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Throwback Thursday: Where does Liège-Bastogne-Liège rank among the classics?

A world champion was thrown out of the race, the five-star favorite fell from grace, wheels were smashed, and a hyped tire technology was a no-show.

Senior editor Betsy Welch is reporting from Oregon, where the Special Blend Gravel camp kicks off on Thursday and culminates with the Gorge Gravel Grinder race on Sunday.

And, on what gravel organizers need to watch out for as they set aside spots for non-binary riders

Trek-Segafredo staffer Kenneth Van Impe helps keep the team going through Sunday's ‘Hell of the North.’

Book extract: By 1967, Paris-Roubaix needed a facelift. Former miner and cycling legend Jean Stablinski knew of a treacherous sector he thought was too difficult for the race.

A race report from 1981 that includes Bernard Hinault's victory at Paris-Roubaix.

The documentary about women's cycling returns with an episode focused on the fearsome 'Hell of the North.'

The EF Education-EasyPost general manager discusses what it takes to keep one of cycling’s longest-tenured teams running.

The cobblestoned roads of northern France are the cruel setting for cycling's most spectacular singular day of racing.

The film follows KC Cross, a cyclist and advocate for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ in Northwest Arkansas.

Andrei Tchmil wins on a Caloi frame produced by Eddy Merckx with a RockShox fork and Vittoria Super Pavé tires.

I invested a lot of time and effort into improving my MTB skills. And then, alas, I went down just minutes into the first Grand Prix race.

Kaysee Armstrong, Crystal Anthony, Amity Rockwell, Isabel King, Colin Strickland, John Keller, and Laurens ten Dam weigh in on the brand-new format of bike racing.

At the Ignite Women's Bike Event in Arizona on Sunday, Carina and Ariana Dinu rode 53 miles to raise money for Ukrainian refugee children.

The four-time Paris-Roubaix winner tells us his greatest fear, whom he most admires, his greatest achievement, and his greatest regret.

‘When other kids were reading comics strips I was reading about riders,’ said Pascal Sergent.

Pro cyclist racing at Amstel Gold adds a touch of home to the helmet worn by boyfriend at Australian GP.

The master of the cobbles and time trials joins the show.

Chann McRae will take a break from the City of Austin police department this summer to ease back into the role as sport director for Roxo Racing.

Tadej Pogačar revives tradition of grand tour winners as serious cobbled classics contenders.

The Australian rider has been one of the star performers during the 2022 classics.

Though it's not in the race for 2022, we look back at the climb simply known as the Muur.

The ex-WorldTour rider on gravel racing and figuring out life after achieving your childhood dream.

Ultra-cyclist Jack Thompson will complete one Everest (that's 8,848m) per week plus some. He tells us why — and how.

An opus on Belgian cycling culture.

Streaming platform insists that transparency and full access are vitally important to the project.

Who does the three-time world champion most admire? What makes him happiest? And what qualities does he most value in others?

Johan Museeuw power like a locomotive to his third Tour of Flanders victory in 1998.

After the success of the Migration Gravel Race, 13 East African riders now have the opportunity to compete at off-road events around the world under the banner of Team Amani. This is their story.

"I don't like to be the famous guy," Biniam Girmay said after winning Gent-Wevelgem. Well, he's famous now.

Eddie Dunbar finally clocked up his first professional victory at the Coppi e Bartali. The Irishman spoke to VeloNews about the setbacks he has faced and his belief that the best is yet to come.

How new events like Grounded Nebraska and Core4 build on the successes — and learn from the mistakes — of veteran races.

The up-and-coming American on Movistar Team is finding his way in the pro peloton.

A rescheduling to Sunday, a longer distance and a homage to World War I have helped elevate the status of Gent-Wevelgem on the international calendar.

Jim Cotton and Ben Delaney break down the key points of MIlan-San Remo, comparing Matej Mohorič's power to that of Mathieu van der Poel.

Each team that receives a WorldTour license in 2023 ensures its future for at least three years.

Multi-discipline cyclists Amity Rockwell, Lauren Cantwell, Maude Farrell, and Caroline Dezendorf show that racing bikes and having fun are not mutually exclusive.

