Yates was one of the most vocal critics of Juan Ayuso during the 2024 Tour de France. The British rider, rather than keeping his frustrations behind closed doors, aired them publicly, criticizing the Spanish rider for "shying away" from taking responsibility in support of Tadej Pogacar. Despite...

Milano-Sanremo Women will take place for the very first time this year, and it will be taking place on the same day as the men's peloton: 22nd of March. The 'longest race in professional cycling' will now also be tackled by the women's peloton, where an array of stars is expected to battle for a pre...

On the 19th of March we've got Milano - Torino, a classic that has been moved into early in the season recently and returns to it's origins as a climbers' race. See the startlist right here! Among those on the final startlist are: Alberto Bettiol, Lorenzo Fortunato, Diego Ulissi, Richard Carapaz, Je...

On the 19th of March the Belgian classics restart, now with the Nokere Koerse. This is a race with a lot of history and one that serves well as preparation for the monuments; with its many cobbled sectors and small hills making explosive racing always a certainty. Find the startlist of the race righ...

Another week and another set of big wins for UAE Team Emirates - XRG as Juan Ayuso secured the GC triumph at Tirreno-Adriatico 2025, further strengthening the team's hold at the top of the UCI Rankings. In the fight against World Tour relegation meanwhile, XDS Astana Team continue to edge closer to...

The UCI World Tour really is just that in modern cycling with races hailing from across the globe. Although the likes of Canada, Australia and even China have races on the modern World Tour calendar though, the USA is a notable absentee. Discussions are currently underway however, to change that fac...

For the first time ever, 2025 sees a women's version of one of the sports most iconic one day races, Milano-Sanremo. One of the riders hoping to take a history making win on March 22nd, will be the Italian national champion, UAE Team ADQ leader Elisa Longo Borghini.  The 33-year-old is yet to taste...

After a few years in the doldrums, the INEOS Grenadiers have started the 2025 season with a real spring in their step. 6 victories to date have been, with numerous impressive performances elsewhere and according to one of the team's brightest stars - Joshua Tarling, the feel-good factor is well and...

At Milano-Sanremo this weekend, the two-pronged Lidl-Trek attack of Mads Pedersen and Jonathan Milan offers the team a very interesting dynamic. With both team leaders on top form too, the chances of a good result are certainly boosted. As it turns out though, the route of Pedersen's good form may a...

24-year-old Florian Lipowitz is one of those riders just on the cusp of becoming a real standout in the peloton. After finishing 2nd overall at Paris-Nice 2025, is the time right for the German to really take the next step and content for victory in the biggest races on a consistent basis? "Coming i...

On the 22nd of March, the World Tour peloton returns to what is the longest race in professional road cycling. Milano-Sanremo, the first monument of the season, is one of the most tense races in the entire calendar and always provides a dramatic finale. Find the startlist of the race right here! Inc...

Every year, Milano-Sanremo offers up one of the most interesting and exciting finales to any bike race on the calendar. One of the reasons for this, is that so many different types of riders can genuinely head into the race with hopes of victory as sprinters, puncheurs and Grand Tour winners alike d...

The 2025 edition of Paris-Nice delivered another week of superb racing in early 2025, full of unexpected twists, standout performances, and setbacks for some of the sport’s biggest riders. Matteo Jorgenson successfully defended his title, claiming his second consecutive overall victory, while Jonas...

Although the 2025 season is well underway, with the first Monument approaching this weekend, we still don't yet know the full lineup of teams set to compete in the Grand Tours this year. The influx of star riders such as Tom Pidcock, Julian Alaphilippe and Marc Hirschi to second tier sides has spark...

João Almeida headed into Paris-Nice 2025 after strong performances in both the Volta a Comunitat Valenciana and Volta ao Algarve. The UAE Team Emirates - XRG rider lost some crucial time in the general classification after the team time trial, but then made an impressive move by beating Jonas Ving...

The INEOS Grenadiers have transitioned from being the world’s best cycling team, a dominant force in Grand Tours, to a squad making questionable sporting decisions over the last few years. In 2024, they hit a low point with mediocre results considering their considerable budget. However, the British...

A former Giro d'Italia winner and wearer of the Maillot Jaune at the Tour de France, Jai Hindley has found big results a lot harder to come by over the last couple of years. In search of a return to his best, the Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe star has now turned to an extreme surgery at the request of...

Ahead of the opening Monument of the 2025 season at Milano-Sanremo on March 22nd, all eyes are on Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar. The last two World Championship road race winners headlined an all-star startlist, but if Van der Poel is to be able to compete with the current Rainbow Jersey, h...

Winning Milano-Sanremo has become a prime objective for Tadej Pogacar over the past few years, and into the 2025 edition UAE Team Emirates - XRG are all-in to conquer the Italian monument. However, whilst a hard race on the climbs before the Poggio seems to be on paper the best strategy for the Worl...

After numerous rumors, it now seems confirmed that the 2027 Tour de France will start in Scotland. We knew it would begin in the United Kingdom, and that the women's race would follow suit. Now, the renowned journalist from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Ciro Scognamiglio, has announced it on his personal...

Lennard Kämna is finally set to return to racing in 2025 after spending an entire year recovering from a life-threatening accident. The 28-year-old German was preparing for the Giro d’Italia when a crash in Tenerife last April derailed his season. Now, with a new team in Lidl-Trek, he is ready to re...

Lotte Kopecky, the double world champion, is set to begin her season this weekend at Milano-Sanremo, a race making its long-awaited debut in women's cycling. Speaking to Wieler Revue, Kopecky shared her thoughts on the evolving dynamics within the peloton, the shifting balance of power, and the exci...

After spending a year and a half on the sidelines due to a doping suspension, Michael Hessmann is set to return to racing on Wednesday. The 23-year-old German has made the switch from Team Visma | Lease a Bike to Movistar Team, marking a fresh start as he looks to rebuild his career. Hessmann last c...

Tiesj Benoot has found a new competitive obsession beyond professional cycling, Squadrats, a game where riders attempt to claim as many mapped-out squares on planet Earth as possible. What started as a niche pursuit among cycling enthusiasts has now made its way into the professional peloton, with B...

Matteo Jorgenson successfully defended his Paris-Nice title last week, stepping up for Team Visma | Lease a Bike at exactly the right moment after Jonas Vingegaard was forced to abandon. Now, he turns his attention to Milano-Sanremo, where he will go up against Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel...

As the name suggests, it is a game that revolves around the WorldTour. From Milano - Sanremo onwards, every one-day race and stage counts. 133 in total. This makes following the World Tour races even more fun! How does the game work? Before Milano - Sanremo, you select 65 riders who can score points...

Mads Pedersen proved last weekend that is much more than just a rider from the flat. Long considered one of the more well rounded sprinters in the peloton, Pedersen climbed amongst some of the best in the world and didn't look out of place during Paris-Nice 2025, getting a Green Jersey as a reward f...

Somewhat surprisingly given The Netherlands' illustrious cycling history, just two Dutchmen have ever managed to win the Maillot Jaune at the Tour de France. The legendary Jan Janssen triumphed all the way back in 1968, with Joop Zoetemelk following suit in 1980. According to Janssen, the prospects...

Although the likes of Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel are taking up much of the headlines ahead of Milano-Sanremo this weekend, there are a host of strong contenders heading to the startline full of self-belief. Among this group are the Lidl-Trek duo of Jonathan Milan and Mads Pedersen.  The...

UAE Team Emirates - XRG once again ruled the peloton last week at Tirreno-Adriatico 2025 as Juan Ayuso left Italy with the Maglia Azzurra, Poseidon's trident and arguably the most prestigious win of his burgeoning career. A key cog in the support train of the Spaniard, came from the ever impressive...

Matteo Jorgenson's career has been on an upward trajectory ever since he arrived at Team Visma | Lease a Bike for the start of the 2024 season. After taking the Maillot Jaune at Paris-Nice 2025 though, the world is really beginning to take note of just how good the 25-year-old American really is.  H...

There is a generally held feeling that modern Italian cycling is still struggling to fill the void left by Vincenzo Nibali's retirement. In the form of 23-year-old Antonio Tiberi though, the nation does perhaps have a true Grand Tour podium contender once more.  On his Giro d'Italia debut in 2024, T...

More and more, the top pro cyclists become big stars in the international stage and inbetween seasons, often we see pro riders take on some interesting hobbies. Some of them dangerous without a doubt, like skiing and motorbiking, two things that Patrick Lefevere warned against whilst leading Soudal...

Tirreno-Adriatico has long been known as one of the most prestigious week long stage races on the calendar, often serving as key preparation for the Giro d’Italia and other major races later in the season. The 2025 edition proved no different, as it brought us thrilling battles, breakout performance...

We are now officially in Milano-Sanremo week, and in a matter of only a few days we will have the likes of Tadej Pogacar, Filippo Ganna and Mathieu van der Poel fighting up the iconic climbs. The latter however, for Mathieu van der Poel, is the main favourite based on his ability to thrive in any sc...

INEOS Grenadiers have finished Tirreno-Adriatico with Filippo Ganna in a briliant second place after leading most of it, but at Paris-Nice they were in the spotlight as well. The British team have won the final stage with a tactical masterpiece, and have seen Thymen Arensman also finish the week in...

Matteo Jorgenson won his second Paris-Nice in a row despite not being the strongest in the mountains but the most consistent rider in the race. His consistency and versatility once again impressed Bradley Wiggins who is not afraid to say the American can in the future win the Tour de France.  He got...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike have won Paris-Nice, despite the crash and injury of Jonas Vingegaard, but at Tirreno-Adriatico things did not go so smoothly. Although Olav Kooij did win a stage, the team's leadout didn't work as expected and both GC riders showed their own difficulties throughout the wee...

Matteo Jorgenson was the defending champion of Paris-Nice, and this week he defended his title spotlessly against a strong peloton in some chaotic race conditions. His versatility and consistency, alongside great climbing legs, lead him to believe that he is even more capable now of fighting for a G...

Egan Bernal started the 2025 season in an unbeatable way, with a historic double in the Colombian National Championships, winning the time trial and the road race. However, in his first race in Europe, at the Clásica Jaén Paraíso Interior, he crashed and broke his collarbone. However, a return date...

Paris-Nice has delivered a lot of drama when it comes to Team Visma | Lease a Bike. Matteo Jorgenson's race has been ideal until the start of the final weekend of the race, but it was the combination of the American (the defending champion) and Jonas Vingegaard that was a mistake.  "I didn't see it,...

Jonas Vingegaard's showing at Paris-Nice 2025 ended badly, with the Dane being forced to abandon the race following a crash on stage 5. Before that though, things were relatively okay for Team Visma | Lease a Bike as Vingegaard and Matteo Jorgenson swapped the Maillot Jaune between each other. Accor...

There aren't many bigger stars in Belgian sport than Wout van Aert. The multi-discipline star has been one of the faces of the sport of cycling for around a decade and as such, has become one of the most recognisable sportsmen in his homeland. As detailed by Van Aert's Team Visma | Lease a Bike team...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike’s Marianne Vos made her return to road racing with a strong fourth-place finish at the Trofeo Alfredo Binda, marking another impressive performance for the 37-year-old cycling legend. The race saw cyclocross superstar Fem van Empel playing a key role in an early breakaway g...

Paris-Nice has come to a close after a thrilling week of racing, with Matteo Jorgenson securing the yellow jersey. However, one of the biggest surprises of the race came in the mountains classification, where Thomas Gachignard emerged as the unexpected winner of the polka-dot jersey. The 24-year-old...

The final stage of Tirreno-Adriatico saw nasty crashes for Jasper Stuyven and Paul Magnier, both of whom hit the deck in the chaotic sprint finish. Fortunately, neither rider sustained major injuries, though Magnier had already crashed earlier in the stage, making it an especially tough day for the...

At 23 years old, Matthew Riccitello is quickly making a name for himself in the professional peloton. The Israel - Premier Tech rider, who finished 30th in his Grand Tour debut at the 2024 Vuelta a España, recently spoke with Rouleur about his journey so far, his development as a rider, and his ambi...

The start of 2025 has been anything but smooth for Cian Uijtdebroeks. The 22-year-old Belgian endured another difficult day at Tirreno-Adriatico, getting dropped on the final climb of the final stage. His disappointment was palpable, with the resurfacing of his back issues delivering a massive blow...

Tadej Pogacar’s brilliance continues to be the main headline of cycling, with his recent victory at Strade Bianche adding another remarkable chapter to his career. However, it wasn’t just his dominant performance that stood out, it was his ability to bounce back from a terrifying crash that left spe...

Fresh off his dominant victory at Strade Bianche earlier this month, Tadej Pogacar now turns his attention to Milano-Sanremo, where he will attempt to win the Monument for the first time. With Mathieu van der Poel and other top contenders standing in his way, the world champion will need to be at hi...

After having repeatedly showcased his talents as a time trialist and even a sprinter in recent years, Filippo Ganna gave the cycling world a view at his climbing legs during Tirreno-Adriatico 2025, outperforming a number of supposedly stronger climbers to eventually finish 2nd on GC behind Juan Ayus...

With the likes of Primoz Roglic, Aleksandr Vlasov and Jai Hindley among the GC contenders at Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe, it would be easy for an up and coming rider such as Florian Lipowitz to get lost in the shuffle. At Paris-Nice 2025 though, the 24-year-old German's star shone bright as he claim...

Throughout the 2025 Tirreno-Adriatico, there will be many riders to withdraw from the race, for several different reasons. We make a list of all riders who leave the race, as well as list out a few of the main crashes that take place during the race. No-one crashed during the time-trial, however two...

Throughout the 2025 Tirreno-Adriatico, the race jury attributes fines to some of the riders and sporting directors. Ultimately the fines can come in the form of money, time penalties or even UCI points, depending on the rule breaking. Here we present what has happened during the race. Nothing to not...

Mads Pedersen has long been thought of as one of the more well-rounded of the 'sprinters' in the peloton, with a number of GC wins added to his palmares over the years. At Paris-Nice 2025 this week though, the Danish star of Lidl-Trek has been climbing with some of the very best in the world, with P...

Throughout the 2025 Paris-Nice, there will be many riders to withdraw from the race, for several different reasons. We make a list of all riders who leave the race, as well as list out a few of the main crashes that take place during the race. On stage 1 there was no rider abandoning the race, but t...

Throughout the 2025 Paris-Nice, the race jury attributes fines to some of the riders and sporting directors. Ultimately the fines can come in the form of money, time penalties or even UCI points, depending on the rule breaking. Here we present what has happened during the race. Race Moto 56 Guido Bo...

Life in the pro peloton has not always been easy for the INEOS Grenadiers' Magnus Sheffield in recent years. On the final stage of Paris-Nice 2025 this Sunday though, the American talent had much to celebrate as he soloed to a stunning stage win ahead of his compatriot Matteo Jorgenson in Nice.  "It...

Mathieu van der Poel had an interesting if unspectacular outing at Tirreno-Adriatico this week. Although a stage win ultimately wasn't on the cards for the Alpecin-Deceuninck leader, he does nevertheless head to Milano-Sanremo with his confidence levels boosted.  "I feel good, which is a victory in...

Matteo Jorgenson is the undisputed king of Paris-Nice over recent years. After his breakthrough triumph in 2024, the American has returned and successfully defended the Maillot Jaune to add a second successive Maillot Jaune win to his palmares in 2025.  Heading into the final stage, Jorgenson was si...

Follow our Live Blog of this decisive weekend. At Paris-Nice, stage 8 will be the crown jewel of the battle for the overall classification and an explosive day is expected starting and finishing in Nice. Meanwhile in Tirreno-Adriatico, the race will finish with a flat day, but a couple of climbs and...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Matteo Jorgenson has gone back to back with a second successive GC win at Paris-Nice. On the final stage of the 2025 edition, Jorgenson's American compatriot Magnus Sheffield soloed to a very impressive stage win.  There was an almighty fight to form a breakaway over the...

Elisa Balsamo has emerged victorious at Trofeo Alfredo Binda 2025, taking the win in a dramatic conclusion.  Heading into the final 50km, an elite group of around 15 riders held a narrow advantage over the main peloton. Among those out front included notable names such as Lizzie Deignan, Fem van Emp...

Juan Ayuso has sent a real message to the rest of the Maglia Rosa hopefuls at the coming Giro d'Italia. In an impressive display over the past week in Italy, the Spanish star of UAE Team Emirates - XRG has secured the GC win at Tirreno-Adriatico 2025. The victory was all but secured by Ayuso's stunn...

Jonathan Milan yet again proved himself as a most formidable force in the bunch sprint on the final stage of Tirreno-Adriatico 2025 on Sunday afternoon. The bunch sprint finale of stage 7 was marred by a nasty crash inside the final 100 metres though, leaving a sour taste for the Italian despite his...

Brandon McNulty finished the 7th stage of Paris-Nice in 7th place in the overall standings, up one position from the previous stage, after arriving with the rest of the favourites in Auron. In today's stage, it was hoped that he could form a dangerous duo with João Almeida in an attempt to take the...

UAE Team Emirates - XRG's Juan Ayuso has safely navigated the final stage to secure overall victory at Tirreno-Adriatico 2025. In the stage 7 bunch sprint, Jonathan Milan powered to the win ahead of Sam Bennett.  A five man group of Mathieu van der Poel, Kevin Vauquelin, Lucas Hamilton, Manuele Taro...

Substitutions are a regular part of many of the world's most famous team sports such as Football, Basketball, and many more. In road cycling this has never been possible, and it's not something that has been implemented in recent history, although a tweet by XDS Astana Team has caught the eye of a f...

Milano-Sanremo Women will take place for the very first time this year, and it will be taking place on the same day as the men's peloton: 22nd of March. The 'longest race in professional cycling' will now also be tackled by the women's peloton, where an array of stars is expected to battle for a pre...

On the 22nd of March, the World Tour peloton returns to what is the longest race in professional road cycling. Milano-Sanremo, the first monument of the season, is one of the most tense races in the entire calendar and always provides a dramatic finale. Here's the prize money available.  The prize m...

On the 23rd of March, the World Tour peloton returns to what is the longest race in professional road cycling. Milano-Sanremo, the first monument of the season, is one of the most tense races in the entire calendar and always provides a dramatic finale. Here's where and when to watch it.  The race w...

On the 21st of March we've got the final of three northern classics that serve to some as preparation for the monuments, whilst to others it gives a taste of top-level explosive racing outside the World Tour level. The Bredene Koksijde Classic always delivers spectacle, and this year should be no ex...

On the 28th March the riders will take on the single best warm-up race ahead of the Tour of Flanders. The E3 Saxo Classic has gained a reputation of it's own as one of the toughest one-day races in the World Tour calendar, and this year it will once again be the only race where Tadej Pogacar, Mathie...

On the 20th of March the French and Belgium peloton will be headlining the cobbled Grand Prix de Denain. This is a race that can be termed a mini Paris-Roubaix: A completely flat classic, but one that features lots of cobblestones in the same area as the 'Hell of the North'. We take a look at it's p...

On the 19th of March the Belgian classics restart, now with the Nokere Koerse. This is a race with a lot of history and one that serves well as preparation for the monuments; with it's many cobbled sectors and small hills making explosive racing always a certainty. We take a look at it's profile.  T...

Jonas Vingegaard started his season at the Volta ao Algarve and although he looked far from his best regarding climbing form, it was enough for him to win the overall classification. At Paris-Nice he seemed to have the same level, but a crash left him with a hand injury that forced him to abandon th...

Although this number can vary slightly, it is said that Filippo Ganna weights 86 kilograms. And so, despite his incredible form, it was incredibly impressive to see the INEOS Grenadiers time-trialist finish only 50 seconds away from winner Juan Ayuso on the queen stage of Tirreno-Adriatico to retain...

Denmark started Paris-Nice with two major contenders for victory and they have both crashed out of the race. After Jonas Vingegaard, Mattias Skjelmose also suffered a crash that forced him to leave the race, although the latter caused more worries due to the harshness of his fall.  "The dream of a p...

From the 10th to 16th of March the World Tour peloton races Tirreno-Adriatico. This is in itself one of the most important stage-races of the year; but simultaneously it serves as preparation for the spring classics and also as a test for the Giro d'Italia. It will be a week of high-octane racing ac...

Paris-Nice is one of the most reputable and toughest stage-races in the World Tour calendar and every single year it hosts many of the world's best climbers, sprinters and classics riders. This year the race takes place from the 9th to 16th of March. We preview stage 8. The final day of race. Paris-...

Tom Pidcock put in a strong performance on Stage 6 of Tirreno-Adriatico, but it wasn’t enough to match Juan Ayuso, who took the stage win with a 13 second advantage over the Brit. The result leaves Ayuso in the overall race lead, while Pidcock sits sixth in the general classification, 56 seconds beh...

Cian Uijtdebroeks endured a difficult day on Stage 6 of Tirreno-Adriatico, finishing 46th and well off the pace. It was a disheartening performance from a rider who has been touted as one of cycling’s most exciting young talents, and his post-race comments only deepened concerns about his condition....

Few riders are as closely linked to a single team as Tom Boonen is to Soudal – Quick-Step. The 44-year-old Belgian spent almost his entire professional career under the guidance of Patrick Lefevere, building a legacy that made him one of the greatest Classics riders of all time. However, Boonen has...

With just one stage remaining in Paris-Nice, Thymen Arensman finds himself third in the general classification, taking advantage of Mattias Skjelmose’s unfortunate crash and subsequent withdrawal from the race. The INEOS Grenadiers rider has been steadily working his way up the rankings and now stan...

It was a successful day for Mikel Landa and Soudal – Quick-Step at Tirreno-Adriatico, as the Spaniard made a significant leap in the general classification following a strong ride on Stage 6. The Frontignano summit finish, featuring 7.1km of climbing with gradients exceeding 10%, proved decisive in...

It seems nothing can go wrong for UAE Team Emirates – XRG as they continue to dominate the early part of the 2025 season. Juan Ayuso added another major victory to the team’s tally, winning Stage 6 of Tirreno-Adriatico to move into the overall race lead. The Spanish talent once again proved his grow...

Mads Pedersen is an incredibly versatile rider, that is to no surprise. But this week, the Lidl-Trek rider has been resembling 2022 Tour de France Wout van Aert where he sprints with the best, time-trials with the best and now also climbs with the very best in the race as he outclimbed even Matteo J...

Juan Ayuso is a rider that entered 2025 with a lot to prove, and thus far he's been doing a hell of a job. He has won the queen stage of Tirreno-Adriatico today, confirming his status as the man to beat, and has jumped into the race lead with one stage to go. Tom Pidcock and Jai Hindley finished sec...

Mattias Skjelmose, third at the start of today's Paris-Nice stage, was victim of a hard crash that raised serious concerns over his health status. Lidl-Trek has however in the meantime confirmed that miraculously, the Danish rider suffered no fractures.  The crash with 51 kilometers to go happened b...

On the 16th of March the women's peloton take on one of it's most prestigious and important races. A women-specific race, the Trofeo Alfredo Binda is one of the highlights of the spring, and provides an opportunity for many riders to succeed.  The 152-kilometer long race takes place in the north of...

At this moment, there is no doubt that Juan Ayuso is the best Spanish cyclist of the moment. But not only that, he is one of the best in the world. The young UAE Team Emirates - XRG star has swept the queen stage of the Tirreno Adriatico and with it, virtually the overall classification too.  Ayuso...

This Saturday is one of the biggest racing days of the spring, as we should have the decision of both Tirreno-Adriatico and Paris-Nice. Follow our liveblog, where stage 6 of the Italian race will be the sole mountain stage to change the GC; whilst in France the peloton finds brutal weather condition...

