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The USA Pro Challenge is taking a year off as it seeks a new ownership group, so hold off on donning funeral attire, writes Fred Dreier.

The Katusha rider has now won four stages this season, all in the Middle East races.

Wouter Wippert, 25, sprints to a fourth-place result at Volta ao Algarve, his European debut with the Cannondale team.

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This Canadian rider isn't content to simply log rides on Strava — he creates masterpieces, doodling Star Wars characters and sending birthday wishes.

The first stage of Volta ao Algarve is a head-to-head duel between two German sprint stars: Andre Greipel and Marcel Kittel.

Mark Cavendish confirms he'll race track worlds in his bid to race the omnium event at the Rio Olympics and vie for a gold medal.

Tom Boonen is caught behind crash after flat tire in Volta ao Algarve's hectic stage 1 finish, starting the race in Portugal on a sour note.

Edvald Boasson Hagen out-sprints Vincenzo Nibali and Greg Van Avermaet to win stage 2 of Tour of Oman and claim the overall lead.

BMC leader Richie Porte is dropped in Tour of Oman stage 2, losing more time, but the team says he's on track for his Tour de France goals.

Marcel Kittel wins his first duel of 2016 against fellow German sprinter André Greipel in stage 1 at Volta ao Algarve in Portugal.

Tinkoff's Daniele Bennati sprints to his first victory of the season in stage 1 of Ruta del Sol in Spain.

The son of star sprinter Erik Zabel says it's time for him to take his career to the next level.

Taylor Phinney will line up at Haut Var-Matin and the Tour La Provence this weekend to kick off his spring European campaign.

The Dimension Data rider wins stage 2 and now has a slim advantage over Vincenzo Nibali and Greg Van Avermaet in the GC.

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Lennard Zinn answers questions about motorized cheating and follows up on his advice for indoor roller-specific tires.

Specialized will license a key rim patent from HED that improves wheel aerodynamics and handling in crosswinds.

Bob Jungels opens his account with his first win of 2016 at Tour of Oman, riding in his first season with Etixx – Quick-Step.

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The Dutchman says Giant will have a tough time getting top results in 2016 — at least in the early going — because of the crash.

Adriano Malori broke his collarbone and suffered head injuries in a high-speed crash at the Tour de San Luis last month.

Bob Jungels races to a 6-second victory in the opening stage at the Tour of Oman, showing his new Etixx teammates he has the legs to win.

The Etixx – Quick-Step rider has a 10-second lead in the GC heading into stage 2.

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Global Cycling Network checks out the Cervelo S5 that Mark Cavendish will race on this year with Dimension Data.

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Richie Porte is a co-leader alongside Tejay van Garderen on BMC Racing this season, a role he says comes with added pressure.

Specialized is auctioning off five S-Works Tarmacs equipped with SRAM eTap to benefit World Bicycle Relief.

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Here's the first installation of VeloNews's weekly wrap-up of American racers and their results in the European pro peloton.

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Miguel Angel Lopez — "Superman" to his fans — is the latest talented Colombian to make waves in the WorldTour ranks.

Leigh Howard wins Spanish race after strong winds force organizers to shorten race to 21 kilometers.

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The top spring classics stars, like Alexander Kristoff and Greg Van Avermaet, agree that Tour of Qatar is an ideal tune-up race.

BMC's Philippe Gilbert proves fastest out of a select group of four riders, out-sprinting Alejandro Valverde.

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Dimension Data's Matt Brammeier rides this Cervelo S5 with prototypes galore — hydraulic shifting and braking, and Rotor's new power meter.

In Girona, Spain, specifically at the coffee shop called La Fabrica, one steps into the lives of pro cyclists. This is home for them.

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Alexander Kristoff claims his third win of the week, and Mark Cavendish wraps up the overall title at Tour of Qatar.

Connex is hoping you'll branch out when you need a replacement and opt for its product. But is the price worth it?

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We've got the latest tech news, including some new bikes launched Down Under, new road gear, and more.

The British sprinter finishes second to Alexander Kristoff on the final stage, but benefits from time bonuses to take the overall victory.

The Tour director Christian Prudhomme wants motorized cheating sorted out before the ASO talks with the UCI about rejoining WorldTour.

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Brim Brothers' cleat-based Zone DPMX power meter launched on Kickstarter Thursday, and the company says it will deliver in three months.

Untimely flat tires leave Edvald Boasson Hagen out of the race as Alexander Kristoff sprints to victory, and Mark Cavendish takes GC lead.

The Norwegian began stage 4 of the Tour of Qatar with a 26-second lead, but two flats cost him the jersey.

Edvald Boasson Hagen loses the overall lead due to flat tires, while Alexander Kristoff sprints to his second victory of the week.

Art's Cyclery demonstrates the simple process of constructing and attaching a mud guard to keep dirt and debris out.

Matthew Busche spent six seasons in the WorldTour and is now riding at the Pro Continental level. He hopes to return to the top rung.

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Climb the second-highest paved road in North America. Pikes Peak is over 14,000 feet above sea level.

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If you're looking for a way to store a lot of gear or apparel without a big backpack, this custom frame bag is a great option.

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The Tour of Qatar's golden leader's jersey is handed from one Dimension Data rider to another as Edvald Boasson Hagen wins stage 3.

Teammates and friends agree that Edvald Boasson Hagen's development was stunted at Sky, but now he is spreading his wings with Dimension Data.

Fabian Cancellara rides a special race team version of the Madone, and is still using mechanical shifting.

The UCI has promised to step up its efforts after a motor was discovered hidden in a bike at the recent cyclocross worlds.