Van Aert’s Roubaix helper on pushing on after Pogačar puncture: “Roubaix is the only race where that is possible” It has been a week since Visma | Lease a Bike and Wout van Aert triumphed at Paris-Roubaix. The Dutch team may well spend the rest of the year floating on cloud nine. Pietro Mattio made his debut in the Hell of the North and immediately reached the Roubaix velodrome. Along the way, he proved hugely...

Van Aert’s Roubaix helper on pushing on after Pogačar puncture: “Roubaix is the only race where that is possible” #ParisRoubaix #WoutVanAert #Cycling #ProCycling #Roubaix

Toxic cocktail leaves Amstel Gold Race short on stars: Remco Evenepoel only rider from world top 15 in Gold Race Of course, Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race will mainly be about the riders who are actually there. Still, many casual cycling viewers tuning in on NPO 1 or other broadcasters may well ask themselves the same question: where are Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert and Tadej Pogačar? In any case, Remco Even...

Toxic cocktail leaves Amstel Gold Race short on stars: Remco Evenepoel only rider from world top 15 in Gold Race #AmstelGoldRace #Cycling #RemcoEvenepoel #VanDerPoel #VanAert

Watts Occuring: Lewis Askey on just how impressive Van Aert, Van der Poel and Pogačar were at Roubaix Finishing thirteenth, Lewis Askey was the first Briton to cross the line in the Roubaix velodrome at Paris-Roubaix. The NSN rider was stunned by what he had witnessed in the Hell of the North. He saw the impressive efforts of Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar from up close, but also enjoyed the...

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Pogačar's torn Sanremo jersey auctioned for record amount, World Champion doubles the pot The dominance of Tadej Pogacar has been called boring by some. A victory for Wout van Aert in Paris-Roubaix is then celebrated extra hard, but don't forget: the World Champion is a fantastic example for the sport of cycling. This was evident once again after his torn jersey from Milan-San Remo was a...

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Too good to be true? Did race motorbikes help Pogačar during his Paris-Roubaix chase? Tadej Pogačar put on quite a show at Paris-Roubaix on Sunday. Despite a puncture at the worst possible moment, the world champion fought his way back to the front and eventually finished second behind Wout van Aert. But a few riders in the race saw something they did not like. His comeback, they say...

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Injury crisis at UAE drags on ahead of Ardennes Classics With eighteen victories, UAE Team Emirates-XRG currently top the team win rankings in 2026. Yet the Emirati outfit has endured anything but an easy spring. The team of world champion Tadej Pogačar has been hit by a wave of injuries, and that is causing problems heading into the Ardennes Classics. Th...

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Tour de France boss adds to Ardennes Classics hype: 'Pogačar won't drop Seixas in Liège' Christian Prudhomme has done little to cool the excitement around Paul Seixas before the start of the Ardennes Classics. The ASO boss — and therefore the man in charge of the Tour de France and several major Classics — believes Tadej Pogačar will face a serious challenger at Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Th...

Tour de France boss adds to Ardennes Classics hype: 'Pogačar won't drop Seixas in Liège' #TourDeFrance #ArdennesClassics #Pogacar #Seixas #CyclingNews

Strava and Oliver Naesen confirm it: Van Aert, Pogačar and Mick van Dijke were flying at Paris-Roubaix Oliver Naesen knew early on at Paris-Roubaix that Wout van Aert was having a special day. The Belgian from Decathlon CMA CGM used up his energy early in the race, but kept popping up near the favourites despite the setbacks. Naesen joined the HLN Wielerpodcast via a phone call to share more insight...

Strava and Oliver Naesen confirm it: Van Aert, Pogačar and Mick van Dijke were flying at Paris-Roubaix #ParisRoubaix #Cycling #Strava #WoutVanAert #TadejPogacar

"Maybe I'm bad loser": Mikkel Bjerg critisizes Visma | LaB and Alpecin-Premier Tech at Roubaix UAE Team Emirates-XRG didn't quite know what to think after Paris-Roubaix on Sunday. On one hand, there was pride that the team had taken second place with Tadej Pogačar in what is arguably his hardest Monument. On the other, the team was frustrated to have come so close to victory. Mikkel Bjerg was...

"Maybe I'm bad loser": Mikkel Bjerg critisizes Visma | LaB and Alpecin-Premier Tech at Roubaix #Cycling #ParisRoubaix #TadejPogacar #MikkelBjerg #UAETeamEmirates

🎥 Florian Vermeersch crashed heavily in the Arenberg Forest: "This race gives and this race takes" Paris-Roubaix 2026 did not go as UAE Team Emirates-XRG had hoped. Team leader Tadej Pogačar had to settle for second place after three punctures, while protected rider Florian Vermeersch did not reach the finish. He gave an update afterwards. The team from the Emirates deliberately kept Vermeersch n...

