Road Racing

No matter how you know Phil Gaimon, you have to admit: The guy has a sharp wit and he’s not afraid to use it.

Ashmei’s Hooded Wind Jersey fits perfectly on your commute to work, but it’s up for a hard effort at lunchtime, too.

If you’re after a climbing-specific tool, it’s hard to find one that’s better than the Emonda SLR 8 Disc.

Rumor has it that Chris Froome will attempt the Giro-Tour double in 2018. Will it confirm him among cycling's greats or be too risky?

Fi'zi:k waterproof shoes, Park Tool offering grants, a sub-1000 gram Ti frame, Canyon sponsors the Belgian Waffle ride and more in The Week in Tech.

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Spice up your garage space with a unique print from 100Copies, the bike-centric creative world of Singapore-based Thomas Yang.

Mount this inside the garage or outside to show off your pride and joy — and lock it securely in place.

Hang this one on your garage workstand or shove it in your pack on your next dirt ride.

The indispensable ATD.1.2 is an update of Park’s previous adjustable torque driver.

Big sound from a little package will fill your home garage, not your benchtop.

The 1100-lumen Lumina front light has nine flash and static settings including a Daylight Visible Flash.

Arundel’s sneaky bar end plugs hide away important tools so you’re not stranded with roadside repairs.

Powered by a small coin cell battery, Wahoo's Mini will stay powered for up to 12 months.

The versatile Switch Multi-Tool packs all the tools needed for basic repairs into a neat pocket-sized package.

The New West Jersey combines moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties with a casual look you can wear to the bar post-ride.

The Fiveten Kestrel shoes have a nylon shank in the midsole that flexes enough for walking but provides stiffness for pedaling.

With a stretch woven shell and a casual fit, the Lithos shorts are ideal for anything from enduro racing to all-day gravel rides.

The details Silca has wisely incorporated into its Apron Premio are smart and sensible.

Keep the spare tube in your pack. At 56 grams, this tiny repair kit can keep your tubeless tire rolling after a puncture.

The latest aero road bikes are better-handling and more comfortable than ever. Here are three of the best VeloNews tested in 2017.

We talk to Cannondale-CyclocrossWorld.com's Rawny Semba and Gary Wolfe to glean a little knowledge for home mechanics.

These small locks have a reinforced steel core and are great for quick stops at the coffee shop.

How do you tune the new Shimano Di2's Synchro-Shift settings? And if you don't want it, how do you keep it in manual mode?

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Cervelo has one of the best-handling bikes on the market with surprising stiffness and pedaling response plus powerful disc brakes.

Trek Bikes now has a gravel-specific bike in their line-up, the Domane Gravel series.

Bike swaps are like treasure chests, only with more grease and DayGlo.

Katie Compton's Trek Boone is red, white, and blue, as you'd expect for the national champ. It also has tons of careful details.

The route for the 2018 Giro d'Italia is slowly being pieced together in news reports ahead of the Nov. 29 presentation.

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Stephen Hyde continues his streak of victories with a Pan-American Championship Sunday in Louisville.

Thirteen-time U.S. champion Katie Compton wins Pan-American cyclocross championships in Louisville with a convincing solo ride.

Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands) won the elite men's European Championship for the first time on Sunday in Tabor, Czech Republic.

Sanne Cant won the 2017 elite women's European Championship over Lucinda Brand. This is her third European title after victories in 2014 and 2015.

On a new, hilly venue in Louisville, Kentucky, Katie Compton and Stephen Hyde, take convincing wins in final round of US Cup-CX.

Aqua Blue Sport will ride SRAM's 1x drivetrain system for the 2018 season.

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

Spencer Petrov, the newest addition to Jeremy Powers's Aspire program, will ride a yellow Focus Mares CX at the Pan-Am Championships.

The lid has a unique look and keeps your head plenty cool on long, hard climbs.

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Mathieu van der Poel and Helen Wyman were victorious at the DVV Verzekeringen Trofee Koppenbergcross in Oudenaarde, Belgium.

It's easy to ogle the exotic, extravagant, and expensive bikes, but here are three great rides we tested in 2017 that are under $3,000.

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Gore's SHAKEDRY jackets are ideal for changing weather conditions through the fall and winter months.

Stephen Hyde and Ellen Noble captured day two of the US Cup-CX/Cincy CX on Sunday in Fairfield, Ohio.

Scott Smith (JAM/NCC) and Samantha Runnels (Squid Bikes) won day two of the UCI C2 HPCX in muddy conditions.

Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com duo Stephen Hyde and Katie Keough each attacked early and never looked back to win day one of the US Cup-CX/Cincy CX.

Jack Kisseberth and Samantha Runnels were triumphant on Saturday at day one of HPCX in Jamesburg, New Jersey.

Giro's E70 Knit has a unique look and backs it up with all-around comfort and performance at a fair price.

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

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Carla Williams wins her first UCI race of the season. Kerry Werner doubles up with his second win of the weekend at DCCX.

Reports suggest the Spanish grand tour will begin with an individual race against the clock next August.

Mathieu van der Poel (Beobank-Corendon) won the third round of the Telenet UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Koksijde, Belgium on Sunday.

Maud Kaptheijns (Crelan-Charles) powered to the first UCI Cyclocross World Cup victory on Sunday in Koksijde, Belgium.

Kerry Werner and Arley Kemmerer rode to solo victories on day one of the UCI C2 DCCX on Saturday in the nation's capital Washington D.C.

Wout van Aert (Crelan-Charles) won the Niels Albert CX on Saturday in Boom, Belgium, the third round in the Telenet Superprestige series.

Maud Kaptheijns (Crelan-Charles) won the Niels Albert CX on Saturday in Boom, Belgium, the third round in the Telenet Superprestige series.

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A new groad bike, rain gear for cat and dog lovers, indoor shoes for when it's unpleasant out, and more in The Week in Tech.

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Tour organizers stun the cycling world with an unusual Tour de France route for 2018. Should we be excited or appalled?

Shimano has a new fit system with technology from Bikefitting.com that has ample data and clear feedback during the process.

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The Tour de France returns to the cobblestones in a big way for 2018. The yellow jersey could be lost (or won) on stage 9.

The Colombian said the route for the French grand tour suits his riding style.

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The Tour de France unveils its 2018 route. We've got to hand it to ASO for thinking outside the box.

The Tour de France's 2018 route is unconventional. Here are our takes on the cobblestones, short climbing days, and Froome.

The 2018 Tour de France route is revealed. Here are five key stages, from Roubaix's cobbles to Alpe d'Huez's switchbacks.

Lennard Zinn takes a variety of questions this week, including one about undergoing cardiac tests.

The four-time Tour de France champion reacted to the 2018 Tour route by saying it will be a massive test for the riders.

ASO unveiled the parcours for the 2018 Tour de France, and it's packed with challenges — and also lacks a long, flat time trial.

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