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Road Racing

‘My Shape Is Really Bad’: Tadej Pogačar Sorry/Not Sorry to Miss Euro Champs

Speculation growing about when and where Pogačar could return to racing in 2027. His team and others comment.

Shane StokesOctober 4, 2026

Road Racing

Are Stars Aligning for a Tour Down Under Return for Tadej Pogačar?

Pogačar previously indicated he wanted to race again in Australia. The timing could be perfect.

Shane StokesSeptember 6, 2026

Road Racing

Pogačar Riding Romandie Was Unexpected. Here’s What It Says About His Future

The long term ambitions of Tadej Pogačar are become more clear as a result of his Romandie win.

Shane StokesMay 4, 20262

News

Extreme Bushfire Risk Sparks Race Cancellations in Australia

This weekend's Great Ocean Road Race remains on calendar as officials track bushfire danger with extreme heat and high winds swamping the region.

Andrew HoodJanuary 27, 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, 20262

Cyclocross Racing

Defending Champion’s Crash in Tour Down Under Highlights Fickle, Fragile Nature of the Sport

Jhonatan Narváez down and out as Tour Down Under spills shake things up, Vine closes in on overall win

Shane StokesJanuary 24, 2026

Road Racing

Extreme Fire Danger Forces Shock Change to Tour Down Under

Tour Down Under forced to remove iconic Willunga Hill from Saturday's queen stage amid extreme heat and bushfire risk.

Andrew HoodJanuary 23, 2026

Road Racing

UAE Blows Up Tour Down Under with Early-Season Warning Shot

Vine, Narváez go 1-2 on stage 2 and move one minute clear on GC as Pogačar’s super team sets wheels rolling on 2026.

Jim CottonJanuary 22, 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

The WorldTour May Only Be 4 Minutes Old, but UAE Hasn't Won a Race … Yet.

Ineos Grenadiers rider Sam Watson wins Tour Down Under prologue in black shorts(!) to deny UAE favorite Jay Vine.

Jim CottonJanuary 20, 20261

Road Racing

Sprint Disasterclass by UAE Hands Tour Down Under Victory to Rüegg

When 3 vs 1 goes very wrong: Defending champion Rüegg profits from rivals’ tactical palaver: 'They did the lead out for me.'

Jim CottonJanuary 19, 20262

Road Racing

‘Looking for a Miracle’: Ally Wollaston Surfs the Wave of Form and Confidence in Tour Down Under

Cycling’s well-known race leader’s boost gives Wollaston wings on day two in Australia.

Shane StokesJanuary 18, 2026

Road Racing

No More Waiting: The 2026 Road Season Is Finally Fully Underway

Ally Wollaston roars to Tour Down Under success. Here’s why these early season races really matter

Shane StokesJanuary 17, 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

What We Learned from the Tour Down Under

The first WorldTour race of the year was a huge success that bodes well for the European racing to come.

Bobby JulichFebruary 2, 2025

Road Training

Power Analysis: The Insane Numbers of 18-Year-Old WorldTour Rookie

Examining the power numbers of young Dane Albert Withen Philipsen and Javier Romo at 2025's first WorldTour race.

Zach NehrFebruary 2, 20251

Road Gear

Tour Down Under Tech Randoms: New Hutchinson Tires and 58-Tooth Chainrings for … Climbing?

More tech from the first WorldTour race of the year.

Will TracyJanuary 27, 2025

Road Racing

New Teams, Big Wins: Hirschi, Reusser, Narváez Deliver in High-Pressure Debuts

Marc Hirschi, Marlen Reusser, and Jhonathan Narváez all win in their first races after high-pressure transfers. We dive into why these early successes matter.

Andrew HoodJanuary 27, 2025

Road Racing

Sticky Bottle DQs, Yellow Cards, Sanction Bonanza: UCI Comes Out Swinging In 'Project Safety'

Governing body made a statement last week with new regulations at TDU, but skeptics are pointing to possibility of 'professional fouls,' convoy stresses, and more.

Jim CottonJanuary 27, 2025

Road Racing

Sam Welsford Wins His Third Stage of Tour Down Under as Narvaez Secures GC

An all-day break got caught in the closing kilometers, setting up a bunch sprint.

Will TracyJanuary 25, 2025