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Svein Tuft inks deal with Rally Cycling

Veteran Canadian rider Svein Tuft has signed a contract to ride for Pro Continental squad Rally Cycling for 2019. The deal was announced Wednesday, and the 41-year-old Tuft will bring wealth of veteran...

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Tuft comes ‘full circle’ with Rally-UHC

Amid the chaos of a bicycle race, Svein Tuft is known to enjoy quiet moments with nature — on occasion he has ventured barefoot into the woods to meditate or practice yoga. Recently, Tuft’s meditative...

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Podcast: Ewan’s head-butt; Rowe and Tuft interviews

Caleb Ewan’s Tour Down Under head-butt … Was it too dangerous or just part of racing? We discuss, and also we hear from Luke Rowe who was racing in Australia. He talks about Geraint Thomas’s Tour win...

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Inside Rally-UHC’s European campaign

The North American squad netted wins in Italy and Great Britain, and started Belgium's La Flèche Wallonne. Read the full article at Inside Rally-UHC’s European campaign on VeloNews.com.

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Svein Tuft, Leah Kirchmann rule Canadian road championships

Tuft and Kirchmann double up, winning their time trials and road races, at the Canadian road championships Read the full article at Svein Tuft, Leah Kirchmann rule Canadian road championships on...

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Tuft as nails: Peloton’s toughest man saved by water bottles

Svein Tuft is among the toughest riders in the peloton, but a few plastic water bottles helped him avoid serious injury earlier this season. Read the full article at Tuft as nails: Peloton’s toughest...

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With Tuft leading the charge, Orica comes up short in Alberta TTT

Svein Tuft and his Orica teammates ride to second place in the Tour of Alberta TTT, and now turn their TTT focus to the worlds. Read the full article at With Tuft leading the charge, Orica comes up...

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Preview: Martin chasing history at Richmond world championships

The cycling world will turn its attention to Richmond, Virginia starting this weekend at the UCI Road World Championships. Read the full article at Preview: Martin chasing history at Richmond world...

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Phinney, Tuft lead North American contingent across cobbles

Seven North American riders will line up in Compiègne, France this Sunday to take on Paris-Roubaix Read the full article at Phinney, Tuft lead North American contingent across cobbles on VeloNews.com.

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Giro: North American crew includes a champ, four rookies

The eight North Americans starting the 2016 Giro range from a former champ to four debutants at the Italian grand tour. Read the full article at Giro: North American crew includes a champ, four rookies...

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Faced with cycling’s chaos, Tuft heads to the forest

The Orica – GreenEdge rider practices yoga and meditation before and after stages — in the woods and without shoes. Read the full article at Faced with cycling’s chaos, Tuft heads to the forest on...

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Orica emerges as GC contender — on its own terms

After five seasons in the peloton, the Australia-based team has become a GC threat in grand tours and other stage races. Read the full article at Orica emerges as GC contender — on its own terms on...

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Svein Tuft, 40, vows to keep on truckin’

Orica-Scott's strongman Svein Tuft celebrated his 40th birthday at the Giro d'Italia, but he's not showing his age at all. Read the full article at Svein Tuft, 40, vows to keep on truckin’ on...

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Transfer news: Tuft re-ups with Orica, Sénéchal heads to Quick-Step

Svein Tuft, 40, extends his career by signing a one-year deal with Orica-Scott. Read the full article at Transfer news: Tuft re-ups with Orica, Sénéchal heads to Quick-Step on VeloNews.com.

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Q&A: Parsing truth from fiction in Svein Tuft’s legendary ‘hobo’ adventures

We caught up with the Canadian to discuss some of his legendary adventures in the woods of Canada. Read the full article at Q&A: Parsing truth from fiction in Svein Tuft’s legendary ‘hobo’...

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News Roundup: Kroon admits to doping; Fans steal Roubaix cobbles

Karsten Kroon admits to doping; Paris-Roubaix sections repaired after fans steal cobbles; Tuft likely to retire after this season; Trial begins for driver charged with killing five cyclists; Saudi...

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Tuft looking to savor likely last grand tour

Svein Tuft looks like to savor what will likely be his final grand tour at the 2018 Giro d'Italia. Read the full article at Tuft looking to savor likely last grand tour on VeloNews.com.

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Retirements in 2019 — goodbye to the peloton’s working class heroes

While the long list of riders retiring in 2019 doesn't include major stars, some of the peloton's hardest workers and most loyal teammates are hanging up their race shoes. Read the full article at...

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Svein Tuft and the Zen of Retirement

Opening a bike shop, leading tours, and even some gravel racing see the Canadian easing into next chapter, after 17 years as a professional cyclist. Read the full article at Svein Tuft and the Zen of...

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The Grind: Svein Tuft rides to the start of a 2,000km race — from Andorra

The retired WorldTour racer is signed up for GBDuro, a 2,000km self-supported race across Britain. And of course he rode to the start — from three countries away. Read the full article at The Grind:...

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Documentary feature: Wonderful Losers – A different world

Award-winning director Arunas Matelis returns after 12 years to feature the less public side to understand the harsh sacrifices and the selflessness of the domestiques to compete the Giro d'Italia...

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‘Gravel is the new gold’– Svein Tuft is reconnecting with his homeland

Svein Tuft is back to his roots, and still blowing our minds. Read the full article at ‘Gravel is the new gold’ – Svein Tuft is reconnecting with his homeland on Velo.

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Svein Tuft rides to the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest

Bella Coola, British Columbia is a place made for adventurers, the perfect destination for Svein Tuft in the third and final episode of Reconnecting, a film series documenting Svein’s bikepacking...

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The National Cycling League (NCL) announces team roster, headlined by Sergio...

Canadian Olympian Svein Tuft and former United Healthcare director Sebastian Alexandre will lead the NCL's two in-house squads, the Denver Disruptors and Miami Nights. Read the full article at The...

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Watch: The Path Less Paved – Svein Tuft

A fascinating look at the lifestyle and mindset of former pro rider Svein Tuft, who embraces nature, adventure and the wild outdoors. Read the full article at Watch: The Path Less Paved – Svein Tuft...

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