Annemiek van Vleuten

Was Tadej Pogačar’s 2024 the best season ever? We rank cycling’s greatest individual years, from Burton and Coppi to Vos and Pogačar

25 wins in 58 race days, a Giro-Tour double, two monuments and a world title, and much else besides – Pogačar’s 2024 was one for the ages. But how does it compare to cycling’s other history-making seasons?

Tue, Oct 22, 2024 19:18
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From Deux Moulins to Dumoulin: Pro cycling’s most iconic toilet stops

Inspired by Nils Politt’s emergency Amélie-themed comfort beak during the men’s Olympic road race, we delved into cycling’s history of panicked, mid-race bathroom emergencies and picked our ‘favourites’. Who said cycling journalism was in the toilet?

Mon, Aug 05, 2024 19:58
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Local politician tries telling Facebook followers why more people cycling is a win for everyone… has to close comments “within minutes”; Should TT bikes be banned?; Pro to miss Tour de France after collision with driver + more on the live blog

Welcome to the Thursday live blog where Dan Alexander will be taking you through the day with all the news, reaction and more from the world of cycling

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 08:12
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Raising the bar: Annemiek van Vleuten, one of cycling’s great revolutionaries, retires

The Tour de France winner and double world champion crossed the line for the last time on home roads at the Simac Ladies Tour this afternoon. But, as the AVV era draws to a close, what legacy will she leave behind in women’s cycling?

Sun, Sep 10, 2023 21:27
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World Bicycle Relief gives fans opportunity to win World Championship pro bikes

Fans have a chance to secure one of four pro bikes

Wed, Aug 09, 2023 10:12
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Check out Annemiek van Vleuten’s WorldTour winning Canyon Aeroad

There's hardly a race that this bike, ridden by Van Vleuten, hasn’t conquered

Sun, Jul 23, 2023 20:45
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Canyon launches Tokyo Edition of Aeroad CFR – complete with manga graphics

Top-level road bike goes Far East and far out with new limited-edition artwork. Does it do it for you?

Wed, May 03, 2023 09:25
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From greenwashing and dropper posts to action-packed racing – the biggest pro cycling stories of 2022

It was another vintage year for staying glued to your TV screen and refreshing your social media feed…

Sat, Dec 31, 2022 22:55
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Annemiek van Vleuten overcomes fractured elbow to win World Championships with stunning last-gasp attack

Earlier, all-conquering British prospect Zoe Bäckstedt celebrated her 18th birthday by dominating the junior event to pull off the time trial and road race double

Sat, Sep 24, 2022 07:16
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From Coppi to Van Vleuten: Cycling’s greatest ever seasons

This year Annemiek van Vleuten achieved an unprecedented quadruple, winning the Giro, Tour, Vuelta, and world road race title in one glorious season. Where does the 40-year-old’s sensational 2022 rank among the greatest ever individual seasons?

Mon, Sep 19, 2022 15:36
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