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Buyer’s Guide: The balancing act of endurance road bikes
Endurance bicycles walk the line between comfort and racing performance — a balancing act that has gone on since day one.
Commentary: Is this the end of the Froome era?
Between his struggles in the Giro d'Italia and his ongoing anti-doping case, have we seen the last of Chris Froome's dominance?
Froome dismisses talk of quitting Giro
The Team Sky leader is 2:27 down through nine stages of the Italian grand tour.
Analysis: Can an American win the 2018 Amgen Tour of California?
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Tour of California: Gaviria wins sprint royale on stage 1
Fernando Gaviria emerged victorious in a chaotic sprint on the opening stage of the 2018 Amgen Tour of California.
Yates packs momentum, strong backing into Giro midway point
Mitchelton-Scott deployed near-perfect tactics in Sunday’s slow-burning finale at Gran Sasso to carry huge momentum into the second half of the Giro d’Italia.
Froome’s grand tour reign under fire
Chris Froome's reign as grand tour king is under serious fire after crashes and a "tough day" in the Giro d'Italia's Apennine Mountains.
Giro d’Italia: Carapaz solos to win stage eight
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Froome’s Giro hopes take hit with second crash
Chris Froome's hopes of winning the 2018 Giro d'Italia took another hit with a crash today on the wet roads in Campania.
Going back to Cali: Deepest field ever for 13th Amgen Tour
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USA CRITS team profile: Texas Roadhouse, powerhouse jokesters
Check out Michael Better's author page.
Expect more attacks from Chaves and Yates
They may have the lead, but Simon Yates and Esteban Chaves plan to keep attacking their Giro d'Italia rivals this weekend.
Shimano Dura Ace C40 tubeless wheelset
These eye-catching hoops met all of our expectations from this high-quality brand.
Week in Tech: Affordable 3T Strada, bikepacking shoes, Ellsworth’s new owners
Here's your week in tech — all the gear news you need and none of the marketing gibberish you don't want.
Froome still plotting for Tour victory despite rocky Giro start
Chris Froome found himself down 1:10 entering Friday's stage 7 at the Italian grand tour.
The Giro d’Israel: A first-hand perspective of the controversial ‘Big Start’
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Laid-back perfectionist: Davide Formolo’s path to Giro stardom
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How Mitchelton-Scott’s perfect Giro stage unfolded
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Roundtable: What did we learn from the Giro’s first mountain stage?
Finishing with a grueling climb up Mount Etna, the Giro d'Italia's sixth stage offered plenty of takeaways
Froome happy to ‘tick off’ Etna finish
Chris Froome content to ride out of the Giro's first summit finish without losing any further time on GC rivals.
Postcards from the Giro: Sicily is love
Andrew Hood remembers his first visit to Sicily and celebrates the island's diverse flavor as the Giro d'Italia rolls on to the mainland.
Giro d’Italia: One-two delight confirms Mitchelton bet on GC
Simon Yates leads the Giro d'Italia and Esteban Chaves sits third overall after a banner day for Mitchelton-Scott on stage 6
Dennis down but not out in race for Giro pink
Rohan Dennis knew his grip on the pink jersey was hanging by a thread, and slowly but surely it started to unravel on Etna.
7Mesh Women’s Resistance Jacket
This versatile jacket now has a permanent home in the shoulder season wardrobe.
What’s wrong with Chris Froome?
Chris Froome never looked so bad at the start a grand tour, but Team Sky is remaining calm with big mountains ahead at the Giro.
Etna will help sort things out at Mitchelton-Scott
Mitchelton-Scott is in a league of its own at the Giro d'Italia with a three-pronged attack to overall race for the pink jersey.
How BMC pulled off the pink jersey heist
Rohan Dennis earned the maglia rosa in Saturday's stage 2 thanks to solid racing tactics.
Michael Woods edges closer to a huge win at Giro
EF Education First-Drapac’s Canadian crusher Woods notched his best-ever grand tour result Tuesday in stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia.
