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Brandon McNulty's Packed Fall Schedule Gives Plenty of Shots to Win in Rainbow Jersey Debut

After a wild worlds celebration, McNulty returns to racing this weekend in Italy hoping to ignore the pressure and do the rainbow jersey proud.

Andrew HoodSeptember 29, 2026

Road Racing

Mission Impossible? A Roubaix Win Would Set Pogačar up for a Truly Huge Goal

If Paris-Roubaix goes to plan, Tadej Pogačar would be on the way towards a striking historic first.

Shane StokesApril 5, 20261

Road Training

Power Analysis: Tadej Pogačar Is Somehow Still Getting Stronger

Comparing Pogačar's obliteration of Il Lombardia with his other recent bests shows the peloton has got a serious problem.

Zach NehrOctober 15, 2025

Road Racing

Quinn Simmons Put in an Audacious Attack at Il Lombardia That Even Scared Pogačar

How do you beat Pogačar's long-range attacks? With an even bolder, longer range one.

Andrew HoodOctober 13, 2025

Road

‘One More Time at the Maximum’: End of an Era as Remco Evenepoel Leaves Soudal Quick-Step

Seven-year relationship concludes with defiant display by Evenepoel at Il Lombardia.

Shane StokesOctober 12, 2025

Road Racing

Pogačar Secures Record 5th Consecutive Il Lombardia Win in Trademark Solo Fashion

Pogačar annihilates rivals yet again, dropping Evenepoel and overhauling Quinn Simmons for a huge solo win.

Shane StokesOctober 11, 20252

Road Racing

'Of Course It’s Possible to Beat Pogačar': Evenepoel Looking to Give Quick-Step Perfect Send-off in Lombardia

Evenepoel and Pogačar square off Saturday for round three after worlds and Euros brawls. The Belgian backs his chances (again).

Jim CottonOctober 10, 2025

Road Racing

'I’m Starting to Feel a Little Old': Tadej Pogačar Battles Burnout, New Rivals Ahead of Lombardia Raid

There’s enough left in the tank to target a record fifth title at Il Lombardia, but Pogačar is looking forward to the beach: ‘I feel the arrival of new generations.’

Andrew HoodOctober 10, 2025

Road Racing

‘He Wants the Broadest List of Achievements’: Pidcock Wants It All, Starting With Wild Lombardia-Gravel Worlds Double

Cyclocross might be off the menu this winter, but Pidcock wants everything else he can get: 'Tom wants to compete and win whenever he starts.'

Jim CottonOctober 9, 2025

Road Racing

Pogačar and Van der Poel Have Won 16 of the Last 18 Monuments and Worlds. Who Can Stop Them?

Pogačar poised to continue his and Van der Poel's reign of monument terror as he closes down on more history on Saturday at Il Lombardia.

Jim CottonOctober 9, 20251

Road Racing

Pogacar vs. Evenepoel: Why Remco Needs a Big Win Before the Red Bull Era Begins

Tour de Hoody: Tadej Pogačar absolutely dominates their head-to-head duels — here’s why Remco Evenepoel must win soon to take the rivalry to the next level.

Andrew HoodOctober 3, 2025

Road Racing

Tadej Pogačar to Debut 'New' Rainbow Jersey at Tre Valli Varesine Before Bid at Matching Coppi at Lombardia

World No. 1 to close out 'amazing season' with run at first Euros title and a record-tying fifth Il Lombardia crown: 'Everything else is a bonus.'

Andrew HoodOctober 3, 2025

Road Racing

Israel-Premier Tech Pulls Out of Italian Races Amid Protest Threats

Citing 'security concerns,' Israel-Premier Tech officials confirmed the team will not race a string of one-day races across northern Italy as the threats of protests heats up again.

Andrew HoodOctober 2, 2025

Road Racing

Pogačar or Van der Poel: Who is Cycling's Best One-Day Racer? In My Book, It's MVDP

Tour de Hoody: MVDP and Pogi are neck-and-neck in the race for monument glory, so who is the best one-day racer?

Andrew HoodApril 5, 2025

Road Racing

Visma-Lease a Bike Vows to Repay Monument Debt after Worst Return of Entire WorldTour in 2024

Wish-list of 'super team' expands beyond Tour de France after it failed to hit a top-10 in all five monuments: 'That statistic makes my hair stand on end.'

Jim CottonOctober 21, 2024

Road Culture

Going on Vacation without the Ice Cream: How a Pro Cyclist Does the off-Season

Retired pro Bobby Julich reflects on how he spent his treasured winter break, and why the off-season is now so different for Pogačar and Co.

Bobby JulichOctober 17, 2024

Road

How Tadej Pogačar Secured His 4th Consecutive Win at Il Lombardia

How Tadej Pogačar destroyed all comers to win his fourth consecutive Lombardia and finish off one of the best individual seasons in the history of the sport.

Spencer MartinOctober 15, 2024

Road

Power Analysis: Pogačar's Untouchable Form Caps Season at Il Lombardia

After witnessing seven months of Slovenian dominance, the professional peloton has a lot of work to do this off-season.

Zach NehrOctober 14, 2024

Road Racing

‘He's Not Happy, the Team's Not Happy’: Can Tom Pidcock and Ineos Grenadiers Repair Rift?

Geraint Thomas weighs in on growing Ineos-Pidcock drama: 'People who are around Tom I don't think help.'

Andrew HoodOctober 14, 2024

Road Racing

‘It Feels a Bit like a Personal Victory’: Tears for Remco Evenepoel at Il Lombardia

Belgian rider sees the bright side despite Tadej Pogačar domination, details necessary areas of improvement.

Shane StokesOctober 12, 2024