Team tensions and power struggles: From Hinault and LeMond to Sastre and the Schlecks
Rivalries within La Vie Claire and CSC-Saxo Bank reveal the tension between cycling's team ethic and personal ambition.
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James Startt
With 30 Tours de France under his belt, James Startt is the senior American journalist in the pressroom of the Tour and author of Tour de France/Tour de Force, the first English history of the great French race. James focuses on the human element, telling the stories of the many people behind the scenes as well as the world’s best riders.
My Stories
Small French races big winners in new racing calendar
The Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge and the Tour de l’Ain provide the perfect preparation for riders gearing up for the Tour de France.
Riis watching Froome drama with interest
NTT manager confirms he's had no contact with Froome, but sees a 'crowded' Ineos going into 2020 Tour de France.
French lawyer searching to save Mavic
Business lawyer and triathlete working to save iconic brand that stands as last vestige of a once-powerful French bicycle industry.
Could Nibali make Paris-Roubaix debut?
While few would confuse Nibali with the specialists of the Hell of the North, he rode brilliantly over the same cobbles during the 2014 Tour de France.
My friend Marco: Mario Chiesa remembers Marco Pantani
A central figure as road captain of the Carrera team, Chiesa played a pivotal role in the formative years of a certain Marco Pantani.
Viva l’Italia: The making of a cycling masterpiece
Antonio Colombo remembers his unique friendship with artist Keith Haring, and the story behind his stunning hand-painted Cinelli.
For Giacomo Nizzolo, Sanremo dreams are still intact
Nizzolo has twice won the points jersey in his native Giro d’Italia as well as the Italian national championship.
Day in the life: Giulio Ciccone
Viva l'Italia! Nine questions with breakout Italian star Giulio Ciccone from his home in Montecarlo.
Viva l’Italia! Brunel on the ‘great human adventure’ and epic performances of the Giro
In part three of a conversation with Philippe Brunel, the legendary French journalist riffs on Felice Gimondi, Andy Hampsten and Vincenzo Nibali as he looks back on his 40 years at the Giro d’Italia.
Viva l’Italia! Phillipe Brunel on cycling’s one-of-a-kind, Marco Pantani
Part two of a conversation with the legendary French journalist on the last 40 years of the Giro d'Italia.
Viva l’Italia: Antonio Colombo, industry leader and art collector
James Startt spoke with industry leader Antonio Colombo of Cinelli and Colombus tubing on the undeniable link between cycling and art.
Philippe Brunel looks back on the Giro
Part One of a conversation with the legendary French journalist, on the last 40 years of the Giro d'Italia.
Tour start complicated but not canceled according to sports minister
Sports minister clarifies comments made by French Prime Minister banning large-scale sporting events before September.
Italian couple returns home after six-year cycling journey was cut short by COVID-19
Daniele Carletti and Simona Pergola crossed the Himalaya Mountains and the Australian desert, but their journey was not just about witnessing breathtaking landscapes and rich cultures.
Tour Legend Hinault still cautious about a 2020 Tour
While Hinault was pleased to learn that the Tour was rescheduled — for August 29 to September 20 — he remains cautiously optimistic, at best.
Bernard Hinault breaks down his historic win at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
One year stands out among others in the annals of this great race: the 1980 edition. It was not that Bernard Hinault came across the finish line first, but the manner in which he won—surviving a brutal snowstorm with an 80-kilometer solo breakaway.
Basketball legend Bill Walton is cycling to fight COVID-19
“I work all day on Bike For Humanity because people need to eat and they need to eat now.”
Day in the life: Guillaume Martin
11 questions for the Cofidis rider, author, and farmer, while he's at home, near Normandy.
Gianni Mura: Cycling loses a giant of journalism
Mura was impossible to ignore in the press rooms of the Tour de France, a race he first covered in the 1960’s, and remained by far his favorite race.
An interview with Elise Chabbey — cycling’s ‘Florence Nightingale’
After competing in the 2012 Olympic Games as a kayaker, Chabbey decided to focus on her medical studies. Then, barely two years ago, she discovered cycling, and results came quickly.
Milano-Sanremo: Laurent Jalabert looks back on his greatest victory
Milano-Sanremo should have been raced Saturday. In its absence, VeloNews spoke to the 1995 winner about how he took his greatest victory, how the race has changed, and the gravity of the coronavirus crisis.
Bam! goes Paris–Nice as winds explode the race
Although called the 'Race to the Sun', it is easy to forget just how brutally hard Paris-Nice can be.
