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Domenic’s Journey
Words by Bryan Yates w/images by Tim Schamber
Buyer’s Guide: The balancing act of endurance road bikes
Endurance bicycles walk the line between comfort and racing performance — a balancing act that has gone on since day one.
California: Montecito cycling community copes with loss after disaster
After wildfires and mudslides ravage Montecito, taking lives and damaging property, the Tour of California is a step toward normalcy.
Quick-Step’s lead-out squad ready for Tour dominance
So how does Quick-Step find ways to win the big sprints every year? The explanation is simple; the execution is nearly impeccable.
Season-ending crash leads Finsterwald to Epic opportunity
Russell Finsterwald enters this weekend's second round of the Epic Rides Series, in Grand Junction, Colorado, with podium hopes.
Gallery: Tour of California, stage 1
Scenes from the opening stage of the Amgen Tour of California, which took place in Long Beach.
Commentary: Is this the end of the Froome era?
Between his struggles in the Giro d'Italia and his ongoing anti-doping case, have we seen the last of Chris Froome's dominance?
Froome dismisses talk of quitting Giro
The Team Sky leader is 2:27 down through nine stages of the Italian grand tour.
Chain cleaning: A complete guide from lazy to obsessive
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CyclingTips Podcast: Tour of California daily and a sit-down with Egan Bernal
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Yates dominating at the Giro; Froome falls apart; Gaviria wins in California: Daily News Digest
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Analysis: Can an American win the 2018 Amgen Tour of California?
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Gaviria strikes first in California sprint showdown
Fernando Gaviria struck first in the sprinters' showdown at the 2018 Amgen Tour of California.
After years as a Sky workhorse, Boswell adjusting to featured role with Katusha-Alpecin
After leaving a workhorse role with Team Sky, Ian Boswell made a change over the offseason and is now looking to assert himself as a climbing force.
Tour of California: Gaviria wins sprint royale on stage 1
Fernando Gaviria emerged victorious in a chaotic sprint on the opening stage of the 2018 Amgen Tour of California.
Yates packs momentum, strong backing into Giro midway point
Mitchelton-Scott deployed near-perfect tactics in Sunday’s slow-burning finale at Gran Sasso to carry huge momentum into the second half of the Giro d’Italia.
Froome’s grand tour reign under fire
Chris Froome's reign as grand tour king is under serious fire after crashes and a "tough day" in the Giro d'Italia's Apennine Mountains.
Giro d’Italia: Carapaz solos to win stage eight
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Sprint battle royale on tap as cycling’s fastest finishers set to square off in California
Mark Cavendish, Marcel Kittel, Fernando Gaviria, Caleb Ewan, Peter Sagan, and Alexander Kristoff are all set to contend for sprint wins in California
Van Garderen looking to get back on track in California after injury-marred spring
Tejay Van Garderen looking to get back on track at the Tour of California after injury-marred spring.
Froome’s Giro hopes take hit with second crash
Chris Froome's hopes of winning the 2018 Giro d'Italia took another hit with a crash today on the wet roads in Campania.
Bennett’s Giro relief; MPCC brings on individual riders; 3T Strada trickle down: Daily News Digest
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Going back to Cali: Deepest field ever for 13th Amgen Tour
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Preview: Van Garderen returns to California along with all-star sprint field
The Amgen Tour of California should favor balanced GC riders with TT chops, and the field of sprinter is out of sight.
USA CRITS team profile: Texas Roadhouse, powerhouse jokesters
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Dekker: Maybe Froome is the cleanest Tour winner in history
Ex-pro Thomas Dekker gives Chris Froome the benefit of the doubt but says Team Sky has been acting suspiciously in recent years.
Hampsten’s Huffy
Words by Clive Pursehouse w/Images from Haldane Morris
Expect more attacks from Chaves and Yates
They may have the lead, but Simon Yates and Esteban Chaves plan to keep attacking their Giro d'Italia rivals this weekend.
Shimano Dura Ace C40 tubeless wheelset
These eye-catching hoops met all of our expectations from this high-quality brand.
Week in Tech: Affordable 3T Strada, bikepacking shoes, Ellsworth’s new owners
Here's your week in tech — all the gear news you need and none of the marketing gibberish you don't want.
Kona Super Jake
The new Super Jake is about 'cross first, with a little side of gravel for versatility.
Erik Zabel rates Tour of California’s top sprinters
Retired sprinter Erik Zabel analyzes the top sprinters on the start list for the Amgen Tour of California.
Froome still plotting for Tour victory despite rocky Giro start
Chris Froome found himself down 1:10 entering Friday's stage 7 at the Italian grand tour.
The Giro d’Israel: A first-hand perspective of the controversial ‘Big Start’
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Bikes of the Bunch: Olivetti Bicycles More Cowbell
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A CHAT WITH PAOLO BETTINI
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Laid-back perfectionist: Davide Formolo’s path to Giro stardom
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How Mitchelton-Scott’s perfect Giro stage unfolded
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Team perfection on Etna; Bouhanni returns; Dennis remains optimistic: Daily News Digest
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Roundtable: What did we learn from the Giro’s first mountain stage?
