Cobbled Classics
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Greg Van Avermaet's Ghent-Wevelgem Strava file shows his devastating speed
See what it took to win the 2017 edition of Ghent-Wevelgem with Greg Van Avermaet's Strava stats
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Geraint Thomas reflects on missed opportunities in Tour of Flanders
Not making the decisive break disappointed Geraint Thomas who targeted the win at the Tour of Flanders
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Chantal van den Broek-Blaak takes victory at Le Samyn de Dames with stunning solo effort
Former world champion leads a dominant performance for Boels-Dolmans who finished with four in the top ten
By Owen Rogers Published
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Orica-Scott pro reportedly at fault for collision with car that could put him out of Classics
Orica-Scott's Jens Keukeleire was reportedly out fault for a collision with a car which left him with injuries that could put him out of the Classics.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Belgian Classics country
Away from the races, the quiet roads of Flanders don't look like much, but it is here that some of the biggest races are won or lost, the reputations of heroes are cemented, and myths and legends are made. Full of history, these are the sites of the most intense, excitement-filled metres in the entire cycling season
By Richard Abraham Published
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David Millar calls for investigations to determine cause of motorbike incidents
The former pro had already spoken out about rider safety, something he talked about again following the tragic death of Antoine Demoitié
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Mark Cavendish to ride Milan-San Remo and Ghent-Wevelgem
Revised Milan-San Remo course entices Mark Cavendish, as the Manx sprinter confirms spring schedule
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Team of the Week: Peter Sagan, Greg Van Avermaet, Rui Costa, and more
After a frantic weekend of racing in Belgium and the Abu Dhabi Tour in the Middle East, we pick out seven riders for places in our team of the week.
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Mathieu van der Poel taken away by ambulance after crash at Nokere Koerse 2019
Mathieu van der Poel's Classics campaign is now in doubt after he was caught in a huge crash during Nokere Koerse 2019.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Mark Cavendish pulls out of Scheldeprijs
Omega Pharma-Quick Step confirm Cavendish is out of Wednesday's Scheldeprijs after suffering illness
By Gregor Brown Published
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Cyclocross world champion Mathieu van der Poel expected to make Ghent-Wevelgem debut
Newly-crowned cyclocross world champion Mathieu van der Poel is expected to ride Ghent-Wevelgem for the first time.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Greg van Avermaet goes head over heels at E3 Harelbeke (video)
The Belgian appears to take a corner too wide, before being forced to brake hard
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Seven riders to watch at Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne
The first sprinters Classic of the year is Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne and here are the seven riders who could make the headlines on Sunday
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Peter Sagan berates Niki Terpstra for not working in Ghent-Wevelgem
After losing out in Ghent-Wevelgem to classics rival Greg Van Avermaet, Peter Sagan says he has added motivation to do well in the Tour of Flanders
By Gregor Brown Published
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Mathieu van der Poel forced to skip Opening Weekend
Mathieu van der Poel will miss Opening Weekend because of illness, his team have announced.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Team Sky determined to make amends at the Tour of Flanders
Team Sky's Luke Rowe says the squad is ready to to "up their game" at the Tour of Flanders, after disappointment at E3 Harelbeke and Ghent-Wevelgem last weekend
By James Shrubsall Published
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Ghent-Wevelgem's new muddy 'semi-paved' roads should cause absolute chaos (video)
Ghent-Wevelgem will take in a new route detour in 2017 adding in the semi-paved Plugstreets that could be spectacular if they're covered in mud on race day.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Sky await news of Viviani injury after Scheldeprijs crash (video)
Belgian one-day race claims another victim in its infamous final straight
By Gregor Brown Published
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Alexander Kristoff hoping to continue success in Spring Classics
Milan-San Remo winner Alexander Kristoff will be back in action in Ghent-Wevelgem on Sunday, and aims for Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix
By Gregor Brown Published
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Greg Van Avermaet: 'In hard races I know I can beat anyone'
BMC Racing's Greg Van Avermaet has his eyes set on the Tour of Flanders as he gains more confidence from another victory at E3 Harelbeke.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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'Rider safety must come first' says CPA after death of Antoine Demoitié
The UCI also issue a statement on the incident at Ghent-Wevelgem which saw 25-year-old rider Antoine Demoitié lose his life on Sunday night
By Richard Windsor Published
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GW Photoguy becomes Twitter hit
Fan lies in road in front of peloton to get a good photograph and becomes a Twitter hashtag
By Simon Richardson Published
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Mark Cavendish ruled out of Scheldeprijs and Paris-Roubaix due to injury
Dimension Data select team for Wednesday's Scheldeprijs in Belgium, with three-time winner Mark Cavendish absent due to ankle injury. Team also says he will not race Paris-Roubaix on Sunday
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Lizzie Armitstead takes victory at women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad from solo break
The world champion soloed away from her rivals to take the win at the women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Lorena Wiebes wins in a bunch sprint at a wind ravaged women's Scheldeprijs
Team DSM win the battle of the lead outs after a scrappy final in the Belgian wind and rain
By Owen Rogers Published
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Peter Sagan still in pain after Tour of Flanders crash
Peter Sagan's Bora-Hansgrohe team say that the world champion is still suffering after crash in the Tour of Flanders, but hopes to be fully fit for Roubaix.
By Gregor Brown Published
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Nine riders to watch in E3 Harelbeke
Tom Boonen is looking for his sixth E3 Harelbeke win, while Fabian Cancellara can take his fourth if he crosses first on Good Friday
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Tom Boonen out of Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne
Tom Boonen will not win his fourth Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne title on Sunday, with Quick-Step Floors saying that stomach problems have ruled him out.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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'Racing Belgian one-days has nothing to do with the Tour's Roubaix stage'
GC riders for the 2018 Tour de France have been riding some of Belgian cobbled Classics as preparation for the Roubaix stage of the race, but some think it's not always worth the effort
By Gregor Brown Published