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GCN weekly news from the 2013 elite road world championships
Global Cycling Network looks back at the week that was in Florence, Italy
Gallery: A rainy day in Florence at the 2013 road worlds
Casey B. Gibson captures the action in the men's road race at the world championships in Italy
UCI investigates Tiernan-Locke rider over bio passport discrepancies
Sky's Jonathan Tiernan-Locke faces an investigation by the UCI over discrepancies in his biological passport
Mike Plant was ready to quit UCI if Pat McQuaid prevailed
Plant, who confronted McQuaid in April over corruption allegations, says he was ready to leave the UCI if the Irishman had been re-elected
New UCI chief Brian Cookson names 3 VPs
Brian Cookson wastes no time in starting to change the course of world cycling's governing body
Mohoric wins men’s U23 worlds road race
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Gallery: 2013 elite world championships junior women and under-23 men road races
The Florence circuit rewarded attackers on Friday and Casey B. Gibson captured the action
BTBtv: Gran Prix of Gloucester 2013 race preview
Look ahead to the weekend's New England Cyclocross World Championships, the GP of Gloucester
U.S. women preview Florence worlds, talk bikes and Richmond 2015
RIchmond 2015 organizers talk with the U.S. elite women's team in Florence about the worlds and their paths to racing
Cookson wins UCI presidency after Machiavellian drama
Brian Cookson wins UCI presidency after months of controversy and last-minute drama in the halls Machiavelli once walked
Cookson wins UCI presidential election over McQuaid
British Cycling president takes 24-18 victory over incumbent Pat McQuaid after months of contentious politicking
Spanish riders fighting internal and external pressure for worlds
If a Spanish rider wins Sunday's men's road race, he will have overcome the race within his own team as much as the foreign competition
UCI presidential election to be held tonight
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Americas: The swing state of the UCI election for president
Friday's vote for UCI president will likely come down to a split among the federations in the Western Hemisphere
Tour of Utah to expand in 2014
Utah tour set for seven days in 2014
Must Reads: Cookson ‘subversive,’ McQuaid counters blocked
Cookson, McQuaid continue posturing ahead of Friday's UCI presidential election
Gallery: Previewing the climbs on the Florence circuit
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Ask a Mechanic: Installing derailleur cables
Need new derailleur cables? Use these tips to improve your next install
Bitter race for cycling hot seat nearing the finish
A contentious fight for president of the UCI comes down to a series of votes on Friday and no candidate is celebrating yet
Gallery: Elite Road World Championships 2013 elite men’s time trial
The world's top time trialists square off in a battle for rainbow stripes in Florence, Italy
Cookson: ‘It’ll be a bad day for cycling if I’m not elected’
Presidential candidate confident ahead of Friday's vote, says a vote against him is a vote for cycling dark past
Gallery: Junior men, elite women in 2013 worlds TT
American riders fared well on Tuesday, racking up four top-10 finishes — including two on the podium
Quintana, Uran lead deep Colombian squad into Florence worlds
Nairo Quintana and Rigoberto Urán lead a group of escarabajos into Florence as arguably the deepest squad in the men's road race
USA Cycling announces 2014 nationals calendar, including Richmond test event
USA Cycling confirms the dates and locations of 14 national championship events for 2014
Gallery: Young talent in the worlds time trial
Casey B. Gibson documents the under-23 men and the junior women in the time trial at the world championships in Florence, Italy
Gallery: Crowning world champions before they were professionals
Before today's top names were professionals, they were racking up world titles. See Thor Hushovd, Fabian Cancellara, and others
Gallery: The disparate teams of the worlds team time trial
With teams ranging from the world's top big-budget squads to boot-strapped Continentals, the worlds team time trial is a showcase for variety
Close TTT finish provides dramatic worlds opener in Florence
Omega Pharma-Quick Step edges Orica-GreenEdge by less than a second to defend its title
Exciting racing, political drama on tap for worlds week
The worlds kicked off with Sunday’s TTT, and the upcoming week is packed with drama — on and off the bike
Gallery: Road world championships 2013, team time trial
Scenes from Florence, Italy during the first day of action at the UCI Elite Road World Championships
Sagan tailors late season for run at the world title
Peter Sagan sat out the post-Tour criteriums and the Vuelta a España with one thing on his mind: the rainbow jersey in Florence
Gallery: Clif Bar CrossVegas 2013
World Champion Sven Nys and three-time CrossVegas winner Katerina Nash hit the jackpot in Vegas
Velo Magazine — October 2013
We sit down with Tejay van Garderen, Nairo Quintana, and others in the October 2013 issue of Velo magazine, which is available now
Cookson: Truth and reconciliation is first priority
Brian Cookson said the misdeeds of the UCI need to come to light and he will pursue an investigation in his first weeks, if he is elected
Must Read: European Union has no control over delegate votes
UEC boss David Lappartient says he can't go to the ballot box with Europe's 14 delegates, but they are required to vote Cookson
Gallery: Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal
Casey B. Gibson was on hand to capture Peter Sagan's victory in the one-day race
Analysis: After Horner’s Vuelta victory, pro cycling remains a faith game
After Chris Horner's Vuelta a España victory, pro cycling remains a faith game
European Cycling Union endorses Cookson for UCI president
The European delegation represents one third of the 42 votes that will decide who is the next UCI president
Turkey, Barbados push for McQuaid to stand as candidate on basis of incumbency
