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Pearl Izumi’s X-Alp Gravel Shoes attempt to take the best characteristics of mountain bike shoes and tailor them to the needs of gravel riders.

Dirty Kanza winner Colin Strickland sits down to discuss his 2019 campaign and the reasons why he said 'No, thank you' to the WorldTour. Plus, Andrew Hood checks in from the Tour Down Under.

Left-only power meters now available for Shimano GRX, plus new options for XT and XTR.

Ewan takes uphill sprint over Impey after avoiding crash in final kilometers .

Baby Yoda and analytic goal setting? It's time for Fast Talk.

In this week's column, Lennard explains how the position of your rear derailleur can impact chain friction.

Precision, fit, and cooling. The service courses at the Santos Tour Down Under offer us our first glimpse at new gear and tech for the 2020 race season.

Irishman claims victory in first race for Deceuninck-Quick-Step, outsprinting Jasper Philipsen and Erik Baska.

Slack geometry and a dropper post mean you can shred it like a mountain bike or grind it all day like a gravel bike.

Specialized steps up to aid Australian fire relief with the Budgie-themed aluminum Allez, ridden by Deceuninck-Quick-Step and Bora-Hansgrohe.

Chris and Trevor talk about pros maintaining healthy relationships and interests outside of their career, and lessons amateur riders can learn from riders like guest Brent Bookwalter.

Slim, light, waterproof, and durable, Apidura's Racing Top Tube Pack is barebones but raceworthy. The magnetic closure makes access quick and easy.

The Outer Line examines the news that Bjarne Riis will take a director role with NTT Pro Cycling for 2020.

In this week's Technical FAQ, a reader wonders why his Specialized S-Works Turbo 2Bliss blew off his Hunt Aero 30 wheels during a ride. Lennard believes the answer lies in the reader's crochet-type rims.

We rode the bikes, scrutinized the new innovations, and tested all the cool gear. Here are our awards for the best bikes and tech of 2019.

What's new and cool in bicycle helmets? What's still tried and true? Dan Cavallari is joined by Ben Delaney, Jens Voigt, and more to discuss.

You're probably familiar with smart trainers by now - but what about smart bikes, smart rollers, and smart fans?

Trevor drops a nerd bomb, summarizing a few studies on how to structure your training, then Trevor and Chris answer listener questions on overtraining, laboratory testing, and much more.

The Outer Line charts the victories and top-10 finishes of the UCI men's WorldTour squads, and draws some sharp conclusions about which teams are succeeding, and which teams are not.

Component makers first produced electronic shifters in the 1990's, but in the last decade, the technology became ubiquitous in cycling, from the Tour de France to the weekly group ride.

In this week's column, Lennard addresses a reader who made his own calculations for how to measure the friction losses in a bicycle's drivetrain.

The new year brings plenty of exciting storylines to follow in pro women's road racing, from the impact of the Tokyo Olympics, to the future of star rider Lorena Wiebes. Here are 10 stories we will be watching.

For SRAM, an opportunity is born — and for Campagnolo, a moment of reflection. What does Movistar's move to SRAM mean for component manufacturers?

There is great value in keeping track of your training data, but if you focus only on the numbers, you are missing out on very critical aspects of your training.

While not one of the happier stories of the last decade, Lance Armstrong's dramatic downfall was one of the biggest in pro cycling.

In this week's column, a reader wants to know whether there is any data on the life expectancy of carbon-fiber racing rims.

Alpecin-Fenix pair both in dominant form in New Year's Day race.

From issue 88 • Interview by James Startt with images from Graham Watson

From Issue 90

Two Top Nutrition Choices

The Type-S tracks your body's movements to give you a fuller understanding of your biomechanics. But be careful what you do with that data.

Team Sky revolutionized the way the Tour de France was raced, winning seven Tours in eight years. The team garnered plenty of criticism for its budget and its penchant for pushing the rules.

From Issue 90

Van der Poel continues long unbeaten run on the fast, floodlit urban course in Diegem.

