coronavirus

Peloton takes confidence during first major stage race since March.

Epic Rides has canceled its final event of the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Last week's racing in northern Spain provided a helpful blueprint for how riders are viewing safety protocols at Strade Bianche and future events.

Michal Kwiatkowski anticipates hot temperatures and loose, sketchy corners for Saturday's WorldTour opener. And he believes Mathieu van der Poel is a favorite to watch.

Andrew Hood examines COVID-19 safety protocols at the Vuelta a Burgos and interviews Sepp Kuss. We analyze every inch of the Tour de France's first 10 stages. And Tayler Wiles takes us inside her return to racing and women's cycling's COVID-19 protocols.

The COVID-19 pandemic altered pro cycling's calendar, and placed the often-overlooked Burgos Tour at the epicenter of the sport.

Dust, heat, and lockdown legs set to add even more spice to the first race of the restarted WorldTour calendar.

Cycling's governing body will punish riders, teams, and events that do not comply with the new COVID-19 rules.

Spanish director says entire peloton shares responsibility to protect the interests of the sport.

All riders who've left the Burgos tour in precautionary moves have tested negative in follow-up controls.

‘We are using this time to better prepare ourselves for conducting events in 2021 and beyond,’ says BWR founder Michael Marckx.

Team withdrew two riders from Vuelta a Burgos' opening stage for fears of COVID in false alarm.

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Israel Start-Up Nation removed rider Itamar Einhorn from its Vuelta a Burgos as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. Einhorn did not test positive, yet he was in contact with a teammate who did.

None of the starting riders show traces of COVID

Belgian superstar Remco Evenepoel says he's become accustomed to wearing his protective face mask when not on the bicycle.

Italy's Health Minister ruled that anyone visiting Romania or Bulgaria must quarantine for 14 days. That means riders who raced the Sibiu Tour will miss Strade Bianche and Milano Sanremo.

The pro peloton is facing its first major race since March with a mix of nerves and anxiety.

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Team doctor highlights complications and weaknesses in UCI protocol.

With racing starting to resume, some question if peloton is stretched too thin.

Leader of the riders' alliance on teams' Catch-22 between compliance to COVID regulations and financial burden they impose.

Giro's Grande Partenza to feature opening time trial and summit finish on Mount Etna for stage 3.

Two historic French races both canceled on the same day as financial and operating restrictions bite.

CCC-Liv's team doctor Tessa Backhuijs says decision wasn't made hastily.

Writer James Jung participated in Switzerland’s inaugural Bern-Andermatt leg of the Chasing Cancellara series for an up-close view of bike racing during the coronavirus pandemic.

Rally Cycling's riders pursued passions outside of cycling during the coronavirus pandemic, such as gardening, home brewing, and even at-home astrophysics.

Organizers shoot back at allegations made by CCC-Liv that conditions are unsafe after team voluntarily withdraws.

Inside the last American race held before the COVID-19 shutdown.

Teams and riders worried about uncertainty of pre-race controls, worsening COVID-19 breakouts.

Rider group warns of apparent lack of compliance with COVID procedures and worsening health conditions.

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The UCI has released more COVID-19 regulations as riders and teams prepare to race.

Some of the potential cardiac effects of COVID-19 may not be immediately visible to the recovering athlete.

Belgian veteran prepared to do all it takes to see racing resume as planned next month.

Increased budget item is part of new reality for peloton.

More than 60 riders, including the likes of Nairo Quintana and Egan Bernal, safely returned to Europe after months at home.

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Carapaz, Narváez return to Europe without lockdowns and plot return to racing.

WorldTour's first stage race since March will be held 'behind closed doors' with limited access for fans and journalists.

Travel restrictions and uncertainties over coronavirus throw Canadian races into danger, organizers to confirm status July 31.

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Impact of COVID-19 in Arkansas and related travel restrictions force postponement to April 2021.

The team indicated their medical staff still had serious concerns about racing in Romania in their racing restart.

Organizers look to balance spirit with safety for 2021 Games.

Renewed commitment from longtime team owner will help in contract talks.

New rules could see strict limitations on journalists at upcoming races.

I started riding during the bike boom of the 1970s, and now we’re in the midst of another one.

More restrictions for fans and media, but officials are not planning on a race 'behind closed doors.'

Australian rider went shopping for shampoo and then got sent home from training camp after breaking 'bubble' rules.

Registrants are eligible for a full refund, can roll their registration to 2021, or can donate their entry to the Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance.

Bernal and Quintana among top pros set to fly back to Europe this week despite new restrictions.

Teams, riders warily eye evolving health conditions as return to racing looms.

DK's marketing manager cites 'the safety of the cycling community and the Emporia community' as the reason to cancel the 2020 event.

Organizers sidelined emblematic climb to give San Remo-bound sprinters a chance to click back into race speed.

Belgian classics specialist thankful to see racing on horizon; veteran teammate Vandenbergh hopes to prolong long career.

Cycling federation will resume controls once racing restarts despite budget cuts that include Péraud's exit.

The two-time pro road national champion says that lack of events in 2020 will hurt juniors the most.

Road and mountain worlds still on, but several events are being rescheduled or canceled due to ongoing pandemic.

New rules open door for Team Ineos star to fly direct to Europe without detour via Colombia.

Prudhomme says ASO will use similar safety measures introduced after terror attacks in 2015.

From the positive cases at the UAE Tour to the canceled final stage at Paris-Nice, the story of how pro cycling's 2020 season halted due to COVID-19.

New ruling should open way for Egan Bernal and dozens of other Colombian pros to fly to Madrid later this month.

New travel restrictions causing concern among riders in Americas hoping to return in time for Tour de France.

August race provides opportunity to ease back into racing for grand tour-bound stars.

U.S. pro road champs Ruth Winder and Alex Howes to keep their jerseys until the 2021 events.

Australian team's general manager and key associate are out following botched deal with Spain's Manuela Fundación.

The UCI road worlds is slated to continue with its September 20-27 dates, and the 2020 Swiss national championships will serve as a test event.

Austin's Driveway Series held its first race since the COVID-19 shutdown this past week. As it turns out, the series' comeback to racing included a few twists and turns.

UCI 2.1 race postponed with no new dates yet confirmed as coronavirus concerns hit local authorities.

One wrong turn in Italy, and it could mean you’d never go back from where you came from.

John Lelangue insists that entire Tour de France circus must enforce strict protocol to ensure safety of the whole.

Training plans up 100 percent this spring, and virtual training sessions up 400 percent in April.

A conversation with the Trek-Segafredo rider before she returns to Europe for the race season.

Rupert Guinness nearing halfway mark of virtual edition of legendary endurance race.

Canadian rider confident in comeback from heavy crash this March.

World Cup champion Kate Courtney has been busy these past few months raising funds for COVID-19 relief, training for her new 2020 goals, and using her public platform to promote change.

Governing body unveils blueprint for new rules during COVID-19 era.