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Road Racing

Goodbye, Quick-Step: 24 Years of Cobbles, Glory, and Swagger

Quick-Step’s historic run as title sponsor ends. From Boonen’s cobbles to Remco’s Vuelta, here are the moments that built a cycling powerhouse.

Andrew HoodOctober 21, 20262

Road Racing

‘There Is No Limit’: Biniam Girmay Eyes Success in Spring Classics after Historic Tour de France Success

Girmay remembers the dominance of Philippe Gilbert and Peter Sagan in the classics. It’s something the African is keen to emulate.

Sophie SmithNovember 10, 2024

Road Racing

Philippe Gilbert Applauds Pogačar's Panache: 'He Wins with Style, not Like the Froome Era'

Ex-pro turned pundit for Eurosport predicts quick Giro d'Italia knock-out blow: 'He will try to smash them early.'

Andrew HoodApril 30, 2024

News

Philippe Gilbert and Loïc Vliegen Convicted of Assault of Driver Who 'Dangerously' Overtook Them

Gilbert was also convicted for carrying pepper spray, while the driver was punished for 'intentionally' obstructing traffic.

Sadhbh O'SheaDecember 13, 2023

Road

Grand tour winners, world champions, monument kings: Retirement class of 2022 marks end of era

Never have so many marquee, top-level pros all retired in the same season.

Andrew HoodOctober 12, 2022

News

A fond farewell: Who had their retirement party this weekend?

Vincenzo Nibali, Alejandro Valverde and Philippe Gilbert are three of the pros who have raced their last race.

Kit NicholsonOctober 9, 2022

Road

Philippe Gilbert passes torch to Remco Evenepoel: 'He is the image of a new generation'

Newly crowned world champion finishes 'magical' season in front of home crowds.

Andrew HoodOctober 4, 2022

Road

Philippe Gilbert says goodbye at Paris-Tours

Race officials confirmed Thursday that retiring star Gilbert will be part of a deep start list for the autumn French classic on October 9.

Andrew HoodSeptember 29, 2022

Road

Remco Evenepoel to debut rainbow jersey at Binche-Chimay-Binche

Former world champion Philippe Gilbert to retire after 1.1-rated race in passing of the Belgian baton.

Jim CottonSeptember 27, 2022

Road Racing

Philippe Gilbert has some choice words for the UCI about that Burgos crash

The former world champion is not happy.

Matt De NeefAugust 9, 2022

Road

'Retirement class of 2022' includes grand tour winners, world champions, and generational giants of the peloton

From Vincenzo Nibali to Tom Dumoulin, and Alejandro Valverde, Richie Porte and Philippe Gilbert, a fleet of champions leaves at the top of the game.

Andrew HoodAugust 3, 2022

Road

Philippe Gilbert rolls back the years with emotional Four Days of Dunkirk victory

Gilbert takes the top step to end 966-day drought and guarantee one last win in retirement season.

Jim CottonMay 6, 2022

News

If you're a Phil, this Liège-Bastogne-Liège will thrill

Oh, just a casual 700 Phils on Côte de La Redoute.

Iain TreloarApril 22, 2022

Road Racing

Paris-Roubaix: Philippe Gilbert racing despite breathing issues

Lotto Soudal in a race for points as the team tries to avoid demotion from the WorldTour at the end of 2022.

Sadhbh O'SheaApril 15, 2022

Road

Philippe Gilbert downplays chances at final Amstel Gold Race

Belgian star wants to leave with hands held high and the Ardennes will be at the center of his swansong season.

Andrew HoodApril 8, 2022

Road Culture

Why the iconic Muur is so essential to the Tour of Flanders mystique

Though it's not in the race for 2022, we look back at the climb simply known as the Muur.

Andrew Hood, James StarttApril 2, 2022

Road

Milan-San Remo: What Gilbert, Matthews, Mohorič, Pedersen said at the start

Here's what some of the race's biggest stars said at the startline in Milan on Saturday morning.

VeloNews.comMarch 19, 2022

Road Racing

Can Caleb Ewan win Milano-Sanremo? Unpicking the spring's most complex question

Second-place in Kuurne shows Ewan has the legs – but can he make them count in the calendar's most unpredictable race?

Jim CottonFebruary 28, 2022

Road Racing

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: Here's what Sagan, Pidcock and other cobbles contenders said at the start

VeloNews is on the ground at the 'opening weekend' – we caught up with some of the biggest stars on the Omloop startline Saturday.

Brecht Decaluwé, Sadhbh O'SheaFebruary 26, 2022

Road

Q&A Philippe Gilbert on farewell spring: 'I want to give everything in the classics'

'It was easy to decide to retire:' Belgian star isn't feeling nostalgic yet, and brings big ambitions into his 20th and final season in the pro peloton.

Andrew HoodFebruary 25, 2022