Jonathan Vaughters

Race boss Leo van Vliet questions slipstream advantage provided by lead car's close-drive: 'I raced myself and I can't imagine it.'

Powless, Van den Berg already come good on team boss Vaughters' mission to rise above the relegation dogfight in 2023.

'We've been given the resources to dig back into high performance:' Team liberated by post-pandemic resurgence from title backer.

'We want to create real bike racers, not just athletes.' EF Education-ONTO on a mission to create savvy racers ready for the WorldTour.

'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?

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

EF Education-EasyPost boss reveals contract with Colombian star runs for two more seasons.

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

In a column from 2012, Jonathan Vaughters dived into some data to show how cycling was entering a very different phase in its evolution.

The South African is among four new arrivals for 2023 for the US-registered team.

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.'

'Looking at the routes for the Giro and the Tour, the Tour definitely favors Richard’s abilities more,' says American team boss.

Veteran rider signs contract extension, as first reported by VeloNews.

In Part 1 of a series, Jonathan Vaughters writes about the relegation battle and how the team managed the tightrope.

Two-year deal soon to be confirmed by the American team.

'If Rigoberto decides to carry on then that means Cavendish is a no-go for us' says American team boss.

The story behind the biggest transfer of the summer as Ecuadorian star switches from Ineos to EF Education-EasyPost.

'With Rigo, I never really assumed that he would be able to ride GC after he came out of Suisse with COVID,' says Vaughters.

'If he got that Eddy Merkcx record, he’s an icon in the sport. You can always make room but there’s lots of questions,' says American team boss.

'I think this is one of the best groups we’ve had in many years. There’s a good blend, Jonathan Vaughters made some good signings, but we’ve just had some bad luck,' Wegelius says.

'The bigger teams, they can sign, retain and poach the best talent from smaller teams. It’s a rough game. You’ve got to be really scrappy,' says American team boss.

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

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.

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

EF-Education EasyPost documents reviewed by VeloNews reveal the numbers behind the multi-million-dollar sponsorships in the WorldTour.

EasyPost joins EF Education as a title co-sponsor of Jonathan Vaughters' squad.

Team CEO Jonathan Vaughters says he wants to change up how the team races in 2022 with 11 new riders.

Ukrainian all-rounder is latest signing for EF Education-Nippo, which is bullish on his chances for grand tour success in the future.

Here's what's happening on Wednesday, October 27.

Jonathan Vaughters discusses Tadej Pogačar's huge lead, race preparation, and whether or not riders should release power data.

The American and South African-based WorldTour squads continue to fill out their rosters with climbers and sprinters.

American-based team petitioned UCI and RCS Sport to declare a race winner following the upcoming rest day.

Ecuadoran delivers big win after all eyes have been on EF Pro Cycling's wild jersey since the Giro d'Italia started.

American squad fined nearly $5,000USD for allegedly failing to register new streetwear-inspired livery.

In a dramatic twist of fate, Martínez upended the script, dropping two Bora riders inside 500 meters to go and then sprinting into the stage win.

Although the initial “alt-cal” received a lot of media attention, in reality, it was a fairly minor part of the overall Team EF Pro Cycling program.

Villalobos recorded the AAF prior to joining EF Pro Cycling in 2019, however a yearlong delay in the anti-doping process kept the information from reaching team management upon his hiring.

“We are discussing things on an individual basis with each rider,” EF Pro Cycling CEO Jonathan Vaughters said.

The Tour Colombia 2.1 is the biggest race in the Western Hemisphere, even if you can't stream it online. Here are five takeaways from the 2020 edition of the race, which saw EF Pro Cycling battle against Egan Bernal and Team Ineos.

The Outer Line examines the role that rider agents play in pro cycling. These power brokers can influence which riders start in which races, who gets a contract and who is left out, and how much a rider will get paid.

After Colin Strickland won the 2019 Dirty Kanza 200, EF Pro Cycling invited him to join the WorldTour in 2020 to race Paris-Roubaix. Here's why Strickland declined the offer.

Lawson Craddock earns a two-year contract extension after a solid season that included a string of breakaway rides and time trial performances.