🎥 Florian Vermeersch crashed heavily in the Arenberg Forest: "This race gives and this race takes" #FlorianVermeersch #ParisRoubaix #UAEteamEmirates #TadejPogačar #CyclingNews

"We are not disappointed": UAE boss Gianetti gracious in defeat as Van Aert wins Paris-Roubaix The Vélodrome in Roubaix erupted when Tadej Pogačar and Wout van Aert rode in together at Paris-Roubaix. The Belgian from Visma | Lease a Bike won, and almost everyone seemed delighted. Even UAE Team Emirates-XRG sported broad smiles, despite another second place for Pogačar. IDL Pro Cycling caught...

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Spaghetti legs, but Pogačar doesn't blame bad luck: 'Dropping Van Aert was mission impossible' Tadej Pogačar and his #striveforfive will have to wait another year. The Slovenian from UAE Team Emirates-XRG did not have a flawless Paris-Roubaix and ultimately had to bow to a rock-solid Wout van Aert in northern France. "Wout was super strong and smart" Pogačar said afterwards. Did Pogačar lose...

Spaghetti legs, but Pogačar doesn't blame bad luck: 'Dropping Van Aert was mission impossible' #Cycling #ParisRoubaix #Pogačar #VanAert #UAEteamEmirates

Dreams do come true: Wout van Aert wins Paris-Roubaix after intense duel with Tadej Pogačar Wout van Aert (Visma | Lease a Bike) won a fantastic edition of Paris-Roubaix on Sunday after an intense battle with Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) in the final hour of racing. Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech) suffered badly with punctures in the Arenberg Forest, but still managed...

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🎥 Van der Poel and Van Aert let Pogačar back in after major puncture chaos Tadej Pogačar punctured at the worst possible moment in Paris-Roubaix on Sunday. After his team had done heavy work to keep him near the front, the Slovenian from UAE Team Emirates-XRG was sitting in a lead group of around sixty riders. Then the rainbow jersey suddenly deflated on the cobbled sector...

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Does a true Paris-Roubaix specialist still exist? "Pogačar riding tomorrow with 35 mm tyres" Sunday sees Paris-Roubaix on the programme, and for many cycling fans it's the best day of the year. Especially now, when so many different types of rider can compete for the win. Does being a true Paris-Roubaix specialist still exist? In de Leiderstrui put the question to experienced cobble hands C...

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Pogačar lieutenants warn about "key point in the race every year" at Paris-Roubaix Can he pull it off, or will it slip through his fingers? A victory in Paris-Roubaix would see Tadej Pogačar tick off all five Monuments. On Sunday, the Slovenian world champion will be supported by, among others, man in form Florian Vermeersch and lieutenant Nils Politt. IDL Pro Cycling spoke to bot...

Pogačar lieutenants warn about "key point in the race every year" at Paris-Roubaix #ParisRoubaix #TadejPogacar #Cycling #ProCycling #FlorianVermeersch

What did Pogačar and Van der Poel say the day before Paris-Roubaix? Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel start Sunday as the outright favourites for Paris-Roubaix. The Slovenian and the Dutchman were naturally the main attractions at Saturday's team presentation, where they looked ahead to The Hell of the North for the cameras of VTM Nieuws. Van der Poel already h...

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Patrick Lefevere gives Pogačar surprising Roubaix advice: 'I don't know if he really needs to get rid of Van der Poel' In the last 20 years, Soudal Quick-Step have won Paris-Roubaix no fewer than six times. Under the wing of Patrick Lefevere, many riders in blue have achieved great success on the cobbles of northern France. But in recent years the well has run dry. The cause is the dominance of other riders, and thi...

Patrick Lefevere gives Pogačar surprising Roubaix advice: 'I don't know if he really needs to get rid of Van der Poel' #Cycling #ParisRoubaix #Pogačar #VanderPoel #CyclingAdvice

Pogačar's parents attend Roubaix for the first time: 'We're not nervous, but a little scared' Tadej Pogačar is the superstar of superstar cycling. The Slovenian all-rounder is the best rider in the world, and that comes with an enormous amount of attention from fans and media. But those who know the world champion best know that he handles it well. He remains true to himself, and he has his...

Pogačar's parents attend Roubaix for the first time: 'We're not nervous, but a little scared' #TadejPogačar #Cycling #Roubaix #ProCycling #CyclingFans

Paris-Roubaix 2026 start list | 'Big 5' minus Evenepoel, surprises in the women's race The cobbled spring is almost over, but not before a small trip to the French cobbles. Mathieu van der Poel is hunting four in a row, while Tadej Pogačar hopes to tick off the final box on his Monuments bingo card. In the women's race, both Marianne Vos and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot will be on the start...

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Tadey Pogačar team announced for Paris-Roubaix: 'Motivation is high and pressure is low' UAE Team Emirates-XRG announced its Paris-Roubaix squad around Tadej Pogačar on Thursday morning via its website. The Slovenian will once again hunt for the only Monument still missing from his palmarès. He will be supported by, among others, Nils Politt and Florian Vermeersch. In 2025, Pogačar made...