Lucinda Brand pulled out after a heavy fall in the women's, Wout van Aert placed fifth in first race in five months in the men's.

American Quinn Simmons has big ambitions for his WorldTour debut, including starts in Paris-Roubaix, Strade Bianche, and gravel racing's biggest event, the Dirty Kanza 200.

Hard dry course in Zolder sees same riders win as those that took victory in Sunday's boggy battle in Namur.

From issue 86 • Words and Images by James Startt

From issue 90

From issue 90 • Words/images by Clive Pursehouse

Cold Weather Vests from Alé & Castelli

The Trek Domane+ LT

As the decade comes to a close, tech editor Dan Cavallari and editorial director Ben Delaney reflect on what tech developments changed the bike industry in the last ten years — for better and for worse.

Frozen temperatures, heavy rain, and an extremely difficult course combine to make Namur World Cup race one of crashes, abandons, and epic racing.

Wet, frozen conditions on the twisty, technical Namur course made for epic battles in both men's and women's World Cup races, Sunday.

Smart bikes are the latest trend in indoor training, and Wahoo is leading the charge with a dynamic bike that mimics undulations in road gradient.

Van der Poel's biggest enemy in coming years could be over-ambition as he continues to challenge across three disciplines.

From Issue 85

Hit the road with the right gear!

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Images by William Tracy

Why don't road and MTB handlebars have the same grip diameter? In this week's Technical FAQ, Lennard explains the logical reason behind this fact. Also, a reader wonders how ultrasound is used to check carbon for damage.

From Issue 87 • Words by John Wilcockson, Images by Graham Watson

Words and images by Clive Pursehouse; Photo of Sven Nys by Daniel Ziegert

Three finalists were selected from a pool of thousands of women riding on Zwift, and VeloNews went to the Canyon//SRAM team camp in Spain to capture the competition for a single 2020 pro contract.

Contributor Rebecca Reza followed Israel Start-Up Nation on a training ride through the Negev Desert. The ride took in sights, sand, and plenty of history.

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Light, ventilated, and aero. Pick three.

When a reader cannot stay warm on those long descents in the Alps, Lennard chimes in with some sage advice. Staying warm on descents, even on summer days, requires a riding and apparel strategy.

Female cyclists are at a lower risk of suffering Sudden Cardiac Death than male athletes, but women should still learn about ways to screen for heart problems before engaging in endurance sports.

From Issue 85

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The Tempo Argo's generous cutout helps eliminate numbness and a semi-curved shape creates a comfortable and powerful platform.

From Issue 86 • Interview and Images by James Startt

Fast Talk goes into the lab at the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center. Can you say symmorphosis?

Sidi released the ultralight Sixty; Zwift unveils training plans for off-road racing; Silca sells a $30 reusable titanium straw.

Images by James Startt

As Zwift and the popularity of indoor riding continues to rise, Rapha jumps in with indoor-specific cycling clothing.

The time is right for pro women's cycling to see growth in audience and racing days, writes veteran Dutch journalist Raymond Kerckhoffs.

The VeloNews Tech Podcast returns with a deep dive into the history of Zwift and the smart trainers that have grown up around the virtual riding world.

From issue 88

In this week's column, Lennard fields questions about friction caused by cross chaining in modern drivetrains.

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American track star tells the closing part of his story of bike packing through the UK as he processed the disappointment of missing out on lifetime Olympic ambition

American track star tells the first part of his story of bike packing through the UK as he processed the disappointment of missing out on lifetime Olympic ambition.

From issue 88

From issue 86 • Words and images by Clive Pursehouse

From issue 29 • Words by Clive Pursehouse, Images by Matt Dayak

From issue 87 • Words by James Startt, Images by James Startt and Graham Watson

Alejandro Valverde's involvement with the Operacion Puerto doping ring makes him a controversial figure. On paper, Valverde is pro cycling's best male rider over the past decade.