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Analysis: Small percentages at ’cross worlds will go to the Americans
British Cycling has built its empire on 'marginal gains' and come early February, Louisville will give U.S. riders a boost
Must Reads: IOC moving against Armstrong; Wiggins ‘lucky’ with crash
The International Olympic Committee will begin steps to remove Armstrong's 2000 bronze medal when it meets next week in Switzerland
USA Cycling changes road and cyclocross upgrade requirements
USA Cycling has changed the road and 'cross upgrade structures, eliminating the 12-month lifespan of road points
For SoCalCross, new sponsor means equal prize money between elite men and women
The addition of Cardo Systems as a SoCalCross sponsor means the men's and women's top five will receive equal prize money for round 12
Velo magazine — January 2013
Marianne Vos is the queen of cycling, but the story of the year goes to USADA and Travis Tygart, who finally opened the lid on the Armstrong affair
Cycling’s federation faces shake-up with announced commission
The UCI charges its independent review group with a long list of considerations in its evaluation of the federation's doping stance
Clothesline: Rapha Softshell trousers are water-resistant, commute and office-worthy knicks
Rapha Softshell trousers are a stylish, jean-like pant suitable for commuting to work on chilly days
My secret weapon for the ToB TT this wknd thanks to @tdogtdog. You don't even need to pedal it apparently… (Instagram)
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Contador confirms San LuÃs start
Saxo Spaniard signs major endorsement deal with watch-maker and says he won't over-extend his career
Notes from the scrum: For former Exergy director Hamilton, a bittersweet ending
Former Exergy director Tad Hamilton quit the team in August to run a printing press in his hometown of Boise, Idaho
Photo of the Day – 30 November 2012
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RCS Sport clarifies move of Milan-San Remo and Giro di Lombardia to Sundays
RCS Sport cites road safety, TV viewership, and spectator events as reasons behind its move of Milan-San Remo and Il Lombardia to Sundays
Giro d’Italia counting stars for 2013 race with Wiggins, Hesjedal, Nibali
The 2013 Giro is attracting big names and will likely see more by the time May 4 arrives
Schleck attends camp, in waiting game over doping case
Fränk Schleck is mum on his doping case, but is hopeful he'll be able to return to his RadioShack squad for 2013
LeMond, Vaughters, Bugno and Boyer to attend Change Cycling Now forum
University of Texas-Austin professor Dr. John Hoberman will join the weekend summit
Crossland Q&A: Back to Roubaix and young women to watch for
Kaitie Antonneau, Jasmin Achermann lead a generation of young female cyclocrossers in Europe that are benefiting from the sport's growth
Blood Doping 101
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Editor’s Note: Marianne Vos is Velo’s 2012 International Cyclist of the Year
Marianne Vos and Bradley Wiggins both had superb 2012 seasons, but only one could take home our top award for 2012
Bikes of the Bunch | Baum Continental
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Kickstarter : 3-time Olympian Josiah Ng Innovates Dual Helmet Cam
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Change Cycling Now to outline post-Armstrong future for cycling
Jaimie Fuller heads a new group aimed at moving cycling forward in the wake of the Armstrong Affair
Louisville 2013 organizers terminate Exergy sponsorship deal
Energy firm is months behind in payments; promoters are certain event will go off as planned
Cooke one of many facing unknown future after Exergy team folds
Mont Mégantic winner faces unemployment, potential retirement after energy company pulls out
Team Type 1, Colombia, MTN secure Pro Continental licenses for 2013
Milan-San Remo, Lombardia set for move to sundays in 2014
Battenkill to withdraw from UCI calendar over doping response
The Upstate New York race will return in 2013 on the NRC, but not the international calendar
Ryan Trebon, Adam Craig to host Q&A at CXmas Party
Ryan Trebon and Adam Craig pitch in for CXmas Party fundraiser in Bend next week
Photo of the Day – 29 November 2012
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An amazing new piece of work by @baumcycles. Will feature tomorrow. (Instagram)
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Notes from the scrum: Up, up, up
Matthew Beaudin reflects on the moments we're chin-to-stem, churning out the beat with our legs, when we are free and we are great
Amgen Tour boss sees growth in U.S. cycling, feels no effect from sponsor’s legal woes
The Amgen Tour executive director says the growth of big-time stage racing in the U.S. is good for all promoters
Must Reads: Froome for Tour; Hamilton hopes for Armstrong confession
Sky principal Dave Brailsford confirms the likely scenario that defending Tour champ Bradley Wiggins will target the Giro
What a girl wants: Holiday gifts for the female cyclo-phile
From novelty shoe covers to charity donations, Emily Zinn runs through top gifts for riding women this holiday season
Citing ‘scandal and deceit’ Exergy cuts sponsorship of pro men’s team
Alternative energy firm will continue to support its professional women's team
2013 Amgen Tour of California passes on Baldy, will climb Diablo
Organizers unveil the host cities and some route details for the 2013 Amgen Tour of California
Analysis: World Cycling Center builds champions in South Africa
Work at the UCI's South African center is paying off with results and contracts for riders from the continent
Photo of the Day – 28 November 2012
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Adam Craig journal: Nine reasons why ‘cross season is a blur
Adam Craig recaps a (mostly) successful six-week run from Trans Provence through Louisville
Compton, Pauwels lead UCI ’cross standings; Owen, White inside juniors’ top 10
