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Archive: January 2010
January 31, 2010
Alessandro Petacchi
Alessandro Petacchi won his first bunch sprint of the season when he took the second stage of the Giro Reggio Calabria on Sunday.


The newest Professional Continental team, Saur-Sojasun, scored a major victory.

Anna Mears leads a host of World Champion riders competing
Anna Mears leads a host of World Champion riders competing at the Australian Titles in Adelaide [GETTY].

World Cup champion Zdenek Stybar delights the home-country crowd with a commanding victory in the UCI Cyclocross World Championships in Tabor, Czech Republic.

Marianne Vos (Netherlands) led almost the entire race today to take the Championship
Marianne Vos (Netherlands) led almost the entire race today to take the Championship.

Alessandro Petacchi takes his first win in his new Lampre kit.
Alessandro Petacchi takes his first win in his new Lampre kit.

Hear the word “Mongolia” and one thinks of nomads, yurts and Genghis Khan, not cyclocross.
Mongolia sends its first cyclocross team to the world championships in Tabor.

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Harrison Wall talks it up at the start ©RoadCycling.co.nz.

"Earlier this week, I pedaled my Rockhopper up the John Wayne Pioneer Trail east of North Bend in search of snow."

Jack Bauer (Trust House Team) won the 30 minute criterium which was run after the final stage was cancelled.
Jack Bauer (Trust House Team) won the 30 minute criterium which was run after the final stage was cancelled.


Cycling 2010: complete calendar for the year ahead.
2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Bicycle Tutor
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top
Rossi Declares Her Innocence
Rossi Declares Her Innocence, Petacchi Gets Early Season Win, Hivert Takes GP La Marseillaise, Team Hotel San José Debuts in Austin.

Riccardo Riccò
Italian doctor describes taking banned drug and breast-feeding as ‘crazy.’

Team HTC-Columbia's stage race hope Tony Martin
Tony Martin will begin his season this year in the Mallorca Challenge on February 7th, but  he doesn't expect to dig deep since he's still recovering from injury.

Even the best day out on the bike can be totally ruined by a creaky bike.
Even the best day out on the bike can be totally ruined by a creaky bike.

Vino, Contador and Pereiro present the new Astana jersey
Vino, Contador and Pereiro present the new Astana jersey.

"It’s like someone just punching you in your legs until you have a Charlie horse for a couple of weeks or so. It’s happening right now. Right now it’s my quads." - Katie Compton VeloNews

The Capo Limited Edition Roubaix bib tights are fantastically warm with an excellent fit for a windfront piece and a comfortable chamois.
"Impressive fit, very snug and comfortable but no reflective details, expensive and tight on super size thighs."

Paprstka took victory for the host nation
Contador Unfazed by Armstrong, Zirbel B Sample Positive, Szczepaniak Brothers Go One-Two at Cyclocross Worlds, Paprstka Claims Junior Title, SpiderTech Aims Big for 2010, Katusha Announces 2010 Roster.

DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)
Tom Zirbel joins Tyler Hamilton and Kenny Williams as the third American rider in a year confirmed positive for  DHEA.

Dhaka: India clinched their second gold medal in 11th South Asian Games'
Rajendra Bishnoi, Amandeep Singh, Harpreet Singh and Babu Ganager clocked 1 hour 44 minutes 11.81 seconds.


PezCyclingNews.com

Fi'zi:k, Zipp contribute to stars and stripes frameset.

Bont has gone back to a lacing system for the Zero to help reduce weight.
Zero to hit market in a month.

compton
Katie Compton was America’s best chance to medal at the women’s cyclocross world championships, but searing leg pain has again torpedoed her longtime dream of capturing the rainbow jersey.

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The Rapha Condor Sharp team launched their 2010 season last night in central London. Now in their 4th season, the boys in black are arguably the strongest British road team outside of the ProTour and will look to build on the successes of last season.



Armed thief steals rare Italian racing bike
Surveillance video shows the thief walking out with the bicycle after flashing a gun at the clerk.

The ride draws around 10,000 riders from across Iowa and the nation, and typically covers about 500 miles.

Hanka Kupfernagel (2nd, Germany), Marianne Vos (1st, Netherlands) and Daphny Van den Brand (3rd, Netherlands)
Ferrier-Bruneau, Nash rue opportunities missed.


Alexander Efimkin - Dad! Cominelli at Tabor, Ag2r -l’Etoile de Bessèges, Saxo Bank's Rasmussen & Mørkøv Resurgent, HTC-Columbia Women in Qatar, Rossouw Selects Mars Hill, LIVESTRONG® and Nike New Strategy, Cyclocross & 6 Day in the Winter Olympics?

Team USA
USA Cycling brings in outside help for women's road endurance program.

Brailsford
Dave Brailsford doesn’t do things by halves.

Leigh Howard and Glenn O'Shea have settled into the big league Six Day races without a problem.
Revolution 6, state madison championships moved to DISC.


The Bicycle Leadership Conference will take advantage of the surveys of consumers from velonews.com, bicycling.com, bikeradar.com and cyclingnews.com (and hopefully, the DougReport). Click on the link above to take the survey.

2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.

January 30, 2010
Universal will broadcast the elite men’s and women’s races at 12 noon (ET) Sunday.

Monteo Montaguti (De Rosa-Stac Plastic) elated with his first pro win
Monteo Montaguti (De Rosa-Stac Plastic) elated with his first pro win.

Australian Under 23 champion Michael Matthews (Jayco Skins Team) claimed the stage win.
Australian Under 23 champion Michael Matthews (Jayco Skins Team) claimed the stage win.

Pawel Szczepaniak scores a win, 20 seconds ahead of his brother.
Pawel Szczepaniak scores a win, 20 seconds ahead of his brother.


Czech rider Tomaš Paprstka held off Julian Alaphilippe of France to win the world junior cyclocross title in Tabor, the Czech Republic, on Saturday. Dutchman Emiel Dolfs rounded out the top three.

American champion Tim Johnson (Cannondale - Cyclocrossworld.com) descending.
US national champion pledges to compete in Louisville in 2013.


André Steensen Looking Forward To 2010
Team Saxo Bank’s youngest rider did not get it from strangers.


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Andrei Greipel has laid down a marker.

"...when you're braking too much you're more dangerous than if you just let it fly." - Christian Vande Velde CyclingNews




Cycling 2010: complete calendar for the year ahead.
2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Bicycle Tutor
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top
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Johnson is pumped for Tibor ("It's going to be a shit show") and Kentucky.


Cody Kaiser was the top rider for the junior mens squad in Tabor, crossing the line in 33rd.
Cody Kaiser was the top rider for the junior mens squad in Tabor, crossing the line in 33rd.

Katie Compton approaches the line for third place
US champ, former U23 world champ not tip-top for Sunday.

The European road season quietly opened Saturday with the first stage of Reggio Calabria race in Italy.

The VIP Lounge at the Club Sky rolling disco.
The VIP Lounge at the Club Sky rolling disco.


American Tom Zirbel faces as much as a two-year suspension after a laboratory analysis of a B sample confirmed an earlier positive for DHEA.

they loaded up their pockets with fruit and energy bars and got on the bikes for what was to be a five hour training ride in the Malibu hills.
"They loaded up their pockets with fruit and energy bars and got on the bikes for what was to be a five hour training ride in the Malibu hills."

fizik
New seatpost and updated Antares saddle launched.

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The team is trying to get 100,000 fans on their Facebook page and are offering team issue gear to those who sign up.



PezCyclingNews.com

Tom Boonen (Quick Step)
The Tour of Qatar is just around the corner with sixteen teams prepared to take the start. Last year's winner Tom Boonen (Quick Step) will be there to defend his title.

American pair sits second overall behind Flaño and Prudencio.

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The North American Handmade Bicycle Show has signed a one-year title sponsorship deal with Shimano American Corporation.

A muddy Zdenek Stybar (Telenet - Fidea)
Dark horses ready to stampede if favourites fall.

Vania Rossi: “If I’d taken CERA or anything else, I’d deserve to be put in jail.”

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I will strangle Bond with a bicycle chain.

There was a vegetarian eggplant option, but our table unanimously waged war on the ribs.
There was a vegetarian eggplant option, but our table unanimously waged war on the ribs.

Levi Leipheimer , businessman of the year.
The city of Santa Rosa, California has named Levi Leipheimer as their businessman of the year.



Kenny slings Andreas Beikirch into the action at the Six Days of Rotterdam
The indoors and outdoors of season preparations.


Tomas Paprstka tops the junior men's podium, Cyclo-Cross World Championships 2010, Junior & U23
Tomas Paprstka wins junior title; Poland's Pawel Szczepaniak takes U23 race in Tabor, Czech Republic.

The Bicycle Leadership Conference will take advantage of the surveys of consumers from velonews.com, bicycling.com, bikeradar.com and cyclingnews.com (and hopefully, the DougReport). Click on the link above to take the survey.

2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.

January 29, 2010


Ancient trees and stone walls built and rebuilt by hand, line the many roads of Mallorca.
Ancient trees and stone walls built and rebuilt by hand, line the many roads of Mallorca.


International pro-tour cyclists like Stuart O’ Grady, Brad McGee, Baden Cooke, Scott McGory and Jan Kirsipu are scheduled.

Kazakh rider Alexandre Vinokourov has laid out his season schedule and goals, listing Tirreno-Adriatico and Liège Bastogne Liège as personal goals
Kazakh rider Alexandre Vinokourov has laid out his season schedule and goals, listing Tirreno-Adriatico and Liège Bastogne Liège as personal goals.

The Management Committee of the UCI met for the first time this year today in Tabor, the Czech Republic, on the eve of the 2010 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships.

Thomas Allier, will join the coaching staff at the World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Aigle, Switzerland, from February 1st.
Thomas Allier, will join the coaching staff at the World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Aigle, Switzerland, from February 1st.

Astana's Alberto Contador adjusts his helmet prior to a training ride in Calpe, Spain.
Spaniard's training values yet improving, reaffirms Tour TT wheels inequality.

Wearing the sprint classification jersey Jay Thompson (Fly V Australia) takes his first win for his new team.
Wearing the sprint classification jersey Jay Thompson (Fly V Australia) takes his first win for his new team.


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Andreu is leading the charge with the Kenda p/b Gear Grinder team.

"...when you're braking too much you're more dangerous than if you just let it fly." - Christian Vande Velde CyclingNews


A new report by the Alliance for Biking & Walking shows that lack of investment in biking and walking could be contributing to higher traffic fatalities and chronic disease rates in the U.S.


Cycling 2010: complete calendar for the year ahead.
2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Bicycle Tutor
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top
Universal will broadcast the elite men’s and women’s races at 12 noon (ET) Sunday.

Belgian champion Sven Nys
With just two days before the Cyclocross World Championships, Belgian champion Sven Nys has made his predictions for the race.

Vania Rossi and partner Riccardo Rossi
Vania Rossi tested at Italian cyclo-cross championships.


Louisville secures first US cyclo-cross world championships.

Andrea Peron is always smiling
Former pros become assistant manager and directeur sportif.


Lizard Skins
Lizard Skins has developed a line of bar tape using DuraSoft Polymer.

For Mathias Frank, the training ride on Thursday into the Malibu Hills ended unexpectedly painfully.

Bicycle History
Every bathroom needs at least one cycling volume.


Menetue Thermal Complex to Conaripe Thermal Complex, 107km
Halfway and going strong.

Taiwan’s bike exports fell last year, but the island nation’s bike factories continued to boost the value of each bicycle made, according to preliminary industry statistics.


Look has taken over sales and marketing of its brand in Italy with the opening of a wholly owned subsidiary located near Milan.



PezCyclingNews.com




Lance Armstrong
"...the more Followers a person gains eliminates the sense of community among that group."


World champ Cadel Evans has been known to have his, er, um...moments...with the media
World champ Cadel Evans has been known to have his, er, um...moments...with the media.




Matthias Kessler (Astana)
Former pro slowly waking up from induced coma.




Specialized Secteur Comp
It descends really well, corners adequately and, despite the weight, climbs like a much more expensive bike.


Jeff Louder and Cadel Evans lead a smaller group of riders up the hills, with some of their teammates already up the road.
Riders go training on second day of team camp.

Huffy Corporation has sued Cafepress.com, maker of custom T-shirts and other items, over alleged trademark infringements.

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Ivan Basso, Roman Kreuziger, Vincenzo Nibali and Franco Pellizotti all legitimate team leaders.




The Bicycle Leadership Conference will take advantage of the surveys of consumers from velonews.com, bicycling.com, bikeradar.com and cyclingnews.com (and hopefully, the DougReport). Click on the link above to take the survey.

2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.

January 28, 2010
Veteran David Moncoutié will lead Cofidis on a mission on rebuild
Cyclo-Cross World's to USA, Paris-Nice Team Selections, Cofidis to Focus on Stage Racing, Tour of Poland to Visit Auschwitz, Zipp Expands Operations.

Michael Torckler
New Plymouth's Michael Torckler celebrates his victory in the second stage of the Cycle Classic in Wairarapa.

Universal will broadcast the elite men’s and women’s races at 12 noon (ET).

"...when you're braking too much you're more dangerous than if you just let it fly." - Christian Vande Velde CyclingNews

Has Compton recovered? 
A cursory look at the final World Cup standings of the year would lead you to one conclusion: the winner of the women’s World Cyclocross Championships in Tabor will be wearing the orange of the Netherlands.



Allesandro Ballan faces the media.
Proven champions ready to work for each other.

South African rider Daryl Impey
South African rider Daryl Impey has just finished his first race with the RadioShack team and is now back in Europe, preparing for the first Classic of the year.

Alessandro Ballan (Lampre-NGC) lets the champagne fly after taking over the lead at the Tour of Poland.
2010 edition to visit Auschwitz during queen stage of race.

New Zealand's Michael Torckler (Cardno Team) took a surprise stage victory.
New Zealand's Michael Torckler (Cardno Team) took a surprise stage victory.



Cycling 2010: complete calendar for the year ahead.
2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Bicycle Tutor
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top

Team RadioShack Rolls on Hutchinson Tires
This partnership comes as an extension of a long-standing relationship between Hutchinson and the US Postal, Discovery, and now RadioShack Teams.

Kevin Klein will be managing the Yahoo! Cycling Team.
California-based squad starts season with training camp.



Vande Velde has developed into a team leader at Garmin.
Vande Velde has developed into a team leader at Garmin.

George Hincapie talks to the media about his team and his clothing.
George Hincapie talks to the media about his team and his clothing.

InCycle/Time To Track presented by Empower Coaching Systems cycling team.
Seeing a void in the development of well-rounded female athletes in Southern California, a pair of veteran cyclists, Dotsie Bausch and Pam Schuster, have formed the InCycle/Time To Track presented by Empower Coaching Systems cycling team.

Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) goes around the bend with the peloton
UCI President denies telling Castaño that Valverde is innocent.

Pro Feet has hired Matt Judge to handle sales, marketing and product development for the brand.


The new XG999 cassette is extremely light: just 175g for the sole 11-32T size.
XX technology coming to 9-speed drivetrains.



Galbano shown here in 2003, has lost his appeal
Armstrong Avoids Contador, Whereabouts Program Does Not Violate Privacy, Caisse d'Epargne On Hunt for New Sponsor, Reynolds Sponsors Fly V Australia.


PezCyclingNews.com


The South Australian wine industry got a boost
Lance Armstrong pedals his way through South Australia's wine country.

Luis León Sánchez and Alberto Contador congratulated each other before a stage of the 2009 Paris-Nice, where they battled each other.
No BMC, Milram or Footon-Servetto on the list.


Leipheimer
King Ridge Gran Fondo sparks the economy.

Slim and weighs next to nothing
Slim and weighs next to nothing.



t happens before every pro training session
It happens before every pro training session.

Penelope in the Shack?
Penelope in the Shack?

tour down under 2010, tdu 2010, tdu, stage 4, andre greipel, lance armstrong, team sky, radioshack, htc columbia
No fewer than seven riders in the current pro peloton will be turning 39 by the end of the 2010 season.

Ludovic Turpin's Ag2R La Mondiale Kuota KOM ProTour Edition.
Kuota's ProTour debut.

Zipp Speed Weaponry is moving into a new 70,000 square-foot manufacturing and customer service center on Indianapolis' northwest side this July.

Fast Track Cycling, Inc. has entered into a real estate purchase option agreement with the city of Cleveland to acquire a nine-acre vacant site.


At the recent Quick Step training camp in Calpe, Spain top riders had their hearts monitored 24 hours a day.


The Bicycle Leadership Conference will take advantage of the surveys of consumers from velonews.com, bicycling.com, bikeradar.com and cyclingnews.com (and hopefully, the DougReport). Click on the link above to take the survey.


2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.

January 27, 2010
Marilyn Ruseckas, shown above after winning a national title in December, brought a rainbow jersey home from Masters Cyclo-cross Worlds in January.
Marilyn Ruseckas brought a rainbow jersey home from Masters Cyclo-cross Worlds.

