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"We believe that he can win a Grand Tour again" - Jai Hindley optimistic he can get back to his best as Red Bull - BORA offer full backing

Jai Hindley has struggled to replicate the kind of form that saw him crowned Giro d'Italia champion in 2022 over the last couple of seasons. Whether it be crashes, injuries or illness, the Australian has been plagued by bad luck. Nevertheless, Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe maintain full support of the...

ANALYSIS: 3 reasons Jonas Vingegaard can beat Tadej Pogacar at 2025 Tour de France

Tadej Pogacar has written his 2024 season into the annals of cycling history, surpassing even the barbarities of Eddy Merckx in the seventies. For his rivals however, all hope is not lost.This has caused many to begin to dismiss Jonas Vingegaard and to take it for granted that the Slovenian supersta...

Wout van Aert & Tom Pidcock on the same team? Visma enter race for INEOS star according to latest reports

The future of Tom Pidcock is very much up in the air currently. After being controversially omitted from INEOS Grenadiers' Il Lombardia roster following a last minute call from the team's upper management, the Brit looks set for a transfer away. Rumours have circulated of interest from teams such as...

"People who are around Tom I don't think help" - Geraint Thomas weighs in on Pidcock/INEOS drama

Tom Pidcock was controversially deselected from the INEOS Grenadiers line-up for Il Lombardia last weekend, despite coming second to Tadej Pogacar in the Giro dell'Emilia. With seemingly all signs now hinting towards a Pidcock exit, INEOS stalwart Geraint Thomas has weighed in on the situation. The...

"In his current form, it is almost impossible to beat Tadej Pogacar" admits Red Bull - BORA boss although he insists team have a plan of attack

In their first season since gaining the added investment of global drinks powerhouse Red Bull, Ralph Denk's team have performed strongly, most notably taking a Grand Tour victory at the Vuelta a Espana through star signing Primoz Roglic. The Tour de France is the one Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe want...

"Any WorldTour team, outside UAE, would sign for a season like ours" - Tiesj Benoot insists Visma's 2024 wasn't as disappointing as first feared

In 2024, Team Visma | Lease a Bike were a shadow of the side that had proven all-conquering only a year prior. No Grand Tour victories and not even a top 10 in a monument this year ensured much disappointment, but on that last point, Tiesj Benoot insists, all hope is not lost. "That's a statistic th...

"Giro, Tour and Vuelta in the same year? It can be done" - Tadej Pogacar confesses Grand Tour hat-trick is in his thoughts

Given his form across 2024, seemingly nothing is out of reach for Tadej Pogacar. Some speculated that following his historic Grand Tour double at the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France this year, he may even attempt the Vuelta a Espana. Whilst that didn't happen this year, the Slovenian isn't adverse...

"I made great progress again at the highest level" - Remco Evenepoel reflects on impressive 2024 campaign

Aside from the superhuman Tadej Pogacar, there is case to be made that Remco Evenepoel had the best season of anyone in the peloton in 2024. Taking double Olympic gold, another World Championships time trial and cracking the podium on his Tour de France debut, the Belgian has seemingly silenced a nu...

Decathlon AG2R send heartfelt goodbye to "one of the top 5 riders in the peloton" Ben O'Connor

Ben O'Connor has had the season of his life in 2024. From 4th at the Giro d'Italia, to a breakthrough spell in the Red Jersey at the Vuelta a Espana before finishing 2nd overall and then a silver medal at the 2024 World Championships road race in Zürich. As such, the fact the Australian is moving ba...

"It’s not about stopping, it’s about starting something new" - Mark Cavendish hints at future management role as retirement nears

The days of Mark Cavendish's professional career are winding down and although there has been some talk of riding on in 2025, the most successful sprinter of all time is beginning to think of his life away from the professional peloton. “I speak to Peta [his wife] a lot about replacing the thrill of...

"Sir Jim Ratcliffe is fed up with his toy" - Johan Bruyneel doubts future of INEOS Grenadiers amidst Tom Pidcock debacle

Clearly, all is not well at the INEOS Grenadiers currently. Murmurs of discontent behind the scenes have lingered throughout the season, questionable activity in the transfer market has left some doubts and last weekend, things reached boiling point as upper management made the call to 'deselect' To...

Autumn joy for Sepp Kuss as American ace welcomes baby daughter Martina

Sepp Kuss' 2024 racing season may have come to a close, but the American star's life away from the bike is only just beginning as he and partner Noemi have welcomed a baby daughter, Martina to the world. "Welcome to the world Martina" Kuss writes on his official Instagram account, along with a sprea...

Ethiopian national champion sends out desperate X plea after Q36.5 announce they won't renew his contract

The 2024 season is almost at an end, meaning for many riders, attention has already turned to the next campaign. For some however, 2025 brings uncertainty, such as the situation for Ethiopian national champion, Negasi Haylu Abreha.Explaining his desperate situation, the 24-year-old took to his offic...

Sjoerd Bax on limited opportunities to go for a result in UAE: "We must enjoy this because Tadej might be the best rider ever"

Sjoerd Bax spent two seasons having a great time at UAE Team Emirates, but the 28-year-old Dutchman's career will head in a different direction in 2025. It will be one that should seek more opportunities for the all-rounder as he heads to ProTeam Q36.5 Pro Cycling."I got the maximum out of it," Bax...

“There was a too large gap in payment" - Triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt insists finances are only reason behind his aborted Tour de France push

Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games earlier this summer, triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt made waves in the cycling world by outlining plans for a future Maillot Jaune victory at the Tour de France. Although most in the know, laughed off these comments as unrealistic, Blummenfelt and his crew were...

The team that is seeking to sign Tom Pidcock makes a big market move with addition of Visma climber

Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team has been hitting the headlines over transfers these past few weeks, over the possibility of signing Tom Pidcock. But under the radar they have worked on a meaningful transfer as they net Milan Vader from Team Visma | Lease a Bike. Vader is a rider who has been with the Dutch t...

Lionel Taminiaux takes dramatic sprint win on opening stage of Tour of Guangxi 2024

The final World Tour race of 2024 is up and running this morning in China as Lotto Dstny's Lionel Taminiaux sprinted to victory on the opening stage of the Tour of Guangxi, taking early ownership of the leaders jersey as a result.With the lone attacker Stan Dewulf only caught inside the final 2km, t...

Soudal - Quick-Step finalizes its 2025 roster by signing a young Italian all-rounder

Completing the 30-strong roster of Soudal - Quick-Step, the 22-year-old Gianmarco Garofoli joins the Wolfpack on one-year deal. The Italian previously made a professional debut with Astana Qazaqstan. And albeit he didn't have many stand-out results, he certainly didn't disappoint with a number of to...

José De Cauwer shares a story behind Remco Evenepoel's iconic Eiffel Tower Olympic photo: "He asked three days in advance if it would be a nice photo"

No rider got even close to Tadej Pogacar's palmares this year. But if anybody, then either Mathieu van der Poel (Flanders + Roubaix) or Remco Evenepoel. The latter won time trials at both Olympic Games and World Championships, but which result stood out the most? His Olympic gold on road. The race f...

Philippe Gilbert suggests a way to keep tension in Pogacar's dominance: "Directors have to adapt and show the battle behind the leader better"

Philippe Gilbert has won five monuments in his career, but none in such dominant fashion as the likes of Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel displayed this spring. Maybe a bit dull? Gilbert doesn't share the opinion, enjoying the fireworks in every race these phenomenons line up to."This year has...

French pundit suggests "Merckxism Syndrome" and "Armstrongian Trauma" prevent us from enjoying the greatness of Tadej Pogacar

Triple crown and two monuments along the way. With 25 victories, Tadej Pogacar's season could've been hardly any better. And it's not just any wins, dominating with monstrous solo rides including 80km raid at Strade Bianche, 50km solo at Lombardia and finally the spectacular 100km to go attack at Wo...

ANALYSIS: Why does Europe continue to dominate the USA?

Cycling has long been a sport dominated by Europe. Whether it’s the legendary races that transcend sport like the Tour de France, the culture of cycling integrated into daily life, or the sheer volume of talented riders hailing from the continent, Europe stands as the undisputed home of professional...

Driver who killed Davide Rebellin sentenced to four years in prison

Davide Rebellin passed away in late November 2022, right after finishing an illusttious and extremely long career as a professional cyclist. It was a big tragedy in Italy as the veteran was hit by a vehicle, and the driver escaped the scene. Two years later, the driver has been sentenced to jail. It...

"I'm at the best level since I turned pro" - After helping Pogacar to Lombardia win, Pavel Sivakov starts Tour of Guangxi as a big favourite

Pavel Sivakov has over the years been a rider who's struggled to achieve consistency but when he is at his best level he is capable of greatness. Last weekend he launched Tadej Pogacar to victory and was in the fight for the podium himself, and now he aims for his own triumph at the Tour of Guangxi....

Candidates for 2024 Velo d'Or revealed: Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel, Mathieu van der Poel, Lotte Kopecky and more!

Every year the Velo d'Or is awarded to some of the best cyclists on the planet for that specific year and at the end of October we will learn who some of the most prestigious journalists selected for this award. We have got the very best in the business from both the men's and women's side. The men'...

Jakob Fuglsang extends career at 39 years of age - "I feel like I’ve found myself again"

Jakob Fuglsang is 39 years old and has past the prime of his career, one that came late (around five years ago) but he is not hanging up the wheels just yet. Retiring from pro cycling was very much on the table this season but after finding great form once again, the Dane found renewed motivation to...

PREVIEW | Tour of Guangxi 2024 stage 1 - Final sprint battle of the year begins on opening day of the race

The Tour of Guangxi will be the final World Tour event of the season; taking place between the 15th and 20th of October. The peloton will be in China for what is the final stage-race of the season, but one that will still be important to many. We preview stage 1.The opening stage will take the rider...

PREVIEW | Tour of Guangxi 2024 - UAE, Visma and INEOS take on final World Tour battle of the year

The Tour of Guangxi will be the final World Tour event of the season; taking place between the 15th and 20th of October. The peloton will be in China for what is the final stage-race of the season, but one that will still be important to many. We preview the race ahead. There will be six stages whic...

TV Guide - Where and when to watch Tour of Guangxi 2024

The Tour of Guangxi will be the final World Tour event of the season; taking place between the 15th and 20th of October. The peloton will be in China for what is the final stage-race of the season, but one that will still be important to many. Here's where and when to watch it.  The race will be bro...

"Joe has proven he’s still in good shape” - Joseph Blackmore gets benefit of Chris Froome's wisdom as Israel - Premier Tech head to Guangxi

Chris Froome has pretty much been there and done it all over his career in the peloton. As the 39-year-old, seven-time Grand Tour winner nears his career end though, Froome has taken on more of a mentor's role at Israel - Premier Tech, using his vast experience to help the likes of Derek Gee and Mat...

"It’s been a long 3 months since having surgery" - Luke Plapp returns from Olympic crash just in time for season-end at Tour of Guangxi

Luke Plapp has had a relatively solid debut year at Team Jayco AlUla in 2024. Despite missing the last three months following a crash at the Olympic Games in Paris, the Aussie national champ isn't done yet either as he returns to lead his team's charge at the Tour of Guangxi. ¨I’m really excited to...

"It's not many years ago that Sky dominated by riding in a different way" - Tadej Pogacar's dominance far from boring says Christopher Juul-Jensen

2024 has unquestionably been the year of Tadej Pogacar. Due to the Slovenian's immense dominance of this calendar year however, the question has been raised by some: Is the UAE Team Emirates leader making cycling boring? According to one man who has been on the receiving end of Pogacar's brilliance,...

Tadej Pogacar already thinking about "trying to do something different from previous years" at Milano-Sanremo 2025

More often than not, when Tadej Pogacar sets his mind to something, he ends up successful in his quest. So far in his career however, Milano-Sanremo has proved elusive. As such, in 2025, the Slovenian is open to trying something different. After finishing 12th in 2020, Pogacar has been slowly but su...

"I will choose races where Tadej will not be there" jokes Primoz Roglic in preview of 2025 campaign

Primoz Roglic embarked on a first season in the colours of Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe in 2024. Although his ultimate goal of the Tour de France didn't come to fruition, a record-equalling 4th Vuelta a Espana victory, plus other triumphs ensured it was still a successful season for the Slovenian. "I...

Discover the startlist of the 2024 Tour of Guangxi - Chris Froome, Pavel Sivakov, Lennert van Eetvelt and Fabio Jakobsen

The Tour of Guangxi will be the final World Tour event of the season; taking place between the 15th and 20th of October. The peloton will be in China for what is the final stage-race of the season, but one that will still be important to many. We take a look at the startlist. The final startlist inc...

"We are no longer sure that this is still the case" - Not even Van der Poel and Vingegaard may be competitors to Tadej Pogacar anymore, for L'Equipe

Tadej Pogacar has won countless races this season and has done what many thought, until years ago, was rather impossible in modern cycling. His palmarès grew this year further than any pro rider has ever done in the history of the sport and it is argued that maybe even Mathieu van der Poel and Jonas...

"DQ is not enough, UCI will have to send a signal" - Former Cyclocross World Champion condemns Eli Iserbyt's actions in Beringen

Lars van der Haar's victory in the first "big" cyclocross of this winter was overshadowed by an event that occured in earlier phases of the race. When Ryan Kamp and Eli Iserbyt collided, the two shouted some select words on eachother after which Iserbyt stomped and on Kamp's lying bicycle, destroyin...

Demi Vollering reflects on World Championship defeat: “It’s just a shame, but that's it, unfortunately”

Two weeks after missing out on the gold medal at the World Championships in Zurich, Demi Vollering is still processing the disappointment. At 27 years old, Vollering has had an impressive season, but the World Championship title eluded her. Speaking to Hardloopnetwerk, the Dutch rider admitted that...

Stefan Kung reacts to victory at Chrono des Nations: "It’s always good to finish the season with a victory”

Stefan Kung capped off his 2024 season with a commanding victory on Sunday in Les Herbiers, where he dominated the Chrono des Nations for the third time. The Swiss rider from Groupama-FDJ secured his third win of the season, showing he still has strong form even as late as October.Over the challengi...

Will Tadej Pogacar dominate again in 2025? “This is an extreme case”

Tadej Pogacar has once again showcased his extraordinary talent, storming to victory at Il Lombardia for the fourth consecutive year. The Slovenian superstar crossed the finish line three minutes ahead of second-placed Remco Evenepoel, further cementing his incredible 2024 season. This year, Pogacar...

Ex-pro reacts to Tom Pidcock transfer rumours: “That does not sit well with Pidcock”

Rumours surrounding Tom Pidcock’s potential departure from INEOS Grenadiers have intensified, especially following his omission from the team’s lineup for Il Lombardia last Saturday. The unrest between Pidcock and the team has been evident for some time, but this latest snub may be the final straw f...

Lotte Kopecky wins Simac Ladies Tour: “It is nice to be able to end the road season like this”

Lotte Kopecky, the two-time World Champion, capped off her incredible 2024 season with a thrilling victory at the Simac Ladies Tour. The 28-year-old Belgian, riding for Team SD Worx-Protime, had to dig deep to beat Silke Smulders in the final meters of the race, with the help of a superb lead-out fr...

ANALYSIS | Are we witnessing the demise of the INEOS Grenadiers?

The INEOS Grenadiers were once the dominant force in professional cycling, but they have endured one of their most challenging seasons to date in 2024. A team that once dominated the Grand Tours with legendary riders like Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas, and Bradley Wiggins, now finds itself struggling...

Profiles & Route Tour of Guangxi 2024

The Tour of Guangxi will be the final World Tour event of the season; taking place between the 15th and 20th of October. The peloton will be in China for what is the final stage-race of the season, but one that will still be important to many. We take a look at it's profiles. There will be six stage...

Tadej Pogacar the best cyclist in history? "I already put him in second place, behind Eddy Merckx" José de Cauwer claims

Tadej Pogacar is at such a level in cycling currently that it feels impossible to escape him. Winning two monuments, two Grand Tours, the World Championships, over two dozen World Tour races in a single year... There are absolutely no doubts that the Slovenian is the best rider in the peloton curren...

Eli Iserbyt receives light fine after shocking altercation with Ryan Kamp in Beringen cross

The cyclocross season could not have started in a more dramatic way. After a few years of internal tensions, Eli Iserbyt and Ryan Kamp almost had a brawl literally on the track of the first big CX race in Beringen this Saturday. We learn that although he has not been suspended, the UCI fined the Bel...

"You saved my life 4 years ago" - Remco Evenepoel made tribute to his DS before crossing the line in Lombardia

Remco Evenepoel has ridden his third Il Lombardia this Saturday and rode to a strong second place only behind an unbeatable Tadej Pogacar. A 'personal victory' for the Belgian who almost lost his life here four years ago, and before crossing the finish line he made a tribute to his DS who was in the...

Stefan Küng brings in incredibly tight victory at Chrono des Nations over Jay Vine and Johan Price-Pejtersen

The Chrono des Nations always delivers a lot of action late in the season with a one-day race time-trial. Specialists always take this title and 2024 is no exception as Stefan Küng wraps up the year with an exciting win. Grace Brown has won the women's race earlier in the afternoon and for the men's...

Patrick Lefevere assures what is Remco Evenepoel's big career goal: "He wants to win the three Grand Tours during his career"

Remco Evenepoel ended his 2024 season on a high with a second place at Il Lombardia, a year where he's won the time-trials at the Olympic Games and World Championships, and the Olympic Games road race. After winning the Vuelta a España two years ago, Patrick Lefevere assures that the Soudal - Quick-...

"It was in the heat of the battle" - Eli Iserbyt reacts to disqualification from Exact Cross Beringen due to stamp

Belgian national champion Eli Iserbyt was one of the favourites for victory as the cyclocross winter kicked off in earnest on Saturday afternoon in Beringen. Sadly though, it all ended in disappointment as the 26-year-old was disqualified after lashing out at Ryan Kamp following a crash. There flash...

After more Pogacar dominance at Il Lombardia, Remco Evenepoel insists "If anyone can close the gap, it's me"

Despite being far better than the rest of the pack at Il Lombardia 2024, Remco Evenepoel himself was dominated once again by Tadej Pogacar. Nevertheless, the Belgian leaves Italy somewhat contented by his efforts. “I am very satisfied,” insists a smiling Soudal - Quick-Step leader in his post-race i...

"I really can't believe that he'll skip a year" - Mathieu van der Poel will return to racing this winter according to cyclocross experts

Whether or not the likes of Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert and Tom Pidcock will compete much over the coming winter cyclocross season remains a question without a clear answer. According to cyclocross experts Paul Herygers and Ruben van Gucht however, Van der Poel at least is a certainty. "Ever...

Pedal Punditry #14 - Which teams could Tom Pidcock go to in 2025 and how likely is it?

Tom Pidcock is the reigning Mountain Bike Olympic Champion and winner of Amstel Gold Race. His demise from INEOS Grenadiers is the face of a team currently in decline and struggling to keep it's main stars and it's management happy. Whilst it is not yet certain, the Briton is currently set to leave...

Grace Brown ends career with a final victory at Chrono des Nations

Grace Brown wanted to retire on a high and she definitely did so in the best possible way. After winning the Olympic Games and World Championships earlier this Summer, the Australian rider sealed the deal with one last triumph at the Chrono des Nations this Sunday. Brown raced as the woman to beat i...

Join us to analyze the race that Tadej Pogacar is obsessed with for 2025, which is neither Roubaix nor the Vuelta

What can we expect from Tadej Pogacar in 2025? It may be too early to think about it, because the Slovenian has just finished the 2024 season, closing with his victory in Il Lombardia the best individual year in cycling history.However, for a rider who has just won the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France,...

Lotto Kopecky gets away with "just bruises" from her hard crash at Simac Ladies Tour

Lotte Kopecky did not sustain any fractures or other serious injuries from her crash in the penultimate stage of the Simac Ladies Tour. Her team SD Worx - Protime announced this on social media on Saturday evening. The world champion did sustain several abrasions and a few bruises.The fall comes at...

"Pogacar has made such a leap forward that he is almost untouchable now" - Danish ex-pro estimates even Jonas Vingegaard will struggle to catch up to Tadej Pogacar

Except a few rare occasions when Tadej Pogacar perhaps underestimated his opponents, the Slovenian rode a perfect 2024 season. Winning with 50km solos had become his daily routine and so was the scenario at the last monument of this season - Il Lombardia. Pretty much a formality for the new world ch...

Giulio Ciccone fond of his third place at Lombardia: "Being on the podium with Pogacar and Evenepoel gives added value to my result"

Giulio Ciccone found a great at the autumn classics. The Italian was the first rider to attack on Comma di Sormano and later was able to come back into the battle for podium thanks to his Lidl-Trek teammate Bauke Mollema and finish third.Far behind dominant Tadej Pogacar, the battle for other places...

Thijs Zonneveld "tired" of Tadej Pogacar's dominance: "The superiority was way too great. I got tired of him"

Those who thought Tadej Pogacar was going to attack on Comma di Sormano, 50 kilometers from the finish line can tick off their bingo cards. I personally thought he'd go even sooner, but the Slovenian let us enjoy a brief ray of hope with Remco Evenepoel right on his wheel for a... moment. The rest i...

Former pro believes the riders are at fault for Visma’s 2024 crashes: “The riders really fall themselves”

It's safe to say that Visma Lease a Bike have had a difficult 2024. From Wout van Aert’s crash in the spring, and again at the Vuelta, to Jonas Vingegaard’s horror crash in the Basque Country, the season has been full of incidents for the team. This comes just one year after their dominant 2023 seas...

World champion dominates first cyclocross race of season: "You know that you can have bad luck on this course"

The cyclocross season is officially underway, and Fem van Empel wasted no time making her mark. The 22-year-old, two-time cyclocross world champion from Visma-Lease a Bike, secured a dominant solo victory in the opening round of the Exact Cross series at Beringen-Be-Mine Cross on Saturday.Van Empel...

"I never gave up today" - Pavel Sivakov ends season strong with sixth at Il Lombardia

Pavel Sivakov wrapped up his season in style with a strong performance at Il Lombardia, finishing in sixth place as his teammate, Tadej Pogačar, claimed victory for the fourth consecutive time at the prestigious monument.Sivakov, a key rider for UAE Team Emirates, has been an essential teammate to P...

Lennert van Eetvelt reflects on Il Lombardia: “I'm happy that I was able to end my season with a good performance"

Lennert Van Eetvelt, age 23, and riding for Lotto Dstny, put in a strong performance at Il Lombardia on Sunday, finishing in seventh place. Despite being up against a dominant Tadej Pogacar, who claimed his fourth consecutive Il Lombardia victory, Van Eetvelt was one of the few riders who tried to c...

Visma react to difficult Il Lombardia: "We can’t blame ourselves for not trying"

Tadej Pogacar once again proved unstoppable at Il Lombardia, crushing the competition and leaving Visma-Lease a Bike unable to match his power. Pogacar, who has outperformed Visma on just about every occasion this year, delivered a commanding performance, bouncing back from the defeat handed to him...

"I'm not f*cking leaving!" - Michal Kwiatkowski emphatically shuts down rumours of imminent INEOS Grenadiers departure

The INEOS Grenadiers team seem to be in utter chaos at the moment. After the last minute decision from upper management to not select Tom Pidcock for Il Lombardia, rumours have abound of unhappy riders, confused sports directors and even talk of transfers. One such rumour that came along in the afte...

"After all these years, I’m still proud" - Lars van der Haar opens cyclocross season with 'breathless' victory

One of the more senior statesmen of the cyclocross field, Lars van der Haar proved he still has plenty left in the tank on Saturday afternoon in Beringen, timing his late attack to perfection to snatch victory from European champion Michael Vanthourenhout on the final lap. “I was a bit breathless at...

"Tadej Pogacar is impossible to follow" - Samuel Sanchez struggles to see anyone stopping all-conquering Slovenian

Samuel Sanchez is a rider who knows Il Lombardia well. During his career, he finished second twice and once third in the monument. Having just watched Tadej Pogacar dominate the 2024 edition though, the Spaniard was left in disbelief.In 2006, Sanchez finished 8" behind Paolo Bettini, beating Fabian...

Lars van der Haar times move to perfection to take victory at Exact Cross Beringen 2024

Lars van der Haar has taken victory at Exact Cross Beringen 2024 from Michael Vanthourenhout, although in truth, the race was overshadowed by a nasty mid-race spat between Eli Iserbyt and Ryan Kamp. After the first lap, Toon Vandebosch led the way, not by much though, ahead of the chasing group head...

VIDEO: Flashpoint in Beringen as Eli Iserbyt and Ryan Kamp almost come to blows following crash

The 2024/25 cyclocross season starts a proper this Saturday afternoon in Beringen. For anyone watching the sport for the first time however, they might have been shocked at some unsavoury scenes between Eli Iserbyt and Ryan Kamp. There was a real flashpoint mid-race as Eli Iserbyt and Ryan Kamp almo...

"Let's see where we are after my career!" - Tadej Pogacar shuts down talk of history after 4th successive Il Lombardia

Many had expected it, but Tadej Pogacar did not disappoint on Saturday afternoon at Il Lombardia, romping to a dominant monument win to top off his 2024 campaign, following an attack nearly 50km out from the line. "Every victory is special and today also," began Pogacar's post-race assessment having...

New cyclocross season, same story as Fem van Empel takes dominant victory Exact Cross Beringen

Fem van Empel has opened the 2024/25 cyclocross season much as she ended the last by taking a dominant victory at Exact Cross Beringen this Saturday afternoon in Belgium ahead of Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado and Lucinda Brand.On the opening lap, it was all about Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado as she power...

Four in a row! Terrific Tadej Pogacar dominant again at Il Lombardia

For the fourth year running, Tadej Pogacar has thundered to victory at Il Lombardia, this time by around three minutes from second placed Remco Evenepoel, writing yet another glorious chapter in his incredible 2024 season.  A big, more than 20-man strong group rode clear early on, including notable...

VIDEO: Tadej Pogacar blows Il Lombardia wide open with savage attack at 48km to go!

The attack everyone expected at Il Lombardia 2024 has come to pass. Somewhat more conservatively than normal, this time Tadej Pogacar waited until 48km to go to blow his rivals away.As soon as the climb of Colma di Sormano began, the lead was down to just 1:02 as Rudy Molard became the first rider t...

"A great disappointment" - Romain Bardet's 2024 season over as illness rules Frenchman out of Il Lombardia

The last full season of Romain Bardet's career has come to a premature end. Although the Frenchman had been expected to lead the Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL charge at Il Lombardia this Saturday afternoon, illness has ensured that is not the case. "Unfortunately Romain Bardet didn't take to the start l...

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"Our best rider is not here" - Ethan Hayter admits “it’s a bit unexpected" to be replacing Tom Pidcock at Il Lombardia

Tom Pidcock has been the talk of the cycling world after his notable omission from INEOS Grenadiers' Il Lombardia lineup and the Brit's subsequent Instagram post. Although the discussion of whether Pidcock and INEOS' relationship has reached breaking point has gripped social media, spare a thought f...

“Unfortunately, a few of our riders have been affected by a stomach bug in recent days" - Bahrain-Victorious realistic about Il Lombardia goals

Although Tadej Pogacar starts as the clear favourite for Il Lombardia victory this Saturday afternoon, the Slovenian and UAE Team Emirates aren't the only team with goals. Sadly for Bahrain - Victorious however, preparation for 2024's final monument has been far from ideal. “Although it’s the last M...

David Gaudu on Tadej Pogacar: "99% of the teams think he's going to win"

Il Lombardia closes out the World Tour season when it comes to one-day races this Saturday and we'll have in action plenty of top climbers. Among them David Gaudu who looked very strong at the Vuelta a España and Tour de Luxembourg but has since struggled to maintain it. He has a final opportunity t...

Remco Evenepoel ahead of Lombardia return: "UAE will have to carry the race. Pogacar has only himself to blame for that"

Remco Evenepoel is ending his season today at Il Lombardia and he needs it quite a bit. The Belgian is quite tired after a long but very successful season, and he is hoping to strike one final time this Saturday afternoon in the final monument of the year. “It is always nice to be here when the sun...

"in this case, it was a management decision" - INEOS DS reacts to Tom Pidcock's Lombardia 'de-selection'

Tom Pidcock and INEOS Grenadiers are grabbing headliners all over the cycling world right now as a premature separation looks imminent. Pidcock was removed from the selection for Il Lombardia with no reason being given, and at the start of the Italian race the team DS confirmed this was a decision o...

"It's all very unfortunate in the end" - Wout Poels ends time with Bahrain - Victorious on the low

Wout Poels will join Astana Qazaqstan Team in a one-year deal next season, and admits that it was unfortunate how his time with Bahrain - Victorious ended. Between that and talking about Tadej Pogacar's World Championships performance, the Dutchman has given an outlook on his year. "That has subside...

Patrick Lefevere on Evenepoel: "Remco has been on a rollercoaster for two years that hardly stops"

Soudal - Quick-Step is heading into the final crucial weekend of the year. We've got Il Lombardia this Saturday which will end Remco Evenepoel's season and Patrick Lefevere has talked about the team's star in the run-up to the final monument of the year but also things that can be improved within th...

Not only Tom Pidcock, but also his coach and Michal Kwiatkowski could join Q36.5

This weekend has definitely been marked by what appears to be the last straw in the relations between Tom Pidcock and INEOS Grenadiers. In good form after a rough few months and set to lead the team at Il Lombardia, the Briton has been removed from the lineup with no reason. He is likely leaving the...

Tadej Pogacar tackles doping questions head on: "Maybe in a few generations, people will forget about the past, about Armstrong and these guys"

Tadej Pogacar has won Strade Bianche, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and World Championships among other races this year to have what is likely the most successful season a professional rider has ever had. Doping questions, obviously, arise in a sport that has in the past been m...

'Mismanagement, bullying and intimidation' - Deep problems emerge within cycling's new top talent factory

Problems continue to emerge within Lotto Dstny and at this point it is very clear that these are not just rumours. A report citing several anonymous sources within the Belgian team show a pattern of issues within the Belgian team that despite having great performances and developing talents, is at r...

