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Mas claims first one-day victory of career in second day of racing since hitting the podium at the Vuelta a España.
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Italian ace claims third victory in home classic, beats back Sofia Bertizzolo and U.S. rider Veronica Ewers on the San Luca hilltop.
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Three-day event failed to meet WorldTour requirement for live broadcasting in 2022 but commits to coverage for May 2023 race.
Joris Nieuwenhuis leaves team DSM to pursue cyclocross passion
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'He’s close to Movistar. We’re still in discussion but we’re looking at three or four more years,' says rider's agent.
Ineos Grenadiers negotiations with Daniel Martínez hit pause as rider considers options
Rising Colombian star weighs his contract options with an eye on a strong start to 2023.
Race radio ban delivers France a ‘miracle’ medal in Wollongong, says Cyrille Guimard
Former sport director of Greg LeMond and Bernard Hinault defends ear-piece ban: 'Long live the competitions without headsets, at least we see a show.'
Jens Voigt: I would have slammed Wiggins’ and Froome’s heads together when it came to Tour de France selection
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Movistar boss Eusebio Unzué looks to future with WorldTour status all but assured
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Davide Bramati dismisses reports he’s leaving Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl
'My heart is with Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, where I will stay,' says ex-pro who guided Remco Evenepoel to victory at Vuelta a España.
Alejandro Valverde, Vincenzo Nibali flash form ahead of Lombardia swansong
Nibali: 'Valverde and I approach Lombardia with the desire to leave a mark.' Can the two old dogs deliver one final victory?
Marc Sergeant can’t resist posting a critical Tweet after John Lelangue leaves Lotto-Soudal
Former Lotto-Soudal boss takes aim at the man who replaced him.
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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.
Colorado’s VailHalla is a gravel race five years in the making
The new event, held in Colorado’s ski country, promises thin air, amazing views, and a bumpy descent or two.
John Lelangue leaves Lotto-Soudal with team facing relegation
Axel Merckx linked with the role but he denies talking to the team yet.
Too close to call? Jury awards victory by four 10,000th of a second
CRO Race jury rules Jonathan Milan the winner ahead of Pierre Barbier in down-to-wire photo-finish.
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.
Introducing Michael Leonard: ‘I’m hopefully someone who could have potential in the grand tours’
A VeloNews article, an Instagram DM, and one of the most dedicated juniors out there: How 18-year-old Canadian Michael Leonard landed a deal with Ineos Grenadiers.
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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.