Velo Magazine — February 2015
Take a look at the ever-changing sport of cycling: Morton's journey within, Phinney's road to recovery, a domestic racing crisis, and more
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Ulissi handed nine month ban over positive test but expresses relief
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Giro d’Italia wildcards announced: Emphasis on Italian teams for Grand Tour
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BMW-Happy Tooth Dental Group women’s team announces roster
Former national champion Robin Farina to lead a 10-rider squad, including young cyclocross stars Elle Anderson and Erica Zaveta
Sprint focus for Drapac in the 2015 Santos Tour Down Under
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Fabian Cancellara: “I want to get back racing…to kick ass and enjoy”
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Gallery: 2015 Astana team camp
Team Astana gets in some early season training in Calpe, Spain
Hour record: Post-surgery, Dowsett pledges to keep trying for original date
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VeloNews seeks a technical editor
VeloNews is seeking a technical editor based in Boulder, Colorado. We’re looking for someone who is equally adept at wrenching, riding, and writing
Letter from the editor: A view of things to come
Editor in Chief Neal Rogers will soon join Global Cycling Network, but will continue on as Editor at Large, contributing to Velo magazine and VeloNews.com
WADA reviewing Mosquera case but says Spanish court decision can’t be upheld internationally
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IAM’s Beucherie: “A rider who takes cortisone is a sick rider, so he must stop racing”
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2016 Tour de France: Andorra to host mountain finish, rest day plus stage start
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MTN-Qhubeka to sign Matt Brammeier on two year deal
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Ride Alpe d’Huez with the Col Collective
With 21 hairpin bends, 3,635 feet of climbing, and a max gradient of 13 percent, Alpe d'Huez is one of the most iconic climbs in the world
UPDATE: In the News: Bishop charged with manslaughter
Heather Cook, who allegedly killed bicyclist Thomas Palermo while drunk driving and texting, charged with manslaughter, out on bail
Top 10 things to eat and drink for cyclists
Global Cycling Network outlines the best sources of nutrition for cyclists before, during, and after a ride
Bora-Argon 18 riding the Tour again is ‘a dream come true’ says General Manager
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Fornel convicted in Richmond road rage incident, won’t face jail time
The 61-year-old who buzzed a group ride with his SUV and threatened the cyclists with a handgun was convicted but will not face jail time
In the News: Armstrong legal team granted access to witness interviews
In his ongoing case with the Federal government, Armstrong is allowed access to documents that could bolster his defense
Wildcards confirmed for Tour de France
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Dowsett’s hour record plans up in the air after collarbone fracture
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How Mandela could boost chances of MTN-Qhubeka’s Tour debut
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Former Tour of Flanders winner Nick Nuyens forced to retire after team search proves fruitless
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Froome: The thoughts of Contador training push me to work harder
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Gallery: 2015 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships, elite races
Relive Monday’s muddy racing in Austin from Wil Matthews’ perspective
Wiggins’ path to Paris-Roubaix and Sky swansong outlined, Quintana also for cobbles
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Gallery: Age group races at U.S. cyclocross nationals
Check out Dave McElwaine’s photos from the men’s 35-39 and 40-44 races in Austin, Texas
Photo Essay: 2015 Belgian ’cross national championships
Thick, soupy mud greeted the competitors at the Belgian national cyclocross championships, and Dan Seaton was there to capture every move
Cavendish concedes Olympic dream may be over, questions UCI’s separation of road and track
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Europcar team finally secures racing licence for 2015
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Roma Maxima cancelled for 2015, Strade Bianche confirmed and teams named
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Androni-Venezuela team files penal and criminal complaint against Hoogerland
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Gallery: BMC Racing 2015 team camp
The American team shows off new kits at its sunny Spanish training camp. Gilbert, Phinney, and van Garderen get in early-season miles
Dennis believes he’s still on course to beat world hour record despite Australian TT nationals defeat
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Richie Porte wins Australian national time trial championship
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Seven Continental teams confirmed for Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
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Porte to fight for Santos Tour Down Under win with strong Sky backing
