Taylor Phinney

'I wanted to have the complete experience of sleeping under the stars. It was beautiful' American says after completing the 750km off-road challenge.

So many big names were born in the same calendar year they became known as the 'Class of 1990,' and would win cycling's biggest races.

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

Development squad Hagens Berman Axeon faces a sizable sponsorship shortfall for 2021, which could spell the end of the team. Losing the squad would have a major impact on the U.S. pipeline to the WorldTour.

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

Ten questions with the Canyon-SRAM rider and the WorldTour retiree about their life in locked-down Spain.

The Outer Line sits down with legendary American rider Davis Phinney to relive his career, the career of his son, Taylor, and to discuss the current state of the sport.

Phinney's talents on the bike were matched by his ability to express himself off it. We trace the key threads that ran through his career, as he told them to us.

While the long list of riders retiring in 2019 doesn't include major stars, some of the peloton's hardest workers and most loyal teammates are hanging up their race shoes.

Stetina, Reijnen, and van Garderen reflect on Phinney's rollercoaster career and unique temperament.

On Wednesday Taylor Phinney announced his plans to retire from pro road cycling following the 2019 season. Phinney, 29, rides away from the sport having won 13 professional races and four world titles, and having won over throngs of adoring fans. Perhaps more than his victories, Phinney will be remembered for his sense of humor, his unique perspective on the sport, and his penchant for goofing around for the cameras. Below, we have compiled a collection of our favorite images from Phinney's professional career.

The American superstar confirmed that he didn't have the same drive and will move on to pursue art

Americans Phinney and Bookwalter among those to end the season without a deal in place for 2020, along with 2019 stars Dennis and Bennett.

Top level roadies bring various ambitions to famed 100-miler in Colorado.

The 2019 Dirty Kanza featured hot temperatures, sunshine, and a compelling battle in both the men's and women's races. VeloNews photo director Brad Kaminski was in Emporia this year to capture all of the action from the weekend.

It's been one year since Taylor Phinney's breakthrough ride at Paris-Roubaix, where the American gained valuable experience.

After a top-10 result in Paris-Roubaix 2018, expectations are high for Phinney, but a nagging knee injury has limited his racing in the early classics.

American Taylor Phinney sat out of Friday's E3 Binckbank Classic due to knee soreness, but expectations are high for Belgian captain Vanmarcke.

After two years with the American EF Education First-Drapac team and a career-best eighth at Roubaix, Phinney renews contract.

The Colorado Classic has unveiled its expected lineup, with Adam Yates, Taylor Phinney, Toms Skujins, and Neilson Powless among the notables set to attend.

The Americans in the Tour de France peloton rode through mixed fortunes this July, but all five finished the race in Paris

After surviving nearly three weeks of racing, Taylor Phinney crashed on the Col de Aubisque and put his race finish in jeopardy.

Taylor Phinney crashes in Pyrenees, crosses stage 19 finish last with bandage over broken nose.

With his team's GC leader out of the Tour de France, Taylor Phinney found an opportunity to mix it up in the sprints.

Stage 17 of the Tour de France was fun to watch, but was it fun to race? We asked riders throughout the peloton.

The American-registered team confirmed its Tour de France lineup on Thursday, and it's clear the squad is racing to win.

A crash nearly ended his career back in 2014, Taylor Phinney finally claimed his first ever top 10 in Paris-Roubaix, finishing eighth.

Taylor Phinney made his 2018 debut at Strade Bianche and looks to return to Paris-Roubaix after missing it last year due to a concussion.

Cannondale-Drapac tossed its polka dot jersey between two Tour-rookie teammates on Monday, off Taylor Phinney and onto Nate Brown.

The VeloNews crew is in Liège, Belgium to talk about and with American Taylor Phinney — the new mountains leader at the 2017 Tour de France.

American Taylor Phinney continues comeback with breakaway performance to claim Tour de France polka dot jersey.

Taylor Phinney starts his first Tour de France in his preferred discipline, the time trial. This is his Cannondale Slice for stage 1.

This year's group of Americans starting the Tour de France is half of what it was at the Giro d'Italia in May.

Cannondale-Drapac's team features GC dark horse Andrew Talansky as well as Taylor Phinney making his Tour de France debut.

Days after suffering a concussion in a Tour of Flanders crash, it was announced that American Taylor Phinney will sit out Paris-Roubaix.

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

The American will focus on the northern classics and time trials with his new squad.

Taylor Phinney reflects on the tough training he's endured to be Olympics ready, on the meaning of training, and how important a Rio medal really would be.

