Cyclist Magazine

Ten best bits of ’23

It has been an incident-packed year in the pro peloton, which means it has been a struggle to pick just ten highlights. But in the tradition of all good countdowns, here are mine in reverse order…

10. Arnaud De Lie wins on one leg

Some say the Lotto-Dstny rider could soon be as good as compatriot Wout van Aert. On the evidence of his recent pedal-breaking win in the Lotto Famenne Ardenne Classic (he rode the last 10m of the sprint with only one

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