Jim Cotton

Etoile de Bessèges this week to play host to three grand tour greats with career-defining questions to answer.

Clashes with Van Aert set to continue as Dutch cyclocross master begins inevitable pivot toward road racing.

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

Newly crowned world champion to target Paris-Roubaix, Olympic selection and U.S 'crosses through 2021.

This weekend's cyclocross world championships will add fresh vigor to the duo's long rivalry ahead of cobblestone clashes in April.

Here's a full preview of this weekend's racing, from the curveball sandy course to the American challengers and a broadcaster guide.

Dual structure at Jumbo-Visma offers Vos the opportunity to tap into knowledge and expertise she seeks to keep improving.

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

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.

Outbreak of new variant of COVID-19 in host city puts this weekend's worlds at risk of closure.

Team reveals Tom Dumoulin had been receiving professional help last year, backs Dutchman in mutual decision to take a career break.

Dutchman returns home to 'take some time for himself' as he presses pause on race schedule.

Our take on how Jumbo-Visma fended off Ineos Grenadiers to secure Wout Van Aert's contract extension.

VeloNews caught up with the ever-restless Aussie about building his own swimming pool and how life has changed since retiring last autumn.

Team management continues to believe in Pinot as balance of power tilts toward Arnaud Démare at Groupama-FDJ.

Young Aussies stepped up to shine at last year's Giro to give fans Down Under the hope that their next GC star isn't far away.

Defending champion confident UAE Team Emirates has the firepower to control the race at this year's Tour de France.

Two young talents have been rivals through the junior ranks, but will take turns supporting one another in 2021.

Squad targeting victory with young Russian sensation at this year's Giro while Jakob Fuglsang prioritizes Ardennes and Olympics.

Mat Hayman trained through the off-season to be able to retire at the Tour Down Under, and a home crowd, a beer and a team victory made it worth it.

Team directors speak of Pogačar's progression, Hirschi's potential and how he was signed, and the squad's COVID vaccination.

Frenchman throwing full focus into classics campaign before contemplating Tour de France, Olympics and worlds.

Long-standing relationships with manager Patrick Lefevere and bike partner Specialized helped open door for the Manxman to return to former team.

Belgian phenom's comeback takes U-turn as nagging issues force him to take a break from training.

Young Dane has come out of pivotal season in the rainbow jersey with a transformed attitude and brighter outlook.

Sagan booted back to his bizarre best when speaking with reporters Sunday. Let's hope it's a sign of relaxed confidence for the season to come.

Team looking to forge identity and focus early as it brings in wide swathe of talent to support Tour de France ambitions.

Bora-Hansgrohe star putting focus on Olympic Games and world championships as he mulls grand tour options.

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?

The Road Book is an almanac of stats, stories, and trivia that cover the length and breadth of the 2020 men's and women's season. Here's Jim Cotton's look at it.

The PowerDot 2.0 is an awesome way to kickstart your recovery as you go about your day-to-day. But there's one thing about it that bugs me ...

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

There was A LOT of cyclocross racing through the holidays, and the world championships are now just three races away. Here's what we learned from the festive 'cross calendar.

Team interests in sending strong lineups to the big-budget Tour could see riders forced to sacrifice Games ambitions.

2020 saw a group of young American friends and former teammates inspire each other to a prolific season of top-tier racing.

Organizers defend their decision to push on with the waterlogged Dendermonde race that saw some riders thriving and some just surviving.

American stalwart discusses the potential for team leadership in 2021, the physical and mental toll of the COVID season, and his takes on the new U.S devo system.

US cyclocross champion is riding high through the European winter and looking to carry momentum toward the worlds.

Racing in 2020 was destined to be unusual from the moment COVID-19 closed down the calendar. But the unexpected and unprecedented didn't stop there.

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

Here are five takeaways from the first big-name battle ahead of the January world championships.

2021 will see the Canadian star return to the wing of the two men that started his cycling career over six years ago.

Are the discipline's two biggest stars too dominant in both the racing and the reporting of cyclocross?

He's dominated the U23 ranks on the road, mountain bike and cyclocross, and now is poised to become the new challenger for van Aert and van der Poel's cross-discipline crown.

