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Tom Pidcock is 'super class... he can be in the mix for a Grand Tour' – Alberto Contador exclusive

Alberto Contador has suggested Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers) will have to “make a decision” after this season: give everything to win a Grand Tour or remain a multi-discipline star. Pidcock added Strade Bianche to his impressive palmarès earlier in March after a spectacular solo charge from 50km. He also won Olympic mountain bike gold, the cyclo-cross world title and triumphed on Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France during an incredible 12-month spell across 2021 and 2022.

Mathieu van der Poel shocks Adam Blythe with manner of his Milano-San Remo win as he wins first Monument of 2023

Eurosport expert Adam Blythe says he was “shocked” by Mathieu van der Poel’s (Alpecin-Deceuninck) attack that saw him win Milano-San Remo for the first time. Van der Poel was part of a high quality quartet that consisted of himself, Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates), Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) and Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers). Ad It was Pogacar and UAE Team Emirates who did most of the damage to the rest of the peloton, before Van der Poel went for a big attack of his own just before the crest of the Poggio climb and held on to win by 15 seconds from Ganna and Van Aert.

Tom Pidcock 'faultless' in Strade Bianche 2023 masterclass as Eurosport experts hail 'fantastic' ride

Eurosport's experts have given their reactions to the astonishing triumph from Britain's Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers) at the 2023 Strade Bianche on Saturday afternoon. The 23-year-old all-rounder decided to go for victory in the final 50km of what proved to be an enthralling and thrilling edition of the famous race, and he was never caught on the approach to Siena.

Wout van Aert will have to 'come in fighting' after Dylan van Baarle stars on Jumbo-Visma debut – Dani Rowe

Wout van Aert will have to “come in fighting” after Jumbo-Visma produced a tactical masterclass in his absence at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Eurosport expert Dani Rowe has claimed. Dylan van Baarle conjured a superb solo victory after dismissing his fellow breakaway acts one after another, with Christophe Laporte later parking himself in a chase group, ready to pounce if his team-mate unravelled.

Mark Cavendish on his 'greatest joy' in response to LeBron James, Roger Federer and Usain Bolt comparison

Mark Cavendish has described the «greatest joy» that he gets from all that he has achieved in professional cycling, above all of his legendary records and titles. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Eurosport’s Adam Blythe, Cavendish expressed his excitement about Astana’s transition to sprints as he attempts to launch a memorable return to the highest level aged 37. Ad He also took the opportunity in the one-to-one to describe the Tour de France as “above the sport” as he underlined how special the event is — both for him personally in his illustrious career, and more broadly for cycling as a sport.

Mark Cavendish: Astana Qazaqstan presents 'perfect opportunity' to win sprints as Tour de France bid looms

Mark Cavendish has branded new team Astana Qazaqstan the “perfect opportunity” as he seeks to return to the top of cycling aged 37. Cavendish’s move to the Kazakh-based outfit in January came about after he departed Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, where he won four more stages at the Tour de France in 2021 to tie the all-time record, only to be snubbed the following year. Ad Speaking in an exclusive interview with Eurosport’s Adam Blythe, Cavendish said he was excited to be part of Astana’s transition to sprints, with the team previously forging their reputation on general classification bids at Grand Tours.

Mark Cavendish says 'special' Tour de France is 'above the sport' and opens up about his mindset

Mark Cavendish has described the Tour de France as “above the sport” as he underlined how special the event is. Cavendish has a unique relationship with the Tour, having won a record-equalling 34 stages at cycling's most prestigious race, the same number as Belgian great Eddy Merckx. Ad He is expected to try and beat the record this year with new team Astana Qazaqstan, having been overlooked by Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl to race in the Tour last season.

Annemiek van Vleuten is 'not unbeatable' – Blythe encourages riders to take advantage of every moment

Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar) is «not unbeatable», and her competitors should take advantage of the Dutch rider's misfortune, says Eurosport expert Adam Blythe ahead of the classics season. The 40-year-old announced in the summer last year that she would end her star-studded career at the end of 2023, and she will be looking to go out on a high. Ad She dominated the stage races last year, completing a Giro–Tour–Vuelta triple as well as becoming the first women rider to win the Triple Crown of cycling, following her world championship triumph.

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Tom Pidcock is 'super class... he can be in the mix for a Grand Tour' – Alberto Contador exclusive

Mathieu van der Poel shocks Adam Blythe with manner of his Milano-San Remo win as he wins first Monument of 2023

Tom Pidcock 'faultless' in Strade Bianche 2023 masterclass as Eurosport experts hail 'fantastic' ride

Wout van Aert will have to 'come in fighting' after Dylan van Baarle stars on Jumbo-Visma debut – Dani Rowe

Mark Cavendish on his 'greatest joy' in response to LeBron James, Roger Federer and Usain Bolt comparison

Mark Cavendish: Astana Qazaqstan presents 'perfect opportunity' to win sprints as Tour de France bid looms

Mark Cavendish says 'special' Tour de France is 'above the sport' and opens up about his mindset

Annemiek van Vleuten is 'not unbeatable' – Blythe encourages riders to take advantage of every moment