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From issue 86

Floyd's Pro Cycling will shutter following the 2019 season after a title sponsorship hunt came up empty.

Bicycle manufacturers offer advice on using a carbon-fiber frame with an indoor trainer. Plus, can tire sealant corrode raw aluminum?

Japanese telecommunications giant NTT takes over the naming rights for the African team that struggled to post wins in 2019

In this week's episode, we discuss the most common cycling overuse and imbalance injuries, and how to address them with off-the-bike work and proper bike fit.

From issue 87 • Words and Image from Brett Horton/Horton Collection

Van der Poel took third European title while Kastelijn dominated the race to take her first championship win on a boggy course in Italy.

By Clive Pursehouse

From Issue 88 • Words and Images by James Startt

On this week's Week in Tech: Muc-Off's new pressure washer; Pegoretti's new stainless steel frame; Park Tool's community grant application opens.

The association of men's pro teams, AIGCP, is attempting to force a debate with the UCI about the fundamental problems of pro cycling.

The boom in gravel racing makes it a strong alternative to a career in the WorldTour thanks to increased sponsor interest and rapid expansion in events.

Start town of Belgian classic shifts to Ypres, altering first half of course but retaining decisive features of finale.

New signing Tom Dumoulin may provide Jumbo-Visma the 'extra card' they need to battle Ineos in next year's grand tours.

From issue 88 • Words and Image by Brett Horton/Horton Collection

The Irish sprinter cleared up a contract dispute and is hoping to find a team that will allow him to race the Tour de France

The season for knowing your state's laws around lighting and investing in hi-viz and reflective clothing has arrived. We guide you through what you need to know to stay safe and stay legal.

The 2020 Tour de France route boasts nine mountain stages, and plenty of climbing. The Outer Line says the race will be won during the sole individual time trial on stage 20.

We take a look at the Pinarello Grevil+ gravel bike (with O-Symetric rings!) of Olympic medalist, Tour de France podium finisher and Cat 5 gravel rider Bobby Julich.

On this week's episode we take a deep dive into the Amgen Tour of California's cancellation for 2020, and speak with Tejay van Garderen about the race's significance.

The Amgen Tour of California's best battles involved riders on U.S. domestic teams as they battled against the sport's biggest stars.

Check out Peloton Magazine's author page.

Words and Images by William Tracy

At VeloSwap, riders tested their legs on a punishing Zwift course while riding the new Saris H3 direct drive smart trainer on the Saris MP1 trainer platform.

Courts throw out case involving an alleged pay-off during the 2010 Liege-Bastogne-Liege

In this week's Technical FAQ, a reader weighs in about using a warm hat and how it impacts helmet fit; plus, is it OK to reuse your cables and housing after trimming away the fray?

The budding Spanish star is confident he can step up to help fill the gap left by Quintana, Landa, and Carapaz

Frederic Magne was released from his job as director of the World Cycling Center over allegations of bullying and misconduct, AFP reports.

Check out William Tracy's author page.

The cycling governing body is linking up with other international federations to update eligibility requirements for transgender riders.

Van der Poel continues to manage multi-discipline approach in a way never seen before. But with ambitions growing by the year, can he keep it up?

From Issue 87 • Words and Images by Clive Pursehouse

World champion van der Poel was back on the top step in his first 'cross race of the season while Alvarado took her second win of the Superprestige series.

23-year-old Italian beat previous time set by American Ashton Lambie.

U.S. women's team kick off the 19-20 season with record-breaking win at team pursuit, with Jennifer Valente picking up more medals in the points and scratch races.

Logan Owen will stay in the WorldTour, having renewed his contract with EF Education First.

OVO Energy, sponsor of the Women's Tour and Tour of Britain, will not return as title sponsor of either race in 2020.

For Americans and pros alike, the Tour of California was a race unique on the calendar both on and off the bike.

Words by Pete Thomas, Images by Marc O’Brien

In today's Week in Tech, we look at Abbey Bike Tool's new Team Issue Toolbox, Zwift's Movember fundraiser, Strava's new topographic maps, and more.

The first round of the DVV Trofee series got underway in Oudenaarde, with 777 dominating the women's and Iserbyt taking another win in the men's.

Mike Plant shares his opinions on David Lappartient, the UCI's oversight of pro cycling, and pro cycling's ever-present challenges with governance and business.

