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Jens Voigt: The crows come in groups but the eagle soars alone
The irrepressible Jens Voigt takes a huge flyer to solo to victory in stage 4 of the Pro Challenge
Photo of the Day – 25 August 2012
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Pro Bike Gallery: Tom Danielson’s Cervelo R5CA
The bike that won on Independence Pass at the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Stage 4 USA Pro Challenge Analysis: Jens goes solo
After Jens Voigt's amazing win, we analyze the GC battle heating up, the small (and non-existent) time gaps
Levi Leipheimer: ‘I think everybody else wised up’
A tough day for Levi, seems the rest of the peloton has learned from his strategy in the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in years past
2012 USA Pro Challenge: a hard course made more difficult by aggressive racing
The race is hard, and getting harder as Garmin-Sharp keeps the pressure on
Peter Stetina: The best defense is a good offense
The Garmin boys were on the attack today and Peter Stetina was front and center
Hart will miss world championships, final World Cup while recovering
Downhill world champion Danny Hart will not attend the year's biggest races in order to recover from shoulder surgery
BMC Racing doctor Eric Heiden discusses racing at altitude
At the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge, VeloNews.com editor caught up with Eric Heiden to discuss the challenges of racing at altitude
Power Analysis: Jens Voigt’s winning power file, Stage 4 of the USA Pro Challenge
How much power can Voigt put out when he's telling his legs to shut up?
USADA officially bans Lance Armstrong for life, strips him of Tour titles
Armstrong announced Thursday night that he would not pursue arbitration
Vuelta a España 2012 stage 7 results
1. John DEGENKOLB, Argos-Shimano, in 3:48:30 2. Elia VIVIANI, Liquigas-Cannondale, at 0 3. Allan DAVIS, Orica-GreenEdge, at 0 4. Nacer BOUHANNI, FDJ-BigMat, at 0 5. Daniele BENNATI, RadioShack-Nissan, at 0
John Degenkolb wins stage 7 of the 2012 Vuelta a Espana
Degenkolb out-sprints Viviani and Davis on the Motorland Aragón track
Tejay van Garderen pins hopes on final time trial in Denver
The USA Pro Challenge leader thinks defending champ Levi Leipheimer is the man to watch
Casey B. Gibson gallery: 2012 USA Pro Challenge, stage 4
Casey B. Gibson snaps the action on stage 4
Reaction muted as Vuelta learns of Armstrong decision
“Should I tell you what I really think or what I can officially say?” asks one rider
Cycling world reacts to Lance Armstrong decision
"I couldn't give a damn," says Bernard Hinault, while Oscar Pereiro calls the development "pathetic"
WADA chief says Armstrong’s failure to fight charges seems ‘an admission of guilt’
Armstrong "can say what he likes," says John Fahey, but his arguments should have been examined in arbitration
The Dominant Left
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Bike of the Bunch | Baum Corretto with Lightweight Obermayer Gold Ed.
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Full text of Armstrong statement regarding USADA arbitration
Full text of Armstrong statement regarding USADA arbitration
Report: Lance Armstrong drops fight against U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
It was not clear whether Armstrong planned to appeal a federal court ruling that permits USADA to proceed against him
BMC director Sayers apologizes for sexist comment
Jessica van Garderen backs embattled BMC Racing director as he takes responsibility for comparing RadioShack to female racers
USA Pro Challenge 2012 stage 4 results
1. Jens VOIGT, RadioShack-Nissan, in 3:54:00 2. Andreas KLÖDEN, RadioShack-Nissan, at 2:58 3. Tejay VAN GARDEREN, BMC Racing, at 2:58 4. Levi LEIPHEIMER, Omega Pharma-Quick Step, at 2:58 5. Oliver ZAUGG, RadioShack-Nissan, at 2:58
Jens Voigt solos to victory in stage 4; Tejay van Garderen reclaims lead in Colorado
The RadioShack strongman gets his first win in years in commanding style
Queen-stage power: Analyzing output on Colorado’s stage 3
The power numbers from the USA Pro Challenge queen stage
Volta a Portugal 2012 stage 7 results
1. Kai REUS, UnitedHealthcare, in 4:32:43 2. Celio Cristiano SOUSA, BOA, at 0 3. Jean Marc MARINO, Saur-Sojasun, at 0 4. David BELDA GARCIA, BUR, at :3 5. Carlos BARBERO CUESTA, ORB, at :5
‘Purito’ king of punch, but can he go the distance?