The Jamis-Sutter Home team at training camp in Argentina
The newly labeled Jamis-Sutter Home team unveiled its new kit at Argentina’s Tour de San Luis, where it brought home some results and tuned up for the season.

Jonny Bellis
The 21-year-old is regarded as a great cycling talent.


South African rider Daryl Impey has just finished racing in the Santos Tour Down Under
South African rider Daryl Impey has just finished racing in the Santos Tour Down Under.


Peter McDonald (Drapac Porsche) takes victory at the Tour of Wellington's opening stage.
Peter McDonald (Drapac Porsche) takes victory at the Tour of Wellington's opening stage.

So, it's official: the 2011 Tour de France, like that three years before, will have no prologue.

Christian Prudhomme announces the 2010 route.
Prudhomme says UCI responsible for stringent drug controls at 2010 Tour.

"Ivan [Basso] might be a different personality. Maybe he doesn't have the same need to speak up about others. It's bullshit; just because you shout out about other people doesn't make you less wrong than another guy. It doesn't make sense." - Bjarne Riis CyclingNews

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The ninth edition of the extreme sports relay competition outdoortrophy will take place on August 14, 2010 in Lingenau/Vorarlberg (Austria).

The 'snub' is being seen as a retaliatory measure against the non-selection of Pakistani cricketers in the IPL-3 auction.

After a fruitful relationship with Bjarne Riis, Kolobnev has moved on to Katyusha for 2010.
After a fruitful relationship with Bjarne Riis, Kolobnev has moved on to Katyusha for 2010.


Cycling 2010: complete calendar for the year ahead.
2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Bicycle Tutor
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Previous day's news - missed something?
Back to the top
It was awfully hot on this long mountain bike ride.
Sauser tests tires, practices being a film star and fights mosquitos.

Just a day after successfully defending the suspension of Stefan Schumacher in the International Court of Arbitration for Sport, anti-doping officials scored a significant legal win in a Spanish courtroom.

Tinker Juerez and others setting up along the start line
Tinker Juerez and others setting up along the start line.

Clincher to Tubeless Conversions
Tubeless tires supple ride and cornering performance is quite remarkable and you’ll ride flat free until you finally cut a sidewall.

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The word ‘toll’ denotes a price paid for some privilege.

Lezyne has agreed to partner with The Bike Cooperative, allowing Lezyne to reach more dealers throughout the US.

Home - Hills Road Brigde cyclists
The upward cycle lanes on Hills Road bridge in Cambridge have been widely welcomed.


Bjarne Riis
Saxo Bank manager on blood profiling, nurturing young talent and post-ban comebacks.

The Passage du Gois. Pedal fast boys -- the tide is rising.
The Passage du Gois. Pedal fast boys -- the tide is rising.

The painful run-in to the Steenbeekdries: Mariaborrestraat.
The painful run-in to the Steenbeekdries: Mariaborrestraat.

Jenn Rinehart leads the drop in on the famous lakeside drops at the Laddies Loppet Stage Race in Minnesota.
Cross country, downhill and endurance events listed.


PezCyclingNews.com


Victor Hugo Pena (Rock Racing) sitting on the front for the team.
Landis' position unknown after Professional Continental license denied.

AEG Sports
Race organiser AEG Sports is looking for more than 4,500 volunteers to help out with the running of this year’s Amgen Tour of California.

Lance Armstrong trades turns with his RadioShack teammates
Armstrong, Leipheimer, Horner, Klöden and Zubeldia named in 14-rider squad.

Last year Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner all took part in the Giro d’Italia,

New Peanut Butter & Co. director Kristin Armstrong won gold at the Beijing Olympic time trial. AFP Photo
With a new title sponsor, a 10-rider squad stacked with junior and elite talent, and Olympic gold medalist and world champion Kristin Armstrong as the team’s director, the Peanut Butter & Co/TWENTY12 women’s cycling team is looking toward a promising 2010 season.

Salsa Ala Carte Titanium
Salsa unveiled a new titanium version of their classic Ala Carte hardtail.

Smith Optics received top honors as REI’s Vendor Partner of the Year for 2009.

German rider Stefan Schumacher
Having lost his CAS appeal against a two year ban from cycling, German rider Stefan Schumacher has indicated that he is likely to fight on by taking a case in the Swiss civil court system.

Marc Madiot
LNC President and FDJ director Madiot says rising costs putting pressure on race organizers.

Katie Hart has been found guilty of dangerous driving after she hit and killed Major Gareth Rhys-Evans while he was taking part in a time trial on the A1
Katie Hart has been found guilty of dangerous driving after she hit and killed Major Gareth Rhys-Evans while he was taking part in a time trial.


The Bicycle Leadership Conference will take advantage of the surveys of consumers from velonews.com, bicycling.com, bikeradar.com and cyclingnews.com (and hopefully, the DougReport). Click on the link above to take the survey.


2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.



January 26, 2010
Angry again? Let's hope so.
Has Floyd Landis finally tapped back into his fiery core, the dark maelstrom of vengeance, indignation and plain orneriness?

Alejandro Valverde discusses strategy with a Spanish teammate.
Fewer Spanish teams after globalization, doping scandals.


Sabine Spitz (Central Ghost)
Injury forces lengthy break for Olympic champion.


Floyd Landis tries to break away in the final kilometres
The former OUCH-Maxxis rider reportedly beat the course record set by David Zabriskie in 2008.

"All that drinking is starting to pay off. I beat the course record set by Zman [David Zabriskie] two years ago and I was on somebody else's road bike with clinchers and no aero clothes. Take that ^@*#&rs." - Floyd Landis BrowneEye

Rebecca and Jenny (Team Las Dioasas) at the start of stage one in Pucon, Chile.
Smith, Rusch get the cobwebs out as top women's team during opening day.

Cody O'Reilly was fourth in the scratch race
Cody O'Reilly was fourth in the scratch race at the Track World Cup finale this weekend.

Leisure Trends Group has reorganized its management team, realigning responsibilities in response to the last two years of sales growth.

It’s not easy naming trails, and it’s gotten progressively harder
It’s not easy naming trails, and it’s gotten progressively harder.

Dombroski was the top American in Hoogerheide. © Bart Hazen
Dombroski was the top American in Hoogerheide. © Bart Hazen.


Lance Armstrong (RadioShack) after the final stage of his second Tour Down Under
To ride Criterium International instead of Volta a Cataluña?


Cycling 2010: complete calendar for the year ahead.
2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Bicycle Tutor
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top


Lance Armstrong at the 2010 Tour Down Under.
Lance Armstrong feels optimistic about his Tour de France chances after the Tour Down Under.


Center of Excellence award winners announced
The Peanut Butter TWENTY 12 squad is the top 2009 USA Cycling Center of Excellence award winner.

Lance Armstrong says 8th Tour will be the “hardest one to win”, Quick Step and Garmin training in Calpe Spain, no prologue for 2011 Tour de France and more…

Ivan Basso finishes his preparation for the morning ride.
Liquigas-Doimo team beguns racing, sans Basso, this weekend.



A rider who thrives on the cobbles and crosswinds of Northern Europe.

Euser taking the win in the '08 Univest
Euser taking the win in the '08 Univest.


Neutral territory
The city is proactive in becoming more cyclist friendly, even creating 'sharrows' for bikes and cars to share lanes. And 20 miles of new bike lanes are coming soon.

Thousands of women have signed a petition calling on the Government to make the UK's roads safer for cyclists
Are segregated bike lanes the answer?

Emily Beachy & her crew
“My Life on the Bike” is a web series that follows Emily Beachy & her crew as they commit to getting rid of our their cars and being motor free for a year.

The team time trial will be back for the 2011 Tour de France along with the infamous submerged causeway at Passage du Gois as details of the opening weekend for next year’s race were revealed Tuesday.

InCycle-Time to Track
InCycle/Time To Track presented by Empower Coaching Systems is the newest women’s development cycling team in the USA.

Smith arrives after challenging days of travel.


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More details have emerged about the claim that Alberto Contador paid for his own wheels
The day before the race start Contador’s mechanic noticed that there were two rear disk wheels which were different to those of the rest of the team.

the bigger story will prove to be the focus on the Vendée Region, an historical cycling hotbed and home to our Bouygues Telecom outfit
The bigger story will prove to be the focus on the Vendée Region, an historical cycling hotbed and home to the Bouygues Telecom outfit.

Liz Hatch in her new Lotto team gear near Javea, Spain.
Hatch debates what's needed for the sport to grow.

Nibali handled all punches from the contenders with aplomb.
Nibali handled all punches from the contenders with aplomb.

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It’s tough to boil down allegiances to teams.

Nike doesn't produce cycling shoes anymore, however it's claimed these shoes worn by Lance Armstrong are one-offs the sporting giant has built for the seven time Tour de France rider.
Nike doesn't produce cycling shoes anymore, however it's claimed these shoes worn by Lance Armstrong are one-offs the sporting giant has built for the seven time Tour de France rider.



Stefano Garzelli still believes he can be a factor in the Giro d’Italia.
Stefano Garzelli still believes he can be a factor in the Giro d’Italia.

Italy's Ivano Fanini (l) strikes at those behind the doping cases of Riccardo Riccò and Emanuele Sella
Italian squad supports Spanish amateur team.

Knog 20 Tool open
A great-looking multi-tool from Knog.

The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) is reaching out to the Canadian cycling industry and conducting a series meetings across Canada during the first quarter of 2010.

Sven Nys detonated the Scheldecross.
Riders cannot use new Dugast tires on icy worlds course.

Andy Hampsten’s Sidis tell a story. As do Sidi shoes from great champions like Francesco Moser and Bernard Hinault to today’s stars like Alberto Contador and Julien Absalon.


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January 25, 2010
Criterium International on Corsica on March 27th and 28th.
Lance Armstrong has made a change to his early season racing schedule.


(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
Greipel Tops First Rankings of 2010, CAS Rejects Schumacher's Appeal, Sky’s Budget $54 Million?


Tour of California Stage 6
Lance Armstrong talks a little more about race plans, Andre Greipel tops World Rankings, BMC aiming for Pro Tour in 2011, Floyd Landis wins a stage in the Bahamas and more.


Fourth overall at Tour Down Under a sign of things to come.

(Photo: Roberto Bettini)
Andy and Franck Schleck talk to Road Bike Action and Testrider.com about racing together and winning the Tour de France.

Taylor Phinney and Alex Dowsett have a little fun on the ride.
Under-23 squad confident against elite competition, Tour of Missouri start possible.

Lance Armstrong: does he still have it or is he past it?
Armstrong still great? hits the beers, Evans buoyed.

Canadian racer Emily Batty has joined the Trek World Racing squad
21-year-old is a rising star.

The world champion doesn’t plan on hitting full form until May
Cadel Evans has surprised with his strong early-season form, performing at a high level in the Santos Tour Down Under.

Unknown Arthur Vichot is the most popular cyclist of the Santos Tour Down Under .
Cult hero Arthur Vichot (Française des Jeux)

Niels Albert battled through the pain of a broken rib sustained during a fall at the Belgian Championships claim victory in Sunday’s World Cup event.

January 24, 2010 by Padraig
So what’s likely to happen?


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German cyclist Stefan Schumacher has lost his appeal of a two-year global ban for doping at the Tour de France.

The UCI grants provisional registration to Lampre, letting the Italian team remain part of the ProTour through March.

Hammer collected gold and silver medals at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Cali
Track racer Sarah Hammer and biathlete Tim Burke were named Athletes of the Month by the U.S Olympic Committee for December.

Italy’s National Anti-Doping Tribunal has imposed a two year ban as well as a fine of €13750 on cyclist Maurizio Biondo.

“Hulk Hogan on a bike.” - Michael Rogers [describing Andre Greipel] VeloNews


2009 women's time trial world champion Kristin Armstrong (United States of America).
Armstrong to manage US's newest pro squad, team target World and Olympic success.

Mark Cavendish has one big question mark on where he will race in May.


World four-cross champion Caroline Buchanan will ride for Commencal in 2010
Aussie joins Athertons on World Cup squad.


BMC Racing wants ProTour licence in 2011
The BMC Racing team of Cadel Evans, Alessandro Ballan and George Hincapie has the intention of applying for a ProTour licence for next season, giving another indication that the project will continue to grow.

Hermes Sport has opened its doors as a new distributor of carbon fiber bicycle components.

Cadel Evans, tough guy. Yeah, that feels strange but we’re getting used to it.

Tributes paid to cyclist killed in crash
Stacey Turney, 20,  was cycling back from work.

The Sky team studies the road book.
British team lower on the financial ladder than other squads, pleased with Australian start.


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Gert Steegmans (Radioshack) rises above the peloton.
Bruyneel says stage races remain team goal, sprint wins are welcome bonus



André Greipel and his HTC-Columbia teammates
Speculation grows that German could provide Tour lead-out for Cavendish.


Tech Gallery A visit to Look Cycles in Nevers, France
by Zack Vestal
A photo gallery from Zack Vestal’s visit to the Look Cycle factory in Nevers, France.

Photo: © Will Frischkorn
American flyers hit the Spanish coast for winter training.




Garmin's wind tunnel testing proved to close the sponsorship deal with Mavic.
Team will help with product development.

New British ProTour team Sky roars into 2010 aboard Pinarello Dogma 60.1 frames.
There are only four bikes remaining as Road Bike Action completes its look at the bikes of the 2010 Tour Down Under.

Matt Pacocha has joined BikeRadar.com as its new U.S. editor. Pacocha formerly served as tech editor at VeloNews.

LAS VICTORY HELMET
The LAS Victory helmet features 15 vents specially placed to maximize airflow through the helmet.

Zoic Clothing's Eric Swenson and Paul Wyandt have bought the company from Nitches, Inc. a publicly traded apparel company.

Is that it undermines a real-life protest.

Lance Armstrong (RadioShack) leads the breakaway which included fellow Tour de France winner Oscar Pereiro.
Less muscle, new position yields dividends for American.




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January 24, 2010
Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) of Italy (not in ITAxFRA) - 0
Italy's Vincenzo Nibali won the Tour de San Luis in Argentina ahead of Colombian rider Jose Serpa as Alberto Loddo won the final stage of the race.



Sutton takes the win.
Olympic champion Samuel Sánchez is the latest big name to announce he will make an all-out push for the podium at the Tour de France this summer.

Chris Sutton
Chris Sutton and Greg Henderson's finish one-two for Team Sky as Greipel takes the overall.

Jimmy Briceño (Loteria Del Tachira) wins the stage
Jimmy Briceño (Loteria Del Tachira) wins the stage.

Hincpaie Claims 12th Overall While Evans Grabs Sixth.

Lance Armstrong at the 2010 Tour Down Under.
Armstrong finished the six-stage race around Adelaide in 25th place, a slight improvement on last year's 29th.

“Hulk Hogan on a bike.” - Michael Rogers [describing Andre Greipel] VeloNews

Greipel winner of 2010 Santos Tour Down Under ©RoadCycling.co.nz
After being crowned the Santos Tour Down Under winner for the second time Andre Greipel has become the first leader of the pro-tour series for 2010.

Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) rode brilliantly to 8th place today.
Top-10 finish at World Cup finale bodes well for Worlds.

Riccò 'proud' to ride what Coppi rode
Continental professional team Ceramica Flaminia held its official launch in San Polo - Parma (Italy).


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Daryl Impey drives the RadioShack train
Belgian impressed by Sky, Greipel accomplishments.

World champion Niels Albert wins the final round of the cyclocross World Cup as Zdenek Stybar takes the series title.

Daphny Van den Brand took over the Elite women's World Cup lead after finishing fourth in Roubaix, France.
Stybar, Van den Brand, Meeusen, Van der Poel crowned in The Netherlands.

Daphny Van den Brand collects the women’s World Cup crown as countrywoman Marianne Vos leads a Dutch sweep in Hoogerheide.


Shuang Guo secured the women's World Cup keirin title with a victory on her home track in Beijing (Getty Images)
Shuang Guo secured the women's World Cup keirin title with a victory on her home track in Beijing.

Men's scratch podium (l-r): Hayden Godfrey (New Zealand), 2nd; Zach Bell (Canada), 1st ; Werner Riebenbauer (Austria), 3rd.
Men's scratch podium (l-r): Hayden Godfrey (New Zealand), 2nd; Zach Bell (Canada), 1st ; Werner Riebenbauer (Austria), 3rd.

Lampre received a deadline of March 31 to bring its finances in order or the team will no longer be part of the international racing circuit.

Like Lance Armstrong recently, Johan Bruyneel also thinks that Alberto Contador is the Tour favorite number one, if he rides like last year.


McEwen likes his chances for a good season, if he can continue to strengthen his left leg.
Not going anywhere...McEwen likes his chances for a good season, if he can continue to strengthen his left leg.

"Having a beer with Team RadioShack."


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According to Bruyneel, Armstrong "feels good in the team"
Evans Targets ‘Unfinished Business,’ Bruyneel Says Armstrong’s Form is Better than Last Year, Stybar and Van den Brand Claim World Cup Titles, Final Beijing World Cup Results.

Samuel Sánchez has high hopes for the 2010 Tour de France
Olympic champion Samuel Sánchez is the latest big name to announce he will make an all-out push for the podium at the Tour de France this summer.

