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Time is running out: Teams who need to save their Giro d’Italia

Time is running out: Teams who need to save their Giro d’Italia

With only three stages remaining, which riders will be looking to make their mark on this race at the last minute?

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In defence of Team dsm-firmenich PostNL's tactics at the Giro d’Italia

In defence of Team dsm-firmenich PostNL's tactics at the Giro d’Italia

Was it a dsm disasterclass or a show of determination from the Dutch team in stage 17?

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The strongest team in the race? Ineos Grenadiers are finding their way again at the Giro d'Italia

The strongest team in the race? Ineos Grenadiers are finding their way again at the Giro d'Italia

The team's performance in the time trial is a signifier, once again, of their collective strength in this race

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'It will be the hardest stage I’ve ever ridden' - Why this weekend will be crucial for GC riders at the Giro d'Italia

'It will be the hardest stage I’ve ever ridden' - Why this weekend will be crucial for GC riders at the Giro d'Italia

With a time trial day and an incredibly challenging stage to Livigno to round out the second week of the race, all eyes are on...

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Allez Lou Lou: The glorious resurgence of Julian Alaphilippe

Allez Lou Lou: The glorious resurgence of Julian Alaphilippe

The Frenchman secures his Giro d’Italia stage win after months of pressure and public scrutiny

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Emerging through chaos: Why Jonathan Milan is well-suited to the modern bunch sprint

Emerging through chaos: Why Jonathan Milan is well-suited to the modern bunch sprint

A lack of leadout train and a chaotic peloton is no problem for the Lidl-Trek rider

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Racing for the podium: Do Pogačar’s rivals need a change of mindset at the Giro d’Italia?

Racing for the podium: Do Pogačar’s rivals need a change of mindset at the Giro d’Italia?

With the maglia rosa’s impressive lead on GC, has the rest of the peloton lost sight of victory?

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Pogačar’s in pink, but he’s already thinking of yellow - UAE Team Emirates's new ‘defensive’ approach to the Giro d’Italia

Pogačar’s in pink, but he’s already thinking of yellow - UAE Team Emirates's new ‘defensive’ approach to the Giro d’Italia

The Slovenian rider confirmed on the Giro’s first rest day that he’s racing with the Tour de France in mind

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Why SD Worx’s Itzulia dominance doesn’t define the state of women’s cycling

Why SD Worx’s Itzulia dominance doesn’t define the state of women’s cycling

The Dutch team might have won every stage and the overall, but this doesn't mean they will be dominant for the rest of the season

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Tadej Pogačar: The superstar, the heartbreaker, the entertainer

Tadej Pogačar: The superstar, the heartbreaker, the entertainer

The Slovenian rider’s performance in today’s time trial was yet another confirmation that cycling hasn’t seen this type of talent before

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The game of chicken: Why the sprint teams got it wrong at the Giro d’Italia

The game of chicken: Why the sprint teams got it wrong at the Giro d’Italia

A stand-off between the likes of Lidl-Trek, Visma-Lease a Bike and Alpecin-Deceuninck gave stage five to the breakaway

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Should UAE Team Emirates be worried after the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia?

Should UAE Team Emirates be worried after the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia?

Tadej Pogačar succeeded in getting time on his rivals in the GC in stage one, but at what cost?

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Tadej Pogačar’s Grand Tour mindset: Keeping control, playing smart and no overthinking

Tadej Pogačar’s Grand Tour mindset: Keeping control, playing smart and no overthinking

The Slovenian rider cut a calm figure speaking to media a few days before the grande partenza

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Bora-Hansgrohe are officially getting wings with Red Bull - what does it mean for cycling?

Bora-Hansgrohe are officially getting wings with Red Bull - what does it mean for cycling?

Ralph Denk has confirmed that the huge energy drink company will be the title sponsor of his team from the 2024 Tour de France onwards,...

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‘There’s no stupid time trial up a mountain’ - Geraint Thomas should not be counted out of this year’s Giro d’Italia

‘There’s no stupid time trial up a mountain’ - Geraint Thomas should not be counted out of this year’s Giro d’Italia

The British rider may not have stand-out performances so far this year but with a lack of pressure, his experience and a route that suits...

