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One of the youngest and smallest riders in the peloton talks about his 'no fear' approach to racing the big boys in Belgium.

Are you going to watch the Tour of Flanders on Sunday? Fred Dreier has some tips on what to look for during the broadcast.

In the mid-1950s, Forestier was one of the most dangerous classics riders in the peloton.

Tiny Trinidad, Colorado hopes to become the capital of gravel cycling. What goes into creating a gravel destination, and does Trinidad have what it takes?

"Tested and approved by real professionals."

Only if it can also change their mindset.

Senior editor Betsy Welch and advocate Devin Cowens talk about getting to know each other, and what it's like to be on the cover.

Devin Cowens shares her perspective on gravel's attempts to attract BIPOC cyclists, and the barriers that still keep people of color away from cycling.

The Outer Line chats with retired pro cyclist Tom Danielson

On March 4 Drake Deuel broke Mike Woods' Strava KOM on Maui's famed Haleakala road climb, which soars 9,700 vertical feet over 34.5 miles.

The former Harvard rower is making the most of a six-month sabbatical from his new job at Zwift.

The new Shimano Originals film documents two riders who self-identify as fat as they consider a more welcoming and diverse bike community.

Event director Scotty Olmsted shares a preview of this season’s best routes in the Rockies.

The greatest classics rider never to have won a monument looks back on his wins — and some near-misses — and opines on the relative merits of Remco Evenepoel.

Twenty years ago George Hincapie made history by becoming the first American to win Gent-Wevelgem after a dramatic day on the cobbles.

Writer Drew Lee joined the Major Taylor Iron Riders club after the events of 2020 convinced him to show his solidarity with other BIPOC cyclists.

On the eve of this spring's monuments season, the Spanish breakaway artist shares his love for difficult days on rough roads.

The March 19-21 event is affordable and packed with sessions led by experts and leaders in cycling, running, and endurance sports.

The cycling ambassador extraordinaire gives a sneak peak at USA Cycling’s new Let’s Ride initiative to get more kids on bikes.

She transcended mountain biking's privilege-steeped bro culture, and kept on pushing.

In 2009 Malik Graves-Pryor went on a Major Taylor Iron Riders club ride and got dropped. The experience ignited his passion for cycling.

Former XC phenom Greta Weithaler fell into a dark place after quitting the World Cup; e-bikes brought back the light.

On this week's episode we hear from MTB stars Kate Courtney, Chloe Woodruff, Erin Huck, Lea Davison, Haley Batten, and Hannah Finchamp about the Olympic push.

After a year of living with COVID and the effects of the global pandemic, we have better insight into the razor-thin economics of even pro cycling’s biggest events, and what the sport should do to mitigate these risks and strengthen its future.

Zwift is leveling the playing field for women's cycling with equal distances for many events, equal payout for races, and a low-anxiety environment for all.

Grassroots groups like Black Girls Do Bike are getting more BIPOC women into cycling by creating a safe and judgment-free space for newcomers to enter the sport.

Women are a minority in the pro cycling pressroom. Darcy Kiefel and others have worked to change that.

And some new projects in my ever-changing world of gravel privateer.

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

Strade Bianche can be worthy of our affection without being lumped in with the old and sometimes boring monuments, writes Fred Dreier.

Taylor Phinney calls in from Spain, with a cameo by Polish phenom (and Phinney's partner) Kasia Niewiadoma.

In 2001 contributor Rob Coppolillo traveled to Tuscany to participate in a little-known ride on the region's gravel roads. Two decades later, the event has grown into pro cycling's biggest off-road race.

The Riders Union, which initiated a breakaway athlete union effort a few months ago, is ready to formally kickoff.

Some 1,900 teams fill 126 divisions for a series that hinges on collaborative efforts — and it's run by two men on Zwift.

João Correia, manager of Tao Geoghegan Hart and João Almeida, also announces a new venture in women’s racing.

Kitschy music, muddy hills, and punishing racing. Here's James Startt's account of Peter Van Petegem's victory at Omloop Het Volk in 1998.

