Road Racing
Road Racing
Bell Zephyr
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Le Col HC Bib Shorts
Le Col's bib shorts have a steep price tag, but they boast a near-perfect blend of comfort and sharp aesthetics.
Pactimo Summit Stratos Bibs
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Assos T.Equipe_S7 Bibs
The Assos bibs are a reliable choice for racing or fast riding, due to the tailored fit intended for an aggressive position.
Shimano S-Phyre RC9 Shoes
Shimano's S-Phyre RC9 shoes are great for racers that want a stiff pedaling platform with a blend of comfort as well.
Industry Nine Enduro S 29 Wheels
If you want rugged set of hoops and some cash left over for other upgrades, here's your next wheelset.
Le Col HC Jersey
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Stan’s NoTubes ZTR Avion Wheels
Stan's Avions are a significant investment for a gravel rig. But they can shapeshift for road racing, climbing, or gravel.
Clement Ushuaia Gravel Wheels
Clement's gravel wheels can take a beating on rough roads but they're quick enough to ride on pavement.
Enve M 60 Forty Wheels
They're customizable, stiff, and flashy without being gaudy. There's a lot to love about these hoops.
Rolf Prima Alsea Plus Wheels
They're big and wide for better traction up and down the trail, but the paired spokes and carbon hoops keep them light.
Giro Factor Techlace Shoes
Giro's Factor Techlace are some of our favorite shoes due to the adjustable, comfortable fit and stiff Easton carbon sole.
Enve SES 4.5 AR Disc Carbon wheels
Reasonably light, aerodynamic, with an easy tubeless setup: What more could you want? Enve's 4.5 All-Road wheels are a great upgrade.
Kona Wheelhouse
If you aren’t looking for a fashion statement, a marketing, or the next technology, Kona's Wheelhouse is terrific for everyday riding.
One in ten: The story of a Giro d’Italia breakaway
Caley Fretz spends the day in a team car at the Giro d'Italia and witnesses the spectacular dynamics of a successful breakaway move.
Sportful Super Total Comfort Bib Shorts
Sportful's bibs offer very comfortable shoulder straps, durable construction, and effective ventilation.
Eddy Merckx Milano 72 Disc
While billed as a race bike, the Eddy Merckx Milano fits better as a crossover between an endurance and performance bike.
Felt FR2W
From top to bottom, the FR2W is a fantastic value for serious racers or riders who want a premium bike.
Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod Disc Ultegra
Cannondale's SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod remains one of the most nimble, versatile race bikes on the planet.
Argon 18 Gallium Pro Disc
The Galium is stiff but disc brakes increase tire clearance to 30mm because even the thoroughbred wants to explore sometimes.
Look 765 Disc
Look's 765 is an endurance bike that is completely at home with forays onto gravel or dirt.
Felt VR2
Felt doesn’t want you to stick to pavement on the VR2. This “road” bike is in fact designed for everything short of true singletrack.
Norco Valence SL Disc Ultegra
Norco's Valence blends long-ride stability with a relaxed position that’ll keep you pushing for more miles.
Fuji Gran Fondo 2.1
There’s no secret why Fuji features silver-haired riders in its digital advertisements for the Gran Fondo.
Cervélo R3 Disc
Cervélo's R3 Disc offers a surprising amount of snap, a solid road feel, and a smooth ride.
Specialized Roubaix Pro
The new Roubaix raises something of an existential question: Just how soft do we want our road bikes?
Velocio ES Jersey
Velocio's ES jersey strikes the right balance between comfort and snug fit, plus it's plenty cool on for hot days in the saddle.
Rapha Brevet Lightweight Jersey
Rapha's Brevet Lightweight jersey offers a loose fit and reflective elements for riders who want a casual look for the long haul.
Primal Wear Hyperion Helix 2.0 Jersey
Primal's Hyperion jersey still showcases a wild but wearable look in a comfortable and race-ready jersey.
Bontrager Specter Road Shoes
Bontrager adds top-of-the-line touches to the Specter shoes to make an affordable option that performs admirably.
Zipp 404 NSW
If you’re a top-level racer, the marginal gains earned with Zipp's 404 NSW wheels are likely worth the cost.
Belgium’s Pauwels wins Tour of Yorkshire
Serge Pauwels was crowned the overall Tour of Yorkshire champion after the Belgian hung on to win Sunday's final stage.
Porte time trials to overall Romandie win
Richie Porte's second place finish behind winner Primož Roglič in TT finale at Tour de Romandie claims the race for the 32-year-old Aussie. used his superior time trialling skills to leapfrogged stage 4 winner and overall leader Simon Yates (Orica-Scott) to become the first Australian to win Tour de Romandie since Cadel Evans last did so in 2011 – the same year the now-retired BMC rider won the Tour de France.
Local knowledge helps Deignan win women’s Tour of Yorkshire
Lizzie Deignan solos to victory in Tour de Yorkshire, despite team orders to sit up and wait for the sprint.
Yates takes stage 4 and leads Tour de Romandie
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A tribute from the team soigneur: Remembering Chad Young
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Preview: Everything you need to know about the tenth annual Red Hook Crit Brooklyn
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Review: Rudy Project Tralyx sunglasses
The Rudy Project Tralyx sunglasses offer a unique look with optics and construction that match some of the best competitors.
Romandie: Viviani sprints to stage 3 win
Elia Viviani sprints to victory in stage 3 of Tour de Romandie ahead of fellow Italian Sonny Colbrelli.
Sky aims to be ‘key player’ at Giro with Thomas and Landa
Welshman Geraint Thomas and Spain’s Mikel Landa will present a two-pronged challenge to Giro d’Italia GC for Team Sky.
BMC’s Giro hopes riding on van Garderen
BMC Racing has a two-pronged approach for the Giro. It relies on experienced GC rider Tejay van Garderen and TT ace Rohan Dennis.
Tired but proud: Gracie Elvin on her best spring season yet
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An introduction to the Red Hook Crit: The fixed-gear criterium that’s changing bicycle racing
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Tour de Romandie: Kung wins stage 2 from the break
On another wet day in Switzerland, Stefan Kung wins stage 2 at Tour de Romandie, out-sprinting breakaway companion Andrei Grivko.
Road to the Giro: Evaluating five GC favorites
There is no single path to reach the Giro d'Italia in top form. These five GC favorites have had very different spring race schedules.
What we learned from the 2017 men’s Spring Classics
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Olympic champion Anna van der Breggen reigns in new team colours
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Romandie: Albasini sprints to stage 1 win
Michael Albasini sprints to victory in Champéry, Switzerland at the end of a cold, rainy stage 1 in Tour de Romandie Wednesday.
VN podcast, ep. 26: Who won the classics? Hampsten talks Giro
We look back at the 2017 classics, pick an overall winner for the spring, and talk about Valverde. Plus: Hampsten explains his 1988 Giro win.
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8.0
This sub-15-pound race bike comes with a great price, and it will be available in the U.S. this summer.
Photo gallery: The Valverde Show at the 2017 men’s Liege-Bastogne-Liege
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Memories of Michele: Scarponi remembered as an entertainer, a motivator and as a warm human being
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Technical FAQ: Swapping cages and rim width follow-ups
Lennard Zinn address questions about swapping derailleur cages, grinding freehub feet, and follow-ups on rim width.
Romandie: Fabio Felline wins prologue
Trek-Segafredo's Fabio Felline claimed Tour de Romandie's 4.8km prologue time trial, beating Movistar's Alex Dowsett by two seconds.