Road Racing

Corporate acquisitions spell the end of Team Sky's salad days. The world's dominant cycling team may be forced to trim its budget in coming years.

Published this week in America, Geraint Thomas's new book takes readers inside the Tour. Here are three interesting points we learned from "The Tour According to G."

The Norwegian defeats several high-profile riders, including Geraint Thomas and Tony Martin.

The new SRAM eTap AXS drivetrain features smaller chainrings, a wider cassette range, a novel hydraulic rear derailleur clutch, and much more.

Geraint Thomas confirms he will forgo another run at the pink jersey as he targets the Tour de France as defending champion.

Lennard Zinn addresses several questions about cycling shoes and cleats in this week's column.

Bennett sprints to first win of the season in circuit race around San Juan.

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Technical masterclass from the Dutchman denies second-place Van Aert a fourth consecutive world title.

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Day-long breakaway survive frantic final chase from the peloton to deny the big-name sprinters.

Challenge from Brand blighted by pit-lane crash with own mechanic.

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As the furore surrounding Iljo Keisse and Deceuninck-QuickStep drags on, it's time to consider whether this "stupid moment" actually highlights a much bigger problem.

Atop the fearsome Alto Colorado, Movistar's Colombian climber Winner Anacona wins the day and assumes the overall race lead.

Nairo Quintana continues search for an answer to Team Sky, and he is unsure if he will remain Movistar's key leader for Tour de France.

After Tour de France organizers throw a curveball, Dutch time trial star Tom Dumoulin plans return to Giro d'Italia to aim for second maglia rosa.

Scott takes its eBike to the slopes. Zwift mixes it up. Bont puts out an entry-level shoe, and Guerrilla Gravity makes its first carbon mountain bike.

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Geoff Eaker, manager and operator of the A2 wind tunnel, explains the fundamentals of wind tunnel technology and how that impacts aero bike design.

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Colombian sprint star Fernando Gaviria nets his second stage win of Vuelta a San Juan, besting Peter Sagan again.

The late Paul Sherwen's legacy extends well beyond the world of pro cycling. He devoted his life away from the races to helping the Ugandan people.

Rapha has put together a simple, elegant duffel bag that rarely falls short of our needs. Unfortunately, the price is quite steep.

The Frenchman follows up his stage 2 victory with another win and assumes the overall GC lead as Gaviria fades in time trial.

If you want a big duffel bag with plenty of thoughtful pockets, compartments, and features, Silca hits the mark with its Maratona gear bag.

Lennard Zinn addressees questions related to health and shifters in this week's FAQ.

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Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe wins his first race of 2019. Fernando Gaviria settles for second-place but keeps overall lead.

Colombian wins opening stage in chaotic sprint and intense heat.

Aerts takes World Cup title after Van Aert finishes race disappointed in third.

Dutch champion puts on a display of power and faultless skill before next weekend's world championships.

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Victory at Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race silences demon from 2018 and marks a "perfect" start to Viviani's season.

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Cuban holds off late chase from Mitchelton-Scott duo Kennedy and Spratt in stunning solo victory.

With a wool/poly blend and trim fit, 7Mesh's jersey is versatile for a variety of conditions and warm when damp.

Running is wildly popular in America. Cycling? Not so much. With new leaders at the helm of EF and USA Cycling, can cycling take a cue from foot races?

Giro d'Italia organizers invite Israel team for second year in a row, alongside three Italian Pro Continental teams.

New Exploro aims for greater versatility. Enve's alloy hubs help its wheels hit lower price point. CeramicSpeed has pulleys for gravel, and more.

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Rapha employs Polartec’s Alpha insulation to great effect in this vest that manages to keep you warm, dry, and not sweaty at all.

Cycling's tactical nuances lend themselves to confusion over what is corrupt and what is harmless sportsmanship.

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Pearl Izumi's PRO bib short is one of our favorites, with soft fabric that is not too compressive, and bib straps that practically disappear.

French star Romain Bardet likes the 2019 Tour route and feels his chance for a career-defining victory is coming soon.

Racing at the Tour Down Under presents a logistical challenge, but once there things generally run smoothly for the mechanics.

Lennard Zinn addresses several questions about bike position as it relates to cleats and saddles.

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Bevin loses grip on GC to allow Impey to become first rider in race's history to retain title.

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Jasper Philipsen is declared the winner of the Tour Down Under's fifth stage after Caleb Ewan is relegated for irregular sprinting.

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2018 Tour Down Under winner Daryl Impey tops Patrick Bevin to win stage 4.

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Peter Sagan sprints to victory in stage 3 of the Santos Tour Down Under.

McLaren's arrival in cycling might not be the surprise influx of new cash some are expecting.

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The New Zealander capitalizes on a crash near the finish to surge ahead and sprint to victory in Wednesday's stage 2.

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Readers follow-up with more questions about how to correctly position their cleats and what can be done about toe overlap.

The Giro's impressive start list will make for a great race for pink, but it detracts from the Tour de France and Froome's bid for fifth yellow jersey.

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The Italian grand tour's spot on the season schedule is not ideal for Peter Sagan, who says he'd like to race it at least once.

Elia Viviani sprints through an impossibly narrow gap to win stage 1, catching Max Walscheid in the final meters.

We take a close look at five pairs of winter cycling gloves for a range of temperatures.

Our editorial staff names star American cyclists who are likely to make waves in the 2019 pro cycling season.

Large crash in final lap takes down key sprint contender Viviani.

Michelton-Scott take one-two on GC and the sprint classification at home race.

Defending Tour Down Under champion Amanda Spratt retains race lead with only one stage remaining.

He sits between two leaders on the bus of a team that is at once celebrated and reviled. This is what Wout Poels thinks of it all.

Two-time defending Tour Down Under champion Amanda Spratt takes control on Mengler Hill.

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

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Two invites remain for the 2019 Tour de France after Belgian team Wanty-Groupe Gobert and Cofidis earn spots in the grande boucle.

The 19-year-old track star shines in Australia, winning the opening sprint with new team Trek-Segafredo.