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Mexican riders Castillo, Salomon win El Tour de Tucson
Mexican riders Ulises Castillo and Betsabée Salomon topped the field to win El Tour de Tucson.
Boels-Dolmans targets long-term backer as sponsorship hunt begins
The Dutch pro team will see its longtime backers depart at the end of 2020. Director Danny Stam says he is looking for new sponsors to commit to a long-term deal with the team.
Ineos owner warns sponsorship would be pulled if doping were detected
Court hearing around potential doping during Team Sky era leads Ineos boss to warn that sponsorship would be pulled if clean cycling rules were broken.
Review: PowerDot electro-stimulus
If you’re looking for an easy way to manage minor aches and pains or to speed recovery after big races or travel, PowerDot offers an easy-to-use and travel-friendly tool for recovery and therapy.
How Lucinda Brand balances cyclocross with road racing—and excels at both
Lucinda Brand is one of the best riders on the road and in cyclocross. She balances the two disciplines by taking short breaks and avoiding back-to-back race weekends.
Steep climbs and explosive stages expected for 2020 Vuelta a España route
The Vuelta route will be unveiled in December, but early indications are that it will stick to the trusted formula of explosive stages and punishing climbs.
Van der Poel, Alvarado win World Cup Koksijde
Van der Poel dominated the race to win for a third consecutive occasion at Koksijde, Alvarado seals first World Cup win
Quintana targets Tour with new team Arkea-Samsic
Quintana eyes Tour for 2020, but first his new second-tier team will need to secure a wildcard invite.
Stories of the week: LeMond’s advice for Bernal, Quick-Step hunt new leaders, and more
A wrap of the most important racing news you need to know from the last week, with features on Quick-Step's 2020 outlook, the Giro's old-school charm, and team USA's Olympic prospects.
Dowsett, Hollenstein join Israel Cycling Academy
British TT champion and Swiss all-rounder brought onto new team from Katusha-Alpecin.
The Paris Riverboat Virus
From Issue 87 • Words by James Startt Images, Images by James Startt & Le Marcounet
Trek-Segafredo’s Paternoster hit by a car while training
Italian sprinter Letizia Paternoster was struck by a car while training near her home, suffering injuries to her wrist and face.
Fast Talk podcast, ep. 88: Planning a limited racing season with Colby Pearce and Grant Holicky
Pro riders must train for a long season comprised of dozens of races. But how do you plan for a season that's comprised of just three or four total events?
‘We need new leaders’ says Deceuninck director as Gilbert, other stars depart
Sport Director Brian Holm rues the loss of iconic figure Gilbert, but is optimistic the team will dominate the leaderboards in 2020.
Week in Tech: Kuat RackDock, featherweight Canyon Neuron, new Sidi shoes
Here’s your Week in Tech — all of the gear news you need, none of the marketing gibberish you don’t want.
Why the Giro still holds its charm
Long stages, high mountains, and unpredictable weather have become part of the Giro d'Italia's identity and throw riders challenges not faced at the Tour de France or Vuelta a Espana.
Bora signs new performance coach, DS following Vila exit
The German team shakes up its coaching staff going into 2020 following the departure of Sagan's coach.
Viviani to take lead role at Cofidis
Viviani will be given star status in newly-promoted WorldTour team as he targets Milano-SanRemo and Olympics in 2020.
Christina Birch’s journey from MIT bioengineer to Olympic hopeful
Christina Birch is hoping to qualify for the U.S. track team for the 2020 Olympics. A place in Tokyo would mark another milestone in Birch's impressive professional career.
Ineos sign young stars Rodriguez and Rivera
23-year old Colombian Brandon Rivera and 18-year-old Carlos Rodriguez set to join British team in 2020.
An Olympic Gold: Valverde’s ‘dream’ ending
39-year-old Valverde insists age is no object as he heads toward season likely to include Tour, Olympics and world championships.
VN Podcast: Rebecca Fahringer’s advice for cyclocross success
Rebecca Fahringer comes on the podcast to discuss her successful North American CX campaign, and explains why cyclocross is the perfect point of entry for women into cycling.
