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News and Racing Tour of Flanders Mathieu van der Poel Tadej Pogačar Wout van Aert Mads Pedersen Neilson Powless
Flanders vibe check: Van der Poel’s confidence soars, as Visma and Van Aert vow to bounce back
News and Racing

Flanders vibe check: Van der Poel’s confidence soars, as Visma and Van Aert vow to bounce back

What have the big names in the men's peloton been saying in the buildup to the cobbled Monument?

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Daily News: Kern Pharma ‘profoundly disappointed’ by Vuelta exclusion

Daily News: Kern Pharma ‘profoundly disappointed’ by Vuelta exclusion

Also, guilty verdict for the driver who struck and killed US junior Magnus White.
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Saddle packs, seat rolls, even socks – what do we carry under our saddles?
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Conventional wisdom is that the race will be a two-rider showdown, but that leaves an opening for an opportunist to score an upset. Read our full preview.
Elisa Longo Borghini is the pro’s pro

Elisa Longo Borghini is the pro’s pro

She's not the biggest star in the sport, but over 15 seasons, "ELB" has proven remarkably consistent and able to peak at just the right time for major events.