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Mads Pedersen topples Mathieu van der Poel to win Gent-Wevelgem
"I had to believe that my sprint was good enough to beat Mathieu," says former world champion after two-up finale
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tadej Pogačar: 'I want to be the best ever cyclist'
The Slovenian utterly dominated the Volta a Catalunya, winning the three mountainous stages and even a final day sprint
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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A defeated peloton reacts to Tadej Pogačar's latest exhibition: 'No-one can compete with him. I have never seen anything like this'
Rivals and former teammates of the Slovenian champion describe how bike racing is now a race for second
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Can Hugh Carthy finish on a Grand Tour podium again? 'He's still going to be one of the best climbers in the world'
The Briton has finished eighth and ninth at the Giro d'Italia since his Vuelta podium
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Advantage Mathieu van der Poel in the next chapter of his eternal rivalry with Wout van Aert
The Dutchman timed his attack perfectly, to strike first in 2024 at the E3 Saxo Classic. Can Van Aert respond?
By Adam Becket Published
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Mathieu van der Poel wins E3 Saxo Classic after powerful Paterberg attack
World Champion goes solo for 41 kilometres after Wout van Aert crashes at the bottom of the climb
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Peter Sagan confident of return to bike in 15 days after latest heart procedure
Sagan recently underwent second operation in Italy to tackle heart rhythm related issues
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Sepp Kuss calls for patience on his form as he declares 'I still have room to grow'
The Grand Tour winner is on course for his second successive one week stage race top-10
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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The art of peaking with Geraint Thomas: 'It’s easy to take for granted that 9 times out of 10 I hit my goals'
The Welshman also calls for better governance in the sport to help it grow further
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Elisa Balsamo outsprints Charlotte Kool to win Classic Brugge-De Panne
Italian takes second WorldTour victory on the trot
By Tom Davidson Published
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Will Visma-Lease a Bike and SD Worx-Protime dominate Gent-Wevelgem again?
The ante-penultimate Classic before the Tour of Flanders always offers up exciting action
By Adam Becket Published
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Wout van Aert gears towards career-defining fortnight in new, enlightened mindset
Belgian admits pressure has weighed heavily on his shoulders in the past as the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix come around once more
By Tom Thewlis Published
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E3 Saxo Classic heralds the return of the Wout van Aert vs Mathieu van der Poel rivalry
With just over a week to go until the Tour of Flanders, here's the key information, route, start list and riders to watch for E3
By Adam Becket Published
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'I'll miss her laugh, her work ethic and her determination' - Elinor Barker on Laura Kenny's retirement
Fellow Olympic team pursuit rider pays tribute to "iconic" Kenny
By Adam Becket Published
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Talks underway to take Tour of Britain Women to Wales this year
Wrexham Council in discussions with British Cycling officials to host second stage as race potentially set to start in Wales
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Ineos Grenadiers’ 500th victory was claimed by a woman; why do they still not have a team?
The British squad is one of the richest in cycling - but Ineos still won’t stump up for a women’s team
By Adam Becket Published
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Mathieu van der Poel extends with Alpecin-Deceuninck until the end of 2028
Dutchman inks new five-year deal after team's second triumph at Milan-San Remo last weekend with Jasper Philipsen
By Tom Thewlis Published
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British National Road Championships return to Saltburn in 2024
The events will take place in the north east of England for the second year running
By Tom Davidson Published
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'This is so much more than a number': Six of the best Ineos Grenadiers wins as team claims 500th race victory
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot took the 500th team win at the weekend
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Peter Sagan undergoes second heart procedure, as Olympics nears
Return to training after first operation reveals further heart rhythm issues
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'There is no curse on her jersey,' says SD Worx on Lotte Kopecky's second place at Trofeo Alfredo Binda
Lotte Kopecky comments on her second place result after her last-minute call up to Trofeo Alfredo Binda
By Emma Magnus Published
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Elisa Balsamo sprints to victory in Trofeo Alfredo Binda, securing fourth successive win for Lidl-Trek
Lidl-Trek's Elisa Balsamo wins 50th edition of Trofeo Alfredo Binda
By Emma Magnus Published
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Van der Poel the super-domestique and Matthews the nearly man: Five things we learned from Milano-San Remo 2024
From Philipsen’s first Monument victory to Pogačar’s Poggio attacks, this year’s edition of La Classicissima left us with a lot of talking points
By Joseph Lycett Published
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‘This year it was not hard enough to be a climber’s race’ - Tadej Pogačar leaves everything on the road at Milan-San Remo
The five-time Monument winner goes one better than last year with a third place at La Classicissima
By Joseph Lycett Published
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‘It’s incredible, I cannot realise it’ - Jasper Philipsen on becoming a Monument winner at Milan-San Remo
The Belgian rider becomes the first sprinter to win La Classicissima since Arnaud Démare in 2016
By Joseph Lycett Published
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Jasper Philipsen sprints to victory at Milano-Sanremo after late attacks in the closing kilometres
The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider takes the win at the first Monument of the season
By Joseph Lycett Published
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Mathieu van der Poel not intimidated by Tadej Pogačar’s form ahead of Milan-San Remo clash
Dutchman starts his 2024 road season at Italian Monument on Saturday
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Introducing the British rider with a 100% GC record in 2024
Victories at the Tour du Rwanda and Tour de Taiwan cap a glittering start to pro life for the 21-year-old
By Adam Becket Published
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Tom Pidcock 'wouldn’t be surprised' to see attacks before the Poggio at Milan-San Remo
British rider will lead the line for Ineos Grenadiers alongside Filippo Ganna
By Tom Thewlis Published