Crash marks Paris-Nice GC in opening stage
Barguil was kicked out of race for chasing too long behind a team car in aftermath of crash that trims GC field
Barguil was kicked out of race for chasing too long behind a team car in aftermath of crash that trims GC field
Milano-Sanremo being raced in fall, major teams sitting out March racing, Paris-Nice carrying on regardless - VeloNews debates the big issues from the last week in pro cycling.
How do you build a perfect leadout unit? What does it take to deliver a sprinter to victory through the melee of a WorldTour sprint? VeloNews spoke to those who know at February's UAE Tour.
They call Paris-Nice the "race to the sun." On Sunday, the peloton saw no sun, and battled through clouds, rain, and wind. Photographer James Startt was there to capture the action.
The second day of the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival brought bigger crowds, fun events, and plenty of new bikes to test.
German national champion takes opening stage from four-up sprint after gritty day of classics-style racing.
Prudhomme promises organization has done maximum to guarantee health in face of growing coronavirus scare
Teams to be released from lockdown ahead of schedule after a third test for Covid-19
Guerilla Gravity, Club Ride Apparel, Patagonia, and more were on hand on day one of the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival to show off new and cool dirt gear.
Belgian team send all-star lineup to Paris-Nice as rival outfits pull out amid coronavirus fears, Lefevere pledges confidence in safety of race.
The WorldTour teams consortium had previously presented a challenge to the European Commission, alleging that the UCI was trying to torpedo a parallel race series.
The Wayward V2 is an update to the brand's 29+ "adventure bike".
After an intense internal debate, the Israeli-backed team vows to keep racing so long as authorities will allow it.
On this week's episode we speak with editor Jim Cotton who was on the ground at the UAE Tour and underwent four days of quarantine due to coronavirus.
Affectionately called “The Race to the Sun,” the week-long stage race makes it way down through the heart of France to the Mediterranean Sea, noted for its abundance of sunshine.
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No matter which bike you pick for the Crusher, at some point it's going to be the wrong choice.
Unlike the other events on our Monuments of Gravel list, the Crusher in the Tushar does not line racers up for a mass start but has 13 divisions.
Rebecca Rusch's larger-than-life persona helped boost Rebecca's Private Idaho to fame within the U.S. gravel community.
For our final Monument of Gravel, our voting pool was deadlocked between Rebecca's Private Idaho and Crusher in the Tushar. Now, you can vote for one of these events to help us complete our Monuments of Gravel list.
The two WorldTour Italian races will be re-scheduled to later in the calendar amid growing impact of coronavirus on the pro cycling world.
Friends, teammates, and competitors remember Ben Sonntag, who died on Wednesday while training outside of Durango, Colorado.
Strava's updates address usability on the platform, most notably in the activity feed, that users have been requesting for years.
Why are officials cancelling pro cycling races? A method called "social distancing" is a proven way to curb the spread of pathogens like COVID-19.
Featuring Shimano GRX, ZIPP Service Course SL, and Mercury tubeless-ready wheels, this carbon gravel bike looks to be a strong competitor at the price point.
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The French team will not be participating in the upcoming Italian races, and it remains to be seen if they start in French races.
The 2020 Sea Otter Classic has been postponed due to coronavirus. The event has yet to announce a new date.
Pro mountain biker Ben Sonntag was reportedly struck and killed by the driver of a pickup truck while training outside Durango, Colorado.
Amy Charity spent her life in finance before making the leap to the professional road racing scene. The race director for SBT GRVL now takes her speed and motivation to the dirt.
The coronavirus presenting unprecedented challenges for pro cyclists, governing bodies, and cycling fans.
What drew elite riders to SBT GRVL? Sure, there's the challenging course, beautiful scenery, and great spot on the calendar. But for some, the $28,000 in prize cash was more than enough motivation to race.
How can a first-year event become a Monument? In 2019 the SBT GRVL race became one of the most popular in the country by offering cash payouts and striving for gender parity.
TrainingPeaks co-founder Dirk Friel comes on the show to talk about the recent sea change in how cyclists and the sport at large use data.
Rally Cycling recently came up with a creative way to stretch its sponsorship dollars at last month's Tour Colombia 2.1.
RCS Sport confirms it will not hold the Italian one-day races scheduled for Saturday in light of a growing coronavirus crisis in Italy.
A decree by the Italian government cancelling all public events is likely to impact Strade Bianche, Milano-Sanremo, and other cycling events.
From singletrack and gravel to the Grasshopper Super Sweetwater on Canyon Grail models from $1,899 to $4,999.
Australian squad pulls out of even more races, while Dutch team has withdrawn from Strade Bianche due to mounting fears of the coronavirus outbreak
VeloNews has confirmed reports that Tour de France organizer A.S.O. is looking to reignite a women’s version of the Tour de France.
Oklahoma's The Mid South is fast and tactical when dry and a muddy slog when wet. And every finisher gets a hug from Bobby Wintle.
