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Why the Volta a Catalunya isn't a foregone conclusion for Tadej Pogačar

Why the Volta a Catalunya isn't a foregone conclusion for Tadej Pogačar

The Slovenian has thrived in Classics since winning Paris-Nice last year, but returns to week-long stage racing for the first time since on a tricky parcours...

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Tadej Pogačar’s 80-kilometre Strade Bianche solo - Boring racing or an enjoyable spectacle?

Tadej Pogačar’s 80-kilometre Strade Bianche solo - Boring racing or an enjoyable spectacle?

The Slovenian’s performance evoked a sense of both amazement and defeat

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Opinion: Enough is enough, Patrick Lefevere’s comments must be stopped

Opinion: Enough is enough, Patrick Lefevere’s comments must be stopped

The Soudal–Quick-Step team boss has one of the most powerful voices in cycling, but repeatedly fails to use it wisely

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‘My power is better than ever’ - George Bennett on riding for cycling’s superteams and his next chapter with Israel-Premier Tech

‘My power is better than ever’ - George Bennett on riding for cycling’s superteams and his next chapter with Israel-Premier Tech

The New Zealander talks about what makes the likes of Tadej Pogačar so good and how he’s ready to start taking his own chances again...

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‘We’re not the retirement home’ - New signings, new staff and marginal gains, how Israel-Premier Tech are on the up

‘We’re not the retirement home’ - New signings, new staff and marginal gains, how Israel-Premier Tech are on the up

The team’s win at Tour Down Under is a reward for fresh-thinking, team building and a willingness to adapt

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Isaac del Toro: a star in the making

Isaac del Toro: a star in the making

The Mexican is already making a name for himself as a professional, but admits he has a lot to learn

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Disappointment Down Under: What’s the key to Caleb Ewan returning to winning ways?

Disappointment Down Under: What’s the key to Caleb Ewan returning to winning ways?

The Australian rider has struggled on the opening stages of the race in Australia, despite a fresh start with Jayco-Alula

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‘He’s fizzing’ – Pogačar 2.0? Isaac del Toro’s fiery Tour Down Under debut

‘He’s fizzing’ – Pogačar 2.0? Isaac del Toro’s fiery Tour Down Under debut

The UAE Team Emirates rider blew away the opposition with a brave and aggressive move Down Under, living up to expectations of him being cycling’s...

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Opinion: The women’s WorldTour calendar is damaging the sport and urgently needs a rethink

Opinion: The women’s WorldTour calendar is damaging the sport and urgently needs a rethink

It’s time to stop cramming races at the start of the year and to give the women’s peloton what they deserve – a well-thought out...

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Uncharted: Geraint Thomas steps into the unknown with Vuelta GC campaign

Uncharted: Geraint Thomas steps into the unknown with Vuelta GC campaign

The evergreen Welshman is still as strong as he's ever been, but faces a new challenge at this year's Vuelta a España

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Vuelta a España 2023 favourites: who will win the season's final Grand Tour?

Vuelta a España 2023 favourites: who will win the season's final Grand Tour?

Can anyone stop Jumbo-Visma from making it a hat-trick of Grand Tour victories in 2023 at the Vuelta?

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Road World Championships 2023: Elite men's time trial contenders and prediction

Road World Championships 2023: Elite men's time trial contenders and prediction

It's a stellar start list for the elite men's time trial once again

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Road World Championships 2023: Elite men's road race contenders and predictions

Road World Championships 2023: Elite men's road race contenders and predictions

Will anyone be able to stop Remco Evenepoel from claiming a second consecutive world title?

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Clásica de San Sebastián 2023 preview: Can anyone beat Remco Evenepoel?

Clásica de San Sebastián 2023 preview: Can anyone beat Remco Evenepoel?

