Tour of Flanders and the Birth of the Modern-Era’s Cobblestone Climber
Twenty years ago, the Tour of Flanders was all about brawn over brain, but not now. Jeremy Whittle explores a race that's now just as much about climbing skills and tech gains.
Twenty years ago, the Tour of Flanders was all about brawn over brain, but not now. Jeremy Whittle explores a race that's now just as much about climbing skills and tech gains.
Milan-San Remo keeps a relatively easy pace until winding up into the hardest finale. This workout replicates some of that experience.
There’s plenty of good reasons why Brooks saddles are beloved. Maybe the most important, however, is repairability.
Tadej Pogačar's playful spirit takes center stage as he dominates the Vallter 2000 summit and takes commanding lead in the Volta a Catalunya: 'It was just a little bit of fun.'
‘We just have to hope … He has the potential to win a monument.’ EF Education-EasyPost pins hopes on U.S. star after bout of knee pain.
The Philly Bike Expo had no shortage of small builders making creative bikes with unique head badges. These are some of the best from the show.
If it wasn’t for a selfless effort from Van der Poel in Milan-San Remo, there would have been a very different outcome.
A smooth, multi-faceted gravel bike from a company that specializes in mountain bikes.
Key points and takeaways from the first monument of the season, as well as what it all means for the major races looming in the weeks and months to come.
Sepp Kuss couldn't answer when the UAE star jumped, with Mikel Landa first among the chasers at 1:23 back.
King has committed to the 2024 season in ways he hasn't since his WorldTour days a decade ago. Will it pay off at Unbound Gravel?
Widely regarded as the first depiction of a mountain bike, John Finley Scott's pioneering design was almost identical to what we now call the gravel bike.
Van der Poel's new 5-year contract is the latest in a trend of locking up top stars and diamonds in the rough for the long haul: 'We want to grow them up in our system.'
Visma-Lease a Bike backs high risk-high reward strategy for Van Aert in his approach to the cobblestone classics.
Many believe Mathias Vacek has the makings of something big: 'My dream is to be like Fabian Cancellara.'
After 11 years, the Mid South has become the best party-disguised-as-a-gravel-race. Here are some takeaways from this year's edition.
We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu Van der Poel, and Maxim Van Gils at Milan-San Remo.
Deal is one of the longest in cycling history, as Van der Poel also extends with Alepcin-Deceuninck until 2028
Bucket list rides every cyclist needs to check off.
Tour de Hoody: Pogačar stymied, 'Bling' shows his class, and MVDP is MVP again after cycling's 'hardest race to win' delivers another sizzler.
Trouble in paradise? Philipsen's growing ambition could put strain on leadership strategy with Van der Poel and derail the Alpecin-Deceuninck superduo.
Repairs that cost a lot less than a brand new kit, as well as some interesting bottles and hydration solutions.
Newcomer King edged out defending champion Rach McBride for the 100-mile win on Saturday, March 16.
Chris Bishop's nearly two decades of expertise shows in these beautiful track bikes.
Road star turned mountain biker had been in a race against time to secure Olympic qualification.
A selection of images highlighting the glory of La Primavera, the first and longest of cycling’s monument races.
Select group fights out for victory at end of tough Italian climbing race, Balsamo proves quickest.
Slovenian calls being on final podium with friends Philipsen and Matthews ‘one of most beautiful moments’ of his life.
Røed pips Griffin Easter at the line; John Borstelmann comes in third.
LdC finishes six minutes ahead of Jenna Rinehart and Caroline Wreszin, who sprinted to second and third.
Jasper Philipsen, Michael Matthews, Tadej Pogačar, Mads Pedersen and others react to a thrilling edition of La Primavera.
UCI to study spending caps that have been debated in recent years as richest teams dwarf rivals: 'Look at the budgets, and look at the GC.'
Huge Poggio attack by Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) too little too late, with small group fighting it out for victory.
The Colorado gravel race is taking submissions for its 2024 event sock.
Is SRAM set to double down on its gravel offering with a more powerful 4-piston flat mount brake caliper and a linkage fork?
Get stoked for The Mid South this weekend with our Monuments of Gravel episode featuring race co-founder Bobby Wintle and gravel racer Adam Roberge.
The Scarab Paramo Integrated adds a slick, race-ready gravel option for the cable-haters, with a new Integrated Headset from Wolf Tooth, 700c x 48mm tire clearance and SRAM UDH
Snoozer or stunner: Does the endless waiting and enormous explosion of MSR make for good racing? Our editors face off.
Video captures moment Stefan Küng crashes on rain-slicked cobbles in the mid-week French semi-classic GP de Denain: 'I did not see it coming.'
Picks and an inside look into the strategy of Milan-San Remo from someone who has raced it before.