Chris Sutton winning the stage and teammate Greg Henderson finishing second
Chris Sutton (Team Sky) took his second podium finish in the sixth and final stage of the 2010 Tour Down Under.

Following Saturday's strong endorsement from world cycling boss Pat McQuaid, the Melbourne-based Australian Road Cycling group plans to apply for a ProTour licence.

Miriam Welte (Germany) waits for her start in the 500m TT.
Dutch and Chinese show strong signs two months prior to World Championships.

Beijing bikes
Bicycles and cars on Beijing's Chang'an Avenue during rush hour.

Observers say this was Washington state's first vehicular homicide conviction based on text-messaging.

Halfway into its two-week training camp, the BMC Racing Team heads south in search of different terrain, a change of scenery and better weather.

Wilier Triestina's Lino and Andrea Gastaldello
Lino Gastaldello dies after being struck by car in Treviso.

Looking forward with nervous anticipation to their fundraising cycle.
Looking forward with nervous anticipation to their fundraising cycle the length of New Zealand next week.


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January 23, 2010


Lance Armstrong
'"I see it as a healthy rivalry, I don't see it as being over the top," UCI president McQuaid said.'

Max Plaxton (Sho-Air / Specialized) rides to a win at the 2009 US Pro XCT event in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
CTS International Classic serves as US national series finale.

Cañada has retired after 14 years as a professional
Armstrong, Contador Rivalry ‘Good for the Sport,’ Armstrong to Remain Focused On Tour, Sky Causes Review of Transfer Regulations, Kolobnev Still Without Bronze, Cañada Retires.

SPRINT STAR: Azizulhasni Awang romps to keirin gold in Beijing while China impress on home soil (Getty Images)
Azizulhasni Awang romps to keirin gold in Beijing while China impress on home soil.


Jackson Rodriguez (Androni-Giacatolli), on his way to victory on stage five
Jackson Rodriguez (Androni-Giacatolli), on his way to victory on stage five.


Sven Nys dominated the Kasteelcross in Zonnebeke and won ahead of Dieter Vanthourenhout and Bart Wellens.

The Keoughs – bike racing 24×7
Browse the results of road and cross races, and one name pops up, Keough.


Sanchez scores one for the team.
Sanchez scores one for the team.

“Hulk Hogan on a bike.” - Michael Rogers [describing Andre Greipel] VeloNews

A Topeka cycling enthusiast has formed a group whose aim is to educate the community about bicycle maintenance and safety, as well as provide bikes to those with limited means.


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Lance leads his RadioShack teammates in the Tour Down Under (Photo: Getty))
Lance Armstrong on Saturday vowed not to repeat last season's mistakes when he "goofed off" after the Tour Down Under, affecting his comeback year.

The doping controls during this year's Tour de France will be implemented without the help of the French anti-doping agency (AFLD), said International Cycling Union (UCI) President Pat McQuaid Saturday.


Cadel Evans rides on the shoulder of the eventual stage winner, Spaniard Luis Leon Sanchez (obscured).
On the same day that Cadel Evans said he believed his new team would have an extended stay in Australia to enter back-to-back summer stage races, the sport's world boss tabled his opposition to the move.


Cadel Evans (BMC) was looking strong on the climb.
Organiser, UCI president amazed with racing on display.

For a rider who initially wasn’t even sure if he would compete in the Santos Tour Down Under, Cadel Evans has proved to be one of the key figures.

Brad Wiggins was one of Sky's most controversial signings
UCI to tighten transfer rules; Armstrong-Contador row 'good.'

Rory and Joel at the San Diego Chargers game.
Rory kicks off 2010 with a new coach and title sponsor.

"Alberto Contador will be here next year,” said de Cock, according to Bndestem.nl.
The Belgian Quick Step team has said that Tour de France champion Alberto Contador will be part of its squad in 2011, enabling it to expand its goals and chase success in cycling’s biggest race.

Garmin Transition riders, David Millar
Along with the rest of the Garmin Transition riders, David Millar is currently at the team training camp in eastern Spain.

Americans Floyd Landis and Grant Potter are among the list of about 100 visiting cyclists.


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Lino Gastaldello, the man behind the relaunch of the historic Italian racing bike marque Wilier Triestina, was killed this morning after being hit head-on by a car while he was out on his customary Saturday morning cycle ride.

Jack gets interviewed after winning at Bassevelde last September.
Jack gets interviewed after winning at Bassevelde last September.


Andre Greipel of HTC-Columbia
HTC-Columbia seems to have picked up where they left off last year.

Sabine Spitz (Central Ghost) gives maximum effort.
Larger wheels could change German mountain bike scene.

Colombian rider and former world time trial champion Santiago Botero says he will retire after this year’s Vuelta a Colombia in July.

Andre Greipel moved within sight of a second Tour Down Under victory
Luis Leon Sanchez, the 2005 winner, took the stage five victory with Greipel nine seconds behind.

Quick Step is sticking to what it knows best as it rides into the 2010 season and that is clearly the spring classics for the powerful Belgian outfit.

Eventual stage winner Luis Leon Sanchez climbs with the peloton on the first ascent of Willunga
Spaniard sets up his season with early win.

Kurt Hovelijnck of Quick Step is back in the arms of the peloton, following a terrible crash in a training ride last year.


Bradley Wiggins' tug-of-war episode which sent him from the Garmin-Transitions team to the new British Team Sky.
After an off-season full of mind numbing transfer speculation, the International Cycling Union (UCI) has decided it is time to tighten up the regulations with respect to rider transfers between teams.

Racing!
Elite cyclocrosser Adam Myerson (Cycle-Smart) has refused to say “die” to his cyclocross season.

Mini Chill Berry Bliss
"Give this a try if you’re curious and I think you’ll be surprised like I was."


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January 22, 2010



Mark Cavendish and Erik Zabel, Mallorca 2010
On-going tooth problem means Manx Missile will delay start of 2010 season.


Katie Compton racing in the U.S.G.P of Cyclocross in September. Creative Commons photo by Katy Steudel.
As she battles chronic leg cramps, the American hopes to race well at the upcoming Cyclocross World Championships.



China's Shuang Guo gets the better of Australian Anna Meares in the sprint final.
China's Shuang Guo gets the better of Australian Anna Meares in the sprint final.



An audacious attack by Lance Armstrong failed to break Andre Greipel's stranglehold
An audacious attack by Lance Armstrong failed to break Andre Greipel's stranglehold on the race as the German claimed his third stage.

tour down under 2010, tdu 2010, tdu, stage 4, andre greipel, lance armstrong, team sky, radioshack, htc columbia
Tour Down Under RadioShack take it to HTC.

Andre Greipel (HTC-Columbia) takes his third stage win of the tour.
Andre Greipel (HTC-Columbia) takes his third stage win of the tour.

The U.S. Olympic Committee announced track cyclist Sarah Hammer
After collecting two medals at the Track World Cup in Cali, Sarah Hammer earned athlete of the month honors.

Mark Cavendish (HTC-Columbia)
Sprint star to commence racing with Ruta del Sol.

Justin Leov (Trek World Racing)
Justin Leov (Trek World Racing).

The Elite men in a long thin line in Louisville © David Crimson
The Elite men in a long thin line in Louisville USGP © David Crimson.


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Cavendish Delays Season start, Chris Anker Sørensen Extends Contract, Cristian Cominelli Ready for Hoogerheide, HTC Wraps up in Mallorca, Jelly Belly Camp Auction Benefits Kimberlee's Bikes, SoCal  "80 for Haiti" Benefit and more...

Updates from the Tour Down Under, Cyclocross News, results from Tropical Amiss Bongo and the latest Six Day Racing updates.


Belgian cyclist Tom Boonen and cycling legend Eddy Merckx talk during the team presentation of Quick-Step, at the Velofolies, in Kortrijk.
Boonen to go for Tour stages rather than the green jersey.



UCI President Pat McQuaid has poured cold water on talk that the Tour Down Under could move to Melbourne or its state Victoria.

Andre Greipel (HTC-Columbia) is in the driver's seat at this year's Tour Down Under
Thanks to perfect teamwork and shoe insoles.

GARMIN-TRANSITIONS
Road Bike Action continues its look at the bikes of the 2010 peloton.

"I think Levi’s a real dark horse that no one really talks much about, and maybe he likes it that way – but I think he’s pretty incredible." - Jason McCartney VeloNews


chief executive officer of Timbuk2, Mike Wallenfels
Two months into his new job as chief executive officer of Timbuk2, Mike Wallenfels has laid out priorities to help spur growth at the San Francisco bag manufacturer.

Cannondale Bicycles has hired Robert Burbank as its new general manager.

Sylvain Chavanel (Quick Step)
No regrets as to Quick Step move.



"Yes, the graphics are a little cheesy, but this series combines two of my favorite things: eating and riding a bike."


USA Cycling announced today the dates and venues for the 21 events that will comprise the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Calendars
The USA Cycling Mountain Bike National calendars will crown overall champs across all disciplines of mountain biking.

Helping form a new business model to provide full service Point A/Point B bicycle facility solutions.


Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin
Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin was questioned by the Italian Olympic Committee's (CONI) anti-doping prosecutor today after being stripped of his Olympic silver medal from the 2008 Beijing Games.


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Emily Batty is riding for Trek World Racing in 2010.
Rising Canadian cross country star completes team roster.



In an interview with the Spanish newspaper Marca, Lance Armstrong
Marca Interviews Armstrong, Caisse d'Epargne to End Sponsorship in 2011, Cavendish to Begin Season at Ruta del Sol, Beijing World Cup Results.


Nys to participate?
According to Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws, the International Cycling Union's (UCI) cyclo-cross coordinator Peter Van den Abeele has confirmed the possibility of the Cyclo-cross World Championships being held in the United States in 2013.

Manuel, that's who.
Manuel, that's who.

First-time teammates looks forward to mountain bike stage race.

Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne)
Valverde team manager Unzue looking for new backer for 2011 season.

Hincapie Sportswear has hired the Moss Bay Group (MBG) as retail sales representatives for the brand in the Northwest.

Tinker Juarez (MonaVie Cannondale) after the stage.
2010 squad expands its American mountain bike presence.

Wattie Ink., led by Sean Watkins formerly of Triathlete Magazine, to handle future promotion and sales of North American event expos at Ironman and 70.3 events.

Caisse d'Epargne leaves a big hole to fill.

Vincenzo (The Shark) Nibali
Vincenzo (The Shark) Nibali moved into the overall lead at the Tour de San Luis yesterday.


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January 21, 2010


Simon Clarke (UniSA) cools off on a hot day Down Under.
Local boys look for the right moves at Tour Down Under.

Vicenzo Nibali of Liquigas (Not in FRAxITA) - 0
Vicenzo Nibali won the fourth stage of the Tour de San Luis in Argentina and took the overall lead in the race.

BMC's Cadel Evans, is an unlikely world champion
BMC's Cadel Evans, is an unlikely world champion.

Jose Rujano held onto his leader's jersey on stage 9.
Jose Rujano held onto his leader's jersey on stage 9.

Sprinters day as the Italian Fastmen take center stage sweeping the podium led by Gianni Savio's Alberto Loddo.

Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador take diplomatic tones, heat a major factor at the Tour Down Under and Liquigas promising transparenc.

Lance Armstrong
One year on since the beginning of his second comeback, Lance Armstrong is as confident as ever about his chances in this year’s Tour de France.

AG2R-La Mondiale's Nicolas Rousseau
AG2R-La Mondiale's Nicolas Rousseau took the third stage of the La Tropicale Amissa Bongo in Gabon.



David Cañada (Saunier Duval) finishes the 2008 GP Lugano.
The 34-year-old Spaniard had hoped to compete again after cancer treatment.

2009 Paris-Nice champion Luis León Sánchez is a favourite for the 2010 edition.
Massif Central and the Col d’Eze expected to decide the winner.


Top Australian cyclists and team managers are in furious agreement that a secondary stage race held after the Tour Down Under would be a major boost for the sport's growth domestically, it could be the crucial step in an Australian team riding in the Tour de France.

Everything about George Hincapie's BMC STX01 RaceMaster is big, made to fit all 6'3" of the USPro Champion.
Everything about George Hincapie's BMC STX01 RaceMaster is big, made to fit all 6'3" of the USPro Champion.


HTC-Columbia is putting the finishing touches on its pre-season training camp at Mallorca.

Czech champion Zdenek Stybar dons the World Cup leader's jersey after winning the eighth round in Roubaix.
Albert, Compton drop from top after leading rankings entire season.


Saxo Bank's fast man JJ Haedo is not on the best form,
Saxo Bank's fast man JJ Haedo is not on the best form.

Manuel Cardoso (Footon Servetto) celebrates his first ProTour stage victory over Alejandro Valverde and Cadel Evans.
Manuel Cardoso (Footon Servetto) celebrates his first ProTour stage victory over Alejandro Valverde and Cadel Evans.


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Chris Anker Sorensen on his way to victory in the 2009 Japan Cup
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Alexander Kolobnev (Team Katusha)
Kolobnev still waiting for Olympic bronze.


Jason MacIntyre
Fatal accident inquiry into death of multi-time trial champion in Scotland two years ago.



Julian Dean
Kiwi Julian Dean wanted Stage 3 of the Santos Tour Down Under to be harder than last year.


Isle of Man races 1947
Isle of Man, 1947.

A walk down memory lane at Santini - scores of the sport's champions have worn Santini jerseys.
Italian clothing company has kitted cycling's champions for decades.

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High quality field means there's no let up; 20 seconds back (GC) after stage 3.

Team Sky principal Dave Brailsford on Thursday denied he was under pressure to deliver after the rich new British outfit set its sights on an ambitious Tour de France title.

Ellsworth-Roots04
Handmade in Ramona, California, the frame is constructed with TIG welded aluminum and includes full carbon seat and chain stays.


Portuguese national champion Manuel Cardoso
Timing things to perfection, Portuguese national champion Manuel Cardoso jumped clear inside the final kilometre of today’s third stage of the Tour Down Under, opening a sizeable gap and crossing the line first in Stirling.




Dean Clark racing at the Alpine Assault
Torq team checks out new event.


The leader of the 2010 Vuelta will wear this jersey
The leader of the 2010 Vuelta will wear this jersey.


With five months still to go until the second annual Bike PressCamp, the event is nearly sold out.


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Floyd Landis_Segesta
Rock Racing has been surprisingly silent.




I love my iPhone
iPhone cycle computer is a solution in search of a problem.


Ben King tails behind the team's support vehicle.
Ben King tails behind the team's support vehicle.


Charlotte Becker (Cervelo)
Talented German lands contract after Equipe Nürnberger shrinks.

Sabrina Jonnier (Team Maxxis- Rocky Mountain) races to victory.
Tougher cross country, downhill competition for South Island final.



Ivan Dominguez rode for Colavita Bolla in 2004, when he led the Tour de Georgia.
Borrajo suffers concussion in car accident.

"I think Levi’s a real dark horse that no one really talks much about, and maybe he likes it that way – but I think he’s pretty incredible." - Jason McCartney VeloNews

Astana and RadioShack are both expected to start the Vuelta a Castilla y León in northern Spain in mid-April.

German rider Heinrich Haussler
Motivated by his near-miss in the 2009 Milan San Remo and his runner-up slot in the Tour of Flanders, German rider Heinrich Haussler is fully motivated heading into the 2010 season.

Alberto Contador is quietly growing confident that the re-fitted Astana team will be up to the task of defending his Tour de France title come July.

Cody Kaiser was the lone US junior in Roubaix. © Bart Hazen
Cody Kaiser was the lone US Junior in Roubaix.

A solid All Mountain Demo yesterday may point toward a strong Outdoor Retailer Winter Market floor show.

Chip Smith
Chip Smith (pictured) has assumed the role of chief executive officer of SOAR Communications.

Johannis Van Eldik sued Look Cycles, NTN Bearing Corporation and Veltec Sports for negligence last August, alleging that his Look PP396 road pedal failed while he was riding his bicycle.

The Pinarello of Team Sky's Ben Swift is one of the most appealing bikes at the Tour Down Under
The Pinarello Dogma 60.1 team bike seen here is that of 22-year-old sprinter Ben Swift.



Jason McCartney is consistent if nothing else. An appointed domestique since he was 15 years old, the native Iowan has a developed a sick passion for burying himself into the ground in the service of others.

Bennett leads new squad focused on American gravity racing.


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January 20, 2010

Edwin Avila (Columbia) rides on stage 3.
Valls maintains GC lead on sprinter's day.



Will Patterson and Davis Bentley lead the Whole Athlete Development team on a ride.
Young cyclists prepare for Windham World Cup.

Tara Whitten (Canada National Team) was second in the women's team pursuit.
US and Canadian riders eye qualifying spots in Beijing.

Roman Kreuziger and Vincenzo Nibali.
Media invited to stay with riders during altitude training.


"A spate of young cyclists died of unexplained heart attacks..."


Kelly Benjamin, mouth closed through the mud © Matthew Haughey
Kelly Benjamin, mouth closed through the mud.


Racers on the trails of the Intermontane Challenge
Mountain bike stage race on track for second running.


George Hincapie will be riding BMC Pro Machine SLC01’s
Take a look at the bikes of the 2010 peloton.

Scott has infused more versatility into its once-flagship CR1 but it's still a high-performance machine with nimble handling
"Combines proper handling with a smooth ride over rough tarmac, but it'll disappoint riders looking for an ultra-cushy feel."

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CW talks to the head of the young Uni SA team in the Tour Down.

SPrint for dummies
Read the book, guys.

Andre Greipel (HTC-Columbia) takes his eighth win in the Tour Down Under
German proving a problem for rivals Down Under..



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Armstrong is enjoying his time at the front of the race
New Astana Built Around Contador, Armstrong Enjoying the Chase, Riis Doesn’t Believe Armstrong Can Win the Tour, Risi and Marvilli Claim Breman Six Day.



Regional Road, Track, and Mountain Bike Development Camps
The regional camps are open to all athletes between the ages of 14 and 22.


Doctor, Doctor Give Me the News - Heiden & BMC
Who better to consult with the riders on the BMC team than Eric Heiden.

Robbie McEwen says to expect “fireworks” from Lance Armstrong, Haussler focusing on the classics, Six Day news and results from the Tropical Amiss Bongo.

Cyclemeter 2.0
Transforms the iPhone 3G/3GS into a Powerful Cycling Computer with Google Map Sharing, Twitter Text-to-Speech and More.

Rabobank riders enjoy sunny weather in Spain's southern Almería province during a pre-season camp.
Dutch ProTour squad returns to familiar locale for training camp.


Robbie McEwen wins
Australian sprinter on the comeback trail after broken leg.

25-year-old Santambrogio.
Santambrogio will have greater responsibilities this year protecting the Evans and living up to his billing as Italy's next star.

Steve Parke
Steve Parke has resigned as Ritchey Design's general manager and former vice president of global marketing, as he plans to pursue new opportunities within the industry.

Action Bicycle, the northeast’s largest distributor, will host its 2010 Open House Expo on Sunday, February 28.

The 2010 Skil-Shimano team.
Dutch team to run carbon-neutral.

Wim De Vocht (Vacansoleil Pro Cycling Team) on the Molenberg during the 2009 Ronde van Vlaanderen.
Official route to be unveiled on Wednesday evening.



Lake CX170 shoes offer “glove like” fit, great value
"The Lake CX170 road shoes, retailing at around $150, are one of the better shoes I’ve used in that price range."

Christophe Le Mevel
Christophe Le Mevel of la Française des Jeux finished 10th in last year’s Tour de France.


Andrew Talansky – back to basics
After a year with the Continental squad Amore e Vita, 21-year old Andrew Talansky is returning to basics for 2010, joining the California Giant/Specialized team.




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Armstrong on the Checker Hill climb during Tuesday
Chris Carmichael recently returned from Hawaii where Lance Armstrong had been training in the lead-in to the Tour Down Under.

"No one stands out too much. There are many rivals, though man-to-man the person who put me in the most difficulty in the mountains at the Tour was Andy Schleck." - Alberto Contador VeloNation

Tinker Juarez chases another rider at a race in southern California.
Tinker Juarez chases another rider at a race in southern California.

Contador lines up for a photo op before the team's training ride.
Rocky 2009 season was a learning experience.

Torelli Gavia.
"The first priority when I choose a tire is ride quality."



Bjarne Riis thinks Lance Armstrong will struggle against his younger opponents
Saxo Bank team owner believes American will struggle in mountains against Schlecks and Contador.


Hayden Roulston descends Hackthorne Rd.
Talented kiwi export reinvents his ProTour career.

Chris Anker Sørensen
Chris Anker Sørensen has signed a three year contract extension with Bjarne Riis' Saxo Bank team. The 25-year-old, who began his career with the team.

Ashima PanCake Brake Road
Super-lightweight stopper that works with a standard lever.

The downside of social networking allows the uneducated to air their misguided views.

Team RadioShack and Lance Armstrong drive the peloton (Photo: AAP)
Lance Armstrong is used to leading races, so he admitted he's terrified of riding in the tightly packed peloton as he pursues an ambitious comeback.

Adventure Cycling Association has received two new grants in support of the organization’s work to establish an official United States Bicycle Route System.

Worlds gold medallist Amber Neben will show off her jersey in France
Worlds gold medallist Amber Neben will show off her jersey in France.

Current Competitor Group (CGI) chief operating officer Scott Dickey has been appointed to the position of president.


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January 19, 2010



Androni-Giocattoli is presented to the crowd.
Jose Serpa to lead the team in the overall.

Skil-Shimano is hoping to repeat its Tour de France sweepstakes this season as it prepares for an important season to confirm itself among the top ranks of the peloton.

Jonny Bellis
Former club raises money for injured Manxman.



TDA 2010 rolls out of Cairo. Photo by Reuters
They’ve come face to face with the great pyramids and pedaled their way to the Red Sea. Sixty-one brave individuals have begun the first stage of their quest to travel Africa from top to bottom on a bicycle.



Roe attracts Armstrong praise
Lance Armstrong was quick to praise his new signing Tim Roe after the young Adelaide native shone in his first Tour Down Under.


Greipel
Sandbagging over.

BMC's Goerge Hincapie is 12th, Lance Armstrong finishes 46th, with BMC's Cadel Evans in 50th place. They're all in the group of 84 riders that finish in the bunch behind the sprint.

Francesco Chicchi
Italian Francesco Chicchi won the first stage of the fourth Tour de San Luis in Argentina after a sprint-finish.



Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana)
Astana rider to target stage wins if invited to this year's race.

Fabian Cancellara (Saxo Bank) gets ready for training in Fuerteventura
Swiss admits one-day focus could shift to stage races in the future.


Helen Wyman looking for the good line in Roubaix. © Bart Hazen
Helen Wyman looking for the good line in Roubaix.


The 2010 UCI ProTour officially gets underway  at the Tour Down Under in Australia.

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TDU stage 1: HTC-Columbia bounce back from Sunday's defeat to take the lead in ProTour opener.

Marco Pantani's Tour de France winning Bianchi
Italian firm look back at proud history of success.







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Defending Tour Down Under champion Allan Davis
Davis Needs a Miracle Down Under, Brailsford Satisfied, Valverde Enjoying Australia, Belgians Finalize 'Cross World's Line-Up.

Pinarello Dogma, watch out, here comes Ego
Pinarello Dogma, watch out, here comes Ego.


The first official races on the European continent will be the Giro di Regio Calabria in Italy on Jan. 30 and the GP de Ouverture La Marsellaise on Jan. 31 in France.


Drs. Max Testa and Eric Heiden.
You would think that all pro cyclists are all physically fit and in tip-top shape, right?

WADA president John Fahey gives an address at a symposium in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Bio-passport, cooperation with drug giants and Interpol to help stem doping.


The Tour de San Luis peloton will donate 20 percent of the prize money to Haiti for earthquake relief.
Twenty percent of purse dedicated to earthquake relief.


Contador takes a corner on his new time trial machine
Tour winner tests new Specialized bikes in Spain.


The Pinarello of Team Sky's Ben Swift is one of the most appealing bikes in the field at Tour Down Under.
Swift shifts gear the electronic way.

U23 World Champ feels no responsibility towards French cycling.

Memory-Map
GPS to show real time positioning and you'll be able to download routes, tracks and waypoints.

Western Spirit Cycling, known for its road and mountain bike tours, is launching a four-day consumer demo event called Outerbike.

Garmin-Transitions unveils new kit
The new team kit design for Team Garmin-Transitions in 2010 was on display in the opening criterium of the Tour Down Under in Adelaide, Australia.

Rocky Mountain Bicycles has hired Pete Roggeman for the position of marketing manager.

The Texan & Alberto Contador
The Texan & Alberto Contador.

Rotor's 3D MTB crank, with Q-Rings and BB1 ceramic bottom bracket.
3D machined design is simple and stiff, says Rotor.

Former Triathlete Magazine vice president of sales and marketing Sean "Wattie" Watkins is launching his own sports marketing group called Wattie Ink.

Races across the USA will earn amateurs free entry to NVGP.

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Still Tops: Andre Greipel Torches Competition
Astana's favorite for the overall title Allan Davis was embarrassingly left behind the main group due his team forgetting to bring radios to the race.

Lack of radios jeopardize Allan Davis’s TdU defense, Matthias Russ wants another crack at the Giro, brief results from the Tour de San Luis and more.


Not even the UCI, or particularly not the UCI, controls the races.

Father de Waele was in charge of Notre-Dame-des-Neiges on Alpe d’Huez.
Father de Waele was in charge of Notre-Dame-des-Neiges on Alpe d’Huez.




No stopping Trek-Livestrong in Solvang
Armstrong's under-23 team prepares for season start at Tour of Qatar.


two-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador
With a certain teammate gone, and with another year of experience in the peloton, Alberto Contador hopes 2010 will be even more fruitful than 2009.

Unione Sportiva Italiana
In the 1880s and 1890s, growing middle-class participation in cycling lead to the formation of hundreds of clubs across the United States.

"I hope Lance can win, but it is not easy to win the Tour with so many other good riders around." - Eddy Merckx DNAIndia

Tom Meeusen (Telenet Fidea) shows his first elite 'cross medal - bronze.
Belgian espoir ready for elite challenge.


Hinault LBL 81
Winter training is an ugly business.



Allan Davis, 2009 Tour Down Under winner, doesn't expect to repeat this year after a disastrous first stage
Allan Davis needs miracle; Clean, green cycling emerges.



Rogers, who has been world time trial champion on three occasions
It’s been a few years since he has been spoken of as a possible winner of the race, but HTC Columbia rider Michael Rogers still entertains thoughts.



Arielle Martin
Arielle Martin is ranked fourth among elite women in the UCI BMX rankings.

The site provides information and community interaction for consumers regarding the shoe brand’s products, technical information and history.





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January 18, 2010
2009 Tour Down Under - Stage One
Stage 1 of the 2010 Tour Down Under just wrapped up and the winner was Andre Greipel of HTC-Columbia in a field sprint.


Parasite, bike.
Parasite, bike.



Specialized Mondo Pro II:
There are any number of good tires and perhaps as many as a half dozen great tires of the clincher variety.


Óscar Pereiro was close to retirement just months ago, but says he’s finding new wings with his move to Astana for the 2010 season.

“Without doubt, I’ll continue for at least two more years,”
On the heels of the disappointment of not taking yellow during last year’s Tour de France, there were rumours that George Hincapie was contemplating retirement from the sport.

Having won the World Cup race in Roubaix last season, in almost identically muddy conditions, Katie Compton (Planet Bike) was a surprise non-starter.

Frank and Andy model their new Oakleys.
Perhaps 'card shark' won't be on the business card...



Cavendish
With one win already under its belt, Team Sky is planning a very strong Tour Down Under campaign and 2010 season in general.

The new PG-1070 cassette skips the wholly omitted teeth of the OpenGlide design for smoother and notably quieter running
Offers function, fit and performance nearly on a par with SRAM's top-end Red groupset.

Butted Titanium Tubes
The diameter of a tube gives the frame its stiffness and the thickness adds durability and strength.

Slovakian twins spread out to target Belgian and Italian Classics.

Chris Kovarik wins Australian national downhill title
Pre-race favorite Sam Hill crashes out.


Danish team take to road on new bikes.

Cyclo-cross World Cup
Zdenek Stybar (Telenet-Fidea) and Katerina Nash won their respective categories of the penultimate round of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup.

Nothing is perhaps as pathetic and revealing of deep character as when the rich beat up on the less fortunate.


Francesco Di Paolo
Ceremony marks effort to revive earthquake damaged region.

Local feeling 100 percent after turbulent 2009

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Lance Armstrong looks for innovations from Team Sky
Lance Armstrong looks for innovations from Team Sky, Vervecken rounds out Belgian CX squad, Hincapie to continue for 2 years, and more.

WCP production…
"If I only had a dollar for every minute I've spent sweating on the trainer in the glow of a WCP production."

Kessler slammed his head into a wall and fractured his skull after swerving to dodge a cat.

For the rest of the world, Monday’s cyclocross headlines focused on Zdenek Stybar’s Roubaix World Cup win and subsequent ascension to the top of the World Cup standings. But in Belgium, motherland and epicenter of elite level ’cross, Niels Albert grabbed front page attention.



Christian Meier
The death of Christian Meier’s brother gives the Garmin-Transitions rider a fresh perspective on life.


"Why am I a parasite?"
"Why am I a parasite?"

I Look Just Like Buddy Holly
I look just like Buddy Holly (and she’s Mary Tyler Moore).

Cadel Evans (right) fronts the media on the weekend.
Cadel Evans (right) fronts the media on the weekend.



Lance Armstrong speaks at the ground breaking ceremony.
Cancer research laboratories due for August 2011 completion.

Look Ergopost Seatpost Failure
When you buy a $250 product, nothing in that price tells you that it will last.

PHIL WOOD ROAD HUBS
Known for their legendary durability...

Sidelined by surgery after a wicked crash, HTC-Columbia’s André Greipel is ready to race.

Sean Yates
For years Sean Yates and Lance Armstrong competed together on the Motorola team, with the older British rider teaching the young Texan a lot about the pro scene and the sport.


Cyclists and pedestrians protected by law in Boise, Idaho
Cyclist-motorist interaction should improve.



Drapac-Porsche returning to New Zealand with strong line-up.

It’s rare for a Tour de France champion to think about anything but winning another maillot jaune. But Carlos Sastre is not your typical rider, so it shouldn’t come as a complete surprise that the 2008 Tour champion remains ambivalent about his plans come July.





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Chris Horner joins five Phi Kappa Psi riders
RadioShack pro Chris Horner takes five Little 500 riders on a tour of Southern California.


Baden Cooke.
The 31 year old Victoria rider is making his ProTour debut with the Saxo Bank team and is more motivated than he has been in a long while.


Armstrong before the start of the Cancer Council Helpline Classic
Sky Manager Calls Debut a ‘Dream,’ Armstrong Searches for 'Magic' Formula, Armstrong Announces New LiveStrong Research Facility, French Team for World Championships Announced.


HTC-Columbia team owner Bob Stapleton speaks to the media at the team's launch in Adelaide.
US team still competitive in transfer market.


BMC cyclists do testing in Napa
“These guys really push the limits of human physiology. They’ve got some fantastic riders on the team.”

"Yeah, it happened that quickly. I was like, 'oh, oh, I won again'." - Evelyn Stevens CyclingNews

Nine Irish track cyclists have just completed a nine-day training camp at the World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Aigle, Switzerland, to prepare the fourth and final round of the 2009-2010 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics.

Team Sky 2010 launch
CW talks to Team Sky principal David Brailsford to find out the mechanics behind the new British super-squad.

Armstrong, Evans, Greipel.

Team Sky manager Sean Yates applauds his squad’s performance in the Tour Down Under prelude.

My name is Riis – Bjarne Riis
Dane says he still has much to give to the sport.

After some mental hardship and several lengthy meetings with Downieville residents, local business owners, county planners, wildlife biologists, hydrologists, Forest Service Rangers and Congressional Representatives the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship has secured a special-use permit to operate the Downieville Classic in both 2010 and 2011.

World Champion Cadel Evans
Flash cards? Yes indeed.

System Affix Components has hired Keith Stephens as its North American sales manager.

Veltec Sports named Steve Marcus as its New England sales representative.


After 53 years in the bike business, working for companies including West Coast Cycle, Giant and, most recently, Pacific Cycle, Nick Andrade is calling it quits.

Evelyn Stevens (Webcor) happy to be in yellow again.
Patience the key in US rider's sophomore season.

The accident that brought down Niels Albert in the previous weekend’s Belgian Championships is still being felt.


Japanese star ready for second season with Bbox.

Loop charging is a power regeneration function that circulates energy for more efficient use, charging the battery by generating power while riding.



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January 17, 2010

Evans shows off his rainbow jersey
Greipel Gears Up for Tour Down Under, Evans Down Plays Tour Down Under Chances, Valverde Takes Aim at Manzano, Stybar and Nash Take Roubaix World Cups, Reynolds Sponsors AG2R.

Frank Schleck talks about cooperation and competition amongst brothers, and about becoming a father for the first time.

Peter Sagan (Liquigas) on front of the break.
Liquigas neo-pro shines in ProTour debut.

Française Des Jeux
Young French rider's B-sample positive for appetite suppressant.



Armstrong wasted no time in the pack and put his face in the wind for almost half of the race
Armstrong wasted no time in the pack and put his face in the wind for almost half of the race.

Greg Henderson (Team Sky) takes the win with team mate Chris Sutton celebrating the one two from Team Sky.
Sky proves the goods with Henderson win.  British team debuts with one-two.

Britain’s all-new Team Sky stormed to a one-two win in the Cancer Council Helpline Classic on Sunday, their debut race and a prelude to next week’s season-opening Tour Down Under.

RAR's Magnum Model
RAR wheels become the first product offered by the custom wheel building boutique.

