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June 2014
June 4, 2014


Danny van Poppel (Trek Factory Racing)
Photo: © Tim de Waele/TDW Sport.
Danny van Poppel has won the prologue of the Tour of Luxembourg. The Trek Factory rider was the only one to ride the 2.55 kilometre course under four minutes. Luxembourg riders Jempy Drucker and Alex Kirsch rounded up the podium at 3 and 4 seconds from Van Poppel respectively. (cyclingnews.com)

June 4, 2014





Photo: The peloton on stage five of the 2013 Dauphine-LIbere .
The Tour de France is of course the headline act in July, but before that cycling fans have the Criterium du Dauphine (June 8-15) to enjoy. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

June 4, 2014





Tejay van Garderen (BMC) won the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya queen stage, his first ever WorldTour victory.
Photo: © Tim de Waele/TDW Sport.
American Tejay van Garderen returns to competition for the first time since dropping out of the Tour de Romandie at the start of May. He is confident, however, that his reduced racing schedule - cut back due to illness and injury - will not impact his ability to shine as a team leader for BMC Racing at the Critérium du Dauphiné and Tour de France. (cyclingnews.com)

June 4, 2014





Philippe Gilbert (BMC) rolled in for 8th place
Photo: © Tim de Waele/TDW Sport.
Philippe Gilbert has decided not to ride this year’s Tour de France, according to L’Équipe. The Belgian will, instead, focus on the Vuelta a España and the World Championships later this season. (cyclingnews.com)

June 4, 2014




2014 Races & Results.
Tour de Luxembourg - June 4-8 (Stages & Results),
Critérium du Dauphiné - June 8-15 (Stages),
Tour de Suisse - June 14-22 (Stages),
Giro d'Italia - May 9 - June 1 (Results),
Baloise Belgium Tour - May 28 - June 1 (Results),
Bayern Rundfahrt - May 28 - June 1 (Results),
USA Pro Road Championships - May 24-26 (Results),
Tour de France - July 5-27 (Stages),
UCI Road World Championship - Sept 20-27 (Stages).

June 4, 2014




Photo: Please note they're using Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and not champagne to celebrate on everybody's face with..
There are like three maybe four things you need to know about the 2014 USA Cycling Professional Road National Championships in Chattanooga, Tennessee. (manualforspeed.com)

June 4, 2014




Reinardt Janse Van Rensburg (Giant - Shimano)
Photo: © Bettini.
Giant-Shimano will line up at the Critérium du Dauphiné  — a key race in the build up for the Tour de France — with a youthful team led by Nikias Arndt and Reinardt Janse van Rensburg who are looking for sprint wins. (cyclingnews.com)

June 4, 2014





Photo: The race gets underway Sunday, June 8 with a 10km Individual Time Trial via
Sunday's (June 8, 2014) Criterium du Dauphine Stage 1, a 10.4km Individual Time Trial at Lyon, gets underway at 11:45am CET (5:45am U.S. Eastern) with the departure of the first rider. Criterium du Dauphine live streaming video should get underway at around 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: The heart of the system is the Wild Ride Bike Shorts, which come in a variety of great patterns, and vibrant colors.
Developed by a self described “mild-mannered patent attorney,” the Bikie Girl Bloomers are a line of clothes designed for commuters, that are comfortable enough to be worn all day. (bikerumor.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Cyclocross bikes have long been a choice for the rider looking for a versatile machine.
Trickle down tech is at the core of most any consumer industry, and the Fuji Feather CX 1.1 takes advantage of what has become the new normal at the high end of spec and brings it to a $1220 complete bike ready for the 9-5 and your next mixed surface adventure. (urbanvelo.org)

June 4, 2014




Photo: 24 gels retailing for $33.36 on their web store.
If you’re a believer in gels for your athletic performance, Honey Stinger has some new options for you – especially if it’s caffeine you crave. (bikerumor.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Niner is poised to bring a carbon cyclocross bike to market.
This new model appears to have more traditional cyclocross geometry; the bottom bracket looks to be slightly higher and the chainstays appear to be shorter that Niner’s current gravel rig. (bikeradar.com)

