Javier Romo Stuns Tour Down Under Field with Late Attack on Stage 3
The Movistar rider’s first WorldTour win also puts him into the overall race lead.
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Face Off: Can Demi Vollering and FDJ-Suez Sink SD Worx?
Vollering's acrimonious split from SD Worx was the sensation of last season. Our editors debate whether she can live up to the hype and lift FDJ to super team status.
Welsford Makes It Two for Two at TDU
The overall race leader continued his winning ways despite an early crash on stage 2.
Wout van Aert: 99 Goals, but the Giro GC Ain’t One
Van Aert maps out 2025 ambitions that include a Giro debut, a return to the Tour, and unfinished business in the monuments: 'That's what makes me hungry.'
Sam Welsford Used a Massive Gear to Win The Tour Down Under Opener
The Australian sprinter picked up right where he left off at the Tour Down Under last year.
Pogačar’s Deadliest Weapon: Jhonatan Narváez to UAE Emirates Is the Most Explosive Transfer of 2025
Ecuadorian aggro-attacker debuts at Tour Down Under ahead of high-profile role as Pogačar's policeman at Flanders, Tour de France.
Ineos Grenadiers in Transition: Searching for Sponsors – and Success – in the ‘Super Team’ Era
The Ineos Grenadiers re-boot has now become an annual ritual. Amid talk of an urgency to 'win races' and a hunt for new sponsors, Jeremy Whittle wonders how much time they really have left.
Sam Welsford Opens Long-Range Sprint to Snatch Tour Down Under Stage 1
'Happy to take the win': The Australian continues his impressive run of wins from last year's Tour Down Under.
Review: The Orbea Orca OMX Revels in the Details
Calling the Orbea Orca simply a climbing bike would do it a disservice, and that's before talking about its value for money.
12 Road Bikes We Predict Will be Updated in 2025
Specialized, Cannondale, Cervelo, BMC, Wilier Triestina, Merida, Ribble, Canyon and Orbea all have models that are overdue a refresh... could 2025 be their year?
Huge Last Lap Surge Sees Thibau Nys Outmaneuver Van Aert and Others at Benidorm Cyclocross World Cup
Fast, dry course leads to thrilling racing, Fem Van Empel continues her Benidorm run of success.
Chloé Dygert Sprints to Stage 3 Tour Down Under Win as Noemi Rüegg Defends for Overall Victory
Attack after attack went off on the stage, but nothing would stick until the final sprint.
‘I’m Done with Learning, It’s Time to Win’: Classics Star Megan Jastrab in a Hurry for Success in 2025
Rising US star wants to regain her momentum after an injury-marred 2024 season: 'I want to be at the front of bike races.'
Gravel Racing’s New Price Tag: Is Prize Money Changing the Spirit of the Sport?
For the most part, pro riders and event organizers think that purses should be the new norm. As for the spirit of gravel? 'It died a long time ago.'
‘35% Rider Error’: UCI Issues Intriguing Crash Statistics, Presses Pause on Gear Restrictions, Airbags
The UCI and its safety group won't wage war on high-speed tech or restrict race radios just yet, but they're thinking about it.
Daniek Hengeveld Solos Nearly 50km for Sensational Tour Down Under Opener
The 22-year-old carries a 36-second lead into tomorrow's climbing heavy Willunga Hill stage 2.
The Updated Ridley Noah Fast Pushes “UCI Regulations to the Limit”
Ridley says they "invented speed" with its new Noah Fast aero bike.
Heat, Intensity, Strength, and Perfect Programming: How Pogačar Plans to Surpass Himself (Again) in 2025
'He can still improve': UAE Emirates performance staff have tweaked the dials on Pogačar's training plan to find even more power for the supreme Slovene.
No Tour de France? No Problem for Tom Pidcock in 2025 Reboot
With Tour de France off the table, Q36.5 hoping Pidcock's star power will deliver Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España invites.
Will Sprinter Merlier Throw a Wrench in Evenepoel’s Tour de France GC Ambitions?
Quick-Step is bucking the trend and will bring Belgian sprint demon Merlier to the Tour de France: 'We want to show the world it's possible.'
