Road Racing

Cycling wheel and tire experts offer opinions about and insights into tire testing.

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The Brit took his second elite World Cup victory on Dutch soil as second-place Eli Iserbyt sealed the overall series title with two races to go.

The world champion proved her strength and resolve yet again to take an emotional sixth win in a row.

From issue 84 • Words and image by Brett Horton of Horton Collection

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Here are my favorites pieces from 2021 and the best matching kit overall.  

Words and Images by James Startt

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Everything you need to know (and more) about tubeless tyres, rims, sealant, installation, and riding tubeless.

VeloNews technical expert examines brand cross-compatibility of brakes and drivetrain components.

Heavy rain from the outset. Mud-slicked cobbles. It’s always the Hell of the North, but the conditions this year made it extra hellish.

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My wishlist of things that could promote positive change.

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The consumer tech giant plans to show off its massive curved display — with a stationary bike — at CES 2022.

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Reduce, reuse, repair, and recycle was An Absolute Good Thing in 2021.

Tactic Racing, a Princeton CarbonWorks spin-off brand, offers an innovative engagement system that claims to offer largest engagement surface area available to consumers.

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New groups from Shimano and SRAM, fast tires in various configurations, and a shout out to bike shops.

Sure, some of it is marketing. But a few companies are making tangible changes.

Nature is cycling's arena and it is quite a beautiful arena, isn't it?

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The good, the bad, and the sketchy.

Sunglasses with fun styling that's as suited for offering hand-ups from the sidelines, as they are for taking hand-ups while on the bike.

A real-world example of how rolling resistance impacts effort, and duration, over a 200-mile gravel ride.

The final instalment in the definitive guide to building the best indoor training setup.

A glimpse behind the curtain of Time's frame manufacturing technique.

Tire brands seem content to defer to sealant companies, but no one knows tires better than the companies that made them.

The new Xelius gets lighter, more aero, stiffer, and more aggressive geometry, but mostly on the frame-only option.

José didn't have a bunch of favourite new products this year; she did have a few things that affected her, though.

An emotional Michael Vanthourenhout won round 11 of the CX World Cup after a fierce battle with the terrain and his rivals.

World champion Lucinda Brand takes her tenth CX win of the season on the infamous Namur Citadel course.

Pidcock bunny hopped to victory and into the history books as the first British man ever to win a CX World Cup race.

Jumbo-Visma’s Marianne Vos out-sprinted world champion Lucinda Brand to take a well-earned World Cup victory on home soil.

Gear of the Day

Adidas shoe naming department, making my job easier since November 2020.

If you’re looking to soften things up, but still want performance on a budget, these might be a good option.

California-based Eliel cycling apparel is ‘race-cut gear that lasts.’

I've ridden Conti clinchers and tubular tires for years, and with this latest update, the tire performance is even better.

Spanish star looks to bring Movistar victory on home roads as he takes full leadership after exit of Miguel Ángel López.

CyclingTips's membership manager, the overlord at everesting.cc, and arguably the nicest person we have on staff (a prized and highly competitive title) shares his latest family heirloom.

Making it onto a UCI-registered team is a goal for many young riders. Once they get there though, the reality isn't always so glamorous.

The route of the 2022 Vuelta a España has been unveiled.

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The 77th edition of the Spanish grand tour will run from August 19 to September 11.

To get the most out of your indoor riding you'll need more than just a smart trainer.

The new hubs are intended to go head-to-head against the formidable DT Swiss 180.

The official route for the 2022 edition will be revealed Thursday evening in Spain, and event organizers promise to live up to expectations of a climb-heavy course.

Once thought to be only for workshop use, a hanger gauge is now a commonly needed tool to achieve perfect shifting.

Gear of the Day

Should we be critical of his sudden interest in backing a women's team, or just grateful he's doing so?

Users with unsupported operating systems will need to update their devices if they want to continue Zwifting.

Senior editor Betsy Welch shipped a bike from Hawaii to Colorado. This is her experience.

This year I enjoyed challenging myself with new adventures in fitness.

This year's photos are starting to come in. As usual, they're excellent.

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Words/images: Tim Schamber

A discussion of tire rolling resistance testing methods and protocols.

Pros with experience of groundbreaking tech weigh in on how it could change racing and training forever – and if that's a good thing.

A geometry chart can tell you a lot about a bike’s fit and handling, but only if you know what the numbers mean.

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Lights can not only help keep you safe, but prevent you from being legally negligent in case of an accident.

A production gravel bike from the Irish company best known for its custom road bikes.

For me, 2021 was a year of exploration. That's reflected in the products I most identified with.

A busy weekend of winning for Van Aert ended in World Cup victory in snowy Val di Sole, one day after winning Ethias Cross in Belgium.

U23 CX world champion Fem van Empel showed strength and patience on the snowy course, holding off Marianne Vos to take a huge World Cup win.

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This may be old technology by Specialized's standards, but it just offers more proof that road bikes have already been very good for a very long time.

Natural latex and Kevlar bits make for quick seals in tubeless tires.

Inexpensive gear with 1970s-inspired pop style.

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We now have a sense of what to expect in September next year, but not quite the full picture.

See your favorite places from a new perspective

Gear of the Day

For the little Mathieu van der Poel fans (or perhaps grown-up fans with children).

There are a bunch of interesting picks in my list this year, but if I'm being totally honest, all I really care about are the gummy bears.