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March 2010
March 9. 2010
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Paris-Nice
live coverage on Eurosport and on Sporza at 15:15 CET
(9:15am U.S. Eastern).
Live
coverage on Universal Sports and Eurosport 2: 15:00 CET (9:00am U.S.
Eastern).
Tirreno-Adriatico
starts Wednesday. Il via mercoledì!
Tuscany
more like Belgium for opening stages.
Today’s
stage of the 2010 Paris-Nice rolled out from the town of Contres
heading for Limoges, 201 km down the road.
Stage
2: Earliest live video - 15:15 CET (6:15 AM PST).
Lance
Armstrong did a three-hour ride in Cape town, South Africa today.
Former
Australian professional Will Walker is acting as directeur sportif and
coach to some of Malaysia’s up and coming riders this year, and
believes that some of the current crop deserve places on European teams.
Omega
Pharma-Lotto rider punished after 2008 incident.
USA
Cycling announced today the eight-person U.S. roster for the upcoming
UCI Track World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 24-28.
Nine
races for 2010 series announced.
Miley
Cyrus suddenly a cycling celebrity!
Spaniard
assured of continuing in the race.
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Landis
will ride for the team led by former U.S. professional criterium
champion Rashaan Bahati.
Spain
is to reform its anti-doping legislation to improve the co-operation
between the courts and sports disciplinary bodies.
"There
are 8 sectors of dirty roads for more than 60 km. The last three are
quite short, and the first five are about 10 km each."
Following
safety concerns during last year's race, the Professional Cyclists'
Association's (CPA) interim President Paulo Couto has met with the
organizers of the Giro d'Italia on behalf of the riders.
BMC
signal agressive strategy in Italian stage race.
Reynolds
Cycling has added a direct purchase option to consumers on its Web
site, but the company's CEO says the move should not take sales away
from its retailers.
German
makes unspecified payment.
Race
chief Weiss aims for future UCI status.
Kristian
House (Rapha-Condor-Sharp) earned the British National Champion’s
jersey last year by combining determination, tactical astuteness, and
track-honed finishing speed to make the decisive breakaway, then win a
three-up sprint from Peter Kennaugh and Daniel Lloyd on a challenging
course in Wales.
Armstrong
on retirement, Contador and "the look", Hoste gets suspended sentence
for assault, Martin satisfied with improvement in Paris-Nice, more...
"While
not a tragedy, the disintegration of the dream of Rock Racing is
nonetheless a bitter, disappointing moment."
"I am
passionate and competitive. I am not going to let Pat McQuaid of the
UCI determine who I am as a person." - Michael Ball
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Sanremo
winner hopes to improve at Tirreno-Adriatico.
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Landis
Joins Bahati Foundation, Sanchez Sprints to Green, Rosseler Ready to
Think About Himself, Cavendish and Rogers lead HTC-Columbia in Italy,
Milram Backs Gerdemann at Tirreno-Adriatico...
"If
you will forgive my black and white comparison, there exists two
categories of people - the purists and the pragmatists."
René
Haselbacher won the sprint out of a 20-man group in the first stage of
the Giro del Capo, held in Wellington over a distance of 106 kilometers.
Zack
Bodhane (CSU), Daniel Henning (USAFA), and John Demos (CU) race for the
line in the Men’s C crit.
Selene
speaks at a local elementary school's career day.
See
Evil, Hear Evil, Speak Evil.
Mayor
of London Boris Johnson said his Cycle Safety Action Plan would
investigate the main factors in bicycle accidents and find ways to
reduce them.
Isle
of Man rider Jonny Bellis out of hospital after scooter crash in Italy
and bout of peritonitis.
Parts
and accessories catering to the handbuilt crowd.
Pistachios
are stacked with PROTEIN.
Boom
shows his class in the crosswinds, Australian killed in crash during
training, Petacchi injured in run-in with planter, more...
Robin
Morton's story holds a lesson for any entrepreneur: First impressions
can bear rich fruit even decades later.
Slovenian
withdraws after crashing in France.
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March 8, 2010
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Stage
2: Earliest live video - 15:15 CET (6:15:00 AM PST).
Video:
148 km, Livorno to Rosignano Solvay, Watch LIVE online at 9 a.m. ET
Wednesday.
The
Eastern conference kicks off with a three-event weekend at Rutgers.
"I am
passionate and competitive. I am not going to let Pat McQuaid of the
UCI determine who I am as a person." - Michael Ball
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France’s
Paris-Nice and Italy’s Terreno-Adriatico dominate this week’s Euro’
action.
Sprint
at the end of a crash-filled stage 1. Among the crash victims:
Leipheimer, Horner and Contador.
American
believes he has little chance of beating Contador.
Earliest
live video: 15:00 CET (6:00 AM PST).
