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These are the storylines that have our attention as the 2019 season looms.

The pressure is on these five star riders to claim signature victories in 2019. They all had rocky rides last season amid high expectations.

Pro Continental team Rally-UHC rides into the new year with Felt as its new bicycle sponsor with the disc-brake FR and DA time trial bike.

Riders from the EF Education First WorldTour team will race Dirty Kanza, Leadville 100, Three Peaks, and Taiwan KOM Challenge in 2019.

European champion van der Poel continues his remarkable win streak. Youngster Nieuwenhuis earns first elite World Cup podium.

Marianne Vos wins a tactical race after overcoming late mechanical, shoring up her lead in the World Cup overall.

Van der Poel untouchable while error on the grid left Van Aert chasing from the start.

Slippery, technical course gave Brand second World Cup win of the season as she soloed away from Vos, second, and Worst, third.

New seven-day race will feature well-known climbs and an individual time trial for a sneak peak at the WorldTour's top GC riders.

We remember favorite rides from 2018, with everything from wine tasting in Italy to riding 100 miles on a 35-year-old MTB.

It is that time of the year again — teams are showing off their new kits for 2019. With some new additions to the peloton and updated sponsors, there are a few fresh looks.

Classics fans will have a fresh face to watch for at Tour of Flanders and other spring races as Mathieu van der Poel is set to debut.

We recap the highlights and takeaways from cyclocross nationals, and Chris Case explains three fundamental tips to riding in the mud.

The 2019 Vuelta route includes 59 categorized climbs but a surprisingly tame final week of racing.

Tosh van der Sande fails anti-doping test taken at November track race in Belgium.

Following a merger with the former BMC Racing organization, CCC will ride Giant bikes for 2019. Here's a look at Serge Pauwels's bike.

Team Sky's sponsorship situation looks shaky after 2018. We discuss that and all the muddy action from cyclocross nationals.

Peter Sagan's sterling 2018 season was highlighted by victory in Paris-Roubaix. Here's the inside story of how he won a cobblestone.

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USA Crits series will kick off its 13th season of criterium racing with a new event in Birmingham, Alabama.

Defending champion Stephen Hyde faces stiff competition from young teammate Curtis White but emerges with his third CX title.

Compton dominated the race from lap one, while Gilbert ran to an impressive second, leaving Noble disappointed in third.

Watch live action all weekend long from Louisville at USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships.

The 2019 USA Cycling calendar aims to avoid long travel between races and blends road races with criteriums.

Cyclocross national championships are here again. The two defending champions have had tough seasons so far. Can they turn things around?

U.S. cyclocross nationals are coming up this weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. Can Katie Compton and Stephen Hyde salvage their seasons?

We scrutinized thousands of cycling's coolest photos and asked our shooters for their most compelling work to chose the best photos of 2018.

Hecht finishes the racing series with four straight victories, while Runnels goes solo for her third series win.

Freezing conditions and the late arrival of snow made for slippery, attritional conditions at Jackson Park, Hendersonville.

The first day of racing saw closely contested racing at the front of the field.

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Armstrong's investment netted him millions. He also says former team backer Thom Weisel was dishonest about his complicit role with USPS.

We hear from Andrew Hood about Movistar's first team camp. Can Quintana turn it around in 2019? Plus, Katie Compton talks 'cross.

To match his rainbow jersey, won in Innsbruck this fall, Alejandro Valverde has a special Canyon Ultimate CF SLX to match.

The list of host cities is unveiled, and organizers expect an aggressive and exciting race in the men's and women's events.

Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com completes its sweep of the NBX Gran Prix with Keough and Hyde overcoming the mud on Sunday.

The course in Garland, Texas sees some fast racing thanks to dry conditions.

Keough and Hyde showing signs of form before approaching U.S. nationals

New stairs and wooded sections make the difference for the winners in a dry, tacky race

The Frenchman who wore the yellow jersey in 1996 and won a stage of Paris-Nice joins Rally Pro Cycling as European general manager.

