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AFPEmotional Pogacar claims Liege triumph ahead of Giro-Tour double bid
Tadej Pogacar won the Liege-Bastogne-Liege race on Sunday with a solo break, 30km from home, before dedicating victory to the mother of his girlfriend who died on the eve of the 2022 event.- 'A beautiful race' - Pogacar also won the Liege-Bastogne in 2021.
France 24Pogacar wins Liege with epic solo break, launching bid for Giro d’Italia and Tour de France
Tadej Pogacar won the Liege-Bastogne-Liege bike race on Sunday thanks to a solo break 30km from home launched on a steep climb and sustained to the finish line. Ahead of Pogacar's Giro d'Italia and Tour de France double bid the 25-year-old Slovenian blew the opposition away with a maverick acceleration that none could answer on the 254km race in the Ardennes forests that marks the end of the spring classics.Billed as a duel between Pogacar and winner of Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders Mat
The Northern EchoNorth East graduate to tackle Tour De France route to raise £30k for charity
A University of Sunderland graduate is cycling 3,400km for Cure Leukaemia with a goal to raise £30,000.
Isle of Wight County PressIsland cyclist stopped mid-race to help injured competitors after crash
An Isle of Wight cyclist gave up his chance for a race win to help an injured competitor and medical staff following a crash.
PA Media: SportOn this day 2013: Six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy announces retirement
The Scot was Britain’s most decorated Olympian at the time.
Worcester NewsSafe streets push to be taken on tour of Worcester schools
Critical Mass bike ride, a community-driven initiative, is set to take place on April 20 in support of the ‘Safe Streets Now’ national day of action.
AFPWelshman Williams springs surprise at Fleche Wallonne
Welsh rider Stephen Williams won the Fleche Wallonne Spring cycling classic run across the rain-drenched Ardennes hills and plains on Wednesday as the race delivered its usual nail-biting climax.Weather often causes chaos in the spring classics and contenders in the Fleche need to be adept at racing in rain whilst also possessing the right physical build to tackle the final climb.
The GuardianStephen Williams makes history as first British winner of La Flèche Wallonne
Stephen Williams timed his finish to perfection to become the first British winner of the men’s La Flèche Wallonne
York PressMayoral candidates to join around 100 cyclists for group ride in York
Hundreds of people are expected to take part in a mass cycle ride this weekend - and they're being joined by Mayoral candidates.
The TelegraphPalestine protesters target Tour de France as Chris Froome’s wife makes anti-Muslim outburst
Chris Froome’s Israel-Premier Tech team face being targeted by pro-Palestine protesters at the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France, prompting an anti-Muslim outburst from his wife.
News and StarTown centre racing returns with a challenging new route
Closed circuit town centre racing is back in the seaside town of Silloth as part of the Cumberland Cobbler and Solway Cycling Festival.
AFPVingegaard gives 'thumbs up' after leaving hospital
Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard gave a 'thumbs-up' sign as he left hospital on Tuesday following a horrific crash in the Tour of the Basque Country. His team, however, released two photographs of Vingegaard outside the hospital on Tuesday, showing him giving a thumbs-up with his left hand while his right arm remains in a sling with two fingers still bandaged.
The Northern EchoRising star recovers from crash to win and shine at East Cleveland Classic
Cat Ferguson shrugged off a crash to scorch to a brilliant victory at the top of Saltburn Bank at the inaugural East Cleveland Classic, while Rowan Baker won the men's race
Warrington GuardianWarrington confirmed as host of 2024 Tour of Britain Women stage
TOP-level cycling is to return to Warrington as the town is confirmed as the host of a stage of the 2024 Tour of Britain Women.
AFPPidcock sprints to maiden Amstel Gold victory after near misses
Tom Pidcock won a three-man sprint to finally seal his first victory at the prestigious Amstel Gold Race one-day cycling classic on Sunday.Last year's Amstel winner Tadej Pogacar has so far skipped the spring classics to focus on preparing for a Giro d'Italia-Tour de France double.
The GuardianTom Pidcock and Marianne Vos win Amstel Gold races after dramatic sprints
Tom Pidcock claimed victory in the men’s Amstel Gold Race on Sunday, while Marianne Vos was victorious in the women’s race
News and StarCycling commentator to visit Carlisle for talk
A commentator well-known in the cycling world is coming to Carlisle for a talk. Carlton Kirby, the voice of cycling, will share tall tales and frank opinions from his 25 years in the commentary box on the eve of the 2024 Tour de France. A description of the event, which will happen at The Old Fire Station on June 5, reads: "In a funny and revealing evening for all cycling fans, Carlton will reflect on his front-row experiences at the Tour and other big races plus the hard lessons he’s learned from life on the road, as a bon viveur in budget hotels across Europe."
The TelegraphSir Jim Ratcliffe demands ‘real action’ to protect cyclists after horrific crashes
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has called on cycling to urgently address safety issues after a series of horror crashes.
AFPINEOS owner Ratcliffe wants 'real action' over cycling safety
INEOS Grenadiers owner Jim Ratcliffe has urged cycling's governing body to take "real action" to address mounting issues with rider safety."We now need to see real action to ensure the safety of the sport." smg/iwd
AFP'Disappointed' Van Aert out of Giro d'Italia
Belgian rider Wout van Aert said on Thursday he was "disappointed" to miss this year's Giro d'Italia due to the injuries suffered during last month's Around Flanders crash.Van Aert's crash during Around Flanders fuelled debate about the sport's safety.
AFPVingegaard has collarbone operation after crash
Two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard had a successful collarbone operation after sustaining serious injuries in a mass fall last week, his team said Tuesday."Jonas had a successful operation on his collarbone," said Visma on social media network X. "He will now spend the next few weeks recovering.
The TelegraphJosh Tarling disqualified as Mathieu van der Poel wins Paris-Roubaix
Rising British star Josh Tarling was disqualified from Paris-Roubaix on Sunday for taking an illegal tow from his Ineos Grenadiers team car following a puncture. But there was better news for team-mate and compatriot Tom Pidcock who finished a highly creditable 17th on his senior debut just days after a heavy crash.
AFPVan der Poel 'in his own league' after win in 'cobbled hell'
Mathieu van der Poel towered above his rivals to retain the "Hell of the North" Paris-Roubaix bike race title on Sunday, a week after burnishing his reputation with his third victory at the revered Tour of Flanders.For cycling purists, the Tour of Flanders is an unofficial world championships, and last Sunday Van der Poel crushed all his rivals in the race.
AFPVan der Poel plans 'big party' after crushing rivals on Paris-Roubaix cobbles
Mathieu van der Poel triumphed over the Paris-Roubaix cobbles for a second straight year Sunday after a solo 60-kilometre breakaway to win the race known as 'the Hell of the North'."I was just trying to make it hard for the others, that wasn't meant to be the winning move or me going solo, but after that I had the wind on my back," said Van der Poel.
France 24Dutch Cyclist Van der Poel crushes rivals in Paris-Roubaix race
Mathieu van der Poel triumphed on the cobbles for a second straight year Sunday after a solo 60-kilometre breakaway to win the Paris-Roubaix race known as 'the Hell of the North'. The 29-year-old Dutch world champion won the Tour of Flanders a week ago and crossed the line almost three minutes ahead of the nearest chasers after the brutal 260km run including 57km of cobbles."This goes way beyond my expectations, there will be a big party tonight," he said at the line."I was at the limit at Fland
