Testing Litespeed’s $16,500 Titanium Dream Machine & the Best Winter Jackets
Reviewing the Litespeed Coll dels Reis. Plus: Lisa Charlebois picks the best women’s winter kit, and we debunk the myth of the "forever bike."
Reviewing the Litespeed Coll dels Reis. Plus: Lisa Charlebois picks the best women’s winter kit, and we debunk the myth of the "forever bike."
British brand overhauls U.S. national kit in debut year of partnership stretching through to L.A. Olympic Games.
Sepp Kuss outlines his 2026 season: Support Jonas Vingegaard in the fight against Pogačar and chase a Giro stage victory.
Opportunities for redemption, validation, and domination are all at stake in the crucial WorldTour restart.
Velo went to Tucson to speak with the team behind the innovative track and to see top athletes ride it for the first time.
Gran fondo world time trial and US masters road champion provisionally banned in the latest doping case from the sometimes-murky world of masters racing.
Breaking down the most consequential new regulations, how they impact the pro peloton, and how they impact you.
Mother Nature said "hold my beer." I answered by testing 11 top jackets from Assos, Castelli, and more to see what actually keeps you comfy.
After settling a $30 million contract dispute, Derek Gee has found the team of his dreams at Lidl-Trek, and he's ready to get back to racing.
It turns out we’re not as fast as the pros, but Shoddy was able to determine which aero helmet best suits him — and it's a massive difference in watts saved.
Matteo Jorgenson is going to have to get even more versatile with unforeseen, experimental new program.
Ferrand-Prévot isn't shying away from pre-favorite status as she targets an historic Tour de France Femmes title defense: 'I want to win more.'
Jonas Vingegaard and the Giro-Tour gamble: Chasing the grand tour sweep and searching for a different roadmap before the Tour rematch with Pogačar.
Matthew Fairbrother contends with stiff winds and a ‘swollen mandhood’ in frankly ridiculous Fast Food Festive 500.
Jayco-AlUla blows the tactics as Luke Plapp chases down a teammate and gifts the Australian title to a third-tier team rival.
Remco is gone, and Quick-Step is done chasing GC dreams. Van Baarle and Stuyven headline a full return to the team's classics DNA.
Maintaining form and stoking motivation might be the biggest 'gains' available to Pogačar as he looks to maintain his reign over the peloton.
It's a 400-gram weight penalty versus carbon, but after 500 miles it’s so worth it.
She is one of the best-ever riders in women’s cycling and now, starting 2026, Van der Breggen seems stronger and more ambitious.
Evenepoel reveals the subtle bike fit changes that have made him unbeatable in TTs and driven his evolution as a champion.
Intensive buildup towards Tour de France will help Evenepoel chase best-ever form in race.
US star suddenly in line for a big GC role following Simon Yates’ shock exit from Visma-Lease a Bike.
Dangerholm joins the Velo Podcast to discuss his Scott Spark RC and Scale gravel builds.
Cyclocross star Eli Iserbyt is the latest forced retirement for the health condition that's brought down other pro careers before.
Elite’s new smart trainers are built for riders, by riders, focusing on big training gains in an accessible package
Random chevrons, white shorts, and understated cool all find a place in the 2026 WorldTour wardrobe. But which kit is best?
Retired Olympian and world champion faces huge medical bills after nearly losing an arm and suffering paralysis of her diaphragm.
The Onley mega-deal to join Ineos Grenadiers delivers one of the biggest contract buyouts in cycling history amid a surge of unprecedented spending and deal-making among cycling's richest teams.
Visma director suggests Yates' shock retirement at 33 was the consequence of a sport that's pushing athletes toward burnout.
33-year-old Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España winner confirms retirement just days before new season begins.
Overbooking on Spain's Teide volcano sees Pidcock packing off to South America in search of thin air and good roads in global quest for high-altitude advantage.
For the first time in 15 years, the American brand has reached parity with the Japanese giant. Here is the full breakdown of the 2026 team lists and the financial reality behind the war.
From Alexander Vinokourov’s spoken-word intro to the rousing gang-vocal chorus, pro cycling just got a new earworm.
From revolutionizing Team USA’s pits to teaching millions on YouTube, the man with the mustache Calvin Jones is hanging up his wrench.
Canadian ace successfully breaks contract with former Israel squad to join Lidl-Trek's super team project.
Where will cycling’s biggest stars open the 2026 racing season? Here's what we know so far with the first races just weeks away.
Cycling's high-performance evolution is pushing riders to the brink. Here's how pros survive the stresses of a 24/7 sport.
From the Tour de France to the monuments, why 2026 is shaping up as a perfect storm for a wave of new records in modern professional cycling.
La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist suggests imminent announcement of deal between Gee and Lidl-Trek.
