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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Reflections and highlights from Paris-Roubaix – What we witnessed and felt on the ground and at home ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Cyclingnews team weighs in on an unforgettable day of racing in northern France ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Patrick Fletcher ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TYe3w9RHqbCsEvkMCBbEQQ-1280-80.png">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Wout van Aert and Franziska Koch hoist their cobbleston trophies after winning Paris-Roubaix 2026]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Composite image of Wout van Aert and Franziska Koch, both on the Paris-Roubaix 2026 podium holding cobblestone trophies]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 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 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YTywfP4xDP3Xgp8m3NPDhJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Van Aert proved a popular winner in Roubaix on Sunday]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Wout van Aert lies on the ground, holding his face in disbelief after winning Paris-Roubaix 2026]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The fastest Paris-Roubaix in history – Wout van Aert and Tadej Pogačar set blistering new highest average speed of 48.91kph, smashing previous record ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:17:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Racing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Moultrie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kjcsJmnwyrf6mQChJbnEFT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Wout van Aert leads Paris-Roubaix 2026 through the Trouée d&#039;Arenberg]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Wout van Aert leads the 2026 Paris-Roubaix group of favourites through the Trouée d&#039;Arenberg]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Paris-Roubaix is love-hate and I finally have some love' – Megan Jastrab ecstatic after top-five finish in Hell of the North ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ American racer finishes with Lotte Kopecky after exceptional ride in race she 'always said I hate' ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:16:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Women&#039;s Cycling]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Patrick Fletcher ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EzpmUzGArcPNSCuwgF25Ni-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Jastrab celebrated her former teammate Koch&#039;s victory when she arrived in Roubaix]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Megan Jastrab and winner Franziska Koch hug and smile at the finish of Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2026]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'We won against the best rider of this moment' – Team boss Richard Plugge says Wout van Aert beating Tadej Pogačar to Paris-Roubaix victory 'makes it even sweeter' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Emotional Visma-Lease a Bike CEO reacts to the biggest win of star rider's career ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:08:22 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Racing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Pete Trifunovic ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GEAaQ5RbiEmrnmq5oLkumh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Managing Director/CEO of Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Richard Plugge and the race winner Wout van Aert at Paris-Roubaix (Photo by Etienne Garnier - Pool/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Managing Director/CEO of Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Richard Plugge and the race winner Wout van Aert at Paris-Roubaix (Photo by Etienne Garnier - Pool/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pain faces of Paris-Roubaix – Behind the scenes in the famous velodrome ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Everybody hurts sometimes, but everybody definitely hurts at Roubaix ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:03:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:49:27 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ william.jones@futurenet.com (Will Jones) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Jones ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vzgo25C3TgWZG6Qt9ChVMk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Charlotte Kool at the finish on Sunday]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Charlotte Kool sits and stares into the distance at the finish of Paris-Roubaix]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ UCI Gravel World Series: Nicole Frain keeps winning streak rolling in Wörthersee as Jordan Habets claims victory in photo finish ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Gustav Frederik Dahl and Mieke Kröger take runner-up spots in climb-lined alpine event in Austria ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:49:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:51:38 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ simone.giuliani@futurenet.com (Simone Giuliani) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Simone Giuliani ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iFLjzoxMr8AYnq48hQhR9H-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Australian Nicole Frain rides solo across the line in Velden, Austria for elite women&#039;s title at Wörthersee Gravel]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Australian Nicole Frain rides solo across the line in Velden, Austria for elite women&#039;s title at Wörthersee Gravel]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'I dreamt of winning this race since