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June  2013
June 28, 2013



Photo: Stage 1 – Saturday 29 June.
CyclingFans: Saturday's Tour de France Stage 1 departs Porto Vecchio at 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Bastia at around 5:19pm CET (11:19am U.S. Eastern). Tour de France live streaming video should get underway at around 11:30am CET (5:30am U.S. Eastern).








Photo: The Tour de France is our cultural heritage. It is stronger than doping..
SteepHill: Stage 1 start time: Saturday 12:00 CET (3:00:00 AM PST); Earliest live video: 12:00 CET (3:00:00 AM PST); Approximate finish: 17:19 CET (8:19:00 AM PST).






Photo: Peter Sagan's hulk Cannondale has eyes of its own.
CyclingNews: Peter Sagan unveiled a new look Cannondale bike for the Tour de France decorated with green 'Hulk' eyes.





Photo: Andrew Talansky (Garmin-Sharp) on the podium in Paris-Nice.
CyclingNews: Jonathan Vaughters divulged a 'factoid' about Andrew Talansky, revealing that his talented young American rider is the only one who was able to match the climbing rate of Chris Froome one day at the Critérium du Dauphiné.





Photo: Chris Froome (Team Sky) is the first choice.
InnerRing: "Chris Froome is everyone’s pick and it’s easy to see why. But who are his rivals and how can he be beaten? Also the quantity of top-10 contenders stands out, promising a battle in the mountains."





Races & Results.
Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages),
Giro Rosa - June 30-July 7 (Stages),
Tour of Austria - June 30-July 7 (Stages),
Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),
Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results),






Photo: Alejandro Valverde talks.
CyclingNews: Movistar leader Alejandro Valverde admitted Sky’s Chris Froome is very much the rider to beat over the next three weeks, but declared himself as more confident and convinced of his chances than he’s ever been.





Photo: When you are the strongest, the Tour is the easiest race to win because it’s the hardest race of all.
Peloton: The media mob in Corsica this weekend is hounding the characters who, for the next three weeks, will be starring in that true reality show known as the Tour de France: Froome, Contador, Evans, Hesjedal, Valverde, Rodriguez, Porte, van Garderen, Martin and Quintana.









Photo: Tour de France 2013 in association with Castelli Cafe.
CyclingWeekly: As the Tour de France prepares for its 100th edition, it continues to innovate and break new ground.





Photo: Spanish manufacturer Orbea have updated their flagship Orca.
road.cc: Orbea launch brand new Orca in Corisca ahead of the Tour de France. It's lighter, stiffer and aero.





Photo: Adding to their easily pocketable and accessible nutrition line up.
BikeRumor: Formulated to help rebuild muscle and replenish carbohydrates for energy, the Recovery crisps combine two different protein sources – whey and pea.





Photo: The latest Clif Bar flavor, called Sierra Trail Mix.
BicycleRetailer: Sierra Trail Mix has crunchy peanuts, chocolate, raisins, and pumpkin and sunflower seeds, creating a balanced sweet and salty flavor profile.





Photo: The roots of disorder are not limited to geography and narrow roads, though, as Froome learned in last year's Vuelta a España.
PodiumCafe: Sky are viewed as the hands-down favorites to ride into Paris with the maillot jaune. But with the proper style of racing, the favorite can be defeated.





CyclingNews: For the overall contenders, the first key stage of the 2013 Tour de France is seven days long. The opening week is always a nervous affair.





VeloNews: Without a five-star favorite for outright victory, Jonathan Vaughters is adopting an all-for-one, one-for-all tactic for the Tour de France.









Photo: McQuaid says he has nothing to hide.
VeloNation: UCI President says he has nothing to hide, and that an independent examination of the sport will happen.





Photo: not what Armstrong actually said.
CyclingWeekly: "It's hard to see why cycling journalist Mandard and Le Monde would have manipulated an interview quote for any reason other sell some papers."






Photo: Tejay van Garderen (BMC).
CyclingNews: Like the many of the new generation of cycling stars, van Garderen admitted Armstrong had been one of his cycling heroes when he was a kid, saying, "I had his poster on my wall. I was a Lance fan."








