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Tom Pidcock expected a crazy race, but was still surprised by Alaphilippe
The young Brit finished sixth in the World Championship road race after missing the winning move.
Gallery: Alaphilippe's worlds winning Tarmac SL7 with clinchers!
Fresh from the finish line, the bike has tubes in its tyres, is caked in Flemish dirt, and is covered in sweat and tears.
Alaphilippe and Voeckler explain how it all went right for the French team
France executed a carefully laid plan that saw Alaphilippe win a second consecutive world title, although that last part was improvised...
Where did it all go wrong for the home team in the Flanders Worlds finale?
As the Belgians proved on Sunday, asking your stars to bury themselves with huge pulls for their teammates won't always win you a bike race.
Julian Alaphilippe solos to a second straight world title
The fans were out in force to watch the Frenchman ride to a second consecutive World Championship victory in Leuven, Belgium.
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3. VALGREN Michael
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3. NIEWIADOMA Katarzyna
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There could be an under-23 women's world road champion in 2022
There could be U23 women's road title on offer at Wollongong Worlds, although there won't be a separate event.
Preview: What you need to know about the elite women's road race at Flanders Worlds
A closer look at the route and the favorites.
Vincenzo Nibali is headed back to Astana
After two years with Trek-Segafredo, Vincenzo Nibali has signed a deal to join Astana next season.
Jolien D'hoore to direct NXTG Racing in 2022
D'hoore will end her career at the inaugural Paris-Roubaix on October 2nd.
Gallery: The long legacy of Tony Martin
The quadruple Individual Time Trial World Champion bowed out on top, after a long, lustrous career.
Lotte Kopecky is hunting rainbows in Belgium
Lotte Kopecky is the home favorite for the World Championships. Can she bring the rainbows to Belgium?
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Latest Tech
BMC’s new Roadmachine X is a bike you likely already know
Carbon and alloy versions with some big differences
Whisky Parts Co. Spano handlebar review: Gravel flare done right
More companies are figuring out how to do flared bars without wrecking lever position, and it’s about time.
Did a new front wheel & tyre combo win the worlds for Ganna?
When you're Filippo Ganna you get wheels and tyres that don't even exist.
Eurobike 2021: The gravel goodies
Cargo bikes may have dominated this year's Eurobike show, but we tracked down a smattering of gravel bikes and accessories heading your w...
Specialized S-Works Romin Evo Mirror saddle review: Light, cushy, and pricey
Specialized’s second 3D-printed saddle has a more traditional shape and even more cushioning than the S-Works Power Mirror.
Fly on the wall: Team Ireland's Worlds TT journey
Ronan joined Team Ireland the day before the World Championship time trial for a look behind the scenes.
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Sometimes you just need to go for a really long bike ride
In her latest column, Gracie Elvin shares the story of her longest ride ever - one that offered some much needed perspective.
A guide to riding South Tyrol: The magic beyond the famous climbs
Sometimes it pays to go beyond the most-popular roads.
I always forget to ride when I need it the most
You know in those old-timey movies where there’s a barrel of gunpowder and the fuse?
A ride of loss, love, and longing among the mountain ash
In the lush rainforest of the Dandenong Ranges, Peter Foot was able to gain some much-needed perspective.
'Gravel is the new gold' – Svein Tuft is reconnecting with his homeland
Svein Tuft is back to his roots, and still blowing our minds.
The highest climb of the 2021 Tour de France is a monster
On stage 15 of the 2021 Tour de France, the peloton will tackle the highest road in the Pyrenees. As Peter English writes, the climb is f...
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Retro Tech: Mario Cipollini's world champion Specialized E5 bikes
Nineteen years after Mario Cipollini was crowned world champion in Zolder, Belgium, we managed to get hold of not just his custom-painted world champion's bike but also the bike that took him to victory.
Eurobike 2021: The gravel goodies
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Eurobike: Cargo bikes – trust us, you're going to buy one
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