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A few key figures from the U.S. Postal Service team, including its financial backer, have avoided the government's ire — for now

Global Cycling Network's weekly news show looks back at Saturday's classics opener and interviews women's winner Tiffany Cromwell

Niels Albert, Sven Nys, Amy Dombroski and others look back on the season that was in 2012-13

Jade Wilcoxson started as a road racer but got into cyclocross because she wanted a free bike. Now she's back on the road with Optum

Luca Paolini's first win in four years was a good reminder that in the classics, nearly anything can happen at any time

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The final race of the 2012-13 cyclocross season was Sunday's Bpost Bank Trofee Oostmalle. Check out our photos from the snowy course

In the wake of bad weather forcing the cancellation of two races this weekend, here's a look at cycling's on/off relationship with Mother Nature

1. Meiyin WANG, HEN, in 3:50:01 2. Julian David ARREDONDO MORENO, Nippo, at 2:27 3. Nathan HAAS, Garmin-Sharp, at 3:11 4. Wesley SULZBERGER, Orica-GreenEdge, at 3:11 5. Pieter WEENING, Orica-GreenEdge, at 3:13

With fourth at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and a Tenerife camp coming, Geraint Thomas and Sky are trying to build a classics reputation

1. Luca PAOLINI, Katusha, in 4:52:14 2. Stijn VANDENBERGH, Omega Pharma-Quick Step, at :00 3. Sven VANDOUSSELAERE, Topsport Vlaanderen-Baloise, at :30 4. Geraint THOMAS, Sky, at :30 5. Greg VAN AVERMAET, BMC Racing, at :30

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American rides to within one world title of the all-time IP record

1. Theo BOS, Blanco, in 4:00:17 2. Bryan COQUARD, Europcar, at :00 3. Andrea GUARDINI, Astana, at :00 4. Steele VON HOFF, Garmin-Sharp, at :00 5. Jacobe KEOUGH, UnitedHealthcare, at :00

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Mark Cavendish opens his classics season on Sunday. Is he playing coy to take the pressure off ahead of Milano-Sanremo?

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1. Alejandro VALVERDE BELMONTE, Movistar, in 4:45:28 2. Simon SPILAK, Katusha, at :00 3. Davide REBELLIN, CCC Polsat Polkowice, at :00 4. Bauke MOLLEMA, Blanco, at :00 5. Sander ARMEE, Topsport Vlaanderen-Baloise, at :00

Orica-GreenEdge riders talk about the team's aims in its sophomore season

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1. Jonathan HIVERT, Sojasun, in 4:48:37 2. Tyler FARRAR, Garmin-Sharp, at :00 3. Francesco LASCA, Caja Rural, at :00 4. Grega BOLE, Vacansoleil-DCM, at :00 5. Jakob FUGLSANG, Astana, at :00

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By signing Mark Cavendish, Omega Pharma boss Patrick Lefevre has a proven winner, and has taken some pressure off of Tom Boonen

1. Jonathan HIVERT, Sojasun, at 4:06:36 2. Alejandro VALVERDE BELMONTE, Movistar, at :00 3. Bauke MOLLEMA, Blanco, at :00 4. Simone PONZI, Astana, at :03 5. Davide REBELLIN, CCC Polsat Polkowice, at :03

Scientist whose lab stores the Puerto blood and plasma bags also scheduled to testify on Tuesday

Durango authorities are asking for FBI help in investigating credit card fraud targeting Iron Horse event participants

Tony Martin rode the final-stage time trial to victory in Algarve. Next up is Tirreno-Adriatico in a calendar aimed at stage-race victories

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Global Cycling Network recaps the first real showdown of the major Tour favorites in 2013

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Global Cycling Network recaps the first real showdown of the major Tour favorites in 2013

1. Paul MARTENS, Blanco, in 5:07:29 2. Tiago MACHADO, RadioShack-Leopard, at :00 3. Theo BOS, Blanco, at :00 4. Giacomo NIZZOLO, RadioShack-Leopard, at :00 5. Thomas SPRENGERS, Topsport Vlaanderen-Baloise, at :00

1. Joaquin RODRIGUEZ OLIVER, Katusha, at 3:34:48 2. Christopher FROOME, Sky, at :04 3. Cadel EVANS, BMC Racing, at :22 4. Alberto CONTADOR VELASCO, Saxo-Tinkoff, at :27 5. Vincenzo NIBALI, Astana, at :35

Our man in the Belgian mud answers a question about making room in the elites for the young riders and signs off for the season

IOC president Jacques Rogge reiterated his confidence in UCI president Pat McQuaid on Wednesday

1. Peter SAGAN, Cannondale, in 5:06:28 2. Greg VAN AVERMAET, BMC Racing, at +:01 3. Tony GALLOPIN, RadioShack-Leopard, at +:01 4. Alberto CONTADOR VELASCO, Saxo-Tinkoff, at +:01 5. Marco MARCATO, Vacansoleil-DCM, at +:01

Daniel Lloyd analyzes the week in bike racing, from Oman and Qatar to the UCI offices to the pages of La Gazzetta

UCI president outlines its 2013 stakeholder process to "give cycling momentum"

World Anti-Doping Agency chief says Tygart allegations of EPO tip-off focus on pre-WADA time period

Management Committee votes to extend glucocorticosteroid racing break from 48 hours to eight days

Global Cycling Network highlights stage 1 of the Tour of Oman

Joe Dombrowski makes his pro debut, Bobbie Traksel and Kohei Uchima escape, Gilbert and Wiggins ride, and Kittel dons red in Oman

With a new Dubai stage race and a growing gran fondo series, RCS Sport is pushing the Giro brand outside of Europe

1. Mark CAVENDISH, OMEGA PHARMA-QUICK-STEP, in 2:24:31 2. Yauheni HUTAROVICH, AG2R LA MONDIALE, at 0 3. Barry MARKUS, VACANSOLEIL-DCM, at 0 4. Adam BLYTHE, BMC RACING, at 0 5. Taylor PHINNEY, BMC RACING, at 0

Tennis stars wants Fuentes' client list released

1. Mark CAVENDISH, OMEGA PHARMA-QUICK-STEP, in 3:11:11 2. Yauheni HUTAROVICH, AG2R LA MONDIALE, at 0 3. Aidis KRUOPIS, ORICA-GREENEDGE, at 0 4. Adam BLYTHE, BMC RACING, at 0 5. Luke ROWE, SKY, at 0

GCN's stage report starts with Geraint Thomas lamenting Qatar and closes with his former teammate raising his arms in the golden jersey

Tirreno-Adriatico draws many of the big names in head-to-head battle for sprint stage racing supremacy

With Kevin Pauwels and Jonathan Page waylaid by mechanical issues in Louisville, what role do the wrenches play in elite ’cross?

In an exclusive interview, UCI president Pat McQuaid discusses anti-doping efforts, his controversial presidency, Armstrong, and more

USADA is in talks with Lance Armstrong, who has been granted a two-week extension to tell all

Under-23 U.S. National Team riders gather in Southern California for a pre-season training camp

1. Mark CAVENDISH, OMEGA PHARMA-QUICK-STEP, in 3:30:05 2. Barry MARKUS, VACANSOLEIL-DCM, at 0 3. Andrea GUARDINI, ASTANA, at 0 4. Filippo FORTIN, BARDIANI VALVOLE-CSF INOX, at 0 5. Alexander KRISTOFF, KATUSHA, at 0

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Federal investigators are investigating Lance Armstrong for crimes including obstruction and witness tampering

GCN's Daniel Lloyd recaps and analyzes the week in bike racing, including WADA's New York meeting, Tour of Qatar and ’cross worlds

Eddy Merckx and his team push Qatar toward the 2016 road worlds, despite questions surrounding the courses and fan access

1. Mark CAVENDISH, OMEGA PHARMA-QUICK-STEP, in 3:05:14 2. Barry MARKUS, VACANSOLEIL-DCM, at 0 3. Aidis KRUOPIS, ORICA-GREENEDGE, at 0 4. Nacer BOUHANNI, FDJ, at 0 5. Heinrich HAUSSLER, IAM CYCLING, at 0

As the Katusha battle hits CAS this week, where will Joaquim Rodríguez land, assuming it's not with the Russian team?

The Tourmalet and Madelaine are on the list, but neither is GCN's top French climb. Which is?

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Brent Bookwalter and BMC Racing ride to win the TTT at the Tour of Qatar and protect the American's overall lead

The world governing body says some riders were tested less often because they had established blood profiles

A Spanish sports daily reports links between Puerto doc and Real Sociedad

1. Bmc Racing Team, in 16:07 2. Sky Procycling, at :5 3. Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team, at :10 4. Radioshack Leopard, at :11 5. Katusha, at :15

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1. Brent BOOKWALTER, BMC RACING, in 3:28:47 2. Martin ELMIGER, IAM CYCLING, at 0 3. Grégory RAST, RADIOSHACK-LEOPARD, at 0 4. Bernhard EISEL, SKY, at 0 5. Elia VIVIANI, CANNONDALE PRO CYCLING, at 0

1. Anthony ROUX, FDJ, in 14:45 2. Jérémy ROY, FDJ, at :3 3. Lieuwe WESTRA, VACANSOLEIL-DCM, at :23 4. Arthur VICHOT, FDJ, at :28 5. Pierrick FEDRIGO, FDJ, at :30

1. Samuel DUMOULIN, AG2R LA MONDIALE, in 1:31:03 2. Bryan COQUARD, TEAM EUROPCAR, at 0 3. Mathieu DRUJON, BIGMAT-AUBER 93, at 0 4. Cyrille PATOUX, ROUBAIX LILLE METROPOLE, at 0 5. Jure KOCJAN, EUSKALTEL EUSKADI, at 0

LeMond Inc. will sell the Revolution stationary trainer and a line of related products, says the three-time Tour de France winner

Sven Nys finally gets his second world title on an emotional but tough day for the Americans