Review: Camelbak Chase Bike Vest
The Chase Bike Vest really shines in long days on dirt when you don’t have the opportunity to stop and refuel.
Giro: Froome keeps cool despite more early losses
Despite losing almost a minute to Tom Dumoulin in first four Giro stages, Froome remains confident, and his rivals are on guard.
Benvenuto! Italians happy to bring the Giro d’Italia home
The Giro d'Italia takes on home turf after three days in Israel
A chat with the champ: Peter Sagan has done just about everything. What’s next?
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Pushing the envelope: How far is too far for grand tour start?
For the racers and their support staff, many are wondering how far is too far for an overseas grand tour start.
Redlands: Revard and Hall take wire-to-wire GC wins
Thomas Revard and Katie Hall (UnitedHealthcare) wrapped up the weekend with overall wins Sunday after the Sunset Loop stage.
Froome relieved to leave his rocky Giro start behind
The four-time Tour de France champion is trying to shake off a less-than-ideal performance in Israel.
Buyer’s Guide: Go smaller to go bigger on gravel
Gravel bikes with 650b wheels offer road geometry with mountain bike versatility. Is it the best of both worlds?
Dumoulin blasts dangerous Giro finale
Tom Dumoulin and other riders felt the high-speeds and tight roads in the finale of Sunday's sprint stage were too dangerous.
Operation Jerusalem: How the Giro went to Israel and back
Getting the Giro d'Italia from Italy to Israel and back took a herculean logistical feat.
Dennis: BMC Racing ‘still waiting on sponsor’
Rohan Dennis and his teammates hope that the legacy of BMC Racing founder Andy Rihs will live on with a new team sponsor.
Dumoulin’s Giro squad relies on teamwork over raw strength
Tom Dumoulin's Sunweb team is relying on teamwork in an attempt to match the raw strength of their rivals.
Redlands: Elevate-KHS finish 1-2 in downtown criterium, Cerra doubles for stage win and sprint lead
Elevate-KHS teammates Scott Law and Sam Bassetti went 1-2 in the Redlands downtown criterium while Jessica Cerra soloed to victory in the women's race.
Giro d’Italia: Viviani takes stage 2, Dennis in pink
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Jerusalem casts its spell on peloton
The peloton is seizing the opportunity to explore and experience the ancient city of Jerusalem.
Redlands: Haedo and Duehring take stage 3 wins at Highlands Circuit Race
Lucas Haedo and Jasmin Duehring powered to wins at the Highland Circuit Race on Friday at stage 3 of the Redlands Bicycle Classic.
Tuft looking to savor likely last grand tour
Svein Tuft looks like to savor what will likely be his final grand tour at the 2018 Giro d'Italia.
Dennis staying realistic about Giro overall classification goals
Australian Rohan Dennis may have the pink jersey, but he is keeping a realistic look at the overall 2018 Giro d'Italia.
Opinion: Why it’s impossible to separate sport and politics at Giro start in Israel
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Giro mini roundtable: Dumoulin dominates, Froome flails
There are still 20 stages to go at this Giro, but that won't prevent us from voicing our much-too-early hot takes from Friday action.
Redlands: Revard and Hall win opening Oak Glen stage
Thomas Revard and Katie Hall win stage 2 of the Redlands Bicycle Classic, the Oak Glen circuit race.
VN Tech podcast ep. 1: Chris Yu explains how CFD makes bikes more aero
Chris Yu from Specialized walks us through Computational Fluid Dynamics and explains how it influences bicycle design today.
Froome’s Giro just got that much harder
Chris Froome's Giro starts with a pre-stage crash, a time loss to GC archrival Tom Dumoulin, and more questions about Salbutamol.
Dumoulin surprised with early Giro gains
Tom Dumoulin's ride in the Giro's opening time trial put him further ahead of his rivals in the general classification than many expected
Froome OK for Giro start after training crash
The four-time Tour de France champion went down Friday morning as he was riding the time trial course, but was cleared to began the race.
