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&#8211; Riders react to Simon Yates&#8217; sudden retirement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>If you went to a race on British soil in the 21st century, chances are you\u2019d have seen \u2018Aussie Larry\u2019 in his media bib, interviewing riders before and after the race. He wove himself into the fabric of the UK\u2019s domestic scene, leaving a deep hole but also a lasting legacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;An ever-present face on the side of the road or inside the velodrome, Larry was committed to sharing his passion with others, spotlighting riders from across the spectrum of the cycling community, from crits to championships. His dedication for cycling was unrelenting, and the wider community benefited immensely from his tireless efforts in chronicling the sport,&#8221; read an obituary from British Cycling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Numerous British riders past and present reacted to the news on social media. &#8220;Very sad,&#8221; said the 2012 Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins, while former British road race champion Matt Stephens added: &#8220;So very sad. Larry was a proper gent. He&#8217;ll be sadly missed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A common theme across the numerous tributes has been Hickmott\u2019s dedication, and the lengths he went to in order to provide the most comprehensive coverage possible cycle racing in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Phil Jones, CEO of Brother, which sponsored VeloUK as well as a number of British races, noted the \u201cincredible contribution he has personally made to domestic racing, covering thousands of miles in his campervan and contributing thousands of hours in race reporting&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The broadcaster Jez Cox described Hickmott as &#8220;a guy who was prepared to sleep in a cold camper van that kept breaking down in order to report on the races we have held so dear, so many of which are sadly, now gone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Hickmott worked for British Cycling from 2002 to 2011, before leaving the national federation to set up his own operation, VeloUK.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;They&#8217;re always asking us if we&#8217;re happy&#8217; &#8211; Why Larry Warbasse is a perfect fit at Tudor Pro Cycling <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;We have to protect our riders from burnout&#8217; \u2013 How teams balance performance, success and mental wellbeing against the growing demands of pro cycling<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I was never the guy everyone was talking about as the next up-and-comer&#8217; \u2013 Simon Clarke bids farewell on his own terms after a career marked by resilience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Hickmott started out handing out printed newsletters at races, as well as setting up his first website, Echelon-Velo.co.uk, in 1998 under the software company where he had his day job. British Cycling came calling in 2001, and Hickmott led the coverage of UK racing \u2013 including results, news, photography, and interviews \u2013 on the national federation\u2019s new website.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Hickmott worked at British Cycling for 10 years but resigned in 2011, citing the arrival of Team Sky as a turning point at the federation, which he claimed wanted to alter his contract. He soon set up VeloUK, going on to cover 50 to 90 race days each year for his website for the past 15 years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;If Larry hadn&#8217;t arrived on these shores and decided to start handing out his printed newsletters at Hillingdon races, covering the British scene then so many of us would have had no clue what was going on,&#8221; Cox wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Moonglu Spatzwear team added in their own statement: &#8220;Larry travelled endlessly to races that might otherwise have gone undocumented, and his fairness, enthusiasm and loyalty to the domestic scene earned the respect of riders, teams and organisers alike.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Hickmott\u2019s death is a significant loss to the sport of cycling, at a time when the UK racing scene is under pressure, with a marked decline in the number of teams and races in the past decade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;For many years he was a familiar and deeply valued figure within the British domestic cycling scene,&#8221; read a statement from the bike brand Madison, title sponsor of the former Madison-Genesis team. &#8220;His absence will be felt profoundly across the sport.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> extends its condolences to Hickmott\u2019s wife, Lynne, his family, friends, and colleagues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-deb4idJqBJumY3c4GGruTR\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-deb4idJqBJumY3c4GGruTR slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Patrick Fletcher<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Deputy Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Patrick is an NCTJ-accredited journalist with a bachelor\u2019s degree in modern languages (French and Spanish) and a decade\u2019s experience in digital sports media, largely within the world of cycling. He re-joined Cyclingnews as Deputy Editor in February 2026, having previously spent eight years on staff between 2015 and 2023. In between, he was Deputy Editor at GCN and spent 18 months working across the sports portfolio at Future before returning to the cycling press pack. 