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DARK SECRETS: Classics - The Real Truth

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'

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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

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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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Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogačar, and beyond – Analysing the contenders for the men's Paris-Roubaix

Our look at 10 of the main contenders for this year's Hell of the North

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Sean Kelly's Classics column: Tadej Pogačar turns Tour of Flanders into a torture-fest as Remco Evenepoel silences critics

The nine-time Monument winner breaks down another Pogačar masterclass in Flanders, Vollering's tactical domination, and Evenepoel's promising performance

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Top cobbled Classics support rider for Tadej Pogačar extends contract for several seasons with UAE Team Emirates-XRG

Florian Vermeersch extends to the end of 2029

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'Tadej didn't want to let me come back' – Remco Evenepoel bullish on cobbled Classics after taking third in his Tour of Flanders debut

Belgian says podium is 'a result that we were hoping for and dreaming of', and vows to return with 'headroom' for improvement

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'High trees catch a lot of wind' – From intense media scrutiny to social media abuse, the Classics bring out the pressure of expectation in Belgium

Whether it's constant tactical questioning, boos on the roadside or abusive messages online, the Classics period can be an intense time, particularly for Belgian riders

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'I’m not going to wait for an attack' – Jasper Stuyven hopes to put Soudal-QuickStep’s classics campaign back on course at the Tour of Flanders

The Belgian team have struggled to make a significant impact in the cobbled Classics in recent years, but have a strong squad for Sunday’s Monument.

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What can Remco Evenepoel learn from Pogačar, Nibali, and Valverde? 5 memorable Tour of Flanders debuts from big-name cobbles newbies

These riders all made a splash on unfamiliar terrain

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Lotte Kopecky, Demi Vollering and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot face off in what could be an epic showdown – Analysing the Tour of Flanders Women contenders

Can the Queen of the Classics claim a fourth victory in Oudenaarde, or will Demi Vollering or Pauline Ferrand-Prévot succeed in winning a first Flanders title?

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All about Remco: Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe field notably experienced squad to back rookie Evenepoel in Sunday's Tour of Flanders

Knowledgeable Classics racer Gianni Vermeersch likely to play key support role

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Van der Poel, Van Aert lead challenge against Pogačar, but can debutant Evenepoel spoil the party in rare matchup? – Analysing the favourites for the men's Tour of Flanders

The top riders to look out for at Sunday's 278km Monument from Antwerp to Oudenaarde

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'We lost three experienced riders, and replaced them with really young riders' – Can Lidl-Trek's changed Classics core do enough for Mads Pedersen at the Tour of Flanders?

Look back a year or two ago, and Lidl-Trek men's Classics team was as hard to get into as some squads' Tour de France line-ups.

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'He'd only start if he was there for a top result' – Wout van Aert welcomes Remco Evenepoel's participation in Tour of Flanders

Classics star gives thumbs-up to rival's debut in Belgium's biggest bike race

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Sean Kelly's Classics column: The alternative way to beat the big hitters, and why Lorena Wiebes is a master

The nine-time Monument winner analyses the latest cobbled Classics action, including bizarre breakaway tactics, a vintage MVDP-WVA attack, and how Wiebes can do it all

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Wout van Aert resurgent, Lorena Wiebes unstoppable, big teams dominate again and more – five things we learned from In Flanders Fields and E3 Saxo Classic

We look back over the weekend's Classics racing

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Alpecin-Premier Tech has a new bike for the Classics, as new Canyon Endurace CFR spotted at Ronde van Brugge

It appears that a lot is happening behind the scenes at Canyon, as new handlebars have also been spotted beneath the Dutchman

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The cobbled Classics storylines we're looking forward to – From Van der Poel and Pogačar on the cusp of history to a different Demi Vollering and a resurgent Mads Pedersen

The Cyclingnews team weighs in on the stories to follow during the cobbled Classics

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'I really want to be good at the Classics' – Imogen Wolff targets strong second season as a pro

Visma-Lease a Bike's precocious Briton on her changing role, dream races, and aim to secure a Tour de France place

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New name, new route, new winners? – Analysing the contenders for the men's and women's Ronde Van Brugge

Philipsen, Groenewegen, Gillespie and Balsamo among favourites for sprint-friendly races

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