Road Culture
Road Culture
Freewheeling Podcast: Trek-Segafredo had a plan at Trofeo Alfredo Binda
Should there be a women's Milano-San Remo?
Matej Mohoric’s storming success in Milan-San Remo proved a long time in the making and served to further emphasise the growing dominance of Slovenian racers across the World Tour.
The 27 year old won the longest stage in the 2018 Giro d'Italia, the longest stage of the 2021 Tour de France, and also the longest stage of the 2017 Vuelta a Espana.
Places of Cycling: In Pursuit of Edward Thomas
Words by Paul Maunder w/images from Getty Images
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Bobby & Jens: Johan Museeuw
The Lion of Flanders looks back on his illustrious career.
Bobby & Jens: Johan Museeuw
The ‘Lion of Flanders’ looks back on his illustrious career.
VN Archives: Eddy Merckx’s hard road to Milan-San Remo in 1972
Eddy Merckx was famous for his dominance, but in 1972 Roger de Vlaeminck, Frans Verbeek and Raymond Poulidor were often on the top of the podium.
Watch: Lion Man — Gino Bartali: The war years
The new documentary from Laurens ten Dam's Live Slow Ride Fast media sets out to explore the lasting legacy of the Italian cyclist and war hero.
Trastevere Calcio | What We Dig
Give the tiny clubs some love!
Gallery: Inside L39ion of Los Angeles at Valley of the Sun
American Olympian Gavin Hoover provides his first-person account of his first race with his new team, L39ion of Los Angeles.
Specialized’s founder Mike Sinyard steps down as CEO, appoints former Dyson executive
After 48 years at the helm, Sinyard is taking a chairman role.
Sound Bikes with Antonio Colombo
By James Startt | From Issue 107
Nerd Alert podcast: Finding the best chain lube for your needs
A deep dive on chain lube selection with Adam Kerin of Zero Friction Cycling
VN Archives: Oscar Freire nips a celebrating Erik Zabel at Milan-San Remo
Freire has the final word after Zabel prematurely uncorks the San Remo bubbly in 2004.
Looking for the spirit of gravel? Hint: go on a shakeout ride
Shakeout rides — the group rides that happen before and after an event — are wildly popular in gravel. I went on three of them at The Mid South to find out why.
Podcast: Why The Mid South matters as the first Monument of Gravel
Race promoter Bobby Wintle is the volcanic center of energy at The Mid South, which kicked off the gravel season in earnest on March 12.
Dua Lipa’s custom cycling shoes are mind-blowing
The continent-hopping, time-crunched story of a custom pair of cycling shoes for a pop megastar.
Win It Weekly: Kulkea OTRmost Prize Pack
Enter for your chance to win a gear bag, hydration backpack, and tool roll.
Ten Takeaways: Primož Roglič Stumbles, Wout van Aert Saves the Day & Tadej Pogačar Dominates
Breaking down the biggest takeaways from the final weekend of Paris-Nice & Tirreno-Adriatico
CyclingTips Podcast: What are the chances Pogačar wins Milan-Sanremo?
Plus, Lorena Wiebes seems unbeatable in a sprint after her performance at Ronde van Drenthe.
Alex Howes: ‘If you want to race in America you have to be capable on the dirt’
The American veteran isn’t thinking about retirement yet as he savors a program that combines the WorldTour and gravel.
What’s going on with Amore e Vita?
The twisting tale of a 70-year-old cycling team, and the mystery of whether it still exists.
Freewheeling Podcast: A Ronde van Drenthe for the “sprinters”
And news about this year's Giro Donne.
Paris-Nice: Primož Roglič finally breaks his curse
Kate Wagner picks apart the key moments from a gripping edition of the 'Race to the Sun'.
Philippa York: It’s UAE versus Jumbo while Ineos and the rest look on
York analyzes why Jumbo-Visma and UAE Team Emirates have started to leave Ineos and their rivals behind.
