Does Cycling Need Airbags? Racing’s Next Big Safety Innovation Is Almost Here
A race-ready airbag could revolutionize rider safety but only if the peloton accepts the tradeoffs of weight and aerodynamics.
A race-ready airbag could revolutionize rider safety but only if the peloton accepts the tradeoffs of weight and aerodynamics.
We investigated the pro cycling 'supplement stack,' and it's not as big as you might think.
Van der Poel batters the field in Hoogerheide and is in flying form for next weekend's world championships.
Thrilling battle sees Pieterse put in blistering final lap at Hoogerheide, Zemanová takes career-best result
Aussie race leader Vine brought down by wayward marsupial in chaotic twist, Matthew Brennan scoops final stage win.
Australian star Matthews triumphs seven months after pulmonary embolism diagnosis
Gorewear is closing in March. That makes the already excellent Distance Winter Bib Tights+ the absolute best value in cycling right now—while stock lasts.
Mathieu van der Poel seizes 50th World Cup victory of his career despite not one but two punctures
Pieterse triumphs ahead of Alvarado and Fouquenet in Maasmechelen, Brand’s stunning two year run of form ends.
Jhonatan Narváez down and out as Tour Down Under spills shake things up, Vine closes in on overall win
With TrainingPeaks Virtual, cyclists can get the most out of their indoor workouts
We put the damper-less Cane Creek Invert head-to-head against Fox and RockShox to find out if you actually need complex suspension for gravel. Also: Is Pinarello’s new drop-bar MTB a genius move or just an answer to unsold inventory?
Tour Down Under forced to remove iconic Willunga Hill from Saturday's queen stage amid extreme heat and bushfire risk.
Gravel suspension has become a hot topic in recent years. We put the top models on the market to the test.
Modern Adventure wants to be America's 'Dream Team' with ambitions to race the Tour de France, but it's starting from zero next week with its pro debut.
Winter isn't what it used to be, and neither are the jackets. From high-tech softshells to emergency layers, this is the definitive buyer's guide for the modern rider.
Vingegaard, Del Toro, Evenepoel set for blockbuster pre-Tour de France brawl next month on brutal new climb.
Vine, Narváez go 1-2 on stage 2 and move one minute clear on GC as Pogačar’s super team sets wheels rolling on 2026.
Strade Bianche takes edge off ‘monument’ distance while Omloop toughens things up with explosive new climb.
How I used Google Gemini to interpret my Garmin data and fix the mistakes that were holding me back.
No Welsford this time. Tobias Lund Andresen fends off Aussie and budding superstar Brennan to take early honors in the battle of the sprinters at the Tour Down Under.
Pros like Keegan Swenson and Payson McElveen requested the rule change to ensure fairness. By ending the arms race, they also saved us from lazy engineering and expensive "Frankenbike" cash grabs.
Year two of 'Project Pidcock' ramps up with a reloaded roster, an ambitious spring campaign, and expectations of a Tour de France invitation.
Ineos Grenadiers rider Sam Watson wins Tour Down Under prologue in black shorts(!) to deny UAE favorite Jay Vine.
Shock rule update marks the end of an era of experimental front-ends at iconic race.
Provisional startlists suggest GC and sprint hierarchies could shift in this year's grand tours. Here's why.
When 3 vs 1 goes very wrong: Defending champion Rüegg profits from rivals’ tactical palaver: 'They did the lead out for me.'
‘I finally came to terms with the position I was handed and did what I needed to do,’ says US EF Education star Powless.
Van der Poel extends World Cup lead over Thibau Nys, lands tenth consecutive cyclocross victory this season.
Lucinda Brand shrugs off two rare defeats to retain favorite tag for upcoming world championships.
Cycling’s well-known race leader’s boost gives Wollaston wings on day two in Australia.
Van Aert showing remarkable resilience and is now training with Matteo Jorgenson and others in Spain.
Ally Wollaston roars to Tour Down Under success. Here’s why these early season races really matter
The Italian brand's latest "gravel" bike shares identical geometry with the Olympic-winning Dogma XC Hardtail. Can this possibly work?
Photographer Roberto Bragotto captures the details of the team's new livery and we take a brief look at the carbon construction, weights, and build specifics.
Reviewing the Litespeed Coll dels Reis. Plus: Lisa Charlebois picks the best women’s winter kit, and we debunk the myth of the "forever bike."
British brand overhauls U.S. national kit in debut year of partnership stretching through to L.A. Olympic Games.
Sepp Kuss outlines his 2026 season: Support Jonas Vingegaard in the fight against Pogačar and chase a Giro stage victory.
