Velo’s 2024 Unbound Gravel Elite Race Predictions
Both the men's and women's fields are stronger than ever. Who has our team selected for the overall win?
Both the men's and women's fields are stronger than ever. Who has our team selected for the overall win?
Spotted at Unbound Gravel 2024, the new gravel groupset features wide-range 13-speed gearing and a SRAM T-Type derailleur.
Mind games begin as UAE top staffer deflects pressure from Giro d'Italia winner Pogačar and his assault on the grand tour double.
The Moots Flat Bar Express willfully abandons the notion of categorization. Is it a gravel bike? Is it a hardtail mountain bike? "For god's sake guys, stop trying to squash me into a box, it's not fair!", exclaims the outraged Express.
It's crunch time for the Ineos Grenadiers, but who will the UK super team back as leader for the Tour de France? Jeremy Whittle looks at the options.
The Santa Cruz HTSQD teammates are a unique duo in the mostly team-less landscape of off-road racing.
The self supported ethos of gravel racing is a world away from the pampered life of pro road racing where mechanics follow close behind with spare wheels and bikes.
The POC Procen Air and Oakley Aro7 helmets blur the line between a modern aero road and a TT helmet but what are they like to actually use?
We asked the pro riders for their take.
350 miles is just another leg in the Ghanaian's lifelong adventure on the bike.
The annual tradition continues with two new colors, available in three models, two sidewall colors, and two sizes.
The Swiss company says its new wheelset is the most aero gravel wheel available, but its ride quality is what surprises.
Here are three hot topics to keep tabs on next week when the Tour de France peloton warms its legs at the Critérium du Dauphiné.
Our team's gear suggestions and tips to help you make the most of your race day in Kansas.
We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar’s dominating performances at the Giro d'Italia.
Rob Britton, Anna Yamauchi, Pete Stetina, and Meg Fisher share their tips and tricks for staying topped up over 200 miles.
UCI officials ruled that Colombian rider was guilty of an anti-doping violation 'for use and possession' of Menotropin during the 2022 Giro d'Italia.
Jaramillo is the youngest rider in the elite category, and she can't wait for the challenge.
Soudal Quick-Step star tempers expectation for Critérium du Dauphiné in crucial test ahead of 'Big 4' battle at Tour de France.
Froome is hoping a strong ride at the Criterium du Dauphiné could see him punch his ticket with Israel Premier Tech for the Tour, starting June 29 in Florence, Italy.
Doctors say Vine can remove his neck brace and resume riding outdoors, while nothing was going to stop Hofstetter from finishing the Giro d'Italia.
Officials rule out imminent arrival of Pidcock, Van Aert, Evenepoel as hype builds for Red Bull's arrival at the Tour de France: 'Winning the Tour drives me every day'
Pogačar made things look easy. Who else impressed at the Giro d'Italia?
Walton passed away yesterday, May 27 at age 71.
Breaking down how a chaotic grand tour-ending final sprint was won with an impressive mix of experience and superior technical skills.
It looks like the F1 driver and cycling enthusiast was riding around on an unreleased Canyon Aeroad aero road bike.
Makes sense, the world champ mountain biker needs to get on with it before the Tour de France.
It's Unbound Gravel week! Here are a few headlines ahead of the race.
Wilcox set off on May 26 in her attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle.
Pogačar is halfway to history to become the first rider since Marco Pantani to complete the Giro-Tour double, and there's no one who can stop him.
Ecuador choses Jhonatan Narváez to fill its lone starting spot in Paris in controversial selection process that leaves defending champion Carapaz at home.
Obviously the Time Xpro 12 SL is lightweight but feel free to shop lower down the product line. The ease of engagement remains the same.
A more robust carbon VentureMax bar lands for the singletrack-curious gravel riders, with a 24° flare at the drops; available in four widths from 42-48cm, retailing at $299.95
Tour de Hoody: There is nothing humdrum about Pogačar's winning panache, even if this Giro's GC fight was essentially a done deal.
Soudal Quick-Step's Specialized Tarmac SL8 as ridden by American neo-pro Luke Lamperti.
The professional ultra-cyclist is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe on a bicycle.
The SD Worx-Protime sprinter won all three stages as well as the overall title and points competition in complete domination of the WorldTour race.
The Slovenian wore the pink jersey every day except the first stage in a near-perfect Giro d'Italia. Up next: the Tour de France.
Van Aert says it's too early to say if he'll be at the Tour de France: 'We will evaluate to see what lies ahead.'
Another stage-win, another Strava blitz for Pogačar, who crushed the 18km Monte Grappa record by more than five minutes on stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia.
