Rolling report: Impact of coronavirus on pro racing
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Van Garderen pulls plug on Paris-Nice; Hungary declares state of emergency
The Giro faces another hurdle with the 'big start' slated for Budapest in May while Tejay van Garderen pulls out of Paris-Nice
Prudhomme confident for Paris-Nice, makes no comment on Paris-Roubaix, Tour de France
ASO boss Christian Prudhomme positive that Paris-Nice will complete all eight stages, refuses to commit to future races as coronavirus epidemic intensifies.
VN Podcast: Inside Paris-Nice’s fan blockade; defining a Monument of Gravel
On this week's podcast we take you inside Paris-Nice's fan blockade, discuss COVID-19's impact on global cycling, and discuss the Monuments of Gravel project.
The Outer Line: The impact of coronavirus on classics season
The Outer Line examines the growing impact of COVID-19 on the pro cycling season and what team managers can do.
Riders at Paris-Nice face ‘surreal’ conditions, racing without fans
French health authorities banned large public gatherings of more than 1,000 people, forcing Paris-Nice race officials to close off start and finish areas to the public.
Pro peloton wary about risk of additional coronavirus quarantines
Pro cycling teams are being extra cautious when it comes to deciding when to deploy riders, for fear of infection, and quarantine away from family and training.
Paris-Nice tries to defy the odds
Prudhomme promises organization has done maximum to guarantee health in face of growing coronavirus scare
Groupama-FDJ and Cofidis’ quarantine to end after coronavirus scare
Teams to be released from lockdown ahead of schedule after a third test for Covid-19
Alaphilippe, Bennett, Jungels in action as Deceuninck-Quick-Step pulls no punches at Paris-Nice
Belgian team send all-star lineup to Paris-Nice as rival outfits pull out amid coronavirus fears, Lefevere pledges confidence in safety of race.
Why Israel Start-Up Nation decided to start Paris-Nice
After an intense internal debate, the Israeli-backed team vows to keep racing so long as authorities will allow it.
VN Pod: Inside the coronavirus quarantine at UAE Tour; Peter Stetina on privateer racing
On this week's episode we speak with editor Jim Cotton who was on the ground at the UAE Tour and underwent four days of quarantine due to coronavirus.
Paris-Nice to pack punchy line-up as Italian races get scrapped
Affectionately called “The Race to the Sun,” the week-long stage race makes it way down through the heart of France to the Mediterranean Sea, noted for its abundance of sunshine.
Milano-Sanremo, Tirreno-Adriatico to be rescheduled
The two WorldTour Italian races will be re-scheduled to later in the calendar amid growing impact of coronavirus on the pro cycling world.
Explainer: Why canceling pro races could help curb the spread of coronavirus
Why are officials cancelling pro cycling races? A method called "social distancing" is a proven way to curb the spread of pathogens like COVID-19.
Inside AG2R-La Mondiale’s decision to suspend racing
The French team will not be participating in the upcoming Italian races, and it remains to be seen if they start in French races.
Sea Otter Classic postponed due to coronavirus; new date yet to be set
The 2020 Sea Otter Classic has been postponed due to coronavirus. The event has yet to announce a new date.
Pro cycling teams left scrambling as races cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus presenting unprecedented challenges for pro cyclists, governing bodies, and cycling fans.
Vegni says Italian races could be rescheduled with coronavirus scare
Pressure is mounting as weekend races face growing coronavirus crisis. Teams have been placed in extended quarantine, doctors post warning, and others vow not to race.
Cofidis quarantined 14 days in UAE Tour coronavius crisis
Coronavirus outbreak at UAE Tour continues to wreak havoc on the peloton, with impacts for Team Cofidis' squad selection for upcoming block of racing.
EF Pro Cycling asks to be excused from Italian WorldTour races
American squad EF Pro Cycling has written David Lappartient and RCS Sport director Mauro Vengi asking to be exempt from Strade Bianche, Tirreno-Adriatico, and Milano-Sanremo.
Green light for Paris-Nice despite coronavirus fears
The French sport minister said Paris-Nice will be allowed to be held, ending worries for now that the coronavirus could derail the 'Race to the Sun'
Organizers tell teams upcoming Italian races good to go
RCS Sport sent a message Monday morning assuring teams that Strade Bianche and other Italian races will be held.
