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Beginner’s guide to Il Lombardia 2026

Il Lombardia is the final Monument of the men’s road season and one of cycling’s most distinctive one-day races. The Italian Classic is built...

A brief history of GP Québec

The Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec is one of the youngest one-day races on the men's WorldTour, but it did not need decades to...

A brief history of Men’s Amstel Gold Race

Men's Amstel Gold Race is younger than the Monuments, but it has still carved out a distinctive place in the sport. First held in...

A brief history of the men’s Paris-Roubaix, from the early years to the modern day

Paris-Roubaix has always stood apart. Even in a sport built on hardship, it developed into something more severe, more elemental and more mythic than...

Eddy Merckx calls on Pogačar and Evenepoel to target the Hour Record

As he celebrates his 80th birthday, Eddy Merckx has thrown out a challenge to the modern peloton: he wants Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel...

Emmi Gilbert joins Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28 after standout ride at Redlands

Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28 have announced the signing of Emmi Gilbert, one of the breakout names from this year’s Redlands Bicycle Classic. The 21-year-old...

Oude Kwaremont: Key Climb of Flanders

The Oude Kwaremont, an emblematic climb in the heart of Flanders, has etched its name in the annals of cycling history. This challenging ascent,...

Geulhemmerberg: A Key Amstel Gold Race Climb

The Geulhemmerberg, a picturesque hill nestled in the Limburg region of the Netherlands, is an essential part of the prestigious Amstel Gold Race. This...

The Iconic Cauberg Climb: Valkenburg’s Cycling Gem

The Cauberg climb, located in the Dutch province of Limburg, is one of the most iconic and challenging ascents in professional cycling. Steeped in...

Cycling World Champions List

The World Championships is the pinnacle one-day race of the cycling calendar. The list of winners contains so many iconic cyclists over the decades.

Greatest Spring Classics Races – Amstel Gold Race

Amstel Gold is a relatively newer classic, its first race only taking place in 1966. After a few organisational mishaps, it raced from Breda...

Greatest Spring Classics Riders – Philippe Gilbert

Despite being Belgian, Gilbert started his career at French team FDJ in 2003. In 2005 he won enough French races to win the Coupe de France series. The following year he won his first Classic - Omloop het Nieuwsblad. 2008 saw him podium Milan San Remo for the first time, win Omloop again and win Le Samyn.