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'You see guys now signing WorldTour contracts as a first-year junior. I really got to enjoy the last two years': Oliver Knight's long ride to the pro ranks
The 23-year-old bucked trends and completed his time at under-23 level before stepping up to the WorldTour with Cofidis this season
By Adam Becket Published
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Mark Cavendish wins his first race in final season after perfect leadout in Tour Colombia
The Briton fended off the challenge of home rider Fernando Gaviria on stage four of the Tour Colombia
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Sepp Kuss: 'I can fight for the Grand Tours. I can be with the best guys'
Rather than seeking leadership opportunities at lesser teams, Kuss embraces being "second card" for Visma-Lease a Bike
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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‘Wow, I'm really good at cycling’ - Fred Wright on the ride that changed him
British national champion reflects on his ‘oh yeah’ moment long before turning professional
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Mark Cavendish forced to settle for third in 2024 season opener in Colombia
Astana Qazaqstan rider says Tour Colombia stage one result ‘best debut race for a few years’
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Nairo Quintana’s former doctor to face trial for doping offences
Fredy Alexander Gonzales Torres is accused of "possession of a substance or method prohibited for use by an athlete" during the 2020 Tour de France
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Is it time for Mathieu van der Poel to solely focus on the road?
A sixth cyclo-cross world title seemed easy for the Dutchman. Does he have anything left to prove in the sand and the mud?
By Adam Becket Published
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Wout van Aert and Visma-Lease a Bike left out of pocket by Tour of Britain organiser's collapse
Prize money for 2023 race unpaid, riders union says national federation must ‘bear the debts’ of previous organiser, SweetSpot
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Tour of Britain and Women's Tour future guaranteed by British Cycling, but women's race in doubt for 2024
National federation committed to ensuring men's and women’s races take place this year but CEO admits it is in a ‘race against the clock’ to put on women's event
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Tiffany Cromwell Q&A: 'Canyon-SRAM has always believed in me. I'm a teammate you can rely on'
Canyon-SRAM's road captain turned gravel rider talks about her role changing, dealing with SD Worx and leaving basketball behind
By Adam Becket Published
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Cyclo-cross World Championships 2024: Seven riders to watch in Tábor, plus course preview
Tom Pidcock and Wout van Aert might be absent, but there will still be plenty of talent on display in the Czech Republic
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'We're not going to be winning as much as we did last year' - Visma-Lease a Bike prepare for post-Primož Roglič world
Dutch squad are ready to be the chased rather than the chaser, stalwart Robert Gesink says
By Adam Becket Published
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Never celebrate early and Groupama-FDJ on a roll: Five things we learned from the opening races of 2024
Five takeaways from the opening set of races as Opening Weekend edges closer
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Red Bull and Bora-Hansgrohe partnership given 'green light to go ahead'
The 'joint venture' between the energy drinks company and the German cycling team has been allowed by Austrian authorities
By Adam Becket Published
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Criminal charges dropped in Michel Hessmann anti doping case
Public prosecutors office in Freiburg drops case against German rider
By Tom Thewlis Published
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French pro cyclist suffering with memory loss after Tour Down Under crash
‘I have no memory of the crash’ says Rudy Molard of Groupama FDJ after incident in Australia
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Ineos Grenadiers say they will work with British Cycling to get Tour of Britain back on ‘as quickly as possible’
Ben Swift and Owain Doull both say it would be a "shame" were the Tour of Britain to be no more
By Adam Becket Published
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Mark Cavendish seeking aerobic gains at altitude before focusing on high intensity work ahead of new season
Astana head coach Vasilis Anastopoulos: ‘Cavendish is currently doing lots of hours in the saddle and only short sessions of more intensive work’
By Tom Thewlis Published
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‘I remember eating two pizzas and still being hungry’ - Elisa Longo Borghini on the ride that changed her
2022 Paris-Roubaix Femmes winner reflects back on her victory in the 2013 Trofeo Alfreda Binda
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Geraint Thomas to race Giro d’Italia and Tour de France in 2024
Welshman will return to the Giro in May before heading to the French Grand Tour as part of the Ineos Grenadiers squad
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Ireland withdraws bid to host future Tour de France Grand Départ due to ‘funding reductions’
Initial bid was planned in order to host start of race in 2026 or 2027
By Tom Thewlis Published
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American Joe Dombrowski hangs up his racing wheels after 11 years on the WorldTour
American Joe Dombrowski announced his retirement from professional cycling on Tuesday.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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‘We're now the hunter, not the hunted’ - New Ineos Grenadiers CEO commits to reclaiming top spot amongst WorldTour elite
John Allert outlines team’s targets and ambitions for 2024, including regaining Grand Tour dominance of old
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'First I focus on the Classics': Lotte Kopecky unsure of Tour de France Femmes participation in Olympic year
Belgian aiming to peak in April with Paris-Roubaix a potential target
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'I don't know if I'll be at this team or in cycling next year': Julian Alaphilippe on the Giro d'Italia, finding his form, and his relationship with Patrick Lefevere
Frenchman will focus on the Classics and then the Giro d'Italia in his contract year at Quick-Step
By Adam Becket Published
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There is so much hope for British cycling, despite the domestic scene’s troubles
Stevie Williams’ victory at the Tour Down Under was just the latest breakthrough ride by a Briton, although there might not be a home UCI stage race to perform at soon
By Adam Becket Published
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Lizzie Deignan says uncertainty around Women's Tour future is 'frustrating' after promoter enters liquidation
Collapse of SweetSpot leaves race at risk of permanently vanishing
By Tom Thewlis Published
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WATCH: Wout van Aert loses saddle in late crash but still manages to win Benidorm round of cyclo-cross World Cup
Belgian finally ended Mathieu van der Poel’s winter CX dominance on Sunday
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Oscar Onley, Isaac del Toro proud but disappointed as both miss out on Tour Down Under victory
Scot finishes fourth, Mexican second, as breakthrough weeks end in dismay
By Adam Becket Published