In this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast we speak to Team EF Education First CEO Jonathan Vaughters about his new book: 'One-Way Ticket: Nine Lives on Two Wheels.'

Jonathan Vaughters's new book "One-Way Ticket: Nine Lives on Two Wheels" sheds new light on pro cycling's 'EPO era'

Gravel cycling is having a big year in 2019, with corporate buyouts, big paydays, and even interest from WorldTour pro riders

Young Colombian Sergio Higuita only arrived at EF Education First in early May. Now they're comparing his punchy style to Alejandro Valverde's.

After losing some weight in the off-season, Italian Alberto Bettiol, 25, stuns Flanders favorites and scores EF's biggest victory in years.

Top professional riders hope that the incoming USA Cycling CEO can work toward inclusion and collaborate with grassroots races.

The veteran sports businesswoman chats with VeloNews about her ideas for the WorldTour squad.

An inside look at EF's foray into the world of bike racing

Jonathan Vaughters calls for observers to take a nuanced view of the imperfections in the current state of anti-doping in cycling.

With a long-term deal in hand, Sep Vanmarcke and his EF team expect the Belgian will be a cool-headed threat at Tour of Flanders.

Quite suddenly, Cannondale-Drapac is on the brink of collapse.

Cannondale-Drapac has been public about its search for a new sponsor, and Rigoberto Urán's magic Tour de France may aid the effort.

Jonathan Vaughters talks about his early years with Taylor Phinney and what it means to have him back, riding for Cannondale – Drapac in 2017.

Jonathan Vaughters thinks he's found an untapped talent in Pierre Rolland. The Cannondale – Drapac team hopes to set the Frenchman up for a top-five Tour result.

How Jonathan Vaughters turned the Cannondale team around by taking his whole organization back to its young, quirky, argyle-clad roots.

Jonathan Vaughter's and Michael Drapac teaming up to create Continental team that will focus on both racing and higher education

After fracturing his rib at Paris-Nice, Cannondale neo-pro Patrick Bevin is set to resume his promising season at Gent-Wevelgem

Oleg Tinkov and Jonathan Vaughters get into a spat on Twitter, but it results in some good news for the American team.

Cannondale boss Jonathan Vaughters hopes the ASO/UCI feud will be resolved and is concerned that Tour could exclude his WorldTour team.

The Cannondale boss tells VeloNews Pierre Rolland has already made some "big improvements" in his aerodynamics.

The Tour de France is a formidable weapon in ASO's power struggle with the UCI and its WorldTeams, says Cannondale boss Jonathan Vaughters.

Juanma Gárate rode for several teams as a GC contender during his career, earning four top-10 finishes in the Giro d'Italia.

What does it take for a top domestic rider to make it to the WorldTour? That’s a question several pros are asking themselves.

Team CEO Jonathan Vaughters hints on Twitter that Rigoberto Urán will be joining his team next season

In the wake of Tom Danielson's failed doping test, there have been calls for Jonathan Vaughters to step down. But the truth is cycling might need him more than he needs cycling.

The Cannondale-Garmin team founder discusses a variety of issues with VeloNews as his team gears up for another Tour de France

Part one of a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with Cannondale-Garmin team founder Vaughters ahead of the Tour de France

Women's cycling struggles to compete in a male-dominated marketplace. But that may be changing

Some who confessed to doping have been accepted back into the sport, others have not. What's the difference?

Some who confessed to doping have been accepted back into the sport, others have not. What's the difference?

The squad's 2015 merger with Slipstream Sports indicates how far Italian cycling has fallen from its glory days

In addition to the obvious bike sponsorship, Cannondale brings eight riders under contract, as well as potential staff members

Garmin's Alex Howes got his first Tour de France nod, and he's off and pedaling through the biggest show in pro cycling

The stage winner and his colleagues marvel at the crowds, but say spectators need to take more care on course

An analysis of the long-term effects of performance-enhancing drugs

Vaughters says the squad will meet in February to give the riders more time to spend at home before the season gets going

With four riders having gone public with doping confessions tied to their early careers, Garmin boss says ethics come before image

"The Armstrong Lie," a documentary about Lance Armstrong's fall from grace, debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival