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Groupama FDJ changes up white, red, and blue kit for a new blue-on-blue look
The French squad has one of the biggest kit design departures from previous seasons so far.
Chasing Tadej Pogačar: Can Juan Ayuso level up to his Tour de France-topping teammate?
Spanish teen ace hopes to win the Vueta a España in 2023 as he follows hot in the wheeltracks of his illustrious UAE Emirates captain.
Jasper Stuyven and his sometimes bumpy rise up the classics ranks
'Maybe I should do some media training, but I am who I am,' says Trek-Segafredo star.
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig: ‘2022 was one of my best seasons ever’
The Dane on her rollercoaster year that started with COVID, but ended with a Tour de France Femmes stage win.
Munro, Sarkisov, Beard, and Haidet win collegiate cyclocross national titles
Collegiate cycling's best cyclocross riders went head to head on the third day of the national championships.
Nix announces a sweat biosensor and app to monitor hydration
The Nix is said to be the first biosensor to analyse sweat in real time.
Highlands Gravel Classic returns as only US qualifier for the UCI Gravel World Championships
Registration for the UCI Gravel World Series race in Arkansas opens on December 8; UCI gravel worlds returns to Italy on September 30, 2023.
Analysis: UAE Emirates builds beyond Tadej Pogačar to strengthen ‘superteam’ status in 2023
Marquee signings for new season both support Pogačar's Tour de France ambition and provide winning options all through the calendar.
Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel, Tom Pidcock on course for five festive cyclocross clashes
When do the 'Big Three' face off this month? Here are the dates you need to know.
How one race is trying to zero out emissions
Tour Luxembourg race director Andy Schleck commissioned a study to measure the race's total carbon footprint, which revealed some interesting conclusions.
VN news ticker: Hindley to debut 2023 at Tour Down Under, Plantur-Pura becomes Fenix-Deceuninck
Here's what's making headlines on Thursday, December 8.
Zoe Bäckstedt on the path to greatness
The 18-year-old steps into the professional ranks next season after a dominating final year at junior level.
VN tech ticker: Bianchi coffee table book, Muc-Off all-weather chain lube, new colorways for Orbea
Headlining gear news for Wednesday, December 7.
Tro-Bro Léon: Cycling’s coolest race poster is unveiled
Officials from Tro-Bro Léon unveiled the poster for the 2023 edition featuring, yes, a pig.
‘Let Women Ride:’ How one mountain biker’s school project seeks to address gender equality at Sea Otter
Hayley Yoslov's petition to change the start format at the mountain bike race is quickly gaining traction.
How to improve your indoor power output
Tips and tricks that only apply inside.
L39ION of Los Angeles announces 2023 team roster
Yarely Salazar, Robin Carpenter, and US road champion Kyle Murphy make up the 18-rider squad for next year.
Quinn Simmons impatient for the first big win: ‘It’s not a fun time if you’re not superhuman’
Trek-Segafredo all-rounder hoping the stars align next season after another wild ride in 2022.
Report: Jérôme Pineau’s B&B Hotel squad shutters after potential sponsors fall through
French press reports that Pineau held a two-hour video conference with the team to tell them the news.
Canyon-SRAM boss says Women’s WorldTour teams are ‘on the edge’ as calendar grows for 2023
Ronny Lauke says that teams will struggle to fill race rosters throughout the season as the Women's WorldTour calendar grows to 86 days as team sizes stay at around 15.
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Kristen Faulkner had the worst physical experience at the Tour de France Femmes, but would do it all again
The Alaskan struggled after catching COVID before the race but still found the experience 'inspiring' and feels like the race was a 'tipping point' for women's cycling.
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Pro bike gallery: Russell Finsterwald’s Specialized Crux
The mountain and gravel cyclist turns to this lightweight bike for gravel grinders.
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Rider transfers 2023: Everything you need to know about rider moves in the women’s peloton
All of the latest transfers in the women's peloton.
The transfer season is well underway after it officially opened on August 1, with several big names already switching teams ahead of the 2023 season.
Lorena Wiebes was one of the early movers after she decided to end her term with Team DSM early in favor of a contract with SD Worx. Meanwhile, Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio will leave the Dutch squad at the end of the year as she extends her career for one more year at AG Insurance-NXTG.
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New signings: Letizia Paternoster (from Trek-Segafredo), Amber Pate (neo-pro), Alyssa Polites (neo-pro), Ingvild Gåskjenn (from Team Coop-Hitec Products), Georgie Howe (neo-pro)