Rio selection looms large for women’s peloton
American women await this week’s announcement of the Olympic road team after months — or even years — of preparation for Rio
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The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad and officially branded as Paris 2024, is an upcoming international multi-sport event scheduled to take place from 26 July (the date of the opening ceremony) to 11 August 2024 in France, with some competitions starting on 24 July. Paris is the main host city, with events held at 16 other cities spread across Metropolitan France, plus one subsite in Tahiti—an island within the French overseas country and overseas collectivity of French Polynesia (Source: Wikipedia)
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The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad and officially branded as Paris 2024, is an upcoming international multi-sport event scheduled to take place from 26 July (the date of the opening ceremony) to 11 August 2024 in France, with some competitions starting on 24 July. Paris is the main host city, with events held at 16 other cities spread across Metropolitan France, plus one subsite in Tahiti—an island within the French overseas country and overseas collectivity of French Polynesia (Source: Wikipedia) See all of our cycling coverage of the 2024 Olympics here.
Colombia confirms dream team for Olympics
Nairo Quintana, Esteban Chaves, Rigoberto Urán, Sergio Henao, and Miguel Angel Lopez are a formidable group to contest the Rio Olympics road race.
Absalon, Schurter on Sagan’s chances at Olympic MTB medal: “Not likely”
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Olympics roundtable: Sagan’s MTB adventure
We locked ourselves in a room to discuss the big news about Peter Sagan's foray into Olympic cross-country racing.
Sagan Picks Cross-Country Over Road Race at Rio
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It’s official: Sagan to race mountain bike, not road, at Rio Olympics
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Sagan will skip Olympic road race in favor of MTB race
Reigning world champ Peter Sagan to trade road for MTB in Rio.
With van Garderen out, what will US men’s Olympic team look like in Rio?
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British Cycling & Cervélo Create Bike for Rio Campaign
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Our U.S. women’s Olympic dream team
Too much talent is a good problem to have, right? It's an embarrassment of riches for American Olympic selectors right now.
Will van Garderen’s Olympic exit convince others to skip Rio?
Tejay van Garderen will skip Rio. Will other Olympians follow suit?
Citing Zika virus concern, pregnant wife, van Garderen withdraws name from Olympic selection
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Velodrome is only Olympics facility behind schedule
Rio Olympics organizers say that the velodrome is the only facility that is behind schedule with the Games only two months away.
The Olympic Dream that may never come true
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Live stream and race preview: 2016 US men’s national road and TT championships
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Two years after devastating injury, Taylor Phinney wins US national time trial championship
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More than a jersey on the line for Armstrong
Kristen Armstrong is trying to eliminate any doubts about whether she should be selected for the U.S. Rio Olympic team at nationals.
LIVE STREAM: Women’s US National Road Championships
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Two years later, Taylor Phinney returns to US national TT championships a race favorite — and a changed man
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Project 2016: The story behind USA Cycling’s revolutionary new track bikes
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Sagan seeking wildcard spot for cross-country MTB at Rio Olympics
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What you need to know about the IOC’s Olympic anti-doping retests
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Leftside-drive bike could give Team USA winning edge
The U.S. Olympic team and Felt unveil a radical new pursuit bike with left-side drive and aerodynamic features to address yaw.
Vos and Van der Breggen to lead Dutch team in Rio; Blaak misses out
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Retests reveal 31 doping positives from Beijing Olympics
Olympic officials retest anti-doping samples from the 2008 Summer Games and discover 31 positives for banned substances.
A changed man: Wiggins returns to California heavier, and seemingly happier
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Trixi Worrack works on her comeback after losing kidney; still hopeful for Rio
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Who is Ilnur Zakarin? The story of Russian cycling’s great hope
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The woman I am on the bike
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Simon Clarke: Backing Uran in the Giro with Rio in mind
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Stephen Ettinger Diary: Time traveling
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British Cycling’s nightmare week continues as Simon Yates fails drug test, Orica-GreenEdge blames administrative error
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British team in turmoil as Sutton quits
With Rio 100 days away Team GB may be in a spot of bother after director Shane Sutton resigns over discrimination allegations.
UK’s top female cyclists speak out about sexist behavior within British Cycling
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Jessica Varnish reacts to being pulled from the British Cycling program
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Bike path collapses above beach in Rio de Janeiro, killing at least two
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Two dead after Rio bike path collapses into sea
A bike path built ahead of the Rio de Janiero Olympics has collapsed into the ocean from a height of 800 meters, leaving five missing.