VN Show: Froome vs. Dumoulin is the Giro battle we want
The Giro d'Italia is here! We discuss the biggest stories surrounding this first grand tour of 2018.
Do patents tell us what’s next for bicycle technology? Not necessarily.
What does it mean when a major bike company has a patent for an innovative product? It's a glimpse into the future, but not a guarantee.
Organizers insist Giro safe and free in Israel
Giro d'Italia organizers insist there will be no clampdown on pro-Palestinian protestors and that the three days of racing in Israel will be safe.
Giro: Deceptive first stage could prove decisive
Friday’s race against the clock could have much more impact on the Giro d'Italia's race for pink than many expect.
Woods enters Giro without expectations as EF Education First-Drapac leader
The Canadian said he just wants to win a stage in the Italian grand tour, which starts Friday.
Simon Yates bullish on Mitchelton’s multi-pronged Giro approach
Simon Yates expects a climber-friendly Giro route to favor his talents — and those of his formidable teammate Esteban Chaves as well.
Straight-shooter Woods takes issue with Westra over TUE abuses
Canadian Michael Woods issues a sharp rebuke to retired pro Lieuwe Westra and his admission that he abused TUEs.
Froome motivated by history in Giro bid
Chris Froome is angling to be just the third man to hold all three grand tour titles simultaneously.
Giro director: UCI assured us Froome wouldn’t be stripped of Giro win
If Chris Froome wins the Giro and then is sanctioned for a 2017 doping offense, he would not lose his title, the UCI told Giro officials.
The 2018 Giro d’Italia’s 17 biggest climbs
A closer look at the key mountain stages of the 2018 Giro d'Italia.
First Look: Fezzari Signal Peak
A first look at the Fezzari Signal Peak we'll be riding at the four Epic Rides mountain bike races in 2018.
Froome remains unflappable amid Giro media storm
Chris Froome answers a barrage of questions about his Salbutamol case at the Giro. Nevertheless, he remains focused on the race at hand.
Bartali posthumously made honorary Israeli citizen ahead of Giro start
Three-time Giro champion Gino Bartali helped save the lives of 800 Jews during the Holocaust.
Despite rocky start to season, Dumoulin relaxed ahead of Giro defense
Tom Dumoulin did not have an ideal build-up to his bid for a second straight pink jersey, but he says he was able to hit the reset button.
Viviani: Giro victory would be Froome’s biggest
Having raced before with Froome, sprinter Elia Viviani thinks a Giro win would be the Brit's crowning achievement.
The Outer Line: Giro comes to Israel during tumultuous times
The decision to start the Giro in one of the most politically charged and divisive cities on the planet comes with controversy.
Building a Giro contender: The Rohan Dennis project
What does it take to transform one of the world’s best time trialists into a grand tour contender?
Preview: Your guide to the 2018 Giro d’Italia
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Athens Twilight Criterium: More than a bike race, it’s an experience
Check out Michael Better's author page.
VN podcast: The Recon Ride previews the Giro d’Italia 2018
The podcast takes a look at the parcours and the contenders for the first grand tour of the season
Will Sagan ever race the Giro d’Italia?
World champion Peter Sagan is bound to race the Giro someday, his coach says, but it is difficult to fit in with his classics campaign.
Woods leading ambitious North American contingent at Giro d’Italia
Canada's Mike Woods headlines a healthy list of North American pros set to take on the season's first grand tour
The road to Jerusalem: How the Giro ended up in Israel
Giro d’Italia organizers have a vision to unite two holy cities, Jerusalem and Rome, in the name of sport. Can politics be set aside?
Kristoff outsprints Matthews to defend Eschborn-Frankfurt title
Alexander Kristoff powers to a fourth straight victory at Eschborn-Frankfurt, his first one-day win of 2018
Technical FAQ: Aero, synchro shifting, wheels, and frames
Lennard Zinn addresses questions relating to coasting vs. pedaling downhill and other topics.