Taylor Phinney's mustache and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry stood out at the start line Saturday in Rio

Taylor Phinney says he's motivated to keep racing in 2017 but has yet to sign a contract with any team. Will he return to Slipstream?

Taylor Phinney's philosophy on bike racing has changed after his 2014 crash, which comes with both benefits and challenges.

Taylor Phinney wins his third national time trial championship, and Carmen Small surprises pre-race favorites with big win in Winston-Salem.

Two years after a crash at nationals nearly ended his career, Taylor Phinney will compete for the stars and stripes this weekend.

Taylor Phinney hand-painted a special BMC frame to raise awareness for the Davis Phinney Foundation.

Simply finishing Roubaix is encouraging, but the ride left the most pressing question unanswered, even for Phinney himself.

U.S. riders had mixed results over the last week, with the women earning multiple top 5s at the Energiewacht Tour.

Seven North American riders will line up in Compiègne, France this Sunday to take on Paris-Roubaix

After a string of strong races — including Gent-Wevelgem and Tour of Flanders — Taylor Phinney gets the nod to race Roubaix for BMC team.

Taylor Phinney says he's honored to have the chance to ride Tour of Flanders, and he hopes to someday ride again as team leader for Roubaix.

Taylor Phinney says he's "really humbled" to race in the annual cobblestoned monument two years after a serious crash.

Taylor Phinney wants to return to Paris-Roubaix this spring, but he isn't guaranteed a spot, and his leg is still not 100 percent.

Taylor Phinney and those closest to him say he's not just different but much better — as both a person and an athlete.

In this week's Americans abroad, we take a look at Evelyn Stevens' hour-record ride, Shelley Olds' top-5 finishes in Belgium, and more.

In this week's Americans Abroad, we discuss Tejay van Garderen's time trial victory at the Ruta del Sol, his first win of the season.

Taylor Phinney will line up at Haut Var-Matin and the Tour La Provence this weekend to kick off his spring European campaign.

Taylor Phinney is still feeling the effects of a 2014 crash, but he's hopeful he can compete at races such as Paris-Roubaix in April.

Taylor Phinney hand-paints two special Silca floor pumps to be auctioned off to benefit the Davis Phinney Foundation.

Taylor Phinney was faced with a tough choice this summer, and he opted out of surgery so he'd have a chance to race the 2016 Olympics.

Americans were on the attack throughout as the world came to Richmond

After his 12th-place finish in Wednesday's worlds time trial, Taylor Phinney talked about his new outlook on reaching his physical limit.

Learn more about the bike that American Taylor Phinney will ride at Richmond worlds in Wednesday's elite men's time trial race.

Taylor Phinney talks about how it feels to win team time trial world championships with his BMC Racing squad.

Taylor Phinney whipped up the crowd at the start and BMC Racing gave them something to cheer about at the finish, too

After a long recovery from his 2014 crash, Taylor Phinney will help BMC Racing defend a world title in the team time trial Sunday

The cycling world will turn its attention to Richmond, Virginia starting this weekend at the UCI Road World Championships.

Taylor Phinney hoping American "sleeper team" can take advantage of opportunities to go on the attack in Richmond

The BMC rider wins stage 4 in Breckenridge, snatching the leader's jersey from teammate Brent Bookwalter (left) ahead of Friday's TT.

Taylor Phinney sprints to victory in the opening stage of the USA Pro Challenge 15 months after shattering his left leg in a crash.

He's back. Taylor Phinney takes a fairytale win in home state's USA Pro Challenge, sprinting to victory in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Taylor Phinney's return to racing at the Tour of Utah was a surprise by itself, but his impressive riding has exceeded expectation as well

After more than a year away from competition, Taylor Phinney is excited to get back to racing at the Tour of Utah

BMC teammates Taylor Phinney and Peter Stetina both took to Twitter to announce their returns to racing at the Tour of Utah

BMC hoping injured American duo will recover in time for 2015 returns

Taking an extended break from bike racing to recover from a severe injury suffered in 2014, Taylor Phinney has found a new passion: art

Bradley Wiggins set the bar high over the weekend — here are eight riders who could challenge his record

BMC Racing officials are cautiously optimistic the 24-year-old can resume racing late this summer after a serious crash nearly a year ago

Rehab from 2014 crash is taking longer than expected for Taylor Phinney, and he's not expected to race the spring classics

After a long recovery from traumatic injury at nationals, Phinney is gunning for a full recovery — and yellow

The Austrian will attempt to break the mark October 30 in Switzerland

Whether pounding cobbles, battling in sprints, or winning mountain stages, these young riders will deliver excitement in the coming years