Finishing with a grueling climb up Mount Etna, the Giro d'Italia's sixth stage offered plenty of takeaways
Froome happy to ‘tick off’ Etna finish
Chris Froome content to ride out of the Giro's first summit finish without losing any further time on GC rivals.
Postcards from the Giro: Sicily is love
Andrew Hood remembers his first visit to Sicily and celebrates the island's diverse flavor as the Giro d'Italia rolls on to the mainland.
CyclingTips Podcast: Dispatch from Israel and a pro mechanic talks one-by drivetrains
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Dirt Dispatch: Pain and partying at Whiskey Off-Road
I was screaming. It didn’t feel like my own voice but it was. And there was no doubt that my legs, both seized up with knife-like cramps, were the cause.
Giro d’Italia: One-two delight confirms Mitchelton bet on GC
Simon Yates leads the Giro d'Italia and Esteban Chaves sits third overall after a banner day for Mitchelton-Scott on stage 6
Gibraltar Road’s challenge comes from sun, chaos
The pain starts early at 2018 Amgen Tour of California. On the race’s second stage, the peloton climbs Gibraltar.
Dennis down but not out in race for Giro pink
Rohan Dennis knew his grip on the pink jersey was hanging by a thread, and slowly but surely it started to unravel on Etna.
Sportful Giara
Gravel Gear from the Italian Race Masters
7Mesh Women’s Resistance Jacket
This versatile jacket now has a permanent home in the shoulder season wardrobe.
VeloPress to publish Peter Sagan’s memoir in North America
World champion Sagan’s debut book will include 2018 race season and insight on his 2017 Tour de France scandal.
Epic Rides Series finale will feature Arkansas singletrack
The fresh-cut trails in Bentonville, Arkansas will be the newest stop for the growing Epic Rides Off-Road series, the Oz Trails Off-Road.
Beyond the cult of self-destruction: Life and Death by Bridie O’Donnell
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Rohan Dennis’ climbing test; Battaglin kicks to Giro win; Greipel’s milestone: Daily News Digest
Today's Daily News Digest: Another tricky stage in Sicily, Rohan Dennis' GC test, a milestone for the Gorilla, and memories of Wouter Weylandt.
What’s wrong with Chris Froome?
Chris Froome never looked so bad at the start a grand tour, but Team Sky is remaining calm with big mountains ahead at the Giro.
Etna will help sort things out at Mitchelton-Scott
Mitchelton-Scott is in a league of its own at the Giro d'Italia with a three-pronged attack to overall race for the pink jersey.
Orbea: Company Tradition
Founded in 1840
WODs for watts: Can CrossFit make a difference on the bike?
Full immersion into intense CrossFit workouts may be too much for cyclists, strength work can benefit riders in a number of ways.
How BMC pulled off the pink jersey heist
Rohan Dennis earned the maglia rosa in Saturday's stage 2 thanks to solid racing tactics.
VN podcast, ep. 92: Should Froome hit the panic button? California preview
The Giro d'Italia is underway! We hear from our reporters in Italy, preview the Tour of California, and talk about bike patents.
The Outer Line: Lance Armstrong interview, part 2 — pro cycling’s future
Armstrong talks about the current state of pro cycling and how he feels it can be improved going forward.
Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 long-term review
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Wolf Tooth Components Pack Tools review: Ultralight tools for home and the road
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Swiss bliss: Behind the scenes of Discovering Switzerland with Shoddy Dave
If you've been following our recent ten-part series on Switzerland, you'll know that we've traversed much of the country – from lakeside to mountaintop, on road bikes, mountain bikes and ebikes. What you haven't seen is all the cheese we ate, the crashes we had and the drones that we lost...
Wellens wins, Woods goes close, Froome slips back: Daily News Digest
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May is for Pink
Words: Clive Pursehouse
Michael Woods edges closer to a huge win at Giro
EF Education First-Drapac’s Canadian crusher Woods notched his best-ever grand tour result Tuesday in stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia.
Review: Camelbak Chase Bike Vest
The Chase Bike Vest really shines in long days on dirt when you don’t have the opportunity to stop and refuel.
Giro: Froome keeps cool despite more early losses
Despite losing almost a minute to Tom Dumoulin in first four Giro stages, Froome remains confident, and his rivals are on guard.
Benvenuto! Italians happy to bring the Giro d’Italia home
The Giro d'Italia takes on home turf after three days in Israel
Expert on new Salbutamol study: ‘Not a game-changer’ for Froome case
Doping expert says that new study reported in The Times might not save Froome from legal peril in ongoing Salbutamol case.
VN Interviews podcast: In a van with MTB stars Grotts and McElveen
MTB stars Howard Grotts and Payson McElveen are close friends and training partners even if they clash on the trails at the races.
A chat with the champ: Peter Sagan has done just about everything. What’s next?
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Froome’s legal defense; what scares Sagan; augmented reality sunglasses: Daily News Digest
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Research paper raises questions about Salbutamol tests, may aid Froome’s defence
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Pushing the envelope: How far is too far for grand tour start?
For the racers and their support staff, many are wondering how far is too far for an overseas grand tour start.
UCI confirms Najar’s provisional suspension for CERA
The UCI confirmed that Vuelta a San Juan winner Gonzalo Najar failed an anti-doping test in January at the Argentinian race.