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Sean Kelly's Classic column: Tadej Pogačar is unbeatable, but thank God for Paul Seixas
Member Exclusive In his latest column, the nine-time Monument winner assesses Pogačar's prowess at Strade Bianche, the defining moment in an enthralling women's race, and why he welcomes the rise of Seixas
Tadej Pogačar's Enve wheels are too deep for the new UCI rules, so how did he get away with using them at Strade Bianche?
News Secret Enve wheels help Slovenian to Strade Bianche success
What was the strange black arm sensor worn by Tadej Pogačar at Strade Bianche?
News The Slovenian set the rumour mill alight when his finish line celebration revealed an unusual sight, but we have the answers
There's beauty in Pogačar's dominance, magic in Siena, and too much of a good thing on the route – Reflections from Strade Bianche 2026
Stephen Farrand shares his conclusions from the Piazza del Campo
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The dust, drama, despair, and delight of Strade Bianche 2026 – Photo gallery
A selection of the best snaps from a pulsating day in the Tuscan hills
Paul Seixas claims Del Toro was ‘blocking’ him as Pogačar made race-winning attack, but ‘no regrets’ after sensational Strade Bianche debut
News Nineteen-year-old Frenchman finished just one minute behind the World Champion, noting 'one minute too much, the minute that makes him win'
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All about Remco: Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe field notably experienced squad to back rookie Evenepoel in Sunday's Tour of Flanders
Knowledgeable Classics racer Gianni Vermeersch likely to play key support role -
'Being a little sneaky' with smart teamwork, Kristen Faulkner starts her European season at Tour of Flanders and says EF Education-Oatly 'can surprise the field'
Full recovery from 2025 shoulder surgery proven with three gold medals on road and track at Pan American Championships and Ardennes Classics next on calendar -
'I'm just at the level I want to be' – Lotte Kopecky says she 'doesn't really care' whether rivals view her as Tour of Flanders frontrunner
SD Worx-Protime leader full of confidence as she speaks to the media three days before chasing more history in the highlight of the Flemish spring
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'We know we are able to win' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot returns to Tour of Flanders as a firm favourite after 'unexpected' success in 2025
Frenchwoman has set De Ronde as a big goal for 2026 and Visma-Lease a Bike say they're ready to race for victory -
'It wasn't the plan' – Richard Carapaz undergoes surgical procedure this week, affirms recovery will not distract from Giro d'Italia in just five weeks
Former Giro champion treated at Equadorian hospital for perineal condition -
Caja Rural-Seguros RGA rider hospitalised in serious condition following training crash
Jaume Guardeño suffered serious injuries after hitting a rock and colliding with car on Tuesday
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Best bar tape 2026: Durable, grippy, and comfortable handlebar tape with a bit of personality
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Van der Poel, Van Aert lead challenge against Pogačar, but can debutant Evenepoel spoil the party in rare matchup? – Analysing the favourites for the men's Tour of Flanders
The top riders to look out for at Sunday's 278km Monument from Antwerp to Oudenaarde -
'Even easier than a PlayStation' – Peter Sagan says Tadej Pogačar's dominance is amazing but 'boring in a certain way'
'Unless they saw off his legs before Sunday, who is going to be able to beat him?' says 2016 Flanders winner
