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Toon Aerts soloed to victory at DVV Trofee Hotondcross Saturday, Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado won crash-filled race in the women's.

From Issue 87 • Words by John Wilcockson, Images by Graham Watson

Words and images by Clive Pursehouse; Photo of Sven Nys by Daniel Ziegert

Three finalists were selected from a pool of thousands of women riding on Zwift, and VeloNews went to the Canyon//SRAM team camp in Spain to capture the competition for a single 2020 pro contract.

Contributor Rebecca Reza followed Israel Start-Up Nation on a training ride through the Negev Desert. The ride took in sights, sand, and plenty of history.

Israel Start-Up Nation is meeting in Israel this week for a training camp. The team's directors say the squad's transition to the WorldTour has gone smoothly.

Toms Skujins takes confidence from a strong season for both himself and his Trek-Segafredo team, anticipates an 'exciting' 2020 season.

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CX Hairs Media has a detailed course preview video from USA Cycling's National Cyclocross Championships in Lakewood, Washington.

Tejay van Garderen hopes to complete the Giro d'Italia-Tour de France double in 2020, placing the goal above the Olympics.

Launch of new concept pushed back one year as UCI's wave of reforms hits stumbling block.

Ineos sport director insists the big-budget team rewards rather than buys success, citing homegrown riders such as Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas as examples of its own development program.

Israel Start-Up Nation rider broke femur at team launch camp in Tel Aviv.

What's the best tire for the course? What should gravel racing be in length and format? And what causes this gravel madness, anyhow? We will be digging into all this and more in The Grind.

Light, ventilated, and aero. Pick three.

With its powerful roster and unrivaled equipment and technology, Bahrain-McLaren ready to target the top in 2020.

The Israeli team steps up to WorldTour level in 2020, with ambitions of having an Israeli rider complete the Tour de France.

Dean has played a key role in evolving Mitchelton-Scott from stage-hunters to GC contenders. VeloNews spoke to Dean about the way racing and directing the action has changed since his own days in the peloton.

When a reader cannot stay warm on those long descents in the Alps, Lennard chimes in with some sage advice. Staying warm on descents, even on summer days, requires a riding and apparel strategy.

Female cyclists are at a lower risk of suffering Sudden Cardiac Death than male athletes, but women should still learn about ways to screen for heart problems before engaging in endurance sports.

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast we catch up with Katie Compton and discuss her streak of winning 15 U.S. national cyclocross titles. Compton also discusses the wider dynamics at play in international cyclocross.

From Issue 85

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Katie Compton's winning streak at the U.S. National Cyclocross Championships spans 15 years. We spoke to Georgia Gould, Ellen Noble, Meredith Miller and other American 'crossers to better understand Compton's dominance at the U.S. championships.

Boels-Dolmans not issued a WorldTour license due to sponsorship difficulties, Mitchelton-Scott's application still under review.

The Tempo Argo's generous cutout helps eliminate numbness and a semi-curved shape creates a comfortable and powerful platform.

Deceuninck-Quick-Step boss Patrick Lefevere feels Alaphilippe should target other races before Flanders or the Tour - but isn't going to hold him back either.

Team boss Jim Ochowicz optimistic for CCC-Team's prospects now that tricky first year is behind them.

Bahrain McLaren reveal new yellow and red colors for 2020 at team presentation.

Ashton Lambie and the U.S. men's track team failed to qualify for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Now, the 29-year-old Lambie is planning a season of gravel racing, adventure riding, and another shot at the Individual Pursuit world record.

Veteran German DS joins team after four years with Dimension Data.

Landa relishing opportunity to lead Bahrain-McLaren at grand tours after several seasons working for teammates.

Team Ineos confirms it has signed Rohan Dennis for 2020, opening a new chapter to the Australian world time trial champion's career.

Deceuninck-Quick-Step's fluid model of leadership being used by rival teams in shifting of tactical script.

The weekend saw two days of racing in Belgium, where Marianne Vos won her first race back on the 'cross bike, while the UCI Pro Series took place in Texas.

From Issue 86 • Interview and Images by James Startt

Fast Talk goes into the lab at the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center. Can you say symmorphosis?

American Katie Hall heads back to Europe with Boels-Dolmans for her second season in the UCI women's WorldTour. This year, Hall hopes to take a leadership position on the Dutch team.

