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Have you heard about Central America’s growing scene of endurance mountain bike stage races? These events, such as Costa Rica’s La Ruta de los Conquistadores, serve up punishment, pain and adventure to anyone willing to venture south of the border. But the riders aren’t the only ones with obstacles to overcome. The races themselves face a wall of local and foreign challenges — and somehow find ways to survive.

From reigning world champions Lars Boom and Hanka Kupfernagel to American challengers Jonathan Page and Katie Compton, we present a look at the course and contenders for the January 31-Febuary 1 world cyclocross championships held in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands.

A detailed look back at just how the Italian manufacturer changed cycling forever

From his world and Olympic titles to his rock-and-roll passions and obsessive behaviors, Garmin-Slipstream’s Bradley Wiggins is a rider like no other

The athletes from Phoenix Multisport truly know what it means to suffer — and to come out on top

TECH & TRAINING

In a market dominated by Taiwanese carbon, custom titanium builders Moots Cycles continues to thrive

Garmin-Slipstream riders get measured and fitted at Pearl Izumi’s U.S. headquarters

Three new road shoes spotted pushing pedals in the pro peloton

We’ve all seen that guy. Heck, we’ve been that guy. Here are some crucial tips to avoid and suggestions on what to do.

If you have to ride indoors, you might as well make the best of it. Here are nine cool devices to choose from.

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