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BIZARRE: Strade - What They Never Told You

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.

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'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

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'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

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'There will be less room for heroics this year' - after Opening Weekend chaos, Matej Mohorič co-leads Bahrain Victorious at slightly easier version of Strade Bianche

Former gravel World Champion says he 'can't match Pogačar's power' so will adapt strategy

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'Fantastic entertainment' or 'slapstick comedy'? How gravel has infiltrated WorldTour racing, and what the pros really think of it

As the argument for Strade Bianche as cycling's sixth Monument grows ever stronger, and more rough terrain seeps into the pro cycling calendar, Cyclingnews analyses the journey so far, and whether everyone is embracing the gravel

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Super talents and former winners, but can anyone really challenge Tadej Pogačar? – Analysing the men's favourites for Strade Bianche 2026

Our selection of top riders to watch for Saturday's race, with Tuscany's white gravel roads set to decide the winner in Siena

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'Suddenly there were shards of glass on the road' – More bad luck hits Wout van Aert in first race back and rules him out of challenging for victory at Ename Samyn Classic

Belgian rider will hope for better fortune at his next appearance, Saturday's Strade Bianche

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'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

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'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

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'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

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'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

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'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

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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

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'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

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'I love the steep gravel roads' - Kasia Niewiadoma joins forces with Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig at Strade Bianche

Two strong contenders for Canyon-Sram zondacrypto for gravel-heavy WorldTour classic

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'I love the Classics, they're pure adrenaline' – Tadej Pogačar kicks off spring campaign aiming for Strade Bianche treble

'We have to be realistic, there's nothing we can do' says Alberto Bettiol, who admits the peloton will be racing for second in Siena

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Strade Bianche 2025 - Analysing the contenders

Cyclingnews highlights the favourites for one of the most popular one-day races of the Spring Classics season including Demi Vollering and Tadej Pogačar

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Tadej Pogačar cruises to Strade Bianche victory after 81km solo attack

Slovenian wins by almost three minutes in Siena after dominant display in Tuscany

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Tough new Strade Bianche course 'tips the scales' in favour of climbers, Matej Mohorič says

Slovenian says adjustments to the route will make race a 'journey into the unknown’

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Demi Vollering: Revamped Strade Bianche course could play into SD Worx's hands

Defending champion predicts ‘spicy’ race on Saturday

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Everything you need for Strade Bianche: Key information, route, start lists and riders to watch

The Italian Classic and its white gravel returns on Saturday 2 March

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Tom Pidcock to target week-long stage races in build to 2024 Tour de France

British rider also likely to return to ‘iconic’ Strade Bianche in a bid to defend the title he won in March

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