Sidi released the ultralight Sixty; Zwift unveils training plans for off-road racing; Silca sells a $30 reusable titanium straw.

After abandoning 2019 Tour with injury, Pinot and team management are ready to put past behind them and focus on future.

Images by James Startt

Citing its small roster and focus on the classics and Tour, Total-Direct Energie will bypass on its automatic bid to race the Italian grand tour in 2020

USA Cycling's video highlights from this past weekend's Ruts n' Guts cyclocross races in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Produced by Bill Schieken of CXHairs Media.

Life Time has acquired the Crusher in the Tushar, adding another marquee gravel event to its lineup of off-road cycling races.

As Zwift and the popularity of indoor riding continues to rise, Rapha jumps in with indoor-specific cycling clothing.

Members of the MPCC are pressing the UCI to expand out-of-competition controls to rein in would-be cheats.

Froome spoke on teammates' podcast about how far he needs to progress to hit Tour-winning form again.

The time is right for pro women's cycling to see growth in audience and racing days, writes veteran Dutch journalist Raymond Kerckhoffs.

On this episode of The VeloNews Podcast, Andrew Hood and Fred Dreier examine the 2019 VeloNews Awards, as well as the Stories of the Decade.

In four short seasons Leah Thomas has blossomed from a newbie into a contender to make the U.S. Olympic team for Tokyo. Thomas said the biggest hurdle she faced was learning to live full-time overseas.

The VeloNews Tech Podcast returns with a deep dive into the history of Zwift and the smart trainers that have grown up around the virtual riding world.

Belgian phenomenon will aim for cycling's biggest prizes in his second season that will likely include a grand tour debut.

Sagan to race the Giro for the first time in his career next season, with the added significance of the opening stages near his place of birth.

With a contract dispute cleared up, Irish sprinter Sam Bennett and his favored lead-out man Shane Archbold are joining Deceuninck-Quick Step

WorldTour team Israel Cycling Academy confirms the signing of Travis McCabe for 2020.

From issue 88

In this week's column, Lennard fields questions about friction caused by cross chaining in modern drivetrains.

Next season is shaping up to the year of the climber — after Tokyo, the peloton will face a daunting world's course

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The veteran superstar quickly realized 'Remco' was the real deal and is now one of his biggest fans.

The former Paris-Roubaix winner and Olympic track champion was named as new race director of Australia's biggest stage race

Key features of Milano-Sanremo, Paris-Roubaix, and Tour of Flanders all at risk due to landslides or red tape.

American track star tells the closing part of his story of bike packing through the UK as he processed the disappointment of missing out on lifetime Olympic ambition

American track star tells the first part of his story of bike packing through the UK as he processed the disappointment of missing out on lifetime Olympic ambition.

Dutchman's final race for Sunweb before 2020 transfer to Jumbo-Visma marks end of a season ruined by injury.

The weekend saw van der Poel continue to dominate the men's 'cross season in racing at DVV Trofee and Silvermeercross

Warbasse aims to build on solid foundations at Ag2r-La Mondiale after both of his former teams folded ahead of time.

Colombia's first yellow jersey-winner is taking the heat off himself as he prepares for 2020 with big ambitions.

Bernal ranked second, van Vleuten fifth in the international ranking handed down by an international jury.

Mollema and Porte should share leadership duties at the Tour as Nibali is targeting the Giro and Olympics in 2020

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From issue 86 • Words and images by Clive Pursehouse

The Spanish worker eyes the Olympic Games without losing the team's focus on the yellow jersey.

Reports suggest a return to the Spanish grand tour's hardest climb next year in what's shaping up to be another climber-friendly route

From issue 29 • Words by Clive Pursehouse, Images by Matt Dayak

El Tour de Tucson celebrated its 37th running last weekend. The event overcame a series of financial and organizational hurdles in the past year.

WorldTour teams juggle their bike providers in 2020 as trend away from manufacturers acting as co-title sponsor continues.

Long-simmering tensions between teams, organizers and the UCI continue to play out as a French race moves up in ranking next season

From issue 87 • Words by James Startt, Images by James Startt and Graham Watson

The four-time world time trial champion will bypass Tokyo to prepare for the 2020 worlds.