The Outer Line

Just five years ago, Italian Michele Acquarone was heralded as one of the true innovators and future leaders of professional cycling.

The Outer Line takes a closer look at sudden cardiac death (SDC) in the wake of Michael Goolaerts's death during the 2018 edition of Paris-Roubaix

Riders are increasingly questioning the CPA’s ability to manage its financial obligations and longer-term economic stability.

Online streaming affords great potential for cycling to grow and engage new viewers, but it is a difficult puzzle to solve.

Why is professional cycling so hard to watch? The difficulty is due to a confluence of complex reasons.

Chris Froome faces a hors categorie legal battle and his defense strategy will be very difficult based on scientific data.

Professors Paul Dimeo and Verner Møller outline their new book, "The Anti-Doping Crisis in Sport: Causes, Consequences, Solutions."

A look at the bike race production company that has helped shape the pro racing landscape in the United States.

Tour of Alberta leaves behind a massive $1.6 million debt with 80 creditors owed including many Continental and Pro Continental teams.

Lance Armstrong talks to The Outer Line about how pro cycling can grow and improve.

Marianne Vos isn’t just one of the most talented riders of her generation, she's also an outspoken voice for change.

Ex-pro Iris Slappendel launches new women's labor union The Cyclists' Alliance after years of frustration in pro women's cycling.

A report by The Outer Line on women's cycling reveals a system and culture that is sexist and prone to abuse

Check out Joe Harris's author page.

The UCI presidential election is only one week away. The Outer Line evaluates the candidates and picks a favorite to lead cycling.

Check out Anne-Marije Rook's author page.

Retired Italian champion — now sports trainer with BMC — Pinotti talks about his vision for the sport, how it can improve and develop.

Pro cycling faces several obstacles to making its coverage more compelling, widely available, and more interesting to the general public.

Here's what the world of pro cycling has to learn from the $900 million Ironman triathlon deal.

The Outer Line suggests a stronger, more influential riders' union may actually be the first, most important step to improving pro cycling.

The Outer Line recently caught up with Andy Hampsten to discuss his historic Giro d'Italia win, and his thoughts about the current state of pro cycling

Richmond 2015 COO Tim Miller explains how, for the broader U.S. cycling community, this year's worlds will be much more than just a race

In order to sustain itself in the sports world, women's cycling needs a meaningful long-term strategy, writes Joe Harris and Steve Maxwell

Steve Maxwell and Joe Harris of The Outer Line weigh in on the CIRC Report, disappointed that it doesn't provide more direction

MTN-Qhubeka slowly climbs the ranks, and it races with a mission to inspire and empower Africans by supporting the Qhubeka charity

The UCI tries to do too much, and it needs to focus on its strengths, reduce conflicts of interest, according to The Outer Line

Optum-Kelly Benefit strategies has long been a fixture on the domestic road scene, and it has done so with a commitment to fair play

Have cycling's rules and regulations come up short? Steve Maxwell and Joe Harris think the sport needs a set of ethical standards.

Would professional cycling benefit from a professional certification system to hold riders and teams accountable to each other?

How do we reconcile cycling's pro calendar, which is a patchwork of historic events, all vying for top teams, spectators, and TV viewers?

Professional cycling lives and dies by the lifeline of sponsorship, but it struggles to show the true value of this vital financial support

In part one of a series about improving the business of cycling, The Outer Line turns a critical eye to the sport's financial foundation

Professors Paul Dimeo and and Verner Møller are skeptical of the current anti-doping system and its effect on cycling and sport

Retired professional Will Frischkorn talks about his time in the European peloton during the early 2000s

In her first in-depth interview, Inga Thompson recounts her experiences with the U.S. national team, doping and the Olympics

USADA CEO Travis Tygart discusses ethics, athletes' rights, and a path forward in the fight against doping

The former UCI chief has wide-ranging recommendations for growing the business side of professional cycling

Cycling's independent commission is a big step toward repairing the sport, but Steve Maxwell points out a number of shortcomings in its charter