Definitely makes me wonder if slight fit misalignment was the reason I never made pro…

What model was the neutral service bike Pogačar criticised as a 'wheelbarrow' after Paris-Roubaix puncture? "It felt very uncomfortable." The world champion wasn't happy with his neutral service replacement after a puncture on the cobbles.

I've seen many model suggestions thrown around, but here's the specific bike model that Pogačar had to briefly ride at Roubaix.

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Blimey what a pic, what a moment.

A reflection of Pogačar in Wout van Aert's sights.

Great work from Zac Williams/ SWpix 👏

Very good. @jacobwhitehead.bsky.social has covered the beat very well for a while now 👍

Not sure if it's a sign of pro cycling breaking into the mainstream, but very cool to see several pieces of Paris-Roubaix coverage from The Athletic in by inbox this morning 👌

Here's when to tune into Paris-Roubaix, if extreme circumstances mean you're unable to watch all 258k.

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Beer, cobbles and 100km on folding bikes – one way to watch a cycling Monument Two fans rode over 100km on folding bikes from Lille to the Oude Kwaremont. Beer, cobbles and a nine-hour epic on a Brompton.

Something a little different from me this morning on Velora!

The story of two friends who decided to ride over 100km to the Oude Kwaremont from Lille on folding bikes to watch RVV after running 10km to day before!

Read in full below...
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History, heartbreak and 54.8km of cobbles: Paris-Roubaix 2026 preview A historic fourth title or a Flanders-Roubaix double? We break down the 2026 Paris-Roubaix route and the heavyweights fighting for the cobblestone trophy.

History, heartbreak and 54.8km of cobbles: Paris-Roubaix 2026 preview

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Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2026 preview: 33.7km of cobbles, earlier chaos and a Kopecky in peak form 33.7km of cobbles and a showdown of the greats. Check out our comprehensive preview of the 2026 Paris-Roubaix Femmes and see who we're tipping.

Preview for Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2026 with a new race day, time, course and more... A good change? Or something that wasn't needed?
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Annemiek van Vleuten and Marijn de Vries share concerns after Paris-Roubaix Femmes schedule change puts it in prime drinking slot...
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It's a good question! The sensor is external, though, and has been allowed in competition so far.
The Supersapiens unit required a very small subcutaneous filament under the skin.

By the start of the Tour de France, we will likely be able to track pro cyclists' hydration levels in real time.

That could have significant impact on tactics in increasingly high temperature competitions.

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Parcours Strade GT first ride: recycled carbon in the rim cuts vibration by up to 23%, and you can feel it on rough roads Can recycled carbon actually make your ride smoother? We test the new Parcours Strade GT wheels and their 23% vibration reduction claim.

Parcours Strade GT first ride: recycled carbon in the rim cuts vibration by up to 23%, and you can feel it on rough roads

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Différents du Ronde, plusieurs types, poids, classification… Cinq choses à savoir sur les pavés de Paris-Roubaix À la demande des coureurs, le poids du pavé remis au vainqueur a été diminué cette année.

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At the request of the riders, the weight of the Paris-Roubaix cobblestone awarded to the winner has been reduced this year 😲

Via La DH Les Sports+

Further proof that being very nasty to cyclists is reflective of generally not being a great person...

Jason Wells, who went viral for an unhinged verbal tirade at a cyclist on the road to Richmond Park, has 21 unpaid employment tribunals to his name.

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Remco Evenepoel's coach to leave Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe after 10 years After a decade, Dan Lorang is leaving Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe. Here is how it affects his coaching relationship with Remco Evenepoel.

Remco Evenepoel's coach to leave Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe after 10 years

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What an incredible pic from Zac Williams & SWpix 👏

Completely captures the spirit of the Tour of Flanders.

A clear rule, an uncertain sanction: Analysing the Flanders level crossing incident A train split the Tour of Flanders peloton, but UCI rules say those who crossed on red should be eliminated. Will Pogačar face disqualification?

A clear rule, an uncertain sanction: Analysing the Flanders level crossing incident

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Ronde van Vlaanderen 2026 preview: Who will win the clash of Pogačar, Van der Poel, Van Aert and Evenepoel? Pogačar, Van der Poel, and Van Aert headline a stacked but wounded field for the 110th Ronde van Vlaanderen. Who conquers the cobbles in 2026?

Ronde van Vlaanderen 2026 preview: Who will win the clash of Pogačar, Van der Poel, Van Aert and Evenepoel?

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A 100-day secret: Evenepoel’s Flanders debut and the shifting balance between teams and journalists Inside the 100-day secret plan: How Remco Evenepoel and Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe plotted his Tour of Flanders debut months in advance.

A 100-day secret: Evenepoel’s Flanders debut and the shifting balance between teams and journalists

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I saw a very bad taste April Fools joke from a North American cycling publication this morning which has since been removed.
A very bad call to run it, a good decision to take it offline...

'It will be very hard to make up,' Tour de Romandie faces 450,000 CHF budget gap despite Pogačar's debut Tadej Pogačar's debut isn't enough to secure a title sponsor for the 2026 Tour de Romandie. Can the historic Swiss race survive the budget gap?

More financial struggles for major stage races.
It seems that financial stability is harder than ever across for anything below the very top tier of races and teams.

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'There’s a big difference between peaking at 1,250 W' – Mads Pedersen reveals journey back to sprint form ahead of Flanders Despite missing 400W from his peak sprint power, Mads Pedersen confirms he will lead Lidl-Trek as sole captain for the Tour of Flanders.

Pedersen spills some sprint wattage stats 👀

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Rapha revives its City Jeans in collaboration with Welsh denim maker Hiut, but it's an RCC-exclusive and £350 Rapha revives its City Jeans through a premium collaboration with Welsh maker Hiut. Featuring selvedge denim, cycling details, and lifetime repairs.

Rapha jeans are back 🙌

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17 were podiums by my count. Welcome any stat obsessives who spot anything I missed 🙏

Van der Poel's 18-race cobbled classics top-10 streak ends at In Flanders Fields MVDP and Wout van Aert went clear, but a tactical calculation changed the game. Why does this race remain Van der Poel's only unsolved classic?

Van der Poel's 18-race cobbled classics top-10 streak ends at In Flanders Fields

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52 minutes over 510 watts and nothing left: Jonas Abrahamsen's E3 Saxo Classic numbers are jarring See the 5,401 kJ effort and power zones that defined Jonas Abrahamsen's race at the E3 Saxo Classic in this deep dive Strava analysis.

These numbers are really mind-blowing.

A lot of tactical discussion about Abrahamsen not taking a turn - maybe he was just plain exhausted...

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Tom Pidcock out of the Volta a Catalunya with "most likely bone and ligament damage in particular to his right knee and also right wrist" says his team. He crashed off the road yesterday, falling into a ravine.

Axel Zingle disqualified from E3 Saxo Classic after footage shows him holding onto Visma team car The French rider was caught on video gripping his team's follow car after a flat tyre during Mathieu van der Poel's dominant win. Race officials acted quickly, listing Zingle as disqualified in the fi...

Axel Zingle gets DSQ

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