Jim Cotton

Image shared with VeloNews of sprint ace loading into Astana vehicle at Spanish airport adds fresh chapter to rumors over his future.

The Vuelta revealed a cartoonish 10-climb stage for its 2023 edition – in homage, we look back at some of the grand tour's most madcap moments.

Top-level teams are paying increasing attention to heart rate variability data in the bid to safeguard health and improve performance.

The growing gap between the WorldTour's haves and have-nots will shape the grand tour narrative in 2023.

Shirin van Anrooij delivers masterclass on notoriously tough sandy circuit to top fellow Gen-Z sensations Pieterse, Van Empel.

'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?

Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado dominates women's race, closes in on Superprestige title

Remco Evenepoel and Julian Alaphilippe sketch out ambition-laden early season as team confirms forthcoming six-part TV series.

'We want to continue and strengthen this long-term project.' Scandi squad appeals for additional three-year backing for men's and women's teams.

Pidcock may not beat Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel at the February worlds, but all of cyclocross loses if he doesn't start.

Masses of leading riders are monitoring their HRV via brands like Whoop – can this recovery-focused metric make a difference?

Supplier switches between SRAM, Shimano, Campagnolo for Jumbo-Visma and UAE Emirates to be put under microscope in curtain-raising races.

Californian Hagens Berman Axeon graduate ends career after spending time with EF Education First, Qhubeka-Assos.

Off-grid predictions for the men's road calendar, including unlikely Paris-Roubaix heroes, Giro d'Italia subplots, an American uprising at the Tour de France.

Shirin van Anrooij beats back teammate Lucinda Brand in women's race as young talents continue to dominate CX peloton.

Two-time Tour de France champion finishes second behind Slovenian champion Mihael Štajnar in Ljubljana 'cross race.

'Froome at his best, or Pogačar, these guys are psychological beasts.' Porte looks back on life in high-pressure, data-driven peloton.

Here's a look at the Nalini-produced outfits for Girmay, Costa, Van der Hoorn and Co. as they look to back up stunner 2022 season.

Vingegaard anticipates new approach for Tour de France defense after blowing Pogačar out of yellow with haymaker attacks this summer.

'It was time to go to the repair shop.' Contador posts video swathed in bandage after procedure to remove non-cancerous lumps.

With awards for best male and North American male, to 'WTF' of the year and surprise of the year – VN dishes out the biggest prizes of 2022.

Quick-Step saw cobblestone disasters tempered by Evenepoel's exploits in 2022. Can it bring classics redemption and Giro glory in 2023?

Four-time US national 'cross champ talks race commentary, and the challenges facing CX in the wake of huge growth of gravel.

Brit Alex Morrice and Italian Luca Vergallito top the competition in seventh Zwift Academy and earn pro contacts for 2023.

Horror day for Pauwels SauzenBingoal's other two toppers as Fem van Empel and Eli Iserbyt both crash heavily and abandon.

Gazzetta dello Sport reports Sunday that Tour de France sprint ace signs up with Astana for 2023.

Eight summit finishes on tap for what typically works out as the wildest grand tour of the season.

Mathieu van der Poel, Fem van Empel, Eli Iserbyt and Co. on course for frozen conditions and deep snow at 1,300m ski town.

Arrival of Richard Carapaz has potential to transform the team after sicknesses and the relegation battle overshadowed a 2022 short of success.

B&B Hotels rider Pierre Rolland forced to retire, top stars scrambling for contracts in wake of sudden demise of Pineau's project.

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.

Scottish city latest to get the e-makeover ahead of hosting the multi-discipline UCI world championships next summer.

Marquee signings for new season both support Pogačar's Tour de France ambition and provide winning options all through the calendar.

When do the 'Big Three' face off this month? Here are the dates you need to know.

Here's what I'm hoping cycling Santa will bring me ahead of the 2023 racing, riding, and reporting season.

Want to get to know what makes the world and Vuelta a España champion tick? Evenepoel provides some clues.

Ineos Grenadiers boots into regeneration mode in 2023 as it builds foundations for future Tour de France challenges.

British breakaway-botherer looking to build on Tour de France, Flanders top-10s as he moves toward front of Bahrain-Victorious team bus.

We play hypothetical team manager and argue who we'd sign if we had the checkbook to take our pick among the peloton's biggest stars.

