Italy’s Giro hopes rest on Nibali, unproven so far this season
Vincenzo Nibali won the Giro d'Italia in 2013 and 2016. After a slow start to 2017, Italian fans are unsure if their star can claim another title.
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Six years after her brother Wouter’s passing, Elke Weylandt shares views on Giro’s descending competition
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100Percent x Peloton: KBK and the Win
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VN podcast, ep. 27: Giro preview; chef Chris Cosentino makes frites for Merckx
This VeloNews podcast previews the Giro d'Italia, and includes an interview with Chris Cosentino. Listen in for our takes on Mount Etna!
The 2017 Giro d’Italia’s 23 biggest climbs by the numbers
The 2017 Giro includes 23 category 1 or 2 climbs, including the Mortirolo and Stelvio. Have a look at the big mountains by the numbers.
Giro cancels controversial best downhill rider competition after backlash
The Italian grand tour decides to scrap a classification that could have encouraged unnecessary risk taking on descents.
Photo Essay: Silver City and the Tour of the Gila
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Prodotti Della Bici – Giordana, Sportful, Scicon and More…
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The Maglia Rosa
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Elite Fly Team water bottle review: one for the weight weenies
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Off to China, California and Spain: the women’s peloton is travelling the world in May
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Giro faces unique challenges for Sardinian start
The Giro will take a rare trip to the island of Sardinia, where it will start the 100th edition of the race.
Stetina: Giro’s downhill prize glorifies risk-taking
American Peter Stetina speaks out against the Giro's best descender prize, which has been drawing the ire of the peloton.
VN Show: Giro checklist, Boonen’s dance moves, remembering Chad Young
This week's show remembers Chad Young and looks ahead to the Giro d'Italia — storylines and favorites discussed and debated.
Your new favorite race: Giro d’Italia
The season's first grand tour is always dramatic. Here's a fan's guide to the Giro d'Italia and a look back at Hesjedal's historic win.
Pantani retains a mystical hold on Italian fans
Years after his death, and despite the many controversies that surrounded his career, Marco Pantani retains a mystical hold over Italy.
Technical FAQ: Hydraulic brakes, Van Avermaet’s fork
Lennard Zinn has answers to questions about hydraulic brake feel, Greg Van Avermaet's fork, and follow-ups to previous columns.
The story behind the Giro’s route design
Andrew Hood sits down with Giro d'Italia race director Mauro Vegni about how each race course comes together.
Unvarnished Tales of a Pro: The Inbetween Time
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Alex Edmondson primed for debut Giro after breakout spring: ‘I definitely didn’t see this coming’
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The story behind the story: talking life and its lessons with Mark Cavendish
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Commentary: Fresh ideas are to be applauded, but Giro d’Italia ‘best descender’ competition a misguided concept
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Engineering speed: A Q&A with Zipp engineer Tess Denning
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Photo gallery: Tom Boonen bids farewell to pro cycling at tribute event
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Schafer, Gulick take victories at Red Hook Crit series opener in Brooklyn
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Giro d’Italia roundtable: Is the route too hard? Can an underdog compete?
The Giro d'Italia starts Friday. Our editors sound off on the route, underdogs who could stun the favorites, and which stages to watch.
How to improve the Giro’s best descender prize
Think the Giro d'Italia is all about climbing? Well this year, the riders who go fastest down those crazy mountains will get a special prize.
La Passione Summer Jersey Square
La Passione's affordable jersey is ideal for the budget-minded rider and the high-end racer alike.
Buyer’s Guide 2017
The VeloNews Buyer's Guide contains hundreds of reviews of bikes, apparel, shoes, wheels, and accessories.
La Course expands with new pursuit event
Tour de France organizer ASO announced last week that the women's La Course event will expand to a second day of racing.
Sky disciplines Moscon for racial slurs
Team Sky has suspended Gianni Moscon from racing for six weeks to discipline the Italian for directing racial slurs at FDJ's Kevin Reza.
The boy from Pittsburgh who won the 1924 Giro
The Giro mirrors Italy and its embrace of the world. Here's the unique story of the 1924 winner, who was actually born in the U.S.
Bouhanni escapes with concussion after Yorkshire fall
Nacer Bouhanni is knocked unconscious in Tour de Yorkshire. Cofidis team says he is recovering albeit with a concussion.
PowerTap X Peloton: The Canals
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Virtual Park Up: Jack Thompson’s Ti Aura
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Hunt 30Carbon Aero Disc wheelset review
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Campagnolo Zonda DB
Campagnolo applies its extensive wheel know-how to produce alloy disc-brake wheel that achieves impressive price point and performance.
Trek Madone 9.2
The crossroads between high performance speed and comfort lies right here, due in large part to the Trek Madone’s IsoSpeed decoupler
Scott Foil Premium
Scott's Foil bridges the gap between the aero and all-around categories with great geometry and a high-end build.
Trek Domane SLR 7 Disc
Trek's Domane crushes cobbles, sure. But on smooth blacktop it’s just as capable.
Merckx EM525 Ultegra Di2 Disc Endurance
The Merckx EM525 is a mashup of all-around, aero, and endurance forms, with blocky chain stays and a bulbous front end.
Raleigh Roker Comp
Raleigh's Roker gravel bike has comfortable geometry and myriad fittings for bottles and fenders, plus a SRAM single-ring drivetrain.
Cervelo S3 Disc
Cervelo’s S3d is a purebred race machine that compels you to shift into a harder gear, fold into an aero tuck, and go faster.
Argon 18 Krypton
Argon 18's Krypton is a classic all-rounder with a solid blend of Shimano Ultegra Di2 parts and Vision Team 25 wheels.
Buyer’s Guide 2017: Orbea Avant M20iTeam-D
Orbea's Avant offers an upright position that might work well for some riders and a stiff ride that feels fast on brisk group rides.
Bianchi Intenso Disc Ultegra Mix
Bianchi’s goal with the Intenso is long-haul comfort, with wide tires and disc brakes.
Scott Addict 20 Disc
Scott's Addict 20 features this tried-and-terrific frame plus a sensible mix of parts. It boasts one of the stiffest bottom brackets of any bike.
Time Izon
Lively and lightweight, Traditionalists will love Time’s classic lines and race geometry. But the Izon is a bit quirky.
Bell Zephyr
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Le Col HC Bib Shorts
Le Col's bib shorts have a steep price tag, but they boast a near-perfect blend of comfort and sharp aesthetics.
Pactimo Summit Stratos Bibs
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