Alejandro Valverde and Philippe Gilbert abandon Yorkshire World Championships men's road race
The Belgian was brought down by a crash with 120km
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Fast food: Katie Archibald column
'Oh yeah, of course, when Katie calls in for her take-away she always checks if I want something as well.'
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Course for men’s World Championship road race changed and climbs removed last minute
The course for the elite men’s road race at the Yorkshire 2019 World Championships has been changed and two climbs have been taken out of the route at the last minute.
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Yorkshire Road World Championships 2019: Elite men’s road race start list
Here's who is taking part in the men's road race at the 2019 UCI Road World Championships in Yorkshire
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Ben Swift: ‘Laying in intensive care, coming back is the last thing on your mind’
Ben Swift has reflected on his undulating fortunes as he is set to lead the men’s road race team at the Yorkshire 2019 World Championships.
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'All day I thought it was super stupid': Annemiek van Vleuten makes history with mammoth solo Worlds win
Annemiek van Vleuten says she thought about writing history after she attacked with 100km left to race in the women’s road race at the Yorkshire 2019 World Championships.
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Lizzie Deignan proud of efforts despite falling short in chase for rainbow jersey
Deignan said she didn't want to settle for silver and bronze once Annemiek van Vleuten went clear
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Five talking points from the Yorkshire 2019 World Championships women's road race
A Dutch masterclass as they take a one-two on British roads
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Annemiek van Vleuten solos 100km to claim women's road race title at Yorkshire 2019 World Championships
Anna van der Breggen took silver as Lizzie Deignan missed out on the medals
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Alejandro Valverde confident of form ahead of World Championships title defence
The Spaniard comes into the Yorkshire race with fine legs, having finished runner-up at the recent Vuelta a España
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UCI releases video showing why Nils Eekhoff was disqualified from World Championships
The UCI has released the footage of Nils Eekhoff drafting behind his team car, which resulted in him being stripped of his World Championship victory.
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Mathieu van der Poel: 'I'm not the strongest but I'm one of the favourites for the Worlds road race'
The Dutchman says the weather conditions will play a significant part in the race
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‘It’s been a big year, mentally and emotionally’: Geraint Thomas committed to riding for team at World Championships
Geraint Thomas said he’s committed to the British team for the men’s road race, despite suffering from late-season fatigue after a draining year.
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Yorkshire Road World Championships 2019: Elite women’s road race start list
List of starters for the elite women's road race at the 2019 UCI Road World Championships in Yorkshire on Saturday September 28
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Nils Eekhoff says he will never forget those 15 minutes when he was world champion
The Dutchman was disqualified after a lengthy jury review, with the victory handed instead to Italy's Samuele Batistella
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Jury did not see video of Nils Eekhoff drafting behind car until after race had finished, according to UCI
The race jury did not see footage of Nils Eekhoff drafting behind his team car until after he had crossed the line first, according to the UCI.
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Tom Pidock: 'It's not how I'd like to win a Worlds medal'
Tom Pidcock says his bronze medal in the under-23 men's road race at the Yorkshire 2019 World Championships changes very little about the day for him, after he was upgraded from fourth to third following the disqualification of winner Nils Eekhoff.
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Samuele Battistella takes U23 men's road race after Nils Eekhoff disqualified at Yorkshire World Championships
Tom Pidcock moves up to take bronze, missing out on the win after opening his sprint too early
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It's official, Mark Cavendish will race for Bahrain-Merida, say sources
The Manxman is expected to be unveiled by his new team next week
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Elynor Backstedt signs first professional contract with Trek-Segafredo
The Brit signs a three year deal after a successful week at the World Championships in Yorkshire
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Chris Froome will be back in action next month at Saitama Criterium
Chris Froome will be back in action next month at Saitama Criterium
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UCI presses ahead with new ‘Classics Series’ – but teams want no part in it
The UCI has decided to press ahead with a new “Classics Series,” despite the objection from teams.
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Tweets of the week: Yorkshire World Championships special
The best social media posts from across the cycling world this week
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‘It’s too soon to announce a retirement’: Lizzie Deignan remains focused on Yorkshire 2019 World Championships and Olympic Games
Lizzie Deignan remains focused on her ambition to win a second rainbow jersey at the Yorkshire 2019 World Championships, saying “it’s too early to announce a retirement.”
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Megan Jastrab wins junior women's road race in scintillating finish at Yorkshire World Championships
The American attacked with Russia's Aigul Gareeva in the closing kilometres
