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La Vuelta was easily the best Grand Tour of the season, now a wide-open Worlds awaits – Sean Kelly's Vuelta column
Member Exclusive The Irishman reflects on a pulsating edition of the Spanish Grand Tour, and looks ahead to a fascinating edition of the Road World Championships
'It's a strange dynamic' – Finn Fisher-Black argues lack of funding from Cycling New Zealand for riders at Road World Championships can change approach to race
News Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe racer says New Zealand road squads are paying their own way to Canada
Enric Mas' maturity and calmness allowed him to capitalise on strong form, while his GC rivals have plenty of lessons to learn from the Vuelta a España – Philippa York analysis
Member Exclusive Cyclingnews' expert columnist dissects the final week of action in Spain, picking out the winners, losers, and surprise mentions as the Grand Tour season concludes for 2026
'I was surprised as well' - Movistar general manager Eusebio Unzué analyses Enric Mas' unexpected but welcome victory in Vuelta a España
Analysis Veteran manager celebrates fifth Vuelta for team he co-created in 1980
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'I feel sorry for the result' - Giulio Ciccone says Italy deserved a medal at Montreal Worlds, but he had nothing left to give
'It was a very difficult race tactically, and you cannot follow everyone' Italian turns attention to European Championships and Il Lombardia after disappointment in Montreal -
'Racing without earpieces always makes for the best races' - Mathieu van der Poel nabs bronze in chaotic Worlds road race in Montreal
Dutch rider makes the most of a course he said was not suited to him before the race -
'I hope I made him proud' - New World Champion Brandon McNulty acknowledges absence of two-time winner Tadej Pogačar and keeps rainbows within UAE team
Long-range surprise attack on flat roads 'was purely instinct' US rider admits
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'I left it all out on the road' - No medal for Ben Healy but sheer racing tenacity a highlight at Montreal Worlds
'It hasn't been the best season for me, so to find my legs today was super nice' Irishman satisfied with top-10 -
'I thought my career was done twice in the last two years' – Gutsy ride sees Michael Matthews bounce back to make 'dream come true' with World Championships silver medal
36-year-old Australian veteran benefits from Canadian experience in his 'home away from home' -
'The lights went out' – No excuses for disappointed Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert as they fail to deliver on expectations at World Championships
Off day sees pre-race favourite finish 12th as co-leader ends up 28th after getting dropped by eternal rival Van der Poel
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'It was a childish mistake' - Paul Seixas waylaid by cramps in brutal World Championships road race
French favourite's team destroyed the field but 20-year-old faded from view in finale -
'Del Toro was obviously working for McNulty in the end' – Tom Pidcock gives insight into tactical headache of the chasing group at World Championships
British rider fights back from crash to take seventh in elite men's road race after almost reeling in solo winner Brandon McNulty on final lap -
As it happened: American wins men road title after stunning 32km solo ride at Road World Championships
Elite men tackle 273.4km race for the rainbow jersey at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal
