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Zdenek Stybar chases Superprestige on Ridley X-Night
A close look at world cyclocross champion Zdenek Stybar's Ridley X-Night
FSA and CPSC recall some Gossamer BB30 double cranks
Full Speed Ahead (FSA) is recalling some FSA BB30 Gossamer double cranks that were installed as original equipment on several bicycle models sold this year.
The Clothesline: Custom clothing for your club
VeloNews' buyer’s guide to custom companies is featured in the current issue; here are some buying tips plus info on Nalini and Sugoi
2010 GP van Hasselt: Niels Albert’s Stevens DA bike
Former world champion Niels Albert runs a Stevens carbon Team DA bike outfitted with a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 group.
Kevin Pauwels wins 2010 GVA Trofee-GP van Hasselt
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New Gear: Simple Pleasures Quick-True Tool
Home and travelling mechanics, trail guides and epic trail riders will all appreciate the Quick-True Tool's portable nature.
Technical FAQ with Lennard Zinn: Corrosive sealant, springs in series and valve stem ticking
A reader asks if tire sealant is ruining his tubulars, and another asks for a second opinion on a frame stiffness conundrum.
Ask Nick: Tire pressure, the mechanic as caddy, light bikes and amateur equipment
Former ProTour mechanic Nick Legan takes questions about tire pressure, mechanics' advice, lightweight race bikes and more.
Todd Wells’ prototype Specialized Crux cyclocross bike
Todd Wells is riding the second prototype of what eventually will be a new carbon fiber Crux
Tim Johnson wins day 2 of 2010 New Belgium Cup
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Katie Compton avenges defeat in day 2 of 2010 New Belgium Cup
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Maureen Bruno-Roy’s custom Seven Mudhoney SLX cyclocross bike
Three years old and still lookin’ good!
South Korea’s Jang Sun-Jae gets gold in Asian Games pursuit
South Korea's Jang Sun-Jae captured his fourth Asian Games career gold on Sunday with victory in the individual pursuit to equal the record for most titles in Asiad track cycling.
Botched bike change gives Katerina Nash an edge over Katie Compton at 2010 New Belgium Cup
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Geoff Kabush finds legs in the mud of the 2010 New Belgium Cup
Geoff Kabush finally gets back on top of the podium in Fort Collins.
Wrenched and Ridden: Shimano PD-7900 Carbon Dura-Ace SPD-SL pedal
We try out Shimano’s new carbon PD-7900 Dura-Ace pedals.
Technical FAQ with Lennard Zinn: Chain suck, wide range and when to seal
A reader struggles with chain-suck, another asks about a wide range of gearing.
Ask Nick: Do ProTour mechanics use torque wrenches? Who maintains pro bikes in winter?
Former ProTour mechanic Nick Legan takes questions about torque wrench use, winter bike maintenance and stiff 'cross frames.
Clothesline Review: Specialized’s new Prevail helmet
A look at the Specialized Prevail helmet: Is the Morgan Hill company breaking new ground with an aerodynamic everyday helmet?
Luke Keough, Laura Van Gilder sweep 2010 Cycle-Smart International
Luke Keough and Laura Van Gilder repeat as victors in Sunday's sixth round of the Verge series.
Sven Nys wins 2010 Nissan Super Trophy Cross
Belgian champion Sven Nys makes the most of world champ Zdenek Stybar's absence to win the Super Trophy Cross in front of his countrymen in Ronse.
Deidre Winfield, Jeff Bahnson win 2010 Fair Hill Cross
Deidre Winfield and Jeff Bahnson win a brand-spankin’ new version of the Fair Hill Cross in Maryland.
Wendy Simms, Chris Sheppard win Canadian cyclocross crowns
Wendy Simms and Chris Sheppard come out on top in Toronto.
Luke Keough, Laura Van Gilder win first day of 2010 Cycle-Smart International
Luke Keough and Laura Van Gilder take hard-fought wins at round 5 of the Verge series.
Ask Nick: Rider positions, helmet changes, and Euro team bike racks
VeloNews tech editor Nick Legan answers more questions about life in the European pro caravan: broken helmets, rider positions and those cool car racks that Euro' teams use.
