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The Rise of Carbon fiber

Carbon fiber is the dominant material for constructing high-performance racing bikes today. It has supplanted aluminum, steel and even titanium as the material of choice for the world's top professionals... more


Wipeout in Turn Four! What Causes a Crash?

Almost 15 years ago now, I was in a club for-fun race. Two or three (maybe four?) of us were off the front, trying to get away from the pack, when suddenly I found myself on the ground, pretzeled around my bicycle... more


Leg-Shaving in Cycling

So, why do racers shave their legs? I'll answer to the best of my ability. I've never gotten a straight answer from anyone, but lots of racers and serious recreational riders will likely agree... more


Pre-Race Interviews

Behind the scenes at the preparation that goes into the Amgen Tour of California from a few unique perspectives: that of the director sportif, coach and chief race medical director...more


Felt F75 Review

Sure, you've seen the F75 Special Edition on the Tour of California web site. And the idea of owning a limited-edition bike just makes your palms itch. But is it worth it? We took a Felt F75 out for a spin, just to make sure... more


Time Trial Bike

Built for Speed: Amgen Tour of California Time Trial Bikes Slice the Wind, Seconds Off the Clock.

Time Trials. Called 'the race of truth', these races pit cyclists against the clock, the course and the limits of their own endurance. The time trial is a unique event, and it calls for a unique bicycle... more



Tires Tech: There's more to them than you think.

A tire's a tire, right? Wrong. Racers in this year's Tour of California will rely on tires as sophisticated as any other part of their bike. more


How the Pros Train: Heart Rate and Power

It's a safe bet that all of the riders in this year's Amgen Tour of California have used heartrate monitors in their training regimen. But many are now adding an element to their training: Power measurement. more