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The new dates for the XXXII Olympiad overlap with the final three stages of the 2021 Tour de France.

During scary and transformative times like these, we often look to history to provide insight, answers or comfort. When have similar calamities befallen mankind in the past, and how did we react? Did new innovations result? Was there eventually a silver lining? There is one historic parallel which should be of great interest to the cycling community.

Frenchman would rather see the Tour postponed to later in the year than have it raced without fans.

Spratt and van Vleuten pleased that Games will be postponed to a time where riders are able to train properly to allow level playing field.

French star admits that a Tour 'behind closed doors' is better than no Tour, but 'prefers not to imagine' the prospect.

Race cancelations leave Belgian team's self-employed staffers temporarily unemployed, falling pack on state aid.

The marquee gravel race had to cancel its two in-person training camps. Now, they've invited anyone to join in a virtual gravel gathering.

Race organizers are still hopeful of salvaging the second half of the season despite the coronavirus crisis gripping Europe.

'Team ISN Medical Aid Ride' to take place Sunday, with one mask pledged to hospitals for every rider that joins the event.

American team continue the 'Healthy Habits Challenge' series with drive to improve eating habits.

Tour de France would be vital for both economy of cycling and morale of the French nation, says Groupama-FDJ boss.

The recently retired Austrian Bernhard Eisel recounts his big win during the 2010 edition of Gent-Wevelgem.

Colorado's Boulder Junior Cycling holds a Strava art challenge to keep things fun.

'This gives us a motivation when everything else is so uncertain for the moment.'

Governing body to reduce staff by 15 percent and furlough a further 25 percent as revenues expected to plummet.

On the day he should have defended his title, Štybar speaks of the importance of last year's E3 victory and how the race unfolded.

UAE-Team Emirates riders released from Abu Dhabi hospital after getting all-clear from coronavirus tests.

We pick over the major talking points arising from this week's news of the postponement of the Olympic Games and rumors of a bare-bones Tour de France. Let's roundtable!

Mitchelton-Scott pro cyclist caught one of the last flights out of Spain as coronavirus shuts down Europe.

USA Cycling will use 50 percent of all membership sales to directly support companies who have pledged aid by producing, selling, and donating face masks to those in need.

On this week's episode we discuss The Mid South's decision to continue amid the coronavirus pandemic. We also speak to race winner Hannah Finchamp.

Beer-can shims, peanut-butter mud, and mud-puddle bike washes. Racing in Oklahoma was wild.

Co-hosted by cycling legend Jens Voigt, the online format enables cycling fans and industry insiders from all over the world to connect with each other.

Movistar captain would be 41 next summer if the Olympic Games are rescheduled during the same window, but vows to race in 2021.

French minister not making a call on the Tour yet, but sees model of funding from television rights rather than ticket sales as a point in its favor.

Belgian superstars see postponement of Tokyo Olympics as opportunity to build form.

Deceuninck-Quick-Step boss speaks of economic impact of the coronavirus crisis, and his doubts over the Tour and re-scheduled monuments.

Each All In plan offers a different focus while incorporating sessions from the Sufferfest yoga and strength training video library.

Belgian ProTour outfits using government unemployment benefits to pay staff, riders still being paid by teams.

Bardet focuses on concerns over humanity and health rather than sports as coronavirus crisis deepens.

WorldTour pros left trying to find balance between holding fitness and keeping fresh as they wait to hear when next race will be.

Tokyo favorite says a one-year postponement will give the pursuit team more time to master the discipline.

Analyze data from a variety of sensors to make informed decisions about bike setup and ride execution.

Pro cycling managers have told The Outer Line that the COVID-19 pandemic could spell financial ruin for professional teams as their sponsors weather the uncertain economic future.

The Dutch star hopes the rescheduled Olympic dates will still allow him to race the spring classics in 2021.

Despite some disappointment and frustration, America's Olympic hopefuls agree it's best to postpone Tokyo Games.

Strava harnesses data collected from more than three billion activities, contributed by more than 50 million users.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe confirmed that the 2020 Olympics will be pushed back "no later than one year," due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Roubaix winner is advising riders from Mitchelton-Scott how to use online platforms and indoor training to keep fit during lockdown.

