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Cyclist Tillie Anderson came out of nowhere to shatter records, dominate her competition, and earn the world champion title during the late-19th-century women's racing craze
A violinist describes her bold quest to become the first female African American cyclist on the pro tour
If we truly want more women in this sport, it's time to change the system for entering races
Being old doesn’t mean you can’t be fast. Just ask two-time Olympian Anthony Famiglietti.
It's time to lay down some guidelines for what counts as etiquette among rivals, friends, and professional athletes
The world’s best bike racer is a woman: Vos, a 31-year-old Dutch superstar with more than 300 podium finishes. She’s also an activist, taking on the fight against gender inequality in a sport whose future has to involve knocking down a few doors.
No more VPNs or sketchy pirate feeds. Here’s how to get almost every race in every discipline, all year, for less than $200.
The Olympic runner, poet, and filmmaker on how she does it all, with unmistakable style
The Olympian and filmmaker connects with people in ways that other athletes can't. We asked her why.
Amid an ongoing doping scandal, the Sky racer is within his rights to continue racing. He shouldn't be.
The 122nd Boston Marathon was wet, windy, and cold, with many runners dropping out of the race because of hypothermia. Here's what you should wear to avoid the same DNF fate.
Sometimes feeling too good on the bike can be your undoing
A new study probes why athletes like Callum Hawkins sometimes push themselves to collapse
It sure looks like it. Bill Gifford on the $100 million legal battle that ended with a whimper.
A mathematical approach to flagging suspicious race times shows its worth
The enthusiastic backer of bike racing saw highs and lows of the sport
Though he died in obscurity, the turn-of-the-century cyclist had a pioneering career on par with Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson. A new documentary and a major ad campaign featuring rap superstar Nas aim to finally make Major a household name.
Testing three sneakers that claim to hit the cushioning-boost sweet spot
Kaitlyn Boyle smashed the women's record for the AZT300, while Kurt Refsnider reclaimed the record for the 760-mile AZTR
Our bikes may be better now, but what about the world in which we ride them?
As Boston looms, so do the fears that haunt every marathoner
Ahead of the Boston Marathon, three of pro running's female giants discuss the country's chances (they're very good) of finally ending a 33-year dry spell
Brands got creative with their special-edition footwear for this year's race
Pain psychologists explore the differences between those who finish ultra-endurance races and those who don't
I'm approaching 30 and haven't competed in years, but that pre-race dread is much bigger than running
The female contingent at the infamous race was large and strong this year, despite terrible weather conditions
An analysis of five decades of world records reveals a surprising shift in pacing approach
At 43, the five-time Olympian seems indestructible
Former pro road rider Iris Slappendel founded the first labor union for women cyclists with one goal: getting team managers, sponsors, and riders to treat male and female cyclists with equal respect, 'cause that sure isn't happening now
It's hard to know what to make of the sudden rise of electric bikes. But one thing is certain: Racing them is a sign of the apocalypse.
For the first time, the International Olympic Committee is researching what it takes for new moms to return to high-level competition
These sports and performance scientists know everything there is to know about body mechanics, injury prevention, speed, and physiological potential. Here are the shoes they lace up when they hit the pavement.
As the case over Chris Froome's elevated salbutamol levels slowly churns on, cycling officials are preparing for a protracted battle
She's one of the world's best cyclists, and she has her routine dialed
Thanks to new equipment and a more holistic approach to training, they turned a dismal 2014 showing into a commanding lead this year
Your first ultra will be hard, but these races will make it just a bit easier
One writer sacrificed (not even close to) everything to get to the top of the leaderboard
Now that it's all over, gold medalist Kikkan Randall gives us an inside look at the games' HQ
Ayesha McGowan plans to change that by racing in one of the whitest, highest-barrier sports on the planet
Onetime U.S. Ski Team racer Lisa Ballard, 56, never abandoned her skis—or the idea of winning a world championship
The author and human guinea pig asked elite performers for advice on getting better sleep. Here’s what they said.
At 33 years old, she became the oldest woman to medal in alpine skiing—thanks to smart, restrained racing
The sudden, joyful rise of America's cross-country squad makes you wonder: Is happy faster than angry?
It may be the key to happiness and sustainable performance
The decorated skier talks productivity and good habits as he prepares to defend his gold medal in Pyeongchang and enters his 12th year running his eyewear company
To re-invent itself, the sport should go back to its roots
Athletes can come back with adverse test results without getting even temporarily banned from racing. That's like allowing a drunk driver who failed a breathalyzer test to drive away—so long as he has a good excuse.
After weeks training in this road runner, I believe it's one of the company's fastest shoes yet
After nearly 20 years of racing, the skier announced her retirement. The sport will be poorer for her absence.
Sometimes a little bit of recklessness pays off
Why? Because there’s no good reason for them not to.
Behold the astonishing explosion of alpine sports in the People’s Republic—as directed, promoted, and financed by the Communist Party in the run–up to the 2022 Beijing Olympics
This year was full of famous farewells, marketing stunts, and big-time wins for team USA
The Trans North Georgia Bike Race is a 355-mile mountain bike race with over 55,000 feet of vertical cutting through northern Georgia from South Carolina over to Alabama.
We’re told that the sport has cleaned itself up and cheating is a thing of the past. Yet with the world’s top racer pushing the limits of fair play, it's sure hard to believe that.
From Salomon TV, The Art of the Turn brings together ski racers including legend Gunther Mader, champion Luca Aerni, and rising star Paco Rassat to define the perfect turn.
It’s a perfect cocktail of a fast course, good weather, and dedicated runners
You don't need to get kitted up before every ride
You can't be super-lean all the time, so pick your moments—and watch your health
When running four marathons in a row, it helps to enlist a professional for help. I tested a bunch of her advice so you don't have to.
A cycling study finds that the lure of a reward throws off pacing instincts
Don't feel bad about your semineurotic prerace protocol. It might be one of the keys to your success.
You know you shouldn't be relying on them for every ache. Try these alternatives instead.
Less than two months after winning UTMB, D'Haene ran the 210-mile trail in under three days
Comparing 26.2 to shorter distances to see if Eliud Kipchoge was robbed by the weather in Berlin
Why it will destroy cycling, society, and the planet if we let it
We put together a full no-compromise setup for under $2,000
What two longtime BFFs won't do to make more memories, courtesy of their Frankenstein bikes and Rebecca Rusch's epic, painful, 100-mile Idaho adventure ride
Sometimes preparation is all about what you leave behind
The cycling universe tends toward increasing specialization and extreme anal retention
Keep fit all year with this fast-gliding skinny-ski gear.