Dean has played a key role in evolving Mitchelton-Scott from stage-hunters to GC contenders. VeloNews spoke to Dean about the way racing and directing the action has changed since his own days in the peloton.
When a reader cannot stay warm on those long descents in the Alps, Lennard chimes in with some sage advice. Staying warm on descents, even on summer days, requires a riding and apparel strategy.
Female cyclists are at a lower risk of suffering Sudden Cardiac Death than male athletes, but women should still learn about ways to screen for heart problems before engaging in endurance sports.
On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast we catch up with Katie Compton and discuss her streak of winning 15 U.S. national cyclocross titles. Compton also discusses the wider dynamics at play in international cyclocross.
From Issue 85
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Katie Compton's winning streak at the U.S. National Cyclocross Championships spans 15 years. We spoke to Georgia Gould, Ellen Noble, Meredith Miller and other American 'crossers to better understand Compton's dominance at the U.S. championships.
Boels-Dolmans not issued a WorldTour license due to sponsorship difficulties, Mitchelton-Scott's application still under review.
The Tempo Argo's generous cutout helps eliminate numbness and a semi-curved shape creates a comfortable and powerful platform.
Deceuninck-Quick-Step boss Patrick Lefevere feels Alaphilippe should target other races before Flanders or the Tour - but isn't going to hold him back either.
Team boss Jim Ochowicz optimistic for CCC-Team's prospects now that tricky first year is behind them.
Bahrain McLaren reveal new yellow and red colors for 2020 at team presentation.
Ashton Lambie and the U.S. men's track team failed to qualify for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Now, the 29-year-old Lambie is planning a season of gravel racing, adventure riding, and another shot at the Individual Pursuit world record.
Veteran German DS joins team after four years with Dimension Data.
Landa relishing opportunity to lead Bahrain-McLaren at grand tours after several seasons working for teammates.
Team Ineos confirms it has signed Rohan Dennis for 2020, opening a new chapter to the Australian world time trial champion's career.
Deceuninck-Quick-Step's fluid model of leadership being used by rival teams in shifting of tactical script.
The weekend saw two days of racing in Belgium, where Marianne Vos won her first race back on the 'cross bike, while the UCI Pro Series took place in Texas.
From Issue 86 • Interview and Images by James Startt
Fast Talk goes into the lab at the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center. Can you say symmorphosis?
American Katie Hall heads back to Europe with Boels-Dolmans for her second season in the UCI women's WorldTour. This year, Hall hopes to take a leadership position on the Dutch team.
Sidi released the ultralight Sixty; Zwift unveils training plans for off-road racing; Silca sells a $30 reusable titanium straw.
After abandoning 2019 Tour with injury, Pinot and team management are ready to put past behind them and focus on future.
Images by James Startt
Citing its small roster and focus on the classics and Tour, Total-Direct Energie will bypass on its automatic bid to race the Italian grand tour in 2020
USA Cycling's video highlights from this past weekend's Ruts n' Guts cyclocross races in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Produced by Bill Schieken of CXHairs Media.
Life Time has acquired the Crusher in the Tushar, adding another marquee gravel event to its lineup of off-road cycling races.
As Zwift and the popularity of indoor riding continues to rise, Rapha jumps in with indoor-specific cycling clothing.
Members of the MPCC are pressing the UCI to expand out-of-competition controls to rein in would-be cheats.
Froome spoke on teammates' podcast about how far he needs to progress to hit Tour-winning form again.
The time is right for pro women's cycling to see growth in audience and racing days, writes veteran Dutch journalist Raymond Kerckhoffs.
On this episode of The VeloNews Podcast, Andrew Hood and Fred Dreier examine the 2019 VeloNews Awards, as well as the Stories of the Decade.
In four short seasons Leah Thomas has blossomed from a newbie into a contender to make the U.S. Olympic team for Tokyo. Thomas said the biggest hurdle she faced was learning to live full-time overseas.
The VeloNews Tech Podcast returns with a deep dive into the history of Zwift and the smart trainers that have grown up around the virtual riding world.
Belgian phenomenon will aim for cycling's biggest prizes in his second season that will likely include a grand tour debut.
Sagan to race the Giro for the first time in his career next season, with the added significance of the opening stages near his place of birth.
