We all know Cavendish is retiring this winter. But which other headliners are hanging up their wheels? Here's part one of a two-part tribute to the retirement class of '24.
Urán is a confirmed superstar in Colombia, and he won't be bored running his expansive business empire even if his soccer dreams don't pan out.
Colombian cycling community mourns the death of national time trial champion and mentor to modern generation of riders.
Crashes send three more riders home, including Colombia's Urán racing his 25th and final grand tour of his legendary career.
Tour de Hoody: Cycling's 'Mick Jagger' exits stage left, the growing Middle East footprint, Kopecky's on fire, and American fans might finally have the sprinter star they've been waiting for.
Sergio Higuita turns the jets on at Rigoberto Urán’s Gran Fondo against some amateur cyclists.
The all-rounder helped usher in the modern era of Colombian cycling and finished second to Chris Froome at the 2017 Tour de France.
Rigo's Cannondale SuperSix Evo ridden for team EF Education-EasyPost is exactly the lightweight climber you'd expect.
Eight riders were not at the start Tuesday as stricter health measures and masking requirements are reintroduced to the Italian grand tour.
The Belgian superstar recaptured the pink jersey Sunday with a narrow victory in the time trial only to be diagnosed a few hours later. Rigoberto Urán is also out.
Cannondale specially painted EF Education-EasyPost's bikes for the Giro d'Italia.
'We’re going to take on the top teams and try to win the biggest races in the world.' Can Carapaz change the game for US-based team?
Arrival of Richard Carapaz has potential to transform the team after sicknesses and the relegation battle overshadowed a 2022 short of success.
From Annemiek van Vleuten mountain biking to Egan Bernal trekking in Peru, top pro riders finding new ways to unplug from the demands of racing.
Veteran rider signs contract extension, as first reported by VeloNews.
Two-year deal soon to be confirmed by the American team.
'If Rigoberto decides to carry on then that means Cavendish is a no-go for us' says American team boss.
Colombian completes hat trick of grand tour stages.
American team brings a three-pronged attack into the final grand tour of the season.
How much do Tour de France riders sleep? This much.
Cycling's official transfer window opens August 1, and VeloNews peels back the blockbuster deals set to be disclosed.
'With Rigo, I never really assumed that he would be able to ride GC after he came out of Suisse with COVID,' says Vaughters.
The Colombian feels the strain of several crashes during the opening week of the French grand tour.
The American rider pens his second exclusive blog from the Tour de France for VeloNews.
Home star brings massed spectators something to cheer in day-long raid on KoM points.
Magnus Cort gives the team something to smile about after taking the mountains jersey on home soil.
Team sends attack-minded squad to the Tour to hunt stage wins and a possible top-10 on GC.
EF Education-EasyPost give themselves as much time as possible before confirming Tour de France selection.
EF Education EasyPost down to just four riders.
Romain Bardet, Jérémy Cabot, and Rigoberto Urán recall horror pile-up, call for collective responsibility for safety in the peloton.
RCN Television will bring Urán's life to the small screen in 2022.
WorldTour riders amused and amazed by 12-year-old sitting in for a training ride.
Here's what Tadej Pogačar, Mark Cavendish, Wout van Aert and more had to say after the closing stage of the Tour de France.
What would a prestigious Tour de France top-three mean to the diverse bunch of GC hopefuls chasing behind a peerless Tadej Pogačar?
Colombian superstar is the calm eye of the Tour de France hurricane as he pedals within podium range ahead of two decisive climbing stages.
Here's the news making headlines for Wednesday, July 14.
Sequence of fearsome stages through the Pyrénées are likely to decide the yellow, green and polka dot jerseys at the Tour de France.
Jonas Vingegaard exposes tiniest of cracks in Pogačar's armor as Tour de France GC battle takes on a new twist.
Tightly coiled battle for the podium develops as rookies with nothing to lose tussle with established GC riders harboring high expectations.
EF Education-Nippo is rallying around Colombian captain and putting breakaway chances on hold for now.
EF Education-Nippo hopes American can pick up where he left off in second Tour de France ride, with breakaway efforts and GC support.
They're unlikely to win the Tour de France, but here are three dark horses that could throw a grenade into the battle for the yellow jersey.
EF unveiled its lineup for the Tour de France.
Rigoberto Urán headlines well-balanced team of stage-hunters and opportunists.
Mäder outsprints Michael Woods after the pair went clear over final climb of the day, Carapaz heads toward Tour de France tilt with timely victory.
Urán rockets back into GC contention in mountain time trial to sit just 17 seconds behind race leader Richard Carapaz ahead of final stage.
Here's the news making headlines for Saturday, February 20.
