Road Racing

Jonathan Vaughters thinks he's found an untapped talent in Pierre Rolland. The Cannondale – Drapac team hopes to set the Frenchman up for a top-five Tour result.

Alberto Contador confirms that he'll race for two more years. But right now, the two-time Tour de France champion is scheming a way to beat defending champ Chris Froome.

Episode 1 provides new insights and behind-the-scenes footage from the most famous spring classic Paris-Roubaix.

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Why is this year's Tour de France worth watching? There's history, compelling storylines, challenging stages, and plenty of drama.

The defending Tour de France champion will ride this Pinarello Dogma F8 as he aims for his third yellow jersey. Chris Froome's bike is adorned with custom graphics.

Need to swap out your gears? Art's Cyclery explains how to remove and install a cassette on a standard bicycle freehub.

Nairo Quintana's story is woven with a mix of myth and incredible truth. The man who hopes to become South America's first Tour winner is a fascinating personality and a real talent.

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VeloNews tech editor Dan Cavallari reviews Mavic's enduro-specific Crossmax helmet.

“Beyond the Race” will provide new insights and behind-the-scenes footage around the preparations for Tour de France.

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Global Cycling Network takes a look at the new Shimano Dura-Ace. The parts offer a hidden power meter, new disc brakes, and synchro-shift.

U.S. cycling fans will have a new option to watch major races on NBC Sports. The NBC Sports Gold package is a way to stream races like the Tour de France without cable.

Shimano announces new Dura-Ace group. The parts feature a power meter, synchronized shifting, Dura-Ace disc brakes, and a wider cassette gear range.

Sky says Chris Froome is fresh and ready to take on the Tour de France. He aims to win his third title with help from Wout Poels, Mikel Landa, and other talented teammates.

Tour de France sprints are carefully choreographed high-speed battles. Lotto – Soudal's Marcel Sieberg explains how he helps teammate André Greipel win big in France.

After a life-threatening crash in January, John Degenkolb's perspective has changed. He's happy to enter the Tour de France as a team player to support Warren Barguil.

Cyclists use clichés during interviews, but what are they really trying to say? Here's a guide.

Cannondale's new disc-brake version of its flagship road bike rides as well or even better as its rim-brake cousin.

Nacer Bouhanni injured his right hand in a fight the night before last week's French national championships.

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Alberto Contador and Peter Sagan will once again share leadership roles on the Tinkoff Tour team. Contador aims for another yellow jersey, while Sagan focuses on green.

Mark Cavendish wants to win a stage in the upcoming journey across France, which ends six days before he'll race at the Olympics.

The company reimagines its cyclocross offering with different axles, wheels, and geometry to tackle gravel and technical courses.

Lennard Zinn takes questions about an adjustable seatpost, mixing drivetrain components, and updates on previous columns.

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Kristen Legan explains what gravel bikes are and why you might want to pick one for your next adventure on pavement, dirt, and anywhere else.

Five of Trek – Segafredo's nine Tour de France riders are 35 years or older. Fabian Cancellara will race the Grande Boucle for the final time ahead of retirement.

The 2016 Tour de France will see five American starters. That's an increase over last year, but some significant names, like Andrew Talansky are missing.

Fabio Aru has had an unimpressive run-up to the Tour de France. However, Astana will bet on the young Italian, not former champ Vincenzo Nibali, as team leader.

Relive the 2015 Tour de France through the lens of BrakeThrough Media

Former British champion Mark Cavendish is out-sprinted for the national title by young Adam Blythe of the Tinkoff team.

"Nairo is the peloton’s best climber right now," says Movistar manager Eusebio Unzué

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André Greipel, taking a third career German championship win, headlines a long list of past champs reclaiming national titles this weekend

Giacomo Nizzolo takes his first career Italian national championship road race win

33-year-old Philippe Gilbert wins the Belgian national championship road race ahead of Tim Wellens

Arthur Vichot wins his second French national championship road race

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José Joaquín Rojas solos to his second career Spanish national championship title

Alberto Contador is skipping Spanish nationals with a minor cold, but his Tinkoff team says it's nothing to worry about

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Barguil will lead Giant – Alpecin's GC campaign at the Tour de France, with Degenkolb, Dumoulin, and Geschke aiming for stage wins

Art's Cyclery gives a primer on using steerer tube expanders with carbon forks

It will be a tall order for anyone to stand up to a formidable Sky lineup in this year's Tour de France

Above everything else, it is the spectacle that makes the Tour de France larger than life.

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BMC has built its Tour de France roster around Tejay van Garderen and Richie Porte. The team will bring Brent Bookwatler, Rohan Dennis, Greg Van Avermaet, and others.

Dylan Groenewegen takes Robert Gesink's place on the squad after Gesink's recent crash at the Tour de Suisse.

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Eduardo Sepúlveda was booted from the 2015 Tour de France for riding 100 yards of the route in a race vehicle.

The 31-year-old Chris Froome is seeking to win his third Tour de France title in four years.

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Ilnur Zakarin, Joaquím Rodríguez, and Alexander Kristoff headline Katusha's 2016 Tour de France squad

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Marcel Kittel, Tony Martin, Dan Martin, and Julian Alaphilippe give Etixx – Quick-Step plenty of options in the battle to win stages at the 2016 Tour

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Despite having multiple grand tour victories between them, Vincenzo Nibali and Alejandro Valverde are lining up for this year's Tour as domestiques

Was the 1986 Tour the best ever? The author of the book Slaying the Badger argues that it was.

After breaking vertebrae in a February crash, Jonathan Castroviejo now wants to help Nairo Quintana in the Tour de France.

The Swiss team will fold at the end of the year, but it's hoping to go out on a high note.

Lennard Zinn addresses a variety of questions — including one regarding the use of a soda can to fix a slipping carbon seatpost.

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Denmark unveils its official bid to host the start of the Tour de France

The six-day race concludes with Brad Huff and Ellen Noble winning the Stillwater Criterium.

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What makes an aero road bike different from other rides? Dan Cavallari takes a look at all the features found in these fast bikes.

22-year-old Miguel Ángel López wins the overall Tour de Suisse title as Jarlinson Panton nabs the final stage

Elizabeth Armitstead wraps up the overall victory at the Aviva Women's Tour as Lotta Lepistö nabs Sunday's fifth and final stage