Team Sky sets June deadline to find new backer
The team says it must secure post-2019 funding before the start of next summer's Tour de France.
The team says it must secure post-2019 funding before the start of next summer's Tour de France.
Team Sky's riders only learned about the squad's sponsorship news Tuesday night, hours before it was announced.
The British super-team announces that its main backer is pulling the plug following the upcoming campaign.
A year-end tradition at CyclingTips, these lists allow our editors to highlight the products they loved the most in the year. Here, our production editor Iain Treloar shares his shining lights of 2018.
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Mavic's gravel wheel and tire combination offers durability and performance at a reasonable price despite being a tad heavy.
UnitedHealthcare alums Travis McCabe and Serghei Tvetcov headline Floyd Landis's new Continental team that is renamed to avoid litigation.
After two years of hosting a major pro race, Colorado Classic takes new approach to 2019 event, focusing solely on four-day women's race.
Louis Garneau punches above its weight with the Course Air Lite II shoes, which are easily some of the most comfortable we've ridden in this season.
Organizers are expected to move Liège-Bastogne-Liège finish to flatter terrain, opening the door for fast-finishing classics riders.
Lennard Zinn addresses a variety of questions in this week's technical FAQ column.
The Australian starts training with new teammates this week, and team manager Brent Copeland is excited about his arrival.
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Samuele Manfredi hit by a car while training, in an induced coma in Italy. Vuelta a San Juan 'winner' banned. Sagan hops up stairs.
They called themselves the "Wolfpack," and in 2018, Quick-Step Floors riders proved to be cycling's apex predators.
Some riders and team managers contend that power meters ruin pro racing, but the reality of the situation is far more complex.
Hecht finishes the racing series with four straight victories, while Runnels goes solo for her third series win.
The route for the Spanish grand tour will be unveiled next week, but details are leaking out.
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Freezing conditions and the late arrival of snow made for slippery, attritional conditions at Jackson Park, Hendersonville.
The first day of racing saw closely contested racing at the front of the field.
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So you think time trials are boring? They actually have an unexpected way of spicing up stage races. Here's why we shouldn't ignore the TTs.
We've been receiving so many good questions from our listeners, it was time to devote an entire episode to answering them.
With less recovery time between the Giro and Tour in 2019, it is unlikely any heavy hitters will try to win the overall in both.
With so many superbikes launched in 2018, it was hard to pick just one for this award. So we didn't. Here are three.
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Power meters are everywhere, but do we actually understand how they work or what they actually do for us as cyclists?
The Australian outfit is a perfect fit for the American all-rounder, who can support Yates or Chaves in the mountains at grand tours.
Bora-Hansgrohe sport director Patxi Vila recalls how Sagan won the famed race in the French countryside.
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To match his rainbow jersey, won in Innsbruck this fall, Alejandro Valverde has a special Canyon Ultimate CF SLX to match.
Rally Pro Cycling's team manager Jonas Carney reflects on the challenges his team faces and his years as a pro rider in the 1990s.
Sky teammates Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome have both expressed a desire to race at the Tour next summer.
The list of host cities is unveiled, and organizers expect an aggressive and exciting race in the men's and women's events.
Tributes from Paul Sherwen's friends and colleagues have swept the cycling world. But Paul's impact was felt far beyond those who knew him personally. Michael Better came of age and in the early 2000s, and Paul's voice is an immutable soundtrack to his summertime memories.
Selle Italia's entry into the snub nose saddle category has a subtle curve that provides a planted feel and a wide channel for soft tissue comfort.
The young Colombian climber lost six months to Epstein-Barr, but now team officials say he's ready to return to the front of the GC field.
Lennard Zinn takes a variety of questions for this week's tech news column.
The Colombian sprinter says he's looking forward to a new environment at UAE Team Emirates.
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Easton alloy goes head to head with a lot of carbon, and outperforms budget carbon on any surface.
Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com completes its sweep of the NBX Gran Prix with Keough and Hyde overcoming the mud on Sunday.
Following Sherwen's death at 62, we remember his gritty performance to finish the 1985 Tour de France.
The course in Garland, Texas sees some fast racing thanks to dry conditions.
The Slovakian will race 2019 in a team kit, rather than the world champ's jersey, after a three-year run in the rainbow bands.
The Colombian says he's not in favor of having multiple riders vying for the same win within Movistar, which was the case in the 2018 Tour.
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Keough and Hyde showing signs of form before approaching U.S. nationals
New stairs and wooded sections make the difference for the winners in a dry, tacky race
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Interview: James Startt
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In this episode we take on several questions: Do you need a coach? What makes a good coach? What makes a good athlete? And much more.
The first monument of 2018 was a signature victory for Nibali, but his team manager says it was unplanned — he won with guile not form.
His first season with UAE Team Emirates was a year to forget. Now, Fabio Aru needs to find the spark that won him the 2015 Vuelta.
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After three doping violations, Spanish team Burgos-BH voluntarily suspends operations.
We take a close look at five capable, versatile front lights for everything from winter commutes to occasional singletrack jaunts.
Movistar will discuss Landa's racing schedule at an upcoming team meeting.
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Former Olympic champion Paolo Bettini says Andrea Tafi would be 'stealing' a younger rider's spot in his plan to return to Roubaix.
Behind the scenes, Carney has helped Rally Cycling grow into one of America's most successful and highly regarded teams.