Approximate
finish: 16:45 CET (7:45 AM PST).
Ben
Jacques-Maynes (Bissell) wins the Merced Foothills Road Race.
Sinead
Miller of Marian University swept the women’s A field races in the
Midwest Conference race at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia,
Kentucky, over the weekend. Will Nowak of Northwestern, Kip Spaude of
Lindsey Wilson College, and Rob Bush of Marian University split the
wins in the men’s A races throughout the weekend.
Alejandro
Valverde is regarded by many as one of the big favourites for
Paris-Nice, particularly after his Tour of the Mediterranean victory,
but yesterday’s prologue in Paris-Nice did not go to plan.
HTC
tune up for Italian Classic as Rogers builds on strong start.
Following
his first European race at the Vuelta a Murcia, seven-time Tour de
France winner has been re-evaluating his season’s progress.
Danilo
di Luca has been shockingly silent of late.
Paris-Nice
leader on the podium.
Starting
on Wednesday, this year’s Tirreno-Adriatico – the Race of the Two Seas
– looks set to be a battle royal between two of he sport’s fastest
men...
Team
Sky rider happy with early-season form.
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 The
pro with the most wins was German champion, and HTC-Columbia star
Ina-Yoko Teutenberg. She won an astounding 24 races in 2009.
Paolo
Bettini joins 3000 riders in braving the elements.
Today's
stage in Paris-Nice ended badly for 2008 winner Alberto Contador.
Lance
Armstrong may put more on his calendar to prep for Tour, Sinkewitz
settles with former sponsor, long term study shows steroids pose
significant risk, and more…
Armstrong
Downplays Tour de France Chances, Update on Steegmans, Lapebie Passes,
UnitedHealthcare Dials in Teamwork at MERCO, Team TIBCO Starts Strong,
2010 Tour of Utah Announces Stages and Sponsors...
After
a full month without any collegiate races, approximately 120 riders
from the Western Collegiate Cycling Conference eagerly saddled up for
UC Santa Barbara’s race weekend, which featured a criterium, team time
trial and road race.
Alessandro
Petacchi needed five stitches to a wound on his chin and suffered
bruises to his right shin and ankle after a crash in training.
The
Belgian crashed spectacularly on a
downhill section just 4 kilometers into the 8 kilometer course when a
strong gust of wind threw the rider head over heels at 70 kilometers
per hour.
The
lime green-clad riders of Liquigas-Doimo will head to Tirreno-Adriatico
aiming for a three-pronged attack on the race.
RadioShack
prepare to tweak pre-Tour calendar after Murcia performance.
We
got a chance to hang out at the Fly V Australia team camp this week and
check out their new team and new machinery....
Garmin
rider pleased with return to form in tricky Paris-Nice prologue.
Tough
route for Giro Donne, Boom surprises himself with Paris-Nice prologue
win, Double Olympic champion Lapebie dies aged 93, more...
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We
left off on our interview with Rock Racing’s Michael Ball two days ago
where he discussed his recent difficulty obtaining a UCI license, the
situation with American Floyd Landis and how, at least for the 2010
season, he plans to have the strongest amateur team on the planet.
"How
does one cope when the primary tool for positional changes is a
hacksaw?"
The
Tour of Utah announces a new title sponsor and a tough lineup of
stages, including a team time trial.
French
cyclist Guy Lapebie, a double Olympic champion from the 1936 Berlin
Olympics, died on Monday at theage of 93, his family confirmed.
Dutchman
faced nail-biting wait to see if his lead would hold.
The
Enervit gels are intended to be used before and during activity and are
available in cola, lemon and orange flavors.
Organisers
reveal high-altitude racing for wome's Giro.
"It's
as if Buffalo Bill (from the Hannibal Lecter film, not from the western
frontier) made these from flesh that was a bit more "special" and hard
to come by..."
More
handbuilt bike bling on display in Virginia.
Lance
is feeling blue.
Dutch
squads attack at Paris-Nice as fight for Tour wild cards heats up.
Cyclists
ride through the Golan Heights (Photo: Avihu Shapira).
21-year-old
Tasmanian dies after collision with bus.
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March 7, 2010
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Earliest
live video: 15:00 CET (6:00 AM PST).
Approximate
finish: 16:45 CET (7:45 AM PST).
Weather
system forces first cancellation in 39-year history.
Lars
Boom (Rabobank) en route in the Paris-Nice prologue.
European
Champion Kris Boeckmans (Topsport Vlaanderen) took the sprint in a wild
final stage of the three days of West Vlaanderen. He beat Yohann Gene...
Mark
Cavendish preparing to defend his 2009 win at Milan-San Remo.
Prologue
starts at: 13:40 CET (7:40am U.S. Eastern).
Live
coverage on RTBF: 15:30 CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern).