When Celebrations Mean Sanctions: UCI to Fine Riders Cheering Teammates in Bunch Sprints
Governing body to impose fines and yellow cards on over-enthusiastic teammates in rollout of new sprint safety rules.
No Giro d’Italia for Remco Evenepoel in Rush to be Ready for Tour de France
Belgian star still has not trained on the bike since December crash and hopes for Ardennes return: 'It's been a tough period for me.'
Winners and Washouts: Ranking the Hits and Misses of the Season’s Biggest Transfers
Breaking down the highs and lows of cycling’s biggest transfer moves in 2024, and what's in store for 2025 in cycling's never-end game of musical chairs.
Origin Stories: How a Grandfather’s Gift Paved the Way for Star Sprinter Dylan Groenewegen
Now one of the most successful riders in the current pro peloton, Groenewegen owes much to his family, and one person in particular.
‘It’s a Surprise I’m Already Able to Do This’: Wout van Aert Returns to Top of Podium with Victory in Superprestige Gullegem
Van Aert prevails in tight battle with Iserbyt, Lucinda Brand gaps Bäckstedt and Alvarado to win.
UPDATED: Astana Sends Sprinter Ace Syritsa to B-Team as Chinese-Backed XDS Era Begins
New-look XDS Astana confirms arrival of a Chinese racer and is reshuffling its deck for 2025 as it chases WorldTour salvation.
Boom to Bust: Can a New Generation of Stars Revive British Cycling’s Golden Era?
Analysis: Gone are the heady days when British cycling ruled the pack. Jeremy Whittle dives into how the fizzle faded, and what might bring it back.
Ranking the Top-20 Grand Tour Stage Contenders
Breaking down where each major grand tour stage win contender stands as we approach the start of the 2025 season.
Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates Are Trying a New Method at Training Camp
We take a closer look at the winter training programs of Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates. Like usual, there's a lot of Zone 2 — and something new.
Van der Poel Stomps (Again) as Collision with Fan Ends Van Aert’s Podium Hopes
Saddle problems, a crash with a fan, and infernal mud made for a wild race in the first face-off of the cyclocross season between Van Aert and Van der Poel.
Velo’s 2025 Gravel Cycling Predictions
Smaller events? New equipment standards? A changing of the guard? Four Velo editors make predictions about the state of gravel cycling and racing in 2025.
5 Reasons Why the 2025 Vuelta a España Will Rock
From the Angliru and Bola del Mundo climbs, a start in Italy, and the likely return of Pogačar, what's not to love about La Vuelta 2025?
Movistar Seals 5-Year Sponsor Lifeline: Can Spain’s Lone WorldTour Squad Challenge the Super Teams?
With backing through 2029, can Team Movistar regain its past glory and challenge the mega-budget squads at the grand tours?
Rik Van Looy (1933–2024): The ‘Emperor of Herentals’ Who Ruled the Monuments
His victories across all five monuments and two world titles made him one of the superstars of the 1950s and 1960s. He died from a long illness at 90.
‘Perfection Does Not Exist’: How UAE Team Emirates Plans to Shine Even Brighter in 2025
It’s a lot more than just Pogačar: Ayuso and Yates target Giro and aim to avoid their ambitions getting lost in talent-stacked super team.
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Review: What We Learned Riding the Factor Ostro VAM Over 1500 Miles
Simply put, the Factor Ostro VAM is one of my favorite road bikes you can buy at any price.
Smaller Riders Deserve Narrower Bars: How Gravel Brands Are Failing Riders
Sitting down with a former pro turned bike fitter to discuss how gravel brands are failing women and small riders with inappropriate sizing.
End of an Era at Quick-Step: Team Chief Patrick Lefevere Steps down after Two Decades of Cobbles and Controversies
Last of the old school? Lefevere retires from CEO position as one of the most successful, if divisive, leaders in the sport: 'A life-changing moment.'
Review: The Polygon Strattos S8X Checks Every Box on a Budget
This might be the least-expensive way to get a Shimano Ultegra Di2 drivetrain, but is it any good?