Technical FAQ with Lennard Zinn: Peeling AquaSeal and Campy goes electric
Lennard fields questions on pealing AquaSeal, Campy's electronic group and pricing, clicking Zipps, nitrogen-inflated tires and water-in-the-frame syndrome.
Helen Wyman, Sven Nys tops on the Koppenberg
British champ Helen Wyman and Belgian Sven Nys are tops at the Koppenbergcross, as Stybar can't match Nys in the mud. American Jon Page starts with a bullet then fades.
Chris Jones’ Rapha-Focus team cyclocross bike
VIDEO: Team mechanic Brian Dallas walks us through Jones' distinctive Focus Mares cyclocross bike.
Bang for the buck: Aero helmet or aero wheels?
Which time trial equipment — an aero helmet or aero wheels — will help my performance the most?
Resistance is futile: Sealed cable options for a hassle-free cyclocross season.
A look at some sealed and slippery cable options for cyclocross, plus some tips and tricks for setting them up.
Shannon Skerritt, Wendy Williams go back to back in 2010 Cross Crusade
Wendy Williams comes from behind to win as Shannon Skerritt goes out early and makes it stick.
Noosa Grand Prix
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Georgia Gould, Tim Johnson win 2010 Boulder Cup
UPDATED: Georgia Gould scores a solid win, Katie Compton abandons and Tim Johnson attacks late to drop Todd Wells.
Zdenek Stybar wins Superprestige Zonhoven
World champion Zdenek Stybar keeps his unbeaten streak intact, winning the Superprestige Zonhoven ahead of teammate Kevin Pauwels and Sven Nys.
Valentin Scherz, Deidre Winfield win 2010 Beacon Cross
Valentin Scherz and Deidre Winfield take the flowers in round 7 of the MAC Series.
Shannon Skerritt, Wendy Williams win round 5 of 2010 Cross Crusade
With the series leaders absent, Shannon Skerritt and Wendy Williams get their moment in the spotlight.
Jeremy Powers, Katie Compton win at 2010 Colorado Cross Classic
Jeremy Powers jumps early and stays gone as Katie Compton rides away from the competition on the second lap in Boulder.
Tour returns to Liége for 2012 start
Make your hotel reservations now: the 2012 Tour de France will start in Liège in eastern Belgium.
2010 Tour de France: RadioShack’s Johan Bruyneel suspended and fined for Tour de France jersey violation
Team RadioShack director Johan Bruyneel is fined 10,000 francs and suspended two months for the team's jersey-swapping violation on the final stage of the Tour
WADA says suspect Tour de France riders should face extra scrutiny
After reviewing test procedures at the 2010 Tour, the World Anti-Doping Agency recommends some changes.
Easton recalls some EC90 Zero seatposts
The carbon top cap on the posts can crack.
60-Second Tech: Wippermann Colors
Wippermann's Connex 9sG and 920 chains are functional-yet-flashy items that add a little color to a dull drivetrain.
Ask Nick: Questions about classics gear, crashes on carbon bikes and lined-up handlebars
Nick takes questions about spring classics gear, frame inspections after crashes and how to line up handlebars perfectly.
Samuel Sánchez eyes 2011 Tour de France as a big opportunity
Light on time trials and heavy in the climbing department, Samuel Sánchez says the 2011 Tour de France is ideally suited for his talents.
Technical FAQ with Lennard Zinn: A detailed look at canti’ geometry
Lennard looks to one of cycling's most thoughtful mechanics to explore the question of brake shudder and stopping power
Chris Sheppard, Alice Pennington take 2010 Cross Crusade No. 4
Chris Sheppard uses the muddy Portland course to build fitness for Canadian nats while Alice Pennington pads her lead in the Cross Crusade series.
Sally Annis, Adam Myerson take day 2 at Downeast Cyclocross
Sally Annis out-kicks Verge series leader Andrea Smith as Adam Myerson wins a three-up sprint to take his first UCI victory in two decades of elite racing.
Jeremy Powers, Georgia Gould take day 2 at Derby City Cup
Georgia Gould takes back-to-back wins in the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross as Jeremy Powers wins day 2 in Kentucky.
Zdenek Stybar wins round 2 of 2010 World Cup cyclocross
The world champion proves flawless once again in front of a partisan crowd in Pilzen.
