Road Racing

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The new season of cycling is dawning, and there are plenty of intriguing storylines to follow as 2019 gets underway.

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The addition of a second Boa dial makes the RC7 a more attractive mid-range road shoe, with ample forefoot width and a striking finish.

The 32-year-old may race the Giro after all this year, according to an Italian newspaper report.

The pro peloton has a number of young up-and-comers who are in line to emerge as new superstars in 2019. Here are our five favorites.

If you're committed to riding year-round, through rain, snow, and cold conditions, you owe it to yourself to get some dedicated winter shoes.

Lennard Zinn addresses questions related to Campagnolo shifting, downtube shifter setups, and the ideal position for cleats on a cycling shoe.

The 24-year-old Italian will ride a slate of classics and short stage races ahead of the Giro d'Italia.

After a successful debut in the 2018 Giro, Israel Cycling Academy hopes to make the wildcard list again, and in 2020, the Tour de France is its goal.

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Lotto-Soudal team wants to give its young Aussie sprinter plenty of opportunities in 2019, and he is keen for a return to the grand tours.

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After taking runner-up honors in both the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France, Tom Dumoulin will again race the double in 2019.

We discuss how breathability works, how waterproof your cycling kit really needs to be, and why zippers don't work that well if you need to cool off.

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Pro Continental team Rally-UHC rides into the new year with Felt as its new bicycle sponsor with the disc-brake FR and DA time trial bike.

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Chris Froome opts out of defending Giro title in bid to win fifth Tour de France, opening door for 21-year-old Bernal to lead Team Sky in Italy.

Fox has found a way to give riders a shock that analyzes terrain instantaneously and adjusts accordingly.

Award-winning director Arunas Matelis returns after 12 years to feature the less public side to understand the harsh sacrifices and the selflessness of the domestiques to compete the Giro d'Italia which covers over 3,000 kilometers in May of each year.

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What does it take to put on a gran fondo event, and why do it? Brent Bookwalter explains the motivation behind his Bookwalter Binge.

The burgeoning gravel segment is the most exciting trend in cycling, and better still, brands are making it more affordable for new riders.

European champion van der Poel continues his remarkable win streak. Youngster Nieuwenhuis earns first elite World Cup podium.

Marianne Vos wins a tactical race after overcoming late mechanical, shoring up her lead in the World Cup overall.

Van der Poel untouchable while error on the grid left Van Aert chasing from the start.

Slippery, technical course gave Brand second World Cup win of the season as she soloed away from Vos, second, and Worst, third.

It looked like Aqua Blue Sport would continue its upward trajectory, but instead the team closed abruptly at the end of 2018.

Here's how to log miles this winter on your indoor trainer and have fun while you're doing it.

After wowing fans with his attacking style and fourth-place overall result at the Tour, Primoz Roglic will race for pink in 2019.

We remember favorite rides from 2018, with everything from wine tasting in Italy to riding 100 miles on a 35-year-old MTB.

We dig into the mysterious world of carbon fiber construction learning terms like modulus, resins, additives, and layups.

The 2019 Vuelta route includes 59 categorized climbs but a surprisingly tame final week of racing.

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Following a merger with the former BMC Racing organization, CCC will ride Giant bikes for 2019. Here's a look at Serge Pauwels's bike.

We interview the main protagonists to re-create the spectacular stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia when Chris Froome seized the GC lead.

Lennard Zinn answers a variety of questions in this week's column.

The pair will target the general classification in the Italian grand tour, which kicks off May 11 in Bologna.

Defending champion Stephen Hyde faces stiff competition from young teammate Curtis White but emerges with his third CX title.

Compton dominated the race from lap one, while Gilbert ran to an impressive second, leaving Noble disappointed in third.

A dismantling of 'Fortress Froome' would level peloton, though possibility of wealthy team purchasing a block of Sky and becoming new dominant force remains.

We give Giro the 'Thoughtful Update' award for its brain-saving design that integrates MIPS technology into the helmet shell.

WADA is at a turning point. The next few months will be both a challenging time and a time of opportunity for the anti-doping agency's leaders.

The Vuelta will begin in the low countries in 2020. It will be only the fourth time the Spanish tour has had its grand depart on foreign soil.

Mavic's gravel wheel and tire combination offers durability and performance at a reasonable price despite being a tad heavy.

Louis Garneau punches above its weight with the Course Air Lite II shoes, which are easily some of the most comfortable we've ridden in this season.

Lennard Zinn addresses a variety of questions in this week's technical FAQ column.

Hecht finishes the racing series with four straight victories, while Runnels goes solo for her third series win.

The route for the Spanish grand tour will be unveiled next week, but details are leaking out.

Freezing conditions and the late arrival of snow made for slippery, attritional conditions at Jackson Park, Hendersonville.

The first day of racing saw closely contested racing at the front of the field.

With less recovery time between the Giro and Tour in 2019, it is unlikely any heavy hitters will try to win the overall in both.

With so many superbikes launched in 2018, it was hard to pick just one for this award. So we didn't. Here are three.

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

Power meters are everywhere, but do we actually understand how they work or what they actually do for us as cyclists?

To match his rainbow jersey, won in Innsbruck this fall, Alejandro Valverde has a special Canyon Ultimate CF SLX to match.

Tributes from Paul Sherwen's friends and colleagues have swept the cycling world. But Paul's impact was felt far beyond those who knew him personally. Michael Better came of age and in the early 2000s, and Paul's voice is an immutable soundtrack to his summertime memories.

Selle Italia's entry into the snub nose saddle category has a subtle curve that provides a planted feel and a wide channel for soft tissue comfort.

Lennard Zinn takes a variety of questions for this week's tech news column.

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Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com completes its sweep of the NBX Gran Prix with Keough and Hyde overcoming the mud on Sunday.

Following Sherwen's death at 62, we remember his gritty performance to finish the 1985 Tour de France.

The course in Garland, Texas sees some fast racing thanks to dry conditions.

Keough and Hyde showing signs of form before approaching U.S. nationals

New stairs and wooded sections make the difference for the winners in a dry, tacky race

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

We take a close look at five capable, versatile front lights for everything from winter commutes to occasional singletrack jaunts.

Movistar will discuss Landa's racing schedule at an upcoming team meeting.

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If you need a simple way to store bikes that can double as a work stand, the Feedback Sports Scorpion fits the bill and doesn't cost much.

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Ending speculation that he'll race the Giro d'Italia in 2019, Romain Bardet confirms plan to again focus on Tour de France.

Bernal's brilliant ride at the Tour didn't come easily. Yet crashes, injuries, and an unexpected schedule change couldn't hold him back.

Lennard Zinn takes questions related to gearing, along with follow-ups regarding frame fatigue and brakes.