Patrick Lefevere shares his plans for beating Mathieu van der Poel and Wout Van Aert
Patrick Lefevere has shared in insight into his team’s tactics for beating Wout Van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel in the Classics.
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Bauke Mollema solos to stunning victory in Trofeo Laigueglia 2021
Bauke Mollema soloed to a stunning victory in Italian one-day race Trofeo Laigueglia.
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Who is the bookies’s favourite to win Strade Bianche 2021?
With the likes of Julian Alaphilippe, Tom Pidcock, Mathieu van der Poel and Wout Van Aert lining up, the competition will be tough
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‘My handlebars broke on the long cobble sector’: Mathieu van der Poel on his misfortune in Le Samyn final
Mathieu van der Poel has revealed his handlebars broke on a long cobblestone sector in the final kilometres of Le Samyn 2021.
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Targeting three Olympic golds and road success, Ethan Hayter 'expects to be winning races' this season
The British rider says the only pressure to perform comes from himself
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Strade Bianche 2021 start list: Line-ups for the Tuscan Classic's 15th edition
Italian classic Strade Bianche is back in its usual slot in March after being held in August last year as the first race of the WorldTour restart during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Mathieu van der Poel rolls across finish of Le Samyn with a snapped handlebar
Mathieu van der Poel was forced to sit up in the final of Le Samyn 2021 as he handlebards snapped in the final.
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Tim Merlier wins Le Samyn 2021 with sensational sprint
The Belgian came from way behind to take a phenomenal victory in the Belgian one-day race
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Wout Van Aert has been smashing Strava times on Tenerife, but team say he’s still not at his best for Strade Bianche
Wout Van Aert is finally set to start his road season at Strade Bianche this weekend, but his team still insist he won’t be on top form in Italy.
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Lizzie Deignan on her first time riding Paris-Roubaix cobbles: ‘I’m happy with my skills, but physically it’s so demanding’
Lizzie Deignan said she’s comfortable with her abilities on the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix, but added she was surprised by how physically demanding they are.
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Lotte Kopecky wins Le Samyn des Dames after a confident sprint on home roads
Belgian champion opens her account after an aggressive performance, while a confident Movistar team take another second place
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Paris-Nice 2021 start list: Line-ups for the 79th Race to the Sun
List of leading riders and teams taking part in Paris-Nice 2021
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Tadej Pogačar signs long-term contract extension with UAE Team Emirates
Tadej Pogačar has signed a long-term contract extension with UAE Team Emirates, as he continues to dominate stage races.
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Mark Cavendish explains why he thinks Deceuninck - Quick-Step are so successful
Mark Cavendish has shared his thoughts on why Deceuninck - Quick-Step have been so successful over the past 20 years.
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Strade Bianche to go ahead despite Siena re-entering coronavirus lockdown
The region is now a red zone after coronavirus cases start to increase once more
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‘Not my speciality but I’ll take that’: Tom Pidcock on his bunch sprint Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne podium
Tom Pidcock said he was feeling the effects of a tough weekend of racing in Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne, but he still managed to secure a podium finish in the bunch sprint.
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Lance Armstrong could have won without the drugs, says Phil Liggett
Lance Armstrong would have won the Tour de France with doping, according to legendary cycling commentator Phil Liggett.
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Five things we learned from Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne 2021
Talking points from the Opening Weekend in Belgium
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Charlie Quarterman taken to hospital after crash with team car during Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
The Brit suffered a concussion and was kept in overnight to be monitored
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Mads Pedersen takes Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne after Mathieu van der Poel proves mortal
Tom Pidcock finished third after an impressive turn of speed in the sprint finish
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'There wasn't enough road to close the gap': Jake Stewart announces himself to the WorldTour with fast finish at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
The Brit says had his positioning been better he could have challenged Ballerini for the win
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Five things we learned from the 2021 UAE Tour
The peloton's youngsters shone once more
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'I’ve found form a lot quicker than I thought I would': Tom Pidcock impresses at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
The Brit showed his class as he bridged across to the Alaphilippe move before helping position team-mate Ethan Hayter in the closing kilometres
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Anna van der Breggen caps a dominant SDWorx performance with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad victory
The world champion attacked on the Bosberg to win alone in Ninove
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Davide Ballerini eases to Omloop Het Nieuwsblad sprint victory
Jake Stewart took an impressive second-place finish