the first edition' – MVP of the spring Franziska Koch crowns breakthrough Classics with Paris-Roubaix Femmes victory ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ German champion is third FDJ United-Suez rider to win a Classic this spring ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:59:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:09:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lukas Knöfler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EcmVxLCac4bqPUca4mdTCh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Franziska Koch (FDJ United-Suez) celebrates Paris-Roubaix Femmes victory with the pavé trophy]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Franziska Koch of Germany and Team FDJ United - SUEZ celebrates at podium as race winner with the cobblestone-race-trophy ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Expensive mistake' costs Lotte Kopecky shot at Paris-Roubaix Femmes podium ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ SD Worx-Protime rider came home over a minute behind lead trio ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:43:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:30:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Pete Trifunovic ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9ydUV82XTqt8pGMNHpXviW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[After a positioning mistake, Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime) gave chase but could not close the gap to the lead group]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Belgian Lotte Kopecky of SD Worx-Protime pictured in action during the women&#039;s Paris-Roubaix cycling race]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'I don't know what to feel yet' – Heartbroken Marianne Vos attempts to come to terms with agonising Paris-Roubaix defeat ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 'We miss him, calling him, having small WhatsApp messages, or a picture, or whatever. But in a way… you just try and focus on what you have to do' says Vos in memory of her late father ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:09:57 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:56:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Patrick Fletcher ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D2jZwRfmEFrAxnhqvuRpNn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Franziska Koch got the better of Visma-Lease a Bike at Paris-Roubaix Femmes]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Marianne Vos, Franziska Koch and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot celebrate on the podium of the 6th edition of the Women Paris-Roubaix 2026]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'It's been my goal to win this race and point to the sky' – Wout van Aert dedicates Paris-Roubaix victory to late teammate as past misfortune gave him 'knowledge to pull it off' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Belgian dedicated victory to Michael Goolaerts, admitting 'I like to believe that he gave me a bit of extra power' ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:52:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Racing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Pete Trifunovic ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/38RKZzvSFeu84hoQNBr8P6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) gives a heartfelt scream while hoisting the pavé trophy after winning Paris-Roubaix]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Winner Team Visma - Lease a Bike&#039;s Belgian rider Wout van Aert celebrates on the podium of the 123rd edition of the Paris-Roubaix ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Redlands Bicycle Classic: Ella Sabo and Jim Brown sprint to victory on stage 4 in traditional downtown criterium ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lauren Stephens retains women’s GC lead as Eric Brunner takes over men’s lead with bonus seconds ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lyne Lamoureux ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YTNaBZ6CkfBEvPz26rVkkM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Ella Sabo (Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28) wins stage 4 of Redlands Bicycle Classic]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Ella Sabo wins stage 4 of Redlands Bicycle Classic]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Paris-Roubaix Femmes: Franziska Koch outwits Marianne Vos and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot to claim biggest win of her career  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 25-year old German outsprints Vos in 2-up sprint as defending champion takes third in Roubaix ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lukas Knöfler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LiRp2aZNK97NHN3w62MvAM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Franziska Koch of Germany and Team FDJ United - SUEZ (R) celebrates at finish line as race winner ahead of Marianne Vos of Netherlands and Team Visma | Lease a Bike ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Franziska Koch of Germany and Team FDJ United - SUEZ (R) celebrates at finish line as race winner ahead of Marianne Vos of Netherlands and Team Visma | Lease a Bike ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lucinda Brand crashes out of contention at Paris-Roubaix Femmes following collision with spectator ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Dutchwoman had been in the chase group a minute behind leading trio before crash on Carrefour de l'Arbre ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingnews@futurenet.com (Dani Ostanek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dani Ostanek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zp6Tv8YML7yEhwmoMf3uGe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Lucinda