The route, contenders, and prediction for the 2023 edition of the Basque classic

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Tadej Pogačar wins and natural order is restored

Tadej Pogačar wins and natural order is restored

A reminder that bad form is temporary

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'Gino gives us that extra bit of motivation': Matej Mohorič continues Bahrain-Victorious' Tour of emotions

'Gino gives us that extra bit of motivation': Matej Mohorič continues Bahrain-Victorious' Tour of emotions

Mohorič claimed Bahrain-Victorious's third win of the Tour de France after winning an unlikely sprint against Kasper Asgreen

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'I had kind of come from nowhere' - Claire Steels is just getting started at 36 years old

'I had kind of come from nowhere' - Claire Steels is just getting started at 36 years old

The British rider on her debut WorldTour season, keeping perspective and the Tour de France Femmes

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'I’m gone. I’m dead.' - Where did it go wrong for Tadej Pogačar? And what’s next?

'I’m gone. I’m dead.' - Where did it go wrong for Tadej Pogačar? And what’s next?

It’s been a tough last two days at the Tour de France for Pogačar as he waves goodbye to the chance of another yellow jersey

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Tour de France 2023 stage 17 preview - a brutal and decisive day of climbing

Tour de France 2023 stage 17 preview - a brutal and decisive day of climbing

One of the hardest days of this year's Tour de France awaits the riders in stage 17,  featuring over 5,000 metres of climbing

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Tour de France 2023 stage 15 preview - the battle in the Alps continues

Tour de France 2023 stage 15 preview - the battle in the Alps continues

With two successive days of Alpine climbing already in their legs going into stage 15, this is going to be a truly punishing stage

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'We will ride like this to the end. It’s going to be a big fight' - Tadej Pogačar bounces back

'We will ride like this to the end. It’s going to be a big fight' - Tadej Pogačar bounces back

The Tour de France is alive as the rivalry between Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar develops

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Crashes, chaos and carnage: the ill-fated Tour de France stage four finale

Crashes, chaos and carnage: the ill-fated Tour de France stage four finale

The easier the stage, the more dangerous the sprint? Are the route organisers at fault here?

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Tour de France stage three preview - the first opportunity for the sprinters

Tour de France stage three preview - the first opportunity for the sprinters

Stage three will be the first chance for the sprinters to shine in this year's Tour de France

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‘I’ve only ever asked for opportunities to race’ - Ben Healy's resilient rise to the top

‘I’ve only ever asked for opportunities to race’ - Ben Healy's resilient rise to the top

Inside the Irishman's turbulent journey from being blindsided as a junior to challenging Tadej Pogačar for victory

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‘It’s hard to wrap my head around’ - Derek Gee on his breakthrough Giro, bird-watching, and the next chapter

‘It’s hard to wrap my head around’ - Derek Gee on his breakthrough Giro, bird-watching, and the next chapter

The Canadian rider was a fan favourite during La Corsa Rosa due to his gutsy breakaway attacks and he’s learning to like the newfound fame

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Giro d’Italia 2023 team ratings - who performed best in this year's attritional race?

Giro d’Italia 2023 team ratings - who performed best in this year's attritional race?

Who will be coming away from La Corsa Rosa with smiles on their faces?

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Quintessential Cav: Mark Cavendish bows out of the Giro d'Italia at his very best

Quintessential Cav: Mark Cavendish bows out of the Giro d'Italia at his very best

He left it late, but Mark Cavendish completed his final Giro d'Italia in the way he was always meant to

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Back to his best: Has Primož Roglič timed things to perfection at this Giro d’Italia?

Back to his best: Has Primož Roglič timed things to perfection at this Giro d’Italia?

Tactical decoys, stinging attacks and the waiting game, Jumbo-Visma might have played a blinder in this year’s corsa rosa

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Lightning fast: The gloriously untapped potential of Jonathan Milan

Lightning fast: The gloriously untapped potential of Jonathan Milan

Stage 17 saw Milan take his fourth second place in this year’s Giro; just how good could the Italian sprinter be with a dialled lead...

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Giro d'Italia stage 17 preview - the final sprint before Rome

Giro d'Italia stage 17 preview - the final sprint before Rome

After a tough stage in the mountains, this straightforward stage will be a welcome relief

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