Where did the season go? Nowhere, actually. We’ve still got plenty to left — all sorts of reasons to keep checking VeloNews several times a day for race reports and other news. But enough of the season has passed us by for us to take stock and figure out who has shined, who has disappointed, and who seems poised to rip through the grand tours.
In addition to our mid-season analysis, the June issue of VeloNews features stories like:
The Rebirth of Team Cannondale
After struggling for the past few seasons, while team boss Jonathan Vaughters spent more and more time embroiled in cycling’s political fights, Cannondale Pro Cycling Team and Vaughters have returned to the quirky roots that made them such fan favorites when they entered the peloton. Even better, they’re winning again.
Fighting Back Against Amateur Doping
There’s no ignoring it. With studies showing that at least 10 percent of Cat. 1, 2, and 3 racers in the U.S. have doped, USA Cycling and USADA have stepped up efforts across the country — not just at races but also the much more effective out-of-competition testing. Yep. If you race in the U.S., you just might get a knock at your door.
Criterium Bikes
Crits are the most popular form of road racing in the U.S. And stiff aluminum crit bikes can be had without breaking the bank. Here’s the gear you need to attack your next office park series.
Illiac Artery Endofibrosis
Don’t worry about pronouncing it. Just know that it’s out there. The condition, which affects blood flow to the legs, is sending more and more pro riders into either surgery or retirement. We’re still in the early days of understanding the condition, but it’s clear that pros aren’t the only ones susceptible. Here’s what you need to know.
The French are Back
For too long, we’ve been writing off wins by French riders as anomalies or, at best, down to luck rather than talent. It’s time for that to stop. Among all cycling nations, France boasts a massive wealth of young talent for both the classics and the grand tours. It’s too early to say French riders are about to dominate the way they used to. But it’s definitely time to stop writing them off.
Just what does USA Cycling do?
Good question. So we asked new USA Cycling CEO Derek Bouchard-Hall. He answered by writing our lead essay this month.
Plus: All the regular departments and columns from VeloNews’s team of tech experts, pro riders, and goofballs.
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