Chris Kovarik is National Champion again claiming victory in the downhill today. Claire Whiteman took victory in the Women. Troy Brosnan is the Under 19 men’s champion and Emily Hockey the Under 19 women’s.

Sam Blenkinsop (LaPierre) on his way to winning the first round of the New Zealand downhill cup.
Practice run crash sidelines New Zealander from national series competition.

TRP 960 BRAKES
Braking is all about feel and TRP R960s clearly communicate.


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1st Show today (Sunday, January 17 in the US) Cancer Council Criterium, 6:00-6:30pm ET.


Sutton, Henderson and Swift
Bright outlook: Sky riders Sutton, Henderson and Swift celebrate the team's dominant debut.


It was if I didn't even exist anymore.
It was if I didn't even exist anymore.


Valverde takes legal action against Manzano's accusations
Embattled Cassie d'Epargne rider Alejandro Valverde is currently racing in the Santos Tour Down Under.


A course preview for the first Pro Tour race of the year.

Shane Sutton and David Brailsford consider the proceedings carefully.
Team Sky applies track lessons for road success.

Cervélo TestTeam promises more of the same as it prepares for the 2010 season.

Cervélo TestTeam for 2010
Sastre, Hushovd and Haussler ready for racing.

It was Tasmanian dominance in the short course cross country race with Rowena Fry claiming victory in the Women and Sid Taberlay taking out the Men’s.

Czech racer logs a win two weeks before worlds in Tabor.


Rowena Fry, with the head down, gives it her all.
Rowena Fry, with the head down, gives it her all.



Cadel Evans (BMC Racing Team) showed his light-hearted side while joking with the press during the pre-race press conference.
World champion knows why Armstrong’s still fans’ favourite.





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Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong rides in the Tour Down Under in Adelaide. 

Perget, Chérel note American rider's fitness.

Andre Griepel (Columbia-HTC) isn't sure how he'll go with two laps of Willunga, having crashed out before the stage last year.
German juggernaut denies favorite status.

You could fill a library with all the rules in the unwritten book of cycling etiquette.
"You could fill a library with all the rules in the unwritten book of cycling etiquette."

"Lance has won seven Tours, I've only lost five." Cadel Evans TheAge


The tattoo on Christian Meier's left arm. Phots by Luke Hemer.
The tattoo on Christian Meier's left arm.

Heinrich Haussler is still unsure for which country he will race in the next World Championships.

Allan Davis (Astana) is one of the riders suited to the Tour Down Under race route.
Race director happy with balance.


Jose Rujano
Jose Rujano.


Katie Compton (Planet Bike)
American sidelined after leg cramps return.

Amy Laird leads the women's elite field through the Bethunes Gully forest on her way to winning the Dunedin leg of the national mountain bike series on Saturday. Photo by Craig Baxter.
Amy Laird leads the women's elite field through the Bethunes Gully forest on her way to winning the Dunedin leg of the national mountain bike series on Saturday.





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January 16, 2010
Both Lance Armstrong and Johan Bruyneel have spoken about the importance of starting RadioShack's season with a win.
Armstrong expecting Team Sky to push technological boundaries.

Taking a step back, Lucas Euser keeps his eye on the prize
Last May, American Lucas Euser saw his promising career derailed in a second when he was seriously injured in a car vs bike accident while out training on the roads of Girona.



Levi Leipheimer, Daryl Impey and Matthew Busche wait pre-ride.
Tucson and a brief sojourn Down Under before a busy season.

Saying they are now redundant, Lance Armstrong said on Saturday that he has dispensed with the additional personal doping tests he adopted to silence critics who suspect him of using drugs.

Igor Astarloa looking pensive
33-year-old ends career this weekend. The 2003 World Champion fell afoul with the UCI's blood passport program in May of 2009.

Aurélien Duval's contract with the French Française des Jeux team was prematurely ended after his B-sample confirmed the positive reading of norfenfluramine.

Helen Wyman ahead of Daphny van Den Brand
Helen Wyman flying the UK colors.

Timothy Johnson (Cannondale/cyclocrossworld.com)
American 'cross national champ prepares in California.



Tasmanian Rowena Fry goes back to back in the cross country event. Beijing Olympian Daniel McConnell claimed victory in the men’s event.

World Champion Caroline Buchanan is the Women’s 4X Champion and Luke Madil takes out the Men’s 4X.

Fighter . . . Lance Armstrong's courageous spirit shines through.
Lance Armstrong's influence extends far beyond sport, writes Rupert Guinness.

Lance Armstrong has been conducting wind testing with a new kind of technology.

Martin Gujan of the Cannondale Factory Team
Mountain biker out of competition due to knee injury.

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Doctors see good chances of recovery.

Armstrong
The world's greatest cyclist has said the rest of the sport will be trying to keep up with Britain's new professional squad when Team Sky make their debut on Sunday.


Carlos Sastre chats during the coffee break.
Men and women log training miles in Portugal.


"Character is what you have left when you've lost everything you can lose." - Evan Esar QuotationsPage

Lea Davison (Rocky Mountain/Maxxis) leads Sue Butler (MonaVie/Cannondale) on the pavement at the 2009 Bump
Alabama race cites costs, will continue to serve southeast US.


Road Bike Action brings you exclusive video of Lance Armstrong'
Exclusive video of Lance Armstrong's press conference from Adelaide, Australia.


Martin - Cav
For the second time since Bob Stapleton segued into control of the team from the old T-Mobile regime, Columbia is embarking on a rather widespread and impressive youth movement.

All the news from Australia as the 2010 cycling season gets set to kick off.

Trips for Kids
Trips for Kids (TFK) announced today that it has been selected to receive a $30,000, two-year capacity-building grant from New Belgium Brewing Company.

Former Spanish cyclist Jesus Manzano has repeated doping charges against former teammate and compatriot Alejandro Valverde, adding that the Vuelta a España winner should admit his violations rather than continuing to deny them.

World Champ Cadel Evans looks ahead to seeing Lance Armstrong in Australia
Rest of BMC preparing to gather in California.




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Online retailers Wiggle have been developing their own line of road bikes.
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Robert Hunter is with the Garmin-Transitions Team for 2010.
Former Barloworld rider gets new start with Garmin-Transitions.

Jason McCartney
Sitting down and speaking with Jason McCartney at the Team RadioShack training camp in Tucson.


Levi Leipheimer has won Tour of California three times.
American excited about new team.



Fabian Cancellara en route to a dominating win at the 2009 time trial world championship in Mendrisio, Switzerland.
No timetable set, but it remains a goal.



Around 5,000 amateur cyclists joined Lance Armstrong on Saturday for an impromptu ride announced on Twitter, causing chaotic scenes.

Tour de Lance
While writing his book about Lance Armstrong, Bill Strickland called the man himself to see what he's been up to.

"I will be in Kona (the Ironman start and finish town) 15 months after the final Tour (de France) .
Depending on when he finishes his professional cycling career, Lance Armstrong has said that he will compete in the Ironman World Championships.

Johan Bruyneel – C'est Magnifique
Johan Bruyneel – C'est Magnifique.

Michael Rasmussen has found a team, and Alejandro Valverde still can't get his story straight about alleged doping.

Greg Henderson won a Tour of Spain stage but was not given the chance to shine in France. Photo / Graham Watson, BikeNZ
Greg Henderson has his eye on the Tour Down Under title and a lot more, writes Michael Brown.

wilier-cento-uno-SL
Team Lampre-Farnese Vini chooses a mostly black paint scheme for their all new Wilier Cento Uno Superleggeras.

Team Milram's riders prepare for the Tour Down Under in Australia
Training camp on Cyprus for later starters.

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January 15, 2010


CYCLING-NLD-TOUR
More soundbites from Lance Armstrong but Cadel Evans is the big draw in Adelaide this year; also, Skil-Shimano focusing on Tour de France, Niels Albert ready for Roubaix and more.


Amsterdam is still No. 1.

Valverde Offers DNA Sample
Valverde Offers DNA Sample, Kessler in Critical Condition After Fall, Armstrong opens Tour de France bid Down Under, Miche-Silver Cross Signs Rasmussen.

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Munich’s Six-Day track event is facing permanent cancellation due to the lack of crowds despite the event’s 46-year history, organizers admitted Friday.

The Italian round of the 2009 UCI Road Women World Cup has been awarded the trophy for the best event organised in 2009.


The pace started out a little hot ...
The pace started out a little hot.

Former Astana rider Matthias Kessler was admitted to a hospital in Mallorca in a critical condition after suffering serious head injuries in a training crash, it was reported on Friday.

Nature Valley Pro Ride
Six races sprinkled throughout the United States will comprise the 2010 Nature Valley Pro Ride, the qualifying events for amateurs to earn a trip to compete against the country’s top men and women professional bicycle racers at the Nature Valley Grand Prix.

Frank Schleck
Double Tour de France stage winner Frank Schleck is just over a month away from his first race of the season.

Indiana Bike Company Earns Praise.

Doping-tainted Danish cyclist Michael Rasmussen
Doping-tainted cyclist Michael Rasmussen is gearing up for a comeback after signing a one-year contract with small Italian team Miche Silver Cross.


Jonathan Cantwell
Cyclist Jonathan Cantwell is set for a big Tour Down Under with the Fly V Australia team. Picture: Kate Czerny.

Richie Porte, Andy Schleck and Matti Breschel share a joke.
Back to business at training camp.

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Jens Voigt, Stuart O'Grady, Juan José Haedo, Kasper Klostergård, Baden Cooke, Frank Hoj and Anders Lund will represent the team.


Matthias Kessler
Condition upgraded to serious.

“I will be at 100 percent, riding for Alberto at the Tour de France. As for me, I will do the best I can at the Giro de Italia.” -  Alexander Vinokourov VeloNews

Amber Neben listens as the audience
American considers riding for national team at the end of the year.


How they do sharrows in Berkeley
"Represent the height of tokenism against cycling’s better interests."

2010 Maglia Bianca
Fashion-inspired designs again feature Italy's Tricolore.

Stella Azzurra Tecno Spugna handlebar tape
The tape is available in medium and extra soft densities.

British sprinter Mark Cavendish
British sprinter Mark Cavendish has said that he is walking away from track racing, thus banking all hopes of a medal in the London 2012 Olympics.

BTI estimates dealers in nearly half of the lower 48 states will experience dramatically faster delivery on their orders.

Laurent Fignon faces his toughest test yet... beating cancer
Two-time Tour winner still fighting against cancer.

There are a number of cycling companies that are donating a portion of their sales to support the victims of the eathquake in Haiti.


Philippe Gilbert goes on the attack.
Belgian confident of strong showing in Ardennes Classics.
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BSNYC Quiz Day Fun Fry!
What is this?

Yolanthe in pink.
Yolanthe in pink.

The government is refusing to disclose how much it pays cyclist Lance Armstrong to ride in South Australia's Tour Down Under, claiming secrecy is necessary to stop other states "stealing" him away.

Lance Armstrong, Sebastien Rosseler, Tour Down Under 2010
Impromptu ride organised in Australia by the Tour de France winner.



Vino waits for his team
Vino waits for his team to assemble before starting a 150k ride on Friday in Calpe, Spain.

Zap's Best of 2009 Part 2
Zap completes his look at the bikes, technology and people that mattered the most in 2009.

While most pro teams search out mid-winter training roads in Spain, Milram has headed to greener pastures for a pre-season camp in Cyprus.

More than 100 exhibitors have signed up for the Richmond, Virginia show.

Laura Weislo
Cyclingnews.com has appointed Laura Weislo U.S. regional editor, while Greg Johnson becomes Australian regional editor.

Robbie McEwen
Australian Robbie McEwen is looking forward to being back in the pro tour at the Santos Tour Down Under.  He calls it one of the biggest races in the season.

Stephen Chesterfield takes a break from his tour around the South Island raising funds for CanTeen by taking a short ride along the Esplanade in Dunedin. Photo by Craig Baxter.
Stephen Chesterfield takes a break from his tour around the South Island raising funds for CanTeen.



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January 14, 2010

Fignon Facing Tough Cancer Battle
Fignon Facing Tough Cancer Battle, CAS Won't Extend Valverde's Sanction, Lampre Granted Provisional ProTour Status, Soler Injured While Training, BigMat is Back.



Rasmussen signs with Team Miche
Double Tour de France mountains jersey winner Michael Rasmussen has finally found a contract for 2010.


The Guatemala National Team in action.
Tour of Guatemala winner's additional test samples made unusable in attack.

The two-time Tour de France champion was diagnosed with cancer this spring, but two rounds of painful chemotherapy have failed to cure him. Speaking in a lengthy interview with Paris-Match, Fignon says he’s realistic about his chances as he prepares for another round of chemotherapy.

Fumiyuki Beppu (Discovery Channel)
Contract termination negotiations with Skil ongoing.

Alex Howes
Team Holowesko Partners, the under-23 development squad for Team Garmin-Transitions, both owned and managed by management company Slipstream Sports, has been developing the next generation of top US cycling champions since its inception.

lance-armstrong
I kiss you goodbye, terrorist.

Hiring for Norwalk will occur approximately three months prior to the store's opening, when REI will recruit approximately 50 employees.

Daily Quote:
"Believe it or not, I believe that most riders don't want to dope - I think that amnesty would work, where everyone admitted their indiscretions, but with no come backs." - Joe Papp PEZ

top favorites for the overall title at the upcoming Santos Tour Down Under
8 riders that could find themselves on the top step of a stage podium at some point at the Santos Tour Down Under.

Lance Armstrong and the rest of the Team Radio Shack boys show up for their December training camp in a Nissan Armada.


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Alberto Contador
Alberto Contador said Thursday that, judging by his power readings, he’s stronger this year than he was in 2009.

Are Cycling Kit Designers on Strike or What?
It’s that time of year; the teams all have their riders signed and gathered at camp

Lance Armstrong, Tour Down Under 2010
Tour de France champ in the limelight during run-up to the Australian stage race.


giro-pink
Soundbites from Lance Armstrong, Mathias Kessler in criticial condition after crash in Mallorca, U.S. ‘cross squad named, Six Days of Bremen starts and more.



The Madone 6-Series is again offered in both Pro and Performance fits depending on the desired fit, essentially differing only in head tube length
The Madone 6 Series isn't necessarily 'better' than its predecessor – just different.


Mauricio Soler (Barloworld)
Colombian hit by car on training ride.

The Park Tool Tech Summit concluded yesterday in a buoyant atmosphere.

Famous Motorist
Two of today's most famous motorists.



Valverde escapes a worldwide ban,
Armstrong ‘Better than last year,’ Armstrong Gives To Haiti Earthquake Relief, Zubeldia Says Contador Will Be Hard to Beat, Valverde Denies Doping, Cavendish Slams Ricco, USA Cycling Names Worlds Cyclocross Team.

An eye-opening experience for Joseph Schmalz
For 19-year old Joseph Schmalz, racing cross in Europe was “definitely the hardest racing I’ve ever done.

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Lance Armstrong during Team RadioShack's December training camp.
Participation contingent on Tour performance.





CYCLING Riccardo Riccò
Blazin Saddles ponders what goes through Mark Cavendish's mind at night.


Cyclists made 5 percent fewer trips last year in Portland than in 2008 - the first dip in ridership since record keeping began in 1995.

Spaniard free to race for now, but global ban still one possible.

Providing his CAS appeals go in his favour, Valverde will be targetting the Tour and also possibly the Vuelta.
Spaniard gives evidence, CAS ruling expected in three weeks.

Division manager Sean van Waes and sales manager Peter Steenwegen take over.

Dave "Crash" Collins
Dave "Crash" Collins, a Bootleg Canyon race promoter, died on January 8 after a battle with Melanoma.

Cycling in Mumbai is mainly for transportation, but a race in India could change that.
Mumbai Cyclothon will feature top pros and be endorsed by Eddy Merckx.

2010 Scott Addict RC
Scott is rolling out three new bicycles for the HTC-Columbia Team to use in 2010.



Ina-Yoko Teutenberg celebrates her 2009 Ronde van Vlaanderen victory, a win she hopes to repeat in 2010.
German cautiously optimistic about Australian Worlds.

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January 13, 2010



Garmin for TDU, Cancellara rider of the year, HTC-Columbia news, Riis welcomes new sponsor, BMC gets wild card status, GB for Track WC in Beijing, Team Holowesko 2010, Liquigas starts in Argentina and Australia, Felt official partner UCI and Webcor 2010.

Jurgen Van Den Broecke
Omega Pharma-Lotto's young Tour captain to target top-ten.




The BMC team is on the ground in Australia
Europe’s deep freeze affecting Contador’s preparation, Cavendish calls Ricco “a parasite”, women’s races in jeopardy, Lance arrives in Australia and more.

Michael Rasmussen on his stage-winning ride in Chihuahua
Expert sees slim chances for Dane's return.

knog tools
Wacky Australian luggage and lights manufacturer Knog has branched out into multitools with the release of three models.

German rider Stefan Schumacher
German rider Stefan Schumacher has expressed dissatisfaction with further delays to his appeal against a two-year ban for doping.

