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Known for crushing Strava KOMs after his retirement, Phil Gaimon has never been shy about his (or his competitors’) exploits in the domestic peloton.

Some of the potential cardiac effects of COVID-19 may not be immediately visible to the recovering athlete.

Colin Patterson may have set a new Guinness World Record for vertical gain in 24 hours. He did so on a short and steep road in Central California.

We find out about the world champion's life beyond the bike in the first of our new series of interviews.

The two-time ITT world champion has raced the biggest events in women's pro cycling. Now 45, Neben is hoping for one more return to the Olympic Games.

In a move that surprised some cycling fans, Peter Sagan opted for the MTB race at the 2016 Rio Olympics rather than the road event. The former mountain biker wanted a little change of pace.

Gravel races take us far off the beaten path, but you shouldn’t have to feel like you’re one turn from lost.

A poorly timed flat nearly costs Greg LeMond the 1990 Tour de France and his third yellow jersey in this report from our 1990 archive.

On Indurain’s birthday, we remember his last Tour and our correspondent’s first.

With the untimely passing of young Belgian rider Niels De Vriendt (VDM), Mike Lepp talks about how cycling can exacerbate heart issues, and what can be done about it.

At 35, Nibali is still one of pro cycling's most exciting riders. He shares his favorite Giro d'Italia memories, as well as his thoughts on this year's race.

Which of these four types of rider are you? Your knee-jerk response to a handlebar bag reveals a lot.

A look at how the international charitable group emphasizes bicycle recycling and self-reliance to build economic growth and empower local populations

Zwift's policy for verifying pro results is getting another facelift after pushback from some riders. Could the platform's Olympic ambitions hinge on it developing a consistent verification program?

You trained, dieted, and bought the right gear. And now your top race has been called off. Don't fret — these pro riders have advice on what to do with your fitness and motivation.

The cancelation of the Dirty Kanza and other gravel events has prompted the handful of gravel pros to seek out new opportunities for media exposure.

Passionate amateurs say they will continue to train through the summer and hope for an Emporia start line in 2021.

From burritos to cheating to nearly 90,000 riders in the Virtual Tour de France, Min talks about where Zwift came from and where it's going.

We discuss the Dirty Kanza's decision to change its name.

Why can’t cycling generate more revenue from team merchandise?

‘Personally, I am asking myself, just what I can do at my level to help the situation.’

From the positive cases at the UAE Tour to the canceled final stage at Paris-Nice, the story of how pro cycling's 2020 season halted due to COVID-19.

My summer objectives that will take equal priority alongside the races that will hopefully get the green light.

Women's cycling is "becoming a professional sport, but it's not there yet," says the former pro. Hear what she's doing about it.

Taylor Phinney applied his artistic talents in creating a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted Allied Cycle Works Able. And you can win it.

Racing uphill demands an exceptional level of fitness, natural ability, and tactical savvy. Returning to the valley floor is a very different game, but it’s crucial to many victories.

The latest round of grant awardees include programs that promote equity and diversity in the sport.

When Mexico's best rider in generations recorded an Adverse Analytical Finding, the news sparked a debate between pro riders, retired heroes, and coaches about the country's lingering problem with doping.

Cycling needs to supplement its traditional TV coverage with concise highlight content and more compelling race narratives.

Whether you know Phil Gaimon as cookie aficionado, KOM stomper, or domestic and WorldTour pro, you may not know about his earliest years. But he's happy to tell you all about them.

28 Snickers bars. 4 frame bags. 22.5 hours. One question.

When Peter Sagan toed the line at the 2017 UCI World Championships, he did it uncertain he'd ever see the finish.

Sit in and learn how the Ineos rider balances his Ironman training with racing for one of the top teams in the pro peloton.

Dr. Marlon Moncrieffe explains why the exclusion of Black riders from Great Britain's Olympic success has made cycling seem like a sport for white riders only.

One wrong turn in Italy, and it could mean you’d never go back from where you came from.

After months of only virtual events, some of the world’s best riders are lining up to race, outside, on the road – but no one can watch.

As a classics racer, de Jongh was famous for being impervious to bad weather. Now as a director, he talks about helping riders deal with the stresses of life and racing by staying calm.

This week we hear from Dr. Marlon Moncrieffe of the University of Brighton, who has studied and written about the exclusion of Black cyclists during Great Britain's Olympic dominance.