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;One of the last true crossers&#8217; \u2013 Rivals, friends, media pay heartfelt tributes to Eli Iserbyt after his medically-forced early retirement<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LiAbSBy2CTgiHeMU5gUcqQ-828-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LiAbSBy2CTgiHeMU5gUcqQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LiAbSBy2CTgiHeMU5gUcqQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LiAbSBy2CTgiHeMU5gUcqQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LiAbSBy2CTgiHeMU5gUcqQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Thierry Cazeneuve, longstanding director of Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 Lib\u00e9r\u00e9, dies at 74<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrLKTqu6UFfP284t4TiDsj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrLKTqu6UFfP284t4TiDsj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrLKTqu6UFfP284t4TiDsj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrLKTqu6UFfP284t4TiDsj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrLKTqu6UFfP284t4TiDsj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;You have to be brave to quit&#8217; &#8211; Riders react to Simon Yates&#8217; sudden retirement<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Training Camps<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;They&#8217;re always asking us if we&#8217;re happy&#8217; &#8211; Why Larry Warbasse is a perfect fit at Tudor Pro Cycling <\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Training Camps<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We have to protect our riders from burnout&#8217; \u2013 How teams balance performance, success and mental wellbeing against the growing demands of pro cycling<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I was never the guy everyone was talking about as the next up-and-comer&#8217; \u2013 Simon Clarke bids farewell on his own terms after a career marked by resilience<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ec6yAEzmowRaP3EAfmFqaC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ec6yAEzmowRaP3EAfmFqaC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ec6yAEzmowRaP3EAfmFqaC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ec6yAEzmowRaP3EAfmFqaC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ec6yAEzmowRaP3EAfmFqaC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Olympic medallist and Australian road stalwart Alex Edmondson retires at 32<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c7aJW9D5QZPLPAARYKz3x8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c7aJW9D5QZPLPAARYKz3x8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c7aJW9D5QZPLPAARYKz3x8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c7aJW9D5QZPLPAARYKz3x8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c7aJW9D5QZPLPAARYKz3x8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Training Camps<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Not on our bingo card before Christmas&#8217; \u2013 How Simon Yates&#8217; shock early retirement played out for management and teammates at Visma-Lease a Bike<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6f2MSGsqzCs6K8BQE5C6D8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6f2MSGsqzCs6K8BQE5C6D8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6f2MSGsqzCs6K8BQE5C6D8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6f2MSGsqzCs6K8BQE5C6D8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6f2MSGsqzCs6K8BQE5C6D8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;They will fly together again&#8217; \u2013 Franky the parrot, Michele Scarponi&#8217;s viral training partner, dies in factory fire<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oWMSPXYz7qcFGsPhiH6RqR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oWMSPXYz7qcFGsPhiH6RqR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oWMSPXYz7qcFGsPhiH6RqR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oWMSPXYz7qcFGsPhiH6RqR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oWMSPXYz7qcFGsPhiH6RqR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If I&#8217;d seen a red towel fluttering, I would have quit&#8217; \u2013 Lars van der Haar rides last Cyclo-cross World Championships of career with imminent birth of son as top priority<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPDmrBGuFq6P9xoYJPVZri-600-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPDmrBGuFq6P9xoYJPVZri-600-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPDmrBGuFq6P9xoYJPVZri-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPDmrBGuFq6P9xoYJPVZri-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPDmrBGuFq6P9xoYJPVZri-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;He was a rebel, a maverick but he was adorable&#8217; \u2013 Italy remembers 1970 Milan-San Remo winner Michele Dancelli<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qjRBgmDfGNm2CU3oJ5PJEA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qjRBgmDfGNm2CU3oJ5PJEA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qjRBgmDfGNm2CU3oJ5PJEA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qjRBgmDfGNm2CU3oJ5PJEA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qjRBgmDfGNm2CU3oJ5PJEA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A lifelong advocate for cycling culture&#8217; \u2013 Giant founder King Liu dies at age of 93<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Pro Cycling<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Milan-San Remo is different, it&#8217;s very explosive&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock says positioning at Cipressa, not good shape at Milano-Torino, is primary indicator for success on Saturday<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m going for a more defensive role&#8217; &#8211; Jasper Philipsen says his chances are &#8216;very small&#8217; for Milan-San Remo, tips Wout van Aert as a dark horse<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fj6uWzd7FSXK59oFjTcdDQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fj6uWzd7FSXK59oFjTcdDQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fj6uWzd7FSXK59oFjTcdDQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fj6uWzd7FSXK59oFjTcdDQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fj6uWzd7FSXK59oFjTcdDQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Can the sprinters shut down a Poggio attack or will aggressors seize the day? &#8211; Analysing the favourites for the 2026 Milan-San Remo Women<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lidl-Trek face another Classics setback as ill Jonathan Milan forced out of Milan-San Remo<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d claims &#8216;misunderstanding&#8217; over summer racing gap but plays it coy on plans before Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">GPS tracking devices to become