Spencer Powlison
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Boulder, CO, United States
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Propelled by generosity at Dirty Kanza 200 – V
In the Flint Hills of Kansas, the tribe that rides Dirty Kanza 200 epitomizes the generosity of gravel. → Read More
Nash defends Grand Junction Off-Road title – V
Katerina Nash dominates the desert, escaping early to win the second round of the Epic Rides Off-Road series by a healthy margin. → Read More
Kate Courtney wins Whiskey Off-Road; Woodruff battles back to second – V
Going solo at the race's halfway point, Kate Courtney wins her second Whiskey Off-Road. Chloe Woodruff reels in three riders on final singletrack to take second. → Read More
Review: Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready tire – V
The Specialized Pathfinder strikes a happy medium between low rolling resistance and capable traction on loose gravel and dirt. → Read More
Boom's advice to van Aert and van der Poel: Don't give up 'cross – V
Former world cyclocross champion Lars Boom says he regrets leaving 'cross behind for road racing when he committed to the Pro Tour. → Read More
Bontrager Aeolus Elite saddle – V
The Bontrager Aeolus Elite saddle is an approachable snub-nose saddle that isn't too extreme in shape or size. It still offers a deep channel for comfort. → Read More
Sea Otter XC: Blevins earns his biggest victory on home soil – V
On a windy, tactical day of racing at Sea Otter Classic, Blevins fires off a winning attack on the final lap to beat the Canadian duo of Disera and L'Esperance. → Read More
Sea Otter XC: Annika Langvad wins again – V
Defending Sea Otter XC champion Annika Langvad wins again on a windy morning in California, besting Erin Huck and world champ Kate Courtney. → Read More
The Dirt: McElveen hopes White Rim record ignites FKT craze in MTB – V
Welcome to The Dirt, the weekly news round-up on what is happening in the worlds of gravel, mountain biking, and all things rough and dirty. McElveen rides 100-mile White Rim trail in 5:45 Blazing through the Moab desert at an average of 17.3mph, Payson McElveen (Orange Seal) rode the famous White Rim trail in 5 hours, … → Read More
Q&A: How Jonny Clarke took his first UCI win with dad watts – V
With his days occupied as a stay-at-home dad, pro cycling veteran Jonny Clarke resorted to riding the indoor trainer, with surprising results. → Read More
Review: Rapha Explore shoes – V
The new Rapha Explore shoes are designed for comfort on gravel and trails, offering a generous fit and a moderately flexible sole. → Read More
The surprising connection between fixed-gears and gravel – V
About three years ago, Nico Deportago-Cabrera took a leap and started the Dirty Kanza 200 gravel race. He had just signed a sponsorship deal with Red Bull. Not as a gravel rider, mind you, but as a fixed-gear athlete who was expected to split lanes through city traffic, race the Red Hook Criterium, and dash … → Read More
The Dirt: Van der Breggen conquers Cape Epic with Langvad – V
In her first attempt at the eight-day Absa Cape Epic mountain bike race, world road champion Anna van der Breggen wins with teammate Annika Langvad. → Read More
Podcast: Sky's billionaire savior; Ewan previews Sanremo – V
A fabulously wealthy British knight swoops in to save Team Sky. We discuss. Plus Caleb Ewan talks about Milano-Sanremo, and we predict winners for "La Primavera." → Read More
Rivera plays it safe, skipping Omloop due to illness – V
Coryn Rivera stays focused on her major Women's WorldTour goals this spring, opting out of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad to nurse a cold. → Read More
Review: Lauf Anywhere gravel bike – V
With its latest bike, Lauf strikes a balance between gravel capabilities and pavement pleasures. Plus, it does so at a fair price. → Read More
Dory overcomes vision problems to win Old Pueblo solo MTB – V
Nash Dory, 20, wins his first 24-hour solo race in the 20th edition of the Arizona event, overcoming temporary blindness along the way. → Read More
VN archives: CX nationals and 24-hour racing – V
We revisit an issue of VeloNews magazine from early 1999 that recapped cyclocross nationals and featured an in-depth look at the 24-hour MTB craze. → Read More
Where U.S. fans can watch cycling in 2019 – V
Here's a list of the 2019 season's major pro cycling races and where Americans can watch them online. → Read More
Compton's surprise Hoogerheide result a pre-worlds boost – V
U.S. champion Katie Compton says she was holding back at 80 percent during the last World Cup. Her worlds prospects depend on careful pacing. → Read More