Almost all American sports have seen a significant decline in TV viewership during this pandemic-abbreviated season. However, the American audience for the Tour de France was the highest it’s been in ten years.
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Strava's annual report tracks the surge in Everesting, the creation of clubs, and other trends from the COVID-19 year.
Dhani Jones and Max Fennell introduce the first episode of Someone Like Me, a series of conversations with outstanding individuals in endurance sports with different backgrounds, including BIPOC, transgender, and adaptive athletes.
Normally a welcome distraction from reality, cycling this year crashed headlong into real-world problems.
Last month Wout van Aert published the recipe for his broth-flavored Champion Oats oatmeal. Our intrepid editor decided to cook and then eat this savory concoction.
VeloNews 2020 Awards: No one saw Tadej Pogačar's white-hot, come-from-behind time trial coming.
Capturing the shot that gives a sense of the total chaos of — an utterly unique moment in — the Tour de France.
Dr. Marlon Moncrieffe believes the pro peloton's anti-racist gesture during the Tour de France needs to go further. Dr. Moncrieffe recommends launching an official anti-racism advisory group.
Jim Cotton, Andy Hood, and Fred Dreier weigh in on what they believe will stand out decades from now.
What didn't the Dutch phenom win this year?
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The Kenyan rider believed in himself through trials and tribulations.
From awkward questions about Tyler Farrar to two-hour conversations about life in and out of the saddle, we recall some of the highs and lows of reporting on Mark Cavendish.
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No cars and no campers were allowed on the Col de Peyresourde, but that did not stop fans from walking or cycling up.
Teams will be permitted to expand to 32 for next year, dropping to 31 for 2022, and then back to 30 in 2023.
On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast we hear the story of L&M Tourers, one of the first cycling clubs for Black riders in New York City.
Mathieu van der Poel's dad, Adri, was one of the favorites. But De Bie had a trick.
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There is no ski resort at the summit, make it a truly special climb as cyclists climb alone, against nature.
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Photographer James Startt recalls shooting the bright colors of the bunch against the dust and dirt of the Tuscan fields.
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I'd be lying if I said everything was better in gravel. But here's how my new reality was on the whole.
The race veteran, now innovation manager at the UCI, is excited about virtual cycling and studying the ever-developing technology of bike racing.
Saint or sinner? Marco Pantani and his controversial legacy continue to resonate in professional racing.
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The effects of Dylan Groenewegen’s harsh sanction, and the threat of further legal action, continue to ripple through pro cycling. If sprinters are concerned that aggressive tactics could land them on the sidelines for a year, or even in jail, it could spell the end of traditional sprint finishes. The UCI must clarify this situation.
Cycling legend Greg LeMond is poised to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the nation's highest honors for civilians.
To study cannabis in sport is to navigate an obstacle course of controversy, contradiction, and a maddening tangle of red tape.
James Startt recalls how Ventoux isn't always the star when the peloton races in Provence.
This is a picture that says a lot about early season racing — but also about the courage of cyclists in general.
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Plus, the four-time world champion weighs in on a hotly dispute topic amongst cyclists: correct sock height.
A stronger riders union could bring substantial progress on the major challenges the riders face today – more stable employment, safer racing conditions, and a more secure post-retirement future.
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Since its inception in 2005, WBR has delivered over 500,000 of their sturdy Buffalo Bikes around the world.
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It’s an amazing race really, held due west of Buenos Aires, in the shadows of the Andes Mountains.
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McCarthy first started working with Borysewicz at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado when McCarthy was just 15 years old.
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After years in Europe, the 22-year-old is returning to the U.S. for a new kind of opportunity.
Virtually void of vegetation, the Alta Punta Negra call to mind the final kilometers of the Col de l’Izoard known as the Casse Deserte.
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Women's team to provide mentorship and racing support to Chicago program.
Dr. Richard Freeman’s Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service hearing in Great Britain picked up again in October.
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I look back at the hours, TSS, race days, and total kilometers of my 2020 and 2019 seasons.
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Six Olympic Games. 17 Tours de France. A win at Paris-Roubaix. And now, a role as race director for Tour Down Under.
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In this week's episode we discuss the Vuelta a España's thrilling finale, and then hear from race promoters Kristi Mohn and Lelan Dains about the DK's name change to Unbound Gravel.
The Retrospectives podcast brings in Alex Stieda the first North American to wear the yellow jersey of the Tour de France for a chat.
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Partnering with USA Cycling, the WorldTour team and its equipment partner will launch cycling programs at a Historically Black College or University and at a Tribal College or University.
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You should always ride with lights at night, but what about during the day? Bob Mionske explores some specific examples when riders may be legally advised to use lights during the traditional daylight hours.
The current national champ talks COVID-19, his long road with Jonathan Vaughters, and gravel gear tips.
Sunday's time trial finale at the Giro d'Italia was exciting, but I would have preferred seeing Peter Sagan racing for the sprint win.
An analysis of race statistics over the last few years hints towards the coming dominance of the new generation of pro cyclists.
Australian star rounded out a season of cross-discipline racing at the Giro d'Italia last week, and now turns to sketching out plans to ride Cape Epic next year.
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