Cycling in UK is in a dire situation with INEOS Grenadiers as the only professional cycling team, Tour de France leaving the free-to-air broadcasts and smaller, continental teams folding left, right and center. Another formation in trouble seems to be the women's Hess Cycling Team. Launched in 2023,...

For Matteo Jorgenson, today was another day ticked off from Paris-Nice. The Team Visma | Lease a Bike rider has found himself in the lead of the race after seven days of perfect and consistent riding, and today in Auron he withstood another set of attacks in the snow.  Visma kept the American safe i...

Michael Storer is no stranger to winning big races on the calendar, but today for the first time he became a stage winner for Tudor Pro Cycling Team. It was due to a successful breakaway on stage 7 of the race, where he simultaneously won the stage and climbed well into the GC fight.  “It was an inc...

Stage 7 of Paris-Nice was expected to be the queen stage, but the gaps that have emerged atop the Auron ski station were minor, and small in comparison to the team time-trial, steep summit finish and crosswinds that have happened in previous days. The GC favourites were equally matched, but Michael...

Stage 7 of Paris-Nice was shortened due to the cold temperatures and rain, but the peloton still had to face another cold (and even snowy day in the mountains. The victory was for the breakaway here as Michael Storer succeeded from the breakaway, whilst in the peloton Matteo Jorgenson maintained his...

Tirreno-Adriatico is serving as preparation for Mathieu van der Poel ahead of the classics, and the Alpecin-Deceuninck rider has been chasing a stage win on the hilly days. It hasn't come, but nevertheless the team is happy with his performances and believe he is on track to his best form when it ma...

The Danish climbers have had a terrible Paris-Nice. Jonas Vingegaard was forced to abandon the race after a fall on stage 5 which had him suffer a hand injury. A few days later, Mattias Skjelmose climbed onto the podium, but he too has now left the race after a shocking crash.  With 50 kilometers to...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike have managed to get a stage win at Tirreno-Adriatico with a surprising Olav Kooij on a day filled with attacks and echelons, however when it comes to the overall classification by now, expectations are low. Simon Yates' form is non-optimal, and Cian Uijtdebroeks has free re...

Paris-Nice is a race that usually sees bad weather, but this year it once again became exceptional. Whilst no stage thus far has been cancelled, one has been shortened and stage 4 was infamously neutralized. The neutralization didn't go to perfection however and Patrick Lefevere was staunchly critic...

'Mads Pedersen - Chasing Cobbles' is a new documentary set to show the life and preparation of the Lidl-Trek star. One of the most outspoken and also talented riders in the peloton, the Dane is aiming for a monument win this spring and he remains focused in doing it despite having historical rivals....

The time-trial at Tirreno-Adriatico has been thus far the only stage to make the difference, and today the riders tackle the one mountain stage of the race. Inbetween were two hilly days where Tom Pidcock wanted to try and make the difference, but yesterday's stage 5 saw a nagging headwind block the...

Juan Ayuso faces the queen stage of the Tirreno Adriatico in a favourable position to race on and win the overall classification, but without the weight of carring the race throughout the day. He is 22 seconds behind Filippo Ganna and has Antonio Tiberi, Derek Gee, Pello Bilbao, Jai Hindley, Mikel L...

UAE Team Emirates - XRG has had a massive week, and in the opposite side we've had XDS Astana who've slowed down their rhythm and their offensive on the World Tour has stalled. Surprisingly, we learn this week that Team Visma | Lease a Bike is not even within the Top18 best scoring teams of the year...

After the withdrawal of Santiago Buitrago, Bahrain - Victorious suffered an important hit for their Paris-Nice GC aspirations. However Lenny Martínez stepped up and even won a stage. But away from the climbs, the Frenchman lost all hopes of fighting for a good result when the peloton was split in th...

Since the last update, we have had Le Samyn, Trofeo Laigueglia, Strade Bianche and a few Belgian classics adding points to the UCI Rankings and it has made for a big change. In 2025, now it is Tadej Pogacar who has scored the most points after winning the Italian classic in the gravel, defending his...

Filippo Ganna didn't cross the line with the group of favourites in fifth stage of Tirreno-Adriatico, yet he retains his leader's jersey. That's because a mechanical stopped the Italian within the 3-kilometer "safe zone". Else he may have been in the mix for stage victory again. That's how good his...

From the 10th to 16th of March the World Tour peloton races Tirreno-Adriatico. This is in itself one of the most important stage-races of the year; but simultaneously it serves as preparation for the spring classics and also as a test for the Giro d'Italia. It will be a week of high-octane racing ac...

Paris-Nice is one of the most reputable and toughest stage-races in the World Tour calendar and every single year it hosts many of the world's best climbers, sprinters and classics riders. This year the race takes place from the 9th to 16th of March. We preview stage 7. Stage 7 is the day where the...

Normally, most riders don't care about finishing 36th or 56th at Strade Bianche. But in the relegation system that's been in place since 2020, every few points can count. In order to keep their safe distance from tremedously strong XDS Astana, even Cofidis' star Dylan Teuns needs to scramble for mar...

The World Cycling Championships (from 22 to 29 September 2024) in Zurich brought in around 19.7 million euros, but 24.3 million euros were spent on organising the event. A simple calculation shows that there is now a deficit of €4.6 million. The organization does have some explanations for the bad f...

Stage 5 of Tirreno-Adriatico seemed like a coin flip between a breakaway stage and a day for classics men like Mathieu van der Poel. When the gap of the front seven grew over six minutes, it looked like favourites would take a day off... But with certain Fredrik Dversnes still close in the GC, the p...

Nobody would be surprised if Team Visma | Lease a Bike was really down coming into stage 6 as the team's leader Jonas Vingegaard abandoned as a consequence of his crash a day earlier. However the Dutch team still has a motivation to fight at Paris-Nice with Vingegaard's back-up Matteo Jorgenson now...

Mathieu van der Poel has now finished on the podium of two consecutive Tirreno-Adriatico stages. Whilst it's proof of good form ahead of Milano-Sanremo, the Alpecin-Deceuninck rider hoped to have net the win today, which didn't come as a result of a lull in the peloton.  However, perhaps it was not...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike attacked Paris-Nice in the crosswinds and today's stage proved deadly for the aspirations of several GC contenders. The last flat stage of the race proved to be brutal for a few riders, and the overall classification looks completely different after stage 6.  Starting the d...

Mads Pedersen is a rider that withstands the brutal conditions that at times the peloton goes through and today he proved just how valuable he is. He was a key part of the team's plan to take Mattias Skjelmose back to the podium in the echelons, and later on finally took a stage win after a race whe...

Stage 6 of Paris-Nice was the final flat day of the race but perhaps the one that opened up the biggest gaps between the contenders for overall victory. João Almeida, Lenny Martínez and Brandon McNulty lost almost minutes to the likes of Matteo Jorgenson, Mattias Skjelmose and Florian Lipowitz in th...

Stage 5 of Tirreno-Adriatico was a hilly day where the overall classification could also be at play, but the GC riders took it quite conservatively and in the end a breakaway survivor made it to the end to take a victory. Fredrik Dversnes of Uno-X Mobility took here the biggest win of his career.  T...

Jonas Vingegaard has crashed at Paris-Nice and although it didn't seem like he sustained serious injuries, it was enough for him and the team to decide that he should pull out of the race. Although Team Visma | Lease a Bike continues to be in pole position to win the overall classification, the Dane...

Marianne Vos is finally ready to begin her 2025 road season after a delayed start due to injury. The Team Visma | Lease a Bike rider had to cut her cyclocross campaign short after sustaining a calf injury, but she has now fully shifted her focus to the road. Her season debut will come at the Trofeo...

Jonathan Milan’s Tirreno-Adriatico campaign has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows. Earlier this week, he powered to an emphatic victory on Stage 2, however, just a day later, he suffered a crash on Stage 3, a setback that made Stage 4’s brutal conditions even more challenging. Despite the cold,...

Through relentless rain and freezing temperatures, Mathieu van der Poel has shown strong form this week at Tirreno-Adriatico, using the race as crucial preparation for Milano-Sanremo and the cobbled classics. The Dutchman has been tested by the extreme weather conditions, acknowledging the sheer dif...

In a chaotic and crash-filled stage of Paris-Nice, Team Visma | Lease a Bike’s Axel Zingle received a yellow card for using the sidewalk, a harsh decision given the circumstances. Zingle found himself with nowhere to go as the road narrowed, with riders squeezed tightly together in a moment where it...

2025 is a pivotal year for Simon Yates, as he embarks on a new chapter with Team Visma | Lease a Bike. The British rider made the high-profile move over the winter, joining the Dutch team in the hope of helping Jonas Vingegaard challenge Tadej Pogacar, who in turn is supported by Yates’ twin brother...

As anticipated in recent days, the queen stage of Paris-Nice has officially been shortened due to severe weather conditions, forcing race organisers ASO to intervene for rider safety. The decision, which was made in consultation with local authorities, the UCI commissaires’ panel, and team represent...

Christian Scaroni’s remarkable rise in 2025 is quickly becoming one of the biggest stories of the early cycling season. Just two months in, the XDS Astana Team rider has emerged as one of the most in-form cyclists in the peloton, delivering results that few would have predicted at the start of the y...

The debates about the Paris-Nice stage 4 will surely outlive the immediate legacy of this edition. One thing would be the hellish conditions with snow, hailstorms and extreme cold, but the race organization didn't make things any better by lack of communication on the future of the stage.  "Unavoida...

From the 10th to 16th of March the World Tour peloton races Tirreno-Adriatico. This is in itself one of the most important stage-races of the year; but simultaneously it serves as preparation for the spring classics and also as a test for the Giro d'Italia. It will be a week of high-octane racing ac...

Paris-Nice is one of the most reputable and toughest stage-races in the World Tour calendar and every single year it hosts many of the world's best climbers, sprinters and classics riders. This year the race takes place from the 9th to 16th of March. We preview stage 6. The sixth day of racing will...

Jonas Vingegaard’s Paris-Nice campaign has come to an abrupt and disappointing end, with Team Visma | Lease a Bike confirming that the Danish star will not start today’s stage following his crash on Stage 5. The incident, which occurred midway through Thursday’s stage, immediately put Vingegaard on...

Lotto has provided an update on Arnaud De Lie’s race schedule, confirming that the Belgian national champion will not be competing in Milano-Sanremo. "Arnaud De Lie will not take part in Milano-Sanremo. After struggling with illness in recent weeks, he doesn’t feel 100% ready for La Primavera and ha...

Flashback to last September at the World Championships in Zurich, a day that will forever be etched in cycling history. Tadej Pogacar completed his extraordinary Triple Crown by securing the World Championship rainbow jersey, capping off a season that saw him win the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, a...

Florian Lipowitz spoke to Cycling Pro Net at the finish of Stage 5 of Paris-Nice, reflecting on a tough day that saw Lenny Martinez take the victory, while Jonas Vingegaard struggled. Lipowitz put in a strong performance himself, securing fifth place on a stage that featured a steep and explosive fi...

Sad news for Dutch cycling fans, as Lars van den Berg has been forced to retire from professional cycling at just 26 years old due to heart issues. The Groupama - FDJ rider announced his decision, stating that the risks are simply too great for him to continue. More than a year has passed since Van...

In brutal conditions on Stage 4 of Tirreno-Adriatico, Olav Kooij powered to victory, but the real surprise came just behind him, Rick Pluimers of Tudor Pro Cycling sprinted to an impressive second place, even beating Mathieu van der Poel to the line. Speaking to In De Leiderstrui after the race, Plu...

On a brutal day in France, Lenny Martinez emerged victorious on Stage 5 of Paris-Nice, conquering the Côte de Notre-Dame-de-Sciez to claim a brilliant win. The young Frenchman outpaced Matteo Jorgenson and Jonas Vingegaard in a hard-fought finale, but the second-place finisher was another French rid...

Filippo Ganna was interviewed by Cycling Pro Net at the finish of Stage 4 of Tirreno-Adriatico, where the 28 year old INEOS Grenadiers rider put in a strong performance to finish seventh. On a day when Olav Kooij sprinted to victory, Ganna once again showed his strength, despite the challenging weat...

Mathieu van der Poel raced under the radar for much of TIrreno-Adriatico's stage 4, but when it mattered he showed his power. However, the former World Champion wasn't able to make the difference, and in a sprint had to settle for third place as Olav Kooij raced to take the win.  “It was really cold...

Olav Kooij is a sprinter but one who can climb and is used to the spring classics. That gave him the valuable edge today to navigate groups and to somehow be in contention for the stage win at Tirreno-Adriatico. And as it would happen, he turned out to be the fastest surviving sprinter at the end of...

In a post-race interview, Matteo Jorgenson talked about what was a chaotic day of racing for Team Visma | Lease a Bike at Paris-Nice. Whilst the American rider rode a great final climb and got back to the race lead, that came about due to the crash and injuries of his own teammate Jonas Vingegaard. ...

Lenny Martínez is an incredibly talented climber and today he found the perfect conditions to take his first win with Bahrain - Victorious. The French rider and today he was able to put his good form to perfect use as he won up the ultra-steep final ascent at Paris-Nice ahead of his direct rivals -...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike have had a tough day at Paris-Nice. It had everything to be a positive day as Matteo Jorgenson rode a brilliant final climb, but Jonas Vingegaard definitely struggled as he crashed early in the day suffering injuries in the face and hand - and it's effects may be bigger tha...

Stage 5 of Paris-Nice wasn't expected to be the queen stage of the race, but the damage it has done was greater than most would've predicted. Jonas Vingegaard crashed, and alongside him a few other riders struggled on the brutally steep final climb to lose a lot of time in the fight for the yellow j...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike has had a very mixed day at Paris-Nice, as once again they finish second and see the race lead change. Victim of a crash earlier in the day, Jonas Vingegaard failed to have the legs in the finale and cracked, losing key time. Matteo Jorgenson is the new race leader after a...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike have won today's stage of Tirreno-Adriatico and it was quite a pleasant surprise for the Dutch team as the sprinter had to survive a day full of attacks and echelons all throughout.  A rainy, windy and hilly day that was meant for chaos and that's exactly what it delivered....

The 2024 season was a historic one for UAE Team Emirates – XRG, setting an almost unimaginable standard for success. Bouncing back from a year when Visma won all 3 grand tours, Tadej Pogacar became the third person to complete a Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and World Championship hat-trick in the...

Ion Izagirre is not finding the best sensations in this beginning of 2025, although he assures that he hopes to be fighting with the best in the decisive stages of Tirreno Adriatico 2025. Before the fourth stage, he explained what he expects from a day marked by bad weather, and that his compatriot...

The riders have set off for stage 5 of Paris-Nice and have left behind a day of monumental difficulties weather wise. The French race does usually have it's stints of bad weather, but when a hailstorm began falling on the peloton's shoulders the race was stopped. There were positives, there were neg...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike are in control of Paris-Nice, but at Tirreno-Adriatico things are not going to plan. In a hilly stage that didn't seem to offer much difficulty to the GC riders, Simon Yates was one of the riders who has lost time and leaves the team with few hopes of fighting for a top res...

The brutal weather conditions yesterday at Paris-Nice led to a neutralization that turned into absolute chaos. For around half an hour the race was either stopped on it's tracks or moving with the peloton split to bits and unsure of what exactly was going on. Classics legend Tom Boonen believes that...

Both Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico pelotons are currently under a stint of bad weather but in the French race the situation got very serious this Wednesday. The peloton was hit by a full-on hailstorm, the race was neutralized for a long time, and ultimately one of the riders fighting for the over...

With bad weather conditions, a few climbs and 240 kilometers in distance, stage 3 of Tirreno-Adriatico was perhaps the day that fit best the preparation towards the spring classics. Alpecin-Deceuninck's Mathieu van der Poel went out in search of a stage win and put on a very strong performance, but...

In 2024, Tadej Pogacar completed the best individual season in cycling history. In 2025, the UAE star wants to go for more. So far, he has started in style. First he won the UAE Tour, and in his second appearance, he defended his title at Strade Bianche with a gutsy performance. Pogacar took the vic...

In his most recent outing, Tadej Pogacar starred yet again to take a stunning solo victory at Strade Bianche. That doesn't tell the full story though, as a crash 50km out threatened to cost the world champion more than just the race. Because of this wake-up call, Sean Kelly hopes Pogacar will now pu...

Paris-Nice is one of the most reputable and toughest stage-races in the World Tour calendar and every single year it hosts many of the world's best climbers, sprinters and classics riders. This year the race takes place from the 9th to 16th of March. We preview stage 5. Stage 5 is the day where the...

Paris-Nice saw one of it's toughest possible days today weather wise and many riders were unhappy that the race continued after a neutralization during a snowstorm. Jonas Vingegaard attacked and was close to winning today, but despite taking on the yellow jersey he did not hold back when criticizing...

Former Olympic champion and Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins had turbulent past months and years, but after hitting rock bottom, he seems to be back on the track to rebuild his life. The story of his return has one unexpected hero: the cycling outcast Lance Armstrong! After ending his active cy...

From the 10th to 16th of March the World Tour peloton races Tirreno-Adriatico. This is in itself one of the most important stage-races of the year; but simultaneously it serves as preparation for the spring classics and also as a test for the Giro d'Italia. It will be a week of high-octane racing ac...

Paris-Nice stage 4 stood still for nearly 45 minutes in snow, hail and rain. Something Jan Bakelants will remember the most from the stage. The stage was subsequently won by Joao Almeida who edged out the hypothermic Jonas Vingegaard. "I think we can see in Vingegaard's performance that he also suff...

According to Burgos Burpellet BH, Merhawi Kudus was discharged from hospital last week and is currently continuing his recovery in Burgos. The Eritrean cyclist suffered a serious fall on February 2 during the Grand Prix de La Marseillaise, in France. The severity of his fall is underlined by the lon...

Mattias Skjelmose was one of the many frozen heroes of Paris-Nice stage 4. Like everyone else, the Dane battled through harsh weather to reach the finish line and was rewarded with a very nice third place on the day, losing only to Joao Almeida and Jonas Vingegaard. "I felt pretty good until it star...

Lenny Martinez showed another glimpse of his immense talent on fourth stage of Paris-Nice. Wednesday was marked by harsh conditions for cyclists on all fronts, and riders at the Race to the Sun haven't enjoyed much sun either. All the more reason for Martinez to be happy with his 4th place, having n...

Filippo Ganna was at the thick of action during third stage of Tirreno-Adriatico. When the leader of general classification got his long legs going with a little bit more than 3 kilometers to go, only person was able to respond - Mathieu van der Poel. That was enough to neutralize Ganna's attack. "T...

Tom Pidcock returned to podium in today's stage of Tirreno-Adriatico. The Q36.5 Pro Cycling rider didn't waste too much energy on the decisive climb of the day amd instead saved his matches for the reduced sprint in Foligno. Before that riders had to complete a grueling journey through cold and rain...

Stage 3 of the Tirreno Adriatico 2025 had a tremendous finish. Despite the attacks of Filippo Ganna, Richard Carapaz or Ben Healy, the victory fell on the most unexpected side. Andrea Vendrame won the sprint. Juan Ayuso spoke after the stage after a good performance that saw him counter plenty attac...

Paris-Nice is not called 'The Race to the Sun' for no reason, as the riders are literally having to make their way through hailstorms and freezing conditions before reaching Nice. Matteo Jorgenson wore and lost his yellow jersey today, and he was definitely not happy with the chaotic situation that...

Stage 4 of Paris-Nice delivered a lot of action, from everything between a race neutralization, lots of attacks on the final climb and a yellow jersey chance. We take a look at the new overall classification after the first mountain stage.  João Almeida won the stage after an incredibly comeback in...

Ben Healy attacked, Juan Ayuso attacked, Mathieu van der Poel attacked, Filippo Ganna attacked... But a small bunch sprint finish decided the outcome of the third day of Tirreno-Adriatico, with Andrea Vendrame storming to an excellent win ahead of Tom Pidcock.  "The day was difficult and long, with...

João Almeida and UAE Team Emirates - XRG did not have the best of team time-trials and lost significant time to the Visma group. However today João Almeida proved that the team is ready to fight for the victory at Paris-Nice, after he directly beat Jonas Vingegaard in the race's first summit finish....

Paris-Nice was hit by a hailstorm today on stage 4, a brutal day in terms of weather conditions but also terrain. It was the first day for the climbers to show their worth and the race's headliner Jonas Vingegaard attacked the race to try and take over the lead. But João Almeida did the famous 'Alme...

Stage 4 Paris-Nice is the first day with quite a bit of climbing. 2700 meters of climbing on the menu doesn't make it a true mountain stage, but you can't neglect it, and it will be the day when the riders truly understand their form going uphill. Tirreno-Adriatico: The third day of racing is a mixe...

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale have taken an important win today at Tirreno-Adriatico. Andrea Vendrame has won stage 3 after the final climb saw plenty attacks, and in the final kilometers even race leader Filippo Ganna tried to escape with a solo win.  With 240 kilometers and bad weather to tackle it w...

Paris-Nice is not called the 'Race to the Sun' by chance. Today during stage 4, the cold temperatures and rainy weather have turned into a hailstorm. The weather conditions were bad enough to temporarily neutralize the first mountain stage of the race.  The weather had already been bad for a while,...

There's no such thing as having luck with a career-threatening crash, but taking into consideration circumstances Remco Evenepoel and Soudal - Quick-Step can be glad that this happened in the middle of the off-season. he Olympic Champion has talked a bit about his past months, spent on and off the b...

Milano-Sanremo, as the first Monument on calendar, always attracts wide range of top riders who want to test themselves on the famous hills; Cipressa and Poggio. While the main narrative of La Primavera will once again revolve around Tadej Poagacar's attempt to finally shake off Mathieu van der Poel...

Thymen Arensman recently shared some fascinating insights about Tom Dumoulin and his own experiences in professional cycling on the De Wielerredactie podcast. His reflections touched on hero worship, personal struggles, and a shift in mentality as he continues to find the best approach for his caree...

As the cycling season gains momentum with the first two major stage races of the year, Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico, one team is notably absent: Lotto. The Belgian ProTeam, which finished as the top ProTeam in 2024, declined its wildcard invitations to both races. Wielerflits spoke with Lotto's...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike delivered a commanding performance in the team time trial at Paris-Nice, securing a one-two in the general classification with Matteo Jorgenson taking the leader’s jersey ahead of teammate Jonas Vingegaard. The display of collective strength was a clear statement of intent...

Before the start of Stage 4 of Paris-Nice, Jonas Vingegaard spoke to Cycling Pro Net, reflecting on his previous struggles in the race and looking ahead to the day’s challenges. When asked about his memories from two years ago, Vingegaard admitted they were far from positive. “Oh, bad memories. It w...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike team manager Maarten Wynants has given his thoughts on Olav Kooij’s performance at Tirreno-Adriatico and the current training block of Wout van Aert. Speaking to In de Leiderstrui, Wynants provided an honest assessment of Kooij’s sprint on stage 2, where he had no real chan...

The queen stage of Paris-Nice is facing serious uncertainty as heavy snowfall threatens to disrupt the planned finish in Auron. According to Mon Séjour en Montagne, the entire region is set to be hit with persistent snow throughout the week, with conditions looking particularly severe on Friday, jus...

Soudal – Quick-Step’s top scout Johan Molly has built a reputation for discovering some of the brightest talents in cycling, having played a crucial role in securing Julian Alaphilippe and Paul Magnier for the team. However, in a recent episode of De Koffiestop, he opened up about one that got away:...

