“Cyclist enters race” isn’t normally news but Tadej Pogačar’s decision to ride Paris-Roubaix this year is of interest on several levels.
The Moment Milan-Sanremo Was Won
For the first time since 1996 the winning move was launched on the Cipressa. This set up a frantic thirty minutes of action where Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu Van der Poel traded attacks and Filippo Ganna chased them all the way to the line.
Milan-Sanremo Preview
Tadej Pogačar starts a race and for once he’s not the outright favourite. This illustrates the elusive charm of Milan-Sanremo, a race where strongest rider does not necessarily win, it takes craft and luck too.
How To Win Milan-Sanremo?
Tadej Pogačar is getting close to winning Milan-Sanremo but as many riders know and plenty have experienced – just ask Michael Matthews – close is one thing, victory quite another.
UCI World Tour Promotion-Relegation
A closer look at the UCI World Tour promotion and relegation contest for the men.
If you’re in a hurry, or to save you a click, XDS-Astana have jumped up the rankings and halved the gap to Cofidis in their quest to remain in World Tour but Dutch team Picnic-PostNL ought to be as worried as the French team.
Plus while Lotto look set to qualify for the World Tour on points we have to ask if they have the budget next year to sustain this because if not then they’re in a predicament.
The Moment Paris-Nice Was Won
A lively week. Matteo Jorgenson was active from start to finish, winning bonus seconds on the opening Sunday, winning the team time trial mid-week and then dropping everyone on the Col d’Eze a week later. This was an accumulation of winning moments but riding away while in yellow was a definitive display.
Paris-Nice Stage 8 Preview
The final day in Nice, often a lively stage. The yellow jersey looks wedged on Matteo Jorgenson’s broad shoulders so we’ll see who can win the stage.
The finish is later than usual.
Paris-Nice Stage 7 Preview
An uphill dash to Auron as bad weather prompts a course change to avoid the climb and especially the descent of the Col St. Martin from La Colmiane.
If you’ve been tuning in during the week, today’s finish is earlier than usual.
Paris-Nice Stage 6 Preview
A probable sprint finish but because today is the last chance for a stage win for everyone who can’t win in the mountains there’s a self-fulfilling chance for the breakaway. Plus the Mistral is blowing.
