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We deconstruct the dramas of the day, from the shock exit of Simon Yates to the potentially career-altering victory of Alex Dowsett.

News of Simon Yates' COVID-19 positive test sent shockwaves through the Giro d'Italia, as riders and team directors wondered if the race would experience further infections.

Check out the highlights of a stage that saw Israel Start-Up Nation work the one-two move to send Alex Dowsett to victory.

British time trial expert attacks from break of six to ride solo to victory while GC contenders have an easy day and roll to the line together.

The rest of Mitchelton-Scott test negative and race on as Giro organizers raise concerns about all 21 stages being successfully completed.

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Former Team Sky doctor claims he had not read the "fine print" in the WADA code.

Joe Dombrowski and Larry Warbasse break down how the final week should decide the Giro d'Italia.

Many expect the untested grand tour rookie to crack, but what happens if he doesn't?

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VeloNews journalist and photographer James Startt wasn’t particularly pleased with the harsh morning light but by the time the race started, the sun moved, allowing perfect lighting.

Watch Arnaud Démare hold Peter Sagan, again, in the 2020 Giro d'Italia.

Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert said the cancelation of Paris-Roubaix shifts more importance to Gent-Wevelgem and the Tour of Flanders.

João Almeida stays safe in the leader's jersey for another day, through chaotic, windy final kilometers.

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Spike in COVID-19 forces ASO to cancel men's and inaugural women's edition of cobblestone monument.

Van Aert back in top shape and ambitious as ever after physically and mentally struggling to keep momentum after worlds.

Here's all you need to know about one of the toughest one-day races of the year, from the crosswinds, dirt roads and cobbled climbs of the course to the ways to watch it live.

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Watch the French national champion on the road scoop up his second win in three days.

Since the start of this year’s Giro d'Italia, I have been waiting for this stage to Matera.

The French national champion has emerged as the most successful rider in 2020.

VeloNews looks at how a lack of any single dominant team is shaping this year's race, balancing riders in two grand tours, and how long João Almeida will remain the current race leader.

Brent Bookwalter and Joey Rosskopf answer the challenge of contesting the Giro d'Italia in October.

Since the season's restart, racing has felt like one giant stage race for the Canyon//SRAM rider.

Finchamp trained harder than ever this year. And then, a week before worlds, she tested positive for Covid-19 and found herself sidelined and stunned.

The Aethos climbs like a race bike, feels like a race bike, is modeled after a race bike, is as light as a race bike — but it's not a race bike.

João Almeida — wearing the leader's jersey — stays safe in the peloton.

WorldTour rookie making waves early in the Giro d'Italia.

Two-time champ Kirsten Wild will join other favorites Lorena Wiebes, Jolien D'Hoore, and Marta Bastianelli at the seventh Women's WorldTour race since events resumed this summer.

Vincenzo Nibali also loses key helper as Giro d'Italia rolls on.

The Aerothan tube is made from a thermoplastic polyurethane and promises light weight, puncture protection, and exceptional ride quality. Can it deliver?

American squad carries momentum from summer with Giro's open race dynamics offering further opportunities.

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Peloton will be wrong to overlook Joao Almeida if he can defend pink Sunday.

American slips out of the top-10 after solid start in grand tour debut.

Colle dell'Agnello and Passo Stelvio may have to be removed from stages in final week due to risk of snow.

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Lessons learned from 26-year-old Sean Gardner's sub-7-hour ride to 8,848 vertical meters.

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Magnus Sheffield is joining U.S. team Rally Cycling in 2021.

We traveled to Messina, Italy to spend time with Giovanna Nibali. She told us endless stories of her son, Vincenzo.

Watch the day's race highlights and the final kilometer of action from stage 5 of the Giro d' Italia.

VeloNews examines the potential effects of bad weather in the Alpine stages, as well as the chances for a darkhorse win, and the importance of time trials at the 2020 Giro d'Italia.

The early exit by Geraint Thomas means Ineos Grenadiers will attack for stage wins instead of racing for pink jersey.

Joe Dombrowski and Brent Bookwalter share how they endured the COVID-19 lockdown and who's been most impressive so far this season.

Julian Alaphilippe won Wednesday's De Brabantse Pijl, finishing just inches ahead of Mathieu van der Poel.

The 28-year old Australian celebrated her first European win in Belgium on Wednesday.

João Almeida holds onto the leader's jersey while Wilco Kelderman slots into third on the general classification position.

Surface simulations, built-in flex, and a stable base are all great. But there are a couple of annoyances about the Tacx Neo 2T, too.

American rider Brent Bookwalter takes us inside the 2020 Giro d'Italia with a dispatch following the stages in Sicily.

Riders' group the CPA investigating circumstances around crash after low-flying helicopter blows barriers into racecourse.

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The final kilometer of stage 4 of the 2020 Giro d'Italia was oh so exciting!

Sometimes the best-laid plans seemingly evaporate in what could well be a volcano’s steam and smoke.

Peter Sagan has yet to win in 2020 and came very close Tuesday at the Giro d'Italia.

It is safe to say that the Giro d'Italia is off and running on the heels of undeniable success in Sicily, thanks to its long-time race director.

A wind gust from a low-flying TV helicopter caused a crash during Tuesday's fourth stage of the Giro d'Italia.

Specialized's Power saddle with Mirror Technology is the most comfortable saddle I've tested. But it comes at a price most can't afford.

Joe Dombrowski and Larry Warbasse share their favorite indulgences during the Giro d'Italia.

Canyon claims to have the world's fastest aero bike with the Aeroad CFR... but what about those width-expandable bars?!

We serve up our takes on the innate chaos of the Giro, the next week's stages, and how Ineos Grenadiers can save their season.

In this column, we dive into the power — and warp speed — numbers from the first stage of this year’s Giro d’Italia.

On Equipe Paule Ka, the budding Kiwi has found her feet and is improving with every race since the summer restart.

João Almeda holds on to the overall lead through a fast, flat, rain-dampened stage.

VeloNews tech expert Lennard Zinn examines possible causes of recent crashes in time trial events.

Ineos Grenadiers captain abandons race ahead of stage 4 after scans Tuesday morning confirm a fractured pelvis.

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Hagen Bermans Axeon graduate moves into lead of debut grand tour to back up block of solid summer results.

No fans in Spain's rowdy Basque Country will be allowed to line key climbs in the first week of this year's race.