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Rope-a-dope: Tadej Pogačar’s chaotic classics campaign proves even bad luck (and exciting new rivals) can’t stop cycling’s greatest landing the knockout blow

The world champion was on the ropes more than ever this spring, but still managed to dominate at the classics. Could that all be set to change with the emergence of a new heavyweight contender in Paul Seixas?

Sun, Apr 26, 2026 17:59

Shimano neutral service bike for Tadej Pogačar at Paris-Roubaix

“He was able to get going again very quickly”: Shimano mechanic rubbishes Tadej Pogačar claim neutral service bike “a wheelbarrow”; A cassette made of… wood?; Pidcock back from horror crash; How fast can pro cyclists down a beer? + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back on live blog duty this Monday, hopefully getting you through the worst day of the week with plenty of the goings-on from around the cycling world today

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 09:00

American rider tries a Spanish Gran Fondo

“I can confirm European cyclists are built different”: American rider clings on for dear life at Spanish Gran Fondo… and leaves wondering “why are these people so fit?”; Shimano gets Pogačar’s Roubaix neutral service bike back + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday and Dan Alexander is back from a few days off to bring you all your updates from around the cycling world as we head through the middle of the week

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 09:13

“Moronic” cyclists should pay road tax and have number plates, demands one newspaper reader; Macron intervenes to keep Paul Seixas at Decathlon; Wout van Aert’s bikes go on sale as Visma auction away their clothes + more on the live blog

Callum is here, still ruing having to dream about Flemish cobbles for another year

Tue, Apr 14, 2026 09:32

A young fan shows her support for Wout van Aert at the 2026 Paris-Roubaix

Nice guys finish first: With the entire cycling world behind him (almost), Wout van Aert finally met his destiny in the Roubaix velodrome

Van Aert’s long-awaited Roubaix triumph proved that, sometimes in cycling, the rider everyone wants to win can, in fact, win

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 13:50

Tadej Pogačar heads to the famous Roubaix showers after his second place finish at the 2026 Paris-Roubaix

A race like no other: Drama, chaos, and heartbreak at an epic Paris-Roubaix – Gallery

This year’s men’s Paris-Roubaix will live long in the memory. Photographer James Startt spent his day rattling over northern France’s infernal cobbles to capture all the action and emotion of the Queen of the Classics

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 08:37

Wout van Aert survives puncture carnage to win Paris-Roubaix

Pogacar, Van der Poel and Van Aert all puncture during the iconic race

Sun, Apr 12, 2026 14:17

Tour of Flanders level crossing incident

Tadej Pogačar could face driving ban for running red light at railway crossing during Tour of Flanders, as train operator criticises riders setting “bad example”

East Flanders public prosecutor’s office takes dim view of incident during early stages of Sunday's race, with riders who ignored the red light at the rail crossing also facing hefty fines if prosecuted

Tue, Apr 07, 2026 10:27

The Paterberg comes alive: A day well spent on the Tour of Flanders’ final hill

Every year, the steep, fearsome slopes of the Paterberg crown the Tour of Flanders’ latest champions. Photographer James Startt spent his Ronde Sunday in a ditch on the climb, capturing all the action and excitement

Mon, Apr 06, 2026 15:12

Dominant Tadej Pogačar equals Tour of Flanders record to continue perfect season

All eyes on Roubaix next weekend after world champion wins third Tour of Flanders crown

Sun, Apr 05, 2026 15:46