Road Racing

In this week's column, a reader wants to know whether there is any data on the life expectancy of carbon-fiber racing rims.

Alpecin-Fenix pair both in dominant form in New Year's Day race.

The Type-S tracks your body's movements to give you a fuller understanding of your biomechanics. But be careful what you do with that data.

Team Sky revolutionized the way the Tour de France was raced, winning seven Tours in eight years. The team garnered plenty of criticism for its budget and its penchant for pushing the rules.

Van der Poel continues long unbeaten run on the fast, floodlit urban course in Diegem.

Lucinda Brand pulled out after a heavy fall in the women's, Wout van Aert placed fifth in first race in five months in the men's.

Hard dry course in Zolder sees same riders win as those that took victory in Sunday's boggy battle in Namur.

As the decade comes to a close, tech editor Dan Cavallari and editorial director Ben Delaney reflect on what tech developments changed the bike industry in the last ten years — for better and for worse.

Frozen temperatures, heavy rain, and an extremely difficult course combine to make Namur World Cup race one of crashes, abandons, and epic racing.

Wet, frozen conditions on the twisty, technical Namur course made for epic battles in both men's and women's World Cup races, Sunday.

Smart bikes are the latest trend in indoor training, and Wahoo is leading the charge with a dynamic bike that mimics undulations in road gradient.

Van der Poel's biggest enemy in coming years could be over-ambition as he continues to challenge across three disciplines.

Why don't road and MTB handlebars have the same grip diameter? In this week's Technical FAQ, Lennard explains the logical reason behind this fact. Also, a reader wonders how ultrasound is used to check carbon for damage.

Contributor Rebecca Reza followed Israel Start-Up Nation on a training ride through the Negev Desert. The ride took in sights, sand, and plenty of history.

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Light, ventilated, and aero. Pick three.

When a reader cannot stay warm on those long descents in the Alps, Lennard chimes in with some sage advice. Staying warm on descents, even on summer days, requires a riding and apparel strategy.

Female cyclists are at a lower risk of suffering Sudden Cardiac Death than male athletes, but women should still learn about ways to screen for heart problems before engaging in endurance sports.

The Tempo Argo's generous cutout helps eliminate numbness and a semi-curved shape creates a comfortable and powerful platform.

Sidi released the ultralight Sixty; Zwift unveils training plans for off-road racing; Silca sells a $30 reusable titanium straw.

As Zwift and the popularity of indoor riding continues to rise, Rapha jumps in with indoor-specific cycling clothing.

The time is right for pro women's cycling to see growth in audience and racing days, writes veteran Dutch journalist Raymond Kerckhoffs.

The VeloNews Tech Podcast returns with a deep dive into the history of Zwift and the smart trainers that have grown up around the virtual riding world.

In this week's column, Lennard fields questions about friction caused by cross chaining in modern drivetrains.

American track star tells the closing part of his story of bike packing through the UK as he processed the disappointment of missing out on lifetime Olympic ambition

American track star tells the first part of his story of bike packing through the UK as he processed the disappointment of missing out on lifetime Olympic ambition.

Alejandro Valverde's involvement with the Operacion Puerto doping ring makes him a controversial figure. On paper, Valverde is pro cycling's best male rider over the past decade.

Warm without the bulk and comfortable throughout, the breathable and weatherproof C5 Thermo Jacket tames the winter elements.

A reader survives a crash with an automobile, but his steel bike does not. How should he go about repairing the bent frame? Plus, mixing SRAM Rival and Campagnolo Record components.

If you’re looking for an easy way to manage minor aches and pains or to speed recovery after big races or travel, PowerDot offers an easy-to-use and travel-friendly tool for recovery and therapy.

Here’s your Week in Tech — all of the gear news you need, none of the marketing gibberish you don’t want.

Long stages, high mountains, and unpredictable weather have become part of the Giro d'Italia's identity and throw riders challenges not faced at the Tour de France or Vuelta a Espana.

Christina Birch is hoping to qualify for the U.S. track team for the 2020 Olympics. A place in Tokyo would mark another milestone in Birch's impressive professional career.