The Trek Carback seems like a version of the Garmin Varia RTL515 with a bigger battery & updated details. Unfortunately it’s not that simple.
'I feel every one of my 38 years': Birthday boy Thomas concedes he didn't have the legs to overhaul Martínez in Giro stage 20 podium battle, takes solace in third overall.
Pogačar all but seals 10-minute overall victory with solo raid, Daniel Martínez secures breakout second-place overall ahead of Geraint Thomas.
Italian brand Colnago issued Pogačar a very special V4RS for stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday. Here's a look at the custom decals, etched-out saddle, and more.
Bardet's bike of choice features a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 drivetrain, wheels, and a smattering of components from Syncros.
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Two of the 'Big 4' headline the start list for the eight-stage Dauphiné, with Sepp Kuss and Matteo Jorgenson tuning form and chasing wins.
Forget Tadej Pogačar and his pink jersey rout. The race for his GC leftovers is tightly coiled and loaded with jeopardy.
Giro d’Italia Stage 19: Vendrame wins out of breakaway, Thomas touches wheels to crash with 5km to go, Pogačar defends pink.
The classic Durango to Silverton road race has evolved to become a weekend-long festival of all things two-wheeled.
A few improvements hone an already great groupset, while the price stays in line with the previous generation.
Shimano's new 12 speed Di2 gravel groupset is more evolution than revolution, building on an already great foundation.
Scott's latest aero road helmet cuts bulk while adding a built-in tail light, magnetic buckle, and more.
UAE sport director says Pogačar tracking well for Giro-Tour double: 'We started the Giro with a plan, and we are following that plan perfectly.'
Olympic Games the only certainty for Van Aert ahead of Tour of Norway comeback, Vingegaard 'improving so fast,' says trainer.
Pogačar and the GC contenders hit snooze in a 'by the numbers' sprint stage ahead of Giro's final mountain assault Friday and Saturday.
Train to climb like Pogačar in high altitude mountains with this workout inspired by the Slovenian's sensational Giro d'Italia stage 15 performance.
Will the gravel world champion's Tour training pay off over 200 miles of Kansas gravel? 'I hope so, it’s a long flight to go just to participate,' he says.
Knit shoes are having a moment but the Q36.5 Dottore Clima Road Shoes offer more structure without losing comfort you expect.
'It's just something incredible': Budding German star secures debut pro victory ahead of an attacking Pogačar who just cannot help himself.
The Welchman's more familiar with Pinarello bikes than perhaps anyone else. Here's his bike for the Giro d'Italia.
Matthew Brennan earns blockbuster contract with Visma-Lease a Bike 'super team' as hunt for Tour de France champions hits fast-forward.
How a 'low-fiber, low-residue' diet allows riders to ditch fruit and veggies to stay lean and mean for the hardest stages of the Giro d'Italia.
'We didn't want to go for the stage': Pogačar won a fifth stage Tuesday without really wanting to and then gifted his pink jersey to the rider he beat.
We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar’s historical performance at the Giro d'Italia.
The Kona bikes relaunch is just the latest of a string of bike brands coming back to passionate leaders with a focus on the long run.
Pogačar rules shortened, weather-stricken mountain test for fifth stage-win, Thomas loses time to Martínez in podium battle.
Justine Barrow of Australia and Julien Gagne of Canada won the 150-mile race in Hico, Texas.
From the archive: The full story of the 1988 Giro d'Italia is about so much more than the freezing climb of the Passo di Gavia. Hampsten had to be willing to lose.
First things first in Giro-Tour attempt for Pogačar: 'In one week we can start focusing 110 percent on the Tour.'
Race descends into storm of late-hour dramas after peloton votes against Giro d'Italia organizer's original plans for snow-swept stage 16.
From party pace to the after party, these gravel events are all about having a good time.
Explore, relax, wine and dine, and, most importantly, bike on this Velo-approved itinerary
At Pete Stetina's Carson City gravel event, only the top five women split a $10,000 prize purse.
Breaking down how the hardest day of the 2024 Giro d'Italia was won.
Tour de Hoody: Pogačar is so far ahead the only thing that can stop him now is sickness, a crash, or the UCI kicking him out for wearing the wrong colored shorts.
'I came to a stop around a tree ... I was at least 25-30 meters deep in a ravine': Jenthe Biermans saw another side of the Mortirolo on Sunday at the Giro d'Italia.
Pogačar is on another planet, but there's plenty to be pumped for in the Giro's final week. Will Thomas risk it all to upturn the race?
A daring solo move and a three-up sprint cap a thrilling week of racing at the 2024 US road national championships.
Giro d’Italia race leader now almost seven minutes clear of nearest rivals after 'queen stage' blitz: 'An amazing Tadej. It is historic.'