Sky’s Sean Yates calls 2011 Giro d’Italia route ‘savage’
Sean Yates, who helped orchestrate overall victory for Paolo Savoldelli when he was behind the wheel at Discovery Channel, said the 94th Giro could be one for the history books.
Sally Annis, Dylan McNicholas win round 3 of the 2010 Verge New England Championship Cyclo-Cross Series
Sally Annis, Dylan McNicholas take the flowers at the Downeast Cyclocross in Maine.
Giro d’Italia route for 2011 unveiled
The 2011 Giro will include the white strada bianche and a ride up Europe's highest road in Austria.
Inside Cycling with John Wilcockson: Back to the strada bianche at 2011 Giro
Giro d’Italia race director Angelo Zomegnan says Saturday's 2011 route announcement will pay honor to the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy
Wrenched & Ridden bike reviews: The Bontrager Affinity RXL 142
Trek’s Bontrager Affinity RXL saddle comes with plenty of buzzwords: Size Specific Curvature, Comfort Relief Zone and Zone Density Foam. But does all that market-speak add up to a comfortable seat? Well, that depends.
What You Missed This Morning Photo Competition Winners
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Giro d’Italia 2011: It could be spectacular
If the route of the 2011 Tour de France looks like one for the climbers, just wait until you see what’s in store for next year’s Giro d’Italia.
Bruyneel concedes outsider role for RadioShack, hints Brajkovic could lead in Tour de France
Johan Bruyneel admits that RadioShack will not be among top candidates for the yellow jersey, but suggested Brajkovic may be a wild-card at next year's Tour de France
Kingdom of the Kermesse
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Ask Nick: Mechanically inclined racers, mystery clicking, ProTour bike washing techniques and more
In a new regular feature, Nick Legan, a former ProTour mechanic and new VeloNews.com tech editor, takes your questions about gear and life in the trenches at the ProTour
‘The yellow jersey will be swapping owners several times’ — team manager rate the 2011 Tour de France route
AFP's Justin Davis talks to team managers about the 2011 route
Carlos Sastre likes what he sees in 2011 Tour de France route
Carlos Sastre had alot to smile about as he watched the presentation of the Tour de France.
WYMTM Photo Competition – SCANDAL ERUPTS!
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Inside Cycling with John Wilcockson: Prudhomme hits home run with 2011 Tour de France route
Putting doping scandals behind him, French race director Christian Prudhomme goes for the spectacular
Technical FAQ with Lennard Zinn: Blowing up tires, taking them off, and more
Lennard Zinn takes a look at some new products for the installation, removal and inflation of tires, plus a quick look at new wheels for wider (read cyclocross) tires, from HED and Mondo.
Christian Vande Velde: Pyrenees are the sleeper challenge in the 2011 Tour de France
The American is training Rocky-style for another go at the Tour next year.
George Hincapie excited about BMC’s chances at 2011 Tour de France
The American plans to start a record-tying 16th Tour next summer
2011 Tour de France route presentation photos
Photos from the 2011 Tour de France presentation in Paris on Tuesday
Nibali, Basso to wait for Giro route before deciding on 2011 Tour de France
Liquigas' grand tour champs are waiting to see the Giro route before deciding their 2011 goals.
Schlecks believe destiny on their side for 2011 Tour de France
Frank and Andy like the look of the 2011 parcours, and with a little luck, they think one of them could win
2010 Tour de France: Andy Schleck says ‘I wouldn’t want to win Tour like that’
Andy Schleck says he considers Alberto Contador the winner of the 2010 Tour de France adding that he wouldn't want the jersey if the Spaniard loses his doping case.
Tour de France 2011 route: Major shake-up in green jersey, Galibier summit finish on tap
Sprinters will face new challenges in the 2011 Tour de France in what’s already being hailed as a climber’s course.
Tour de France organizers unveil climb-heavy 2011 route
Tour de France organizers unveiled a climb-heavy 98th edition of the world's biggest bike race in 2011
VeloNews.com to host online round-table on the 2011 Tour de France route
Tuesday 11 a.m. EST, VeloNews editors will examine the 2011 route and take questions from readers following the unveiling in Paris.