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August 2013
August 28, 2013


Photo: Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) became the surprise leader of the Vuelta after stage 4 following former red jersey wearer Chris Horner being on the wrong side of a split.
Italian in top spot for third stage. (cyclingnews.com)







Photo: Michael Matthews (Orica-GreenEdge) led up the first part of the final climb.
Bunch sprint foils Gilbert's late attack. (cyclingnews.com)








Photo: Stage 6 Profile.
Thursday's Vuelta a Espana Stage 6 departs Guijuelo at 1:14pm CET (7:14am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Caceres at around 5:30pm CET (11:30am U.S. Eastern).  Vuelta live streaming video should get underway at around 3:45pm CET (9:45am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)










Races & Results.
Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages & Results),
Tour de l'Avenir - Aug 24-31 (Stages & Results),
Tour of Alberta - Sept 3-8 (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: The USA Pro Challenge was Phil Gaimon's last race of the season, so he'll have plenty of time to rest his pothole-rattled wrists. Photo: Casey B. Gibson.
The USA Pro Challenge was Phil Gaimon's last race of the season. (velonews.com)





Photo: Stage one of the Saint Brieuc Agglo Tour was 140km with six short circuits.
"I'm writing this having just read my previous post back to myself. I'd say this weekend I was less "at one with the bike" and more at one with the floor..."





Photo: Light, but flexy fork takes some getting used to.
BikeRadar verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "With its narrow cockpit and easy spin, the RM01 laughs at long rides and rough roads. Not one for smash-and-grab riders, though."





Photo: NEW TUBING PROFILES AND CARBON LAYUP.
The Air 9 Carbon is updated from the original Air 9 Carbon. (mbaction.com)


















Photo: Eurosport - Katusha Team's Spanish rider Daniel Moreno celebrates after winnning the fourth day of the 68th edition of
Katusha rider Dani Moreno claimed the host nation's first stage win of the 2013 Vuelta a Espana on Tuesday while Italy's Vincenzo Nibali regained the overall lead. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)








Photo: Michael Matthews (Orica-GreenEdge) wins in Lago de Sanabria.
Former U-23 World Champ takes first Grand Tour stage win. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Last chance to raise arms in victory with the colors on his chest is in the Vuelta a Espaņa.
The worst since Luc Leblanc or Rudy Dhaenens in the 1990s. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)





Photo: Adrien Niyonshuti is making a steady recovery.
MTN Qhubeka rider nearing end of anticoagulant treatment, will be able to train outdoors from November. (velonation.com)





Photo: Nate Wilson said it was bittersweet to finish the USA Pro Challenge, as it might have been the last time he rode with some of his Bontrager teammates. Photo: Casey B. Gibson.
"I may not know much about what is going on outside the bubble, but I have many great stories to share from within." (velonews.com)





Photo: Roger Pingeon and Raymond Poulidor.
Cycling today is infinitely easier than it used to be. And that probably sounds like the understatement of the century." (redkiteprayer.com)





Photo: Pro-team mechanics have one of the toughest jobs in cycling.
See a day of racing in the 2013 USA Pro Cycling Challenge through the eyes of some of cycling’s unsung heroes. (bicycling.com)





Photo: The Empire remains structurally unchanged, but gets new colors. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com.
The Empire remains structurally unchanged, but gets new colors. (velonews.com)





Photo: It's just a chain tool, but still, these little beauties from Birzman stopped us in our tracks. The unbelievable attention to detail and design with Birzman's tools is simply magnificent.
Welcome to Germany: "We're in Friedrichshafen, Germany this whole week to bring you coverage of the largest gathering of riders and bike manufacturers as they show off their 2014 product." (mbaction.com)





Photo: The 20-pound Fate is designed for winning races, but it will boost your ego no matter where you ride. (Leah Flickinger).
The 29er hardtail is a momentum—and confidence—builder. (bicycling.com)





American will continue to battle for GC. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: PEZ Daily Distraction.

















Photo: Seven months since Independent Commission was dismissed, and where are we now?
Tygart: “If that is what they are trying to do, it stinks to high heaven.” (velonews.com)







Photo: Danilo di Luca’s case is finally moving forward.
Lengthy ban likely for 37 year old rider, who previously served two bans. (velonation.com)





Photo: WADA alleges the anti-doping facility in Rio de Janeiro does not meet acceptable standards (Getty).
The accreditation of the anti-doping laboratory in 2016 Olympic host city Rio de Janeiro has been revoked, the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Tuesday. (sbs.com.au)





Photo: this session works well on a long climb 
if you have one locally.
"We asked five top British pro racers for their most effective training session and found a selection that address the key factors of cycling fitness; skill, strength, stamina, aerobic and anaerobic power, speed and specificity." (cyclingweekly.co.uk).






Photo: Garmin-Sharp rider Tyler Farrar is feeling the need to clock up another as soon as he can.
American rider believes today’s Vuelta a Espaņa stage could present opportunities. (velonation.com)





Photo: The CGP is big league bike racing on a 0.9 mile closed criterium circuit that finishes with a sweeping view of the Pacific Ocean.
Mark your calendars for the inaugural Carlsbad Family Fun Ride (CFFR) on Saturday, September 7, and Carlsbad Grand Prix on Sunday, September 8 presented by Hoehn Motors Carlsbad with KPRi as official media partner. (socalcycling.com) 





Photo: Chocoholics, rejoice. You now have permission not only to indulge, but also to be only half joking when you claim the plant-based food is your favorite vegetable.
Turns out chocolate can make you leaner, healthier, and faster. How sweet is that? (bicycling.com)





Photo: One thing to applaud is that a lot of the history is well researched.
This is a series of personal accounts of each climb rather than a presentation of the road itself and there are many rider biographies included. (inrng.com)





Photo: The growing popularity of the Eurobike show has resulted in a planned expansion of the current exhibition floorspace to a grand total of 85,000 sqm.
22nd edition set to be biggest yet. (cyclingnews.com)







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