“It’s maybe my last one…” – As Simon Yates retires, Julian Alaphilippe reflects on whether 2026 could be a season of finalities
The reference was to the Road World Championships in Montreal, a race that now sits alongside the…
The five races I’m looking forward to most in 2026
The 2026 season is almost underway as we eagerly anticipate the kangaroo selfies at the Tour Down Under.…
“That’s Primoz’ priority” – Roglic himself has asked not to be at the Tour de France to prioritize chance to make history at La Vuelta
“He can still claim stage wins in the Tour. And who knows what would have been possible…
“In the past it was doping. Now it is financial doping” – Tour de France stage winner warns cycling has reached major crossroads for competitiveness
Bakelants’ concern is not centred on individual riders changing teams, but on how easily wealthier squads can…
“Is this a popularity contest or a results-based contest?”
That uncertainty sits at the heart of the reaction aired on TV2 Sport, where analysts quickly moved…
Lidl-Trek confident that Juan Ayuso can lead them to a Grand Tour victory
Managing egos: never an easy task Managing a roster full of high-level riders and their egos can…
Thymen Arensman finds his way back by rediscovering joy in cycling
He admited that pressure came mostly from within. “I tried to push myself, because you think that…
“Gravel for sure belongs” – World Tour pro makes an argument for inclusion of gravel stages in Grand Tours
Gravel roads were the bread and butter of Grand Tours when they were first created, naturally due to…
‘I’m not ruling out doing more cycling challenges’
A former England footballer who has helped to raise more than £15m for leukaemia research has not ruled…
Gianetti says Vingegaard made Pogačar better
Mauro Gianetti does not hesitate when asked whether Jonas Vingegaard has shaped the rider Tadej Pogačar has become.…
What it is and how long it lasts
The race began in 1903 as a marketing gamble by L’Auto, a French sports paper hoping to…
I overperformed, but the result shows the level I can reach
Oscar Onley had previously given good signs of being a strong rider in development, but not many would’ve…