‘There’s More I Can Do’: Ben O’Connor Backs Himself for Even Bigger Things after Blockbuster 2024 Season
Breakout rides at the Vuelta, Olympics give O'Connor a tailwind for his Tour de France ambitions with new team Jayco-AlUla: 'I can perform like that again next year for sure.'
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How to Stay Motivated and Ride Strong All Winter
From coach-led workouts to community challenges, MyWhoosh helps cyclists stay engaged, motivated, and fit during the off-season
Racer Breaks Arm in Sickening Crash over Safety Barriers at UCI Track Champions League
Video reveals the devastation as Katy Marchant and Alessa-Catriona Pröpster flip into crowd in crash that forces cancelation of London event and puts barrier adequacy into question.
‘It’s Developing Faster Than We Expected’: Thibau Nys Destined for the Top in Road and ‘Cross
The son of cyclocross legend Sven Nys has the punch and the engine to make waves on both sides of the sport.
EuroCrossAcademy: Making the Most of an Opportunity
Finn Westover has been attending college in Europe, putting him close to the cyclocross racing he loves.
‘Our Depth Is Our Strength’: EF-Oatly-Cannondale Chasing Even Greater Success in Year Two
U.S. team of Kristen Faulkner, Alison Jackson, Veronica Ewers clocked up a brace of fine results in 2024. New signings promise even more big results.
Not All about Cavendish: The Retirement Class of 2024 Includes Sprint Chauffeurs, Breakaway Ballers, and U.S. Speedsters
We all know Cavendish is retiring this winter. But which other headliners are hanging up their wheels? Here's the closing instalment of a two-part tribute to the retirement class of '24.
Olympic Track Ace Hits Back after Blacklisting by Australian Cycling in Nationality Spat: ‘It’s Just Words’
War of words unfurls after multiple track medalist Matthew Richardson was banned from representing Australia following 'defection' to Great Britain.
Review: Scott Addict RC Is Brilliant Plus It’s the New Lightweight King
The climbing prowess of the Scott Addict RC isn’t even the best thing about it. The team obsessed over every detail and it shows.
With Monument Success in Mind, Mads Pedersen May Be About to Change a Long-Held View
Former world champion could reverse a previous decision to reject high-altitude work.
2025 Rider Tiers Part 1: Who Are the Top Grand Tour Contenders Heading Into Next Season?
Breaking down where each major grand tour contender stands as we slowly approach the 2025 season.
‘Like a Slap in the Face’: Demi Vollering Opens up about Team Tensions, Tailbone Fracture
Dutch star gives most open interview yet about Tour de France crash plus friction with teammate Kopecky.
What I’ve Learned: Thor Hushovd
'I said to myself, don't screw it up, Thor': Some key life lessons from one of the top names of the modern era.
Review: The Mondraker Arid Isn’t a Race Bike and That’s Great
Not every bike is made for everything. The Mondraker Arid comes from a Spanish mountain bike company and it excels in a specific situation.
Mads Pedersen Targets Monument Breakout in 2025 with ‘Copy-Paste’ Approach to Cobbles
Pedersen’s 2025 calendar: At the center of Lidl-Trek's classics ambitions, questions remain about which grand tours he'll race.
Power Analysis: UCI eSports World Championships
How this year's eSports world championships were won. This is the breakdown of power outputs plus the strategies used.
Thank you for the Memories, Sir Cav!
Retired pro Bobby Julich recounts his first memories of Mark Cavendish, and the friendship that blossomed between them.
Giro d’Italia Presentation Delayed, Vuelta a España Details Next Month: Here’s What We Know About the ‘Other’ Grand Tours
Routes and profiles about next year's Giro and Vuelta are still under wraps, with the Italian grand tour's big reveal postponed until January. Where will the 'Big 4' face off?
Cavendish is Gone, British Cycling is Fading: Is This the End of the UK’s Golden Era?
Tour de Hoody: Today's generation has big ask to revive British cycling's dominance as Cavendish's retirement marks end of an era.
My Experience at the UCI Esports World Championships: A Racer’s Perspective
Velo contributor Zach Nehr competed in the first in-person esports worlds in Abu Dhabi.
