An eventful Dubai Tour saw Marcel Kittel punched in the face and the premier stage canceled due to vicious sandstorms. Reporter Caley Fretz brings his perspective from the ground and is joined by Fred Dreier and Spencer Powlison to discuss the cancellation, the riders union, and where to draw the extreme weather line. Then, a look into Dreier's feature story on recreational TUEs, which allow amateur riders to race on drugs that would never fly in the pro ranks.

Nairo Quintana's team say that riding, and trying to win, the Giro d'Italia will only make him stronger for the Tour de France. Do we believe them? Can the Colombian win both grand tours, or one, or neither? Editors Fred Dreier, Caley Fretz and Spencer Powlison discuss Nairo's chances. Plus, tech editor Dan Cavallari calls in from Calpe, Spain with news from Shimano's official press launch for new Dura-Ace Di2, and Fred sits down with Brad Huff to chat about being one of the last crit bros.

Nairo Quintana's team say that riding, and trying to win, the Giro d'Italia will only make him stronger for the Tour de France. Do we believe them? Can the Colombian win both grand tours, or one, or neither? Editors Fred Dreier, Caley Fretz and Spencer Powlison discuss Nairo's chances. Plus, tech editor Dan Cavallari calls in from Calpe, Spain with news from Shimano's official press launch for new Dura-Ace Di2, and Fred sits down with Brad Huff to chat about being one of the last crit bros.

Nairo Quintana's team say that riding, and trying to win, the Giro d'Italia will only make him stronger for the Tour de France. Do we believe them? Can the Colombian win both grand tours, or one, or neither? Editors Fred Dreier, Caley Fretz and Spencer Powlison discuss Nairo's chances. Plus, tech editor Dan Cavallari calls in from Calpe, Spain with news from Shimano's official press launch for new Dura-Ace Di2, and Fred sits down with Brad Huff to chat about being one of the last crit bros.

No pain, no gain, right? Well, not really. Today's episode is all about busting two commonly held and closely related training myths. First, should you always do precisely what's written on your training plan, even if your body is tired? And second, should your intervals always be ridden to failure, as hard as you can go? Coach Trevor Connor and VN senior editor Caley Fretz are joined by Brent Bookwalter, Lucas Euser, Inigo San Milan, Robert PIckels, and Grant Holicky to help you determine when you should and shouldn't push through bad legs, and when you should and shouldn't do intervals at full gas.

No pain, no gain, right? Well, not really. Today's episode is all about busting two commonly held and closely related training myths. First, should you always do precisely what's written on your training plan, even if your body is tired? And second, should your intervals always be ridden to failure, as hard as you can go? Coach Trevor Connor and VN senior editor Caley Fretz are joined by Brent Bookwalter, Lucas Euser, Inigo San Milan, Robert PIckels, and Grant Holicky to help you determine when you should and shouldn't push through bad legs, and when you should and shouldn't do intervals at full gas.

What does BMC's Jim Ochowicz know about football? Not too much, apparently. British Cycling is back in hot water following Nicole Cooke's scathing evidence provided to British Parliament, but how will it affect Dave Brailsford and Brian Cookson, who was once president of the British governing body? Plus, a look at this weekend's cyclocross world championships in Luxembourg and a chat with Guy Andrews about his new Greg LeMond book, Yellow Jersey Racer.

What does BMC's Jim Ochowicz know about football? Not too much, apparently. British Cycling is back in hot water following Nicole Cooke's scathing evidence provided to British Parliament, but how will it affect Dave Brailsford and Brian Cookson, who was once president of the British governing body? Plus, a look at this weekend's cyclocross world championships in Luxembourg and a chat with Guy Andrews about his new Greg LeMond book, Yellow Jersey Racer.

Bike racing is back! And it's already scorching. Literally. Fred Dreier, Spencer Powlison, and Caley Fretz are joined by Andrew Hood from Adelaide, Australia to talk about heat-shortened season opener and TDU's decision to ditch podium girls. Then, Bike Law's Bob Mionske joins to discuss what you should do in the event of a bike/auto crash, and how bright lights and neon clothing can (or can't) help you in a court of law.

Bike racing is back! And it's already scorching. Literally. Fred Dreier, Spencer Powlison, and Caley Fretz are joined by Andrew Hood from Adelaide, Australia to talk about heat-shortened season opener and TDU's decision to ditch podium girls. Then, Bike Law's Bob Mionske joins to discuss what you should do in the event of a bike/auto crash, and how bright lights and neon clothing can (or can't) help you in a court of law.