Live
coverage on Eurosport: 15:50 CET (9:50am U.S. Eastern).
Bahati
Foundation Pro Cycling and HTC-Columbia crush the Merco Credit Union
Cycling Classic Downtown GP.
Theo
Bos wins final sprint stage.
Fly-V
Australia’s Ben Kersten sprints to victory in the OCBC Cycle Singapore
criterium.
Kelly
Benefit Strategies pulls out all the stops to put David Veilleux into
the final leader’s jersey, but the South African EMG team had other
plans.
Team
Sky neo-pro crashed out during Strade Bianche.
Case
dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.
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Lance
Armstrong says he hopes to meet with Nelson Mandela during a visit to
South Africa next week.
Rujano
Captures Langkawi, Rabon Wraps Up Murcia, Fly V Australia Launched in
Beverly Hills, Race In The Tour TransAlp With SIGMA SPORT...
"Worried
would be too strong of a word. I'm aware of (my performance), but not
too stressed." - Lance Armstrong
BikingBis
Today's
opening prologue in Paris-Nice ended badly for RadioShack sprinter Gert
Steegmans, with the Belgian crashing on a downhill just 4 kilometers of
the 8 kilometer course.
Sanyo's
Eneloop bike features a long-range rechargeable battery, but also
encourages the rider to keep fit.
Fresh
off record turnouts for the big Seattle Bike Swap and even bigger
Chilly Hilly, Cascade Bicycle Club hopes the third event of its
season-opening trifecta — the Seattle Bike Expo — will blow off the
doors next weekend at a new Magnolia location.
Astana
rider gets new Specialized TT bike.
Erik
Slack of Boise is headed to France for a summer of racing and - he
hopes - a professional contract.
Deputy
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and overall winner of the Le
Tour de Langkawi Jose Rujano Guillen.
After
showing fine form in his first few races in Europe, Kiwi Greg Henderson
is disappointed to be heading into Paris-Nice still suffering from a
stomach bug.
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Jobst
Brandt during his traditional tour of the Alps in 2008.
RadioShack
team leader Lance Armstrong finished his first European race of the
season today, the Vuelta a Murcia, in seventh place overall, nearly a
minute and a half behind the overall winner Czech Frantisek Rabon
(HTC-Columbia).
The
race begins on Wednesday, March 10.
Swiss
rider won three Giros, three World silver medals.
 The
weather outlook has brightened considerably in soggy Northern
California, but it will be a while before trails pack down for riding.
Team
satisfied with Menchov's time trial after three second places.
Ever
since he came back from his three years of Texas hibernation, he’s been
confronting the same question when he wakes up: Where did the time go?
Last
year, it had some 5,000 riders. This year, the OCBC Cycle Singapore
event saw more than 9,000 riders.
"This
is from Kranked 8 and is 4 minutes of some of the sweetest mountain
biking I’ve seen for a while."
Pass
Fork pushoton: Racers Brij Potnis of Anchorage; Dave Pramann of
Minnesota; Bill Fleming of Anchorage; Tim Stern of Colardo; Tracey
Petervary of Idaho; and a group of Italian entrants bringing up the
rear.
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March 6, 2010
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Prologue
starts at: 13:40 CET (7:40am U.S. Eastern).
Live
coverage on RTBF: 15:30 CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern).
Live
coverage on Eurosport: 15:50 CET (9:50am U.S. Eastern).
Says
he has received his new Specialized Shiv time trial bike for the
opening 8 kilometer effort.
Afghanistan’s
Emtaiz Hasan won the fifth stage on Saturday.
The
HTC-Columbia women's team has continued their run of success at the
Merced Downtown criterium today snatching first and third on the race's second day.
New
Zealander heads 1-2 finish for team in Harelbeke.
Robert
Wagner (Skil-Shimano) won Stage 2 of the Three Days of West Flanders on
Saturday. Wagner beat Bobbie Traksel (Vacansoleil) and
Jens Keukeleire (Cofidis) to the line in the 176.6km leg from Torhout
to Handzame. Keukeleire, winner of Friday’s opening stage, held onto
the overall lead going into Sunday’s finale, a 194.5km stage from
Middelkerke to Ichtegem.
Czech
rider Frantisek Rabon (HTC-Columbia) wins the individual time trial at
the Vuelta a Murcia.
The
Kazakh rider came out on top of a three-way sprint for the line at the
end of the 190km race, edging Sky's Swedish rider Thomas Loevkvist of
Sweden in a spectacular finale in Siena's Piazza del Campo.
Venezuelan
Jose Rujano Guillen Saturday conquered the cruel slopes of the Genting
Highlands to win the sixth stage of the Tour de Langkawi and capture
the overall lead.
