Mara Abbott

Ten years ago, Mara Abbott became the first American to win the Giro Rosa.

As women’s cycling’s most prestigious race, the Giro Rosa presents a challenge for riders, and not always for the best reasons.

A look at some of the awards we handed out at the conclusion of the 2016 season.

Mara Abbott talks about her near-miss in the Rio Olympics, her plans after retiring from international racing, and the future of women's cycling.

On this week's VeloNews Show, we break down all the action from the Olympic road races. Plus, comedian Leslie Jones gives us a laugh.

American Mara Abbott was 150 meters from winning gold in the women's Olympic road race before she was caught by three riders.

Mara Abbott is one of four American women headed to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. How does she see the race going down?

Mara Abbott takes the overall lead at the Giro Rosa with a solo stage win. The American rode alone to victory on the famous Mortirolo climb.

Too much talent is a good problem to have, right? It's an embarrassment of riches for American Olympic selectors right now.

Defending champion Mara Abbott wins stage 1 of the Tour of the Gila, and Lachlan Morton claims his first career win at the race.

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The biggest women's stage race of the season kicks off Friday and should offer ample climbing and an exciting penultimate-stage time trial

Mara Abbott and Rob Britton stood atop the final podiums in Silver City as the Tour of the Gila concluded with the Gila Monster Road Race

Tom Zirbel and Lauren Stephens prove fastest on a calm day in New Mexico, as Abbott and Montiel keep their overall leads

The Amy D. Foundation creates an opportunity for talented women to race on a composite team, and Abbot delivers a win in first stage of Gila

Coryn Rivera and Sebastian Haedo win the finale as Mara Abbott and Phil Gaimon collect the overall titles at the Redlands Bicycle Classic

Phil Gaimon and Mara Abbott catapulted to the front of their respective fields using a hard hill on stage 3's Yucaipa circuit to win

The event will overlap with the men's race for three days in Colorado this August

Wiggle Honda Pro Cycling signs Abbott and Christian to bolster young roster for 2015 season

American Mara Abbott moved into fourth overall, 1:39 behind Marianne Vos