Two Americans sit inside the top 10 in the junior men standings as Powers drops to 11th after Plzen DNF
UCI coaching manager outlines directors’ training
UCI coaching manager says directors are leery of late-season commitment, but see the benefit of training sessions
BC Bike Race sells out in record time
The 2013 BC Bike Race has sold out in record time, with all 550 slots accounted for five months earlier than in 2012
Clothesline: Chrome Kursk Pro SPD shoe is not your average commuter kick
Chrome Kursk Pro shoes are a Chuck Taylor look-alike with SPD pedal plates for comfortable commuting and walking, but try before you buy
Must Read: Hamilton says Sky too hard on ex-dopers
American says he understands Brits' stance, but believes it isn't productive
Technical FAQ: Yes, I still race cyclocross on carbon bars
Technical writer Lennard Zinn responds to reader comments and reaffirms his belief in carbon bars for ’cross
Tygart ponders why athletes wouldn’t come clean in an amnesty environment
Travis Tygart believes fans want sport, not for-profit entertainment, from cycling, questions why athletes wouldn't want an amnesty restart
Mad Fiber Clincher Review
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Housekeeping – A Word About Product Reviews
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Teal Stetson-Lee soaking up Luna experience in 2012
Young Luna rider says she's honored to be closing her first year with Luna and is learning from her three world-class teammates
Specialized mechanic loses tools, wheels to theft
Specialized mechanic Jordi Cortes' team van is robbed of tools, equipment and wheels
Must Reads: Contador would skip the Tour, Goss supports TV rights
With Saxo's WorldTour future in doubt, Spaniard says he'll skip the Tour if he doesn't have time to prepare
Escondido, Amgen officials set for Tour of California announcement
San Diego County likely to host a stage of the 2013 Amgen Tour
Photo of the Day – 27 November 2012
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Teams and European Cycling Union get behind MPCC’s stricter anti-doping rules
The European Cycling Union gets behind the anti-doping movement as new teams join ahead of January 1 deadline
BIKE Four Peaks reveals 2013 route on eve of registration
Registration for the German four-day mountain bike stage race opens Tuesday
Reveling in Revell: Belgians go bonkers for a Kiwi and his mustache
The Kiwi who looks more busker than Belgian has nonetheless entranced the cyclocross community
Rwanda cycling in circles
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Tour of Rwanda Photo Gallery
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Photo of the Day – 26 November 2012
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Italians find little to like in proposal for ‘champions league’
A Czech billionaire's plans for a soccer-style "champions league" would concentrate too much power in private hands, say Italians
Must Reads: Wiggo better than LA? O’Grady aims for history
Wiggins thinks he might have prevailed in a straight-up contest with Armstrong; O'Grady eyes Hincapie's Tour record
2012 Superprestige Gieten results
Results from the Gieten round of the Superprestige series
Klaas Vantornout holds off Sven Nys to take Superprestige Gieten
Vantornout nearly celebrated too soon as Nys found a second wind just short of the line
Helen Wyman wins battle with Marianne Vos at Superprestige Gieten
British champ says it feels "brilliant" to win a race with Vos in attendance
Gallery: 2012 Bay State Cyclocross, day 1
Photos from Saturday's first round of the Bay State Cyclocross weekend.
Crystal Anthony, Jeremy Durrin ride the wind to victory in Bay State opener
Anthony solos to victory on a tough, windswept course as Durrin takes his first UCI win
2012 Bay State Cyclocross results, day 1
Results from day 1 of the Bay State Cyclocross weekend
Tour of Rwanda opens eyes, for winners and losers alike
Kudus Merhawi is racing in his first big UCI event, while Darren Lill is racing his last
Dan Seaton gallery: 2012 Koksijde World Cup
Dan Seaton spends a soggy day duneside in Koksijde, snapping the action at the UCI World Cup
Must Read: Simon Gerrans says he’s always ridden clean
The Orica-GreenEdge rider says he's been fortunate to ride alongside the right people on the right teams
Sven Nys comes from behind to snatch Koksijde World Cup from Niels Albert
The Belgian champ starts well back in the field, but battles back in time to capitalize on a late miscue by the rainbow jersey
2012-13 UCI World Cup-Koksijde results
Results from the third round of the 2012-13 UCI World Cup at Koksijde
Katie Compton wins Koksijde round of 2012-13 UCI World Cup
The U.S. cyclocross champion leads leads the World Cup by 40 points over Sanne Van Paassen
#specialized tarmac SL4 pro (Instagram)
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What does a pro eat in the off-season? (Instagram)
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Just tested my time up the 1 in 20 with @koendekort who dropped me off at 3km. 14:58. He needs more training (Instagram)
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Why we ride: Because cycling, warts and all, remains beautiful
Cycling is hard; it is frustrating and disappointing. It creates impossible heroes, and then it tears them down. But it remains beautiful
Behind THE Barriers director’s cut: The voice
After finishing seventh in Tabor, Jeremy Powers tours Prague and finds disappointment in Pilzen
Bernhard Eisel speaks about athletes’ panel, Sky shakeups and cycling post-Armstrong
Sky stalwart explains difficulty with seeking tougher sanctions against cheaters, team's anti-doping stance and how cycling has changed
From the pages of Velo: Time Travelers
The American giants face off in the wind tunnel and on the road
National Day of Listening 2012: From their hands to yours at Mosaic
The men behind the Mosaic custom shop talk about craft, group rides and racing