Maxim
Iglinskiy has added yet another foreign name to the Albo d’Oro at the
Montepaschi Strade Bianche Toscana.
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After
showing fine form in his first few races in Europe, Kiwi Greg Henderson
is disappointed to be heading into Paris-Nice still suffering from a
stomach bug.
International
Cycling Union (UCI) President Pat McQuaid has reacted to the latest
comments from the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD), according to AFP.
In a
statement released yesterday the agency threatens to involve the French
judiciary of suspected doping in this week’s Paris-Nice race, raising
the possibility of a repeat of scenes last seen at the 1998 Tour de
France.
"Let
me tell you something
about Floyd [Landis]. I like the guy, but his idea of business dealings
were not a lot to be desired. It didn't work out in the end because I
couldn't take his word, so it ended. I'm fine with that. It didn't end
in a bad way, but didn't end in a good way." - Michael Ball
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The
older of the two Schleck brothers, Frank Schleck, has responded to
yesterday's reports in the Gazzetta dello Sport claiming he and his
brother Andy were planning to leave Bjarne Riis' Saxo Bank outfit to
start their own team in 2011.
Marc
Biver, Kim Andersen could manage the new team.
The
Canadian rider is now an elder statesman and riding this season for the
new Britain-based squad, Sky.
”Hugo
is the winningest 6 day racer in Italy, beating everyone, including the
Mafia’s ‘Fixed’ riders."
Besides
the broken ribs, Ritter had a dislocated shoulder.
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Earlier
today Caisse d'Epargne rider Juanjo Cobo set off by plane from Madrid
to France with his teammates for a big appointment at Paris-Nice.
Iglinsky
Conquers Montepaschi Strade Bianche, Contador Ready for Paris-Nice,
Rabon Takes Over In Murica, Rujano Wins Sixth Stage of Langkawi, UCI
Not Bothered by French Snub...
Fly V
Australia is aiming to become the first Australian ProTour team — and
the first Aussie squad to race the Tour de France.
"Rujano
is a frightening prospect for the upcoming Giro."
He
developed a love-hate relationship with the cycling community, where in
most cases people would either love him, or they would hate him.
ASO
holds technical organisation meetings for teams.
“Back
in The Day,” We used to make up our own batches of liniment toput on
our legs to keep them warm for cold, wet weather races.
José
Enrique Gutiérrez opts for retirement, Garzelli to support Paolini at
Montepaschi, Chavanel realistic about Paris-Nice, more...
Teide
training camp helps Kazakh defeat Löfkvist and Rogers.
Garmin-Transitions
rider looks ahead to Catalunya and Ardennes.
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March 5, 2010
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Alberto
Contador leads a strong group of favorites at the 2010 edition of
Paris-Nice.
Manan
Wins Fifth Stage of Malaysia Tour, Roberts Takes Murcia Win — Hunter
Quits, Schumacher Drops Appeal, Basso and Pellizotti Recon Giro Stage,
Gutiérrez Retires ...
USA
Cycling has named its team for the upcoming UCI Track World
Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 24-28.
Double
stage winner, Robbie Hunter, has pulled out of the Tour of Murcia on
Friday after learning that his wife has gone into labor.
A
delighted Anuar Manan (Geumsan Ginseng Asia) from Malaysia get his
first ever stage of the Tour de Langkawi.
Alberto
Contador will start his second race of the season this Sunday in
Paris-Nice, but will start the race without his new time trial bike
from his sponsor Specialized.
Emma
Johansson is up and running with a big win in the women’s
event.
Hedin
will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales
to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling
clothing to clubs and teams in his territory.
The
Tour of Cameroon (February 15 – 26) was the highlight of the month in
Africa.
Catching
up with Triple Crown winner Stephen Roche on the eve of Paris-Nice, a
race he won once and finished second four times.
The
HTC-Columbia women's team took home their first victory of the 2010
season Friday in the inaugural Merco Classic 20-mile Team Time Trial in
Merced...
British
stars to clash in lucrative Singapore
criterium, Team Sprocket...
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Today
the Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Saxo Bank stars Andy and Frank
Schleck are looking to part ways with Bjarne Riis's in 2011.
Women
Who Ride, Andy Schleck, Idaho bike safety & more…
Alberto
Contador has made it pretty clear: he wants to win Paris-Nice to make
up for the lone blot on his otherwise stellar 2009 season.
Paris-Nice
previews, Lance Armstrong feeling more at ease, Robbie Hunter drops out
of Tour of Murcia, Schumacher to drop appeals and more…
The
2nd Colnago Gran Fondo San Diego boasts sell-out.
Thomas
Dekker goes down for 2 years.
German
Stefan Schumacher has decided to drop the idea of appealing his doping
ban that was upheld by the Court of Arbitration in Sport (CAS).
Yessir,
that's a 1" steerer hiding inside of there.
