Defending Champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot to Skip 2026 Paris-Roubaix Femmes The cycling world is preparing for the brutal beauty of the “Hell of the North” this weekend, but there is a glaring omission on the start list. Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, the reigning champion of the Paris-Roubaix Femmes, will not be defending her title on April 12. In … Read more
Pogacar Eyes ‘Hell of the North’ After Dominant Third Tour of Flanders Victory Tadej Pogacar has once again proven that he is operating on a different planet than the rest of the professional cycling world. On Sunday, April 5, the Slovenian powerhouse claimed his third Tour of Flanders title in a display of raw strength … Read more
The Roubaix Riddle: Can Tadej Pogačar Truly Eclipse Eddy Merckx? As the cycling world turns its eyes toward the cobblestones of northern France this April, the conversation surrounding Tadej Pogačar has shifted from whether he is the best rider in the world to whether he can achieve the impossible. For the Slovenian phenom, the goal … Read more
Goats to the Rescue: Eco-Grazing Prepares Paris-Roubaix Course Compiègne, France – As the 122nd edition of Paris-Roubaix approaches on April 13th, organizers are employing a unique and increasingly familiar method to prepare the notoriously challenging course: goats. These four-legged “lawnmowers” are being deployed to clear the grass growing between the cobblestones, ensuring a smoother, safer … Read more
It seemed to be a big blow for Visma-Lease a Bike and Wout van Aert. The bankruptcy of Gravaa, the company behind the innovative tire pressure system, suddenly caused uncertainty among the yellow shirts. READ ALSO: Visma-Lease a Bike sows a lot of mystery: “You’ll see” Add books The court in East Brabant declared Gravaa … Read more
For years they have been mentioned in the same breath, Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert. Lately, however, it seems that the rivalry has subsided somewhat between the two. Is that true, or is this rather imaginary? Wout van Aert gives the answer. READ ALSO: “I can’t say that”: Wout van Aert fears … Read more
Once again bad news about Wout van Aert. Because, just like in previous years, illness has struck again, as we previously reported. It now remains to be seen how bad this disease has wreaked havoc and what its impact will be. READ ALSO: ‘Van Aert takes a broad brush through spring 2026’ Worries again Van … Read more
A wind of change is blowing across the cobblestones of the North. For the first time in the history of the legendary Paris-Roubaix, the men’s and women’s cycling races will be held on the same day, Sunday April 12 for the 2026 edition. Offered since 2021, the women’s race has until now been run on … Read more
The roar of the crowd, the thrill of the chase, the agony of the cobblestones – cycling’s classics are a brutal ballet of human endurance. But even in this demanding sport, there are lines that shouldn’t be crossed.One such line was crossed recently, drawing a strong condemnation from one of cycling’s biggest stars, Wout van … Read more
“`html Lotte Kopecky Shifts Focus: Classics Reign Supreme Over Grand Tour Ambitions Lotte Kopecky Pivots: Iconic Classics, Not Grand Tours, for 2026 Belgian cycling sensation Lotte Kopecky is charting a new course for the 2026 season, signaling a strategic shift away from general classification ambitions in major stage races like the Tour de France Femmes … Read more