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ASO, UCI and Bora-Argon 18 hail news that Tour de France will be screened by German station ARD
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USA Cycling hires six new staffers
Andy Sparks and Mark Guthart brought on in full-time roles at USA Cycling, along with four other new hires
2015 U.S. cyclocross nationals course preview
Ride along with Adam Myerson, Mo Bruno Roy, VeloNews' Logan VonBokel as they check out the 2015 'cross nationals course
Gallery: Festka’s colorful, ornate, unique frames
The Czech company makes its frames by hand and often collaborates with famous street artists to decorate them with ornate paint work
Increase endurance, ride farther
Global Cycling Network outlines some tips for cyclists who want to be able to ride longer distances
Dekker to bid for world hour record at altitude in Mexico at end of February
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Petacchi prolongs career with former Neri Sottoli squad, team now named Southeast Pro Cycling
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UCI announces stricter anti-doping rules for 2015
The UCI will be able to suspend teams when two or more riders violate rules, and it will organize its own anti-doping tribunal
Kreuziger case: UCI contradicts Tinkoff Saxo team assertion that it hasn’t filed documentation
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AIGCP managing director Eisenga says 2017 UCI WorldTour reform deadline ‘a challenge’
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Analysis: Doping scandals old and new to be part of 2015 season
Tougher sanctions for first-time offenders and the pending CIRC report are sure to keep doping in the headlines during the 2015 season
Wiggins renews with Team Sky, but only until 2015 Paris-Roubaix
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Analysis: Why Van Aert and van der Poel will race U23 at worlds
Dan Seaton breaks down the reasons why these two cyclocross stars will compete in the U23 race at the world championships next month
Gallery: New pro kits for 2015
From camouflage to Captain America, the best and worst kits of the upcoming season
Henderson wins final stage of Bay Crits, Ewan takes overall
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Bronzini wins stage 4 of Bay Crits, Chloe Hosking takes overall
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Report: German mainstream TV station ARD to return to showing Tour de France
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Report: German public TV to resume Tour broadcast
German public TV will resume broadcasting the Tour de France following a three-year boycott prompted by a string of doping scandals
Spanish court overturns Ezequiel Mosquera’s disqualification, ban
A Spanish court annuls a ban on former pro Ezequiel Mosquera, returning his stage victory at Bola del Mundo and his podium at 2010 Vuelta
Caleb Ewan wins stage 3 of Bay Crits
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Peta Mullens wins stage 3 of Bay Crits
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‘I want to be faster this year:’ Bennett targeting cycling’s top sprinters
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Riis likely to learn fate soon in relation to Anti Doping Denmark’s investigation
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Caleb Ewan takes stage 2 of Bay Crits
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Gracie Elvin wins stage 2 of the Bay Crits in solo move
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Col Collective rides the Passo Giau
Watch Mike Cotty tackle this difficult climb nestled in northern Italy
Chloe Hosking takes first stage of Bay Crits in Elite Women
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Photo Essay: Kerstperiode cyclocross in Belgium
Dan Seaton takes us through 12 days of cyclocross racing in Belgium
Caleb Ewan wins first stage of Bay Crits Elite Men
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Steele von Hoff a marked man
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“Best ever field” set to light up the Bay Crits
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The 2014 Global Cycling Network awards
Cheers and jeers to the top cycling moments of 2014 from our friends at Global Cycling Network
Richie Porte: “My health is back where it needs to be”
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Lizzie Williams to take on Road Nationals in GreenEdge colours
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Rider agent De Geyter calls for UCI clarification on future reforms
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Velo Magazine’s 2014 Covers
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UPDATED: U.S. cycling community stricken by multiple tragedies over Christmas weekend
Three deaths, one serious injury, and three hit-and-runs all took place over the course of Christmas weekend, leaving the U.S. cycling community in grief
In the News: Study finds asthma rife among elite athletes
A British study finds that one-third of Team Sky is prone to asthma, and 70 percent of elite UK swimmers have some form of the condition
Tinkov: International sanctions against Russia could cause end of Tinkoff Saxo team
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