{"id":1846053,"date":"2026-03-25T14:41:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T11:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1846053"},"modified":"2026-03-25T14:41:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T11:41:26","slug":"coppi-e-bartali-axel-laurance-speeds-to-opening-stage-victory-in-uphill-sprint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1846053","title":{"rendered":"Coppi e Bartali: Axel Laurance speeds to opening stage victory in uphill sprint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjuFixCURSPZJNyph9XaQe-1200-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nSettimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Coppi e Bartali: Axel Laurance speeds to opening stage victory in uphill sprint<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nRace Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nAlasdair Fotheringham <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-25T14:41:26Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n25 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Ineos Grenadiers racer beats Mauro Schmid and Diego Ulissi to the line in Barolo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjuFixCURSPZJNyph9XaQe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Axel Laurance celebrates his win ahead of Mauro Schmid in Barolo<\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo\" class=\"contents\" data-only-inline=\"1\">\n<div class=\"visible flex flex-row flex-nowrap sticky max-lg:-ml-5 top-[60px] sm:top-0 z-[9994] w-screen lg:w-full h-[50px] bg-white p-0 mb-5 border-neutral-200 border border-solid\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Variants:Inline\" data-analytics-id=\"sticky-nav\" id=\"sticky-nav--inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"sticky-nav\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row w-full h-full overflow-x-scroll overflow-y-hidden tracking-normal overscroll-x-contain\" id=\"sticky-nav__scroll-container\"><span class=\"pl-4 my-auto text-base font-semibold 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closing stage of the Tour de Provence, also gives him the right to the first leader&#8217;s jersey of the five-day, 2.1 event.<\/p>\n<p>An early move by seven attackers \u2013 including British racers Ben Granger (Solution Tech-Nippo-Rali) and Will Harding (Mg.K Vis Costruzioni e Ambiente) \u2013 was kept under control by Ineos Grenadiers on the long grind across the plains and hills of wine country in northern Italy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Then, despite a crash in the final 30km, the leaders were swept up on the main challenge of the day, the second-category La Morra climb, which peaked 11km before the finish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Having reached the top of the steady, not overly difficult, ascent loosely together thanks to EF Education-Easy Post and Jayco-AlUla, the peloton swept down towards the finish at the Piedmont wine-making town of Barolo.<\/p>\n<div 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As well as working for <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, he has also written for <em>The Independent<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>The Guardian<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>ProCycling<\/em>, <em>The Express<\/em> and <em>Reuters<\/em>.<\/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\/oChjt6Ucb7xuLCrSisBRWC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oChjt6Ucb7xuLCrSisBRWC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oChjt6Ucb7xuLCrSisBRWC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oChjt6Ucb7xuLCrSisBRWC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oChjt6Ucb7xuLCrSisBRWC-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\">Tour de la Provence: faultless team control keeps American Matthew Riccitello firmly on course for overall victory, Axel Laurance nets final stage <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/nMZmZpozNbBiRDyys8RAB4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMZmZpozNbBiRDyys8RAB4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMZmZpozNbBiRDyys8RAB4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMZmZpozNbBiRDyys8RAB4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nMZmZpozNbBiRDyys8RAB4-320-80.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\">Tour des Alpes-Maritimes: Late surge on final climb sees Paul Lapeira take first victory of the season on home soil<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/ybwShsHWi5jwK4Z2aXMWUP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ybwShsHWi5jwK4Z2aXMWUP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ybwShsHWi5jwK4Z2aXMWUP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ybwShsHWi5jwK4Z2aXMWUP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ybwShsHWi5jwK4Z2aXMWUP-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\">UAE Tour: Jonathan Milan takes final stage sprint win as Isaac del Toro secures overall victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/bqJ8jzGYzSGLUvQPjqzrFH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bqJ8jzGYzSGLUvQPjqzrFH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bqJ8jzGYzSGLUvQPjqzrFH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bqJ8jzGYzSGLUvQPjqzrFH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bqJ8jzGYzSGLUvQPjqzrFH-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\">Muscat Classic: Mauro Schmid beats Adam Yates to victory as Jayco AlUla play out perfect finale<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/JEBwLSUqVqvnHPyuD5ATFb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JEBwLSUqVqvnHPyuD5ATFb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JEBwLSUqVqvnHPyuD5ATFb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JEBwLSUqVqvnHPyuD5ATFb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JEBwLSUqVqvnHPyuD5ATFb-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\">AlUla Tour: Jonathan Milan sprints to victory on stage 1 after echelons split peloton<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-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\">As it happened: Danish sprinter continues amazing form on stage 3 of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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 Racing<\/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\/Am4TwapSouE7KKte7Xovie-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Am4TwapSouE7KKte7Xovie-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Am4TwapSouE7KKte7Xovie-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Am4TwapSouE7KKte7Xovie-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Am4TwapSouE7KKte7Xovie-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;See if I still have any connection&#8217; \u2013 Tom Boonen returns to Soudal-QuickStep fold with spot in team car for E3 Saxo Classic<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/UxxfrLN8ETeG7AgSR6ZBmf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UxxfrLN8ETeG7AgSR6ZBmf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UxxfrLN8ETeG7AgSR6ZBmf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UxxfrLN8ETeG7AgSR6ZBmf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UxxfrLN8ETeG7AgSR6ZBmf-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;Strange to leave you like this&#8217; \u2013 Demi Vollering forced to cut training camp on Mount Teide<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/d44obxkrXHLbsmiXJfwdYB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d44obxkrXHLbsmiXJfwdYB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d44obxkrXHLbsmiXJfwdYB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d44obxkrXHLbsmiXJfwdYB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d44obxkrXHLbsmiXJfwdYB-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\">Wout van Aert confirmed as non-starter for E3 Saxo Classic<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/nV6EeTstsrSed7sBoahJ9a-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nV6EeTstsrSed7sBoahJ9a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nV6EeTstsrSed7sBoahJ9a-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nV6EeTstsrSed7sBoahJ9a-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nV6EeTstsrSed7sBoahJ9a-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\">The cobbled Classics storylines we&#8217;re looking forward to \u2013 From Van der Poel and Poga\u010dar on the cusp of history to a different Demi Vollering and a resurgent Mads Pedersen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-320-80.