Brand leads the peloton earlier in the day]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Lucinda Brand of Netherlands and Team Lidl - Trek competes during the 6th Paris-Roubaix Femmes Hauts-de-France 2026 ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 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 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Jasper Stuyven takes third from chase group driven by Mathieu van der Poel who finished fourth after mechanical drama ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:35:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:00:38 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katy Madgwick ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mbue5554wRzJK8ZBDacjsC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) outsprints Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) to win Paris-Roubaix]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Belgian Wout van Aert of Team Visma-Lease a Bike celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men&#039;s Paris-Roubaix ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Paris-Roubaix Femmes concludes with a breathtaking three-up sprint  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Four-star sector at Haveluy à Wallers is a major new addition among extra 4.5km of cobbles as the elite women tackle Hell of the North ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:39:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:23:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Owen Rogers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8TqPw6ixRmpBZd8TwHkGcQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Franziska Koch (FDJ United-SUEZ) wins the 2026 Paris-Roubaix Femmes ahead of Marianne Vos (Visma-Lease a Bike)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Dutch Marianne Vos of Team Visma-Lease a Bike and German Franziska Koch of FDJ United-SUEZ pictured in action during the women&#039;s Paris-Roubaix cycling race, Sunday 12 April 2026, around Roubaix, France. The 123rd edition of Paris-Roubaix cycling races will take on Sunday, with the women riding 143,1 km the men riding 258,3 km on Sunday. BELGA PHOTO JASPER JACOBS (Photo by JASPER JACOBS / BELGA MAG / Belga / AFP via Getty Images)]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Dutch Marianne Vos of Team Visma-Lease a Bike and German Franziska Koch of FDJ United-SUEZ pictured in action during the women&#039;s Paris-Roubaix cycling race, Sunday 12 April 2026, around Roubaix, France. The 123rd edition of Paris-Roubaix cycling races will take on Sunday, with the women riding 143,1 km the men riding 258,3 km on Sunday. BELGA PHOTO JASPER JACOBS (Photo by JASPER JACOBS / BELGA MAG / Belga / AFP via Getty Images)]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Fewer minutes but more eyeballs' – ASO race director defends reduction in women's Paris-Roubaix broadcast and his 'moron' comments on Rockets boss Bas Tietema ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 'Coverage is not just about watching a race. It is about visibility, value, and the future of the sport' The Cyclists' Alliance speaks out about decreased television coverage of Paris-Roubaix Femmes ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Patrick Fletcher ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LjuM7dn7tCMpXfJyBtagDK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The elite women&#039;s peloton racing on a sunny day at the 2025 Paris-Roubaix Femmes]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[The elite women&#039;s peloton, Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, racing on a sunny day at the 2025 Paris-Roubaix Femmes]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I rode the Trouée d'Arenberg two years ago, and I still can't get over how rough it is ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The forest of Arenberg is the roughest piece of road in all of cycling ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6rmbScm7TWRhVPubtiKHcG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Speed record broken as fan favourite puts on a masterclass at Paris-Roubaix 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) out sprinted Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) with Jasper Stuyven (Soudal-QuickStep) completing the podium ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tim Bonville-Ginn ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U5Ssu9TG3D8m7yS3Px3gwN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Belgian Wout van Aert of Team Visma-Lease a Bike and Slovenian Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates-XRG pictured in action during the men&#039;s Paris-Roubaix cycling race, Sunday 12 April 2026, around Roubaix, France. The 123rd edition of Paris-Roubaix cycling races will take on Sunday, with the women riding 143,1 km the men riding 258,3 km on Sunday. BELGA PHOTO JASPER JACOBS (Photo by JASPER JACOBS / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Belgian Wout van Aert of Team Visma-Lease a Bike and Slovenian Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates-XRG pictured in action during the men&#039;s Paris-Roubaix cycling race, Sunday 12 April 2026, around Roubaix, France. The 123rd edition of Paris-Roubaix cycling races will take on Sunday, with the women riding 143,1 km the men riding 258,3 km on Sunday. BELGA PHOTO JASPER JACOBS (Photo by JASPER JACOBS / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Geerike Schreurs and Mads Würtz Schmidt solo to victory at the Gravel Desert in Spain ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Axelle Dubau-Prevot and Hugo Drechou secure runner-up positions in third round of Gravel Earth Series ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lyne Lamoureux ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6aGGAWgZqXxvVcwrsRbHaG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'We