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Van Aert showing remarkable resilience and is now training with Matteo Jorgenson and others in Spain.

Ally Wollaston roars to Tour Down Under success. Here’s why these early season races really matter

Photographer Roberto Bragotto captures the details of the team's new livery and we take a brief look at the carbon construction, weights, and build specifics.

Reviewing the Litespeed Coll dels Reis. Plus: Lisa Charlebois picks the best women’s winter kit, and we debunk the myth of the "forever bike."

British brand overhauls U.S. national kit in debut year of partnership stretching through to L.A. Olympic Games.

Sepp Kuss outlines his 2026 season: Support Jonas Vingegaard in the fight against Pogačar and chase a Giro stage victory.

Opportunities for redemption, validation, and domination are all at stake in the crucial WorldTour restart.

Breaking down the most consequential new regulations, how they impact the pro peloton, and how they impact you.

Mother Nature said "hold my beer." I answered by testing 11 top jackets from Assos, Castelli, and more to see what actually keeps you comfy.

After settling a $30 million contract dispute, Derek Gee has found the team of his dreams at Lidl-Trek, and he's ready to get back to racing.

It turns out we’re not as fast as the pros, but Shoddy was able to determine which aero helmet best suits him — and it's a massive difference in watts saved.

Matteo Jorgenson is going to have to get even more versatile with unforeseen, experimental new program.

Ferrand-Prévot isn't shying away from pre-favorite status as she targets an historic Tour de France Femmes title defense: 'I want to win more.'

Jonas Vingegaard and the Giro-Tour gamble: Chasing the grand tour sweep and searching for a different roadmap before the Tour rematch with Pogačar.

Remco is gone, and Quick-Step is done chasing GC dreams. Van Baarle and Stuyven headline a full return to the team's classics DNA.

Maintaining form and stoking motivation might be the biggest 'gains' available to Pogačar as he looks to maintain his reign over the peloton.

It's a 400-gram weight penalty versus carbon, but after 500 miles it’s so worth it.

She is one of the best-ever riders in women’s cycling and now, starting 2026, Van der Breggen seems stronger and more ambitious.

Evenepoel reveals the subtle bike fit changes that have made him unbeatable in TTs and driven his evolution as a champion.

Intensive buildup towards Tour de France will help Evenepoel chase best-ever form in race.

US star suddenly in line for a big GC role following Simon Yates’ shock exit from Visma-Lease a Bike.

Elite’s new smart trainers are built for riders, by riders, focusing on big training gains in an accessible package

Random chevrons, white shorts, and understated cool all find a place in the 2026 WorldTour wardrobe. But which kit is best?

Visma director suggests Yates' shock retirement at 33 was the consequence of a sport that's pushing athletes toward burnout.

33-year-old Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España winner confirms retirement just days before new season begins.

Overbooking on Spain's Teide volcano sees Pidcock packing off to South America in search of thin air and good roads in global quest for high-altitude advantage.

For the first time in 15 years, the American brand has reached parity with the Japanese giant. Here is the full breakdown of the 2026 team lists and the financial reality behind the war.

From revolutionizing Team USA’s pits to teaching millions on YouTube, the man with the mustache Calvin Jones is hanging up his wrench.

Canadian ace successfully breaks contract with former Israel squad to join Lidl-Trek's super team project.

Where will cycling’s biggest stars open the 2026 racing season? Here's what we know so far with the first races just weeks away.

Cycling's high-performance evolution is pushing riders to the brink. Here's how pros survive the stresses of a 24/7 sport.

From the Tour de France to the monuments, why 2026 is shaping up as a perfect storm for a wave of new records in modern professional cycling.

La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist suggests imminent announcement of deal between Gee and Lidl-Trek.

Can Evenepoel, Ayuso, and Onley reshape the GC hierarchy with their multi-million moves? We break it down.

Van Aert in a big push to be ready for key Classics goals such as Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders.

The grand tour treble is a huge goal yet some fans of Vingegaard may have mixed feelings about Giro d’Italia ride.

Things could get crazy in 2026. Here are our five bold and (not-so) outrageous predictions set to shake up the racing season.

There were many WTFs in pro cycling in 2025. Here are some of the strangest.

The peloton delivered all year, but these 10 race days stood apart with career makers, race breakers, and moments that defined 2025.

It’s not a flashy superbike or a high-tech wearable. We chose this humble $13 upgrade because it finally solves the headaches of the Presta valve without breaking the bank.

'Clean cycling' group puts Tapentadol and the ‘medicalization of the sport’ at center of efforts as UCI rolls out bio passport crackdown.

