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Road Racing

Did Isaac Del Toro Work For Brandon McNulty? Losing Rivals Call out UAE Team 'Alliances' at Road Worlds

Team vs. country debate ignites after Montréal worlds as riders and pundits call out Mexico's Del Toro for 'helping' trade teammate McNulty.

Jim CottonSeptember 28, 20264

Road Racing

‘I Thought My Career Was Done’: Michael Matthews Earns Surprise Silver Medal at Worlds After Major Setbacks

The 36-year-old Australian has recovered from a pulmonary embolism and two broken wrists in the past year and a half. Silver at worlds has him elated.

Will TracySeptember 28, 20262

Road Racing

Brandon McNulty Stuns the Favorites in Montréal Worlds Thriller

McNulty blasts to an inspired victory in Montreal, holding off the world’s elite in well-timed solo attack.

Shane StokesSeptember 27, 2026

Road Racing

A Solo Win, a Breakaway, a Sprint: There’s More Than One Way to Win Montréal Worlds

Too hard for Van der Poel, just right for Vollering? Junior and U23 races offer clues to how Montréal worlds could be won (and lost).

Andrew HoodSeptember 26, 2026

Tour de France

For Many Teams, the Tour de France Comes Down to One Big Day

Mauro Schmid's stage win for Jayco-AlUla shows why a single afternoon can matter more than three weeks of racing for many teams at the Tour de France.

Andrew HoodJuly 18, 2026

Road Racing

Classics Stars Struck by Misfortune, Ardennes Hit by Their Absence

Michael Matthews, Tom Pidcock, Ben Healy and Juan Ayuso will all be missing from the Amstel Gold Race on Sunday.

Shane StokesMay 4, 2026

Road Racing

Michael Matthews out of Spring Races after Breaking Both Wrists

The Australian is sidelined and will miss his beloved Milan-San Remo after second significant setback in 12 months.

Jim CottonMarch 5, 20261

Road Racing

Back from the Brink: Michael Matthews Takes First Win Since Major Health Scare

Australian star Matthews triumphs seven months after pulmonary embolism diagnosis

Shane StokesJanuary 24, 2026

Road Racing

Jayco-Alula Bounces Back from the Brink of Folding with Michael Matthews Signing

More signings are to come as the team fills out its thin roster.

Shane StokesNovember 3, 2025

Road Racing

Results Mixed Relay Team Time Trial World Championships: Australia Edges Nailbiter

Australian six beat France by just 5 seconds to defend mixed relay TTT title, USA opts not to start.

Jim CottonSeptember 24, 2025

News

Start List for GP Québec: Pogačar, Van Aert Headline All-Star Lineup for North American WorldTour Stop

10 Canadians and 10 US riders line up for North America's only men's WorldTour races at Friday's 14th edition of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec.

Andrew HoodSeptember 10, 20251

Tour de France

Michael Matthews Ruled Out of Tour de France after Pulmonary Embolism Scare

Matthews' absence will leave a hole in Jayco-AlUla's Tour de France lineup built around O'Connor and Groenewegen.

Andrew HoodJune 13, 2025

Road Racing

The Race That Got Away: Matthews, Philipsen and Pidcock Reeling from San Remo Stunner

Trio of contenders had the form but not the fortune in hectic edition of Milan-San Remo classic.

Shane StokesMarch 23, 2025

Road Racing

Matthews Keen to Get His Teeth Into Monument Win, But Training Mate Pogačar Stands in the Way

Feeling strong again and soaking up Pogačar’s enthusiasm, Michael Matthews is focusing in on long-held target.

Shane StokesMarch 12, 2025

Road Racing

‘We Just Have Fun on Our Bikes’: Michael Matthews Reveals All about His Bromance with Tadej Pogačar

They’re eight years apart in age and have never been teammates, but Bling and Pogi are Monaco’s most famous training pair.

Chris Marshall-BellDecember 7, 2024

Road Racing

‘I Was Not Expecting These Good Legs’: Tadej Pogačar Upbeat Heading into GP Cycliste de Montréal

Tour de France and Giro d'Italia champ Pogačar bullish after racing return, looks to Sunday's GP Cycliste de Montréal with heightened ambition.

Shane StokesSeptember 14, 2024

Road Racing

Michael Matthews Wins Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec for Record Third Time

Biniam Girmay and Rudy Molard rounded out the podium. Matthews dedicated the win to his grandmother who passed last week.

Will TracySeptember 13, 2024

Tour de France

'I Don’t Know What Is Going on’: Michael Matthews on Tour de France Woes

Australian sprinter and puncheur finishes a long, long way back on a stage he had targeted.

Shane StokesJuly 6, 2024

Road Racing

Brabantse Pijl: Cosnefroy Foils Teuns, Longo Borghini Drops Vollering

The midweek semi-classic serves as a transition between the cobblestones to the hills of the Ardennes-styled races.

Andrew HoodApril 10, 2024

Road Racing

Notebook: Was Matthews Robbed? Is the Koppenberg Too Steep? All Hail MVDP, ELB: Flanders Finest Delivers

Tour de Hoody: Americans keep impressing, Lidl-Trek is cycling first 'super team,' and heartbreak and heroes abound in fastest-ever Tour of Flanders.

Andrew HoodMay 14, 2024