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Toon Aerts survived an hour of aggressive racing on the world-famous Zonhoven course to win round four of the CX World Cup.

Denise Betsema took her second victory of the weekend after a huge solo ride in round four of the CX World Cup in Zonhoven.

American racer unites with sister Kendall at L39ion after seven years with Canyon-SRAM, joins Ian Garrison in trading European for Stateside racing.

The last Women’s WorldTour race of the 2021 season was won by Lorena Wiebes (Team DSM) from a small group populated mostly by teammates.

Wiebes unstoppable with 13th win of season after Team DSM control final of Women's WorldTour closer.

Upcoming racing league believed to be the first sport event with blockchain prizes.

With three riders signed and ten either departing, retiring, or without contracts, the situation at Team BikeExchange is not looking good.

Petition to put the Nerds in charge of the bike industry?

Because more water = less thirst.

Four-time Tour de France champion talks about the next big things in training and racing tech.

After being canceled in 2020, the one-day Ronde van Drenthe will close the Women's WorldTour this season with cobbles and climbs set to decide the race.

The Australian organization has raised over $75 million to find a cure for cancer.

The product that the cycling world was screaming out for.

Experts found the presence of tizanidine, which is not banned by WADA, in hair samples from three riders at the Tour de France. A team was not named, but Bahrain-Victorious has spoken out.

Sicilian veteran looks to expand ambitions in what could be final pro season, discusses struggles adapting to life at Trek-Segafredo.

Super efficient under power, but a brutally stiff ride, odd geometry and aesthetics, and some odd routing and spec choices.

The peloton will take on four ascents of the VAM-Berg before finishing in Hoogeveen.

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Prices start from US$1,899 / AU$2,599 / €1,499.

As a final deadline draws near, The Outer Line talked to embattled Team Qhubeka-NextHash principal Doug Ryder about the team’s prospects and survival.

Attention to details and easy-on-easy-off bibs make this kit a good buy.

Some say it's not enough, others say it's a promising start — our editors take a deeper dive at the route of the Tour de France Femmes.

Thomas Voeckler and his two famous spells in the yellow jersey during his long career converted him into a national hero to beleaguered French fans.

Experts tested hair samples from seven Tour de France cyclists with three revealing the presence of tizanidine, a muscle relaxant that is not currently banned by WADA.

After 15 years in the peloton, Natalie van Gogh is hanging up her wheels.

'Superman' López offers his version of events from his controversial exit from the Vuelta a España last month.

A community-led courier service to protect the elderly, the disabled, and the isolating will be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. 

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Plus a conversation with Kate Veronneau from Zwift.

Less than 200 g with a subtle flare and backsweep, plus true one-piece construction.

Zwift Insider founder Eric Schlange has done more than 600 Zwift races, and he shares his advice and insight here.

Zwift gives us an insight into how Zwifters train and forthcoming updates including new roads, a new home screen, and clubs for all.

Amy Pieters and Demi Vollering to line up in Sacramento alongside DSM's Coryn Rivera, L39ion's Kendall Ryan, and competitors from 17 teams.

The time trial specialist moves to the Spanish-based squad after just one year in EF Education-NIppo colors.

Institute of American Indian Arts the Navajo Technical University wins grants, along with Johnson C. Smith University, which is starting the first HBCU women's cycling program.

With the Women's WorldTour set to grow again in 2022, who are the new teams stepping up, and will anyone be able to fill the final spot?

Czech superstar fought back from a string of health issues in 2020 and 2021 to return to form just in time to sign one-year deal.

Race officials confirm the Belgian superstar and Italian teammate Mattia Cattaneo will start the Kansas event on October 31.

Just months after racing for gold in Japan, some of the world's fastest track cyclists head to Roubaix for the 2021 track cycling world championships.

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An industrial drone company based in Spain will back the Italian team for the next four seasons.

The careers and futures of dozens of riders, sport directors, mechanics, soigneurs, and staffers are hanging in the balance. 

Death and disaster, fascism and farting – all on the road to the end of the world.

Zwift adds new routes to the recently added world, while improving the home screen presented when the game starts up.

It’s a bit quirky for sure, but it works well and is very reasonably priced.

Strava adds Local Legend feature to selected Zwift segments and the option to hide your activities from others.

What do you, the listener, actually want in a bike?

Here's the cycling tech news making headlines for Tuesday, October 19.

Which type of interval will make you the better cyclist?

Former USA CRITS managing director says newspaper clipping from 15 years ago - 'something I was found not guilty of' - was the cause for his SafeSport suspension.

Technical expert Lennard Zinn offers tips and tricks for mounting tubeless tires.

Deceuninck-Quick-Step renews contract of another top climber as it endorses Evenepoel's ambition to level up with Pogačar and Roglič.

The recently crowned world champion on bouncing back from Olympic disappointment and stepping up to WorldTour with Trek-Segafredo.

My wishlist of things that could promote positive change.

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17 teams state their collective intent to continue competing under a unified criterium series in 2022.

From Peter Sagan's move to Team TotalEnergies to Sam Bennett's return to Bora-Hansgrohe to Vincenzo Nibali heading to Astana, here are the latest transfers in the men's peloton.

From Anna van der Breggen's retirement to Elisa Balsamo signing for Trek-Segafredo to Uno-X building its 2022 roster, here are the latest moves in the women's peloton.

The Colombian star expresses optimism after seeing the 2022 Tour out and concludes this season in 'good physical shape.'

Movistar Women adds just two riders to its squad for 2022 with Arlenis Sierra and Sarah Gigante joining the Annemiek van Vleuten-led squad.

Groupama-FDJ boss says he's hopeful Thibaut Pinot is ready for Tour de France return, but questions the presence of cobblestones in the route.

Gen-Z shines in Brit nationals as Pfeiffer Georgi wins women’s road race and Hayter confirms credentials as UK's 'next big thing' with two gold medals.

Gorgeous and distinctive integrated design, a lovely ride, and a top-shelf build kit. Just try not to choke when you see the price tag.

Swiss riders dominate French time trial as Remco Evenepoel comes away disappointed with fifth.

Two-time Tour champ talks Merckx, the classics, and pushes back at doubters in wide-ranging interview with Spanish media.

SafeSport suspension for allegations of misconduct prompts at least two teams to cut ties with criterium series.

Riders lament the exclusion of a time trial, but otherwise see the route as a perfect challenge with plenty of opportunities for every type of rider.

Here's the news making headlines for Friday, October 15.

Patrick Lefevere pushes back against inclusion of gravel and pavé in 2022 Tour de France, saying organizers 'are looking for thrills.'

Meet the behind-the-scenes man who’s integral to the Belgian team’s outsize success.

Team Principal Doug Ryder makes direct plea for backers while Premier Tech said it needs 'more time' to finalize 2022 deal with new team.

Tour de France organizers have built a course designed to disrupt and unsettle two-time champion Pogačar at every turn.

The official announcement Friday is the newest chapter in what's been one of the most explosive and headline-grabbing stories of the 2021 season.

An Australian bike with Italian roots, named Frankie – after great-grandfather Francesco.

Some big names have praised the variety that the course will offer.

Riders to race with their names and numbers on the backs of their jerseys.

Plus a whole lot of Ask a Mechanic.

The Tour de France likes its history, and there will be plenty of history lessons in 2022 for both the men's and women's races.

Here's what the biggest stars in the peloton said about the routes for Tour de France Femmes and Tour de France for 2022.

The complete stage list and map of the 2022 Tour de France route: A balanced course with five summit finales and two time trials.