want to leave no stone unturned'  - Picnic PostNL build Paris-Roubaix Femmes squad around one-day specialist Pfeiffer Georgi ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 2024 podium finisher will be sole leader for team in Sunday's Monument challenge ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:20:56 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Women&#039;s Cycling]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alasdair Fotheringham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jCFfiubHu9CwyvurPdpsif-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Pfeiffer Georgi]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Pfeiffer Georgi]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Itzulia Basque Country: Isolated Paul Seixas clinches first WorldTour stage race title as AJ August wins rain-battered final stage ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Raúl García takes second, and Frank van den Broek outsprints Gal Glivar for third in Bergara ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alasdair Fotheringham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AzLznQNPNGYnJbdhV4n3Fn-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Overnight race leaders Emily Ehrlich and Eric Brunner drop to second overall ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lyne Lamoureux ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k7eLMgqAdRT7LnN9cJKLjj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ '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 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Former Soudal-QuickStep boss says it will be tough for either champion to go clear ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alasdair Fotheringham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nZRCZQ3y76Pf4ePrjzWPJN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[1998 Paris-Roubaix: the late Franco Ballerini en route to his second victory in four editions]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[1998 Paris-Roubaix: the late Franco Ballerini en route to his second victory in four editions]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tour de France and Giro d'Italia stage winner Pello Bilbao announces retirement at end of 2026  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bahrain Victorious racer, 36, announces decision on home soil before final stage of Itzulia Basque Country ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alasdair Fotheringham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ufymUo6hexsnJiiUzVTS8c-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Stage win goes to the breakaway and yellow jersey put under pressure on rainy final stage 6 of Itzulia Basque Country  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The grand finale features six big climbs and another 3,000 metres of elevation ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Puddicombe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zRy2z7h5pyHhWR6qYHd8FL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[BERGARA, SPAIN - APRIL 11: Stage winner Andrew August of United States and Team INEOS Grenadiers competes in the breakaway during the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 6 a 135.2km stage from Goizper-Antzuola to Bergara / #UCIWT / on April 11, 2026 in Bergara, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[BERGARA, SPAIN - APRIL 11: Stage winner Andrew August of United States and Team INEOS Grenadiers competes in the breakaway during the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 6 a 135.2km stage from Goizper-Antzuola to Bergara / #UCIWT / on April 11, 2026 in Bergara, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'I don't think anyone actually realises how bad this was' – Mads Pedersen aims for 'little bit of luck' at Paris-Roubaix as he continues fractured wrist recovery ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 'It is not up to us,' says Danish rider as he gears up for 'love-hate' Paris-Roubaix despite February crash still hampering form ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Pete Trifunovic ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3UKBnp3UCBcUgXLWQbWaBY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Pedersen heads into Roubaix off the back of a challenging start to 2026]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Mads Pedersen of Lidl - Trek of Denmark at Ronde van Vlaanderen 2026 (Photo by Pim Waslander/Soccrates/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                            <![CDATA[ Timeline of when the men and women should reach each cobble sector ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ laura@cyclingnews.com (Laura Weislo) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Weislo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AeCVHNowE3QziAJaJ6Dj8Y-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[A rider stoops to pick up the cobblestone trophy as Paris-Roubaix winner]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A rider stoops to pick up the cobblestone trophy as Paris-Roubaix winner]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Replacement stones and holes filled with gravel and coal spoil – The state of the Arenberg Forest amid cobblestone thievery ahead of Paris-Roubaix ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Repair work has been carried out after reports of Roubax souvenir hunters removing cobblestones ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:09:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:17:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ thomas.wieckowski@futurenet.com (Tom Wieckowski) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tom Wieckowski ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Jfxcus9iKTz66YZc4SA6K-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Australians