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'It makes no sense to do that' – Eddy Merckx hails Tadej Pogačar's unconventional journey to Milan-San Remo victory but argues that comparisons remain futile

Seven-time Primavera champion and greatest racer of all time says winning San Remo with one race beforehand "inconceivable in my time"

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Who will be king of the spring? – How Milan-San Remo could write the next chapter of Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel's thrilling rivalry

Like Eddy Merckx and Roger De Vlaeminck the pair have come to dominate the biggest Spring Classics, and they'll go head to had again on Saturday

Cycling News

'Everybody's looking at me' – Tadej Pogačar on his dates with destiny at Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix

The world champion could become the first rider in almost 50 years to win all five Monuments – but how much does it matter to him? Tom Davidson meets him to find out

Cycling Weekly

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Eddy Merckx offers advice to Tadej Pogačar on how to finally win Milan-San Remo, 50 years after taking record seventh title

Belgian says it's an attack on the Poggio, not the Cipressa, that will give World Champion best chance of distancing Mathieu van der Poel

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Gent-Wevelgem winners 1934-2025

Gent-Wevelgem past winners 1934-2024

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The Friday cycling quiz: How well do you remember the 1970s

The decade of Eddy Merckx will also be remembered for the birth of mountain biking, the world champs coming to the UK and dominant time trialist

Cycling Weekly

The Lost Merckx: How the search for a world championship winning bike uncovered an unlikely star

Bike shop owner Gerry Shields became a hit at film festivals after an extraordinary four hour interview

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'It's complete nonsense' – Tadej Pogačar dismisses Eddy Merckx comparisons as he targets fifth Tour de France

World champion says he doesn't think 'too much' about records

Cycling Weekly

'We are seeing the best cyclist ever' – can Mathieu van der Poel be the one to upset Tadej Pogačar's plans for 2026?

As Tadej Pogačar attempts to add Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix to his palmarès, is there anyone who can stop him?

Cycling Weekly

'Nomadic dreamer': former Milan-San Remo winner passes away aged 83

A self-proclaimed 'bit of a rascal', Michele Dancelli raced through the Merckx era and still managed to win big on occasions

Cycling Weekly

'He was a rebel, a maverick but he was adorable' – Italy remembers 1970 Milan-San Remo winner Michele Dancelli

Former Molteni rider who raced in the era of Eddy Merckx and Felice Gimondi has died aged 83

Cycling News

'I hope to be able to ride a bike again someday' – Eddy Merckx refuses to give up cycling despite third hip replacement

80-year-old cycling legend recovering from crash and year of multiple operations

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Tadej Pogačar eyes Paris-Roubaix victory and historic fifth Tour de France title as focal points of confirmed 2026 racing programme

World Champion chasing a fifth yellow jersey to equal the sport's greats alongside Miguel Induráin, Bernard Hinault, Eddy Merckx, and Jacques Anquetil

Cycling News

Tadej Pogačar's final challenges: An Olympic title – the cherry on top which might end up eluding him

Can the modern GOAT cap off his list of achievements with an Olympic title, or might that be the one major title he can't secure?

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'As good as Merckx... Come on' – Belgian cycling legend calls it 'crazy' to consider Tadej Pogačar as greatest of all time

Roger De Vlaeminck delivers honest assessment of the stars of today's peloton, describes Evenepoel as 'arrogant'

Cycling Weekly

Tadej Pogačar 'vastly superior' to Eddy Merckx, says retiring WorldTour star – for reasons you might not have thought of

There is little doubt in Michael Woods's mind who is best between the Cannibal and Pogi

The Independent UK

Does cycling have a Tadej Pogacar problem?

The Slovenian backed up his generational 2024 season with another run for the ages in 2025. Where next for the man with a serious claim to the title of greatest of all time – and can anyone catch up?

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'Everybody's unique in their own way' - Tadej Pogačar plays down greatness after record-breaking fifth consecutive Il Lombardia victory

Pogačar dedicates his victory to teammate Rafał Majka

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Unstoppable Pogacar Targets More History At Season-ending Il Lombardia

Tadej Pogacar is red-hot favourite to match a feat only ever achieved by cycling icon Eddy Merckx as the Slovenian superstar bids to win the Tour of Lombardy for the fifth consecutive year.

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'Chances are the bike's staying in the garage for a while' - Mathieu van der Poel opts for gentle return to training

Dutch star says Paris-Roubaix, Tour de France and MTB World Championships all remain on his radar for 2026 and beyond

Cycling Weekly

Tadej Pogačar harassed and 'stickered' at European Championships: is this the start of a backlash against the world champion?

The Slovenian faced fan hostility on the way to another emphatic victory

Cycling News

What will Tadej Pogačar win next? He wants more than just a place in the record books

'Tadej wants to win all the biggest races, that’s more important than a sixth Tour de France' his agent Alex Carera tells Cyclingnews

Cycling News

'Another summit to strive for' –Future Hour Record attempt looks more likely than ever for Remco Evenepoel after continued ITT dominance

Evenepoel's Father says chasing Filippo Ganna's record of 56.792km is 'a goal that will come in due time' after World Championships hat-trick in Rwanda

Evening Standard

Chris Froome recovering in hospital after 'successful' surgery on crash injuries

British rider suffered a serious crash in the south of France

The Independent UK

Chris Froome recovering in hospital after ‘successful’ surgery on crash injuries

The 40-year-old crashed while on a training ride on Wednesday and was airlifted to hospital in Toulon.

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