Chaos unfolds - Tom Pidcock reacts to INEOS removing him from Lombardia: "I guess off season starts early"

Over this past week Tom Pidcock and INEOS Grenadiers' future has been questioned quite a lot, after it has been revealed that there are talks about a possible departure towards Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team. There may a whole truth behind this rumour, because INEOS Grenadiers have taken him out of Il Lomba...

PREVIEW | Il Lombardia 2024 - Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel or a surprise... Who will win the final monument of the season?

On the 12th of October the cycling peloton tackles the final monument of the season: Il Lombardia. The queen of the Italian autumn classics is the monument for the climbers and every years features an exciting route packed with iconic climbs. We preview the race ahead. The route is extremely long, t...

'As of a few days ago, three teams were looking at Pidcock' - Update on Tom Pidcock's situation following INEOS' Lombardia snub

The season is close to ending but the fireworks continue in the world of cycling. After a rocky season, it seems like a trigger has been pulled in the relationship between INEOS Grenadiers and Tom Pidcock. The Briton was removed from Il Lombardia where he was meant to be the team leader and podium c...

Tadej Pogacar talks Lombardia ambitions and Evenepoel expectations: "Remco is mentally more ready for the big race, than for the smaller ones"

Tadej Pogacar has extensively talked about doping in this afternoon's press conference but among other topics were expectations for tomorrow's Il Lombardia and Remco Evenepoel. But almost unanimously, everyone considers him the man to beat and there will be a lot of eyes on him. "I certainly want to...

Paul Double ready to sacrifice himself for Ben O'Connor in his new team: "I know that as a debutant at the highest level I still have some things to learn"

Despite his late arrival to the sport, Paul Double has been able to gradually find his way to the top echelon of road cycling, signing his first WorldTour contract for 2025-26 seasons. At Jayco AlUla, he is realistic about his ambitions, highlighting his role as a helper in the mountains.The 28-year...

Final race of overlooked veteran: Domenico Pozzovivo ends 20 years long professional career at Lombardia

Saturday, October 12th will be the last time the Italian cyclist Domenico Pozzovivo will pin on his racing BIB numers. The veteran of cycling veteran will do so at his home race Il Lombardia - a race he came within 10 seconds of winning in 2011, but only finished 6th, just like six years later in 20...

"It's my last race of the year but hopefully not my last race as a pro" - Larry Warbasse on crossroads with nothing signed for 2025

Experience worth twelve years among pros doesn't seem to pique interest of many teams anymore. Larry Warbasse found this out as the 2024 comes to an end. The 34-year-old American had by far one of his best seasons ever with 5th overall at Tour Poitou - Charente (2.1) and consistent performances thro...

"I have marked both championships on the calendar again" - Fem van Empel doesn't feel like letting go of her titles ahead of CX season start

Cyclocross world champion Fem van Empel is facing a full cyclocross winter and has had a flawless preparation. This is what team manager Jan Boven of Visma | Lease a Bike says in the run-up to the Exact Cross Beringen. The cyclocross season debut for the 22-year-old is scheduled for this Saturday.Af...

Belgian pundit suggests Lotto should promote supertalent Jarno Widar to main team ASAP: "With his attacking attitude, he fits into a professional peloton"

Talented Belgian Jarno Widar made a stunning entrance to the world of pro cycling with victories at U23 Giro and Valle d'Aosta. However after unsuccessful Tour de l'Avenir, things had gone in all directions between the 18-year-old and his employer Lotto Dstny. The sharks (read as big teams) didn't t...

Andorra Morabanc Clàssica - The new pro one-day race created by a World Tour rider fully in the Andorran high mountains

The 2025 UCI calendar arrives with a great novelty. An unprecedented race will be held, a category 1.1 classic and it will be the first pro race in history to be held in Andorra. It will be called the Andorra Morabanc Clàssica and will be held next Sunday, June 22, ahead of the 2025 Tour de France. ...

ANALYSIS: Can Tadej Pogacar win his fourth Il Lombardia in a row?

Tadej Pogacar could cap off the greatest season in cycling history by winning Il Lombardia for the fourth consecutive time. As the final monument of the year, the prestigious Italian classic serves as a fitting battleground for Pogacar’s conclusion to his epic season. What adds another layer of intr...

Pedal Punditry #13 - The Cyclocross season is starting. Here's what to expect of 2024/2025

The 2024-2025 Cyclocross season has officially begun; In Mechelen, The Netherlands, we have had the first big professional race on the 15th of September. From October until February we will have high-octane action in the off-road discipline and we run through what you can expect as well as the notew...

Profiles & Route Il Lombardia 2024

On the 12th of October the cycling peloton tackles the final monument of the season: Il Lombardia. The queen of the Italian autumn classics is the monument for the climbers and every years features an exciting route packed with iconic climbs. We take a look at it's profile. The route is extremely lo...

Season over for Tom Pidcock - INEOS do not select Briton to Lombardia despite great form

Tom Pidcock was set to be the leader of INEOS Grenadiers for the final monument of the season, Il Lombardia, but a late change in selection sees the Briton out of the lineup. It's unclear why this is, but the British team will be racing the final monument of the season without a leader after Pidcock...

Discover the 2024 Il Lombardia startlist - Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel, Matteo Jorgenson among others!

On the 12th of October the cycling peloton tackles the final monument of the season: Il Lombardia. The queen of the Italian autumn classics is the monument for the climbers and every years features an exciting route packed with iconic climbs. We take a look at the startlist. The preliminary startlis...

Remco Evenepoel anticipates Pogacar as the man to beat at Il Lombardia: "It's a season that may never be repeated"

Remco Evenepoel is running out of steam for 2024 and admits it ahead of Il Lombardia. The Soudal - Quick-Step leader will be ending his season in northern Italy this Saturday in a race that means a lot to him, but also where he will be hoping to contest for a result. "It's hard to say how much is le...

CONFIRMED: Route changes to Il Lombardia course due to heavy rainfall 24 hours before the race

It was rumoured yesterday and confirmed today. Route changes have been put in place at Il Lombardia due to the heavy rainfall this week. This will affect the course, albeit not big consequences as the race found similar roads to finish the course on. On the descent of the Passo di Ganda there was a...

ANALYSIS: Should Tom Pidcock leave INEOS Grenadiers?

The relationship between Tom Pidcock and INEOS Grenadiers has been one of the most intriguing in professional cycling. Pidcock, one of the sport’s brightest talents and a double Olympic Mountain Bike champion, is under contract with the team for several more seasons. However, there are clear signs t...

"He is the only one who can follow Pogacar... He can win the World Championship" - Jonas Vingegaard urged by Matti Breschel to head to Rwanda in 2025

Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar have had a Tour de France rivalry for the ages over the last few years. Although the Slovenian can be seen competing for victories across the year and in various different kinds of races, Vingegaard is more accustomed to exclusively stage races. Could that change i...

"He would have won the Vuelta Espana too if he had raced it" - Tadej Pogacar's history making year could have been even better says Brian Holm

No one has been able to come close to Tadej Pogacar in 2024. The Slovenian has taken numerous big victories, including 12 Grand Tour stages, the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France GC, plus his first-ever Rainbow Jersey.Danish ex-pro and the 1990 national road champion Brian Holm, watched Pogacar destr...

"We are not all called Tadej Pogacar" - Thijs Zonneveld understands Mathieu van der Poel's choice to end season before Il Lombardia

This weekend, we're set for a mouth-watering showdown between Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel and more at the season's final monument... Il Lombardia. Notably absent from the fight though, will be Mathieu van der Poel, who looks to have ended his campaign following his recent Gravel World Championshi...

Bauke Mollema in brilliant form ahead of Il Lombardia but has no illusions: "I'm afraid that nothing can be done about Tadej Pogacar"

There are a few riders that are connected to specific races in cycling in a way that's hard to match. One such connection is that of Bauke Mollema and Il Lombardia. The Dutchman is close to breaking the participation record in the final monument of the season (riding it for the first time in 2008) a...

Enric Mas and Nairo Quintana headline Movistar's Lombardia team who look to battle Pogacar like in 2022

This Saturday, October 12, the last Monument of the year arrives. Starting in the beautiful Bergamo and finishing Como where in 2022 Enric Mas battled Tadej Pogacar. Movistar Team faces with great enthusiasm an Il Lombardia 2024 to which Enric Mas arrives in top form and enthusiasm. A few weeks ago...

Chloé Dygert's season ends with a broken nose after... walking into a door; Zoe Bäckstedt literally alone to defend Simac Ladies Tour lead

The Simac Ladies Tour is currently seeing the dominance of Team SD Worx - Protime in the sprint stages but the lead remains in the back of Zoe Bäckstedt. The 20-year old Briton however is racing alone after all her teammates have abandoned the race, including Chloé Dygert in the most unusual circums...

Neilson Powless on Gran Piemonte victory and and battling Pogacar at Il Lombardia: "It’s going to be Tadej against the rest"

Neilson Powless has reached his best form once again now right ahead of Il Lombardia. The EF Education-EasyPost rider has just won Gran Piemonte with a 42-kilometer long solo ride, and could well be an outsider to finish on the podium of the final monument of the season. "This win is really hard for...

OFFICIAL: Cecillie Uttrup Ludwig signs with Canyon//SRAM - "I really want to put all this behind me and get back to my old form"

Cecillie Uttrup Ludwig's contract with FDJ - Suez was ending at the end of this season and the Danish rider's transfer was one of the most highly anticipated of the winter. It was unknown which team would manage to win the battle for her contract but it is now known: Canyon//SRAM. Reportedly, SD Wor...

'New Contador' Pablo Torres on Grand Tour goals and soon-to-be teammate Tadej Pogacar - "The way he rides, his aggressiveness... it's impressive"

Pablo Torres signed a few days ago with UAE Team Emirates until 2030, the current longest contract in pro cycling (if you exclude the 'lifetime' contract of Wout van Aert, which doesn't have a specific limit). The Spaniard, who turned 18 yesterday, is the great jewel of Spanish cycling and is alread...

Climb that decided last year's Il Lombardia at risk of being removed last-minute due to landslide

The route of the 2024 Il Lombardia was decided and confirmed a few weeks ago but a literal last-minute change is now expected. Landslides have affected the Passo di Ganda and most likely the ascent will be removed from the route after this week's heavy rainfall. A picture shared by ValSerianews show...

INEOS Grenadiers would be happy to let Tom Pidcock go according to Dutch experts: "In the Tour de France, the first thing he said was that he would not ride for anyone"

Tom Pidcock has become quite a divisive figure in the cycling community of late. Although some appreciate his multi-discipline success and put the Brit close to on a par with the likes of Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert, others are critical of the Olympic MTB champion's somewhat inconsistent...

Tadej Pogacar's right-hand man postpones retirement to assist the Slovenian for one more year

UAE Team Emirates will count on the experience and strength of one of the best climbers in the pro peloton with Rafal Majka extending his current deal until the end of 2025.Majka is one of those riders who have around for so long that many may forget that the 35-year-old rider podiumed Vuelta a Espa...

Sven Nys disagrees with statements that gravel will replace cyclocross in near future: "There are huge audiences along the course and enough sponsors interested in the sport"

Jan Bakelants caused quite a stir last week by stating that gravel will marginalize cyclocross. Sven Nys, manager of team Baloise - Trek Lions naturally didn't quite like to read those statements.Nys presented his cyclocross team lineup for 2024/25 winter, lead by Nys' son Thibau and Lucinda Brand,...

Promising Tour de l'Avenir Femmes champion secured by Visma | Lease a Bike for next three seasons

It's no overstatement that Marion Bunel made a huge name for herself this year, racing for French conti team St Michel-Mavic-Auber 93. The 20-year-old was one of the biggest revelations of this season and deservedly moves up to WorldTour with three-year contract at Visma | Lease a Bike where she'll...

Junior World Champion ties his future with Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe

The long awaited moment has arrived and Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe's brand new development team announced its first 2025 recruit - and it's none other than the Junior World Champion Lorenzo Finn. While some of Finn's peers make the jump straight to WorldTour (Philipsen and Seixas), the 17-year-old...

Wout Van Aert diversifies his recovery from Vuelta crash with mini-gravel Worlds training session

Wout Van Aert already called it a season after his crash at Vuelta a Espana, which saw him lose green and polka dot jerseys as well as a bit of skin in the process. Last weekend the Gravel World Championship in and around Leuven and Van Aert, 8th from last year's Worlds, could not participate due to...

ANALYSIS: Movistar Team's "Enric Mas dependence" in numbers - Almost 20% of total points haul came from the Spaniard

Enric Mas' 2024 season will come to an end at Il Lombardia next weekend. The Movistar Team leader will battle for the last time against Tadej Pogacar and co in search of an outstanding result in the last monument of the year, which would round off another solid campaign for the Spaniard, something o...

Start Times & Order: Women's Chrono des Nations 2024 - Can Grace Brown take another illustrious ITT win before retirement?

On the 13th of October, the women's 2024 edition of Chrono des Nations takes place. In a battle against the clock, some of the best time trialists on the planet will be in action, with the race organisers now confirming the start times and order of those involved. First down the ramp will be Frenchw...

Start Times & Order: Men's Chrono des Nations 2024 including Alec Segaert, Jay Vine & Stefan Kung

On the 13th of October, the men's 2024 edition of Chrono des Nations takes place. In a battle against the clock, some of the best time trialists on the planet will be in action, with the start times and order now having been confirmed. The first of the elite men down the ramp will be Sebastian Niehu...

"It highlighted the shortcomings of our sport" - Romain Bardet critical after Tre Valle Varesine's mid-race cancellation

Romain Bardet doesn't have many days left of his professional career. As such, every race he takes on is important. Sadly for the Frenchman, earlier this week at Tre Valli Varesine, the race was cancelled after just 60km due to relentless downpours and the subsequently dangerous conditions. Although...

Neilson Powless holds off the chase to take dramatic Gran Piemonte 2024 victory solo

EF Education-EasyPost's Neilson Powless has taken a dramatic solo victory at the 2024 Gran Piemonte, narrowly holding off the chase in a thrilling finale to the final tune up race ahead of Il Lombardia. Four riders got themselves up the road to form the day's early breakaway, those being Andrii Pono...

Matteo Jorgenson leads but Visma head to Il Lombardia without top favourite: "We have to be honest about that"

Many are expecting Tadej Pogacar to dominate again at Il Lombardia this weekend. One of those teams looking to take the fight to the world champion, will be Team Visma | Lease a Bike, led by their American talent, Matteo Jorgenson. Although Jorgenson has been one of the few riders to repeatedly atte...

"It was scary in the peloton" - Tobias Foss gives revealing riders-eye view from cancelled Tre Valli Varesine

Although it only lasted around 60km before being cancelled, the 2024 edition of Tre Valli Varesine is one that will last long in the memories of all the riders involved. One of those, was the INEOS Grenadiers' former time-trial world champion Tobias Foss.Awful downpours of rain that refused to relen...

"The last dance for Cav" - Sprint G.O.A.T. among all-star cast of starters for Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium

As has become the custom towards the end of the year, a host of big names from the peloton travel to Asia to showcase the sport to new eyes. One such event this year will be the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium with the first few star attractions now announced.Headlining the field is th...

PREVIEW | Gran Piemonte 2024 - Kaden Groves for the win or will the classics specialists surprise?

On the 10th of October we have the final Italian classic before Il Lombardia Gran Piemonte is a race that often changes it's route and always brings something new to the table, making it an interesting race to follow every year. We preview the race. This year we have got a 180-kilometer route from V...

No Il Lombardia for Julian Alaphilippe, bringing curtain down on time with Patrick Lefevere at Quick-Step

Arguably the rider most synonymous with Soudal - Quick-Step over the last 11 years, Julian Alaphilippe will not get the chance the end his time with Patrick Lefevere's team with monument glory after being left out of Soudal - Quick-Step's lineup for Il Lombardia.It's been known for some time now tha...

Mathieu van der Poel: Already a cycling legend, but how much further can he go?

In the world of cycling, few riders have the versatility, skill, and sheer dominance that Mathieu van der Poel possesses. He has already cemented his legacy as a legend across multiple disciplines, but his latest triumph begs the question: just how far can he go?Last month in Zurich, van der Poel lo...

Tom Dumoulin welcomes first child with partner Maxime

There has been joyous news from the house of former Giro d'Italia winner Tom Dumoulin over the last few days as the 33-year-old Dutchman welcomed his first child with partner Maxime Nieman. A baby boy, Dumoulin junior has been given the name Oscar. "Welcome dear Oscar Dumoulin. 08-10-‘24. Mom and Os...

VIDEO: Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel and more recon Il Lombardia before weekend showdown

On the 12th of October, the peloton takes on the final monument of the year at Il Lombardia. Pre-race, the two main favourites are the all-conquering world champion Tadej Pogacar or the double Olympic gold medallist Remco Evenepoel. With the days counting down quickly to Il Lombardia, both Pogacar,...

"That gave me some stress..." - Tim Wellens' father recalls riding moped alongside Tadej Pogacar in training

With his second season in the colours of UAE Team Emirates nearly at an end, Tim Wellens has proven himself a very important coq in his team's success, including earlier this summer at the 2024 Tour de France, where team leader Tadej Pogacar reclaimed the Maillot Jaune. Towards the end of August, bo...

PHOTO: Wout van Aert shows off scars from season-ending Vuelta a Espana crash

Everything was going brilliantly for Wout van Aert at the 2024 Vuelta a Espana before his stage 16 crash. After winning three stages and leading both the Points Classification and the King of the Mountains everything came to a screeching halt in a nasty crash on a wet and slippery descent on stage 1...

"Given cycling's past the question is not an illegitimate one" - Christian Prudhomme honest about Pogacar doping doubts

There is no doubt about who the best cyclist on the planet is in 2024. Becoming the first rider in a generation to complete the sport's mythical 'Triple Crown', nearly everything Tadej Pogacar has touched has turned to gold this campaign. As is often the case in cycling however, such all-conquering...

"Tom Pidcock only has five victories on the road" - Martin and Bruyneel demand more from INEOS Grenadiers' star rider

Tom Pidcock is arguably the face of the current INEOS Grenadiers team. Over recent seasons though, there has been growing criticism over INEOS' perceived underperformance. According to Spencer Martin and Johan Bruyneel, that could have something to do with Pidcock's lack of victories. "Pidcock only...

Alpecin-Deceuninck manager doesn't think that cyclocross is at risk thanks to rise of gravel racing: “Cyclocross is a great spectator sport”

A debate has been brewing in cyclocross circles recently, sparked by comments from former rider and analyst Jan Bakelants, who suggested that cyclocross could be increasingly marginalized and eventually swallowed up by the rising popularity of gravel racing. While his statement caused a stir, others...

Eli Iserbyt expects new rivals as cyclocross season approaches: "I think it's exciting"

Eli Iserbyt, the reigning Cyclocross World Cup champion, is gearing up for the upcoming season with cautious optimism. The 26-year-old Belgian rider, who has already earned two bronze medals at the Cyclocross World Championships in 2022 and 2023, believes that new challenges await him as he prepares...

British legends Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins set for cycling return to support USA hurricane victims

British cycling legends Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins are set to make a comeback next week, but not for a race. The duo, both knights of the realm, will ride together to raise money for U.S. hurricane relief efforts. Joining them for the event will be another former cycling star, Jan Ullrich.Th...

Thibau Nys looks towards cyclocross season: “I am still recovering”

Thibau Nys, the 21-year-old Belgian rider from Lidl-Trek, had an impressive season on the road this year, securing nine stage victories. However, as the cyclocross season approaches, Nys is dealing with challenges that have disrupted his preparation.In a conversation with Het Laatste Nieuws, Nys exp...

Thymen Arensman looks towards Tour de France after busy 2024: “Targeting the Giro, and then the Tour”

Thymen Arensman’s 2024 has been anything but quiet. Much has been written about the young Dutchman’s rollercoaster year, which has seen him tackle some serious challenges. From gaining weight during the Giro d’Italia to extending his contract with INEOS Grenadiers until 2027, and eventually having t...

Profile & Route Gran Piemonte 2024

On the 10th of October we have the final Italian classic before Il Lombardia Gran Piemonte is a race that often changes it's route and always brings something new to the table, making it an interesting race to follow every year. We take a look at it's profile. This year we have got a 180-kilometer r...

Departure of key DS a "very big loss" for Visma according to insiders: "He made every part of the team better in every way"

Merijn Zeeman has played a key role within the Team Visma | Lease a Bike set up over recent years. Before the 2024 season has even been fully completed however, the Dutchman has departed his role for a different kind of challenge at Dutch football team, AZ Alkmaar."It is indeed a very big loss. I wa...

Discover the startlist for Gran Piemonte 2024 right here! Including Pidcock, Ganna, Bettiol, Mohoric, Bardet and more

On the 10th of October we have the final Italian classic before Il Lombardia Gran Piemonte is a race that often changes its route and always brings something new to the table, making it an interesting race to follow every year. There are also some interesting names on the startlist in 2024.The final...

"It's literally a dogfight and nobody gives a sh*t about anyone" - Connor Swift explains the chaos of the Gravel World Championships

Last weekend at the 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships, INEOS Grenadiers' Connor Swift secured himself a top-10 finish for the second successive year. After 3rd in 2023, the Brit had to settle for 6th this time around as Mathieu van der Poel took the title. Now the dust has settled somewhat, the 28...

OFFICIAL: EF Education - EasyPost announce signing of former Tour de France stage winner from Quick-Step

The future has Kasper Asgreen has been somewhat uncertain for some time now. Although his departure from Soudal - Quick-Step has been long confirmed, where the Danish star would end up wasn't completely clear. Now though, he's been announced as EF Education - EasyPost's latest acquisition.“The main...

"I want to see if what we achieved can also be achieved in football" - Merijn Zeeman on bringing Visma's success to AZ Alkmaar

Merijn Zeeman oversaw and era of vast success during his latter years at Team Visma | Lease a Bike, including the historic Grand Tour treble of 2023 and the numerous success of the likes of Jonas Vingegaard, Wout van Aert and others. Now though, a new adventure awaits Zeeman at Eredivisie team AZ Al...

No Il Lombardia for Primoz Roglic as Vuelta champion ends 2024 campaign

Primoz Roglic had been expected to compete against the likes of compatriot Tadej Pogacar and rival Remco Evenepoel at the final monument of the season next weekend. After a somewhat disappointing preparation though, the Slovenian has called an early end to his season ahead of Il Lombardia. "A long s...

Remi Cavagna will leave Movistar after first year of a three-year contract

Rémi Cavagna, who was set to be one of the team's most interesting names with his signing for the 2024 season, will leave Movistar Team this winter despite still being under contract until 2026. This is because of the bad relations between the two throughout this season, which he has been open about...

Remco Evenepoel confirmed for Lombardia battle against Pogacar - "We aren’t starting as the main favourites"

Remco Evenepoel is returning to Il Lombardia. In 2020 he crashed into a ravine and suffered career-threatening injuries, and in 2021 he was only 19th. Three years later he returns to be a headliner in the battle against Tadej Pogacar, and will end his season in the Italian monument. Although it must...

Tadej Pogacar leads UAE at Il Lombardia: "It’s been the perfect season for us this year"

UAE Team Emirates has confirmed their lineup for Il Lombardia, the final monument of the season, and this will be Tadej Pogacar's final race of the season. The Slovenian looks to win the Italian monument for the fourth consecutive time and it is very hard to see him not take the title again in 2024....

OFFICIAL: Pablo Castrillo, La Vuelta breakthrough, signs with Movistar - "They are the benchmark of Spanish cycling"

Pablo Castrillo is one of the rising stars of Spanish cycling and at the Vuelta a España he won not one, but two stages within a matter of days, both from the day's breakaway and beating top climbers. The victor of the brutal Cuitu Negru climb has impressed beyond belief and a deal with INEOS Grenad...

Olympic Champion Grace Brown launches shots at Tre Valli Varesine organizers for holding race under heavy rain: "I voluntarily abandoned a race for the first time in my career"

Yesterday's Tre Valli Varesine was meant to be the main event of the day and one of the most important of the week, but extreme rainy conditions instead marked it. The men's race was cancelled already on the request of the riders; but the women's race did finish despite many calling for action. "Not...

"Everybody wanted to stop... There were tears in the eyes" - Tadej Pogacar explains mid-race cancellation of Tre Valli Varesine

Weather conditions at Tre Valli Varesine 2024 were far from ideal. Heavy downpours beat down on the riders throughout the day as they attempted to traverse through the puddles and stay upright. Ultimately, with over 100km to go, it was decided conditions were too bad as the riders headed back into t...

"This is and remains a bad image for the race" - Quick-Step DS questions Tre Valli Varesine race organisers after mid-race cancellation

In miserable, wet and downright dangerous conditions at Tre Valli Varesine 2024 this Tuesday afternoon, only after the women's race had been completed and nearly 60km of the men's race in the legs, the decision was finally made to cancel this year's edition. For some, the decision came as a relief,...

Gravel Worlds surprise shocked to race next to stars like Mathieu van der Poel: "I told him: 'If you need anything from me, just say it'. Moments later, he just rode away..."

Next to his world titles from road and cyclocross, Mathieu van der Poel now has gravel rainbow jersey as well. And while the Alpecin-Deceuninck star was carrying the Dutch flag up high, the second finisher in Orange jersey was surprise Rick Ottema in 14th, third if we excluded the road pros. The 32-...

First Lars Boom, then Demi Vollering? FDJ - SUEZ recruits the SD Worx DS as the expected superstar transfer seems to be just around the corner

Lars Boom had a great career as cyclist, winning a Tour de France stage in 2014 among others. And just like many other ex-pros, he went for an active retirement, taking on the sports director role.The Dutchman made a debut women's team Liv Racing in 2021 before joining SD Worx - Protime for the next...

"I had already accepted that I wouldn't be a professional cyclist anymore" - Taco van der Hoorn on his incredible comeback story

Taco van der Hoorn struggled with the aftermath of a concussion for a long time, which made it questionable for a long time whether he would still be able to practice as a professional cyclist. That question was answered with a clear yes at Elfstedenrace last month.Things went wrong for Van der Hoor...

Three more seasons for Marc Soler! UAE Team Emirates confirms the Spanish rider's renewal

The Supercombative Rider of the Vuelta a España 2024 has his reward after the brutal final stretch of the season he has done with UAE Team Emirates. Marc Soler has just renewed with the UAE team until 2027.This has been announced by UAE itself in an official statement which also announced the promot...

Gianni Moscon set to write a new chapter with Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe

Gianni Moscon belongs to those riders in cycling peloton whose reputation preceeds their sporting performances. The 30-year-old was once regarded as one of the brightest talents in the peloton and that is why he was scouted by the Team Sky back in 2016.And while the Italian set off to a great start...

Spanish super talent Pablo Torres signs mega-contract until 2030 with UAE Team Emirates

The great promise of Spanish cycling will make the jump to the World Tour immediately! Pablo Torres will compete in the main team of UAE Team Emirates from the 2025 season on his first professional contract. And what a deal it is!The 18-year-old rider from Madrid has renewed with UAE until 2030, the...

TV Guide - Where and when to watch Il Lombardia 2024

On the 12th of October the cycling peloton tackles the final monument of the season: Il Lombardia. The queen of the Italian autumn classics is the monument for the climbers and every years features an exciting route packed with iconic climbs. Here's where and when to watch it. Estimated time of depa...

"The only difference between us and Visma or INEOS is our communication" - Lotto Dstny boss insists Jarno Widar can reach the top with his team

Jarno Widar is widely touted as one of the brightest stars for the future of Belgian cycling. In recent weeks and months however, there has been growing rumours of discontent in the Widar camp with the uncertainty of the future prospects of Lotto Dstny."Let me say one thing about that: Jarno Widar h...

Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL extend terms with forgotten 2023 World Championship breakthrough: "Can’t wait to see what’s possible together”

Although the 2024 World Championships have just been and gone, the 2023 World Championships haven't quite faded into the distant history just yet. For those who do recall the road race in Glasgow, the name of Australian talent Matthew Dinham might strike a chord. After his breakthrough performance o...

"You couldn’t see the asphalt anymore, and manhole covers were coming loose" - Visma DS explains the dangers at Tre Valli Varesine before cancellation

Tre Valli Varesine 2024 did not go to plan for race organisers this Tuesday afternoon in Lombardy. After less than 60km of action, the race was brought to a premature end due to the horrific weather conditions and flooding on the roads. One of those teams leading the charge of the peloton against th...

VIDEO: Riders successfully protest to race organisers at Tre Valli Varesine, cancelling race due to adverse weather

The men's edition of Tre Valli Varesine 2024 was not raced to a conclusion earlier this Tuesday afternoon in Lombardy as torrential rain made things just simply too unsafe for the riders on the road."At the neutralised start there were already 7 punctures and a couple of broken wheels. We tried to r...

"We tried to alert the Commissaires but were ignored" - After cancellation of men's Tre Valli Varesine, Brodie Chapman criticises lack of action in women's race

There will be no battle between the likes of Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel on the roads of Italy this Tuesday afternoon after the mid-race cancellation of Tre Valli Varesine due to adverse weather conditions. Earlier in the day however, the women's edition was completed, where Cedrine Kerbaol to...

VIDEO: Lorena Wiebes almost collides head-on with random non-pro cyclist in crazy scenes at Simac Ladies Tour

The 2024 Simac Ladies Tour opened this Tuesday afternoon with an individual time trial around Gennep. In the end, the stage was won by Zoe Backstedt, but it was an incident involving Team SD Worx - ProTime's Lorena Wiebes that caught the eye.As the Dutch sprinter star came powering around a bend wit...

Prize Money Il Lombardia 2024 with €50.000 available

On the 12th of October the cycling peloton tackles the final monument of the season: Il Lombardia. The queen of the Italian autumn classics is the monument for the climbers and every years features an exciting route packed with iconic climbs. We take a look at it's prize money. The prize money in to...

