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There are unique considerations for riding a bike with headphones. Here’s how to do it and which ones are best for indoors or out.

Monument debuts, grand tour shake-ups, and the gravity of the Tour de France: Here's where we expect to see the 'Big 3,' based on latest reports.

If Pogačar is serious about beating Mathieu van der Poel, shaking up his schedule is the best way forward.

The affable American might be in trouble if he gets selected for the 2026 Giro d'Italia.

Expert analyst tips Belgian Tour de France hope Evenepoel for possible success, but suggests patience is needed.

Tour de France champion Pogačar clarifies suggestions that he could end his career ahead of schedule in 2028.

A brief history of the brand's troubled decade, and why there's reason to be optimistic.

Levy, Josh, and Alvin talk about how to find cheap (or free) speed at different price points, wheelies, the Factor Monza, and more.

Belgian superstar sees an NBA-style financial model and more US backers bringing stability, calls for an expanded North American calendar.

Today's generation of stars boasts some pretty weak nicknames compared to the pirates, devils, GOATs, and lion kings of cycling's past. We can do better.

We’ve scoured the internet to find the best Black Friday road and gravel cycling deals in 2025 so you don’t have to.

Make winter rides memorable, not miserable, with these warm and dry bib tights for every budget, temperature, and terrain.

The shakeups continue at the controversy-roiled team.

A record VO2 Max and insane power: Tour de France calculations shed fresh light on Pogačar's dominance and the wild progression of modern performance.

Canyon, Specialized, Trek, Enve, Giant, and other brands all have road bikes that could use a refresh. Could 2026 be the year?

The backers and infrastructure are in place for America's newest road team. Now comes the hard part: 'It's going to take a lot of hustling.'

How Visma-Lease a Bike and other pro teams train their VO2 Max for peak power and efficiency.

Yes, more carbohydrate is better, but only to a point. Here's what to consider before you hop on the mega-carb hype train.

The Velo gift guide for road cycling is all the best gifts our editors can think of for the road cyclist in your life.

We nailed a few and missed on others. With next season is just around the corner, what are your (not-so) outrageous predictions for 2026?

Looking for a go-fast road bike? The Factor Monza actually tries to fit your day-to-day life.

Work with dietician became ‘a big burden’ for former race runner-up, prompting a reset in ambitions.

‘The potential is enormous’: Ashleigh Moolman Pasio lends support and experience to Amani African cycling project.

Froome confirmed as leaving current team, but a future in the sport may well be on the cards.

An F1 facility, some aerospace technology, and a bunch of helium bubbles and lasers just became a part of bike racing. What next?

The sport is a rolling billboard that has seen more than a few memorable sponsors over the years — for better or worse.

Cyclists have different needs from runners and the Garmin X1 is a perfect match. REI has it for $150 off.

Putting a price on spectating would destroy the most vital asset of the Tour de France — the closeness between fans and the stars.

One of the last prestigious Italian bike brands dishes up not one but two new bikes, each offering something different for the road cyclist.

Scrawny pros are learning to love the benefits of moving big barbells. Here's how much they lift, how often, and why every day is leg day.

Among the gorgeous bikes at Rouleur Live London is a new 3D printed titanium aero bike that’s actually going on sale soon.

Wannabe super teams are rebuilding in a desperate bid to break the grand tour duopoly.

Once you understand what this new jacket from Q35.6 is designed to do, the name makes perfect sense in the most uncomfortable, perfectly logical way possible.

Picnic-PostNL is signing an Esports star, but real-world safety fears and the big money of online racing have put potholes into the careers of many virtual converts.

An erratic strategy of failed lawsuits and restrictive API updates reveals a troubled path for the fitness app.

The UCI confirms it’s taking preemptive action as online gambling surges worldwide.

Everything but the hard work and suffering is for sale from Danish brand which outfits Tour de France teams and triathlon champions.

Vingegaard 'wins' at Saitama and says he’s back to his best after a long recovery from 2024 crash: 'Hopefully I can get back to improving rather than trying to get back to the same level.'

Modern Adventure packs an interesting mix of riders — including Leo Hayter, Stefan De Bod, and a well of US talent — that should earn race invitations across Europe.

We're skeptical that this is a new Aeroad, but it very well could be a totally new road bike from Canyon.

