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After five amazing weeks, entries to the 2017 Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year Awards closed today. We've been left awestruck by over 1,200 incredible images, from photographers in 33 countries. It's now over to our panel of judges - but first, our highlights from this week.

Transition offers a Sentinel trail bike in carbon fiber, Wahoo has a forearm-mounted heart rate monitor, and much more.

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Team Sunweb confirmed the details of an extensive anti-doping program that will run independently of the UCI's checks.

Alejandro Valverde's recovery from a catastrophic knee injury has gone flawlessly. Now he's ready to return to racing — and win.

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Here's a detailed guide to the North American men's pro cycling teams and rider transfers ahead of the 2018 season.

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We examine the key stories to watch in 2018: Sagan vs. Van Avermaet, Froome's Salbutamol scandal, and much more.

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What are the biggest storylines heading into the 2018 cycling season?

There is still a place for the long ride in your training regimen. Here are some tricks to help you find time to fit them in.

Team managers must balance the demands of their sponsors with showcasing riders' home colors when they win national championships.

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How exactly is carbon fibre used to make a frame? What are the different construction methods? Why is the term itself so misleading in the world of cycling? And if the raw materials are the same, why does one frame perform better than another?

EF Education First-Drapac saw 10 riders leave for other teams, but the American team keeps two familiar stars at the helm

Peter Sagan, Michal Kwiatkowski, Philippe Gilbert, and Greg Van Avermaet are preparing for another run at the spring classics.

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A young rider is looking to go professional, but he struggles with finding the right amount of zone 2 base training in the off-season.

Simon Gerrans, 37, said his role on BMC Racing will be to help Richie Porte try to win the Tour de France this summer.

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Nominations for the Young Cyclist Assistance fund are now open through the 2017 Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year Awards, which will financially support up to three young cyclists with their development.

The 39-year-old American finished ahead of Annemarie Worst and Maud Kaptheijns in Baal, Belgium.

Joining the provinces of Sondrio and Brescia in northern Italy, the Passo del Mortirolo is 1,852 meters and just shy of 12km long.

First-lap misfortunes couldn’t derail Mathieu van der Poel Saturday in the Diegem Superprestige.

Cant rides to her third straight victory of Kerstperiode holiday series. Ferrand-Prevot finishes alone in second ahead of Kaptheijns.

Quick-Step's star sprinter Fernando Gaviria will begin his 2018 season at Vuelta a San Juan in Argentina.

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The American-registered squad will kick off its season at the Vuelta a San Juan Internacional in January.

The Italian is serving a 12-year doping ban that expires in 2024.

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Belgian media outlets have confirmed that the French grand tour will pay homage to Eddy Merckx by starting in his home country.

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Rally Cycling riders hike, ski, play basketball, and bond with teammates new and old at winter training camp in Colorado.

The Spaniard said he no longer wants to work for others after two years at Astana and two at Sky.

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Mathieu van der Poel (Beobank-Corendon) won the seventh round of the Telenet UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Zolder, Belgium on Tuesday.

Diego Ulissi's lawyer noted there are key differences between Ulissi's and Chris Froome's cases, that could have an impact on the final outcome.

Sanne Cant (Beobank-Corendon) won the seventh round of the 2017 Telenet UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Zolder, Belgium on Tuesday.

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Wout van Aert and Lucinda Brand each kicked-off the Kerstperiode of 'cross racing with victories in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium on Saturday.

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At face value, Froome's Tour-Vuelta double earns him cyclist of the year award, but time will tell with his pending Salbutamol scandal.

Our top off-road riders of 2017 are Nino Schurter, Wout van Aert, Sanne Cant, and Mathieu van der Poel.

2017 was a great year in tech with new bikes, new accessories, and of course new scandals.

Greg Van Avermaet dominates with four major wins: Paris-Roubaix, Gent-Wevelgem, E3 Harelbeke, and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.

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Greg Van Avermaet's stardom has skyrocketed in recent years, but his humble character has stayed despite the success.

After winning the Olympic road race in 2016, van der Breggen enjoys the most successful season of her young career.

Reports say that Tom Dumoulin will return to the 2018 Giro d'Italia to defend his title.

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A listener in Iowa asks if he could become climber. We’ll answer this question and describe ways anyone can improve in the hills.

Pint-sized sprinter Coryn Rivera becomes the first American, man or woman, to win the Tour of Flanders in a thrilling finale.

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In interactions between vehicles and cyclists, being seen is all-important. Now, with a weight of research backing them, Bontrager are on a mission to make cyclists more visible.

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Tom Dumoulin keeps his cool despite untimely bathroom break to save his Giro d’Italia during the epic stage 16 over the Stelvio.

The 2017 Giro d'Italia champion will reportedly return to the Italian grand tour next May and try to win another pink jersey.

Two judges are reportedly following a money trail that could lead to "high-level" cyclists.

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