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With 26 switchbacks and its iconic 270-degree twist at the top, the road from Sa Calobra to Coll dels Reis is Mallorca's best climb.

Laurens De Plus and Petr Vakoc recovering both physically and mentally after they were hit by car driver in South Africa.

Chris Froome was discreet both on and off the bike in his high-profile return to racing at the Ruta del Sol in Spain.

We all know what fatigue feels like. But do you know what causes fatigue? We explore the topic in this Fast Talk podcast.

Some bikes just feel right. For those who crave precision steering and stiff responsiveness, the Specialized Tarmac is one of them.

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Nathan Haas delivered top 10 performances in multiple WorldTour races in 2017, including fourth at Amstel Gold Race.

Chris Froome's season debut took on an added dimension this week, due to his ongoing Salbutamol case.

Michal Kwiatkowski won for the second time at the 2018 Volta ao Algarve on Sunday in Malhão.

David de la Cruz won the final stage ITT at the Ruta del Sol on Sunday, as Tim Wellens secured the overall title.

Alexander Kristoff won the final stage of the Tour of Oman, while Alexey Lutsenko took home the overall victory.

Niki Terpstra won Paris-Roubaix in 2014 with a late attack out of a select group, which included Tom Boonen.

Dylan Groenewegen (LottoNL-Jumbo) won his second stage of the 2018 Volta ao Algarve on Saturday in Tavira.

Bryan Coquard and his Vital Concept team were overlooked by ASO for a Tour de France bid.

Tim Wellens won the fourth stage of the Ruta del Sol on Saturday over Mikel Landa and took the lead in the GC.

The Astana duo of Miguel Ángel López and Alexey Lutsenko finished 1-2 on stage five on Sunday atop Green Mountain.

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After a few years of trying to ride as a grand tour GC leader, Rui Costa wants to refocus on classics and one-week stage races.

With its first grand tour start at the 2018 Giro, Israel Cycling Academy plans to eventually earn a spot in the Tour de France.

Ashmei's Women's Cycle Softshell Jacket is not a cheap piece of apparel, but the blend of merino and softshell makes it versatile and valuable.

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Geraint Thomas clocks the fastest time in Friday's time trial around Lagoa, Portugal, extending overall lead at Volta ao Algarve.

BMC Racing's Olympic champion Greg Van Avermaet keeps overall lead in Oman while youngster Magnus Cort wins stage 4.

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We have yet to see the best that Miguel Ángel López has to offer. His 2017 Vuelta was impressive, and more is in store for the Giro.

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After five years, Canada's top pro stage race, the Tour of Alberta, will not carry on due to a lack of funding.

Some top riders, like Tim Wellens and Tony Martin disagree with Froome's contention that the peloton welcomes his return.

Michal Kwiatkowski wins uphill finish on stage 2 of Volta ao Algarve. Sky teammate Geraint Thomas takes overall lead.

Wout Poels attacks on Alto de las Allandas to take the overall lead after a win in stage 2 of Ruta del Sol in Spain.

The 2016 Olympic champion rode to victory in the third stage of the Tour of Oman and will wear the red leader's jersey on Friday.

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Nizzolo's 2017 season was essentially a wash due to injury and health problems. This year, he's got his first win and a bit of confidence.

Dave Brailsford is keeping his cool and holding his tongue as the Froome case plays out, to the chagrin of media and fans.

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Show, we argue over our MVP rankings. Which riders are ranked too high? Too low?

Chris Froome’s return to the pro peloton didn’t ruffle any feathers Wednesday at Ruta del Sol, according to the Tour champ.

Nathan Haas collects his first win of the season, as well as the overall race lead at Tour of Oman in stage 2.

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They might look like skinny superheroes, but pro cyclists grapple with fear too. That and more on this podcast.

Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen continues strong start to the season with another win in stage 1 sprint at Volta ao Algarve.

Thomas Boudat swoops in to win stage 1 of Ruta del Sol while Sacha Modolo celebrates too soon Wednesday.

Here's why good core strength is essential for endurance athletes like cyclists — and how to get started with an exercise routine.

Nathan Haas won the second stage of the six-day race and now leads in the overall standings.

Rafal Majka was named in a police report as taking testosterone and humane growth hormones, a claim he said is not true.

The Sky rider faced an onslaught of questions before making his season debut Wednesday at the Ruta del Sol.

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A reader switches to longer crank arms, so Lennard helps him dial in the saddle position to compensate for the change.

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Team Sky focuses on bike racing at Ruta del Sol, despite the controversy surrounding Froome's pending Salbutamol case.

Nicolas Roche is flying under the radar but he has plans to factor into the Giro's GC battle.

The Tour of Oman opens with a sprint finish, and Frenchman Bryan Coquard takes his first win of 2018.

The Frenchman out-sprinted Mark Cavendish and Giacomo Nizzolo at the finish line in Muscat.

The Sky rider will kick off his season Wednesday at the Ruta del Sol.

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Ordinarily a sleepy early season race, Ruta del Sol will draw much more attention this year as Chris Froome returns to racing.

In an increasingly secular sport, a small group of pro cyclists turns to a new faith-based group for kinship and spiritual support.

A 21-year-old driver hits two cyclists, killing one at Tour de Palm Springs charity ride in California.

Stage 9 of the French grand tour will feature more than 21km of pave borrowed from the Paris-Roubaix route.

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Movistar's Dayer Quintana won the final stage of the Colombia Oro y Paz in Manizales on Sunday, as Egan Bernal (Sky) took the overall title.

Mathieu van der Poel and Sanne Cant powered to solo victories at Superprestige Hoogstraten on Sunday in Belgium.

Magnus Cort Nielsen is happy to be racing well early in 2018 after a training crash left him with a broken collarbone just two months ago.

Elia Viviani (Quick-Step Floors) sprinted to victory on the final stage of the 2018 Dubai Tour on Saturday and also took the overall title.

Rigoberto Uran captured the fifth stage of the Colombia Oro y Paz in Salento on Saturday, as Nairo Quintana moved into the overall lead.

Mathieu van der Poel and Sanne were victorious in Lille, Belgium on Saturday at Krawatencross.

Elia Viviani took his second victory of the race and sealed the overall victory on Saturday, as a late crash marred the sprint.

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Colombia’s star cyclists have the platform and the voice to enact real change and tamp out doping in their home country.