Alaphilippe, van der Breggen defend Flèche Wallonne crowns: Daily News Digest
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With a more sprinter-friendly finish, Sagan was expected to race Liège, but after two DNF results, he'll take some time to rebuild before Tour of California.
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The Specialized Pathfinder strikes a happy medium between low rolling resistance and capable traction on loose gravel and dirt.
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Though she often finds herself pitted against Anna van der Breggen, Annemiek van Vleuten says their relationship is good, that the rivalry enhances women's cycling.
The flying Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe wins his second Flèche Wallonne in a row, out-sprinting Jakob Fuglsang atop the Mur de Huy.
The Dutch national team is holding a spot for Mathieu van der Poel, and the coach says the 2019 Yorkshire course is ideally suited for the multi-discipline star.
Anna van der Breggen equals Marianne Vos's record of five victories at Flèche Wallonne, topping the Mur de Huy for the fifth year in a row.
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After a brilliant start to his spring, Julian Alaphilippe hopes to return to his winning ways at Flèche Wallonne, facing off against world champ Alejandro Valverde.
Despite growing interest from WorldTour teams, and the potential to earn millions as a full-time road racer, van der Poel is content to return to 'cross and MTB.
Perhaps the most decorated and influential American cyclocross rider of the last decade, Jeremy Powers retires from pro racing.
Lulled into a false sense of security, my bike was stolen at one of the biggest cyclosportives in Europe. Please learn from my mistake, because it could happen to you too.
The new SRAM eTap AXS groups allow riders to mix and match components to get wider gearing. Plus, Lennard explains how to preserve tires that aren't seeing much use.
Kasia Niewiadoma gambles and wins big at Amstel Gold Race as she rides alone to victory ahead of Annemiek van Vleuten.
States are coming around to a sensible change to traffic laws, which would allow cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs — and that's a good thing.
With WorldTour teams dependent on short-term sponsorships, there's a lack of continuity. Regionally based teams or a franchise-based model could help fix that.
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"Garbage in - garbage out" is an adage that holds true in the cycling world, so we keep it simple.
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Van der Poel wows at Amstel. Niewiadoma breaks through with patient tactics and a blistering acceleration. We break down the action and hear from Annemiek van Vleuten.
Sunday's Amstel Gold Race kicks off a week of hilly classics with two thrilling finishes. Niewiadoma holds off the chase. Van der Poel pulls off jaw-dropping comeback.
In episode 72, we discuss one of the most ubiquitous terms in cycling: training zones. We dive into their strengths and weaknesses, standards, and limitations.
Chris Froome and Vincenzo Nibali will have a rare encounter at Tour of the Alps, which will tease the Tour de France matchup anticipated this summer.
Former world hour record holder Bradley Wiggins says his compatriot Geraint Thomas is suited to break the new record set by Victor Campenaerts.
Citing fatigue from Paris-Roubaix, Peter Sagan pulls the plug on Amstel Gold Race, hoping to salvage spring classics season at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
On Sunday, Niewiadoma perfectly synched her blistering attack with good tactics, and van der Poel stunned the world's best with raw power.
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Niewiadoma attacked on the final ascent of the Cauberg before holding off searing chase from van Vleuten in thrilling finale.
Van der Poel stunned a lead trio who had looked set to contend the sprint, having single-handedly dragged the chase group back into the fray.
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What happens when you hand a camera to a pro bike racer and ask her to be a photographer for a day?
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To celebrate the 25th anniversary of VeloNews, the editors looked back on the 25 best technological advances in the years since the first issue in 1972.
Former world cyclocross champion Lars Boom says he regrets leaving 'cross behind for road racing when he committed to the Pro Tour.
NICA expects to hire new president in the next few weeks, someone its leaders hope will broaden the appeal of high-school cycling in a variety of ways.
Even though he lost a close sprint to upstart Mathieu van der Poel at Brabantse Pijl, Alaphilippe rolls into Amstel Gold Race with confidence.
The composite national team representing USA Cycling at Tour of California will be composed of seven riders picked from the 10-rider long-list.
Sunday is the last chance for road fans to see Mathieu van der Poel mix it up at the front, and he's expected to put on a show at Amstel Gold Race.
Catch up on the racing action at the Sunny King Criterium, Sea Otter Classic, the Port Angeles Pro Gravity Tour stop, and more, with Brad Sohner and Dave Towle.
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The South African national champion says women's pro cycling shouldn't always follow the lead of the men's side of the sport, that it should be free to experiment.
America's two UCI WorldTour teams, EF Education First and Trek-Segafredo, confirmed as part of a slate of 14 invited squads.
Fans had few convenient opportunities to watch the pros race at Sea Otter due to a busy event schedule and an all-out Olympic chase that's underway.
Eight summits will offer increased time bonuses in the 2019 Tour with eight seconds on offer for the first rider atop each climb.
The Bontrager Aeolus Elite saddle is an approachable snub-nose saddle that isn't too extreme in shape or size. It still offers a deep channel for soft tissue comfort.
After 10 years representing Team Sky, Chris Froome hopes to give his outgoing sponsor a winning send-off at the mountainous Tour of the Alps.
The current pro cycling calendar is a patchwork of events lacking a clear season-long narrative. A major shakeup could make it more accessible for fans.
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The Rapha Souplesse Women's Detachable Bib Shorts are comfortable with a new chamois, and more functional with a magnetic clasp.
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Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.
Mathieu van der Poel stuns the WorldTour heavies by winning out of a select group of one-day stars, carrying strong form into Amstel Gold.
SRAM already has a fleet of power meter options with its Quarq brand, so why purchase PowerTap? The answer lies in its pedal-based power meter technology.
Large breakaway holds off peloton, netting De Vuyst her first career win as Rivera shows promise, recovering from Flanders crash.
Riders are concerned that over-eager fans seeking the perfect cycling photo are making dangerous races even riskier.
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From issue 84 • Words by Ben Edwards with images from Rukus Composites
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European time trial champion beats Wiggins's record by 437 meters, riding in the high-altitude velodrome at Aguascalientes, Mexico.