Bahati Foundation continues its work in introducing young people to new opportunities — this time on gravel in Colorado.

'Ultimately he’s creating his own path and as a team, we’re lucky to have him,' Vaughters told VeloNews.

Pro rider Kaysee Armstrong writes from South Africa, where she and three Liv riders are racing the Cape Epic, with the support of three female staffers.

The ‘Lion of Flanders’ looks back on his illustrious career.

Eddy Merckx was famous for his dominance, but in 1972 Roger de Vlaeminck, Frans Verbeek and Raymond Poulidor were often on the top of the podium.

The new documentary from Laurens ten Dam's Live Slow Ride Fast media sets out to explore the lasting legacy of the Italian cyclist and war hero.

Freire has the final word after Zabel prematurely uncorks the San Remo bubbly in 2004.

Shakeout rides — the group rides that happen before and after an event — are wildly popular in gravel. I went on three of them at The Mid South to find out why.

Race promoter Bobby Wintle is the volcanic center of energy at The Mid South, which kicked off the gravel season in earnest on March 12.

The American veteran isn’t thinking about retirement yet as he savors a program that combines the WorldTour and gravel.

Kate Wagner picks apart the key moments from a gripping edition of the 'Race to the Sun'.

York analyzes why Jumbo-Visma and UAE Team Emirates have started to leave Ineos and their rivals behind.

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From the Santini sisters to Aurore Amaury, VeloNews celebrates some of the women making an impact on cycling.

A multiple-time French national champion, an icon, and one of the most respected rider’s in the WWT, Audrey Cordon-Ragot writes exclusively for VeloNews about the Tour de France Femmes and what it means to her.

From winning Milan-San Remo to getting left behind by his own team, the retired Australian has some incredible stories to share.

Lizzie Deignan has shown that it is possible to have a child and make a successful return to racing. Her example could change the face of women's racing.

Alison Tetrick reflects on her past and present relationship with cycling, via a love letter.

In 2019, Yana Seel commissioned Deloitte to investigate financial regulations at Astana when she took over the team as general manager. Here are the damaging findings.

The former rowing world champion says he wants to take gravel seriously. "But at the same time, I don't want to take it or myself too seriously. A whole lot of people are doing this as recreation; this is their outlet."

Lea Davison’s joyful approach to racing made a broad impact as an athlete, mentor and friend

Step aside Monuments — Strade Bianche is more enjoyable to watch than many of the more prestigious one-day events.

How do you translate your love for cycling into a love of racing?

Celebrating the stories in women's cycling, today and every day.

The EF Education-TIBCO-SVB team manager is well-known for her ability to spot promising talent. She tells VeloNews how she does it.

How does the 34-year-old fit it all in? By being thoroughly stoked on everything she does.

Guest columnist Matilda Price says that UCI World Cup mountain biking is a model that the road world should aspire to.

The Tour de France stage winner and Uno-X director sportif ‘never dreamt about becoming a professional bike rider’

Eight days, 91,000 feet of climbing, and 650 miles of gravel in what is basically a credit-card bikepacking race. Ooph!

No new race on the international calendar in the past 20 years has had as much immediate impact as Strade Bianche. The Italian classic is now in a class of its own.

Former U23 world champion grew up in Ukraine when it was part of the Soviet Union: ‘I’m scared, of course.’

A look at what drives athletes to dope and what could be done to circumvent riders from considering the action.

The autobiography of world champion Marshall "Major" Taylor is a compelling story for any cycling fan, and particularly pertinent for Americans.

A documentary attempts to capture the essence of what the discipline means to athletes and organizers.

Russian invasion of Ukraine provoked quick indignation from many major sport governing bodies, and the UCI vows no events in Russia.

The Tour de France winner and multi-time Olympic gold medalist checks in before the start of his season.

NeXT eSport-Enshored qualified nine riders representing six nations for the 2022 UCI esports world cycling championships.

A look at how Black Americans are leading modern cycling style, from Legion of Los Angeles to The Black Foxes.