Nearly 200 people are doing the 50k run + 100 mile ride combo at the Oklahoma gravel race this year, including pro cyclists Maude Farrell and Amity Rockwell. Here's why.
The fine would be revoked if Soudal-Quick Step manager apologizes and 'does not commit a similar breach of the UCI Code of Ethics within the next three years.'
Astana-Qazaqstan unable to confirm Manxman’s race program after Milan-Torino DNF continues illness-cursed early season.
Rory Sutherland tracked down the Colnago from his first year on the Rabobank development team and has (mostly) restored it to its 2002 glory.
Asheville North Carolina-based brand brings new ultra-quick engagement hubs and new SL AR40 wheelset option.
Pogačar faces Van der Poel and pavé-shaped problems in his quest to be first since De Vlaeminck to claim victories across all five monuments.
Despite slow Paris-Nice start, Slovenian rider’s transfer in pursuit of Tour de France glory is raising German team’s game: 'We absolutely buy into it.'
Belgian gold medalist Greg Van Avermaet joins Czech star Petr Vakoč on Team Last Dance, a post-WorldTour gravel cycling team.
No snow for the first time in race history; Rob Britton and Serena Bishop Gordon win on the day.
Kevin Vermaerke 5th in the mid-week Italian classic while Mark Cavendish is a DNF.
'Keen to create something beautiful': Dutch steamroller plows forward without Wout van Aert and could still usurp Pogačar, Van der Poel.
Mathieu van der Poel vs. Tadej Pogačar headlines new-look Italian monument set for classic duel between sprinters and attackers over the Poggio.
Doom and gloom in the bike industry? More like a changing of the guard of sorts.
Breaking down what a major upset at Paris-Nice and the reemergence of Visma stage racing dominance means for the rest of the season.
The final stage was short, but packed in six categorized climbs. Here's a workout inspired by the efforts of Matteo Jorgenson and Remco Evenepoel.
Finicky spring weather doesn’t always cooperate when our training ramps up. As races and events loom closer, the proper gear and a flexible mentality are essential.
Lots of titanium frames, mechanical brake calipers, suggestive multi-tools, and more.
Vingegaard, Pogačar also recon decisive race against the clock that some say could see a repeat of the Tour's famous LeMond-Fignon duel of 1989: 'It will be a great race come July.'
Bobby Julich became the first American to win Paris-Nice in 2005. Two decades on he’s elated to see more American success at the high-profile stage race.
The American star lifts the lid on opportunistic tactics that won him 'strange' Paris-Nice and frustration with Skjelmose: 'I won the race on La Colle-sur-Loup.'
Is Philipsen set to leave the Alpecin-Deceuninck team that took him to the top? UAE Emirates and Bora-Hansgrohe sniff at super-speedster's signature.
We dive into the power numbers of the American duo who took first and third at Paris-Nice.
Taking apart the new Ceramicspeed OSPW-X pulleys, a new bike computer, and the best frame name I've seen in quite some time.
Tour de Hoody: More Americans win in Europe, Chris Froome's long goodbye, and giving Milan-San Remo the respect it deserves.
Who's hot, who's not, and what next for the yellow jersey favorites after Paris-Nice, Tirreno-Adriatico, Strade Bianche?
Truly recyclable tires, tire plug kits made of recycled nylon, and a recycled plastic bicycle.
From Plapp to Wiebes, and Van Dijk to Skjelmose, here's what the stars said: 'The race started hard, got harder, went full-gas, and then just went ridiculous.'
Slovenian not panicking after clash with Remco Evenepoel falls short of expectations: 'On to the next ones.'
Ellen Van Dijk had been out of competition for a year and a half, is now eyeing classics.
Jenna Rinehart and Chase Wark finish second in standout performances at the inaugural Texas gravel race.
Italian fastman takes second sprint victory of the week as Philipsen cracks in shoulder to shoulder battle.
Remco Evenepoel settles for second in a week that saw a subdued Primož Roglič in his debut with Bora-Hansgrohe.
Want electronic shifting with cable pull brakes? Wheeltop's system offers drivetrain options for everyone with 7 to 13-speed cassettes.
Chinese component manufacturer L-Twoo brings what they call a high-performance electronic shifting with some genuine innovation to boot.
British GC hope satisfied in Tirreno-Adriatico after ‘one of the best climbing performances’ of his career
Race leader strengthens vice grip on blue jersey with another stage win.
Kim Cadzow, Kristen Faulkner dominate Italian race for new-look American team.
Jorgenson in pole position with one stage left to go: 'I believe the win in Paris-Nice is possible.'
The collector-favorite Italian brand stays true to its style while expanding into gravel.
Take a look at the smaller Belgian bicycle brands that you won't see at the big bike shows.