Classic
construction and materials showcase creativity.
Successful
surgery for Nocentini, Contador to lead Astana at Paris-Nice, Arvesen
will return from injury at Tirreno, Schumacher will not appeal CAS
decision, Eva Lutz reflects on colourful career, more...
'Free
Luca' t-shirts help bring Damiani stateside.
Should
bicyclists who ride while jabbering be included in “distracted-driving”
legislation?
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The
essence of pack riding passes unnoticed.
Crank
Brothers Candy 'C' pedal that failed on an indoor Revmaster stationary
bike.
There
are eight sectors of white roads.
Martias,
Voss round out top three.
"You
end up with a massive photo in the header."
They
feature steel spindles, a lightweight alloy body, a 62mm-wide cleat
platform, three cartridge bearings and a cam-graduated hinge to make
entry easier. The s6 pedals feature a titanium spindle.
"The
new rules mean that there
is no communication in category two races. I don’t mind. It just makes
it more important to have a good strategy beforehand, a team that will
work together and can talk together during the race." - Emma Johansson
PEZ
The
Raleigh Team is a no-compromise race bike capable of going up against
the best in the world....
“El
Búfalo” puts himself out to pasture.
Meredith
Miller, on the front at the Snelling Road Race.
Citing
the need for a headset solution that would facilitate the use of a
tapered steerer fork (1.5 inch to 1-1/8 inch) in a standard ZeroStack
headtube, Sean Chaney, owner of Vertigo Cycles, a custom frame builder
from Portland, Oregon, approached Cane Creek with a brilliant, simple
headset idea.
In a
recent interview with BBC Television, Bradley Wiggins of Team Sky
discussed his new team and the preparations for the 2010 Tour de France.
Helps
recreate a realistic riding experience.
Bicycle
mechanic Phillip Shreeve at Al's Cycle & Hobbies say's
customers don't want to deface their expensive street bikes with
registration stickers.
Last
month double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso reinforced the
idea that he wanted to set up a top-level cycling team led by
compatriot Alberto Contador.
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March 4, 2010
“Johnny
has been working extremely hard with all disciplines of his
rehabilitation program here at the Wellington Hospital."
The
68th Paris-Nice - Lying in wait for the peloton are 8 Stages, 1,288
kilometres...and the return of the Col De Vence....
The
only difference is that he's wearing yellow today. | Graham Watson.
The
adventure in the Philippines continues as race organizers swap routes
and racers face another hot, hilly course on rough roads, and the GC
battle tightens between the American Kelly Benefit Strategies team and
the South African EMG squad.
Taiji
Nishitani takes out the fourth stage with a delighted Aisan Racing
teammate Kazuhiro Mori behind in fourth place.
Even
team RadioShack pros battle with proper water and food intake when
training.
Dutch
rider feels unfairly treated.
RadioShack
rider hopes to build on strong Algarve performance.
Former
owner of an Illinois concept store allegedley failed to pay $380,000 in
bills and inappropriately siphoned money from the business to pay
personal expenses.
Mountain
biking popularity among high schoolers keeps growing.
Last
week VeloNation reported that AG2r rider Rinaldo Nocentini was involved
in a crash during the GP Insubria and broke his tibia and fibula.
Bendigo
set for big weekend of racing.
The
Tour of Murcia's comedy tit-for-tat decision to refuse invitation to
any Italian teams in the wake of Alejandro Valverde's two-year ban from
competing in Italy has opened to door to Britain's second biggest
cycling team, Endura Racing.
Leishman
to defend in men's race; Leary favored for women's win.
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So
mountain biking gets a pass?
Arielle
Martin, Amanda Geving, Brooke Crain, and Ashley Verhagen were named to
USA Cycling's funded team for the Supercross World Cup in Madrid at the
end of March.
The
Vuelta Independencia wraps up and Team Ten Speed Drive head out for the
post-race festivities, otherwise known as ‘the 11th stage.’
The
BMC Racing team has been refused a wildcard invitation to the Dwars
door Vlaanderen (Across Flanders) race because it amounts to what the
organiser called a “third-rate” team.
Belgian
race says the American team's line-up was not sufficient.
Over
the past five years as a professional, he has built up a name for
himself and is not simply known as the son of Stephen Roche....
The
2010 USA CRITS Championship series has new final races for both men and
women. The series is now nine events strong, visiting as many
states.
Team
Sprocket is fully aligned with Bike Pure and have been strong
supporters of our clean racing philosophy since our inception.
Following
on from its acquisition in 2007 of aero wheel specialists Zipp and
subsequent release of Zipp-inspired deep carbon rim aero wheels,
components manufacturer SRAM has, for 2010, come up with a three-model
line of road wheels with aluminium rims of more conventional depth and
minimalist 18 front/20 rear spoke counts.
