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Van der Poel faces off again with Van Aert on Friday while Brand is in a class of her own as both riders remain unstoppable so far in the 2025-26 cyclocross season.

Things could get crazy in 2026. Here are our five bold and (not-so) outrageous predictions set to shake up the racing season.

There were many WTFs in pro cycling in 2025. Here are some of the strangest.

US superstar trades Santa Cruz for Specialized and a ride with Matt Beers in a transfer that could transform off-road racing.

The peloton delivered all year, but these 10 race days stood apart with career makers, race breakers, and moments that defined 2025.

It’s not a flashy superbike or a high-tech wearable. We chose this humble $13 upgrade because it finally solves the headaches of the Presta valve without breaking the bank.

Van der Poel's earnings this winter show there's a lot more to CX than a muddy field and the smell of frites.

There are more specific bikes but with massive tire clearance, smart suspension, and a model for every budget, the Diverge 4 is a bike I recommend to almost everyone.

Brand continues to bulldozer the women's peloton as spectator questioned by police after incident at X2O Trofee Loenhout.

'Clean cycling' group puts Tapentadol and the ‘medicalization of the sport’ at center of efforts as UCI rolls out bio passport crackdown.

Could Remco Evenepoel be set to compete in the iconic classic after all, weeks after dismissing the possibility?

Driver rode dangerously near cyclists, then shots rang out. The 25 year old is now is facing serious charges.

Wout Van Aert tries repeatedly to dominate his rivals in Dendermonde but Nys gauges tactics just right.

Lucinda Brand best of the field in Dendermonde, Pieterse and Fouquenet tussle for second

Cyclocross world championship not currently scheduled for Wout Van Aert, but Belgian coach says he is hopeful.

It didn't happen very often, but a few times across 2025, riders managed to win against the odds in manic duels with Pogačar to earn the honor of 'Pog-Slayer'.

It takes bravery to make a second-tier product perform exactly like a flagship. By delivering RED-level braking and shifting at a more accessible price, SRAM Force AXS earns our top honor.

The full stats from the Unbound Gravel champion's insane 14-hour ride are almost obnoxious.

The Warner Brothers-Discovery sale could make watching cycling outside of Europe much more difficult.

Gavere delivered more of the same as Van der Poel and Brand continued their near-total control of cyclocross racing.

From aero-focused racers to adventure-ready rigs, the gravel category is wider than ever. These are the seven bikes that best represent the state of the sport in 2025.

Antique tech and a gardening appliance proved to me this year that you don't always need shiny new things.

Remember these faces and names, because you'll be seeing a lot more of them in the next few years.

From the radical Also TM-B e-bike to a new standard for tire valves, these are the six technologies that pushed the boundaries of cycling in 2025.

In the turbo-charged 2025 season that sent pro racing into overdrive, European editor Andrew Hood discovered that unplugging can be as important as staying plugged in.

It wasn’t just about the fastest bikes or the lightest parts. This year my favorites included items, both bike related and not, that fostered connection, solved real problems, and brought me joy.

You don’t need an expensive deep-winter jacket to start riding in the cold. You just need a high-quality shell like the Pearl Izumi Attack WxB, now on sale just in time for the holidays.

Officials confirmed the latest blockbuster transfer deal that sees a highly valued rider break an existing contract and join another squad. 

Van der Poel look-alike Del Grosso stuns Van Aert in Zolder to seal a breakout Superprestige win: 'Tibor is a top talent.'

We could have picked a Tour de France-winning superbike. Instead, we chose the bike that redefines usability for the rest of us.

The leader in indoor cycling reality is making your smart trainer a passport to the world, one iconic route at a time

Beer, bottles, and now vape smoke: Mathieu van der Poel faced another fan incident during his runaway cyclocross win at Hofstade.

No injuries were reported in a scary assault caught on video of a car pulling alongside a group of cyclists on training ride in northern Italy and apparently firing two shots.

Cyclocross battles will rage between Van der Poel and Van Aert in the weeks ahead, a precursor to the spring classics.

Mathieu van der Poel takes back to back World Cup wins this weekend as his new cyclocross campaign gathers pace.

Brand tightens hold on World Cup leader’s jersey with flawless cyclocross display in Belgium.

World champion shows jump in form on Colle de Rates compared to 12 months ago

Misfortune hampers Van Aert but Van der Poel looked a class above the rest in Antwerp cyclocross World Cup.

Victory for Brand comes after intriguing race-long tussle with another former world champion.

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Senior manager axed after explosive footage of altercation at busy San Francisco restaurant Hazie's blows up the internet.

The 2025 Velo Awards continue with the product of the year nominees.