UAE-Team Emirates riders remain in UAE as Lappartient backs Italian races
UCI president Lappartient says the cycling governing body is doing what it can as coronavirus threatens more WorldTour races.
Van Aert adds Omloop over race calendar uncertainty due to coronavirus
The Belgian's return to the spring classics is sooner than expected, as teams adjust to possible race cancellations in Italy.
Pro cycling teams await decision regarding Italian races and coronavirus
Teams are considering alternate schedules in case early-season Italian races are scrapped due to local quarantines.
Coronavirus puts Milano-Sanremo, other Italian races at risk
RCS Sport said there is no 'plan B' as Italian officials shut down areas near the route of the season's first monument
Philippe Gilbert, Anna van der Breggen begin classics calendar at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
Classics stars like Zdenek Stybar, Chantal Blaak, and Mads Petersen will be in Gent this coming weekend for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
Sean Kelly talks Mathieu van der Poel, Egan Bernal, and the new stars of pro cycling
Irishman Sean Kelly dominated pro cycling for many years. In his retirement he has commentated for Eurosport and built up a reputation as one of the most astute analysts in the sport. He speaks to VeloNews about the shining talents who may well dominate the pro ranks for years to come.
Peter Sagan shoots down links to cryptocurrency scheme
Peter Sagan urges fans not to be lured into a cryptocurrency scam that popped up on Slovakian websites
Mathieu Van der Poel switches into road cycling mode
The multi-faceted star changes gear from ’cross to pavement this week ahead of the spring classics
Nibali to debut in Trek-Segafredo colors at Algarve
The veteran Italian and Dutchman Mollema head to Portugal to open their respective 2020 calendars against a stacked field.
Van Vleuten setting high bar for classics assault
The Dutch star outlines an ambitious schedule in her world champion debut, after seamless winter preparation.
Peter Sagan and Daniel Oss: (Watch) band of brothers
Friends and teammates at Bora-Hansgrohe, Peter Sagan and Daniel Oss are also collectors of vintage Japanese wristwatches.
Bardet hopes ‘alternative’ calendar delivers some wins
Bardet looks to find inspiration and get back to winning ways with new targets including Ardennes, Giro, and Olympics.
New challenges for Van der Poel in ‘busy’ 2020
New challenges in the spring classics fill out a busy season with the Olympics as the top goal
Winder hangs on to secure biggest win at Tour Down Under
Winder takes an important GC victory to stake an early-season claim for Olympic selection
Alaphilippe keeping feet on ground after dream season in 2019
The French star will have plenty to keep him busy in an Olympic year, but trying to win the Tour de France isn't on radar.
Sagan tweaks calendar as he hits 30
The Slovakian debuts later this month in Argentina, with Giro debut and traditional targets in the classics and Tour also on the schedule.
Van der Poel plans Sanremo, Flanders, Roubaix starts in 2020 – if team gets the invites
Monuments, stage races, grand tours all on the potential racing schedule for 2020, if second-tier Alpecin-Fenix team gets wildcard invites.
Quinn Simmons targets Paris-Roubaix, Dirty Kanza in 2020
American Quinn Simmons has big ambitions for his WorldTour debut, including starts in Paris-Roubaix, Strade Bianche, and gravel racing's biggest event, the Dirty Kanza 200.
Travis McCabe realizes his WorldTour dream at age 30
After years of setbacks and sacrifice, American Travis McCabe will enter the WorldTour with Israel Start-Up Nation. McCabe is excited to start his WorldTour career, and has a busy early calendar on the horizon.
Skujins rides into 2020 with momentum and national champion’s jersey
Toms Skujins takes confidence from a strong season for both himself and his Trek-Segafredo team, anticipates an 'exciting' 2020 season.
Team against Alaphilippe racing for Tour de France and Flanders win
Deceuninck-Quick-Step boss Patrick Lefevere feels Alaphilippe should target other races before Flanders or the Tour - but isn't going to hold him back either.
The Outer Line: The best has yet to come for women’s pro cycling
The time is right for pro women's cycling to see growth in audience and racing days, writes veteran Dutch journalist Raymond Kerckhoffs.
