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Words/images: Tim Schamber

EF Education-Nippo's Lachlan Morton and Kenyan Kenneth Karaya take on the legendary South African mountain bike stage race

Upgrade your mediocre jump to a race-winning kick.

Often, the best laid plans go awry. This happened to me and others in London. Getting a win alongside world champions and Olympic medalists brought a groundswell of emotions.

A discussion of tire rolling resistance testing methods and protocols.

France's national elections are pushing back the 'Hell of the North' by an extra week in 2022 — how much of a difference will it make on race day? We asked the pros.

Pros with experience of groundbreaking tech weigh in on how it could change racing and training forever – and if that's a good thing.

Drone Hopper-Androni Giocattoli reveals new jerseys for 2022 as Savio welcomes new lead sponsor.

A geometry chart can tell you a lot about a bike’s fit and handling, but only if you know what the numbers mean.

Four photographs of eight cooked units, from the depths of the Library of Congress archives.

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With Fizik and Carbon.

Lights can not only help keep you safe, but prevent you from being legally negligent in case of an accident.

Here's the inside story on why Dylan Groenewegen was the odd-man out at Jumbo-Visma and the Tour de France, and how BikeExchange-Jayco pounced when management heard the Dutch speedster might be interested in a move.

Roglič continues to believe he can win the yellow jersey, happy for van Aert to hunt green in 2022: 'Anything is possible'

Scandinavian squad expands beyond men's division with brand-new women's team that lands directly in the top-tier of racing.

Damiano Caruso, Mikel Landa and Jack Haig want to better the team's breakout 2021 season across the season's three grand tours.

A production gravel bike from the Irish company best known for its custom road bikes.

For me, 2021 was a year of exploration. That's reflected in the products I most identified with.

A busy weekend of winning for Van Aert ended in World Cup victory in snowy Val di Sole, one day after winning Ethias Cross in Belgium.

U23 CX world champion Fem van Empel showed strength and patience on the snowy course, holding off Marianne Vos to take a huge World Cup win.

By Bruce Hildenbrand

Fast-food chain to sponsor Eolo-Kometa in 2022, logo to appear on team jerseys.

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By Jered Gruber | Images: Gruber Images

Race director tips van Aert, van der Poel and Alaphilippe as top contenders for rainbow jersey in Wollongong.

Dutch fastman released from Jumbo-Visma contract two years early to accept three-year deal with BikeExchange-Jayco.

Nairo Quintana and his second-tier team receive invites to all WorldTour races next season ahead of push for WorldTour status in 2023.

The Belgian rider reveals his tips for breakaways, his take on the latest crop of pros and more

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By: Jack Hussey | Images: The Service Course

The Belgian rider reveals his tips for breakaways, his take on the latest crop of pros, and more.

And how the Giro d'Italia could gain from Ineos' overwrought decision-making strategy

This may be old technology by Specialized's standards, but it just offers more proof that road bikes have already been very good for a very long time.

Guillaume Martin often flies under the radar, but he was France's best Grand Tour rider in 2021.

Natural latex and Kevlar bits make for quick seals in tubeless tires.

Mauri Vansevenan also breaks thumb in crash and is sent home to Belgium. Cavagna will undergo surgery on Monday.

Inexpensive gear with 1970s-inspired pop style.

Alena Amialiusik is one of the most respected domestiques in the women's peloton, but she has winning credentials with world and European titles.

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We now have a sense of what to expect in September next year, but not quite the full picture.

Two interviews that help explain what's involved in planning for one of cycling's biggest events.

The EF Education-Nippo jersey that Morton wore for 18 days as he raced the peloton to Paris last summer is currently bidding for $2,052 on eBay.

Initial details of Wollongong road worlds released, men and women to race equal-length TTs on the same day for first time.

Nettie joins Gracie Elvin to chat retirement and more.

I’ve been unprepared for everything that’s happened to me since a criminal driver plowed into me in July 2019, so it shouldn’t have been a surprise that I was also unprepared for the feelings that confronting my attacker in court stirred up.

The North American team is the first existing co-ed set-up to send its women’s team to the top tier before its men's squad.

The Frenchman is planning to ride two grand tours in 2022 but he doesn't know yet which ones he will do.

Jasha Sütterlin and Marc Soler had to leave the race as a result of the high-speed crash on the opening day of the Tour de France.

The Colombian climber sets his sights on the Giro d'Italia with Astana for 2022 and 'dreams' of a grand tour victory.

Big changes for the women's kit ahead of 2022 as it is redesigned to match the men's but with some blue accents.

A total of 18 WorldTour and 14 Women's WorldTour licenses have been awarded, while Gianni Savio's squad handed ProTeam spot after missing initial deadline.

The Secret Pro has had enough of the 'lip-service' approach to safety and wants actual change.

See your favorite places from a new perspective

Interview by Tim Schamber with images from Tino Pohlmann

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Gear of the Day

Nathan Haas chats about his departure from road racing for a future on gravel. 

Paris-Roubaix and Tour of Flanders are still on the table for the Italian as he plans out his 2022 season.

We catch up with Tokyo Olympian Gavin Hoover in Portugal to talk about the UCI's new format of super-condensed, fan-friendly racing.

Now's the time to plan, practice, and execute new skills, diet, routines, and more.

For the little Mathieu van der Poel fans (or perhaps grown-up fans with children).

Tiesj Benoot is the latest in a growing line of riders that have cut ties early with Team DSM to ride elsewhere.

There are a bunch of interesting picks in my list this year, but if I'm being totally honest, all I really care about are the gummy bears.

Totally unnecessary but undeniably cool.

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From Issue 103

Give the reindeers a year off, hire a Brompton with a Christmas voucher.

MAAP riding accessories help keep your fingers and toes warm while riding in cool weather.

Birch was selected out of 12,000 applicants to begin astronaut training in January of 2022. She says that her experiences on the track will form the foundation of her new career.

Belgian all-rounder Benoot leaves DSM one year ahead of contract date.

More tips for mounting tubeless tires on tubeless wheels.

A deal has finally been done after protracted negotiations, keeping the Manxman at the Belgian team for another year.

At the heart of every indoor setup is an indoor trainer. With so many options, how do we know which is the right trainer for us?

TotalEnergies want Sagan to retain rockstar appeal and ‘regain instinct and freedom' while successfully integrating to traditional French squad.

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