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January 2013
January 11, 2013


Photo: Lance Armstrong .
Blazin'Saddles: Lance Armstrong's gradual shift from cyclist to celebrity will come full circle on Thursday when he interviews the fabled American talk show host Oprah Winfrey.





Photo: Don Myrah rides to victory on Friday at cyclo-cross nationals in Verona, Wis.
USACycling: Ten additional national champions were crowned on Friday at the 2013 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships at Badger Prairie Park in Verona, Wis.





Photo: Jakob Fuglsang was glad to leave RadioShack and move to Astana.
CyclingNews: “When it was announced that he was going to be the team manager, I wasn’t so happy. I wasn’t clapping my hands."






Photo: Australia's Cadel Evans (L) and Philippe Gilbert (R) of Belgium at the BMC Racing Team launch (Reuters Images).
SBS: Australia's former Tour de France winner Cadel Evans insisted on Friday that he was still capable of competing at the highest level in 2013 despite his 36th birthday fast approaching.





Photo: Sven Nys - Kannibaal.
VeloNation: Kannibaal recovered from bronchitis; aiming for a ninth driekleur.






Photo: World and Olympic champion Marianne Vos.
VeloNation: Four fewer than 2012 as Olympic cycle ends; “Fictitious Ranking” to decide early race invites.





Photo: 22.7km long and averages 7.1%.
InnerRing: A fixture in the Tour de France and other races this is another Mecca for cyclists who ride up the giant of Provence every summer.






Photo: Steven De Jongh was chilled before the start.
CyclingNews: Steven de Jongh has joined Team Saxo-Tinkoff as a sport director, the Danish team announced Friday. He recently served in that capacity at Team Sky, but was released from his contract this fall due to violating the team's anti-doping policy.










Races & Results.
Jayco Herald Sun Tour - Jan 3-6 (Stages),
Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages),
Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages),
Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages),






Photo: Sven Nys and Niels Albert locked in battle at Koppenbergcross.
Pavé: Often considered the pre-World Championships, especially after last year when Belgium swept to top seven spots at World’s, the Belgian National Championships return to Mol.




Photo: Sufferfest, 'The Wretched'.
PEZ: Sufferfest videos’ use of actual pro race footage, variety of sessions, and heavy doses of humor are great motivators through the dark days of winter.





Photo: BBB TorqueSet Adjustable Torque Tool.
road.cc: Easy-to-use torque wrench that will handle the most commonly adjusted bike bolts.

















Photo: Lance Armstrong is going to sit down with Oprah Winfrey.
BrowneEye: As we’re all aware Lance Armstrong is going to sit down with Oprah Winfrey for a 90 minute interview. It will be conducted in Armstrong’s home in Austin, Texas, broadcast on OWN and streamed on her website Oprah.com. However, the interview will not be live but pre-recorded before the 17th.







Photo: Johan Bruyneel and Lance Armstrong in the good old days.
CyclingNews: Martial Saugy met with Lance Armstrong and explained how the EPO test worked, but did not in any way supply him with information as to how to beat the tests.





Photo: Grand Tour hits the roads of la bella Italia.
Peloton: There’s more to look forward to as the summer approaches and the year’s first Grand Tour hits the roads of la bella Italia.





Photo: Leopard Trek's Luca Guercilena talks to the press.
CyclingNews: Fabian Cancellara (RadioShack) has backed new team boss Luca Guercilena to bring success to the Luxembourg team.





Photo: Jose Guillen Rujano (Androni Giocattoli).
CyclingNews: Team claims rider abandoned the team and therefore cancelled his contract.






Photo: John Degenkolb (GER).
Peloton: Dutch cycling outfit Argos-Shimano on Friday unveiled their team for the 2013 WorldTour season.





Photo: Henri Desgrange (2nd from left) wanted to deliver a cultural symbol of perseverance and strength to a struggling France.
VeloNews: Christopher Thompson probably knows more about the roots of the Tour de France than anyone. The 53-year-old Ball State University history professor has been studying the event for his entire career.






Photo: Giro umbrella girl in green.
VeloNation: L’Equipe says decision has been made for top Italian race to visit Belfast and Dublin.





Photo: Roadhawk camera.
road.cc: A lightweight, high definition camera that runs on a constant loop.





Photo: CycleOps Classic Mag Trainer.
BikeRadar verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "Great value turbo trainer for beginners, with the lack of remote the only minor issue."





Photo: On The Boardwalk. Submitted by Josh D Ambrosio.
CyclingTips: "The competition has come to a close and voting is complete. Here are the lucky winners of the wonderful prizes donated by our generous sponsors."





















Photo: David Walsh names many of the heroes in the anti-doping fight. Global Cycling Network.
VeloNews: "Frankie’s professional life was seriously damaged by his wife’s determination not to lie for Lance Armstrong.”





Photo: Lance Armstrong .
VeloNation: British Cycling president vouches for 2012 winner, says Armstrong should get no reduction in ban.





Photo: Philippe Gilbert says he kept as low a profile as possible during his rainbow offseason.
VeloNews: Philippe Gilbert had one good month last year, but it was perfectly timed to help everyone forget that the rest of his season was full of frustration and disappointment.





Photo: The Championships of Belgium are nothing if not utterly true to form.
PodiumCafe: Warning: this article contains pure, unadulterated sacrilege.





Photo: WHAT IS KINESIOLOGY TAPE?
RBAction: You’ve probably seen the brightly colored strips of fabric adorning the limbs of many a pro cyclist in recent years. Or, perhaps you’ve spotted them on the appendages and torsos of several athletes at the recent Summer Olympic Games in London in such sports as varied as volleyball, swimming and rowing.





Photo: Luuc Eisenga interviews Robert Gesink.
CyclingNews: Luuc Eisenga looks set to take over from Jonathan Vaughters as the head of the International Association of Professional Cycling teams (AIGCP) this spring after the Dutchman stepped down from his role as manager of innovation and technology at the Blanco squad.





Photo: Team Sky’s remaining Manxman.
VeloNation: Team Sky’s remaining Manxman putting the Olympics behind him as he looks ahead to 2013.





Photo: Find a cycling buddy near you (BikeRadar).
BikeRadar: Would you like somebody to ride with? It certainly makes training a lot easier and far more social than cycling on your own.





Photo: Focus Culebro SL 2.0.
BikeRadar verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "There’s a lot to like about this good value race bike – but it’s not a comfy cruiser."





Photo: Tour of the Battenkill.
VeloNation: ‘No solid plans’ to run professional event in the future.






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