Riders like The Mid South because of the event's production and founder, and because the 100-mile course is short enough to actually race.
Pressure is mounting as weekend races face growing coronavirus crisis. Teams have been placed in extended quarantine, doctors post warning, and others vow not to race.
Coronavirus outbreak at UAE Tour continues to wreak havoc on the peloton, with impacts for Team Cofidis' squad selection for upcoming block of racing.
Six more individuals connected to the UAE Tour have been diagnosed with coronavirus.
American squad EF Pro Cycling has written David Lappartient and RCS Sport director Mauro Vengi asking to be exempt from Strade Bianche, Tirreno-Adriatico, and Milano-Sanremo.
North America's largest bicycle festival the Sea Otter Classic is monitoring the growing coronavirus threat, and may change its April schedule.
The United States women's team pursuit crossed the line 1.8 seconds ahead of Great Britain—a sizable margin in a race often decided by tenths of a second.
The former pro helped guide Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas and Egan Bernal to historic yellow jerseys
With his face covered in bandages, Madouas called to mind the 1933 film The Invisible Man. Seemingly unphased the next day, he went through his normal, pre-race routine of waving to the crowd, signing autographs and chatting with journalists.
Riders are losing valuable training time as more questions than answers remain in the wake of the UAE Tour coronavirus crisis.
Dr. Seiler, aka the Jay-Z of physiology, talks about the inception of the polarized method.
Ultrasonic, non-destructive frame testing is not a reliable method unless one has a perfect reference sample of the same carbon used in the fabrication of the bike frame.
Is this the end of high-priced power meters? Did the barrier to entry just disappear entirely? Not so fast.
We check out Michael Marcxk's Canyon Ultimate. You've probably never seen a gravel race bike with a 55t chain ring and Speedplay pedals.
The Belgian Waffle Ride's punishing course and huge media footprint have attracted elite riders from multiple disciplines and helped drive them toward gravel racing.
Belgian Waffle Ride sprung from Michael Marckx's desire to build a Belgian-style classic in North San Diego County. The event blends road racing tactics with bone-jarring off-road sections that are a test for all riders.
The Team USA women’s squad led the way, with Jennifer Valente winning two silvers in endurance races in the scratch and points races, and gold in the team pursuit.
The French sport minister said Paris-Nice will be allowed to be held, ending worries for now that the coronavirus could derail the 'Race to the Sun'
With Dumoulin moving to Jumbo-Visma in the off-season, Kelderman relishes prospect of increased leadership opportunity.
James Startt was on hand in the Rhone River Valley, to capture the action at two French one-day races considered to be warm-ups for Paris-Nice.
Gianni Moscon was back to his bullying ways on Sunday. The Italian threw a bicycle at Belgian rider Jens Debusschere in an incident that was caught on video.
What do riders think about Dirty Kanza 200? The distance is intimidating, the crowds and ambiance are thrilling, and to win—that can change a rider's entire career.
RCS Sport sent a message Monday morning assuring teams that Strade Bianche and other Italian races will be held.
What tires and other gear should you run at Dirty Kanza 200? Ask the woman who should know.
Dirty Kanza 200 was our only unanimous selection to the VeloNews Monuments of Gravel list, and it's easy to see why. The 200-mile race has become the most famous and prestigious gravel event on the planet.
We went in search of the Monuments of Gravel: the five gravel races that carry the most prestige to win. This week we will be rolling out stories around each race and why our panel of experts voted it onto the list.
Lorena Wiebes won Sunday's Omloop an het Hageland in Belgium.
The UCI will shake up elite track cycling with new reforms for 2021. The World Cup is seeing a makeover along with introduction of a new TV-friendly series backed by Eurosport.
Kasper Asgreen attacked solo in the final kilometers to win Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne in thrilling fashion.
UCI president Lappartient says the cycling governing body is doing what it can as coronavirus threatens more WorldTour races.
Peter Stetina and Kristen Faulkner won Saturday's Super Sweetwater, the original event of California's Grasshopper Adventure Series.
The American broke her own mark twice in Berlin on Saturday en route to winning the world title in individual pursuit
Two Belgians battled it out for bragging rights in the season's first major one-day race
Quarantine lifted after media, riders underwent Coronavirus testing Friday, though travel schedules reliant on the issue of paperwork giving all-clear.
The American prodigy continues to dominate on the track and will race for the gold medal Saturday evening
Annemiek van Vleuten attacked on the Muur van Geraardsbergen and then held of a chase group to score her first victory of the season.
The shield style sunglass offers a wraparound, rimless lens, adjustable nose-pad and temple tips, and (finally) an easier way to swap lenses.
Danish rider will race in Berlin after first wave of health controls at the UAE Tour reveal no traces of coronavirus.
After setting the world record twice in individual pursuit—once in 2018 and again in 2019—Lambie was a medal-favorite for Berlin.