Mathieu van der Poel is feeling confident ahead of stage 3 of Tirreno-Adriatico, which presents the first real hilly test of the race. While the 239km stage is expected to favour climbers, the final ascent to Valico di Colfiorito may not be tough enough to rule out other contenders. The 18.5km clim...

Paris-Nice is one of the most reputable and toughest stage-races in the World Tour calendar and every single year it hosts many of the world's best climbers, sprinters and classics riders. This year the race takes place from the 9th to 16th of March. We preview stage 4. Stage 4 is the first day that...

Many long-time cycling fans may remember the name of 2000 World Championship road race winner Romāns Vainšteins. The Latvian, who secured the Rainbow Jersey in Plouay a quarter of a century ago, has now been sentenced to prison.  Vainsteins was a star of the professional peloton between 1997 and 200...

From the 10th to 16th of March the World Tour peloton races Tirreno-Adriatico. This is in itself one of the most important stage-races of the year; but simultaneously it serves as preparation for the spring classics and also as a test for the Giro d'Italia. It will be a week of high-octane racing ac...

Jonathan Milan has been in unstoppable form at the start of 2025, and his victory on stage 2 of Tirreno-Adriatico only reinforced his status as one of the most exciting sprinters in the peloton. With this latest win under his belt, his focus now shifts to an even bigger challenge, Milano-Sanremo, th...

We’re now over a month into the 2025 professional cycling season, with fans and analysts keenly observing the performances and debuts of top riders after the winter break. This week is significant, because of Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico. Notably, Simon Yates has commenced his season with Team...

March 26 should be the day we finally learn which teams will be awarded wild cards for 2025 Grand Tours. The UCI has been put under pressure to change its rules and issue one extra wildcard, however some WorldTour teams call for UCI to follow its own rulebook and stay away from undermining its own r...

Demi Vollering's current and former teams were targets of criticism after a stand off at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad WE cost them a shot at victory. Since then, both parties have proven that they have not forgotten how to win. In a head-to-head clash with her former sports director Anna van der Breggen, V...

Team Jayco AlUla were probably the pleasant surprise of the Paris-Nice team time trial. Despite being a man down (Luke Durbridge abandoned with broken collarbone in stage two), the men in purple flew through the course in a second fastest time of the day. Great news for GC ambitions of Ben O'Connor...

Since the arrival of new title sponsor, Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe can no longer be seen as just "another" WorldTeam. At every race they aim for top placings and in that sense, the 2025 Paris-Nice is not different. After the stage 3 team time trial, Aleksandr Vlasov (5th) and Florian Lipowitz (6th)...

Mathieu van der Poel's early season programme may appear like it was sewn with a hot needle, but Michel Wuyts tries to see the big picture behind Van der Poel's decision to skip Strade Bianche and instead ride the Tirreno-Adriatico. According to the analyst, Van der Poel is carefully preparing for M...

After his incredibly dominant time trial win on stage 1, Tuesday's stage 2 at Tirreno-Adriatico 2025, won by his good friend Jonathan Milan, didn't offer up too much cause for concern for INEOS Grenadiers' race leader Filippo Ganna. Ahead of stage 3 though, the Italian is slightly concerned about th...

INEOS Grenadiers was at the absolute top of the cycling world in the 2010's but it's reign of dominance ended as soon as we entered the 2020's. Whilst not fully a financial issue, the British team may soon have good news as it is in talks with TotalEnergies to co-sponsor the British team.  This has...

It hasn't taken Antonio Morgado long to make a name for himself in the professional peloton. In just his second season at World Tour level, the 21-year-old Portuguese star has 5 victories to his palmares already and emerged as one of UAE Team Emirates - XRG's leading stars of the future.  In a exten...

Jonas Vingegaard is back in action this week, competing at Paris-Nice. The two-time Tour de France winner is even more recognisable than ever too, thanks to a new and unique helmet made especially for Vingegaard, helping the Dane standout amongst the peloton on the TV cameras.  Vingegaard is by mean...

With three stages down at Paris-Nice 2025, Team Visma | Lease a Bike are sitting pretty at the top of the general classification standings. Defending champion Matteo Jorgenson leads the way in the Maillot Jaune, whilst Jonas Vingegaard is closely following behind.  Team Visma | Lease a Bike sent out...

After his good friend and compatriot Filippo Ganna triumphed in the opening stage time trial, Jonathan Milan has now matched the feat of a Tirreno-Adriatico stage win with a powerful bunch sprint victory on the second day of action this Tuesday afternoon.  "We brought the experience from last year a...

Defending Paris-Nice champion Matteo Jorgenson has taken control of the Maillot Jaune at the 2025 edition following a flawless Team Visma | Lease a Bike performance in the stage 3 team time trial on Tuesday afternoon.  Visma proved a cut above the rest of the teams involved, eventually finishing wit...

Stage 3 of Paris-Nice will be a team time-trial with 28 kilometers in distance that can prove to be very important for the overall classification. Meanwhile at Tirreno-Adriatico, the sprinters should have a blast on a pan-flat day for stage 2. Keep up with the action in our Live Blog. 

Team Visma | Lease a Bike have lived up to their pre-stage expectations and stormed to an impressive team time trial win on stage 3 of Paris-Nice 2025. As a result, Matteo Jorgenson will now move into the Maillot Jaune.  The Tudor Pro Cycling Team were the first down the start ramp in Circuit Nevers...

Lidl-Trek's Jonathan Milan has sprinted to victory on stage 2 of Tirreno-Adriatico 2025. After a crash-marred day of drama, the Italian took the win from a bunch sprint ahead of Tudor Pro Cycling Team's Maikel Zijlaard in Follonica.  With a bunch sprint finish almost guaranteed for today, only a lon...

26-year old Alexys Brunel is a rider with a very interesting rider. He retired from pro cycling in mid 2022 whilst riding for the UAE team, raced gravel for a few years and made a comeback now with TotalEnergies - where he already took a strong win at the GP Jean-Pierre Monseré. He has taken the opp...

It's not been the best 24 hours in the life of Groupama - FDJ leader David Gaudu. Just hours after some very inflammatory criticism from former teammate Alexys Brunel, the Frenchman has now sadly been forced to abandon Tirreno-Adriatico following a crash.  As the break of the day were caught at arou...

The team time trial has become something of a dying art in professional cycling over recent years. This afternoon at Paris-Nice though, the peloton does battle in a TTT and for Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Victor Campenaerts, there is a real opportunity to prove himself as a key domestique in his new...

At 32 years old, Belgian cyclist Tim Merlier is experiencing a remarkable start to the 2025 season, positioning himself as arguably the most in form rider in the entire sport. His early-season performances have been nothing short of superb, reminding everyone just how fast he is and solidifying his...

Being a professional cyclist is physically a brutal job, but psychologically it's not easier in any way. Wout van Aert, a family man, talks about how difficult it is to have to spend most of the year away from home due to races, recons, training camps and travelling that ultimately keep him away fro...

Juan Ayuso is one of the best climbers in the world and despite being only 22 years of age, he seems to have already gone by several phases in his career. Despite this, he falls victim to lots of criticism, and knows now he should avoid raising expectations to the outside much. The Spaniard however...

Safety in cycling is becoming more and more of a problem. Whilst measures are being taken to increase it, the amount of crashes has been drastically increasing and in 2025 it is hard to go by a single race that doesn't feature several falls. The blame can't be shifted to any single person or organiz...

Stage 3 of the 2025 Paris-Nice is the first key day for the overall classification and one of the few instances throughout the year of a Team Time Trial. We look at the Start Times and Order of the 28-kilometer-long stage.  The first team to start it's effort will be Tudor Pro Cycling Team at 14:30C...

From the 10th to 16th of March the World Tour peloton races Tirreno-Adriatico. This is in itself one of the most important stage-races of the year; but simultaneously it serves as preparation for the spring classics and also as a test for the Giro d'Italia. It will be a week of high-octane racing ac...

Paris-Nice is one of the most reputable and toughest stage-races in the World Tour calendar and every single year it hosts many of the world's best climbers, sprinters and classics riders. This year the race takes place from the 9th to 16th of March. We preview stage 3. Day 3 of the race will be the...

The rivalry between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard has defined a generation in the sport of cycling. With the pair having distinctly different styles, both on the bike and off, comparisons between the two are often guaranteed to cause debate amongst fans. In a recent interview, Vingegaard himsel...

Milan Vader found his new home at Q36.5 Pro Cycling. The ex-mountain biker spent past three season learning the ropes with at Team Visma | Lease a Bike, but eventually realized that in order to find his own place in the peloton, he needed to spread the wings and try to become a leader elsewhere. The...

XDS Astana has had absolutely stellar first two months of the new season, placing second on the provisional UCI ranking, only behind UAE Team Emirates - XRG. The Kazakh team already reduced its 5000-point gap to just 2785 points, but their quest for saving the WorldTour license is far from completed...

We know that time trial is not Mikel Landa's greatest specialty. The Soudal - Quick-Step rider finished 39th in the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico 2025, 1:01 behind the day's winner Filippo Ganna. But put into perspective, he was only 21 seconds off the top 10. The 35-year-old arrives at the I...

Hugo Page was on the verge of his first big result of 2025 with a nice third place in the sprint of the second stage of Paris-Nice... That was until the jury looked at Frenchman's behaviour in final meters with a magnifying glass and found his actions to be against the rules of a clean sprint. The v...

Mads Pedersen voiced dissatisfaction with the work of his sprint train after the first stage of Paris-Nice when the Danish rider didn't even reach the top-10. However the second stage with finish in Bellgrade went much better when he initially placed 4th and, after the relegation of Hugo Page, moved...

Juan Ayuso rode a strong opening Tirreno-Adriatico time trial, but there was nothing that could have been done about Filippo Ganna who stormed through the streets of Lido di Camaiore. The UAE Team Emirates - XRG rider was 23 seconds slower than the former world champion, but he gained time on the re...

Matthew Brennan continues to impress as one of the most exciting young talents in cycling, with a dominant display over the weekend that further strengthens his growing reputation. The 19-year-old from Durham, who made history earlier this year by becoming the youngest rider to finish on the podium...

Mauro Vegni, director of RCS - who organized Strade Bianche - was very vocal in an interview about the safety conditions of the race, and how many of the crashes that have impacted this year's event were down to the road conditions and rider risks. Many comment that the race has become too hard for...

Patrick Lefevere was the manager of Soudal - Quick-Step for over two decades and throughout the years he managed some of the best classics riders in history. He had known Mathieu van der Poel from a very very young age and wanted to have partnered with the Dutchman, and he is the riders he laments t...

Tadej Pogacar crashed at Strade Bianche and that was a striking image from 2025 already. Many were the riders that fell during the race, with almost half a dozen confirming fractures. With rider safety as a constant topic for cycling fans and riders alike, the Italian race fell under criticism as we...

Tim Merlier has won stages 1 and 2 of Paris-Nice, proving himself to be not only the strongest but most successful sprinter in the race. The Soudal - Quick-Step rider was the fastest in the bunch sprint, but it was a chaotic day until the riders reached Bellegarde for the final time.  Merlier did no...

INEOS Grenadiers have taken another strong win today but it is Filippo Ganna who will truly be happy today at Tirreno-Adriatico. The Italian time-trial specialist as in recent years struggled with the surge of GC contenders beating him in all terrains, but today in Italy he was nowhere close to bein...

Stage 2 of the 2025 Paris-Nice is the flattest day of the race and it should give way to a bunch sprint. Will yellow jersey Tim Merlier strike again? Follow our Live Blog. 

Tim Merlier is without a doubt the fastest sprinter at Paris-Nice and today on stage 2 he has taken his second consecutive win of the week in a bunch sprint for Soudal - Quick-Step, in a day marked by the crashes.  A flat day, with no wind blowing and no climbs or descents in the way, but by no mean...

Stage 1 of Tirreno-Adriatico is an 11-kilometer long time-trial in Lido di Camaiore which will open up the GC fight and also provide the specialists with a good opportunity to take a big win. Follow the stage along in our Live Blog. 

INEOS Grenadiers are certainly having a better years than in 2024, and today's exhibition at Tirreno-Adriatico will give a lot of motivation. The Italian rider soared to victory on stage 1 of the Italian race, winning no less than a whole 23 seconds on his closest rival Juan Ayuso in the space of on...

Strade Bianche provided with the expected spectacle this weekend and without a doubt has automatically become one of the races of the year. A bloodied Tadej Pogacar won in Siena solo just like last year. Lance Armstrong, Johan Bruyneel and George Hincapie believe even in these conditions a top-form...

Last year the Strade Bianche course became tougher and with an added lap of 30 kilometers and 700 climbing meters, the climbers have slightly benefited from this. Many argue the classics specialists have more difficulty fighting for the win now, but Tom Pidcock believes his two big rivals would stil...

Cian Uijtdebroeks, one of the most promising young riders in the peloton at just 22 years old, is set to take on Tirreno-Adriatico, marking his first major objective of the season. The Belgian has been steadily building his form in recent weeks, fine tuning his condition as he looks to make an impac...

On Monday, Tirreno-Adriatico 2025 gets underway with an 11.5km individual time trial around Lido di Camaiore. With notable names such as Filippo Ganna, Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock competing, find the start times and order right here! First man down the ramp will be Team Picnic PostNL's Chri...

From the 10th to 16th of March the World Tour peloton races Tirreno-Adriatico. This is in itself one of the most important stage-races of the year; but simultaneously it serves as preparation for the spring classics and also as a test for the Giro d'Italia. It will be a week of high-octane racing ac...

Paris-Nice is one of the most reputable and toughest stage-races in the World Tour calendar and every single year it hosts many of the world's best climbers, sprinters and classics riders. This year the race takes place from the 9th to 16th of March. We preview stage 2. Stage 2 will be the second an...

Kasper Asgreen has been forced to withdraw from Paris-Nice before the start of stage 2, as his team EF Education-EasyPost confirmed on Monday morning. The 2021 Tour of Flanders winner, who joined EF Education-EasyPost this winter after leaving Soudal – Quick-Step, fell ill overnight and was unable t...

Jorgen Nordhagen is emerging as one of the most exciting young prospects at Team Visma | Lease a Bike, and 2025 could be the year he truly makes his mark. The 20 year old Norwegian has already shown glimpses of his talent in the under-23 ranks, finishing third at Liège-Bastogne-Liège U23 in 2024 and...

Movistar lost two of its most important men from last year, Oier Lazkano and Alex Aranburu, but it seems that rather than missing them at the start of 2025, it is the riders who are missing riding for the team. This is certainly not how things were expected to pan out. So far, neither Aranburu at Co...

There’s no doubt about it, 2025 is a crucial year for Juan Ayuso. One of the most exciting young talents in the peloton, the UAE Team Emirates – XRG rider endured a challenging 2024 season but has started the new year in strong fashion as he builds towards his main goal of the Giro d’Italia in May....

Paris-Nice is one of the most reputable and toughest stage-races in the World Tour calendar and every single year it hosts many of the world's best climbers, sprinters and classics riders. This year the race takes place from the 9th to 16th of March. Here's where and when to watch it. The race will...

From the 10th to 16th of March the World Tour peloton races Tirreno-Adriatico. This is in itself one of the most important stage-races of the year; but simultaneously it serves as preparation for the spring classics and also as a test for the Giro d'Italia. It will be a week of high-octane racing ac...

This week is an important one, as it sees two of the most important stage races before the grand tour season: Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico. These races stand as two of the most significant early-season stage races, offering riders and teams crucial opportunities to test their form and set the to...

Tadej Pogacar took a third triumph at Strade Bianche and added his name to the history books as the record holder together with Fabian Cancellara. However the path towards success was not as easy as he had hoped, and included a pretty unexpected crash that risked ending his spring campaign.   The W...

Paris-Nice 2025 is now underway, marking the start of a crucial period in the cycling season as the countdown to the Tour de France in July begins. The prestigious stage race, often referred to as the ‘Race to the Sun,’ is a key early-season test for both general classification contenders and riders...

Mathieu van der Poel chose a rather unorthodox approach to his early season. After winning Le Samyn last week, he skipped Strade Bianche and will instead ride the Tirreno-Adriatico from this Monday. "I'm here because I need these seven days of racing to reach my best level in the classics," declares...

In the past Lance Armstrong has criticized the tactics of UAE and Tadej Pogacar, but after yesterday's exhibition of the Slovenian in the Strade Bianche winning solo despite suffering a hard crash, he has surrendered and for the first time puts him in the Olympus of the gods of cycling history. "Thi...

From the 10th to 16th of March the World Tour peloton races Tirreno-Adriatico. This is in itself one of the most important stage-races of the year; but simultaneously it serves as preparation for the spring classics and also as a test for the Giro d'Italia. It will be a week of high-octane racing ac...

For Saudi Arabia, which has been increasingly expanding its influence in more and more sports, a golden opportunity has arised in cycling. According to Tuttobiciweb, the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund – better known as the PIF – will most likely become the new main sponsor of the Giro d'Italia...

In her second race after she made her comeback to road, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot already landed herself on the podium. The Olympic MTB champion had quite eventful Strade Bianche Donne - a race that should be quite close to the Visma | Lease a Bike rider's heart with all the gravel sections. "Demi and...

Paris-Nice is Guillaume Martin's first big test in new colors. The 31-year-old Frenchman joined Groupama - FDJ to be one of the team's GC leaders in stage races like the Race to the Sun. And so, the ambitions are high, even though Martin will face quite a few strong opponents. During media press, Ma...

The roads of Strade Bianche weren't picky about its victims last Saturday. Next to the biggest of all - Tadej Pogacar, also one of the favorites in women's race Katarzyna Niewiadoma became closer with the sterrato roads than she would've wished. The CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto rider therefore didn't ha...

The UCI added yellow cards to its range of punishments that can be issued to riders and sports directors for against-the-rules behaviour during races. So far, the most controversy was sparked by the inconsistent judging of similar sprint incidents. "If you get a yellow card, you're immediately on ed...

Tadej Pogacar was once again phenomenal at the Strade Bianche. Not a rather ugly crash could stop the Slovenian from defending the title on the sterrato roads. This brings back on the discussion of whether Pogacar is suited to fight for victory at the ultimate cobbled classic - Paris-Roubaix. At the...

This Saturday, Tadej Pogacar made history once again. The Slovenian became the first cyclist of all time to win the Strade Bianche as reigning world champion. In addition, he was also the first to win two in a row, defending the previous year's title. But this time it wasn't as easy as 2024. Last ye...

The Americans were out in force on the opening stage of Paris-Nice 2025 as the likes of Matteo Jorgenson, Brandon McNulty and Neilson Powless all showed themselves at the front of the peloton. At the end of the day though, it was INEOS Grenadiers' Magnus Sheffield that finished best off of the US bu...

The 19th edition of Strade Bianche on Saturday afternoon proved to be one of the more dramatic in recent years. Sadly for EF Education-EasyPost's Richard Carapaz though, much of that drama was happening well up the road to where he was.  The Ecuadorian, in his 5th appearance at the Italian one-day r...

At just 18 years of age, Lidl-Trek's Danish prodigy Albert Philipsen made history on Saturday afternoon by becoming the youngest rider to ever take part at Strade Bianche. Philipsen did more than just take part too, admirably crossing the line in 25th, 'only' six minutes down on the world champion T...

From the 10th to 16th of March the World Tour peloton races Tirreno-Adriatico. This is in itself one of the most important stage-races of the year; but simultaneously it serves as preparation for the spring classics and also as a test for the Giro d'Italia. It will be a week of high-octane racing ac...

Stage 1 of Paris-Nice 2025 finished in the expected circumstances with a bunch sprint being won by Soudal - Quick-Step's European champion Tim Merlier. It was by no means a 'boring' sprint stage though, with especially the final 30km seeing a number of attacks from big name riders, including Team Vi...

Elisa Longo Borghini was viewed by many as one of the standout contenders for the victory at Strade Bianche Donne 2025 on Saturday afternoon in Tuscany. Sadly for the Italian national champion though, things went badly wrong as she was dropped surprisingly early and eventually came home in 55th over...

The opening stage of Paris-Nice 2025 had expected to see a sprint battle between Tim Merlier and Mads Pedersen. In the fight for the line on Sunday afternoon though, only the European champion Merlier emerged at the front, with the Belgian eventually taking a dominant victory.  For Pedersen, the bes...

TotalEnergies' Alexys Brunel has denied the peloton at the 2025 Grote Prijs Jean - Pierre Monseré, to take solo victory in a dramatic finale this Sunday afternoon in France.  Heading into the final 30km, seven riders remained around a minute clear of the peloton. By the time the final 15km was reach...

Any fears of long-term injury looked to have been quickly put to bed by Tadej Pogacar following his scary crash at Strade Bianche 2025 on Saturday afternoon as he bounced straight back up and eventually soloed to a stunning victory. It has now been confirmed though, that after medical checks, Pogaca...

Tim Merlier was the pre-stage favourite to take victory on the opening day of Paris-Nice 2025. Those predictions proved incredibly correct on Sunday afternoon too as the Belgian leader of Soudal - Quick-Step stormed to a dominant win in the bunch sprint in Le Perray-en-Yvelines. "It's really nice to...

Stage 1 of the 2025 Paris-Nice opened up the French stage race with Tim Merlier sprinting to a dominant win. Recap all the action here in our Live Blog. 

Soudal - Quick-Step's European champion Tim Merlier has sprinted to the win on the opening stage of Paris-Nice 2025, moving into the first Maillot Jaune of the race as a result.  The trio of Taco van der Hoorn (Intermarché - Wanty), Alexandre Delettre (Team TotalEnergies) and Samuel Fernández (Caja...

This afternoon, preparation for the Grand Tours begins in earnest as Paris-Nice gets underway and one of those with a little point to prove ahead of the three week races yet to come, is Lidl-Trek leader Mattias Skjelmose.  The Dane is the man set to hold the general classification ambitions of the L...

Tadej Pogacar suffered a rare trip to the tarmac on Saturday afternoon in Tuscany. Of course, it didn't stop the Slovenian emerging victorious at Strade Bianche 2025, but it did raise the stress levels for fans of the Slovenian and the UAE Team Emirates - XRG squad. Partly because of this warning si...

From the 10th to 16th of March the World Tour peloton races Tirreno-Adriatico. This is in itself one of the most important stage-races of the year; but simultaneously it serves as preparation for the spring classics and also as a test for the Giro d'Italia. It will be a week of high-octane racing ac...

From the 10th to 16th of March the World Tour peloton races Tirreno-Adriatico. This is in itself one of the most important stage-races of the year; but simultaneously it serves as preparation for the spring classics and also as a test for the Giro d'Italia. It will be a week of high-octane racing ac...

Professional cycling is a brutal sport, not only tough on the athletes themselves but on their families and partners. Hence having the right person as a partner can be one of the single most important aspects when it comes to the psychological part of the sport. On International Women's Day, Tadej P...

One week ago, Eurosport officially merged into TNT Sports, a move that has significantly impacted cycling fans across the UK. While the rebranding itself was expected, what wasn’t anticipated was the huge price increase that has come with it. For years, Eurosport provided affordable access to elite...

Strade Bianche is a beautiful race but also a very risky and dangerous one. The lack of traction from the gravel roads, the tension and narrow course led to plenty falls. Tadej Pogacar took the spotlight due to his dramatic fall, but dozens of riders crashed throughout the day and there have been at...

Jonas Vingegaard is starting Paris-Nice today, you could even say under the radar after Tadej Pogacar not only took a tremendous win at Strade Bianche this Saturday, but did so after a high-speed crash by himself. The Dane in the meantime remains healthy and without injuries, and aims to win the Fre...

