VN Archives: Eric Salomon, Gerhard Zadrobilek, and Laurent Fignon on final stage of 1989 Giro d’Italia
Photo Vault: start of stage 21 of the 1989 Giro d'Italia.
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Fred Dreier
Fred was the editor-in-chief at VeloNews from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that he was a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The New York Times. Fred is a 2010 graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Today he writes for Outside.
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VN Archives: Fred Dreier’s ‘you can’t get there from here’ ride in Beijing
The last time the Summer Olympics were in Beijing, Fred Dreier was on assignment and found himself a little off the beaten path.
The new rules of being an American pro
What defines being a professional cyclist? A mix of racing, social media influencing, and knowing how to play the game.
VN Awards: North American team of the year
L39ion of Los Angeles adds a women's squad, and launches its own race.
VN Awards: Best day of racing
American Jennifer Valente wins Olympic gold.
Fezzari Shafer review: MTB roots in a do-almost-everything gravel racer
If you want a stable and confident bike for racing, trail riding, and bikepacking, this one is a worthy choice.
Another retired European road pro jumps into the U.S. gravel scene
German rider Paul Voss is jumping into the U.S. gravel scene four years after retiring from pro road cycling.
Whitney Allison scores career highlight with Belgian Waffle Ride Utah victory
Whitney Allison endured heat, wind, and a long day by herself to win Belgian Waffle Ride Utah.
Peter Stetina tops Griffin Easter to win Belgian Waffle Ride Utah
Peter Stetina escaped with the win at Belgian Waffle Ride Utah after battling with Griffin Easter.
Justin Williams Has a $100,000 Plan to Save American Bike Racing
Williams is offering the biggest prize purse in U.S. cycling at a new criterium in Sacramento
VeloNews Podcast: Fred’s farewell podcast!
For Fred Dreier's final podcast we offer our takes on some of the biggest cycling stories of the last five years.
Commentary: An editor says goodbye
Fred Dreier says goodbye in his final column for VeloNews.com.
VeloNews Podcast: Movistar vs. Miguel Ángel López; Lauren Stephens interview
This week we discuss the war of words between Movistar and Miguel Ángel López, and hear from Lauren Stephens on overcoming setbacks.
Vuelta a España: All your funny tweets about Clément Champoussin’s heroic win
Clément Champoussin's whimsical stage win gave us plenty to cheer for at the Vuelta a España. Here's how the moment was captured on twitter.
Clara Brown has learned important life lessons in her whirlwind journey to Paralympic stardom
Clara Brown rose to the pinnacle of Paracycling in just three years. She learned a few important life lessons along the way.
VeloNews Podcast: Gravel beef! The Vuelta a España’s punishing third week
On this week's episode we discuss the latest controversy in U.S. gravel racing, and we analyze the Vuelta's final week.
Commentary: Christopher Blevins is ready to take on MTB history
Blevins is the best hope in generations to bring the U.S. back to the pinnacle of international cross-country MTB racing.
Christopher Blevins wins inaugural world Short Track XC MTB title
Christopher Blevins became the first ever winner of the UCI men's Short Track XC title, taking the rainbow stripes in Val di Sole, Italy.
VeloNews Podcast: Primož Roglič’s YOLO attack; Ineos slumps; Ian Boswell interview
On this week's podcast we discuss Primož Roglič's aggressive Vuelta a España tactics and hear from gravel king Ian Boswell.
Portrait of a champion: Jennifer Valente’s Olympic gold is the product of physical and intellectual strengths
Jennifer Valente's Olympic gold medal sprung from her physical and intellectual gifts, and from her lifelong background in track cycling. So, what's next for Valente?