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June 2014
June 19, 2014



Matteo Trentin (Omega Pharma-Quick Step)
Photo: © Tim de Waele/TDW Sport.
Matteo Trentin capitalized off of some fantastic teamwork to claim the stage 6 victory at the Tour de Suisse in Delémont on Thursday. His team led him into the final few hundred meters in perfect position to sprint for the win ahead of Daniele Bennati in second and Francesco Gavazzi third. (cyclingnews.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: I will check it tomorrow morning but based on the profile it seems to be well suited to my qualities as are the last two stages. This is a Tour de Suisse route I really like. The goal is not to win the TT but to take as much...
Despite his excellent riding in the early part of the race, Tony Martin has been guarded about his overall prospects in the race. Going into the important time trial, he now makes it clear that he is targeting the GC and says that time gains are more important than the stage win. (cyclingquotes.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: In his first race back after withdrawing from the Giro, Matthews proves himself ready for the Tour de France by beating Koren and Ulissi in the Tour de Slovenie time trial...
Michael Matthews continued his impressive run of success when he returned to competition in today’s Tour de Slovenie time trial. The Australian beat Kristijan Koren and Diego Ulissi to prove himself ready for his Tour de France debut and take the first leader’s jersey in the four-day race. (cyclingquotes.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: For us there was not much to do but wait and do the best we could on the climbs. We had Laurent and Andy in the front group but there were still 60-70 riders and I don’t expect them to win a sprint like this...
In the early part of the season, Andy Schleck has been dropped early on the climbs but in the Tour de Suisse he is showing signs on improvement. Today he finished with the peloton in the hard sixth stage on a day that was all about saving energy for his Trek team. (cyclingquotes.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: Lawson Craddock was third overall at the Amgen Tour of California and won the Best Young Rider jersey. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com.
Lawson Craddock and Chad Haga might be UCI WorldTour rookies, but they’re putting in veteran-level kilometers in their respective debut seasons in the elite pro ranks. (velonews.com)

June 18, 2014




Photo: The XC course is located at Marshall Mountain just outside of Missoula, Montana which is in its fourth year for hosting a Pro XCT event. Photo by Tom Robertson.
Four racers who participated in the 2012 Olympic Games in London will be racing this weekend at the ProXCT national series event in Missoula, Montana, there will be live streaming the action. (velonews.com)

June 19, 2014




2014 Races & Results.
Tour de Suisse - June 14-22 (Stages & Results),
Ster ZLM Toer GP - June 18-22 (Stages & Results),
Critérium du Dauphiné - June 8-15 (Results),
Tour de Luxembourg - June 4-8 (Results),
Giro d'Italia - May 9 - 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 19, 2014





Bauke Mollema (Belkin) celebrates victory
Photo: © Jean-François Quénet.
Bauke Mollema is the first of the Belkin riders to be linked to a new team. According to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, Mollema’s agent has been in contact with Tinkoff-Saxo about a potential move to the team for next season. (cyclingnews.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: We slowly grew tired as the day grew older and were promptly brought back to reality.
"Sometimes, you just need to get on your bike and smile at the sky." (pelotonmagazine.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: One of the advantages of a track pump is that you get a gauge that allows you to inflate your tyres to the correct pressure.
A track pump, also called a floor pump, is designed to inflate your tyres quickly and easily. A small, lightweight pump is great for carrying when you ride, but a track pump is the best tool for the job when you're at home. (road.cc)

June 19, 2014








Photo: Tour de Suisse Stage 7 Profile.
Friday's Stage 7 start time: Friday 13:12 CET (4:12 AM PST);
Earliest live video: 15:30 CET (6:30 AM PST);
Approximate finish: 17:02 CET (8:02 AM PST). (cyclingfans.com)

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Marcel Kittel (Giant-Shimano)
Photo: © Bettini Photo.
Giant-Shimano sprinter Marcel Kittel won the second stage of the Ster ZLM Toer in Sint Willebrord, beating Tyler Farrar by a bike length. (cyclingnews.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: No wonder debate is raging; rarely has a level of domination by one country’s riders been seen so prominently as at the recent Tour de Singkarak.
Is the country’s monopolization of results legitimate? (cyclingtips.com.au)

June 19, 2014




Photo: The first thing you notice when you pull the Edge 1000 out of its packaging is just how big it is.
The Edge 1000 is Garmin's latest GPS-enabled cycling computer and the highest-specced unit in the Edge range which features the existing Edge 510 and Edge 810. (cyclingtips.com.au)

