TwistedSpoke: The chronology, part one. Gilbert contracted a virus during Tirreno-Adriatico which forced him out of the race. Then teammate and fellow classics star Thord Hushovd contracted Gilbert’s virus, went into fever mode, lost power and missed Milan-San Remo, Flanders and his beloved Paris-Roubaix.

CyclingNews: Hosking: I am really disappointed and sorry to have let people down.

CyclingNews: Linda Villumsen has finished on the podium at the UCI time trial world championships for the past three years. It’s the time trial which is her strongest discipline although she’s an accomplished road racer, riding for the Orica-AIS presented by GreenEdge team.

CyclingNews: Races & Results.
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),
Thüringen Rundfahrt der Frauen - July 16 - 22 (Stages & Results),
Vuelta a España - August 18 - September 9 (Stages),
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SingleTrack: Nino Schurter of Scott-Swisspower sealed the 2012 World Cup title with a win at the Val d’Isere World Cup after an exceptionally strong season. Schurter has been racing 650b wheels on his Scott 27.5″ Scale this season.

Aaron Gwin Wins DH World Title.

Bicycling: The American finishes behind Brook MacDonald, but takes enough points to win overall title.

SingleTrack: The final Olympic test took place at the Val d’Isere World Cup. Gunn Rita Dahle Flesjaa (Multivan-Merida) won the French World Cup and Catharine Pendrel (Luna) won the overall World Cup title.

CyclingNews: Neben, Stevens on the attack in London.

PodiumCafe: Part of the festivities at this summers Dealer Camp industry shindig was the Midsummer Cross. Held at the Deer Valley Resort, Park CIty Utah the USAC race was open to all. Up for grabs were a pair of full ride pro contracts to the new Raleigh Clement Cyclocross Team.

VeloNews: Marianne Vos ended years of frustration on the world stage by winning the Olympic road race on Sunday.

VeloNation: Joaquim Rodriguez defending title in five-day Vuelta a España tune-up.

VeloNation: Dutch Vacansoleil-DCM rider speaks for the first time about his horrific Tour de France crash injuries.

InnerRing: There’s a pause in the Olympic cycling program with the time trial not until Wednesday and then activities start in the velodrome on Thursday.

VeloNation: How flexibility saw Lizzie Armitstead take silver, while loyalty to Mark Cavendish saw the World champion miss out.

CyclingNews: Old rivals set to lock horns again on the track.

road.cc: Carbon road bike in a sportive-friendly geometry.

Scott Provides “Aero For All” With Speedster Alloy Aero Bike, Plus New Helmets.

BikeRumor: Scott Sports is pushing the concept of aero bikes, betting heavily on aero being the new light.

BikeRadar verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Good sound quality for safety-conscious riders, with mobile phone functionality."

BikeRadar verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Offers a tight, nimble but relatively relaxed ride feel combined with classic looks."

CyclingNews: American flatted out of the winning move.

Reuters: Whether Bradley Wiggins is the best cyclist Britain has produced will no longer be questioned if he follows his Tour de France title with Olympic time trial gold on Wednesday.

SingleTrack: Members of the U.S. and Canadian Olympic mountain bike squads are more perplexed than angry at renowned cycling commentator Phil Ligget’s comments that mountain biking and BMX don’t belong in the Olympics.

VeloNews: American Kristin Armstrong will be looking to make one of the greatest comebacks in women’s cycling history on Wednesday as she attempts to return both from retirement, and more recently, a broken collarbone, to defend her Olympic time trial title.

road.cc: UCI President talks about doping, breakaway league, Twitter and his ban from the Olympics.

VeloNews: Switzerland’s Fabian Cancellara will fight through the pain of an injured shoulder to defend his Olympic time trial crown on Wednesday.

Bicycling: Garmin-Sharp chases small advantages that add up to big results.

BikeRumor: Colnago has just announced a 135-piece limited edition run of their C59 Italia road bike frame to celebrate Thomas Voeckler’s 135 points in the race for the Climber’s Jersey at this year’s Tour de France.

road.cc: Two brand new models from the Belgium company raise the bar.

road.cc: Belgian hospitality and virtual cycling at Middle Temple for the next fortnight.