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Mark Cavendish bids farewell with victory at the Singapore Criterium

Mark Cavendish closed the curtain on his illustrious career in style, securing victory at the Tour de France Prudential Criterium in Singapore. The 55-kilometre race, held on the vibrant...

Everything you need to know about Mont Ventoux; set to test 2025 Tour de France peloton

The iconic Mont Ventoux will again dominate the Tour de France landscape in 2025, with the infamous climb back as a summit finish—a return to this format for the...

Cycling Records That May Never Be Broken

Speed is generally the name of the game in cycling, and who hasn’t enjoyed jumping on a bike to free-wheel down a steep hill, feeling that adrenalin rush? Top...

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the Tour de France Green Jersey

The Tour de France Green Jersey, known as the "maillot vert," is awarded to the leader of the points classification in the Tour de France. Introduced in 1953 to...

The Majesty of the Col du Tourmalet

Col du Tourmalet, a true giant of the Pyrenees, is a mountain pass located in the heart of the French Pyrenees, between the departments of Hautes-Pyrénées and Midi-Pyrénées. One...

Puy de Dôme: the climb that punched Merckx from his throne

The Puy de Dôme has always been more than just a climb in the Tour de France. Over the years, this volcanic peak in the Massif Central of France...

The Ultimate Guide to the Iconic Jerseys of Tour de France

Step into the world of Tour de France and be mesmerised by the kaleidoscope of colours and symbolism that grace the iconic jerseys worn by the pro peloton. In...

Ten of the best Tour de France past winners

The Tour de France, since its inaugural race in 1903, has consistently proven to be the pinnacle of professional cycling. It has borne witness to several extraordinary champions, whose...

A brief history of the road cycling world championships

The Road Cycling World Championships is one of the most prestigious events in the sport of cycling. It is an annual competition that brings together the best male and...

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 annual one-day road cycling event,...

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...