"I’ve definitely had mental issues... We’ll see if that holds me back or drives me forward" - US Champ Sean Quinn open and honest about mental health

Sean Quinn took the biggest victory of his career earlier this year, outsprinting Brandon McNulty and Neilson Powless to claim the US national road title and the iconic 'Stars and Stripes' jersey. Just 24 years old, the EF Education-EasyPost man seemingly has a big future ahead of him, but that hasn...

UPDATE! Men's Tre Valli Varesine cancelled due to heavy downpour

Although earlier today the women's peloton faced tough weather conditions and a lot of rain at Tre Valli Varesine it's been decided conditions are now too bad for the men to continue, as the riders have been sent back to the team buses.According to several teams, in the last minutes it has been conf...

Tadej Pogacar can match Fausto Coppi in another historic achievement this week in Italy

The 2024 season is coming to an end. It will be remembered as the year of Tadej Pogacar. Although being only 26 years old, it is possible that he will improve it in the future, but it seems difficult. In this final stretch, the UAE Team Emirates superstar is once again facing history. He could achie...

Is Mathieu van der Poel skipping cyclocross season? "I am going on holiday first, then we will see"

Mathieu van der Poel is a six-time cyclocross World Champion and currently the reigning champion. He has not actually debuted his new jersey after winning the race in Tabor last February, but actually there is still no decision on whether he will even compete in the discipline this winter. In the 20...

Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel and Tom Pidcock's words at the start of Tre Valli Varesine - "I don't feel great so I'm going through the race suffering"

Tre Valli Varesine is one of the most reputable classics of the year and once again, as Il Lombardia's final preparation race, it gathers a superstar lineup. At the start many riders have shared their opinions on the hilly and very rainy race that will headline this Tuesday afternoon, including Tade...

"You can clearly see that he is at his limit" - Remco Evenepoel maintains Lombardia preparations despite form difficulties

Remco Evenepoel has showed a very high level at the World Championships after a rocky preparation, but he is now seemingly struggling from fatigue. At the Giro dell'Emilia he abandoned after getting something in his eyes but many speculated he abandoned due to bad legs. At Coppa Bernocchi however it...

Cédrine Kerbaol wins rainy women's Tre Valli Varesine

Tre Valli Varesine has a men's and women's event this Tuesday and in the women's field, French rider Cédrine Kerbaol stunned to a solo victory in Varese after dropping her rivals in the many climbs of the final circuit. The Italian race started off very early, so as to avoid collision with the men's...

PREVIEW | Tre Valli Varesine 2024: Can Tadej Pogacar continue winning run before Il Lombardia?

This Tuesday, October 8th, the Tre Valli Varesine will serve as a warm-up for next Saturday's Il Lombardia. We preview a spectacular race, very hard, with more than 3,400 meters of accumulated elevation gain that will end as usual in Varese in a race that has been won by greats such as Barali, Coppi...

Prize Money Tour of Guangxi 2024 with €128.000 available

The Tour of Guangxi will be the final World Tour event of the season; taking place between the 15th and 20th of October. The peloton will be in China for what is the final stage-race of the season, but one that will still be important to many. We take a look at the prize money. The total prize money...

"A few people asking 'why not INEOS?'" - Luke Rowe explains decision to start DS role with Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team

For so long one of the faces on Team Sky / INEOS Grenadiers, long time road captain Luke Rowe will make the somewhat expected switch from rider to sports director it has now been confirmed. Rather than at INEOS however, Rowe is set to join the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team. Speaking on the latest...

Visma Lease a Bike manager believes cycling is at a crossroads: “Cycling is moving forward and backward”

Richard Plugge, manager of the Visma Lease a Bike team, believes cycling is advancing in some areas while regressing in others. After a difficult season, Plugge and his team are hoping for a return to the dominance they displayed back in 2023 as they look toward 2025.Plugge, speaking with RIDE magaz...

Final startlist of Tre Valli Varesine 2024 with Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel, Tom Pidcock & Enric Mas

Tre Valli Varesine, a 200-kilometre race with a tough circuit which historically has seen climbers of high-level triumph takes place on October 8th. In 2024, there is an all-star list of starters. On the provisional startlist are the likes of: Tadej Pogacar, Valentin Ferron, Pierre Latour, Enric Mas...

UAE Team Emirates, 5 wins away from breaking HTC's all-time record in a year: Here are the races left to go

UAE Team Emirates' 2024 season can best be described as simply sensational. The team has dominated the entire cycling scene, which has led to a total of 80 victories so far. The all-time record is currently held by Team Columbia-HTC, when in 2009, they had a total of 85 victories.For a UAE that has...

ANALYSIS: Why is there no American race on the UCI World Tour?

With just two events left of the 2024 UCI World Tour, cycling fans have treated to some of the sport's most memorable races this year. From the Tour de France to the Giro d’Italia, cycling's biggest stages are set in Europe, where the sport thrives. Yet, with 35 events making up the World Tour calen...

"I don't know whether it's worth it to go to Africa" - Mathieu van der Poel may target Mountain Bike Worlds in 2025 over Rwanda road Worlds

Mathieu van der Poel sensationally secured himself a Gravel World Championship title last weekend, adding that particular Rainbow Jersey to a growing collection that also includes both cyclocross and road race world titles. Now though, the Dutchman may switch targets to another cycling discipline.Wi...

"This was one of my best days of the season" - Bart Lemmen almost surprises favourites at Coppa Bernocchi with a 30km solo

Bart Lemmen had a great start to his new contract at Visma | Lease a Bike with top-5 finish at the Tour Down Under. The former army member the carried on the momentum across the whole spring and, as a reward got called up as reserve for the Tour de France in July. The Dutchman got through the three-...

"They often keep it to themselves, they have to be tough, not vulnerable" - expert believes eating disorders still haunt the peloton to this day

Nutrition has become a clear area of interest of all the top cycling teams, planning their riders' meals to grams around the main season objectives. However this doesn't always come with only upsides. The (W)eet Wat Je Doet movement focuses on the 'healthy' aspect of nutrition in cycling, which is o...

Soudal - Quick-Step bet on Italian time trial champion with a three-year contract

Continuing to build on the foundations laid out by its development team, Soudal - Quick-Step is ready to promote the 20-year-old Andrea Raccagni who convinced the team that he's ready to move up a level over the past two years. The Italian U23 time trial champion will wear the Soudal - Quick-Step je...

Is Tre Valli Varesine at risk? Majorly adverse weather expected

Riders such as Tadej Pogacar, Primoz Roglic, Tom Pidcock, Remco Evenepoel and Enric Mas are all preparing for Tre Valli Varesine 2024, set to take place on Tuesday. Mother Nature might yet have other plans in store though.According to a report by Wielerflits, the key preparation race for next weeken...

"I was able to ride the perfect race today" - Stan van Tricht boosts hopes for 2025 contract with victory at Coppa Bernocchi

For the first time in his professional career, Alpecin-Deceuninck's Stan van Tricht was able to celebrate victory on Monday afternoon at Coppa Bernocchi 2024. Perfect timing too as he looks to secure a ride for the 2025 season. "I'm very happy," reflected the 25-year-old Belgian with a smile in his...

Stan van Tricht takes first pro victory at Coppa Bernocchi 2024 as Evenepoel, Roglic & Hirschi don't feature in finale

Alpecin-Deceuninck's Stan van Tricht has taken first professional victory at Coppa Bernocchi 2024, boosting his hopes at extending his career as he searches for a contract for 2025.Heading toward a frantic finale, just three riders remained from the day's original breakaway as the race entered the f...

Gorka Izagirre calls time on professional career after 17 seasons in the peloton

For 17 seasons now, the figure of Gorka Izagirre has been a familiar sight in the peloton but after the vastly experienced Spaniard completes the upcoming Tour of Guangxi in China, it will be time to hang up the cycling shoes for the final time 37-year-old. Having added 9 victories to his palmares o...

"It could have ended up with a medal" - Matej Mohoric narrowly misses out on podium in defence of Gravel World Championship

The 2023 Gravel World Championships winner, Matej Mohoric's preparation for this year's edition was far from ideal. As such, despite losing his Rainbow Jersey and even missing out on the final podium completely, the Slovenian isn't totally unhappy. "I'm happy about what I showed today in the race,"...

"My batteries are starting to run out" admits Remco Evenepoel as Il Lombardia prep continues at Coppa Bernocchi

It's been a long and successful season for Remco Evenepoel in 2024. From his first victory in Portugal all the way back on the 10th of February, to a Tour de France podium, double Olympic gold and another time trial world title, Evenepoel is beginning to feel the affects. The main goal for the remai...

UAE Team Emirates strengthen for 2025 with signing of one of Intermarché - Wanty's key riders

Undoubtedly the strongest team in the peloton across the 2024 season, UAE Team Emirates have begun preparations for next year and bolstered their ranks by acquiring one of Intermarché - Wanty's key workhorses and time trial specialists. The man in question? GC winner at the 2024 ZLM Tour, Rune Herre...

OFFICIAL: Luke Rowe leaves INEOS after 13 years to join Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team as new DS

One of the stalwarts of the Team Sky / INEOS Grenadiers set up over the years, Luke Rowe is now set for a new challenge in 2025 as he retired from professional racing and joins the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team as a new sports director. "I took a bit of time to reflect on my future and see what th...

See the final startlist of Coppa Bernocchi 2024 right here! Including Remco Evenepoel, Primoz Roglic & Marc Hirschi

The Coppa Bernocchi, the race with the most opportunities for sprinters in the Italian October, is a race with more than a century of history that in 2024 will be held on Monday, October 7. Take a look at the startlist right here!The startlist includes riders such as: Steven Kruijswijk, Johannes Sta...

After dirty eye forced abandon over the weekend Remco Evenepoel looks to return to form at Coppa Bernocchi: "If everything goes normally, that should work out"

Remco Evenepoel couldn't contest victory at Giro dell'Emilia last weekend against a rampant Tadej Pogacar. Abandoning early, there had been some suggestion the Belgian departed early due to the fact he could no longer take the win. Although new images prove that not to be the case, Evenepoel returns...

PREVIEW | Coppa Bernocchi 2024: Can Marc Hirschi hold off Remco Evenepoel for another one day victory?

The Coppa Bernocchi, the race with the most opportunities for sprinters in the Italian October, is a race with more than a century of history that in 2024 will be held on Monday, October 7. The event, held in Legnano, near Milan,  has a route of 174 km - shorter than in previous editions - which tak...

"I tried to put everybody on the limit" - Mathieu van der Poel becomes Gravel World Champion after flurry of attacks

Mathieu van der Poel is one of the most talented cyclists on the planet and he has proven that once again today. He has become World Champion in his third discipline. The Dutchman won the Gravel World Championships this Sunday in style and has taken on another rainbow jersey. "It was a big goal for...

"We also knew Pogacar, but he was not feasible in terms of budget" - Patrick Lefevere insists UAE money is what's behind the 'success' of their scouting

UAE Team Emirates are having an incredible season. Lead by unstoppable Tadej Pogacar, they already left any competition far in the dust by June and now sit on stunning 77 professional victories achieved by 20 out of 30 of their riders. The depth of team is something Patrick Lefevere's Soudal - Quick...

"Perfect way to escape from the hectic Formula 1 world" - Valtteri Bottas 133rd in category at Gravel Worlds

When Valtteri Bottas takes on a race, the Fin is usually competing near the front at eye watering speeds in the world of Formula 1. This wasn't quite the case last weekend at the Gravel World Championships though.Whilst Mathieu van der Poel was storming to a sensational victory, Bottas completed the...

Tadej Pogacar is the 5th rider to win first race as World Champion - We look at the other four who have

This past Saturday, October 5, Tadej Pogacar made his world champion's jersey debut in style with a spectacular victory in the Giro dell'Emilia. With an attack 38 kilometers from the finish line, the Slovenian launched himself on the first of the five climbs to San Luca to break the curse of the rai...

Jasper Stuyven unable to medal at Gravel World Championships: “Mathieu does not need a super day to take control”

Jasper Stuyven, the 32 year-old rider for Lidl-Trek and reigning European gravel champion, couldn’t secure a podium finish at the Gravel World Championships in Leuven, Belgium, on Sunday. Despite his efforts, he was unable to match the pace set by Mathieu van der Poel, who dominated the race to take...

Former champion reflects on Gravel World Championships: “I think Mathieu was by far the strongest today”

Gianni Vermeersch, 32, from Belgium, and the reigning Belgian National Gravel Champion, finished 5th in the Gravel World Championships held in Leuven, Belgium, on Sunday. The former 2022 World Champion was unable to defend his title as his Alpecin–Deceuninck teammate Mathieu van der Poel proved unst...

Adam Hansen reacts to death of Murriel Furrer: “Radios can be useful in some cases”

In the past 15 months, the cycling world has tragically lost three young riders: Gino Mäder, André Drege, and most recently, Murriel Furrer. Furrer, who was competing in the World Junior Road Race in Zurich near her hometown, tragically passed away during the event, sparking renewed discussion about...

Quinten Hermans reacts to Gravel World Championships bronze: “I might skip this winter”

Quinten Hermans, 29, from Belgium, secured a bronze medal at the Gravel World Championships in Leuven, Belgium, after a hard-fought sprint finish. Hermans, who rides for Alpecin–Deceuninck, competed alongside a strong field but ultimately finished behind Mathieu van der Poel, who claimed gold after...

Dutch coach reacts to double gold at Gravel World Championships: “Mathieu and Marianne are such top athletes”

Laurens ten Dam has had a whirlwind week, juggling multiple roles in cycling. The 43-year-old from Bedum, Netherlands, raced in the World Gravel Championships today in Leuven, while also serving as part of the coaching team for the Dutch national squad at last weekend’s World Championship road race...

Profile & Route Chrono des Nations 2024

On the 13th of October we have one of the most special races of the season. The season is almost ending, and we have got the Chrono des Nations, the main time-trial one-day race event (excluding the World, European, National Championships and Olympic Games). We take a look at the profile. It is a ra...

Florian Vermeersch settles for second behind Mathieu van der Poel at Gravel Worlds: "it was all about who was the strongest. And I think everyone saw who that was"

The Gravel World Championships today put forward some of the best riders in the world in off-road sectors. A race that favoured road riders, it was no surprise to see the World Tour riders swarm the front. Florian Vermeersch had proven his worth in the past in such race and did so again today. He fi...

Christophe Laporte wins under Paris-Tours chaos - "It was a difficult season"

Christophe Laporte has spent a lot of the season working as a domestique in Team Visma | Lease a Bike, but when he got his own freedom he has managed to thrive. At the Olympic Games he rode to the final podium and again in France today, the home rider managed to take a strong win at Paris-Tours unde...

Christophe Laporte wins muddy Paris-Tours ahead of Mathias Vacek

Christophe Laporte is a top rider but somehow rarely gets big victories. This Sunday this was not the case as Team Visma | Lease a Bike put in the perfect tactics and saw the Frenchman take the victory in a two-up sprint against Mathias Vacek. The French classic was raced under rain and this made th...

Mathieu van der Poel wins Gravel World Championships with fantastic solo win

Mathieu van der Poel is the reigning cyclocross World Champion and now is also the Gravel World Champion. In Leuven, the Dutchman proved to be the strongest in the race and put in a masterful performance to get a new rainbow jersey in his palmarès. The 180-kilometer race had many of the peloton's be...

Marc Hirschi does it again! Another victory for UAE at Coppa Agostoni

Marc Hirschi has won several races this year and he keeps UAE Team Emirates' tally going up constantly. The Swiss rider was victorious at the Coppa Agostoni today, succeeding after a late attack. It was a race that was very fast right from the start and had no slowing down. Lots of splits occured th...

Israeli national champion Oded Kogut beats Alexander Kristoff to win final Cro Race stage; Brandon McNulty wins overall classification

Brandon McNulty has won the Cro Race, arriving safely in the peloton on stage 6. Oded Kogut of Israel - Premier Tech took a surprising win, beating Uno-X's Alexander Kristoff who had a perfect leadout. The breakaway of the day was formed by five riders: Matthias Schwarzbacher, Casper van der Woude,...

VIDEO: Mathieu van der Poel attacks with 100 kilometers to go at Gravel World Championships

The Gravel World Championships are currently taking place in Leuven, Belgium; but a Dutchman is storming through. Mathieu van der Poel, with over 100 kilometers to the finish, is already attacking the race hard and only a few riders are in the vicinity. A video captured by Belga's Greg Lenco on a sm...

PREVIEW | Paris-Tours 2024 - Philipsen, Laporte, Pedersen and De Lie headline spectacular battle on gravel roads

On the 6th of October the riders will tackle one of the very oldest and most famous one-day races in the cycling calendar. A race that over the years has crowned many of the sport's greats, Paris-Tours continues to be an exciting race up to this day and it's many gravel sectors and explosive climbs...

Mathieu van der Poel wishes to take rainbow jersey in gravel: "You can see that it is really becoming a big discipline"

Mathieu van der Poel is the reigning Cyclocross World Champion but at the time being, he just lost his title on the road. However this Sunday he has the opportunity to take another world title for himself in Leuven, as he tackles a very strong list of riders for the Gravel World Championships. “It i...

Isaac Del Toro ahead of Gravel Worlds: "It’s a new experience. I’m trying to enjoy it as much as possible"

The Gravel World Championships take place this Sunday for the men's Elite and it includes a big startlist with a quality field. It features cyclocross specialists, former road racers, top amateurs and pure road riders such as Isaac Del Toro who is making his debut racing in the gravel at this level....

Matteo Jorgenson "pushed just beyond his limit" trying to follow Tadej Pogacar at Giro dell'Emilia

Matteo Jorgenson has exploded trying to follow Tadej Pogacar at the GP de Montréal and now again at the Giro dell'Emilia. He was the only rider initially trying to follow the Slovenian when he launched his initial attack in the Italian classic, but that did not give Team Visma | Lease a Bike the res...

Tadej Pogacar describes Giro dell'Emilia triumph - "This race has been on my wish list for a long time"

In his debut with the rainbow jersey, Tadej Pogacar put in a stellar ride to win the Giro dell'Emilia with another long solo ride. The UAE Team Emirates rider is unstoppable this year and has ticked off another race from the list of big events he hadn't yet won. He details the victory and what came...

Confirmed startlist for the men's Gravel World Championships 2024 including Van der Poel, Mohoric, Merlier, Benoot, Del Toro and more

On Sunday, October 6th, the men's elite race at the 2024 Gravel World Championships takes place in Leuven, Belgium. Last year, Matej Mohoric claimed the Rainbow Jersey and the Slovenian is back again this time around, but faces some very notable competition. We take a look at it's startlist. Include...

Remco Evenepoel looks to put behind Giro dell'Emilia disaster and leads Soudal - Quick-Step at Coppa Bernocchi

The Italian Autumn classics are in full swing. Today is the Coppa Agostoni, but Soudal - Quick-Step have announced that after the Giro dell'Emilia, Remco Evenepoel will also be leading the Belgian team at the Coppa Bernocchi this Monday as the main favourite ahead of Il Lombardia. This Saturday's ra...

"Disqualification is not the standard sanction" - UCI justify lack of punishment for Mathieu van der Poel's 'sidewalk incident' at World Championships

Mathieu van der Poel rode in the sidewalk momentarily at the World Championships and came quite close to spectators who were watching the events unfold. Captured on the race broadcast, it led to some complaints - mostly regarding the UCI's inconsistency of applying it's own rules. The Dutchman did n...

Tadej Pogacar victorious at Giro dell'Emillia: "The first race in the rainbow jersey you need to prove again that you are the best"

Tadej Pogacar won this past Sunday a world title and, in his first appearance in the new rainbow jersey, decimated the competition at the Giro dell'Emilia. The World Champion won with two minutes over his closest competitors and had no true competition in the Italian classic. "Mission accomplished a...

From Formula 1 to the Gravel World Championships - Valtteri Bottas makes the switch

At 35 years old, Finnish racing driver Valtteri Bottas is no stranger to the world of motorsport, having raced for some of the most iconic teams in Formula 1, including Mercedes, where he clinched 10 Grand Prix victories. His most recent win came at the Turkish Grand Prix in 2021. However, Bottas ha...

Italian rider reacts to Muriel Furrer’s death: "A rider like me was left in the cold and rain to die alone"

It has been one week since Swiss junior rider Muriel Furrer tragically passed away during her home World Championships in Zurich, and many questions about her death remain unanswered. The cycling world has been shaken by the loss of the young rider, with Italian rider Andrea Raccagi Noviero, a 20-ye...

Lorena Wiebes reacts to Gravel World Championships bronze: “I told Marianne that I did not have the best legs”

In an intense race at the 2024 Gravel World Championships in Belgium, Marianne Vos secured another rainbow jersey, defeating Lotte Kopecky in a thrilling sprint to claim the title. While Vos and Kopecky battled it out at the front, Lorena Wiebes rode a strong race to take the bronze medal, adding an...

Lotte Kopecky misses out at Gravel World Championships: “Marianne was just super strong”

Fresh off her victory in Zurich last weekend, where she claimed her second consecutive women’s road race world title, 28-year-old Lotte Kopecky was back in action on home soil in Belgium. Competing in the Gravel World Championships in Leuven, Kopecky delivered an impressive performance but ultimatel...

EF-Education EasyPost rider sets new record for fastest lap of Australia

Australian cyclist Lachlan Morton, known for his endurance feats, has set a new record for the fastest lap around Australia. The 32-year-old, who rides for EF Education-EasyPost, completed the monumental journey in just 30 days, 9 hours, and 59 minutes, finishing at the Port Macquarie lighthouse on...

Laurens Ten Dam talks about Mathieu van der Poel and gravel Worlds: "A guarantee of a top performance and a good result"

Laurens Ten Dam has left the pro peloton on the road already many years ago, but it was only one step in his career. Ever since, he's become a successful podcaster and benchmark of gravel racing in North American. This weekend he races the Gravel World Championships against some of the best in the w...

Discover the final startlist of the 2024 Paris-Tours featuring Arnaud De Lie, Jasper Philipsen, Christophe Laporte and Mads Pedersen

The season is coming to an end, but before that happens, there are still quite a few interesting races on the menu. On Sunday, riders will take on the traditional Paris-Tours will challenging gravel sectors in the midst of vineyards. Let's have a look at who are the big names to follow!The final sta...

After road, cyclocross and track; Marianne Vos has become Gravel World Champion - "I didn’t trust my sprint" against Lotte Kopecky

At 37 years of age Marianne Vos continued to excel within cycling. The most successful female rider of all time continues to win and has for the first time conquered a world title in the gravel discipline, after beating none other than Lotte Kopecky this Saturday in Leuven. “It was of course great t...

Tadej Pogacar humiliates competition! New World Champion wins Giro dell'Emilia by 2 minutes in style

No easing down and no calm. Tadej Pogacar has won the Giro dell'Emilia, his first race as the new World Champion and rainbow jersey; and has done so in style has he attacked right on the first climb of the final circuit and won with no less than  minutes over second place. Benjamin Thomas, Roberto C...

Marianne Vos beats Lotte Kopecky to win women's Gravel World Championships; Lorena Wiebes closes podium

The Gravel World Championships are growing exponentially in the last few years and this Saturday, the women's field featured some of the absolute best! After 8 world championships titles in cyclocross and 3 on the road; at 37 years of age Marianne Vos has become World Champion in the gravel discipli...

LIVE BLOG | Giro dell'Emilia 2024: Pogacar is gone and builts up a huge lead!

The 2024 edition of Giro dell'Emilia will be able to enjoy the most spectacular live cycling with the thrill of seeing Tadej Pogacar make a debut with the rainbow jersey on his shoulders. The Slovenian, however, has already failed to conquer the San Luca climb three times (four if you count the open...

Greg van Avermaet points at Mathieu van der Poel as main favourite for Gravel World Championships: "That guy has the skills, has the legs, and has the knowledge"

Greg van Avermaert retired from pro cycling but has not stopped his time on the bike. He has taken to triathlon, but mainly gravel racing. After performing strongly over the year he's earned his way into the World Championships this weekend and believes Mathieu van der Poel is the main favourite. "I...

"I am forced to end the season now" - Herniated discs end Mattias Skjelmose's season

Lidl-Trek has reported on the end of the season for Mattias Skjelmose. Atfer a brilliant Vuelta a España, the Dane looked to have a strong end to the season but successive injuries have forced him to end the year prematurely. “Unfortunately, my season ends here. I had been looking forward to the las...

Giro dell'Emilia Donne Internazionale: Elisa Longo Borghini takes strong victory

The Giro dell'Emilia Donne Internazionale provided another spectacular edition, and Elisa Longo Borghini has taken yet another victory in a race where she has thrived in the past. The race had a flat start and was not as difficult as the men's event when it came to the final circuit. With only two a...

Cro Race: Alexander Kristoff wins stage 5 bunch sprint

The Cro Race saw a sprinter fest once again this Saturday, and Alexander Kristoff soared to his second stage win of the week. The fifth stage of the Croatian race was a day for the sprinters and didn't have many difficulties. The stage was shortened due to bad weather, and here two riders went up th...

Remco Evenepoel dreams of Giro dell'Emilia victory against Pogacar: "He hasn't won here yet, so he'll be extra motivated today"

Remco Evenepoel took to the start of the Giro dell'Emilia this morning with good form and motivation; and next to a Tadej Pogacar in rainbow gear. The Soudal - Quick-Step faces competition including Primoz Roglic, Enric Mas and many others this Saturday but is also thinking of the victory atop San L...

BOMBSHELL! Tom Pidcock could be on his way out of INEOS Grenadiers and joining Swiss ProTeam

INEOS Grenadiers still have a contract with Tom Pidcock for several more seasons but it is quite noticeable that the relations are not as bright as in the past. Whilst he became Olympic MTB champion once again, on the road he has been far from the expectations and far from giving the value of his hu...

"If I get a flat tire, I'll stop" - Lotte Kopecky has not interest in chasse patate at Gravel World Championships

The two-time world champion from road, Lotte Kopecky will be one of the main attention-drawers at the start line of Gravel World Championships in Halle. The Belgian lady has never competed in a gravel event and this will be a trial by fire. However Kopecky is not too bothered about the result. If th...

ANALYSIS | Giro dell'Emilia 2024: Can Tadej Pogacar secure his first win as the World Champion?

This weekend, the prestigious Giro dell’Emilia returns, marking the main race in the build-up to Il Lombardia. It’s a race that has long captivated cycling fans and is renowned for its dramatic uphill finale. This year’s edition, taking place on October 5th, promises to deliver yet another thrilling...

PREVIEW | Giro dell'Emilia 2024 - Battle on 16% climb circuit between Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic

On the 5th of October the peloton will be in Italy for one of the most prestigious and spectacular classics of the year. The non-World Tour level Giro dell'Emilia will feature a world-class field and pack a very difficult route ending atop the famous San Luca climb. We preview the race ahead. The ro...

TV Guide - Where and When to watch Giro dell'Emilia 2024

On the 5th of October the peloton will be in Italy for one of the most prestigious and spectacular classics of the year. The non-World Tour level Giro dell'Emilia will feature a world-class field and pack a very difficult route ending atop the famous San Luca climb. Here's where and when to watch it...

Tadej Pogacar is looking forward to the Italian Classics: "This time of the year is among my favorite"

After his world championship title, Tadej Pogacar faces the final stretch of his season. The Slovenian UAE Team Emirates rider is already in Italy to race three of the transalpine autumn classics. This Saturday, October 5, he will race the Giro dell'Emilia, which he has never won, although he finish...

Discover the final startlist for the women's 2024 Gravel World Championships as Kopecky, Wiebes, Pieterse, Brand, Van Empel, Vos and more compete for Rainbow Jersey

On Saturday, October 5th, the women's elite race at the 2024 Gravel World Championships takes place in Leuven, Belgium. Among others, the current road race champion Lotte Kopecky and cyclocross world champion Fem van Empel will battle it out.The startlist for the race includes: Lotte Kopecky, Lorena...

Q36.5 boost their GC section by signing one of mountain leaders of Lotto Dstny

With another strong signing of a rider with WorldTour background, the 27-year-old Harm Vanhoucke, Q36.5 Pro Cycling hopes to get another step closer to their long-term objective of reaching the highest division.Vanhoucke brings wealth of experience from more than six seasons in the professional pelo...

"For some, 'good' does not even apply anymore" - Thijs Zonneveld reacts to a mad startlist at the Gravel World Championships

At 44 years of age, Thijs Zonneveld will be among the more experienced men at the start of gravel World Championships in Belgium. Despite his rather recent return to competitive sport, he picked up the pace quite fast and even secured a more than respectable 31st place at the Unbound Gravel. The Dut...

"Gravel needs that buzz. but UCI fails to create level playing field" - Gravel rider Nathan Haas on why US gravel pros decline to start at the World Championships

The 2024 gravel World Championships come quickly after their road counterpart this year. With road stars such as Mathieu van der Poel, Lotte Kopecky and defending champion Matej Mohoric at the start, the cycling fans are up for a treat. And while many road pros take on the gravel, many specialists f...

Three-time American champion pulls down the curtain on his professional career

Joey Rosskopf is in his final weeks as a professional cyclist. The 35-year-old rider, who currently rides for Q36.5, will end his career after this season. The American rider announced this via social media.Rosskopf spent twelve years racing among the pros. Despite spending most of the time riding i...

Legendary Colombian cyclist Marlon Perez killed after a robbery attempt near his home

Tragedy has once again shaken the world of cycling, although this time for reasons other than racing accidents. The legendary Colombian champion Marlon Pérez died this Friday, October 4, from injuries sustained after suffering a stabbing attack.The events, as reported by Teleantioquia, took place in...

Profile & Route Tre Valli Varesine 2024

On the 8th of October takes place one of the most prestigious one-day races in the calendar, one that is actually not at World Tour level. Tre Valli Varesine is often termed the ideal preparation race for Il Lombardia and has luxurious fields every year; in a route that is very open and leads to tac...

