Home  |    Fitness   |   Archive   |   Tips & Safety  |    Store   |   Quotes   |   Links   |   About   |   Facebook   |   Twitter     


Support The DougReport: Ride a bike
doug report logo
Jan 08
Jan 09
Jan 10
Jan 11
Jan 12
Feb 08
Feb 09
Feb 10
Feb 11
Feb 12
Mar 08
Mar 09
Mar 10
Mar 11
Mar 12
Apr 08
Apr 09
Apr 10
Apr 11
Apr 12
May 08
May 09
May 10
May 11
May 12
Jun 08
Jun 09
Jun 10
Jun 11
Jun 12
Jul 08
Jul 09
Jul 10
Jul 11
Jul 12
Aug 08
Aug 09
Aug 10
Aug 11
Aug 12
Sep 08
Sep 09
Sep 10
Sep 11
Sep 12
Oct 08
Oct 09
Oct 10
Oct 11
Oct 12
Nov 08
Nov 09
Nov 10
Nov 11
Dec 08
Dec 09
Dec 10
Dec 11
Dec 07

Oct  1 Oct  2 Oct  3 Oct   4 Oct  5 Oct   6 Oct   7 Oct  8 Oct  9 Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 15
Oct 16 Oct 17 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29 Oct 30 Oct 31

Nov  1 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 7 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 14

November 2012
November 14, 2012






Photo: Timmy Duggan.
VeloNation: American finds new team after SpiderTech C10 dissolution.





Races & Results.
Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages),
Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages),





Photo: An early start for Stage Two. Cannasia looking sharp beside the Green, Yellow and Polka dot jerseys.
CyclingNewsAsia: After stage one there would be no rest for the weary with a start time for stage two at 6:50am. With the short distance of 80km for the stage and the first KOM coming at just 8km into the stage most riders were out warming up before the stage start.





Photo: The masses pour down the start stretch in early morning action. © Janet Hill.
CXMagazine: Cool temperatures, darkening skies, and a fast, tacky race course was the order of the day for the final race of the 2012 MFG Cyclocross Series. 





Photo: Logan Owen rode to commanding wins in Louisville and hopes to do the same in February at worlds. Photo: Emily Zinn | VeloNews.com.
VeloNews: Logan Owen wears the stars and stripes of the U.S. junior champion and aside from elite women’s national champion Katie Compton, he may be the most likely shot for a U.S. win at the cyclocross world championships in February at Louisville’s Eva Bandman Park.





Photo: Gilbert.
VeloNation: Early start for world road race champion could pave way for Sanremo win.





Photo: Finishing second to Katie Compton both days, Katerina Nash (r) passed a big test in Louisville last weekend. Photo: Wil Matthews.
VeloNews: Before the Derby City Cup in Louisville, Kentucky, Luna rider Katerina Nash was hesitant to make predictions on whether or not she could return from a nagging back injury in time to contend for the podium at the 2013 elite cyclocross world championships in February.





Photo: Hehuan Mountain .
CyclingTips: "Ever had the desire to race over 100kms and gain 3,500m to get to the summit at 3,275m from sea level? The Taiwan King of the Mountain Challenge up Hehuan Mountain will satisfy that desire and Daniel Carruthers was there on the weekend to experience this race for himself."





Photo: Bont Vaypor XC road shoes.
BikeRadar: "Uncompromising cyclocross shoe that’s best when on the bike."





Photo: Lance Armstrong and the US Postal Service team.
CyclingNews: Simon & Schuster UK to publish in time for Christmas.





Photo: Ray Booty, the first rider to break four hours for the 100-mile time trial.
RedKitePrayer: Newcomers to cycling tend to think that the recent successes by British cyclists represents a sudden breakthrough, but it’s more as if the sport has come full circle.










CyclingNewsAsia: Stage one was always going to be tough stage, the rolling hills, the wind, the heat, and not forgetting the constant attacks.





CXMagazine: An all-day rain and the churned-up peanut butter mud that followed wreaked havoc during the penultimate round of the 2012 River City Bicycles Cross Crusade Sunday as Donald Reeb (Cyclocrossracing.com) and Alice Pennington (Kona) powered to wins in the Elite men’s and women’s races.




















Photo: UCI Athlete's Commission 2012 (copyright MAO PIctures).
road.cc: Riders discuss doping, women's cycling and salaries among other issues.





Photo: The Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies women.
CyclingNews: Optum team to seek UCI registration.





Photo: UCI_President_Pat_McQuaid.
RedKitePrayer: "If there’s one thing that we can say with certainty about the UCI and doping, it’s that they have done a dismal job of investigating eyewitness testimony on doping charges."





Photo: Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) wins Il Lombardia.
CyclingNews: World number one describes points system as very unbalanced.





Photo: Frank Schleck.
With news this week that Andy Schleck will ride the Tour Down Under there’s no word on his older brother. The update on the Frank Schleck case is that there is no update.