The State Titanium All-Road offers unique ride feel and expensive looks, but we’d argue the frame is best suited for a custom build.

Ineos Grenadiers ignites debate with grayish white bib shorts, challenging one of pro cycling’s most hallowed unwritten rules.

Confirmed starters Roglič and Almeida will be quaking in their cleats as they review the newly revealed course.

A Portuguese rider did not challenge the sanction in what's the latest in an apparent uptick in doping enforcement by the UCI using the biological passport.

Velo’s Gravel Field Test continues as we test the real-world aero efficiency and the technical handling of 5 top gravel bikes.

What happens when you take a legendary cross-country mountain bike frame, modify the chassis, and equip it with prototype aero wheels?

A signature Wout van Aert line and colorful Christmas gear show how $50 million super teams are getting creative with merchandising to build new revenue streams.

From the missing seat tube on the Colnago Y1Rs to the refined ride quality of the new Specialized Aethos 2, these are the seven road bikes that defined 2025.

Shimano's GRX Di2 RX717 derailleur and shifter set brings its wireless electronic shifting to its most affordable price yet. Here's what's included, how it compares to RX827, and complete pricing details.

Grand tour podiums, world titles, major wins, and milestones made 2025 a banner year as North American cycling reached a new generational high.

One of the discipline's leading 'privateers' retires from racing and Santa Cruz pulls plug on iconic squad, marking a turning point as US gravel racing grows ever more professional and competitive.

Wahoo settled a lawsuit with JetBlack in 2022 — so why is the American trainer brand bringing the lawyers back out three years later?

These cyclists established themselves as the riders to beat in an exciting 2025 race year, but two stood above the rest.

Unibet Rose Rockets drops Italian racer in the latest case of a pro being flagged for irregularities in their biological passport.

King Van der Poel won his CX debut despite flying over handlebars, but Nys piled on the pressure until a late-race mistake derailed his upset bid.

Brand overcomes a mid-race puncture to win her 10th race of the season, with Pieterse missing the spark in CX debut, Neff surprises with 5th.

A stripped-down 2026 racing calendar sees Pogačar confirming his passion for the monuments and is surprisingly light on stage racing.

Drunk cyclists can face the same consequences as a DUI under a wave of new 'BUI' laws, with fines, bans, and even jail time growing worldwide.

I consider the Gorewear Spinshift the best cycling shell jacket and 45% off at Competitive Cyclist makes it an easy buy.

Van der Poel is on track for a record eighth world title, but the sport is already looking beyond the 'Big 3' era just as MVDP makes his CX season debut this weekend.

Decorated Olympic track superstar reveals he broke his leg in the 'worst crash' of his life while he continues to ride his bike through his terminal cancer diagnosis.

We’re excited to provide a platform for healthy discussions about bike racing, tech, and culture — and the occasional snarky quip.

New aero wheels, a touring bike from Cinelli, and Ornot has new gear with Polartec Alpha.

Sources tell Velo that negotiations are nearing completion and that only a late-hour reversal could derail the deal that could be a good fit for both Ineos and Onley.

Is the Factor One really the fastest road bike ever made? It might be the most aero, but the most innovative part of the bike lies under the skin.

We're guessing this isn't an entirely new bike, but hey, we're starstruck nonetheless.

Red Bull dished out some surprises Wednesday in mapping out its grand tour plans for 2026: Evenepoel will share Tour duties with Lipowitz, and Roglič is off to the Vuelta.

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe sends a glider into flight, yet it's Remco and Lotte making all the headlines as cycling's superstars gather along Spain's Costa Blanca for pre-season training camps.

Ineos vows to take it to Pogačar and return to Tour de France dominance as it starts a bold new era in 2026.

The XDS RT9 is the lightest production road bike and an engineering marvel at a discount price the sales model just needs a little finessing.

The countdown to Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel's latest cyclocross matchup is on.

AliExpress, Specialized, and Chinese police worked to dismantle counterfeit manufacturing operations, seizing fake frames, wheels, and products under several bike brands. Here's what happened.

No, seriously – there's a lot us mortals can learn from Pogačar's monstrous 6,000-calorie menu.

Former European champion Michael Vanthourenhout in hard fought battle for most of flat, fast race with one key rival.

Dutchwoman Lucinda Brand extends remarkable run of results this season, boosting World Cup and world championship prospects.

The new season begins in less than a month, and these are some of the important changes you need to know about.

Kopecky opens up on unsuccessful Tour bid and on the toll of what she terms an enormous calorie deficit.

Rider airbags, super licenses, and all the gravel bikes we think that'll be updated in 2026 in the latest Velo Podcast.