Pauline Ferrand-Prevot was untouchable back in 2014 and 2015, but since then a mysterious ailment has held her back.

After three doping violations, Spanish team Burgos-BH voluntarily suspends operations.

Many of America's male CX stars are injured. What's that mean for nationals? Also, we discuss why the women's World Cup is fun to watch.

Although his federal case seemed resolved, Floyd Landis makes an unexpected move to challenge the validity of acting attorney general.

Ending speculation that he'll race the Giro d'Italia in 2019, Romain Bardet confirms plan to again focus on Tour de France.

Jamey Driscoll, who has landed on the nationals podium on three occasions is out for the rest of the season after crash while training.

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Thieves steal 20 bikes from 3T headquarters, including a one-of-a-kind Exploro hand-painted by the late Dario Pegoretti.

Van der Poel wins in a faultless performance while Van Aert fights back from early crash to take second.

Betsema races from nearly 30 seconds back to hold off Brammeier. Vos finishes off the pace but retains series lead.

Dimension Data has a new rider for its development team, thanks to a talent search on Zwift. French star Bardet might race debut Giro.

Outgoing USA Cycling CEO Derek Bouchard-Hall evaluates the state of American cycling and what the future holds.

Virginia authorities suspect an attempted cover-up by local lawn care company after cyclist killed in hit-and-run.

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Brutal course conditions caused many of the riders in the field to abandon mid-race.

Day one of racing at Indianapolis rewards teamwork in the women's and a solo display in the men's race.

Six inches of melting snow make for attritional racing at Suffern.

Van der Poel attacked on lap three and showed no sign of weakness as Vanthourenhout and Van der Haar battled for second

Seven more names - including four active riders - matched to Puerto blood bags, court action prevents release

Retail chain Performance Bicycle, which has 104 stores nationwide, may see store closings as parent company files for bankruptcy.

We talk to former national champion Tim Johnson about all things cyclocross.

Despite André Cardoso's vigorous denials and a legal appeal, UCI bans Portugese rider four years for EPO positive from June 2017.

The second day of racing in Northampton, Massachusetts saw a pair of solo victories in the elite races.

The first day of racing in Northampton saw both solo and team displays of strength.

The American team will continue as a Continental outfit, confirming nine riders for 2019 after budget shortfall put future in jeopardy.

The Giro d'Italia route has been unveiled! Will the three time trials outweigh the big mountain stages? Who can win the pink jersey in 2019?

The bike industry is buzzing about SRAM's new 12-speed group that was seen in spy shots this weekend. Plus, Giro route takes!

The world of cycling mourns Jonathan Cantwell who died Tuesday night aged 36. He raced professionally from 2008-2014.

Crystal Anthony takes her second win in a row at Falmouth, while Scott Smith earns his first UCI win of the year at Really Rad Festival.

Rochette's victory was the first one for a Canadian in the annual event. White was also a first-time elite Pan-Am champion.

Mud and gale force winds greet riders on day one in Massachusetts

Now that we know the 2019 Giro and Tour routes, what can we expect in 2019? What GC riders are favored? How many stages can Sagan win?

We speak with the guru of cycling ergonomics, Dr. Andy Pruitt, about cycling's most common injuries and how to prevent them.

Next year's Tour route is a climbers paradise with five summit finishes and lots of high-altitude mountains, but it is short on TT kilometers.

In a wide-ranging interview, Geraint Thomas said communication between himself and Chris Froome was crucial to his TDF victory

Tour de France organizers boasted that the 2019 route was the "highest Tour ever" — does that mean it will be exciting for fans?

Five hundred exhibitors will offer thousands of cycling’s best brands at clearance prices.

Ellen Noble sweeps the weekend, continuing her win streak that started in early October. Werner out-sprints Hecht after tactical battle.