VeloNews: One hundred and forty riders will take the start line of the Olympic road race Saturday morning at The Mall, London’s historic corridor that includes Parliament and Buckingham Palace, yet only one will make history several hours later as the gold medal winner.

CyclingNews: If Cavendish has any chance of success he'll need to count on the support of his four teammates, and none more so than David Millar.

TwistedSpoke: Philippe Gilbert summed up the Men’s Olympic Road Race by saying it’s everyone against Cavendish.

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2012 Olympic Games - July 28 - August 12 (Races),
Tour de Wallonie - July 21 - 25 (Stages & Results),
Tour de France - June 30 - July 22 (Stages & Results),
Cascade Cycling Classic - July 17 - 22 (Stages & Results),
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Boulder Report: Given that one of the interesting side stories of the first few days of the Tour de France was whether eventual winner Brad Wiggins’ Sky team would switch from Pinarello to Specialized for 2013, it was interesting to see the Mirror newspaper publish photos on Tuesday of Wiggins riding…neither.

BikeBlogNYC: A number of companies make mounting hardware but one particular company also makes a hardcore yet light weight case for the phone, that is highly resistant to the elements and shock.

MBAction: Mountain biking has splintered into some well-defined, and some not-so-well-defined, segments, making it crucial to pick the right bike for the type of enjoyment you want to get out of riding. Following our advice, you will arrive at the trailhead on a bike ideally suited for you.

CyclingNews: Commentator laments changes to track cycling program.

VeloNation: Decision to be made in coming weeks.

road.cc: Richard Moore, author of 'Sky's the Limit' says Cavendish's opportunities limited if he stays there due to GC focus.

BikeRadar: Less than a year ago on the streets of Copenhagen, Tony Martin signalled the changing of the guard with his World Championship victory. Fabian Cancellara didn’t look like his former smooth self and was relegated to third after a stunning performance from Bradley Wiggins.

VeloNation: Canadian WorldTour races and Worlds also scheduled as part of racing return.

road.cc: UCI boss gives his views on Box Hill, Team Sky/British Cycling, his favourite event and more.

PodiumInsight: A month and a half ago, Timmy Duggan posted a very powerful tweet and photo – the tweet simply said: “2012: Check, aaaannndd check. What an honor. #dreamscometrue”

French team coach expects "very open" race.

BikeRumor: Lynskey has just released a 30-bike limited edition run of the Helix OS titanium racing road bike that’s painted to match with the new SRAM Red group.

Bicycling: Versatile aero road helmet will see use in road, track, and triathlon racing.

CyclingNews: There was a huge elephant standing in the middle of the room in the form of the US Anti-Doping Agency's doping procedures against cycling's most celebrated athlete, Lance Armstrong, and his managers, doctors and trainers.

CyclingNews: Winning move could go anywhere.

VeloNews: The men’s and women’s U.S. Olympic road teams are aiming for different finales on The Mall in London this weekend. The men’s squad brings a battered Tyler Farrar for a bunch sprint, but may look to split the race on Saturday, while the women’s squad is rallying behind sprinter Shelley Olds in what may be an extremely aggressive tilt on Sunday.

VeloNation: Popular German rider yet to decide where he will race.

CyclingNews: Champs-Élysées fall could have been much worse for Lampre rider.

iBike: This blog is not for the faint of heart or the casual rider.  This is a shallow dive into the underbelly of aerodynamics.  Reading this blog could lead to; a sudden change in riding position, visions of super human speed, exercise induced euphoria, and consistent visits to the podium.

road.cc: Excellent multitool with most features you'll need on the road plus a few others, just in case.

VeloNation: USA team hungry for success in London.

CyclingNews: It’s been almost three weeks since Wout Poels (Vacansoleil-DCM) left the Tour de France after a dramatic crash on stage six from Épernay to Metz. Poels was one of many who went down that day but unlike many others, he was not able to continue. He abandoned the race and left in an ambulance.

PodiumCafe: The Olympics are fast approaching and the cycling calendar speeds onwards towards fall, the Tour de France already becoming distant in the rearview mirror. For some, the transition to focus on other races is easy following a Tour where the GC battle lacked pizzaz thanks to Bradley Wiggins and his Team Sky's dominance. But while the GC racing may have been subdued, there are moments in the race that will continue to stand out in our minds.