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Pogačar and Van Aert fly over Paris-Roubaix cobbles as Uno-X take recon very seriously indeed It is only a few days until Paris-Roubaix and preparations are in full swing. Several teams have already been out on reconnaissance: Tadej Pogačar was spotted on the cobbles with his team, Wout van Aert previewed the course, and Uno-X Mobility took the word 'reconnaissance' very seriously indeed. A...

Pogačar and Van Aert fly over Paris-Roubaix cobbles as Uno-X take recon very seriously indeed #ParisRoubaix #Cycling #Pogačar #VanAert #Cobbles

Cobblestones stolen from Arenberg and Carrefour de l'Arbre: 'Can be life-threatening' In just a few more days we will be treated to another magnificent battle in Paris-Roubaix. It is the last true cobbled classic of the year, and perhaps the biggest. There is nothing quite like the Hell of the North. The race holds a special status among both riders and fans. But some over-zealous fa...

Cobblestones stolen from Arenberg and Carrefour de l'Arbre: 'Can be life-threatening' #ParisRoubaix #Cycling #CyclingLife #HellOfTheNorth #Cobblestones

Former winner sees Van der Poel as top favorite for Paris-Roubaix: 'That motivation also counts' Sonny Colbrelli was the surprise winner of the Covid edition of Paris-Roubaix. A true legend of the Hell of the North. The Italian was forced to stop in 2022 due to a cardiac arrest, but still thoroughly enjoys racing, he tells La Gazzetta. Due to a cardiac arrest, the 35-year-old Colbrelli had to s...

Former winner sees Van der Poel as top favorite for Paris-Roubaix: 'That motivation also counts' #ParisRoubaix #SonnyColbrelli #CyclingNews #VanDerPoel #HellOfTheNorth

'He will be unstoppable, but it is still possible' Paris-Roubaix director weighs-in on favourites It is time for perhaps the most beautiful race of the year, namely Paris-Roubaix. In the Hell of the North, greats such as Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogačar, Mads Pedersen and Wout van Aert will once again cross wheels. But who is the favourite to win Paris-Roubaix 2026? Thierry Gouvenou, race dir...

'He will be unstoppable, but it is still possible' Paris-Roubaix director weighs-in on favourites #ParisRoubaix #Cycling #ProCycling #HellOfTheNorth #MathieuVanderPoel

Paris-Roubaix 2026 preview | On cobblestones, roles of Pogacar, Van der Poel (and Van Aert?) may be reversed One more to go. In the eyes of many fans it is the most exciting day of the cobbled spring. Paris-Roubaix is a monster of a race and for many an ordeal of suffering. Except for that one rider who gets to throw his hands in the air on the famous Roubaix Vélodrome. IDL Pro Cycling previews Paris-Rouba...

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‘They will definitely help’: ex-winner Knaven sees how Pogačar gets chances in Paris-Roubaix The last four Monuments all went to Tadej Pogačar. On Sunday the Slovenian world champion will try to make it five from five at Paris-Roubaix. The UAE star was beaten by Mathieu van der Poel in 2025, so 'Pogi' will want revenge this year. Former winner Servais Knaven is pleased that a rider like Pog...

‘They will definitely help’: ex-winner Knaven sees how Pogačar gets chances in Paris-Roubaix #ParisRoubaix #Pogacar #Cycling #UAEteamEmirates #ServaisKnaven

An analyst's alarming thought: “It occurred to me that Pogacar was also training in Flanders for Roubaix” After the Tour of Flanders, Tadej Pogačar’s focus now shifts to Paris-Roubaix, the only Monument he has yet to win in his already glittering career. The Slovenian himself did not want to reveal too much in the post-race press conference in Oudenaarde, but former pro and analyst Tom Danielson believe...

An analyst's alarming thought: “It occurred to me that Pogacar was also training in Flanders for Roubaix” #Pogacar #ParisRoubaix #TourOfFlanders #Cycling #ProCycling

Tom Dumoulin pinpoints crucial moment: “That was the extra effort Van der Poel had to make” Mathieu van der Poel came up just short against Tadej Pogačar in the finale of the Tour of Flanders on Sunday. The Alpecin-Premier Tech rider had to let the world champion go on the final ascent of the Oude Kwaremont, and Tom Dumoulin noticed exactly where the race may already have started to turn a...

Tom Dumoulin pinpoints crucial moment: “That was the extra effort Van der Poel had to make” #TomDumoulin #MathieuvanderPoel #TadejPogacar #TourofFlanders #Cycling

Lance Armstrong and the cycling galácticos: “For me, the debate is over” Sunday’s Tour of Flanders gave us yet another masterpiece from Tadej Pogačar, who came out on top in a spectacular edition of De Ronde ahead of fellow superstars Mathieu van der Poel, Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert. Lance Armstrong and Johan Bruyneel watched on in amazement and reflected on it af...

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