Road Culture

How much will racing be affected by position bans? Two leading aerodynamicists share their data.

Plus, a chat with Robert Chung about Zwift cheating.

Iman Bahati talks about the challenging research process on people who were oppressed.

Recent filings with the US Federal Communications Commission reveal that Shimano’s next generation of Dura-Ace Di2 will be at least semi-wireless — and not only that, but SRAM looks to finally be bringing its AXS wireless system down to the Rival level.

There is no them; it’s only us.

Abby chats with Kasia Niewiadoma of Canyon-SRAM about growing up in Poland, potato pancakes, and the other nationalities on her team she identifies with the most.

An interview with retired pro cyclist, activist, and author of ‘STAND: A memoir on activism. A manual for progress. What really happens when we stand on the front lines of change.’

After the first six years of her career at Boels-Dolmans, the Dane is with another superteam in 2021, Trek-Segafredo.

Pro racer recalls his introduction to cycling and his experiences of training in Cape Town as a teenager.

Fred Dreier is happy to welcome Nicole Formosa and the Beta mountain bike crew to the Pocket Outdoor Media family.

Shimano wireless plans, and the most compliant kit ever

Wider tires, wider bars, and suspension are all great things. Welcome to the party, gravel riders, from the new MTB media brand Beta.

No, it is not.

After an impressive showing at the Festival of Cycling, Luke Plapp is in great demand.

How COVID-19 helped transform the City of Lights into a cycling mecca.

Mel Corbett, co-founder of the Major Taylor Iron Riders club, explores the historical connection between Major Taylor cycling clubs.

Auction proceeds will benefit Saint Augustine's College cycling team — the first HBCU cycling team in the United States.

The year-long series will kick off in February and feature guests Nelson Vails, Ama Nsek, Rahsaan Bahati, and Aisha Praught-Leer.

In an exclusive interview with The Outer Line, the former president of WADA talks about his time in the world of international sport and anti-doping – saying Lance Armstrong got what he deserved, and confirming that the 2021 Tokyo Olympics will go on as currently planned.

Sven Nys is one of the legends of cyclocross. His son Thibau already has one world title and hopes for more.

On this week's CyclingTips podcast there is a lot to discuss.

The Slovak great turned 31 on Tuesday, so to celebrate the birthday of a true superstar of cycling, we reflect on his five top moments.

"I took the decision yesterday, and the team supports me in it. It feels really good," Dumoulin said.

There have been scores of adaptations. What has been the most impactful?

Iconic rainbow jersey will be available from March via Decathlon's website and select European stores.

From working in high finance to announcing the Tour de France, Simon Gerrans has tackled multiple challenges since retiring in 2018.

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Words of wisdom from Shimano's Nick Legan, and race context from me.

Join Markus Stitz as he bikepacks through history on the Iron Curtain Gravel Trail.

In this book excerpt from 'Power of the Pedal — The Story of Australian Cycling,' author Rupert Guinness recounts the success of Kathy Watt, Anna Meares, and other Aussie Olympians.

See above.

Since swapping football for cyclocross, Fem van Empel has been on an impressive trajectory.

Author Daniel Oakman examines the 'Sublime son of Australia,' Hubert 'Oppy' Opperman, Australia's first cycling icon.

The six-year-old team will line up with existing stars around Chris Froome, including Dan Martin, Andre Greipel, and Alex Dowsett. But, money doesn’t necessarily buy competitive success.

As he heads into a new season with a new team, Chris Froome is hopeful of Tour win number five.

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In our Aussie Week reporting, we heard stories of Australian riders looking out for one another in the cutthroat European racing scene.

First held in 2019, this is already a stand-out in our minds.

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How can I help?

How one of the Amani project's initiatives hopes to elevate African riders.

How did cycling make it through 2020? Cautiously, and with lots of hand sanitizer.

As we roll through the middle of the week, the cycling headlines include news on some marquee riders as the new season looms as well as an announcement of a continued partnership between a WorldTour team and a bike brand.

Columnist Aliya Barnwell says cycling's efforts to improve the sport's diversity often overlook the throngs of working cyclists, street BMX riders, and participants in Critical Mass-style urban rides.

NASCAR and pro cycling generally play out at opposite ends of the sporting and cultural spectrum. But there are also some striking parallels between the two sports – particularly in terms of team structure and reliance upon external sponsors.

The current club president of Major Taylor Iron Riders on getting new riders into the sport

Hustle City promises the thrill of zipping through traffic without any of the danger.

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Miller served as club president 2012-14 and remains active in the BIPOC club.

Cycling was forced to adapt to the harsh new realities of our world. Here's how riders pivoted, and even thrived.

Here is what makes a 'time-proof' riding buddy.

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The pioneering cyclist from Guadeloupe, who raced for Total Direct Énergie, aims to help prepare up-and-coming young riders from the Caribbean nation for racing in Europe.

In 2017, Wilcox rode 4,500 miles of Alaskan roadway. In 2020, she and her girlfriend, photojournalist Rugile Kaladyte, returned to document the journey and inspire others to pedal along.

The Road Book is an almanac of stats, stories, and trivia that cover the length and breadth of the 2020 men's and women's season. Here's Jim Cotton's look at it.

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She was a trailblazer who won on the biggest stage. Decades later, she's disheartened by a lack of progress in women's racing.

New season, new kits. But which of the 2021 team jerseys is the best? And which kits swing and a miss?

The good, the bad, and the straight-up gross revealed, or, in many cases, just relearned.

Tony Vélos has become the focal point of the island's thriving cycling scene through the development of its own club and its welcoming of bikes of all shapes and sizes.

In our first Major Taylor Iron Riders diary, rider Kenneth McPhereson explains his decades-long obsession with cycling.

The Spanish star's career was marked by searing victories, emotional highs, and devastating lows.

Racing's COVID calendar wasn't all doom and gloom.

2020 was a weird year for everyone, cycling journalists included.

In the lateset episode of Wahoo's Frontiers series, Colin Strickland talks about racing Red Hook, winning Unbound Gravel, and is quite candid about his decision not to race in the pro tour after being offered a contract with EF -- Education First.

How using a rental bike and fueling locally on your next bike tour can have its benefits.

The events (remember those?), gear, and places that made gravel rad for me in a lousy year.

James Startt discusses how COVID restrictions at this year's Tour forced photographers to get creative in finding new shooting locations – and in this case, it paid off.

Here we present, not necessarily the happiest stories, but the 10 most-read pieces of the year. In sum, it is a snapshot of 2020.

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Thomas Frischknecht opens up about his career, mentoring the likes of Nino Schurter and Kate Courtney, and what it was like to compete clean during the age of EPO.

Computer programmer Dave Bage pedaled 500km on Zwift on December 25th in 13 hours and 30 minutes.

James Startt recalls the struggle to find the perfect position to capture the peloton rolling through the ancient city.

The highest highs and the lowest lows.

Do you even Zwift, bro?

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Jens Voigt left behind East Germany to become a fan favorite for his attacking spirit and sense of humor.

From her roots in Cape Town to a career all over Europe, Pridham continues to love the sport of cycling.

Happy Holidays, and here's to a bright and gravelicious 2021.