June 19, 2014




Photo: Millar wears POC WAS glasses Credit: Andy Jones .
Thieves steal race memorabilia, watches and electrical goods from David Millar's home in Girona while he was riding in the Criterium du Dauphine. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

June 19, 2014




Alejandro Valverde looks disappointed with second place
Photo: © Sirotti.
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde heads a strong field that will gather in Lectoure in south-west France on Friday for the 38th edition of the Route du Sud. The three-day event, traditionally the last stage race before the Tour de France, features two tough days in the Pyrenees, including a summit finish at Val Louron, the penultimate climb on Tour stage 17 to Pla d’Adet. (cyclingnews.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: Alex Dowsett, Tour of Algarve 2014, time trial .
Alex Dowsett aiming for fourth consecutive national time trial title - but he'll have to beat Bradley Wiggins. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

June 19, 2014




Photo: Hugh Carthy says victory at the Tour de Korea was ‘by far the biggest win’ of his career (pic: Aaron Lee/Tour de Korea).
While the focus on the British charge for the Tour de France’s maillot jaune will soon be dominating the headlines, one rising star has already pulled on a yellow jersey this summer. (roadcyclinguk.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: Lynskey makes an enormous range of Ti frames, all built in Tennessee, with 14 different models just in the road category.
BikeRadar verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "The R230 is fast, lively and beautifully made, but faces stiff carbon competition." (bikeradar.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: The rim-brake version we rode was essentially a Cayo 4.0, barring the slightly lighter DT Swiss wheels .
BikeRadar verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "A stiff, light, and exciting machine that shines in both brake configurations." (bikeradar.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: The bottle holds 21 ounces of fluid and is made from BPA-free polypropylene.
The new design gets a higher flow rate thanks to a more flexible bottle wall and a larger diameter Jet Valve nozzle. The new Jet Valve has a larger locking toggle and is removable to make cleaning easier. (bicycleretailer.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: Three years’ worth of development resulted in a 965-gram carbon frame.
"The Grade is designed to be a road bike, adventure bike, and gravel bike wrapped up into one versatile package. After two days riding it in the Wasatch Mountains, I think GT nailed it." (bicycling.com)

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Photo: Daily Distraction.

June 19, 2014


Photo: The thing I keep saying is that no matter what you say about doping, you are going to get crap for it.
"If you are a true fan of cycling, you have to have a part of your mind moving forward to accept that a performance can be clean." (pelotonmagazine.com)

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Sep Vanmarcke will lead the Belkin challenge in Flanders
Photo: © Roberto Bettini.
Belkin is on the hunt for a new sponsor, after it was announced that their title sponsor would be pulling out at the end of this season. The announcement was only made two days ago, but the team have already decided to take matters into their own hands in the hope to secure their future and their key riders. (cyclingnews.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: While Cav was sitting on the tarmac a few hundred meters back with Goss discussing the lack of sprinters in the race, Sacha Modolo was sprinting to a fine victory.
After the fireworks of the GC battle at the Dauphiné of last week the Tour de Suisse has so far been dominated by the sprinters. It’s been a far from boring affair. (pezcyclingnews.com)

June 19, 2014





Photo: Lance Armstrong. (Getty Images).
Lance Armstrong gave a sworn deposition in the SCA bonus case, but he's forbidden from discussing the testimony. (bicycling.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: Look is marketing its 675 as a racing or sportive bike. But the feel and ride quality leaves it up there with any superbike.
"At first glance, you will be intrigued by the stem sweeping into the top tube on Look’s 675. You’ll either love it or hate it. I wasn’t convinced by the styling." (stickybottle.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: Nick Falbo designed a new type of bike land that takes dangerous intersections into consideration. Nick Falbo .
Biking through a city can feel like navigating a video game staked upon your life. You’re avoiding pedestrians and potholes all the while making sure cars don’t run into you. For all the benefits commuting by bike have, getting to your destination can be terrifying. (wired.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: The Shattered Peloton - The Devastating Impact of World War I on the Tour de France.
The Shattered Peloton is a feast of anecdotes that also serves to shine a brighter light on the story of the Tour at war than has heretofore been possible in English-language Tour books. (podiumcafe.com)

June 19, 2014




Photo: The Nor’Wester begins with a low-ish bottom bracket (7.5cm of drop) and a conservative chain stay length (42cm).
"The Nor’Wester recalls the Italian stage racing bikes of the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s, what I tend to refer to as “grand touring” bikes." (redkiteprayer.com)

June 19, 2014






Photo: The Climbs and Finish of Stage 1.
Stage 1 starts at 11:10am BST (12:10pm CET) (6:10am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:31pm BST (5:31pm CET) (11:31am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)

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