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DARK SECRETS: Classics - The Real Truth

'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

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'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

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'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

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'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'

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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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