Gravel community: Let's use words of welcome for our sport.

Environmental factors are already significantly impacting elite sport, and will continue to influence pro cycling’s efforts to expand and bring the sport before a wider and more global audience.

Bicycle sales are surging as Americans seek alternatives for transportation and health. Industry veteran Peter Abraham examines how the cycling industry can keep its momentum going.

A conversation with the Trek-Segafredo rider before she returns to Europe for the race season.

Rupert Guinness nearing halfway mark of virtual edition of legendary endurance race.

Australian hoping to see limits pushed and have his record broken.

From veteran support to Black Lives Matter fundraising to hosting virtual editions of Pro Road Tour events, Project Echelon has been busy this year.

The drama of a breakaway can be enthralling, but the intricate tactics are difficult to pick out in TV coverage. Learn the nuances here from the peloton's best.

Riders from the racing world and bike industry join everyday riders for anti-racism causes.

London-based club looks to raise funds to support race team and community outreach program.

The Bigla-Katusha rider left med school to be a pro cyclist. Now she's working the front lines at a Geneva hospital.

Special co-host Christian Vande Velde — a former Slipstream teammate of Farrar — joins Bobby Julich for a friendly, insightful show.

If you had a chance to tell a world champion something, what would it be? I guess I hadn’t really thought about it either.

The keepers of the Everesting record have ruled that Lachlan Morton's recent attempt came up short after Canadian Cycling Magazine took a deeper dive into data from the ride.

If a race happens and it's not televised, does anyone benefit?

Five days. 30,000 feet of vert. Catered camping. And a plan to race this year with a 250-person cap.

Five members of the Major Taylor Iron Riders club discuss cycling's hurdles with racism and diversity, and explain how their club succeeds with African American, Asian, and Latino riders.

During the Tour de France 25 years ago, pro cycling missed an important early warning signal about the escalating impact of EPO on the peloton.

Everesting is crazy. Climbing 14,000 feet? That's only half crazy. Check out the new VeloNews challenge.

Californian Nehemiah Brown pushed Strava to remove segments in his area that had racially insensitive names. Now, Brown is holding a ride to raise funds for the Equal Justice Initiative.

Eamon Lucas will never win the Tour de France. But the boisterous Californian has succeeded where other Americans have failed in Belgium's kermesse scene.

If you lined up 10 of the greatest sprinters from the last 30 years, who would win? Would it be thanks to their own power, or the kind of team that led them out?

Hear about how the Healthy Habits Challenge creator got her team director and teammates dancing this spring.

EF Pro Cycling rider shaves over seven minutes off previous record time set by Keegan Swenson.

Gravel racer Katie Kantzes works in medical research at the University of Texas, and has spent the past few months studying the spread of COVID-19. Kantzes is doubtful that mass-participant races can continue unchanged in 2020.

I dove deep down the rabbit hole of van conversion research, and let me tell you, it’s a slippery slope.

Road bikes, cyclocross bikes, mountain bikes, and motorbikes — Neff loves riding them all. On this episode, the multi-time world champ talks about the special Swiss cycling programs that helped propel her to the top.

Chef and restauranteur Brian Dunsmoor completed his Everesting challenge in 19 hours on a fixed-gear bicycle. Dunsmoor raised funds for his employees who have lost income during the COVID-19 shutdown.

Being a black cyclist — from promising junior to UCI-license holder to recreational rider as a radiologist and father now — has been fraught with discrimination for Dr. Tim Erwin.

Catching up with the U.S. national mountain-bike champion about the season ahead.

Does the COVID-19 era offer a doper’s dream or an avenue for the enhancement of anti-doping techniques?

UCI defends its track record in promoting cycling in non-traditional countries.

On this week's podcast we have a frank discussion about racism in cycling with retired pro Rahsaan Bahati and physiologist Dr. Allen Lim, PhD.

In an open letter to members, cycling federation president vows organization will take leadership role in improving access for minority communities.

Everesting saw a huge boost in participation in May as more pro riders attempted to break the record.

Join the VeloNews Ride presented by Amp Human on Zwift this Wednesday.

The squad founded by veteran pro Justin Williams is raising funds to promote diversity in cycling.

As soon as stage 20 of the 1960 Giro attacked the Gavia, it became a climb of legend.