Paul Oldham
National Trophy preview.

Katie Compton, a blur of all-out speed © Matt Haughey
Katie Compton, a blur of all-out speed at Nationals in Bend.


Armstrong's return to racing in the Tour Down Under last year brought the cycling event to a new level, and organisers are hoping the Lance effect hasn't worn off.


IVAN BASSO
Road Bike Action visits Ivan Basso at his home in Cassano Magnago, Italy as he prepares to recapture grand tour glory.

The Montreal World Cup, the Tour du Grand Montréal and the Tour of PEI are all in serious jeopardy for 2010.

Alex Howes soloed to victory in the U23 criterium, his second national championship of the week.
U23 squad poised for another big year.




Ricco's mechanic testing his new bug bike.
Ricco's mechanic testing his new bug bike.




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2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
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Prior to heading to Team RadioShack's inaugural race (Tour Down Under), Johan answered questions on testing at the Tour de France, Jose Azevedo's new role as Sports Director, bike riding and more!

Lance Armstrong ... ‘As long as somebody stands up and says, ’’I think it is safe,’’ 99 per cent of athletes will say: ‘‘OK, let’s go.’’'
‘As long as somebody stands up and says, ’’I think it is safe,’’ 99 per cent of athletes will say: ‘‘OK, let’s go.’’'




Team Sky in Adelaide, Australia
Britain's first ProTour team prepared to turn talk into reality.


“I feel good,” said the seven time Tour de France winner.
Three words anyone who hopes to beat Lance Armstrong hates to hear: “I feel good.”

Sam Blenkinsop (LaPierre)
Round two draws international cross country, downhill racers to Dunedin.

Lampre's 2010 ProTour registration was denied, putting the team's ProTour licence in jeopardy.
Team's ProTour status still undecided ahead of Tour Down Under.



Mark Cavendish wins the Maillot Vert in the Tour de France this year
Columbia seeking to guarantee that Mark Cavendish wins the Maillot Vert in the Tour de France this year?

A controversial "whenever possible" clause was removed Tuesday from a proposed 3-feet-to-pass ordinance.


Lazer Genesis XC
Move follows 'rapid increase' in sales.

Niels Albert rode through the mud in Diegem to another win. © Bart Hazen
Niels Niels Albert, shown here running to a win in Diegem.


Day two of the Alejandro Valverde CAS appeal in Lausanne saw the rider deny all suggestions of using banned substances.

Valverde’s dog Piti on the stand.
Piti speaks at last.

Caisse d’Epargne’s Alejandro Valverde
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will continue to discuss the case of Caisse d’Epargne’s Alejandro Valverde, but he has won what can be described as an early victory. CAS has stated that a global ban against the rider for his alleged involvement in the Operation Puerto affair is “unfounded.”

What's that Skippy? CAS are in the bushes and about to pounce?
As Spaniard prepares in Australia, court decides his fate.

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Bradley Wiggins leads teammates at a Team Sky training camp in Valencia, Spain
"Welcome to Dave Brailsford’s world, where almost no factor is too small in the pursuit of excellence."

"For 2010, there are three big projects I want to do."


Daily Quote:
"Believe it or not, I believe that most riders don't want to dope - I think that amnesty would work, where everyone admitted their indiscretions, but with no come backs." - Joe Papp PEZ

Tim Johnson (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com)
Johnson, Page top men's selection.

Look good on the bike without trying too hard.

The second episode of PEDALING: NYC follows Meredith Miller – US National Pro Road champion, and her friend, Joan Hanscom, from the iconic streets of SOHO to all the way uptown near Columbia University.

Allan Davis and Andre Greipel will command much of the pre-race hype
Some heavy hitters are heading to Australia to contest the 12th edition of the race.

RadioShack recruit Haimar Zubeldia
RadioShack recruit Haimar Zubeldia says he's looking forward to his debut with the new American team, and has opted for a later start this year after a long 2009 season.

The immediate future team of Fumiyuki Beppu continues to be in doubt as he failed to turn up to the Skil-Shimano team photoshoot on Monday.

Garmin-Transitions Service Course
Service course receives some 30,000 Clif bars, gels and Bloks each year, plus 700 pounds of energy drink powders.



TRP 960 Brakes
Braking is all about feel, not looks, and TRP R960s clearly communicate the sensation of the brake pads, the rim and the road surfaces to your fingers.



Mark Cavendish (HTC-Columbia)
Grand Tour-treble possible, close friend Bellis improving.



Patrick Bevin is US bound
After an outstanding 2009 season which saw him crowned the NZ U19 Cyclist of the Year, Patrick Bevin is heading to the US to ride alongside the pros.


One Street hopes to see more transport bikes
Social Bike Business creates jobs through local education.

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January 12, 2010
Team Sky members get acquainted on the roads of Spain
HTC-Columbia Gets Rolling in Mallorca, Sunderland Satisfied With Sky Roster, Saur-Sojasun Ready to Grow, Albert Doubtful for Roubaix World Cup, Gaerne to Sponsor Lampre.

Niels Albert chasing in Oostmalle.
World Cup leader feeling effects of fractured rib.

Mark Cavendish blasted the imminent return of Riccardo Riccò and said George Hincapie’s move to BMC was a “massive loss” as the British ace confronts the 2010 season replete with new goals and challenges.

His racing program will begin with Volta al Algarve.
Alberto Contador is so eager to defend his Tour de France title this year that he is impatiently awaiting the Astana training camp in Calpe, Spain.

The BMC Racing Team says it has been granted Wild Card status by the UCI. which will allow the team, registered as a pro continental team, to be invited to participate in ProTour events.

Niels Albert’s team will not sue fan, & Lars Boom passes on the Worlds. Also, SunGard signs on with Saxo Bank, Evans happy at BMC and more.

Footon
"I am really interested to see how the new super teams do, Sky, the Shack, BMC."

Stage one to pass through Amsterdam's city centre.

Mark Cavendish, Columbia HTC training, Lanzarote Dec 2009
HTC-Columbia's Mark Cavendish and team-mates ready for 2010.

Valverde preparing for the Tour Down Under
Vuelta a España winner Alejandro Valverde is currently preparing for his first-ever participation in the Santos Tour Down Under.

The bike industry’s premier networking and visioning event at Sea Otter, April 13-15.

Jose Rujano
Vuelta al Táchira starts tomorrow.

The premise for this video is the following: A kind man in a tiny car tells him that some dudes broke into his house and stole all his bikes.

Lance
Lance Armstrong Prepping for Run at 8th Tour de France Title.

fixie inc pure blood
The beautifully slender and curvaceous frame is rendered in custom drawn 4130 steel and is the German company’s spin on a cyclo-cross bike.

Is the doc really sorry?

We’re glad to see Lance’s comments about beating Contador in the Tour this year.

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) today rejected the possibility of extending the Italian Olympic Committee's (CONI) sanction of Spanish rider Alberto Valverde beyond the borders of Italy.

high country along the California-Nevada border.
The 2010 Tour de Nez is set to run from June 17-19.


redline-conquest-pro-cx
The CPSC and Seattle Bike Supply (SBS) have announced a recall of the 2010 Redline Conquest Pro bicycles and framesets.

New for AC are bolder graphics and white rims that stand out far more than the traditional silver
The designs ar very service friendly, but new for AC are bolder graphics and white rims that stand out far more than the traditional silver.

Renshaw (right in the HTC-Columbia kit)
Mark Cavendish’s ace lead-out man Mark Renshaw, sidelined with the Epstein-Barr virus, is on the mend and will be back in action in time for the most important events of the year, the HTC-Columbia team says.

On my way to the race, decked out like a bank robber.
Not the Tour de France--the Tour de Felasco, a 50-mile mountain bike ride in Florida.

The Saxo Bank boys wind down after a hectic finale.
US IT firm SunGard signs on for one year as minor sponsor.

Traditional climbs in Pyrenees
The Tour de France has a long tradition of visiting the Pyrenees, beginning with the Col du Tourmalet back in 1910.



Ag2r La Mondiale
It sounds like the stuff of Hollywood, but an actor is to be amongst the many sponsors involved in the ProTour in 2010.

The new Footon-Servetto kit takes ugly to a new level.
Footon
Yes, we are naked.



Bont

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Nalini’s Rondine Womens Pro bib shorts
The reflective name and the gray stitching makes these bibs look super-sharp.

Riding in the city requires foresight.

Daily Quote:
"It’s insulting to the passion that I have and the others have for cycling … and for someone else [Riccardo Ricco] to not give a shit about that, it’s incredibly demoralizing to have to compete against that.” Mark Cavendish VeloNews

Alejandro Valverde, defending Vuelta a Espana champion
Ever since his name was associated with blood bags seized in the Operacion Puerto debacle years ago, the Spaniard has been dogged by doping accusations.




olds cooler
The t-shirt I am wearing in the ProCycling interview is something that was created by some old school BMX racers from Minnesota.


Pegoretti frame
The proportion of stock to custom has tipped heavily (shall we say completely?) over to custom.


RadioShack's veteran Rubiera talks past, present and future
After a winter of securing riders, the new RadioShack team is ready to hit the road and begin their 2010 season.

Sales for 2009, while off the heady 2008 sales results, are still substantially above 2007.

Simoni cools down at the 2009 Giro
Decision pending on team's ProTour licence, due to arrive today.

The Australian MTB Championships begin on Friday, ending on Sunday in Adelaide - A preview of the Championships and race schedule.

Stefan Schumacher (R) and lawyer Michael Lehner after the first CAS hearing for his positive in the Olympics in July, 2009.
German again declares innocence.

This year's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, January 21-24, will also host many returning exhibitors and nearly 170 new exhibitors.

Aussie Simon Clarke (ISD-Neri) tunes into the stage
Talented Victorian ready for another appearance in Adelaide.

George Hincapie
This past weekend the 2010 Hincapie Development squad got together for the first time.

Roll will close its Dayton store once Lane Avenue opens in mid-April.

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January 11, 2010
Hincapie in his new kit,
A chat with George Hincapie about his new team, plus photos of his new BMC.

BRAD: DAY ONE IN FUERTEVENTURA
Ben Capron from Specialized heads up a climb.



Valverde
This hearing will address the question of the Italian anti-doping authority's competence to sanction Valverde.

Rock Racing sets tempo during the 2009 Tour of Utah.
Still no comments from UCI or team management.


World champion Niels Albert (BKCP - Powerplus)
World Champion taken out during Belgian championship.

DVD
Epic Tucson includes virtual bicycle rides of two of Tucson, Arizona s most scenic and challenging cycling routes.

Initially Armstrong did not think the worlds course would be tough enough for his style of racing.
The popular assumption that this Tour Down Under will be Lance Armstrong's last race in Australia might be doubly wrong.

Team Sky, Adelaide, January 2010
British team out training in Australia ahead of next week's ProTour season opener.

Ryan Hamilton climbing out of the crater of Mount St. Helens.
Ryan Hamilton climbing out of the crater of Mount St. Helens.

"In week six of his column, Nick Bull reveals what social activity is like riding a bike."

Polar RS300X G1
"Great heart rate monitor but the price is elevated and the GPS pod dated."


Steve Bauer to auction 1990 Tour de France yellow jersey.

yvonne bambrick winter cycling
"Some people do the, what do they call it, snot rockets. Yuck."

Mountain biker upsets Franzoi for the title.


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2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
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ASO said it wanted to honor Merckx’ 65th birthday
Tour to Pass Merckx’ Home, Footon-Servetto-Fuji Presents 2010 Team and Kit, Albert Suffers Broken Rib.

Bjarne Riis
Focus will be on the Classics and the Tour.

simon schematic
Still a prototype, Simon essentially computerizes the ride of your bike.




Belgian cycling champion Eddy Merckx, Tour de France Director Christian Prudhomme and Brussels Mayor Freddy Thielemans (l-r) at the presentation of the Brussels region itinerary for the 2010 Tour de France.
Belgian cycling champion Eddy Merckx, Tour de France Director Christian Prudhomme and Brussels Mayor Freddy Thielemans (l-r).



Lynskey are offering two packages for people wanting to use Truvativ HammerSchmidt drivetrains on their frames
Turn your Ti hardtail into an all-mountain machine.


"I gotta work out. I keep saying it all the time. I keep saying I gotta start working out. It's been about two months since I've worked out. And I just don't have the time. Which uh..is odd. Because I have the time to go out to dinner. And uh..and watch tv. And get a bone density test. And uh.. try to figure out what my phone number spells in words." - Ellen DeGeneres Quotationspage

Zipp Bag
Each wheel slips into an individually padded pocket.

Roberts has more than 20 years of industry experience, most recenty serving as DT Swiss' U.S. sales and marketing manager.

Returning American riders Alison Starnes, Meredith Miller and Brooke Miller anchor the 2010 Team TIBCO/To the Top roster.
Status as registered UCI team helps attract more talent.

Hartmut Bölts is the new European OEM sales manager.

Jonathan Prime
Jonathan Prime has refused to let the snowfall and sub-zero temperatures keep him from delivering on time.

Out sprinted Julian Dean (Garmin-Transitions), and pre-race favorite Hayden Roulston (Columbia).

wooly-buff
Basically, a Buff is a fabric tube that can be worn as a neckerchief, headband, wristband, mask, hair band, balaclava, scarf, scrunchie, saharaine, pirate cap, beanie, helmet liner or bandana. 


bike
Too far to walk to the nearest metro station? Cycle instead.




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May this handlebar tramp stamp steer me back to wellness.
May this handlebar tramp stamp steer me back to wellness.

Jack Bobridge and Matthew Wilson are new signings to Garmin-Transitions. It's Bobridge's first professional contract, while Wilson is returning to the ProTour for the first time since Unibet.com's fall.
New signings add depth to Garmin Transitions.



Jonathan Page (Planet Bike)
American's European top-ten finishes a good signal ahead of Czech Worlds.

USAC
Cari Higgins is one of five athletes that will ride for the U.S. National Team at the Track World Cup finale in Beijing.

NATSvinksupporter
Micheal Vink fan kitted out with supporters gear.




Lindsey Cole is looking for a cycling partner
Lindsey Cole is looking for a cycling partner.


RBA
Getting the right mixture of material, geometry and tube profiles is what makes a bike feel like a hero or a zero.

"We're the official magazine of Wildflower"

e-bike product powered by SRAM?
Motor and three-speed hub expected.

The assets of bankrupt Ski Market could be sold by early next month.

Kai Reus (Rabobank)
Rabobank rider fully recovered from 2007 training crash.

Templeton
Pictured: Michael Gallagher (left) leads eventual winner Ross Templeton around a bend.


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January 10, 2010
Danes fall to second place after Mørkøv goes down.


10bikerack.jpg
A bike rack like this one on Hylan Boulevard in Grant City can holf two to three bikes.

Lukas Flückiger (Trek) wins the Swiss cyclocross championship.

Hanka Kupfernagel (Radsport Rhein-Neckar) and Philipp Walsleben (BKCP-Powerplus) triumph at the German national cyclocross championships.

Lars Boom (Rabobank) and Daphny van den Brand claim the elite titles at the Dutch cyclocross championships.

Francis Mourey (Française des Jeux) wins his fifth French cyclocross championship.

Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Colnago) takes his seventh career Belgian 'cross title
Nys solos to seventh victory. Aernouts takes U23, Cant women's champion.

Belgium live video (Elite Men at 15:00 CET (9am U.S. Eastern)).
France live video (Elite Men at 14:55 CET (8:55am U.S. Eastern)) (May be geo-restricted)


Travis Meyer (Garmin-Transitions) solos to an elite road title at just 20.
Just days after his brother, Cameron, won the Aussie time trial title, 20-year-old Travis Meyer won the elite men’s Australian championship.

Jack
Roulston and Dean upstaged, complete podium.



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Five men and only one bike. The fight begins.
Five men and only one bike. The fight begins..



Cannondale has got the balance right, concentrating on the frame first, with the wheels and the groupset secondary
"A sophisticated frame and a universally popular ride."



"Weaker link" talks about future after Australian title win.

Bjarne Riis, manager of the Danish Saxo Bank team, will be testing three young Danish rider in the upcoming team's training camp.

Gerald Ciolek, Linus Gerdemann and Fabian Wegmann (l-r).
Spring Classics and Tour de France will be season highlights.

Lance
Lance Armstrong said Sunday that he expects his rivalry with Alberto Contador to increase this year, now that both riders are competing in different teams.

"My time and training and focus and emphasis on racing will be a little more than it was last year. I'm really doubling down on the racing side of things to see if we can get an eighth Tour (title)." - Lance Armstrong ESPN

Jesus
Jesus Marzano, the former Kelme rider, has been called as a witness in Alejandro Valverde’s hearing at the Court of Arbitration in Sport (CAS).

Continental squad names 2010 roster.




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News
Armstrong Says Contador Rivalry to Intensify, Rodriquez Injured, Meyer Takes Australian Road Race Title, European Cross Titles Decided.


Detto
So, perhaps you are in the market for new road shoes and pedals. What are the priorities when choosing between the multitude of brands and models out there?

