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May 2013
May 7, 2013



Photo: 2013 Giro d'Italia Stage Profile.
CyclingFans: Wednesday's Giro d'Italia Stage 5 departs Cosenza at 12:25pm CET (6:25am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Matera at around 5:15pm CET (11:15am U.S. Eastern).  Giro d'Italia live streaming video should get underway at around 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern).








Photo: Enrico Battaglin (Bardiani-CSF Inox) wins the sprint for 9th place..
CyclingNews: Paolini retains maglia rosa, Wiggins loses time.






Photo: The Giro's opening four days have seen Bradley Wiggins spray champagne and lose time.
VeloNews: Over the past decade, and particularly under the recent direction of Michele Acquarone, the Giro d’Italia has clawed its way out of the Tour de France’s lengthy shadow, establishing itself as a distinct experience and coveted prize rather than a warm-up, stepping stone, or second-tier tour.





Photo: When the peloton passed Danilo Di Luca and Enrico Battaglin took a win in Serra San Bruno, the Giro d'Italia collectively sighed in reliefs.
VeloNews: The Giro d’Italia was spared a potential awkward moment on Tuesday when 23-year-old Enrico Battaglin, of the UCI Pro Continental team Bardiani Valvole-CSF Inox, won stage 4 into Serra San Bruno, finishing ahead of Fabio Felline (Androni Giocattoli-Venezuela) and Giovanni Visconti (Movistar) for an all-Italian sweep of the day’s top spots.





Races & Results.
Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages),
4 Jours de Dunkerque - May 1-5 (Stages),
Tour of the Gila - May 1-5 (Stages),
Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages),
Tour de Romandie - Apr 23 -28 (Stages & Results),
Tour of Turkey - Apr 21-28 (Stages & Results),
Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages),
Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),





Photo: Charly Wegelius (Garmin - Cervelo).
CyclingNews: Garmin-Sharp director analyses Hesjedal’s stage three attacks.





Photo: Christian Vande Velde said he nearly retired from pro cycling after last season, but he's back in the peloton to help teammate Ryder Hesjedal in his Giro defense.
VeloNews: In August 2012, moments after winning the USA Pro Challenge and eight weeks before beginning a six-month offseason suspension, American Christian Vande Velde was faced with a major life decision — end his career on a high note, or continue on in the inevitable aftermath of his sworn testimony to USADA, in which he admitted to doping during his time with the U.S. Postal Service team.





Photo: Phil Deignan topped the men's podium after winning the 27th Annual Silver City's Tour of the Gila .
USACycling: The focus of the USA Cycling Pro National Racing Calendar (NRC) moved to New Mexico for the 27th Annual Silver City's Tour of the Gila powered by SRAM from May 1-5. After five days of stellar racing, there is a new leader and strong competition for standings points on the seven-event NRC.





Photo: 1953 “Pee Wee Herman” Schwinn DX .
BikeRadar: While many American states claim to be the most bicycle friendly, Ohio, the Heartland State, could be the heart and soul of the American bicycle.





Photo: The SRAM Red 22 Hydro R levers' hydraulic cylinder necessitates the tall profile.
BikeRadar: SRAM’s hydraulic rim brakes are on sale as part of the Red 22 groupset launched last month, but pro teams will not be taking stock this year – or for the foreseeable future – as the company awaits UCI approval and a chance to train mechanics on the new technology.





Photo: The Stevens Izoard is a nicely built race-bred machine .
road.cc: Race-bred machine boasting lively but confident handling, low weight and a very impressive turn of speed.














Photo: Don't look back - Fotoreporter Sirotti .
PodiumCafe: Katusha's Luca Paolini took advantage of a chaotic final descent to the finish of today's stage to grab the win and enough time to put the Italian into the Maglia Rosa.





Photo: Giro d'Italia organizer RCS Sport has tried in recent years to reach the same level as the Tour de France .
VeloNews: The 96th edition of the Giro d’Italia clicked into gear this weekend as a grand tour in transition.





CyclingNews: FDJ rider's goal of finishing all Grand Tours thwarted on stage 3.





VeloNation: Farnese Vini-Selle Italia misses out on breakaway victory as British team holds it back.





BikeRumor: At the Specialized HQ in Morgan Hill, Ned Overend’s room is looking, well, pretty boring. Many of the great Specialized athletes have their own decorated rooms, but Ned’ s is still a blank canvas.







Photo: It won't go down as his fondest day on the bike... Bradley Wiggins on Stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia. (Sirotti) .
SBS: Team Sky principal Dave Brailsford has backed Bradley Wiggins Giro d'Italia credentials despite the Brit losing time on a long but otherwise innocuous stage from Policastro to Serra San Bruno.






Photo: Team Sky philosophical after Bradley Wiggins loses time.
VeloNation: Race favorite concedes seconds to his rivals on second straight day.





Photo: Orica-Greenedge made the podium.
InnerRing: How come Orica-Greenedge made the podium after the team time trial when they finished ninth? Well in addition to podium ceremonies for the stage winner and the jerseys there are many other prizes given out each day in the Giro. No other race seems to offer as many awards.






