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Mathieu van der Poel fades in mountain bike World Championships as Alan Hatherly retains men’s XCO title
South African dominates men’s race as Van der Poel powers from 33rd to 2nd in opening laps before slipping back
By Dan Challis Published
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Jonas Vingegaard closes on first Vuelta title after soloing to victory at Bola del Mundo summit
Tom Pidcock rides bravely to hold third place as Matthew Riccitello snatches the white jersey from Giulio Pellizzari
By Adam Becket Last updated
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‘I’m pretty proud of myself’ says Tom Pidcock after retaining third place at the Vuelta
The Briton is on the verge of the best Grand Tour result of his career after holding his own at Bola del Mundo
By Adam Becket Published
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5km cut from Vuelta’s Madrid finale as protesters threaten race’s final weekend
Pro-Palestinian and environmental protesters are targeting the final two stages in Madrid
By Adam Becket Published
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'We'll try to repeat it on Sunday' – Jasper Philipsen sprints to hat-trick victory on Vuelta a España stage 19
Jonas Vingegaard sneaks bonus seconds as red jersey battle enters final weekend
By Tom Davidson Published
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British Gravel Championships add free live coverage to list of firsts
Fans will be able to watch all of the elite men's and women's races live on YouTube this weekend
By James Shrubsall Published
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How to watch the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships: Everything you need to live stream the Cross Country Olympic races
With the Cross-Country action coming up this week, here's all the information on broadcasters and live streams so you can watch MTB Worlds online and on TV.
By Meg Elliot Published
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Why do Ineos Grenadiers riders keep shaving their heads at the Vuelta a España?
'All in for the win, all in for the trim' is the team’s motto at the race
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I thought, this is going to be close': How two riders broke a 47-year-old time trial record almost simultaneously – 150 miles apart
Another success story for road bike time trials in the UK as Alf Engers's 1978 25-mile mark is soundly beaten
By James Shrubsall Published
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‘In a short time trial like this you can’t make any mistakes’ - Filippo Ganna takes victory in nail-biting Vuelta a España stage 18 TT as Jonas Vingegaard clings onto the overall
The Ineos Grenadiers rider wins by less than a second in his team's third win of the race
By Meg Elliot Published
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Vuelta a España stage 18 time trial start times
Jonas Vingegaard to begin effort at 17:17 local time in Valladolid
By Tom Davidson Published
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Vuelta a España stage 18 time trial shortened for 'greater protection' amid protests
Organisers cut course in Valladolid by more than half to 12.2km
By Tom Davidson Published
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Giulio Pellizzari romps to career first victory on Vuelta a España stage 17
The young Italian, wearing the white jersey, attacked to win solo at the summit finish
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Utmost respect for those who are peacefully demonstrating' - Spanish cycling federation urges Vuelta a España protestors to mind rider safety
Federation asks for 'utmost care' from protestors, while Vuelta director vows race will continue to Madrid
By Tom Davidson Published
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Egan Bernal claims victory on Vuelta a España stage 16 cut short by protests
Colombian takes first Grand Tour stage win since horror crash in 2022
By Tom Davidson Published
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Vuelta a España stage 16 shortened due to more pro-Palestine protests on race route
Incident with 3km to go means road blocked, with race therefore shortened
By Adam Becket Published
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It’s not just Tadej Pogačar – are UAE Team Emirates-XRG winning too much?
After 81 wins and counting in 2025, with no end in sight, perhaps it is time for a budget cap
By Adam Becket Published
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'Within the seriousness you can have fun as well' – how Puck Pieterse became cycling's most exciting multi-discipline talent
The high-flying Dutchwoman tells Cycling Weekly about her philosophy, first ever race, and learning to wheelie
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tour de France stage winner considering retirement at 29, might 'sell cheese in Japan'
Victor Lafay might step off bike at the end of 2025, not having a deal for next season yet
By Adam Becket Published
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Jonas Vingegaard fighting all the way, Angliru brings out the best and UAE Team Emirates' crazy strength in depth – five things we learned from week two of the Vuelta a España
A look back over the middle week as the race takes shape ahead of the big push to Madrid
By James Shrubsall Published
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Mad Pedersen claims long-awaited victory at Vuelta a España 2025 on stage 15 in a sprint finish
The general classification was relatively unchanged following a day for the sprinters
By Alex Lancaster-Lennox Published
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'Thank you, that's all I can say, diolch' – witnessing Geraint Thomas's final bike race as a pro cyclist where it started, Cardiff
Welsh cycling legend ends career on stage six of the Tour of Britain
By Adam Becket Published
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Romain Grégoire claims overall victory at Tour of Britain as Olav Kooij wins bunch sprint on final day
It was an emotional day in Cardiff as the cycling world bid farewell to Geraint Thomas
By Alex Lancaster-Lennox Published
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We ranked Geraint Thomas's five greatest wins – number one is no surprise
From Olympic gold to Alpe d'Huez, Cycling Weekly looks back at some of the Welshman's best victories
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It's been a while since I've been at the front of a bike race' – Tom Gloag 'chuffed' with second on stage five of the Tour of Britain Men after difficult 2025
23-year-old Brit finishes in a top-three for the first time since last July
By Adam Becket Published
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'I won't risk my life for it but I'm going to go for it' – Remco Evenepoel back to winning ways and two seconds off race lead at Tour of Britain Men
Soudal Quick-Step rider takes just his second road race win of 2025 to boost confidence ahead of World Championships
By Adam Becket Published
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Marc Soler wins Vuelta a España stage 14 from breakaway as Joao Almeida and Jonas Vingegaard deadlocked once more
UAE Team Emirates-XRG climber attacks in final 15km to take his fourth career Vuelta stage win
By Dan Challis Published
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Remco Evenepoel denies British challengers to win stage 5 of Tour of Britain on the Tumble
Olympic Champion defeats Thomas Gloag and Oscar Onley in the sprint as Romain Gregoire retains overall lead
By Dan Challis Published
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Israel-Premier Tech remove ‘Israel’ from team kit for remainder of Vuelta after pro-Palestine protests
Team name remains the same, but kit changed to align with team vehicles
By Dan Challis Published
