On a three-day gravel ride through the North Island's east, we were treated to a jawdropping procession of rolling hills, impossibly green fields, dense rainforest and champagne cycling conditions. In other words: a hell of a good time.
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We catch up with NORBA legend Shonny Vanlandingham at Grand Junction Off-Road. Also, Julien Absalon won an e-bike race.
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If you're one of the many people who suffer from foot numbness while riding, you have come to the right place.
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Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe collects his first career stage win at Critérium du Dauphiné in a tough uphill sprint finish.
Team Sky's deep bench of domestiques was on display in Criterium du Dauphine stage 4, and that's good news for Chris Froome.
Dario Cataldo comes close to victory, but a fast-finishing Julian Alaphilippe seizes the stage. Gianni Moscon takes GC lead.
The Lauf True Grit may look a bit odd with its suspension fork, but it's one the best, most versatile gravel bikes we have tested.
The Tour de France director said in a new interview he will not block Chris Froome from racing, instead putting the onus on the UCI.
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This week's episode unearths some new tech at the Dauphiné, puts a Dirty Kanza controversy in context, and fixes the ebike problem once and for all
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Brailsford and Kerrison talk Froome Giro victory on BBC; Valverde to miss Tour de Suisse; Lotto-Soudal may be courting Caleb Ewan
Is Dirty Kanza "cycling's answer to Ironman?" Fred Dreier and Chris Case were out in Eastern Kansas this past weekend to find out.
Team Sky dominates Critérium du Dauphiné stage 3 team time trial, winning by a 38-second margin.
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At 41, Geoff Kabush remains one of North America's top mountain bikers by shifting with the racing landscape and keeping it fun.
We got dirty last weekend in Kansas at the famous Dirty Kanza 200 gravel race!
The organizer unveil the 2018 course Wednesday morning, a seven-day route that kicks off with an August 6 prologue in St. George.
Team Sky turns in a flawless performance to win Critérium du Dauphiné's stage 3 team time trial. Kwiatkowski is back in GC lead.
The system of prize money is as old as the sport of cycling. Should it be reimagined to fund a sustainable pension for pro cyclists?
Tom Dumoulin all but confirmed he will race the Tour de France, saying he's looking forward to racing his second straight grand tour.
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Many hitch racks on the market require some combination of the removal of bikes, multiple actions and heavy lifting. Saris recognised that there was a need to provide hatch access in a better, easier way. This is the tale of the long and winding road this realisation took them on.
Youngster Richard Carapaz became the first Ecuadorian to win a grand tour stage at the Giro, but that didn't surprise team brass.
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Salsa Cycles decided to add a bit of cushy comfort to Dirty Kanza with a red velour chaise lounge. The photos were amazing.
In final kilometers, Kwiatkowski crashes. With another top sprint result, Daryl Impey takes overall lead with time bonuses.
Mike Shaw, of Cohasset, California, dies of apparent heart attack at Lost and Found Gravel race.
Lennard Zinn addresses a host of questions this week that range from tire widths to wide-range cassettes.
In a hectic sprint finale, Pascal Ackermann takes the win, Michal Kwiatkowski crashes, and Daryl Impey takes GC lead.
After a broken arm, another crash that nearly reinjured it, and a bout of food poisoning, Fernando Riveros puts bad luck behind him.
UCI president David Lappartient continues to insist that Chris Froome sit out from competitions until his salbutamol case is resolved.
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Thousands of riders take on the challenge of a 206-mile gravel race through the Flint Hills of Kansas.
Tom Dumoulin set to race Tour de France, ASO invites three U.S. teams to La Course, Tvetcov wins Tour de Korea, and more.
Daryl Impey sprints to victory in a tough circuit to finish the Dauphiné's first road stage.
We went to the laboratory (and the dirt roads) to figure out whether low tire pressure is not only more comfortable but also faster.
Daryl Impey wins Dauphiné stage 1 in a sprint after a tough finish circuit. Kwiatkowski keeps yellow jersey.
We visit MET Helmets, in the very heart of the Italian Alps
Bernal is on Sky's short list for its Tour de France roster, and his chances of earning an official spot in the race seem promising.
Movistar manager Eusebio Unzué said there are a half dozen or more riders who could don the yellow jersey without Froome in the race.
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Cameras, lenses, computers, tablets, and more — Mission Workshop's The Rhake pack can stow all the gear you need to tote.
Michal Kwiatkowski won while teammate Geraint Thomas crashed at the opening 6.6-kilometer prologue of the 2018 Critérium du Dauphiné.
Ted King and Kaitlin Keough won the Dirty Kanza 200 gravel race on Saturday in Emporia, Kansas.
Michal Kwiatkowski won the opening 6.6-kilometer prologue of the 2018 Critérium du Dauphiné to take the overall lead.
Team Panaracer/Stan's No Tubes employs road cycling tactics at gravel events. Not everyone is happy about it.
Photo gallery of Jamie Driscoll's new Donnelly G/S at the Dirty Kanza 200.
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The Chris Froome Giro d’Italia saga is winding down and it’s time to get back to bike racing. Tune-ups for the Tour de France are in full swing. The Criterium du Dauphine starts Sunday, June 3 and the Tour de Suisse begins June 9.
Here’s your News Roundup for Friday, June 1. Stay up to speed on all of the stories circulating in the world of pro cycling.
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The 2018 Tour de France should be one of the most exciting editions in years. Our official guide to the race covers all the key stories.
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The Dirty Kanza 200 gravel race attracts a wide range of riders and bikes. We're on the ground in Emporia to capture the magic.
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Former Dirty Kanza winner Yuri Hauswald is going big this year on the 350-mile DK XL route. Here's a look at his bike for the race.
Although singular sprinters have dominated recent Tours de France, Fernando Gaviria thinks his debut this year will be different.
Former WorldTour pro and Dirty Kanza winner Ted King talks about the spirit of gravel racing, tactics, and yes, aero bars.
Insurance companies have a sneaky way of trying to avoid paying the true value of your bike if you're hit by a car. Here's why.
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The Bontrager Chi Town pack is a bit large for commuters needing a lightweight pack, but if you tote a lot of gear, it's a great option.
For the inaugural edition of DK XL, a 350-mile gravel adventure, Rebecca Rusch has a tricked-out Niner RLT 9 RDO.