Fabian Cancellara has a little extra wattage at Ronde van Vlaanderen
As expected, the closing stages of Ronde van Vlaanderen did indeed give us the latest chapter in the rivalry between Fabian Cancellara and Peter Sagan. It was an unambiguous chapter written in very plain English….
Geraint Thomas is in form for the Tour of Flanders tomorrow
In pro cycling, there are races almost every day. Sometimes there are several taking place simultaneously. It’s important to remember that most are mere staging posts en route to major targets. The riders race seriously,…
Cancellara-Sagan rivalry rolls onto the cobbles
If you hear someone saying that this site doesn’t have narrative themes, feel free to box their ears or perhaps deliver a more contemporary reprimand, such as a happy slap. Does happy slapping still exist?…
It’s all about cobbles this weekend
If any pro cyclists are wondering what’s next after they froze their nuts off at Milan-San Remo. Great news! You now get to cycle over shitloads of cobbles. You’re not missing those nuts quite so…
Sagan-Cancellara tiff helps decide Milan-San Remo
I think it’s fair to say that. Here’s why. The history Fabian Cancellara is still pissed off with Peter Sagan after the goofy Slovak sat passively on his wheel before sprinting to victory in stage…
Why Peter Sagan is favourite for Milan-San Remo
The first big race of the year, Milan-San Remo, is coming up on Sunday. Peter Sagan is the favourite and it’s a good time to look at why he is such a special cyclist as…
Spring Classics and the start of the cycling season
It’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad tomorrow (or today if you’re reading our email, or a couple of days ago if you’ve signed up to our email via your work account). This might seem insignificant and impossible…
Which bike races actually matter?
There are a billion bike races, but few people know which ones really matter. Everyone knows the Tour de France, but beyond that people are generally a bit lost. There’s a dim awareness of the…
Philippe Gilbert stays in the big ring for the Cauberg
This year’s World Championships finished just over the top of the Cauberg, the hill used at the end of The Amstel Gold Race. Philippe Gilbert won that race in 2010 and 2011. He also won…
