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Welcome to The Dirt, the weekly news round-up on what is happening in the worlds of gravel, mountain biking.

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Tour of Abu Dhabi commences with a sprint stage but one of the marquee speedsters, Cavendish, crashes out right at the start.

Movistar staff and teammates agree: Alejandro Valverde is on track to win more Ardennes classics despite 2017 Tour injuries.

The Norwegian powered to a sprint win on the opening day of the five-stage race.

A revamped route could result in Greg Van Avermaet's third consecutive win at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad this weekend.

The Danish rider said Aru's departure has opened up room for others on the roster to race for wins.

The British sprinter collided with a car in the opening moments of stage 1 and was later taken to the hospital with neck pain.

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In Ticino, superb riding abounds – from Alpine climbs to the quiet roads around the lakes, which corkscrew up and down through Instagram-perfect villages. But, as we discovered, it’s off-road where Ticino really comes into its own as a cycling destination.

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Tom Dumoulin will start his season in Abu Dhabi. Tirreno-Adriatico will also be key to his run at second Giro title.

Lance Armstrong has always wielded power over the media — and that compels us to keep asking hard questions.

Lance Armstrong talks to The Outer Line about how pro cycling can grow and improve.

Cobbled classics begin this weekend at Omloop! We look ahead to the start of the classics and recap Oman, Algarve, and more.

Lennard Zinn addresses a question about using Shimano XTR Di2 and a Garmin, and then discusses the latest edition of one of his books.

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Greg Van Avermaet will ride into cobbles season at Omloop, confident his 2018 form is even better than last year's.

Beautiful handbuilt bikes are all about the details. We capture some of the best of the 2018 North American Handmade Bike Show.

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Author Andrew Tilin was killed in a car crash while on a group ride Saturday near Austin, Texas.

The high school NICA league will study injuries for the next two years to better understand the dangers of mountain biking.

With 26 switchbacks and its iconic 270-degree twist at the top, the road from Sa Calobra to Coll dels Reis is Mallorca's best climb.

Laurens De Plus and Petr Vakoc recovering both physically and mentally after they were hit by car driver in South Africa.

Chris Froome was discreet both on and off the bike in his high-profile return to racing at the Ruta del Sol in Spain.

We all know what fatigue feels like. But do you know what causes fatigue? We explore the topic in this Fast Talk podcast.

Some bikes just feel right. For those who crave precision steering and stiff responsiveness, the Specialized Tarmac is one of them.

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Nathan Haas delivered top 10 performances in multiple WorldTour races in 2017, including fourth at Amstel Gold Race.

Chris Froome's season debut took on an added dimension this week, due to his ongoing Salbutamol case.

Michal Kwiatkowski won for the second time at the 2018 Volta ao Algarve on Sunday in Malhão.

David de la Cruz won the final stage ITT at the Ruta del Sol on Sunday, as Tim Wellens secured the overall title.

Alexander Kristoff won the final stage of the Tour of Oman, while Alexey Lutsenko took home the overall victory.

Niki Terpstra won Paris-Roubaix in 2014 with a late attack out of a select group, which included Tom Boonen.

Dylan Groenewegen (LottoNL-Jumbo) won his second stage of the 2018 Volta ao Algarve on Saturday in Tavira.

Bryan Coquard and his Vital Concept team were overlooked by ASO for a Tour de France bid.

Tim Wellens won the fourth stage of the Ruta del Sol on Saturday over Mikel Landa and took the lead in the GC.

The Astana duo of Miguel Ángel López and Alexey Lutsenko finished 1-2 on stage five on Sunday atop Green Mountain.

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After a few years of trying to ride as a grand tour GC leader, Rui Costa wants to refocus on classics and one-week stage races.

With its first grand tour start at the 2018 Giro, Israel Cycling Academy plans to eventually earn a spot in the Tour de France.

Ashmei's Women's Cycle Softshell Jacket is not a cheap piece of apparel, but the blend of merino and softshell makes it versatile and valuable.

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Geraint Thomas clocks the fastest time in Friday's time trial around Lagoa, Portugal, extending overall lead at Volta ao Algarve.

BMC Racing's Olympic champion Greg Van Avermaet keeps overall lead in Oman while youngster Magnus Cort wins stage 4.

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We have yet to see the best that Miguel Ángel López has to offer. His 2017 Vuelta was impressive, and more is in store for the Giro.

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After five years, Canada's top pro stage race, the Tour of Alberta, will not carry on due to a lack of funding.

Some top riders, like Tim Wellens and Tony Martin disagree with Froome's contention that the peloton welcomes his return.

Michal Kwiatkowski wins uphill finish on stage 2 of Volta ao Algarve. Sky teammate Geraint Thomas takes overall lead.

Young cyclocross star Ellen Noble finds a new sponsor after Aspire Racing folds, affording new opportunities to race XC MTB.

Wout Poels attacks on Alto de las Allandas to take the overall lead after a win in stage 2 of Ruta del Sol in Spain.

The 2016 Olympic champion rode to victory in the third stage of the Tour of Oman and will wear the red leader's jersey on Friday.

Here's your weekly round-up of interesting news from the worlds of gravel racing, mountain biking ... and all things dirt.

From the rolling fields of the Swiss Plateau to the thick forests and lakes of the Jura mountains, Switzerland's landscapes are vast and varied. Over the coming ten weeks, our Discovering Switzerland series will showcase the very best of its regions.

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Nizzolo's 2017 season was essentially a wash due to injury and health problems. This year, he's got his first win and a bit of confidence.

Dave Brailsford is keeping his cool and holding his tongue as the Froome case plays out, to the chagrin of media and fans.

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Show, we argue over our MVP rankings. Which riders are ranked too high? Too low?

Chris Froome’s return to the pro peloton didn’t ruffle any feathers Wednesday at Ruta del Sol, according to the Tour champ.

Nathan Haas collects his first win of the season, as well as the overall race lead at Tour of Oman in stage 2.

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