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December 2012
December 13, 2012




Photo: Pat McQuaid (r) called Greg LeMond's comments on the UCI presidency
VeloNews: Three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond was “arrogant” in offering to act as interim president of the UCI should incumbent Pat McQuaid give in to calls for his resignation, McQuaid has told AFP.







Photo: Giro 2012 S10 Rodriguez heads for the line (Gian Mattia D'Alberto - LaPresse - RCS Sport).
road.cc: Move not a surprise - team owner Makarov chairs the federation - but could it herald struggle for control of UCI?







Photo: Wiggins changes tack.
VeloNation: Briton states that it is undecided if he will do the Giro d’Italia.





Photo: Katie Compton, shown here last week at Vlaamse Druivenveldrit, has been on a long European winning streak © Bart Hazen.
CXMagazine: After the exciting, muddy racing that was the Scheldecross Antwerpen and Vlaamse Druivenveldrit last weekend, the European Elite turn now to Leuven, Belgium for the fourth round of the Soudal Classics on Sunday.





Races & Results.
Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages),
Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages),
Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages),





Photo: At NBX, van Gilder took the win by a quarter of a wheel’s length. © Todd Prekaski.
CXMagazine: From the girl with training wheels and a pink backpack, to the Elites with their Typhoons and fleece-lined skinsuits, the toughest racers were tested by a deceptively demanding course, steady cold rain and howling winds on day two of Supercross.






Photo: UCI logo on white.
road.cc: Issues grouped into Globalization, Anti-Doping, Riders, and Sports Calendar - and fans will get to have their say through Facebook and Twitter.





Photo: Lance Armstrong @ Santos TDU 2010 (Photosport International).
road.cc: Event coincides with publication of latest book by award-winning journalist who helped take Armstrong down.





Photo: he good news comes on the team front. And it's called stability.
PodiumCafe: After a pretty quiet November, things have pepped up again, and as with all things related to Women's cycling, for every bit of good news there's some bad. Well maybe not matching one-for-one, because that would be silly. Let's just say there's a bit of both.





Photo: Race days per nation - UCI-registered pro cyclists in Asia.
CyclingIQ: The 2012 AsiaTour, which officially ended with the Tour of Brunei in September, was scattered across 13 nations and comprised 155 days of racing. Logistically and financially, it’s a puzzle for most teams – but has anyone wondered about the actual formula which bolts it all together? Is the calendar logically set out for sustainable development, or is it the by-product of short-term opportunity?





Photo: Dream Team Pro Cycling.
VeloNation: British online cycle retailer to support Wiggle-Honda for the next three years.





Photo: Wiggins the donkey.
CyclingWeekly: Have you heard the one about a donkey called Wiggins? No, this is no joke.





Photo: Rodriguez’s win in Il Lombardia.
InnerRing: Katusha had a great end to 2012 with success for much of the Vuelta and Rodriguez’s win in Il Lombardia which crowned him was the World No.1 rider in the UCI rankings while the team finished an impressive second overall in the same rankings. Only now the taste of champagne has gone and instead the UCI’s thrown a bucket of ice cold water over the team and its plans for 2013.










Photo: WADA president John Fahey gives an address at a symposium in Lausanne, Switzerland..
VeloNation: World Anti Doping Agency president John Fahey not happy.





Photo: The Euskaltel riders will be working for Samuel Sanchez.
CyclingNews: Riders due to get back pay.





Photo: The Rabobank team will be expected to make the podium on home soil.
CyclingNews: Plugge to take over from Knebel as team director.





Photo: potential problems encountered when cyclists become over-obsessed with weight loss.
CyclingIQ: The consequences of extremely restrictive dieting begin with poor performance but can end in long-term physical and mental health problems.





Photo: MPCC anti-doping group.
VeloNation: Sixteen teams now awaiting final approval from anti-doping group.






Photo: Drug Free Sport New Zealand.
VeloNation: Drug Free Sport New Zealand denies delay in sending documents.