Carter Bettles and 18-year-old Tully Schweitzer win Oceania Road Championships titles in Brisbane ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bronwyn Macgregor and Conor Leahy win the elite time trials as home nation dominates the medals ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:40:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Racing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matilda Price ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FYFbnC5j3tg3PcCMQgE6TX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Tully Schweitzer (Australia) competed in the Women Junior Road Race at 2025 UCI Road World Championships]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[2025 UCI Road World Championships - Women Junior Road Race - Tully Schweitzer (Australia)2025 UCI Road World Championships - 27 Sep 2025]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Age doesn't matter' - Zoe Bäckstedt carries momentum from Flanders to 'unpredictable' Paris-Roubaix with Consonni and Dygert among reinforcements ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto riders say fitness and luck play bigger roles in Hell of the North rather than positioning ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackie.tyson@futurenet.com (Jackie Tyson) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackie Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DwmnSBG6xGpLgFSTEYq8cL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Zoe Bäckstedt finished top 20 at Ronde van Brugge this spring]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Zoe Backstedt of Great Britain and Team CANYON-SRAM zondacrypto prior to the 9th Ronde van Brugge - Tour of Bruges 2026, Women&#039;s Elite a 143.7km one-day race from Bruges]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Itzulia Basque Country: Paul Seixas extends lead with third victory on stage 5 after thrilling duel with Florian Lipowitz  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ French rider wins in Eibar from two-up sprint with one stage left to confirm overall title ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matilda Price ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[French rider Paul Seixas celebrates winning the fifth stage of the Itzulia Basque Country 2026]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[French rider Paul Seixas celebrates winning the fifth stage of the Itzulia Basque Country 2026]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Redlands Bicycle Classic: Ella Sabo and Sebastian Brenes Mata sprint to stage 2 victories on new circuit course ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY28 go one-two in bunch finish as Skylar Schneider trails in third ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackie.tyson@futurenet.com (Jackie Tyson) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackie Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tmASFRKsWCwtoamrtznL98-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Sebastian Mata (Canel’s-Java) holds off Carlos Garcia (Olinka) and wins stage 2 at 2025 Redlands Bicycle Classic]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Sebastian Mata (Canel’s-Java) holds off Carlos Garcia (Olinka) and wins stage 2 at 2025 Redlands Bicycle Classic]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pays de la Loire Tour: Antoine L'Hote thrills home crowd with first career victories as stage 4 win also delivers GC title ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Alexander Kamp goes second overall while Corbin Strong moves into third on GC with strong runner-up finish on final day ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingnews@futurenet.com (Dani Ostanek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dani Ostanek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8N8iYt6AYSemCRHHxvLPCB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Pays de la Loire Tour 2026: Young Frenchman Antoine L&#039;Hote wins stage 4 and also scoops up the overall title ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Antoine L&amp;apos;Hote of France and Team Decathlon CMA CGM celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 72nd Region Pays De La Loire Tour 2026, Stage 4 a 179.5km from Brulon to Le Mans on April 10, 2026 in Brulon, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Could the addition of a rarely-used uphill cobble sector ignite early attacks at Paris-Roubaix? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The 26th sector at Briastre was last used in 2017 ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Pete Trifunovic ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kozeviPPQMkcciQg4hyJq9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Paris-Roubaix is tailor-made for her' – Lotte Kopecky primed to become first repeat winner as SD Worx-Protime line up with options ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Dutch team say they have 'a serious contender for victory, and possibly even more than one' heading into Sunday's race ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matilda Price ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TYgkq4YC58BcuwG922poTS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Lotte Kopecky and Lorena Wiebes have both shown strength in Roubaix before]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Side shot of Lotte Kopecky leading Lorena Wiebes over a rough cobbled sector during Paris-Roubaix 2025]]></media:text>
