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Words by Bryan Yates w/images by Tim Schamber

Endurance bicycles walk the line between comfort and racing performance — a balancing act that has gone on since day one.

After wildfires and mudslides ravage Montecito, taking lives and damaging property, the Tour of California is a step toward normalcy.

So how does Quick-Step find ways to win the big sprints every year? The explanation is simple; the execution is nearly impeccable.

Between his struggles in the Giro d'Italia and his ongoing anti-doping case, have we seen the last of Chris Froome's dominance?

The Team Sky leader is 2:27 down through nine stages of the Italian grand tour.

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Fernando Gaviria struck first in the sprinters' showdown at the 2018 Amgen Tour of California.

After leaving a workhorse role with Team Sky, Ian Boswell made a change over the offseason and is now looking to assert himself as a climbing force.

Fernando Gaviria emerged victorious in a chaotic sprint on the opening stage of the 2018 Amgen Tour of California.

Mitchelton-Scott deployed near-perfect tactics in Sunday’s slow-burning finale at Gran Sasso to carry huge momentum into the second half of the Giro d’Italia.

Chris Froome's reign as grand tour king is under serious fire after crashes and a "tough day" in the Giro d'Italia's Apennine Mountains.

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Mark Cavendish, Marcel Kittel, Fernando Gaviria, Caleb Ewan, Peter Sagan, and Alexander Kristoff are all set to contend for sprint wins in California

Tejay Van Garderen looking to get back on track at the Tour of California after injury-marred spring.

Chris Froome's hopes of winning the 2018 Giro d'Italia took another hit with a crash today on the wet roads in Campania.

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The Amgen Tour of California should favor balanced GC riders with TT chops, and the field of sprinter is out of sight.

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Ex-pro Thomas Dekker gives Chris Froome the benefit of the doubt but says Team Sky has been acting suspiciously in recent years.

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They may have the lead, but Simon Yates and Esteban Chaves plan to keep attacking their Giro d'Italia rivals this weekend.

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The new Super Jake is about 'cross first, with a little side of gravel for versatility.

Retired sprinter Erik Zabel analyzes the top sprinters on the start list for the Amgen Tour of California.

Chris Froome found himself down 1:10 entering Friday's stage 7 at the Italian grand tour.

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Finishing with a grueling climb up Mount Etna, the Giro d'Italia's sixth stage offered plenty of takeaways

Chris Froome content to ride out of the Giro's first summit finish without losing any further time on GC rivals.

Andrew Hood remembers his first visit to Sicily and celebrates the island's diverse flavor as the Giro d'Italia rolls on to the mainland.

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Simon Yates leads the Giro d'Italia and Esteban Chaves sits third overall after a banner day for Mitchelton-Scott on stage 6

The pain starts early at 2018 Amgen Tour of California. On the race’s second stage, the peloton climbs Gibraltar.

Rohan Dennis knew his grip on the pink jersey was hanging by a thread, and slowly but surely it started to unravel on Etna.

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This versatile jacket now has a permanent home in the shoulder season wardrobe.

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Chris Froome never looked so bad at the start a grand tour, but Team Sky is remaining calm with big mountains ahead at the Giro.

Mitchelton-Scott is in a league of its own at the Giro d'Italia with a three-pronged attack to overall race for the pink jersey.

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Rohan Dennis earned the maglia rosa in Saturday's stage 2 thanks to solid racing tactics.

The Giro d'Italia is underway! We hear from our reporters in Italy, preview the Tour of California, and talk about bike patents.

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EF Education First-Drapac’s Canadian crusher Woods notched his best-ever grand tour result Tuesday in stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia.

The Chase Bike Vest really shines in long days on dirt when you don’t have the opportunity to stop and refuel.

Despite losing almost a minute to Tom Dumoulin in first four Giro stages, Froome remains confident, and his rivals are on guard.

The Giro d'Italia takes on home turf after three days in Israel

Doping expert says that new study reported in The Times might not save Froome from legal peril in ongoing Salbutamol case.

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For the racers and their support staff, many are wondering how far is too far for an overseas grand tour start.

The UCI confirmed that Vuelta a San Juan winner Gonzalo Najar failed an anti-doping test in January at the Argentinian race.

Thomas Revard and Katie Hall (UnitedHealthcare) wrapped up the weekend with overall wins Sunday after the Sunset Loop stage.

The four-time Tour de France champion is trying to shake off a less-than-ideal performance in Israel.

Gravel bikes with 650b wheels offer road geometry with mountain bike versatility. Is it the best of both worlds?

Shimano's E-Tube project puts shifting customization within easy reach for all.

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Tom Dumoulin and other riders felt the high-speeds and tight roads in the finale of Sunday's sprint stage were too dangerous.

Getting the Giro d'Italia from Italy to Israel and back took a herculean logistical feat.

Rohan Dennis and his teammates hope that the legacy of BMC Racing founder Andy Rihs will live on with a new team sponsor.

Tom Dumoulin's Sunweb team is relying on teamwork in an attempt to match the raw strength of their rivals.

Elevate-KHS teammates Scott Law and Sam Bassetti went 1-2 in the Redlands downtown criterium while Jessica Cerra soloed to victory in the women's race.

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The peloton is seizing the opportunity to explore and experience the ancient city of Jerusalem.

Lucas Haedo and Jasmin Duehring powered to wins at the Highland Circuit Race on Friday at stage 3 of the Redlands Bicycle Classic.

Svein Tuft looks like to savor what will likely be his final grand tour at the 2018 Giro d'Italia.

Australian Rohan Dennis may have the pink jersey, but he is keeping a realistic look at the overall 2018 Giro d'Italia.

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We traveled to the cobbles of Flanders to put Bontrager's new Aeolus XXX4 and XXX6 TLR wheels to the test.

Images: Yuzuru Sunada