Press conferences
Patrick Watson, Ron Peterson, Deputy DA Mary Stone and Josh Crosby (l-r).

White is the bomb
Ibis Mojo HD, the MacBook of MTB.

Bernard Sulzberger made the podium along with Rob McLachlan and winner Nolan Hoffman
Nolan Hoffman's positive sends shockwaves through South African cycling.

Oyama Crosstown
Commuting folders.


The number of Chinese competing in adventure sports has grown in recent years
The number of Chinese competing in adventure sports has grown in recent years as the country’s leisure-loving middle class continues to grow.



Meyer returns to track after taking road national championship.

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January 9, 2010
Daily Quote:
"My time and training and focus and emphasis on racing will be a little more than it was last year. I'm really doubling down on the racing side of things to see if we can get an eighth Tour (title)." - Lance Armstrong ESPN

News
Sastre Looking Forward to Giro, Azevedo Nervous Before TDU Start, Contentoplis Team Ends, Euser Signs with SpiderTech p/b Planet Energy, LA Doctor Gets Five Years.

New HTC-Columbia recruit Chloe Hosking has hit the ground running, taking the team's first victory of the new season in the Australian Criterium Championships.

Valverde's case against Italy ban starts next week
Tour of Spain winner challenging two-year ban in Italy.

Corné van Kessel, only 18 years of age, won the Dutch cyclocross championships today in Heerlen, Netherland.

Rushlee
Rushlee Buchanan has the NZ Road Champion jersey to add to her NZ Criterium Champion jersey.


Ruth Corset from Townsville in Queensland takes out the gold medal
Ruth Corset from Townsville in Queensland takes out the gold medal.

1916: the three Bianchi logos.
Bianchi is the world's oldest bicycle manufacturing company still in existence.

(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador talk at the 2010 Tour de France presentation in Paris.

Hotvelociti
Hotvelociti cycling apparel, an upstart company with bold graphics and bright colors, is unveiling the first bicycle “Skin Suit” dresses.

Gerald Ciolek (Team Milram)
German confident new sprint train can pave the way for success.

Mia Pusch described truck drivers as 'beasts' in her online postings. Photo / Supplied
Mia Pusch described truck drivers as 'beasts' in her online postings.

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TRAINING: CHRIS CARMICHAEL
The coach is in Hawaii with Lance Armstrong for his January training camp.


TdC
The peloton crossing this iconic bridge.

He's back ... Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong in action in the Tour Down Under.
He's back ... Lance Armstrong will return for the Tour Down Under.



Doping Controll
Manolo Sainz, a central figure in cycling's biggest doping scandal, says he would now like to return to the sport. He told Diario Vasco newspaper today that cycling "is my world, so it's only natural to return."



Not like your father's Schwinn
Not like your father's Schwinn.

Breaking Away
Peter Yates’ charming 1979 film, Breaking Away, is the first selection for Classic Tuesdays for the year.

Jesus Manzano Photo: © Daniel Schamps
Spanish whistleblower previously claimed former Kelme teammate was involved in doping.


Finessing the bike in Tervuren © Dirk Verhelst
Finessing the bike in Tervuren.


Sky and cycling's landed gentry
The revolution is here, can the old guard keep up?






TdC


A tangle with Albert and another crash couldn't keep Nys from winning Azencross yet again. © Bart Hazen
Sven Nys hopes to keep the tri-color jersey for another year.


The ordinances say bike lanes are to be used exclusively for bicycles and that cyclists have the right of way in those lanes. The ordinances also prohibit driving, standing or parking in a bike lane or bike path. They also establish a minimum passing distance of 3 feet for vehicles passing a cyclist.

Component manufacturer to support to track programme until 2012.


NatChadwick___032
The timing of the UCI's denial of Rock Racing's Pro Continental status rocked kiwi Glen Chadwick coming as it did on the eve of the New Zealand Championships.

Oval Concepts aero bars are a common sight on the bikes of pro riders who put a high priority on the vast range of adjustability.
New UCI 3:1 rule enforcement claims first industry casualty.

Austrian Bernhard Kohl at the 2008 Tour de France
Rider had accused former-Gerolsteiner doctor of involvement in 2008 Tour doping.

Parlee z5
"Parlee Cycles is happy to announce it has begun shipping the new for 2010 Parlee Z5."


Team Saxo Bank leads the group
Team was surprised by news of bank's withdrawal.

The world, it seems, is Keegan Gaub’s racetrack.
The world, it seems, is Keegan Gaub’s racetrack.

Bradley: 'This team is going to be amazing'.
Bradley Wiggins will be giving us the inside track on Team Sky in 2010 with exclusive video blogs throughout the season.

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January 8, 2010

"What a delightful day to run over a cyclist."


RADSPPORT/CROSS: QUERFELDEINRENNEN 2002
In today’s cycling news, England moves national CX champs, Mark Cavendish hopes to race Tour of Flanders, Radio Shack moves camp to Calpa, Menchov to pass on Giro defense and more…



The California physician, convicted of assaulting a pair of cyclists with his car, was sentenced to five years in prison at the close of a hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday morning.

Gordon McCauley wins the Elite Men's National Time Trial Championship in a time of 50:10.
McCauley crushes the competition. Experienced rider shows he still has it.

Two more teams have been awarded pro continental status, but Rock Racing was not among them.

The International Cycling Union's (UCI) Management Committee has made a ruling on the appeals brought by the three teams that were refused registration.

The Xacobeo Galicia squad is presented on the final podium.
UCI makes final Pro Continental license decisions.


USAC
503 champs were crowned at 16 national championship events in 2009.

Italy's Davide Rebellin promises to return to cycling
Italian faces two-year ban for CERA use at Olympics.


Dahon is demonstrating its latest line of personal electronic cycling accessories.

Introduction of Hi-End Imports in Costa Rica, 10X SRL in Argentina and Interfusion in Columbia.

Candy
2 LEDs housed in a colorful body with an elastic mounting strap.

The Promax's are black finished with machined faces © Clifford Lee
The Promax's are black finished with machined faces.

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Rock racing babe
Babe, we lost our Pro Conti appeal.


Michael Rogers&g
Rogers is about to embark on what he hopes will be a career defining road cycling season.


Rock
Saxo Bank to End Sponsorship, Horillo Retires, Xacobeo Galicia and Androni Giocattoli Get Pro Continental Status, Rabobank Debuts Downsized Team, Mandeville Canyon ER Doc to be Sentenced.

Menchov
Although he won his first Giro d’Italia last season, Russian rider Denis Menchov has decided not to defend his title this year.


Lars Ytting Bak (Team Saxo Bank) celebrates his stage win on the podium.
Bank pulling out after 2010 season.

The team known since last summer as Columbia-HTC will reverse its title sponsors for 2010, becoming Team HTC-Columbia, High Road Sports, the team’s owner, announced Friday.

Cheung
A concise yet comprehensive summary of the entire field of environmental physiology.


Minnesota is taking a leadership role in a national effort to make it possible for kids to walk and bike to school.

Product for iPhone + Bicycle Integration.

Zirbel waits, riding the wave of support
Zirbel has proclaimed his innocence and is confident that he will find the answers.

Photos of Thompson's car may have helped convince the jury.
The California physician, convicted of assaulting a pair of cyclists with his car, is scheduled to be sentenced in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday morning.

Mia Susanne Pusch died on Tuesday, hit by a truck.




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$950000000
At which British retailer is this £30,000 (or US$950,000,000) bicycle for sale?

“I would hate to make a false accusation here but I am pretty sure Garmin Virtual Partner is using some form of performance enhancing substances.”

Daily Quote:
“I would like to apologize deeply, profoundly from the bottom of my heart.” - Christopher Thomas Thompson VeloNews

Cav
Mark Cavendish has declared that he'd like to win the Tour of Flanders.

Himault
Team Saxo Bank’s Michael Morkov and Alex Rasmussen were off to a flying start on the first day of the six-day race in Rotterdam, Holland. They are now in the lead after taking a round on their opponents late Thursday night.





Pedro Horrillo (Rabobank)
Spaniard still suffering after-effects from Giro crash.


Shifting
How to fix your shifting and silence the drivetrain without missing a pedal stroke.

It's cold, it's icy, but there's still plenty to do this month.

Ibis debuted their new Mojo HD long-travel rig this week with initial deliveries slated for March
160mm carbon all-mountain rig.



Surf City
Surf City Cyclery has opened its doors as a new Specialized Concept Store in Costa Mesa, California.


Jerk
The profile photo on the anti-bike Facebook page that needs to go bye bye.

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January 7, 2010



Marta Bastianelli
For Marta Bastianelli, 2008 should have been her best year in cycling.



In today’s cycling news, Sweden’s Nicklas Axelsson faces potential lifetime ban and an update on the soap opera that is Milram.



Saxo Bank's Frank Schleck after the race.
Father-to-be training well despite cold and fishing accident.

Victoria Pendleton Hovis 2010
Victoria Pendleton has signed a three-year deal with Hovis bread to help promote the bakery's brands.

Peter Wimberg
Peter Wimberg, a Level 2 USA Cycling Certified Coach offers this cycling travelogue of the Blue Ridge Parkway.


Carly Light crosses the line last night.
Carly Light crosses the line last night.

Bar Mitts
A set of Bar Mitts where sent to Michigan to test their worth.







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News
Final Season for Milram, ASO Takes Control of Dauphiné, Rebellin Hearing January 22, Norco Sponsors Team H&R Block.


New BMC Racing signing Alexander Kristoff will be prevented form taking the start of his first ever ProTour race.

Is is more common to think about which type of drink to take in
Is is more common to think about which type of drink to take in, not the flavor.

The owners of the Dauphiné Libéré confirmed Thursday that the week-long French stage race will soon be owned by Tour de France organizer Amaury Sports Organisation.

Euskaltel-Euskadi said it will impose surprise internal controls on its riders in an effort to secure the team’s future.

Former Coors Light pro Chris Bailey and his wife, Deanna, suffered a tragic loss over the holidays when their two children were killed in a Christmas Day fire.

USAC
The Windham Mountain Bike World Cup will bring the world's top mountain bikers, including reigning World's bronze medalist Willow Koerber, to N.Y. in August.

Holden
You can live your cycling dream this spring on a trip to Italy lead by US and world champ Mari Holden.

Daily Quote:
"The risk of not lubing frequently enough is that you wear out the drivetrain parts much more quickly. A good rule of thumb is, if it sounds like a flock of birds chasing you down the street, it’s too late." - Eric Schofield NYT

fleeman cervelo
Team Raleigh rider Dan Fleeman has announced that he will be publishing his blood profile results exclusively on the BikePure.org website this coming season.

Coors
Both team kits are hideous, and the two teams will likely be talked about throughout the year as having the ugliest get ups in the professional ranks.

Pedal away to fitness
Getting on your cycle regularly would definitely protect you against a wide range of illnesses, and also make you feel better.
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British Ironman champion Chrissie Wellington has successful surgery after bike crash
Two wheels good: British triathlete Chrissie Wellington suffered serious injuries after a bike crash but is recovering well after surgery.



Lance
Armstrong is covered with yarn in a transparent attempt to seduce Raggedy Ann.




Quick Step
With the Spring Classics just around the corner, January is an extremely important month of training for the Quick Step team



TDU
2009 winner Allan Davis, Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, world road race champion Cadel Evans, US champ George Hincapie and Vuelta a España victor Alejandro Valverde are just some of the big names which have been confirmed for the 2010 Santos Tour Down Under.

German pro road teams face extinction
Milram mulls pulling plug.


Rumors have swirled that the company would cease to exist at the end of the month.

Hayden
The recreational ride is a new event being held on Saturday as part of the RaboPlus National Cycling Championships.




Rujano made a big mark in 2005. It's just that he hasn't made much noise since.
José Rujano – the pint-sized Venezuelan climber who’s struggled to make an impact since his 2005 third place at the Giro d’Italia – insists he still has it.


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January 6, 2010
In today’s cycling news, will Gilberto Simoni ride for the Rock?, Cameron Meyer wins Aussie TT Champs, Stijn Devolder toughs it out in Belgium and more…


RadioShack
They're cycling's version of the over-the-hilll gang. Team RadioShack's 2010 roster features some of the oldest guys in the sport.

Niklas Axelsson (Utensilnord) along with Andrey Mizurov (Tabriz) broke free.
Swedish rider Niklas Axelsson has tested positive for EPO for the second time in his career.

Selle SMP
"Never have there been more choices for bike saddles, and seemingly, there have never been more saddles that will cause you pain."

Look Out World Keoughs Host Fundraiser for World Championship Bid
Luke Keough (Champion Systems) will be heading to the 2010 U23 World Championships in Tabor later this month.


Amber Halliday (SA) is the 2010 women's time trial Champion
Amber Halliday (SA) is the 2010 women's time trial Champion.

Diminutive Venezuelan Jose Rujano
It’s been five years since he won a stage, took the mountains classification and finished on the podium in the Giro d’Italia.

National 'cross champs in jeopardy, snow, snow and more snow...

2009 Tour Down Under - Stage One
Columbia-HTC’s Andre Greipel, the overall winner of the 2008 Tour Down Under, will be aiming for a repeat performance in 2010.

Andre Greipel is hoping history repeats itself at the Tour Down Under ─ not the version from last year, but from two years ago.

Stijn Devolder (Quick Step)
Two-time Ronde winner sees no reason to flee cold weather.



Chris Ploch on his way to a first place finish.
Chris Ploch on his way to a first place finish at the Alpine Shop Short Track Dirt Crit Series in July, 2009.

Cycling 2010: complete calendar for the year ahead.
2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
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Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
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American cycling fans have a lot to celebrate
With a new decade of professional road racing getting under way, North American cycling has never looked stronger.

Daily Quote:
"The risk of not lubing frequently enough is that you wear out the drivetrain parts much more quickly. A good rule of thumb is, if it sounds like a flock of birds chasing you down the street, it’s too late." - Eric Schofield NYT


Damiano Cunego
According to Tuttobiciweb, the UCI has not yet gotten around to deciding the future of Lampre-Vini Farnese.


BMC
BMC Pro Machine full Campy, Easton parts, Speedplay pedals.


Italian veteran Gilberto Simoni has been a fan of mountain biking for some time.
Ex-Giro winner eyes move to controversial US outfit.



Plasma
If cost is of little concern and you have your position dialed, then there are few things that will add as much style to the front of your bike.

Ibis Mojo HD in white
Ibis Mojo: The industrial design equivalent of Apple Macintosh.

Katusha riders will be scattered across three continents as the Russian squad opens the 2010 season.

Swedish rider Nicklas Axelsson is facing a probable life ban after a second positive test for EPO.

Luke Roberts (Australia)
Milram's Australian aiming for German team's first win in TDU.

Talent...Amber Halliday
Halliday, 30, won the time-trial at the national road cycling championships yesterday, exactly a year after her first race on two wheels.


Snow
Riding in Longmont, Colorado.

Bare
Bicyclists are picky about ass care.
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Simoni
Armstrong Adds More Classics To Schedule, Simoni To Rock Racing?, Meyer Takes Australian Time Trial Title, Axelsson Records Second EPO Positive, EPO Test Pioneer De Ceaurriz Passes...


Presenting the Israeli cycling team
New project leverages 2009 Israeli cycling success.



Austin road
Austin-Roubaix coming soon.

RBA News
Armstrong and Evans start new season in different colors in Australia.



Team Type 1
Team Type 1 is opening up its 2010 training camp in northeast Georgia to cyclists of all skill levels as part of its “Pedal With The Pros” fundraiser.

“29ers were out of control, w’re selling more 29ers than anything.”

Intenerary
Join With the Crew From houseMartin and Ride Africa.

Importers of bicycle tubing, speedometers, road and hydraulic disc brakes are back to paying the full duty on imported parts.

Cameron Meyer (Australia)
Cameron Meyer has rated the chance of Garmin-Transitions taking both the road and time trial Scody Australian Open Road Championship jerseys as "high."

HydroGtx Black Black
Sidi Sport’s Hydro Gore and Diablo Gore shoes can take on any terrain in all types of weather, even under the most extreme conditions.

After two years at CGI, and 14 successful years as publisher of Triathlete Magazine.

"The tough economy."

Portland-Green-Bike-Box
Portland, disputedly still American's premier cycling city, has been experimenting with 14 bike boxes.

How to ride in the snow.



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January 5, 2010
USAC
The Sea Otter Classic is one of six races that will be a part of the 2010 Pro XCT.

In today’s cycling news, Lampre still waiting for license news, Contador feels that Astana will gel in time for TdF, ASO takes overCriterium du Dauphiné Libéré and more.

Shack
Pro bike teams are always looking for an edge.

It's all about simple elegance for Team Sky.
Sky's boys and their bikes meet and greet in the chilly English capital.

2010 Jayco Bay Classic Champion Chris Sutton will enter a new phase of his career in the colours of Team Sky for the coming season in Europe.
2010 Jayco Bay Classic Champion Chris Sutton will enter a new phase of his career in the colours of Team Sky for the coming season in Europe.


Wiggo
Wiggins equalled the best ever Tour finish for a British rider when he placed fourth overall.

