Road Racing

Betsy Welch learns that headwinds, rough roads and an – almost – lost phone cannot match the majesty of riding in Kenya.

With a start-studded start list including Lizzie Deignan, Marianne Vos and Anna van der Breggen, plus a fast and unpredictable course, there are many reasons not to miss La Course on Saturday.

Michael Woods sees leadership, with Sepp Kuss, Neilson Powless, Brandon McNulty and Sean Bennett in key support roles.

From supermarkets to SIM cards, these brands are looking for a return on their investment this Tour de France.

It's time to make some bold predictions about how the 2021 Tour de France will play out.

Tadej Pogačar circa 2021 does not – to the best of our knowledge – have his lion tattoo.

The popular short-nose saddle gets a refresh and an alternative shape option.

Here's how to watch the Tour de France broadcast in the United States and Canada.

Tubeless, hookless, dimpled, and extra-wide for modern road riding.

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Tuesday, June 22.

Chris Froome lumped praise on his Israel Start-Up Nation lineup for the Tour de France: "It's really a cool group of guys."

Mark Cavendish will make an unexpected return to the Tour de France, but the peloton is very different since the last time he won in 2016.

Zipp 858 NSW also gets updated with new Cognition V2 hubs.

What you'll need to increase gear size — and rear derailleur tooth capacity — for Campy, Shimano, or SRAM drivetrains.

Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič and Geraint Thomas lead a strong list of contenders for the 2021 Tour de France.

Rigoberto Urán headlines well-balanced team of stage-hunters and opportunists.

UAE Emirates brings a 'stronger, more powerful team' to the Tour as it looks to beat back rival number one, Primož Roglič.

UAE-Team Emirates confirms strong Tour de France squad with more mountain support for the defending champion.

Dive in for a detailed look at every stage of this year's Grand Boucle.

DSM aims for 'aggressive and opportunistic racing' with multi-faceted selection, Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert hopes to carry Giro d'Italia momentum.

Both Trek-Segafredo and Cofidis mixing GC ambitions and stage hunting at the Tour de France.

Definitely unique, but not necessarily always in a good way.

Zwift's new update makes tracking progress easier and should help eliminate any nasty surprises with route selection.

In less than three years, Tadej Pogacar has gone from WorldTour rookie to Tour de France favorite, but he's still the same kid from Slovenia.

Kenya's 650km Migration Gravel Race begins on Wednesday, June 23 in the country's Maasai Mara. We will be there to cover the event.

Mark Cavendish to return as green jersey champ Sam Bennett left off Deceuninck-Quick-Step team.

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Miguel Ángel López and Enric Mas will lead the Spanish squad, while Alpecin-Fenix will hunt stages with Mathieu van der Poel and Tim Merlier.

Nairo Quintana and Warren Barguil will lead a GC bid for Arkéa-Samsic, while Astana-Premier Tech targets stage victories in France.

Froome's captaincy role at the Tour de France hints toward his future behind the scenes with Israel Start-Up Nation.

The stages, the favorites, and the storylines to follow — here's your go-to guide for the 2021 Tour de France.

Both teams bring mix of old and young, with breakaways, stages and outsider GC chances on radar.

All the big winners from Nationals Week.

Wout van Aert took the Belgian road race title by a whisker in his first race after recovering from appendicitis.

Van Aert still on the comeback after appendix operation and is mindful of stretching his form through to the Olympics.

Lisa Brennauer wins her fourth ITT title, while Tony Martin is national champion for the 10th time.

Amy Pieters takes her first National Championship victory.

Groupama-FDJ to challenge with sprinter Arnaud Démare and climber David Gaudu, Bahrain Victorious look to carry 2021 momentum with Jack Haig, Sonny Colbrelli.

Could a multi-pronged attack work for the Ineos Grenadiers at the 2021 Tour de France?

American rider Sean Bennett will also make Tour de France debut with Qhubeka Assos.

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Friday, June 18.

Ineos Grenadiers confirms a team set to be 'more open and aggressive' in battle against Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič at this year's Tour.

Woods accepts that Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič and Ineos Grenadiers could dominate the Tour – but he also knows they can be beaten.

Like Normatec boots but cheaper and with the ability to squeeze harder.

Belgian team focusing on sprints and breakaways for its 37th start in Tour de France.

Who will emerge as the Tour's underdog? Can Ineos Grenadiers be stopped again? Every Tour de France starts with a clean slate.

Rick Zabel will act as lead-out for veteran sprinter as Israel Start-Up Nation confirms its Tour de France roster.

What the stars make, what the domestiques make, and the riders that aren't making any money at all.

"I’ve had to learn to be patient with myself and to, yes, trust and enjoy the process like I was always told to."

Still a lot of questions to answer, but the next-gen Dura-Ace is looking pretty tasty.

The virtual riding platform has agreed to sponsor the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift through 2025.

Roglič has ripped up the script by not racing before the Tour de France. It could prove a masterstroke or a massive mistake in one month's time.

How three teams — Ineos Grenadiers, UAE Team Emirates and Jumbo-Visma — are putting the squeeze on the yellow jersey.

Did you know that a tubeless tyre puts more compression force on a hooked rim than one run with a tube? Here's why.

The new P7 Sport is a clincher-only, reasonably priced, all-round tyre designed to offer durability and grip.

Here are the cycling tech headlines making news on Wednesday, June 16.

A closer look at the contenders for the Tour de France's points classification and where the battle for green will be won.

Prepare your snacks and book a spot on the sofa – these are the stages not to be missed at the 2021 Tour de France.

Surprisingly good value for an experienced US builder with lots of custom options.

Finally, a long-awaited side-access model from the king of bottle cages.

Made in the USA, these new wheels drop US$750 compared to the GC3 Pro.

Chris Froome will return to the Tour de France but not to ride for the general classification. The experienced rider and four-times winner will be the designated road captain.

After having his appendix out in May, Wout van Aert has had to fight hard to get back into shape for the Tour de France.

The VeloNews tech expert offers advice about how to stop ‘tankslappers,’ keep tubulars in place, and more.

The Kenyan pro has had WorldTour dreams for a decade. Now, he sees gravel as a different path to professional cycling.

Chris Froome will play a support role for Michael Woods, who has been named as Israel Start-Up Nation's GC leader for the Tour de France.

Will Peter Sagan be untouchable again in the race for green? Our editors take sides in the debate of who will end up in Paris in the points jersey.

Bora-Hansgrohe attack sprint and GC competitions at the Tour de France with Peter Sagan and Wilco Kelderman.

Ineos Grenadiers has already won the Giro d'Italia, are the Tour de France and Vuelta a España next?

A post on the Favero Instagram account confirms speculation of a Shimano-compatible power meter pedal.

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It turns out the US government doesn’t overspend on everything.

They're surprisingly reasonably priced, too.

Four-time Tour de France winner still holding out hope for a fifth yellow jersey, but it won't be in 2021.

Israel Start-Up Nation confirms Canadian will lead instead of four-time Tour winner.

The UCI's statement on Jan-Willem Van Schip's disqualification paints a very different story to that of Beat Cycling's.

The 46-year old will compete in the individual time trial in Tokyo.

Ineos Grenadiers believes it has the strongest Tour lineup in its history – but can it win yellow without the strongest rider?

With uncertainty over Sam Bennett's participation, Mark Cavendish has made a case for himself as a possible replacement after his win in Belgium.