Photo: Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma QuickStep) crashes out of the Tour of Flanders .
CyclingNews: QuickStep rider still recovering from Tour of Flanders injuries.





Photo: After losing some time in the team time trial, Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp) tried to take it back and show his form.
CyclingNews: Three days into the Giro d'Italia and three different race leaders already. That sums up what the first few stages are like in any Giro. Hectic.





Photo: My favorite country so far has been Nepal. I love the warm people .
Gadling: The only thing Sonya Looney racks up faster than victories on the international mountain bike circuit is frequent flier miles.





Photo: Cyclists are excited about new performance drink, we’ve seen them all before .
BikeHugger: Do any of these powders do more for you than a diluted, fizzed-out cola did for generations of cyclists before?





Photo: Matty Ross’ Fuji Norcom Straight. Very few of the components on this bike are included in any of the standard models.
You can see how the spacers, rather than the stem,
fill the notch atop the head tube for riders needing a higher handlebar .
VeloNews: Named after an uphill Strava segment on Norcom Road near Fuji’s Philadelphia office, the Fuji Norcom Straight aero bike looks fast standing still and feels fast when riding it.





Photo: This is so rare it makes my teeth hurt. Genesis for the Zaskar.
PinkBike: Some bikes just have a place in history. If you were there and riding at the time, chances are you either had one or you wanted one. The GT Zaskar is, without question, one of those bikes.





Photo: Very much like a good cantilever, with a positive return action.
BikeRadar verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Hope’s V-Twin is the next best thing to a full hydraulic system."





Photo: Strada Bianca, Italian for white road.
BikeRumor: The popularity of the legendary 27mm herringbone Paris-Roubaix led Challenge to develop a tire with more volume and comfort but the same fast-rolling tread.






Photo: Chris Horner (RadioShack).
CyclingNews: 2011 champion suffering from a knee injury.







Photo: After losing some time in the team time trial, Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp) tried to take it back and show his form.
CyclingNews: Canadian responds after team time trial disappointment.






Photo: Luca Paolini earned a case with the maglia rosa with his late, race-breaking escape .
VeloNews: Luca Paolini (Katusha) won stage 3 of the Giro d’Italia on Monday. Paolini attacked his way to victory in the 222-kilometer third leg, from Sorrento to Marina di Ascea, and pulled on the race leader’s maglia rosa as reward for his escape.































Photo: Vacansoleil DCM team dismisses reports.
VeloNation: States talks are still ongoing, team is also speaking to potential backers in the Middle East.





Photo: No official McQuaid request.
VeloNation: Bid for third presidential term still hinges primarily on outcome of Cycling Ireland EGM.






Photo: Sciandri to remain with BMC Racing .
VeloNation: “This was one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make.”





Photo: Hey! I am now at almost 24% raised and a month away from deadline .
GoFundMe: "Hello, my name is Patrick Sluyter; I am honored to be selected as one of five to be on the United States Deaf cycling team for Deaflympics, and I need help to fund raise and complete my lifelong dream of competing in Sofia, Bulgaria from July 26 to August 4, 2013."





Photo: Can you find yourself in the Giro d'Italia peloton here? .
BikeRadar: We're enjoying an unbelievably rich and diverse period of mountain-bike design these days, with competent choices from enduro rigs to 29er trail bikes to short-travel slopestyle machines and more.





Photo: The carbon/aluminum hydrid rim.
BikeRumor: They aren’t first to the carbon clincher market, but Mavic believes they have solved the heat issue that plagues the segment.





Photo: The Focus Cayo Evo 3.0 is that sweet-spot bike: fast and comfy .
BikeRadar verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Race geometry and snappy frame with a comfortable, forgiving ride."





Photo: Photon HL radical 11 pound rocket .
BikeRumor: This radical 11 pound rocket won’t be available as is, the bike will be offered as a complete as GURU has launched a new complete bike program.





Photo: The distinctly un-French sounding CKT (which stands for Carbon Knowledge Team) bicycle company has been around for 12 years .
road.cc: French carbon fibre specialist release new 799, their lightest frame to date.





Photo: At $85, these gloves aren’t cheap .
RedKitePrayer: The back of the Long Summer Gloves is notably heavier than the single layer of Lycra of the Summer Gloves_s7. The material is a knit polyester that does a fair job of stopping the wind.












Photo: Are you Team Wiggo or Team Froome? .
NeilBrowne: The Giro d’Italia is here, but that doesn't stop us from talking about the Tour de France and more. This week is full of cycling news from the 2013 Giro d’Italia to Team Sky Pro Cycling.





Photo: Orica-GreenEDGE appear to be on the verge of welcoming Matt White back at the team after the Australian completed the six month suspension he was handed by ASADA. (Getty Images).
SBS: The internal review of anti-doping policy at Orica-GreenEDGE being conducted by Nicki Vance is believed to be the only impediment to Matt White returning to the team, after the Australian completed the six month ban he was handed by ASADA, 13 April.




























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