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'Even for Mathieu the race is way over the limit' – Van der Poel may be king of the Classics, but here's why he won't race Strade Bianche in its current form

Plus our analysis on how changes to the Strade Bianche date and route could make the Italian race even better

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Is Wout van Aert the unluckiest rider in the world? Elbow infection forcing him out of Tour de France the latest woe

There's misfortune, and then there's the curious career of the Belgian

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'Florian Vermeersch was too generous to Mathieu van der Poel' – Sean Kelly questions tactics on display at Opening Weekend

In his recent Cyclingnews column, the Irishman dissects the major tactical talking points as the Classics got underway

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Tadej Pogačar is missing two vital domestiques for the Spring Classics – How could this hinder his dominance and hopes of winning Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix?

Tim Wellens says 'The 2026 Classics are over before they even began' after fracturing collarbone during Opening Weekend

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Where have all the slammed pro bike handlebars gone?! - Five tech trends from Opening Weekend

Five thoughts on the tech we saw at Omloop and Kuurne this weekend

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Sean Kelly's Classics Column: Sometimes, you have to be a glass-cranker

The nine-time Monument winner analyses a crash-filled Opening Weekend and questions whether Van der Poel's rivals could've done more

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One-by drivetrains, mechanic's hacks and prototype kit: The five tech trends spotted at Opening Weekend

30mm tyres, one-by drivetrains, and a variety of crankarm lengths dominated Opening Weekend's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne races in Belgium

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Five things we learned amid the chaos of Opening Weekend 2026 – From Van der Poel and Vollering's excellence, to Visma's bounceback and the major role of crashes

Key takeaways as the Classics get underway with a bang at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne

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'I was a bit exhausted in the final stages' - Bad luck spoils defending champion Jasper Philipsen's day in Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne

Alpecin-Premier Tech racer forced to settle for 18th after getting boxed in behind Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe

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'I believe I'll be able to beat him one day' - Florian Vermeersch bullish about Classics future after going toe-to-toe with Mathieu Van der Poel in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

UAE Team Emirates-XRG racer opened up the finale with attack on Molenberg

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'This wasn't on my list yet' - Mathieu van der Poel lives up to favourite status with stunning solo victory in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Rumoured participation in Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne now definitely not happening

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Mathieu van der Poel wins Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on an updated Canyon Aeroad frame and prototype Shimano wheels

Van der Poel powered an updated Canyon Aeroad frame to victory at Omloop

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Tudor rider breaks two teeth, Mathieu van der Poel makes a miraculous save, De Lie calls Omloop Het Nieuwsblad edition 'The most dangerous Omloop of my life'

Rick Pluimers was in a prime position when he crashed in front of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad winner

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'I'm really happy with today' - Mathieu van der Poel wins men's Omloop Nieuwsblad with crushing acceleration on the Muur van Geraardsbergen

Former World Champion will hope to break the Omloop-Flanders curse in five weeks' time

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Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: Mathieu van der Poel storms to solo victory with stinging Muur van Geraardsbergen attack

Dutchman wins with 16km solo as Tim van Dijke takes second ahead of Florian Vermeersch

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'Flemish Classics give me butterflies in my stomach' – Jasper Philipsen prepared to take any opportunities to win this spring at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and beyond

'Now that we are stronger collectively, we start with a clearer plan' says Belgian of Mathieu van der Poel's late decision to start

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'We have the big gun still to come' – Are UAE Team Emirates-XRG the biggest threat to Mathieu van der Poel at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, even without Pogačar?

With Wellens, Vermeersch and Politt, the Emirati squad is amongst the strongest for Saturday's race

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'When it comes to following Mathieu, I'm still lacking 50 watts' – Arnaud De Lie argues Van der Poel will make for much more explosive Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Second in 2023 race, Lotto-Intermarché leader rates own options in sprint or breakaway

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A big-name debutant and a trio of former winners –Riders to watch at the men's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Our selection of the top favourites on Saturday as the Belgian racing season gets underway

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Game changer: How Mathieu van der Poel will completely alter the shape of this year's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Giant of the Classics automatically becomes the key reference point for Saturday despite race's shorter distance and lack of previous experience

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'He's often reacting, but Van der Poeland Pogačar makethe race' – Tom Dumoulin calls for Wout van Aert to show 'real courage' in the Classics

Belgian star's former teammate encourages 'all or nothing' mindset in his new podcast

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Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert to make season debuts at Omloop Nieuwsblad

Dutchman has never raced Belgian Classic before

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The latest information on Mathieu van der Poel's season build-up

Dutchman's training partner Freddy Ovett posts 'Omloop or nah' Strava ride as speculation mounts ahead of Opening Weekend

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A resting heart rate of 34bpm?! Mathieu van der Poel reveals incredible Whoop metrics

'Some athletes are really strict about it, but I don't mind sharing data' says Dutchman

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Jasper Philipsen alters spring racing programme as he builds to Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix tilts

Two Monuments and season staples of Scheldeprijs and Dwars door Vlaanderen are also in the mix

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