mandatory as Lappartient warns \u2018UCI will have no option but to enforce\u2019 the technology if teams refuse to collaborate<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Never say never&#8217; \u2013 Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto look to Chiara Consonni and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney for Milan-San Remo success<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2MTWPRECBtYPzF5hkUqahK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2MTWPRECBtYPzF5hkUqahK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2MTWPRECBtYPzF5hkUqahK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2MTWPRECBtYPzF5hkUqahK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2MTWPRECBtYPzF5hkUqahK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Nokere Koerse Men: Jasper Philipsen closes breakaway attempt in final metres for first victory of the season<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Nokere Koerse Women: Lotte Kopecky powers to third career victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I hope it gives me some freedom in the next races&#8217; \u2013 Lotte Kopecky shows threatening signs for Milan-San Remo with win in Belgium<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s margin for improvement ahead of Giro d&#8217;Italia, Ineos&#8217; tactical hiccup, and the riders who shone in a brutal Paris-Nice \u2013 Philippa York analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Milano-Torino: Tom Pidcock climbs away from elite group to seal victory atop Superga<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Milan-San Remo is different, it&#8217;s very explosive&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock says positioning at Cipressa, not good shape at Milano-Torino, is primary indicator for success on Saturday<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m going for a more defensive role&#8217; &#8211; Jasper Philipsen says his chances are &#8216;very small&#8217; for Milan-San Remo, tips Wout van Aert as a dark horse<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">\u2018It doesn\u2019t look very good but it pays off\u2019 \u2013\u00a0Jasper Philipsen wins a Classic wearing odd shoes, and one is unreleased<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lidl-Trek face another Classics setback as ill Jonathan Milan forced out of Milan-San Remo<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d claims &#8216;misunderstanding&#8217; over summer racing gap but plays it coy on plans before Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">GPS tracking devices to become mandatory as Lappartient warns \u2018UCI will have no option but to enforce\u2019 the technology if teams refuse to collaborate<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Never say never&#8217; 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&#8211; Riders react to Simon Yates&#8217; sudden retirement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>If you went to a race on British soil in the 21st century, chances are you\u2019d have seen \u2018Aussie Larry\u2019 in his media bib, interviewing riders before and after the race. He wove himself into the fabric of the UK\u2019s domestic scene, leaving a deep hole but also a lasting legacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;An ever-present face on the side of the road or inside the velodrome, Larry was committed to sharing his passion with others, spotlighting riders from across the spectrum of the cycling community, from crits to championships. His dedication for cycling was unrelenting, and the wider community benefited immensely from his tireless efforts in chronicling the sport,&#8221; read an obituary from British Cycling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Numerous British riders past and present reacted to the news on social media. &#8220;Very sad,&#8221; said the 2012 Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins, while former British road race champion Matt Stephens added: &#8220;So very sad. Larry was a proper gent. He&#8217;ll be sadly missed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A common theme across the numerous tributes has been Hickmott\u2019s dedication, and the lengths he went to in order to provide the most comprehensive coverage possible cycle racing in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Phil Jones, CEO of Brother, which sponsored VeloUK as well as a number of British races, noted the \u201cincredible contribution he has personally made to domestic racing, covering thousands of miles in his campervan and contributing thousands of hours in race reporting&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The broadcaster Jez Cox described Hickmott as &#8220;a guy who was prepared to sleep in a cold camper van that kept breaking down in order to report on the races we have held so dear, so many of which are sadly, now gone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Hickmott worked for British Cycling from 2002 to 2011, before leaving the national federation to set up his own operation, VeloUK.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;They&#8217;re always asking us if we&#8217;re happy&#8217; &#8211; Why Larry Warbasse is a perfect fit at Tudor Pro Cycling <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;We have to protect our riders from burnout&#8217; \u2013 How teams balance performance, success and mental wellbeing against the growing demands of pro cycling<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I was never the guy everyone was talking about as the next up-and-comer&#8217; \u2013 Simon Clarke bids farewell on his own terms after a career marked by resilience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Hickmott started out handing out printed newsletters at races, as well as setting up his first website, Echelon-Velo.co.uk, in 1998 under the software company where he had his day job. British Cycling came calling in 2001, and Hickmott led the coverage of UK racing \u2013 including results, news, photography, and interviews \u2013 on the national federation\u2019s new website.