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Road Racing

Sean Kelly: Here’s Why Pogačar Doesn’t Have to Fear Seixas Anytime Soon

Paul Seixas ended his season with a stunning Il Lombardia win, yet Kelly feels Tadej Pogačar’s reign is secure. For now at least.

Shane StokesOctober 16, 20262

Road Racing

How Worried Should Tadej Pogačar Be About the Win-Fest of Remco Evenepoel?

Former top pro Sean Kelly weighs in on the significance of Evenepoel’s early season run of success.

Shane StokesFebruary 7, 20261

Tour de France

‘I Think Remco Would Win the Tour in the Right Conditions’: Sean Kelly Sees a Route to Glory for Evenepoel

Expert analyst tips Belgian Tour de France hope Evenepoel for possible success, but suggests patience is needed.

Shane StokesNovember 22, 2025

Road Racing

My Road to the Professional Peloton: ‘I Was Constantly Getting Yelled at by Someone’

Making it as a pro required determination, grit and also a plan to graduate high school early.

Bobby JulichAugust 24, 20251

Tour de France

The Tour Isn’t Over: Why Sean Kelly Believes Jonas Vingegaard Could Prevail Yet

Former world number one Kelly tells Velo why he anticipates a huge week 3 battle in the Tour de France.

Shane StokesJuly 10, 2025

Road Racing

‘It Would Make the Sport Much Safer’: Wout van Aert in Favor of Gearing Limitations

Belgian star discusses high speed descents, targets for the upcoming season plus his difficult 2024.

Shane StokesJanuary 6, 2025

Road Racing

‘You Have to Act’: Race Organizers Embrace GPS Trackers after Rider Deaths

‘We flew to the moon 50 years ago and ‘lose’ an athlete in a cycling race in civilized Switzerland.'

Shane StokesNovember 26, 2024

Road Racing

Sean Kelly Alarmed by Growing Risks: ‘The UCI Should Be Looking into Safety Quite a Bit More Seriously’

Cycling expert calls for more action while highlighting concerns caused by evolving technology and new training methods.

Shane StokesNovember 5, 2024

Road Racing

‘A Lot of the Races Are Boring Because He’s so Good’: Sean Kelly Weary of the Tadej Pogačar Procession

For some, world number one Pogačar is the most exciting thing to happen to the sport in years. Kelly feels otherwise.

Shane StokesOctober 29, 2024

Road Racing

‘It’s Impossible to Be at Your Best on the Road’: Sean Kelly Says Tom Pidcock May Need to Consider Multi-Discipline Priorities

Amid Ineos Grenadiers tensions, cycling expert Kelly says differing demands from sponsors may be complicating things for Pidcock’s career.

Shane StokesOctober 15, 2024

Road Racing

'I’m Fine Between Merckx and Pogačar' - Stephen Roche Tips Slovenian to join 'Triple Crown' Club

'He's a phenomenon,' says Roche, who details his own path to joining Merckx as the only riders to win Giro, Tour and world championships in the same season.

Shane StokesSeptember 26, 2024

Tour de France

Sean Kelly: ‘It Would Be One of the Best Recoveries of All Time if Vingegaard Wins the Tour de France’

Cycling analyst says Danish rider’s injuries were far more severe than those of Pogačar in 2023.

Shane StokesJune 29, 2024

Tour de France

Sean Kelly: Pogačar Is the Standout Favorite for the Tour de France 'He's Been at an Amazing Level'

Former pro says victory in the Tour could lead to a Vuelta challenge too: ‘It’s never been done. And he’s the guy who could do it.’

Shane StokesJune 27, 2024

Road Racing

Sean Kelly Weighs in on Anna van der Breggen’s Comeback

Irishman emphasizes challenges of coming out of retirement in mid-30s, but says current fitness and motivation is key.

Shane StokesJune 21, 2024

Road Racing

Sean Kelly: Tadej Pogačar’s Giro-Tour Double Prospects Have Leaped Forward

‘The possibility now is much, much greater for winning Giro and Tour,’ says cycling expert.

Shane StokesApril 15, 2024

Road Racing

‘The Sport Is Definitely More Dangerous Now': Double Winner Sean Kelly Welcomes Changes to Paris-Roubaix

Former world number one Kelly weighs in on Arenberg chicane debate, recallls his run-ins with the notorious 'trench'.

Shane StokesApril 6, 2024

Vuelta a España

Sepp Kuss is the latest of the late bloomers at the Vuelta a España

The Spanish grand tour has a knack for producing later-career GC victories.

John WilcocksonSeptember 15, 2023

Vuelta a España

‘I feel they are not being fair to Kuss’: Sean Kelly questions actions of Roglič, Vingegaard and Jumbo-Visma

Former world number one says American rider should be guided home to Vuelta win.

Shane StokesSeptember 14, 2023

Tour de France

Sean Kelly predicts Tadej Pogačar might run out of gas during this Tour de France: 'He might start to suffer'

Former world number 1 and Eurosport commentator predicts disrupted preparation might yet cost Pogačar: 'Vingegaard still has something to give in this race.'

Shane StokesJuly 13, 2023

Giro d'Italia

Who is Eddie Dunbar? He just hit the top-10 at the Giro d'Italia and tongues are wagging in Ireland

From Ineos bench-warmer to Jayco leader, the steeled and steady rise of this year’s Giro d’Italia breakout GC rider.

Shane StokesMay 29, 2023