While Belgium's opening weekend garners much of the attention, these two tough classics in France are worthy of your affection.

Bad weather now means social rides for me — inside. But even on some gorgeous days, I am completely committed to racing on the trainer.

Desiree Peterkin rode almost every day until she was diagnosed with a rare disease. After that, cycling became the focus of her comeback.

Good folks converging, and great rides to be had in Southern Arizona.

Phil Liggett talks about covering the Tour de France, and offers insightful stories about Eddy Merckx, Lance Armstrong, and other cycling icons.

A new event in Bentonville, Arkansas on May 22 promises a unique course, quirky categories, and a sponsorship model not pinned to cash.

Some lessons learned from NASCAR's business model can be applied to professional cycling.

In 2003 Santiago Botero told Andrew Hood that he never rides alone in Colombia, and that the only way to beat Lance Armstrong is to attack.

Tune in for our exclusive interview with the 15-time grand tour stage winner.

How to bikepack, gravel tour, or meet other people who want to ride off-road.

An unlikely story of turning gravel pro during a pandemic — and believing in oneself to make that dream happen.

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast, author Matt Rendell joins the show to discuss Colombia's rich cycling history.

A look at the relative gains or losses of each WorldTour team during the off-season transfer market, and a ballpark predictive technique for team performance in the upcoming season.

In 2009 contributor Gregg Bleakney document La Vuelta Colombia. It was an adventure with plenty of twists and turns.

Plus, our podcast co-hosts Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt pan the UCI’s ban on the super tuck. 

We speak with Jaime Ortiz Mariño, who started Ciclovía 47 years ago.

The unbelievable story of Nairo Quintana's journey from rural Colombia to the Tour de France podium.

We're sad to see the Tour Colombia 2.1 canceled this year due to COVID-19. Thus, we're dedicating this week to celebrating Colombian cycling.

Cyclists from Colombia made a huge impact on the pro peloton over the last decade, as Rigoberto Uran, Nairo Quintana, and then Egan Bernal all scored top victories.

Cycling’s odd couple teams up again for a riveting new podcast.

All cyclists benefit from mentorship. Author Kevin McNeill explains why having Black mentors helped him thrive in the sport.

We discuss whether the 365-day demands on world-class riders is becoming too much for individuals to manage.

From the Ground Up is searching for three new riders who are up for an adventure.

The Rodchenkov Act, signed into U.S. law in December 2020, could bring significant consequences for cheating in sports — and the sort of results that WADA failed to deliver during the Russian doping saga. But such impacts could also come at a significant financial cost, and could permanently erase the legal buffers separating sports integrity from criminal prosecution.

How much will racing be affected by position bans? Two leading aerodynamicists share their data.

Iman Bahati talks about the challenging research process on people who were oppressed.

There is no them; it’s only us.

An interview with retired pro cyclist, activist, and author of ‘STAND: A memoir on activism. A manual for progress. What really happens when we stand on the front lines of change.’

Pro racer recalls his introduction to cycling and his experiences of training in Cape Town as a teenager.

Fred Dreier is happy to welcome Nicole Formosa and the Beta mountain bike crew to the Pocket Outdoor Media family.

Wider tires, wider bars, and suspension are all great things. Welcome to the party, gravel riders, from the new MTB media brand Beta.

How COVID-19 helped transform the City of Lights into a cycling mecca.

Mel Corbett, co-founder of the Major Taylor Iron Riders club, explores the historical connection between Major Taylor cycling clubs.

Auction proceeds will benefit Saint Augustine's College cycling team — the first HBCU cycling team in the United States.

The year-long series will kick off in February and feature guests Nelson Vails, Ama Nsek, Rahsaan Bahati, and Aisha Praught-Leer.

In an exclusive interview with The Outer Line, the former president of WADA talks about his time in the world of international sport and anti-doping – saying Lance Armstrong got what he deserved, and confirming that the 2021 Tokyo Olympics will go on as currently planned.