From ketones and carbs to cheat meals and candies, we break down the 8,000-calorie food plans that fuel the Tour de France
Vingegaard right-hand man Jorgenson rues his “bad day” as team plan to minimize Pogacar on Galibier falls flat
Tadej Pogacar and UAE Team hammers several big GC rivals on Tour de France’s first big mountain stage
Pogacar and UAE Emirates ruled the Galibier, but third-week individual strength will determine the true king of Le Tour
The British sprinter just became the most prolific stage winner in Tour history. The milestone came after years of setbacks.
How the 24-year-old from Eritrea rose through pro cycling’s ranks to make history at the world’s biggest bike race
The Tour starts on Saturday, and there are dozens of interesting subplots to follow. Articles editor Fred Dreier has a short list of ones to watch.
The star cyclist from Durango, Colorado, was set to co-lead Dutch team Visma-Lease a Bike at the Tour, but sickness will sideline him from the 2024 race
There are plenty of climbs to choose from in Boulder, Colorado, but articles editor Fred Dreier obsessively rides up and down Flagstaff Road, clocking hundreds of ascents each year.
In episode three of Ultimate Mountain Athlete, presented by the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, athletes transition to the Big Mountain Descent before the first of two gravity-based bike challenges
A relaxed, charming kid from Durango may make Americans fall in love with the Tour de France again
Watch these two adventurous friends take on the ultimate Texas-style biking itinerary
Explore, relax, wine and dine, and, most importantly, bike on this Velo-approved itinerary
Treat yourself to three days of riding bliss along Southern California’s epic bike trails
Endless cross-country trails, fun technical features, singletrack galore, year-round riding weather, and a welcoming bike culture—what more could a mountain biker ask for?
More than two decades after a crash left him paralyzed, Tarek Rasouli rekindled his love of off-road riding with the help of an innovative handcycle
Organizers are not sure if the event, which dates back to the 1980s, will return next summer
Test your skills (and limits) in America’s wildest adventure challenges
Tour de France team Visma–Lease a Bike debuted the Giro Aerohead II this week, and the massive helmet generated an impressive tonnage of online discourse
In May 2022, we took a spin with the Richmond Cycling Corps, a mountain-bike-racing team from the Virginia capital’s public-housing system. Coaches teach young riders how to shred trails and prepare for adult life. The kids, meanwhile, measure happiness one pedal stroke at a time.
At Red Bull Rampage, the infamous freeride mountain-bike event held each year in a remote corner of Utah, riders and teams construct their own runs, walking a fine line between death-defying and deadly
Colin Gay, a 48-year-old father of two from Virginia, is doing something that few of us could ever imagine
By all accounts, it was supposed to be shitty: the bike, the weather, the distracted drivers. Why did I have such a good time?
Soccer player Quinn, cyclist Austin Killips, and runner Nikki Hiltz inspired us—and thousands of other fans—this year
Over the nine-day trial, Texas prosecutors presented GPS and DNA data, and Armstrong’s own friends gave damning testimony
A Texas jury has found Kaitlin Armstrong guilty for the murder of Moriah Wilson. The court sentenced her to 90 years in prison.
Experience the hidden landscapes of Northern California and celebrate the spirit of adventure through grassroots mixed-terrain rides
It’s not what’s on your head, it’s what’s inside of it that matters
Here’s what to know about court case against Armstrong, who authorities say killed professional cyclist Moriah Wilson in 2022
Set up to honor the late cyclist, the Moriah Wilson Foundation has funded youth sports programs across Vermont. Wilson’s family has big plans for its future.
Thousands of kids filled the streets of Durango, Colorado last week to celebrate their hometown hero. His historic win is already inspiring the next generation of bike racers.
Armstrong ran away from law enforcement officials after a medical visit in Austin. She is back in custody.
We’ve never seen this happen in a professional road race
From cruising through town to shredding in the mountains, North Lake Tahoe has the trail network and varied terrain that every cyclist is chasing
But a dedicated group of women is pushing the iconic freeride mountain-bike competition to open its doors
In Durango, Colorado, the cycling-crazed locals have rallied behind their hero and his pursuit of a landmark victory
Despite overwhelming concern for his physical well-being, writer and longtime road cyclist Tom Vanderbilt wanted to see what it felt like to take to the air
The Tour of Spain has been marred by crashes, acts of sabotage, rider protests, and plenty of controversy
In this episode of Wildly Wyoming, Micayla and Tyrhee put their Ford Bronco to work in the mountains before rendezvousing with the other teams at Popo Agie Campground
Electric and gasoline-powered scooters are changing the vibes in the Big Apple’s soaring network of bicycle lanes. And columnist Eben Weiss isn’t happy bout it.