Paris-Nice is one of the most reputable and toughest stage-races in the World Tour calendar and every single year it hosts many of the world's best climbers, sprinters and classics riders. This year the race takes place from the 9th to 16th of March. We take a look at the startlist.  The final start...

From the 10th to 16th of March the World Tour peloton races Tirreno-Adriatico. This is in itself one of the most important stage-races of the year; but simultaneously it serves as preparation for the spring classics and also as a test for the Giro d'Italia. It will be a week of high-octane racing ac...

Paris-Nice is one of the most reputable and toughest stage-races in the World Tour calendar and every single year it hosts many of the world's best climbers, sprinters and classics riders. This year the race takes place from the 9th to 16th of March. We preview stage . The race opens up with a stage...

Paris-Nice is one of the most reputable and toughest stage-races in the World Tour calendar and every single year it hosts many of the world's best climbers, sprinters and classics riders. This year the race takes place from the 9th to 16th of March. We preview the race ahead.  The race opens up wit...

Tom Pidcock said pre-race he'd try to follow Tadej Pogacar's inevitable attack at Strade Bianche and on Saturday afternoon in Tuscany the Brit gave it an almighty go. Despite the best efforts of the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team leader and even a scary crash for Pogacar at 50km to go though, victory eventu...

Tadej Pogacar has achieved what was arguably the most impressive victory of his illustrious career on Saturday afternoon. Having crashed 50 km from the finish line, the world champion managed to reattach and then Tom Pidcock before soloing to his expectedly dominant win.  "I enjoyed it until I cross...

After the big attacks launched at Strade Bianche 2025, three riders powered clear of the field. Two of those were genuine cycling superstars Tadej Pogacar and Tom Pidcock. The third man? INEOS Grenadiers' 29-year-old British powerhouse, Connor Swift.  "Hard race. I always kept on trying," reflects S...

Bradley Wiggins remains one of the most iconic figures in British sport, yet his post-cycling career has been anything but smooth. From his historic Tour de France victory in 2012 to his Olympic Games glory, Wiggins’ achievements cemented him as a legend. However, behind the success, he has faced de...

Team Jayco AlUla will line up at Paris-Nice, which begins on March 9th, with their new signing Ben O’Connor leading the team alongside Michael Matthews. O’Connor, who recently completed an altitude training block, will be targeting the general classification, while Matthews continues his preparation...

Many of the world’s best riders lined up for Strade Bianche on Saturday, but two notable absentees were Wout van Aert and Tiesj Benoot. The Visma | Lease a Bike duo, both former winners of the race, opted instead for an altitude training camp as they prepare for the cobbled classics, a strategic dec...

Richard Carapaz is set to return to the Giro d’Italia in 2025, with his sights firmly set on reclaiming the pink jersey. With just a few months to go until the race, the 2019 champion is making it clear that this is one of his biggest goals of the season. Carapaz has proven his pedigree in Grand Tou...

Even without Wout van Aert, three Belgian riders secured top-ten finishes at Strade Bianche, but once again, the race was dominated by Tadej Pogacar, who delivered another stunning performance on the gravel roads of Tuscany. The sheer intensity of the race pushed many riders to their limits, with th...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike has confirmed its lineup for Tirreno-Adriatico, taking place from March 10th to March 16th. The squad brings a mix of experienced stage racers, sprinters, and domestiques, ensuring the team is well-prepared to compete on multiple fronts. Leading the team will be Cian Uijtde...

With Strade Bianche successfully ticked off, UAE Team Emirates – XRG now turns its focus to Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico, two of the most prestigious early-season stage races on the calendar. Tadej Pogacar defended his title in dominant fashion in Tuscany, further solidifying his early-season fo...

Paris-Nice 2025 is here. The Race to the Sun kicks off this Sunday. Jonas Vingegaard is the big favorite to take the victory in a very tough edition. In addition, the race will feature a very strong line-up of participants. The Dane will not have it easy. Vingegaard comes from winning the Volta ao A...

Ben Healy continues to make a name for himself as a danger in the one-day races. Racing more conservatively than has become his custom, the Irishman had to settle for 4th at Strade Bianche 2025 on Saturday afternoon, narrowly missing out on the final podium.  "It was relentless all the way. Non-stop...

Mathias Vacek was considered by some to be a dark horse contender for the podium at Strade Bianche 2025. Sadly for the Lidl-Trek star though, he couldn't even manage to finish the race after a crash resulted in the Czech requiring stitches.  Although the TV cameras didn't catch Vacek's crash, the 22...

On the 9th of March the Belgian peloton will have the GP Jean-Pierre Monseré, a classic for the sprinters which will rival Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico in the calendar. We preview the race ahead.  The Belgian race features 200 kilometers on the menu and has a circuit of which the riders will rac...

With Tadej Pogacar putting in an all-time great performance at Strade Bianche on Saturday afternoon, the Slovenian's Maillot Jaune rival Jonas Vingegaard gets the chance to make a statement of his own at Paris-Nice, starting on Sunday, March 9th.  Vingegaard has already started his season strongly,...

Lennert van Eetvelt's hopes were high heading into Strade Bianche 2025, with the Belgian aiming of a podium finish. As it turned out the though, the best the Lotto leader could hope for was a 9th placed finish, nearly five minutes down on race winner Tadej Pogacar.  Afterwards, the Belgian was bruta...

UAE Team Emirates - XRG continue to lead the way in the peloton in 2025. At Strade Bianche 2025 on Saturday afternoon, race winner Tadej Pogacar was joined on the final podium by teammate Tim Wellens following another epic display from the team.  “For me this was the ideal situation”, Wellens reflec...

Tadej Pogacar seemingly cannot be stopped. Even what looked like a truly brutal crash at 50km to go during Strade Bianche 2025 barely registered on the all-conquering Slovenian as he soared to a record-equalling 3rd win on the Tuscan gravel roads. For a while now Pogacar has been considered an all-t...

Michal Kwiatkowski knows exactly what it takes to get the job done at Strade Bianche, having done so in 2014 and 2017. His attempts at making it a hat-trick in 2025 though, were sadly ended by a nasty crash, similar to the one that took down eventual race winner Tadej Pogacar.  Although cameras didn...

Strade Bianche is here, one of the most exciting and toughest days of the year for professional cyclists. Defending champion Tadej Pogacar is once again the main favourite to win the race, but there will be dozens of riders looking to surprise and take advantage of any little error. Follow our Live...

On an incredibly dramatic day, Tadej Pogacar has survived a real scare to take a record equalling 3rd Strade Bianche victory in 2025. The world champion crashed hard mid-race and had a proper fight given to him by Tom Pidcock, but in the end there was no stopping the inevitable UAE leader's win. Ten...

Tadej Pogacar and Tom Pidcock have been the two main instigators during Strade Bianche 2025 so far. Heading into the final 50km, the duo were part of three man lead group but now, disaster has struck for the world champion! With his front wheel sliding out on a corner at speed, Pogacar ended up hitt...

Anna van der Breggen's return to the professional cycling peloton continues to be an incredibly successful one. After having to settle for second behind former teammate Demi Vollering at Strade Bianche Donne 2025 though, a victory is still proving illusive for the 34-year-old Dutchwoman.  Afterwards...

The big attacks have begun at Strade Bianche 2025. On the iconic Monte Sante Marie strip of gravel, the two main pre-race favourites have decimated their rivals with a couple of huge accelerations.  Isaac del Toro and Tim Wellens did a monster turn on the front of the bunch for UAE Team Emirates - X...

2024 Tour de France Femmes winner Katarzyna Niewiadoma had been one of the pre-race favourites heading into Strade Bianche 2025. Sadly for the Pole though, disaster struck at around 50km to go as her race ended in a crash. There was genuine concern for the CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto too as she lay str...

Demi Vollering has stormed to a stunning Strade Bianche Donne 2025 victory this Saturday afternoon in Tuscany. In a thrilling finale, the FDJ - Suez leader outpowered former teammate Anna van der Breggen in the finale to emerge victorious.  "I'm super happy. I knew I was good and everyone expected m...

Demi Vollering is on tremendous form, and at Strade Bianche Donne FDJ - Suez has proven to be the strongest team. Tactically, the French team closed down a key attack, and then the Dutchwoman managed to beat Anna van der Breggen on the final ascent to Via Santa Caterina.  In the first half of the ra...

Lennert van Eetvelt is a rider that is experimenting himself this year with a very unique schedule and today at Strade Bianche he will have one of his biggest tests. 11th on the gravel roads last year, but this time around he can aim for more after what was a breakthrough season and a versatility th...

UAE Team Emirates - XRG have the cards in their hands, and they have the responsibility to play them right. Tadej Pogacar is the ultimate favourite to win Strade Bianche and perhaps as his main domestique we'll see a surprising figure: Mexican rider Isaacc del Toro.  "In December and January, I had...

Philippe Gilbert, Fabian Cancellara, Zdenek Stybar... These are some of the riders who have won Strade Bianche in the 2010's, but nowadays with the tougher and longer course it would be very hard for them to do so. Michal Kwiatkowski, who has won here back in  2014 and 2017, goes through the years a...

Quinn Simmons is a rider that loves the long races and loves Strade Bianche. He starts today as an interesting outsider, capable of fighting for the podium on his best day, but he knows that he's got to be cautious with his tactics not to repeat what describes as a fatal error at the World Champions...

Patrick Lefevere is not known for hiding his opinion and this weekend, despite the health issues he encountered, he put his mind to work and wrote about Strade Bianche. What he had to say was not good at all for the Italian classic, whom he believes has effectively forced out many of the classics sp...

Tadej Pogacar is the ultimate favourite to win Strade Bianche today and motivation is in place. Although the UAE Team Emirates - XRG rider has already managed to win this race on two occasions, he now takes to the start for the first time in the rainbow jersey and is eager to get his pictures and ac...

Paris-Nice is one of the most reputable and toughest stage-races in the World Tour calendar and every single year it hosts many of the world's best climbers, sprinters and classics riders. This year the race takes place from the 9th to 16th of March. In this article you can find a wrap-up of all the...

Urska Zigart made a move towards AG Insurance - Soudal Team this winter and will be at the start of Strade Bianche Donne this weekend as an outsider. In a recent interview she talked about her relationship with men's World Champion Tadej Pogacar with some very interesting insight on their partnershi...

This weekend, the 'sixth monument' of the World Tour calendar takes place, with the peloton doing battle at Strade Bianche. As the race organisers strive to make the race more and more difficult though, the changes to the course have not been welcomed by all.  More and more, Strade Bianche is becomi...

Wout van Aert rode the Opening Weekend and Mathieu van der Poel rode Le Samyn. It's hard to argue which one gathered the most attention due to the very different results, but classics legend Tom Boonen sees good signs in both now less than one month away from the Tour of Flanders.  "I think the comp...

This weekend marks the return of Strade Bianche, a race beloved by both fans and riders for its unique blend of gravel roads, steep climbs, and the iconic finish in Siena. However, in recent days, there has been discussion surrounding the course changes, with some suggesting that the alterations cou...

After a somewhat bleak couple of years, things really seem to be looking up again for the INEOS Grenadiers in early 2025. A new, attacking style of racing has already brought some big results and a number of the team's young guns are starting to fulfil their potential, chiefly among them, Joshua Tar...

There is little doubt about who starts Strade Bianche this Saturday as the pre-race favourite. World champion Tadej Pogacar has already asserted his dominance on the Tuscan gravel twice in his career, and if reports from the UAE Team Emirates - XRG leader's reconnaissance are to be believed, he look...

On the 8th of March the World Tour peloton will tackle one of the biggest and most spectacular races of the year. Strade Bianche will be on the road, with it's iconic gravel roads, steep climbs and beautiful sceneries. Here's where and when to watch it.  Estimated start and finish time for Strade Bi...

On the 8th of March the women's peloton will take on one of the toughest and most exciting classics in pro cycling. Strade Bianche Donne is always a race that crowns some of the very best and this year should be no exception. We take a look at the startlist.  Download the startlist in A4! The final...

On the 8th of March the women's peloton will take on one of the toughest and most exciting classics in pro cycling. Strade Bianche Donne is always a race that crowns some of the very best and this year should be no exception. We preview the race ahead.  13 gravel sectors in what is one of the most e...

On the 8th of March the World Tour peloton will tackle one of the biggest and most spectacular races of the year. Strade Bianche will be on the road, with it's iconic gravel roads, steep climbs and beautiful sceneries. We take a look at it's startlist.  The final startlist features riders such as: T...

On the 8th of March the World Tour peloton will tackle one of the biggest and most spectacular races of the year. Strade Bianche will be on the road, with it's iconic gravel roads, steep climbs and beautiful sceneries. We preview the race ahead.  After having changed it in 2024, the 2025 course rema...

Deceuninck will end its partnership as title sponsor of Alpecin-Deceuninck at the end of 2025, leaving team boss Christoph Roodhooft with the task of securing a new sponsor. The Belgian company, which specialises in PVC windows and doors, joined the Roodhooft brothers’ team at the start of 2022 afte...

No Mathieu van der Poel nor Wout Van Aert at this year's Strade Bianche. Convenient explanations are that the race simply doesn't sit well with their spring programmes, but the truth may lie in the recent changes to the route. Since last year, the organizers added extra 30 kilometers, putting the to...

United Kingdom seems to be on a good way to acquire the privilege of hosting Grande Départ of the 2027 Tour de France. Previously, it was revealed that over the extended weekend, Tour de France could visit Scotland, Wales and England - each with one stage set in the country. Edinburgh, Scotland then...

Unlike the men's race with one big favourite, the Strade Bianche Donne appears to be an open race. Several riders can have sleep dreams of victory and one of them is young multi-talent Puck Pieterse. "The Strade Bianche was my first big performance on the road ever, so the goal should just be to com...

All the riders participating in the races during the Opening Weekend were warmly welcomed by the crowds in Ghent. But no applause could compare to when Wout Van Aert took to the stage. It just goes on to show much the fans love their home hero. And that is precisely where the problem lies for the...

Strade Bianche is the next big item on this season's menu. Defending champion Tadej Pogacar will be the man to beat. Marc Hirschi hopes to go down in history as the one who ends the reign of his former teammate. Hirschi changed outfits ahead of this season after three years with UAE Team Emirates. H...

Nathan Van Hooydonck grew racing in the same age category as phenomenon Mathieu van der Poel, but when he later turned pro and joined Wout Van Aert's team, he needed to work out a winning strategy against the Dutchman. Yet not much has changed since juniors - Van der Poel still seems to be a step ah...

Tomorrow's Strade Bianche will have one and only one overwhelming favourite - Tadej Pogacar. Anyone who doubts the World champion's position after last year's 80 km solo victory is either a prediction genius, or simply delusional. Against the odds, few brave men will try to take on the Slovenian. On...

Paris-Nice is one of the most reputable and toughest stage-races in the World Tour calendar and every single year it hosts many of the world's best climbers, sprinters and classics riders. This year the race takes place from the 9th to 16th of March. Here's the prize money available.  The total priz...

On the 8th of March the World Tour peloton will tackle one of the biggest and most spectacular races of the year. Strade Bianche will be on the road, with it's iconic gravel roads, steep climbs and beautiful sceneries. In this article you can find a wrap-up of all the information needed to know for...

Strade Bianche will take place this Saturday afternoon and with the number 1 is Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates - XRG, the defending champion. His partner Urska Zigart is having the number 1 bib in the women's race, and both attented the race presentation this Friday afternoon where the World Cha...

On the 8th of March the peloton's eyes will mostly be at Strade Bianche, however back in Belgium competition won't stop. We've got the Grand Prix Criquielion, another race where classics specialists and sprinters will all have an opportunity to take an important win. We preview the race ahead.  The...

Sjoerd Bax is not the headline signing of Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team this winter, but his experience with UAE Team Emirates - XRG can come valuable specially now with a winning team that is also supporting a winning Tom Pidcock. The 29-year old acknowledges that the Briton's presence has completely turn...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike are having their priorities away from Strade Bianche, but that has allowed younger riders to get the chance to lead in a big event. At the Italian race, Attila Valter and Ben Tulett will carry the Dutch team's ambitions to take a strong result on the day.  Whilst the cobble...

Tom Pidcock's move to Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team was in the making for several months throughout the winter and came to be with an impresssive amount of success. After 5 wins in 4 years with INEOS, the Briton has won taken now four wins in the space of a month and is eager to take on Tadej Pogacar at St...

Tudor Pro Cycling Team has signed Julian Alaphilippe and Marc Hirschi this season to become another top team on the scene and they are putting the two classics specialists to good use. With the wildcards for the spring now revealed in it's grand majority, the Swiss team is able to build the exact ca...

UAE Team Emirates-XRG will face the first WorldTour stage races in Europe with participation in Paris-Nice and Tirreno Adriatico. The Emirati squad, which already has 14 victories this season, will be looking to continue its good start to the year with two extremely strong lineups that can both cont...

Jardi Christiaan van der Lee’s journey to the WorldTour is one of the most remarkable stories in modern cycling. The 23-year-old Dutchman, now riding for EF Education-EasyPost, didn't take the conventional route through junior and U23 development teams. Instead, he caught the team's attention throu...

The 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda were expected to be a landmark moment for cycling in Africa, but much of the discussion so far has been dominated by negativity. Concerns over the event’s route and participation have been raised, and Aike Visbeek is among those voicing strong criticis...

At the start of the 2025 season, Christian Scaroni has emerged as the rider with the most UCI points, making a strong impression for XDS-Astana Team. The 27-year-old Italian has been in outstanding form, delivering results that have caught the attention of his team management and the wider cycling w...

The UCI Rankings remain a heated fight and in this start of the year XDS Astana Team have put all the meat in the grill. They are the second best scoring team of the year and the one who scored the most over this past week, and have officially overtaken Uno-X Mobility. Cofidis and World Tour mainten...

Juan Ayuso has started the 2025 season on fire with 2 wins in the 3 races he has competed so far. The Valencian, after a complicated 2024 due to what happened to him in the Tour de France, has prepared better than ever during the winter and has the maglia rosa at the Giro d'Italia in his sights. The...

This weekend is the return of Strade Bianche, a race that has quickly become a fan and rider favourite and an instant classic. Known for its stunning white gravel roads, steep Tuscan climbs, and a finish in the breathtaking Piazza del Campo in Siena, Strade Bianche is one of the most unique and visu...

It hasn't taken long for Matteo Jorgenson to prove himself as one of Team Visma | Lease a Bike's most important riders. After a stunning debut season in 2024 saw the American take notable wins at Paris-Nice and Dwars door Vlaanderen, the 25-year-old is expected to once again be a leading light of th...

The cycling trade is likely to be passed down in the Gilbert family. Philippe Gilbert's son, Alan, recently went for a training ride with none other than Tadej Pogacar. And what's most shocking about this story? The way the 14-year-old youngster came about to this unique appointment. In the show Dan...

On the 8th of March, the peloton arrives at probably its biggest race of the 2025 season so far, Strade Bianche. Given the race's growing importance in the sport, it's no surprise to see two-time winner Tadej Pogacar return to Tuscany, where the UAE Team Emirates - XRG leader starts as heavy pre-rac...

Lukas Kubis has made an impressive start to 2025 with a string of strong results for Bas Tietema’s Unibet Tietema Rockets. The Slovakian rider has wasted no time in making an impact for his new team, and IDLProCycling recently caught up with him to discuss his journey so far. "It was the first profe...

It's a tough blow for British cycling fans, as 21-year-old Lukas Nerurkar has suffered a broken jaw and concussion following a crash at Trofeo Laigueglia. The EF Education-EasyPost rider was forced to abandon the race on Wednesday after the incident, and now hospital checks have confirmed he will ha...

Following recent reports from the BBC stating that the Tour de France will begin its Grand Départ in Yorkshire, Great Britain, in 2027, it now appears that the Tour de France Femmes will also make its way to British soil that year. According to the Yorkshire Post, the women’s Tour de France is expec...

Italian cyclist Luca Colnaghi has revealed that he was the victim of a violent assault following a training ride, describing the ordeal as something out of a movie scene. "It was all so absurd that if I hadn't experienced it first hand, I would think it was a scene from a movie. Instead, in the earl...

Over the winter, Gal Glivar made the step up to the WorldTour, joining Alpecin-Deceuninck from UAE Team Emirates – XRG training team. The 22-year-old Slovenian has already made an impression, and in a recent interview with In De Leiderstrui, he reflected on his ambitions and early experiences with h...

For a while now, Strade Bianche has been viewed as the unofficial sixth monument of the World Tour calendar. The general thought is though, if this were ever to be given to the race as an official title, the length and difficulty of the route would need to be increased, something race organisers hav...

Few riders have managed to start the 2025 season as consistently impressive as Soudal - Quick-Step's French wonderkid, Paul Magnier. The 20-year-old, dubbed by his own team as 'the new Tom Boonen', is yet to finish outside the podium places in his five race days so far this campaign.  Magnier kicked...

Christian Scaroni is putting Astana in the spotlight and as of this week, he is the rider who has scored the most UCI points (despite not even being the World Tour). Astana as a whole continue to move forward, and we've got some meaningful and interesting developments in the rankings this week inclu...

This weekend, world champion Tadej Pogacar makes a much-anticipated first appearance on European roads of the 2025 season, returning to the scene of one of his more epic performances of 2024 - and that's saying something - Strade Bianche.  In his very first race of the campaign last year, the Sloven...

The XDS Astana Team have made a brilliant to what is a massively important 2025 season for them, as the team hopes to retain its World Tour status. In a new blow for the team though, talented youngster Alexandr Vinokurov Jr. who impressed at the AlUla Tour this year, is set to be out of action for t...

British public is still mourning the loss of free-to-air Tour de France broadcasts from 2026. The matter became so delicate that even a discussion in parliament was held on the topic this Wednesday. "Eurosport’s demise is a hammer blow for coverage of cycling in the UK," Conservative MP Ben Obese-Je...

The fight for marginal gains within the World Tour peloton is increasingly becoming something of an arms race as rivals teams look to outdo each other and gain a potentially vital edge. In the process though, the costs of the newest tech and equipment are rising and rising, potentially causing a big...

Although Tadej Pogacar starts as the heavy pre-race favourite at Strade Bianche this weekend, the Slovenian isn't the only man taking to the startline in Tuscany with ambition. One of those keen to try and challenge the world champion, will be EF Education-EasyPost's Richard Carapaz. “Strade Bianche...

On the 8th of March the World Tour peloton will tackle one of the biggest and most spectacular races of the year. Strade Bianche will be on the road, with it's iconic gravel roads, steep climbs and beautiful sceneries. Here's the prize money available.  The prize money in total for the race will be...

On the 8th of March the World Tour peloton will tackle one of the biggest and most spectacular races of the year. Strade Bianche will be on the road, with it's iconic gravel roads, steep climbs and beautiful sceneries. We take a look at it's profile.  After having changed it in 2024, the 2025 course...

Mathieu van der Poel started off his season at Le Samyn, unexpectedly, and rode to a fabulous win in Dours to kick off his 2025 season. Although he attacked early in the race, he figured a sprint would be his best shot, and there he beat Paul Magnier to take the triumph. However he complements the F...

Patrick Lefevere is one of the most popular and successful managers in the history of cycling and despite having left the official role with Soudal - Quick-Step this winter, he continues to be very involved with the team and is a vocal voice in the sport. His health status raised a lot of concerns t...