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Dominance, diversity and avoiding the rabbit hole: Lachlan Morton on the changing face of gravel

Dominance, diversity and avoiding the rabbit hole: Lachlan Morton on the changing face of gravel

The Australian rider discusses his work with Team Amani and his new mindset when it comes to chasing results

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Giro d’Italia 2024 contenders - Does anyone have hope against Tadej Pogačar?

Giro d’Italia 2024 contenders - Does anyone have hope against Tadej Pogačar?

Analysing the key contenders for the Italian Grand Tour – outside of the man everyone is looking at

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Opinion: We can all learn lessons in perseverance from Kasia Niewiadoma

Opinion: We can all learn lessons in perseverance from Kasia Niewiadoma

The Canyon//SRAM rider's Flèche Wallonne win has been a long time coming 

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Hailstones, echelons and a Welsh hero: The wildest edition of La Flèche Wallonne

Hailstones, echelons and a Welsh hero: The wildest edition of La Flèche Wallonne

Stevie Williams took victory with a perfectly-timed attack on the Mur de Huy after one of the most attritional races of the season

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The most unpredictable edition of Flèche Wallonne ever?

The most unpredictable edition of Flèche Wallonne ever?

Why this year’s men’s and women’s races are some of the most open races in history

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Should Jasper Philipsen leave Alpecin-Deceuninck?

Should Jasper Philipsen leave Alpecin-Deceuninck?

The Belgian sprinter has proven his worth with the team, but could he get better opportunities elsewhere?

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Amstel Gold Race 2024: Can anyone get the better of Mathieu van der Poel?

Amstel Gold Race 2024: Can anyone get the better of Mathieu van der Poel?

Can we expect another solo MVDP victory, or will his rivals be able to respond on Sunday?

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Opinion: Brabantse Pijl was the best race of the men’s Classics season – is this a problem?

Opinion: Brabantse Pijl was the best race of the men’s Classics season – is this a problem?

The absence of the sport’s biggest names led to the most dynamic racing we’ve seen all spring

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Longo Borghini on fire: Why Demi Vollering will struggle to repeat her Ardennes hattrick

Longo Borghini on fire: Why Demi Vollering will struggle to repeat her Ardennes hattrick

The Italian showed supreme strength at Brabantse Pijl proving she is flying before the Ardennes – something that SD Worx should be worried about

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‘Roubaix is the Hunger Games’ - Stories from the Hell of the North’s final finishers

‘Roubaix is the Hunger Games’ - Stories from the Hell of the North’s final finishers

The broken and bruised riders who battled all the way to the Roubaix velodrome

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‘The other guys gave up before Mads did’ - No Monument for Pedersen at Paris-Roubaix, but fighting spirit in abundance

‘The other guys gave up before Mads did’ - No Monument for Pedersen at Paris-Roubaix, but fighting spirit in abundance

The Danish rider gave everything in the Hell of the North, but was outnumbered by Alpecin-Deceuninck

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Emil Herzog: Meet Bora-Hansgrohe’s 19-year-old prodigy who backs himself for a top-15 on Paris-Roubaix debut

Emil Herzog: Meet Bora-Hansgrohe’s 19-year-old prodigy who backs himself for a top-15 on Paris-Roubaix debut

The former junior world champion isn’t afraid that inexperience will cost him on the cobbles

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‘If you’re not disappointed, you’re not a top rider’ - Tears in the Roubaix velodrome for Elisa Balsamo

‘If you’re not disappointed, you’re not a top rider’ - Tears in the Roubaix velodrome for Elisa Balsamo

The Italian rider cut a dejected figure after the finish despite finishing in second place

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'I could have followed Van der Poel on the Koppenberg in Flanders' - Alberto Bettiol's confidence ahead of Paris-Roubaix debut

'I could have followed Van der Poel on the Koppenberg in Flanders' - Alberto Bettiol's confidence ahead of Paris-Roubaix debut

Despite it being his first participation in the race, the Italian rider has no fear ahead of the Hell of the North

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