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Despite the short notice, Astana’s Alberto Contador used cunning, tenacity and superior time trial performances to win the coveted maglia rosa. But the Spaniard still won’t get the chance to defend his Tour de France title.

Hop in the Mike & Mary RV for a ride with cycling’s preeminent vagabond couple. They’ve stayed true to mountain biking’s roots and had lifetime’s worth of madcap adventures along the way.

Before Beijing’s Olympic dream was born, a small band of bike racers made the trip far east for the first Tour of China. What they found was a race caravan of beat up mini buses and old taxis, not to mention millions of friendly faces.

Cycling is no longer the sole dominion of Europe. But it’s not just Aussies and Americans who are making their mark. Asian riders are coming on fast.

TECH AND TRAINING

Ultra-light wheels, aerodynamic advances and new shifting components highlight the Italian grand tour.

Fulcrum Racing Zero wheels prove that alloy can still outperform carbon fiber

Snacks that can help optimize training

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