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Mark Cavendish is chasing Eddy Merckx's all-time record of 34 stage wins at the Tour de France.

BMC Racing is still looking for a team sponsor for 2019, but Jim Ochowicz says that won't distract from the quest for a yellow jersey.

As far as lead-ups to the Tour de France are concerned, 2018 has been one of the craziest.

A closer look at the very top of the list of riders set to battle for yellow at this year's Tour de France

Despite an inconclusive B sample, Andre Cardoso finds himself steamrolled by UCI's anti-doping system, his career likely over.

This aero bike sports some features that likely won't be allowed in competition.

The American's role has shifted from targeting the yellow jersey to helping his teammate try to win it.

Richie Porte spoke Thursday about Chris Froome's chances of successfully completing the Giro-Tour double.

Mark Cavendish's Tour de France rig has some unique features, as do his custom shoes from Nike.

Richie Porte's Tour de France bike is decked out with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2.

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Froome wants to draw a line in the sand and move on from his salbutamol case by winning the Tour-Giro double.

Don’t hold your breath if you’re waiting to see more information or data involving Chris Froome’s recently resolved salbutamol case.

The podcast takes a closer look at the route of the Tour de France and the many stars hunting results in cycling's biggest race.

Jonathan Vaughters calls for observers to take a nuanced view of the imperfections in the current state of anti-doping in cycling.

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Team Sky released data from Chris Froome's Giro d'Italia victory that outlines the power of his attack and mid-race diet to lose weight.

A closer look at yellow jersey contenders Rigoberto Urán, Romain Bardet, and Richie Porte

Lappartient calls on fans to ensure Froome has a 'safe' Tour de France.

Tom Dumoulin is concerned the way Chris Froome's 'salbutamol' case was handled has damaged cycling and driven away fans.

Chris Froome, racing for a fifth Tour title, explains that he went through a nightmare to clear his name over the last nine months.

The complicated situation revolving around Chris Froome and his Salbutamol case has highlighted major issues with the WADA code. Is it time for a change?

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Tour de France Warm Up

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Kask goes wild with 37 vents on the Valegro. Its cooling is great, but this helmet falls a little short on secure fit.

The list of challenges Froome must overcome to win a fifth yellow jersey this July is just too long.

U.S. Government seeks $1.2 million in damages from Johan Bruyneel. The Belgian may be out of reach, based in Madrid.

Christian Prudhomme says his hand was forced in the lead-up to Tour de France as he waited for answers from UCI.

Lennard Zinn answers questions about tire width, clogged tubeless valve cores, and how to retrofit an electric motor to a bike.

Tour director Christian Prudhomme says fans can expect more gravel and dirt roads in the near future of cycling’s biggest race.

Team Sky brings a deep roster to the Tour de France to support Chris Froome's bid to join cycling's greatest champions.

Defending Tour champion Chris Froome says Salbutamol scandal "has been like your worst nightmare."

Over the next few days, we'll take a closer look at the top 10 contenders for the 2018 Tour. Here are riders 10-7.

This new Venge provides the lightest, liveliest feel we've ever experienced in an aero road bike.

The new Specialized Venge is not only a logical step forward, it’s a necessary step back into the real world, where bikes are ridden and races are raced

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Zipp's Service Course Bars and Seat Post get some tasty upgrades.

Cannondale's latest fills the aero road gap in its line up, but just how fast is it?

From Europe to Australia to North America, here's your roundup of 2018 national champions.

A leading anti-doping crusader says the decision to drop Chris Froome’s case is an important setback in the fight for clean sport.

The last 48 hours have been a whirlwind — what does Froome's exoneration mean for the Tour and pro cycling in general?

Here is the line-up of teams and riders for the biggest race of the season, the Tour de France.

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WADA will not appeal the UCI's decision to clear Chris Froome of any wrongdoing in the Salbutamol case from 2017 Vuelta.

UCI clears Chris Froome of doping suspicions and ASO lifts its ban on the defending champ who will go for five titles this year.

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With new MIPS Spherical, Giro puts MIPS at the core of its new helmet.

Giro’s new flagship helmet, Aether, uses MIPS Spherical, a two-part dual density foam that redirects energy during angled impacts.

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The verdict on Chris Froome's appeal against ASO's decision to exclude him will be delivered Wednesday, three days before the grand depart.

Erik Raschke examines the connection between Russia and the Tour de Trump.

Tour de France organizers have formally blocked Chris Froome from competing in this year's race, but he is expected to fight the move.

A week before the start of the Tour de France, BMC Racing’s general manager Jim Ochowicz is sounding more optimistic about the team’s destiny.

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In this episode of Fast Talk, we delve into what it takes to race hilly one-day races and target the GC at stage races.

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A Researcher Who Makes Cycling Safer

American team Trek-Segafredo brings GC hopeful Bauke Mollema and classics rider John Degenkolb to Tour de France.

Astana team has an abundance of Danish riders to support Jakob Fuglsang at 2018 Tour de France.

UAE Team Emirates is bringing options for both the sprints and the mountain stages at the upcoming Tour de France

Chris Froome's key teammate Geraint Thomas is unconcerned by the growing antipathy toward Team Sky, especially in France.

Mark Cavendish returns to the Tour de France with plans to collect more sprint stage victories after an early exit from the 2017 race.

Adam Yates returns to the Tour de France after his breakout result in 2016, aiming for the podium with a calm state of mind.

Roka's ultralight SR-1 riding glasses are worth a look if you’re after crystal-clear optics and a low-profile, feathery fit.

Movistar's three Tour de France GC leaders promise harmony. The unconventional approach could lead to strife ... or success.

Here’s your Week in Tech: All the gear news you need and none of the marketing gibberish you don’t want.

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With new UCI rules, we may see more disc brakes in this Tour de France.

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Tom Dumoulin and Romain Bardet head to the Tour de France as key challengers to Chris Froome, but they might have a few flaws.

Due to biological passport abnormalities from last season, Jaime Roson has been provisionally suspended.

The American-registered team confirmed its Tour de France lineup on Thursday, and it's clear the squad is racing to win.