Cent Cols Cantabrico
Words: Jered Gruber | Images: Gruber Images | From Issue 52
Bobby & Jens: Matt Goss
From winning Milan–San Remo to getting left behind by his own team, the retired Australian has some incredible stories to share.
The Secret Pro: Omicron, kit shortages, and TT bikes
The Secret Pro dishes the dirt on supply issues, COVID ripping through the peloton and more.
Introducing the VeloNews Archive – 50 years of our magazines online
VeloNews members and Outside+ members enjoy full access to every magazine we produced since 1972.
Places of cycling: the Spectacle
Words by Paul Maunder w/images from Getty Images
Celebrating the women making their mark in cycling
From the Santini sisters to Aurore Amaury, VeloNews celebrates some of the women making an impact on cycling.
Audrey Cordon-Ragot: A generation of young female riders can be inspired by Le Tour de France Femmes
A multiple-time French national champion, an icon, and one of the most respected rider’s in the WWT, Audrey Cordon-Ragot writes exclusively for VeloNews about the Tour de France Femmes and what it means to her.
Bobby & Jens: Matt Goss
From winning Milan-San Remo to getting left behind by his own team, the retired Australian has some incredible stories to share.
Maternity leave is changing the future of women’s cycling, but it’s still not open to all
Lizzie Deignan has shown that it is possible to have a child and make a successful return to racing. Her example could change the face of women's racing.
A love letter to my bike
Alison Tetrick reflects on her past and present relationship with cycling, via a love letter.
Adventure at home: A Scottish journey to the boundaries
When the world shut down, Scotland became its own world of possibility.
Private jets, luxury watches and financial red flags: Inside a confidential report surrounding Astana Qazaqstan
In 2019, Yana Seel commissioned Deloitte to investigate financial regulations at Astana when she took over the team as general manager. Here are the damaging findings.
The Organic Mission
By Clive Pursehouse | From Issue 107
The Grind: Brennan Wertz’s rising star
The former rowing world champion says he wants to take gravel seriously. "But at the same time, I don't want to take it or myself too seriously. A whole lot of people are doing this as recreation; this is their outlet."
Kate Courtney reflects on Lea Davison’s years-long mentorship
Lea Davison’s joyful approach to racing made a broad impact as an athlete, mentor and friend
Podcast: Tadej at Strade, Tour de France on Netflix
Step aside Monuments — Strade Bianche is more enjoyable to watch than many of the more prestigious one-day events.
Nerd Alert podcast: LeMond is back in the road business, but is it for real?
Plus, the pros and cons of Wahoo's new Kick Rollr smart trainer.
VN Archives: Gravel race therapy at Leadboat
How do you translate your love for cycling into a love of racing?
Ten Takeaways: Strade Bianche, Paris-Nice & Tirreno-Adriatico
Pogačar crushes all comers at Strade Bianche while Jumbo flexes its collective muscle at Paris-Nice
Freewheeling Podcast: Building a community with Black Girls Do Bike
A conversation with founder Monica Garrison.
CyclingTips Podcast: We can’t get over this year’s Strade Bianche Donne
James chats about the new project from Lemond, what we know and what we don't know.
Happy International Women’s Day… all week long!
Celebrating the stories in women's cycling, today and every day.
Diamond in the rough: EF Education-TIBCO-SVB boss Linda Jackson on spotting promising talent
The EF Education-TIBCO-SVB team manager is well-known for her ability to spot promising talent. She tells VeloNews how she does it.
Racing or riding, it’s all part of Lael Wilcox’s ‘dream come true’
How does the 34-year-old fit it all in? By being thoroughly stoked on everything she does.
Commentary: Professional mountain biking made equality the benchmark – road cycling could learn a lot
Guest columnist Matilda Price says that UCI World Cup mountain biking is a model that the road world should aspire to.
Freewheeling Podcast: Strade Bianche set the bar pretty high
The first of the WWT one-day Classics to come.