On the 8th of March the women's peloton will take on one of the toughest and most exciting classics in pro cycling. Strade Bianche Donne is always a race that crowns some of the very best and this year should be no exception. We take a look at the profile.  13 gravel sectors in what is one of the mo...

The will he won't he nature of Tadej Pogacar's potential Paris-Roubaix involvement continues to dominate the cycling world, despite the French monument being over a month away. One of those riders confirmed to have his aim firmly locked on the iconic cobbles is INEOS Grenadiers' Filippo Ganna.  In c...

The fallout from Opening Weekend's incredible Omloop Het Nieuwsblad WE continues to dominate the headlines in the women's cycling world. A stalemate between the teams of the main favourites allowed the breakaway to enter the final 20km with an 8 minute lead, with Lotte Claes eventually taking the fi...

Uno-X Mobility is objectively the third strongest team at PRT-level, however their participation at Grand Tours never comes as granted. In 2025, they applied for all three of them, but we enter the third month of this year and management of the Norwegian-Danish team still lacks clear answers from ra...

Team Jayco AlUla will be in the underdog role at Strade Bianche, but certainly not completely without their chances.  Within Filippo Zana, they have a rider capable of fighting for a top-5 result. The Italian has not yet convinced with his performances in 2025, but Strade Bianche is the race where h...

With past champions such as Tadej Pogacar (2022) and Tom Pidcock (2023), who both won Strade Bianche at the age of 23, it's hard to imagine neither of them is the youngest champion of the race that dates back to 2007 when the iconic race held its first edition under the name Monte Paschi Eroica. Yet...

It was quite surprising when Mathieu van der Poel decided to start his season already at Le Samyn on Tuesday. But the Alpecin-Deceuninck rider knew why he chose this particular race with a final sprint placed on a cobbled uphill drag. At first, Van der Poel tried to win solo with attacks far from th...

This Saturday comes the first great classic of the season. For many, "the sixth Monument". Strade Bianche 2025 once again attracts a top crop of cycling's greatest, lead by defending champion Tadej Pogacar. Can anyone challenge the Slovenian? Movistar hopes to be in the mix with a team led by Pelayo...

For the first time ever, the Cycling World Championships are poised to travel to Africa in 2025. At least this is still the official line from the UCI, despite speculation hinting otherwise. Given Rwanda is still viewed officially as the centre of the fight for the Rainbow Jersey though, Belgian nat...

By all accounts, Tadej Pogacar will start as the heavy, pre-race favourite at Strade Bianche this weekend. The world champion won't be the only rider dreaming of glory on the Tuscan gravel however, and in the opinion of former world champion Alessandro Ballan, Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team's Tom Pidcock co...

The profiles for the 2025 Giro d'Italia have been officially revealed! The Corsa Rosa is the first Grand Tour of the season and this year it will include a start in a nation that will for the first time in it's history host a Grand Tour, Albania; and also several mountain stages in it's second half...

The Tour de France Femmes 2025 will be a very exciting route featuring a start in Bretagne and a finale in the Alps. We take a look at the profiles of all 9 stages.  It is a route that does not feature any time-trialing unlike last year however it fully takes place within the French territory and ha...

The Vuelta a España 2025 will take place from August 23 to September 14 and will start from Italy! The final Grand Tours of the season will start in Italy, pass through France and Andorra, before going through a heap of mountainous and hilly stages throughout the Spanish mainland.  The Vuelta a Espa...

The 2025 Tour de France will be the biggest and most important race of the season and will be taking place between the 5th and 27th of July. It is the sport's most important event and every year it delivers memorable moments. We take a look at it's profiles.  The 21 stages were revealed on the 29th...

During the INEOS Grenadiers winter overhaul, one of the most exciting signings made by the British-based team was the acquisition of Axel Laurance from Alpecin-Deceuninck. For the 23-year-old Frenchman, the move marks an opportunity to emerge from the shadow of his former team leader, Mathieu van de...

Spring Classics season has only just got underway, but for some teams, preparation for the Tour de France is already drawing the attention. With Paris-Nice coming up soon, Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe have confirmed an ambitious lineup out to prove a point.  Although expected Tour de France leader Pr...

Juan Ayuso has had a hot start to his 2025 season. In his three race days so far, the Spanish star of UAE Team Emirates - XRG has taken two victories, the latter of which came of Wednesday afternoon at Trofeo Laigueglia. Having been the initiator of much of the exciting racing on the day, Ayuso ente...

The first major classic of the 2025 season is here. On March 8th, the peloton takes on Strade Bianche. This year's edition will once again feature Tadej Pogacar, with the Slovenian world champion defending the title he won last season with a typically stunning solo exhibition. Pogacar comes from win...

The final stage of Tour du Rwanda was intended as a test of the circuit that will host the 2025 World Championships. However its main attraction - the Mt Kigali climb was removed from the course due to mud and, ultimately the already shortened stage was cancelled altogether. Race leader/winner Fabie...

Juan Ayuso has taken victory at Trofeo Laigueglia 2025, emerging victorious from a 4-man sprint for the win ahead of Neilson Powless, Cristian Scaroni and Michael Storer. After a big fight for the early break, a nine-man group eventually forced their way clear. Among the notable names on the attack...

Egan Bernal's career has been one consistently plagued by bad luck and nasty crashes over recent years. After the former Tour de France winner had shown some of his best form in a long while in early 2025, taking a pair of Colombian national titles, disaster struck again last month at the Clásica Ja...

Juan Ayuso has started the 2025 season with victory in France as he did last year. Something different about 2025 though, is that the Spaniard has his sights set on the Giro d'Italia, where he hopes to fight for the overall alongside UAE Team Emirates - XRG teammate / co-leader Adam Yates. His manag...

Christian Prudhomme, the director of the Tour de France will be honoured this Thursday along with Miguel Induráin and Joane Somarriba with the Franco-Spanish Friendship Dialogue Award. In statements collected by EFE and Eurosport, the head of the Grande Boucle gave a review of the best Spanish cycli...

Strade Bianche may be a relatively new race on the cycling calendar, but it has quickly forged a reputation as one of the most exciting and prestigious one day events, and is already a favourite of fans and riders. Held on the "Strade Bianche" or white gravel roads of Tuscany, this race blends mode...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike was far off its former glory during the Opening weekend. While we have seen more than enough of the yellow jerseys, it was mostly at the back, desperately trying to catch up. All in all, it's not yet the end of the world, but can they bounce back soon enough for the main Cl...

One of the most important riders during many of Team Visma | Lease a Bike's biggest wins over recent years, an in-form Sepp Kuss could prove to be a massive factor in Jonas Vingegaard's quest to reclaim the Maillot Jaune at the Tour de France later this summer. In something of a trial run for Visma,...

The 2025 Etoile de Bessèges was a race marred by controversy. After instances of cars driving onto the course mid-race, the peloton took action, with many of the leading lights abandoning the race in protest at rider safety. One of the men who did just that, was Lidl-Trek's Julien Bernard.  In conve...

Earlier than expected, Mathieu van der Poel makes his return to road racing this Tuesday afternoon in Belgium at Le Samyn. A surprise to some, the Dutchman's choice to race came in a somewhat last-minute decision. At the startline in Quaregnon, Van der Poel gave some more insight into just how his i...

Wout van Aert has made a slow start to the 2025 road season, not yet hitting the heights that has come to be expected of the Team Visma | Lease a Bike superstar. After his crash-savaged season in 2024 though, just staying upright could be seen as Van Aert's biggest positive of the campaign so far. ...

With the opening weekend and Le Samyn Classic now behind us, the cycling season is well and truly underway. However, one team that might have hoped for a stronger start is Lotto, and in particular, Arnaud De Lie. Team manager Nikolas Maes shared his thoughts on the early season setbacks with Wielerf...

Maxim van Gils will be absent from the start line at Strade Bianche this weekend after falling ill with the flu, missing crucial training in the lead up to the race. The 25-year-old Belgian was set to strengthen Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe’s chances at the race, having joined the team from Lotto Dst...

The rumours continue to swirl that Tadej Pogacar could be set for a Paris-Roubaix debut in 2025, following his recent reconnaissance of the cobbles. One man who knows the Slovenian better than most, is UAE Team Emirates - XRG teammate Pavel Sivakov and according to the Frenchman, Pogacar would be mo...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike might be on the verge of a big techincal breakthrough. The team of Jonas Vingegaard and Wout van Aert has been testing a "transformational" training tool from the brand Tymewear that’s touted to deliver a new gold standard physiological metric. "A reliable, accurate ventila...

On the 5th of March the Trofeo Laigueglia is on the road. Plenty races in Italy will follow in the coming weeks at the highest level, and this one-day race will provide a warm-up for classics specialists and climbers. We preview the race ahead.  The race in Laigueglia has into account just over 200...

Mathieu van der Poel made his 2025 road debut in emphatic fashion yesterday, winning Le Samyn in what was a highly anticipated appearance. His presence at the race not only influenced the competition itself but also had a wider impact on the event, from spectator turnout to media attention. For the...

Julien Jurdie, the long-time boss of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team, has overseen the team’s progress since 2006. After their most successful season to date in 2024, capped by Ben O’Connor’s stunning second place finish at the Vuelta a Espana, the French squad faces new challenges in 2025, particul...

Mathieu van der Poel wasted no time in making his mark on the 2025 road season, claiming victory at the Le Samyn classic in what was his first road race of the year yesterday. The Alpecin-Deceuninck leader added yet another win to his illustrious palmarès, extending a streak that places him among th...

Wout Poels is on a mission this year. He was brought to XDS Astana as a potential GC leader in smaller stage races, but he also some personal boxes to tick off. Seventh place overall at the Tour of Oman wouldn't be a bad start to the new season, had it not been for an illness Poels contracted just a...

Ivan Romeo has started the new season in style. The 21-year-old rider has already won a race with Movistar. In addition, he has shone at the UAE Tour as the best young rider of the race. At the moment, few Spanish cyclists are as exciting for the future as Romeo. The U23 world time trial champion ha...

The Saturday's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad WE was discussed for all the wrong reasons for the past few days, but now that the storm is calming down, we can have a look at some of the interesting numbers. Most notably, the Strava QOM (Queen of the Mountain) on Muur van Geraardsbergen was broken. Demi Voll...

Tim van Dijke successfully wrapped up his first races in new colors. While it may not be obvious from his results, the young rider of Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe was always in the thick of action, and only bad positioning in one case cost him a top-10 result. "I finished 15th in the end, but I can b...

Robert Gesink retired at the end of last season after devoting two decades to professional cycling. Over the past months, he appeared on numerous shows and podcasts. Now that he took some time off the bike, Gesink is ready to evaluate his next steps. "When I stopped racing, I was first proud, reliev...

Neilson Powless has only raced the Tour of Flanders once, but immediately fell in love with the Flemish Monument. And after his 5th place in 2022, he hopes to able to compete for the victory again next month. "Flanders is a race that demands a complete cyclist," Powless said in a press release. "Tha...

The Trofeo Laigueglia 2025 is here. This Wednesday, March 5, the beautiful Italian race will offer a new chance of victory for the classics. Among the favourites is Juan Ayuso. The Spaniard comes from winning the Drome Classic with a Tadej Pogacar-like attack, 40 km from the finish line. See the ful...

Dylan van Baarle has suffered a lot of bad luck over recent seasons. Even in 2025, the Team Visma | Lease a Bike star has seen his hopes dashed by a crash, following a nasty incident at the Tour Down Under in January. Now back fully fit though, Van Baarle returning to racing last week, but not on Op...

Soudal - Quick-Step prospect Paul Magnier continues to forge a very impressive reputation for himself in 2025. After finishing runner-up to Mathieu van der Poel at Le Samyn 2025, it's now five straight podium finishes for the 20-year-old Frenchman in his five completed race days this campaign.  Desp...

It hasn't taken Mathieu van der Poel very long to make an impact during the 2025 road racing season. In his first outing of the campaign, the Alpecin-Deceuninck superstar took the win at Le Samyn 2025, proving himself a dominant winner in a bunch sprint finale.  Van der Poel only made a last minute...

Mathieu van der Poel has made a triumphant return to the road, taking victory at Le Samyn 2025 in a dominant uphill sprint ahead of Soudal - Quick-Step youngster Paul Magnier.  After his last-minute change in programme to open his season at this race, all eyes were on Mathieu van der Poel at the sta...

Although Wout van Aert wasn't able to massively feature in the finale of either Omloop Het Nieuwsblad or Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne on Opening Weekend, the Belgian superstar of Team Visma | Lease a Bike continues to be one of the most talked about riders following the action. According to the exper...

There is little doubting who ranks as the leading sprinter in the current women's World Tour peloton. In the latest dominant display of her brilliance, Lorena Wiebes powered to victory at Le Samyn des Dames 2025 on Tuesday afternoon, winning by more than a bike length in the final sprint.  “It’s gre...

Lorena Wiebes is edging ever closer to a landmark 100th pro win. The European champion celebrated the 97th victory of her career on Tuesday afternoon at Le Samyn des Dames 2025, sprinting to glory by a bike length in a dominant performance.  Perhaps in part related to the incredible scenes at Omloop...

Mikel Landa is one of the last remaining big-name stars yet to open up their 2025 season. We now know when and where the 35-year-old will make his seasonal bow though, with the Soudal - Quick-Step man confirmed for a first ever appearance at Strade Bianche on March 8th. “It’s a new race for me and I...

Somewhat surprisingly, Mathieu van der Poel is set to start his road season later this afternoon at Le Samyn. Despite the relatively last-minute nature of the former world champion's involvement, the impact of Van der Poel starting has seen a massive effect on the interest in the race according to o...

Although he's already dominated at the UAE Tour this year, Tadej Pogacar makes a much-anticipated return to European road racing on March 8th, as he looks for a third Strade Bianche victory in four years.  The impressiveness of the ride from Pogacar at the 2024 Strade Bianche cannot be overstated. H...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike haven't had the greatest of starts to the 2025 season. With just four victories claimed, only Jonas Vingegaard and Olav Kooij have managed to celebrate in the opening few months of the campaign. According to the team's Head of Development Robbert de Groot though, there is n...

After more than a decade away, iconic sponsor Rabobank are set to return to the pro cycling peloton later this year, having come to an agreement to sponsor Team Visma | Lease a Bike. One of the riders most synonymous with Rabobank's past spell in the sport, is Michael Rasmussen, who's 2007 doping sc...

Heading into 2025, one of the big pre-season signings for Soudal - Quick-Step was the acquisition of Valentin Paret-Peintre from the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team in a bid to bolster the climbing ranks of the Wolfpack. Already he's made a big impression too, winning a stage of the Tour of Oman en...

French cyclist Nans Peter, currently with Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale and a stage winner in the 2020 Tour de France, was asked about doping in cycling and brought up a curious example with Lance Armstrong as a model. The man from Grenoble, who will turn 31 on March 12, is clear that cycling is one of...

Cycling is a sport where in recent years there has been an enormous revolution when it comes to training performance, nutrition and aerodynamics. All this allows the riders to perform at an ever-increasing level, and this winter Team Visma | Lease a Bike extensively worked on a 'revolution' in the t...

Tadej Pogacar has won the Tour of Flanders two years ago and will be a prime contender to do so once again this spring. According to Patrick Lefevere, his Soudal - Quick-Step leaders Remco Evenepoel could also be achieving such a result if he put his full focus on it.  "I hope we can do well in the...

On the 4th of March we've got another Belgian classic, one of the most popular outside of the World Tour competitions actually. Le Samyn has gathered a lot of reputation over the years, with good reason, as the sprinters and classics specialists battle out in an explosive circuit. We preview the rac...

After diabolical Omloop Het Nieuwsblad WE, Team SD Worx - Protime couldn't afford another disaster at the follow up semi-classic - Omloop van het Hageland. And thanks to spectacular performance from the returning Anna van der Breggen, her teammate Femke Gerritse was indeed able to pull it off, and i...

You would hardly find a more exciting prospect other than the double 2024 junior world champion Cat Fergusson. The 18-year-old is yet to debut in her first season as a pro, but already has two victories in the elite category to her name. In 2025, she promises to make a "big jump" with first particip...

Rick Pluimers was one of the names we needed to (re-) learn during Opening weekend. The 24-year-old riding for Tudor Pro Cycling shockingly finished 5th at Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne. Ahead of the likes of Wout Van Aert. It was a good weekend for the Pluimers family as Rick's younger sister Ilse Pl...

XDS Astana Team underwent a reawakening with the help of its new title sponsor, it seems. A long process of rebuilding the team that started in 2023 seems to be finally bearing fruits. Cees Bol is now one of the only five riders who entered at least a third year in a row with Alexander Vinokourov's...

Peter Sagan concluded his successful road career in June 2024. Since then, the charismatic Slovakian has barely taken any time off, getting involved in many projects (non-)cycling projects. In his latest adventure, the former three-time road race world champion joined the Slovakian version of Let's...

On the 9th of March the Belgian peloton will have the GP Jean-Pierre Monseré, a classic for the sprinters which will rival Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico in the calendar. We take a look at it's profiles.  The Belgian race features 200 kilometers on the menu and has a circuit of which the riders wi...

On the 19th of March we've got Milano-Torino, a classic that has been moved into early in the season recently and returns to it's origins as a climbers' race. We take a look at the profile.  The first 150 kilometers of the race are as simple as it goes. There is not a single climb or major feature t...

Wout van Aert’s 2025 season has not started in the way many of his fans would have hoped. After an injury-hit 2024, this was supposed to be the year in which he returned to his very best, aiming to finally win a second Monument after his last major one-day victory at Milano-Sanremo five years ago in...

On the 4th of March we've got another Belgian classic, one of the most popular outside of the World Tour competitions actually. Le Samyn has gathered a lot of reputation over the years, with good reason, as the sprinters and classics specialists battle out in an explosive circuit. We take a look at...

We'll be having Mathieu van der Poel in action in less than 24 hours and that's quite a pleasant surprise for cycling fans in a few 'rest days' in the middle of the spring. Opening Weekend, Strade Bianche, Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico will now all have to contest the spotlight with Le Samyn who...

Derek Gee had a dominant display in the Gran Camiño. He won the time trial and was 2nd in the queen stage, ahead of all his rivals in the overall, which he eventually won ahead of Davide Piganzoli and Magnus Cort Nielsen. With the Giro d'Italia as his main goal for the upcoming months, the Israel -...

Olav Kooij did finish second at Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne, however Team Visma | Lease a Bike won't be fully happy with their performance in the Opening Weekend as it's classics specialists were unable to make the difference. However, there is still a month to go for their big goals, and former Lot...

Remco Evenepoel suffered a very harsh crash in early December and only one month later was he able to resume some sort of training, on the indoor bike. Some weeks after he return to the road and is currently preparing for his start of the season. We learn new details about the Belgian's plans.  Even...

Mathieu van der Poel was initially supposed to start his season at Tirreno-Adriatico but there has been a change of plans. This past Sunday Jasper Philipsen took the team's first win, and now they will be absolute favourites to win Le Samyn as the cyclocross and gravel World Champion has been announ...

Jasper Philipsen is a very versatile rider, one of the best sprinters in the world but simultaneously in 2024 he won Milano-Sanremo and then went on to finish for the second consecutive time second at Paris-Roubaix. During the spring, he focuses on the classics and he praises Mathieu van der Poel fo...

The Opening Weekend has brought forward many riders, but mostly the sprinters. When it comes to the main riders who will battle for the cobbled monuments, little conclusions could be taken out of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne. Former pro Jan Bakelants kept his eye out for tho...

The Laureus Worlds Sports Awards have had their nominees revealed and amongst them are two cyclists, who can realistically aim to win some of the most prestigious awards in all of sports. Tadej Pogacar and Tom Pidcock represent the sport after brilliant years in their respective fields.  Tadej Pogac...

On paper, it is true that it poses a slight safety risk in the peloton, however one of the most controversial UCI rules implemented recently was the penalization of teammates who celebrate a teammate victory in a bunch sprint - if they endanger the peloton's safety. It would be hard to determine whe...

Mathieu van der Poel will aim for wins at Milano-Sanremo, Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix this spring, and for this he had decided to take a week off after the cyclocross World Championships, and then build towards a season start that would happen at Tirreno-Adriatico. However, he may get the Alp...

Paris-Nice is one of the most reputable and toughest stage-races in the World Tour calendar and every single year it hosts many of the world's best climbers, sprinters and classics riders. This year the race takes place from the 9th to 16th of March. We take a look at the profiles.  The race feature...

Wout van Aert is a rider that due to his popularity also receives a lot of criticism. After Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne he certainly won't receive this over lack of attacking, but the defending champion didn't see the stars align in a race that was ultimately ruled by the sprinters.  “There wasn’t m...

Unreal scenes unfolded at the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad WE where a breakaway duo of relatively unknown riders won ahead of Demi Vollering and the rest of favourites by more than 3 minutes. In the peloton, it sometimes seemed like a big group ride with riders casually chatting behind while the riders at...

Christophe Laporte has become a key part of Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Classics teams over recent years. As Opening Weekend kicks off this Saturday afternoon at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad though, the former European champion is a notable absentee. Speaking on De Rode Lantaarn, Team Visma | Lease a Bike...

Bici.PRO spoke with Antonio Tiberi, of Bahrain - Victorious, following his performance at the Volta ao Algarve. The five-day race covered a total of 748 kilometres, with Tiberi experiencing mixed results, struggling on the first uphill finish but securing an impressive third place in the final time...

The cycling season is now in full swing, with Opening Weekend marking the start of the spring classics. Soren Waerenskjold claimed victory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, while Jasper Philipsen triumphed at Kuurne – Bruxelles – Kuurne. After a hard-fought race at Kuurne – Bruxelles - Kuurne, Hugo Hofstett...

In 2024, Team Visma | Lease a Bike introduced a controversial control room, a move that sparked debate within the cycling community. However, the team has now made a significant adjustment to its use. Speaking to IDL Pro Cycling, the team's head of performance, Mathieu Heijboer, explained the purpos...

The cycling season is now well and truly underway, with Opening Weekend kicking off the spring classics with Soren Waerenskjold winning Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Jasper Philipsen winning Kuurne – Bruxelles – Kuurne. Matteo Jorgenson shared his thoughts with Cycling Pro Net after completing Opening W...

After Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne, Olav Kooij spoke to Cycling Pro Net about his race and how he felt about his second-place finish. “Yeah, I think we didn't make many mistakes but yeah, it's always a bit of a pity when you come second.” When asked about what he felt was missing in the final sprint,...

Jasper Philipsen won Kuurne – Bruxelles – Kuurne on Sunday, and after the race Tim Wellens spoke to Cycling Pro Net, reflecting on the race and his team’s efforts. “Yes, we knew we didn't have to wait for the sprint. We tried and went pretty hard in the hilly zone, but then we only escaped with two....

It has been a fantastic few days for Derek Gee, as he secured the overall victory at O Gran Camiño. This marks the first stage race win of his career, a milestone achievement for the Canadian rider. Reflecting on his triumph, Gee shared his excitement in a team press release, “Today was actually gre...

On the 8th of March the peloton's eyes will mostly be at Strade Bianche, however back in Belgium competition won't stop. We've got the Grand Prix Criquielion, another race where classics specialists and sprinters will all have an opportunity to take an important win. We take a look at the profile. ...

On the 4th of March we've got another Belgian classic, one of the most popular outside of the World Tour competitions actually. Le Samyn has gathered a lot of reputation over the years, with good reason, as the sprinters and classics specialists battle out in an explosive circuit. We take a look at...

