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'As part of a generation that changed cycling' – Mathieu van der Poel reflects on how he wants to be remembered and confirms main summer racing plans

Dutchman will make his sixth Tour de France appearance this summer, but he hasn't abandoned his love of off-road

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An illogical calendar, 'crazy' attitudes towards safety, and an outdated relationship with its fans – What needs to change for cycling to catch up with other sports?

In the second part of our deep dive into how other sports can help cycling to evolve, Cyclingnews looks at ways the sport's complicated calendar, the safety of riders, and fan engagement could all be revolutionised

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The fastest Paris-Roubaix in history – Wout van Aert and Tadej Pogačar set blistering new highest average speed of 48.91kph, smashing previous record

Franzi Koch's victory in the women's race was also the fastest in its six-year history with a 40.834kph average speed

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Did a piece of £15 plastic cost Mathieu van der Poel his chance of victory at Paris-Roubaix?

With several Alpecin-Premier Tech riders using prototype Shimano pedals, Van der Poel was left without a bike at a crucial point

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Did Shimano's new pedals cost Mathieu van der Poel victory at Paris-Roubaix?

Quick-thinking Tibor Del Grosso saves the team from complete embarrassment, but Christophe Roodhoft takes the blame for putting half the team on different pedals

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Paris-Roubaix Men: Wout van Aert edges out Tadej Pogačar to claim his first cobbled Monument victory in thrilling finale after both riders deal with punctures and bike changes

Jasper Stuyven takes third from chase group driven by Mathieu van der Poel who finished fourth after mechanical drama

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Wout van Aert outsprints Tadej Pogačar in velodrome to win epic 2026 edition of Paris-Roubaix

Brutal race marred by punctures and mechanicals for all the big favourites ends with Wout van Aert finally winning the Hell of the North

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Mathieu van der Poel punctures twice on the Arenberg sector at Paris-Roubaix, teammate changes wheel

Calamity for Alpecin-Premier Tech comes after Tadej Pogačar forced to use neutral service bike earlier in race

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Mathieu van der Poel's Paris-Roubaix derailed by double mechanical in Forest of Arenberg

Reigning champion couldn't clip into Jasper Philipsen's bike, so walks back to collect his own as Tibor Del Grosso swaps wheels

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Mid-race scare for Tadej Pogačar after puncture, neutral spare bike sees race favourite off the back at Paris-Roubaix

Untimely puncture at 120km to go sees World Champion forced onto Shimano neutral bike

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Sorry Canyon, Mathieu van der Poel doesn't want to ride the new Endurace for Paris-Roubaix

It seems Van der Poel has decided not to use the new Canyon Endurace CFR that was designed around his Paris-Roubaix assault

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How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, start times and preview for the cycling race

The toughest, maddest, most chaotic bike race on earth returns on Sunday for its 123rd edition. Here's how to watch Paris-Roubaix 2026 live streams for free.

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'I can pull off some kind of good sprint' –Does Tadej Pogačar even need to arrive alone to win Paris-Roubaix?

'Everybody talks about some sort of club but honestly I don't even know who's in this club' he says of all-five Monument winners

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'I don't see where Van der Poel can drop Pogačar on Sunday. Or vice versa.' - Patrick Lefevere, 'Mr. Paris-Roubaix', predicts velodrome showdown between two biggest stars

Former Soudal-QuickStep boss says it will be tough for either champion to go clear

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Paris-Roubaix brings Tadej Pogačar vs Mathieu van der Poel round three in 2026, but who has the better supporting cast for the hellish pavé? – Analysis

Comparing UAE Team Emirates-XRG and Alpecin-Premier Tech's riders head-to-head for The Hell of the North

Cycling Weekly

Paris-Roubaix 2026 official start list: All 175 riders confirmed for the 'Hell of the North'

Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar return for cobbled duel

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The Monuments: Cycling’s five biggest one-day races

A guide to the five single-day pro bike races that make up cycling's Monuments

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'Big guys' Van der Poel and Pogačar 'determine where Paris-Roubaix is made hard and how selective it will be', says Jasper Philipsen

Belgian fighting to get fit for Hell of the North but says pressure is off for him after In Flanders Fields victory

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Unstoppable force vs immovable object: Why Paris-Roubaix may prove too much even for Tadej Pogacar

The Slovenian is one step closer to sporting immortality with Paris-Roubaix the only Monument he has yet to claim - but it’s a tall order even for him

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'A few so-called experts had an opinion' – Mathieu van der Poel defends Flanders power numbers and working with Tadej Pogačar ahead of Paris-Roubaix rematch

Dutchman aiming for a fourth consecutive title in Roubaix this Sunday, but isn't overly concerned by records

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Goats, cobble inspections and the Easter Bunny: this week in cycling's social media

I'm obsessed with the goats

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The new Canyon Endurace CFR has been designed with a single purpose in mind: 'Get to Roubaix fastest'

Canyon says its new Endurace CFR is 'the world's fastest all-road race bike'

Cycling Weekly

Mathieu van der Poel's all-new Canyon Endurace CFR is the fastest endurance bike the German brand has made

Everything we know about the bike Mathieu van der Poel has been using for the Spring Classics, plus our first ride impressions in Flanders

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'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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'If it rains, Van der Poel has a small advantage on Pogačar' - Paris-Roubaix technical director says wet conditions would favour defending champion next Sunday in Hell of the North

Thierry Gouvenou expecting major duel for victory in 123rd edition of French Monument

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