Tadej Pogacar defended his men's road race title at the UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda with a solo attack, finishing over a minute ahead of Remco Evenepoel, showcasing his dominance in cycling.
Mathieu van der Poel secured his second consecutive victory in the fastest-ever edition of Paris-Roubaix, becoming the first rider in 11 years to achieve the Tour of Flanders-Roubaix double with a remarkable 60km solo attack.
Tadej Pogacar's 81km solo attack at the Strade Bianche elevated the race to Monument status, adding prestige to his own palmares and that of the Italian race. Pogacar, who won with no one in sight for more than two minutes, described the experience as one of his best, emphasizing the incredible atmosphere and support. His impromptu attack on the gravel section wasn't planned, making the victory even more remarkable. Despite his modesty, Pogacar's historic win is being compared to Merckxian feats, and he looks forward to upcoming races with regained confidence after a great winter preparation.