Sky
rider pleased with progress of European-based preparations.
Pro
Continental team confirms line-ups for Italian races, Paris-Nice.
50th
birthday goal is four-day mountain bike stage race.
The
act of calling a live sporting event is an art form. And in the world
of cycling, announcer Dave Towle is Picasso.
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The
RadioShack team will head to France this weekend to take on Paris-Nice
with American Levi Leipheimer to lead their overall charge.
"As a
vulnerable road user when I'm on my bicycle, it constantly worries me
that the motorist behind me might be more concerned with the cellphone
call than what's in the road in front of him, namely me."
ProTour
perches.
Injured
in Algarve, American looks to bounce back in France.
Keukeleire
dashes to first professional win in Wallonia, Rock Racing officially
denied pro license, Schleck's season debut cut short, New Zealand
cyclist supporting Chilean cause, more...
Ritchey
Design, Inc. announced yesterday that its new World Championship Series
(WCS) Alloy and Carbon Curve Bars are available to consumers through
independent bicycle dealers nation-wide.
Small
builders go the extra mile.
The
rider turns the hub forward on the right side while the electric motor
turns the hub backwards on the left side.
Johan
Bruyneel says Armstrong "is still a long way off from being in good
shape right now."
Cyclingnews
bloggers training in the US.
"I
don't think there is any
other sport that would have kept going, but we kept trucking along even
though there were rubbish bins blowing in the bunch and trees knocked
over. It was pretty mad." - Stuart O'Grady CyclingWeekly
"I
believe that you should always finish the race, no matter what."
Mountain
bike pioneers and Bay Area Community members raise nearly $3,000 for
Trips for Kids at the annual Brews, Bike and Bucks party.
George
Philbert, the longtime owner of Bikes, By George!, on E. Fourth St.
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March 3, 2010
"What
I discovered is that testing, sanctioning and prosecuting dopers is a
Kafka-esque legal undertaking wed to a scientific process that
struggles for accuracy, repeatability and consistency from race to
race, country to country and year to year."
On a
day when visitors were stunned by a killer closing climb, a local boy
takes the win, while Kelly Benefit Strategies’ Reid Mumford takes the
overall lead.
Bobby
Traksel (Netherlands & Vacansoleil) looked determined as he
forged over the top, clear and seemingly oblivious to the foul
conditions.
"I
don't think there is any
other sport that would have kept going, but we kept trucking along even
though there were rubbish bins blowing in the bunch and trees knocked
over. It was pretty mad." - Stuart O'Grady CyclingWeekly
Following
an emotional victory Saturday at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, a newly
confident Juan Antonio Flecha (Team Sky) is still holding out on his
dream of winning one of the major cobblestoned classics.
Live
video expected at 15:00 CET (09:00 AM US eastern, 01:00 AEST)
Australian
bags second while Erler holds onto yellow.
Italian's
horsepower secures strong sprint victory.
Dutch
rider caught by re-examined control under biological passport program.
Elites
and juniors must comply.
"I
love this sport, I love all our sponsors and I like what I’m doing
right now.“
Inaugural
Singletrack Mind to feature five races in 2010.
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Andy
Schleck drops out of Giro del Friuli.
Masters
champion succumbed to cancer last month.
Kelly
Benefit Strategies heats up its pre-California racing schedule.
Even
though the Genesis is a bit weighty when compared with its most
expensive competitors, you do not feel anything but air when it is on
your head....
Brand
to return to US by September.
Quality
field for Melbourne Madison, Vogel aiming for Track Worlds in
Copenhagen, USA faces selection challenges for Track World
Championships, more...
Senegalese
trio acquitted in Vandenbroucke case, Armstrong better than 2009, but
Contador still the favourite, Bruyneel says, Fuglsang hopes his early
season woes are over, Pellizotti convinced form will peak for Giro
d'Italia, more...
Hunter
Takes Murcia Opener, Bruyneel Admits Contador Stronger Than Armstrong,
Matthews Gets Second Win In Langkawi, Dekker Gets Two Years, Rockford
Fosgate Announces Sponsorship of UnitedHealthcare...
This
move enables the manufacturer to build high end bicycles in China or
the United States, and ship them directly to the dealer or consumer
ready to ride: fully tuned, properly torqued, with the pedals installed.
Johan
Bruyneel once again announced to the cycling world that,
surprise,surprise, “Contador is the favorite.”
"Could
this be the dawning of the age of puncture-free training?"
The
Fly V Australia professional cycling team is giving fans the
opportunity to ride along Saturday as it tackles the route of a stage
of this year’s Amgen Tour of California.
"A
few shots from bikes that really caught our eye and maybe didn’t get
much airtime."
The
bike industry's alter ego was out in front at the 2010 North American
Handmade Bicycle Show.
