Andrew Hood

French race rolls out colors of iconic La Vie Claire kit for its GC leader.

French star debuts rainbow jersey season with long-distance attack and then takes pulls in victorious sprint.

Spanish grand tour features more chances for sprinters, a closing-day time trial, and the 'cousin of the Angliru' at Gamoniteiru.

Organizers confirm wildcards for 'Belgian opener' as optimism grows that classics will be contested as scheduled this spring.

We discuss whether the 365-day demands on world-class riders is becoming too much for individuals to manage.

IOC confirms there will not be a 14-day quarantine or a vaccine requirement as part of series of COVID controls for Olympic Games.

Ineos Grenadiers is sending its Colombian star to the Giro d'Italia in part to ease the pressure for 2021.

World champion in individual pursuit and individual time trial, Filippo Ganna will target gold in Tokyo before transitioning toward the northern classics next season.

Belgian star expects to retire 'behind closed doors' and says riders are missing the energy and thrills that come with fans cheering them on.

The UCI plans to phase out the controversial — if unquestionably popular — descending position. We debate the merits of the 'super tuck.'

Team boss Dave Brailsford isn't resting on his laurels and is committed to stay at the forefront of the peloton’s tactical innovation.

Much like Deceuninck-Quick-Step brings power in numbers to classics, the UK powerhouse is flooding the grand-tour zone.

Greg Van Avermaet says dynamic duo 'are the main players now' in the spring classics.

Trek-Segafredo maps out schedule that will include debut in Flanders and Roubaix.

Olympic champion said finding balance is key to his 15-year career at the top.

Former Tour de France winners Vincenzo Nibali, Geraint Thomas and Egan Bernal are among marquee starters for the French race.

Peloton still in the dark on possible Olympic quarantines, vaccine requirements and other health controls ahead of Tokyo.

If you had money to burn and could sign either one, who would it be? We ask our billionaire wanna-be's.

Vuelta a España officials will reveal details of the 2021 route on February 11.

Still no word from key stakeholders as more races forced to postpone or cancel events.

MPCC cautions that fewer controls due to COVID complications could be factor in drop in doping cases in 2020.

Race drawing likes of Chris Froome, Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar as officials press on with February dates.

Will the Dutch star quit for good after his stunning decision to put a temporary halt on racing?

Aussie team sees new management, equipment sponsors ahead of 2021 season.

The Slovak great turned 31 on Tuesday, so to celebrate the birthday of a true superstar of cycling, we reflect on his five top moments.

A wave of early season cancelations and worsening health conditions in Europe have pro teams on edge again.

Budding American star will see protected role at Volta a Catalunya and perhaps at Vuelta a España as he takes next step in career.

Worsening pandemic conditions across Europe see more postponements of early season races.

Cadel Evans on the decisive Galibier stage in the 2011 Tour de France: 'I had to put every day of my 17-year career on the line'

A new e-sports team and arrivals of Annemiek van Vleuten, Iván García Cortina give brand more versatility.

Aussie multi-sport star returned to the WorldTour in 2020 to shine at Kona, but ended up racing more than ever expected on the road.

'Bling' is back on the Aussie-based Team BikeExchange with big ambitions

Luxembourger putting Ardennes and one-week stage races at center of ambitions, but vows to return to the Tour of Flanders.

Tour Down Under director Stuart O'Grady discusses the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 race.

In recognition of the Tour Down Under's cancelation, we have features, interviews, photo galleries, and other stories to celebrate Australian cycling this week.

How did cycling make it through 2020? Cautiously, and with lots of hand sanitizer.

Veteran German said he's 'not afraid' to race against rising new talents on cobbles.

Teams are re-creating COVID-19 'race bubbles' at camps across Spain.

Olympics taking center stage in 'revenge' season for Italian superstar.

Trek-Segafredo star biding time during rise of Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel.

Budding Italian star to see GC leadership for first time at Vuelta a España.

With two individual time trials back in the mix, how much of a factor will they be in the 2021 Tour de France?

Dutch all-rounder says he is 'ready' for Tour de France challenge in move to Bora-Hansgrohe.

German sprinter angling for Tour de France debut on stacked Bora-Hansgrohe squad.

Aussie star says sprinters accept dangers of sport, and decries plans for sprinting lanes.

Aussie star says talent boom is making Milan-Sanremo too hard for pure sprinters.

Corso Sports widens the marketing net for its stars in new deals with top soccer agent, London agency.

Longtime training partner Cameron Wurf urged four-time Tour de France winner to 'start over.'

How well would the puncheur-de-luxe star slot in at UAE Team Emirates? And where else would we like to see Hirschi racing for in 2021?

Four-time Tour winner traveled to California with his family shortly after Vuelta a España to begin next chapter of his career.

Here's why the car-sticker approach works for second-tier teams.

A 14-day quarantine upon arrival in Tokyo for the Games may leave riders forced to make tricky choices.

Athletes must clear COVID-19 tests upon arrival and will be placed into a pre-competition ‘bubble’ for 14 days, creating hurdles for many Tokyo-bound cyclists.

The Spanish star's career was marked by searing victories, emotional highs, and devastating lows.

Racing's COVID calendar wasn't all doom and gloom.

2020 was a weird year for everyone, cycling journalists included.

Reports of a pre-Games quarantine would complicate a Tour de France or Giro Rosa start for Olympic-bound cyclists.

Back-to-back summit finales in closing week could tip balance in favor of climbers in the 2021 Tour de France.

From Strade Bianche to the Tour de France, the abridged, altered, and jumbled up 2020 racing calendar delivered some of the most thrilling racing days we’ve seen in a while.

Jens Voigt left behind East Germany to become a fan favorite for his attacking spirit and sense of humor.

There's financial inequity in the peloton, but is imposing spending caps the right answer? We explore both sides of the argument.

Double ascent of Mont Ventoux and first touch with Pyrénées on tap.

‘Riders Union’ hopes to serve as new link between peloton and stakeholders.

Transfer to Ineos Grenadiers? Wout, say it ain't so.

Breakthrough victory at Giro Rosa came years in the making for the 21-year-old emerging star.

These awards were easy to choose.

Belgian star outlines ambitious calendar with classics, Tour de France, Olympics and worlds all on radar for debut season with Ag2r-Citroën.

His dominant victory that year in the 'Hell of the North' would be his last.

Race could grow up to seven stages as ASO widens its reach into women's racing.

Vuelta organization spent 6 percent of its budget on COVID protocols and mitigation.

There might only be two stages in the Alps next summer, but they will deliver surprises in the 2021 Tour de France.

Jim Cotton, Andy Hood, and Fred Dreier weigh in on what they believe will stand out decades from now.

We take a deep dive into the numbers from the unprecedented 2020 racing season.

From awkward questions about Tyler Farrar to two-hour conversations about life in and out of the saddle, we recall some of the highs and lows of reporting on Mark Cavendish.

Mitchelton-Scott DS Matt White on Pogačar: ‘It won’t be easy for him to win 2021 Tour de France’

Tour de France winner brought his form to a boil when it counted most in 2020.

Israel Start-Up Nation has rocked the transfer market this year with some big-budget, big-name signings. But can it buy victories?

A half-dozen WorldTour teams among squads across all levels changing jerseys and colors for 2021.

Saint or sinner? Marco Pantani and his controversial legacy continue to resonate in professional racing.

Next season could top everything that Mathieu van der Poel missed out on in 2020.