Gerrans, Porte to recon Rio Olympics road race course next month
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Emma Pooley to make her comeback at ASDA Tour de Yorkshire later this month
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After proving there is no rainbow curse, world champion Lizzie Armitstead sets sight on Flanders win before preparing for Rio
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Bobby Lea added to Olympic squad
In a reversal of fortunes, Bobby Lea will ride for the United States at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, USA Cycling announced Friday.
Rio test event cancelled with velodrome behind schedule
The Rio Olympics velodrome is behind construction schedule, forcing organizers to cancel the test event, originally planned for late April.
U.S. announces Olympics track team
USA Cycling names six riders for the Olympics, including its crack team pursuit squad that recently won worlds in London.
Vos nabs top 10 finish in first race; eager for more
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An Olympic hurdle too high for Bobby Lea
Buried inside USA Cycling’s selection rules is a regulation that makes Bobby Lea's Olympic bid all but impossible.
Cavendish Must Podium or No Olympics
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Team GB gives Cavendish Olympic ultimatum
Mark Cavendish wants to race on the track at this summer's Olympics, but Team GB coaches say he must perform well at the upcoming worlds.
US track cyclist Bobby Lea wins appeal, will be eligible for Olympic Games
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Reduced ban allows Bobby Lea chance to race in Rio
Bobby Lea's doping ban reduced to six months, giving him an opportunity to qualify for the Rio Olympic Games.
Colombia’s Olympic men’s team could be formidable
Between Nairo Quintana, Rigoberto Urán, and three others, Colombia has an embarrassment of riches in its Rio Olympics road race team.
Competing priorities leave Cavendish’s 2016 plans uncertain
Mark Cavendish isn't ready to commit to track world championships or an Olympic campaign, as Dimension Data relies on him for road races.
Will Mark Cavendish’s Olympic track racing ambitions help or hinder his road season?
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Road to Rio: Young Australian forges through tragedy to chase Olympic Dream
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Alex Howes diary: Purple tights and a splash of bourbon
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Coach Henderson Diary: A data guy at heart
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False start! Rio 2016 push back test event after velodrome delays
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All eyes on Rio: Bigla tailors roster with Olympics in mind
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Valentina Scandolara kicks off her road to Rio in Australia
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USA Cycling names track long team for Olympics
USA Cycling names 15 men and women to be considered for the Rio Olympics track cycling team.
Taylor Phinney Q&A: “The Olympic time trial is the most important thing on my horizon”
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Emma Pooley to come out of retirement in pursuit of Olympic Gold
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IOC approves 2020 Tokyo Olympics cycling venues
Venues for all sports, with the exception of soccer, have been allocated by local organizers.
U.S. Olympic long teams announced for Rio
USA Cycling announces its 2016 Olympic long teams for the men's and women's mountain bike events, as well as the women's road events.
Phinney skipped more surgery to leave Olympic door open
Taylor Phinney was faced with a tough choice this summer, and he opted out of surgery so he'd have a chance to race the 2016 Olympics.
Froome Targets Tour and Olympics
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“Cycling is only one part of my life” – Cancellara confirms 2016 season will be his last
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Froome test rides 2016 Rio Olympic course
Chris Froome has spent some time in Brazil, previewing the courses for the 2016 Olympic races, which should favor a climber like him.
Ella Picks: Women’s cycling content we loved this week
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“Every day I think about Rio”: exclusive video with Lizzie Armitstead
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Froome chasing Tour de France/Olympic races treble
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Froome targets 2016 Tour, Olympic road race and TT
Chris Froome aims for an unheard-of triple in 2016 — Tour de France yellow and gold medals in both the road race and TT in Rio.
Guarnier nabs bronze for U.S., earns Rio slot
American Megan Guarnier booked a ticket to the 2016 Rio Olympics with a third-place finish in the women’s road race at the world championships Saturday.
Road to Rio: Tiffany Cromwell visits Rio, returns nervous yet driven
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Road to Rio: Will Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio be South Africa’s leading lady or lone rider?
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Froome targets Tour/Olympics double in 2016
Chris Froome wants to take on the Tour de France/Olympics double in 2016, which will require a high level of fitness — and a long flight.
Emma Johansson inks two-year deal with Wiggle Honda; confirms plans to retire following Rio Olympics
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Anna van der Breggen’s unassuming rise to the top
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New team, new challenge: Carmen Small’s road to Rio continues with Bigla
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In the News: Boston struggling to find velodrome site for Olympic bid
Organizers of Boston's 2024 Olympic bid are having a difficult time finding the right venue for the cycling velodrome
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