In 2020 Rigoberto Urán made his triumphant return to pro racing, months after a scary crash that nearly ended his pro career.
On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast, author Matt Rendell joins the show to discuss Colombia's rich cycling history.
There are as many reporters at the Tour Colombia as at the Tour de France, and the pandemonium that surrounds Rigoberto Uran, Egan Bernal, and the other big stars is unlike anything in pro cycling.
Have you ever seen Julian Alaphilippe and Egan Beral look like this? Artisan Nicolas Molano Avila is at Tour Colombia 2.1 showcasing his hand-carved wooden dolls, each made to look like a cycling star.
More than a decade ago, Rigoberto Urán's WorldTour success helped open the door for Nairo Quintana, Egan Bernal, and other Colombian stars.
We're sad to see the Tour Colombia 2.1 canceled this year due to COVID-19. Thus, we're dedicating this week to celebrating Colombian cycling.
Cyclists from Colombia made a huge impact on the pro peloton over the last decade, as Rigoberto Uran, Nairo Quintana, and then Egan Bernal all scored top victories.
For starters, the Olympic rower can do a 20-minute cycling power test at 480 watts — weighing 72kg/159lb.
The world champion rower bested WorldTour riders and other indoor specialists alike to take the first-ever UCI esports world championship win.
Two different events are offered over three days and in 11 different time slots. And Rigoberto Urán will be riding two of them.
The Tour de France's only individual time trial completely shook up the GC standings one final time before Paris. How did Primož Roglič, Rigoberto Urán, Richie Porte, and the other GC stars fare? We analyze each man's ride.
Wednesday's stage 17 of the Tour de France featured a huge battle on the Col de la Loze, and the stage further upended the top-10 placings in GC.
While Primož Roglič and Tadej Pogačar fight for yellow, five riders are battling for the final Tour de France podium position in Paris. We analyze each man's strengths, weaknesses, and backstory in the push for the podium.
In today's Active Pass roundtable, one reader wants to know whether Romain Bardet will fit in at Sunweb. Another reader guesses which GC star will grab the final Tour de France podium spot in Paris.
With Bernal and Quintana out of contention, Colombia's yellow jersey hopes rest on unexpected shoulders.
Egan Bernal cracked, Richie Porte soared, and the other GC stars at this Tour de France endured another tough day in the mountains. Here, we analyze how each GC favorite fared on the battle to Grand Colombier.
We deconstruct a dramatic day of racing from the Tour, from the battle between the Slovenians to the prospect of Rigoberto Urán hanging on to his podium slot.
The 2020 Tour de France's GC reshuffled again after Friday's stage 13 to Puy Mary. Egan Bernal faltered, Tadej Pogačar flew, and France's hopes of yellow went ka-pow. Here's how the GC stars fared in the battle in the Massif Central.
American Tejay van Garderen is confident that teammate Rigoberto Urán can score a top finish at the Tour de France.
The GC battle is still quite tight at the 2020 Tour de France after 11 stages. How could Nairo Quintana, Tadej Pogačar, Romain Bardet, and other contenders win? We offer a pathway for each rider's victory.
There are rumors that Colombian riders may work together to dislodge Slovenians Primož Roglič and Tadej Pogačar, but Andrew Hood isn't buying it. Plus, Peter Sagan is going to get his revenge for Wednesday's relegation.
How did GC stars like Romain Bardet, Nairo Quintana, and Egan Bernal fare on the Stage 9 battle up the Col de Marie Blanque? We analyze all of the top contenders for yellow.
How did GC favorites like Adam Yates, Egan Bernal, Primož Roglič, and others fare during Saturday's Pyrénéan test of the Tour de France? We break down the good and bad news for the key players.
American team hopes to take advantage of dominant teams weakening each other.
With all eyes on Ineos and Jumbo-Visma, the Tour could be set up for a spoiler. And no team presents themselves as much as a possible candidate as EF Pro Cycling.
Two North Americans and a Colombian leadership trio headline team of wildcards and dark horses.
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EF Pro Cycling leader put in attacking display in final of Dauphiné to get Tour de France legs turning after long layoff.
Egan Bernal, Nairo Quintana, Rigoberto Urán, and Miguel Ángel López are among 150 destined for Madrid, Spain on an officially-chartered flight.
Grand tour star warns of managers and scouts taking young Colombians to Europe under misleading deals.
Team coaches expect riders to be back at full fitness by Tour de France, but detuned endurance could lead to surprises.
Extension of state of emergency in Colombia prohibits international flights through August 31 - two days after the start of the Tour de France.
EF Pro Cycling rider keeping options open for later in calendar, with Vuelta and classics both options.