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GPS Trackers and Genetic Testing: Major UCI Changes Coming to Pro Cycling

Technology rules opened up to manufacturers and new Vuelta Femenina dates lead the major UCI changes for pro cycling in 2027, but 'best national' jersey is on hold.

Andrew HoodSeptember 23, 2026

Tour de France Femmes

Elisa Longo Borghini Slams #FreeBlasi Narrative Rocking Tour de France Femmes

Italian star hits back at media speculation over Paula Blasi's role and insists there's no tension inside the UAE team bus at the Tour de France Femmes.

Andrew HoodAugust 5, 2026

Road Racing

She Called the Angliru Her Dream Climb. Then She Made History On It.

In an exclusive interview with Velo, Petra Stiasny tells her story of how she became the first woman to win on one of cycling's most feared and iconic climbs.

Andrew HoodMay 14, 20261

Vuelta a España

A New Star, a Welcome Return and a Shift in Focus: 5 Conclusions from la Vuelta Femenina

The women’s Vuelta ended this weekend and left us with several key takeaways from the race.

Shane StokesMay 10, 2026

Road Racing

Angliru Blows Up La Vuelta Femenina: Van der Breggen Cracks as Blasi Raids Breakout GC Win

Pocket climber Stiasny makes history by winning first ascent of the Angliru by the women's peloton, Spain finds a new GC star in Blasi.

Jim CottonMay 9, 20261

Road Racing

La Vuelta Femenina: Anna van der Breggen Schools Young Rivals on Brutal Summit Finish

La Vuelta stage 6: Veteran Dutchwoman time trials away from Blasi and Bunel and claims red jersey on notorious wall of Les Praeres.

Jim CottonMay 8, 2026

Road Racing

The Angliru Changes Everything for Women’s Cycling

The inclusion of cycling's most notorious climb at the Angliru in La Vuelta Femenina is the next bold step in the evolution of women's racing and parity in sport.

Andrew HoodMay 8, 2026

Road Racing

La Vuelta Femenina: SD Worx Masterclass in Final Sprint Before Mountains

La Vuelta Femenina results stage 4: Bredewold plays off Kopecky leadout to win final chance for sprinters ahead of back-to-back summit finales.

Andrew HoodMay 7, 20261

Road Racing

Vuelta Femenina: Lotte Kopecky Buries Frustrations with Piledriver Sprint

'We believed we could win but had to wait for it': Kopecky takes GC lead at La Vuelta Femenina with redemptive victory after 3 near misses.

Jim CottonMay 6, 2026

Road Racing

La Vuelta Femenina: Kopecky Denied Again as Kerbaol Steals Away with Victory

EF plays the perfect tactics with Kristen Faulkner attacking early to set up her teammate for the win ahead of pre-stage favorite Kopecky.

Andrew HoodMay 5, 20261

Road Racing

Bossuyt Bosses Wild Sprint as Kopecky Drops Chain in Vuelta Femenina Drama

Vuelta España Femenina stage 2: Franziska Koch takes race lead after Vuelta loses two top riders in one day as Vos and Rüegg both abandon with injury.

Jim CottonMay 4, 2026

Vuelta a España

Red Jersey for Rüegg as EF Education-Oatly Scoop Stage 1 of Vuelta Femenina

Swiss rider Noemi Rüegg takes her first grand tour stage win with standout uphill sprint.

Shane StokesMay 4, 2026

Vuelta a España

Toughest Ever Vuelta Femenina Gets Grand Tour Season Underway

Stars of women’s peloton take aim at Vuelta, with vicious climb of L’Angliru to decide title.

Shane StokesMay 2, 2026

Road Racing

Reusser’s GC Win in Burgos Puts Vollering on Notice for Tour de France Femmes

Marlen Reusser returns to form with commanding GC victory at Vuelta a Burgos Féminas: 'A beautiful return to time trialing.'

Andrew HoodMay 26, 2025

Road Racing

What a Vuelta! Hollering for Vollering, Reenergized Reusser and a Rejuvenated Van der Breggen

Seven takeaways from La Vuelta Femenina as a goat chomps up more wins, a great inches closer to her best form and two stars run out of oomph.

Shane StokesMay 12, 2025

Road Racing

Giro Madness: Roglič Rising, GOATs, Vollering Reigns, Yellow Cards Galore

Tour de Hoody: Roglič hits new milestone, Vollering reclaims GC throne, Pedersen sprints into record books, plus yellow cards, goats, and chaos in Albania.

Andrew HoodMay 12, 2025

Road Racing

La Vuelta Femenina Stage 7: Vollering Seizes Second Mountain Stage Win to Seal Overall Victory

Anna van der Breggen and Marlen Reusser go head to head on final Vuelta climb in huge battle for second overall.

Shane StokesMay 10, 2025

Road Racing

La Vuelta Femenina Stage 6: Marianne Vos Edges Photo Finish for 257th Career Win

Vollering retains 45-second GC lead ahead of decisive mountaintop finish Saturday.

Shane StokesMay 9, 2025

Road Racing

La Vuelta Feminina Stage 5: Demi Vollering Powers into Red with Mountaintop Solo

2024 winner back in the Vuelta red jersey, dropping Reusser, Van der Breggen and others on first summit finish.

Shane StokesMay 8, 2025

Road Racing

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Abandons La Vuelta Femenina in Blow to Tour de France Preparation

Ferrand-Prévot 'not fit enough to continue' Spanish tour after suffering crucial time-losses on Wednesday's stage.

Jim CottonMay 8, 2025