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Hickmott worked at British Cycling for 10 years but resigned in 2011, citing the arrival of Team Sky as a turning point at the federation, which he claimed wanted to alter his contract. He soon set up VeloUK, going on to cover 50 to 90 race days each year for his website for the past 15 years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;If Larry hadn&#8217;t arrived on these shores and decided to start handing out his printed newsletters at Hillingdon races, covering the British scene then so many of us would have had no clue what was going on,&#8221; Cox wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Moonglu Spatzwear team added in their own statement: &#8220;Larry travelled endlessly to races that might otherwise have gone undocumented, and his fairness, enthusiasm and loyalty to the domestic scene earned the respect of riders, teams and organisers alike.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Hickmott\u2019s death is a significant loss to the sport of cycling, at a time when the UK racing scene is under pressure, with a marked decline in the number of teams and races in the past decade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;For many years he was a familiar and deeply valued figure within the British domestic cycling scene,&#8221; read a statement from the bike brand Madison, title sponsor of the former Madison-Genesis team. &#8220;His absence will be felt profoundly across the sport.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> extends its condolences to Hickmott\u2019s wife, Lynne, his family, friends, and colleagues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-deb4idJqBJumY3c4GGruTR\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-deb4idJqBJumY3c4GGruTR slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Patrick Fletcher<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Deputy Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Patrick is an NCTJ-accredited journalist with a bachelor\u2019s degree in modern languages (French and Spanish) and a decade\u2019s experience in digital sports media, largely within the world of cycling. 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Patrick works across Cyclingnews\u2019 wide-ranging output, assisting the Editor in global content strategy, with a particular focus on shaping CN&#8217;s news operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gFYtpvN9hw3w89ovKwveLf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gFYtpvN9hw3w89ovKwveLf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gFYtpvN9hw3w89ovKwveLf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gFYtpvN9hw3w89ovKwveLf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gFYtpvN9hw3w89ovKwveLf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;One of the last true crossers&#8217; \u2013 Rivals, friends, media pay heartfelt tributes to Eli Iserbyt after his medically-forced early retirement<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LiAbSBy2CTgiHeMU5gUcqQ-828-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LiAbSBy2CTgiHeMU5gUcqQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LiAbSBy2CTgiHeMU5gUcqQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LiAbSBy2CTgiHeMU5gUcqQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LiAbSBy2CTgiHeMU5gUcqQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Thierry Cazeneuve, longstanding director of Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 Lib\u00e9r\u00e9, dies at 74<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrLKTqu6UFfP284t4TiDsj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrLKTqu6UFfP284t4TiDsj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrLKTqu6UFfP284t4TiDsj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrLKTqu6UFfP284t4TiDsj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrLKTqu6UFfP284t4TiDsj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;You have to be brave to quit&#8217; &#8211; Riders react to Simon Yates&#8217; sudden retirement<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Training Camps<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;They&#8217;re always asking us if we&#8217;re happy&#8217; &#8211; Why Larry Warbasse is a perfect fit at Tudor Pro Cycling <\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Training Camps<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We have to protect our riders from burnout&#8217; \u2013 How teams balance performance, success and mental wellbeing against the growing demands of pro cycling<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I was never the guy everyone was talking about as the next up-and-comer&#8217; \u2013 Simon Clarke bids farewell on his own terms after a career marked by resilience<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ec6yAEzmowRaP3EAfmFqaC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ec6yAEzmowRaP3EAfmFqaC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ec6yAEzmowRaP3EAfmFqaC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ec6yAEzmowRaP3EAfmFqaC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ec6yAEzmowRaP3EAfmFqaC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Olympic medallist and Australian road stalwart Alex Edmondson retires at 32<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c7aJW9D5QZPLPAARYKz3x8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c7aJW9D5QZPLPAARYKz3x8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c7aJW9D5QZPLPAARYKz3x8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c7aJW9D5QZPLPAARYKz3x8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c7aJW9D5QZPLPAARYKz3x8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Training Camps<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Not on our bingo card before Christmas&#8217; \u2013 How Simon Yates&#8217; shock early retirement played out for management and teammates at Visma-Lease a Bike<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6f2MSGsqzCs6K8BQE5C6D8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6f2MSGsqzCs6K8BQE5C6D8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6f2MSGsqzCs6K8BQE5C6D8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6f2MSGsqzCs6K8BQE5C6D8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6f2MSGsqzCs6K8BQE5C6D8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;They will fly together again&#8217; \u2013 Franky the parrot, Michele Scarponi&#8217;s viral training partner, dies in factory