While attention focused on Mads Pedersen, Tobias Foss turned out to be an even bigger victim of the Valencia crash In the aftermath of the major crash in the opening stage of the Tour of Valencia, much of the attention went to Lidl-Trek leader Mads Pedersen. But Tobias Foss (INEOS Grenadiers) will not forget that day any time soon either. While Pedersen has already put Milano-Sanremo behind him, the Norwegian wa...

While attention focused on Mads Pedersen, Tobias Foss turned out to be an even bigger victim of the Valencia crash #Cycling #TourOfValencia #MadsPedersen #TobiasFoss #INEOSGrenadiers

How is Cian Uijtdebroeks doing after painful false start at Movistar? “He knows what he’s getting into” Cian Uijtdebroeks’ move away from Visma | Lease a Bike came as a surprise, but so far the Belgian seemed to be settling in well at Movistar. His start in new colours has been brutal, though: a heavy crash at the Tour of Valencia left the climber needing time off. Still, Movistar insist they are not...

How is Cian Uijtdebroeks doing after painful false start at Movistar? “He knows what he’s getting into” #Cycling #CianUijtdebroeks #Movistar #TourOfValencia #BikeRacing

Red Bull aero chief says Evenepoel is the “best time trialist ever”: “Always willing to try new things” A move to Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe is supposed to bring Remco Evenepoel the extra edge that can take him closer to Tadej Pogačar. The early signs look promising: the Belgian has already won five times in his new colours, including a time trial at the Tour of Valencia. The question now is whether he c...

Red Bull aero chief says Evenepoel is the “best time trialist ever”: “Always willing to try new things” #RedBull #Evenepoel #TimeTrial #Cycling #TourOfValencia

Extreme weather in France, Spain and Portugal: Vuelta a Murcia finale reduced to a 10-kilometre loop It has not been an easy week to be a professional cyclist. After trouble already hit the Tour of Valencia, the Vuelta a Murcia had to shorten stage 1 because of fierce winds. And stage 2 also fell victim to the storm: after an initial reduction and one final attempt to salvage the day, the organiser...

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Tom Pidcock resigned: “UAE rode the perfect race” Tom Pidcock had to concede defeat on Friday in the opening stage of the Tour of Valencia against the powerful UAE Team Emirates-XRG block, but the Briton of Pinarello-Q36.5 could still look back on the day with satisfaction. On the final, short climb, he proved the strongest of the main group of fav...

Tom Pidcock resigned: “UAE rode the perfect race” #TomPidcock #TourOfValencia #UAEEmirates #CyclingNews #ProCycling

Wind continues to disrupt racing in Spain as Vuelta a Murcia stage 1 is shortened Spain has been battered by severe storms in recent weeks. At the Tour of Valencia, Remco Evenepoel was caught out by a jury decision in a wind-hit, effectively neutralised time trial, and conditions were also difficult in Thursday’s women’s race in Valencia. Murcia, it turns out, is not much better:...

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Luke Rowe labels INEOS rider as ‘Spring dark horse’ after strong Tour of Valencia start Ben Turner has opened his season superbly for INEOS Grenadiers at the Tour of Valencia, finishing outside the top ten only once across the week. The British rider — primarily known as a Classics man — even rode into the top ten on the race’s queen stage, underlining why he is already being mentioned...

Luke Rowe labels INEOS rider as ‘Spring dark horse’ after strong Tour of Valencia start #Cycling #INEOSGrenadiers #TourOfValencia #BenTurner #SpringClassics

Evenepoel teammate Herzog notices new ‘aura’ in peloton: “You automatically get more respect” Remco Evenepoel has made a strong first impression in his opening races for Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe. The Belgian enjoyed success in Mallorca and at the Tour of Valencia — and, as Emil Herzog explains, that rubs off on his teammates too, even when it comes to the way other riders treat you in the bun...

Evenepoel teammate Herzog notices new ‘aura’ in peloton: “You automatically get more respect” #Cycling #RemcoEvenepoel #Peloton #BikeRacing #TourOfValencia

De Cauwer says Evenepoel’s rocket start means little for Flanders: “Still searching for that one big moment” With five wins in eight race days and the overall title at the Tour of Valencia, Remco Evenepoel has made a brilliant start to his first season with Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe. Belgium has long hoped the 26-year-old can finally close the gap to Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard — and the question keep...

De Cauwer says Evenepoel’s rocket start means little for Flanders: “Still searching for that one big moment” #RemcoEvenepoel #TourOfValencia #Flanders #Wielrennen #Cycling

Omloop outsiders step up in Valencia: “I don’t really enjoy the climbing, to be honest” The Tour of Valencia was mostly Remco Evenepoel’s race last week, but with the Flemish Classics looming, there were also a couple of encouraging signs from riders who could play a role at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. Ben Turner (INEOS Grenadiers, eighth overall) and Riley Sheehan (NSN Cycling Team, ninth)...

