The Latest Breaking News from Strade

Why do the riders compete on road bikes at Strade Bianche, not gravel bikes?

Tadej Pogačar, Tom Pidcock and Demi Vollering will all race the Italian gravel on road bikes this weekend - This is why.

Cycling Weekly · Mar 6

'If you base your strategy on Pogačar, you lose anyway' – Thomas De Gendt's tips and tactics for Strade Bianche, including when lightweight gravel tyres might save you

In his latest column, the Belgian veteran also explains why Clásica Jaén and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad are the ideal preparation races (for very different reasons) for success in Strade

Cycling News · Mar 6

'I’ll arrive at the start with more question marks than I had hoped' - Wout van Aert prepares for voyage into the dark at Strade Bianche

Visma-Lease a Bike also field American Matteo Jorgenson as potential contender

Cycling News · Mar 5

'I’m excited to get stuck in myself again and finally race' – Tadej Pogačar primes for season debut at Strade Bianche with Isaac del Toro in support

UAE Team Emirates-XRG confirm team for Italian one-day race, with Tim Wellens out due to injury sustained at Opening Weekend

Cycling News · Mar 2

'The chosen one' – Paul Seixas sends France into frenzy ahead of first prodigy vs master duel of 2026 with Tadej Pogačar at Strade Bianche

Frenchman's stunning solo at Faun-Ardèche Classic lands him high praise from rival team manager Madiot

Cycling News · Mar 2

'In France, luxury teammates are very expensive' –David Gaudu believes team budget and employment restrictions limit his prospects as he extends contract

28-year-old Frenchman admits being 'petrified' on 'nightmare' Giro d'Italia strade bianche stage

Cycling News · May 20, 2025

'We're hatching plans' - Ineos Grenadiers have high hopes for Egan Bernal in Giro d'Italia gravel stage

Confidence high after strong summit finish rider on stage 7 and previous Giro and Strade Bianche off-road performances

Cycling News · May 17, 2025

'When everyone starts to panic, you just need to breathe deeply': Fearless approach key to success on Giro d’Italia gravel stage

Pello Bilbao expects Strade Bianche-style stage on Sunday to be both a physical and mental challenge

Cycling Weekly · May 17, 2025

2025 Giro d'Italia stage 9 preview – Can GC teams survive brutal gravel day as Strade Bianche rejoins Grand Tour arena?

May 18, 2025: Gubbio-Siena - 29.5km of white off-road sectors line 181km stage on spectacular closing day of the 108th Corsa Rosa's first week

Cycling News · Apr 29, 2025

'There's nothing we can do' - Tadej Pogačar is 'almost impossible to beat', says Alberto Bettiol

The world champion is the overwhelming favourite to win Strade Bianche on Saturday

Cycling Weekly · Mar 7, 2025