Inside AG2R-La Mondiale’s decision to suspend racing
The French team will not be participating in the upcoming Italian races, and it remains to be seen if they start in French races.
ASO is looking to revive the women’s Tour de France
VeloNews has confirmed reports that Tour de France organizer A.S.O. is looking to reignite a women’s version of the Tour de France.
100% x PELOTON: Sagan’s Seventh
Words and Images by James Startt
100% x PELOTON | Peter Sagan: Seeking a 7th Green Jersey
Words and Images by James Startt
Doing it for the People
Inside the Mindset of Yoann Offredo's First Week Tour breakaways
STAGES x PELOTON: Kristoff’s Classics Campaign with Stages
Words and Images by James Startt
STAGES x PELOTON: Kristoff Discovers the Stages Dash
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Where France & Italy Unite: A great gravel experience
From issue 71 • Words/images by James Startt
The Iconoclast Climber: Michael Woods
From issue 84 • Interview and images by James Startt
PACTIMO x PELOTON: Riding Lookout Mountain
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Trek in Flanders: The Muur
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PACTIMO x PELOTON: Inside Pactimo
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PACTIMO x PELOTON: From The Heart Of Denver
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Matteo Trentin: San Remo Ambitions
The European Champion has the form of his life, and will be chasing his first monument win this weekend.
CLIF BAR x PELOTON: Part 2: Down on the Clif Bar Farm
Words and Images by James Startt
PACTIMO x PELOTON: Discovering Red Rocks!
Words and Images by James Startt
CLIF BAR x PELOTON: Bike Racing Meets Feminist Icon
Words and Images by James Startt
GIANT x PELOTON: The Red Hook Romp
Words and Images by James Startt
GIANT x PELOTON: Riding the Old Croton Aqueduct
Words and Images by James Startt
GIANT x PELOTON: Off to New York’s Inwood Park
Words and Images by James Startt
GIANT x PELOTON: Escaping New York with the Giant Revolt
Words and Images by James Startt
PINARELLO x PELOTON: Torrey Pines to Double Peak
Words and Images by James Startt
PINARELLO x PELOTON: La Jolla to Mount Soledad
Words and Images by James Startt
Pinarello X Peloton: Torrey Pines
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ZIPP x PELOTON Chapter 4: Discovering Beaujolais—Beaujeu to Cluny
Words and images by James Startt
ZIPP x PELOTON Chapter 3: Discovering Beaujolais
Col de Crie & Mont Saint-Rigaud
100% X PELOTON Chapter 3: Sagan Hands Over Gold to Valverde
Words and images by James Startt
100% X PELOTON Chapter 2: Sagan’s Final Countdown
Words and images by James Startt
ZIPP x PELOTON Chapter 2: The Col du Fût d’Avenas
Words and images by James Startt
ZIPP x PELOTON Chapter 1: Discovering Beaujolais
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The Great Pedro Delgado
From issue 56 • Words/images James Startt
Giro Part 3: Nuits-Saint-Georges to Châteauneuf-en-Auxois
We decide to ride north out of the town of Beaune to the historic village of Nuits-Saint Georges.
BONTRAGER PART 4: The Heart and Soul of Trek’s R&D
Words/Images: James Startt
PELOTON Replay: Fernando Gaviria
From issue 65 • Words: James Startt with images by Startt and Yuzuru Sunada
Trek-Segafredo Part 1: Inside the Tour de France TTT
Words/Images: James Startt
Tour countdown: the players to watch, part 1-2
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Bontrager Part 1
Made in Waterloo: inside Bontrager’s wheel-building institution
Pearl Izumi Part 4: A Day of Surprises
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Pearl Izumi Part Three: Les balcons d’Auris
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ORBEA PART 4: Gain Brains
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Part 3: Riding With Landa in the Basque Country
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Pearl Izumi: A Date With 21 Turns
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Orbea: At Home With Mikel Landa
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Orbea: Company Tradition
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Trek in Flanders: The Koppenberg
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Trek in Flanders: A Cobblestone Test Ride
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Trek In Flanders: Part One
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Wilier California: Part Four
Bikes and SPQR
Wilier Part Three: Napa Valley
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Wilier California: In the Heart of the City
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Trek California: Los Alamos
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Trek California: Rockpile in Sonoma County
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Thomas De Gendt, Workingman’s Hero!
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Trek California: Redwoods
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Froome Positive?
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David Gaudu: France’s New Climber
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Romain Bardet: New Jersey, Same Dreams
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