In 2019 Mathieu van der Poel redefined what it meant to be a successful bicycle racer, taking huge wins across road, cyclocross, and cross-country mountain biking. He is our Cyclist of the Year.
In this week's column, a reader wants to know whether there is any data on the life expectancy of carbon-fiber racing rims.
Alpecin-Fenix pair both in dominant form in New Year's Day race.
The balance VeloNews and I hope to achieve this year.
In a candid interview, Marianne Vos discusses her biggest wins of the 2019 season, including her dramatic stage win over Lucy Kennedy at the Giro d'Italia.
A decade ago gravel racing was an oddity for cycling's hardest core riders. Today, it's a movement for the masses.
From issue 88 • Interview by James Startt with images from Graham Watson
From Issue 90
Two Top Nutrition Choices
The Type-S tracks your body's movements to give you a fuller understanding of your biomechanics. But be careful what you do with that data.
The Colombian sprinter wants to put the bumpy 2019 season behind him as he targets a return to the Tour de France in his second season with UAE-Team Emirates
The highly touted American is excited about his sophomore season in the WorldTour and expects more results in 2020
Despite a career-threatening crash, the veteran Italian finds a future, while the peloton's tallest rider is retiring.
Tour de France stars to start season at high-altitude 2.1 category stage race, Quintana to miss race on home territory.
Team Sky revolutionized the way the Tour de France was raced, winning seven Tours in eight years. The team garnered plenty of criticism for its budget and its penchant for pushing the rules.
The 2019 VeloNews Awards for MTB, cyclocross, and North American racing.
From Issue 90
Dlamini issues thanks to those that have reached out in support after brutal incident in South Africa, confirms he has sought representation from law firm.
Oklahoma gravel race to change name in bid to bring awareness to oppression faced by minority groups.
Riders are anxious to see if the San Remo course will feature the Poggio climb or if the character of season's first monument will change in dramatic fashion
Movistar boss reveals how the team lost faith in the Colombian's ability to win grand tours, but vows to rebuild for future around Mas, Soler.
USA Cycling brought home seven medals at the Yorkshire road worlds with Chloe Dygert, Quinn Simmons, Megan Jastrab, and others earning hardware. Each medal resulted from a deeper backstory.
Van der Poel continues long unbeaten run on the fast, floodlit urban course in Diegem.
Van Aert put in a strong performance to finish fifth in his first race since injury, but remains uncertain about starting 'cross world championships in February.
Bennett sets sights on Tour selection for 2020 with new team Deceuninck-Quick-Step, with classics success a longer-term ambition.
The 2019 Tour winner vows to race the Italian grand tour some day, but it won't be in 2020 as the Tour and the Olympics will be at the center of his calendar.
Lucinda Brand pulled out after a heavy fall in the women's, Wout van Aert placed fifth in first race in five months in the men's.
In a wide ranging interview, Team TWENTY20 owner Nicola Cranmer discusses the loss of longtime sponsor Sho-Air group, the importance of virtual racing, and why she's hired Kristin Armstrong to help lead her squad.
A disturbing video posted on social media shows authorities man-handling the South African rider in such a brutal manner it broke the WorldTour pro's arm
The Italian veteran joins CCC and hopes to ride Van Avermaet's coattails to a monument season breakthrough
The Belgian star needs to win the elusive Italian classic to be join the elite club of sweeping all five of cycling's prestigious monuments
American Quinn Simmons has big ambitions for his WorldTour debut, including starts in Paris-Roubaix, Strade Bianche, and gravel racing's biggest event, the Dirty Kanza 200.
Swiss mountain biker Jolanda Neff suffered a ruptured spleen, collapsed lung, and broken ribs in a scary crash in Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina.
Hard dry course in Zolder sees same riders win as those that took victory in Sunday's boggy battle in Namur.
The Spanish star has been knocking on the door of grand tour success for years and he's optimistic he will see more support in his latest move.
From issue 86 • Words and Images by James Startt
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From issue 90 • Words/images by Clive Pursehouse
Alex Howes joins us for the final VeloNews Podcast of 2019 to talk Dirty Kanza, USPro, and his ambitions for next season.
Cold Weather Vests from Alé & Castelli
Who are the best gravel racers in the country? It's a question that's open for debate. Enter Pure Gravel’s Power Rankings, a ranking system that scores riders based on their results at 15 different U.S. gravel races.
The Colombian star was feeling nostalgic as he is set to begin the next decade with a new team and new challenges to reassert himself.
