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Friday’s unilateral decision by race organizers to trim grand tour team sizes has BMC's Jim Ochowicz scratching his head.

Mathieu van der Poel overcomes shaky start to cruise to Cyclocross World Cup win in Germany.

Belgian national champion Sanne Cant captures her first UCI World Cup win of the season in Germany.

Vincenzo Nibali is critical of Italian backers who were wary of funding a WorldTour team. Instead, his new squad is based in Bahrain.

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Organizers of major races like the Tour de France announce they will decrease the number of riders allowed per team in 2017.

UCI names 17 WorldTour teams for 2017 and 2018 but is still deliberating on whether Chinese outfit TJ Sport should be granted a license.

How did Astana pro Michele Scarponi befriend a Macaw parrot that now joins him on training rides in Italy? It wasn't love at first peck.

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Ready to make your wish list for the holidays? Here are our favorite gift ideas for cyclists of all stripes.

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Gent-Wevelgem organizers add new sectors of dirt farm roads to the 2017 course, a tribute to World War I heritage.

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This week, we listen in to Peter Sagan's thoughts on his new team and 2017 goals. Plus, Mike Creed talks about his latest project.

After two years with UnitedHealthcare, Janez Brajkovic returns to the WorldTour to support Vincenzo Nibali on the big climbs.

Alberto Contador is hoping that after a seven-year drought, he can reclaim a Tour de France title with his new Trek – Segafredo team.

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We test a set of super-light (super-pricey) brakes, Oakley's new smart glasses, and Bont's racer-friendly Vaypor S shoes.

If you absolutely need the lightest brakes out there, but you also want to stop reliably, look no further than Cane Creek's eeBrakes.

Oakley's Radar Pace are the first smart sunglasses we've been consistently excited to wear, offering audible feedback as you ride.

Bont's Vaypor S shoes are purebred racer shoes. That's great if you want stiffness, but it isn't always entirely comfortable.

Lennard Zinn addresses a question about how and why a Campy rear derailleur exploded during a bike ride.

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What sort of rider is Toms Skujins? The 25-year-old Latvian has proven to be a versatile part of the Cannondale – Drapac team.

VeloNews chats with the Dimension Data rider about African cycling's rapid ascent, racing in rural Africa, and more.

Far from the limelight of the WorldTour, the Continental Circuits are growing, improving, and giving more and more riders a pathway to the top.

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Sky’s Mikel Landa sets sights on the Giro, perhaps strongest hint yet that Chris Froome won’t take on the Italian grand tour next year.

UCI Cyclocross World Cup race in Koksijde called off due to raging storms sweeping across northern Belgium.

'My Fight' co-author Thijs Zonneveld discusses fallout following recent release of Dutch cyclist Thomas Dekker's revealing autobiography.

Here are five of the best Legally Speaking Columns from 2016. Bob Mionske explains what to do if you're hit by a car, and much more.

Global Cycling Network picks five of the weirdest, most unusual team names from the annals of cycling history.

We look back at a few of our favorite memories from Critérium International. ASO cancelled the 84-year-old race due to a crowded calendar.

New GoPro feature displays your stats; Wahoo improves Elemnt GPS; Sufferfest partners with Apex Coaching, and data-friendly artwork.

Adrien Costa looks back on a breakthrough 2016 season that saw him win major international races and ride for Etixx – Quick-Step.

Specialized's S-Works 6 XC shoes are no-holds-barred race togs designed to be super-light, stiff.

Reports say the two famous ascents will reappear next season in the Spanish grand tour and the Tour de France tuneup.

One of France's longest-running races will no longer be contested because of, among other reasons, a crowded WorldTour calendar.

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The Giro d'Italia reports that its Dutch start in 2016 was a financial success. Other grand tours see similar windfalls when they travel abroad.

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Bad news: It isn't enough to simply ride your bike for training. In this episode, we explain why weight lifting should be part of your routine.

The Australian points to the increased infrastructure on European roads as a reason why there are so many crashes.

These gloves offer the right combination for shoulder season riding, writes Dan Cavallari.

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Segafredo extends its sponsorship of Trek WorldTour squad through 2020, supporting the likes of Alberto Contador and John Degenkolb.

We say farewell to Cancellara, reflect on other notable retired pros, Jan Ullrich, and Thomas Dekker, and learn about iliac artery endofibrosis.

For some riders over 40, the prospects of racing in the peloton next year are still up in the air as they seek contracts.

We pick five of our favorite journals from 2016 — from Phil Gaimon's ride in Roubaix to Chad Haga's emotional recovery from a major crash.

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Italian Pro Continental teams Bardiani, Androni, and Wilier may have to answer to the UCI after accusations of fraud.

Former pro Mike Creed takes the helm of a new Continental under-23 development team, Aevolo.

Lennard Zinn addresses questions related to swapping wheels and fixing brake rub, the comparability of different brakes, and more.

This cold-weather piece will be a staple in our winter riding wardrobe.

After five seasons in the peloton, the Australia-based team has become a GC threat in grand tours and other stage races.

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