Dutchman
recovering well from fractured pelvis.
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“Congrats,
Fatty and The Runner.”
$175
one way to check a bicycle.
Stuart
O'Grady has ridden through Paris-Roubaix's 'Hell of the North' and won,
but Sunday's day in Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne was in a class of its own.
Paris
Hilton actually has a bike and presumably knows how to ride it.
João
Correia has to ride support for Cervelo teammates like Theo Bos, who
won the Classica de Almeria.
Planet
X splits as criterium riders leave, Wilkinson on Murcia, Brits at
women's Het Nieuwsblad and more...
Tour
of Murcia organizer Paco Guzmán made some remarks regarding the absence
of Italian teams that have been reverberating through the press.
Yesterday.
"Contador
is the favorite because he has shown that he is above everyone else.
Lance is better than last year but still do not know if it will be
enough to beat Alberto.”
Bike
racing season is here! Be sure to check your \"My USA Cycling\" account
for upcoming races in your area!
After
contesting the Giro del Friuli, Andy Schleck of Saxo Bank used his
personal Twitter account to give a status update regarding his injured
knee.
Yes
he was wearing a helmet.
Radio
Shack rider to endorses Portland Echelon Gran Fondo.
Ludovic
Capelle wins 49th edition of the Belgian race for Espoirs and Elite
riders without contracts.
HTC-Columbia,
Trek-Livestrong items donated for fund raising auction.
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March 2, 2010
Stage
1 Wednesday starts at: 12:25 CET (6:25am U.S. Eastern).
Other
than the 8 cm and 3/1 aspect ratio rules at Masters National
Championships, all UCI bicycle regulations will remain in effect.
Michael
Mathis (Empire Cycling Team-CRCA) edged Floyd Landis and Sergio
Hernandez (Team MS Now) to take the overall.
The
Vienna laboratory Humanplasma hit back on Tuesday at claims that it
stood at the center of a massive doping network, naming instead several
well-known coaches for the first time.
South
African Jay Thomson, representing his national team, won the Tour de
Langkawi’s second stage in Malaysia Tuesday.
Stage
racing returns to the Philippines, and the Kelly Benefit Strategies
team holds the lead at the revitalized Tour of Luzon.
Kim
Anderson, shown here during her overall victory at Route de France last
season, leads another deep, talented and fast HTC-Columbia women's team
into this Friday’s start of the MERCO Cycling Classic.
Another
report from the Dominican Republic’s Vuelta Independencia, where
correspondent Josh Liberles sprints in rush-hour traffic, has his time
trial bike run over by a bus … and then kicks butt in his eighth race
in six days.
His
recent performances have brought up questions about whether he'll be
ready to defend his Milan-Sanremo title in a few weeks time.
Former
rivals united in respect for fallen friend.
German
squad to fight on two fronts, Belgian campaign continues at Le Samyn.
Mattan:
Flecha won Omloop for Vandenbroucke, Baumann undergoes surgery in
Germany, Wiggins and Armstrong go head to head in Murcia, McEwen to
continue as planned at Eroica, more...
Initially
scheduled to take place in Cali, Columbia, from 12th to 22nd August
2010, the UCI World Para-cycling Championships will finally be
relocated.
Penultimate
stage could prove decisive.
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Bend,
OR resident, and Team RadioShack® Rider will return to his home state
to promote and participate in the state’s inaugural Echelon event.
Healthy
collection of synthetic and natural composites from NAHBS.
"On
par in quality with the straps you'll find on watches from Panerai to
Patek..."
The
sixth annual edition of the Shimano North American Handmade Bicycle
Show saw an estimated 6,800 visitors over its three days in Richmond,
Virginia.
"I’ve
used these knickers in a wide range of temperatures over the past
several weeks and have truly loved them."
Professionals
in search of sun and miles mixed it up with elite amateurs on the banks
of Nevada’s Lake Mead last week at the Callville Bay Classic.
There
has been much speculation in recent days about whether or not
Washington DC will host the start of the 2012 Giro d'Italia with no
conclusive answer to date.
The
solid results last year were on top of double-digit growth in 2008, the
company said.
A
cyclist who was fined several hundred dollars for riding without
clothes has had the penalty quashed by a judge, who ruled that his nudity had not
met the test of offensive behaviour.
Italian
rides the Giro del Friuli with new Spanish team.
Post-race
recovery. Nutrition, stretching, etc...
21-strong
team for Copenhagen.
There
is still no evidence of an athlete successfully employing the practice
to enhance performance illicitly.
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Austrian
Lab Names Doping Ringleaders
Evans and BMC Thinking of Giro, Velo Pasadena Hosts
Ride With Fly V Australia, Accused VDB Robbers Acquitted...
Seconds
before the failed abduction.
