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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.
Jonas Vingegaard edges victory at CRO Race, secures leader’s jersey
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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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Ruben Guerreiro on his way to Movistar if EF Education-EasyPost contract is terminated
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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.'
Should Remco Evenepoel leave Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl to join Ineos Grenadiers?
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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
Unzué hints at arrival of second title sponsor and laments letting Richard Carapaz get away, but applauds Annemiek van Vleuten and cites Matteo Jorgenson as part of 'future of team.'
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
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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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Eddy Merckx: 'I never pushed him into cycling. I said, 'Play soccer. It's much easier."'
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.
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The new event, held in Colorado’s ski country, promises thin air, amazing views, and a bumpy descent or two.
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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.