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'Once we were four, I was really confident about winning' - Tenacious Lotte Kopecky hangs in at Tour of Flanders for victory
The Belgian isn't interested in making history, but is just doing so accidentally
By Adam Becket Published
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'It's scary to see how much better he is' - Tadej Pogačar conquers all at the Tour of Flanders
The world champion won by a minute after a decisive attack on the Oude Kwaremont
By Adam Becket Published
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Lotte Kopecky powers to historic third Tour of Flanders win
World Champion sees off challenge from Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Liane Lippert
By Vern Pitt Published
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Tadej Pogačar wins Tour of Flanders solo
Mathieu van der Poel and Wout Van Aert battled valiantly but were eventually distanced
By Vern Pitt Published
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Defending Tour of Flanders champion Elisa Longo Borghini crashes out
Puck Pieterse, Simone Boilard and Martina Alzini were also brought down with the Italian champion
By Vern Pitt Published
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Cycling TV and streaming guide: How to watch the cobbled classics, GP Miguel Indurain, and more this week
Everything you need to know about how to watch cycling online and on TV wherever you are in the world, with a schedule of races, events, and broadcasts this week.
By Patrick Fletcher Last updated
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How to watch the Tour of Flanders 2025: Everything you need to live stream the Flemish Monument
All the details on broadcasters for the Tour of Flanders so you can watch Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel in one of the biggest cycling races on April 6.
By Adam Becket Last updated
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I don’t think I’m alone in often having an internal monologue going on when I’m riding
Self-talk can be a double-edged sword, says CW's columnist
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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'It’s just crazy to be here' - American youngster Colby Simmons to make WorldTour debut at Tour of Flanders
After three years in WorldTour development programmes, the 21-year-old from Durango got his call-up
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Tadej Pogačar must attack from range at the Tour of Flanders - taking Mathieu van der Poel to the line is not an option
Slovenian must look to replicate his Oude Kwaremont attack from 2023 if he wants to guarantee being first across the line in Oudenaarde
By Tom Thewlis Published
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108 Days, 18,125 miles: Lael Wilcox’s record-breaking ride hits the big screen with full-length documentary
'Lael Rides Around the World' premieres at Sea Otter Classic and goes on an international tour
By James Shrubsall Published
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'The energy within our team is electric' - Tom Pidcock and Q36.5 invited to Vuelta a España
Pidcock's team one of three wildcard invites to this year's Vuelta
By Tom Thewlis Published
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New kit day at the Tour of Flanders as teams parade revamped jerseys
Visma-Lease a Bike and Lotto will both be wearing new jerseys with a story behind them
By James Shrubsall Published
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‘It’s a little taste of where we’re going’: Zwift’s latest update means outdoor rides will count on the virtual training platform
Zwift may be synonymous with indoor riding, but soon cycling outdoors will contribute to fitness metrics and gain ‘experience points’, as the app unveils new tracking metrics
By Amy Sedghi Published
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Lidl-Trek, EF Education-EasyPost among first teams to seize ‘the only chance to race in the United States’
With a world-class field of competitors, organisers hope to showcase professional cycling to American spectators and reignite fan interest
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'This sucks': Brixton Cycles closes its doors after 42 years
Iconic London shop announces closure after premises listed on property site
By James Shrubsall Published
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New rule bans cross-category drafting to ensure fair competition in the Life Time Grand Prix
'We are taking these steps to put clear rules in place to prevent race outcomes from being influenced by riders from other categories,' organisers state
By James Shrubsall Published
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'You shouldn’t be riding 40mm tyres in a gravel race' — Dylan Johnson on tyre optimisation, wind tunnel testing and growing up as 'a weird kid who only cared about bikes’
Anne-Marije Rook geeks out with pro racer, cycling coach and YouTuber Dylan Johnson about the gravel racing tweaks that can make you faster
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Beloved British frame builder taking orders for a 'Final 50' custom bikes before closing down
Yorkshire-based Feather brand to shut up shop after 16 years
By James Shrubsall Published
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Mathieu van der Poel's history charge, the crucial Oude Kwaremont, and Lotte Kopecky time: Everything you need to know about the Tour of Flanders
The Tour of Flanders finally comes on Sunday, here's how to watch, who to watch, and what to watch out for
By Adam Becket Published
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Elisa Longo Borghini emerges as Flanders favourite with Dwars door Vlaanderen victory
The Italian rider soloed to her 50th career win ahead of an elite pack of chasers
By James Shrubsall Published
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'We did a beautiful race up until 10km to go' - Visma-Lease a Bike pull defeat from the jaws of victory at Dwars door Vlaanderen
With such a difficult second place on Wednesday, could this performance affect confidence ahead of the Tour of Flanders?
By Adam Becket Published
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'There are no magic potions': how one record breaker is still thriving at 65
In this seventh decade, Joe Barr is thriving in a second career as an ultra racer
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I never thought in a million years I would beat Wout in a sprint' - Neilson Powless shocks with improbable Dwars door Vlaanderen win
Visma-Lease a Bike put on a show of force ahead of the Tour of Flanders on Sunday but came away without the victory in Waregem
By Tom Thewlis Published
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I rode every cobbled street in my city and punctured twice, but I still can't resist the rumble of the stones
Forget smooth tarmac, it's cobble season
By Tom Davidson Published
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How to watch Dwars door Vlaanderen 2025: Everything you need to live stream the cobbled Belgian Classic
All the information on broadcasters and live streams for Dwars door Vlaanderen on 2 April, as Wout van Aert, Mads Pedersen, Marianne Vos and Lotte Kopecky take on the cobbles.
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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Can anyone stop Primož Roglič or Juan Ayuso from winning the Giro d’Italia?
Roglič and Ayuso's form suggest they are the two outright favourites for overall victory in Rome next month
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Lidl-Trek riders say they'll 'never go back' to 2x on the cobbles, but why isn’t anyone else using this set-up?
Lidl-Trek's sponsors make it easier for the team to run a 1x mullet groupset grounded in mountain bike tech
By Andy Carr Published
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'Like a horror movie with a happy ending': how one rider's run-in with a thief came good after his bike was returned in pieces
Zsolt Lokodi's stolen bike was given back to him in bits – but a new one is on the way
By James Shrubsall Published