It
seems that one trend to emerge this year is the surface-less saddle.
Tyler
Farrar was one of the break-out riders in 2009. With 11 victories and a
constant threat in the sprints, the 25-year-old vaulted into the elite
pro ranks.
"The
Assos ClimaJet Breaker is the world’s only rain cape that costs more
than a good French dinner."
Cautious,
but Omloop knee injury nothing serious says Australian sprinter.
Briton
targets Saturday's time trial.
That
was an interesting weekend. The Belgians got flicked from the two
classics that had their name all over it.
The
three Senegalese citizens suspected of stealing from Belgian cyclist
Frank Vandenbroucke, found dead in a hotel room in October, were
acquitted Tuesday in a court in the west of the country.
Trent
Klasna traveled the world as a professional cyclist.
"In
his [Ricco's] place I'd
have kept quiet… instead he said some crazy things that made me really
angry. Then he went to Sicily to train." - Vania Rossi CyclingNews
It’s
hard to believe that Marianne Vos is just 22 years of age.
Giant
rider recovering from knee surgery after ruptured ACL.
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The
lowdown from the big Seattle Bike Swap meet and Chilly Hilly, LA
cycling protest updated, bike camping & more …
Gilbert
and Boonen are God-like as they fly over the cobbles.
Ferrari
Takes GP Lugano, Bos Takes Classica de
Almeria, Armstrong to Murcia, Still No Italian Teams for Murcia, VDB’s
Mother: ‘I was so happy Flecha won’, Team TIBCO Takes Two ...
"In
his [Ricco's] place I'd
have kept quiet… instead he said some crazy things that made me really
angry. Then he went to Sicily to train." - Vania Rossi CyclingNews
Millar
looks back on Het Nieuwsblad, Cicle Classic gets tougher, Rapha
randonées and more...
Maiden
win for Jayco-Skins nets Aussies the race lead.
Southeast
Collegiate Cycling Conference racing continued in Statesboro, Georgia,
this weekend as Georgia Southern University hosted its second annual
“Battle in the Boro.”
Monday
morning blues were the last thing on Russell Downing's mind.
PressFit
30 bottom bracket standard embraced by the handbuilt community.
Police
say the two-time Ironman world champion's house was one of several
targeted by robbers.
Sales
revenue for the Dutch bike and fitness company grew from €538 million
in 2008 to €572.6 million last year with 5 percent organic growth.
This
year’s corsa rosa for women will cover a total of 921.9km over ten
stages, entirely in the northern area of the country, in a real route
for climbers.
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The
USA Cycling Women's National Team won the team classification at the
NZCT Women's Tour of New Zealand on Sunday.
In
Europe this week, the Vuelta a Murcia and the Monte Paschi Eroica are
the big races, while mid-week races in Italy and Belgium keep things
rolling. Andrew Hood takes a look.
The
2010 sexy bike orgy, sometimes called the North American Handmade
Bicycle Show, just wrapped up.
Classic
styling and veteran builders rose to the top at the 2010 North American
Handmade Bicycle Show in Richmond, Virginia.
What
a great weekend of racing.
Lance
Armstrong will return to his 2010 campaign and make his first European
appearance at the Vuelta a Murcia, March 3rd to 7th.
RadioShack,
Astana announce line-ups.
Gita
Sporting Goods has an exclusive, multi-year partnership deal with Nike
to distribute the official Team RadioShack technical race wear, which
include the Team RadioShack jersey and bib short.
Healthy
at last, Andy Schleck will make his season debut on Wednesday at the
Giro del Friuli in Italy.
Before,
buying a new bike, try switching to a set of wheels with conventional
stainless steel spokes...
Peloton
reacts to brutal battering at Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, Bos thrilled to
beat Cavendish for first season victory, Belgians shut out on opening
weekend, more...
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Notes
on the opening weekend in Belgium, Andy Schleck to start season on
Wednesday, Tour of Poland celebrates Chopin and more...
His
partner Rossi pleas for him to get back together.
The
organizers of Spain’s Vuelta a Murcia, which begins Wednesday, have
refused to admit Italian teams, an action in solidarity with Alejandro
Valverde who has been banned from competing in Italy.
With
the opening weekend on the Belgian calendar behind him, Quick Step
manager Patrick Lefevere said he's ready to move on and forget about
what happened to his team.
No
top results for Quick Step or Omega Pharma-Lotto.
Canadian
impervious to Belgian storms.
The
German dealer association VSF has awarded their first ethic award to
the World Bicycle Relief.
Rabobank’s
classics captain Nick Nuyen’s had an unlucky day at the races in
Saturday’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
The
last day to donate is Monday,
March 1, at Midnight MDT.
The
Bicycle Leadership Conference will take advantage of the
surveys of consumers.
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