Opportunities for redemption, validation, and domination are all at stake in the crucial WorldTour restart.
Velo went to Tucson to speak with the team behind the innovative track and to see top athletes ride it for the first time.
Gran fondo world time trial and US masters road champion provisionally banned in the latest doping case from the sometimes-murky world of masters racing.
Breaking down the most consequential new regulations, how they impact the pro peloton, and how they impact you.
Mother Nature said "hold my beer." I answered by testing 11 top jackets from Assos, Castelli, and more to see what actually keeps you comfy.
After settling a $30 million contract dispute, Derek Gee has found the team of his dreams at Lidl-Trek, and he's ready to get back to racing.
It turns out we’re not as fast as the pros, but Shoddy was able to determine which aero helmet best suits him — and it's a massive difference in watts saved.
Matteo Jorgenson is going to have to get even more versatile with unforeseen, experimental new program.
Ferrand-Prévot isn't shying away from pre-favorite status as she targets an historic Tour de France Femmes title defense: 'I want to win more.'
Jonas Vingegaard and the Giro-Tour gamble: Chasing the grand tour sweep and searching for a different roadmap before the Tour rematch with Pogačar.
Matthew Fairbrother contends with stiff winds and a ‘swollen mandhood’ in frankly ridiculous Fast Food Festive 500.
Jayco-AlUla blows the tactics as Luke Plapp chases down a teammate and gifts the Australian title to a third-tier team rival.
Remco is gone, and Quick-Step is done chasing GC dreams. Van Baarle and Stuyven headline a full return to the team's classics DNA.
Maintaining form and stoking motivation might be the biggest 'gains' available to Pogačar as he looks to maintain his reign over the peloton.
It's a 400-gram weight penalty versus carbon, but after 500 miles it’s so worth it.
She is one of the best-ever riders in women’s cycling and now, starting 2026, Van der Breggen seems stronger and more ambitious.
Evenepoel reveals the subtle bike fit changes that have made him unbeatable in TTs and driven his evolution as a champion.
Intensive buildup towards Tour de France will help Evenepoel chase best-ever form in race.
US star suddenly in line for a big GC role following Simon Yates’ shock exit from Visma-Lease a Bike.
Dangerholm joins the Velo Podcast to discuss his Scott Spark RC and Scale gravel builds.
Cyclocross star Eli Iserbyt is the latest forced retirement for the health condition that's brought down other pro careers before.
Elite’s new smart trainers are built for riders, by riders, focusing on big training gains in an accessible package
Random chevrons, white shorts, and understated cool all find a place in the 2026 WorldTour wardrobe. But which kit is best?
Retired Olympian and world champion faces huge medical bills after nearly losing an arm and suffering paralysis of her diaphragm.
The Onley mega-deal to join Ineos Grenadiers delivers one of the biggest contract buyouts in cycling history amid a surge of unprecedented spending and deal-making among cycling's richest teams.
Visma director suggests Yates' shock retirement at 33 was the consequence of a sport that's pushing athletes toward burnout.
33-year-old Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España winner confirms retirement just days before new season begins.
Overbooking on Spain's Teide volcano sees Pidcock packing off to South America in search of thin air and good roads in global quest for high-altitude advantage.
For the first time in 15 years, the American brand has reached parity with the Japanese giant. Here is the full breakdown of the 2026 team lists and the financial reality behind the war.
From Alexander Vinokourov’s spoken-word intro to the rousing gang-vocal chorus, pro cycling just got a new earworm.
From revolutionizing Team USA’s pits to teaching millions on YouTube, the man with the mustache Calvin Jones is hanging up his wrench.
Canadian ace successfully breaks contract with former Israel squad to join Lidl-Trek's super team project.
Where will cycling’s biggest stars open the 2026 racing season? Here's what we know so far with the first races just weeks away.
Cycling's high-performance evolution is pushing riders to the brink. Here's how pros survive the stresses of a 24/7 sport.
From the Tour de France to the monuments, why 2026 is shaping up as a perfect storm for a wave of new records in modern professional cycling.
La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist suggests imminent announcement of deal between Gee and Lidl-Trek.
Can Evenepoel, Ayuso, and Onley reshape the GC hierarchy with their multi-million moves? We break it down.
Victory continues flawless season record for Van der Poel, who gave another masterclass in latest World Cup.
Alvarado triumphs through consistency as Lucinda Brand makes a number of errors in daunting conditions.
Van Aert in a big push to be ready for key Classics goals such as Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders.
The grand tour treble is a huge goal yet some fans of Vingegaard may have mixed feelings about Giro d’Italia ride.
Belgian ace Van Aert showing best form of the season but crashes out in snow-covered Mol cross.