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'I hope it's more stupidity than deliberate vandalism' – Sabotage feared after thieves steal Paris-Roubaix cobbles
Les Amis de Paris-Roubaix make last-minute repairs to sectors after cobbles go missing
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Your comments are unnecessarily offensive' – Belgian podcaster receives threatening letter from UCI over social media posts, files ethics complaint
Benji Naesen told there are "legal boundaries" to criticism of UCI
By Adam Becket Published
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Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2026 official start list: All 123 riders confirmed
Former champions Lotte Kopecky, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Alison Jackson return
By Tom Davidson Published
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Paris-Roubaix 2026 official start list: All 175 riders confirmed for the 'Hell of the North'
Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar return for cobbled duel
By Tom Davidson Published
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I won't be surprised if Tadej Pogačar wins Paris-Roubaix, but it will still be an achievement for the ages
The Slovenian could achieve sporting immortality on Sunday
By Adam Becket Published
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Factor drops spectacular Monza Vexx edition at Paris-Roubaix – and it's 'Magnus Bäckstedt approved'
Modern Adventure add modern art to their modern race bike platform of choice, the Monza, bringing a touch of style to this weekend's 'Hell of the North'.
By Andy Carr Published
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'Riding to the start line is not a sacrifice, it's a gift' – One man's quest to cycle between America's 9 big gravel races
The Spirit of Gravel tells the story of a full season without leaving ruinous tracks on the planet
By Pat Kinsella Published
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‘It’s looking to be a proper battle in the first round’ – Tiffany Cromwell will be breathing down defending Life Time champion Sofía Gómez Villafañe's neck at the Sea Otter Classic
The Life Time Sea Otter Classic Gravel race is looming, with the men and women’s fields both bristling with top talent
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'He was strong but I hung on' – hat-trick hero Paul Seixas sprints to mountains win at Itzulia Basque Country stage 5
French teen sensation takes third stage of the race
By James Shrubsall Published
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'A massive affront to women's cycling' – Paris-Roubaix Femmes to get reduced TV coverage
Less than an hour and a half of women’s race to be shown on TV this Sunday
By Tom Davidson Published
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Pogačar's return, Kopecky goes again and more: Everything you need to know about Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Roubaix Femmes
The Hell of the North happens this weekend - here's who to watch, and what to watch out for
By Adam Becket Last updated
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The Monuments: Cycling’s five biggest one-day races
A guide to the five single-day pro bike races that make up cycling's Monuments
By Nigel Wynn Last updated
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'I'm worthy of being at the front' – Zoe Bäckstedt heads to Paris-Roubaix Femmes as a favourite after 'best day ever' at Flanders
Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto rider finished fifth last weekend, but wants to go a few better on Sunday
By Adam Becket Published
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'Kiaan Watts will serve a period of suspension of 25 days' – Kiwi cops 5 week ban for punching rival rider in the head during race
NSN development rider sanctioned for violent conduct
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'A true technological breakthrough' – Van Rysel launches airbag skinsuit designed for WorldTour peloton
Decathlon CMA CGM riders are testing Project Airbag with a view to using it in the peloton
By James Shrubsall Published
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Who can stop Tadej Pogačar at Paris Roubaix this weekend and why cycling is proven to be good for your brain
Catch up with the latest stories in cycling with our weekly Off the Back podcast.
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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Action camera company GoPro to lay off 23% of workforce in new restructuring plan
Staff at the company have already been through numerous rounds of redundancies as swathes of new products have hit the market
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Leave those cobblestones where they belong. This race is ruthless enough as it is' - Paris-Roubaix organisers horrified by thoughtless thieves pinching parts of the course
Hell of the North trophy hunters are putting riders' lives at risk
By Pat Kinsella Published
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‘We received no announcement that this was coming’ – Visma-Lease a Bike left furious after UCI bans tyre pressure system just before Paris-Roubaix
Wout van Aert's will have to contend with the cobbles under pressure on Sunday
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Goats, cobble inspections and the Easter Bunny: this week in cycling's social media
I'm obsessed with the goats
By Meg Elliot Published
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'She could not resist' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot will defend Paris-Roubaix Femmes title after all
The defending champ will be joined by team-mate Marianne Vos on the start line in Denain
By James Shrubsall Published
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Parcours’ revolutionary vibration-damping Strade GT wheelset is made from reclaimed carbon fibre – and the technology works
New VibraCore technology claimed to soften road buzz, reduce rider fatigue, and boost overall speed on choppy surfaces
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Isaac del Toro abandons Itzulia Basque Country after stage three crash
Mexican champion suffers road rash and thigh muscle tear, UAE Team Emirates-XRG confirm
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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The bike of a small but iconic team that took part of its name from a cyclist's favourite fruit
The Raleigh Banana team was short lived but iconic on the UK scene, and had a bike and kit that inspired a generation
By Simon Fellows Published
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'The cycling community is the superpower... We got it back, baby!' – Ultra rider's bike found after theft post-Dales Divide
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 Last updated
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'It takes away all hope, that's how big the difference is' – Tadej Pogačar's riding is beyond demotivating, says Classics rival
The peloton is now riding at three speeds, says Belgian rouleur Oliver Naesen
By James Shrubsall Published
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'How can you stop in one second?' – 54 riders could be fined after jumping red light at the Tour of Flanders
Race-winner Tadej Pogačar is one of the group being investigated
By Meg Elliot Published
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'We do everything for safety, then this happens' – driver expelled after Mikel Landa hit by car at Itzulia Basque Country
The Soudal Quick-Step rider was hit by the race doctor's car on a high-speed descent
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Rapha is in a period of transformation – increasingly confident and starting to innovate at speed' – Cycling brand appoints ex-Salomon executive to board
Scott Mellin joins Rapha's board of directors
By Adam Becket Published