Omloop outsiders step up in Valencia: “I don’t really enjoy the climbing, to be honest” #OmloopHetNieuwsblad #TourOfValencia #CyclingNews #FlemishClassics #INEOSGrenadiers

Evenepoel looks to have made a giant leap, but insists: “I think I’m around 85%” It’s only early February, yet Remco Evenepoel has already won five (!) times this season. The Belgian has made a brilliant start to his new chapter with Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe, taking two stages and the overall title at the Tour of Valencia. It’s an ominous sign for what’s to come — but Evenepoel h...

Evenepoel looks to have made a giant leap, but insists: “I think I’m around 85%” #Evenepoel #Cycling #TourOfValencia #ProCycling #RedBull

Crashes and a chaotic Valencia finale, as breakaway rider García Pierna proves strongest: Evenepoel takes overall victory The fifth and final stage of the Tour of Valencia was won by Raúl García Pierna. The Movistar rider came out on top in a frantic finale, where the breakaway group only just stayed ahead of a crash-hit peloton. After a tense run-in, García Pierna finished it off by the narrowest of margins. Emil Herz...

Crashes and a chaotic Valencia finale, as breakaway rider García Pierna proves strongest: Evenepoel takes overall victory #TourOfValencia #Cycling #RaúlGarcíaPierna #Evenepoel #BikeRacing

Vacek’s words show just how crucial injured Pedersen remains to Lidl-Trek’s Classics core Lidl-Trek suffered a major blow on Wednesday in the opening stage of the Tour of Valencia, when team leader Mads Pedersen was forced to abandon after a heavy crash. The Dane sustained a wrist fracture and a broken collarbone, a diagnosis that could also impact his spring Classics campaign. The next...

Vacek’s words show just how crucial injured Pedersen remains to Lidl-Trek’s Classics core #Cycling #TourOfValencia #MadsPedersen #LidlTrek #CyclingNews

“That only gives more motivation and wings,” Evenepoel winks after another win Remco Evenepoel continues to set the pace early in the 2026 season, adding the queen stage of the Tour of Valencia to his growing tally — and taking over the overall lead in the process.  Evenepoel had his Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe teammates working from kilometre zero. “It’s great to be able to ride...

“That only gives more motivation and wings,” Evenepoel winks after another win #RemcoEvenepoel #TourOfValencia #Cycling #ProCycling #Motivation

Almeida: “If everyone had fully worked together, we might still have caught Evenepoel” Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe) produced an impressive display on Saturday to seize control of the Tour of Valencia. The Belgian rode away from his rivals on the run to Cumbre del Sol, finishing around half a minute ahead of Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) and João Almeida (UAE Team Em...

Almeida: “If everyone had fully worked together, we might still have caught Evenepoel” #Cycling #TourOfValencia #RemcoEvenepoel #JoãoAlmeida #Teamwork

Evenepoel drops Almeida and co with late attack to win Tour of Valencia queen stage Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe) won the Tour of Valencia’s queen stage on Saturday in Teulada. The Belgian launched his attack with 15 kilometres to go and left his rivals behind in impressive fashion. The Tour of Valencia had already delivered plenty of drama in the first three stages. St...

Evenepoel drops Almeida and co with late attack to win Tour of Valencia queen stage #RemcoEvenepoel #TourofValencia #Cycling #ProCycling #SportsNews

Uijtdebroeks abandons Tour of Valencia, but relief after hospital visit Cian Uijtdebroeks began his time at Movistar at the Tour of Valencia. The Spanish stage race was supposed to be a useful early test of the young Belgian’s form, but his debut week in new colours has started with disappointment. After a crash in stage 3, Uijtdebroeks ended up in an ambulance, with in...

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Clever move or dirty trick? August makes himself unpopular in Valencia It feels like a forgotten art in modern racing, but sitting on is still very much part of the sport — and Andrew August proved it in the Tour of Valencia. The young American from INEOS Grenadiers did virtually no work in a four-man breakaway, then finished the job in the sprint. It won him the stage...

Clever move or dirty trick? August makes himself unpopular in Valencia #Cycling #TourOfValencia #INEOSGrenadiers #ProCycling #BikeRacing

No friends made, but young August (INEOS) keeps his cool and outsmarts his breakaway companions in Valencia The third stage of the Tour of Valencia has been won by Andrew August. The American rider from INEOS Grenadiers was the fastest from a small group of attackers, who stayed just ahead of the peloton. The teenager did none of the work and then cashed in by outsprinting his exhausted breakaway companio...

No friends made, but young August (INEOS) keeps his cool and outsmarts his breakaway companions in Valencia #TourOfValencia #CyclingNews #INEOSGrenadiers #AndrewAugust #ProCycling