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Zoe Backstedt exclusive: 'It feels a bit strange' moving to Belgium and first season on the WorldTour

Zoe Backstedt has admitted “it feels a bit strange” to have moved to Belgium at 18 years old as she continues to learn on the WorldTour. Backstedt is one of the most exciting young talents in cycling, having won three world titles across three different disciplines in 2022 – cyclo-cross, track and road. Ad She is currently riding for EF Education-Tibco-SVB and lives in Waregem, an area in Belgium where other cyclists are based.

'Confusing' new cycle lane at road junction slammed by furious locals - who have described it as 'a bit of a pain'

As the smell of freshly laid tarmac fills the air, a woman in a car pulls up to the traffic lights at a junction in Bury which has been redesigned specifically with cyclists and pedestrians in mind.

Grandad who was sent home from hospital with painkillers ended up needing leg amputated

A marathon-running grandad who's big toe became infected had to have his leg amputated - after being sent home from hospital with painkillers.

Paris–Roubaix 2023: TV and live stream details, favourites, route map and more ahead of 'Hell of the North'

There really is nothing like Paris-Roubaix and the 120th edition of the 'Hell of the North' promises to be a thriller with Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert set to battle it out in one of cycling’s most famous races. The cobbles strike fear into every rider, even those who have won the Monument in northern France. Ad Dylan van Baarle is the defending men’s champion and Elisa Longo Borghini will defend her women’s crown.

Erik ten Hag was wrong about his Manchester United squad

Embarrassing away defeats are becoming an all too familiar story for Manchester United.

Ineos Grenadiers' Tom Pidcock explains 'stupid mistake' at Tour of Flanders that cost him a shot at victory

Ineos Grenadiers’ Tom Pidcock lamented his “stupid mistake” of failing to eat enough for the Tour of Flanders on Sunday. That error contributed to the British team failing to land a single rider in the top 20 on the day, with an even worse result for Ben Turner, who fractured his arm. Ad Pidcock was one of the favourites for a good showing, though he would have done well to beat any of Tadej Pogacar, Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert in Belgium.

Meet the Veterinary Interns treating sick and injured horses in Qatar

SCENES shines a spotlight on youth around the world who are breaking down barriers and creating change. The character-driven short films will inspire and amaze as these young change-makers tell their remarkable stories.

Ethan Hayter of INEOS Grenadiers claims race lead with stage 1 win at Itzulia Basque Country

Ethan Hayter emerged as the winner at Monday’s opening stage of the 2023 Itzulia Basque Country. The INEOS Grenadiers rider secured a sprint victory with some assured assistance from his team, putting down a winning time of 4:01:24 in northern Spain on the ride to Labastida in the Basque Country.

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Zoe Backstedt exclusive: 'It feels a bit strange' moving to Belgium and first season on the WorldTour

'Confusing' new cycle lane at road junction slammed by furious locals - who have described it as 'a bit of a pain'

Grandad who was sent home from hospital with painkillers ended up needing leg amputated

Paris–Roubaix 2023: TV and live stream details, favourites, route map and more ahead of 'Hell of the North'

Erik ten Hag was wrong about his Manchester United squad

Ineos Grenadiers' Tom Pidcock explains 'stupid mistake' at Tour of Flanders that cost him a shot at victory

Meet the Veterinary Interns treating sick and injured horses in Qatar

Ethan Hayter of INEOS Grenadiers claims race lead with stage 1 win at Itzulia Basque Country