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Mud and gale force winds greet riders on day one in Massachusetts

Irishman finds freedom to bring focussed aggression at UAE Team Emirates

UCI boss also discusses increased possibilities for women's cycling, supports calls for review of WADA

Now that we know the 2019 Giro and Tour routes, what can we expect in 2019? What GC riders are favored? How many stages can Sagan win?

This week's tech news roundup includes a new indoor smart trainer, Zwift's journey to France, a charity campaign, and a new bike tool.

The 24-year-old American notched the biggest result of his career this year north of the Arctic Circle.

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The days are getting shorter. Weather is deteriorating. And cyclists have more choices than ever when it comes to indoor smart trainers.

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We speak with the guru of cycling ergonomics, Dr. Andy Pruitt, about cycling's most common injuries and how to prevent them.

The 2018 edition of Red Bull Rampage featured a new venue but the same radical desert terrain with rugged cliffs and drops.

We sat down with Lachlan Morton to discuss his return to the Education First team, racing on gravel, and a tough 2018 season.

Although Froome kept a stiff upper lip during the Giro and Tour, he admits the scandal surrounding his Salbutamol case weighed on him.

Wahoo remains the king of the smart trainer world with the Kickr, a stable, accurate, and user-friendly trainer that now offers a suite of accessories.

On Strava I clicked my way around the Yorkshire moors, then into the Derbyshire peak district, across a corner of Staffordshire, then finally down onto the Cheshire plain. Here we go. An adventure. A quest to give back a tenner, test out some kit, and sleep beneath the stars on some lovely, lonely peak. 250km, with 4,000m of up.

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From issue 71 • Words by Clive Pursehouse w/images courtesy, Beaulieu Vineyard

I call them ‘breakdown rides’ – rides that take me deep enough into myself that something breaks or heals, or sometimes both.

Next year's Tour route is a climbers paradise with five summit finishes and lots of high-altitude mountains, but it is short on TT kilometers.

Now that the route of the 2019 Giro d'Italia has been revealed, we can start getting excited about some of the big stages on tap.

Defending champion Chris Froome says he likes the look of the Giro's tough time trial stages but remains undecided on 2019 plan.

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The 2019 Giro d'Italia route will feature seven summit finishes, but it's not just for climbers, with three pivotal time trials as well.

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In a wide-ranging interview, Geraint Thomas said communication between himself and Chris Froome was crucial to his TDF victory

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From issue 75

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A year after the Slipstream organization was on the brink of collapse, we meet a few of the donors who supported its crowdfunding campaign.

"There has to be a spirit of trying new things to move the sport forward," says outgoing USA Cycling CEO Derek Bouchard-Hall.

Lennard reflects on the injuries he has dealt with over the years and what he might have done to avoid or reduce risk.

Days away from retirement, Marangoni remembers his time spent supporting a blossoming young Slovak talent, Peter Sagan.

Tour de France organizers boasted that the 2019 route was the "highest Tour ever" — does that mean it will be exciting for fans?

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A Crazy Idea Becomes Something More

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Five hundred exhibitors will offer thousands of cycling’s best brands at clearance prices.

"The membership side and the racing participation has been the biggest challenge that USA Cycling has faced," says Derek Bouchard-Hall.

Ellen Noble sweeps the weekend, continuing her win streak that started in early October. Werner out-sprints Hecht after tactical battle.

The 28-year-old continues to strive for a yellow jersey despite a rough and tumble 2018.

The Swiss rider is racing at the Tour of Hainan with his national team, but he will join Dimension Data for 2019.

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Italian finds confidence and a better programme with Bardiani-CSF

Taking the lead at the holeshot, Noble and Hecht showed no moments of weakness

USA Cycling's elite track program dives into World Cup season after some personnel reshuffling behind the scenes.

Grmay grew up in the small dusty Ethiopian town of Mek’ele, a town that has quadrupled in size since his birth, but still has few paved roads. As a child there was lots of football, running, but little cycling. His first hero was the marathon runner, Haile Gebrselassie, who not only competed in the Olympics barefoot but whose stride had a distinctive style came from carrying books to school.

Hainan offers not just luxury hotels, but experience and exposure for young riders looking to progress

Traditionalists complain that radios and power meters ruin racing action, but the mid-race reality is not so straightforward.

Emerging talents supplementing current triple-header of leaders and favorable Tour route provide Movistar boss confidence for 2019

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Tour organizers hope to tame team Sky with a course designed to produce, oh happy day, the first French winner since 1985.

The Continental feeder team for Mitchelton-Scott develops young Chinese talent and cultivates sponsorship opportunities for the future.

World champion Valverde says a power meter ban might not change classics, but it could impact the Tour de France.

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Since EF announced its partnership with Rapha, we've all been wondering how WorldTour pros will fare in "alternative" races.

Here’s the Week in Tech — all the gear news, tips, and announcements you need and none of the marketing gibberish you don’t.

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The 2019 Tour route will be a climbers' delight — but does that mean it will be fun for the fans to watch?

With a stable platform, good looks, and nearly best-in-class performance metrics, the CycleOps H2 comes close to dethroning Wahoo's Kickr.

Former world champ Jolanda Neff adds some Swiss speed to Trek team; Breck Epic puts up a big prize purse for 2019, and more.

Drapac steps down from role as co-sponsor of Slipstream team to focus on development program that will work closely with EF.

Although fans and riders have often asked for a women's stage race, Tour de France organizers stick with one-day format for La Course.

Although he won't confirm his role as sole leader, Froome says another yellow jersey would be an ideal 10th-anniversary gift for Team Sky.

The 21-year-old is slowly making his way through the ranks at the Mitchelton-Scott franchise.

The 24-year-old Colombian sprinter will ride for the Middle Eastern squad for the next three years.

The British sprinter has been hampered by illnesses the past two seasons.

"It is impossible to win this Tour unless you are a great climber," Tour de France director Prudhomme says at the route unveiling.