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‘Look where he’s stopped!’ – Terrifying near-miss as leader changes wheel in middle of road at Paris-Roubaix

There was a terrifying near-miss at Paris-Roubaix after a rider inexplicably tried to change a wheel in the middle of a narrow stretch of cobbles. Lone leader Jens Reynders (UCI ProTeam Sport Vlaanderen–Baloise) was struck with a puncture with 117km left of the French Monument, but pulled onto the racing line to get help from neutral service. Ad/> Behind, a bulging chase group were getting closer as everyone began to fear the worst.

Adam Blythe praises 'amazing' Chantal van den Broek-Blaak for selfless team ride at Paris-Roubaix

Adam Blythe praised Team SD Worx rider Chantal van den Broek-Blaak for her selfless, 'amazing,' work at Paris-Roubaix. Saturday saw the second-ever women’s version of the race and it was ultimately won by Trek-Segafredo’s Elisa Longo Borghini with a powerful solo effort. Ad/> However earlier in the race the outcome was far from certain as Lotte Kopecky, Van den Broek-Blaak’s teammate, Marta Bastianelli (UAE Team ADQ) and Lucinda Brand (Trek-Segafredo) were all in the mix with 30 kilometres remaining.

Remco Evenepoel calls for action against Benoit Cosnefroy as he's blocked out in De Brabantse Pijl men's race

It was an incident packed day on the roads of Belgium for home cyclist Remco Evenepoel after he was involved in a number of flashpoints during the men’s event of De Brabantse Pijl. A coming together with British rider Ben Turner saw the 22-year-old receive a hostile reception from pundits after he pushed Turner while jostling for position. Ad/> Eurosport pundit Adam Blythe said Evenepoel should have been kicked out of the event for his actions, and called him a “spoilt little brat”.

Remco Evenepoel should have been disqualified from Brabantse Pijl according to former British cyclist Adam Blythe.

Former British cyclist and Eurosport pundit Adam Blythe believes Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team) should have been kicked out of the Brabantse Pijl men’s event after pushing Ben Turner (Ineos Grenadiers) during the race. The pair were passing through Huldenberg towards the start of three 21km circuits when Evenepoel’s path was blocked by Turner. Growing frustrated with being unable to find a way through, the 22-year-old Belgian shepherded Turner into a wider position by nudging his first onto his opponents hip.

‘It’s a huge disappointment for him’ – Bradley Wiggins discusses Wout van Aert’s Tour of Flanders absence

Bradley Wiggins says ‘it’s a huge disappointment’ for Wout van Aert to miss the Tour of Flanders following a positive Covid-19 test. The Jumbo-Visma rider will now miss the race in his native Belgium, and Wiggins says this absence changes the dynamic of the entire race, which you can follow live with Eurosport and Discovery. Ad/> He said: “We've seen the form that he's been in this season and there's not many people who wouldn't have put their money on Wout van Aert winning today.

'It is going to all kick off' - Adam Blythe revved up for Tour of Flanders despite being gutted by Wout van Aert absence

Adam Blythe is counting down the seconds to the start of the Tour of Flanders, despite admitting to being gutted by the absence of Wout van Aert. Jumbo-Visma star Van Aert was the strong favourite to take the Ronde for the first time in his career, but he was forced to withdraw after contracting Covid-19. Ad/> Van Aert’s great rival Mathieu van der Poel — the winner in 2020 — has assumed favouritism for Sunday’s face, but it looks wide open and Blythe feels the absence of the Jumbo-Visma star has altered things for his team.

'It is monumental' - Breakaway reaction to Matej Mohoric's stunning triumph at Milan-San Remo

Adam Blythe, Dan Lloyd and Orla Chennaoui have given their reaction to Matej Mohoric's inspired triumph at Milan-San Remo on The Breakaway show. Mohoric (Bahrain-Victorious) became the first Slovenian in history to win the famous race on Saturday, despite a dramatic late scare with a dropped chain inside the final kilometre which threatened to derail his victory. Ad/> The 27-year-old from Kranj proved again that Slovenian cycling is not purely about Tadej Pogacar and Primoz Roglic with a sensational ride, and he gave absolutely everything in a thrilling finale to clinch the win.

'Tadej Pogacar does not register how good he is' - Breakaway reaction to Strade Bianche masterclass

Tadej Pogacar does not register how good he is, that's according to Eurosport's cycling experts on the Breakaway after his Strade Bianche masterclass. Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) was imperious as he took a scintillating Strade Bianche victory as brutal winds caused chaos and a shock Julian Alaphilippe (Quick-Step) crash early on. Ad/> The 23-year-old Slovenian, a two-time Tour de France winner, showed his class again as he pulled away and held his composure to close out another fine victory under pressure.

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‘Look where he’s stopped!’ – Terrifying near-miss as leader changes wheel in middle of road at Paris-Roubaix

Adam Blythe praises 'amazing' Chantal van den Broek-Blaak for selfless team ride at Paris-Roubaix

Remco Evenepoel calls for action against Benoit Cosnefroy as he's blocked out in De Brabantse Pijl men's race

Remco Evenepoel should have been disqualified from Brabantse Pijl according to former British cyclist Adam Blythe.

‘It’s a huge disappointment for him’ – Bradley Wiggins discusses Wout van Aert’s Tour of Flanders absence

'It is going to all kick off' - Adam Blythe revved up for Tour of Flanders despite being gutted by Wout van Aert absence

'It is monumental' - Breakaway reaction to Matej Mohoric's stunning triumph at Milan-San Remo

'Tadej Pogacar does not register how good he is' - Breakaway reaction to Strade Bianche masterclass