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‘I didn’t want to race another Grand Tour or Classic’: How Asia became professional cycling’s alternative path

‘I didn’t want to race another Grand Tour or Classic’: How Asia became professional cycling’s alternative path

It's inevitable that the end of the road approaches for every professional cyclist racing in Europe. When that time comes, most retire - but now...

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‘I had to dare to lose it all’ : Comebacks and crowning moments at the Giro d’Italia Women

‘I had to dare to lose it all’ : Comebacks and crowning moments at the Giro d’Italia Women

A fight down to the wire made the Giro d'Italia Women finale one of the season's most satisfying conclusions

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Paul Seixas leads the Decathlon CMA CGM train on a tree-lined climb

Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2026 preview: Paul Seixas's time to shine

With no Tadej Pogačar or Jonas Vingegaard on the startline, this year's race is all about the next big GC talent and his preparation for...

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Strength in numbers: FDJ United-Suez powers Vollering to her long-awaited Giro moment

Strength in numbers: FDJ United-Suez powers Vollering to her long-awaited Giro moment

The Dutch star’s first Giro stage victory underlines her decision to renew her contract with Stephen Delcourt’s team for another two years. FDJ’s strength is...

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Josh Kench was the Giro d'Italia's unlikeliest finisher: 'It’s been a rollercoaster'

Josh Kench was the Giro d'Italia's unlikeliest finisher: 'It’s been a rollercoaster'

Unwanted by any European team, New Zealander Josh Kench found himself racing in China for two seasons. Through a valuable connection he was given a...

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'He has everything to be a Grand Tour winner': Lidl-Trek sound note of optimism over Juan Ayuso's return

'He has everything to be a Grand Tour winner': Lidl-Trek sound note of optimism over Juan Ayuso's return

Juan Ayuso will be one of the favourites when one-week stage racing returns at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Beyond that he'll be targeting a Tour de...

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‘I’ve worked really hard to get to this point again’: Anna van der Breggen strikes back

‘I’ve worked really hard to get to this point again’: Anna van der Breggen strikes back

On a brutal  time trial stage of the Giro d'Italia Women, the SD Worx-Protime rider stunned her rivals by claiming a lead of over a...

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"I don't find it hard to suffer": Antonia Niedermaier's accidental climb to the top

"I don't find it hard to suffer": Antonia Niedermaier's accidental climb to the top

With under-23 world titles and Giro d'Italia Women stage victories, Antonia Niedermaier's career in professional cycling has been a whirlwind success story. The former ski...

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Visma-Lease a Bike's urgent need for a new title sponsor reflects cycling's uncomfortable financial reality

Visma-Lease a Bike's urgent need for a new title sponsor reflects cycling's uncomfortable financial reality

Success can't guarantee you longevity, it seems. Visma-Lease a Bike's search for a new title sponsor is less a reflection on the team's value, and...

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Learning Curves: In conversation with Cat Ferguson and Liane Lippert

Learning Curves: In conversation with Cat Ferguson and Liane Lippert

20-year-old talent Cat Ferguson is teammates with the vastly experienced Liane Lippert, a veteran of the pro peleton at a mere 28. The two compare...

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Fourteen teams end the Giro d'Italia without a stage win – but Lidl-Trek's blushes are saved

Fourteen teams end the Giro d'Italia without a stage win – but Lidl-Trek's blushes are saved

As always, there are winners and losers. The 2026 Giro d'Italia was a tale of domination by Visma-Lease a Bike and UAE Team Emirates, with...

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‘We’ve been crying a lot’: What does Wiebes’s disqualification mean for the rest of the Giro d’Italia Women?

‘We’ve been crying a lot’: What does Wiebes’s disqualification mean for the rest of the Giro d’Italia Women?

Lidl-Trek’s Elisa Balsamo wears the maglia rosa after Lorena Wiebes was disqualified for riding a bike that was too light. It's not the start that...

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 21 results: Jonathan Milan saves Lidl-Trek's race with victory in Rome

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 21 results: Jonathan Milan saves Lidl-Trek's race with victory in Rome

The German team got their stage win at the last opportunity in the Eternal City. Jonas Vingegaard finished safely in the bunch and is confirmed...