fire<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oWMSPXYz7qcFGsPhiH6RqR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oWMSPXYz7qcFGsPhiH6RqR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oWMSPXYz7qcFGsPhiH6RqR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oWMSPXYz7qcFGsPhiH6RqR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oWMSPXYz7qcFGsPhiH6RqR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If I&#8217;d seen a red towel fluttering, I would have quit&#8217; \u2013 Lars van der Haar rides last Cyclo-cross World Championships of career with imminent birth of son as top priority<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPDmrBGuFq6P9xoYJPVZri-600-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPDmrBGuFq6P9xoYJPVZri-600-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPDmrBGuFq6P9xoYJPVZri-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPDmrBGuFq6P9xoYJPVZri-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPDmrBGuFq6P9xoYJPVZri-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;He was a rebel, a maverick but he was adorable&#8217; \u2013 Italy remembers 1970 Milan-San Remo winner Michele Dancelli<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qjRBgmDfGNm2CU3oJ5PJEA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qjRBgmDfGNm2CU3oJ5PJEA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qjRBgmDfGNm2CU3oJ5PJEA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qjRBgmDfGNm2CU3oJ5PJEA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qjRBgmDfGNm2CU3oJ5PJEA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A lifelong advocate for cycling culture&#8217; \u2013 Giant founder King Liu dies at age of 93<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Pro Cycling<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Milan-San Remo is different, it&#8217;s very explosive&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock says positioning at Cipressa, not good shape at Milano-Torino, is primary indicator for success on Saturday<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m going for a more defensive role&#8217; &#8211; Jasper Philipsen says his chances are &#8216;very small&#8217; for Milan-San Remo, tips Wout van Aert as a dark horse<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fj6uWzd7FSXK59oFjTcdDQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fj6uWzd7FSXK59oFjTcdDQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fj6uWzd7FSXK59oFjTcdDQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fj6uWzd7FSXK59oFjTcdDQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Fj6uWzd7FSXK59oFjTcdDQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Can the sprinters shut down a Poggio attack or will aggressors seize the day? &#8211; Analysing the favourites for the 2026 Milan-San Remo Women<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lidl-Trek face another Classics setback as ill Jonathan Milan forced out of Milan-San Remo<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d claims &#8216;misunderstanding&#8217; over summer racing gap but plays it coy on plans before Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">GPS tracking devices to become mandatory as Lappartient warns \u2018UCI will have no option but to enforce\u2019 the technology if teams refuse to collaborate<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Never say never&#8217; \u2013 Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto look to Chiara Consonni and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney for Milan-San Remo success<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2MTWPRECBtYPzF5hkUqahK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2MTWPRECBtYPzF5hkUqahK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2MTWPRECBtYPzF5hkUqahK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2MTWPRECBtYPzF5hkUqahK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2MTWPRECBtYPzF5hkUqahK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Nokere Koerse Men: Jasper Philipsen closes breakaway attempt in final metres for first victory of the season<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jMrqZJxpWMSQrFoBDbNS2d-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Nokere Koerse Women: Lotte Kopecky powers to third career victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6gZvEo47ryzGh9hp8L4rD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I hope it gives me some freedom in the next races&#8217; \u2013 Lotte Kopecky shows threatening signs for Milan-San Remo with win in Belgium<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iCE6b6hbSX5wbBSrHrFur6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s margin for improvement ahead of Giro d&#8217;Italia, Ineos&#8217; tactical hiccup, and the riders who shone in a brutal Paris-Nice \u2013 Philippa York analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4XyBs8EeurM7TrbnKe5XE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Milano-Torino: Tom Pidcock climbs away from elite group to seal victory atop Superga<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBSAgdZiFtcKyt2LfzpSmG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Milan-San Remo is different, it&#8217;s very explosive&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock says positioning at Cipressa, not good shape at Milano-Torino, is primary indicator for success on Saturday<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZNPQo8JRzs99xcYWKYHpa6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m going for a more defensive role&#8217; &#8211; Jasper Philipsen says his chances are &#8216;very small&#8217; for Milan-San Remo, tips Wout van Aert as a dark horse<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">\u2018It doesn\u2019t look very good but it pays off\u2019 \u2013\u00a0Jasper Philipsen wins a Classic wearing odd shoes, and one is unreleased<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeCwX3qoH6m6wRopuT3EnK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lidl-Trek face another Classics setback as ill Jonathan Milan forced out of Milan-San Remo<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Fxfkeg5srjgwBwokYSB6B-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d claims &#8216;misunderstanding&#8217; over summer racing gap but plays it coy on plans before Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">GPS tracking