Dutch Champion Secures Victory in Thrilling Via Roma Sprint Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) showcased his brilliance at the 116th edition of Milan-San Remo, holding off fierce competition from Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) in a breathtaking sprint to claim victory on the Via Roma. After an intense 289km battle, […]
Matteo Jorgenson Triumphs at Paris-Nice 2025 Paris-Nice, France (March 9-16) – Matteo Jorgenson (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) showcased his dominance by winning Paris-Nice for the second consecutive year. Over eight gruelling stages filled with unpredictable weather—snow, sleet, and rain—the 25-year-old American successfully defended his title. “To claim back-to-back victories at Paris-Nice is truly […]
Track cycling legend Dame Laura Kenny has been appointed the president of Commonwealth Games England (CGE). At 32 years old, she is the youngest person to hold the position. She is also the third consecutive woman to assume the role, following in the footsteps of Dame Kelly Holmes and Dame Denise Lewis. Dame Laura Kenny’s […]
Barcelona is set to make history as it hosts the Grand Depart of the 2026 Tour de France, offering a stunning route through some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The opening three stages will take riders past the breathtaking Sagrada Familia, the bustling Las Ramblas, and other renowned attractions, with the 1992 Olympic Stadium […]
Mathieu van der Poel has officially outlined his race schedule for the 2025 road season, opting out of the UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda. Instead, the Dutch cycling star will shift his focus to the Mountain Bike World Championships, where he will compete against Tom Pidcock for the coveted title. Van der Poel will […]
A Special Edition of Cycling’s Social Media Highlights Before diving into this week’s most talked-about cycling tweets, I apologize. Regular readers may have noticed that last week’s round-up was missing. This, of course, disrupts the ‘of the week’ consistency in our title. For that, I sincerely apologize. That said, the title of this series has […]
With the signing of a historic new deal, Slovenian cycling sensation Tadej Pogačar has cemented his position as the sport’s highest-paid rider. With a whopping €200 million buyout clause and profits set at €50 million over six years, Pogačar’s dedication to UAE Team Emirates is unwavering. Let’s examine this record contract, his 2024 season victories, […]