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Giro down, Tour to go: Jonas Vingegaard sets sight on joining exclusive club

Giro down, Tour to go: Jonas Vingegaard sets sight on joining exclusive club

History beckons for Vingegaard as Giro dominance sets up Tour de France showdown with Pogačar and Seixas

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 21 preview:  The grand finale

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 21 preview: The grand finale

A final opportunity for the sprinters, while the rest of the peloton can relax in what is largely a ceremonial stage through the iconic streets...

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‘A dream Giro’ - The young and old define Bahrain-Victorious’s defiant Corsa Rosa

‘A dream Giro’ - The young and old define Bahrain-Victorious’s defiant Corsa Rosa

Franco Pellizotti reflects on a Giro that began with a GC leader lost to a crash and ended with a white jersey, a stage win,...

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 20 results: Jonas Vingegaard seals overall victory with Piancavallo win

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 20 results: Jonas Vingegaard seals overall victory with Piancavallo win

The Dane becomes the eighth rider in history to win all three Grand Tours

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Justice is served: ultimate servant Sepp Kuss completes Grand Tour trilogy

Justice is served: ultimate servant Sepp Kuss completes Grand Tour trilogy

Visma-Lease a Bike have now won all of the mountain-top stages of this year's Giro d'Italia. Jonas Vingegaard's key helper gets his reward too

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 20 preview: The last mountain reckoning before Rome

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 20 preview: The last mountain reckoning before Rome

With the pink jersey all but settled, the podium, the white jersey, and the stage win remain up for grabs on a double ascent of...

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 19 results: Sepp Kuss completes Grand Tour stage set

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 19 results: Sepp Kuss completes Grand Tour stage set

An action-packed Queen stage saw chopping and changing in the top 10, with an intriguing battle for the GC podium and the blue jersey competition

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Giro d’Italia Women 2026: All you need to know

Giro d’Italia Women 2026: All you need to know

Who will claim the maglia rosa of the 37th edition?  

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'I have to say sorry': Jonathan Milan and Lidl-Trek's frustrations mount at Giro d'Italia

'I have to say sorry': Jonathan Milan and Lidl-Trek's frustrations mount at Giro d'Italia

The Italian sprinter Jonathan Milan was optimistic before this Giro d'Italia of continuing his reign as his home Grand Tour's fastest sprinter. But Paul Magnier...

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 19 preview: Who will conquer the queen stage?

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 19 preview: Who will conquer the queen stage?

Jonas Vingegaard’s iron grip on the GC leaves a hotly contested battle for the remaining two podium spots in its wake. Rome is in sight...

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 18 results: Paul Magnier storms to frantic stage win

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 18 results: Paul Magnier storms to frantic stage win

The Soudal Quick-Step rider's third win could prove vital in the battle for the ciclamino jersey

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The Maglia Ciclamino battle: Jhonathan Narváez against Paul Magnier will go all the way to Rome

The Maglia Ciclamino battle: Jhonathan Narváez against Paul Magnier will go all the way to Rome

After 17 stages, Narváez holds a 12-point lead – and with just one  truly flat finish remaining, the road is quickly running out for Quick-Step’s...

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Michael Valgren's heartwarming comeback story is complete: 'I think I deserve this'

Michael Valgren's heartwarming comeback story is complete: 'I think I deserve this'

The 34-year-old Dane secures EF Education-EasyPost's first win of this Giro d'Italia, and just their third victory all season. None will be as emotional as...

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 18 preview: Who will be celebrating in the Prosecco Hills?

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 18 preview: Who will be celebrating in the Prosecco Hills?

The 171 kilometre stage is the last chance for the rouleurs before two mountain days and the flat run to Rome

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 17 results: Michael Valgren claims biggest win of his career in Andalo

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 17 results: Michael Valgren claims biggest win of his career in Andalo

The EF Education First-EasyPost survives a number of attacks to win breakaway stage

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Gallery: Strade Bianche – The perfect setting

Gallery: Strade Bianche – The perfect setting

A gallery from the 2025 editions of the Tuscany Classic

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‘You have to be passionate to survive’: Anna Greetis on blazing a trail as a professional mechanic

‘You have to be passionate to survive’: Anna Greetis on blazing a trail as a professional mechanic

The SRAM Race Technician discusses her journey from a local shop to working on the bikes of the best  

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