EXPLAINED: 11 | Vintage Vibes

'Eventful two days' – Tadej Pogačar gives inside look at muddy 210km Paris-Roubaix recon with Florian Vermeersch

World Champion preps for second appearance at Hell of the North after impressive debut in 2025

Cycling News · Mar 12

Ineos Grenadiers secure new title sponsor in £100m deal as Jim Ratcliffe gives up naming rights

Jim Ratcliffe is expected to retain ownership of the outfit but the new deal is hoped to bridge the gap to the sport’s elite teams and turn Ineos into grand tour contenders once again

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Jim Ratcliffe gives up Ineos Grenadiers naming rights in €100m rebrand deal

The Danish IT supplier Netcompany will be the new title sponsor by the time of the Tour de France with the team to be renamed and have a new kit

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

'He just wants to smash everyone' – why Strade Bianche is unmissable this weekend, starting with the Paul Seixas-Tadej Pogačar duel

It's set to be more open, all the stars are there, and there are some mouthwatering head-to-heads lined up

Cycling Weekly · Mar 6

'Being Tadej Pogačar is not easy' – Why pro cycling's top rider has opted for five Classics race days and no stage racing until late April in 2026

UAE Team Emirates-XRG team principal Mauro Gianetti talks form and motivation for the star rider ahead of season debut

Cycling News · Mar 5

Tadej Pogačar is missing two vital domestiques for the Spring Classics – How could this hinder his dominance and hopes of winning Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix?

Tim Wellens says 'The 2026 Classics are over before they even began' after fracturing collarbone during Opening Weekend

Cycling News · Mar 3

'This is about getting more views' – UAE Team Emirates-XRG using outriders to protect Tadej Pogačar from unwanted attention while training

A string of incidents, including with Pogačar himself, prompted the move

Cycling Weekly · Feb 18

Pogacar's manager talks up Tour Down Under return

Cycling super agent Alex Carera is confident that Tour de France great Tadej Pogacar will one day race at the Tour Down Under again.

AAP · Jan 25

Fire threat means Tour Queen stage loses Willunga crown

Tour Down Under organisers have taken the iconic Willunga Hill climb out of Saturday's stage because of the fire danger and extreme heat.

AAP · Jan 22

Vine is fine with dominating ride on Corkscrew

Australian cyclist Jay Vine and fellow UAE Team Emirates rider Jhonatan Narvaez have a stranglehold on the Tour Down Under.

AAP · Jan 22