James Startt

James Startt discusses how COVID restrictions at this year's Tour forced photographers to get creative in finding new shooting locations – and in this case, it paid off.

James Startt recalls the struggle to find the perfect position to capture the peloton rolling through the ancient city.

The highest highs and the lowest lows.

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

Bernaudeau first discovered this French Caribbean island when he was racing with Bernard Hinault in the 1970s, and it was pretty much love at first sight.

One of the most satisfying aspects of photographing bicycle racing is the ability to capture athletes at the height of their powers under stunning backdrops.

VeloNews photographer recalls the chaos of cars honking and mechanics yelling, as the Italian rider came out of the dust backlit by the summer sunlight.

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

The Tour de Guadeloupe is fast approaching its 70th birthday, and it is the keystone race on this Caribbean island that is simply crazy about cycling.

Van Aert simply crushed it this year, from the white roads of Strade Bianche to the mountains of the grand tours.

Capturing the shot that gives a sense of the total chaos of — an utterly unique moment in — the Tour de France.

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.

No cars and no campers were allowed on the Col de Peyresourde, but that did not stop fans from walking or cycling up.

There is no ski resort at the summit, make it a truly special climb as cyclists climb alone, against nature.

Photographer James Startt recalls shooting the bright colors of the bunch against the dust and dirt of the Tuscan fields.

Riding ahead on my motorcycle, I found very little of visual interest until I descended into this village.

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

Recruits include Edvald Boasson Hagen and a trio of French stars as team inches toward WorldTour status.

Jalabert was simply one of the sport’s most versatile champions, winning classics as diverse as Sanremo and Il Lombardia.

James Startt recalls how Ventoux isn't always the star when the peloton races in Provence.

This is a picture that says a lot about early season racing — but also about the courage of cyclists in general.

It’s an amazing race really, held due west of Buenos Aires, in the shadows of the Andes Mountains.

McCarthy first started working with Borysewicz at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado when McCarthy was just 15 years old.

Virtually void of vegetation, the Alta Punta Negra call to mind the final kilometers of the Col de l’Izoard known as the Casse Deserte.

Unlike the two-month lockdown in Paris this past spring, the second lockdown this autumn is somewhat less restrictive.

The Australian team inked contract extensions with four Aussie riders; Lotto – Soudal signs two Belgian women

Campenaerts went on record to say that if Dowsett succeeded, he would have no choice but to make another attempt himself.

Roglič, with his recent victory in the Vuelta as well as his runner-up spot in the Tour de France, is the most consistent stage race rider in the world at the moment.

The Groupama-FDJ sprinter took 14 wins in 2020, while the Belgian "Wolfpack" took 39, in a shortened and compressed 2020 season.

Martin has been in no less than five major breakaways during this year’s Vuelta, and commands the KOM jersey, but has yet to win a much-coveted stage.

The 24-year-old to continue with the Australian squad until the end of 2022.

Ineos Grenadiers' team doctor indicated they have tried ‘various treatments but ultimately Ian has taken the best decision for his long-term health’

‘There will be plenty of opportunities for riders to attack and create surprises. And that is our hope,’ said race director Christian Prudhomme.

The 29-year-old cyclist’s off-season was put into question when France abruptly announced that it will enter into a second lockdown period.

The 27-year-old has been consistently on the attack and has been in the winning break the past three stages.

Geoghegan Hart's victory in Italy saw Ineos Grenadiers win a grand tour through going on the offensive, a strategy that could mark a new approach for the team.

What riders landed in what position after the penultimate stage of the 2020 Giro d'Italia.

The big story today was the rider strike that shortened what was to be the longest stage in this year’s race. And somehow it made me think about Marco Pantani.

Wilco Kelderman has taken over the lead of the Giro d'Italia, but his 15-second gap to Tao Geoghegan Hart is extremely thin.

Race favorites Almeida, Hindley, Kelderman, and Nibali prepare to do battle on an epic Giro climb.

Giro d'Italia organizers have rerouted the mountainous stage 20 after French officials in Briançon canceled the race's passage due to COVID-19. The route will now climb to Sestriere three times.

When the Giro arrives in Cesenatico, Thursday, it will honor the town's greatest hero, Marco Pantani, who would have turned 50 this year.

Optimism at the Giro remains high — in spite of teams' withdrawals — while racing every stage as if it were the last.

Photojournalist James Startt endured the rain and cold on Sunday to capture the peloton climbing through the Apennines.

VeloNews spoke to riders and team directors prior to Sunday's stage 9, and the sources expressed a common sentiment for the race to continue to Milan.

Photojournalist James Startt spent much of Saturday searching for the proper angle to capture the Giro d'Italia peloton against the blue Adriatic Sea.

News of Simon Yates' COVID-19 positive test sent shockwaves through the Giro d'Italia, as riders and team directors wondered if the race would experience further infections.

VeloNews journalist and photographer James Startt wasn’t particularly pleased with the harsh morning light but by the time the race started, the sun moved, allowing perfect lighting.

Since the start of this year’s Giro d'Italia, I have been waiting for this stage to Matera.

We traveled to Messina, Italy to spend time with Giovanna Nibali. She told us endless stories of her son, Vincenzo.

Sometimes the best-laid plans seemingly evaporate in what could well be a volcano’s steam and smoke.

It is safe to say that the Giro d'Italia is off and running on the heels of undeniable success in Sicily, thanks to its long-time race director.

I have loved this area since covering races for VeloNews here in 1994. But aligning everything is still tricky!

The ‘Trophy With No End’ could not find a finer home for the next month.

Gilbert raced in the Tour of Luxembourg and has been racing in the BinckBank Tour this week. But as knee pain continued he was forced to abandon.

The 28-year-old Alaphilippe has often been a favorite in the race for the rainbow jersey, but until this past weekend, he always came up short.

2020 edition depends on the upcoming meeting with French prefecture authorities.

Photojournalist James Startt recounts a Tour de France image that he's taken many times before, but one that always looks great. It's the iconic Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

What can Wout van Aert achieve in his career? Will any WorldTour teams not return in 2021? You have questions and we have answers.

Greg LeMond turned the tables on Laurent Fignon in the final time trial in 1989. 31 years later, Tadej Pogačar did the same to Primož Roglic.

Should the Tour de France bring back prologues and longer individual time trials? And who will win the UCI road world championships?

In today's Active Pass roundtable, readers want to know of Peter Sagan can still win the green jersey at the 2020 Tour de France.

“Sometimes we would do that—mix a little champagne in our water bottles, because it could really give you a little boost,” recalls Forestier.

In today's Active Pass roundtable, one reader wants to know whether Romain Bardet will fit in at Sunweb. Another reader guesses which GC star will grab the final Tour de France podium spot in Paris.

Rolland rode on a team with Louison Bobet in the 1950s and had to sacrifice his own GC ambitions for his star teammate.

On today's roundtable, one reader wonders when Sepp Kuss will get grand tour leadership duties, while another proposes a classification jersey for riders over 35 at the Tour de France. As always, we want to hear your best and wildest questions about the 2020 Tour de France!

Capturing two of the Tour's most faithful fans and their matching dots was not the expected shot for the day.

Former teammate of Coppi, Bobet, and Anquetil turned sports director on leaving racing and went in pursuit of Merckx's signature.