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OVO Energy, sponsor of the Women's Tour and Tour of Britain, will not return as title sponsor of either race in 2020.

For Americans and pros alike, the Tour of California was a race unique on the calendar both on and off the bike.

Words by Pete Thomas, Images by Marc O’Brien

In today's Week in Tech, we look at Abbey Bike Tool's new Team Issue Toolbox, Zwift's Movember fundraiser, Strava's new topographic maps, and more.

The first round of the DVV Trofee series got underway in Oudenaarde, with 777 dominating the women's and Iserbyt taking another win in the men's.

Mike Plant shares his opinions on David Lappartient, the UCI's oversight of pro cycling, and pro cycling's ever-present challenges with governance and business.

From issue 82 • Words and Image from the Horton Collection

Contributor Laura Fletcher snapped photos of the Taiwan KOM Challenge, the 105-kilometer mass-participant event that starts at sea level, ascends 11,000 feet, and finishes atop Mt. Wuling.

To further his pro career, Matteo Jorgenson emailed dozens of teams, cultivated a network, and even learned French. His work may have created a new route for Americans to reach the WorldTour.

Bigla Pro Cycling set to become Bigla-Katusha in 2020.

Teams and riders lament the one-year 'hiatus' of the California race that leaves a high-profile vacuum on the U.S. calendar

Albasini to retire after 2020 Tour de Suisse, which will be his 16th start at the race.

Blythe announces retirement and plans to explore other opportunities in the sport.

It's not Kuat's most expensive rack, but it's quickly becoming our favorite

Mathieu van der Poel returns to cyclocross racing, and is planning a robust racing schedule for November.

Perhaps no rider benefitted from the Amgen Tour of California more than Toms Skujins, whose stage win in 2015 helped launch his WorldTour career.

Every year the Taiwan KOM Challenge gives pro riders an opportunity to suffer alongside amateurs up an 11,000-foot climb. This year, WorldTour pro Nathan Haas and his partner, Laura Fletcher, gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the event.

Check out Ben Delaney's author page.

Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome will undergo another operation as part of his ongoing recovery.

Tour de France organizer to launch a new race in Saudi Arabia in 2020.

Cyclists at VeloSwap can hop into a short Zwift race - on a provided bike and Saris H3 Smart Trainer - for a chance to win an H3, Zwift subscriptions and more.

Race management announced it would place the race on hold for 2020, and reevaluate whether or not to bring it back in the future.

From issue 82

On this week's VN Podcast, Annemiek van Vleuten discusses her world championship win. Plus, we contrast the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia routes.

In this week's Technical FAQ, Lennard fields questions about mixing Shimano GRX components with XT; plus, a reader who applies cleaning wax to his bike discovers a problem with braking on carbon rims.

Group representing most of the top teams comes out swinging with a strong rebuke of what it says is the cycling governing body's lack of transparency, conflict of interest

The North American cyclocross tribe descended on Cincinnati this past weekend for the King's CX race weekend. Kerry Werner (Kona-Maxxis) and Curtis White (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) took the men's elite races, while Maghalie Rochette (Specialized-Feedback) won both days in the elite women's events. Photographer Dejan Smaic was there to capture the action.

From issue 86

A wheeled bike travel case that is still small enough to let you dodge airline fees. Just be prepared to break down your bike extensively.

The mystical gravel roads surrounding Bentonville, Arkansas will play host to Big Sugar, gravel's newest epic challenge in October 2020. Dan Cavallari test rode the course.

VeloSwap, the country's largest used bike swap and expo, is taking place this Saturday at the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado. It's a meeting of the bike tribe, as collectors and aficionados meet to buy and sell antique and used bikes, components, apparel and accessories. Every year, the swap provides a unique look at awesome bikes and gear from the recent and distant past. We've assembled a gallery of some of our favorite images from recent swaps.

Egan Bernal has taken Tour win in his stride and looks to keep his career path open diverse.

Stars of the peloton combined a trip to Japan for Saitama Critérium with a recon of the Tokyo 2020 route this weekend, and the climbers liked what they see.

From Issue 87 • Words and Images by James Startt

The third round of Superprestige saw Yara Kastelijn top a strong team performance and Eli Iserbyt continue to win with ease.

Froome determined as ever to get back to Tour de France despite still needing further surgery, also eager to race a 'fantastic' Olympics course

Early summit finishes, a mid-race time trial, and a succession of huge mountain stages in the final week highlight the 2020 'corsa rosa.' We dive into some key stages.