From issue 82 • Words and Image from the Horton Collection

Contributor Laura Fletcher snapped photos of the Taiwan KOM Challenge, the 105-kilometer mass-participant event that starts at sea level, ascends 11,000 feet, and finishes atop Mt. Wuling.

To further his pro career, Matteo Jorgenson emailed dozens of teams, cultivated a network, and even learned French. His work may have created a new route for Americans to reach the WorldTour.

Teams and riders lament the one-year 'hiatus' of the California race that leaves a high-profile vacuum on the U.S. calendar

It's not Kuat's most expensive rack, but it's quickly becoming our favorite

Perhaps no rider benefitted from the Amgen Tour of California more than Toms Skujins, whose stage win in 2015 helped launch his WorldTour career.

Every year the Taiwan KOM Challenge gives pro riders an opportunity to suffer alongside amateurs up an 11,000-foot climb. This year, WorldTour pro Nathan Haas and his partner, Laura Fletcher, gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the event.

Check out Ben Delaney's author page.

Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome will undergo another operation as part of his ongoing recovery.

Tour de France organizer to launch a new race in Saudi Arabia in 2020.

Race management announced it would place the race on hold for 2020, and reevaluate whether or not to bring it back in the future.

From issue 82

On this week's VN Podcast, Annemiek van Vleuten discusses her world championship win. Plus, we contrast the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia routes.

In this week's Technical FAQ, Lennard fields questions about mixing Shimano GRX components with XT; plus, a reader who applies cleaning wax to his bike discovers a problem with braking on carbon rims.

Group representing most of the top teams comes out swinging with a strong rebuke of what it says is the cycling governing body's lack of transparency, conflict of interest

From issue 86

A wheeled bike travel case that is still small enough to let you dodge airline fees. Just be prepared to break down your bike extensively.

VeloSwap, the country's largest used bike swap and expo, is taking place this Saturday at the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado. It's a meeting of the bike tribe, as collectors and aficionados meet to buy and sell antique and used bikes, components, apparel and accessories. Every year, the swap provides a unique look at awesome bikes and gear from the recent and distant past. We've assembled a gallery of some of our favorite images from recent swaps.

From Issue 87 • Words and Images by James Startt

The third round of Superprestige saw Yara Kastelijn top a strong team performance and Eli Iserbyt continue to win with ease.

Froome determined as ever to get back to Tour de France despite still needing further surgery, also eager to race a 'fantastic' Olympics course

Early summit finishes, a mid-race time trial, and a succession of huge mountain stages in the final week highlight the 2020 'corsa rosa.' We dive into some key stages.

Coach Trevor and Chris answer listener questions on gran fondo training, cardiac drift, inflammation, and more.

Racing the Giro will break the monotony of a schedule Sagan has followed for years - but Italy's gain is Calfornia's loss.

The 2020 Giro d'Italia route packs a huge punch in week three, and features three individual time trials. What do we make of this course that bucks the current trend for short and punchy stages? Let's roundtable!

Lennard Zinn builds extra large bikes for extra large people. In this At the Back column from 2009, he recounts building a custom bike for Bill Cartwright, head coach of the Chicago Bulls.

Giro organizers have unveiled the route for 2020, with a three-stage spell in both Hungary and Sicily, almost 60km of time trials, and a brutal final week all on the menu.

Peter Sagan will race the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in 2020 for the first time in his career.

Phinney's talents on the bike were matched by his ability to express himself off it. We trace the key threads that ran through his career, as he told them to us.

Mitchelton-Scott enjoyed a banner season in 2019, with four stage wins in the Tour de France that sport directors admit will be hard to match.

Here’s how good the Ultimate CF Evo Disc from Canyon is: I could only find two faults with it.

Words by Clive Pursehouse

In part 2 of The Outer Line's interview with Mike Plant, Plant discusses his attempt to build a Triple Crown series around pro cycling's grand tours.

Dutch star Vos nudged into the top of the rankings on the last day of racing, while Slovenian Roglic was unstoppable all season

After bubbling below the surface all season, Mas secures a season-closing win to carry much-needed momentum in 2020

From issue 88

From issue 82

This week Lennard gets to the bottom of a broken spokes dilemma and offers advice on replacing spokes, but not nipples