Froome, Contador still favored to win Vuelta
DirtBaggies update! Size matters for these mountain bike bibs
After being sent a smaller size of DirtBaggies mountain bike bib shorts, Nick Legan changed his opinion for the better
Photo of the Day – 24 August 2012
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Gretchen Reeves: Leadville used to be a walk in the park
Gretchen Reeves said that the women's fields in the Leadville 100 were a whole different ball game when she won than this year
Voigt: There’s a light at the end of the pain tunnel and it’s the finish
The hardest working man in cycling makes light of today's stage and talks about his plans for the rest of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge
Vande Velde: I never thought about yellow today
After three levels of tie-breaker Vande Velde takes the yellow jersey from van Garderen after stage 3 of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge
Vuelta a España 2012 stage 6 results
1. Joaquin RODRIGUEZ OLIVER, Katusha, in 4:35:22 2. Christopher FROOME, Sky, at :5 3. Alejandro VALVERDE BELMONTE, Movistar, at :10 4. Alberto CONTADOR VELASCO, Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank, at :19 5. Eros CAPECCHI, Liquigas-Cannondale, at :19
Danielson: A pretty badass way to win
Tommy D. makes an early flyer stick to win by meters in the queen stage of the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge.
Nicolas Roche is going for broke at the 2012 Vuelta a Espana
Free of the pressure to follow wheels, the Irish rider is having a go before joining Contador in 2013
It Was All about the Finish: USA Pro Challenge stage two power analysis
Up today is a comparison of data from Lucas Euser, Jani Brajkovic and Joe Dombrowski
Joaquim Rodriguez defends Vuelta lead with stage-6 victory
Rodriguez beats rival Froome to the line in stage 6 as both put time on Contador
Ask Nick: Quarq ‘cross crank, directors riding shotgun, rice cakes and frame pumps
Nick Legan's third-to-last installment of Ask Nick looks at rice cakes and frame pumps, directors in team cars and Quarq 'cross crank
Unique sports video tech: Pivothead Durango Video Sunglasses
The video camera mounted in your sunglasses
Commentary: Danielson opens new chapter on Cottonwood Pass
Garmin climber is carrying a new swagger and a more free, attacking style in Colorado
The pedaling done, the posturing begins: Who must ride, and why?
Garmin-Sharp, BMC Racing trade barbs as RadioShack waits for someone to make a mistake
I've never gotten my timing so right. Parked the bike dodged this hail storm by seconds (Instagram)
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What a day in Melbourne! (Instagram)
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Horner says RadioShack isn’t helping others into yellow
Chris Horner isn't getting caught in the GC crossfire between BMC Racing and Garmin
Casey B. Gibson gallery: 2012 USA Pro Challenge, stage 3
Mountain man Casey B. Gibson follows the USA Pro Challenge through the peaks and valleys of stage 3
RadioShack with several options but no clear leader at USA Pro Challenge
The RadioShack squad has been searching for an opportunity to put one of its GC riders into contention for a stage win or the GC lead
Analysis: Danielson goes crazy; Shack attacks are coming
We break down Garmin's relentless attacking and expect RadioShack to go on the offensive on Thursday
Garmin-Sharp workhorse Dave Zabriskie is the midrace MVP at 2012 USA Pro Challenge
David Zabriskie is the man of the race thus far and his Garmin-Sharp squad isn’t afraid to say it
Blue Ribbon Alpine Challenge 2012 race results
1. Jade WILCOXSON, Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies, in 58:31 2. Alison POWERS, Now And Novartis For Ms, at 58:32 3. Leah KIRCHMANN, Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies, at 58:32 4. Carmen SMALL, Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies, at 58:33 5. Lindsay BAYER, Aspen Valley Hospital Composite, at 58:33
USA Pro Challenge 2012 stage 3 results
