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Freak Accident: Annemiek Van Vleuten Out of Cycling Worlds in Bizarre Crash

The Dutch phenom crashed hard just off the ramp at the Road World Championships earlier today. The incident broke her elbow and almost broke the…

Written by Sam Anderson September 23, 2022

Roval Rapide CL II: Pro Tour Rims, New Build for a Lower Price

Roval’s next set of tubeless wheels uses the same rims as the superlative Rapide CLX II but comes at a more palatable price point.

Written by Sam Anderson September 20, 2022

Trek Domane Gets Racier, Looks to Keep Reputation for Comfort

Trek cut up to 1.5 pounds of frame weight off the Domane, its all-around road bike that cyclists have long known for a comfy ride.

Written by Sam Anderson September 13, 2022

Fans Rescued This Women’s Pro Cycling Team After a Funding Debacle

One Australian cycling team gave in to financial pressure in July. Unwilling to throw in the towel, the women’s team’s new race director stepped up.

Written by Sam Anderson September 12, 2022

Canyon Ultimate Road Bike: Faster, Lighter, Stiffer, but Still Classic

Canyon targeted a highly balanced carbon road race bike when it started work on the new Ultimate 3 years ago. Today, it’s here.

Written by Sam Anderson September 08, 2022

Big-Line MTB Competition: Natural Selection Tour, Proving Grounds Team Up

The Natural Selection Tour and Proving Grounds partnership aims to push progression for athletes while creating an event like no other.

Written by Heather Hendricks September 07, 2022

Everyday Epics: Adventure Cycling Association Unveils Mini Routes

Are you psyched on bike touring but not psyched on mega mileage? These 12 quick routes could be just what you’re looking for.

Written by Sam Anderson August 31, 2022

‘Lucky to Be Alive,’ Cyclist Races Months After Head-On With Car

Seven months ago, a collision shattered Irish road cycling champion Imogen Cotter’s kneecap and forearm, and left her ‘lucky to be alive.’

Written by Sam Anderson August 30, 2022

Update: Trek Formally Recalls Emonda SLR, Speed Concept SLR Road Bikes in US

On June 7, Trek recalled every existing 2021 and 2022 Emonda SLR road bike, and 2022 Speed Concept SLR aero bike.

Written by Sam Anderson August 19, 2022

Doping Not Dead in American Competitive Cycling, but Another Athlete’s Career Is

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) banned Jackson ‘Huntley’ Nash for life based on seven separate rule violations.

Written by Sam Anderson August 11, 2022

Cannondale Goes Ultralight With SuperSix EVO ‘Leichtbau’ Limited Frame

Dropping another 10% off the already-light hi-mod carbon frame, the new 750g SuperSix EVO Leichtbau is a featherweight flyer.

Written by Sam Anderson August 09, 2022

Zipp Deep Section Wheels Roll Out for Triathletes, Time Trialists

The brand says its new wheels ‘epitomize’ its drive to make you ride faster. Zipp’s played the role of innovator before, and it might have…

Written by Sam Anderson August 08, 2022

Day by Day: How the First Tour de France Femmes Unfolded

In true Tour de France fashion, the inaugural Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift included all of the pomp, circumstance, heroics, and controversy expected to…

Written by Mark Wilson August 01, 2022

‘Certain Change’: The Evolution of Women’s Cycling

This new film from Wahoo provides a sobering history of women’s bike racing and offers a thorough roadmap for its future.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 21, 2022

This Story at the Back of the Tour de France Will Make You Cry: The Remarkable Comeback of Fabio Jakobsen

Stage 17 coverage at the Tour de France focused on a battle royale between Pogačar and Vingegaard, but the real story was at the very…

Written by Seiji Ishii July 21, 2022

ENVE ‘Melee’ Is the Brand’s Lightest and Raciest Bike

ENVE Composites unveiled the Melee, its second complete carbon road bike. It’s built with performance and racing in mind.

Written by Mark Wilson July 21, 2022

Family Business: Brother, Sister Duos Anchor L39ION Cycling Team

Rapha’s ‘In Tandem’ explores what it’s like to grow up riding together — and then grow to adulthood racing together — as siblings.

Written by Sam Anderson July 18, 2022

Wout van Aert Borrows a Pump From a Fan and Gives Him the Tour de France Green Jersey

When a fan helped him out with a predicament after Stage 11 of the Tour de France, Wout van Aert returned the favor with the…

Written by Sam Anderson July 13, 2022

Don’t Let the Yellow Jersey Fool You — The Tour de France Is Won by a Team

Riders who claim the yellow, green, polka dot, and white jerseys in the Tour de France may get all the glory, but the race is…

Written by Mark Wilson July 13, 2022

Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty Review: Make Gravel Less of a Grind

Cannondale’s latest full-suspension Topstone Carbon Lefty gravel line strives to be a bike that is as efficient on the road as it is compliant in the…

Written by Mark Wilson July 08, 2022

Daniel Oss Breaks Neck in Crash With Fan, Retires From Tour de France

Team TotalEnergies will continue Le Tour without Oss, who plowed into fans lined up along the cobbles in Stage 5.

Written by Sam Anderson July 08, 2022

Pinarello’s ‘Fastest Bike Ever’ Debuts at Tour de France Stage 1: Bolide F Time Trial

Pinarello says the all-new Bolide F TT time trial bike — set to debut at the Tour de France — is the fastest bike the…

Written by Mark Wilson July 01, 2022

Specialized Showcases New S-Works Helmets at Tour de France

The new lineup of Specialized S-Works helmets features three familiar models, all optimized for airflow and aerodynamics.

Written by Sam Anderson June 30, 2022

Peter Sagan, 100% Launch Colorful Limited-Run Sunglasses

Just in time for the 2022 Tour de France, 100% is announcing an eclectic limited run of eyewear highlighting seven-time Tour de France Green Jersey…

Written by Heather Hendricks June 30, 2022

Best Tour de France Finish Ever: Why LeMond’s ’89 Win Reigns Supreme

A lot can go right and wrong in a race that traverses thousands of miles. Even the best athletes who compete in the Tour de…

Written by Mark Wilson June 30, 2022

ENVE Builder Round-Up: Hot Custom Cycling Builds to Spice Up the Summer

The ENVE fourth Builder Round-up showcases custom cycles from around the globe and includes road, gravel, and mountain bikes.

Written by Andrew Marshall June 27, 2022

Tour de France: Making Sense of Cycling’s Biggest Race

There are only a handful of events in the world that showcase the endurance capabilities of the human body like the Tour de France.

Written by Mark Wilson June 27, 2022

CO Police Arrest Driver in ‘Intentional’ Hit and Run on Cyclists

On June 19, a driver ran two cyclists off the road along U.S. 40 between Denver and Golden. The 61-year-old victim, Lisa Ludwig, remains unresponsive.

Written by Sam Anderson June 24, 2022