June 4, 2014




Two in a row for Evelyn Stevens (Specialized-Lululemon) Great job Evie
Photo: © MarcoQuezada.com/NYVelocity.
Specialized-lululemon’s Canuel breaks vertebra at Philadelphia Cycling Classic. (cyclingnews.com)

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Photo: Orica-GreenEdge general manager Shayne Bannan.
Confirms Grand Tour contention is big goal of team; comments on Giro performance plus Tour de France line-up. (cyclingtips.com.au)

June 4, 2014




Moreno Moser (Cannondale) sits comfortably in the field
Photo: © Bettini Photo.
Six months into the season and Moreno Moser continues in his struggle to find form. Last weekend, Moser completed the Giro d’Italia in an almost anonymous fashion. The Italian did make it into the break on stage 11, but has been off-key for much of the season. (cyclingnews.com)

June 4, 2014




Linus Gerdemann (MTN-Qhubeka)
Photo: © Bettini Photo.
German Linus Gerdemann is heading into the Skoda Tour of Luxembourg today with an eye on his first overall stage race victory since he won the race there in 2011. (cyclingnews.com)

June 4, 2014





Photo: Joaquim Rodriguez has been atop several podiums, but never at a grand tour. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com.
Joaquim Rodríguez, one of the top names to crash out of the Giro d’Italia, is poised to make a return in time for the Tour de France next month. (velonews.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Be honest with yourself — and your teammates — about how much you helped during a race. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com.
They were the best of friends until one of them won a bike race. After that, they never spoke. Sound familiar? It’s happened more than once in this sport: two riders disagreeing on how the winnings should be divided. (velonews.com)

June 4, 2014





Tim Wellens (Lotto Belisol)
Photo: © Tim de Waele/TDW Sport.
It has been a big few weeks for Tim Wellens. After finishing his first Grand Tour, the Belgian has secured a year’s extension to his contract, which was due to run out at the end of this season. (cyclingnews.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Simon Schofield looks at the adverse effects that over-the-counter painkillers may have on cyclists.
There is evidence that common or garden medication often swallowed by cyclists to dull an injury, can do a great 
deal more harm than good when taken with hard exercise. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Standing on the podium as national road champion, Powers held the keys to a Volkswagon GTI she’d won for a one-year loan. (Jonathan Devich/UnitedHealthcare).
Even though the possibility of a nationals sweep crossed her mind, UnitedHealthcare’s Alison Powers didn’t want to jinx herself by talking about it. (bicycling.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Chris Froome, Richie Porte, David Lopez and Mikel Nieve Credit: Andy Jones .
Just over four weeks to go and Yorkshire is already gripped by Tour fever. The sight of Team Sky’s Chris Froome, Richie Porte, Mikel Nieve and David Lopez trying out the opening stages of the Tour de France saw hundreds of spectators lining the roadsides. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Jan Heine riding the gravel at Oregon Outback. © Courtesy of Bicycle Quarterly.
"We wanted to get a look at some of the bikes from the Oregon Outback 360-mile race, and one of the ones at the top of our list was second-place finisher Jan Heine’s Rene Herse randonneuring-specific bike." (cxmagazine.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Cut, comfort, look.
BikeRadar verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Comfortable and stylish, with all the features you need for summer cycling." (bikeradar.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: represents the next generation of helmets from a company dedicated to Elevating Your Performance.
Rudy Project — best known for their line of premium optics — has just released their newest edition of noggin protection. It’s slick; it’s Italian; it looks fast; it’s the Airstorm. (bikerumor.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Force has always been the leader in the second-tier pack.
"While RED 22 was getting all the press, Force 22 quietly landed the same day but relied on its performance in the field to gain notice. It has gained our notice. SRAM Force 22 is simply the best value in cycling."

