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REVEALED: Classics - The Real Truth

Matthew Brennan is the future of British cycling and can follow path of two legendary riders

IN FOCUS: 21-year-old Classics rider Matthew Brennan proved unstoppable at the Vuelta a Espana, and his breakthrough performance signals a bright future for British cycling as the Tour de France prepares for a return to the UK

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Former British champion Pfeiffer Georgi ends 8-year Picnic-PostNL spell to join UAE Team L'IMAD

25-year-old to boost UAE's lead-out and Classics departments on a three-year contract

Cycling News

Caroline Andersson joins AG Insurance-Soudal in major boost for Kim Le Court-Pienaar's support squad – Analysis

Swedish racer, fourth at the recent Tour of Britain Women, a strong addition to Belgian team's Classics and stage race squad

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Kasper Asgreen signs for NSN Cycling

Dane's experience and know-how on the cobbles will see him slot in alongside Biniam Girmay and greatly boost NSN's Classics squad – Analysis

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Leading sprinter and Classics specialist Arnaud De Lie confirms signing with Tudor until end of 2030

Versatile 24-year-old Belgian fastman moves on after six seasons with Lotto

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'I really enjoy it when a race becomes difficult' – Femke Markus strengthens Visma-Lease a Bike Classics squad with switch from SD Worx-Protime

Dutch squad arguably the strongest cobbled Classics force in the peloton with addition of 29-year-old – Analysis

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'I was a big fan of Mark Cavendish when he raced for this team' – Soudal-QuickStep sign versatile Tim Torn Teutenberg from Lidl-Trek

24-year-old aiming to improve in the sprints and grab more opportunities in the Classics

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Is Mathieu van der Poel a time trial sleeping giant?

Using a position and effort similar to a long-range Classics solo, Alpecin-Premier Tech rider could add form with motivation and challenge for ITT victory at Tour de France

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'If it rains, it's not going to be funny' – Jasper Stuyven warns of potential danger of cobbled sprint finish in Naples at Giro d'Italia

Belgian says 'it might be chaos' with Piazza del Plebiscito finale, 'but I think that's the same every time you arrive in a big city'

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'Let's go one by one' – Tadej Pogačar wants to fill the gaps in his palmarès, but which races are left to conquer?

With the Tour de Romandie and Tour de Suisse, the Slovenian is on a campaign to tick off the sport's top races and 'complete' cycling

Cycling News

'It was a hard transition' – Tadej Pogačar climbs his first mountain of 2026 but has to ride within himself

World champion is riding his first stage race after Classics-only Spring, and has to get more tactical than usual on stage 1

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Sean Kelly's Classics column: Just like Pogačar, Paul Seixas has the whole package, but he shouldn't ride the Tour this summer

The two-time Liège-Bastogne-Liège winner shares his thoughts on Tadej Pogačar's stunning fourth La Doyenne title, Demi Vollering's untouchable climbing credentials, and where next for France's super talent

Cycling News

$'It's a shame, those are the most important races of my season' – Maxim Van Gils watches Ardennes Classics from home as fractured pelvis rehab continues$

'It's a shame, those are the most important races of my season' – Maxim Van Gils watches Ardennes Classics from home as fractured pelvis rehab continues

Belgian aiming to return to racing at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in June following crash at February's Clásica Jaén

Cycling News

$'That's extremely disappointing' – Matteo Jorgenson out of Ardennes Classics after fracturing collarbone at Amstel Gold Race$

'That's extremely disappointing' – Matteo Jorgenson out of Ardennes Classics after fracturing collarbone at Amstel Gold Race

The 24-year-old will miss La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

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Matteo Jorgenson out of Ardennes Classics after breaking collarbone in Amstel Gold Race crash

American fell along with Kévin Vauquelin on a wet corner in finale

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'Seeing Wout pull it off in Roubaix gave me faith' – Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney shakes off yet another second place at Amstel Gold Race and looks to next chance

Polish rider still waiting for a win in 2026 after three Classics runner-up finishes

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Can anyone deny Remco Evenepoel revenge and will Demi Vollering continue FDJ's dominance? – Analysing the favourites for Amstel Gold Race 2026

Riders will look to surprise win of Mattias Skjelmose from 12 months ago as inspiration against the big names

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'I won’t have the best legs' – UAE Team Emirates-XRG have Tim Wellens back from broken collarbone just in time for the Ardennes Classics

Belgian champion to make first appearance since March 3 crash at Friday's De Brabantse Pijl

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Cat Ferguson's Spring Classics column: My dream stays alive - I want to reach the velodrome at the end of Paris-Roubaix

After a crash on Carrefour de l'Arbre, Ferguson is 'hoping that next time it can be third time lucky'

Cycling News

Sean Kelly's Classics column: My heart was with Wout van Aert at Paris-Roubaix, hopefully his victory over Tadej Pogačar will give others confidence too

Cyclingnews' Spring Classics columnist explains why he was so happy to see Van Aert win, Pogačar's need to return to Roubaix, and how Visma-Lease a Bike could have changed their tactics to help Marianne Vos

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Broad spectrum of emotions hits Paris-Roubaix chasing group – Disappointment for Mads Pedersen, Jasper Stuyven revels in third, and Mathieu van der Poel accepts defeat

Strong chase group battles it out for minor places in velodrome, with eighth for one rider meaning a lot more than seventh for another

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Tom Pidcock’s Ardennes Classics campaign still up in the air as team has 'no deadline' for return from knee injury

British rider was due to ride De Brabantse Pijl, Amstel Gold Race, La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège before horror Catalunya crash plunged spring into doubt

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Record-breakers, comebacks, and underdogs at Paris-Roubaix – The most memorable editions of the past 25 years

An in-depth look at 12 stand-out editions of the Hell of the North, featuring muddy races, huge solo moves, breakaway triumphs, and history makers

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An open field full of contenders, from former winners to worthy wildcards – Analysing the favourites for Paris-Roubaix Femmes

Past winners Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Lotte Kopecky and Alison Jackson head the startlist at the Queen of the Classics

Cycling Weekly

'It takes away all hope, that's how big the difference is' – Tadej Pogačar's riding is beyond demotivating, says Classics rival

The peloton is now riding at three speeds, says Belgian rouleur Oliver Naesen

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