UAE Team Emirates - XRG are known for their financial abilities, top-of-the-rankings riders, some of the best talents in the world and now also long-range solo wins. Juan Ayuso started his season only one day ago, and today he went on to win the Drôme Classic with an hour-long attack all alone.  "It...

On the day of his birthday, Jasper Philipsen gave himself the best possible gift - to himself and Alpecin-Deceuninck. The Belgian team has won for the first time today, only on the 2nd March, but it was a convincing triumph, fruit of a spotless leadout and a strong sprint.  "A little bit unbelivable...

Alpecin-Deceuninck have won their first race of the season. The Belgian team and Jasper Philipsen had both so far had a rough time, but have opened the tally for the 2025 season at Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne which ended in a bunch sprint.  After Omloop Het Nieuwsblad ended in a sprint, several team...

Juan Ayuso has not had the best season last year, mainly with his Tour de France debut being overshadowed by internal issues and a Covid-19 infection. 2025 started off strong for the UAE Team Emirates - XRG rider, who takes his first win of the season today at the Drôme Classic with a stunning solo...

Magnus Cort Nielsen was the dominator of Gran Camiño in everything that didn't include a major climb. The Uno-X Mobility rider won stage 5, his third of the week; with Derek Gee sealing the overall win in an exciting stage that featured gravel sectors towards the end.  The final stage of the Galicia...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike had the most eyes at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and they came out of it without a place in the Top10. The team had a few mishaps and couldn't take a strong result, but with a strong lineup they look to take revenge today at Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne.  "I slept well. It is cruc...

At the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games, the women's race was decided by the lack of radios and information. The favourites were unaware of the breakaway survivor Anna Kiesenhofer who had built a huge gap beforehand. Whilst Omloop Het Nieuwsblad did have the radios, a similar situation led to a shock win, a...

On the 2nd of March the peloton races the second of the 'Opening Weekend' classics: Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne. The race that closes the weekend is one of Belgium's most popular classics and deliver a lot of spectacle every year. Find the startlist right here! Download the startlist in A4! Among th...

With Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel absent, most of the attention at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad was on Wout van Aert and Team Visma | Lease a Bike. It was a race with many changes, and Thijs Zonneveld has shared his opinion on the Belgian after his debut in the cobbled classics.  "Van Aert rode a...

Adam Hansen, the head of the CPA, spoke out yesterday on social media about what he sees as another mistake by an organization that leads to a dangerous end to the race. He sends the ball to the UCI to change some rules. Yesterday, as had happened in the first stage of the Volta ao Algarve, several...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike has been suffering with injuries and illnesses already throughout the opening month of the season but UAE Team Emirates - XRG is now not too far behind. After a brilliant start to the year, Jan Christen has fractured a collarbone and will be out of action.  "Unfortunately J...

It was an open secret. However, UAE Team Emirates - XRG have not obviously been too secretive when it comes to Tadej Pogacar's schedule this season. Almost everyone knows that he is set to race the Vuelta a España, however a report now suggests this was already confirmed within the team.  The news w...

The road cycling season is well and truly underway in 2025. Races such as the UAE Tour, Volta ao Algarve, and the Tour Down Under have already taken place, but this weekend marks the true start of the season with the Opening Weekend at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. While Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard...

It wasn't to be for Tom Pidcock at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2025 on Saturday afternoon. Following a very impressive start to the season, big things had been expected of the Brit on opening weekend, but ultimately, Pidcock could do no better than take a 36th placed finish.  "From early on we saw that Al...

On the 2nd of March, the peloton races the second of the 'Opening Weekend' classics: Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne. The race that closes the weekend is one of Belgium's most popular classics and deliver a lot of spectacle every year. We preview the race ahead.  The Belgian race features 1800 meters of...

Tadej Pogacar riding Paris-Roubaix in 2025 is a rumour that just refuses to go away. In truth though, the UAE Team Emirates - XRG leader's continued open flirtation with the 'Hell of the North' is only fanning the flames of speculation.  A recent guest on the Bartoli Time show with former tennis sta...

Although the scene of arguably his most famous win, Tom Pidcock's relationship with the Tour de France has become more difficult over the last couple of years. With the Brit set to be absent from the 2025 edition, Pidcock has opened up on his Tour de France difficulties. "My first year in the Tour w...

Stefan Küng has never won a big classic despite being close several times in the past. The Swissman tried his luck again at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, but against a strong chasing group and headwind, his attack had little hope of succeeding. "It was quite tough but we felt that the headwind was blocking...

Le Grande Boucle could be heading oversea(s) again in 2027. Reports suggest that United Kingdom is in the pole position to host the Grand Départs of both Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in two years' time. This news could patch up the bad mood following the biggest cycling races'...

Tactical disasterclass at the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad WE. No nice words can justify the failure to find common language between the teams of two outright favorites. While FDJ - Suez ultimately broke the stalemate and tried to fix at least some of the damage, the SD Worx - Protime ladies may have as we...

Arnaud De Lie was among the wide range of favourites to triumph in the Opening classic of this spring. However the Belgian champion, went through hell and frankly never returned. After several setbacks during the race, he crossed the line more than five minutes behind the winner. "I had bad luck wit...

The Faun-Ardèche Classic 2025 was won this Saturday by Romain Grégoire. The Frenchman found the victory on a plate. The reason? A blunder by Enric Mas at the last roundabout, which took him off the course along with Javier Romo and Brandon McNulty when they could have won. Criticism of the organizat...

Derek Gee was once again the protagonist of a stage at O Gran Camino. After winning yesterday's uphill timetrial, the Israel - Premier Tech rider hoped to double-down with a victory in O Cebreiro. That didn't quite work out but second place and even more comfortable position in GC is not too shabby,...

Nicknamed the 'new Tom Boonen' by his bosses at Soudal - Quick-Step, the expectations are considerable for 20-year-old Frenchman Paul Magnier. On his Omloop Het Nieuwsblad debut though, the Wolfpack's newest star more than lived up to the hype, taking 2nd place, only narrowly losing out to Soren Wae...

Despite not having a standout leader for Opening Weekend 2025, the INEOS Grenadiers were active throughout Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday afternoon. In the end, new signing Samuel Watson, finished best placed, taking 5th in the final sprint for the line.  After Joshua Tarling had launched a darin...

On the 2nd of March the French peloton tackles the second of two hilly classics. The Drôme Classic is another exciting day of racing and will certainly deliver for the classics specialists and climbers in the Ardèche area. We preview the race ahead.  The route features many climbs. As in the Faun-Ar...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike were expected to be one of the primary instigators of any action at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2025 on Saturday afternoon. That idea failed to really materialise however, with Wout van Aert best placed for the team in 11th.  "We didn’t ride the race we had envisioned," admits Te...

One of Spain's most recently created races, O Gran Camiño, has had very reputable winners in recent years and the 2025 throws up some surprises. The Galician race will start in Portugal, and take place from the 26th of February to the 2nd of March. We preview stage 5. The general classification will...

The breakaway prevailed on a crazy day at the 2025 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad WE, as Lotte Claes took the first professional win of her career. Although taking nothing away from Claes' epic performance, the chase, or lack of it from the peloton, was really rather shambolic. Team SD Worx - Protime, FDJ -...

Jasper Philipsen's wait for a win in 2025 goes on. The Belgian leader of Alpecin-Deceuninck headed into the final kilometre of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad a favourite to win the reduced bunch sprint. In the end though, he didn't have the sprinting legs required, finishing 3rd behind Soren Waerenskjold and...

Derek Gee looks poised to take overall victory at the 2025 O Gran Camiño after a stunning performance on the stage 4 'Queen Stage', saw the Canadian put time into all his main rivals, despite losing out to Sergio Chumil in a two-up sprint for the stage win. The likely deciding stage of O Gran Camiño...

The breakaway has prevailed at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad WE 2025. After a day where no one from the peloton seemed interesting in leading a chase, Lotte Claes outsprinted Aurela Nerlo to a stunning, upset win.  Somewhat crazily, heading into the final 30km, the breakaway had a mammoth lead over the pelo...

Soren Waerenskjold has taken the biggest victory of his career to date! The Norwegian powerhouse of Uno-X Mobility stunned the likes of Jasper Philipsen and Wout van Aert among others to take victory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2025 from a reduced sprint.  “I actually shouldn’t have raced until Sunday,...

There still seems to be something missing from Wout van Aert so far in 2025. The Belgian has failed to make a real impact since returning to the road and on a day of difficulty and struggle at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday, the Team Visma | Lease a Bike star again failed to make good on his hope...

Romain Gregoire took victory for Groupama - FDJ at the 2025 Faun-Ardeche Classic, but that doesn't tell the whole story of what was a chaotic, confusing and dramatic final kilometre. A lead group of 12 heading to the finish line locked together, with a reduced-bunch sprint expected to be the decidin...

Confusion was the leading emotion after a curious finale to the 2025 Faun-Ardèche Classic saw half the lead group take a wrong turning inside the final kilometre, allowing Groupama - FDJ's Romain Gregoire to take the win.  7 riders attacked early to form the day's breakaway, with the most notable am...

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is the first cobbled classic of the season and the first out of the 'Opening Weekend'. A race with great historic significance, until today it continues to signal the start of the spring classics campaign, on the 1st of March. We take a look at the prize money available.  The p...

After a thrilling and frantic opening to the 2025 Spring Classics, a bunch sprint decided the day in Ninove, with Uno-X Mobility's Soren Waerenskjold narrowly defeating Paul Magnier and Jasper Philipsen. With Classics season getting underway, there was a palpable tension and excitement at the startl...

The fight for World Tour promotion and relegation is really hotting up. At the start of the year, not many believed that the XDS Astana Team had a genuine chance to retaining their place amongst the peloton's elite, but an electric start to 2025 has given renewed hope and it's with this momentum tha...

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is the first cobbled classic of the season and a race with great historic significance, until today it continues to signal the start of the Spring Classics campaign. Find the startlist of the race right here! Included on the final startlist are notable names such as: Stefan Bis...

Jasper Philipsen has been proving himself as more than just an out-and-out sprinter over recent years, developing a real reputation as a threat in the Classics. As Opening Weekend kicks off the Spring of 2025 at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad however, the Alpecin-Deceuninck leader is unsure he'll be able to...

Jan Tratnik sensationally sealed the win at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in 2024. Now, twelve months on, the Slovenian is back to defend his crown, only this time in the colours of a new team, having swapped Team Visma | Lease a Bike for Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe.  "I feel good, so yeah, no complaints,"...

Tom Pidcock has often entered the Classics as a rider hyped up pre-race over recent years. Rarely, if ever though, has the British star arrived at Opening Weekend in as good a form as he does in 2025. As such, the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team leader is widely considered one of the standout favourites to t...

Later this afternoon, Spring Classics season gets underway for 2025 with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. One of the standout teams on the start line are Team Visma | Lease a Bike, who with Wout van Aert and Matteo Jorgenson can boast two genuine contenders for the win, both of whom seemed optimistic in their...

Soudal - Quick-Step have for many years been amongst the leading contenders on Opening Weekend. In 2025 though, the new 'Wolfpack' are slightly less fancied as the teams continues to switch attentions more towards GC riding. In French wonderkid Paul Magnier though, they do still have a potential con...

The INEOS Grenadiers went under the knife over the winter off-season, seeing wholesale changes of personnel both on the bike and off it. These have already proven fruitful too, as 4 victories have been taken in the opening two months of the season. With Opening Weekend now looming, much of the team'...

Opening Weekend is here to kick off the Classics season of 2025. Not so long ago, all eyes at this time of year would have been on Soudal - Quick-Step. According to their now-retired former team boss Patrick Lefevere though, the influx of oil money into the sport is seeing the competitiveness of his...

Opening Weekend is finally here and later this Saturday, Classics season is kicked off with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2025, headlined this year, by a battle between two long-time rivals, Wout van Aert and Tom Pidcock. According to TNT Sports pundit Robbie McEwen it's likely to be the winner of this batt...

The neutral service are unpopular among peloton for various reasons, yet it's often thanks to them that riders can save minutes in an event of mechanical problem. Especially at times when the peloton is blown apart into pieces, the two team cars are often simply not enough to immediately attend thei...

There are arguably no bigger stars in cycling today, than Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard. The duo have gone head to head repeatedly at the Tour de France in recent years, sharing five Maillot Jaune wins between them (3 to Pogacar, 2 to Vingegaard). To look for a comparative rivalry in the sporti...

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is the first cobbled classic of the season and the first out of the 'Opening Weekend'. A race with great historic significance, until today it continues to signal the start of the spring classics campaign, on the 1st of March. We preview the race ahead.  197 kilometers on the m...

The Opening weekend is here and although it's already March, the weather in Belgium has not always been ideal for this typically summer sport. For the moment, it seems like 2025 will be among the "kind" editions without rain, snow, wind storms or freezing temperatures. Gusts of wind and rain in the...

Talks about who are the favourites for the main classics this spring mostly shrunk to just three names. Quite predictably, you could argue. Over the past years, the trio Mathieu van der Poel, Wout Van Aert and Tadej Pogacar had proven to be out of everyone's reach and with Pogacar's return to Flande...

Arnaud De Lie's classics debut last year didn't go as planned, but that doesn't take away from the young Belgian's excitement as he retries to leave his mark at the cobbles. "I'm really looking forward to the Flemish classics," De Lie said during a Lotto press day at the start of the season. Last ye...

The exciting news of Rabobank's return to the highest level of cycling spread like a fire. One of the most iconic orange jerseys from 2000s and early 2010s might return to peloton with Visma | Lease a Bike, whom Rabobank joins this summer as a jersey sponsor. Two weeks ago, Wilco Kelderman heard for...

Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe made many exciting signings to strengthen their classics lineup. This includes the Van Dijke twins from Visma | Lease a Bike. While Tim van Dijke already showed glimpses of what might be his potential at last year's Paris-Roubaix, Mick van Dijke is still yet to carve his...

With disappointing UAE Tour a matter of past, Jasper Philipsen looks forward to the Opening weekend with a spark in his eye. And why wouldn't he be? There's surely some excitemenet in coming back to Belgium as a defender of titles at Milano-Sanremo, Brugge - De Panne and a two-time runner-up at Pari...

Wout Van Aert is one of the main names that are being the topic ahead of the first of cobbled classics - Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. Despite the fact that his early participations in Clasica Jaen and Volta ao Algarve didn't bear fruits, the Team Visma | Lease a Bike star shouldn't be underestimated. Euro...

On the 2nd of March, the French peloton tackles the second of two hilly classics. The Drome Classic is another exciting day of racing and will certainly deliver for the classics specialists and climbers in the Ardèche area. Check out the startlist for the race right here! Among the preliminary start...

At the same time as the 'Opening Weekend', French presents it's own weekend of hard racing. Only this will be for the classics specialists and climbers. The Faun-Ardèche Classic will be an exciting continuation to the French calendar. Find the startlist for the race right here! Included on the final...

One of the most memorable controversies in the recent history of cycling occurred in the 2009 Tour de France. Lance Armstrong was riding with Astana for the first time, sharing the team with Alberto Contador. As expected, sparks flew between the two - before 'El Pistolero' eventually won the yellow...

At the same time as the 'Opening Weekend', French presents it's own weekend of hard racing. Only this will be for the classics specialists and climbers. The Faun-Ardèche Classic will be an exciting continuation to the French calendar. We preview the race ahead.  The 170 kilometers feature over 3000...

One of Spain's most recently created races, O Gran Camiño, has had very reputable winners in recent years and the 2025 throws up some surprises. The Galician race will start in Portugal, and take place from the 26th February to the 2nd of March. We preview stage 4. The queen stage of O Gran Camiño 2...

Israel - Premier Tech's Derek Gee turned the general classification of O Gran Camiño 2025 on its head after the stage 3 individual time trial. The Canadian took the stage win and took control of the Maillot Jaune from Magnus Cort Nielsen in the process.  “Really, really happy,” he says in his post-s...

Elia Viviani's career prospects looked very concerning a few weeks ago as he continued to search for a career-extending contract after his INEOS Grenadiers departure. Having finally found a home at Lotto though, the Italian's partner, Team SD Worx - Protime star Elena Cecchini has now hit out harshl...

After a 13-year absence, the Tour de France is reportedly set to return to the shores of Great Britain in 2027 according to reports. After Grand Departs in 2007 and 2014, the biggest race on the planet is apparently going to be getting underway in the UK yet again in 2027. This news comes via a repo...

Tom Pidcock will be one of the favourites for victory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad this Saturday as Opening Weekend kicks off the Classics season for 2025 in earnest. Given the fact he heads to the race in the best road form of his career, Pidcock may even be considered the man to beat.  "I am very happ...

Derek Gee has taken victory on the stage 3 individual time trial at O Gran Camiño 2025, in the process moving into the overall lead of the Spanish stage race at the expense of Magnus Cort Nielsen. Of the early pace-setters, the first really competitive time of the day was set by Simon Clarke of Isra...

With Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne kicking things off at Opening Weekend in the coming days, Classics season for 2025 is almost upon us. As always, two of the premier events of the coming weeks are the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. One man that knows more than most abou...

Across the peloton, teams are preparing themselves for Opening Weekend, filled with hopes and dreams for what could await at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne. If Bahrain - Victorious are to be successful, a lot rests on the shoulders of leadership duo Matej Mohoric and Fred Wrig...

This weekend, Classics season truly gets underway with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne. One of those teams keen to get themselves onto the top step of the podium will be Lidl-Trek and according to Jasper Stuyven, there are numerous riders within the team capable of challenging...

The 2025 women's World Tour season has become one of the most highly anticipated in a long time. A big reason for this is the blockbuster transfer of Demi Vollering from Team SD Worx - Protime to FDJ - Suez and the subsequent verbal sparring in the press between the Dutch star and her former teammat...

There's no doubt that the INEOS Grenadiers have started 2025 with more success than has become expected over recent season. With 4 victories already this season, the British-based team are already almost a third of the way towards their entire tally of wins in 2024. But just what is the reason behin...

Every year in late February, Belgian cycling fans emerge from winter hibernation for a beloved tradition: Opening Weekend. This back-to-back pairing of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad (Saturday) and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne (Sunday) officially kicks off the Spring Classics season. And at long last, Opening Wee...

Cyrille Guimard, the 78-year-old Frenchman who won seven Tour de France stages and earned two World Championship bronze medals, recently spoke to Cyclism’Actu about the start of the 2025 season. With his knowledge and experience, he also gave a detailed overview of the current state and prospects of...

The UCI Rankings have had quite a meaningful update, as this weekend saw the end of the UAE Tour, Volta ao Algarve, Vuelta a Andalucia and the Tour des Alpes Maritimes. This has seen the entrance of new riders in the Top10 of the year's racings including Tadej Pogacar.  2025 UCI Riders Ranking; Date...

The third stage of O Gran Camiño 2025 is here, and it is an individual time trial where Magnus Cort Nielsen defends the lead in the general classification. The route will be 16.5 km long and it is not exactly flat, since halfway through the race the cyclists will be challenged by the Alto de Sabadel...

Friday, 28th February marks not just the last day of the month, but the end of Eurosport in the UK. At 02:00 GMT, the channel was officially absorbed into Warner Bros Discovery’s TNT Sports network, signalling a major shift for British cycling fans. For cycling fans, it’s the end of an era, and an e...

The Opening Weekend is here, and with it marks Stefan Küng’s ninth appearance at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. The 31-year-old’s best result in this race came in 2020 when he finished ninth, he will certainly be hoping to finish closer to front this year. Küng’s highest ever finishes in a classic or monume...

The cycling season properly gets underway this weekend with the Opening Weekend. Wout van Aert starts his campaign for classics and monument glory on Saturday at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, before taking on Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne on Sunday. Speaking to Wielerflits, he spoke about his classics form....

2024 Tour de France Femmes winner Katarzyna Niewiadoma will continue her season at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad WE this weekend. As we know the Polish rider, she won't just sit back on the cobbled sectors and will surely try get stuck in the thick of battle. "I love Classic racing. The quicker I can start...

As a first cobbled race on the calendar, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad WE traditionally attracts all the top ladies in the peloton. In that sense, the 17th edition of the Belgian classic will be a bit different without the podium finishers from previous year, but top-star Demi Vollering won't be among the a...

Lidl-Trek stormed onto the 2024 cobbled classics like a typhoon with stellar team performances lead by fantastic Toms Skujins, Mads Pedersen and Jonathan Milan. The deadly trio will not yet reunite for the Opening Weekend as Pedersen battles an illness that dragged him down in the early days of the...

The calls for improved safety of cycling races have become loud and clear over the past 12 months and both UCI and race organizers are doing their best to satisfy the demands. Yet Sep Vanmarcke is not very content with the decision to remove Kanarieberg from the Dwars doors Vlaanderen course just be...

That was Team Visma | Lease a Bike, the best team of 2023, started the 2024 spring campaign with a victory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad? Wout Van Aert, Christophe Laporte or Dylan van Baarle winning wouldn't shock anyone, but Jan Tratnik? Yes, that was a proper surprise. The Slovenian changed colours af...

So far in his young career, Paul Magnier mainly profiled himself as a powerful sprinter, but with his recent showing at a hilly Figueira Champions Classic (1.Pro), where he hung on to a select group of 20 riders, the Soudal - Quick-Step rider showed that he's not to be taken lightly with view to upc...

Caleb Ewan was twice a runner-up at Milano-Sanremo and so you could, with a bit of exaggeration call him an expert for La Primavera. The Australian who recently joined INEOS Grenadiers won't participate in this year's edition, but he still shared few ideas on how should one of the hot favourites - T...

With the Spring of 2025 quickly approaching, like always one of the teams to watch will be Team Visma | Lease a Bike. Although Wout van Aert takes a lot of the headlines, it could actually be Matteo Jorgenson that poses the biggest threat for the Dutch-based outfit.  Despite the immense internal com...

The UCI Rankings have seen some more movement in the team rankings, with several high-level races finishing in Europe and the Middle East. UAE Team Emirates - XRG are already leaving their mark, and towards the bottom XDS Astana Team are closer and closer to overtaking two rivals teams.  UCI Teams U...

Four-time Slovenian national road race champion Urska Zigart was one of the notable movers in the women's peloton ahead of the 2025 season, swapping Liv AlUla Jayco for the AG Insurance - Soudal team. Given the fact Zigart's partner is Tadej Pogacar, there have some cheeky comments by former Soudal...

The INEOS Grenadiers enter the 2025 season at a crossroads. Once the dominant force in professional cycling, their decline in recent years has been jaw dropping. The 2024 season was a disaster by their own high standards, marked by poor grand tour performances, internal tensions, and the high-profil...

For Uno-X Mobility's Magnus Cort Nielsen, everything is going pretty well at the moment. The Danish star took his second win in as many days on Thursday afternoon, dominating in an uphill sprint finish to stage 2 of O Gran Camiño 2025. "Two in a row is fantastic. Winning in the yellow jersey doesn't...

Opening Weekend for 2025 is almost upon us. One of the most watched riders this time around is sure to the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team's star signing over the winter off-season, Tom Pidcock. Ahead of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad though, the Brit is keen to play down expectations.  Those expectations of Pidcock...

One of Spain's most recently created races, O Gran Camiño, has had very reputable winners in recent years and the 2025 throws up some surprises. The Galician race will start in Portugal, and take place from the 26th February to the 2nd of March. We preview stage 3. Stage 3 of the race will be a 15.6...

UAE Team Emirates - XRG can boast an all-star roster packed with superstars of today and potential superstar of the future. Shining amongst such illustrious company can be difficult for some though, and according to sprint legend Robbie McEwen, Spanish GC prospect Juan Ayuso might be finding that ou...

