Velo Podcast

Lance Armstrong is going to trial. What does that mean for cycling, and cycling's image? Hint: It probably isn't good.

The pro rider's union, CPA, just sent a letter to the UCI detailing its continued opposition to disc brakes in the pro peloton. But do its arguments have any merit? Maybe not.

Fred Dreier, Spencer Powlison, and Caley Fretz discuss discs, Armstrong, and three upcoming stage races where both classics contenders and GC men will strut their stuff. Then, Fretz talks about his recent feature on a mellower, faster Andrew Talansky.

This episode of Fast Talk is all about tactics.

Let's say you're on an amateur team. A bunch of Cat. 3s with varying strengths and weaknesses. How do you use each rider effectively? How should a sprinter approach each race? Or a climber? Or a big domestique? Those are the questions we focus on.

Coach Trevor Connor and Senior Editor Caley Fretz and joined by VN managing editor Chris Case, plus pro guests Ted King and Eric Young.

This episode of Fast Talk is all about tactics.

Let's say you're on an amateur team. A bunch of Cat. 3s with varying strengths and weaknesses. How do you use each rider effectively? How should a sprinter approach each race? Or a climber? Or a big domestique? Those are the questions we focus on.

Coach Trevor Connor and Senior Editor Caley Fretz and joined by VN managing editor Chris Case, plus pro guests Ted King and Eric Young.

This episode of Fast Talk is all about tactics.

Let's say you're on an amateur team. A bunch of Cat. 3s with varying strengths and weaknesses. How do you use each rider effectively? How should a sprinter approach each race? Or a climber? Or a big domestique? Those are the questions we focus on.

Coach Trevor Connor and Senior Editor Caley Fretz and joined by VN managing editor Chris Case, plus pro guests Ted King and Eric Young.

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.

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.

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.