June 4, 2014




Nathan Haas (Garmin-Sharp) on the front of the breakaway
Photo: © Tim de Waele/TDW Sport.
The Zoncolan is billed as the toughest climb in Europe, but nearing the summit on Saturday afternoon, Nathan Haas seemed almost like a man who didn't quite want it to end. (cyclingnews.com)

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Photo: Does the camera lie?
Luka Mezgec of Giant-Shimano wins the final stage of the Giro. He was visibly faster and the image above helps show why. Look at him compared to Giacomo Nizzolo and Tyler Farrar, Mezgec’s head and shoulders are angled low while the other two have their heads higher than their backs. (inrng.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Bob Brayshaw, Safety & Security Director at TDF HUB 2014 Ltd.
"We find out about the planning that goes into making sure the world's biggest annual sporting event passes off smoothly." (road.cc)

June 4, 2014





Photo: Boardman Bikes has been acquired by cycle and car parts retailer Halfords for an undisclosed sum..
The acquisition of the company founded by former Olympic and World Champion Chris Boardman was announced by Halfords on Wednesday. It follows recent news that Halford’s bicycle sales had surged last year, leading to an increase in the company’s profits. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Wheels are highlighted by American Classic’s new Black Uppercut styling with white hubs. The black and white theme is distinctive and stands out nicely on the wheels. They just look plain good..
American Classic has long been a company known for pushing forth innovative new products. The latest piece of awesome to leap out of Bill Shook’s brain is a new rim design resulting in a fantastically light set of tubeless wheels. (pezcyclingnews.com)

June 4, 2014





Photo: There aren’t many professional cyclist with lots of tattoos, but Wiggins isn’t like many other professional cyclists.
"Just over a week ago Bradley Wiggins wrapped up the GC title at the 2014 Tour of California but for our photographer Angelica Dixon the memories are still very fresh." (pezcyclingnews.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Of course passenger luggage does sometimes get damaged in transit (less than 0.05% of the time.
Flying with your bike can be a nerve-wracking experience, particularly if the bike is new and/or you’ve spent a lot of money on it. Will the bike make it to your destination in one piece? And what’s the best option for keeping your bike safe – soft case, hardshell or cardboard box? (cyclingtips.com.au)

June 4, 2014




Photo: The Velocis’ sleek looks get the thumbs up from us.
The Velocis is Bontrager’s flagship helmet and a new addition to the American firm’s road range. Look carefully and you’ll see the Velocis is the helmet worn by Fabian Cancellara and his Trek Factory Racing team-mates. (roadcyclinguk.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Europcar's Thomas Voeckler at the 2014 Tour de Romandie (Sirotti).
Europcar’s Thomas Voeckler heads to the eight-stage Critérium du Dauphiné hoping for a stage win to complement his 2013 victory in Grenoble. (sbs.com.au)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Don't get hung up on your power output. It is far from the whole story.
When it comes to performance in endurance sports, contrary to what many people believe, there is no secret formula. (bikeradar.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Built on a hydroformed alloy frame, the bike gets gravel road geometry with a slackish head angle and slightly longer chainstays.
Introduced last September, the Niner RLT 9 is the first non mountain bike from the heretofore 29er specific brand. Technically, they call it an “all-road mountain bike”, which, after riding it, isn’t far from the truth. (bikerumor.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: CamOn! GoPro adapter which allows you to keep things interesting with on the fly adjustment.
Traditional GoPro mounts can be tricky to move or adjust, especially on the fly. KlickFix thinks they have the answer in the CamOn! (bikerumor.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Taking a page from the master Dan Pegoretti, Hampsten has employed the D-11 headtube standard and a Falz carbon fork.
Every now and then a small, cycling company will strike you with a genuine passion and love for cycling that verges on contagious. Hampsten Cycles is one of those outfits. (bikerumor.com)

June 4, 2014




Photo: Triple success for Sam Spokes (Josef Vaishar/Roadcycling.cz).
Spokes, who races for the ETIXX cycling team, won two stages and claimed the overall tour title. (sbs.com.au)

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