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Vuelta a España

UCI Race Jury Cracks Down After Elbows Fly at Vuelta a España

UCI race jury doles out two yellow cards after argy-bargy in a frenetic Vuelta a España sprint, with Orluis Aular relegated.

Andrew HoodAugust 26, 2026

Vuelta a España

Vuelta a España Stage 5: Brit Sensation Matthew Brennan Goes 2-for-2 in Reduced Sprint

The 21-year-old grand tour rookie reaffirms his status as peloton's next super-sprinter after Van Aert and Laporte deliver textbook leadout.

Jim CottonAugust 26, 2026

Vuelta a España

Vuelta a España Stage 2: Brennan Blitzes Sprint in Dazzling Grand Tour Debut

Wout Van Aert and Tadej Pogačar go on attack in hilly finale, but Matthew Brennan triumphs.

Shane StokesAugust 23, 2026

Vuelta a España

The Wout van Aert Vengeance Tour and 5 Hot Takes for the 2026 Vuelta a España

5 Vuelta a España narratives and takes that have nothing to do with Tadej Pogačar: Van Aert on the rampage, Roglič aura farming, and more.

Jim CottonAugust 21, 2026

Road Racing

5 Wild Ways Pogačar and Van der Poel Could Lose Milan-San Remo

No, Milan-San Remo is not only about Pogi and MVDP. Here are some of the most – and least – likely ways an outsider could deny the two bigs.

Jim CottonMarch 19, 2026

News

Visma Heats Up Just in Time for Van Aert vs Pogačar Slugfest at Strade Bianche

Van Aert to debut 2026 road season just as the ragged Dutch super team harvests some much-needed good news after a rough start this year.

Andrew HoodMarch 2, 2026

Road Racing

Brennan Batters Opposition in Hectic Kuurne Sprint, Kool Clobbers Bunch in Hageland

Matthew Brennan underlines potential with big win while Charlotte Kool lands first victory of season.

Shane StokesMarch 2, 2026

Road Racing

Jay Vine Wraps up GC Victory at Tour Down Under after Close Call with Kangaroo

Aussie race leader Vine brought down by wayward marsupial in chaotic twist, Matthew Brennan scoops final stage win.

Shane StokesJanuary 28, 2026

Road Racing

Welsford Dethroned: Andresen Fastest in Tour Down Under Sprint Opener

No Welsford this time. Tobias Lund Andresen fends off Aussie and budding superstar Brennan to take early honors in the battle of the sprinters at the Tour Down Under.

Andrew HoodJanuary 21, 2026

Road Racing

Tour Down Under 2026: Hot Takes and Key Narratives of the Big Racing Reboot

Opportunities for redemption, validation, and domination are all at stake in the crucial WorldTour restart.

Jim CottonJanuary 18, 2026

Road Racing

Our Most Outrageous (and Crazy) Predictions for the 2026 Pro Bike Racing Season

Things could get crazy in 2026. Here are our five bold and (not-so) outrageous predictions set to shake up the racing season.

Andrew HoodJanuary 1, 2026

Road Racing

These 10 Breakout Riders of 2025 Will Drive the New Narratives of Pro Cycling

Remember these faces and names, because you'll be seeing a lot more of them in the next few years.

Jim CottonDecember 25, 2025

Road Racing

2025 Men’s Season Takeaways: The Best, the Breakouts, the Big Disappointments

Weighing up the stars and the surprises of the 2025 racing season. Who scored big, who showed major promise, and who slumped?

Bobby JulichNovember 1, 2025

Road Racing

Van Aert’s Apprentice, Altitude Virgin, British Bulldozer: 20-Year-Old Brennan Poised to Continue Winning Rout at Britain

‘He is very special’: Brennan has moved to center of Visma's ambitions in rookie WorldTour season, and he's not even started training like a pro.

Jim CottonSeptember 1, 2025

Road Racing

More Wins Than Pogačar, but 'Not the Next Van Aert': Teen Sensation Brennan Bulldozes Tour of Norway

Visma-Lease a Bike phenom continues incredible breakout with stage and GC rout of Norway – but don't you dare draw comparisons: 'I'm not Van Aert or Cavendish'

Jim CottonJune 3, 2025

Road Racing

Another Paris-Roubaix Heartbreak for Wout van Aert: ‘There Are 3 Better Than Me’

‘I gave everything I had': Despite rising form and near-misses, another spring passes for Wout van Aert without a win in 'Holy Week.'

Brecht DecaluwéApril 13, 2025

Road Racing

Visma Brings Gravaa Tire Pressure Regulators and a Teen Phenom to Van Aert's Paris-Roubaix Quest

Will Gravaa gadgets and hotshot rookie Matthew Brennan help Van Aert write his fairtale ending at Paris-Roubaix? 'Game changer' system being tested in cobblestone recons.

Jim CottonApril 13, 2025

Road Racing

UK Phenom Matt Brennan Wins Brutal Opening Stage at Catalunya

GC favorites Primož Roglič and Juan Ayuso saved the day in cold, miserable conditions to open the week-long Volta a Catalunya, Kuss loses nearly 3 minutes.

Andrew HoodMarch 25, 2025

Road Racing

The Next Remco? British Teen Phenom Wins ‘Mini Paris-Roubaix’

19-year-old Matthew Brennan beats back experienced pros at GP Denain in northern France: 'He has a nose for the right moment.'

Andrew HoodMarch 20, 2025

Road Racing

Another Teen Mega-Talent Hits the Big Time: Visma-Lease a Bike Signs 18-Year-Old Through 2027

Matthew Brennan earns blockbuster contract with Visma-Lease a Bike 'super team' as hunt for Tour de France champions hits fast-forward.

Jim CottonMay 22, 2024