The Outer Line: Michele Acquarone on pro cycling’s future
Former Giro d'Italia boss Michele Acquarone pens a lengthy opinion column on how pro cycling should address its many problems.
Video: USA Cycling’s cross report from Supercross Cup and Major Taylor Cup
USA Cycling's video highlights from this past weekend's Pro CX action at the Supercross Cup and and Major Taylor Cup races. Produced by Bill Schieken of CXHairs Media.
Stocking Stuffers: Relax with CBD and more
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Review: Pivot Vault Team Force gravel bike
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Greg LeMond: ‘Egan Bernal, do not work for Chris Froome!’
LeMond, who won the Tour de France aged 25, feels that Bernal should 'give no gifts' to Froome on account of his age should a Tour de France leadership battle arise.
Cummings, Bennati call end to long careers
Steve Cummings and Daniele Bennati call a close on long careers this week, joining fellow veteran Stijn Devolder in stepping away from the sport.
Distilling New Orleans
From issue 86 • Words by Brad Roe; Images by Tristan Johnson/Seven Three Distilling
Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M Tire
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Hayes Feel’R Gage
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Park Tool HBT-1 Hydraulic Barb Tool
Park's Hydraulic Barb Tool crams a lot of action into one tool. It's all you'll need to cut your hydraulic brake lines and cleanly install barbs.
Silca Sicuro Capsule
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Roval Terra CLX gravel wheels
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Gore C5 Gore-Tex Infinium Hybrid Hooded Jacket
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Invani Men’s Long Sleeve Reversible Jersey
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NormaTec PULSE 2.0 Compression Boots
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Whoop Strap 3.0 physiological monitor
The Whoop Strap 3.0 records physiological data all day so you get a better understanding of your sleep patterns, recovery needs, and peak performance goals.
Abbey Bike Tools Decade Chain Tool
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Two for Tuesday: Easton Cranks & Bontrager Tires
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How Remco Evenepoel, Egan Bernal, and other Generation Z riders are changing pro cycling
Cycling's generational shift was on full display in 2019, with Remco Evenepoel, Egan Bernal, and others winning big. Andrew Hood examines the how Generation Z has changed the sport.
Technical FAQ: Cold-weather cycling boots; stationary trainer damage
Lennard offers advice on the best cycling boots for cold conditions. Plus, a carbon repair firm weighs in on the damage that can be caused by indoor trainers.
Hundreds of mourners gather for funeral of Raymond Poulidor
Christian Prudhomme, Mathieu van der Poel, former Tour de France winners among those that gathered to pay last respects to 'an inter-generational champion'.
Froome Olympic bid dented with announcement of road race quotas
Four-time Tour champion will start as part of a Great Britain team of four, against the five-man teams of many key rivals.
Froome taking nothing for granted in race to return for the 2020 Tour and Olympics
Four-time Tour de France winner using cupping therapy and cryotherapy as he works toward returning to full strength after career-threatening crash in June.
Zwift Gift Subscription
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Knog Plug Lights
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Tailfin Aeropack S Rigid Seat Pack
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Castelli Spettacolo ROS Gloves
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Cushcore Gravel tire liner
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Valverde’s road to Tokyo goes through the Tour
Bucking a trend among some of the top riders, Alejandro Valverde will race in July ahead of the Olympic Games in August.
American road team earns four female and two male spots for 2020 Olympics
The UCI confirms allotments for next summer's road events at the Olympic Games, and the United States has four spots for women and just two for men.
Lizzie Deignan targets 2020 Olympics in first full season since childbirth
Brit Lizzie Deignan is excited for the 2020 season, her first full campaign since giving birth to her daughter. "I’m just excited to have a season where it’s not decided by being a new mum."
Cycling performance lab testing – and what you can do at home
The three reasons why cyclists test themselves, and the best ways to do so.
Bettiol buys €500 car wheels with Flanders winnings
For Bettiol, the real prize of his monument win is the confidence that he can compete with the best.
Lappartient provides hints of inaugural ‘bike Olympics’ set for 2023
13 disciplines and over 2,500 riders to come together in UCI's new Cycling World Championships, set to debut in 2023.
