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'It's no secret, the big goal is winning the Tour de France again' confirms Geraint Thomas after being appointed Director of Racing at Ineos Grenadiers
News Thomas highlights that working with and learning from Dave Brailsford is key part of his new role
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2026 Tour de France use of Col de Sarenne sparks opposition from local environmentalists
News Petition started over concerns over potential spectators numbers in sensitive high mountains area
Retirement class of 2025 – the riders calling time on their career
Analysis 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
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Beyond the GC battle - The 2026 Giro d'Italia offers more than the fight for the maglia rosa - Analysis
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'I need to take the time to fully recover' - Veronica Ewers steps away from elite cycling to continue RED-S recovery
Mutual decision between US rider and EF Education-Oatly aims to prioritise her long-term well-being and health -
Tulsa Tough leads familiar look of six one-day races for 2026 American Criterium Cup
Men's individual champion Maurice Ballerstedt returns to European racing and leaves door open for new winner in series with $140,000 combined prize purse
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'We're not even going to think about the idea' – RCS firmly against Tadej Pogačar's suggestion to switch Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España dates
Italian race organiser only open to a one week move into June to benefit from better weather and Italian national holiday -
A climber-friendly course that could get in the way of Elisa Longo Borghini's third title – Analysing the Giro d'Italia Women route
A lowkey start builds to a big crescendo with the Colle delle Finestre, a tough stage in the Dolomites, and a challenging uphill TT
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'The main sporting goal is in April, that's clear' – Wout van Aert's cyclocross campaign is all about spring Classics preparation
'We see plenty of room for improvement to rediscover the best version of Wout' says Visma-Lease a Bike head of performance -
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Oceania to get its first gravel champions in 2026 with continental title chase to play out at RADL GRVL in January
'Adding gravel to the Championships creates new pathways for emerging talent and elite athletes alike to qualify for the world stage' says Tiffany Cromwell
