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Specialized will license a key rim patent from HED that improves wheel aerodynamics and handling in crosswinds.

Bob Jungels opens his account with his first win of 2016 at Tour of Oman, riding in his first season with Etixx – Quick-Step.

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The Dutchman says Giant will have a tough time getting top results in 2016 — at least in the early going — because of the crash.

Adriano Malori broke his collarbone and suffered head injuries in a high-speed crash at the Tour de San Luis last month.

Bob Jungels races to a 6-second victory in the opening stage at the Tour of Oman, showing his new Etixx teammates he has the legs to win.

The Etixx – Quick-Step rider has a 10-second lead in the GC heading into stage 2.

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Global Cycling Network checks out the Cervelo S5 that Mark Cavendish will race on this year with Dimension Data.

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Richie Porte is a co-leader alongside Tejay van Garderen on BMC Racing this season, a role he says comes with added pressure.

Specialized is auctioning off five S-Works Tarmacs equipped with SRAM eTap to benefit World Bicycle Relief.

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Here's the first installation of VeloNews's weekly wrap-up of American racers and their results in the European pro peloton.

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Miguel Angel Lopez — "Superman" to his fans — is the latest talented Colombian to make waves in the WorldTour ranks.

Leigh Howard wins Spanish race after strong winds force organizers to shorten race to 21 kilometers.

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The top spring classics stars, like Alexander Kristoff and Greg Van Avermaet, agree that Tour of Qatar is an ideal tune-up race.

BMC's Philippe Gilbert proves fastest out of a select group of four riders, out-sprinting Alejandro Valverde.

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Dimension Data's Matt Brammeier rides this Cervelo S5 with prototypes galore — hydraulic shifting and braking, and Rotor's new power meter.

In Girona, Spain, specifically at the coffee shop called La Fabrica, one steps into the lives of pro cyclists. This is home for them.

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Alexander Kristoff claims his third win of the week, and Mark Cavendish wraps up the overall title at Tour of Qatar.

Connex is hoping you'll branch out when you need a replacement and opt for its product. But is the price worth it?

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We've got the latest tech news, including some new bikes launched Down Under, new road gear, and more.

The British sprinter finishes second to Alexander Kristoff on the final stage, but benefits from time bonuses to take the overall victory.

The Tour director Christian Prudhomme wants motorized cheating sorted out before the ASO talks with the UCI about rejoining WorldTour.

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Brim Brothers' cleat-based Zone DPMX power meter launched on Kickstarter Thursday, and the company says it will deliver in three months.

Untimely flat tires leave Edvald Boasson Hagen out of the race as Alexander Kristoff sprints to victory, and Mark Cavendish takes GC lead.

The Norwegian began stage 4 of the Tour of Qatar with a 26-second lead, but two flats cost him the jersey.

Edvald Boasson Hagen loses the overall lead due to flat tires, while Alexander Kristoff sprints to his second victory of the week.

Art's Cyclery demonstrates the simple process of constructing and attaching a mud guard to keep dirt and debris out.

Matthew Busche spent six seasons in the WorldTour and is now riding at the Pro Continental level. He hopes to return to the top rung.

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Climb the second-highest paved road in North America. Pikes Peak is over 14,000 feet above sea level.

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If you're looking for a way to store a lot of gear or apparel without a big backpack, this custom frame bag is a great option.

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The Tour of Qatar's golden leader's jersey is handed from one Dimension Data rider to another as Edvald Boasson Hagen wins stage 3.

Teammates and friends agree that Edvald Boasson Hagen's development was stunted at Sky, but now he is spreading his wings with Dimension Data.

Fabian Cancellara rides a special race team version of the Madone, and is still using mechanical shifting.

The UCI has promised to step up its efforts after a motor was discovered hidden in a bike at the recent cyclocross worlds.

Edvald Boasson Hagen continues Dimension Data's domination of the Tour of Qatar, winning the stage 3 time trial.

The Italian is one of several Etixx – Quick-Step riders who could contend for victories in Belgium and France this spring.

The American will start his season at two races in Spain this weekend as he prepares for another Tour de France challenge.

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Specialized's Airnet helmet offers a subdued aesthetic but a lot of the performance found in higher-end helmets at a reasonable price.

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On another windy day in Qatar, Mark Cavendish fights to keep his leader's jersey, while Alexander Kristoff wins stage 2.

Riders are calling for more safety measures and repercussions for race organizers who fail to take appropriate precautions.

Lennard Zinn explains how to choose the right tires for riding rollers this winter.

Neal Karlinsky's fitness may be lagging, his diet may be weird, but still, he appreciates the privilege of each ride, no matter how cold or rainy it is.

The men's pro peloton agrees that the 2016 Doha world championships course favors sprinters, but it won't be an easy race.

The BMC Racing rider has been close in recent years, but he has yet to win a northern classic — something he hopes to accomplish in 2016.

The UCI says Luca Paolini was taking cocaine last year for recreational use, not to gain a competitive advantage.

The Katusha rider edges Cavendish at the finish line of stage 2, but the latter holds onto his overall race lead.

For the first time this season, a team is using disc brakes in a professional race — the Tour of Qatar. Reactions to their use are mixed.