Photo: Matti Helminen (Finland).
VeloNation: Probenecid confirmed as banned substance in question.





Photo: The Skookrum is available in 16in, 18in and 20in sizes.
BikeRadar: Pipedream Cycles have just announced another new addition to their ever-growing collection of hardtails. The Skookum is a steel 29er that's been created as the big-wheeled version of the company's popular Sirius frame.





Photo: The Easton EA90 XD is a tough, ready-to-race tubeless disc wheelset. Photo: Michael Robson | VeloNews.com.
VeloNews: "As more wheel options come on the market for disc brake ‘cross bikes, I have steadily become determined to test as many as I can and report back."





Photo: Wildskins Arm Warmers.
PodiumCafe: Looking for ways to accessorize your kit?






Photo: at McQuaid.
CyclingWeekly: Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) president Pat McQuaid has issued an open letter to professional cyclists asking them to assist in restoring cycling's image after a string of doping scandals and revelations.





Photo: Levi in happier times..
TwistedSpoke: Is it career over for Levi Leipheimer? No news is not good news for the 38 year old stage racer who was axed by his Omega-Pharma Quickstep team as a direct result of his admission of doping.





InnerRing: Winning a race is joyous and often a moment of great personal and team satisfaction. But the lesser placings matter, and not just for pride but for points.





Distraction










Photo: Marco Pinotti (BMC) won the Giro's final time trial.
CyclingNews: BMC rider to publish a digital version in English.





Photo: Team chairman Claus Hembo.
VeloNation: Rider starts legal moves, team says he invalidated his contract.






Photo: Australian triathlon coach Stephens .
VeloNation: Brailsford says team is not ‘afraid to look beyond the arena of cycling’ for staff.





Photo: Titanium Dream Bikes.
Bicycling: "Titanium bikes aren’t popular or cutting-edge—but their ride is unique and absolutely astounding. We tested five custom models from some of the best builders. Maybe one will be your next ride."





Photo: Stainless Steel FireFly.
CyclingTips: "I think this stainless steel Firefly is up there as being one of the most stunning and unique custom projects we've seen."





Photo: Bianchi's Sempre Pro.
road.cc: New generation road bike has been developed for both mechanical and electronic groupsets.





Photo: Rizoma 1.
road.cc: Italian-made singlespeed is a head turner.





Photo: The chocolate cherry Shot Bloks should be a hit.
PEZ: "Just when you think you’ve seen it all from the Show, we’re back with a slow pour of some of the coolest things we saw. Here’s what’s new training gear from CycleOps, clothing from Primal Wear, the latest lids from Scott & Lazer, and some new treats from Clif Bar."



















Photo: UCI president Pat McQuaid answers a question during a press conference held during the UCI road world championships in Valkenburg.
CyclingNews: The UCI will set up a confidential hotline for riders to contact it about doping issues. The world federation is reaching out to riders in the aftermath of the Lance Armstrong investigation, making itself more accessible and responsive to the peloton. UCI President Pat McQuaid announced this and other plans in an email sent to all riders earlier this month..





CyclingNews: Past anti-doping tools "not as efficient" according to Zorzoli.





VeloNews: Cadel Evans says he’s expecting to be back on top of his game in 2013, and that means he’s expecting full support from everyone at BMC Racing going into next season’s major goals.





CompetitiveCyclist: "And in looking at this not-so-mysterious SRAM Force lever, it's easy to envision post-crash oil slicks all across the world's cyclocross courses in the 2013-2014 season."





CyclingNews: 12 “hellingen” and lots of cobblestones in spring opener.






BikeRadar: "A new book, "The World's Toughest Endurance Challenges," profiles 50 of the most extreme bike races, marathons, triathlons, adventure races, climbs, open-water swims and other iconic endurance events from around the world."






Dead Star: First image in my head when I saw that McQuaid picture.

Good idea, so I ran with it.


Nov  1 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 7 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 14

Oct  1 Oct  2 Oct  3 Oct   4 Oct  5 Oct   6 Oct   7 Oct  8 Oct  9 Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 15
Oct 16 Oct 17 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29 Oct 30 Oct 31

Jan 08
Jan 09
Jan 10
Jan 11
Jan 12
Feb 08
Feb 09
Feb 10
Feb 11
Feb 12
Mar 08
Mar 09
Mar 10
Mar 11
Mar 12
Apr 08
Apr 09
Apr 10
Apr 11
Apr 12
May 08
May 09
May 10
May 11
May 12
Jun 08
Jun 09
Jun 10
Jun 11
Jun 12
Jul 08
Jul 09
Jul 10
Jul 11
Jul 12
Aug 08
Aug 09
Aug 10
Aug 11
Aug 12
Sep 08
Sep 09
Sep 10
Sep 11
Sep 12
Oct 08
Oct 09
Oct 10
Oct 11
Oct 12
Nov 08
Nov 09
Nov 10
Nov 11
Dec 08
Dec 09
Dec 10
Dec 11
Dec 07