'It will be difficult to go to the Tour or Giro and ride for my own chances. There are so many other good leaders here.' Stick or twist for Jumbo-Visma star?

Grand tour stars, cobblestone crushers, and bunch sprint supremos: Here are the five top transfers for 2023.

‘I like to get to a point where I feel so gross and upset with myself that I want to ride again’: Bahrain Victorious ace explains how to rest like a pro.

'There's still work to do to be back at my top level,' Van der Poel says best is still to come as he works toward worlds clash with Wout van Aert.

Four-time world champion rampages to win first 'cross race in 11 months, Tom Pidcock suffers heavy crash, buckles wheel, does not finish.

Pieterse snatched winning gap when rival Fem van Empel crashed and suffered series of mechanical issues.

Jumbo-Visma star unsure if he'll be recovered from shoulder surgery in time for Giro d'Italia, faces leadership battle for Tour de France.

Pogačar, Vingegaard, Evenepoel and Co. build back for 2023 in first team camps of winter – here's what they do, and why they choose Spain.

Pidcock goes solo for first win in rainbow jersey and scores timely mojo boost ahead of clash with Mathieu van der Poel on Sunday.

Vos punches past Alvarado in sprint finish to score 108th career 'cross win and her first of this winter.

'We can confidently say that the first serious results will not take long': Vinokourov expects big things from Kazakh 22-year-old.

Dutch ace clicks back into race mode at World Cup Hulst this weekend ahead of 'cross worlds, spring classics, MTB, and Tour de France.

Rumor mill continues to churn as Quintana drops more hints his future is secure.

Pogačar hints at Milan-San Remo, Tour of Flanders, world championship ambitions in a 2023 centered around reclaiming yellow jersey.

The decade-defining rivalry resurfaces seven times this winter as two terrors of cyclocross head toward world championship clash.

VeloNews understands Le Col to end title sponsorship but continue as backer of women's team as Wahoo retains naming rights.

'They will share leadership,' insists staff, but choosing between a new Dutch dominator and a longtime team talisman may not be so simple.

Van der Poel will be busy the next few weeks as anticipation mounts ahead of his first cross race in nearly a year.

Cyclocross world champion navigates gear problems, a cobblestone crash, and a broken shoe in ride to second-place Sunday.

European champion wins tense battle with world champion in men's race, Puck Pieterse claims first World Cup victory in women's.

Frenchman believes Tour de France may need to be moved from July as pro cycling continues to negatively influence global warming.

Valente does enough to retain overall after strong comeback by Katie Archibald in round two of racing, Lily Williams holds on for third.

Reigning world champion Tom Pidcock satisfied with season restart on mucky, sand-packed course: 'I'm happy, it was not bad.'

Top-level teams continue to bet on youth as Quick-Step, Astana, Bahrain-Victorious tap extra-young new riders.

All-terrain ace gets back in saddle with weekend cyclocross double-header after nosediving disappointment at MTB and road worlds.

Belgian star playing catch-up after recent sickness as he builds toward clash with archrival Mathieu van der Poel at 'cross worlds.

Reigning Tour de France champion hints title defense still uncertain for 2023, talks of life in the media glare.

US talent looks back on a career-best season and a standout Tour de France, shares his hobbies, habits, and love of burgers.

WorldTour pros are casually crushing some seriously fast running workouts – but just how rapid are they, and why do they do it?

EF Education boss Vaughters confirms ultra-endurance ace is 'very keen' to take aim at Mark Beaumont's circumnavigation record.

Aussie climber talks of horror hotels and squeeze on personal spending in his opening seasons in the pro peloton.

Jumbo-Visma all-terrain ace likely to see stacked cyclocross schedule ahead of world championships bid.

EF Education-EasyPost's battle for WorldTour future inspired US star to best season yet: 'No matter what, you showed up and you had to contribute.'

Former Dimension Data and Qhubeka boss launches 23-rider ProTeam squad featuring two US riders, one Canadian.

Italian veteran thrown a life raft after late-season contract hunt.

Van der Haar overhauls race leader Vanthourenhout on Koppenberg summit finish after desperate last-lap chase.

Grand tour leadership not on the table for Kuss in 2023 after establishing role of Tour de France mountain mega domestique.

Californian sensation not worried about losing his own opportunities when Richard Carapaz joins EF Education-EasyPost.

Double Vuelta a España stage-winner deflects transfer speculation after reports of move to UAE Emirates for 2023.