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Pogačar storms Romandie queen stage to Stage 4 victory
pro-cycling25 days ago

Pogačar storms Romandie queen stage to Stage 4 victory

Tadej Pogačar attacked on the Jaunpass about 3.5 km from the summit and soloed to victory on Tour de Romandie Stage 4 into Charmey, extending his GC lead from 17 seconds to 35 seconds over Florian Lipowitz, who finished 2nd 14 seconds behind. Pablo Castrillo took 3rd and Lorenzo Fortunato was 4th as a chase group formed behind; Lenny Martinez remained third overall but 2:23 behind the leader, leaving a two-man GC battle heading into the final stage.

Godon denies Pogacar a Romandie hat-trick with stage 3 sprint
pro-cycling26 days ago

Godon denies Pogacar a Romandie hat-trick with stage 3 sprint

Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers) won stage 3 of the Tour de Romandie in a reduced sprint in Orbe, denying Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) a third straight stage win as Finn Fisher-Black finished second and Valentin Paret-Peintre third; Pogacar remains in the overall lead by 17 seconds over Florian Lipowitz, with Lenny Martinez third at 26 seconds ahead of the mountains.

Van Aert's Roubaix Triumph Sparks Confidence Across the Classics, Kelly Says
pro-cycling1 month ago

Van Aert's Roubaix Triumph Sparks Confidence Across the Classics, Kelly Says

Sean Kelly hails Wout van Aert's Paris-Roubaix win as a deserved payoff after past misfortune, praising his composure under pressure, tactical ride in the finale against Tadej Pogačar, and the way he navigated two mechanicals; he notes Pogačar's strong challenge and suggests the result should boost confidence for other riders like Pedersen and Stuyven in the Spring Classics, while also commenting on the women's race and Franziska Koch's Visma-Lease a Bike breakout.

Van Aert's Cobblestone Triumph: A Victory Dedicates to a Fallen Teammate
pro-cycling1 month ago

Van Aert's Cobblestone Triumph: A Victory Dedicates to a Fallen Teammate

Wout van Aert won Paris-Roubaix after a tense finale with punctures and bike changes, sprinting to beat Tadej Pogačar in the velodrome. He dedicated the victory to his late teammate Michael Goolaerts, saying past misfortunes gave him the knowledge and resolve to pull it off, including riding through the sector where Goolaerts died.

Van Aert edges Pogacar in cobbled Paris-Roubaix sprint to seal Monument glory
sports1 month ago

Van Aert edges Pogacar in cobbled Paris-Roubaix sprint to seal Monument glory

Wout van Aert out-sprinted Tadej Pogacar in a dramatic, puncture-plagued Paris-Roubaix finale, sealing his first cobbled Monument victory in a two-up sprint at the Roubaix velodrome; Pogacar fought back from multiple flats, van der Poel endured a bike-change scare and finished fourth, while Jasper Stuyven secured third from the chasing group.

Pogacar seals Milan-San Remo victory, joking he’ll only return for focaccia
pro-cycling2 months ago

Pogacar seals Milan-San Remo victory, joking he’ll only return for focaccia

Tadej Pogacar finally wins Milan-San Remo on his sixth attempt, surviving a Cipressa attack and a late sprint with Tom Pidcock to take the Italian Monument; he called it one of the biggest wins of his career and, half-jokingly, hinted he may never return to San Remo except to eat focaccia, as he eyes the next Classics like Flanders and Roubaix.

Pidcock Narrowly Misses Milan-San Remo Win in Pogačar Duel
pro-cycling2 months ago

Pidcock Narrowly Misses Milan-San Remo Win in Pogačar Duel

Tom Pidcock pressed Tadej Pogačar to the limit in Milan-San Remo, staying with the Slovenian through Cipressa and Poggio and even challenging in the final sprint, but Pogačar fought back after a crash to win in a dramatic two-rider finish. Pidcock said he’s disappointed to have missed the opportunity yet proud of how he rode against one of the sport’s greats, noting opportunities like this don’t come often.

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's Tour de France Femmes Victory Sparks French Joy
sports9 months ago

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's Tour de France Femmes Victory Sparks French Joy

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's historic victory at the Tour de France Femmes earned her significantly less prize money than Tadej Pogačar, but the race director argues that comparing their earnings is inappropriate, as Ferrand-Prévot's team earned €76,190, mainly from her yellow jersey win, highlighting disparities in prize structures between men's and women's cycling.

Pogačar Considers Retirement Amid Tour de France Triumphs and Rivals' Challenges
sports10 months ago

Pogačar Considers Retirement Amid Tour de France Triumphs and Rivals' Challenges

Tadej Pogačar hinted at the possibility of retiring around 2028, after the Paris Olympics, citing fatigue and the mental and physical toll of racing. Despite this, he remains motivated and under contract until 2030, with plans to continue competing in major races like Roubaix and San Remo. His comments suggest he is aware of the physical and mental challenges of professional cycling and may prioritize enjoying the sport over extending his career indefinitely.