A YouTube influencer who claims to pack heat on his rides has articles editor Frederick Dreier fearing a dystopian future for American bicyclists
Chloé Dygert’s win in the individual time trial on Thursday came after years of injuries, surgeries, freak illnesses, and personal setbacks
How Dutch phenom Mathieu van der Poel overcame an emergency mid-race bathroom break to win pro cycling’s biggest one-day race
Fjällräven partnered with Specialized to create a line of gear that makes bikepacking easier, more comfortable, and more fun
Special Counsel Jack Smith loves endurance sports, and we have the skinny on his multisport passion
Columnist Eben Weiss explains why the bike path becomes more congested—or empty—depending on the Big Apple’s changing conditions
The biggest stage race in women’s pro cycling wrapped up over the weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
A hit-and-run left the cyclist unable to stand on his own two feet—until he decided he could
The cyclist has become a focal point for the debate about trans women in sport
A team manager’s rebuttal to doping accusations led to an even bigger kerfuffle over booze
Sometimes the Tour becomes a boxing match, and Jonas Vingegaard versus Tadej Pogacar has been a battle for the ages
A paltry few Americans race the Tour de France these days—despite the fact that junior bike racing is booming on this side of the Atlantic. A new plan aims to shift America’s Tour participation into high gear.
The sport had previously allowed trans women to compete if they maintained low testosterone levels for 24 months
Costly crashes, American close calls, and a victory salute that will make you cry—the 2023 Tour has produced plenty of memorable moments
Saturday's crash is just the latest in a long history of over-eager fans and too-close spectators causing chaos on the Tour de France.
The Slovenian superstar is injecting a heavy dose of humor and goofiness into sport that often takes things too seriously
Owen Blandy, the chef for team EF Education–EasyPost, preps and cooks for 16 hours each day to feed hungry cyclists at the world’s biggest bike race
The Tour’s current leader once worked in a Danish seafood packaging plant to make ends meet
Organizers have included hills and big mountains in the Tour’s first week. The format has made the opening stages must-see TV.
Thumbtacks on the roadway, twin brothers battling for the win, and an ‘Unchained’ Netflix storyline that continues to evolve
Want a room at the only hotel on Mount Teide in the Canary Islands? You’ll have to battle stars of the Tour de France to get one. Two British ex-pats came up with a solution to pro cycling’s battle of the bedrooms.
Only a few squads are chasing the yellow jersey—the others are pursuing stage wins or the final podium at the world’s biggest bike race
Tour de France cyclists follow a specific schedule to prepare for the big race—and it includes plenty of time at high altitude
Six U.S. riders will line up for the start of the men’s Tour de France on Saturday, July 1. The women’s Tour lineup has yet to be announced.
On an epic mountain-biking adventure, the Outward Bound instructor found belonging on remote trails
The 26-year-old cyclist fell during Stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse on Thursday
This is your chance to win $10,000 for the trip of a lifetime
The Big Apple has changed a lot since 2009 with the introduction of bike lanes, micro-mobility gadgets, and the CitiBike program
‘Nothing’s for Free’ chronicles the history of freeride mountain biking
Finding biking after her divorce put the size-inclusive cycling advocate on a course to falling in love with herself again
After suffering a traumatic brain injury in a mountain-biking accident, they found their real estate job intolerable. Taking a bold chance at a new career changed everything.
First impressions from Christina Chappetta and Jason Lucas
Competitive cycling—even at the amateur level—can teach you a lot about bikes, yourself, and life
Facing the loss of a close friend, the Kenyan cyclist and road-safety advocate found refuge in his community
A disagreement at the Vuelta Femenina has thrust the unwritten rules governing bathroom breaks into the spotlight
The Talking Heads frontman wheeled up the runway on a titanium commuter bike
The ’burbs get a bad rap—sometimes justifiably—for sprawling streets and car culture run amok. But city life presents biking challenges that are just as unnerving.
With the first part of their first race day completed, we pick back up for part two of the five-part enduro. Tensions run high. Nerves are showing.