Ballarat is a place where history is made. It was this way in the 1850s, when the city was the focal point of the Victorian gold rush; it’s this way now, as the long-time host of the Australian Road National Championships and a centrepiece of the Summer of Cycling.
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David Trimble, founder of the popular fixed-gear criterium series Red Hook Crit, shares the origin story of the race and his refuge from its stresses in the peaceful, leafy surrounds of the Catskills.
Power meters are everywhere, but do we actually understand how they work or what they actually do for us as cyclists?
Armstrong's investment netted him millions. He also says former team backer Thom Weisel was dishonest about his complicit role with USPS.
The Australian outfit is a perfect fit for the American all-rounder, who can support Yates or Chaves in the mountains at grand tours.
A massive crash at Pan-American Championships kept Hyde out of the races for a month, but he is happy, fresh, and on track for nationals.
Bora-Hansgrohe sport director Patxi Vila recalls how Sagan won the famed race in the French countryside.
Sweeping all of America's top stage races, Katie Hall was dominant in 2018, and she has a new challenge on tap for next season.
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We hear from Andrew Hood about Movistar's first team camp. Can Quintana turn it around in 2019? Plus, Katie Compton talks 'cross.
To match his rainbow jersey, won in Innsbruck this fall, Alejandro Valverde has a special Canyon Ultimate CF SLX to match.
After a life-altering crash while training in June, Vogel returns to Berlin velodrome, receives cyclist of year award from German federation.
Rally Pro Cycling's team manager Jonas Carney reflects on the challenges his team faces and his years as a pro rider in the 1990s.
A contingent of cross-country mountain bikers took the World Cup by storm in 2018, and the future is bright for the American women.
Sky teammates Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome have both expressed a desire to race at the Tour next summer.
The list of host cities is unveiled, and organizers expect an aggressive and exciting race in the men's and women's events.
With Mitchelton-Scott pro Carlos Verona as guide, we explore the eastern Pyrenees and encounter some spectacular, lesser-known gems of this mountain range.
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Tributes from Paul Sherwen's friends and colleagues have swept the cycling world. But Paul's impact was felt far beyond those who knew him personally. Michael Better came of age and in the early 2000s, and Paul's voice is an immutable soundtrack to his summertime memories.
Selle Italia's entry into the snub nose saddle category has a subtle curve that provides a planted feel and a wide channel for soft tissue comfort.
I finished the Tour de France and the Vuelta a Espana this year and yet it was The Tent that nearly broke me.
The young Colombian climber lost six months to Epstein-Barr, but now team officials say he's ready to return to the front of the GC field.
On any given weekend, cyclocross fans are enjoying unpredictable battles in the elite women's field, featuring veterans and newcomers alike.
Lennard Zinn takes a variety of questions for this week's tech news column.
The Colombian sprinter says he's looking forward to a new environment at UAE Team Emirates.
The latest climbing talent to come out of Colombia, Egan Bernal has already established himself on cycling's biggest stage.
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Easton alloy goes head to head with a lot of carbon, and outperforms budget carbon on any surface.
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After 33 years commentating the Tour de France alongside Paul Sherwen, Phil Liggett remembers his partner who died Sunday at 62.
Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com completes its sweep of the NBX Gran Prix with Keough and Hyde overcoming the mud on Sunday.
Following Sherwen's death at 62, we remember his gritty performance to finish the 1985 Tour de France.
The course in Garland, Texas sees some fast racing thanks to dry conditions.
Who was better in 2018: Annemiek van Vleuten or Anna van der Breggen? Dane Cash and Fred Dreier debate the merits of each.
The Slovakian will race 2019 in a team kit, rather than the world champ's jersey, after a three-year run in the rainbow bands.
The Colombian says he's not in favor of having multiple riders vying for the same win within Movistar, which was the case in the 2018 Tour.
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I’m a keen cyclist. Nothing fancy, no racing history, or inclination. Just a road bike I think is pretty cool, a trainer in the garage, and a desire to be a better rider than I was the month before.
Paul Sherwen, a former professional rider and longtime cycling commentator, has died at 62. He died Sunday morning in Uganda, where he has made his home for more than a decade.
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NBC Sports analyst Paul Sherwen dies at age 62. He was a pro cycling pioneer in the 1970s and 1980s.
Keough and Hyde showing signs of form before approaching U.S. nationals
New stairs and wooded sections make the difference for the winners in a dry, tacky race
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With on-form White and Werner in the fold, and the ever-present threat of Hyde, the competition in Louisville will be more open than ever.
With fourteen national titles to her credit, Katie Compton admits a 15th one might be hard to come by, as she is recovering from illness.
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In this episode we take on several questions: Do you need a coach? What makes a good coach? What makes a good athlete? And much more.
The Frenchman who wore the yellow jersey in 1996 and won a stage of Paris-Nice joins Rally Pro Cycling as European general manager.
Orbea finds a balance between capabilities on rugged descents and efficiency and handling on tough climbs, making the Occam a winner.
The first monument of 2018 was a signature victory for Nibali, but his team manager says it was unplanned — he won with guile not form.
His first season with UAE Team Emirates was a year to forget. Now, Fabio Aru needs to find the spark that won him the 2015 Vuelta.
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For all its charms, Sydney is far from a great city for cyclists, with hostile authorities and manic traffic conspiring against the picturesque surrounds. But venture to the north, and with a little planning, you can find yourself in rugged, quiet terrain that's perfect for an escape from the city.
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Pauline Ferrand-Prevot was untouchable back in 2014 and 2015, but since then a mysterious ailment has held her back.
Doping scandal rocks the Enduro World Series as Rude and Graves each have adverse analytical findings at French race in May.
After three doping violations, Spanish team Burgos-BH voluntarily suspends operations.
We take a close look at five capable, versatile front lights for everything from winter commutes to occasional singletrack jaunts.
Steadily improving year after year, Kerry Werner is a favorite for cyclocross nationals, partly because of a spate of unexpected injuries.
Movistar will discuss Landa's racing schedule at an upcoming team meeting.
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Many of America's male CX stars are injured. What's that mean for nationals? Also, we discuss why the women's World Cup is fun to watch.