Profile & Route Coppa Bernocchi 2024

On the 7th of October we have another reputable Italian classic, part of the late-season block. It is time for the Coppa Bernocchi, a race that is more guided towards the sprinters than most others; but nevertheless features terrain for a very open race. We take a look at it's profile. The riders ta...

Profile & Route Coppa Agostoni 2024

This Sunday on the 6th of October the Italian Autumn classics calendar continues, this time around with the Coppa Agostoni. A hilly race day with a flat finale, which provides opportunities for a lot of riders to succeed and should see a quite open race. We take a look at it's profile. The route wil...

Discover the startlist for the 2024 Giro dell'Emilia - Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel, Primoz Roglic, Tom Pidcock, Matteo Jorgenson, Juan Ayuso and more!

On the 5th of October the peloton will be in Italy for one of the most prestigious and spectacular classics of the year. The non-World Tour level Giro dell'Emilia will feature a world-class field and pack a very difficult route ending atop the famous San Luca climb. We take a look at the startlist. ...

"One of the best days I’ve had on the bike" earns Tobias Lund Andresen impressive victory at Cro Race

Tobias Lund Andresen is a very versatile sprinter and today that earned him a strong victory at the Cro Race. The Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL rider survived the day's tough climbs and then won an uphill cobbled sprint against the GC contenders in the race. After finishing strong in the two difficult s...

Brandon McNulty keeps Cro Race lead as Tobias Lund Andresen wins atop steep cobbled climb

Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL took a strong win today at the Cro Race. Sprinter Tobias Lund Andresen paced perfectly up the final steep cobbled climb to take a spectacular win as others exploded in the final meters. Brandon McNulty was attacked but remained in the race lead. The fourth day of racing was...

Matej Mohoric ready to try and defend gravel world title and expects surprises - "Last year Wout van Aert was favourite and didn’t win"

Matej Mohoric is an extremely talented rider and bike handler; and because of the latter he is also a natural for gravel racing. He proved this by becoming World Champion last year in Veneto; but will have a much more difficult task this time around, specially coming from injury. Recently ahead of a...

Wout van Aert is back! 31 days after La Vuelta crash, Visma rider is back on the bike

Wout van Aert crashed on the 16th stage of the Vuelta a España, suffering a deep wound in the knee in a crash that would end his season - his second large fall of the season. He was riding in the lead of the points and KOM classification lead when he fell, and it took him 31 days to get back on the...

Tiesj Benoot argues Muriel Furrer's crash is the ultimate reason for mandatory race radios: "Maybe she could have asked for help"

Riders, team staff and fans alike almost unanimously agree on one thing: there needs to be an improvement in safety within cycling and it is the UCI's responsibility to ensure this. Race radios and GPS tracking are the most necessary changed according to most in terms of safety at this moment and Ti...

UPDATE: First look into Tadej Pogacar's new World Champion's rainbow jersey

UAE Team Emirates have not yet publically revealed the new rainbow jersey of the World Champion Tadej Pogacar, but on the eve of his racing debut as the rainbow jersey we already have access to pictures of the new equipment. Last Sunday in Zurich the leader of the Slovenian national team put in a st...

"Everything goes back in time" - Visma boss very critical of lack of radios at World Championships; safety concerns

Team Visma | Lease a Bike CEO Richard Plugge is a very vocal voice when it comes to the structure and organization within cycling and he has lashed out against the UCI and the lack of race radios at World Championships. Specially after the passing of Muriel Furrer, this debate is not only regarding...

CONFIRMED: UAE Team Emirates reveal the race where Tadej Pogacar will debut new rainbow jersey

Tadej Pogacar has won the World Championships this Sunday in Zurich and it will take no time for him to debut the new rainbow jersey. The UAE Team Emirates rider will race for the first time with his new equipment at the Giro dell'Emilia this Sunday as he prepares for Il Lombardia. “This period of t...

Remco Evenepoel confirmed for Giro dell'Emilia and battle with Tadej Pogacar and Primoz Roglic

The Giro dell'Emilia will have a World Championships-worthy startlist this Saturday and will feature a massive fight for the win. Remco Evenepoel will be taking to the start in great form and will be fighting alongside the likes of Tadej Pogacar and Primoz Roglic for the win. Soudal - Quick-Step wil...

The stage-races that Tadej Pogacar did not win as a pro rider - And the riders who beat him since 2019

Tadej Pogacar is the best cyclist in the world and in 2024 he has completed what is probably the best season in history, surpassing Eddy Merckx's 1972. The Slovenian is an exceptional classicist and an insatiable stage-racer, but he has not always won. We take a look at the races where he didn't win...

Tour de France 2025: Stage 4's route virtually confirmed

As always before the presentation, which in this case will take place on October 29, the leaks about the route of the Tour de France 2025 continue. This year they have been very contained, but some days are quite heavily reported on and we know what to expect from stage 4. Obviously these are still...

Arnaud De Lie's big brother hangs up the bike after failing to reach the wished level

The rise of Arnaud De Lie allowed his three years older brother Axel to revive his dream of turning pro as well. Despite putting in the work in Lotto Dstny's development team for last two years, the results didn't come and at the age of 25, the brain won over heart and the Belgian champion's brother...

"I have sleepless nights about it" - Simon Pellaud saddened by Tudor's refusal of contract renewal

Tudor Pro Cycling is having a great Tour de Langkawi with two stage victories for Arvid de Kleijn. While there are all the reasons to celebrate on the team bus, there is one man who's having bittersweet emotions as his stay with the Swiss team is coming to an end - Simon Pellaud.WielerFlits spoke to...

Another One! Portuguese ex-conti rider Nuno Meireles handed a 6-year suspension for anomalies in Biological Passport

On the same day that Frederico Figueiredo and Luis Gomes learned that they have been suspended preventively by the Portuguese Cycling Federation and provisionally by the Portuguese Anti-Doping Authority, where a disciplinary process will take place, for anomalies in their biological passports, the...

"I prefer a fairly chaotic race where it comes down to a man against man" - Arnaud De Lie looks forward to an extreme edition of Paris-Tours

One of the oldest races in the professional peloton, Paris-Tours will once again take place this Sunday. With grim reports from race organisers and rain forecasted for the weekend in Northern France, we might up for a race as exciting as the 2021 Paris-Roubaix. One of the race's big favourites, Arna...

The Portuguese doping soap opera continues: Two more top continental riders suspended for biological passport anomalies

After the cases that have shaken Portuguese cycling in recent years, the most significant of which related to the W52-FC Porto team, Portuguese cycling has been shaken by two more cases.The two cases date back to 2023, the year in which the extension of the use of biological passports to all cyclist...

Profile & Route Paris-Tours 2024

On the 6th of October the riders will tackle one of the very oldest and most famous one-day races in the cycling calendar. A race that over the years has crowned many of the sport's greats, Paris-Tours continues to be an exciting race up to this day and it's many gravel sectors and explosive climbs...

Profile & Route Giro dell'Emilia 2024

On the 5th of October the peloton will be in Italy for one of the most prestigious and spectacular classics of the year. The non-World Tour level Giro dell'Emilia will feature a world-class field and pack a very difficult route ending atop the famous San Luca climb. We take a look at it's profile. T...

ANALYSIS | Is American road racing in decline? Exploring the future of cycling in the USA

As the 2024 road cycling season draws to a close, one can’t help but reflect on the current state of American road racing. Once a burgeoning force in the sport, the U.S. now finds itself in a precarious position, with fewer top-level teams, a dwindling presence in the European peloton, and an increa...

Jasper Philipsen takes relieving win at Munsterland Giro - "I'm happy that the form is still there in October"

Jasper Philipsen has taken win number 9 of his season today at the Sparkassen Münsterland Giro and has now taken wins all throughout the year. After taking triumphs at Milano-Sanremo and the Tour de France; the Alpecin-Deceuninck rider does not stop winning ahead of the end of his season. “We made i...

Jasper Philipsen beats Jordi Meeus to win crash-marred Sparkassen Munsterland Giro

Jasper Philipsen has won the Sparkassen Münsterland Giro; the German race finished in a bunch sprint and the Alpecin-Deceuninck rider was the fastest in the final meters to take his ninth win of the season. A breakaway of seven riders formed early in the day and took up the head of the race througho...

"I found myself alone off the front" - 'Captain America' Brandon McNulty wins amidst total chaos in Croatia

Croatia is known for it's beaches and good weather but as we enter the fall, rain begins to fall quite a lot. Today at the Cro Race the peloton was decimated by the difficult weather conditions, but Brandon McNulty took full advantage of the situation to take a brilliant solo win. "Today was a good...

Mark Cavendish is clear: "I won't do another Tour de France"

Mark Cavendish officially became a knight this week, simultaneous to the report of the possibility of him continuing his career as a pro rider in 2025. It remains possible, but very unlikely, as he admits that he will not return to the Tour de France after finally breaking the stage win record. "I a...

Brandon McNulty wins Cro Race's queen stage with Pogacar-like attack

UAE Team Emirates cannot stop winning. After winning the second stage of the Cro Race with Juan Sebastián Molano, Brandon McNulty kept the streak going with an impressive solo win on the third day which puts him in the race lead after a successful long-range attack. A stage with only 89 kilometers i...

Appendicitis ends Kasper Asgreen's difficult season abruptly

Over the past few years Kasper Asgreen has been struggling to keep up with the evolution that is ongoing in the World Tour peloton, not only when it comes to the mountainous terrain but also the spring classics. In 2023 he managed to take a very popular win at the Tour de France where he showed his...

Jasper Stuyven knows who to mark for Gravel Worlds: "Van der Poel is the clear favourite for the world title"

This weekend will see quality racing in the form of the Giro dell'Emilia and Paris-Tours on the road; but off-road we will also have the traditional Beringen race in cyclocross and... The Gravel World Championships which will include the likes of Mathieu van der Poel and Lotte Kopecky as headliners....

José de Cauwer calls for tracking system for all riders after Muriel Furrer's passing: "It should be mandatory"

Out of all the necessary changes to pro cycling that are called for after the crash and passing of Muriel Furrer, the GPS Tracking system is the most notable. This is something currently mandatory in the elite events for both men and women; but it's absence from the junior events over the World Cham...

PREVIEW | Sparkassen Munsterland Giro 2024 - Jasper Philipsen and Biniam Girmay headline strong sprinter battle

We preview the Sparkassen Münsterland Giro; a race in Germany that will suit the sprinters and classics riders looking to take a strong win to finish off their season. The route will be 203 kilometers long and feature a few short and explosive climbs throughout the middle section of the German one-d...

"It is the UCI that makes the rules" - Zurich World Championships organizer answers why Muriel Furrer and other riders didn't have GPS tracking

GPS tracking is talked of as the one thing that could've been the most helpful in the help of Muriel Furrer, who passed away this past week at the Zurich World Championships. The investigation into the crash is not yet complete, but the event's organizers are also critical of the UCI for not making...

Movistar signs Natnael Tesfatsion - "Hopefully next year I can achieve my first WorldTour victory"

The popularity of cycling in Eritrea is ever-growing and with a rider like Biniam Girmay boosting it, all other pro riders from the African nation benefit from it. Natnael Tesfatsion has made it on his own to the World Tour with Lidl-Trek and now he continues his career with a surprising transfer to...

UAE Team Emirates' only sprinter becomes 20th rider to win in 2024: "I’ve been looking for this win for a long time but things just didn’t click"

It is almost becoming an internal joke at this point with certainty within UAE Team Emirates. The Emirati team, besides the extraordinary success it has achieved throughout the 2024 season with the likes of Tadej Pogacar, has also seen most of it's riders take a win. This Wednesday at the Cro Race,...

Mathieu van der Poel, Lotte Kopecky, Matej Mohoric: Who will win the Gravel World Championships?

The UCI Gravel World Championships return for a third edition this weekend, taking place in the heart of Belgium on October 5-6th. With the dust barely settled from Tadej Pogacar’s stunning world title ride on the road in Zurich, and Lotte Kopecky’s successful title defence, the focus now shifts to...

"Van der Poel wasn't even given a fine" - Latvian federation files complain after dangerous riding at World Championships

The World Championships have finished three days ago but the stories are not yet over. Mathieu van der Poel took the bronze medal on Sunday ahead of Latvia's Toms Skujins. Now, the Latvian Cycling Federation has issued a complaint against the Dutchman over a dangerous maneuver during the race that h...

Timeline of Muriel Furrer's fall at World Championships becomes more clear; at least one rider witnessed incident

The Zurich World Championships were marked by the death of Muriel Furrer in the women's junior road race and the time that it took for the Swiss rider to receive medical attention comes as a huge concern for the riders and is a reason for huge criticism. As the days pass, more details are known abou...

Arise Sir Mark! Cavendish officially receives knighthood from Prince William at Windsor Castle

Sir Mark Cavendish has now been officially knighted in a ceremony at Windsor Castle, receiving his knighthood from none other than the future King of England, Prince William. “I’m a proud Brit," the legendary sprinter said afterwards in quotes collected by ITV. "I’ve represented the country many, ma...

"The UCI refused my accreditation and the Slovenian Federation provided no support" - Tadej Pogacar's personal photographer reveals World Championship disaster

Tadej Pogacar created some memories that will a lifetime last weekend in Zurich. Whilst the Slovenian was attacking from 100km out, claiming a first ever Rainbow Jersey and earning the plaudits of cycling fans and experts the world over, Pogacar's personal photographer was not having such a good tim...

ANALYSIS: The UCI proved to be a mafia at a World Championship haunted by the death of Muriel Furrer

Tadej Pogacar and Lotte Kopecky's World Championships are over. The races that dictated who wears the Rainbow Jerseys for the next twelve months are over. And what a way to end a sunny Sunday, after a week of rain, with a performance that will go down in the annals of cycling history by a Slovenian...

Eddy Merckx on about Tadej Pogacar: "He has a long way to go to be better than me"

After the massive 2024 season Tadej Pogacar has had, more and more comparisons are drawn to Eddy Merckx. However, when the Belgian said Pogacar was even stronger he was referring to Sunday's World Championships performance; but in terms of palmarès Merckx has no problem pointing out that the differe...

UCI Rankings Teams Update | UAE Team Emirates blast rankings in World Championships week; Decathlon comes dangerously close to INEOS

A lot of points were awarded at the World Championships, and despite being late in the season there are still chances to make differences in the UCI Rankings. Regarding the points scored only in the 2024 season, a few teams definitely took advantage of this week and scored big! You can check the pre...

"That was unprecedented, really unprecedented" - Dutch coach believes Mathieu van der Poel should be happy with medal against ultra Pogacar

The World Championships threw up a brilliant race in all events throughout the week and the men's elite road race was no exception. The Dutch national coach Moerenhout has given the kudos to an unbeatable Tadej Pogacar and says that the team has to be satisfied with reaching the medal under the circ...

Mark Cavendish becomes new ambassador for luxury car brand Aston Martin

With his victory in fifth stage of Tour de France, Mark Cavendish has completed his ultimate goal in road cycling. While his farther future plans are yet to be unveiled, one thing we have learnt recently is his new partnership with classic British car brand Aston Martin of which the Manxman will wor...

Philippe Gilbert announces his candidature to become Sven Vanthourenhout successor as Belgium's National Team coach

Sven Vanthourenhout will move on from his role of a coach at the Belgian National Team next year and likely take up a new challenge as sports director either at Soudal - Quick-Step or UAE Team Emirates. His replacement won't have it easy to take over after a period with Olympic and World titles ever...

"I would not be surprised if only twenty riders reach the finish" - Rwandan National coach previews the 2025 World Championships course

The hustle after rather controversial Zurich World Championships is yet to calm down, but many already look forward to what will be the first African road cycling World Championships ever. And the organizers from Rwanda prepared a brutal course that promises to tear up the peloton to pieces with win...

Career after career: Nathan Van Hooydonck ready for a new role as hospitality employee during races at Visma | Lease a Bike from next year

Nathan Van Hooydonck was forced to stop racing last year, but by no means has the Belgian rider abandoned the world of cycling. Besides becoming a regular guest as expert during TV broadcasts, he also slowly learnt the ins and outs of the work of commercial team at Visma | Lease a Bike. Van Hooydonc...

Christophe Laporte has to settle for third place in the windy Elfstedenrace: "We took a gamble and ultimately lost"

You wouldn't find a better winner for the Friesland Elfstedenrace. There's not a cycling fan that wouldn't smile seeing Taco van der Hoorn take his first victory in well over two years, coming back from a long injury. In the final he was able to ride away from a small group that included Visma | Lea...

VIDEO: "Celebrating with a 'Pogaccia' in Monaco" - F1 star Carlos Sainz goes for training ride with Tadej Pogacar

Last Sunday in Zurich, Tadej Pogacar put in one of the greatest rides of all time to claim a first ever Rainbow Jersey in the ultimate style. Showing how the Slovenian's renowned is transcending the sport of cycling, Pogacar recently linked up with Formula 1 star, Carlos Sainz."Celebrating my friend...

"I can hopefully get a contract for 2025" - Taco van der Hoorn boosts career prospects with victory at Elfstedenrace after nightmare spell

Taco van der Hoorn has not had it easy over the past couple of years. But on Wednesday afternoon at Elfstedenrace 2024, the Intermarché - Wanty rider took his first victory in nearly two and a half years.“Really, I get emotional about it. It’s very special to win here,” the Dutchman reflected openly...

Juan Sebastian Molano triumphs on rapid stage 2 at Cro Race 2024

UAE Team Emirates' Juan Sebastian Molano has taken the sprint victory on stage 2 of the 2024 Cro Race after a frantic and relentlessly high paced day in Croatia.Given the infernal pace of the race, heading into the final 50km, the peloton had control at the front, and repeated attacks were being neu...

Taco van der Hoorn takes first victory in nearly two and a half years at Elfstedenrace 2024 after stunning late attack

Taco van der Hoorn of Intermarché - Wanty has emerged victorious at Elfstedenrace 2024. An emotional moment for the Dutchman, who gets back to winning ways for the first time in nearly two and a half years. Heading into the final 20km, the race was split all over the place. A leading group of 5, tha...

Can Mark Cavendish still race in 2025? Report suggests this is possible

Mark Cavendish has on several occasions been at the brink of ending his career as a pro rider. Now, that he has finally achieved the record-breaking 35th victory at the Tour de France, his main career goal has been accomplished. But this does not necessarily mean he will retire and it still remains...

Stefan Bissegger headlines group of new signings for Decathlon AG2R - "The team has put a lot of work into the time trial and the results are there"

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale has saved up a lot of deals behind the scenes and have decided to let them all out this Wednesday morning. We have already talked about the surprising signing of Johannes Staune-Mitter from Visma; but the team has equally surprised with the signing of Swiss time-trialists...

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale signs one of Visma's most talented climbers

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale has announced the signing of Norwegian cyclist Johannes Staune-Mittet for 2025. This is a surprising signing taking into consideration the rider's development at Team Visma | Lease a Bike where he was slowly developing into a rider with a tremendous potential. Mittet, just...

"I thought I would do much better" - Pauline Ferrand-Prévot looks back at World Championships disappointment

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot has given a very remarkable explanation for her withdrawal from the World Championships in Zurich. The Frenchwoman started as one of the shadow favorites, but soon knew that it was not going to work out and abandoned the race halfway through."I ate far too much," she tells Cyc...

"Jan immediately stopped pedaling, waited and then helped" - Slovenian coach explains how Tratnik's quick-thinking played key role in Tadej Pogacar's Rainbow Jersey victory

Tadej Pogacar was undoubtedly the strongest in the men's elite road race at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich. The thing about bike racing is though, the strongest doesn't always take victory. You need a little luck, good tactics and ever better teammates. In the form of Jan Tratnik, Pogacar ce...

ANALYSIS: What can Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and co do to catch Tadej Pogacar?

On Sunday, cycling fans witnessed a performance for the ages in Zurich. Tadej Pogacar, already cemented as one of the greatest cyclists of his generation, delivered what could be his magnum opus, soloing from 100 kilometres out to win the World Championships road race. The victory, which earned him...

Joris Nieuwenhuis and Felipe Orts headline brand new CX team Ridley Racing

In recent seasons, the battle over cyclocross throne shrinked to a mickey-mouse battle between Baloise - Trek Lions and Pauwels Sauzen - Bingoal. That is when the three kings - Mathieu van der Poel, Wout Van Aert and Tom Pidcock are not present. Here and there, outlier results from Alpecin-Deceuninc...

UCI Rankings Riders Update | Tadej Pogacar extends lead after World Championships spectacle

The most recent update in the UCI Rankings features the points scored at the World Championships. This includes the time-trial and road race events and although it were only two race days, we have witnessed the big stars putting on great rides that would see meaningful ranking changes even towards t...

"I started my sprint a little bit earlier than him to surprise Viviani and I was able to keep it up!" - Alexander Kristoff celebrates 7th victory of the season

Alexander Kristoff was the strongest in the sprint of the opening stage of this year's CRO Race (2.1). For the experienced Norwegian, this is his seventh victory this year, marking one of his best seasons in a long time."I didn't feel well today," a panting Kristoff begins the flash interview. "I'm...

UAE women's team has found its own "Pogacar" with signing of Elisa Longo Borghini

UAE Team ADQ, the women's version of Tadej Pogacar's team, found a great leader for the 2025 season. It is none other than the prolific Italian Elisa Longo Borghini, winner of this year's Giro d'Italia and current champion of her country, that at 32 years of age leaves the tranquility of Lidl-Trek t...

Wout Van Aert's 2022 Tour de France Cervelo sold for almost 40.000 euros in a charity auction

The 2022 Tour de France remains to this day perhaps the most impressive thing Wout van Aert has ever shown on a bike. He rode the entire peloton into a pile towards Calais, won sprints and raced in the yellow jersey for four days while he took the green jersey overall. And in between he also did mou...

"Could have been a lot worse" - Lucky Pim Ronhaar survives scary crash into ravine during training

It's not long now until cyclocross takes full control of the racing programme this winter. One of those hoping to make a big impact will be Baloise Trek Lions' Pim Ronhaar. As revealed in a post to the Dutchman's Strava however, his early preparation hasn't gone totally to plan. "Crashed into a ravi...

After World Championships win, Lance Armstrong and Johan Bruyneel agree: "Many put Pogacar and Vingegaard on the same level, but that's not true"

Tadej Pogacar put in a masterful ride at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich to take for the first time in his career the World Championships. He will be putting on the rainbow jersey after an attack over 100 kilometers away from the finish and among those that were impressed is Lance Armstrong. ...

"I’m leaving some great names behind me" - Arnaud De Lie overcomes illness to take statement victory in Binche

Arnaud De Lie now has seven victories this 2024 season, the latest of which came in a very impressive sprint on the cobbled finale of Binche - Chimay - Binche on Tuesday afternoon. “I didn’t feel great in the morning. I didn’t have great legs during the first two or three hours of the race, but on t...

New Danish national coach Michael Morkov "very hopeful" Jonas Vingegaard will be available for future World Championships

A two time Tour de France champion, Jonas Vingegaard is widely regarded as one of the top Grand Tour riders in the peloton today. In one day races however, the Dane is much less of a proven force and thanks in part to this, Vingegaard has not been seen in his national jersey at past World Championsh...

Discover the final startlist of the 2024 Elfstedenrace including Christophe Laporte, Dylan Groenewegen and Fabio Jakobsen

On Wednesday the 2nd of October, the peloton takes on the challenge of Elfstedenrace 2024. Included on the start line in the Netherlands will be some very notable names. The final startlist includes the likes of: Simon Dehairs, Timo Kielich, Gerben Thijssen, Madis Mihkels, Fabio Jakobsen, Emils Liep...

"What he did was outrageous" - Alejandro Valverde calls Tadej Pogacar the best cyclist he's ever seen

Praise has understandably been flying in from all angles toward 2024 world champion Tadej Pogacar after his incredible display in Zurich on Sunday afternoon. Legendary Spaniard Alejandro Valverde knows what it takes to win a Rainbow Jersey, but even the 2018 world champion was left open mouthed at P...

"The hypocrisy of the UCI is enormous" - Furious Tom Boonen goes off at cycling's governing body after another fatal crash

The 2024 World Championships are in the history and over the last week in Zurich, there were plenty of memorable moments. Sadly though, not all are memorable in a good way. As such, on the latest episode of Sporza's Wielerclub Wattage, the question was asked: "Will this World Championship go down in...

Arnaud De Lie dominant at Binche - Chimay - Binche 2024 ahead of Biniam Girmay and Jasper Philipsen

Lotto Dstny's Belgian national champion Arnaud De Lie secured victory at Binche - Chimay - Binche 2024 in Belgium this Tuesday afternoon after a brutal final sprint.Although six riders were up the road as the race entered the final circuit for the first time, the peloton had them on a relatively tig...

Alexander Kristoff takes victory number 96 of his pro career on stage 1 of Cro Race 2024

The vastly experienced Alexander Kristoff has taken the victory on the opening stage of the 2024 Cro Race, sprinting into the early race lead as a result, his 96th professional triumph as a rider.Five riders found their way into the day's breakaway, but ahead of the day's big climbing test, the brea...

Michael Morkov secures new role keeping the Dane in the peloton after retirement

Following his good friend and long time teammate Mark Cavendish, Michael Morkov is set to retire at the end of the 2024 campaign. It has now been confirmed though, that the Danish leadout legend will be sticking around professional cycling in a new role. Going forwards, Morkov is set to replace Ande...

Discover the startlist of the 2024 Sparkassen Munsterland Giro - Jonathan Milan, Jasper Philipsen, Biniam Girmay, Arnaud De Lie, Dylan Groenewegen and more

On the 3rd of October the peloton makes it's way into Germany for a one-day race that has been gaining prestige throughout the years. The Sparkassen Münsterland Giro presents a World Tour field and will have a quality field fighting for the victory. The preliminary startlist includes: Jasper Philips...

Tadej Pogacar comments on Muriel Furrer's passing at World Championships: "The sport is becoming more and more dangerous"

Whilst we have had a week of amazing racing in Zurich for the World Championships featuring iconic victories; it is impossible to review it without considering the death of female junior Swiss rider Muriel Furrer. The investigation into her crash is still ongoing and not all details are known; but m...

Enric Mas looking to rival Tadej Pogacar once again at Il Lombardia; looks at Rwanda World Championships - "I like this type of race. I might come"

Enric Mas is a rider who frequently has very good form towards the end of the season and it is the case once again. After showing brilliant form at La Vuelta and the World Championships, he hopes to do what he did in 2022: Be Tadej Pogacar's biggest rival in the Italian Autumn classics. He already b...

"Tadej Pogacar definitely went for their throats before they could even pull out their pocketknives" - How L'Équipe described Slovenian's World Championships raid

Tadej Pogacar's attack and victory at the 2024 World Championships will be one of the most highly regarded victories in his already very illustrious career and that is with no surprise. 100 kilometers on the attack, the final 51 of which by himself, against a group of top riders in the peloton that...

"It was not a plan. It was just a stupid attack" - Tadej Pogacar admits huge risks in World Championships' winning move

100 kilometers from the finish. Tadej Pogacar put out a 2:30h-long attack at the World Championships to take his first rainbow jersey in the most impressive possible way. But he admits that his winning move was neither planned nor at the time a smart idea when he did it. “It was not a plan. It was j...

Equipo Kern Pharma renews with one of it's breakthrough Vuelta a Espana riders despite battle with Movistar - "The renewal of Urko Berrade is the triumph of a team philosophy"

Equipo Kern Pharma had an absolutely explosive Vuelta a España; Pablo Castrillo and Urko Berrade impressed above imagination with three stage wins for the Spanish Pro Team. Both were highly aimed to join Movistar team, and whilst Castrillo is likely to, the team has managed to renew the latter who m...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike says goodbye to DS that guided team to Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana wins

This morning began with some news from the Team Visma | Lease a Bike field that is relatively important. Merijn Zeeman, head DS of the team and the man who guided the likes of Jonas Vingegaard, Primoz Roglic and Wout van Aert to many big wins, will leave the team. In a message shared on social media...

"Everyone said it wasn’t possible anymore" - Roche and Merckx joined by Tadej Pogacar in historic cycling feat

37 years later, the list of riders achieving the 'Triple Crown' (Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and World Championships in the same season) in the men's field has grown from two to three. Stephen Roche, the last rider to achieve this still in the 1980's, was impressed by Tadej Pogacar's performance i...

"You have to be crazy to do that" - Eddy Merckx impressed by Tadej Pogacar's World Champion ride

In 1974, Eddy Merckx took the 'triple crown', which is the victory at the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and World Championships in the same season. Over the past few years he's been seeing Tadej Pogacar being compared to the Belgian quite a lot and perhaps more than ever now that the Slovenian has d...

"We've seen riders do ridiculous things in recent years, but the physical difference, the superiority with which he rides..." - Thijs Zonneveld on Tadej Pogacar

As if it was ever really in doubt, Tadej Pogacar emphatically proclaimed himself the best rider on the planet last Sunday in Zurich, taking a first-ever Rainbow Jersey in scintillating style, winning the men's elite road race at the 2024 World Championships with a 100km attack. Understandably, in th...

Belgians react to inability to catch Tadej Pogacar at World Championships: "He said then that he wouldn’t wait until the final lap. I thought he was joking"

Tadej Pogacar stormed to victory in Zurich but that was after a very early attack that didn't have a ready response from the Belgians that had numbers in the peloton. The rival national team did chase on with several riders but was unable to succeed. How did it go wrong? The riders explain. It was a...

“It defies the imagination" - Tom Boonen calls Tadej Pogacar's 100km attack 'the most amazing' thing he has seen at a World Championship

The incredible Tadej Pogacar crowned himself champion of the world on Sunday afternoon in Zurich. It's not hyperbolic to say the Slovenian did so with one of the greatest rides of all time either, and this is an opinion shared by the 2005 world champion in Madrid, Tom Boonen. “It defies the imaginat...