Photo: Åt 36, Cadel Evans would be the oldest winner in Tour de France history if he triumphs in this year's race. Photo: Graham Watson.
VeloNews: Australia’s Cadel Evans (BMC Racing) said on Friday that he was happy being out of the limelight as he comes into this year’s Tour de France looking to win the race for the second time in three years.





Photo: The 28-year-old is on the comeback from a dramatic slump.
CyclingWeekly: Andy Schleck is accustomed to entering the Tour de France as a yellow jersey favorite but is now in uncharted waters and has been forced to adopt a new mindset.





Photo: Bjarne Riis has attracted a new sponsor to his squad.
CyclingNews: Brajkovic, looking for Riis, where's Contador? and more.





Photo: Chris Froome is stepping into Bradley Wiggins' void, but is a completely different rider and man. Photo: Graham Watson | VeloNews.com.
VeloNews: Chris Froome stood in front of a phalanx of photographers and TV cameras Thursday a little bit in awe of all the fuss.





Photo: Sky principal Dave Brailsford.
VeloNation: Sky principal feeling confident ahead of team’s bid for a second straight Tour victory.






Photo: There’s a concise preview of every stage, with my quick take on the day added.
InnerRing: If you want a simple and accessible online Tour de France guide, here it is.





Photo: Mohd Harrif Salleh re-discovering his sprint legs.
CyclingIQ: Terengganu Cycling Team again demonstrated why they are consistently among the favorites in a bunch sprint, with Mohd Harrif Salleh re-discovering his sprint legs to take today’s third Jelajah Malaysia stage in Pontian.







Photo: The Tour de France is a prime time for manufacturers to launch new products.
road.cc: After months on Mark Cavendish’s head, Specialized’s new aero helmet is officially launched.







Photo: Bernard Hinault 2011 TDF launch.
road.cc: "Let them put the same constraints on all sports as they do on cyclists and they can open their mouths", says five-time winner.

































Photo: Cadel Evans speaks out about Lance Armstrong's comments (AAP Images).
SBS: Tour de France riders have dismissed claims by shamed US cyclist Lance Armstrong that it was "impossible" to win the sport's most famous race without doping, saying his claims hit at their credibility.








Photo: Armstrong says that McQuaid, Verbruggen and the UCI have much to fear .
VeloNation: Texan says that McQuaid, Verbruggen and the UCI have much to fear from a Truth and Reconcilliation process.





Photo: Matt Lloyd is one such climber who is fastidious about his preparation and diet. (Steve Thomas).
SBS: The limits that Grand Tour riders go to in getting to optimum racing weight can often be extreme.





Photo: Leonardo Bertagnolli (Lampre-ISD) in the time trial. .
CyclingNews: The Italian Olympic Committee has handed the already-retired Leonardo Bertagnolli a reduced ban of 17 months following a hearing before the national anti-doping tribunal in Rome on Thursday to discuss his biological passport case.






Photo: Eight stages, starting on 30th June.
PodiumCafe: Rochelle Gilmore goes into the Giro in a unique position - she's not just a sprinter for the team, she's also the owner and manager of Wiggle Honda.





Photo: Alberto Contador has said that he believes his team is up to the task.
VeloNation: Video: Spaniard fired up in bid for third title.





Photo: The BMC Granfondo GF01.
RCUK: The BMC Granfondo GF01 is a go-to bike for the type of riding most of us do.





Photo: The 100th Tour de France begins Saturday on the French island of Corsica.
BikeMag: In 2000, the Tour was wishing and hoping and praying that Lance Armstrong’s 1999 win wasn’t powered by anything more than Gatorade and Trek.





Photo: in ’76 I was a reserve and knew I’d only get a ride if someone was ill.
PEZ: Who’s the man behind what is now one of the USA’s best run and supported race series?






Photo: The very teal bike will be seen under RadioShack Leopard at the tour for the team’s final hurrah (at least as Leopard)..
BikeRumor: There is clearly a lot of this going around – the start of the 100th Tour de France seems like a good time to introduce a new bike while the world is watching.





Photo: The Factor Power Crank system is rechargeable.
BikeRadar: The Factor Power Crank has eight strain gauges mounted in each crank arm.





Photo: Soon to be available to consumers.
BikeRadar: Current R320 owners shouldn't panic (unless they really, really like blue) as the shoes are identical to regular R320s, bar the aesthetic tweak.


















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