Magnus Cort Nielsen has taken a second victory in as many days at O Gran Camiño 2025, dominating in an uphill sprint finish to stage 2, extending his overall race lead in the process.  Just three riders formed the breakaway, giving the peloton something to chase. Two of them had been on the attack o...

Massive congratulations are being sent to Intermarché - Wanty's Eritrean superstar Biniam Girmay, after the four-time Grand Tour stage winner has announced the birth of his second child with partner Saliem. As a result, Girmay will not be racing at Opening Weekend.  "I am so happy to become father f...

10 years ago, Soudal - Quick-Step had three riders at the head of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, and were defeated by (at the time) Team Sky's Ian Stannard. The race went on to become one of modern cycling's biggest moments and most unlikely wins. Tom Boonen, part of the Quick-Step group, looks back at that...

Tom Pidcock sensationally went back to back with a second gold medal win in the mountain bike at the Olympic Games in Paris last summer. Having been pushed all the way by home crowd favourite Victor Koretzky though, the Brit's victory was met by resounding boos as he crossed the line in celebration....

It has now been confirmed. Rabobank are officially set to return to the peloton and retake their place as one of the sponsors of the now-named Team Visma | Lease a Bike team as of July 1st. More than 12 years after leaving the peloton, Rabobank's return marks a big moment for the team according to t...

On the 2nd of March the French peloton tackles the second of two hilly classics. The Drôme Classic is another exciting day of racing and will certainly deliver for the classics specialists and climbers in the Ardèche area. We take a look at the profile.  The route features many climbs. As in the Fau...

At the same time as the 'Opening Weekend', French presents it's own weekend of hard racing. Only this will be for the classics specialists and climbers. The Faun-Ardèche Classic will be an exciting continuation to the French calendar. We take a look at it's profile.  The 170 kilometers feature over...

After a horrific dog-bite to his private parts scuppered Frederik Frison's debut season at the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team in 2024, the 32-year-old Belgian heads into 2025 fully recovered, ready to make his mark and determined to help the team's new superstar leader, Tom Pidcock.  "I have to say that thi...

On the 1st of March at the 2025 Faun-Ardèche Classic, UAE Team Emirates - XRG's Juan Ayuso is set to become the latest big name to get their campaign's underway this year. After winning the French race twelve months ago, the Spaniard is also keen to get his season underway with a bang.  “It’s been a...

In 2025, Wout Poels will be completing his 17th season as a professional, an example of career longevity while remaining highly competitive. This season he accepted a new challenge, the XDS Astana Team, leaving Bahrain-Victorious, where he had been for 5 seasons, in search of more opportunities. In...

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is the first cobbled classic of the season and the first out of the 'Opening Weekend'. A race with great historic significance, until today it continues to signal the start of the spring classics campaign, on the 1st of March.  In this article you can find a wrap-up of all the...

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is the first cobbled classic of the season and the first out of the 'Opening Weekend'. A race with great historic significance, until today it continues to signal the start of the spring classics campaign, on the 1st of March. Here's where and when to watch it.  The race will b...

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is the first cobbled classic of the season and the first out of the 'Opening Weekend'. A race with great historic significance, until today it continues to signal the start of the spring classics campaign, on the 1st of March. We take a look at the profile.  197 kilometers on t...

Nils Politt has for many years been a quality classics rider but arguably, his debut season at UAE Team Emirates - XRG was perhaps the best of his career. Podium at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Tour of Flanders; 4th at Paris-Roubaix; German time-trial national champion and a key figure in Tadej Pogacar...

Wout van Aert has been training quite consistently for several months now, first for the cyclocross season and then World Championships; but always with the road season as a priority. Over his first tests in Spain and Portugal he developed his form, and he aims for a win on the 'Opening Weekend'.  "...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike are ready to tackle Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne. With two lineups packed with quality classics riders and sprinters, they can very realistically win one of the two Belgian classics. The team is missing Dylan van Baarle who got an injury in January;...

The 2025 cycling season is now well and truly underway, as Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard began their seasons last week. Over the past three years, these two athletes have dominated headlines, and their rivalry is rapidly becoming one of the greatest chapters in the story of cycling.  As both ri...

According to Johan Bruyneel, the Tour de France will soon be owned by Saudi Arabia. Speaking on TheMove podcast, which he hosts with Lance Armstrong, Bruyneel discussed the growing influence of Saudi investment in cycling and suggested that a takeover of the sport’s most prestigious race is inevitab...

More than 12 years after leaving the peloton, according to reports in the Netherlands, Rabobank are set to return to professional cycling and return to the fold as one of the main sponsors of Team Visma | Lease a Bike. According to a report by Wielerflits, this is a move that has been discussed behi...

Matej Mohoric is a daredevil descender and in 2022, he won Milano-Sanremo with a downhill attack that very few could even dream of executing. On that day, the Bahrain - Victorious rode a race to perfection and won in the exact way he envisioned. Before he did, he warned Tadej Pogacar not to risk his...

Marc Madiot remains one of the most influential figures in French cycling. As the boss of Groupama - FDJ, he recently spoke to Cyclism’Actu about his team’s start to the season, the dominance of Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, and the inconsistencies of the UCI. Assessing his team’s performance...

At the peak of the era of marginal gains, Greg Van Avermaet retired from professional cycling at the end of the 2023 season. And so the former Olympic champion, who is now active as gravel racer, missed the new trends such as growing tires and shrinking cranks. Or did he? "I remember my first Flande...

Alan Hatherly had a lesser Vuelta a Andalucia where he subsequently withdrew after three stages. But it doesn't take away anything from his phenomenal debut at AlUla Tour where only his old MTB nemesis Tom Pidcock was stronger uphill. With first big road races in the legs, he can now take a stock of...

Soudal - Quick-Step is not in a position to show its teeth ahead of the start of classics campaign. Only Yves Lampaert is left of the once feared Wolfpack that used to tear apart the peloton with its fierce attacks. In 2025, they'll be once again on defense and awaiting their chances to strike with...

The opening weekend of 2025 is here and for UAE Team Emirates - XRG it's another pair of races where they'd like to score some top results. Without Tadej Pogacar, they don't have an outstanding favourite, but through massive collective strength and team depth, the result may just come around. Tim We...

The UCI ranking has been ever prominent since the introduction of three-year rotations of WT licences. For many teams, scoring ton of UCI points at 1.1 one-day races has become the main mean of survival in the cycling's top division. An unpleasant side effect of this change is that teams are being d...

At three Tour of Flanders titles, Mathieu van der Poel stands equal to all-time greats such as Tom Boonen and Johan Museeuw. But which of the three can be considered the greatest? "That's a difficult comparison," Michel Wuyts exhales at the Wuyts & Vlaeminck podcast. "But the fact remains that Van d...

One of the biggest stars in modern cycling, Mathieu van der Poel draws big crowds and much attention whenever he takes to the startline of a bike race. Given his ambitions in various different disciplines of the sport though, his road racing calendar isn't quite as packed as some of his rivals.  "Va...

One of Spain's most recently created races, O Gran Camiño, has had very reputable winners in recent years and the 2025 throws up some surprises. The Galician race will start in Portugal, and take place from the 26th February to the 2nd of March. We preview stage 2. The second stage of O Gran Camiño...

Before the start of O Gran Camiño, we were able to talk to Colombian cyclist Jesús David Peña who, after leaving Team Jayco AllUla over the recent off-season, has miraculously managed to stay in Europe thanks to the Portuguese team Tavira. Peña tells our Spanish sister channel Ciclismoaldía the reas...

Despite the lack of out-and-out sprinters in the field at O Gran Camiño 2025, the opening stage did indeed finish in a bunch sprint. Taking things long, Uno-X Mobility's Magnus Cort Nielsen showed incredible strength in the finale to hold on for the stage win. Afterwards, he spoke to CyclingUpToDate...

We don't have long to wait before the 2025 Spring Classics campaign gets underway in earnest. Ahead of the upcoming battles, multiple-time Monument winner Niki Terpstra has cast an eye over the potential contenders.  When it comes to potential winners, Van Vleuten spots two riders on a different lev...

Uno-X Mobility's Magnus Cort Nielsen has sprinted to victory on stage 1 of O Gran Camiño 2025 in Matosinhos, prevailing with an incredible, long-range move. Six riders got themselves up the road to form the day's breakaway in an attempt to deny the sprint teams. The lack of major sprinters present i...

Remco Evenepoel remains out of competitive action since his December training crash with a BPost van in Belgium. As his Soudal - Quick-Step teammates were doing reconnaissance for the upcoming Omloop Het Nieuwsblad though, the double Olympic champion surprised his team, joining them on their trainin...

This afternoon, Gran Camiño 2025 gets underway, and one of the most recognisable faces at the startline, is Uno-X Mobility's moustachioed star, Magnus Cort Nielsen. Ahead of the race getting going, the nine-time Grand Tour stage winner spoke exclusively to CyclingUpToDate.  First question was of cou...

Daniel Lima is one of the most promising Portuguese cyclists of the new generation and is now in his third year with the Israel - Premier Tech development team, one of the great training projects in cycling today that has introduced the world to cyclists such as Tour de France top ten finisher Derek...

In recent years, discussions surrounding the state of North American road cycling have intensified to say the least. Towards the back end of last year, we delved into concerns about the sport's decline in the USA, the lingering effects of the Lance Armstrong scandal, the absence of American races on...

Remy Rochas, the 28-year-old Groupama-FDJ rider, spoke to CyclingUpToDate ahead of the opening stage of the Gran Camiño, and he seemed to be in a confident mood pre-race. With Groupama-FDJ not fielding a full strength squad, with a mix of WorldTour and continental riders, Rochas acknowledged the cha...

Derek Gee, one of the breakout stars of last season, is set to begin his 2025 campaign at Gran Camiño. The 27-year-old Canadian enjoyed a brilliant 2024, finishing ninth at the Tour de France on debut and securing a podium spot at the Critérium du Dauphiné. Now, as he prepares for another big year,...

Bas Tietema, co-owner and founder of Unibet Tietema Rockets, is adjusting his role within the team as it continues to grow. Since the squad’s formation, the 30-year-old has transitioned from rider to team leader, but with the increasing demands of management and performance development, he believes...

XDS Astana’s director sportive Dario Cataldo recently spoke with Wielerflits about the team’s ambitions for 2025, a pivotal season as they begin life without Mark Cavendish and fight to secure their World Tour license. Despite the challenge ahead, their campaign is off to an impressive start. With U...

One of Spain's most recently created races, O Gran Camiño, has had very reputable winners in recent years and the 2025 throws up some surprises. The Galician race will start in Portugal, and take place from the 26th February to the 2nd of March. We preview the race ahead.  The inaugural stage of O G...

Michael Matthews is one of the riders with the most longitude in the peloton at this point, having over a decade of racing at the highest level. With this came a green jersey at the Tour de France; stage wins in all Grand Tours... But there is still one race he dreams about winning everyday and he i...

Tadej Pogacar is going to have the spotlight wherever he goes, and this spring he will be in northwestern Europe to tackle the spring classics. After the UAE Tour, he will only race one-day events until June, and a few pundits share their opinion on how he will go over the coming months.  Jeroen Van...

Ivan Basso’s career is one of the most fascinating of the 21st century. A two-time Giro d'Italia winner in 2006 and 2010, he also claimed the young rider classification at the 2004 Tour de France. However, his reputation was tarnished when he was implicated in the infamous Operación Puerto doping sc...

Eli Iserbyt has undergone major surgery on his femoral artery, a procedure that has left him facing a lengthy and challenging recovery. Speaking to Sporza, the Belgian cyclocross star spoke about the difficulties he is currently experiencing as he begins his rehabilitation to be ready for next year’...

Concerns have been raised over the upcoming UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda, with growing speculation that the event could be at risk due to the country’s involvement in regional conflicts. Now, some of the cycling world have begun to add their thoughts to the events. Reports surfaced in rece...

Nils Eekhoff, the 27-year-old Team Picnic PostNL rider, is on the road to recovery following a high-speed crash at the AlUla Tour last month. The Dutchman suffered a violent collision with a lamppost during Stage 3, leaving him with multiple injuries, including a fractured jaw and broken teeth. In a...

Jan Tratnik is gearing up to take on Omloop Het Nieuwsblad this weekend, aiming to defend the title he won in epic fashion last year. However, this time around, the Slovenian will be racing in new colours, having moved from Team Visma | Lease a Bike to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe over the winter. Can he...

The 2025 road season is now in full swing, and attention turns to the first cobbled classics of the year, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne. Soudal – Quick-Step have confirmed their lineup for the races, but they will still be without Remco Evenepoel. The double Olympic champion...

Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel are two names that will forever be linked in cycling history. Both are truly legendary riders in their own right, sharing similarities while also standing apart in key areas. Van Aert has found greater success in grand tours, whereas Van der Poel has dominated...

On the 5th of March the Trofeo Laigueglia is on the road. Plenty races in Italy will follow in the coming weeks at the highest level, and this one-day race will provide a warm-up for classics specialists and climbers. We take a look at it's profile.  The race in Laigueglia has into account just over...

One of Spain's most recently created races, O Gran Camiño, has had very reputable winners in recent years and the 2025 throws up some surprises. The Galician race will start in Portugal, and take place from the 26th February to the 2nd of March. We preview stage 1. The inaugural stage of O Gran Cami...

One of Spain's most recently created races, O Gran Camiño, has had very reputable winners in recent years and the 2025 throws up some surprises. The Galician race will start in Portugal, and take place from the 26th February to the 2nd of March. We take a look at the startlist.  The final startlist...

At the time being, the full details of the 2025 Tour de France are not yet known however the race organizers have put in a lot of work to design the Grand Depart of the 2026 edition. This will take place in Barcelona, Spain, and today the profiles of the first two stages have been revealed - with qu...

A few months ago Arnaud Démare was positioned as the next rider to reach the 100 wins milestone, but the French Arkéa sprinter is not at his best at 33 years old and is struggling to reach the triple-digit number. Alexander Kristoff in the meantime has equaled him, but both see Tadej Pogacar come cl...

Not the best of weeks for World Championships organizers in cycling. Whilst the Rwanda Road worlds are at high risk of being cancelled due to the conflict the nation is involved in; the Gravel World Championships in Nice have officially been cancelled and there will be a new location.  The news come...

In Spain, Mathieu van der Poel is training for the start of his 2025 season. We will see the Alpecin-Deceuninck rider racing for the first time on the road at Tirreno-Adriatico, but Alpecin-Deceuninck may have plans of deploying another leader in Sam Gaze, as van der Poel was spotted giving the Kiwi...

The cyclocross season has now come to a close and in the aftermath, legend and team manager Bart Wellens evaluates some of the key aspects. In specific, he praises the uprising of Thibau Nys, as the kind of rider that for several years hasn't been seen in men's cyclocross, and who dares to challenge...

The 2025 winter saw only a few top transfers from riders who were at the end of their contract, but plenty who broke their contract. Tom Pidcock, Maxim van Gils... And Caleb Ewan, who explains a part of why he left Team Jayco AlULa, joined INEOS Grenadiers and what it means for his career.  "There w...

Jonas Vingegaard has won the Volta ao Algarve with a convincing time-trial where he put his rivals on blast and won significant time. After almost 6 months out of competition, the Dane showed up with several novelties in his time-trial bike, and this could've been an extremely successful improvement...

Nathan van Hooydonck was a key part of Team Visma | Lease a Bike's classics squad back when he was a pro but nowadays he continues to guide the team's best in these races. He knows Wout van Aert just as well as anyone in the peloton, and he is confident that the Belgian is giving the right signs tow...

Modern riders are very different than the ones we used to have in pro cycling until two decades ago, or even 10 years ago. Training methods and nutrition have changed completely, and top riders stay at the top all year round. That surprises Johan Bruyneel who shows the stark contrast with the Lance...

25-year old Henok Mulubrhan is at the Tour du Rwanda and has won stage 1 in a slightly uphill sprint. The Eritrean rider is one of Africa's top talents and most prominent riders, and he has extensively talked about the potential of new riders, and his own ambitions.  “It is also the most important r...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike was contemplating the use of shortened cranks by their riders, but after Wout Van Aert already tested the new setup this winter, it now seems like the Dutch team finally gave in to the temptation and will follow the example set by world champion Tadej Pogacar.  "Copying has...

Wout van Aert seemed to have a rough start to his 2025 season but at the Volta ao Algarve's time-trial, he put in a strong performance that puts worries to rest. Despite not showing good form since his debut at the Clásica Jaén Paraiso Interior, and having a questionable bike change at the Alto do M...

The 2025 cycling season is set to be a vital year for British cycling, as the country moves towards a new era of racing. It’s fair to say that the last few years have seen a huge change in British cycling, most notably with the once-dominant INEOS Grenadiers suffering a brutally challenging 2024 sea...

Mathieu Heijboer is the head of performance at Team Visma | Lease a Bike and over the past week, much of the team was out to race. The leader of the Dutch team has had positive signs in a winning Jonas Vingegaard and Wout van Aert at the Volta ao Algarve, but little else as the team struggled throug...

Diego Ulissi is one of the most decorated cyclists in the peloton. Known for his excellent explosiveness in hard finishes, he has amassed a total of 48 career victories, including overall classifications in one-week races and stages at the Giro d'Italia. This season, at the age of 35, he left his ol...

In recent years, the final of Amstel Gold Race often turned into a huge tactical battle between top favourites. At least without Tadej Pogacar at the start. But the 2025 edition should be very exciting with one of the race's most iconic climbs moved further into the race, among other planned changes...

Soren Kragh Andersen joined Lidl-Trek as a projected key component of the American team's strong classics lineup. However the 30-year-old Dane may not appear in any of them this year. Instead, he recently underwent a surgery to remove a benign tumor in his scrotum. The procedure was successful, his...

Julian Alaphilippe opened his debut season in Tudor Pro Cycling colors with a decent 8th place in a reduced sprint at Figueira Champions Classic. However the solid feeling didn't translate on his next appearance at the Volta ao Algarve where the Frenchman settled for just 20th overall. Alaphilippe r...

2025 should've been a big year for cycling in Africa with first-ever Road World Championships organised on the continent. Rwanda, a country with years of experience as organizer of a prominent 2.1 stage race, was granted this honor.  However its recent involvement in conflict across the borders in D...

Since Nicolas Debeaumarché is not a well-known name, his accident at last year's Tour of Pologne slipped from the active memory rather easily, but not much was missing and the Polish WT race could've written another dark story in cycling history. The Cofidis rider considers himself lucky for survivi...

On the 2nd of March the peloton races the second of the 'Opening Weekend' classics: Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne. The race that closes the weekend is one of Belgium's most popular classics and deliver a lot of spectacle every year. We take a look at the profile.  The Belgian race features 1800 meters...

7 months away from the Rwanda World Championships, the first time road cycling will have this large event hosted in the African continent, but the entire Worlds are at risk following Rwanda's backing of an invasion into neighboring Congo. The stakes are higher than ever, and as reported by Relevo, t...

In 2024 Team Visma | Lease a Bike barely reached the cobbled monuments with any of their initially planned riders. It was a disaster situation with several of it's leaders either injured or ill, and 2025 has not started off the best way. After Dylan van Baarle's injury at the Tour Down Under and Chr...

Safety in cycling is increasingly necessary. Matej Mohoric has sadly lost a teammate to a crash in recent years and as one of the best bike handlers in the sport he is often asked about how to improve this. The Slovenian has some ideas, but knows that realistically the effect will either be small or...

Six years after her last national track title, Katie Archibald returned to the top step of the podium over the weekend, becoming British national champion once again. The 30-year-old double Olympic champion dominated the women’s points race, securing victory with 47 points in the 80-lap event. Archi...

One of Spain's most recently created races, O Gran Camiño, has had very reputable winners in recent years and the 2025 throws up some surprises. The Galician race will start in Portugal, and take place from the 26th February to the 2nd of March. We take a look at the profiles.  Last year, Jonas Ving...

Wilco Kelderman is only 33 years old but he already has well over a decade of racing at the top level. With Team Visma | Lease a Bike he feels at home and managed to grow old with teammates such as Robert Gesink and Steven Kruijswijk. In 2024, he continued to show his very best level, but still that...

Patrick Lefevere may have taken a step back from his duties at Soudal - Quick-Step at the end of 2024. The Belgian continues to prove a notable figure in the cycling world though, raising a few eyebrows in his latest column for Het Nieuwsblad.  Lefevere notes how since retirement, his wife has been...

According to Benji Naesen on X, the UAE Tour 2025 marked the first time since March 2022 that Jasper Philipsen failed to win a sprint in a stage race he participated in. In 2022, Philipsen made his mark with two Tour de France stage wins, alongside victories at the UAE Tour and Tour of Turkey. The f...

Jonas Vingegaard clinched his first victory of the 2025 season on Sunday, winning the Volta ao Algarve with a commanding performance. However, his triumph was far from guaranteed until the final stage, where his exceptional time trial skills proved decisive in securing the overall title. Vingegaard...

Egan Bernal, the Colombian cyclist who is already a figurehead for overcoming adversity, has once again demonstrated his ability to keep fighting even in the most challenging of situations. Just last week, during the Clásica Jaén in Spain, Bernal suffered a fractured collarbone in a crash that invol...

By his own high standards, Wout van Aert has had a difficult beginning to his 2025 road campaign. The 30-year-old struggled in his season opener at the Clásica Jaén a week ago but showed progress at the Volta ao Algarve, where his Team Visma | Lease a Bike teammate Jonas Vingegaard took the overall...

Olav Kooij has made an impressive start to the season, even though illness forced him to withdraw from the UAE Tour. The 23-year-old sprinter showed his speed by winning both sprint stages at the Tour of Oman, continuing his rise as one of the top fast men in the peloton. Kooij, who claimed his firs...

Lidl-Trek was one of the standout teams in the peloton during 2024, and if their performance at the UAE Tour is anything to go by, they’ve carried that momentum straight into 2025. At one of the season’s first major stage race, Jonathan Milan once again showed his top form by winning the green jerse...

Romain Grégoire wrapped up his campaign at the Volta ao Algarve with a strong performance, finishing fourth in the final day's time trial and securing fourth place in the overall general classification, which was won by Jonas Vingegaard. Grégoire also claimed the title of the best young rider in the...

Laurens De Plus secured third place overall at the Volta ao Algarve after delivering an impressive time trial on the final stage. The Belgian rider finished eighth on the Alto de Malhão climb after a very impressive performance on the time trial bike. Jonas Vingegaard claimed both the stage victory...

Sitting in his afvourite pub, sipping a pint of beer, playing darts or snooker with his buddies and occasionally throwing in a podcast... I think we all imagined Geraint Thomas' retiring would look something like that. But now it seems like his love for cycling could prevail and keep him in the spor...

Two-time world champion Lotte Kopecky has made notable changes to her spring racing schedule as she shifts her primary focus towards the Tour de France Femmes this summer. Unlike previous years, she will forgo races like Strade Bianche and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, with Liège-Bastogne-Liège standing ou...

Joao Almeida concluded his campaign at the Volta ao Algarve with a strong performance, securing second place overall behind Jonas Vingegaard. The UAE Team Emirates – XRG rider finished sixth in the final day's time trial, 31 seconds behind Vingegaard, who claimed both the stage win and the overall v...

In the sprints, often we've got very chaotic situations and riders often colliding with each other, or blocking routes. Up until recently, a relegation and fine used to be the largest consequence, but now sprinters are receiving yellow cards which in some very specific cases can lead to suspensions....