"I had to take it during the race" - Michael Woods explains viral World Championship fuelling

There was a lot of drama in the early part of the men's elite road race as big names such as Julian Alaphilippe, Mattias Skjelmose, Joao Almeida and Mikel Landa among others abandoned. One of the more viral moments though, came from Canada's Michael Woods.With 200km to go, Woods started tucking into...

Discover the startlist of the 2024 Binche - Chimay - Binche - Biniam Girmay, Jasper Philipsen, Tim Merlier, Arnaud de Lie and more quality sprinters!

On the 1st of October, racing restarts in the European calendar following the World Championships. On this day we have got the Belgian Binche - Chimay - Binche classic which provides a late opportunity for an important win late in the season for the sprinters and classics riders. The final startlist...

Adam Blythe blasts Demi Vollering's questionable tactics at the World Championships: "Demi should be wiser about that and she's not"

No rainbow jersey. Not even a medal from women's a road race. The Dutch star-filled team once again deployed tactics that were, in the best scenario, questionable. With just shy of 10km to go, Demi Vollering attacked on a steep climb, bringing rivals including later winner Kopecky with her but dropp...

Sven Vanthourenhout confirms Remco Evenepoel's Quick-Step as "one of the options" for his future destination

Sven Vanthourenhout's era as a National coach of Belgium has come to an end with the World Championships in Zurich concluded. For his last race, he gets a golden farewell thanks to Remco Evenepoel's time trial title. However that doesn't mean the two won't meet each other from next year. Vanthourenh...

Big Surprise! Wiggins junior lines up to CRO Race as a WorldTour team trainee

A Wiggins at the start of CRO Tour. The 2.1 race on Balkan will enjoy a slightly more attention thanks to the unexpected appearance of Ben Wiggins, the son of Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins. The 19-year-old will race on the behalf of Jayco AlUla as a stagiare. It's such a surprise because he...

"It'd be nice to win another rainbow jersey" - Lotte Kopecky sets her sight on doubling up at home Gravel World Championships

Lotte Kopecky has only just won her second road world title but she already aims for another rainbow. No, we're not looking as far as to 2025 Worlds in Rwanda. That race is firstly in a distant future, secondly unlikely to suit Kopecky. The Belgian all-rounder instead aims to make a grand debut at t...

Olav Kooij wraps the 2024 season as side effects of an earlier crash take their toll on the Dutch sprinter

Olav Kooij's last race of 2024 was Gooikse Pijl last Sunday. Mixed feelings will prevail over this year's campaign which brought the Dutch sprinter a total of 8 professional victories, including one at the Giro d'Italia, and a silver medal from the European Championships. While it's a downgrade in q...

"They were a bit surprised when Pogacar attacked. They thought: 'Oh, we still have time'" - Jose De Cauwer believes Belgium could have done more in Zurich

Tadej Pogacar was at his brilliant best on Sunday afternoon in Zurich, romping to a first Rainbow Jersey victory of his illustrious career via an attack 100km out. Could the Slovenian's rivals have done more in the chase though? Belgian cycling expert Jose De Cauwer certainly believes his nation cou...

Discover the final startlist of the 2024 Cro Race - Filippo Ganna, Joshua Tarling, Brandon McNulty, Alexander Kristoff and more

From the 1st to the 6th of October the riders will tackle the Cro Race. This will be one of the final stage-races of the season; one of the final opportunities to get some meaningful wins or build form towards the final big races of the year. The final startlist includes: Brandon McNulty, Orluis Aul...

"The fall was not observed. No witnesses are known" - Swiss Police issue update on investigation into Muriel Furrer's death

The thrilling final weekend of the 2024 World Championships in Zurich, saw Lotte Kopecky and Tadej Pogacar claim elite Rainbow Jerseys. After the tragic death of Swiss junior Muriel Furrer following a crash in the women's junior race though, the Championships concluded under a dark cloud. A heart br...

“I do not understand why in World Championships we do not have communication via earpiece" - Juan Ayuso critical of UCI after Muriel Furrer's tragic death

If Spain are to claim glory in the men's elite road race at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich, UAE Team Emirates' Juan Ayuso is likely to play a big role. Ahead of the race however, the Spaniard took time to comment on the tragic death of Muriel Furrer in the women's junior road race earlier in...

"We had put all our eggs in one basket with Skjelmose" - Mads Pedersen battles to top-15 but disappointment for Danish in Zurich

Mads Pedersen and the rest of the Danish team were very vocal about the fact that the former world champion was only a domestique at the 2024 World Championships, but after the early abandon of Mattias Skjelmose, Pedersen was thrust into a leadership role on a course that didn't necessarily suit his...

"If it went wrong, he would have made one of the biggest mistakes in World Championships” - Tadej Pogacar 'only rider' who'd win with 100km attack says Adam Blythe

Tadej Pogacar fulfilled his ultimate cycling destiny on Sunday afternoon in Zurich, taking his first-ever Rainbow Jersey in style with a 100km attack for one of the greatest victories in World Championships history.“I think that was like a softener, just to try and get things rolling a little bit,”...

“If anyone is surprised that Pogacar won this race then I don’t think they follow cycling” - Quinn Simmons secures World Championship top 10 in Zurich

Understandably, all the post-2024 World Championship road race headlines are surrounding Tadej Pogacar's ride for the ages as he attacked 100km out, en route to his first ever Rainbow Jersey. Somewhat lost in the shuffle however, is a very strong performance from the USA's Quinn Simmons. With a dang...

"I found it a cringe-worthy World Championships" - Jan Bakelants struggled to watch Dutch performance in women's road race

Whilst in the men's road race at the 2024 World Championships, the potential issues with Slovenia's dual leadership strategy for Tadej Pogacar and Primoz Roglic brought no issues, in the women's race the day prior, the Dutch team didn't gel well at all. With no team strategy, the likes of Demi Volle...

"The loss of Julian Alaphilippe was huge" - Thomas Voeckler believes French team missed its leader in World Championships road race

Given his resurgence in 2024, Julian Alaphilippe was seen by some as a viable podium contender for the men's elite road race at the World Championships in Zurich. Sadly however, the Frenchman crashed out early on, ending any hopes. "Given his current form, the level he had regained and the circuit,...

Team Visma | Lease a Bike announce signing of U23 world champion Niklas Behrens

The newly crowned men's under 23 world champion, had been expected for a long while to be joining Lidl-Trek when he turned professional. Now though, it has been announced that the German has joined Team Visma | Lease a Bike.“I’m super happy to join Team Visma | Lease a Bike,” says Behrens in convers...

"Not one guy that can follow Pogacar" but Oscar Onley best of the Brits in Zurich

The British Cycling team headed to the men's elite road race in Zurich full of hope and ambitions. Sadly however, things didn't quite go to plan, with Oscar Onley finishing best placed of the British contingent, crossing the line in 16th. "If you look at the team, it's really strong, but not one guy...

ANALYSIS | Was Tadej Pogacar’s World Championship win his greatest ever ride?

What we witnessed on Sunday, September 29, 2024, in Zurich was nothing short of legendary. Tadej Pogacar cemented his place in the pantheon of cycling with a historic victory in the World Championships road race, securing the coveted rainbow jersey for the first time in his career. And it wasn't jus...

"Tadej was by far the best of the day" - Marc Hirschi played his cards but it was not enough to take medal at World Championships

The World Championships took place in Switzerland and in the men's elite road race, the home crowd was rooting for Marc Hirschi. The UAE Team Emirates rider put on a strong performance but his trade team colleague Tadej Pogacar was head and shoulders above the rest on the day he admits. "It was incr...

Enric Mas impresses at World Championships: "We lost Tadej with 100 km to go. After that, I think we played our cards pretty well"

Enric Mas has confirmed his great form in this part of the season with a very good World Championship in Zurich 2024, where he finished eighth in the elite men's online race; being most of the time in the chasing group of the new rainbow jersey, Tadej Pogacar, fighting for the medals.The Movistar ri...

“I thought it was a suicide attempt" - Remco Evenepoel left stunned by Tadej Pogacar's brilliance in Zurich

Remco Evenepoel wasn't quite able to complete a double-double with victory in the men's elite road race at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich. Afterwards though, the Belgian had no excuses, instead paying full tribute to new Rainbow Jersey, Tadej Pogacar. In typically brilliant Pogacar style, th...

"I cannot believe what just happened!" - Tadej Pogacar echoes the thoughts of every cycling fan after astonishing Rainbow Jersey victory

Tadej Pogacar has done it! The Slovenian has become just the third rider in history to complete cycling's fabled 'Triple Crown' of Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and World Championships road race, completing the feat via a truly astonishing 100km attack in Zurich. "I cannot believe what just happened...

"I actually thought he was throwing away his chances of the world title" - Mathieu van der Poel recalls shock at Tadej Pogacar's 100km out attack

Despite a brilliant, battling effort, Mathieu van der Poel couldn't quite retain his Rainbow Jersey in the road race at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich. Instead, the Dutchman had to admit defeat to a simply incredible Tadej Pogacar. Leaving all his rivals stunned, Pogacar attacked clear of th...

ANALYSIS: Why Tadej Pogacar's 2024 season is the best in cycling history

What we have just witnessed this Sunday, September 29, 2024, has entered the most memorable pages of cycling history. Tadej Pogacar was proclaimed world champion for the first time in his career after winning the World Championships road race in Zurich with an attack 100 kilometres from the finish l...

“I’m very proud to be part of this historic moment” - Primoz Roglic reacts to Tadej Pogacar's World Championship win

Tadej Pogacar has written another piece of cycling history for himself and his nation this Sunday afternoon at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich. The Slovenian secured the road race victory and the Rainbow Jersey via an astonishing 100km attack. Pre-race, much of the talk in regards to the Slov...

“It’s some good company" - Ben O'Connor joins Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel on podium of World Championships in Zurich

Ben O'Connor has had himself a career-defining few months. After a breakthrough 2nd overall at the Vuelta a Espana, the Australian backed up his Grand Tour brilliance with a stunning silver medal in the men's elite road race at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich. “It’s some good company,” O’Conn...

Thijs Zonneveld rips into Vollering’s world championship performance: “I find it absolutely scandalous”

Demi Vollering’s tactics during the women’s road race at the World Championships have come under intense scrutiny, with cycling commentator Thijs Zonneveld delivering a scathing critique of her performance on his podcast In het Wiel. While Lotte Kopecky claimed the rainbow jersey in Zurich, beating...

Romain Bardet reacts to final World Championship race: “One of the hardest races”

Romain Bardet, one of France’s most celebrated cyclists, is nearing the end of his illustrious career, and the 2024 World Championships in Zurich marked his final participation in the road race. Bardet, known for his aggressive racing style and remarkable consistency in Grand Tours, finished 10th in...

Bauke Mollema reacts to his World Championship performance: “I was really good, I was happy with that”

Bauke Mollema, the 37-year-old Dutch cyclist, put in a strong performance at the World Championship road race in Zurich, finishing 12th. Having previously won two stages at the Tour de France, Mollema rode in support of his teammate Mathieu van der Poel in a race that was ultimately dominated by Tad...

Toms Skujins gave Tadej Pogacar a lot to think about with strong performance in the World Championships: “I certainly have no regrets”

Tadej Pogacar was crowned world champion for the first time in his career after a stunning solo victory in the World Championships road race in Zurich. His remarkable attack, launched 100 kilometres from the finish line, proved decisive. While the Slovenian’s performance will be remembered for years...

Spanish team deliver a strong World Championships performance: “The cyclists must be happy because they saw themselves in front”

The Spanish national team delivered a commendable performance at the World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland. Enric Mas was the standout rider, finishing 8th and continuing to prove that he is in the form of his life. This strong showing follows his impressive third-place finish at the Vuelta a E...

“We didn’t get much support from the other countries" - Belgian coach rues disjointed chase of Tadej Pogacar in Zurich

In his final race as the national coach of Belgian cycling, Sven Vanthourenhout didn't manage to leave on the ultimate high of a World Championship road race victory. Rather than Remco Evenepoel, glory went, in sensational style no less, to Tadej Pogacar. "I’m not disappointed after today. Remco fin...

"What can you say... Just insane" - Battling Ben Healy misses out on podium in World Championships but full of praise for Tadej Pogacar

Ben Healy put in a typically brave and battling display in the men's elite road race at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich. Sadly for the Irishman though, he couldn't quite reward his efforts with a spot on the final podium."It was bloody hard to be honest," admits the EF Education - EasyPost ri...

VIDEO: Watch the moment an emotional Tadej Pogacar realises his dream and becomes world champion!

Is there anything Tadej Pogacar cannot do on a bike?! After dominant victories at the Strade Bianche, the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France earlier this year, the Slovenian has now secured a first ever Rainbow Jersey for his nation via an epic 100km attack!Having initially attacked the peloton wi...

Peerless Tadej Pogacar wins Rainbow Jersey with epic 100km attack, completing fabled 'Triple Crown' at 2024 World Championships in Zurich

Tadej Pogacar is the 2024 men's elite road race world champion! Although he was heavily fancied pre-race, not many predicted the Slovenian to take victory via a 100km attack, but that's just what Pogacar did, writing more cycling history in the process as he secures the fabled 'Triple Crown' in 2024...

VIDEO: Tadej Pogacar enters final 50km solo by over 30 seconds! Can he hold on for famous Rainbow Jersey victory?

Tadej Pogacar is trying to make yet more history in what is already one of the greatest seasons in professional cycling history. The Slovenian is now just 50km from a historic Rainbow Jersey success at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich. Having initially attacked the peloton with 100km to go, Po...

VIDEO: Tadej Pogacar launches with 100km still to go of World Championship road race!

The big pre-race favourite, Tadej Pogacar's attack was a question of when not if, this Sunday afternoon in Zurich. In truth though, not many would have expected the Slovenian to launch at 100km to go!With a dangerous lead group nearly two minutes up the road, Pogacar has decided to take matters into...

"I am as strong as I’ve ever been on the bike" - Can Matteo Jorgenson give USA a Rainbow Jersey in Zurich?

If the USA are to bring home a Rainbow Jersey from the men's elite road race in Zurich, arguably their most likely shot in a very strong lineup, is Matteo Jorgenson. Ahead of the race, the 25-year-old was feeling confident.  “This morning, together with my teammates, we were laughing a lot. It's rea...

"It could be a bigger group at the finish than most people think" - Tom Pidcock doesn't expect long range solo from Pogacar/Evenepoel/Van der Poel in WC road race

Already a world champion in two different disciplines, Tom Pidcock is out to claim the Rainbow Jersey on the road this Sunday afternoon in Zurich. Given his form is somewhat unknown heading into the race, Pidcock also has the benefit of flying a little under the radar. "After the concussion (sustain...

Urska Zigart on Tadej Pogacar: "To be able to wear the rainbow jersey is confirmation that he would be the best cyclist in the world"

The elite men's road race of the Zurich 2024 World Championship is already in contention. Tadej Pogacar is the big favorite to win the rainbow jersey in a race with a huge star-studded line-up, including his compatriot Primoz Roglic, and the other two big favorites: Remco Evenepoel and defending cha...

João Almeida another high profile early abandon in men's road race at 2024 World Championships

Portugal is in the spotlight, and not for the best of reasons, in the men's elite road race at the 2024 World Championships. Portugal brought six cyclists to the race and two have already fallen: João Almeida and Afonso Eulálio. The UAE Team Emirates rider was involved in a crash 220 km from the fin...

Modest João Almeida into the World Championships road race: "It will be quite impossible to follow the strongest when they attack"

João Almeida is a man for the Grand Tours but on this day, he will be leading the Portuguese national team at the World Championships, coming in as the brightest climbing prospect within the team. However, he is modest when it comes to his ambitions, in relation to the races that are more controlled...

Michael Matthews and his love for friend and World Championships favourite Pogacar: "Tadej has helped me find my love for cycling again"

Michael Matthews has recently won the GP de Québec and is a rider that historically, performs very well at the World Championships. He comes as a strong outsider but one who will have a very big task taking into consideration how much climbing will be done this Sunday. But he was asked and talked ex...

Patrick Lefevere: "I do not agree with the idea that it is only Pogacar versus Evenepoel"

Patrick Lefevere's weekly column this week focused on the World Championships. As the boss of Soudal - Quick-Step and Remco Evenepoel, he has a lot in play for this Sunday's race, but he believes it's more open than most expect. “My impression of the World Championship in Zurich so far: a tough cour...

Julian Alaphilippe out of World Championships after early crash

Julian Alaphilippe is known to ride around the back of the peloton over the start of the classics and today was no exception. However that proved deadly for the Frenchman's chances of winning the World Championships today where he crashed out in the opening kilometers. It was a crash that happened w...

"It simply depends on the legs" - Remco Evenepoel calm and quiet into World Championships

Remco Evenepoel won the 2022 World Championships in Wollongong but to win out of a surprise attack is no longer feasible for the Belgian at such a high level. The Olympic Road Race champion has had a brilliant few months so little pressure on his shoulders, but he will want to succeed today in Zuric...

Can Mathieu van der Poel match Pogacar and Evenepoel in Zurich? “I hope I can give them a good fight"

Mathieu van der Poel has done everything he could to arrive at the World Championships with the best possible form and a little bit less weight; because this Sunday he has the hard task of matching Tadej Pogacar in a route that is well suited to the climbers and the Dutchman will definitely be a fis...

"We could have done things differently" - Marianne Vos' chances of world title partly crushed by compatriot Demi Vollering

The Netherlands found themselves in a great situation into the final lap of the race but came out of it without a medal. Although Marianne Vos didn't have the best climbing legs, because of her early attack she was actually in a strong position to win the race... But the many attacks in the final ki...

Juan Ayuso tackles Tour de France criticism and 'self-critical' mentality - "In 2025 I won't do the Tour"

Juan Ayuso has had less than an ideal season. Despite a strong start with a second place at Tirreno-Adriatico and victory at Itzulia Basque Country, he was unable to perform in his big goals of the season. He gives insight into the criticism he got this year and also Grand Tour plans for 2025 - whic...

"One thing is for sure: we fought all day" - Demi Vollering and Netherlands bring great legs but take no medal after Zurich tactical blunder

Entering the final lap of the Zurich World Championships today in the women's event, a group of four had two strong Dutch riders in front and Demi Vollering behind. 25 kilometers later the Netherlands emerged from the race without a single medal after questionable tactics. The first questions to Dem...

Mathieu van der Poel on Pogacar: "If we all just say Tadej is going to win, we might as well hand him the jersey now"

Mathieu van der Poel is one of the big favourites into the Zurich World Championships. The defending champion faces a goliath task to tackle the likes of Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel in a course that is slightly more favourable towards the climbers. The Dutchman was asked for his opinion on the...

"Primoz Roglic is and remains the most beloved rider in Slovenia" - Slovenian fans and Tadej Pogacar's mom reveal occasional hate on Tour de France champion

Slovenia has won all three Grand Tours this season and virtually half of them in the 2020's. Still their two great champions do not live in Slovenia and ahead of a World Championships race where both are contenders for the rainbow jersey; we understand that Roglic is actually the most popular back i...

PREVIEW | MEN'S Zurich World Championships Road Race 2024 - Pogacar, van der Poel, Evenepoel... Who will be the new rainbow jersey?

On the 29th of September we have the final and most important event of the Zurich World Championships. The men's Road Race will be an extremely long race which favours the climbers and classics specialists, with Mathieu van der Poel as the defending champion. We preview the race. 274 kilometers in d...

Tadej Pogacar ahead of World Championships: "Slovenia is still missing the rainbow jersey. We're starting to get closer"

Tadej Pogacar is perhaps the man to beat today at the World Championships. Over the past days we have seen just how hard the circuit is and how a rider like the Giro-Tour winner can make the difference. He leads Slovenia, who he argues is close to achieving a rainbow jersey. "We have to deliver as q...

Romain Bardet prepares for final world championships: “I will remember these moments”

Romain Bardet’s career is approaching its twilight, and the upcoming World Championships will mark the final time the Frenchman competes in the event. After a career defined by grit and near-misses, Bardet will ride in his last World Championship road race with a sense of reflection and pride.Earlie...

Alpe d’Huez to return? Reports suggest the 2025 Tour de France will return to its most famous climb

According to Le Dauphiné, the 2025 Tour de France is set to bring back one of the most iconic stages in cycling—the climb to Alpe d’Huez. The legendary ascent, a fan-favourite and a true test of grit for the riders, has not been part of the Tour since 2022, when Tom Pidcock delivered a stunning solo...

UCI president defends Mathieu van der Poel: “He has competed in great races”

Mathieu van der Poel is approaching the end of his reign as world champion, with his tenure in the rainbow jersey concluding after this season. Although it would be unwise to rule him out from defending his title at the upcoming World Championships in Zurich, the course is widely seen as more suited...

Chloe Dygert reacts to her World Championships silver: “I wanted to win”

Chloe Dygert finished second in the women’s road race at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich, falling just short of victory behind Belgium’s Lotte Kopecky. This silver medal followed her bronze-winning performance in the time trial the previous week, showing her consistency across the championshi...

"You are not on a bike to die" - David Lappartient tackles hard questions as UCI falls under criticism over Muriel Furrer's death

The World Championships in Zurich have been marred by the tragic passing of Swiss Junior rider Muriel Furrer, who died following injuries sustained during a crash in the junior road race on Thursday. The 18-year-old passed away on Friday, leaving the cycling world in deep shock and sorrow.UCI Presid...

The Triple Crown: Tadej Pogacar is hunting history at the World Championships

Tadej Pogacar is no stranger to making history. In 2024, the Slovenian star has taken his already extraordinary career to new heights, cementing his status as one of the greatest cyclists of his generation. He’s won the Giro d’Italia in commanding fashion, leaving his rivals in the dust with a jaw-d...

Lotte Kopecky pays tribute to Muriel Furrer after incredible consecutive world title - "This is also a title for her"

Lotte Kopecky is at the absolute top of the cycling world and today has managed to win her second consecutive world title. In Zurich, she managed to benefit from a chaotic set of tactics from the Dutch riders and great legs on the day to resist the many attacks and sprint for the victory ahead of Ch...

Lotte Kopecky wins again! Belgian defends title in Zurich with Dygert and Longo Borghini on the podium

It was a brutal and very tactical race, but the outcome was the same as last year. The 2024 World Championships in Zurich have reigned Lotte Kopecky the world champion in the women's elite road race, after resisting the many attacks and outsprinting a small group for victory. Caroline Baur, Sara Mar...

Final startlist for the men's elite road race at 2024 Zurich World Championships as Van der Poel, Roglic, Pogacar, Evenepoel, Pidcock, Girmay and more

On the 29th of September 2024, the road World Championships finds its great climax. The men's Elite Road Race will take place in Zurich, Switzerland, with a route that is very open and should see the classics specialists as the big favourites to fight for the win. The final startlist includes the li...

"There are two top favourites" - Dutch national coach removes pressure from Mathieu van der Poel, puts it on Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel

The Netherlands will be focusing on one leader this Sunday in the men's elite road race and that is Mathieu van der Poel. It is a different tactic than what most teams will have but simultaneously, the pressure will be on Tadej Pogacar's Slovenia and Remco Evenepoel's Belgium according to the experi...

Mikel Landa leaves the door of retirement open: "At the end of 2025 I will decide if it's time to quit cycling"

One of the big names in Spain's lineup for Sunday's elite men's road race at the Zurich 2024 World Championships is Mikel Landa. The Spaniard is not one of the main favourites but is an interesting outsider in a route that fits the climbers; but most importantly he opened the topic of retirement in...

Mattias Skjelmose the leader for Denmark at World Championships; Mads Pedersen a domestique and thinking of 2029 home race - "Will I retire then? Yes, it could be"

Denmark is heading to the World Championships with less chances than last year. Magnus Cort Nielsen doesn't arrive with good form, whilst Mads Pedersen will take on the race as a domestique in a climber-suited course, thinking of Mattias Skjelmose's chances. Pedersen, who admitted that he would pref...

Juan Ayuso sees Tadej Pogacar as ultimate favourite for world title: "He is one step above everyone"

Spain is entering the World Championships men's elite road race with a team of outsiders, but realistically where everyone has a chance of playing a role. It's a strong collective that can put pressure on the main favourites and Juan Ayuso hopes to be part of this plan. "We have talked a little bit...

Pablo Castrillo deal with Movistar almost done and dusted - INEOS Grenadiers loses chance to sign rising star

After announcing the signing of Orluis Aular; and having already closed the signings of Natnael Tesfatsion, Diego Pescador and Jefferson Alveiro Cepeda, Movistar Team is set to take in the new jewel of Spanish cycling: Pablo Castrillo, after putting a more convincing offer than INEOS Grenadiers. We...

Cycling world mourns Muriel Furrer; World Championships staff reportedly not allowed to discuss details of the crash

The cycling world is devastated by the tragic death of 18-year-old Swiss rider Muriel Furrer, who died after a serious crash at the Road World Championships in Zurich. All throughout social media condolences have been sent from many big figures of the sport.  "I am stunned by the death of the young...

PHOTOS: Tadej Pogacar unveils stunning Colnago that could bring him Rainbow Jersey in Zurich

In his quest to claim the Rainbow Jersey in the men's elite road race at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich, Tadej Pogacar has been given a custom, and particularly stunning Colnago worth a reported €17,200 (£14,326/$19,223).Predominantly white, the special edition V4RS is adorned by splashes of...

PREVIEW | WOMEN's World Championships Road Race 2024 - Incoming battle between Lotte Kopecky, Demi Vollering and Katarzyna Niewiadoma as the main favourites

On the 28th of September the women's peloton has one of it's most important races of the year. The rainbow jersey will be attributed in Zurich; where the World Championships course will favour the climbers and classics specialists. We preview the race ahead. The race will start in the city of Uster...

"The accident itself is still being investigated" - UCI boss refuses to comment on tragic death of Muriel Furrer, but confirms 2024 World Championships will continue

The cycling world is in mourning this Friday, September 27th after the tragic passing of 18-year-old Swiss junior Muriel Furrer, following a crash in the women's junior road race on Thursday afternoon at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich. "The cycling world loses a great talent," says UCI's spo...

"I've rarely seen such a strong but stupid rider" - Johan Bruyneel critical of Jarno Widar in U23 World Championship road race

Heading into the men's under 23 road race at the 2024 World Championships, Belgium seemed a team packed with options in the form of Jarno Widar and William Junior Lecerf. In the end though, Alec Segaert placed best of his nation, finishing on the podium in third. On the road, the strongest of the Be...

Not Pogacar, Evenepoel or Roglic, Jens Voigt backs Van der Poel to defend Rainbow Jersey in Zurich: "Mathieu is my personal favourite for the title"

The men's elite road race at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich is now just days away. As such, many experts and pundits from across the cycling world are weighing in with their predictions. In Jens Voigt's opinion, Mathieu van der Poel is the man most likely to take the victory. "It's as clear...

Pello Bilbao talks about the World Championships, Spain's plan and Tadej Pogacar: "He is predictable, he doesn't attack you by surprise"

With just a handful of hours to go before the start of the elite men's road race at the Zurich 2024 World Championships, Pello Bilbao gave an interview to Marca, where he spoke about his options, his current relationship with coach Pascual Momparler, the tactics of the Spanish team for the race and...

"Winning is definitely possible" - Puck Pieterse takes stock of her own chances ahead of the World Championships

Puck Pieterse will have a chance to add elite World Championships title on road before the cyclocross one. Bizarelly enough, the 22-year-old multi-talent only completed four road race days before this season. But now her stocks before the Zurich World Championships look very fine. Despite Demi Volle...

"It's hard to give up an opportunity to race Worlds" - Many American pros give up on travelling to Belgium for Gravel World Championships without support from federation

United States, despite being a powerhouse in the world of gravel racing, will be sending only a very modest lineup for the Gravel World Championships in Belgium this year. The reason being a lack of funds in an already exhausting Olympic season. To add to this, the Worlds clash with two major events...

"The others want a world title too" - An internal conflict in Dutch team could play into Lotte Kopecky's hands on Saturday

The Netherlands, with Demi Vollering in its ranks start as overwhelming favourites in the Women's elite road race on Saturday. Lotte Kopecky, Vollering's trade teammate, will be defending her world title in Zurich. The Belgian cyclist believes a clash of intentions within Dutch team could benefit ri...

"There will be a lot more to come in the next few years" - Simon Geschke puts a lot of faith in young Florian Lipowitz

When Florian Lipowitz switched from to cycing from biathlon, not many were convinced about the reports that the German rider could become one of the up and coming GC talents. But with 7th place at this year's Vuelta, while riding in support of winner Primoz Roglic and many more strong results, there...

"After the finish there was euphoria at first. But when you then hear the news..." - Alec Segaert finds no joy in World Championship bronze after Muriel Furrer's death

As the riders of the under 23 men's road race at the 2024 World Championships were battling it out for the Rainbow Jersey in Zurich on Friday afternoon, the tragic news of the death of 18-year-old Swiss junior, Muriel Furrer, following a crash in the women's junior road race on Thursday came through...

"Merckx and Pogacar? They are good company” - Stephen Roche backs Slovenian to join elite list of Triple Crown winners in Zurich

In the illustrious history of the sport of road cycling, just two riders have ever managed to complete the fabled 'Triple Crown' of Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and World Championships road race in the same calendar year. This weekend in Zurich, Tadej Pogacar attempts to join Eddy Merckx and Stephe...

Analysis: Who can challenge Slovenia in the World Championship road race?

This Sunday, cycling fans around the world will be treated to one of the most highly anticipated races of the season – the men’s road race at the 2024 UCI World Championships. Held in Zurich, Switzerland, this year's race features a brutal route with 274 kilometres of punishing terrain and over 4,20...

"By not doing the Vuelta I have had time to focus on the World Championships" - Juan Ayuso keen to make impact in Zurich

The Zurich 2024 World Championships will conclude this Sunday with the elite men's road race, the main event. In it, the Spanish national team will be going all out for the medals. National coach Pascual Momparler announced a lineup, including Juan Ayuso, who is eager to redeem himself after being l...

