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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.

Polygon updates the Strattos road bike, a new Focus gravel bike, and several ways to give back from Priority and Park Tool, this week in bike tech.

Giro organizers designed an 'easier' course for 2026 that favors a Tour de France double. The only winner if Evenepoel or Vingegaard tries it might be Pogačar.

Here's hoping Norway's Tour de France star has got a good playlist and better chamois cream to get him through these insane indoor workouts.

I checked the inventory, and the Specialized Neoprene shoe covers are still available at closeout prices. Here is why they are still the best performing option in 2026.

Multiple brutal climbs await the Giro d'Italia field in 2026, while a long time trial could tempt GC TT specialists to take part.

Everything to know about the Giro d'Italia Women 2026 route, including the new June start, no Tour de France overlap, and key mountain stages.

Two of the most bizarre proposals to improve safety could be better fixes than UCI rules that curb technological progression.

Girmay provides Team NSN – the squad that was Israel-Premier Tech – a much-needed figurehead for its new era.

Van Aert will face off with Van der Poel 5 times, but won't race worlds as part of his compact Christmas cyclocross calendar.

The magic and masochism of the Maratona: Taking on some of the Giro d’Italia’s legendary climbs.

World TT champion Evenepoel speaks about depression following his serious crash last winter.

What in the world do riders do in the off-season?

Wacky, weird and very entertaining: The Tour’s wildest of wildcards is likely heading to the Rockets team.

Universal Colours has a new pre-owned apparel marketplace, Chris King launches new wheels, and more from Gobik and Feedback Sports.

Van Aert reveals to The Athletic he’s been forced to overlook his caution of crashes as ‘Project Roubaix’ begins four months early.

Historic Italian company confirms loss of 24 million euro over past three years, forcing cutbacks.

NSN Cycling Team has emerged out of the ashes of Israel-Premier Tech, but there’s stll a lot we don’t know.

Former Tour de France winner appointed 'Director of Racing' as he and Dave Brailsford look to bridge the gap to UAE and Visma.

Fernando Gaviria caught driving around Monaco while blind drunk … at midday: ‘It was stress related to work.’

This method is taught by therapists to help pro cyclists endure leg-zapping pain, and you can try it at home.

No, really. Sprinters are despairing as they watch 'Al Wathba Mountain' grow bigger every year.

Take indoor riding from a winter training stopgap to something you truly enjoy.

Whether you prefer bone conduction or the "one-earbud" method, riding with music doesn't have to be dangerous. Here is the best gear to do it safely.

Monument debuts, grand tour shake-ups, and the gravity of the Tour de France: Here's where we expect to see the 'Big 3,' based on latest reports.

If Pogačar is serious about beating Mathieu van der Poel, shaking up his schedule is the best way forward.

The affable American might be in trouble if he gets selected for the 2026 Giro d'Italia.

Expert analyst tips Belgian Tour de France hope Evenepoel for possible success, but suggests patience is needed.

Tour de France champion Pogačar clarifies suggestions that he could end his career ahead of schedule in 2028.

A brief history of the brand's troubled decade, and why there's reason to be optimistic.

Levy, Josh, and Alvin talk about how to find cheap (or free) speed at different price points, wheelies, the Factor Monza, and more.

Belgian superstar sees an NBA-style financial model and more US backers bringing stability, calls for an expanded North American calendar.

Today's generation of stars boasts some pretty weak nicknames compared to the pirates, devils, GOATs, and lion kings of cycling's past. We can do better.

We’ve scoured the internet to find the best Black Friday road and gravel cycling deals in 2025 so you don’t have to.

From deep winter armor to lightweight thermal layers, we tested the best options to keep you comfortable through the changing seasons.

The shakeups continue at the controversy-roiled team.

A record VO2 Max and insane power: Tour de France calculations shed fresh light on Pogačar's dominance and the wild progression of modern performance.

Canyon, Specialized, Trek, Enve, Giant, and other brands all have road bikes that could use a refresh. Could 2026 be the year?

The backers and infrastructure are in place for America's newest road team. Now comes the hard part: 'It's going to take a lot of hustling.'

How Visma-Lease a Bike and other pro teams train their VO2 Max for peak power and efficiency.

Yes, more carbohydrate is better, but only to a point. Here's what to consider before you hop on the mega-carb hype train.

The Velo gift guide for road cycling is all the best gifts our editors can think of for the road cyclist in your life.

We nailed a few and missed on others. With next season is just around the corner, what are your (not-so) outrageous predictions for 2026?

Looking for a go-fast road bike? The Factor Monza actually tries to fit your day-to-day life.

Work with dietician became ‘a big burden’ for former race runner-up, prompting a reset in ambitions.

‘The potential is enormous’: Ashleigh Moolman Pasio lends support and experience to Amani African cycling project.

Froome confirmed as leaving current team, but a future in the sport may well be on the cards.

An F1 facility, some aerospace technology, and a bunch of helium bubbles and lasers just became a part of bike racing. What next?

The sport is a rolling billboard that has seen more than a few memorable sponsors over the years — for better or worse.

Cyclists have different needs from runners and the Garmin X1 is a perfect match. REI has it for $150 off.

Putting a price on spectating would destroy the most vital asset of the Tour de France — the closeness between fans and the stars.

One of the last prestigious Italian bike brands dishes up not one but two new bikes, each offering something different for the road cyclist.

Scrawny pros are learning to love the benefits of moving big barbells. Here's how much they lift, how often, and why every day is leg day.

Among the gorgeous bikes at Rouleur Live London is a new 3D printed titanium aero bike that’s actually going on sale soon.

Wannabe super teams are rebuilding in a desperate bid to break the grand tour duopoly.