Wout van Aert hasn't been training on the time-trial bike and today at the Volta ao Algarve he was an outsider but perhaps behind several other riders when it came to the chances of winning the stage. At the end of the day, he was in the hot seat most of the day, and finished second only to Jonas Vi...

Against the clock, Jonas Vingegaard continues to be an extremely talented rider and today at the Volta ao Algarve he has proved it once again. Many riders struggled with the undulating course and summit finish at the Alto do Malhão, but the former Tour de France winner thrived and won both stage and...

Primoz Roglic started off his 2025 season with the Volta ao Algarve and it didn't quite fall into the expectations of the spectators and pundits. The Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe rider shrugs it off however, having this race only as preparation for his bigger goals in the spring.  In declarations sha...

Jonas Vingegaard seemed to have a rough first days to his season, now being able to distance his rivals at the Alto da Fóia, but he has taken his first win of the season at the final time-trial of the race - and with it, also the overall classification of the Volta ao Algarve.  The decisive 19-kilom...

Christian Scaroni has taken three wins in three days. Today he resisted the multiple attacks of Santiago Buitrago and went on to win the overall classification of the Tour des Alpes Maritimes. Stage 2 had a dramatic finale, and the victory came in form of a small group sprint with Dorian Godon takin...

Over the past years of his career, Chris Froome's career was largely marked by the brutal crash that took him out of competition in 2019. He never again managed to return to the level he once had in the 2010's, but he has largely managed to avoid big injuries since. The veteran did not have his best...

Throughout the 2025 UAE Tour, there will be many riders to withdraw from the race, for several different reasons. We make a list of all riders who leave the race, as well as list out a few of the main crashes that take place during the race. Although it was a mostly flat day with virtually nothing t...

Throughout the 2025 UAE Tour, the race jury attributes fines to some of the riders and sporting directors. Ultimately the fines can come in the form of money, time penalties or even UCI points, depending on the rule breaking. Here we present what has happened during the race.  Jasper Philipsen (Alpe...

The end of the Vuelta a Andalucía 2025 has been tremendous. Movistar closed the race with a stage win while Pavel Sivakov gave UAE the overall, Jon Barrenetxea triumphed in the 'fuga de la fuga'.  The Movistar Team rider attacked in the breakaway with 17 kilometers to go. There a group of 6 riders w...

Stage 5 of the Volta ao Algarve will be a 19.6-kilometer long time-trial with uphill finish on famous Alto de Malhão (2.1km at 9.3%) and it will give the final shape to general classification. Joao Almeida, Jonas Vingegaard and Primoz Roglic will be the main favourites whilst Jan Christen will try t...

Movistar Team are having quite the season and today another triumph has landed for the Spanish World Tour team, who has won in one of the main Spanish races of the early season. Jon Barrenetxea won from the day's breakaway, but it was a day with no lack of drama in the finale.  The final stage of th...

How many time-trial experts have to be in a race so as to consider Stefan Küng an outsider? The Volta ao Algarve certainly delivers until it's very last day, where a star-studded field will fight for the GC win, and separately some men like Küng are aiming for the stage win but know it will be a ver...

Wout van Aert is a multi-talented rider, and that means he can perform virtually anywhere. However, this also means that he has to prioritize different kinds of races throughout the season and at the time being, no focus has been given to the time-trial bike. Ahead of the Volta ao Algarve's time-tri...

Tadej Pogacar was the headliner of the UAE Tour and he definitely delivered on the expectations. The UAE Team Emirates - XRG rider has won the second World Tour stage-race of the season with a triumph today at Jebel Hafeet, wrapping up a week with a lot of action both uphill and on the flat roads. ...

The UAE Tour has come to an end and the winner doesn't come as a surprise. Tadej Pogacar was the man to beat throughout the whole week, and he performed as expected. Today he won stage 7 with a comfortable solo victory at Jebel Hafeet, the race's queen stage.  The stage started off the way several o...

Biniam Girmay definitely made a name for himself in cycling last year by winning three stages in the Tour de France, adding to his palmarès. Admittedly, he didn't win any more in the rest of the season, but his performances in the Tour led most critics to consider 2024 to be the best season of the E...

Jan Christen is only 20 years old but is already on a brilliant path with multiple good pro wins. The best one, likely, would be his triumph at the Volta ao Algarve's summit finish ahead of riders such as João Almeida, Jonas Vingegaard and Primoz Roglic. Because of that surprising result, he enters...

One Cycling is generating as much excitement as it is controversy in the world of cycling. The project will seek to reshape professional cycling by introducing a new economic model, race formats, and an ambitious calendar designed to bring teams, riders, and fans closer together in a modernised cycl...

After one mountain stage and into the final day of the Volta ao Algarve, many can be surprised looking at the overall classification. Not just Primoz Roglic, but even Jonas Vingegaard himself sits behind a whole three riders from UAE Team Emirates - XRG. Whilst to many this would come as a bad sign...

The UAE Tour is one of the races with the least technical roads in the calendar but it has been seeing countless riders coming down and abandoning. Injuries aplenty for INEOS Grenadiers as Carlos Rodríguez also suffered a fractured collarbone following one of the previous crashes; and already during...

On his podcast, Geraint Thomas has openly questioned Primoz Roglic’s decision to focus on the Giro d'Italia in 2025 rather than fully committing to the Tour de France, suggesting that it indicates a lack of belief in winning cycling’s biggest race. He also discussed whether the likes of Roglic and o...

From the 19th to 23rd February the peloton will be tackling the Volta ao Algarve, one of the races that has most evolved at international level and features a whole array of stars every year - when it comes to the climbers, sprinters and classics specialists. We preview the race stage 5. The race en...

Josh Charlton became quite a surprising world record holder in the individual pursuit when he clocked 3:59.304 in the qualifying round of the 2024 Track World Championships in Copenhagen. His reign was brief as Jonathan Milan broke his record at the same venue just hours later in the final, but it w...

One of the most unexpected transfers of past winter was Lenny Martinez's move from Groupama-FDJ to Bahrain - Victorious. The future star of French cycling thus sets out on an adventure in a completely new environment in a formation where he's the only native French-speaking rider. "The integration i...

The pictures of Romain Bardet's crash weren't a nice sight. The fall forced the Frenchman to abandon during the third stage of Volta ao Algarve and, with suspicion of more severe injuries, he was immediately sent for check-up in the hospital. Luckily, the examinations showed no fractures and so the...

Among all riders in the peloton, Danny van Poppel is currently the one closest to get a taste of the new yellow cards system. From the start of 2025, riders may be sanctioned after racking up certain amount yellow cards over a longer period of time. Van Poppel was awarded his first yellow cards of t...

Jasper Philipsen was not destined for a stage victory at this year's ultra-stacked UAE Tour. He put up a good fight against the other two fastest men on the planet, but couldn't quite crack both Jonathan Milan and Tim Merlier at the same day. Second place was once again Philipsen's maximum on the la...

From the 19th to the 23rd of February we have one of the most important Spanish stage-races of the season. This will be the Vuelta a Andalucia, taking place in a warm part of the country, always with a mix of explosive stages that traditionally attract the climbers and classics riders a lot. We prev...

From February 17th to 23rd, the UAE Tour 2025 will take place. It is the second World Tour stage-race of the year and will feature plenty of stars in the field of the sprinters and also climbers - headlined by Tadej Pogacar. We preview stage 7. The classic mountain stage of the UAE Tour. In the firs...

Lesson from this year's UAE Tour? Never expect the "flat" stages to be actually boring. The protagonist of Friday's stage 5 was none else than the provisional leader - Tadej Pogacar. Along with his Slovenian teammate Domen Novak, the world champion embarked on a breakaway adventure that left most ex...

Cristian Scaroni is in top form at the moment. The 27-year-old Italian has fired to a stunning summit finish stage win on the opening day of the 2025 Tour des Alpes Maritimes, just one day after taking the victory at the Classic Var. “I can't believe it! It's just incredible to win two days in a row...

Jonas Vingegaard heads into the final stage individual time trial at the 2025 Volta ao Algarve with some work to do on Sunday afternoon. After four stages, the Danish leader of Team Visma | Lease a Bike sits 20 seconds down on race leader Jan Christen in the general classification.  As it turns out,...

It wasn't without controversy, but Cofidis' Milan Fretin has boosted his team's hopes of retaining their World Tour status with bunch sprint win on stage 4 of the 2025 Volta ao Algarve.  The controversy arose in the final few hundred meters. As Fretin launched his sprint, he seemingly cut across Tea...

Cofidis' Milan Fretin took the win on stage 4 of the 2025 Volta ao Algarve. One of the riders denied in the finale was Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Wout van Aert, for whom his team had done much work throughout the day. The question raised by many though, is whether or not Fretin passed Van Aert lega...

Milan Fretin has continued his rich vein of form in the early season and has sprinted to the win on stage 4 of the 2025 Volta ao Algarve in Faro ahead of Jordi Meeus and Filippo Ganna.  Four riders formed the day's breakaway. King of the Mountains leader German Nicolás Tivani was most notable among...

XDS Astana Team's Cristian Scaroni has gone back to back in France with his second one day win in as many days. At the 2025 Tour des Alpes-Maritimes, the Italian upset the odds to take victory ahead of Bahrain - Victorious duo Santiago Buitrago and Lenny Martinez to take the stage 1 win. Heading int...

Antonio Morgado has been one of the standout riders of the early 2025 season. The 21-year-old Portuguese has added two wins to his palmares already, and after three stages of the Volta ao Algarve, sits 5th in the general classification having out-climbed both Primoz Roglic and Jonas Vingegaard on th...

Is cycling about to change as we know it? Rumours of the creation of a Super League have been growing over the past 2 years. At first, it wasn't taken too seriously. But now it looks like it's going to be a reality. Last June 2024, Cycling News made it known that One Cycling, the name the Super Leag...

Tadej Pogacar made headlines all around the world Friday as he spent the majority of stage 5 of the 2025 UAE Tour on the attack and in the breakaway, despite holding the overall race lead. On stage 6 this Saturday, the UAE Team Emirates - XRG leader was much quieter.  In the end, Tim Merlier sprinte...

Diego Uriarte of Equipo Kern Pharma has taken the win on the penultimate stage of the 2025 Vuelta a Andalucia, as the breakaway prevailed on stage 4 in Alhaurín de la Torre Heading into the final 40km, there was a large group of around 14 riders up the road, including notable names such as Connor Sw...

There is a growing feeling that Wout van Aert has real point to prove in 2025. After an injury-hit 2024 and a much reduced cyclocross winter, the Belgian needs to prove he is still able to win the biggest races on the planet according to the legendary Johan Museeuw. "I have the feeling with Van Aert...

Tim Merlier secured his second stage victory at the UAE Tour, delivering a brilliant performance in Stage 6 that caught Jasper Philipsen and Jonathan Milan off guard. Despite challenging conditions, the Belgian sprinter executed a perfectly timed move to clinch the win. "I was in a washing machine i...

From February 17th to 23rd, the UAE Tour 2025 will take place. It is the second World Tour stage-race of the year and will feature plenty of stars in the field of the sprinters and also climbers - headlined by Tadej Pogacar. Here's where and when to watch it.  The race will be broadcast in the tradi...

Tim Merlier has taken the victory of the sixth stage of the UAE Tour, with a superb long sprint that caught the rest of the sprinters out. That makes it two great days in a row for Merlier, after his win on stage 5. After Tadej Pogacar's exploits in the breakaway yesterday, and he nearly managed to...

Niklas Behrens has quickly established himself as one of cycling’s most promising young talents. The German rider claimed the Under-23 World Championship title in Zurich last year, and over the winter, he transitioned from Lidl-Trek’s development team to Team Visma | Lease a Bike. His rapid rise in...

The second stage of the Volta ao Algarve ended on a high with the finish at Alto da Fóia. On a very blustery day and without the traditional wind that is usually felt on this climb, the race wasn't held back and we saw a great spectacle, which ended with victory for Jan Christen, of UAE Team Emirate...

XDS Astana Team continue to push towards their World Tour maintenance, but find a Cofidis which is defending itself well. The World Tour license battle continues heated; whilst at the top UAE Team Emirates - XRG begin to already carve a gap when it comes to UCI points scored in the 2025 season.  You...

Tadej Pogacar is a rider who truly seems to love cycling in all it's forms and at the UAE Tour, he came not only for the wins but also training and fun - perhaps not too different than his Paris-Roubaix recon which sparked a lot of debates. Today he joined the day's breakaway on a pan-flat day, and...

Earlier this week, we had the confirmation that Geraint Thomas will, as expected, retire from professional cycling at the end of the 2025 season. The Welshman, who won the 2018 Tour de France and claimed two Olympic gold medals on the track, has been one of the most consistent and respected figures...

Wout van Aert has officially kicked off his 2025 road season, but his performances so far have sparked some discussion. While it is still very early in the year, and form naturally builds over time, some fans have noted that he has not yet been at his best. Given the Belgian’s reputation as one of t...

Neilson Powless has made an impressive start to his 2025 season, and he currently sits in the top-10 finish in the general classification at the Volta ao Algarve. His result is even more impressive given the level of competition, which included Jonas Vingegaard, Primoz Roglic, and Joao Almeida. Maki...

Dutch cycling star Dylan Groenewegen is out of the final weekend of the UAE Tour after crashing badly on the fifth stage. The six-time Tour de France stage winner suffered a concussion during the incident. Despite the severity of the crash, the 31-year-old rider from Team Jayco AlUla still managed t...

Arnaud de Lie, the current Belgian national champion, is setting his sights on leaving a greater mark on the spring classics in 2025. In an interview with Wielerflits, the Lotto rider explained his impressive winter preparation, and what he has learned heading into the new season. “My winter went ex...

Cycling stars no longer grow steadily in the professional ranks. They are launched from the junior ranks to compete against the best from the get-go... and in the survival of the fittest, the best often turn into leaders by the age of 20. And if you don't secure a coveted spot in one of the top deve...

The previous season left a bitter taste in the mouths of Team Visma | Lease a Bike, which is why the Dutch team had hoped to have a fresh start coming into 2025. But so far, it doesn't seem like their misery is yet to come an end. One of those caught up in the crossfire is Christophe Laporte who'll...

Arnaud De Lie's big breakthrough should've come last spring, but some bad luck with crashes forced the Belgian champion to sit out the most important classics. This allowed him to prepare for a solid Tour de France debut and now it's time to return to the initial goal; to ride for top result of Flem...

Cycling races in the Netherlands are a dying breed. It's been written in the sky since NATO summit last summer, but now it's becoming a sad reality.  It's becoming increasingly difficult for local race organisers to secure all the necessities needed to host an event in one of the cycling's tradition...

Jarno Widar is one of the most polished gems of Belgian cycling. The 19-year-old climber already managed to win the Baby Giro and Valle d'Aosta in his first year out of juniors and his goals for 2025 are to add Tour de l'Avenir and World title to his palmares before turning professional. It was afte...

Stage 3 seemed like it could allow riders to recover some energy after two hard days in the saddle, but the shallow hills combined with heavy wind blows made once again for an attractive stage. It was also thanks to relentless work of Uno-X Mobility that only around 40 riders remained at the front...

Saying Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team have undergone a big change would be an understatement. The Swiss team, in the matter of a month have started off the 2025 season with six wins, have gotten Tom Pidcock to their best level and the Briton has already won four times and carries huge motivation with him. R...

Jordi Meeus is on fire at the start of the 2025 season and this has already earned the Belgian sprinter his first victory. After the work of Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe (and even Primoz Roglic) in the final sprint, Meeus has taken a convincing win on stage 3 of the Volta ao Algarve.  “I’m super happ...

Wout van Aert came to the Volta ao Algarve with the ambition of taking a stage win but thus far life hasn't been easy for the Belgian, nor Team Visma | Lease a Bike as a whole in the Portuguese race as a matter of fact. Today's stage 3 finished in Tavira where van Aert won last year, but this time a...

From the 19th to 23rd February the peloton will be tackling the Volta ao Algarve, one of the races that has most evolved at international level and features a whole array of stars every year - when it comes to the climbers, sprinters and classics specialists. We preview the race stage 4. Stage 4 wil...

Remco Evenepoel’s 2024 season was certainly one to remember. In fact, if hadn’t have been for Tadej Pogacar, he would probably have comfortably been the rider of the year for 2024. On his Tour de France debut, he finished third overall and won the white jersey as the best young rider, alongside secu...

Stage 3 of the Volta ao Algarve finally delivered the bunch sprint that the fast men had been hoping for, and it was Red Bull - BORA - hansgohe's Jordi Meeus who collected the victory on a very nervous finale that saw another crash-  The day's breakaway consisted of 10 riders, 9 of them from the Por...

From the 22nd to the 23rd of February we have another stage-race in France. Although the calendar is already very busy at the moment, the Tour des Alpes Maritimes still pulls in a strong World Tour lineup with plenty quality climbers and classics riders. We take a look at the startlist.  The final s...

XDS Astana Team have been piling on UCI points and this afternoon they have done it again! The Kazakh team has taken it's first win of the 2025 season, as Christian Scaroni beat quality competition to win the hilly Classic Var.  Early in the day five riders took the helm and formed the breakaway: Ja...

From the 19th to the 23rd of February we have one of the most important Spanish stage-races of the season. This will be the Vuelta a Andalucia, taking place in a warm part of the country, always with a mix of explosive stages that traditionally attract the climbers and classics riders a lot. We prev...

The Volta ao Algarve has thus far not gone Team Visma | Lease a Bike's way. Stage 1 was set to be a bunch sprint until the peloton almost fully rode off route with just a few hundred meters to go, and on stage 2 Jonas Vingegaard didn't have the legs to distance his main rivals. Wout van Aert looks t...

Uno-X Mobility brought Alexander Kristoff to the Vuelta a Andalucia in search of his first win of the season in a race without many opportunities, but the veteran grabbed his chance with both hands. The veteran won the uphill final sprint on stage 3 after a day marked by splits and a crash.  The day...

Stage 5 of the UAE Tour seemed to be a day with little to expect in terms of GC, but it was absolutely not the case. Tadej Pogacar and Lennert van Eetvelt joined the day's breakaway and gained 3 seconds each, whilst a mass crash with just over 3 kilometers to go caused several podium contenders to l...

European Champion Tim Merlier certainly had an eventful day at the UAE Tour, but as he is known for, the chaotic finales usually suit the Soudal - Quick-Step rider. Merlier beat Jonathan Milan in the crash-marred sprint, and then crashed himself after the finish line.  "We discussed with the team ye...

The UAE Tour is one of the races in the UCI calendar that has the most straightforward and least technical roads. But on the day where the men's peloton marks 1 month to the start of the season, we've had two more mass crashes on the approach to the sprints. Not just that, but even stage winner Tim...

From February 17th to 23rd, the UAE Tour 2025 will take place. It is the second World Tour stage-race of the year and will feature plenty of stars in the field of the sprinters and also climbers - headlined by Tadej Pogacar. We preview stage 6. Stage 6 will be taking place in Abu Dhabi, where the 20...

Stage 5 of the UAE Tour delivered a lot of action with an unusual Tadej Pogacar breakaway on a pan-flat day, but the sprinters ended up fighting for glory on the day and it was none other than Tim Merlier who won in a finale that has seen a lot of drama.  The stage started out just about as crazy as...

The peloton is now in the middle of February and although next weekend a ton of points will be attributed, this Sunday's Figueira Champions Classic and Clasica de Almeria have given a few riders a big boost in the rankings. Portuguese rider António Morgado specially has been climbing up the ranks li...

Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel are two generational talents and it is with no doubt that they respect each other quite a lot. They are the World Champions on the road and time-trial respectively, and Rune Herregodts reveals that during training sessions on the time-trial bike, the Slovenian purpo...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike came to the Volta ao Algarve with the likes of Sepp Kuss, Wilco Kelderman and Wout van Aert backing up Jonas Vingegaard, but on the summit finish to the Alto da Fóia neither were able to play a key role. The Dane wasn't able to execute his tactics as hoped, and the team DS...

Cycling is a complex sport and although at times riders and teams make it look easy and composed, more often than not that isn't the case. Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe have made a mistake on stage 2 of the Volta ao Algarve, Jan Tratnik admits, and Primoz Roglic has lost meaningful time over an error...

The UAE Tour is a race with four pan-flat stages however very few will complain about the lack of action. Whilst stage 4 featured lots of echelons, stage 5 has no other than Tadej Pogacar in the breakaway - despite the UAE Team Emirates - XRG rider being the race leader. It is an absolute spectacle...

Could cycling fans soon have an added interest in the Winter Olympics? If Michel Barnier, former French prime minister and former co-president of the Albertville Olympic Games in 1992 gets his way, we could be seeing cyclocross added to the Winter Olympic Games sooner rather than later.  “We can ima...

Stage 2 of the 2025 Volta ao Algarve not only brought the first summit finish of the Portuguese stage race, but also the first real test of the season for Team Visma | Lease a Bike leader Jonas Vingegaard. Crossing the line in 6th, 10 seconds down was by no means a disaster and according to Visma DS...

From the 19th to the 23rd of February we have one of the most important Spanish stage-races of the season. This will be the Vuelta a Andalucia, taking place in a warm part of the country, always with a mix of explosive stages that traditionally attract the climbers and classics riders a lot. We prev...

From the 19th to 23rd February the peloton will be tackling the Volta ao Algarve, one of the races that has most evolved at international level and features a whole array of stars every year - when it comes to the climbers, sprinters and classics specialists. We preview the race stage 3. Stage 3 wil...

From February 17th to 23rd, the UAE Tour 2025 will take place. It is the second World Tour stage-race of the year and will feature plenty of stars in the field of the sprinters and also climbers - headlined by Tadej Pogacar. We preview stage 5. Stage 5 will be similar to the previous day, with no di...

On the final climb of stage 2 of the Volta ao Algarve, to the top of Fóia, one of the men who wasn't in the lead group was Team Visma | Lease a Bike's climber Sepp Kuss. In a stage divided into two parts, it was in the second, the toughest, that we saw Visma together with Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe...

Maxim Van Gils was unable to fend off attacks on the second stage of Vuelta a Andalucia and surrendered his leader's jersey to Pavel Sivakov.  "Today was actually a good day, we fought hard," Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe DS Bernhard Eisel summed up in a press release. "Maxim was only 300 meters short...

Geraint Thomas informed that this season will be his last earlier this week. With Chris Froome also retiring, the 2025 year will make the end of an era that brought Great Britain on the cycling GC map. Thomas himself contributed to this first as a part of Froome's iconic 'Sky Train' and later by win...

It's always on the seemingly easiest days of UAE Tour that hell often breaks loose. The fourth stage proved to be exactly one of such days. On the first sight, the 180-kilometer stage from Fujairah to Umm al Quwain wouldn't excite many fans, but that's when the notorious crosswinds came into play. T...

No luck for French fan-favourite David Gaudu who seemed in a great shape following the Tour of Oman where he won a stage and finished third overall. The 28-year-old was set to lead his team this Friday at Classic Var, followed Tour des Alpes Maritimes, but a curious training crash will see him sidel...

The opening stage of 2025 Volta ao Algarve caused much more commotion than anyone expected. What should've been a regular sprint finish turned into a chaos when most of the peloton headed wrong way on last roundabout before the finish with riders flying full-speed on the wrong side of the barriers....

Pavel Sivakov is yet to win a stage during the on-going Volta a Andalucia, but he seems to be on a good way to claim the overal title after two third places in two first stages. "It's great," rejoiced Sivakov at the end of the second stage. He wasn't able to raise his hands in Torrdelcampo, but that...