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August 2013
August 4, 2013




Photo: former under-23 World champion was by far the fastest of the remaining sprinters.
FDJ.fr dominates attacking race as Yoann Offredo forces its rivals into a long chase. (velonation.com)





Photo: Giorgia Bronzini outsprints the depleted peloton.
Emma Johansson comes under pressure but holds overall lead. (velonation.com)





Photo: Laura Trott (Wiggle Honda) won the inaugural Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix.
Olympic champion comes out on top in rematch with Hannah Barnes. (velonation.com)








Photo: Joaquim 'purito' Rodriguez lights a cigar during the roll-out from Versailles.
Katusha rider keen on Florence circuit. (cyclingnews.com)





Races & Results.
Tour de Pologne - July 27-Aug 3 (Stages & Results),
Tour of Denmark - July 31-Aug 4 (Stages & Results),
USA Pro Challenge - Aug 19-25 (Stages),
Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),
UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races),
Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results),
Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results)








Photo: Bradley Wiggins wins Tour of Poland time trial.
A classic race-within-a-race scenario unfolded on the final stage of the Tour of Poland, with time trial specialists Bradley Wiggins, Fabian Cancellara and Taylor Phinney expected to take stage honors. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)















Photo: This was the 21-year-old sprinter's seventh victory of 2013 .
Arnaud Démare dedicated his victory in Sunday's inaugural RideLondon-Surrey Classic to his coach, who died in June. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)





Photo: Haimar Zubeldia was the highest placed RadioShack Leopard finisher at Ax 3 Domaines in 19th at 3:04.
Basques riders happy to continue in set-up. (cyclingnews.com)







Photo: Mark Cavendish (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) finished off his summer season with a victory.
Manxman headed for a break; Belkin gets first victories with young Dutchman. (velonation.com)






Photo: Bradley Wiggins (Sky) on the podium.
Bradley Wiggins (Sky) signalled his intentions for the individual time trial at next month’s world championships by winning the final stage of the Tour de Pologne in Krakow on Saturday. (cyclingnews.com)








Photo: On the flat or downhill the Scott is quick, with great balance and poise making it fun through the twisty stuff.
BikeRadar verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "An aero frame that can sprint, climb and descend with the best."





Photo: Specialized’s Purgatory is one of our favorite all-round trail tires.
BikeRadar verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Cheap, light and great as an all-round option."





Photo: Sérgio Ribeiro (Barbot-Efapel).
Passport irregularities constitute second doping offence. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Fabian Cancellara has said he is disappointed not to take today’s final stage of the Tour of Poland.
Swiss rider second in final test, Vuelta a España next on racing schedule. (velonation.com)













Photo: Taylor Phinney’s solo stage win earlier this week.
American rider and BMC Racing team-mates Pinotti and Nerz satisfied with TT result. (velonation.com)





Photo: Emma Johansson.
Swedish TT champion beats Linda Villumsen by less than three-quarters of a second. (velonation.com)





Photo: Cycling enthusiasts of all ages take part in the Prudential RideLondon cycling event through central London.
The ride was part of the Prudential RideLondon weekend, which features four separate events designed to appeal to riders of all ages and abilities. (telegraph.co.uk)





Photo: Fabian Cancellara (RadioShack Leopard).
Swiss rider happy with Worlds preparation. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: seal your tubeless tyres onto rims. It also helps prevent punctures.
Seals tires to rims, and helps prevent punctures. Good stuff if you've made the leap to tubeless on your road bike: 4 out of 5 stars. (road.cc)






Photo: They're a bit of a bugger to get onto the cleat.
Functionally excellent but of limited use in the real world. (road.cc)








Photo: European Cycling Union President David Lappartient .
EUC president concerned about possibly legal action over Malaysian proposal. (velonation.com)





Photo: USADA CEO Travis Tygart has spoken of his frustration.
“They want to control the results. They want to control who is tested and they want to control what is tested for, so they don’t have any issues.” (velonation.com)















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