Road Racing

Shimano S-Phyre chamois is moderately thick and comfortable for long days in the saddle.

Velocio's Ultralight Link Jersey has a very fine, highly breathable material that dries quickly, making it great for sweltering days.

The Signature Fly Bib reveals just how much thought Velocio put into creating a bib specifically for women.

Bell's Z20 is so abundantly vented you might suffer from brain freeze if the temps dip below 45 degrees.

Shimano's RP7 shoes are all about understated style.

Pearl Izumi's Women's P.R.O. bib offers excellent support on epic days in the saddle.

Pearl Izumi's Elite Pursuit jersey is a nice compromise if you want an attractive, comfortable jersey without the painted-on look.

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The Italian grand tour kicks off May 4 in Jerusalem, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Pope to attend.

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After missing the podium at Omloop and Kuurne over the weekend, Quick-Step came storming back at Le Samyn Tuesday.

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This BMC bike's stiffness and stability make it a straightaway rocket. Aerodynamic touches and light weight also make it a pure race bike.

Ellen van Dijk (Sunweb) attacked inside the final kilometers and soloed to victory at the Omloop van Het Hageland in Belgium on Sunday.

Dylan Groenewegen sprinted to his fourth victory of the season on Sunday at the semi-classic Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne in Belgium.

Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) won the final stage of the 2018 Abu Dhabi Tour in Jebel Hafeet on Sunday and captured the overall title.

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Christina Siggaard sprinted to victory on Saturday at the women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad over Alexis Ryan and Maria Confalonieri.

Michael Valgren won the 2018 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday in Meerbeke with an attack in the final kilometers out of a select group.

Rohan Dennis won the stage four individual time trial at the Abu Dhabi Tour on Saturday, as Tom Dumoulin suffered a mechanical.

Phil Bauhaus edged Marcel Kittel and Pascal Ackermann to capture the stage win.

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The Italian rider won the second stage in a sprint and will wear the race leader's jersey for Friday's stage 3.

The Norwegian powered to a sprint win on the opening day of the five-stage race.

Lance Armstrong has always wielded power over the media — and that compels us to keep asking hard questions.

Lennard Zinn addresses a question about using Shimano XTR Di2 and a Garmin, and then discusses the latest edition of one of his books.

Beautiful handbuilt bikes are all about the details. We capture some of the best of the 2018 North American Handmade Bike Show.

Some bikes just feel right. For those who crave precision steering and stiff responsiveness, the Specialized Tarmac is one of them.

Michal Kwiatkowski won for the second time at the 2018 Volta ao Algarve on Sunday in Malhão.

David de la Cruz won the final stage ITT at the Ruta del Sol on Sunday, as Tim Wellens secured the overall title.

Alexander Kristoff won the final stage of the Tour of Oman, while Alexey Lutsenko took home the overall victory.

Dylan Groenewegen (LottoNL-Jumbo) won his second stage of the 2018 Volta ao Algarve on Saturday in Tavira.

Tim Wellens won the fourth stage of the Ruta del Sol on Saturday over Mikel Landa and took the lead in the GC.

The Astana duo of Miguel Ángel López and Alexey Lutsenko finished 1-2 on stage five on Sunday atop Green Mountain.

With its first grand tour start at the 2018 Giro, Israel Cycling Academy plans to eventually earn a spot in the Tour de France.

Ashmei's Women's Cycle Softshell Jacket is not a cheap piece of apparel, but the blend of merino and softshell makes it versatile and valuable.

Geraint Thomas clocks the fastest time in Friday's time trial around Lagoa, Portugal, extending overall lead at Volta ao Algarve.

BMC Racing's Olympic champion Greg Van Avermaet keeps overall lead in Oman while youngster Magnus Cort wins stage 4.

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Michal Kwiatkowski wins uphill finish on stage 2 of Volta ao Algarve. Sky teammate Geraint Thomas takes overall lead.

Wout Poels attacks on Alto de las Allandas to take the overall lead after a win in stage 2 of Ruta del Sol in Spain.

The 2016 Olympic champion rode to victory in the third stage of the Tour of Oman and will wear the red leader's jersey on Friday.

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Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen continues strong start to the season with another win in stage 1 sprint at Volta ao Algarve.

Thomas Boudat swoops in to win stage 1 of Ruta del Sol while Sacha Modolo celebrates too soon Wednesday.

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A reader switches to longer crank arms, so Lennard helps him dial in the saddle position to compensate for the change.

Nicolas Roche is flying under the radar but he has plans to factor into the Giro's GC battle.

The Frenchman out-sprinted Mark Cavendish and Giacomo Nizzolo at the finish line in Muscat.

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Movistar's Dayer Quintana won the final stage of the Colombia Oro y Paz in Manizales on Sunday, as Egan Bernal (Sky) took the overall title.

Mathieu van der Poel and Sanne Cant powered to solo victories at Superprestige Hoogstraten on Sunday in Belgium.

Rigoberto Uran captured the fifth stage of the Colombia Oro y Paz in Salento on Saturday, as Nairo Quintana moved into the overall lead.

Mathieu van der Poel and Sanne were victorious in Lille, Belgium on Saturday at Krawatencross.

Elia Viviani took his second victory of the race and sealed the overall victory on Saturday, as a late crash marred the sprint.

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Quick-Step Floors team notches fourth win in a row in Colombia as Julian Alaphilippe wins stage 4 and takes GC lead.

Sonny Colbrelli rides his 53-tooth big ring up the finish climb to Hatta Dam and wins stage 4 at Dubai Tour.

Specialized refines its Evade aero helmet to make it better ventilated, more comfortable, and a bit more aerodynamic.

Colnago has refined its top of the line race bike, making it lighter, boosting tire clearance, but keeping the same excellent handling.

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With new upper, updated Boa dials, and a wider forefoot, the new Specialized S-Works 7 shoe affords high-performance comfort.

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With his third win in as many days, Fernando Gaviria makes it clear that he's the top sprinter at Colombia Oro y Paz in stage 3.

Mark Cavendish won the third stage at the Dubai Tour and now sits second overall at 4 seconds behind new leader Elia Viviani.

Fernando Gaviria follows up his stage 1 win with another sprint victory on the second day of Colombia Oro y Paz.

Elia Viviani won the second stage of the race, while Dylan Groenewegen maintained his overall lead.

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The inaugural Colombia Oro y Paz stage race kicks off in ideal fashion for home crowd as Fernando Gaviria wins stage 1.

Lennard Zinn explains a recent heart procedure he underwent and why it was not successful.

The LottoNL-Jumbo edged Magnus Cort Nielsen and Elia Viviani in a finish-line sprint.

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