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Legendary duels, left-field business moves, and the role of La Gazzetta: How RCS turned the Giro d'Italia into a national treasure, and a billion Euro event

By Stephen Farrand Published 6 May 26

Member Exclusive When the Corsa Rosa is on, it 'has the power to transform every day into a Sunday' for the Italian people, but how did a race launched to promote a newspaper become a global sporting event?

Adoring Italian fans, turning off social media, and playing FIFA on Mount Teide – Getting to know Giulio Pellizzari, the Giro d'Italia's home star ready to challenge Jonas Vingegaard

By Andy McGrath Published 5 May 26

Member Exclusive Cyclingnews sits down with Italy's champion-in-waiting ahead of his much anticipated Giro campaign, where he'll start as a serious challenger after a rapid rise to the top of cycling

Inside Bulgaria's Giro d'Italia start: Marred by political turmoil and team disputes, can it still deliver a lasting legacy?

By Dan Challis Published 4 May 26

Member Exclusive Cyclingnews takes a deeper look into a maligned yet fascinating foreign start for the 2026 Italian Grand Tour

Sean Kelly's Classics column: Just like Pogačar, Paul Seixas has the whole package, but he shouldn't ride the Tour this summer

By Sean Kelly Published 27 April 26

Member Exclusive The two-time Liège-Bastogne-Liège winner shares his thoughts on Tadej Pogačar's stunning fourth La Doyenne title, Demi Vollering's untouchable climbing credentials, and where next for France's super talent

'A geeky area of technology is blowing up into one of cycling's trickiest dilemmas' - How has rider data become such a controversial conundrum for the sport?

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 24 April 26

Member Exclusive From GPS trackers to improve rider safety and power data's anti-doping potential, to the issue of ownership – rider data has quickly become one of the peloton's most divisive topics, but why?

Cat Ferguson's column: 'I got a sneak peek at the course, and it's going to be incredibly exciting' - Why you should already be counting down to the 2027 Tour de France Femmes

By Cat Ferguson Published 24 April 26

Member Exclusive The Movistar rider looks ahead to next year's Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ, which starts in her home county of Yorkshire and culminates with a TTT in London, and what it could mean for UK cycling as a whole

An illogical calendar, 'crazy' attitudes towards safety, and an outdated relationship with its fans – What needs to change for cycling to catch up with other sports?

By Stephen Farrand Published 21 April 26

Member Exclusive In the second part of our deep dive into how other sports can help cycling to evolve, Cyclingnews looks at ways the sport's complicated calendar, the safety of riders, and fan engagement could all be revolutionised

A billion-dollar business soon to be a relic? What pro cycling can learn from the blueprints of F1 and soccer

By Stephen Farrand Published 17 April 26

Member Exclusive In the first of a two-part deep dive, as the UCI asks for ideas on how to revolutionise the sport, Cyclingnews looks at how cycling could learn from other sports, and what some of pro cycling's most forward-thinking minds believe it needs, from budget caps to ownership models

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

By Sean Kelly Published 13 April 26

Member Exclusive 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

Where are they now? Mapei's 1996 Paris-Roubaix team

By Andy McGrath Last updated 9 April 26

Member Exclusive The Italian superteam's key players three decades after cycling's infamous podium sweep