Porte considers Tour unlikely, describes lockdown in Monaco as "a bit like torture."

French government officials are in contact with ASO to study ways to hold a stripped-down version of the Tour this summer.

Bike industry players, big and small, shift production to make personal protective equipment for front-line healthcare workers.

Tour de France champion joins tide of voices calling for postponement of Tokyo Olympics as coronavirus crisis deepens.

American pair returned to their respective homes in the U.S. this weekend as they struggle to find balance between the desire to train and race, and concerns for health, family and safety.

Canada became the first nation to pull out of the Olympics while Australia told its athletes to plan for a rescheduling.

Rally Cycling launches series of at-home fitness challenges to build community spirit as more countries and states enter lockdown by the day.

Veteran Belgian manager warns that if the Tour de France cannot be held, the fallout could be costly for team budgets.

The Italian star is waiting to see if his Olympic dreams will be fulfilled in a season thrown into disarray.

Multiple grand tour winner wary of large crowds drawn to the Tour if there is still risk of coronavirus.

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.

While RCS Sport looks for a new dates for the Italian classic, a virtual ride will be held Saturday .

Frenchman reflects on taking victory on the Via Roma this time last year.

American sits out lockdown in Europe with hopes that racing resumes soon in his contract season.

The Colorado-based bicycle company introduces a new gravel bike, the Lickskillet, and updates to its adventure bike, The Sam's Pants.

USAC plans to select and announce the USA Cycling Olympic Teams from May 1 through June 3.

Many American cyclists recount a hurried departure from Europe, often just days after things seemed 'pretty relaxed.'

State Attorney Phil Archer announced that that his office would not be prosecuting the case, and that all criminal charges in the case had been dropped.

Park Tool universal disc brake bleed kits can be used for either DOT, or mineral oil hydraulic disc brake systems.

All riders who registered for the San Diego BWR will be automatically transferred to the November 8 date.

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.

With more races canceling by the week, UCI warns of challenge of re-scheduling them all into fall for fears of compromising 2021 racing.

The Outer Line checked in with members of the pro cycling community in northern Italy, to get a sense of the situation on the ground there.

Andorra joins Spain in banning cycling during crisis, while pros can still ride in Italy, but often to nasty looks and rude comments

But as concerns over the coronavirus grow and recommendations for social distancing evolve, the organizers of the world's marquee gravel event know that things could change at any minute.

Simmons knows he has the horsepower to make it count in the WorldTour, the next step is to hone the racecraft.

New measures imposed by the Belgian federal government prevent race organizers from hosting the Tour of Flanders on April 5.

Race organizers maintain that they are working with the UCI to find alternate dates for these pro cycling races in the 2020 calendar.

The issue is whether a teen on a bike should be facing incarceration and a lifetime felony criminal record for failing to hear an alleged command to 'Stop!'

Mitchelton-Scott keeps riders training and engage with fans through series of virtual races and training sessions.

Quintana showing signs of former glories and planning to fight for the podium at the Tour in summer.

A message from Pocket Outdoor Media regarding coronavirus and our plans.

Despite rain storms and coronavirus warnings, more than 1,200 riders took the start at The Mid South, March 14. Wil Matthews was there to capture the action.

The Mid South was held as the global pandemic around COVID-19 escalated. This is what the race promoters, local authorities, and participants had to say about the event.

The Italian proved he was in good form in France, but now everyone is wondering where they will be racing again.

Having followed a light early-season race schedule, Madiot now faces having riders with no race days, and no races in the pipleline.

With coronavirus leaving the 2020 race season in tatters, van der Poel left questioning when his next race will be.

USA Cycling suspends permits on its sanctioned events until April 5 in response to growing coronavirus emergency.

The red-clay roads around Stillwater, Oklahoma offered free mud masks for riders at The Mid South. VeloNews photographer Brad Kaminski was out on course and at the finish for the 50- and 100-mile racers.

Payson McElveen overcame mud and cold conditions to win The Mid South gravel race in Oklahoma.

Flemish Minister for Sport states Tour of Flanders, set to run just two days after the end of a regional ban on sports events, does 'not appear to be feasible.'