They've got the engine, but do they have the racing savvy? Insiders at the top of the pro peloton think there's no object to rowers, runners, and skiers becoming stars of the WorldTour.

Canadian star rebounded from a broken leg and Tour de France rejection to see the final pieces of the racing puzzle click into place this season.

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

TTs increasingly feature a route with a wicked final climb, making a mid-race change to a road bike a necessity. Barta guides VeloNews through the perfect bike swap.

The Belgian squad steps up to the WorldTour level in 2021: But who the heck are they, and what can we expect from them next year?

Sprint supremo's return to his former team won't necessarily deliver victories, but it could save how we remember his illustrious career.

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

Frenchman is looking to tear up the script and start over after two disappointing seasons with Ag2r-La Mondiale.

Barta started the Ézaro stage with no contract in place for 2020. He finished it with a career-best result that unlocked a deal at EF Pro Cycling.

British former pro rider Cherie Pridham set to join squad for 2021 having owned and managed British conti team Vitus Pro Cycling.

All but two of the riders from the now-shuttered Équipe Paule Ka team have new homes for 2021, with many coming out winners from a tragic situation.

Aru hoping move to new squad will act as step back to former grand tour glory.

Multiple track world champion Theo Bos proposes reinvention of road sprinting rules as UCI prepares to reveal new safety measures.

Ian Garrison and Harry Tanfield both had their battles with the time limit at the Vuelta a España. One of them won, one of them lost.

American standout set to link up with former Hagens Berman Axeon teammates as he hopes to develop into a stage racer with new team.

Team manager says Astana-Premier Tech turned down approaches from Aru, leaving the Sardinian still without a contract for 2021.

Groupama-FDJ leader faces the twin threat of another disappointing season and the rise in form of two top teammates.

Young American looking to step up in sophomore season with Deceuninck-Quick-Step as he targets classics success.

Budget boost brings influx of new stars to French squad, leaving existing riders facing career crises or contemplating retirement.

Signings of Annemiek van Vleuten and Leah Thomas marks start of renewed focus on women's racing at the Spanish squad.

McNulty, Vlasov, Almeida, Bjerg and Bagioli all shone brightly in their debut WorldTour seasons, and they're set to sparkle for years to come.

Recently retired Brit's unlikely triumph in 2015 at Omloop marked a rare occasion when everyone cheered for Team Sky.

After years of focus on cyclocross, the Belgian squad's new signings and rider preferences mark a quiet transition toward the tarmac.

Welsh 18-year-old has a contract with Trek-Segafredo and a dream of following in her father's footsteps with a Paris-Roubaix victory.

Cross-discipline duo have been fierce rivals for longer in cyclocross than they have been on the road. With a narrow defeat at Tour of Flanders fresh in the memory, Van Aert is braced for more as 'cross season kicks off.

How would team boss Patrick Lefevere balance the ambitions of two superstar riders on a future Tour de France team? It's a speculation point to salivate over.

Retired Swiss great spoke with VeloNews about Filippo Ganna's classics ambitions and the red-hot rivalry between Wout van Aert and Matthieu van der Poel.

Swiss standout to target Ardennes classics and Olympics in 2021 after breakout 2020 season.

Fans, the team and the riders all have something to cheer about with Dutch star's move to the newly-formed squad.

From Mads Pedersen's winning-streak after returning to his Trek-Segafredo jersey to Julian Alaphilippe's showboating sprint dramas, maybe 'the rainbow curse' is more than a myth.

Ineos Grenadiers has enough GC contenders to fill a whole grand tour team, but each of them has a unique set of personal challenges to face in 2021. Here are the questions facing the Ineos eight.

German team's confidence in home-grown stars pays off in first season without Tom Dumoulin.

The Sicilian veteran turns 36 on Saturday but insists that age is no object after subdued 2020 season.

Italian star to take momentum from 2020 into spring classics campaign ahead of Olympic bid.

Hindley, Ben O'Connor and Lucas Hamilton all shared a similar pathway to becoming leading Australian hopefuls in the WorldTour, but the nation's development system has hit a sticking point.

The Belgian all-star is hoping to target one-week races in 2021. I'm all for it – provided he keeps crushing it in the classics.