Road Racing

The Secret Pro is back, dishing on Sagan and Lefevere plus making his Tour de France picks

Where theres a will, theres a way. When a World Tour rider wants sprinter shifters, he gets sprinter shifters.

My arms hurt more than my legs; should I have brought a mountain bike?

From the opening-stage tussle for yellow to a wide-open race for victory, this Tour de France is packed with thrilling storylines.

The all-around wheel with a distinctive sinusoidal shape is set to roll under Ineos Grenadiers at the Tour de France.

Throughout the Tour de France, VeloNews will be talking to some of the unsung heroes in the peloton – those riders that battle on without the recognition the major stars receive.

Featuring Liv Racing and Trek-Segafredo

Pick the daily stage winner for a chance to win a Specialized Tarmac.

Slovakian star refuses to comment about his 2022 contract and vows to reclaim green jersey at Tour de France.

BikeExchange heads to the Tour de France with more muted GC ambitions as it hunts stage victories with Simon Yates, Michael Matthews, and Esteban Chaves.

Everything you need to know about the course and contenders ahead of La Course by the Tour de France.

They're unlikely to win the Tour de France, but here are three dark horses that could throw a grenade into the battle for the yellow jersey.

VeloNews has been providing daily Tour de France updates online since 1994 — longer than anyone else.

Julian Alaphilippe, Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel will face-off in Tour's grippy opening stage — unless Tadej Pogačar spoils the party.

Amialiusik's stage 2 win is the second nail-biting victory by Canyon-SRAM in June.

Going ultra-shiny will cost you an extra US$2,000.

Koen de Kort suffered a serious injury to his right hand while driving a vehicle off-road.

In what is almost certainly a first, Jumbo-Visma will race a few Tour stages on blue tires.

Pinarello's new Dogma F is lighter, faster, and available just in time for Le Tour.

Sometimes the after-the-ride is even better than the ride. Especially when the ride is this long and punishing.

Alpecin-Fenix shows off team kit for the Tour de France honoring Matthieu van der Poel's grandfather, cycling great Raymond Poulidor.

Geraint Thomas said the race will decide which rider emerges as Ineos Grenadiers' GC leader for the 2021 Tour de France.

The bike ridden to seven of the last 10 Tour de France overall wins gets a thorough refinement.

The so-called "Meilenstein Killer" is sub-1,100 g, but with a modern aero shape.

Colorado native Sepp Kuss is confident of his form as he aims to help Primož Roglič into yellow at the Tour de France.

A long-term review of Hunt's premium all-rounder road race wheelset.

Can Miguel Ángel López, Enric Mas, Alejandro Valverde, and Marc Soler put work together to cause an upset this year's Tour de France?

These things should come with shoe covers and a warning.

The four-time champion also talks about how he's looking forward to returning to the scene of his first-ever Tour de France in 2008.

Jason Gay of The Wall Street Journal is back on the podcast to talk Tour de France, L39ion of Los Angeles, and the great bike shortage.

Betsy Welch learns that headwinds, rough roads and an – almost – lost phone cannot match the majesty of riding in Kenya.

With a start-studded start list including Lizzie Deignan, Marianne Vos and Anna van der Breggen, plus a fast and unpredictable course, there are many reasons not to miss La Course on Saturday.

Michael Woods sees leadership, with Sepp Kuss, Neilson Powless, Brandon McNulty and Sean Bennett in key support roles.

From supermarkets to SIM cards, these brands are looking for a return on their investment this Tour de France.

It's time to make some bold predictions about how the 2021 Tour de France will play out.

Tadej Pogačar circa 2021 does not – to the best of our knowledge – have his lion tattoo.

The popular short-nose saddle gets a refresh and an alternative shape option.

Here's how to watch the Tour de France broadcast in the United States and Canada.

Tubeless, hookless, dimpled, and extra-wide for modern road riding.

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Tuesday, June 22.

Chris Froome lumped praise on his Israel Start-Up Nation lineup for the Tour de France: "It's really a cool group of guys."

Mark Cavendish will make an unexpected return to the Tour de France, but the peloton is very different since the last time he won in 2016.

Zipp 858 NSW also gets updated with new Cognition V2 hubs.

What you'll need to increase gear size — and rear derailleur tooth capacity — for Campy, Shimano, or SRAM drivetrains.

Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič and Geraint Thomas lead a strong list of contenders for the 2021 Tour de France.

Rigoberto Urán headlines well-balanced team of stage-hunters and opportunists.

UAE Emirates brings a 'stronger, more powerful team' to the Tour as it looks to beat back rival number one, Primož Roglič.

UAE-Team Emirates confirms strong Tour de France squad with more mountain support for the defending champion.

Dive in for a detailed look at every stage of this year's Grand Boucle.

DSM aims for 'aggressive and opportunistic racing' with multi-faceted selection, Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert hopes to carry Giro d'Italia momentum.

Both Trek-Segafredo and Cofidis mixing GC ambitions and stage hunting at the Tour de France.

Definitely unique, but not necessarily always in a good way.

Zwift's new update makes tracking progress easier and should help eliminate any nasty surprises with route selection.

In less than three years, Tadej Pogacar has gone from WorldTour rookie to Tour de France favorite, but he's still the same kid from Slovenia.

Kenya's 650km Migration Gravel Race begins on Wednesday, June 23 in the country's Maasai Mara. We will be there to cover the event.

Mark Cavendish to return as green jersey champ Sam Bennett left off Deceuninck-Quick-Step team.

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Miguel Ángel López and Enric Mas will lead the Spanish squad, while Alpecin-Fenix will hunt stages with Mathieu van der Poel and Tim Merlier.

Nairo Quintana and Warren Barguil will lead a GC bid for Arkéa-Samsic, while Astana-Premier Tech targets stage victories in France.

Froome's captaincy role at the Tour de France hints toward his future behind the scenes with Israel Start-Up Nation.

The stages, the favorites, and the storylines to follow — here's your go-to guide for the 2021 Tour de France.

Both teams bring mix of old and young, with breakaways, stages and outsider GC chances on radar.

All the big winners from Nationals Week.

Wout van Aert took the Belgian road race title by a whisker in his first race after recovering from appendicitis.

Van Aert still on the comeback after appendix operation and is mindful of stretching his form through to the Olympics.

Lisa Brennauer wins her fourth ITT title, while Tony Martin is national champion for the 10th time.

Amy Pieters takes her first National Championship victory.

Groupama-FDJ to challenge with sprinter Arnaud Démare and climber David Gaudu, Bahrain Victorious look to carry 2021 momentum with Jack Haig, Sonny Colbrelli.

Could a multi-pronged attack work for the Ineos Grenadiers at the 2021 Tour de France?

American rider Sean Bennett will also make Tour de France debut with Qhubeka Assos.

Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Friday, June 18.

Ineos Grenadiers confirms a team set to be 'more open and aggressive' in battle against Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič at this year's Tour.

Woods accepts that Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič and Ineos Grenadiers could dominate the Tour – but he also knows they can be beaten.

Like Normatec boots but cheaper and with the ability to squeeze harder.

Belgian team focusing on sprints and breakaways for its 37th start in Tour de France.