Van Aert has not raced since a crash took him out of the Tour de France, plans to use Friday's 'cross race to start re-building form for spring classics.
In just one year Tadej Pogačar has become one of pro cycling's most famous riders. For 2020 Pogačar is focused on the Tour de France.
American Joe Dombrowski says he left American squad EF Education First for UAE-Team Emirates because of the Emirati squad's upward trajectory.
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As the decade comes to a close, tech editor Dan Cavallari and editorial director Ben Delaney reflect on what tech developments changed the bike industry in the last ten years — for better and for worse.
Tokyo remains the big focus for the Australian, but Ardennes, Giro, and Worlds also to feature in a season packed with target events.
Yates to start season at Tour Down Under as he looks to put a disappointing 2019 behind him.
Frozen temperatures, heavy rain, and an extremely difficult course combine to make Namur World Cup race one of crashes, abandons, and epic racing.
Wet, frozen conditions on the twisty, technical Namur course made for epic battles in both men's and women's World Cup races, Sunday.
Darkness, cold temperatures, and perilous road conditions of the winter months don’t have to be a barrier to training. Learn new ways to stay motivated, add variety to your training methods, and set yourself up to improve performance.
Star sprinter Dylan Groenewegen to sit out the Tour and focus on Giro and Vuelta.
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot will scale back her racing program on the road in order to focus on mountain biking and cyclocross.
Sky/Ineos able to ride to repeat grand tour victories with a number of leaders through a 'road decides who's strongest' approach to leadership.
American Brandon McNulty has a 2020 racing program aimed at the Vuelta a España.
Contributor Jen See caught up with cyclocross star Kerry Werner at U.S. nationals to talk about his budding YouTube channel and his year of domestic cyclocross success.
Rideshare cars like Uber and Lyft are now everywhere on U.S. streets. A complex legal situation exists for cyclists who are hit by Uber or Lyft drivers.
Time away from the bike gave Dumoulin time to re-evaluate relationship with the sport and move toward a second chapter of his career.
VeloNews spoke with UAE-Team Emirates director Joxean Fernandez Matxín about new signings Joe Dombrowski and Brandon McNulty and his ongoing search for young talent.
On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast, we speak to Gage Hecht, the recently crowned U.S. Cyclocross National Champion. Hecht discusses how he balances road and 'cross, and takes us inside his winning ride.
Smart bikes are the latest trend in indoor training, and Wahoo is leading the charge with a dynamic bike that mimics undulations in road gradient.
40mm is the new 35mm. Here’s why.
Australian sprinter and leadout men De Buyst and Kluge extend contracts after successful season in 2019.
Ineos to partner with Mercedes to tap into Formula 1 giant's technical expertise.
Eight summit finishes, one time trial, one team time trial feature in Vuelta a Espana's route for 2020.
Reporter Jen See caught up with Clara Honsinger after she won the U.S. National Cyclocross Championships on Sunday. As it turns out, Honsinger spent the week before U.S. nationals studying for finals.
Van der Poel's biggest enemy in coming years could be over-ambition as he continues to challenge across three disciplines.
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After years of setbacks and sacrifice, American Travis McCabe will enter the WorldTour with Israel Start-Up Nation. McCabe is excited to start his WorldTour career, and has a busy early calendar on the horizon.
Classics star plans season marked by monuments, Tour de France, and attempt at defending Olympic title.
Why don't road and MTB handlebars have the same grip diameter? In this week's Technical FAQ, Lennard explains the logical reason behind this fact. Also, a reader wonders how ultrasound is used to check carbon for damage.
Van der Poel's aim to race the Vuelta a Espana in 2020 put in peril as race organizer reveals his need to prioritze Spanish teams for wildcard slots.
35-year-old Australian talks racing with van der Poel, why riders need brains as well as brawn, and his mentoring role in Bahrain-McLaren.
There was plenty of mud, sweat, and beers at USA Cycling's Cyclocross National Championships in Lakewood, Washington over the weekend. Clara Honsinger and Gage Hecht escaped with national titles in the elite women's and men's races, while Katie Compton and Stephen Hyde saw their respective winning streaks come to an end. Photographer Wil Matthews was there to capture the action.
Contributor Jen See put on her boots and waded into the mud in Lakewood, Washington to see the 2019 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships. As it turns out, the party was just as much fun as the racing.
James Piccoli was the breakout rider of the 2019 U.S. racing calendar. Now, Piccoli will make his WorldTour debut at age 28 with his eyes on the Giro d'Italia.