Final startlist for the women's road race at the 2024 World Championships including Kopecky, Vollering, Vos, Niewiadoma, Pieterse, Faulkner, Ferrand-Prevot and more

On the 28th of September, some of the biggest names in the women's peloton will fight it out for the Rainbow Jersey at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich. Last year, Lotte Kopecky took the win and the first world title of her career. The final startlist for the race includes: Caroline Andersson,...

Germany's Niklas Behrens takes surprise victory in men's U23 World Championships road race! Svrcek and Segaert complete podium

Germany's Niklas Behrens is the new men's under 23 road race world champion after emerging on top from a high quality field on Friday afternoon in Zurich. Completing the final podium, Slovakia's Martin Svrcek and Belgium's Alec Segaert. In a frantic and unrelenting start to the race, rider after rid...

"On paper we are strong, but I prefer to be strong on the road" - Primoz Roglic previews Slovenian World Championship chances

The Slovenians have arguably the strongest team heading into the men's elite road race at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich. More than just pre-race favourite Tadej Pogacar, the men in green are also going to count on recent Vuelta a Espana champion, Primoz Roglic.The role of the latter is stil...

"I don't think this year is going to be the year" - Tom Pidcock plays down Rainbow Jersey chances in Zurich

A world champion in both Mountain Bike and Cyclocross, Tom Pidcock remains intent on adding a road race Rainbow Jersey to his palmares. Ahead of the 2024 World Championships edition in Zurich however, the Brit is keen to play down his chances of victory."It's a bit of a funny one. I've missed the la...

Bas van Belle (24), older brother of Visma star Loe van Belle tragically passes away

On an incredibly sad day for cycling, the KNWU, (Dutch Cycling Association) have reported the death of 24-year-old Wielerploeg Groot Amsterdam rider, Bas van Belle. In a message on their official website, the KNWU announced the "unexpected passing" of Van Belle, the older brother of Team Visma | Lea...

Profile & Route MEN'S Zurich World Championships Road Race 2024

On the 29th of September we have the final and most important event of the Zurich World Championships. The men's Road Race will be an extremely long race which favours the climbers and classics specialists, with Mathieu van der Poel as the defending champion. We take a look at the profile. 274 kilom...

Profile & Route WOMEN's Zurich World Championships Road Race 2024

On the 28th of September the women's peloton has one of it's most important races of the year. The rainbow jersey will be attributed in Zurich; where the World Championships course will favour the climbers and classics specialists. We take a look at it's profile. The race will start in the city of U...

Muriel Furrer (18) dies after crash in women's junior road race at 2024 World Championships

Some heart-breaking news to bring you. 18-year-old Swiss junior Muriel Furrer has now tragically passed away following her crash on Thursday in the women's junior road race at 2024 World Championships in Zurich. Furrer suffered serious head injuries after crashing on a slippery and rain covered desc...

"Lotte Kopecky is of course a competitor" admits Demi Vollering: "But it would be great to become world champion"

On Saturday, it is going to be the elite women's turn to fight for the Rainbow Jersey in the 2024 World Championships road race. Arguably the two standout contenders, are trade teammates at Team SD Worx - Protime, Demi Vollering and Lotte Kopecky. "Kopecky is of course a competitor," Vollering admit...

"I'm looking forward to going for it" - Enric Mas optimistic for Spanish chances in men's elite road race in Zurich

This upcoming Sunday, September 29th, the Zurich 2024 World Championships will conclude with its main event, the elite men's road race. Among those nations aspiring to achieve a historic result are the Spanish, who take a strong team of potential dark horses.One of those protagonists of the Spanish...

"I gave everything. Every day, every season, every year" - Julian Alaphilippe reflects on highs and lows of Soudal - Quick-Step career

For the first time in his illustrious career, Julian Alaphilippe rides in the colours of a team other than Soudal - Quick-Step in 2025 as the French, 2-time world champion departs for a new challenge at the Tudor Pro Cycling Team. "I've had difficult years, but I don't regret anything. I gave everyt...

"If it doesn't happen now, then certainly in the coming years" - Tadej Pogacar certain a Rainbow Jersey is in his future

Tadej Pogacar will start the men's elite road race this coming weekend in Zürich as the pre-race favourite to take the 2024 World Championship title. Ahead of the action, the Slovenian previewed his chances in a pre-race press conference. "A one-day race with the national team is of course very diff...

"Nobody can replace him" - Tiesj Benoot and Jasper Stuyven lament absence of Wout van Aert but fully support Remco Evenepoel in Zürich

In the men's road race at the 2024 World Championships in Zürich, the Belgian team is built solely around supporting the Rainbow Jersey ambitions of Remco Evenepoel. Among those supporting, are Tiesj Benoot and Jasper Stuyven. "It is clear that we will start with seven of us in Remco's service, to g...

"Extra stress for Pogacar could cause him to make a mistake" - Remco Evenepoel believes the fact he's already won Rainbow Jersey could give him advantage

This Sunday, the men's elite road race takes place at the 2024 World Championships in Zürich. Pre-race, much of the talk has been surrounding the all-conquering Tadej Pogacar and the 2022 road race champion, Remco Evenepoel. Speaking ahead of the fight for the Rainbow Jersey, in Belgium's pre-race p...

Mathieu van der Poel reportedly set for Il Lombardia return and Gravel Worlds following World Championships road race

In just a couple of days, Mathieu van der Poel is set to try and retain his Rainbow Jersey in the men's elite road race at the 2024 World Championships in Zürich. According to reports though, the Dutchman's season won't finish there. According to a report by HLN, whether Van der Poel is able to succ...

2024 World Championships to continue as planned despite continued concerns over health of Swiss junior Muriel Furrer

On Thursday, heartbreaking news emerged that Swiss junior Muriel Furrer had been left in a "very critical condition" following a crash in the women's junior road race, won by Great Britain's Cat Ferguson. Despite the continued concerns over Furrer's health, the UCI have confirmed the 2024 World Cham...

"I'll stay where I am. No transfers" - Remco Evenepoel is definitive

Speculation surrounding the future of Remco Evenepoel never seems to end. Over recent seasons, the likes of INEOS Grenadiers, Team Visma | Lease a Bike and of late, Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe have all been rumoured suitors but continually, Soudal - Quick-Step remains the home of the double Olympic...

"I hate that he is not here" - Danish teammate laments Jonas Vingegaard's absence from World Championships

Mattias Skjelmose has recently crashed at the Tour de Luxembourg and has had his World Championships at risk. Ultimately however the Lidl-Trek will be taking part in the Zurich race this Sunday where he will be one of the leaders of the Danish team - but he rues the absence of Jonas Vingegaard who c...

18-year-old Swiss junior in very critical condition after a hard crash during Women Junior World Road Race Championships

Cat Ferguson emerged victorious from her battle for the junior Worlds double at the head of the race in Zurich. However away from TV cameras, even more dramatic scenes took place. Double runner-up from Swiss National Championships this year - Muriel Furrier - crashed very badly.Furrier had to be hel...

"When I started cycling, drivers would give me the middle finger, but now they give me the thumbs up" - Luka Mezgec on Pogacar and Roglic's cultural impact in Slovenia

This upcoming Sunday, Slovenia will start the men's elite road race at the 2024 World Championships in Switzerland with two of the big favourites to take the Rainbow Jersey - Tadej Pogacar and Primoz Roglic. Offering his loyal service to the superstar, despite a recent training crash, will be the va...

"I have nothing to lose anyway, I can only win" - Talented climber Jarno Widar relaxed ahead of U23 Worlds

After the juniors, it'll be time for U23s to take their chances at the challenging circuit in Zurich. Among the biggest names at the start is Jarno Widar. The 18-year-old has been a hot prospect on the transfer market recently after his statements undermining his employer Lotto Dstny. But eventually...

"I don't remember the fall or anything from that day" - Paul Magnier talks about his scary Tour of Britain crash

Less than three weeks ago, Paul Magnier had just won three stages at the Tour of Britain. On the final day to Felixstowe, he was once again the overwhelming favourite for victory. However that wasn't to be. The Frenchman was victim to a crash with the likes of Tom Pidcock instead. What happened that...

The 2025 World Championships in Rwanda will be one of the toughest in history with almost 5500 meters of climbing!

We are in the middle of the on-going World Championships in Zurich, but the UCI has already presented the route that the cyclists will ride in the elite men's and women's time trial and road race for Rwanda 2025. It will be one of the hardest in history, with 5,475 meters of elevation gain, the seco...

"I've probably never had such good legs" - Junior world champion Lorenzo Finn reflects on his stunningly dominant victory

Under the unrelenting rain, new junior world champion was born. Still only 17 year old, Lorenzo Finn was a cut above the rest on the tricky circuit in Zurich and won with a margin of more than two minutes - largest winning gap in the history of the category.Finn went solo for the first time with mor...

"There's Remco, you can see him in the distance... He's flying uphill" - Belgians complete a 200km training ride ahead of the Worlds

When the World Championships last time visited Switzerland in 1996, it was none other than Belgium's Johan Museeuw who took the rainbow jersey. Before his triumph, the legend is said to have trained very hard in the Swiss mountains - a tradition his successors honored on Thursday, three days before...

Rainbow Jersey contenders Julian Alaphilippe & Mathieu van der Poel link up en route to Zurich

Although Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel have been taking the majority of headlines before next Sunday's men's elite World Championship road race, two riders with pedigree that cannot be ruled out, are two-time former world champion Julian Alaphilippe and the current Rainbow Jersey, Mathieu van de...

"Everyone knows who the favourite is but at the same time there are so many unknowns at the Worlds" - Derek Gee hopeful Canada can spring a surprise in Zurich

Next Sunday in Zurich, the men's elite road race at the 2024 World Championships takes place. Tadej Pogacar might start as favourite with competition from the likes of Remco Evenepoel and Mathieu van der Poel, but plenty of nations have hope of springing a surprise. One of them, is Canada. "There’s...

Red Bull - BORA reportedly pull out of transfer talks for Remco Evenepoel; Olympic champion set to stay at Soudal - Quick-Step

The ongoing transfer soap opera of Remco Evenpoel seems to have found its final conclusion. Just a couple of days after a frustrated Patrick Lefevere dismissed any talk of a departure, HLN is now reporting Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe have pulled out of discussions for Evenepoel's signature.  "Accord...

FREE Fantasy World Championships Road Race Men 2024!

Get ready for an exhilarating experience as the Fantasy World Championships Road Race Men kicks off on Sunday, 29 September 2024, at 10:40 on Eurosport.This FREE-to-play fantasy game invites cycling enthusiasts to test their strategic skills by selecting a team of 13 elite riders who they believe wi...

"It's flattering, but also annoying" - Tadej Pogacar sick of comparisons to Eddy Merckx

Tadej Pogacar has had himself a year from the gods so far in 2024. Early season victories at Strade Bianche and the Volta a Catalunya came before a historic Grand Tour double at the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France. Now, after returning to racing with a win in Canada, the Slovenian takes on the men'...

Final startlist for men's U23 road race at 2024 World Championships including Pellizzari, Del Toro, Morgado, Blackmore, Torres, Widar and Lecerf

On the 27th of September, the men's U23 road race takes place at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich, as the next generation of talents fight it out for a Rainbow Jersey. The final startlist for the race includes: Johannes Kulset, Jorgen Nordhagen, Jakob Soderqvist, Jan Christen, Henrik Pedersen,...

Italy's Lorenzo Finn takes Men's Junior Road Race World Championships after defending champion Albert Philipsen crashes out in finale

Italy's Lorenzo Finn has triumphed in the men's junior road race at the 2024 World Championships in Zürich after a heart-breaking crash from defending champion Albert Philipsen ruled the Dane out inside the final 23km.In some pretty disgusting conditions weather-wise, there were a number of crashes...

“The form is good and mentally I am fresh" - Kristen Faulkner targeting Olympic and World Championship double

Back at the Paris Olympic Games earlier this summer, Kristen Faulkner wasn't even supposed to be taking part in the women's road race initially. After being drafted in late on though, the American sensationally fired her way to the gold medal. Can she now double up at the 2024 World Championships?“I...

ANALYSIS: Can Mathieu van der Poel defend his World Championship title?

The men’s elite road race on Sunday, September 29th, promises to be a spectacle of endurance, tactics, and explosive attacks. As the marquee event of the 2024 UCI Road World Championships, cycling fans around the globe will be watching closely, especially to see if defending champion Mathieu van der...

UCI Rankings Teams Update | Remco Evenepoel's World title takes Soudal - Quick-Step to the podium alongside UAE and Visma

The teams' UCI Rankings take into account the points scored throughout the 2024 season and in this one we've got some changes; taking into consideration the Tour de Luxembourg, a few one-day races and the time-trial World Championships that have taken place over the past week. You can check the prev...

Cat Ferguson the new women's junior star: "Last year I came second and that really hurt. To win now is really unbelievable"

Great Britain has won both titles in the women's junior World Championships. Cat Ferguson has put on a masterful ride to conquer the second of two World titles in Zurich this week; emerging victorious from a rainy and tough race this morning in the road race. “I am really overjoyed. I always wanted...

British talent Cat Ferguson conquers double World title in Zurich after road race victory

Great Britain has it's future assured in the women's field with certainty as 18-year old Cat Ferguson has shown all her potential in the Zurich World Championships. Atfer winning the time-trial event, she has also taken the victory in the road race. The 73.5-kilometer long race featured two laps of...

UCI Rankings Rider Update | Tadej Pogacar remains in the lead, small changes in the Top10

The newest UCI Rankings update features only small changes - the biggest of which actually points lost from 12 months ago. But at the lead remains a very solid Tadej Pogacar, who currently has over double the points as Remco Evenepoel. You can check the previous update. Remco Evenepoel won the time-...

"This is the best Mathieu van de Poel possible" - Alpecin manager believes Dutchman can win World Championships

Mathieu van der Poel is ready for the World Championships but ahead of the race, it has been his Alpecin-Deceuninck team manager reassuring that the reigning World Champion is fit and prepared for the challenge of this Sunday's race. Christoph Roodhoft has talked in detail about his feelings ahead o...

Marlen Reusser reveals battle with long COVID: “For now the focus is on my health”

Swiss cyclist Marlen Reusser, one of the top riders in the women’s peloton, is currently battling a prolonged illness after contracting COVID-19. The 33-year-old, who rides for UCI Women’s World Team SD Worx–Protime, suffers from long COVID, which has severely impacted her ability to train and race....

Norwegian 2023 World Championship competitor returns positive doping test: “I don't know what to do or where to turn”

Norwegian cyclist Iver Knotten, 25, has returned a positive doping test, casting uncertainty over his future in the sport. Knotten, who rides for the Global 6 United, tested positive for the banned substance Ibutamoren, which is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The test, conducted...

"It feels idiotic" - Kasper Asgreen unhappy despite receiving last minute World Championship call up for Denmark

After finishing 6th in the individual time trial at the 2024 World Championships in Zürich, Kasper Asgreen headed home, assuming his job had been done. However, after Andreas Kron was forced to withdraw from selection due to injury, Asgreen has been called back to Switzerland. Kron had been on the D...

Blow to Pogacar & Roglic? Matej Mohoric reportedly ruled out of 2024 World Championships due to injury

According to reports in the Slovenian press, Matej Mohoric has been forced to rule himself out of contention from the 2024 World Championships road race due to injury. The Bahrain - Victorious rider crashed in the recon of a gravel race in Girona last week and has seemingly failed to recover in time...

Soudal - Quick-Step sign breakthrough 2024 climber to support Remco Evenepoel in the mountains

It was a transfer in the making for several months. Soudal - Quick-Step are in search of strong and pure climbers to support Remco Evenepoel in the Grand Tours and upon his breakthrough this year, Valentin Paret-Peintre became a widely desired climber. The Belgian team has made the signing official...

"It's not just about Tadej Pogacar" - After Vuelta heroics and mixed relay TTT gold, can Ben O'Connor take Rainbow Jersey?

Australia's Ben O'Connor has been one of the stars of the second half of the 2024 season. After putting in a heroic performance at the Vuelta a Espana to take home a stage victory and a career best 2nd overall, the 28-year-old helped his nation secure mixed relay TTT gold in Zürich on Wednesday afte...

"You have to ride better than the year before" - Alberto Contador's wise advice to Jonas Vingegaard on how to beat Tadej Pogacar again at Tour de France

The Tour de France 2024 ended Jonas Vingegaard's domination of cycling's premier race after two consecutive years of victory. The Dane was defeated by arch rival Tadej Pogacar, who won his third Maillot Jaune in the process.However, it must be taken into account that the Dane was not in his best for...

See the full schedule and race programme of the 2024 World Championships in Zurich right here!

Between September 21st and 29th in Zurich, Switzerland, the 2024 Cycling World Championships are on the programme. Right here, you can see the full schedule for the week and find out when each of the Rainbow Jerseys for 2024 will be handed out!The men's road race starts in Winterthur and covers a di...

2025 Giro reportedly set to start in Albania

The 2025 Giro d’Italia is reportedly set to kick off in Albania, marking another historic departure for the iconic race outside its homeland. The Giro has a storied history of international starts, with recent editions including Belfast hosting the Grand Partenza in 2014, where Orica-GreenEdge trium...

Women’s Milan-San Remo confirmed for 2025

The cycling world will see a long-anticipated addition to its women’s calendar in 2025, with the confirmation of the Women’s Milan-San Remo. The prestigious race, one of the five Monuments of cycling, will finally have its female edition, marking a significant moment for the sport. Organizers RCS Sp...

Sebastien Reichenbach Forced into Retirement: “It’s Not the End I Had Imagined”

Swiss cyclist Sebastien Reichenbach has been forced into early retirement following an unfortunate training crash. The 35-year-old, who had planned to make his final race appearance at the Italian monument Il Lombardia on October 12th, 2024, will now miss the race due to injury, marking the end of h...

"I feel a bit greedy" - Grace Brown's fairy-tale farewell continues as Australia take gold in mixed relay at 2024 World Championships

There's going out on a high and then there's the fairy-tale farewell that Grace Brown is embarking on currently. After Olympic gold in Paris earlier this summer, the Australian added the individual time trial world title a few days ago. Now, the soon-retiring 32-year-old has helped her nation to mix...

“I think Tadej Pogacar, but I hope for Remco” - Lotte Kopecky makes prediction for men's World Championship road race

The 2024 World Championships in Switzerland are properly underway. As always though, the highlight for many fans, are the elite road races. This weekend, Lotte Kopecky is set to try and defend her Rainbow Jersey against some fierce competition in the women's race. "I saw the course this week. I like...

"Baby steps" - No bike ride yet, but Wout van Aert makes near 3km walk without crutches

Wout van Aert's 2024 season was cruelly brought to a premature end when the Belgian crashed out of the recent Vuelta a Espana in the third week. Although he's not yet back on the bike, Van Aert's recovery is making 'baby steps'. Posting to his official Strava account, Van Aert has uploaded a 2.7km j...

ANALYSIS - Josh Tarling: A difficult summer that could spur future success

At just 20 years old, Welsh cycling sensation Josh Tarling has already begun making waves in the professional peloton. A member of the Ineos Grenadiers, Tarling has showcased his immense talent incredibly early on in his career, clinching a bronze medal in the 2023 World Championship Time Trial and...

Matthews, O'Connor, Vine, Brown, Chapman and Roseman-Gannon capture mixed relay team time trial gold for Australia at the 2024 World Championships

In a truly thrilling edition of the mixed relay team time trial at the 2024 World Championships in Switzerland, gold has gone to the Australian team of Michael Matthews, Ben O'Connor, Jay Vine, Grace Brown, Brodie Chapman and Ruby Roseman-Gannon ahead of Germany and Italy. There was something of a s...

Max Walscheid victorious ahead of teammate Dylan Groenewegen at Omloop van het Houtland 2024

Max Walscheid has somewhat surprisingly taken victory at Omloop van het Houtland 2024 ahead of Team Jayco AlUla teammate Dylan Groenewegen. Heading into the final 30km, a seven man leading group had seen their advantage over the peloton cut to just over 30 seconds. At 10km to go, they still dangled...

"I don't want to put pressure on him, but what he is doing is tremendous" - Alberto Contador sees Pablo Torres as jewel of Spanish cycling

Spanish cycling is going through a period of excitement regarding its long-term future. Among all the worldwide talent that is beginning to stand out, there is a name that is on everyone's lips, and it is none other than Pablo Torres.In an interview with AS, Alberto Contador, among other things, tal...

Start Times & Order: 2024 World Championships - Mixed Relay

One of the more unique World Championship titles is on offer on the 25th of September in Zürich as twenty teams of six riders, three men and three women, do battle against the clock in the mixed relay event.The first team down the start ramp will be Mongolia, including the likes of Jambaljamts Sainb...

Upcoming British star Cat Ferguson on joining Movistar - "To already have my contact with the best team there is, makes me so happy"

18-year old Cat Ferguson has already proved to be one of the most thrilling prospects in pro cycling, and she will be turning pro next year with Movistar. The Briton is thrilled to make this move, into a team that she considers to be among the best in the women's field. Ferguson was already an impre...

"It may well be too difficult for him" - Alpecin-Deceuninck manager on Mathieu van der Poel's chances at World Championships

The World Championships road race for the men takes place this Sunday and at this point, virtually all the work and preparation is done. It's a circuit that is tougher than what Mathieu van der Poel would like in Zurich but he presents himself as a contender. How good his chances will be however wil...

"Please stop speculating on bullsh*t news" - Lotto Dstny boss outraged over rumours of van Gils and Widar's possible departure

Lotto Dstny are in the process of developing countless incredible Belgian talents but this amount of quality riders sees plenty teams also on the hunt for their riders. Inclusively, it was reported this week that both Jarno Widar and Maxim van Gils had teams interested in buying out their contract....

Could Marc Hirschi be a challenger for Pogacar at home World Championships? "I have been in top form for quite a long time"

Marc Hirschi is on the form of his life. Used by UAE Team Emirates to gather UCI points over the past two years, he found his confidence back in an incredible winning streak recently. His form is so strong heading into the World Championships, in his home country of Switzerland, that he is a realist...

OFFICIAL: Movistar sign Orluis Aular - "I never imagined making it to the WorldTour"

Movistar Team has made official today what was an open secret: the signing of Venezuelan Orluis Aular, who in recent seasons has ridden for Caja Rural. It was a transfer that had been rumoured for several months and confirmed this morning by the Spanish team. "To be honest, I never imagined making i...

Belgian coach removes focus from Pogacar and van der Poel at World Championships: "Making a plan against one or certain riders is very dangerous"

The World Championships will take place this Sunday and we could have a battle for the ages. In Zurich, the course is not hard enough to favour the climbers excessively, but it is difficult enough that there will be an important selection. Belgium will not be focusing on the tactics of Tadej Pogacar...

"He takes the piss!" - Geraint Thomas & Luke Rowe in awe of 'better than Merckx' Tadej Pogacar

Geraint Thomas has had a few battles against Tadej Pogacar over the years, finishing on the final podium of both the 2022 Tour de France and the 2024 Giro d'Italia alongside the Slovenian. As such, the INEOS Grenadiers leader is well placed to judge just how good Pogacar really is. Reflecting on Pog...

Lefevere annoyed at Remco Evenepoel transfer rumours: "It started four years ago with Ineos. Today it’s Red Bull. Tomorrow it’ll be UAE, right?"

Remco Evenepoel has been in Soudal - Quick-Step since the start of his career but due to the team's lack of budget and climbing support against the big teams, rumours have consistently emerged over the interest of other teams signing him and how that could potentially benefit him. Patrick Lefevere a...

Lefevere hints at Giro-Tour double for Remco Evenepoel in 2025 - "Pogacar has shown that it is possible to win both in a row"

Tadej Pogacar did and completed both Giro d'Italia and Tour de France this year with his very best legs and with no doubt this will motivate others to do the same. Achieving perfect preparation for both races simultaneously suddenly no longer seems to be an impossible puzzle, and we may very well se...

"With Tadej Pogacar in Zürich, we are going there with one clear objective" - Matej Mohoric insists Slovenia don't have split loyalties World Championship road race

Of all the teams taking to the start line in Zürich for the men's elite road race at the 2024 World Championship next weekend, it's the Slovenians that arguably can boast the best lineup. Tadej Pogacar, Primoz Roglic, Matej Mohoric and more, but according to the latter, there is only one leader. "Wi...

Giro dell'Emillia announces presence of Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel, Primoz Roglic, Tom Pidcock and eye-watering group of stars

Every year the Giro dell'Emilia delivers immense spectacle and over the past years, more and more star-studded fields. Between the World Championships and Il Lombardia there will be one race that will have one of the very best startlists of the entire year: Giro dell'Emilia featuring among others Ta...

ANALYSIS: Where does Remco Evenepoel rank among the best ever time triallists?

At just 24 years old, Belgian sensation Remco Evenepoel continues to carve his name into the history books of cycling. His latest triumph, defending his World Time Trial Championship title in Zurich, has further cemented his status as one of the sport’s premier time trial specialists. Beating Italy’...

"You’re not going to be able to break his legs" - Neilson Powless outlines USA's plan to pressure Tadej Pogacar in World Championship road race

Next Sunday in Zürich, the men's elite road race takes place in arguably the most hotly anticipated fight for a Rainbow Jersey at the 2024 World Championships. Pre-race favourite is Tadej Pogacar, but for the USA and Neilson Powless, he's not seen as an unbeatable force. "I feel like having sat out...

Commentator José De Cauwer hopes to make up with ex-colleague Michel Wuyts: "I'd like to have a glass of wine with him"

For years, Michel Wuyts and José De Cauwer provided all fans with a quality commentary from cycling races at Sporza. In 2021, Wuyts had to leave as commentator, while De Cauwer stayed on. Now it turns out that the bond between the two never went much further than colleagues, and that nowadays they'd...

Team dsm-firmenich PostNL secures services of two key members of Fabio Jakobsen's sprint train

Team dsm-firmenich PostNL confirmed that it will continue its cooperation with Julius van der Berg and Bram Welten beyond 2025 season. Both Dutchmen agreed to a two-year extension as the Dutch team hopes to make the ends meet with their sprinter star Fabio Jakobsen."I think there is a nice atmospher...

Lotto Dstny DS on cooling down Arnaud De Lie's commitment to all-out racing: "He's a real fighter, that's why we had to intervene"

Despite cancelling few of his recent race appointments due to an illness, Arnaud De Lie should still make a race appearance before the end of the 2024 season. While De Lie takes a week off to recover, he's expected to appear in the Belgian tricolor on home roads of Binche-Chimay-Binche (October 1) a...

Dries Van Gestel's stay at TotalEnergies comes to an unsettling end as injury rules the Belgian out of competition in autumn

When then 26-year-old Dries Van Gestel joined TotalEnergies in 2021 after having previously raced for Lotto U23 and subsequently Team Flanders - Baloise, it was just one of many transfers, definitely not one that stood out. However in the four seasons in France, Van Gestel managed to step out of his...

"Cycling means a lot, but there is nothing more important than family" - Jonas Vingegaard' former coach about the champion's priorities

Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard ended his 2024 season mid-August. Why? To be present prior, to and after the birth of his second child. Not many cyclists would pass on the opportunity to win the Vuelta and many other races, but for Vingegaard, these successes come only secondary in t...

"Winning the Tour de France is a dream" - Can wonderkid world champion Paul Seixas be the rider to end long wait for French Maillot Jaune winner?

Earlier this week, Paul Seixas sensationally secured himself the junior World Championship time trial title in Switzerland. A rider much touted by those in the know, Seixas seems to have a big future in store for him.As is often the case when a new French super talent emerges, talk quickly turns to...

"He brought time trials back to life in our country" - Serge Pauwels credits Victor Campenaerts for ITT boom in Belgium

For the last two years, Remco Evenepoel has taken home a time trial World Championship title home to Belgium in the individual time trial. One of just many capable Belgian time triallists in the modern peloton though, Evenepoel and the rest of the ITT success can be called back to Victor Campenaerts...

"It was a sh*tty situation... all I could think about on the final podium" - Demi Vollering recalls Tour de France heartbreak and costly stage 5 crash

Just four seconds... that was all that separated Demi Vollering and a second successive Tour de France Femmes success earlier this summer. Although the Team SD Worx - Protime distanced race leader Katarzyna Niewiadoma on Alpe d'Huez on the final climb of the race, it turned out not to be enough to c...

Tadej Pogacar on beating Mark Cavendish's record and matching Eddy Merckx' palmarès: "I don't think it's possible the same"

Tadej Pogacar has won six stages at both Giro d'Italia and Tour de France this year - besides many other quality results. Eyeing big records in the world of cycling may be something he can pursue in the future, and he has talked about matching Mark Cavendish's Tour de France stage win record and Edd...

"I wanted to throw up on the bike" - Jan Christen battles through illness to take bronze in U23 World Championship time trial

In Monday's under 23 World Championship time trial, Switzerland's Jan Christen took a very creditable bronze medal in front of his home fans in Zürich.As it turned out, Christen needed all the support from those Swiss supporters as the 20-year-old of UAE Team Emirates battled not only against the cl...

"He is ready, and we are ready" - Mattias Skjelmose over injury concerns ahead of 2024 World Championship road race

The Danish charge for the Rainbow Jersey is set to be led by former national champion Mattias Skjelmose in the men's elite road race at the 2024 World Championships in Switzerland next weekend. After recent injury concerns, Skjelmose is now "right where he needs to be" according to his national coac...

"He is a super talent" - Movistar Team's Eusebio Unzué delighted to see Iván Romeo claim U23 time trial Word Championship

Movistar Team picked up Iván Romeo back in 2021 when many World Tour teams were interested in him. In an interview with Daniel Benson, team boss Eusebio Unzué says just how highly he thinks of a cyclist who has just become the U23 world time trial champion and has a bright future ahead of him."A lot...

Mathieu van der Poel assured good support for World Championships: "Wilco is one of the most extraordinary talents I have ever worked with"

Mathieu van der Poel has been preparing for the World Championships and after a very strong Tour de Luxembourg, it can be asserted that he is ready. It will be a very difficult fight to keep the rainbow jersey on his shoulders but he will have strong support: including Team Visma | Lease a Bike duo...