On board with the Oakley Meta glasses, predictions for 2026, and Josh defends his latest hot take on the Velo Podcast.

Simmons became one of the most powerful breakaway riders in the bunch by training hard, eating tons, and going big on the basics.

A storied brand in the cycling industry sent a letter to retailers indicating that after 40 years, Gorewear closes the doors this spring.

Bernal's very yellow, history-making Pinarello Dogma F12 went missing Wednesday.

Pidcock's longtime coach says a grand tour pivot brought exponential gains that will profit the off-road star at the Tour de France.

Forget those who say that Evenepoel will never wear yellow in Paris. There are strong reasons to believe he will reach the sport's top step.

The American sprinter and classics rider unites with last remaining US WorldTour team.

Three companies come together to make smart glasses that add to your riding experience like nothing that’s ever existed.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the phone I chose to best support long distance rides and right now it’s 25% off.

Friend and teammate Wellens reveals Pogačar nearly abandoned the Tour as he lifts lid on Team UAE's historic 2025 dominance.

Red Bull GC leadership has been top of mind since the Evenepoel transfer. Roglič has finally weighed in.

Beat the heat with these low-tech solutions.

More signings are to come as the team fills out its thin roster.

After the NBA’s gambling bombshell, could cycling fall into the same trap? The lure of easy betting money might be too tempting to ignore.

Incoming sprinter Sam Bennett likens Pidcock leadership to Peter Sagan’s effect on Bora-Hansgrohe.

'I have never used doping substances or prohibited methods,' claims former Movistar competitor Oier Lazkano, as more details emerge.

Things were looking tricky for Bennett to continue in the sport, but reuniting with a familiar face at Q36.5 Pro Cycling could be a winner.

‘There are days I feel weak and sick’ says Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, while speaking of mental boost of off season activities.

Weighing up the stars and the surprises of the 2025 racing season. Who scored big, who showed major promise, and who slumped?

These simple, affordable trends swept the WorldTour peloton, but they might not all be worth your time.

Rivian's Wild E-Bike, Josh and Levy talk indoor training, and a new Italian gravel drivetrain.

Del Toro may have lost the Giro in heartbreaking fashion, but it became the turning point that hardened him into an unstoppable WorldTour force.

Chris King still supports its lifetime wheel warranty, Cane Creek has new chainrings, and more bike tech.

Ride far enough and you have to worry about keeping your phone topped off. My favorite battery pack is currently on a great deal.

Alison Jackson and Wout Poels join the long list of top stars making high-stakes bets to reboot careers and lift new teams. Will it pay off?

Changes in bike suppliers, lead sponsors, and team directors will be just as crucial to how 2026 plays out as the moves of Evenepoel and Ayuso.

Its distinctly buzzy freehub sound will catch your attention, but we learned there's plenty to like about the new Industry Nine Solix R50 road wheels.

More pros warn how the 24/7 obsession with optimization and data that's powering the Pogačar era is pushing riders toward early burnout.

A smash-mouth San Remo, a rogue raid at road worlds, crippled grand tours, and more: The highs and lows of the 2025 pro cycling season.

Get ready for new Shimano drivetrains, taller handlebars, and more AI courtesy of Oakley and Meta glasses.

The Lidl buyout is now complete as it becomes a German-registered team with super-sized ambitions for 2026 and beyond.

This critical two-day prep period can make or break a race. Here’s how Lotto Cycling Team makes every hour count.

Governing body solves nothing and instead reignites the 'grey area' debate by cautioning against but not banning ketones.

The European road race champion feels misinterpreted by media: ‘An eye-opener to see clickbait was made out of my comments’.

Wolf Tooth's new ultralight gravel pedal, progressive gravel bike geometry, and more on the Velo Podcast.

Patrick Evenepoel raises doubts about Tadej Pogačar’s participation in Tour de France.

Tadej Pogačar is almost invincible, but has a one Achilles heel. Tour organizer ASO should have exploited it.

Healy shared the world championship podium with Pogačar and Evenepoel, impressing both. But the driven Irishman wants more than that.

There are suddenly some new kids in town. How soon can riders like Del Toro, Lipowitz, and Ayuso rattle Pogačar and cycling's established GC kings?

Handlebars that'll require you to take out a loan, Kona's new alloy gravel bike, and more, This Week in Bike Tech.