Could Remco Evenepoel be set to compete in the iconic classic after all, weeks after dismissing the possibility?

Driver rode dangerously near cyclists, then shots rang out. The 25 year old is now is facing serious charges.

It didn't happen very often, but a few times across 2025, riders managed to win against the odds in manic duels with Pogačar to earn the honor of 'Pog-Slayer'.

It takes bravery to make a second-tier product perform exactly like a flagship. By delivering RED-level braking and shifting at a more accessible price, SRAM Force AXS earns our top honor.

Antique tech and a gardening appliance proved to me this year that you don't always need shiny new things.

Remember these faces and names, because you'll be seeing a lot more of them in the next few years.

From the radical Also TM-B e-bike to a new standard for tire valves, these are the six technologies that pushed the boundaries of cycling in 2025.

In the turbo-charged 2025 season that sent pro racing into overdrive, European editor Andrew Hood discovered that unplugging can be as important as staying plugged in.

It wasn’t just about the fastest bikes or the lightest parts. This year my favorites included items, both bike related and not, that fostered connection, solved real problems, and brought me joy.

You don’t need an expensive deep-winter jacket to start riding in the cold. You just need a high-quality shell like the Pearl Izumi Attack WxB, now on sale just in time for the holidays.

We could have picked a Tour de France-winning superbike. Instead, we chose the bike that redefines usability for the rest of us.

The leader in indoor cycling reality is making your smart trainer a passport to the world, one iconic route at a time

World champion shows jump in form on Colle de Rates compared to 12 months ago

The 2025 Velo Awards continue with the product of the year nominees.

Ineos Grenadiers ignites debate with grayish white bib shorts, challenging one of pro cycling’s most hallowed unwritten rules.

Confirmed starters Roglič and Almeida will be quaking in their cleats as they review the newly revealed course.

A signature Wout van Aert line and colorful Christmas gear show how $50 million super teams are getting creative with merchandising to build new revenue streams.

From the missing seat tube on the Colnago Y1Rs to the refined ride quality of the new Specialized Aethos 2, these are the seven road bikes that defined 2025.

Grand tour podiums, world titles, major wins, and milestones made 2025 a banner year as North American cycling reached a new generational high.

Wahoo settled a lawsuit with JetBlack in 2022 — so why is the American trainer brand bringing the lawyers back out three years later?

These cyclists established themselves as the riders to beat in an exciting 2025 race year, but two stood above the rest.

A stripped-down 2026 racing calendar sees Pogačar confirming his passion for the monuments and is surprisingly light on stage racing.

Drunk cyclists can face the same consequences as a DUI under a wave of new 'BUI' laws, with fines, bans, and even jail time growing worldwide.

I consider the Gorewear Spinshift the best cycling shell jacket and 45% off at Competitive Cyclist makes it an easy buy.

New aero wheels, a touring bike from Cinelli, and Ornot has new gear with Polartec Alpha.

Sources tell Velo that negotiations are nearing completion and that only a late-hour reversal could derail the deal that could be a good fit for both Ineos and Onley.

Is the Factor One really the fastest road bike ever made? It might be the most aero, but the most innovative part of the bike lies under the skin.

Red Bull dished out some surprises Wednesday in mapping out its grand tour plans for 2026: Evenepoel will share Tour duties with Lipowitz, and Roglič is off to the Vuelta.

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe sends a glider into flight, yet it's Remco and Lotte making all the headlines as cycling's superstars gather along Spain's Costa Blanca for pre-season training camps.

Ineos vows to take it to Pogačar and return to Tour de France dominance as it starts a bold new era in 2026.

The XDS RT9 is the lightest production road bike and an engineering marvel at a discount price the sales model just needs a little finessing.

AliExpress, Specialized, and Chinese police worked to dismantle counterfeit manufacturing operations, seizing fake frames, wheels, and products under several bike brands. Here's what happened.

No, seriously – there's a lot us mortals can learn from Pogačar's monstrous 6,000-calorie menu.

The new season begins in less than a month, and these are some of the important changes you need to know about.

Kopecky opens up on unsuccessful Tour bid and on the toll of what she terms an enormous calorie deficit.

Rider airbags, super licenses, and all the gravel bikes we think that'll be updated in 2026 in the latest Velo Podcast.

The push to find ‘em young, sign ‘em young by WorldTour teams is ratcheting up the pressure on cycling's rising stars.

All you need to know about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, including causes, symptoms, ways to avoid it, and this writer's experience with it.

Tracking WorldTour changes for 2026? We've got you. Bianchi replaces Merida, Scott goes to NSN Cycling, Pinarello becomes a title sponsor, and more so far.