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October 2013
October 25, 2013


Photo: Cycling TV is also showing the Elite Women race live.
The 2013 UCI Cyclocross World Cup at Tabor is Saturday, October 26.  Live streaming video: 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)





Photo: Oleg Tinkov had his own champagne to celebrate with. © Roberto Bettini
Russian businessman ready to create his own team for 2015. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: A solo victory for Hofland (Belkin)..
Six in a row for Belkin. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Not everyone in the peloton is unhappy with the inclusion of cobblestones in the 2014 Tour, but the GC riders do not fall into that category. Photo: Graham Watson.
Cobblestones are back for the 2014 Tour de France, and you could almost feel the tension fill the room as nervous GC candidates watched in growing gloom from their seats Wednesday in Paris as Tour officials confirmed their worst fears. (velonews.com)






Photo: Doug Report...
The 2013 Six Days of Amsterdam Track Cycling (6-Daagse van Amsterdam) are being held October 21-26. Live streaming video: 7:20pm CET (1:20pm U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)





Races & Results.
La Ruta - Oct 24-26 (Stages & Results),
Tour of Hainan - Oct 20-28 (Stages & Results),
Japan Cup - Oct 20 (Results),
Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Results),
2014 Tour de France - July 5-27 (Stages),
2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages),
UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results),
Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results),
Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results),
Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).





Photo: Thomas Raeymakers...
Phil Southerland is a team manager like no other. He founded his revolutionary Diabetes awareness team, Team Type 1 team back in 2008, rode in it as a rider and now this year took the brave step of changing his successful team of International non-diabetic and diabetic team into a 100% diabetic team, Novo Nordisk. (pezcyclingnews.com)





Photo: Marcel Kittel watches the route presentation. © AFP
German on the Classics and new Milan-San Remo route. (cyclingnews.com)





But on the whole hosting the Tour de France is seen as a good thing and towns pay for the privilege. How much does it cost? (inrng.com)










Belkin continues clean sweep. (cyclingnews.com)





Belgian likely attracted by nine cobblestone sectors on stage five to Porte du Hainaut. (velonation.com)






Team manager thinks Pyrenees and time trial will be decisive. (cyclingnews.com)







Photo: Johan Bruyneel directed Lance Armstrong to all seven of his now defunct Tour de France victories. Photo: Graham Watson.
On June 12, 2012, the United States Anti-Doping Agency unleashed a letter that set the cycling world ablaze in a still smoldering fire, a letter that outlined the evidence and charges against a who’s who of Lance Armstrong’s teams. (velonews.com)





Photo: odds might well shift from the top climbers to those all-rounders who have strong teams.
With its more copious menu of mountaintop finishes, and time trialing reduced to a single stage 24 hours before the finish in Paris, next year’s 101st Tour de France has already been labeled one for the climbers. (pelotonmagazine.com)






Photo: Johnny Hoogerland with Androni Giocattoli team manager Gianni Savio. © Androni Giocattoli (cyclingnews.com)
Dutch champion finds new squad after Vacansoleil DCM team folds. (velonation.com)





Photo: Marconi Durán surprised with the win on his first day at La Ruta de los Conquistadores on Thursday. Photo: La Ruta de los Conquistadores.
Marconi Durán and Pua Mata rode away with day one wins at La Ruta de los Conquistadores on Thursday in El Rodeo, Costa Rica. (velonews.com)





Photo: Richie Porte will ditch his domestique role at the Giro d'Italia next year. Photo: Graham Watson.
Richie Porte (Sky) is the archetypal loyal lieutenant, a man you can count on in a crisis, a man who sacrifices himself and his own ambitions for the greater good of his team. (velonews.com)






Photo: Dayer Quintana...
Family member of Tour de France runner up signs contract with Spanish WorldTour squad. (velonation.com)





Photo: The production versions of the brakes will use 140mm, not 160mm rotors.
BikeRadar verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Shimano's hydraulic road system trumps SRAM's."





Photo: As one of the cheapest investments you can make in your safety in the event of a crash.
RoadID is offering new badges that sit next to the ID badge. Most of the badges are simply a space to customize your RoadID to your activities, but the Medical Alert Badge is probably a good one to have if you need it. (bikerumor.com)





Photo: the tools offer smart, stylish design paired with functionality.
Adding another option to the standard US tool and pump choices, Quality Bicycle Products just announced that they will be distributing Birzman products stateside. (bikerumor.com)










Photo: PEZ Daily Distraction.
















Photo: Anti-doping expert Parisotto. Photo: © Shane Stokes
Anti-doping expert encouraged by Cookson’s win in presidency battle, says new leadership is crucial for UCI and the sport. (velonation.com)





Photo: Pat McQuaid in his old office.
Kroll enlisted to help Cookson uncover alleged wrongdoing. (cyclingnews.com)






Photo: Chris Froome left Paris, where he attended the unveiling of the 2014 Tour de France route this week, and traveled to Japan for his final race of the season. Photo: Graham Watson.
Tour de France champion Chris Froome (Sky) has backed new UCI president Brian Cookson to rid the sport of its doping culture and usher in a new dawn. (velonews.com)





Photo: Marcel Kittel threw himself wholeheartedly into the sumo exhibition.
ASO launches new venture in Japan. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Cadel Evans.
Giro d’Italia focus allows former World champion to ride home race. (velonation.com)





Photo: The final Vuelta podium for 2013© Bettini.
First finish outside Madrid since 1993 on the cards. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 105.
Five of the best bits of road cycling kit, five of the best pieces of mountain biking gear, brought to you on a Friday. (bikeradar.com)






































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