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'It's complete nonsense' – Tadej Pogačar dismisses Eddy Merckx comparisons as he targets fifth Tour de France
World champion says he doesn't think 'too much' about records
By Tom Davidson Published
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Team time trial and Plateau de Solaison included in renamed Critérium du Dauphiné as final warm-up for Tour de France
Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes route announced, with three summit finishes
By Adam Becket Published
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'I wasn’t just a bit off, but a long way off' – Ethan Hayter aims for his best in 2026 after year battling nutrition problems
Five wins in first year at Soudal Quick-Step hid physical issues
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'Our team is built on the outsider willing to take a chance' – Ben Healy signs extension with EF Education-EasyPost to end of 2029
Irishman to "lead" American squad for next four years
By Adam Becket Published
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'I've never considered malpractice to obtain an advantage' – Colombian pro cyclist protests innocence after testing positive for anabolic steroid
Germán Darío Gómez tested positive for Boldenone
By Adam Becket Last updated
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'Data science and AI are the next frontier for the sport' – Ineos Grenadiers partner with Swansea University to help find the next generational talent
Partnership aims to "revolutionise how emerging talent is identified"
By Adam Becket Published
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Pro cyclists like Jonas Vingegaard deserve as much space in their work as the rest of us – try not to bother them
The Jonas Vingegaard crash was an inevitable outcome of riders getting too close to pros
By Adam Becket Published
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'I wasn't really enjoying being pro' – British Olympian finds new life at US team Modern Adventure Pro Cycling
Mark Stewart says new team is a 'breath of fresh air'
By Tom Davidson Published
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'The safest and most responsible decision' – Australian ProSeries races cancelled due to extreme temperatures
Both the men's and women's Surf Coast Classics have been called off
By Adam Becket Published
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Jay Vine broke wrist in mid-race kangaroo collision, still won Tour Down Under
Race winner said the animal was "pinballing inside the group"
By Tom Davidson Published
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Jonas Vingegaard crashes during training ride after being followed by amateur rider
Visma-Lease a Bike rider left bloodied after incident
By Adam Becket Published
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Cycling TV and streaming guide: How to watch Challenge Mallorca, AlUla Tour, Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and more 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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Brits in form, climate crisis impact, and the curious case of the white bib shorts: Five things we learned from the Tour Down Under
Kangaroos and extreme heat took centre stage in Australia
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tom Pidcock clocks epic seven-hour training ride with Queen stage climbing metres in new Strava upload
The British star rode out of the mountains and back again on Chilean training camp double-metric-century
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It was just pinballing inside the group there' - kangaroos cause chaos at the Tour Down Under
Race leader Jay Vine was one of the riders knocked from his bike
By Meg Elliot Published
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'The tactic paid off' – Cat Ferguson wins opening race of season in Mallorca
British teenager sets winning tone for 2026
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Young riders are becoming robots' – former pro turned pundit laments pressure on modern pros in a 'less enjoyable' sport
TNT Sports commentator Brian Smith says that while the science might have progressed, the pressure is huge
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Getting the balance back' – Romain Bardet takes solo victory at Australia's RADL GRVL with new Rapha team
The former WorldTour pro starts off a full season of gravel at Factor Racing-Rapha CC with intent
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour Down Under Queen Stage shortened over 'extreme' fire danger and severe heat
Willunga Hill taken out of race route due to weather warnings
By Adam Becket Published
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'Even when you don't believe you can win from there, they do' – Sam Welsford continues winning roll for Ineos Grenadiers with Tour Down Under stage three victory
Australian wins in Nairne to make it two wins in four days
By Adam Becket Published
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'I had heart flutters, palpitations and an uneasy sensation in my chest' – Sam Bennett back training after heart scare and surgery
Irish sprinter, now at Pinarello Q36.5, had atrial fibrillation, back on bike following operation
By Adam Becket Published
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'We've got a very strong position' – UAE Team Emirates-XRG start 2026 in dominating fashion, blitzing field on stage two of Tour Down Under
Jay Vine and Jhonatan Narváez put a minute into the peloton – will they get to 100 wins in 2026?
By Adam Becket Published
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'I grabbed it with both hands, because why wouldn't you?' Meet Mattie Dodd, the 21-year-old Brit who forced his way onto Ineos Grenadiers' development team
Londoner raced on Austrian team for three years before Ineos came calling
By Adam Becket Published
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'I never told my parents how bad it really was' – How one rider went from cancer diagnosis to medal-winning form
A stage-four cancer diagnosis at just 20 threatened to end Yuli van der Molen’s career before it had really begun. She tells Tom Davidson how she made it back
By Tom Davidson Published
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How to watch the Tour Down Under 2026: Everything you need to live stream the first WorldTour races of the year
All the key information for January's road season openers, with the women's race running 17-19 January, and the men's 20-25 January
By Adam Becket Last updated
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It could get to 40°C at the Tour Down Under this week – how hot is too hot for pro cycling?
Bike racing will feel the climate change like almost no other sport
By Adam Becket Published
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Pleased the Tour de France is coming to the UK in 2027? This is the man you have to thank
Paul Bush has been trying for two decades to organise a Grand Départ. Now he’s scored two at once
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It’s great for me and the team to start the season like this' – Britain's Sam Watson and Ineos Grenadiers win first WorldTour race of 2026
Sam Watson victorious in Tour Down Under prologue
By Adam Becket Published
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Fancy being coached by a world champion? Lizzie Deignan launches cycling training service with husband
Deignan Performance sees Lizzie and Philip combine to offer expertise
By Adam Becket Published
