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This was the first Tour of Flanders in five years that I’ve watched on TV, and it was a treat – I just wish more people had access
Both races were special, but behind paywalls
By Adam Becket Published
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'This is a clear example of what happens when our industry shows up together' - US bike industry protected from latest round of tariffs
US administration has rolled back plans to include bicycles in steel and aluminium tariffs
By Meg Elliot Published
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'The cycling community is the superpower' – Riders rush to support ultra race winner devastated by post-event bike theft
The message of solidarity for the Dales Divide winner was loud and clear: "Help make Justyna's bike too hot to handle
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'Edison's lightbulb moment had nothing on this' – after all the years of epic struggle, one tool solves all my tyre woes
Super simple and super cheap, I took a punt on the Tyre Glider. It might just be the best pocket money I ever spent
By James Shrubsall Published
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'This validates the work I put in' – French teenager scores another first with WorldTour victory
After taking a first pro win earlier this year, Paul Seixas now adds a first WorldTour triumph
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It was super hard' – Demi Vollering conquers the cobbles to claim elusive victory at the Tour of Flanders
The European Champion took an emphatic solo win after going clear on the Oude Kwaremont
By Joseph Lycett Published
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'When I race there is pressure to win' – Tadej Pogačar triumphs at the Tour of Flanders for a record-equalling third victory
The World Champion soloed to victory after a decisive move on the Oude Kwaremont
By Joseph Lycett Published
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You won’t believe who Soudal Quick-Step have just partnered with… the Belgian team seem to be collecting weird sponsors, but they're not alone
With bike-racing teams bankrolled by the makers of everything from cigarettes and crisps to cow headlocks, we take a tour of some of the sport’s most incongruous commercial relationships
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'A top 10 would be insane' – Unibet Rose Rockets set for momentous Tour of Flanders debut
Team made by YouTubers has earned its place at the Classics table
By Tom Davidson Published
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Lotte Kopecky's history charge, Tadej Pogačar's playground and more: Everything you need to know about the Tour of Flanders
The Tour of Flanders finally comes on Sunday, here's how to watch, who to watch, and what to watch out for
By Adam Becket Published
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Kyros from Fizik a new 'all-road' helmet that focuses on practicality, versatility and – dare we say it – common sense
Fizik follows up high-end launch with mid-range, good looking and practical helmet that might replace all of them, depending on how specialist you need a helmet to be
By Andy Carr Published
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'Few upgrades punch above their weight quite like fresh bar tape' – Cinelli double down on some classic styles with overhauled range
The Italian brand revisits its iconic tape including two new additions for road and gravel
By Andy Carr Published
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'His dog ate my donuts, all I wanted was a donut' – how Lizzie Hermolle became the fastest woman to scale the height of Everest by bike off-road
Hermolle finished in a time of 11 hours and five minutes
By Meg Elliot Published
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'A plan like this does not come together overnight' – Could Remco Evenepoel win the Tour of Flanders on debut?
The Belgian's appearance is not an April Fool
By Adam Becket Published
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'We're being cautious to ensure he has a good recovery' – Uncertainty remains over Tom Pidcock's return after ravine fall
Team takes a softly-softly approach after Pidcock's plunge last week
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I'm a bit surprised' – Marlen Reusser sends Tour of Flanders message with victory at Dwars door Vlaanderen
Movistar rider returns from injury with a bang
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I tried everything I had and I was really dying in the end' – Wout van Aert has another tragic Dwars door Vlaanderen, but shows promise for Flanders
Everyone loves the Belgian because he doesn't always win
By Adam Becket Published
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'It is an amazing win' – Filippo Ganna storms past heartbroken Wout van Aert in the final metres to win Dwars door Vlaanderen
Two bike changes couldn't stop the marauding Italian from taking fastest edition ever
By James Shrubsall Published
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Pull the other one… the best (and worst) Aprils Fools’ stories doing the rounds in the cycling world on this, the stupidest of days
Feeling foolish?
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'Flanders are you ready?' Remco Evenepoel set to make Tour of Flanders debut this weekend
It's a participation that will give the other big favourites something extra to think about
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wout van Aert aims to not repeat mistake, Demi Vollering and Marlen Reusser return and more – things to watch out for at Dwars door Vlaanderen
The final rehearsal for Flanders is here
By Adam Becket Published
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How to watch Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026: Everything you need to live stream the cobbled Belgian Classic
All the information on broadcasters and live streams for Dwars door Vlaanderen on 1 April, as Wout van Aert, Mads Pedersen, Marianne Vos and Lotte Kopecky take on the cobbles.
By Meg Elliot Last updated
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Should I use a VPN to watch cycling? Explaining the benefits, costs, considerations, and best VPNs for streaming the races
Explaining the benefits, costs, considerations, and best VPNs for streaming cycling in 2026.
By Patrick Fletcher Last updated
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Muriel Furrer died 18 months ago at the World Championships – is pro cycling any safer?
It might have been a freak accident, but racing can’t let something like this happen again
By Adam Becket Published
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Tadej Pogačar is auctioning his winning Milan-San Remo jersey, and it's at $68,800 already
The storied jersey is battered by his crash and signed by his team-mates
By James Shrubsall Published
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Cycling can make your brain fitter, according to a new study
Patients pedalling for 20 minutes a day experienced ‘ripples’ in a part of their brains that improved how they processed and remembered information
By Pat Kinsella Published
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The world’s safest bicycle helmet? Meet the PIKIO Si, which just received the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab’s best-ever safety score
How do you make the safest possible bicycle helmet? Overall shape plays a big part, as does foam density and placement, but what’s inside matters, too
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Wout van Aert resurgent, Lorena Wiebes unstoppable, big teams dominate again and more – five things we learned from In Flanders Fields and E3 Saxo Classic
We look back over the weekend's Classics racing
By James Shrubsall Published
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Investigation reveals Muriel Furrer was not found for 82 minutes after her fatal crash, as case closed
No third-party involvement or criminal breach of duty found
By Adam Becket Published
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