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                            <![CDATA[ Exploring the pros and cons of holding one mega Roubaix day on Sunday ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:22:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:44:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matilda Price ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/soSfqPEiQo4KQLbDoXVbGL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Paris-Roubaix Femmes has previously had its own day on the calendar]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A shot of the peloton competing in Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2025, shot from the front-side. You can see Ellen van Dijk and Lotte Kopecky clearly, with riders blurred in the background]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ At it happened: Action-packed queen stage of the Itzulia Basque Country decided by two-up sprint ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Eight classified climbs and 3,800 metres of ascent pack the queen stage of the race in Eibar ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:36:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:16:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Puddicombe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5dpDJAFPYo2DickLXhSmni-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[EIBAR, SPAIN - APRIL 10: (L-R) Paul Seixas of France and Team Decathlon CMA CGM - Yellow Leader Jersey celebrates at finish line as stage winner ahead of Florian Lipowitz of Germany and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe during the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 5 a 176.2km stage from Eibar to Eibar / #UCIWT / on April 10, 2026 in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[EIBAR, SPAIN - APRIL 10: (L-R) Paul Seixas of France and Team Decathlon CMA CGM - Yellow Leader Jersey celebrates at finish line as stage winner ahead of Florian Lipowitz of Germany and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe during the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 5 a 176.2km stage from Eibar to Eibar / #UCIWT / on April 10, 2026 in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingnews@futurenet.com (Dani Ostanek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dani Ostanek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RWB8Yhvx5PcTwru9BtaPxY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[A muddy Wilfried Peeters races through the Arenberg Forest during the 2001 Paris-Roubaix, one of the iconic editions in the recent history of the race]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A muddy Wilfried Peeters races through the Arenberg Forest during the 2001 Paris-Roubaix, one of the iconic editions in the recent history of the race]]></media:text>
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                            <![CDATA[ Christian Scaroni completes podium on frantic day for breakaway ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Moultrie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rdmjupf49jFMfPRiYBUCEU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Itzulia Basque Country: Alex Aranburu (Cofidis) wins stage 4]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Alex Aranburu of Spain and Team Cofidis celebrates at finish line as stage winner at Itzulia Basque Country 2026 on stage 4April 09, 2026 in  Galdakao, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Redlands Bicycle Classic: Emily Ehrlich and Eric Brunner win opening time trials at Lake Perris and claim first leader's jerseys ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY28 rider dominates with 36-second margin over Jamie Chapman while men's top four riders separated by slim nine seconds ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackie.tyson@futurenet.com (Jackie Tyson) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackie Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pMFpJAXGddULWiJxZCkdon-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Emily Ehrlich (Virginia&#039;s Blue Ridge TWENTY28) wins pro women stage 1 ITT 2026 Redlands Bicycle Classic]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Emily Ehrlich (Virginia&#039;s Blue Ridge TWENTY28) wins pro women stage 1 ITT 2026 Redlands Bicycle Classic]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pays de la Loire Tour: Alexander Kamp sprints to first victory for three years on stage 3, moves into race lead ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Dane beats Antoine L'Hote and Gabriele Bessega to the line in Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes from small group ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matilda Price ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3eeATjccPBJEaxMDFGR8aA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Alexander Kamp celebrates at finish line as stage winner ahead of Antoine L&#039;Hote and Gabriele Bessega during the 72nd Region Pays De La Loire Tour 2026, Stage 3 ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Alexander Kamp celebrates at finish line as stage winner ahead of Antoine L&#039;Hote and Gabriele Bessega during the 72nd Region Pays De La Loire Tour 2026, Stage 3 ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Something the initial hospital dismissed' – Brodie Chapman out with pelvic fracture after Tour of Flanders crash ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 'Another confirmation that advocating for yourself and how you know your body pays off!' says Australian racer ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingnews@futurenet.com (Dani Ostanek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dani Ostanek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bcmffpZsvTGYkZkDtJLmEU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Chapman during Flanders, before her crash]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Brodie Chapman leads a group over a cobbled climb during the Tour of Flanders]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Victory goes to the breakaway and yellow jersey gains time on chaotic stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Seven classified climbs and 3,137 metres of elevation on a challenging stage around Galdakao ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Puddicombe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VMC3RiXjuWuxWZD2zQQeyU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[GALDAKAO, SPAIN - APRIL 09: Alex Aranburu of Spain and Team Cofidis attacks in the chase group during the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 4 a 167.2km stage from Galdakao to Galdakao on / #UCIWT / April 09, 2026 in  Galdakao, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[GALDAKAO, SPAIN - APRIL 09: Alex Aranburu of Spain and Team Cofidis attacks in the chase group during the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 4 a 167.2km stage from Galdakao to Galdakao on / #UCIWT / April 09, 2026 in  Galdakao, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ An open field full of contenders, from former winners to worthy wildcards – Analysing the favourites for Paris-Roubaix Femmes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Past winners Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Lotte Kopecky and Alison Jackson head the startlist at the Queen of the Classics ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingnews@futurenet.com (Dani Ostanek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dani Ostanek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z5MquKJxgmHhaU4dHqpoPg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Former winners including Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Lotte Kopecky, and Elisa Longo Borghini lead the contenders list at the 2026 Paris-Roubaix Femmes]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A composite image of former Paris-Roubaix Femmes winner Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Lotte Kopecky, and Elisa Longo Borghini racing on the cobbles during previous editions of the race]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot to race Paris-Roubaix Femmes alongside Marianne Vos in last-minute programme change ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ French rider joins Dutch superstar who missed Tour of Flanders after the death of her father ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matilda Price ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VaAmiFAMsLHnUWM49TpxcC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Ferrand-Prévot is set to return to Roubaix this spring]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A head-on shot of Pauline Ferrand-Prévot riding on a cobbled section of Paris-Roubaix in 2025. It is bright and dusty behind her]]></media:text>
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                            <![CDATA[ Allison Mrugal and Natalie Quinn accomplish team goals for breakaway aggressiveness in Flanders and look to add first win of year for Mayenne Monbana My Pie ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:47:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:07:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackie.tyson@futurenet.com (Jackie Tyson) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackie Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8d5kYufbJabRBhSKuBvrLQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Allison Mrugal of Mayenne Monbana My Pie competes at GP Oetingen]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Allison Mrugal of United States and Mayenne Monbana My Pie competes during the GP Oetingen 2026 - on March 11, 2026 in Oetingen, Belgium. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Itzulia Basque Country: Axel Laurance surges ahead of Igor Arrieta in two-rider sprint for stage 3 victory ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Natnael Tesfatsion takes final spot on podium at the line against Ilan Van Wilder ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kirsten.frattini@futurenet.com (Kirsten Frattini) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kirsten Frattini ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yL6a77BHc6CAHJNJEN94H7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Itzulia Basque Country 2026: Axel Laurance of Ineos  Grenadiers wins stage 3]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Axel Laurance of INEOS Grenadiers (R) celebrates at finish line as stage winner ahead of Igor Arrieta of UAE Team Emirates - XRG on Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 3. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Scheldeprijs: Tim Merlier makes it look easy with third successive victory after season delayed by knee injury ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Pavel Bittner second and Emilien Jeannière third in bunch sprint into Schoten ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:39:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:57:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ laura@cyclingnews.com (Laura Weislo) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Weislo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QxN3yfeMa5AZqSQa3b8ep-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Tim Merlier celebrates his win with one arm raised]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Tim Merlier celebrates his win with one arm raised]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ '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 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Thierry Gouvenou expecting major duel for victory in 123rd edition of French Monument ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alasdair Fotheringham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7Zj72BrDkTUjgDBgz9uzFm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Tadej Pogačar leads Mathieu van der Poel over the cobbles at 2025 Paris-Roubaix]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[2025 Paris-Roubaix: Tadej Pogačar leads Mathieu van der Poel over the cobbles]]></media:text>
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