devices to become mandatory as Lappartient warns \u2018UCI will have no option but to enforce\u2019 the technology if teams refuse to collaborate<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LY3poumoJ9Czq4qEmrZeQa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Never say never&#8217; 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He wove himself into the fabric of the UK\u2019s domestic scene, leaving a deep hole but also a lasting legacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;An ever-present face on the side of the road or inside the velodrome, Larry was committed to sharing his passion with others, spotlighting riders from across the spectrum of the cycling community, from crits to championships. His dedication for cycling was unrelenting, and the wider community benefited immensely from his tireless efforts in chronicling the sport,&#8221; read an obituary from British Cycling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Numerous British riders past and present reacted to the news on social media. &#8220;Very sad,&#8221; said the 2012 Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins, while former British road race champion Matt Stephens added: &#8220;So very sad. Larry was a proper gent. He&#8217;ll be sadly missed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A common theme across the numerous tributes has been Hickmott\u2019s dedication, and the lengths he went to in order to provide the most comprehensive coverage possible cycle racing in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Phil Jones, CEO of Brother, which sponsored VeloUK as well as a number of British races, noted the \u201cincredible contribution he has personally made to domestic racing, covering thousands of miles in his campervan and contributing thousands of hours in race reporting&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The broadcaster Jez Cox described Hickmott as &#8220;a guy who was prepared to sleep in a cold camper van that kept breaking down in order to report on the races we have held so dear, so many of which are sadly, now gone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Hickmott worked for British Cycling from 2002 to 2011, before leaving the national federation to set up his own operation, VeloUK.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gNeuqz89EVN4h4S8vc6daU-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;They&#8217;re always asking us if we&#8217;re happy&#8217; &#8211; Why Larry Warbasse is a perfect fit at Tudor Pro Cycling <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TYHSNBLfjyhwGtMNkQni7V-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;We have to protect our riders from burnout&#8217; \u2013 How teams balance performance, success and mental wellbeing against the growing demands of pro cycling<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sBJ5rqpmQKsyacS5TMq9ZD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I was never the guy everyone was talking about as the next up-and-comer&#8217; \u2013 Simon Clarke bids farewell on his own terms after a career marked by resilience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Hickmott started out handing out printed newsletters at races, as well as setting up his first website, Echelon-Velo.co.uk, in 1998 under the software company where he had his day job. British Cycling came calling in 2001, and Hickmott led the coverage of UK racing \u2013 including results, news, photography, and interviews \u2013 on the national federation\u2019s new website.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Hickmott worked at British Cycling for 10 years but resigned in 2011, citing the arrival of Team Sky as a turning point at the federation, which he claimed wanted to alter his contract. He soon set up VeloUK, going on to cover 50 to 90 race days each year for his website for the past 15 years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;If Larry hadn&#8217;t arrived on these shores and decided to start handing out his printed newsletters at Hillingdon races, covering the British scene then so many of us would have had no clue what was going on,&#8221; Cox wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Moonglu Spatzwear team added in their own statement: &#8220;Larry travelled endlessly to races that might otherwise have gone undocumented, and his fairness, enthusiasm and loyalty to the domestic scene earned the respect of riders, teams and organisers alike.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Hickmott\u2019s death is a significant loss to the sport of cycling, at a time when the UK racing scene is under pressure, with a marked decline in the number of teams and races in the past decade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;For many years he was a familiar and deeply valued figure within the British domestic cycling scene,&#8221; read a statement from the bike brand Madison, title sponsor of the former Madison-Genesis team. &#8220;His absence will be felt profoundly across the sport.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> extends its condolences to Hickmott\u2019s wife, Lynne, his family, friends, and colleagues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/a-guy-who-was-prepared-to-sleep-in-a-cold-camper-van-that-kept-breaking-down-in-order-to-report-on-the-races-tributes-pour-in-following-death-of-uk-cycling-stalwart-larry-hickmott\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aK6GVX5U4bQRFZc2rosmj3-1468-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling &#8216;A guy who was prepared to sleep in a cold camper van that kept breaking down in order to report on the races&#8217; \u2013 Tributes pour in following death of UK cycling stalwart Larry Hickmott News By Patrick Fletcher published 18 March 2026 Teams, riders, and brands recognise Hickmott&#8217;s contribution [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-1834142","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1834142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1834142"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1834142\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1834142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1834142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1834142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}