Sagan’s Giro d’Italia a ‘great opportunity’
Sagan to race the Giro for the first time in his career next season, with the added significance of the opening stages near his place of birth.
Alaphilippe wins Velo d’Or prize as top rider of 2019
Bernal ranked second, van Vleuten fifth in the international ranking handed down by an international jury.
Alaphilippe targets world championships as other stars bow out
The French star is rising to the challenge of swapping the yellow jersey for the world title in a bid for late-season form.
SCHWALBE x PELOTON | Chapter 4: Tubeless in Tuscany
Words and Images by William Tracy
Tubeless Gets Simple: The Schwalbe Pro One Tubeless Easy
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Fuglsang extends with Astana, confirms Vuelta start
Astana extends two seasons with the Danish star, snuffing out rumors he would be leaving the team
Benoot makes tracks for Sunweb; Movistar signs two more
Belgian star will anchor new focus on northern classics for Sunweb
Dayer Quintana hopes to make mark in Utah, ready to race with Nairo in 2020
Often overshadowed by his older brother, Dayer looks forward to racing alongside Nairo in 2020.
The weekly spin: WorldTour women pivoting toward gravel at SBT GRVL
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The weekly spin: What we can expect from the 2020 Tour de France
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Alaphilippe might target Tour GC one day, but not next year: Daily News Digest
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Alaphilippe promises to ‘give everything’ to hold yellow to Paris
The Frenchman concedes his lead hangs by a thread, but he'll fight with everything he has to hold yellow to Paris.
‘Alaphilippe is now a Tour contender’
Alaphilippe defied all expectation to hold on to the yellow jersey in the stage 13 time trial. The mountains to come will tell us much about his prospects for not just the Tour, but also his career.
Geraint Thomas believes Julian Alaphilippe can win the Tour de France
Geraint Thomas and other GC riders now believe Julian Alaphilippe is a serious threat to win the Tour de France overall
Alaphilippe’s star rises higher with a Bastille Day in yellow
French fans have embraced Julian Alaphilippe throughout this year's Tour de France. Alaphilippe's yellow jersey on Bastille Day boosted his popularity even further
The audacity of Julian Alaphilippe
Audaciousness is an asset, not a liability, in Julian Alaphilippe’s racing world. Can he apply that to the Tour?
Does gravel belong in the Tour de France? La Planche des Belles Filles to test riders on dirt
The final kilometer of Thursday's climb to La Planche des Belles Filles includes a mix of gravel road and chip seal. Does gravel cycling have a place at the Tour de France?
Commentary: Alaphilippe is a freakish talent — and that’s a good thing
France has been in desperate need of a rider capable of winning the Tour. Julian Alaphilippe has said it isn’t him. But do you believe him?
Wout van Aert enjoying ‘dream start’ at Tour de France debut
Wout van Aert has already helped Jumbo-Visma win two stages of the Tour de France in his debut at the race
Cadel’s Race promoted to Women’s WorldTour
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Tour de France a week earlier in 2020, Turkey out of WorldTour
Potential overlap with the Tokyo Olympics will see the Tour de France run a week early in 2020, as UCI review calendar and regulations
The weekly spin: Jakob Fuglsang’s last, best chance to win the Tour de France
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Bernal climbs to Tour de Suisse lead: Daily News Digest
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15 up-and-coming riders you need to know about
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Alaphilippe wins Dauphine stage 6 as Yates keeps overall lead
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The weekly spin: Kate Courtney and the joy of wearing rainbow stripes
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Bennett sprints to Dauphiné stage 3 victory: Daily News Digest
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Richard Carapaz wins the Giro d’Italia: Daily News Digest
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Movistar bat away transfer rumors as team zeroes in on Giro
Landa, Carapaz and Quintana have all been linked with moves to rival teams
Benedetti nabs Giro stage 12, Polanc takes pink: Daily News Digest
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The weekly spin: Meet Tadej Pogacar, future Grand Tour champion
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Refusing to provide TV coverage, ASO pulls Flèche and Liège out of Women’s WorldTour
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Italy: Strade Bianche, the classic dream
From issue 85 • Words/images by Jered Gruber
Gaviria awarded stage win after Viviani relegated in Giro sprint: Daily News Digest
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Roger De Vlaeminck is still racing
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