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Vuelta a España

Kevin Vermaerke Keeps Attacking to Prove He Belongs at the 2027 Tour de France

Five breakaways and 676km off the front. Kevin Vermaerke keeps attacking to chase a win and prove he deserves a Tour de France spot in 2027.

Andrew HoodSeptember 9, 2026

News

Modern Adventure Asks for Privacy as Ezra Caudell Continues Medical Care After Crash

Team says medical updates will come with the family’s approval after Milan Menten detailed Ezra Caudell’s Philadelphia crash.

Andrew HoodSeptember 4, 2026

Vuelta a España

‘GC Kuss’ Is Back at the Vuelta a España — How Far Can Sepp Kuss Take It?

America’s favorite GC rider is back in the mix at the Vuelta a España, and Sepp Kuss isn’t ruling out a podium run behind a rampant Tadej Pogačar.

Andrew HoodAugust 26, 2026

Road Racing

How to Watch the Philadelphia Cycling Classic as Simmons and Faulkner Headline Rebooted US Race

How to watch the long-awaited return of Philadelphia Cycling Classic on August 30 as Tour de France stars and domestic pros chase $150K prize purse.

Jim CottonAugust 24, 2026

Road Racing

US Prodigy AJ August Signs Blockbuster Deal with Pinarello-Q36.5 After Breakout Pro Win

20-year-old 'cross and road star Andrew August joins the ambitious young team of Tom Pidcock as Arnaud De Lie confirms transfer to Tudor.

Jim CottonAugust 17, 2026

Tour de France Femmes

Every American, Canadian, Mexican and Cuban Rider in the Tour de France Femmes 2026

World champ Vallieres, Faulkner, and Holmgren lead the way: Meet the 13-strong North American contingent and hear their pre-race thoughts.

Andy McGrathAugust 1, 2026

Tour de France Femmes

Tour de France Femmes 2026 Cheat Sheet: Route, Stages, Climbs, Jerseys, Prize Money, and Favorites

The complete Tour de France Femmes 2026 guide, including all 9 stages, mountain finishes, favorites, jerseys, prize money, and key facts.

Andrew HoodJuly 30, 20262

Tour de France

Inside the Wildest 24 Hours After the Tour de France: Partying Until 2 AM, Racing Crits the Next Day

What really happens after the Tour de France? From finish-line pizzas to Paris parties and post-Tour criteriums, here's how riders celebrate the world's biggest bike race.

Andrew HoodJuly 31, 2026

Tour de France

Quinn Simmons Didn't Win a Stage, But Won Over Tour de France Fans in 'Ricky Bobby' Style

Seven breakaways, a viral high-five with his dad, and a Talladega Nights-inspired tracksuit turned the American into one of the biggest fan favorites at the Tour de France.

Andrew HoodJuly 26, 20262

Tour de France

Safety Netting Saves Sepp Kuss After Double Crash Ends Tour de France Stage Bid

Sepp Kuss saw his chances of a Tour de France stage win slip away after two late crashes, with roadside safety netting appearing to stop him from a potentially dangerous fall.

Andrew HoodJuly 26, 20264

Tour de France

How Kuss and Co. Blew Their Best Chance to Beat Tadej Pogačar on Alpe d'Huez

Pogačar's record ride on Alpe d'Huez may have been unstoppable, but the breakaway's lack of cooperation meant they lost the only hope they had.

Andrew HoodJuly 26, 20261

Tour de France

Tadej Pogačar Short-Handed for Alpe d'Huez After Brandon McNulty Exit

Tadej Pogačar is closing in on a fifth Tour de France title, but UAE suddenly enters the decisive final weekend in the Alps battered by illness and attrition.

Andrew HoodJuly 24, 20261

Tour de France

Ranking the Biggest Team Feuds in Tour de France History

Tour de France tension between Evenepoel and Lipowitz is nothing compared to Hinault vs. LeMond, Contador vs. Armstrong, and cycling's greatest teammate feuds.

Andrew HoodJuly 18, 20262

Tour de France

Matteo Jorgenson Wants Just One Thing on Tour de France Rest Day: Air Conditioning

After nine scorching Tour de France stages, Matteo Jorgenson tells Velo why he's skipping the bike on the rest day and looking ahead to the Alps.

Andrew HoodJuly 12, 2026

Tour de France

Vingegaard Braces for Pogačar and Isaac del Toro Double Attack in Tour's First Mountain Stage

The Tour de France finally reaches the mountains, where Sepp Kuss and Matteo Jorgenson expect UAE to throw everything at Jonas Vingegaard.

Andrew HoodJuly 9, 2026

Tour de France

American Riders Nearly Pull Off Tour de France Stage Win and Yellow Jersey Double

Sean Quinn and Quinn Simmons narrowly missed the yellow jersey and a Tour de France stage victory on same day.

Andrew HoodJuly 7, 20261

Tour de France

Matthew Riccitello Shakes Off Tour de France Crash, Ready To Be Seixas’ Last Man in the Mountains

American climber Matthew Riccitello survives Tour crash scare and braces for Pyrénées test to help French phenom Paul Seixas.

Andrew HoodJuly 7, 2026

Tour de France

Every American, Canadian, and Mexican Rider in the 2026 Tour de France

Six American riders headline North America’s Tour de France contingent. Here’s who they are, what they’re racing for, and why they matter.

Andrew HoodJuly 2, 2026

Tour de France

Paul Seixas Tries to Block Out the Noise Ahead of Most-Hyped Tour de France Debut in Decades

French phenom Paul Seixas embraces the Tour de France spotlight as American climber Matthew Riccitello earns his first Tour start.

Andrew HoodJune 30, 2026

Tour de France

Tadej Pogačar Leads a Scary Strong UAE Team at the Tour de France

Isaac del Toro, Adam Yates and Brandon McNulty headline a powerhouse UAE squad as Tadej Pogačar chases a record-tying fifth Tour title.

Andrew HoodJune 29, 2026