Several World Tour teams battle to buy out contract of two Lotto Dstny riders' contracts

Lotto Dstny is in recent years having an extraordinary development program, but with so much quality turning pro with the Belgian team it simply remains very hard to maintain it all with the current budget. Currently, both Maxim van Gils and Jarno Widar have deals with the team but we also have team...

VIDEO: Isaac Del Toro's teammate falls at time-trial World Championships

Mexico has won the Tour de l'Avenir in 2023 and with that came many UCI points that have helped bring more athletes to Europe to compete. Isaac Del Toro was a headliner during this Monday's under-23 time-trial World Championships; but his compatriot David Elías Rico ended his race on the floor after...

Great Britain wins it's first gold medal at the 2024 World Championships - Cat Ferguson dominates women's Junior time-trial

Great Britain has joined Belgium, Australia, Spain, France and Germany as the winners of gold medals in the Zurich World Championships. In the final time-trial event, that of the junior women, 18-year old Cat Ferguson put on a masterful performance to take a victory with a wide margin. The British r...

One of Tadej Pogacar's teammates for the World Championships hit by a car

Slovenia is heading into the World Championships with the formidable duo of Tadej Pogacar and Primoz Roglic, but not everything is going to plan. The two climbers will need support in the hilly race and after Matej Mohoric suffered a crash that put his race in doubt; Luka Mezgec has been hit by a ca...

Tadej Pogacar on the day that cost him the 2022 Tour de France: "If you do eight sprints that just takes too much"

Tadej Pogacar had won the 2020 and 2021 Tour de France editions and was the man to beat in 2022, but struggled on one particular day. Stage 11 to the Col du Granon was a brutal day for the Slovenian where he had to respond to an all-out Visma attack; attacked himself on the Col du Galibier; and then...

Tadej Pogacar talks about Tour de France body weight and 2020 Tour de France TT victory - "I was doing 380-390 watts so nothing crazy on the flat"

Tadej Pogacar won his first Tour de France in 2020 and it came as a big surprise, despite the immense potential that he had shown the years before. In a recent lengthy interview the UAE Team Emirates rider recalled that edition, how he beat Primoz Roglic in the final time-trial and even gave insight...

"Everybody knows Tadej is the best rider in the world" - UAE teammate turned Rainbow rival Tim Wellens full of praise for Pogacar

Next Sunday at the 2024 World Championships in Zürich, the men's elite road race takes place. The pre-race favourite for the Rainbow Jersey, is Slovenia's Tour de France and Giro d'Italia champion, Tadej Pogacar. One man that knows just how much of a threat Pogacar is going to be next weekend, is th...

"Just like that a career of 16 years has finished" - Thomas De Gendt bids emotional farewell

After being a regular and much-loved sight in the professional peloton over the last decade and a half, the professional career of Thomas De Gendt reached its final conclusion last weekend at Paris-Chauny."And just like that a career of 16 years has finished. All I have worked for since I was 10 is...

Nutrition changes key for Tadej Pogacar's evolution he admits: "5 years ago I always go sh*t my pants after the stage-races"

Over the past years climbing performances in cycling have improved exponentially; and besides the evolution in aerodynamics and training methods, Tadej Pogacar has talked about the changes he's had in nutrition into a level that he believed was impossible when he first won the Tour de France. He was...

"I can still improve" - Remco Evenepoel sends a warning to his competition ahead of the Zurich road race

Olympic-Worlds Double Double. It has a nice sound to it. Remco Evenepoel is the man up for the task this year. After dominating in Paris, the 24-year-old Belgian came undefeated from the Zurich time trial too, successfully defending his rainbow jersey. Now there's only one race between him and a big...

"I have already bought a plane ticket, but they won't give me my bike" - Tashkent's lone Tour finisher faces challenges from Uzbekistan's federation in her goal to start in Zurich

Tashkent City Women Professional Cycling Team caused quite a stir in the cycling world with their appearances at the biggest female races, just like with the news that following the Olympic Games in Paris, the team would fold as it fulfilled its purpose in the eyes of Uzbekistan's cycling federation...

Astana Qazaqstan reaches a two-year deal with talented climber from Visma's Development Team

Astana Qazaqstan's activity at the transfer market seems to bear its fruits as they manage to secure another talented U23 rider. The 22-year-old Darren van Bekkum joins the Kazakh team after four seasons at Visma's development team.Darren van Bekkum's move to WorldTour for 2025 won't be surprising t...

"Seems I have bad legs today" - Remco Evenepoel jokes about a cycling myth after contracting a puncture on a rest day coffee ride

Remco Evenepoel has done it, and on his golden timetrial special he has taken the gold medal also at World Time Trial Championships on Sunday. A day later, he and compatriot Victor Campenaerts (9th in the time trial) went out for a quick spin with view to the road race. However the duo was forced to...

"It's getting harder and harder to return" - Chloé Dygert hopes to stay clear of bad luck and find her way back to the top in 2025

Adding to her bronze medal from the Olympic Games, Chloé Dygert had to settle to a third spot at the podium of World Championships as well. The defending champion was simply level behind the winner of both events - Grace Brown. But with the Australian retiring, Dygert can once again aim for the top....

VIDEO: Egan Bernal shows the 'Eye of the Tiger' and prepares for 2025 with Rocky Balboa style training montage

Egan Bernal was recently named by teammate Luke Rowe as one of the reasons behind INEOS Grenadiers' inability to sign top riders to the team in past seasons. The Colombian had won a Tour de France and a Giro d'Italia before he had a serious accident that nearly ended his career and even his life. Si...

“I did not come here for a fourth place" - Disappointed Alec Segaert misses out on podium in U23 ITT at 2024 World Championships

Belgium's Alec Segaert entered the under 23 individual time trial as a heavy pre-race favourite. Sadly, the recent European Championships winner couldn't match that feat in Zurich, eventually fading badly to finish off the podium completely in 4th.“I am disappointed, definitely,” Segaert admitted af...

"We have a stacked pool of riders who are world class" - Stephen Williams confident Great Britain can make impact in World Championship road race

Next Sunday in the men's road race at the 2024 World Championships in Zürich, some of the biggest names in the male peloton embark on the yearly battle to crown themselves world champion. Among the dark horses for Rainbow Jersey success will be Great Britain's Stephen Williams."I think with GB now w...

"My goal is the road race on Friday" - António Morgado isn't worried by disappointing U23 time trial in Zurich

António Morgado was the only Portuguese rider present in the Under-23 individual time trial at the World Championships in Zurich and in the end, he finished his individual effort in 39:07m, which gave him the 2nd best provisional time at the time, behind his trade teammate, Mexican Isaac del Toro.It...

"For some people it is a surprise, but for me it is the happiest day of my day" - Ivan Romeo reacts to becoming U23 ITT world champion

For the first time since 1999, Spain has a individual time trial champion of the world! Iván Romeo has won the Under-23 World Time Trial in Zurich 2024 after a performance that is set to be engraved in the history books of Spanish cycling.The 21-year-old Movistar Team rider took the rainbow jersey a...

Ivan Romeo sensationally takes U23 time trial World Championship title as pre-race favourite Alec Segaert explodes in finale

Spain's Ivan Romeo has sensationally taken the under 23 individual time trial World Championship title in Zürich by 32 seconds from Jakob Soderqvist. Completing the final podium in third, was Jan Christen. Notable and familiar names such as Nicolas Vinokourov (39:46), Antonio Morgado (39:07), Isaac...

"It’s a great feeling to rack up my 50th pro win" - Tim Merlier reaches career landmark with third consecutive victory

Tim Merlier has been in unstoppable form of late. In fact, since taking the European Championship title earlier this month, the Belgian has been victorious in all his races, the latest of which sees Merlier reach a landmark of 50 career wins.In a tight bunch sprint on Sunday afternoon at Gooikse Pij...

New French super climber wins junior time-trial worlds: "Today a dream became a reality. It’s f*cking insane”

Paul Seixas, remember the name! Although he might not yet be known to all but the most ardent cycling fans, the 17-year-old has been hotly touted amongst those in the know as a rider with a big future. This Monday in Zurich, he proved again why, taking the victory in the junior time-trial."This is a...

After Jhonatan Narváez, Richard Carapaz also forced to miss World Championships, leaving Ecuador empty handed

Ecuador has had a complete disaster ahead of the World Championships, with it's two big leaders being forced out of the race. After confirming a few days ago the withdrawal of Jhonatan Narvaez due to lack of form after a Covid-19 infection, now Richard Carapaz has had a family problem that has force...

Outsider for the world title? David Gaudu shows impressive form and wins Luxembourg queen stage - "I am extremely motivated and have a lot of confidence"

David Gaudu slowly climbed through the ranks of pro cycling and in 2023 he was the closest competitor to Tadej Pogacar at Paris-Nice - and above Jonas Vingegaard. Ever since, the Frenchman struggled a lot on the bike, but since the Vuelta a España the Groupama - FDJ returned to his very best form an...

"I take this result as a victory" - Filippo Ganna misses out on rainbow jersey but enjoys surprising comeback

Filippo Ganna finished second to Remco Evenepoel at both the Olympic Games and World Championships. For most this would be a disappointing result and a frustrating one as well; but the Italian was very happy with what he was able to achieve this Sunday in Zurich as his past month was a very complica...

"I don't think I could have done much better" - João Almeida left disappointed after underwhelming time-trial

João Almeida said before the World Time Trial that he was going to use it to have competition rhythm for his main objective, the road race that takes place next Sunday. With the great specialists of the discipline at another level, the UAE rider was far behind the main favourites for the day. "I man...

"For the time being I’m gutted" - Jay Vine misses out on medal at World Championships due to bloody crash

Jay Vine suffered a brutal crash in April at Itzulia Basque Country which saw him in a neck brace for six weeks. Still he managed to bounce back and win the KOM classification at the recent Vuelta a España, but bad luck got in his way again and a crash at the time-trial World Championships may have...

"I felt the efforts of the Vuelta in my legs" - Primoz Roglic fails to impress at time-trial World Championships

It has always been said that the Vuelta a España was a great preparation for the World Championships. However that is not always the case, specially for the GC riders. The Slovenian finished exhausted after an effort where he didn't show his best level and was not able to finish in the Top10. "It wa...

Mathieu van der Poel Confident Ahead of World Championship Despite Missing Out on Victory at Tour de Luxembourg: "I am happy with the feeling"

Mathieu van der Poel may have missed out on overall victory at the Tour de Luxembourg, but the Dutchman remains optimistic as he prepares to defend his rainbow jersey at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich next weekend.Van der Poel started the final stage of the race in the leader's yellow jersey...

"I had no power meter at all so it was a time trial on pure feeling" - Remco Evenepoel adds another world title to his palmares in Switzerland

For the third year in a row, Remco Evenepoel will be leaving a World Championships with a Rainbow Jersey win added to his glistening palmares. On Sunday afternoon, the Belgian powered to an impressive victory ahead of Filippo Ganna in the individual time trial. Prior to his efforts getting underway...

"I just let myself down" - Gutted Joshua Tarling misses out on medal in time trial at 2024 World Championships

After finishing third at the 2023 World Championships in Glasgow, Joshua Tarling headed to Zürich one of the hot favourites to take a Rainbow Jersey at the 2024 edition. Sadly for the Welshman, it was 4th place in the end as he narrowly missed out on the medals. Finishing 1:17 behind World Champions...

Antonio Tiberi reacts to Tour de Luxembourg victory: “It’s Been a Fantastic Week with Great Results”

Bahrain Victorious’ Antonio Tiberi pulled off a stunning victory at the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg, overtaking Mathieu van der Poel in a dramatic finale to stage 5. As David Gaudu claimed the stage win, Tiberi's late attack secured him the overall title.Starting the day 10 seconds behind van der Poel i...

Remco Evenepoel’s Dad Reacts to His Son’s Second Time Trial World Championship Victory: “This Is What Remco Gets a Kick Out Of”

Remco Evenepoel has secured the 2024 World Champion title in the men’s elite individual time trial after a stunning performance in Zurich. Fresh off his double gold at the Paris Olympics, Evenepoel powered to his second consecutive World Championship win, finishing ahead of Italy's Filippo Ganna and...

Lotte Kopecky Disappointed After World Championship Time Trial: “I Was Riding Far Below My Level”

Lotte Kopecky found herself disappointed after finishing fifth in the World Championship Time Trial in Zurich. Despite being one of the pre-race favourites for gold, the Belgian star crossed the line 1 minute and 39 seconds behind the winner, settling for fifth place.Kopecky, who had been widely tip...

Stefan Kung Happy Despite Missing Out in Home World Championship Time Trial: “I Had Goose Bumps at the Start”

Stefan Kung may not have secured a medal in the World Championship Time Trial on home soil in Zurich, but the Swiss rider remains positive after a solid performance in front of his local fans.Küng, one of the favourites for the event, felt the full support of the crowd as he rolled out to start the...

Bernard Hinault's on Jonas Vingegaard's decision to end season early: "Vingegaard gives the impression of loving racing less than a Pogacar or an Evenepoel"

Bernard Hinault dominated cycling in the eighties racing like Eddy Merckx or Tadej Pogacar in their respective eras: racing grand tours, classics and world championships and winning everything he could. Therefore, he does not understand that there are riders like Jonas Vingegaard who "pass" to race...

"I gave my everything... Unfortunately it wasn't enough" - Demi Vollering has to settle for silver in world time trial

Despite an incredible effort against the clock on Sunday afternoon, Demi Vollering has had to settle for second place and a silver medal at the 2024 World Championships behind Australia's Olympic champion, Grace Brown."I gave my everything on the course and then after the finish, you can only hope i...

“I didn’t expect to be on the podium" - Edoardo Affini adds to European time trial title with World Championships podium

Edoardo Affini has been having a brilliant few weeks. After taking the men's individual time trial title at the 2024 European Championships, the Italian has backed it up with a third placed finish at the World Championships on Sunday afternoon in Zürich.“It’s a great feeling,” the 28-year-old, who p...

"Remco is a rider that we will still be talking about in thirty years” - Departing Belgian national coach full of praise for world champion Evenepoel

Remco Evenepoel has successfully defended his individual time trial world title following a brilliant display in Zürich. Departing Belgian national coach Sven Vanthourenhout understandably, was full of praise for his rider in the aftermath. “I am very proud of what we have achieved. Not only of Remc...

Start Times & Order: 2024 World Championships - Men's U23 ITT

On the 23rd of September, the under 23s in the men's will get their chance to fight for a Rainbow Jersey against the clock in Zurich, Switzerland. The start times and order the riders are set to depart have been revealed.First man to get going will be Davaajargal Altangerel of Mongolia at 14:45:00 C...

Discover the final startlist for the U23 men's ITT at the 2024 World Championships right here including Isaac del Toro, Antonio Morgado, Jan Christen, Alec Segaert and AJ August

On the 23rd of September, the under 23s in the men's will get their chance to fight for a Rainbow Jersey against the clock in Zurich, Switzerland.The final startlist includes notable names such as: Rasmus Pedersen, Alec Segaert, Antonio Morgado, Jakob Soderqvist, Jan Christen, Darren Rafferty, Nicol...

LIVE BLOG Men's & Women's World Championships Time-trial 2024 - Grace Brown & Remco Evenepoel add World titles to Olympic success in 2024

On the 22nd of September we will have the World Championships Time-Trial races. Both men and women battle in the roads of Zurich for the rainbow jersey in the discipline. Follow our Live Blog below! 

Remco Evenepoel does it again! Olympic champion defends World Championship ITT title ahead of Filippo Ganna and Edoardo Affini

Remco Evenepoel has done the World and Olympic double and has been crowned the 2024 World Champion in the men's elite individual time trial after a powerful performance in Zürich. Completing the podium were the Italian duo Filippo Ganna and Edoardo Affini in second and third respectively. After Grac...

Tim Merlier continues winning streak after tight photo finish with Jordi Meeus at Gooikse Pijl 2024

Soudal - Quick-Step's European champion Tim Merlier has taken the victory at Gooikse Pijl 2024 after a tight photo finish with Jordi Meeus, continuing his impressive end of season winning streak.Six riders entered the final 40km leading the peloton by just over a minute and a half. Most notable amon...

Late attack sees Antonio Tiberi snatch 2024 Tour of Luxembourg GC from Mathieu van der Poel as David Gaudu takes stage success

Bahrain Victorious' Antonio Tiberi has snatched overall victory at the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg from Mathieu van der Poel in a thrilling finale to stage 5 as David Gaudu took the stage success.Heading into the final 30km, a three man break held just over a minutes advantage over the peloton. That tri...

"I just feel really, really lucky to end my career like this" - Grace Brown completes historic world and Olympic ITT double in final season as a pro

At the end of the 2024 season, Grace Brown hangs up her cycling shoes, calling time on her professional career aged just 32. Finishing with a bang though, the Australian is retiring on a real high having completed a historic world and Olympic time trial double. "It honestly feels like I'm in a bit o...

Start Times & Order men's time-trial World Championships 2024

There will be 46 kilometers of time-trialing in Zurich tomorrow for the men's elite event at the World Championships and they will dictate the 2024 World Champion. We take a look at the start times and order of every rider. Charles Kagimu of the Uganda national team will be the first rider to start...

Grace Brown beats Demi Vollering in thrilling time-trial to win World Championships

Olympic and World Champion in her final year as a professional rider. Australian Grace Brown is wrapping up her career in the absolutely best way possible as she took the victory in Zurich in a thrilling time-trial where Demi Vollering was close to beating her. The hilly 30-kilometer long time-trial...

"I had no strength" - Mattia Cattaneo admits huge mistakes when it came to eating and weight as a pro

Mattia Cattaneo has been on a roll recently. After a brilliant set of performances at the Vuelta a España the Italian also rode to a third place at the European Championships time-trial. He has truly found the best legs in his career, but is very open about mistakes that he and his former teams have...

UAE Team Emirates matches Mapei's record - 19 riders have won races in 2024

UAE Team Emirates has taken wins number 74 and 75 this Saturday at the Tour de Luxembourg and Super 8 Classic. After Baroncini took his victory in the Belgian race the team matched a record set by Mapei in the 21st century when it comes to the amount of riders who have taken wins during the year. Th...

"Julian has found his level again" - Alaphilippe back to his best form into World Championships, according to Thomas Voeckler

Julian Alaphilippe found his legs back this year. After several years of illnesses and injuries which led to inconsistencies, the Frenchman is racing quite strong currently and will be an outsider for the World Championships title. Team national coach Thomas Voeckler is confident in the Soudal - Qui...

Remco Evenepoel and Belgian team on controversial time-trial descent - "You also dive almost blindly into a black hole"

The World Championships time-trial course features some climbing for both men and women, as well as descending - which is steep and straightforward. However, the descent didn't really gather much attention up until the last few days when the riders have reconned the course, and criticism is landing...

"Blind, with a lack of visibility, lots of bumps in the road" - João Almeoda blasts 'dangerous' descent in Worlds' time-trial

The 2024 World Championship kicks off this Sunday in Zurich with the elite time trial. Portugal will be represented by João Almeida and Nelson Oliveira. "Bota Lume" was at last year's World Time Trial in Glasgow. He had a discreet result, a 23rd place, 3 minutes and 7 seconds behind the winner  Remc...

Remco Evenepoel singles out Tadej Pogacar as main rival for road race Worlds: "He is the man to beat, but that's why I'm here"

The World Championships begin tomorrow in Zurich and Remco Evenepoel is the man to beat for the time-trial event. However for the road race that is not the case; the Belgian looks at Tadej Pogacar as the main favourite but he is confident that he can challenge the Slovenian in a route that is good f...

Remco Evenepoel responds to Tom Dumoulin regarding Worlds' time-trial - "It was raining, it was slippery, and I won there, didn't I?"

Tom Dumoulin is a former time-trial World Champion and one of the men who knows the most from the discipline. His recent comments on Remco Evenepoel however were not received too well as the Belgian denied the idea that he is not too good at cornering. "You can divide the time trial into three indiv...

PREVIEW | WOMEN's Zurich World Championships Time-Trial 2024 - Demi Vollering, Lotte Kopecky, Grace Brown and Chloé Dygert fight for rainbow jersey

On the 22nd of September the international peloton will begin the World Championships in Zurich. The first event will be the individual time-trial, and so the best time-trialists from all around the world will face off in Switzerland to battle for the rainbow jersey. We preview the race ahead which...

PREVIEW | MEN's Zurich World Championships Time-Trial 2024 - Can Remco Evenepoel defend the world title?

On the 22nd of September the international peloton will begin the World Championships in Zurich. The first event will be the individual time-trial, and so the best time-trialists from all around the world will face off in Switzerland to battle for the rainbow jersey. We preview the race ahead. The r...

Richard Carapaz Pays Tribute to Late Compatriot Kevin Pozo

Ecuadorian cycling is in mourning following the tragic death of 24-year-old cyclist Kevin Pozo, who passed away after being involved in a collision with a vehicle. Richard Carapaz, Ecuador’s number 1 cyclist and recent fourth-place finisher at the Vuelta a España, expressed his deep sorrow and condo...

Lotte Kopecky Sees Chloe Dygert as Favourite for World Time Trial Glory

Lotte Kopecky is riding high after her recent triumph at the European Time Trial Championships, but as she gears up for the World Championships, she’s clear about one thing: Chloe Dygert is the rider to beat. At 28, Kopecky is the reigning world road race champion and secured a bronze medal in the r...

Michael Woods reveals darkest moment in 2024: “I was really contemplating retiring”

At 37 years old, Michael Woods proving age is just a number. The Israel–Premier Tech rider had a fantastic summer, including a sensational performance to win the 13th stage of this year’s Vuelta a España wearing his national jersey, after he won Canadian national road race for the first time in his...

Mauri Vansevenant Fights to Hold Podium Position at Tour de Luxembourg: "I am determined to fight until the end of tomorrow’s stage"

Mauri Vansevenant, from Soudal Quick-Step rider, delivered a determined performance at the Tour de Luxembourg, showing both grit and strong form. After a remarkable stage 3 victory that earned him the leader’s yellow jersey, Vansevenant entered stage 4 with hopes of maintaining his lead against form...

Edoardo Affini Voices Concerns Ahead of World Championship Time Trial: “The descent is too dangerous”

As the cycling world prepares for the highly anticipated World Championships Time Trial this Sunday, not all riders are thrilled with the course. Italy’s Edoardo Affini, fresh off his victory at the European Time Trial Championships, has expressed concerns about the safety of the 46.1km route in Zur...

Belgian pundit believes Remco Evenepoel is the man to beat for time-trial World Championships: "This is a dream opportunity"

The World Championships time-trial event will be fully stacked with some of the world's best. Filippo Ganna, Joshua Tarling, Primoz Roglic, Stefan Küng and many more will fight for the medals but Remco Evenepoel is the man to beat according to Sporza commentator and pundit Renaat Schotte who gave hi...

"I'm the happiest person in the world right now" - Filippo Baroncini takes first pro win at Super 8 Classic

Filippo Baroncini won the under-23 World Championships in 2021, the same year he had a trainee stint with Lidl-Trek. The next year he turned pro but ever since was hampered by injuries constantly which prevented him from performing at his best level. Today he broke the cycle with his first pro win a...

Discover the startlist of the men's elite time trial at the 2024 Zurich World Championships including Remco Evenepoel, Primoz Roglic, Joshua Tarling and more

On the 22nd of September, the men's elite individual time trial at the 2024 Zurich World Championships will take place. In last year's fight for the Rainbow Jersey against the clock, Remco Evenepoel prevailed ahead of Filippo Ganna and Joshua Tarling. We take a look at the startlist. The final start...

Start Times & Order 2024 Women's World Championships Time-Trial

The women will tackle the time-trial World Championships in Zurich this Sunday in a 30-kilometer route that will attribute the rainbow jersey. We take a look at the start times and order for all 70 riders at the start line. Bulgaria's Petya Minkova will be the first rider to start her effort, at 11:...

Discover the startlist for the women's time trial at 2024 World Championships right here! Chloé Dygert, Grace Brown, Demi Vollering, Lotte Kopecky and more!

On the 22nd of September, the women's elite individual time trial at the 2024 World Championships is on the programme in Zurich, Switzerland, where a number of the biggest names in the peloton will fight for the Rainbow Jersey against the clock. The preliminary startlist includes such riders as: Chl...

Mathieu van der Poel jumps back into Tour de Luxembourg lead: "I can be quite satisfied with my time trial"

Mathieu van der Poel won the opening stage of the Tour de Luxembourg and after two more strong days on the bike, he lost it to a tactically clever Mauri Vansevenant. However, during today's stage 4 time-trial, the Dutchman has found himself once again in the lead of the race after a strong effort. "...

"I knew I had a chance to win" - Juan Ayuso bounces back with first win since difficult summer

Juan Ayuso has had a difficult summer, abandoning the Criterium du Dauphiné, then the Tour de France with Covid-19; and lastly not being able to race the Vuelta a España. In many ways a difficult few months for the UAE Team Emirates rider; but he has bounced back to strong form at the Tour de Luxemb...

UAE wins again! Filippo Baroncini takes win number 75 for the team in 2024 at Super 8 Classic

UAE Team Emirates has taken win number 75 of the season today at the Super 8 Classic. Filippo Baroncini has took the second win of the day for the Emirati team with a solo attack in the final kilometers. Five riders formed the day's breakaway including Loïc Vliegen, Julius van den Berg, Anders Johan...

PREVIEW | Tour de Luxembourg 2024 stage 5 - Will Mathieu van der Poel save the yellow jersey?

From the 18th to the 22nd of September the peloton will tackle the Tour de Luxembourg. The five-day stage-race in the small central European nation features plenty explosive stages which will serve as perfect preparation for the World Championships. We preview stage 5.The final stage of the race see...

Juan Ayuso wins Tour de Luxembourg time-trial as Mathieu van der Poel jumps back into yellow jersey

The time-trial of the Tour de Luxembourg proved to be a very difficult day and key for the overall classification. Juan Ayuso won stage 4 in a strong performance whilst Mathieu van der Poel also rode strongly and took over the race lead over Mauri Vansevenant. The 15-kilometer time-trial was always...

POLL | Evenepoel, Tarling, Ganna, Roglic, Küng... Who will win the men's World Championships time-trial?

We have got a star-studded field for the time-trial World Championships in Zurich. The route will be 46 kilometers long and there will be plenty of quality riders to fight for the much desired rainbow jersey including defending and Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel; but plenty other specialists who a...

"Those tactics... I mean, they must have been smoking weed in the team car!" - Geraint Thomas stunned by Dutch approach to 2024 European Championship road race

Last weekend in Limburg, the men's 2024 European Championship road race was held. Pre-race, the big favourites were the Belgian duo Tim Merlier and Jasper Philipsen and in the end, it was the former who took the title in a frantic bunch sprint. On the latest episode of their Watts Occurring podcast,...

Tadej Pogacar turns 26 years old - Here are 26 facts about the Slovenian

Today is Tadej Pogacar's 26th birthday and he is in the midst of preparing for one of the few goals he has ahead of him in his already incredible career: the World Championships. He has the opportunity next week to win one of the few big events he hasn't yet in pro cycling; but it is possible to loo...

Start Times & Order Tour de Luxembourg 2024 stage 4 Time-Trial

This Saturday, September 21, the decisive time trial of the Tour de Luxembourg takes place (just under 16 km). It is a key day for the overall classification where we have Mauri Vansevenant, Mathieu van der Poel and Marc Hirschi as the main favourites; and Juan Ayuso as the main favourite for the st...

UAE Team Emirates DS confident in Pogacar's World Championships run-up: "Tadej is always motivated and looking forward to winning new races"

Tadej Pogacar has never won the World Championships and so in the upcoming week, most eyes will be on him after a season of deadly success in the big events and a route that is quite difficult. Within UAE Team Emirates, the same kind of confidence radiates ahead of the big day. "Tadej is always moti...

Discover the startlist of the 2024 Super 8 Classic - Biniam Girmay, Jasper Philipsen, Julian Alaphilippe and more!

On the 21st of September, the peloton in Belgium will tackle the Super 8 Classic. This will be a race for the classics specialists and sprinters to aim for a strong win. We take a look at the startlist. The preliminary startlist features riders such as: Florian Vermeersch, Jasper Philipsen, Biniam G...

PREVIEW | Tour de Luxembourg 2024 stage 4 - Juan Ayuso the main favourite for hilly time-trial

From the 18th to the 22nd of September the peloton will tackle the Tour de Luxembourg. The five-day stage-race in the small central European nation features plenty explosive stages which will serve as perfect preparation for the World Championships. We preview stage 4.Stage 4 is the race's time-tria...

Patrick Lefevere confident that World Championships time-trial is perfect for Evenepoel: "Tailor-made for Remco, with quite a lot of elevation"

The World Championships begin this Sunday already in Zurich and amongst the headliners will be Remco Evenepoel. In the time-trial event he is the defending champion and he heads to the race with a golden bike after his success in Paris. We will now see if he can defend himself in a course that has P...

"It is primarily to generate conversation" - Wout van Aert's 'lifelong' a commercial strategy from Visma, according to legislator

A few days ago, Wout van Aert decided to sign a lifetime contract with Visma - Lease a Bike. It is the only team he has known in the World Tour, who have always trusted him and where he has achieved the best results of his career on the road.The Belgian signed the agreement, declaring afterwards: "I...

UCI Rankings Rider Update | Tadej Pogacar has over double the points as second place Remco Evenepoel

The European Championships and Canadian classics have taken up the bulk of the most recent update in the UCI Rankings. Tadej Pogacar has won once again and his lead has been extended even more over his rivals. You can check the previous update. Tadej Pogacar continues to be in the lead, extending it...

Luke Rowe points toward Egan Bernal as big reason for INEOS' lack of rider budget: "In January of the first year of a four-year contract, he had a horrible injury"

Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe spoke again in their podcast and this time they tried to justify the difficult season of INEOS Grenadiers wanting to make clear that UAE Team Emirates' budget is much bigger than theirs and talking about Egan Bernal as the cause (unintentionally) of the team's bad sporti...

