Annemiek Van Vleuten

An international jury of journalists awards the prizes to the top road riders each season.

Nobody can truly replace Van Vleuten, but who will emerge as the peloton's top rider when she hangs up her racing wheels?

Van Vleuten celebrated 'the biggest turnout ever' as she auctioned off old kit at her local bike shop in the Netherlands.

The new world champion plans to go out with a bang as she embarks on the final season of her career.

Taking out the gravel gimmick and putting in a race-finishing time trial will change the race dynamic compared to 2022.

Tour de France stars, world champions, hour record holders among favorites for long-running awards created by French magazine Vélo.

Dutch rider says that winning the inaugural 2022 edition was the biggest achievement of her career.

Annemiek van Vleuten says that plans to increase the maximum worlds road race distance to 180k 'raises the bar' for women's cycling.

She might be nearing her retirement, but Van Vleuten is still getting better. Was 2022 her best season yet?

Newly-crowned world champion helps Movistar teammate Arlenis Sierra to Tour de Romandie Féminin stage win.

The Dutch rider is still recovering from a broken elbow she suffered at the worlds, but couldn't wait until 2023 to ride in her rainbow jersey of world champion.

The Dutch rider says she will enjoy next season in the rainbow jersey 'to the max' and will call it quits in 2023.

Three hilly days in Switzerland will close out the 2022 Women's WorldTour calendar.

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.'

Dutchwoman raises prospect of postponing planned retirement: 'It's not about winning, but the urge to improve myself.'

Van Vleuten's road world championship victory stands, with her wallet a little lighter.

Van Vleuten has won a lot in her career, but her second world road race title was something special.

'It’s a little bit painful actually. If you’re so close to a world title then second is not enough,' says silver medalist.

"It took me some time to realize that I had pulled it off because I was waiting for the moment when someone would tell me it was a joke."

Annemiek van Vleuten makes history, Australia miss out, and strength doesn’t matter when the tactics aren’t right.

Dutch rider comes back from a fractured elbow to take incredible road race win as Niamh Fisher-Black claims the U23 crown.

Dutchwoman set to start Saturday's race after fracturing elbow Wednesday: 'A final test today showed that the recovery was sufficient.'

Dutch star rode 65km on Thursday but said it's too early to say if she can handle the rigors of Saturday's elite women's road race.

Dutch national team officials confirm Van Vleuten suffered a 'stable fracture' to her elbow in mixed relay crash.

A dropped chain for Bauke Mollema and big crash for Annemiek van Vleuten sees Dutch scrambling to salvage mixed team relay.

Dutch team officials and doctors will wait and see if Van Vleuten can race for the rainbow jersey Saturday.

The Dutchwoman misses the medals in surprise off-day: 'I had a shit day so we don’t need to analyze it.'

The Netherlands has dominated the TT discipline in recent seasons, but the USA, Australia, and Switzerland have riders to topple the orange nation.

The race is growing but improvements still need to be made so that the Ceratizit Challenge’s ambitions can be turned into reality.

World champion takes victory in final race in rainbow jersey.

Italian wins after Anna Kiesenhofer caught following long solo breakaway.

Dutchwoman building form in advance of world championships.

Stage 2 winner put two minutes into rivals in first race since Tour de France Femmes.

Queen stage win puts Dutch rider in red jersey

GC favorites already spread out after opening stage

The Dutchwoman returns to racing after Tour de France Femmes win, builds up to world championships

Spanish race continues to expand with new five-day route.

Annemiek van Vleuten and Marianne Vos to spearhead women’s squad.

The payout is dramatically less than the men's Tour de France, but equals the biggest payout on the women's calendar.

'We'll take stock in a few days, but the base is very solid,' says race director Rousse.

Annemiek van Vleuten, Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig, Kristen Faulkner, Grace Brown, and more give their thoughts on the Tour de France Femmes and its future.

Here's a wrap of the races for yellow, green, white, polka dot and team classifications for the inaugural Tour de France Femmes.

Van Vleuten drops rivals on Super Planche des Belles Filles to crush final stage and seal inaugural Tour de France Femmes.

Van Vleuten uncorked a ride for the record books in a display of utter dominance Saturday. What can route planners and the peloton do to foil her in the future?

The Movistar rider destroyed her rivals on the first mountain stage of the Tour de France Femmes.

Dutchwoman finishes over three minutes clear of nearest rival Demi Vollering, siezes control ahead of race ahead of final stage summit finish.

Dutch superstar relishes first day in the maillot jaune, but must dig deep to defend it: 'There's never an easy day at the Tour de France.'

Van Vleuten suffers stomach issues through start of the race but limits stage 3 losses to keep GC bid alive.

Vos defends the yellow jersey in thrilling finale, with reports of Annemiek van Vleuten falling ill after losing time.

TdFF favorite is undeterred: 'Pressure gets the best out of me.'

Van Vleuten or Vollering? Wiebes or Vos for the sprints? Our team looks into their crystal balls for the most-anticipated race of the year.

The peloton will be packed with star talent at the Tour de France Femmes, including Annemiek van Vleuten, Marianne Vos, and Elisa Balsamo.

Eight stages, 1,029 kilometers, €250,000 prize money, and 144 history-making women.

The Dutch woman is one of the major favorites and has already won the Giro d'Italia Donne this season.

A lot of new races have been added to the women's calendar in recent seasons. Is it now time to go back to the drawing board to make it more streamlined?

Dutch rider delivers first major tour title for Movistar Women.

Chiara Consonni times sprint to perfection to win final stage in Padova.

Annemiek van Vleuten remains in the maglia rosa with Marta Cavalli in second.

Marta Cavalli moves up to second on GC as Mavi García fades on final climb.

Annemiek van Vleuten retains the maglia rosa despite late drama.

Van Vleuten takes 25 second GC lead as race hits Italian mainland.

There is something for everyone at the Giro Donne - here are 11 key riders to watch across the next eleven days.

'I’m sure I’ll stop with a little tear in my eye, because I love this sport so much,' says Dutch rider.

American to support Enric Mas, while Movistar also names strong squad to support Annemiek van Vleuten at Giro d'Italia Donne.

Some big names are skipping the race to focus on the Tour de France Femmes, but there's still a star-studded line up with Annemiek van Vleuten and Elisa Longo Borghini set to headline.

Dutchwoman says the length of women's races has not 'reached the limit' but adds that not all races need to be over 200km.

Van Vleuten will skip the national championships for the first time in 15 years as she prepares for a big summer.

Dutchwoman set to miss return to stage racing in May, Movistar believes recovery won't impact Giro d’Italia Donne and Tour de France Femmes.

After just three stage races in the opening months of the season, the women's peloton faces 10 in the next month, including two new events.

Movistar rider says the 2022 Tour de France Femmes is forcing other organizers to up their games, particularly the Giro d'Italia Donne.

The Movistar rider bookends her spring classics campaign with victories at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

Final climb attack secures victory, Grace Brown and Demi Vollering complete podium.

With commanding wins at Amstel Gold Race and Flèche Wallonne, the Italian is on course to join Anna van der Breggen as the only women to win all three hilly classics.

The Spaniard turns 42 in five days, and nearly won his sixth edition of La Flèche Wallonne. He will be a favorite for Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday.

The Movistar rider said she had help from teammate Alejandro Valverde ahead of the race.

Here's everything you need to know about the men's and women's mid-week Belgian classic.

The winner of each race will receive 16,000 euros for a total purse of 40,000 euros for Sunday'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.

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.'