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Jonas Vingegaard back in winner’s circle in third day of racing since Tour de France
The Dane denied British teenager Oscar Onley (Team DSM) victory in the 157km third stage of the CRO Race.
John Lelangue leaves Lotto-Soudal with team facing relegation
Axel Merckx linked with the role but he denies talking to the team yet.
Philippe Gilbert says goodbye at Paris-Tours
Race officials confirmed Thursday that retiring star Gilbert will be part of a deep start list for the autumn French classic on October 9.
Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race back after two-year hiatus
The one-day WorldTour races and public rides were shelved in 2021 and 2022.
UCI sticking firm to no ear-piece rules at worlds, Olympics despite criticism
The UCI said adjustments will be made in future editions of the worlds following complaints in Wollongong.
Professional bull riders, forgotten roads, and pros — can Gravel Locos bring people to Pueblo, Colorado?
The event debuts in southern Colorado on October 1 and registration remains open.
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Father in hotel incident with Mathieu van der Poel says rider went too far
Dutch star apologizes and says he never meant to hurt anyway in late-night incident.
Julian Alaphilippe hoping to salvage cursed season in Italy
Two-time world champion will race for the first time since the 2020 Tour de France in his team-issued Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl kit.
Giro d’Italia: Abruzzo to host ‘grande partenza’ in 2023
Two full stages and a start and a finish will be featured in the region to open the 2023 'corsa rosa.'
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I didn't love this bike for racing, but it was a workhorse in the mountains, especially going downhill.
Ineos Grenadiers explores Remco Evenepoel transfer with Jim Ratcliffe wanting immediate Tour de France success
Dave Brailsford sends a text to Patrick Lefevere: ‘Do you want to sell him?’
UCI to host road championships for Afghan women next month in Switzerland
The Afghan women racers will complete two laps of a 28.5km circuit near the UCI headquarters.
Tadej Pogačar wants to end 2022 on a high at Giro dell’Emilia and Il Lombardia
Slovenian to close out another spectacular season with a pair of one-day races in Italy.
Israel-Premier Tech, BikeExchange-Jayco pin down rosters as relegation fortunes diverge
BikeExchange signs Austrian all-rounder Lukas Pöstlberger after seeing relegation fears ease, ISN renews four in face of future in second-tier.
Vincenzo Nibali to end career at Il Lombardia alongside Alejandro Valverde
Giro boss: 'The last monument of the season is a bit more special than usual.'
Annemiek van Vleuten questions retirement plans after worlds victory: ‘Sometimes I have doubts’
Dutchwoman raises prospect of postponing planned retirement: 'It's not about winning, but the urge to improve myself.'
Pro bike gallery: Tiffany Cromwell’s Canyon Grail CF SLX
Cromwell races for Canyon-SRAM on the WorldTour, but is no stranger to gravel events.
Technical FAQ: Compatibility of GRX shifters with SRAM MTB derailleurs, carbon belts, e-bikes
Zinn comments on adaptations — like converting a hardtail to a gravel bike or using a "city" e-bike off-road.
Mathieu van der Poel: ‘I had no intent to hurt anyone’ in World Championships assault incident
'There are a lot of stories about pushing, but that is absolutely not true. That's not what happened,' says Dutch rider.
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2022 UCI Road World Championships preview: Your ultimate guide to the routes, riders, schedule
13 champions will be awarded across the full week of action in Wollongong, Australia.
Next week will see the peloton swap trade team jerseys for national colors as the cycling world heads Down Under for the UCI Road World Championships in Wollongong, Australia.
The eight-day competition kicks off Sunday, September 18, and will run until the following Sunday, September 25.
It’s the first time in 12 years that the competition will go to Australia and only the second time in the event’s 101-year history that the antipodean nation will play host.
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Defending elite champions Elisa Balsamo, Filippo Ganna, and Ellen van Dijk are all set to return to make another bid for the rainbow stripes. Two-time men’s road race champion Julian Alaphilippe is an uncertainty after he dislocated his shoulder in a crash at the Vuelta a España earlier in the month.