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Van der Poel's pedals may have cost him Paris–Roubaix victory, but his team says a decision from race organisers was more crucial
How a series of unfortunate events scuppered van der Poel's chances

Paris–Roubaix 2026 tech gallery: 1x drivetrains take over as teams move to MTB groupsets and 35mm tyres
A comprehensive round-up of the tech highlights from this year's Queen of the Classics

Q&A | Why is Paris-Roubaix so hard?
Why the Queen of the Classics stands alone in difficulty among one-day races in the pro calendar
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6 classic cobbles-taming Paris-Roubaix hacks that refuse to die
The bikes may change but there are some mods that crop up year after year

Pogačar vs Van der Poel is the era-defining rivalry we can't stop talking about
With Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel facing off once again at the third Monument of the season, Timothy John analyses the evolving rivalry between modern cycling's two great champions

54.8km of pavé and a 47.70km/h average speed – Paris-Roubaix in numbers
The numbers behind cycling’s most iconic one-day race

Q&A | Why did some riders prefer mechanical groupsets for Paris-Roubaix?
Why choose cables over top-tier electronic shifting?

Q&A | Why do riders choose 1x groupsets for Paris-Roubaix?
Why are many riders happy to do without a second chainring?

Icons of Cycling | Why a wash in Roubaix's showers is one of cycling's treasured institutions
The Roubaix Velodrome's showers are a relic of cycling's bygone days that should be celebrated

Van Rysel has developed an airbag skinsuit for its sponsored pro teams
Airbag deploys in 60 milliseconds to protect rider’s upper body and neck in a crash

Q&A | When was Paris-Roubaix last won on alloy wheels – and why did pro riders use them for so long?
Were carbon wheels not tough enough for the Paris-Roubaix cobbles?

Q&A | How do riders modify bikes for Paris-Roubaix?
Cobble-conquering hacks for the Hell of the North

These are most successful Paris-Roubaix riders of all time
The icons who have shaped the Queen of the Classics

Q&A | Why is Paris-Roubaix raced on cobbles?
Why pummel yourself over 50-plus kilometres of roads never meant for cycle racing?

Q&A | Why don't they race Paris-Roubaix on gravel bikes?
In this series, we answer all your questions about pro cycling's toughest race

Everything you need to know about the 2027 Tour de France Great Britain Grand Départ
Routes, reaction and more for the 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grands Départs from the UK

Slower bikes and safer courses: Tour Down Under peloton weighs in on how to make pro cycling safer
How current and former pros would change the sport

“We’ve had to completely change all the setups”: Women’s Tour Down Under reacts to controversial UCI handlebar rules
We get the women's peloton's verdict on UCI rule changes at the Tour Down Under

20 wins from only 50 race days: Tadej Pogačar’s incredible 2025 season in numbers
Pogačar had a short but breathtaking 2025 season, surpassing 100 pro victories and igniting debate over whether he is the greatest of all time

Oscar Onley to Ineos Grenadiers: A stepping stone or the final piece in the puzzle?
The young Scot has secured his dream move, but toppling Pogačar is a tall order

42.9kph and 365 injuries: the men’s 2025 WorldTour season in numbers
Charlie Allenby shares the numbers that defined the 2025 cycling season

48kph and 36 years: the numbers behind the 2025 Women’s WorldTour
A big year for Wiebes, Vollering, Longo Borghini and Ferrand Prévot

This is Pogačar's race plan for 2026 – and he doesn't care about Merckx’s records
The Slovenian ace will keep winning in 2026, that's for certain – but what motivates the greatest rider of his generation?

Shampoo, gambling and logistics: every title sponsor swap for the 2026 men's WorldTour
The rich tapestry of WorldTour cycling team sponsors changes for another year