Behind the photo: How photographer Tim De Waele shot the Alaphilippe somersault
Tim De Waele was in the right place at the right time in Saturday's Strade Bianche for 'that picture'.
Pictures of Green Mtn
Words/images: Kåre Dehlie Thorstad | From Issue 64
Places of Cycling: David and the Anarchists
Words by Paul Maunder w/images from Getty Images
Bobby & Jens: Kurt Asle Arvesen
The Tour de France stage winner and Uno-X director sportif ‘never dreamt about becoming a professional bike rider’
Meet Ben Tulett, part of the new wave at Ineos Grenadiers
The young Briton showed his potential in the hilly Classics last year, at just 19.
Groad Trip: Racing with a stuffie, and other Colombian adventures at Transcordilleras
Eight days, 91,000 feet of climbing, and 650 miles of gravel in what is basically a credit-card bikepacking race. Ooph!
The Gravel Dude | 5 Minutes with Dan Hughes
Interview: Brad Roe | Images: Dan Hughes | From Issue 107
Throwback Thursday: Strade Bianche and how it became cycling’s first modern masterpiece
No new race on the international calendar in the past 20 years has had as much immediate impact as Strade Bianche. The Italian classic is now in a class of its own.
What We Dig: TRAPIZZINO | TRASTEVERE
Check out Peloton Magazine's author page.
Ex-pro Yaroslav Popovych considering fighting for Ukraine
Former U23 world champion grew up in Ukraine when it was part of the Soviet Union: ‘I’m scared, of course.’
Win It Weekly: VYNL Road Disc frame
Enter for your chance to win a VYNL Road Disc frame!
Marianne Vos: ‘I am still determined to get the best out of myself’
In more than 15 years spent dominating the sport, Vos's perspective on cycling and on life has changed.
The Rich Get Richer: Ten Takeaways From the Classics’ Opening Weekend
Plus what we learned from the finale of the UAE Tour & Primož Roglič's start to the season at Ardèche/La Drôme
What We Dig: Cutino Hot Sauce
Check out Peloton Magazine's author page.
CyclingTips Podcast: “Still top ten” doesn’t quite cut it
Opening Weekend is over and done and there's a lot to talk about.
What we’re not talking about when we talk about doping
A look at what drives athletes to dope and what could be done to circumvent riders from considering the action.
Seasoned: A Century Run
Words: Brett Horton | Image: Horton Collection | From Issue 73
Recommended reading: “The fastest bicycle rider in the world”
The autobiography of world champion Marshall "Major" Taylor is a compelling story for any cycling fan, and particularly pertinent for Americans.
Freewheeling Podcast: Confusing tactics at the women’s “Opening Weekend”
Can anyone beat Van Vleuten at Strade Bianche?
Nerd Alert podcast: Custom options are great, but only if you’ve got the parts on hand
Behind the scenes with the direct to consumer brand Fezzari.
Korean Mtn. Adventure
Words/images: Andy Bokanev | From issue 62
Watch: Gravel, A Love Letter
A documentary attempts to capture the essence of what the discipline means to athletes and organizers.
Bobby & Jens: Geraint Thomas
The Tour de France winner and multi-time Olympic gold medalist checks in before the start of his season
Places of cycling: Nocturnes
Words by Paul Maunder with images from Getty
CyclingTips Podcast: The violence and silence behind the UCI’s PR moment
How an Afghanistan evacuation convoy was tarnished by torture, abuse and death threats.
Q&A: Ashleigh Moolman Pasio on defending her Cycling Esports world title
... and the importance of embracing e-racing.
Analysis: How should the UCI and the cycling community react to the Russian invasion of the Ukraine?
Russian invasion of Ukraine provoked quick indignation from many major sport governing bodies, and the UCI vows no events in Russia.
Bobby & Jens: Geraint Thomas
The Tour de France winner and multi-time Olympic gold medalist checks in before the start of his season.