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Classics
Amstel Gold Race preview: Mathieu van der Poel and Annemiek van Vleuten are riders to beat
Narrow roads, crosswinds, and sometimes bad weather turn the Dutch classic into one of the most intense races on the international calendar.
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Lorena Wiebes claims second Scheldeprijs victory
The Dutch sprinter backed up her win of 12 months ago, blasting clear on the chaotic run into Schoten.
From pumps to cleats: Former ballerina Nathalie Eklund on her Olympic racing dream
The 30-year-old Swedish rider is enjoying racing in front of big crowds in Belgium after starting her racing career during the coronavirus pandemic.
Magnus Sheffield on Tour of Flanders debut: ‘My first season is a big learning experience’
Ineos Grenadiers rookie continues to impress with Sunday's Amstel Gold Race and Paris-Roubaix on the horizon.
Scheldeprijs men’s and women’s preview: Crosswinds and bunch-kicks at ‘festival of sprinters’
Brace for chaos in Wednesday's classic: 'It's traditionally a sprinter’s race, but there may be an added factor as it looks like there will be a lot of wind.'
Tour of Flanders: Five conclusions from the men’s race
Pogačar’s tactics unravel with ‘junior error’ in sprint finish.
Mathieu van der Poel: ‘Pogačar deserved to be on the podium’
De Ronde champ compliments rivals van Aert and Pogačar: ‘Attacking is the most honest way to be in a final with the best riders.’
Tour of Flanders: Five conclusions from the women’s race
From the wider impact of Kopecky's win to discussions about prize money and the inclusion of the Koppenberg, VeloNews looks back on Sunday's race.
Annemiek van Vleuten couldn’t make the race hard enough at Tour of Flanders
Van Vleuten undone in Flanders sprint: 'I can't do everything. I need other teams and hope that they want to make the race hard and drop people.'
Lotte Kopecky wants Tour of Flanders victory to inspire young girls to dream
The 26-year-old becomes only the second Belgium woman to win the Tour of Flanders after Grace Verbeke in 2010.
Valentin Madouas delivers rare French podium at Tour of Flanders
Chasing pair never gave up and ended up sprinting for the victory in late-race catch.
Tour of Flanders: Dylan van Baarle says he ‘didn’t do anything wrong’ with Tadej Pogačar in sprint
Dutchman who finished second said he had resigned himself to a sprint for third place after being dropped on the Oude Kwaremont.
Tour of Flanders: Kasper Asgreen ‘slaughtered’ by Tadej Pogačar
Troubles continued for the so-called ‘Wolfpack’ and the Belgian powerhouse hopes to save its spring classics campaign at Paris-Roubaix.
Jumbo-Visma wounded without Wout van Aert in Tour of Flanders
Christophe Laporte suffered an untimely crash and Tiesj Benoot was gapped in closing kilometers of De Ronde
Mathieu van der Poel after thrilling Tour of Flanders: ‘This was my best De Ronde’
Mathieu van der Poel continues steamrolling into the classics after coming out on top in dramatic duel with Tadej Pogačar.
Tour of Flanders: Lotte Kopecky wins three-up sprint for huge home win
Belgian champion Kopecky beats veteran Dutchwomen van Vleuten and van den Broek-Blaak in front of massed home crowds.
Tadej Pogačar ‘not angry but frustrated’ after Tour of Flanders sprint miscue
Tour de France champion misses podium after animating the final hour of racing of De Ronde debut.
Tour of Flanders: Mathieu van der Poel edges reduced sprint in dramatic final
Pogačar animates the race with three huge attacks but comes undone in final sprint, finishing fourth.
Tadej Pogačar brushes off early crash as UAE Emirates all in for the win at Tour of Flanders
Matteo Trentin on chances Sunday: 'When Tadej comes to a race, he doesn't come just to start, he comes to win.'