Rebecca Fahringer comes on the podcast to discuss her successful North American CX campaign, and explains why cyclocross is the perfect point of entry for women into cycling.

Former Giro d'Italia boss Michele Acquarone pens a lengthy opinion column on how pro cycling should address its many problems.

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Park's Hydraulic Barb Tool crams a lot of action into one tool. It's all you'll need to cut your hydraulic brake lines and cleanly install barbs.

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The Whoop Strap 3.0 records physiological data all day so you get a better understanding of your sleep patterns, recovery needs, and peak performance goals.

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Lennard offers advice on the best cycling boots for cold conditions. Plus, a carbon repair firm weighs in on the damage that can be caused by indoor trainers.

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The three reasons why cyclists test themselves, and the best ways to do so.

Windproof, water-resistant, non-padded, and insulated, the Velocis women's gloves are ideal for cold temps, but meet their match in freezing rain.

Here’s your Week in Tech — all of the gear news you need, none of the marketing gibberish you don’t want.

7Mesh tackles shoulder season with the Synergy Jersey, a lightweight, windproof, and water-resistant layer that takes the place of arm warmers and a vest.

Tech editor Dan Cavallari takes a critical look at the burgeoning market for performance e-road bikes, and investigates who, exactly, is the target customer for these high-tech and very speedy machines.

The French nearly-man is among the last of the legends when black-and-white photography documented cycling's golden era.

We discuss Peter Stetina's decision to race gravel instead of WorldTour road; plus, writer Patrick Redford talks about covering cycling for Deadspin.

The TK1 Bib Shorts get high marks when the temperatures dip, even though they may not be the most aesthetically appealing choice.

Bicycle manufacturers offer advice on using a carbon-fiber frame with an indoor trainer. Plus, can tire sealant corrode raw aluminum?

Van der Poel took third European title while Kastelijn dominated the race to take her first championship win on a boggy course in Italy.

On this week's Week in Tech: Muc-Off's new pressure washer; Pegoretti's new stainless steel frame; Park Tool's community grant application opens.

The association of men's pro teams, AIGCP, is attempting to force a debate with the UCI about the fundamental problems of pro cycling.

The boom in gravel racing makes it a strong alternative to a career in the WorldTour thanks to increased sponsor interest and rapid expansion in events.

The 2020 Tour de France route boasts nine mountain stages, and plenty of climbing. The Outer Line says the race will be won during the sole individual time trial on stage 20.

We take a look at the Pinarello Grevil+ gravel bike (with O-Symetric rings!) of Olympic medalist, Tour de France podium finisher and Cat 5 gravel rider Bobby Julich.

On this week's episode we take a deep dive into the Amgen Tour of California's cancellation for 2020, and speak with Tejay van Garderen about the race's significance.

The Amgen Tour of California's best battles involved riders on U.S. domestic teams as they battled against the sport's biggest stars.

At VeloSwap, riders tested their legs on a punishing Zwift course while riding the new Saris H3 direct drive smart trainer on the Saris MP1 trainer platform.

In this week's Technical FAQ, a reader weighs in about using a warm hat and how it impacts helmet fit; plus, is it OK to reuse your cables and housing after trimming away the fray?

Van der Poel continues to manage multi-discipline approach in a way never seen before. But with ambitions growing by the year, can he keep it up?

World champion van der Poel was back on the top step in his first 'cross race of the season while Alvarado took her second win of the Superprestige series.

23-year-old Italian beat previous time set by American Ashton Lambie.

U.S. women's team kick off the 19-20 season with record-breaking win at team pursuit, with Jennifer Valente picking up more medals in the points and scratch races.

In today's Week in Tech, we look at Abbey Bike Tool's new Team Issue Toolbox, Zwift's Movember fundraiser, Strava's new topographic maps, and more.

The first round of the DVV Trofee series got underway in Oudenaarde, with 777 dominating the women's and Iserbyt taking another win in the men's.

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In this week's Technical FAQ, Lennard fields questions about mixing Shimano GRX components with XT; plus, a reader who applies cleaning wax to his bike discovers a problem with braking on carbon rims.

A wheeled bike travel case that is still small enough to let you dodge airline fees. Just be prepared to break down your bike extensively.