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\">Ronde Van Brugge Men LIVE: Echelons split the race on a windy day in Belgium.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-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\">Paris-Roubaix Femmes past winners<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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 Race Results<\/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\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one, as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain. As well as working for <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, he has also written for <em>The Independent<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>The Guardian<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>ProCycling<\/em>, <em>The Express<\/em> and <em>Reuters<\/em>.<\/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\/oChjt6Ucb7xuLCrSisBRWC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oChjt6Ucb7xuLCrSisBRWC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oChjt6Ucb7xuLCrSisBRWC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oChjt6Ucb7xuLCrSisBRWC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oChjt6Ucb7xuLCrSisBRWC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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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\">UAE Tour: Jonathan Milan takes final stage sprint win as Isaac del Toro secures overall victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/bqJ8jzGYzSGLUvQPjqzrFH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bqJ8jzGYzSGLUvQPjqzrFH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bqJ8jzGYzSGLUvQPjqzrFH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bqJ8jzGYzSGLUvQPjqzrFH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bqJ8jzGYzSGLUvQPjqzrFH-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\">Muscat Classic: Mauro Schmid beats Adam Yates to victory as Jayco AlUla play out perfect finale<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/JEBwLSUqVqvnHPyuD5ATFb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JEBwLSUqVqvnHPyuD5ATFb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JEBwLSUqVqvnHPyuD5ATFb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JEBwLSUqVqvnHPyuD5ATFb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JEBwLSUqVqvnHPyuD5ATFb-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\">AlUla Tour: Jonathan Milan sprints to victory on stage 1 after echelons split peloton<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-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\">As it happened: Danish sprinter continues amazing form on stage 3 of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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 Racing<\/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\/Am4TwapSouE7KKte7Xovie-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Am4TwapSouE7KKte7Xovie-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Am4TwapSouE7KKte7Xovie-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Am4TwapSouE7KKte7Xovie-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Am4TwapSouE7KKte7Xovie-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;See if I still have any connection&#8217; \u2013 Tom Boonen returns to Soudal-QuickStep fold with spot in team car for E3 Saxo Classic<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/UxxfrLN8ETeG7AgSR6ZBmf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UxxfrLN8ETeG7AgSR6ZBmf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UxxfrLN8ETeG7AgSR6ZBmf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UxxfrLN8ETeG7AgSR6ZBmf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UxxfrLN8ETeG7AgSR6ZBmf-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;Strange to leave you like this&#8217; \u2013 Demi Vollering forced to cut training camp on Mount Teide<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/d44obxkrXHLbsmiXJfwdYB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d44obxkrXHLbsmiXJfwdYB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d44obxkrXHLbsmiXJfwdYB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d44obxkrXHLbsmiXJfwdYB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d44obxkrXHLbsmiXJfwdYB-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\">Wout van Aert confirmed as non-starter for E3 Saxo Classic<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/nV6EeTstsrSed7sBoahJ9a-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nV6EeTstsrSed7sBoahJ9a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nV6EeTstsrSed7sBoahJ9a-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nV6EeTstsrSed7sBoahJ9a-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nV6EeTstsrSed7sBoahJ9a-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\">The cobbled Classics storylines we&#8217;re looking forward to \u2013 From Van der Poel and Poga\u010dar on the cusp of history to a different Demi Vollering and a resurgent Mads Pedersen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bkgDUmj2ysu85dmYm3cYy9-320-80.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\">Ronde Van Brugge Men LIVE: Echelons split the race on a windy day in Belgium.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-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\">Paris-Roubaix Femmes past winners<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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 Race Results<\/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\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-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\">Volta a Catalunya: Magnus Cort sprints to stage 2 victory after peloton catches breakaway in final kilometre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-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\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon denies Remco Evenepoel in punchy finish on stage 1<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/jUCiU7bpZQYnonQfxwezuf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUCiU7bpZQYnonQfxwezuf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUCiU7bpZQYnonQfxwezuf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUCiU7bpZQYnonQfxwezuf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUCiU7bpZQYnonQfxwezuf-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\">UCI Gravel World Series: Nicole Frain best in three-rider women&#8217;s sprint while Jarno Bellens goes solo to win elite men&#8217;s race at Turnhout Gravel<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/y5NqaEQ8iBfpdbTNzmKYvh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y5NqaEQ8iBfpdbTNzmKYvh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y5NqaEQ8iBfpdbTNzmKYvh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y5NqaEQ8iBfpdbTNzmKYvh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y5NqaEQ8iBfpdbTNzmKYvh-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\">Photo finish at Midwest Cycling Classic goes to Lonneke Uneken as Martina Alzini celebrates too early for a second time<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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\/q3gwi2gKYagtgNS8Xy8nJ5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q3gwi2gKYagtgNS8Xy8nJ5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q3gwi2gKYagtgNS8Xy8nJ5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q3gwi2gKYagtgNS8Xy8nJ5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q3gwi2gKYagtgNS8Xy8nJ5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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