Harelbeke, Belgium – The E3 Saxo Classic, a crucial precursor to the cobbled classics, is set to proceed this Friday without the presence of Wout van Aert. The Visma | Lease a Bike team has confirmed that the Belgian star will skip the race to prioritize his preparation for the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. … Read more
Wout van Aert Silences Critics with Milan-San Remo Podium Finish Milan, Italy – Wout van Aert of Visma-Lease a Bike delivered a compelling performance at Milan-San Remo on Saturday, securing a third-place finish and responding to recent criticism questioning his competitive edge. The result marks van Aert’s fourth career podium at the prestigious one-day classic, … Read more
Pavia, Italy – Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team ADQ claimed victory in the 2026 Milano-Sanremo on Saturday, but the race was marred by early course errors and a series of crashes that impacted several key contenders. The 114th edition of the “Primavera” saw a bizarre start as a group of riders mistakenly went the wrong … Read more
Nokere Koerse, Belgium – Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Premier Tech secured his first victory of the 2026 season on Wednesday, overcoming a chaotic race that included a shoe change and a challenging return to the peloton. But even as he celebrated the win, the Belgian sprinter was already looking ahead to Saturday’s Milan-San Remo, and offering … Read more
Milan-San Remo looms large on the calendar for Wout van Aert, but a recent decision to return to Belgium between races has sparked debate about potential health risks as the Classics season gets underway. The Visma | Lease a Bike rider is balancing the demands of peak performance with the very real threat of illness … Read more
The rivalry between Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert continued to captivate cycling fans at the recent Tirreno-Adriatico, a seven-day stage race in Italy. While Van der Poel secured two stage victories, Van Aert demonstrated impressive strength and tactical awareness, earning the respect of his longtime competitor. The dynamic between the two stars, … Read more
Sanremo, Italy – Wout van Aert is continuing to build form after recovering from a fractured ankle and illness, and is now eyeing additional races following his participation in Milan-San Remo. While his condition and ability to reach peak performance for the first monument of the season remain to be seen, questions linger about what … Read more
MARTINSICURO, Italy – Wout van Aert continues his search for a first victory of the 2026 season, coming close but ultimately falling short on Thursday’s stage 4 of Tirreno-Adriatico. The Visma-Lease a Bike rider acknowledged a tactical misstep in the final kilometer, while a fellow competitor, Dries De Bondt, publicly questioned the team’s strategy, suggesting … Read more
As the anticipation builds for the upcoming Paris-Roubaix, one of cycling’s biggest stars, Tadej Pogacar, is leaving no stone unturned in his preparation. The Slovenian world champion recently completed an extensive reconnaissance of the notoriously challenging course, fueling speculation about his ambitions for “The Hell of the North.” Though, his rival, Wout van Aert, appears … Read more
The Visma-Lease a Bike team is still seeking a major performance breakthrough early in the 2026 season. While Wout van Aert faced challenges in the second stage of Tirreno-Adriatico, expectations were high for the team’s performance in the Paris-Nice time trial. Now, team leader Jonas Vingegaard finds himself playing catch-up in the general classification after … Read more