Giro d’Italia tactics: Tim Merlier surprises favorites in stage 2
Alpecin-Fenix fastman Tim Merlier dethroned a field of top sprinters to win stage 2 on Sunday. Here's how he did it.
Alpecin-Fenix fastman Tim Merlier dethroned a field of top sprinters to win stage 2 on Sunday. Here's how he did it.
Here's what's going on in the Giro's GC after stage 3, from Remco Evenepoel's bonus-second booster to Dan Martin's TT trauma.
The Italian and European champion is racing with a mock COVID-19 travel declaration on his helmet.
Tim Merlier took his first career Grand Tour stage victory on Sunday's stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia.
Go inside the team truck, the team bus, and the warm-up area as Bora-Hansgrohe prepares for the opening time trial of the 2021 Giro d'Italia.
Groenewegen finishes fourth in first race after nine-month suspension, is looking to go better in the fast-finishes to come.
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Merlier takes career-first grand tour victory in Novara, Filippo Ganna retains pink jersey after finishing safely in the bunch.
From Dylan Groenewegen's return to Caleb Ewan's ambition for a grand tour sweep, Peter Cossins previews the Giro's sprint field.
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Filippo Ganna sets a mark of 8:47 on the 8.6 km opening TT of the Giro d'Italia.
Here's what Remco Evenepoel, Egan Bernal, Simon Yates and other top stars said after Turin time trial test.
João Almeida and Remco Evenepoel take early gains in GC battle, finishing fourth and seventh, respectively.
Stage races are jam-packed with complicated logistics. Here is how riders navigate them.
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With Evenepoel booked in through 2026, Deceuninck-Quick-Step prepares to throw resources at grand tour ambitions.
Metallic blue TT rig with tricolore and World champs bands for Top Ganna
The 24th issue of the Women's Cycling Weekly has landed! Thanks to Amy Jones.
More than just a modest refresh, the latest update offers some real functional improvements.
Come along with Daniel Oss and his Bora-Hansgrohe teammates as they shoot TV video and walk the pink carpet.
We visit the 1984 Giro champion at his vineyard ahead of the Italian grand tour.
Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier is one of many promising stage racing talents to come out of Eritrea over the last decade.
Come along with Daniel Oss and his Bora-Hansgrohe teammates as they get dialed in for the Giro's opening time trial.
La Course En Tête previews the 2021 Giro d'Italia, which features a punishing course, an all-star battle, and a trip to cycling paradise.
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Sagan has a lot to race for at the Giro, with his place on this year's Tour de France squad and a contract for 2022 still to be decided.
3D-printed titanium and carbon tube construction allows for customisable fit and fork rake.
The Giro's 'Grande Partenza' offers some of the best time trialists in the peloton the opportunity to wear pink. Here's the five that could do it.
Despite growing condemnation and three potential alternative hosts stepping forward, the UEC remains all-in on Minsk.
Your guide to the riders to watch at the 104th Giro d'Italia.
From Peter Sagan and his stage win hunt, to Ineos Grenadiers' search for victory, to a Groupama-FDJ without Thibaut Pinot, here are some of the key Giro d'Italia storylines.
Are they ugly? Yes. Are they destined to be cool? Also yes.
A pivoting sunglass shield or an adjustable mask? Yes, Oakley says.
With the Giro just around the corner, EF is at it again with another limited edition kit design.
Romain Bardet excited about 'new adventure' as he sets off for Giro d'Italia debut.
For the first time in race history, every Giro stage will be broadcast start to finish by host broadcaster RAI.
Team unveils a new design and new drag-reducing technologies just ahead of the Italian grand tour.
Bora-Hansgrohe rider Daniel Oss is bringing VeloNews members along on his journey to and through the 2021 Giro d'Italia with regular videos throughout the race.
Australian pocket rocket wants at least one stage win as he targets all three grand tours in 2021.
Egan Bernal hasn't had it easy since his 2019 Tour de France win and wants to rediscover the winning legs during the Giro d'Italia.
Colnago is auctioning off a unique bicycle. Sort of.
Four US riders and one Canadian aim to become the first North American rider to win a Giro stage since 2019.
New laminated upper materials, a sturdier hold, and better ventilation than the previous version.
Canyon has unveiled its new UCI legal time trial bike, but is it an indication of how limited designers are by UCI regulations?
Is this the lightest practical "every day" road bike ever made?
Likely start lists, quick facts, and jerseys of the teams competing in the 2021 Giro d'Italia.
Ruth Winder heads into the U.S. Olympic selection process with a healthy perspective on how Tokyo 2021 fits into her professional goals.
Neben, a two-time world champion in the individual time trial, believes she still has what it takes to win.
Belgian superstar returns to racing for first time since his crash with 'no pressure, just fun.'
Send us your questions about the 2021 Giro d'Italia and we will get answers from WorldTour riders, pro team mechanics, and other experts.
New Skratch snacks come in three flavors, while Vittoria buys the handmade-tire legend.
What's new, and what it is like to use the latest layout.
Only 32 limited-edition models to be made in 2021 with a gleaming polished finish.
Is Egan Bernal back? Will the UCI go super-tuck crazy? Will the gravel stage doom a GC star? We analyze 15 storylines for the Giro d'Italia.
Which version of Egan Bernal will show up at the Giro d'Italia? The Ineos Grenadiers star packs plenty of question marks and expectation into the season's first grand tour.
Pending technology transfer should yield some really interesting new clinchers and tubulars.
Hand position and handlebar width have been hot topics in recent times, but how much performance benefit can be found by moving your hands, and which is fastest?
A new drip chain lube that comes with some lofty claims.
From gravel roads, high mountains and crucial time trials, VeloNews takes a look at six of the most important stages in the 2021 Giro d'Italia.
Can lightning strike twice for João Almeida? Is it too late for Vincenzo Nibali? And can Mikel Landa finally deliver? Here's what the stars say ahead of the Giro d'Italia.
From Hugh Carthy to Aleksandr Vlasov, here are the riders poised to step up during the Giro d'Italia.
Young American makes grand tour debut as 'super-domestique' after standout spring performances.
Plan your viewing for the 104th Giro d'Italia with this breakdown of every stage.
The Giro d'Italia serves up a rare treat of seeing one of the sport's legends square off against one of the peloton's rising stars.
Cervélo is readying a new road bike for launch, but the timeline for seeing it in shops is still fuzzy.
From Egan Bernal to Romain Bardet, our editors pick their favorites to win the Giro d'Italia.
Jai Hindley hoping lightning strikes twice at the 'corsa rosa' after a breakout second place in 2020.
As one of only six active grand tour winners since 2018, Simon Yates enters the Giro d'Italia surprisingly under-hyped.
George Bennett bypasses Tour de France in favor of Giro leadership and 'once in a career opportunity' in Tokyo.
Gracie Elvin isn't rushing into her next thing – she's taking time to experience things she couldn't before.
A plastic bottle cage that's inspired by a beloved carbon model.
Norsgaard also won the youth classification along with the sprint classification.
Mike Woods wins stage 4 of the Tour de Romandie.
The young Danish sprinter has placed second on six occasions this season.
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The 23rd issue of the WCW is live, with all the news, articles, podcasts, and videos to catch up on this week.
Deceuninck-Quick-Step plays down expectations ahead of Remco Evenepoel's highly anticipated grand tour debut without discounting anything.
A full length reflective fender with clearance for gravel tyres from the German mudguard magnate.
Carthy is not sitting on his laurels as he looks to back up a breakout performance at last year's Vuelta a España .
Fresh hex keys, chain keepers, home mechanic tool kits, and more.