Swiss champion, now Tour Down Under champion! The Swiss champion Noemi Ruegg, once again shutting down key moves to sprint for the stage, securing the title in the points classification. This victory marks the first overall WorldTour title for the young EF Education-Oatly squad. "If you know you are not alone and have a strong team behind you, you know that we can always find a solution. It calms you down and gives you a lot of motivation. I was honestly really nervous at the start. I knew it was going to be a tough day and the course made it hard to control with all the attacks. We didn't wa ..read more

  Riders grinding up Willunga Hilla Noemi Ruegg won stage 2 of the Tour Down Under after a brilliantly timed attack with 400 meters to go on the queen stage and moved into the overall lead with one stage to go. Final stage to decide podium:  The race concludes Sunday with a 105.9km route starting and finishing in Stirling. With climbing at 2,142m total, two ascent of the Stirling Climb. "The beginning of the climb was the hardest part of me because it's the steepest part, so I knew I just had to do my own pace and try to close this gap in my own rhythm, which I did. And th ..read more

Hengeveld escapes for good Daniek Hengeveld claimed her first World Tour stage in the opening stage of the women's Tour Down Under with a gutsy breakaway near Adelaide. The Dutchwoman stunned the peloton with an attack 50 kilometers from the finish, with a 36-second margin over Ally Wollaston and Kathrin Schweinberger who finished second and third respectively.  More action to follow: Two tough stages still to go, with Saturday finishing atop Willunga Hill and Sunday with more than 2,000m of vertical ascent on five Stirling climbs. "I appreciate that he (DS) was still cheering me on bec ..read more

  Le Professeur: Testing the Delta TT bike in the wind tunnel, Winter 1984-1985. The changing point in design and development coincided with Renault’s acquisition of Gitane in 1976 and importantly the technological resources by France’s largest auto manufacturer. Gitane focused on aerodynamics and was the first company to use a wind tunnel to design bikes.  Beginning in 1979 with the Profil model, using aerodynamically shaped steel tubes. This was the first version to the striking Delta TT bike. Unveiled in 1984, the Delta employed an innovative handlebar that was integrated into t ..read more

  The iconic Mont Ventoux will be back in the 16th Stage, 2025 Tour de France ..read more

  Thibau Nys, European Cyclocross Champion added the Belgian national title to his palmares on Sunday with a lone attack on the snowy Huesen-Zolder course. "I tested my legs early in the race and felt good. Then I really went for it when the rest were on the limit. That was the best strategy. My season is a real success now, but if you have the European and Belgian champion's jerseys, of course, you want to have more wins as well, to make those jerseys shine even more." -Thibau Nys 1. T.Nys 2. L.Sweeck 3. T.Aerts “I tested my legs early in the race and felt good,” Nys said afterwar ..read more

  A striking collaboration from Verge Sport introduce a changed of colours of Intermarché-Wanty. Biniam Girmay, at the head of the Belgian team showcased the new multi-coloured kit at the training camp. The Belgian team has one of the most modest budgets in pro cycling, with the popularity and results of Biniam Girmay, have proven to be a strong investment for sponsors. I like the change of attire to spice things up for the new year. "It's always exciting to start a new season with a fresh design. The complete makeover reflects the team's ambition for the upcoming season. The red blac ..read more

  The cycling icon was one of the most successful road cyclists of the 80s,  and one of the finest classics riders of all time. From turning professional in 1977 until his retirement in 1994. "The sacred monster of the cycling legend, Sean Kelly has just put an end to the most fruitful career of the 80s. On his track record: 189 victories including 11 classics, the Vuelta, the Grand Prix des Nations and 7 consecutive Paris-Nice! Faithful to the colors of his country, the Irishman also remains as the man in the green jersey, a trophy he brought home four times on the Champs-Élysée ..read more

  Legendary: Laurent Fignon - 54 professional victories. Sean Kelly - 193 professional victories ..read more

  The fourth edition of the Dendermonde World Cup race in East Flanders was claimed by Lucinda Brand. She won the first two editions, while Ceylin Alvarado took the win in 2024. The event has since become infamous for its muddy conditions. Sunday's race was no exception, with heavy rain turning the course into a true spectacle for cyclo-cross fans (yours truly). "It feels really good to win, but also I think it's the first time I thought 'oh another lap, really?" -Lucinda Brand ..read more