Brian Holm: ‘No pressure’ on 21-year-old Ian Garrison in first year at Quick-Step
Deceuninck-Quick-Step director believes young American could be up with the top on a range of terrain some day, but will ride his first WorldTour season free of pressure.
What We Dig: Ready For Fall
Are you ready for fall?
Van der Poel, Worst take second wins of the weekend at DVV Hamme
Van der Poel and Worst back up victories at the World Cup on Saturday with another trip to the top step at the DVV Trofee, Sunday.
Werner, White, West to lineup for Rockland County CX
This weekend sees the return of the Rockland County Supercross Cup in Suffern, N.Y., with a host of top names making appearances.
Van der Poel, Worst victorious at World Cup Tabor
Van der Poel tested in hard-fought scrap with Iserbyt in the mens, Worst tops all-Dutch podium in the women's.
Video: Highlights from the Men’s Pan-Am Cyclocross Championships
CX Hairs Media has a complete highlight reel from this past weekend's Pan-American Championships race in Midland, Ontario.
Video: Highlights from the Women’s Pan-Am Cyclocross Championships
CX Hairs Media has a complete highlight reel from this past weekend's Pan-American Championships race in Midland, Ontario.
Review: Bontrager Velocis Women’s Softshell Cycling Gloves
Windproof, water-resistant, non-padded, and insulated, the Velocis women's gloves are ideal for cold temps, but meet their match in freezing rain.
How a schedule headache helped the Leadville 100 and SBT GRVL launch “LeadBoat”
When the Leadville 100 MTB and SBT GRVL races were scheduled on back-to-back days, organizers decided to create a new endurance event called the LeadBoat Challenge.
Week in Tech: Wattbike comes to the U.S., Niner donates to IMBA, and more
Here’s your Week in Tech — all of the gear news you need, none of the marketing gibberish you don’t want.
Explosive Olympics course shaping 2020 racing calendars
Placed just six days after the Tour and less than three weeks before the Vuelta, the Tokyo road race is playing a huge part in shaping GC riders' schedules for 2020.
Greg LeMond: ‘Remco, Quinn Simmons… This next generation is exciting’
LeMond optimistic about the future of U.S. cycling thanks to the growing grassroots scene and a crop of young talent in the WorldTour.
Travis McCabe and Israel Cycling Academy close to finalizing 2020 deal
Travis McCabe and Israel Cycling Academy are expected to announce his move to the WorldTour in 2020.
7Mesh Women’s Synergy Jersey
7Mesh tackles shoulder season with the Synergy Jersey, a lightweight, windproof, and water-resistant layer that takes the place of arm warmers and a vest.
Performance E-road bikes make the hills easier. Who wants that?
Tech editor Dan Cavallari takes a critical look at the burgeoning market for performance e-road bikes, and investigates who, exactly, is the target customer for these high-tech and very speedy machines.
The WorldTour can wait for rising star Tom Pidcock
20-year-old multi-discipline star forgoes a shot at the WorldTour in 2020 in favor of challenging for 'cross worlds while also racing road, gravel and mountain bike.
Poulidor, the last of the black-and-white heroes
The French nearly-man is among the last of the legends when black-and-white photography documented cycling's golden era.
Alex Howes extends contract with EF Education First
U.S. champion renews for 14th season with EF Education First in two-year contract extension
What We Dig: Gravel Goods
5 bits for gravel we think you'll dig...
ANQUETIL vs. POULIDOR: The ultimate showdown at the Tour of ’64
Words by John Wilcockson with images from Horton Collection
Video: USA Cycling’s cyclocross report from the Pan-American Championships
USA Cycling's video highlights from this past weekend's Verge Northampton Classic and the Pan-American Cyclocross Championships at the Silver Goose Cyclocross race in Canada. Produced by Bill Schieken of CXHairs Media and Dirtwire.TV.
PYSO: The Off-Season
What exactly are pro riders doing in the offseason? Bobby, Gus and special guest Nicola Cranmer weigh in.
VN Podcast: Stetina chooses gravel; Patrick Redford on covering cycling for Deadspin
We discuss Peter Stetina's decision to race gravel instead of WorldTour road; plus, writer Patrick Redford talks about covering cycling for Deadspin.