Coach Trevor and Chris answer listener questions on gran fondo training, cardiac drift, inflammation, and more.

Cavendish to join old partners Ellingworth and McLaren Pro Cycling at new-look Bahraini team.

Racing the Giro will break the monotony of a schedule Sagan has followed for years - but Italy's gain is Calfornia's loss.

Carthy extends contract for two years, Powless, Guerreiro, Cort among the new signings as American team strengthens squad.

The 2020 Giro d'Italia route packs a huge punch in week three, and features three individual time trials. What do we make of this course that bucks the current trend for short and punchy stages? Let's roundtable!

Unveiling a course for traditionalists, the Giro reveals new confidence in its vision that balances history with innovation

Lennard Zinn builds extra large bikes for extra large people. In this At the Back column from 2009, he recounts building a custom bike for Bill Cartwright, head coach of the Chicago Bulls.

Giro organizers have unveiled the route for 2020, with a three-stage spell in both Hungary and Sicily, almost 60km of time trials, and a brutal final week all on the menu.

Peter Sagan will race the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in 2020 for the first time in his career.

Phinney's talents on the bike were matched by his ability to express himself off it. We trace the key threads that ran through his career, as he told them to us.

Mitchelton-Scott enjoyed a banner season in 2019, with four stage wins in the Tour de France that sport directors admit will be hard to match.

All 18 teams for the 2019 WorldTour meet criteria for WorldTour license, with second-tier Cofidis also making the cut for 2020.

Despite the Colombian's new team Arkéa-Samsic not deemed eligible for a WorldTour license, Quintana confident he will line up in France.

Here’s how good the Ultimate CF Evo Disc from Canyon is: I could only find two faults with it.

Words by Clive Pursehouse

In part 2 of The Outer Line's interview with Mike Plant, Plant discusses his attempt to build a Triple Crown series around pro cycling's grand tours.

It's been a decade since the WorldTour started — what's changed? Not a lot, at least at first glance

After three years with Hagens Berman Axeon, Garrison steps up to WorldTour with two-year contract

Dutch star Vos nudged into the top of the rankings on the last day of racing, while Slovenian Roglic was unstoppable all season

After bubbling below the surface all season, Mas secures a season-closing win to carry much-needed momentum in 2020

From issue 88

From issue 82

This week Lennard gets to the bottom of a broken spokes dilemma and offers advice on replacing spokes, but not nipples

Annemiek van Vleuten says Chloé Dygert is now the favorite to win the Olympics in the individual time trial.

Experienced team captain Sutherland and GC contender Martin add heft to new WorldTour team

VeloNews asked a local rider on his take of the Col de la Loze and Grand Colombier. The verdict: drama and pain

Trentin relishing opportunity to team up with Greg van Avermaet in hunt for classics victories and grand tour stage wins

The Chinese race wrapped up with a sprint finish and overall victory for Enric Mas, the first stage race victory of the 24-year-old's career.

Hosking wins final women's WorldTour race of the year in a sprint finish.

From issue 88

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast we discuss Greg LeMond's proposed Congressional Gold Medal. Plus, we check in with Lea Davison to talk the Olympics and her career in cycling.

Pocket Outdoor Media, parent company of VeloNews, seeks a Senior Editor for Women's Running Magazine.

This year's "King of Sprints" inks new deal goes through 2023 season

Epic four-climb stage in the Alps rumored along with possible return to Monte Zoncolan and first-ever finish on unpaved gravel road.

Degenkolb feels he still has more to give and relishes the opportunity to race with Philippe Gilbert in 'a real Belgian team.'

While the long list of riders retiring in 2019 doesn't include major stars, some of the peloton's hardest workers and most loyal teammates are hanging up their race shoes.

The veteran American earns a contract extension with the Aussie outfit despite a season marred by injuries and illness.

GC leader Enric Mas finished safely in the bunch to retain leader's jersey with one stage remaining.

Trombones, hard intervals and riding bikes where bikes were not meant to be ridden. Come along for some cyclocross!

The third round of the Cyclocross World Cup series saw Iserbyt extend his series lead with a third win, and Worst go solo from the start to take victory.

12 wins for the season leaves German full of confidence ahead of a 2020 season where he may become Bora-Hansgrohe's top sprinter.

Mas takes the first climbing stage of the race and secures his first win of the season.

From issue 88