‘I Was so on the Limit’: Mark Cavendish Retires with ‘Win’ at Singapore Criterium
Mark Cavendish finally calls time on an illustrious career full of dizzy highs and sometimes dramatic lows in Singapore.
‘There Is No Limit’: Biniam Girmay Eyes Success in Spring Classics after Historic Tour de France Success
Girmay remembers the dominance of Philippe Gilbert and Peter Sagan in the classics. It’s something the African is keen to emulate.
Expert Analysis with Marcel Kittel: Ranking the World’s Best Sprinters
Who's fastest in the men's WorldTour? German speedster Kittel offers his expert take: 'It’s not enough just to be a sprinter anymore.'
Battle of the Best: SRAM Red AXS Vs Shimano Dura-Ace Long Term Test
Two builds in a long-term test. SRAM Red AXS vs Shimano Dura-Ace. Which one would you pick?
Will Soudal Quick-Step Make Room for Tim Merlier at the 2025 Tour de France?
If he gets another Tour snub, Belgian sprint king Merlier could be on the rider market when his current contract ends in 2025.
Gravaa on the Fly Tire Pressure Adjustment: Gimmick or Great?
This bold new piece of tech might have made the difference for Marianne Vos at gravel worlds. We got a look at it for ourselves.
How Fast Can a Pro Cyclist Run? Bart Lemmen, Nacer Bouhanni Are Smokin’ Fast in Running Shoes
Cyclists are increasingly encouraged to add running to their training program to promote bone health – and it turns out they're pretty rapid.
Primož Roglič Sees Tadej Pogačar Shattering his Tour de France Dream: ‘He Seems Unbeatable’
Roglič accepts he needs to adapt to Pogačar and his 'completely different way of cycling' – but time is running out for Red Bull's veteran leader.
Confidence and Class Secure European Cyclocross Wins for Thibau Nys and Fem Van Empel
Belgian prodigy dazzles to take first elite gold medal, while Van Empel doubles up after earlier worlds win
Tour de France Green Jersey Biniam Girmay Nips Primož Roglič in Saitama Criterium
Roglič overhauled at finish line while Cavendish and Philipsen are also to the fore in off-season event.
3 Initial Takeaways from the Tour de France 2025 Route Reveal
A detailed course breakdown and a few initial takeaways from the recently released 2025 Tour de France route.
Review: The Haro Rivette Road Bike Is Better Than It Has Any Right to Be
Haro's new (and first?) road bike surprised us, and its not only because of that wild teal paint scheme.
‘He’s a Born Competitor’: Tadej Pogačar to Remain Hungry, despite Runaway Success of 2024
No risk of complacency for Slovenian star: ‘He has always been one of the best in motivating himself, finding new goals’
‘Very Special, Very Beautiful’: What Do the Riders and Team Leaders Think of the 2025 Tour de France Routes?
Cavendish appears to leave door open to another Tour ride, Evenepoel weighs up ‘mythical’ course, and more.
Tour de France 2025 Route: Ventoux and Crushing ‘Queen Stage’ Headline Course to Test Tadej Pogačar
No cobbles or gravel, but plenty of drama should be delivered in a route heavy on uphill finals and explosive breakaway stages.
Big Winners: UCI Esports World Champions Take Home More Cash Than Tadej Pogačar and Lotte Kopecky
Prize fund from Saturday’s championship races provide greater rewards to medalists than recent road world champs.
Mathieu van der Poel Hints No Tour de France and an MTB Focus for 2025
Will Van der Poel renew his rocky relationship with cross-country? Struggles at the Tour and a vert-packed road worlds are tempting him to shift disciplines.
UCI Esports World Championships: Tense Battles See Jason Osborne and Mary McCarthy Prevail
Fourth-ever Esports worlds is first time competitors raced in the same location.
Jonas Vingegaard Wasting No Time in Accelerated Tour de France Rebuild: ‘He’s Training, He’s Confident’
Two-time Tour de France champion already back on the bike and ironing out the wrinkles ahead of a 2025 showdown with Tadej Pogačar.
6 Americans Racing in UCI Cycling Esports World Championships in Abu Dhabi
Saturday's final in Abu Dhabi with MyWhoosh will be the first time all finalists compete at the same venue in an esports worlds.