Can Evenepoel, Ayuso, and Onley reshape the GC hierarchy with their multi-million moves? We break it down.
Victory continues flawless season record for Van der Poel, who gave another masterclass in latest World Cup.
Alvarado triumphs through consistency as Lucinda Brand makes a number of errors in daunting conditions.
Van Aert in a big push to be ready for key Classics goals such as Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders.
The grand tour treble is a huge goal yet some fans of Vingegaard may have mixed feelings about Giro d’Italia ride.
Belgian ace Van Aert showing best form of the season but crashes out in snow-covered Mol cross.
Van der Poel faces off again with Van Aert on Friday while Brand is in a class of her own as both riders remain unstoppable so far in the 2025-26 cyclocross season.
Things could get crazy in 2026. Here are our five bold and (not-so) outrageous predictions set to shake up the racing season.
There were many WTFs in pro cycling in 2025. Here are some of the strangest.
US superstar trades Santa Cruz for Specialized and a ride with Matt Beers in a transfer that could transform off-road racing.
The peloton delivered all year, but these 10 race days stood apart with career makers, race breakers, and moments that defined 2025.
It’s not a flashy superbike or a high-tech wearable. We chose this humble $13 upgrade because it finally solves the headaches of the Presta valve without breaking the bank.
Van der Poel's earnings this winter show there's a lot more to CX than a muddy field and the smell of frites.
There are more specific bikes but with massive tire clearance, smart suspension, and a model for every budget, the Diverge 4 is a bike I recommend to almost everyone.
Brand continues to bulldozer the women's peloton as spectator questioned by police after incident at X2O Trofee Loenhout.
'Clean cycling' group puts Tapentadol and the ‘medicalization of the sport’ at center of efforts as UCI rolls out bio passport crackdown.
Could Remco Evenepoel be set to compete in the iconic classic after all, weeks after dismissing the possibility?
Driver rode dangerously near cyclists, then shots rang out. The 25 year old is now is facing serious charges.
Wout Van Aert tries repeatedly to dominate his rivals in Dendermonde but Nys gauges tactics just right.
Lucinda Brand best of the field in Dendermonde, Pieterse and Fouquenet tussle for second
Cyclocross world championship not currently scheduled for Wout Van Aert, but Belgian coach says he is hopeful.
It didn't happen very often, but a few times across 2025, riders managed to win against the odds in manic duels with Pogačar to earn the honor of 'Pog-Slayer'.
It takes bravery to make a second-tier product perform exactly like a flagship. By delivering RED-level braking and shifting at a more accessible price, SRAM Force AXS earns our top honor.
The full stats from the Unbound Gravel champion's insane 14-hour ride are almost obnoxious.
The Warner Brothers-Discovery sale could make watching cycling outside of Europe much more difficult.
Gavere delivered more of the same as Van der Poel and Brand continued their near-total control of cyclocross racing.
From aero-focused racers to adventure-ready rigs, the gravel category is wider than ever. These 2025 winners remain the absolute best gravel bikes you can buy in 2026.
Antique tech and a gardening appliance proved to me this year that you don't always need shiny new things.
Remember these faces and names, because you'll be seeing a lot more of them in the next few years.
From the radical Also TM-B e-bike to a new standard for tire valves, these are the six technologies that pushed the boundaries of cycling in 2025.
In the turbo-charged 2025 season that sent pro racing into overdrive, European editor Andrew Hood discovered that unplugging can be as important as staying plugged in.
It wasn’t just about the fastest bikes or the lightest parts. This year my favorites included items, both bike related and not, that fostered connection, solved real problems, and brought me joy.
You don’t need an expensive deep-winter jacket to start riding in the cold. You just need a high-quality shell like the Pearl Izumi Attack WxB, now on sale just in time for the holidays.
Officials confirmed the latest blockbuster transfer deal that sees a highly valued rider break an existing contract and join another squad.
Van der Poel look-alike Del Grosso stuns Van Aert in Zolder to seal a breakout Superprestige win: 'Tibor is a top talent.'
We could have picked a Tour de France-winning superbike. Instead, we chose the bike that redefines usability for the rest of us.
The leader in indoor cycling reality is making your smart trainer a passport to the world, one iconic route at a time
Beer, bottles, and now vape smoke: Mathieu van der Poel faced another fan incident during his runaway cyclocross win at Hofstade.
No injuries were reported in a scary assault caught on video of a car pulling alongside a group of cyclists on training ride in northern Italy and apparently firing two shots.
Cyclocross battles will rage between Van der Poel and Van Aert in the weeks ahead, a precursor to the spring classics.
Mathieu van der Poel takes back to back World Cup wins this weekend as his new cyclocross campaign gathers pace.