“Stronger than ever…” – UAE not only dominate competition but cast warning over Tadej Pogacar’s evolution
It comes to the surprise of no-one that UAE Team Emirates – XRG dominated the 2026 Strade Bianche,…
Pogačar critical despite Strade Bianche win as he looks ahead to next big target
For the fourth time in his career, Tadej Pogačar stamped his authority on Strade Bianche on Saturday. The…
“Mathieu is better off focusing on other races” – Christoph Roodhooft explains why Van der Poel skips Strade Bianche against likes of Pogacar and Pidcock
For Alpecin-Premier Tech, the conclusion is straightforward: the Dutchman’s focus is better placed elsewhere in the Classics…
“I was missing 500 metres”
Pogacar’s winning move came on the Monte Sante Marie sector, where the Slovenian accelerated from the saddle…
How you adapt to having a big favourite like Tadej Pogacar…
Strade Bianche is one of the most difficult races on the calendar with its steep climbs and descents;…
‘It’s been so long!’” – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot links up with fellow Tour de France champion ahead of Strade Bianche return
“Even though I love training, I’m really looking forward to racing again after such a long winter,”…
“I have to be honest: Tadej Pogacar was slightly below his best”
The remark is notable because the Montmartre duel was widely framed as a dramatic showdown between two…
“If you run into Pidcock or Pogacar at 100% it would be very hard” – Roodhooft explains why Mathieu van der Poel avoids Strade Bianche showdown
For Alpecin-Premier Tech, the conclusion is straightforward: the Dutchman’s focus is better placed elsewhere in the Classics…
Is Paul Seixas the main threat to Pogacar at Strade Bianche?
“I had incredibly good legs,” the young Frenchman explained in post-race comments. “I found a pace on…
The ones he is, it’s often a waste of time
Some riders race on the bike. Others, like Romeo, live on the bike. His is a vocation.…
Pogacar is going to be on a higher level than last year
“If you then have a week where it turns out to not be 100 percent… After that…
“By winning the Giro he moves ahead even of Pogacar” – Italian media frame Jonas Vingegaard’s 2026 decision as calculated legacy play
At the heart of that argument is the rivalry with Tadej Pogacar. “By winning the Giro, he…