Jim Cotton

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.

EF Pro Cycling's newest star packs an enigmatic off-kilter character and unconventional riding style that makes him hard not to love.

Jumbo-Visma sprinter out of action until May 7 after incident he said 'will forever be a black page' in his career.

Deignan and Longo Borghini top the Women's WorldTour rankings off the back of a uniquely selfless yet ruthless race style in the team.

Irish veteran rides to career-best fourth place at the Vuelta to confirms his position in the team ahead of major changes in 2021.

Young Brit's third-place at the Vuelta sets him up to take star role at EF Pro Cycling as Michael Woods and Daniel Martínez leave the team.

The Vuelta proved a rollercoaster three weeks for the five Americans at the race, from Sepp Kuss and Will Barta riding high to Ian Garrison gutting out a tough debut grand tour.

Roglič's ruthless mental and physical approach throughout the season proved strong enough to overcome a traumatic Tour de France turnaround.

Headwinds and heavy rain made for a tough 230km day at the Vuelta on Thursday as questions over the length of grand tour stages re-emerge.

Italian star tested positive for COVID-19 at national team training camp in Lombardy ahead of next week's European track championships.

British team continues adopting new aggressive approach to racing after successfully using the tactic at the Giro d'Italia.

The grand tour great feels his form is returning as he races himself back to fitness ahead of a high-profile move to Israel Start-Up Nation.

EF Pro Cycling's rising star is within 47-seconds of the red jersey and plans to go all-out to snatch race lead.

Victory at Liège-Bastogne-Liège gave Roglič a timely confidence boost after Tour de France disappointment, says team.

Ecuadorian kept Primož Roglič on a close leash through Vuelta time trial to finish up second overall, 39 seconds back.

Young Australian battled back from a fallow 2019 burdened by pressure and expectation after a breakout sophomore season to score a vital stage win and secure a new contract.

Spanish event adds extra road stage in Toledo ahead of traditional time trial and circuit race this weekend.

From the Mur de Bretagne to the vineyard time trial, riders and staffers break down the key things to know about next year's race.

British rider now sits 32 seconds back on GC, and though the final week doesn't play in his favor, he's all-in for the podium in Madrid.

The Ineos Grenadiers leader is likely to lose his red jersey to Primož Roglič in the time trial Tuesday, but now takes the mental advantage after seeing his rival falter on the Angliru.

Season-opening Australian races cancel due to quarantine requirements when entering the country.

Young Australian reveals the cringeworthy details of his wardrobe malfunction at the top of a snow-capped Stelvio at this year's Giro d'Italia.