National federations push additional language for UCI constitutional amendment that would allow McQuaid to run for reelection
Three brutish mountain days to decide all at Vuelta
Starting Thursday, a final, brutish push through the mountains of northern Spain will determine the winner of the 2013 Vuelta a España
Inside Formula One pilot Alonso’s Euskaltel rescue
How one SMS saved the Spanish team from oblivion
The Torqued Wrench: The beauty of being lost
In his latest column, The Torqued Wrench is lost on Corsica and finding his connection to the power of riding unknown roads
McQuaid’s response to dossier leak: ‘Gangster politics’
Cookson says the allegations "should be immediately and thoroughly investigated by the relevant authorities," while McQuaid denies the claims
McQuaid confident of quick win in election
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Panel discusses ‘The Armstrong Lie’ film
Jonathan Vaughters, Betsy Andreu, and filmmakers discuss the new documentary on Lance Armstrong's doping
Gallery: Tour of Alberta 2013 stage 5
Casey B. Gibson is on hand to capture the action on the final day of racing at the inaugural Tour of Alberta
UCI Executive Board denies request to challenge election process
A request to involve the Court of Arbitration for Sport is shot down
Gallery: Tour of Alberta 2013 stage 2
A two-man breakaway survives the day as Peter Sagan keeps his overall lead
Facing lawsuits, Armstrong promises openness and transparency
Ordered by a Texas judge to answer specific questions regarding his drug use, Lance Armstrong told VeloNews he would be open and honest
Gallery: Tour of Alberta 2013 stage 1
Scenes from the first stage in Alberta, which saw Peter Sagan win again and keep the yellow jersey
Nibali takes pole position in new-look Vuelta GC
Sicilian takes the GC lead, but three men still hold hope of upsetting the Giro d'Italia champion in Madrid
Results: Tour of Alberta 2013 stage 1
Results from the 2013 Tour of Alberta
Gallery: Tour of Alberta 2013 prologue
Casey B. Gibson is in Canada to capture the action during the prologue at the inaugural Tour of Alberta
Results: Tour of Alberta 2013 prologue
Results from the prologue at the 2013 Tour of Alberta
Grand Tour riders live longer, study says
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Vuelta GC battle takes form after selective first half
Vuelta GC battle takes form after selective first half, but it's only now getting good
Though showing improvement, Stetina remains in critical condition
Friends and family of Dale Stetina had reason to be cautiously optimistic Monday after the 57-year-old showed several small but significant signs of improvement.
Federations ask for CAS to rule on UCI presidential rule
USA Cycling, others offer to forgo legal challenge if CAS rules on bylaw concerning nomination procedure
‘Panzerwagen’ preps for worlds with epic solo effort
Tony Martin's epic, heartbreaking solo ride on Thursday left him without the Vuelta stage win, but boasting a big day of training for worlds
Cookson, McQuaid start final push ahead of UCI elections
Cookson, McQuaid attempting to rally support with the controversial UCI election less than one month away
Horner’s run in red ends with confusion at finish line
Chris Horner says he isn't fazed by losing the Vuelta jersey after the jury calls a split at the finish
Cavendish eyes track cycling return at 2016 Olympics
The British rider says the road race at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics would not “suit me too well”
Gallery: USA Pro Challenge 2013 stage 7
Scenes from the final day of racing at the USA Pro Challenge
Five (six) who impressed at the 2013 USA Pro Challenge
Tejay van Garderen and Peter Sagan stole the show in Colorado, but these are the stories not to be overlooked from the USA Pro Challenge
Jaimie Fuller sounds off on McQuaid’s UCI candidacy
Jaimie Fuller, an Australian businessman based in Switzerland, is now fully embroiled in the current UCI presidential campaign
Klaus Mueller to stand down as Cycling Australia president
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Stopping the clock, Valverde, Rodriguez line up as big Vuelta favorites
Rodríguez and Valverde may be nearing the end of their grand tour runs, but they start the Vuelta carrying the weight of the Spanish tour
Pro Power: Five lessons from Jens Voigt’s solo Pro Challenge attack
Jens Voigt has made a career out of long-range attacks. See how he does it, by the numbers
Gallery: USA Pro Challenge 2013 stage 4
Janier Acevedo scores a big-time win in Beaver Creek after the peloton rolls from the Yampa Valley to the Vail Valley
Results: 2013 USA Pro Challenge stage 4
Results from stage 4 of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge
Climbing time trial symbolic of van Garderen’s uphill path to success
Tejay van Garderen has come a long way since he sat, dejected, on Vail Pass in 2011. Can he turn that ride into a GC win on Friday?
Spanish Stew: How the Vuelta a Espana GC contenders stack up
With no clear favorite, the Vuelta a España is wide open, and Andrew Hood breaks down the top 13 contenders
Swiss Cycling boss quits over McQuaid controversy
President of Swiss Cycling Federation resigns after the federation reverses its support of Pat McQuaid
Gallery: USA Pro Challenge 2013 stage 3
Scenic views weren't on short supply Wednesday in Colorado
Results: 2013 USA Pro Challenge stage 3
Results from stage 3 of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge
McQuaid loses Swiss backing in UCI presidency battle
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Course Preview: The 2013 Vuelta is one for the climbers
With 39 rated climbs and nine mountaintop finishes, the Vuelta a España rolls off on Saturday for a mountain goats' showdown
Gallery: USA Pro Challenge 2013 stage 2
Casey B. Gibson is on hand to document the action during the second stage in Colorado
McQuaid loses backing of Swiss Cycling Federation in re-election bid
The incumbent UCI president now faces a bigger challenge with a month left before the election