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Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert to make season debuts at Omloop Nieuwsblad
Dutchman has never raced Belgian Classic before
By Adam Becket Last updated
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'It's a sport set up for people who have money': Uncovering the eye-watering cost of youth racing
Soaring costs are pricing youngsters out of racing, shrinking the talent pool and threatening cycling's future. Meet the parents making huge sacrifices to keep their kids' wheels turning
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Cycling TV and streaming guide: How to watch Omloop Nieuwsblad, Omloop van het Hageland and the Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne this week
Everything you need to know about how to watch cycling online and on TV wherever you are in the world, with a schedule of races, events, and broadcasts this week.
By Patrick Fletcher Last updated
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Opening Weekend is almost here, time for the best racing of the year
March and April are the best months of cycling, and I will not change my mind
By Adam Becket Published
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'It's been a whirlwind' – Olympic champion returns at British Track Championships after 15 months out
A broken arm and the birth of her second child put Katy Marchant's racing on hold. Now she's back with her sights on the LA Olympics in 2028
By Tom Davidson Published
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Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026: All you need to know
Everything you need to know about Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2025, the start of Classics season
By Cycling Weekly Last updated
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'The sprinters' World Championships are coming': it's official – the 2028 Abu Dhabi course will be one for the fast finishers
UCI director puts an end to the speculation and rumours about artificial climbs
By James Shrubsall Published
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Titans fall, newcomers prevail: Five things we learned from the UAE Tour, Volta ao Algarve and the Ruta del Sol
Plenty to celebrate for the young guns at the last of the early-season stage races, but not everyone will go home happy
By James Shrubsall Published
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'We have a title to defend here' – Jonas Vingegaard to make surprise return to racing at Paris-Nice
Dane skipped UAE Tour after a crash and illness
By Adam Becket Published
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'Like trying to race a rocket ship' – Matthew Richardson and Emma Finucane score clean sweeps at British Track Championships
Sprint couple undefeated over four days inside Manchester Velodrome
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It’s nice to be up there again at the start of the season' – Oscar Onley impresses in debut race for Ineos Grenadiers, narrowly misses out on win
Scot finished fourth overall at Volta ao Algarve and second on final stage behind Juan Ayuso
By Andy McGrath Published
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'It means the world' – Teenager Erin Boothman pulls off shock victory against Olympians at British Track Championships
18-year-old Scot wins elimination race on final day of the event
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It's great to get the pressure off' – Tom Pidcock opens 2026 account with victory in Spain
Pinarello Q36.5 rider solos to first win of the season at the Vuelta a Andalucía
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I absolutely sent it' – Emma Finucane stamps dominance with keirin win at British Track Championships
Olympic champion on for clean sweep in Manchester with one day to go
By Tom Davidson Published
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'That was my first ever bunch race' – Car crash survivor begins new dream at British Track Championships
After a car crash left him in a six-day coma, Billy Cookson has now turned to track cycling, with an eye on the LA Paralympics
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I need to believe in myself more day by day' – Isaac del Toro conquers doubts and Jebel Hafeet to snatch race lead at UAE Tour on stage six
Mexican cracks Antonio Tiberi on final climbing day of race
By Adam Becket Published
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'I'm just over the moon' – World record holder Josie Knight wins nail-biting individual pursuit final at British Track Championships
European IP champion topples world champion, while Matthew Richardson wins sprint gold on day two of the event
By Tom Davidson Published
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'A rider this good this young demands attention' – all hail the new next generational cycling talent
With a first pro win under his belt, Paul Seixas is the latest in a growing cadre of very young and very impressive talents
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I nearly died' – How one rider came back from four brain bleeds and a coma to compete at the British Track Championships
Eighteen-year-old Lewis Fletcher hopes to make the Team GB track sprint squad
By Tom Davidson Published
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'For the first time I feel truly understood' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot extends contract with Visma-Lease a Bike
Tour de France Femmes champ signs for another year and makes LA Olympics a major goal with the team
By James Shrubsall Published
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'We want to be visible, race offensively and make an impact' – Unibet Rose Rockets to race Giro d'Italia after wildcard teams announced
French ProTeam missed out on Tour de France, but get to head to Italy
By Adam Becket Published
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'I'm so surprised, I can't believe it' – Charlie Tanfield downs world champion to win individual pursuit title at British Track Championships
Team GB's Anna Morris also among winners on day one in Manchester
By Tom Davidson Published
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'The first goal is already achieved, to win a race' – 19-year-old French phenom takes first pro victory, beating João Almeida, Juan Ayuso and Oscar Onley at Volta ao Algarve
Paul Seixas won atop the Alto de Fóia, but Ayuso new GC leader
By Adam Becket Published
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'The clocks stopped ticking for a moment... but there's no need to be mad with Christen' – Maxim Van Gils forgives after breaking shoulder and pelvis in crash
Belgian rider fell in closing sprint at Clasica Jaén
By Adam Becket Published
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'It's a huge disappointment' – Belgian one-day star to miss Classics following back operation
Tiesj Benoot developed back pain during winter training and was diagnosed with a herniated disc
By James Shrubsall Published
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American cycling fans: If you watch any races in 2026, make it these 8 – our guide explains how and where to watch some of the best UCI WorldTour races
Deals These are the races that define pro cycling. Here's how to stream them live and enjoy uninterrupted coverage if you're travelling by using a VPN
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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'We will take our sport to the next level' – UCI-led overhaul launched to give bike racing more long-term appeal and stability
Cycling's governing body has launched a wide-ranging consultation with a view to improving the sport's organisation
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It's a dream come true' – Antonio Tiberi charges to first WorldTour win as Remco Evenepoel sheds time on UAE Tour stage three
Tiberi climbs into race lead as Isaac del Toro finishes second
By Adam Becket Published
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'This is about getting more views' – UAE Team Emirates-XRG using outriders to protect Tadej Pogačar from unwanted attention while training
A string of incidents, including with Pogačar himself, prompted the move
By James Shrubsall Published