Photo: UCI President Pat McQuaid tried to defend the UCI's record on doping.
CyclingNews: Divides Stakeholder Consultation exercises into four categories.





Photo: This is original writing, no pieces are lifted from past newspaper columns or old magazines.
InnerRing: The Cycling Anthology is a collection of essays writing by many well-known English language writers. The first edition is 272 pages with fifteen essays plus a Toto cartoon.





Photo: The Ask BikeRadar question and answer service has just launched (BikeRadar).
BikeRadar: Sometimes, no matter how hard you search, you just can't find that little piece of advice you're looking for. Despite our extensive forums and news articles, some of our readers' questions can go unanswered.





Photo: Lezyne Phone Wallet.
RedKitePrayer: The #1 protector of iPhones that I see in use by cyclists is the Ziploc  bag. At least, that’s what I see here in Southern California.





Photo: designed by top illustrator Richard Mitchelson.
road.cc: If you’re still searching for the perfect Christmas gift for a cyclist then the new Eddy Vinyl Figure could be it.





Photo: This Big Red One weighs a mere 13.11lbs.
BikeRadar: Three for Thursday highlights bike culture, bikes and gear as celebrated by local bike shops.





Photo: Omega Mega Mouth 330 Juicer.
Bicycling: Great gift ideas for the cyclist on your list—or to share with your mother-in-law when she asks you what you want.





Photo: SON Delux: Weight: 386 g. Lightest generator hub available today.
Off The Beaten Path: When “Schmidt’s Originaler Nabendynamo” (SON) was introduced more than a decade ago, the choice was easy: There was only one model. Today, Schmidt offers three models of their revolutionary generator hubs.





Distraction



Photo: Evelyn Stevens.
VeloNation: Flèche Wallonne winner describes breakthrough success, and how beating Vos has affected her mentality.


















Photo: Cyclocross Style.
Peloton: SRAM's cross athletes blow of some steam at the Bend USGP stop - Gangnam Style.





Photo: Cycling News HD issue 33.
CyclingNews: In this week's issue of Cycling News HD, Daniel Friebe looks at the World Series Cycling proposal.





Photo: 'El Pistolero' Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-Tinkoff) fires again in the 2012 Vuelta a Espana.
CyclingNews: CAS officially closes arbitration.






Photo: The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General has asked for a mountain of information surrounding Lance Armstrong and the team it sponsored.
VeloNews: In a document that was recently unsealed by a District of Columbia court, the United States Department of Justice’s civil division tenor is both loud and clear: Lawyers wanted to know everything about the United States Postal Service’s cycling affairs, from how much Armstrong was paid down to his communications with trainer Michele Ferrari and drug makers capable of manufacturing performance-enhancing substances. 





Photo: I rode to the public library one time during my break from riding.
Bill Strickland: Unexpected wisdom from an off-season on the bike.





Photo: Volta a Catalunya leader Michael Albasini (GreenEdge) can add a new trophy to his collection..
CyclingNews: Cofidis-backed scheme envisages series featuring all Spanish races bar the Vuelta.





Photo: The big boss of Velofutur, CEO Juan Campos.
PEZ: Agents, we hear a lot about them – but what do they do actually do?





Photo: Juan Jose Haedo (Saxo Bank) gets his first win of 2012 in the GP de Denain.
CyclingNews: Argentinean returns to his roots, will race San Luis.





Photo: SHIFT will currate and manage the Global Cycling Network.
BicycleRetailer: Cycling communications company SHIFT Active Media is taking the lead in establishing a new official YouTube channel devoted to cycling.





Photo: Hill Killer long sleeve jersey ($80).
TwistedSpoke: Just based on the road mileage you’ve ridden this year, you deserve a few things. After all, who better than you to select that perfect gift for that special person this holiday season?.





Photo: $20 Cycle Dog bowl.
MBAction: Cycle Dog's Bowls fold up and fit inside any hydration pack.










VeloNation: 103 years of history rated by a panel of 100 journalists to exorcise 12/12/12.






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