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 VeloNews:
The Danilo Di Luca doping case may take a new turn Monday when the
Italian federation hears team Vini Fantini-Selle Italia’s top brass in
Rome.
 VeloNation:
Could defending champion miss the race entirely?
 CyclingWeekly:
The Dauphiné is traditionally seen as the last major warm up before the
Tour, a reliable indication as to the form of the favourites.
 InnerRing:
With the Giro done it’s time to review the standings of wins by the pro
teams so far this season. Since the last look after the spring classics
the top four in UCI World Tour are unchanged although OPQS have
substantially extended their lead.
Races
& Results.
Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages), USA Road Championships - May 25-27 (Races & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  PodiumCafe:
In terms of which race is the most preferred as far as TdF contenders
are concerned the Dauphiné wins in a heartbeat.
 BikeRumor:
Depending on the complexity the upcharges range from under $500 to
$1049 for the U5 Vapor Coat.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Light, stiff, and aero with predictable
braking."
 BikeRumor:
Now including two different rubber shims, the newly designed adapters
should make mounting to more surfaces easier.
 CyclingNews:
Contador is biggest rival for Tour, says Briton.
 VeloNews:
"In light of what everyone now knows about the depths of depravity
during the EPO era, can any reasonable observer honestly believe that
today’s stars are racing and winning clean?"
 VeloNation:
Norwegian will be joined by double USPRO silver medallist Bookwalter.
 CyclingNews:
After falling short of his aims at the Giro d’Italia, Samuel Sanchez
(Euskaltel-Euskadi) is aiming to bounce back at the Critérium du
Dauphiné, which gets underway on Sunday.
BikeSnob:
Let’s examine the logic behind a time-honored and oft-ridiculed
tradition: driving to the ride.
Mike
Cushionbury: Gravel road racing is filled with innovations and
inventions. Bikes range from road to cyclocross to full-on Frankenbikes
cobbled together from a mix of road, cross, touring and mountain bike
parts.
BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "We love the DHs – the shape, the
mechanism and improved clearance – but they’re showing early wear."
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Be A Good New Rider ‘How to pee’ - for women Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries |  VeloNation:
Illness and injury prevent first-ever British winner defending his
title.
 VeloNews:
The eight-day Critérium du Dauphiné (June 2-9) is often hailed as the
final dress rehearsal for the Tour de France.
 CyclingNews:
Tour de France starts up for grabs at BMC.
 VeloNews:
Carlos Betancur (Ag2r-La Mondiale) probably didn’t receive a hero’s
welcome when he returned to Colombia this week, but it might be for the
last time.
 VeloNation:
Tour of Belgium winner looking at mid-race time trial and pre-Tour de
France mountain test.
 InnerRing:
“Col what?” you might ask. The Col du Pin Bouchain holds a unique place
in cycling history as the first col ever climbed by the Tour de France.
 VeloNation:
Olympic champion relishing thoughts of two year WorldTour contract.
 BikeMag:
"Living in the Washington, D.C. area can really mess up your grip on
reality. When you think of all the trillions of dollars that pour into
and out of this medium-sized city on the Potomac River, it can make
your own lot in life seem really, truly insignificant. A billion is
chump change."
 VeloNation:
American to lead BMC Racing in sponsors home race as final Tour de
France preparation.
 Richie
Porte: "We've been at Tenerife and done two weeks there but now's
really where it starts. Everyone's getting serious, there are still
spots up for grabs in the Sky team for the Tour de France."
 InnerRing:
A miniature de Tour de France concentrated in the Alps, there’s
something for everyone in this race with its variety of stages although
2013 is particularly mountainous.
 VeloNation:
The 2004 Giro champion, who was best young rider in the 2006 Tour and
finished sixth overall two years ago.
PodiumCafe:
Edward Pickering's The
Race Against Time is the story of the rivalry between two
British cyclists, Graeme Obree and Chris Boardman. At the heart of that
rivalry is the story of the Hour record.
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 Bicycling:
Riders to watch at the Giro Rosa, European championships, and Tour de
France tune-up races.
 CyclingNews:
Four-time US Professional Road Race champion Freddie Rodriguez (Jelly
Belly Cycling Team) said Thursday that being "put in the same boat"
with a generation of riders tainted by performance enhancing drugs was
hurtful and disrespectful of the hard work he has put into earning
results throughout his 15-year pro career.
 CyclingNews:
UCI president on decision to appeal Madrid verdict.
 VeloNews:
Sunday’s Parx Casino Philly Cycling Classic is a rare bird in
professional cycling — a race that has effectively returned from the
dead.
 Patrick
Sluyter:
"Hello Supporters, this week is the most important week for me on
committing to go to Deaflympics, I am still only at almost 60% raised,
and I ask you to help me out by donating, spreading the word to anyone
and everyone! I appreciate your support and for those who donated, you
have made huge difference for me in this endeavor! Thank you."
 Peloton:
It’s less than a month before the 100th Tour de France kicks off in
Corsica, the only part of France the race has never previously visited.
 DougReport:
Your weekly product news digest, including a new store for Kinoko
Custom Cycles, Vicini Katana kids’ bikes, Goodness Shakes Protein drink
and Bar Fly.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Outstanding control, confidence and
value. One of the best ‘first proper mountain bikes’ we’ve ever tested."
BikeEurope:
Yesterday, the powerful German Automobile Tourist club ADAC and the
consumer organization ‘Stiftung Warentest’ published dramatic test
results for 16 e-bikes. Overall, 9 of the 16 electric bikes were
classified as ‘poor’, only two of the test models earned the test
result ‘good’.
 TwistedSpoke:
It’s that time of year again, about a month before Le Tour de France,
when Thomas Voeckler of Europcar starts his sand-bagging routine.
 CyclingNews:
The inaugural running of the event takes place over two days, with
Saturday’s 20–mile Café Ride free to enter.
Danielle
Baker: "I recently had the opportunity to sit on a panel about the
future of women in Mountain biking at the MTB Tourism Symposium in
Sooke, British Columbia. The answer to many of the questions posed was
simply that we need more women to ride."
BikeRumor:
Thanks to the advancement of carbon fiber as a build material, bicycle
components are reaching levels of strength never thought possible 10 or
20 years ago.
BikeRadar:
As one of many children in the Easton-Bell Sports family, Bell can
appreciate the need for different styles for different family members.
Text
of the
USADA Report
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