"For Filippo it will be very difficult to start the time trial in his best condition" - Italian newspapers don't put much faith in Filippo Ganna ahead of Worlds

It's not an ideal year for Filippo Ganna. Despite starting the season well by winning time trials at the national championships and Giro d'Italia, the second half of Ganna's season showed its ugly face as his Olympic gold dream faded away both on road and on track.But a month later, the world hour r...

Dutch pundit convinced Mathieu van der Poel will surprise in Zurich: "He has a better chance than he lets us believe"

One of the nice things about World Championships is that you can never know the outcome. While climbers who perform well in the classics are forecasted to shine in Zurich. Analyst Michiel Elijzen notices something else about Van der Poel, as he says in the podcast In het Wiel. "I saw a photo of Math...

National coach assures Mattias Skjelmose remains Denmark's leader for Zurich: "He abandoned to make sure he'll be ready for the World Championships"

The news of Mattias Skjelmose's crash and subsequent abandon from the Tour de Luxembourg were not something the Denmark's national coach Anders Lund hoped to read this afternoon with queen stage of the 2.Pro race taking place in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. But luckily, it turns out the Lidl-Trek...

"My 2024 season is over" - Cian Uijtdebroeks looks forward to better 2025 after a year marked by illness

Cian Uijtdebroeks will not be in action this year. The Visma | Lease a Bike rider announced on Instagram that he is ending his season. The first season of Cian Uijtdebroeks in a Visma | Lease a Bike jersey was simply unsettling. Here and there there were promising results, but both the Giro and the...

"Evenepoel is made to sit on a time trial bike" - Tom Dumoulin believes in Remco Evenepoel's qualities for the World Championships

The World Championships time trial in Zurich will have one overwhelming favourite in the Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel, who had already taken the rainbow jersey in Glasgow. Fellow time trial specialist Tom Dumoulin, who is now retired, believes in Belgian's victory considering his qualities."What...

ANALYSIS - Stefan Küng: Switzerland’s Best Hope for World Championship Glory?

At 30 years old, Switzerland's Stefan Kung has built a reputation as one of the top time trial specialists in the world. Racing for Groupama-FDJ, Kung’s combination of power, endurance, and focus has made him a consistent threat in both time trials and the classics. And now, after winning his first...

"Roglic, Küng, Ganna and Tarling are formidable opponents" - Remco Evenepoel well aware of threats to time-trial world title

After his stunning Olympic double in Paris earlier this summer, Remco Evenepoel now heads to Switzerland in a bid for similar glory at the 2024 World Championships."The course is certainly worthy of a World Championship. It is a circuit that suits me very well, but that gives no guarantees," Evenepo...

Davide Formolo disqualified from 2024 Tour de Luxembourg following stage 3

On the third stage of the Tour of Luxembourg, an important day for the final classification, Davide Formolo finished 2nd, 18 seconds behind the day's winner Mauri Vansevenant. With this result, the Italian Movistar Team rider moved into the same position in the overall, 23" behind the Belgian Soudal...

“The road was blocked and so we had to chase" - Tim Merlier survives 'hectic' finale to take victory at Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen 2024

Tim Merlier is having himself an incredible season in 2024. Just a few days after taking the victory at the European Championship in Limburg, Merlier sprinted to his 15th win of the campaign at Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen 2024.Taking the victory ahead of such sprinters as Arvid De Kleijn and Jasper...

"It is not my speciality, so I do not know if I can keep the lead" - Mauri Vansevenant stays reserved despite taking Tour de Luxembourg lead ahead of time trial

After a brilliant solo victory on stage 3, Soudal - Quick-Step's Mauri Vansevenant has taken the overall race lead at the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg. Holding an advantage of just 23 seconds though, the Belgian feels far from safe ahead of the individual time trial. "I already have the Vuelta in my legs...

"I am pleased with my legs" insists Mathieu van der Poel despite losing race lead at Tour de Luxembourg 2024 on stage 3

Mathieu van der Poel is using the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg primarily as preparation for the upcoming World Championships road race, where he will look to retain his Rainbow Jersey against the likes of Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel, Primoz Roglic and more. After taking the victory on the opening stag...

"A very strong chance" Tour de France returns to Mont Ventoux for 2025 edition according to reports

One of the most iconic climbs in all of cycling, not since stage 11 of the 2021 edition has the Tour de France tackled the slopes of Mont Ventoux. According to reports however, the mythical mountain could be set for a return in 2025.Back in 2021, Wout Van Aert took arguably the most famous triumph i...

Tim Merlier defeats Jasper Philipsen again to take victory at Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen 2024 in new European Champion's jersey

Soudal - Quick-Step's European Champion, Tim Merlier has taken the victory at the 108th Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen this Friday afternoon ahead of Jasper Philipsen.Three riders got themselves into the breakaway of the day. Heading into the last 50km of the day though, just Alex Colman and Fabio Chr...

Mauri Vansevenant powers to solo victory on stage 3 at 2024 Tour de Luxembourg taking race lead from Mathieu van der Poel

Soudal - Quick-Step's Mauri Vansevenant has powered to victory on stage 3 of the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg, taking the race lead from Mathieu van der Poel in the process. Heading into the final 70km, a leading duo of Louis Vervaeke and Johannes Kulset held an advantage of more than three minutes over...

Alaphilippe, Bardet, Gaudu, Sivakov, Madouas... France bring out the big guns for 2024 World Championships in Zurich

The 2024 World Championships in Zurich are quickly approaching and nations from across the planet continue to unveil their lineups. The latest of these is the French and national coach Thomas Voeckler has brought out the big guns. Led by two time Rainbow Jersey winner Julian Alaphilippe, Voeckler ca...

Matej Mohoric crashes out of recon for UCI Gravel World Series in Girona, casting doubt on World Championship hopes

Having only announced on Thursday that Matej Mohoric would be donning his Rainbow Jersey for the final time this season at the upcoming UCI Gravel World Series in Girona, Bahrain - Victorious have now updated with some sad news of a crash for the Slovenian during his recon. "Unfortunately, Matej Moh...

UCI Rankings Teams Update | UAE Team Emirates at the top; Team Visma | Lease a Bike goes clear from the rest of the competition

UAE Team Emirates continue to be at the top of the UCI Rankings; one that has decreased a little bit but the Emirati team continues to score big with Tadej Pogacar winning the GP de Montréal. You can check the previous update. Pogacar performed strongly in the Canadian classics and UAE has added ove...

Remco Evenepoel's coach on rocky preparation for World Championships: "He remains a human being, not a robot"

Remco Evenepoel has achieved his ultimate goals this summer, taking a brilliant podium and stage win at the Tour de France, followed by a win in both Olympic Games events. He will be a contender for both titles in the World Championships but his preparation included a few difficult phases, his coach...

Mathieu van der Poel shrugs off big weight loss rumours: "I don't stand on the scale that often"

The World Championships this year are quite difficult and suited to the climbers in Zurich. Mathieu van der Poel has the 29th of September marked on his calendar for a long time and will be trying to defend his rainbow jersey. It has been suggested that he lost several kilograms in preparation for t...

Discover the final startlist of the 2024 Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen - Jasper Philipsen, Tim Merlier, Dylan Groenewegen and more top sprinters

The Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen will take place on the 20th of September and is one of biggest opportunities the sprinters have got to succeed in this last month of the road season. We take a look at the startlist. The preliminary startlist features riders such as: Jasper Philipsen, Tim Merlier, To...

PREVIEW | Tour de Luxembourg 2024 stage 3 - Mathieu van der Poel's lead to be put to the test

From the 18th to the 22nd of September the peloton will tackle the Tour de Luxembourg. The five-day stage-race in the small central European nation features plenty explosive stages which will serve as perfect preparation for the World Championships. We preview stage 3Stage 3 is a proper tough day. 2...

One of the few riders who has beaten Tadej Pogacar in 2024 is taken out of the World Championships due to Covid-19

Tadej Pogacar is the biggest favourite for the upcoming World Championships in Zurich and there are few riders who can realistically match him in the course that will feature 5000 meters of climbing. Jhonatan Narváez was one of them, being one of the few riders who managed to directly beat the Slove...

ANALYSIS: Does Mathieu van der Poel have a chance of beating Tadej Pogacar and retaining Rainbow Jersey?

There is no doubt that the 2024 World Championship circuit is very hard and more than likely better suited to Tadej Pogacar than to Mathieu van der Poel. Is it still possible that the 2023 world champion can take the Rainbow Jersey once again though?In Zürich there will be 3 hard climbs, 2 of them s...

"If he stays at the same level, he probably cannot beat Pogacar anymore" - Visma DS on Jonas Vingegaard, who should not make Giro-Tour double in 2025

Jonas Vingegaard has now since 2021 focused on the Tour de France fully. He has finished second twice and won the 2022 and 2023 editions... It had been rumoured that next year the Giro d'Italia could already by in the Dane's plan but that has been refused by one of the team's DS'. "I don't know wher...

"I can't make any predictions" - Primoz Roglic plays it cool when asked if he'll support Tadej Pogacar in World Championships or go for glory himself

At the 2024 World Championships in Zürich, Slovenia arguably have the 2 leading contenders for victory amongst their ranks, in the form of Tadej Pogacar and Primoz Roglic. The question is, which of the duo is going to take leadership of the team?Tadej Pogacar is perhaps the most obvious choice havin...

"We can’t wait to see Tim in action in his beautiful new jersey" - Tim Merlier to debut as European Champion at the Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen

Tim Merlier will sport the European Champion jersey for the first time at the Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen, less than a week since becoming the first Belgian male rider to win the continental title. Victorious in 14 races this season, the 31-year-old will lead Soudal - Quick-Step on Friday in a race...

Visually inseparable Van Dijke twins admit to a childhood mischief: "I once took Mick's test in disguise... Luckily the teachers could laugh about it"

Despite coming late into the world of road cycling, the Van Dijke twins were able to quickly establish themselves as important riders in spring classics and with their move to Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe, they hope to prove they can do more than just support their leaders. Anyone who sees a photo of...

Asia Tour star Jesse Ewart banned for three years after returning a positive in-competition test for EPO

The UCI has suspended Australian-born Irish cyclist Jesse Ewart for three years, citing an anti-doping rule violation after an in-competition doping control test came back positive for Erythropoietin (EPO), with the ineligibility period for the athlete running through to May 15, 2027. Sport Integrit...

Tashkent City Women saga comes to an end as team disbands following Tour de France debacle

Team Tashkent City Women was one of the most striking teams at the start of Tour de France Femmes this summer. This had to do with both; the way they qualified for the race as well as their performances.Local continental teams were in frenzy, trying to convince ASO and UCI to not invite the exotic f...

Remco Evenepoel's coach recounts the champion's humble first ITT: "Remco missed the turn twice and ended up in the grass. Because he was simply riding too fast"

Many wouldn't hesitate to dub Remco Evenepoel the best timetrialist in the current peloton. The man who has already won every major chrono there was can achieve something great this Sunday by becoming World and Olympic Champion against the clock in the same year. Yet his starts were far more modest,...

Gravel World Champion Matej Mohoric set to compete alongside Matevz Govekar at UCI Gravel World Series in Girona

Since claiming the gravel Rainbow Jersey last year, Matej Mohoric hasn't been seen all that often on the circuit. As announced by his Bahrain - Victorious team however, at the upcoming UCI Gravel World Series in Girona, the Slovenian will be present alongside compatriot Matevz Govekar.“I’m pretty ex...

"We had hoped for more today" - 4th on stage 2 not enough for Christophe Laporte and Team Visma | Lease a Bike in Luxembourg

After finishing 2nd on the opening stage of the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg, Christophe Laporte again went close on stage 2, crossing the line in 4th as Mads Pedersen took victory ahead of Mathieu van der Poel in a reduced bunch sprint. "To be honest, we had hoped for more today," Team Visma | Lease a B...

"It will be a good day to test my legs" - Mathieu van der Poel readies himself for biggest pre-World Championship challenge on stage 3 of Tour de Luxembourg

One of the fancied riders heading into the 2024 World Championship road race, Mathieu van der Poel has already impressed in his warmup at the Tour de Luxembourg, taking victory on stage 1 before coming home 2nd on stage 2. On stage 3 though, the biggest pre-Zürich test awaits. "Tomorrow it will be a...

"We're leaving here with a stage win but of course we want more" - Mads Pedersen determined at the Tour de Luxembourg 2024

Mads Pedersen powered to the stage victory on stage 2 of the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg ahead of Mathieu van der Poel, turning an otherwise disappointing day for Lidl-Trek, into one that ended on a high note."I don't know if I was lucky. I think I just have a pretty good team. But it was definitely a v...

UPDATE: "No serious injury" for Mattias Skjelmose after Tour de Luxembourg crash, keeping World Championship hopes alive

Mattias Skjelmose holds the hopes of the Danes going into the 2024 World Championships in Switzerland. Just days out from things getting underway in Zürich however, the Lidl-Trek star has been forced to abandon the Tour de Luxembourg following a crash on stage 2."Not a good news from Tour de Luxembo...

Mads Pedersen outsprints Mathieu van der Poel to take stage 2 at the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg

Lidl-Trek's Mads Pedersen has taken victory on stage 2 of the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg as Mathieu van der Poel retains the overall race lead. Before the TV cameras even started rolling, there was early drama as a big crash took out a number of riders, including most notably, Lidl-Trek leader and Dani...

"If it comes down to a one-on-one with Tadej Pogacar, it’s going to be difficult" but Stefan Küng heads to home World Championships dreaming of the Rainbow Jersey

Stefan Küng hasn't exactly had the best of luck at World Championships over the years. Finishes of 2nd in 2022 and 3rd in 2020 have seen the Swiss come close to a Rainbow Jersey, but in 2024, the 30-year-old has a home championships in Zürich to target and renewed optimism to take on the challenge. ...

"Christophe still has a chance to do a good GC" - Positive start to Laporte and Visma at 2024 Tour de Luxembourg

Racing for the first time since losing the European champion's jersey, Christophe Laporte impressed on a tough start to the opening stage of the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg, finishing second in an uphill sprint to Mathieu van der Poel. “We are happy about today,” assessed Team Visma | Lease a Bike's tea...

Arkéa - B&B Hotels renew with it's Grand Tour leader in hopes of saving World Tour rankings

The Arkéa - B&B Hotels team has announced the renewal of Spaniard Cristián Rodríguez for two more seasons. The 29-year-old climber, a Spanish native, has secured two more seasons among the best in the international peloton.The cyclist is delighted with the renewal and to remain with a squad with whi...

Adrie van der Poel on the one time he hugged Mathieu recently - "I am super proud, but I never show it"

Mathieu van der Poel is just about one of the most successful cyclists of all times and is one of the figures of the sport currently. He is the reigning World Champion both on the road and in cyclocross and his father Adrie tells a story regarding the two. In an interview on the Topsportouders podca...

Remco Evenepoel vs the World: Who will win the race against the clock in Zurich?

Remco Evenepoel is no stranger to the spotlight, and as he approaches the World Championship Time Trial in Zurich, the Belgian prodigy faces another challenge to his claim of the world’s best time trialist. Already established as the defending World Time Trial Champion after his triumph in Glasgow l...

Primoz Roglic admits having had dark thoughts after abandoning Tour de France - "I don't need to be part of the cycling world anymore and suffer all this"

Primoz Roglic came agonizingly close to winning the 2020 Tour de France and every single year he's raced it again since, he's abandoned after crashes. This summer was no exception, falling several times in the second week and pulling out of the race that was his ultimate goal for the year. He admits...

"I had good podiums alongside Jonas Vingegaard, with Tadej Pogacar" - Egan Bernal reflects on encouraging 2024 campaign

More so than has been the case for a few years, Egan Bernal was a feature at the front of bike races in 2024. Although, for some, a return to Grand Tour winning ways might still seem some distance, for the Colombian himself, hope is growing.“It wasn’t bad. I have my past and I don’t want it to alway...

PREVIEW | Tour de Luxembourg 2024 stage 2 - Two for two for the World Champion?

From the 18th to the 22nd of September the peloton will tackle the Tour de Luxembourg. The five-day stage-race in the small central European nation features plenty explosive stages which will serve as perfect preparation for the World Championships. We preview stage 2.Stage 2 is not as hard as the o...

"I don't have any concrete plans yet when I'll be back on the bike" - Wout van Aert admits a return is still some way off despite positive progress

It's been something of a rollercoaster season for Wout van Aert in 2024. Alongside the highs of a successful Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne and a stunning Vuelta a Espana, have been the disappointments of a Spring-ending crash at Dwars door Vlaanderen and a sad end to his Vuelta debut, crashing out on stage...

"It's been a while since I could raise my hands in the air" - Mathieu van der Poel sees spirits boosted by first win in nearly 6 months at Tour de Luxembourg

For the first time in nearly six months, Mathieu van der Poel celebrated winning a bike race on Tuesday afternoon in Luxembourg. With the 2024 World Championships looming, the confidence boosting victory could be perfectly timed too."It's great to win the first stage. It's been a while since I could...

Profile & Route WOMEN's Zurich World Championships Time-Trial 2024

On the 22nd of September the international peloton will begin the World Championships in Zurich. The first event will be the individual time-trial, and so the best time-trialists from all around the world will face off in Switzerland to battle for the rainbow jersey. We take a look at the profile. T...

Profile & Route MEN's Zurich World Championships Time-Trial 2024

On the 22nd of September the international peloton will begin the World Championships in Zurich. The first event will be the individual time-trial, and so the best time-trialists from all around the world will face off in Switzerland to battle for the rainbow jersey. We take a look at the profile. T...

ANALYSIS: After Wout van Aert's lifetime deal which other riders are locked in with long term deals?

Wout van Aert is set to be a Team Visma | Lease a Bike rider for the remainder of his career after putting pen to paper on an indefinite contract with the Visma team, essentially securing a lifetime deal. Whilst this contract is certainly unique, a number of other riders in the peloton are locked in...

"It’s easy to respect someone who is as transparent and authentic as Tadej Pogacar" - American ex-pro notes love of GP Montreal winner from rivals

After a short break from racing following his Tour de France triumph earlier this summer, Tadej Pogacar didn't take long to get back to his brilliant best, soloing to victory at the 2024 GP Montreal in typically dominant fashion.With the Zurich World Championships looming, Pogacar would've wanted to...

Jan Ullrich recounts his dark past: "Either you're dead next week, or you regain control over your life"

Jan Ullrich was one of the great stars of world cycling in the 1990s. The German flew on the roads on his bike and won the Tour de France in 1997, the greatest victory of his career. However, years later it became known that he had doped and all his exploits were called into question. In a conversat...

Dutch national race Ronde van Nederland should make a return to UCI calendar after 21 long years in 2025

Full of ambition, the cycling in Netherlands looks forward to a brighter future with announced revival of the Ronde van Nederland. The 'Tour of th Netherlands' was last held in 2004 after which it had been merged with the Renewi Tour. However that race has recently shifted more and more towards raci...

"Our captain is Skjelmose, but we'll try to play with multiple cards" - Danish coach hopes to play team quality to their advantage in Zurich

The men's elite road race at the World Championships in Zurich are scheduled already for next Sunday. The big favourites will be wearing colours of Slovenia and Belgium, but Danish fans also feel like their selection can play a major role at the hilly course in Switzerland. However to succeed, they'...

Roger Adrià pleased with his first victory in Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe jersey: "The team trusted me and was really committed to help me win"

Roger Adrià won the GP de Wallonie 2024, the second professional victory of his career and the first since stage 2 of the Tour de Occitanie more than two years ago. It is also his first win with his new team, Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe. The 26-year-old won ahead of Alex Aranburu in the final sprint...

"This has never happened before" - Belgian commentator stunned by Wout Van Aert's 'infinite' collaboration with Visma | Lease A Bike

The news of today was the unexpected video post from Visma | Lease a Bike where the Dutch team announced 'infinite' collaboration with their multi-discipline star Wout Van Aert. The cut with both wholesome moments as well as lows that shaped the Belgian's career to this day. This should be enough to...

Roger Adria takes gruelling GP de Wallonie 2024 victory ahead of compatriot Alex Aranburu

Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe's Roger Adria has taken a gruelling win at GP de Wallonie 2024, outsprinting compatriot Alex Aranburu in a brutal finale.Six riders forced their way into the day's breakaway. With just over 40km to go though, the leaders were joined by a counter attack, that included some...

Mathieu van der Poel takes first victory since Paris-Roubaix (!) in opening stage of 2024 Tour de Luxembourg

Mathieu van der Poel has taken his first victory since Paris-Roubaix on the opening stage of the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg, moving into the leader's jersey as a result.Four riders got themselves into the break of the day, the most notable being Mattia Bais of Team Polti Kometa. Although there were sti...

Filippo Ganna & Edoardo Affini for ITT, Giulio Ciccone, Antonio Tiberi and Filippo Zana among others for the road: Italy head to World Championships optimistic

Between the 21st and 29th of September, many of the biggest names in the peloton head to Zurich for the 2024 World Championships. One of those nations with Rainbow Jersey ambitions will be the Italian team, headlined by two-time individual time trial world champion, Filippo Ganna. Ganna will again b...

"The Olympic Games have made me more recognisable" - Valentin Madouas reflects on new found French fame after silver in Paris road race

A former French national champion and winner of notable races such as the Tour du Doubs, Bretagne Classic and Paris-Bourges, Valentin Madouas has long been known as a capable rider among cycling circles. After his silver medal in the road race at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games however, Madouas' name h...

"Ready" - Remco Evenepoel prepares for 2024 World Championship with monster 7hr+ Strava upload

Remco Evenepoel has taken a Rainbow Jersey at each of the last two World Championships. Ahead of the 2024 edition in Zurich, the Belgian looks set to contest for victory yet again if his latest upload to Strava is anything to go by!Taking on more than 260 kilometres, with just short of 3,600 metres...

"Hopefully this will be the perfect preparation" - Andreas Kron readies for World Championships at the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg

One of the final preparation races for the Zurich World Championships, many of those with Rainbow Jersey hopes are descending onto the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg, that gets underway this afternoon. Among them is Lotto Dstny's 26-year-old Dane, Andreas Kron. "It would be great to win another stage this...

"I didn't have to think long when this idea came up.. I feel very much at home" - Wout van Aert delighted to secure indefinite future with Team Visma | Lease a Bike

One of the star riders of the Team Visma | Lease a Bike set up, Wout van Aert has extended his contract with the team on an indefinite basis, meaning the Belgian will end his career with Visma. "I didn't have to think long when this idea came up," Van Aert explains of the decision after the announce...

"A stage win would of course do him good" - Alpecin-Deceuninck hopeful for Mathieu van der Poel's last race in Rainbow Jersey at Tour de Luxembourg 2024

At the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg, Mathieu van der Poel wears the Rainbow Jersey as world road race champion for the final time, ahead of the defence of his title in Zürich on the 29th of September. Can he head to Switzerland in winning form? Alpecin-Deceuninck are hopeful.“As he himself indicated on S...

Wout van Aert reportedly signs a lifetime contract with Team Visma | Lease a Bike

It would be hard to imagine Wout van Aert riding in the colours of any team other than Team Visma | Lease a Bike. If the latest reports are to be believed, that may no never be the case as the Belgian superstar has reportedly signed a lifetime contract with the team, ending any lingering transfer ru...

€20,000 for youth cycling organizations: Auction of Jan Ullrich's legendary Pinarello bike a complete success

With appearances as a TV pundit and on various talk shows, Jan Ullrich has been increasingly in the spotlight again in recent months. The 50-year-old has repeatedly spoken about his goal of giving something back to cycling. In order to put this plan into practice, the 1997 Tour de France winner has...

Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe confirm another signing from Visma reuniting Primoz Roglic with compatriot for 2025

It has been much rumoured for a while, but now, Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe have officially confirmed the acquisition of Jan Tratnik from Team Visma | Lease a Bike, with the Slovenian reuniting with compatriot Primoz Roglic for the 2025 season.“Maybe I'm not the youngest, but I'm really happy to joi...

"It will be the first time in nearly three years for me getting back on a bike" - Bradley Wiggins to return to cycling for one-off occasion

The most decorated British cyclist of all-time, Bradley Wiggins is an iconic figure from the modern era of the sport. Despite multiple Olympic golds, a Tour de France Maillot Jaune and an hour record among things though, Wiggins has fallen out of love with the sport in recent years.Before the month...

"I can't remember ever seeing him standing so sharply" - Thijs Zonneveld analyzes Mathieu van der Poel's form ahead of Worlds

The current world champion Mathieu van der Poel will be faced with one hell of a task to defend the rainbow stripes at the climby circuit in Zurich. And although he's trying to keep his chances alive, he'll be up against the likes of Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel, who won't wait to get outsprint...

Olympic MTB champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot returns to road racing at the Zurich World Championships

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot will make her first competitive appearance on road in over three years at the World Championships in Zurich on September 28. The French lady stopped competing on road in 2018, making a full switch to MTB with view to Tokyo 2020. Bar two appearances at the 2019 and 2021 Nationa...

Tim Merlier can thank former national coach for his European title after a lightning-fast wheel change: "That was indeed a tense moment"

Tim Merlier owes his European title just as much to his lightning-fast sprinter's legs as his guardian angel - the former national coach Carlo Bomans whose lightning-fast reaction and wheel change, allowed Merlier to stay in the mix for victory after a puncture at a critical point halfway through th...

Arne Marit ends season after a broken collarbone suffered at GP d'Isbergues

Don't look for Arne Marit in the results of the remaining races this year. The Belgian sprinter broke his collarbone on Sunday in the GP d'Isbergues and is ending his season. This was announced by his team Intermarché - Wanty.Arne Marit has already successfully undergone surgery. For the 25-year-old...

Mauri Vansevenant will carry GC hopes of Soudal Quick-Step in Luxembourg

The European road season is slowly coming to a wrap, but before that happens, there is still one month filled with action ahead. Starting just three days after the European Championships, the traditional Tour de Luxembourg will serve as a testing ground for many Worlds favourites, including Mathieu...

Team GB to launch Rainbow Jersey assault in Zurich through Tom Pidcock, Stephen Williams and the Yates brothers

For the first time in three years, Tom Pidcock will mount a quest to add a Rainbow Jersey on the road to his palmares. The INEOS Grenadiers star leads a strong and multi-faceted Great Britain for the men's elite road race at the 2024 Zurich World Championships.A Rainbow Jersey winner in both cyclocr...

Mads Pedersen & Mattias Skjelmose step up as Denmark confirm Vingegaard-less lineup for Zurich World Championships

After missing out on the medals in the road race of the European Championships in Limburg last week, Mads Pedersen, Mattias Skjelmose and others will now refocus on Zurich and the 2024 World Championships as the Danish confirm a Jonas Vingegaard-less, eight man lineup. With the quartet of Mattias Sk...

"I see Luxembourg as a key race in the build-up" - In-form Marc Hirschi takes on final World Championship preparation with growing confidence

Is there any rider in better form at the moment than UAE Team Emirates' Marc Hirschi? With five wins in his last five race days, the 26-year-old heads to the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg understandably full of confidence. “I’m really enjoying my racing in this period," Hirschi is quoted as saying in a To...

PREVIEW | Tour de Luxembourg 2024 stage 1 - Mathieu van der Poel main favourite to take first win since Paris-Roubaix

From the 18th to the 22nd of September the peloton will tackle the Tour de Luxembourg. The five-day stage-race in the small central European nation features plenty explosive stages which will serve as perfect preparation for the World Championships. We preview stage 1.The first day of the race is al...

PREVIEW | Tour de Luxembourg 2024 - Can Mathieu van der Poel beat Hirschi, Cort Nielsen and others?

From the 18th to the 22nd of September the peloton will tackle the Tour de Luxembourg. The five-day stage-race in the small central European nation features plenty explosive stages which will serve as perfect preparation for the World Championships. We preview the race ahead. The five-day race will...

PREVIEW | GP de Wallonie 2024 - Arnaud De Lie and Biniam Girmay amongst top favourites for explosive classic

On the 18th of September the peloton in Belgium will tackle one of it's most iconic classics. It is the day of the GP de Wallonie, the famous one-day races which finishes atop the Citadelle de Namur. We preview the race.The race will be 202.5 kilometers within the Wallonie region of Belgium and is o...

Discover the final startlist of the 2024 GP de Wallonie - Tim Wellens, Arnaud De Lie, Matteo Trentin, Kaden Groves, Joseph Blackmore and Axel Zingle

On the 18th of September the peloton in Belgium will tackle one of it's most iconic classics. It is the day of the GP de Wallonie, the famous one-day races which finishes atop the Citadelle de Namur. We take a look at the startlist. The final startlist includes: Alex Aranburu, Kaden Groves, Quinten...

"It is difficult for a Spaniard to win the Vuelta a Espana in the short term" - Race Director Javier Guillén does not believe in Enric Mas

Despite Enric Mas having been the closest Spanish cyclist to winning the Vuelta a Espana in recent years, finishing 2nd on as many as three occasions and 3rd in the most recent edition in 2024, the Movistar Team star doesn't seem to have Vuelta race director Javier Guillén's confidence in winning hi...

Discover the final startlist of the 2024 Tour de Luxembourg - Mathieu van der Poel, Mads Pedersen, Juan Ayuso, David Gaudu and Mattias Skjelmose

From the 18th to the 22nd of September the peloton will tackle the Tour de Luxembourg. The five-day stage-race in the small central European nation features plenty explosive stages which will serve as perfect preparation for the World Championships. We take a look at the startlist. The final startli...

"I don't have any cockiness at all" - Tim Merlier keeps his feet firmly on the ground despite recent successes

Tim Merlier has emerged as arguably the best sprinter in the world in terms of pure speed in 2024. Taking 14 wins this calendar year so far, the Belgian most recently triumphed in the men's elite road race at the European Championships.Given his immense form this year, Merlier has seen a noted rise...