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Road Racing

Julian Alaphilippe Confirms Immediate Retirement: 'I Gave Everything I Had'

Why now? Two time world champion and king of panache opens up on why he's quitting while still having time to run on his contract.

Jim CottonAugust 22, 2026

Road Racing

Julian Alaphilippe Confirms Immediate Retirement: 'I Gave Everything I Had'

Why now? Two time world champion and king of panache opens up on why he's quitting while still having time to run on his contract.

Jim CottonAugust 22, 20261

Road Racing

From Cringeworthy Tactics to Curious Crashes: 10 of the Stupidest Moments of 2025

There were many WTFs in pro cycling in 2025. Here are some of the strangest.

Jim Cotton and Andrew HoodDecember 31, 20251

Road Racing

Another Race, Another Solo Raid: Pogačar Takes a Joyride at Tre Valli Varesine

Pogačar romps to Team UAE's 91st victory of 2025 with 22km Italian escapade, Longo Borghini outkicks Vollering for 'revenge' win.

Jim CottonOctober 7, 2025

Road Racing

Julian Alaphilippe Turns Back the Clock to Win the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec

Alaphilippe wins from the break, Tadej Pogačar launches several surges but can't gap rivals.

Shane StokesSeptember 12, 2025

Road Racing

Remco Evenepoel Pinning on Numbers Again and Looking for a Tour of Britain Turnaround in Form

Belgian star Evenepoel had a tough Tour but, rested and reenergized, he’ll line out in next week’s race.

Shane StokesAugust 29, 2025

Vuelta a España

Nightmare Vuelta a España Crash Leaves Axel Zingle with 2 Dislocated Shoulders and a Missing Bike

Frenchman Axel Zingle crashed, dislocated his shoulder twice, saw his bike go missing, yet still finished: 'If you can climb a climb like that with a dislocated shoulder, then it’s all good.'

Andrew HoodAugust 25, 2025

Tour de France

The Best Quotes from the 2025 Tour de France

Pogačar the superhero, Roglič’s socks, Alaphilippe's embarrassment, men in mankinis and a few curse words...

Andy McGrathJuly 28, 2025

Tour de France

What's with All the Nose Strips? Why This Tour de France Trend Might Only Be Fashion

The old school nose strip is back at the Tour – even though team trainers and physiologists think they're nearly pointless for performance.

Jim CottonJuly 26, 20251

Tour de France

Pukes, Poops, Curious Crashes, and More: The Weirdest Moments of the Tour de France so Far

Here are some of the 'WTF' things you might have missed in the frenzy of 15 breathless days at the 2025 Tour de France.

Jim CottonJuly 21, 2025

Tour de France

Alaphilippe Dislocates Shoulder, Pops it Back, Celebrates Third-Place Finish Thinking He Won

'Like an idiot, I sprinted to try and win': Wild day at the Tour de France for Alaphilippe, who smashes both his shoulder and his radio in early crash.

Jim CottonJuly 20, 2025

Road Racing

‘You Should Never Give Up’: João Almeida and Other GC Stars Break Down Ferocious Tour de Suisse Battle

Almeida overcomes huge deficit to win big Tour de France warmup race, but others also have reason to smile.

Shane StokesJune 22, 2025

Road Racing

Too Long Coming? Tour de Suisse Introduces GPS Trackers in Wake of Recent Tragedies

Vollering, Thomas, Niewiadoma, Powless headline Tour de France primers as officials roll out long-sought safety feature: 'We can fly to the moon, but we don’t know where a cyclist is.'

June 11, 2025

Road

Power Analysis: Beating Pogačar in His Element at Amstel Gold Race

Amstel Gold Race was hands down one of the best battles of the season.

Zach NehrApril 23, 2025

Road Racing

Pogačar, Evenepoel Lick Wounds after Amstel Gold Race Upset: 'The Finish Was 5 Meters Too Late’

Evenepoel pins lost chance of Amstel victory on mid-race fall: ‘I had to push 100 watts more to come back’

Shane StokesApril 21, 20251

Road Racing

The Last of the Romantics: Why I Want to See Julian Alaphilippe Win with Panache Over Power Meters

Tour de Hoody: Alaphilippe refuses to let data override his unbridled racing style and that’s something every cycling fan can cheer for in 2025: 'Panache and aggression can always beat power numbers.'

Andrew HoodFebruary 14, 2025

Road Racing

Pidcock and Alaphilippe Secure Invites to the Ardennes – But Will Tudor and Q36.5 Make the Tour de France?

Chasing golden tickets: Audacious newbie ProTeams receive wildcards for Flèche and Liège as tension mounts ahead of must-have Tour de France invites.

Jim CottonJanuary 23, 2025

Road Racing

Can Alaphilippe’s ‘Panache’ Help Tudor Make the Cut for the 2025 Tour de France?

Fabian Cancellara's Swiss project could be on the fast track to race the Tour de France in just its third season in the pro ranks. Will ASO deliver?

Andrew HoodJanuary 9, 2025

Road Racing

Red Bull Stamps Hooves Further into Pro Cycling, Partners Tudor in Its Chase for the WorldTour

'Red Bull is reinforcing its dedication to the evolving world of road cycling': Energy drink behemoth adds team of Alaphilippe, Hirschi to growing cycling portfolio.

Jim CottonDecember 18, 2024

Road Racing

End of an Era at Quick-Step: Team Chief Patrick Lefevere Steps down after Two Decades of Cobbles and Controversies

Last of the old school? Lefevere retires from CEO position as one of the most successful, if divisive, leaders in the sport: 'A life-changing moment.'

Jim CottonDecember 11, 2024