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Mathieu van der Poel chases records at Cyclo-cross World Championships whilst the women's race remains open – Analysing the elite contenders

Who can try to challenge the imperious Van der Poel in the men's race? And can Brand return from a setback to continue her winning form, or will someone else take the women's title?

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'Every now and then, you have to consider other options' – Mathieu van der Poel non-commital on potential cyclo-cross retirement ahead of bid for record-breaking eighth world title

'I'm certainly not going to Hulst feeling like I've already won. Anything can happen at a World Championships'

Cycling News

'No reason to panic' - Lucinda Brand's remarkable 63 consecutive podium streak comes to an end in Maasmechelen giving rivals unexpected confidence boost ahead of cyclo-cross Worlds

'Lucinda has had a tough week of training with a view to the World Championships, and as a result, she is a bit less fresh' says Baloise Verzekeringen-Het Poetsbureau Lions manager Sven Nys

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Five African riders named in women's World Cycling Centre team and former pro becomes head coach as UCI builds on Rwanda World Championships legacy

Riders from South America and Asia also among 10-rider roster for 2026 as former pro Valentina Scandolara joins management

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'Many people might think if Wout van Aert doesn't participate, there won't be any excitement'– Cyclo-cross Worlds organisers don't expect capacity crowds next weekend

'We've always said we want to host the best and most beautiful World Championships. We're more than ready for that'

Cycling News

‘LeBron James of Excel spreadsheets’ celebrates 2025 Microsoft Excel World Championships win — beat 256 other spreadsheet whizzes to claim the $60,000 first prize in Las Vegas tournament

The 2025 Microsoft Excel World Championships final in Las Vegas has been won by Irishman Diarmuid Early.

Tom’s Hardware

Bad news for the sprinters, good news for Tadej Pogačar? Artificial hill under construction for 2028 Abu Dhabi Road World Championships

Middle Eastern road race likely won't be so flat after all

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Eight times more than any other discipline? Here's just how much you have to pay the UCI to host the Road World Championships

Road World Championships fee climbs to CHF 10 million in 2032, latest round of bid documents reveal

Cycling News

Retirement class of 2025 – the riders calling time on their career

From Nino Schurter to Ellen van Dijk, Lizzie Deignan and Geraint Thomas, there's a long list of top names leaving the professional side of the sport

Cycling News

2025 Esports World Championships: Defending champion Mary Kate McCarthy dominates to claim world title for New Zealand

Brazil's Gabriella Guerra was second and Italy’s Francesca Tommasi took third

Cycling News

'We would like the last World Championships to have a legacy' – Rwanda aiming for a spot on the WorldTour calendar in 2027

Rwandan federation working with UCI to establish a new top-level race in the country

Cycling News

‘It feels a bit surreal still’: Teenage British gymnast Abi Martin on ‘insane’ world medal and stunning breakout year

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: From competing at the Olympics before even getting her GCSE results to winning a medal at her first world championships, Team GB’s Abi Martin has had a whirlwind year. She tells Flo Clifford about fighting back from injury and mental block to scale new heights - and what’s…

The Independent UK

6 Formula One Drivers Who Changed Racing Forever

I’m an avid Formula One fan, watching F1 news just about every day (even if it’s not racing season). I love keeping up with everything to do with the sport, and it’s interesting to see the different characters who have come through the paddock over the years. Over the decades,…

Clever Dude

Dutch Olympian convicted of child rape banned from world championships

Steven van de Velde has been denied a visa by Australia, with the world championships set to take place in Adelaide next month

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Australia denies visa to Dutch Olympian convicted of child rape

Dutch Olympian Steven van de Velde has been denied a visa to compete in the beach volleyball world championships in Australia

Cycling Weekly

'Pretty crazy' – Katie Archibald and Maddie Leech win Madison gold on Track World Championships day four, Anna Morris defends individual pursuit crown

Great Britain double tally to four world titles on penultimate day in Chile

AAP

McDonald soars to new highs at worlds, but wants more

Uneven bars specialist Kate McDonald has delivered a career-high score at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, but isn't content.

Cycling News

Track World Championships: Netherlands off to flying start with three gold medals out of three on day 1

Dutch track squad victorious in both team sprints as Lorena Wiebes take triumphs in scratch for second year

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Cycling Weekly

Josh Tarling set for UCI Track World Championships debut for Great Britain

Ineos Grenadiers rider part of 22-rider squad competing in Chile next week

The Independent UK

‘I’m obsessed with greatness’: Katie Archibald chases sport’s highest high as long road begins to LA 2028 Olympics

One of Britain’s most decorated track cyclists, Archibald was in ‘freefall’ after missing out on the Paris Olympics having endured a difficult few seasons. Now she is searching for a fresh start as she begins the long road to the LA Games in 2028 - starting with next week’s World…

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'I regret it now' – Yara Kastelijn apologises to Shirin van Anrooij after chasing down teammate at Gravel World Championships

Kastelijn played a part in pulling chasing group to lone leader Van Anrooij in Saturday's elite women's race

Cycling News

Tom Pidcock starting Gravel World Championships without seeing course and only riding new Pinarello bike 'a little bit'

Brit racing in Limburg a day after sixth in Il Lombardia

Cycling News

'Strange tactics' help Lorena Wiebes grab rainbow jersey ahead of Dutch teammates at 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships

WorldTour sprinter closes down late breakaway ride by compatriot Shirin Van Anrooij with help from SD Worx teammate Julia Kopecký

Cycling News

'It's a shame that many of the best gravel cyclists don't prioritise World Championships' - Gravel Earth Series winner Magnus Bak Klaris expects road-heavy competition Sunday

The Rift winner prefers the rougher gravel outside Europe but offers compliments for technical Dutch course across southern Limburg

Cycling News

'It's gonna look like a road race with a lot of fighting for position' - Romain Bardet extends season at UCI Gravel World Championships

Four-time Tour de France stage winner proving he is still aggressive in new discipline but has modest expectations for Sunday

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