With a contract dispute cleared up, Irish sprinter Sam Bennett and his favored lead-out man Shane Archbold are joining Deceuninck-Quick Step
WorldTour team Israel Cycling Academy confirms the signing of Travis McCabe for 2020.
From issue 88
In this week's column, Lennard fields questions about friction caused by cross chaining in modern drivetrains.
Next season is shaping up to the year of the climber — after Tokyo, the peloton will face a daunting world's course
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The veteran superstar quickly realized 'Remco' was the real deal and is now one of his biggest fans.
The former Paris-Roubaix winner and Olympic track champion was named as new race director of Australia's biggest stage race
Key features of Milano-Sanremo, Paris-Roubaix, and Tour of Flanders all at risk due to landslides or red tape.
American track star tells the closing part of his story of bike packing through the UK as he processed the disappointment of missing out on lifetime Olympic ambition
American track star tells the first part of his story of bike packing through the UK as he processed the disappointment of missing out on lifetime Olympic ambition.
Dutchman's final race for Sunweb before 2020 transfer to Jumbo-Visma marks end of a season ruined by injury.
The weekend saw van der Poel continue to dominate the men's 'cross season in racing at DVV Trofee and Silvermeercross
Warbasse aims to build on solid foundations at Ag2r-La Mondiale after both of his former teams folded ahead of time.
Colombia's first yellow jersey-winner is taking the heat off himself as he prepares for 2020 with big ambitions.
Bernal ranked second, van Vleuten fifth in the international ranking handed down by an international jury.
Mollema and Porte should share leadership duties at the Tour as Nibali is targeting the Giro and Olympics in 2020
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From issue 86 • Words and images by Clive Pursehouse
The Spanish worker eyes the Olympic Games without losing the team's focus on the yellow jersey.
Reports suggest a return to the Spanish grand tour's hardest climb next year in what's shaping up to be another climber-friendly route
From issue 29 • Words by Clive Pursehouse, Images by Matt Dayak
El Tour de Tucson celebrated its 37th running last weekend. The event overcame a series of financial and organizational hurdles in the past year.
WorldTour teams juggle their bike providers in 2020 as trend away from manufacturers acting as co-title sponsor continues.
Long-simmering tensions between teams, organizers and the UCI continue to play out as a French race moves up in ranking next season
From issue 87 • Words by James Startt, Images by James Startt and Graham Watson
The four-time world time trial champion will bypass Tokyo to prepare for the 2020 worlds.
Spanish rider leaves after two frustrating seasons at Ineos with an eye on kick-starting his career.
Cycling's governing body is responding to new information from Austrian police based on the Aderlass scandal.
Four months after a career-threatening injury, van Aert and four teammates test equipment on the cobbles.
Sardinian faces a triple threat in 2020 with ongoing health issues, an expiring contract, and a rival for team leadership.
Nairo Quintana will follow his French Arkea-Samsic's team wishes in early season and race Paris-Nice and the Ardennes Classics, rather than the Colombia Tour.
Alejandro Valverde's involvement with the Operacion Puerto doping ring makes him a controversial figure. On paper, Valverde is pro cycling's best male rider over the past decade.
Warm without the bulk and comfortable throughout, the breathable and weatherproof C5 Thermo Jacket tames the winter elements.
Former U.S. national champion Larry Warbasse feels young American talent needs a truly American WorldTour team to nurture them into stars of the future.
Some are already comparing Ineos's young signing to the Belgian sensation, but the Spanish rider wants to go slow.
The budding German classics star is the latest Katusha rider to join ICA as it moves into the WorldTour
From issue 86
This week's podcast features contributor Betsy Welch, who covered the Dirty Kanza, Epic Rides and other off-road events this year. Welch discusses why these events are helping bring women into cycling.
With a wave of top names leaving for 2020, Spain's lone WorldTour team is reloading with young talent.
The manager of one of Spain's top development teams is worried that new rules will hurt smaller squads.
A reader survives a crash with an automobile, but his steel bike does not. How should he go about repairing the bent frame? Plus, mixing SRAM Rival and Campagnolo Record components.
Three-time Tour champion to be awarded medal in recognition of service to state as a cyclist and 'community leader'.
Rider also contracted with Italian state police dropped from squad under rules preventing 'dual work contracts.'