1. Thomas DANIELSON, Garmin-Sharp, in 5:02:06 2. Damiano CARUSO, Liquigas-Cannondale, at :2 3. Jakob FUGLSANG, RadioShack-Nissan, at :2 4. Gavin MANNION, Bontrager-Livestrong, at :2 5. Janez BRAJKOVIC, Astana, at :2
Tom Danielson takes Aspen stage; Christian Vande Velde takes lead in Colorado
Christian Vande Velde took the leader's jersey from Tejay van Garderen, but they remain tied on time
Jade Wilcoxson wins Blue Ribbon Alpine Challenge in Aspen
"We wanted to put on a good show," says the race winner
Volta a Portugal 2012 stage 6 results
1. Jason MCCARTNEY, UnitedHealthcare, in 4:26:20 2. Karol DOMAGALSKI, Caja Rural, at 1:23 3. Filipe Duarte sousa CARDOSO, EFG, at 1:26 4. Delio FERNANDEZ CRUZ, BOA, at 1:26 5. Wilson Alexander MARENTES TORRES, Colombia-Coldeportes, at 1:26
Photo of the Day – 23 August 2012
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The NUE Series heats up at the Hampshire 100
The overall standings tighten
Chris Froome defends Sky in ‘wait-gate,’ admits he’d love to win Vuelta
“It was a race in the crosswinds. Crashes happen in the crosswinds. That’s just part of bike racing,” says Froome
Vuelta a España 2012 stage 5 results
1. John DEGENKOLB, Argos-Shimano, in 4:10:37 2. Daniele BENNATI, RadioShack-Nissan, at 0 3. Gianni MEERSMAN, Lotto-Belisol, at 0 4. Elia VIVIANI, Liquigas-Cannondale, at 0 5. Raymond KREDER, Garmin-Sharp, at 0
John Degenkolb wins a lackluster stage 5 at the 2012 Vuelta a España
A solo break by Javier Chacon enlivens an otherwise tedious stage
No laughing in the yelling group in Colorado on Tuesday
Breakaway riders criticize Liquigas' tact in the move that nearly stuck in Tuesday's second stage of the USA Pro Challenge
Garmin’s Allan Peiper thinks Andrew Talansky is a grand-tour contender for the future
The Garmin director says the young rider has confidence and the support of his teammates
The Epic duo video diary: After six days
After six hard days in the saddle, Mike Hogan and Thomas Dooley were still kicking. Here's their final installment of the Breck Epic
What a day for a ride (Instagram)
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Always seems crashes happen on the left side. Glad it wasnt me! (Instagram)
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Matty Wilson – New Beginnings
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Van Garderen in yellow: It’s not over yet
Tejay van Garderen expects attacks from Garmin and plans to remain vigilant
Analysis: Colorado is van Garderen’s race to lose
Brian Holcombe and Matt Beaudin give the rundown on stage 2 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Casey B. Gibson gallery: 2012 USA Pro Challenge, stage 2
Casey B. Gibson is on hand as the lead changes in the 2012 USA Pro Challenge
Vincenzo Nibali has yet to sink his teeth into a stage, but the Shark will keep attacking
Altitude has The Shark of Messina feeling a bit like a fish out of water, but he's still on the hunt
USA Pro Challenge 2012 stage 2 results
1. Tejay VAN GARDEREN, BMC Racing, in 3:52:24 2. Christian VANDEVELDE, Garmin-Sharp, at 0 3. Ivan ROVNY, Rusvelo, at :6 4. Levi LEIPHEIMER, Omega Pharma-Quick Step, at :8 5. Ramiro RINCON DIAZ, EPM-UNE, at :8
Volta a Portugal 2012 stage 5 results
1. Jason MCCARTNEY, UnitedHealthcare, in 4:26:20 2. Karol DOMAGALSKI, Caja Rural, at 1:23 3. Filipe Duarte sousa CARDOSO, EFG, at 1:26 4. Delio FERNANDEZ CRUZ, BOA, at 1:26 5. Wilson Alexander MARENTES TORRES, Colombia-Coldeportes, at 1:26
Tejay van Garderen wins stage, takes lead in 2012 USA Pro Challenge
Van Garderen and Vande Velde fought out a two-man sprint to the line
Pro Challenge Power Analysis: Van Garderen, Brajkovic and Euser stage 1
Training Peaks analysis for Van Garderen, Brajkovic and Euser from the first stage of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Colby Pearce Breck Epic diary: Kick the dead horse
Colby Pearce's last day of the 2012 Breck Epic there was nothing left to do but kick a dead horse until it inched to the finish