Having earned stage wins in all three grand tours, Sky’s Simon Gerrans has hopes of winning one of the Ardennes classics.

Garmin-Slipstream's Felt DA bicycles at the ready.
American company to provide 120 bikes to development program.


Scott USA, Raleigh America and Marin Bikes are among the 20 largest unsecured creditors listed in the Dec. 29 bankruptcy filing of Ski Market.

Many of us, as cyclists,dream about the day when there will be more bikes than cars on the road. In Copenhagen, it’s a daily occurence.

Amstel
Lance does drink beer, just not that crappy Amstel swill.

Mike Gaumond has replaced Pat Hus as CEO of Titus Cycles.


Daily Quote:
"It is unthinkable that an 18-year-old would be able to find a substance like Human chorionic gonadotrophin without the help of persons close to him. The boy is only a puppet in the hands of people that are more experienced in cycling." - Ivano Fanini CyclingNews

Wiggo
Lots of flash guns, loud music and slick presentation made for a very strong, media-driven presentation.

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2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
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Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
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Andre Greipel
Freire Targets 2010 Giro, Davis Confirms with Astana, Greipel Looks for TDU Repeat, Felt Partners with World Cycling Center.

Jacques De Ceaurriz
World Anti-Doping Agency officials offered condolences Tuesday following the death of Jacques de Ceaurriz, who was widely regarded as a leader light in the fight against doping in sport.

Stage Race
One thing makes the wheels go ‘round in professional cycling, and it’s not high-zoot ceramic bearings: it’s money.

Graeme Brown (Urban) ponders a question from commentator David McKenzie at the presentations of stage two in Geelong.
Rabobank rider not angry person, just gets carried away.


Alberto Contador is the strong 5/6 (bet $60 to make $50) favorite to win the 2010 Tour de France.


Lance
According the Nieuwsblad.be, it appears as if the American may take the start in two more Classics - the Tour of Flanders and Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

What do Danilo Di Luca and a motor home owner have in common?


Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) won the Dauphiné Libéré for the second year in a row.
Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) won the Dauphiné Libéré for the second year in a row.




Thus far, all the predictions have been that this year’s world championships are made for the bunch gallopers in the peloton.

The Davis bros, Allan (L) and Scott,
Allan and Scott become teammates for the first time/
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Germany's André Greipel (Columbia-HTC) keeps his green jersey after the stage win.
TDU 2008 champion aims to avoid last year's bad luck.

Hug Life
"Hug Life," the credo of the wearer of this famous tattoo.

Redline
After such an awesome REDLINE CUP Series in 2009, Redline and the American Bicycle Association (along with 60-plus top Track Operators) are ready to kick it off and make 2010 even bigger and better.

2008 Rebecca Romero Beijing
Rowing and cycling Olympic medallist Rebecca Romero.

Heather
She is wearing a little black dress. Her armwarmers go stunningly with that getup, wouldn’t you agree?

Lene Byberg is one of mountain biking's fastest cross country racers.
Lene Byberg is one of mountain biking's fastest cross country racers.

The rear rail on the rack slides off the center post, dumping the bike onto the pavement behind.

Oscar Freire (Rabobank) in action during stage 10.
Three-time world champion Oscar Freire will ride the Giro d’Italia for the first time in his career this May.


Skyler
Skyler Truijillo and Matt Spinks, above, were two of the junior riders sent by USA Cycling to Euro Cross Camp in Belgium over the holidays.




Outdoor Designs Cycleflex
"High-spec winter warmers suited to most conditions."

Victoria Pendleton
Briton repeats as best female track rider.

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January 4, 2010
Photo: Jay Prasuhn
Cycling equipment, setup, training and competition all represent a unique aspect of endurance sports in general.






Lars Boom (Rabobank)
Rabobank rider concentrating on road instead of 'cross.

Team Sky rider out to show he's quicker than Brown.

Tom Scully (John Trevorrow Cycles / Chifley Hotel) wins race 3 ahead of Jack Bobridge (SASI Team O'Grady) and Johnnie Walker (Team Degani Cycling Cafe)
Penalties issued, officials questioned in dramatic race.

Swift
Lance Armstrong feels stronger than in 2009, Contador to start 2010 season  in Portugal, Basso extends with Liquigas, another training accident and more.


Daily Quote:
"It is unthinkable that an 18-year-old would be able to find a substance like Human chorionic gonadotrophin without the help of persons close to him. The boy is only a puppet in the hands of people that are more experienced in cycling." - Ivano Fanini CyclingNews

Tom Boonen (Quick Step) claims his third Paris-Roubaix title in April 2009
Cyclingnews poll reflects fans' love for the Spring Classics.



Olympian may race for G-Skin Deforche in 2010.



Images of Fausto and Serse Coppi
A tribute to one of the greatest cyclists.

Elite women's podium for the Bundesliga overall series.
Economic downturn blamed for sponsorship woes.


Outlines US ambitions for Continental team.

Cycling 2010: complete calendar for the year ahead.
2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
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“Plan ahead. Decide what your priorities are, first.”




Wiggo
Contador on Astana: ‘As if From Scratch,’ Contador ‘Very Excited’ to Ride Specialized,' Armstrong to Return to Amstel Gold, Team Sky Aims for Tour Triumph.

Calendar
The 2010 CyclePassion calendar features world cup winners, Olympic medalists and national champions.



Graeme Brown (Urban) leans into a corner during round three of the series in Geelong
Fury fuelled rider aims to get title back.

Mehdi Sohrabi (Iran) sealed 2009 by taking the lead in the UCI Asia Tour individual rankings thanks to his victory in the final race of the year, the Tour of Indonesia.

There was plenty of exciting new cycling kit on display at Taichung Bike Week in Taiwan
Ti chain, five-spoke wheels and more

Team Sky officially launches at a glitzy ceremony in Central London.

The latest news, gossip and rumours from Team Sky.

Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky manager David Brailsford.
Debut races for new British ProTour team.

Mountain bicyclists should be concerned.

Frame
Your three best choices are steel, carbon or titanium. Aluminum can be made to ride comfortably, but it is not the first choice.

"Doping can ruin your life... and that’s the message I have for young athletes who might face similar choices"

Brooklyn
In the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, the removal of bike lanes on Bedford Street  has pitted some cycling activists against a community of Hasidic Jews.


Off season spent running, cross training.

CyclePassion
Sky team
The Sky, in case you were plagued with doubt, is blue.




Giant designers built the new Anthem Advanced SL with slightly narrower chain stay spacing to better accommodate the SRAM XX crankset's narrow Q-factor option.
Cyclingnews readers vote for innovation in year end poll.

Diquigiovanni Androni, Xacobeo Galicia and Rock Racing will all have to wait a little longer to learn the status of their Professional Continental licenses.

Britain's Bradley Wiggins
Team Sky leader Bradley Wiggins believes he can win the Tour de France thanks to the backing of Britain's new multi-million-pound team.

Wiggo
Lance Armstrong doing Amstel Gold Race, Wiggins says Alberto is the man to beat. Ricco hopes to line up at Milan-San Remo and more.


Campers take home valuable lessons.

The helmet of Zach McDonald, aka "Greatness".
Joshua Berry's fondest memories of Belgium.

A total of 2,500 riders, with ages ranging from 1 to 75 completed the ride.

Pearl
The bibs feature Pearl’s ELITE 3D Chamois, which was used by the Garmin team at the Tour de France.


Italy's Ivano Fanini (l) strikes at those behind the doping cases of Riccardo Riccò and Emanuele Sella
Suspended Junior becomes youngest pro cyclist in the world.

Former world under 23 champion Dmitro Grabovskyy is just 24 years of age.

Tests
Philippe Gilbert has given his full backing to the whereabouts system which makes out of competition testing possible.

Young American eager to take on big stage races for Columbia-HTC.

2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.



January 3, 2010
Stybar
Zdenek Stybar dominated the cross race in Tervuren today.

Boom
Boom could only manage a disappointing 23rd.

Confident the new outfit will help him reach victory in the Tour de France.

The final installment of the Utah Cyclocross Series ran Saturday.

Greg Henderson (Mazda) wins race 2, ahead of Chris Sutton (Skilled/Lowe Farms)
Greg Henderson (Mazda) wins race 2, ahead of Chris Sutton (Skilled/Lowe Farms).



Series leader Graeme Brown (Urban) corners into the home straight in the final stages of day two.
McEwen's European advice correct, but nothing new says Brown.

Involved 10 bicyclists with the Starbucks Racing Team.

Matt Neugebauer
In a sport where "repetitive motion" is a mighty understatement, the slightest change to a bicycle can have exponential ripple effects -- on performance and the performer.

The Southsea jacket
"At last, a great looking top-spec jacket without the scary price."

Murilo Fischer (Liquigas) wins the 2009 Giro della Romagna.
Brazilian to strengthen Farrar's lead-out train.

Belt
“It’s great.  She’s ready to go whenever I want.  Don’t even have to use lube.”


Cycling 2010: complete calendar for the year ahead.
2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top
Rogers
Fischer Signs With Garmin, Henderson Takes Day Two at Jayco Bay, Rogers Targets Australian Road Race Title, Andy Schleck Named Luxembourger of the Year.

Gone for good?


Mourey
(L-R) Belgian Dieter Vanthourenhout who placed 3rd, France's Francis Mourey who placed first, and Czech Radomir Simunek who placed 2nd.

Zdenek Stybar (Telenet-Fidea) wins the Fidea Cyclocross Tervuren in Belgium.
A clear win for Daphny Van den Brand
A clear win for Daphny Van den Brand.

On the final races before the Dutch National Championships in Heelen next weekend, World champion Marianne Vos (Nederland Bloeit) and current Dutch champion Daphny Van Den Brand (ZZPR.nl) both took the opportunity to stake their claim as favourite.


Daily Quote:
"I might be trying to slow down the pace to help my man, but I'm not endangering anyone's life or trying to put anyone into the barriers." - Baden Cooke smh.com.au

Jayco
Graeme Brown accusing fellow sprint specialist Baden Cooke of foul play, and Cooke claiming Brown attempted to slam him into the course barriers.

Sunday on Sporza, with coverage scheduled to start at 15:00 CET (9am U.S. Eastern).

Domenico Pozzivivo and Mattia Gavazzi outside the Colnago factory in Italy
Pozzovivo and Gavazzi to spearhead Italian team's season.

Sets Sights on January 10 Road Race Championship.


Grant Berry Rob Kabeary
After racing bicycles professionally for 13 years, Chris Wherry is trying to pass on some tricks of his trade.

Bike Box
A cyclist passes a green bicycle box. The marked area gives cyclists a measure of safety, since like crosswalks cars can t encroach on the boxes.


PezCyclingNews.com
Levi
Team RadioShack's Levi Leipheimer has announced the key races he will be using for his build-up to the 2010 Tour de France.

Lance
Lance Armstrong is set to ride the Amstel Gold Race in April.


Rochelle Gilmore continues to dominate the Women's race.

Nick_roche_
It’s been a great year for Irish cycling.

Ben Swift
Missing from the list is British rider Ben Swift, which could be an indication that he will in fact be moving to the British Team Sky.

Hossein Jahabanian (Tabriz) pushes the pace.
German to be reunited with Mizbani at Iranian squad.

USA's Chris Wallace racing in Belgium
Chris Wallace multi-tasks in Belgium.

Australia's Allan Davis (Quick Step).
Australian sprinter confirms start in South Australia, Astana deal could be close.

Cyclists under the age of 16 are most at risk of being involved in road accidents in the UK
Under-24s most at risk, and most often to blame.


"Cyclists stand little chance on the roads in a country known for bad driving."

Even a policeman on a bike can be a deterrent against lawbreaking.

2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.



January 2, 2010
Lars Boom
"Cyclocross will become about ten times more interesting, as Lars Boom takes a whack at his old sport."

Burke Swindlehurst climbs to Snowbird in stage four of the 2009 Tour of Utah.
Mixing it up on the road and trails.

Michael Rogers Targets Road Championships, Valverde Ranked #1, Danilo Di Luca, Tour de France - Age Before Beauty? New Zealand Riders of the Year - Greg Henderson, Shanks, Bevan & Webster, Return of the Vikings, Bianchi 125th Anniversary.

Kim Kirchen (Team Katusha)
Kolobnev, Rodriguez and Kirchen ready for Katusha debuts.


Daily Quote:
"You can't ask for a better proven combination than Johan and Lance, they've done what no others have ever done. So for me and some of the younger riders it's like: 'We're here with Johan Bruyneel, if we can't develop and be better cyclists under him, then we're never going to do it'." - Sam Bewley NZHearld

Sam Bewley will split his time between the road and track this year. Photo / Getty Images
22-year-old Sam Bewley has just completed a training camp with the seven-time Tour de France winner in Tucson, Arizona.



Nys
For the ninth time Sven Nys has won the Sven Nys Grand Prix, held in his hometown of Baal.

Sastre had a tough year, but it was one that taught him a few lessons.
Sastre had a tough year, but it was one that taught him a few lessons.

So Robbie if I stay right here next to you during the race I'm a chance to make the podium? Leigh Howard (left) of Columbia HTC gets some pointers from Katusha's Robbie McEwen on the startline in Geelong.
Third place in first race after injury plagued season.

Cycling 2010: complete calendar for the year ahead.
2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top
News
Valverde Optimistic for 2010, Quick Step Goes Retro, McEwen Makes Comeback, Martin Named German Cyclist of the Year, Rodriguez Aims for Classics.


Michael Rogers’ trophy case is full of hardware from time trials. Now the Aussie pro wants to place a national road title on his mantel.

Hophead
“I went through the feedzone and instinctively grabbed the first bag handed to me."


On January 2nd 1960 Italian cycling legend Fausto Coppi, il campionissimo – the champion of champions – died of malaria at just 40-years-old.

Brown
Graeme Brown won the first race of 2010 when he took the opening stage of the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic in Geelong, Australia.

Six Per-cent Increase in Membership.

Sylvain Chavanel, Kevin Seeldrayers, Tom Boonen, Carlos Barredo and Stijn Devolder will lead Quick Step in 2010.
Belgian team reveal retro kit for new season.

The waiting is almost over as the Team Sky pro cycling team prepares for its grand unveiling on Monday.

Riders make their way down Phillips Avenue
'It's OK once you get going.'

Schick, Banana Boat and Energizer brands sign on as sponsors.


Zoa and Fin with their dogs Jack and Paco
Zoa and Fin with their dogs Jack and Paco



PezCyclingNews.com
Andy
Andy Schleck won the online vote for the Luxemburger of the year on RTL.

Frank
Murilo Fischer has signed with the Garmin-Transition team for the 2010 season.

kermesses
Winning 30+ kermesses a year doesn't mean that it doesn't hurt for Mario Willems.

"The road, honest to God, is sometimes covered with bicycles."

Vaughters
Wiggo where did you go?

Lars Boom (Rabobank)
Dutchman's rivals wary of former World Champion.


He was banned for two years, is now eligible to race again, and his case is being pushed by a member of the Kazakh Senate in order to try to get him back into the squad.

German Sebastian Lang
German dissatisfied with his performance in first year with Silence-Lotto.



2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.



January 1, 2010
Wiggo
Team Sky's new signing Bradley Wiggins is like everyone else reading this - only human.





Bradley Wiggin
Despite butting up against the Tour of California, the corsa rosa is Bradley Wiggins, racing for the new Team Sky, will be among the big names at the 2010 Giro.

Baal will be shown LIVE Friday on Sporza, with coverage scheduled to start before the Elite Men race gets underway at 15:00 CET (9am U.S. Eastern).


Spaniard Carlos Sastre (Cervélo)
Cervélo leader looks back on mitigated season.


Caffelatex
Caffélatex is a foaming synthetic latex tire sealant designed for road tubular and tubeless tires.



Learn more about the upcoming Amgen Tour of California.

Cycling 2010: complete calendar for the year ahead.
2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top
Lance
Nearly 10,000 voted and the majority selected cyclist Lance Armstrong.

Alberto Contador, said Friday he will kick off his 2010 season with Portugal’s Tour de Algarve in mid-February.



Bart Wellens (Telenet Fidea)
A short break before the Belgian Championships.

Bevan
Bici Vida's Patrick Bevan started 2010 off with his own fireworks - he won a top ranked six man sprint in the opening stage of the Tour de Vineyards.

Tour de France 2009 Stage 20 Ventoux
Our man of the year, Lance, caught in the shadow of his nemesis.

Marc Sergeant.
Marc Sergeant. Belgian ProTour Team looks forward and back at start of 2010.


PezCyclingNews.com

Jeremy Powers at the start of USGP Portland Cup #2
Jeremy Powers (Cannondale Cyclocrossworld) talks about this last three races in Belgium.

Tour champion to start season in Algarve.

Trek
Bruyneel: ‘They All Had the Same Material’, Specialized to Sponsor Astana, Conatdor to Start Season at Tour of the Algarve, Voigt Keeps Going.



Best young rider Tony Martin (Columbia-HTC) would surrender the white jersey to Andy Schleck.
Columbia-HTC rider beats out Haussler and Spitz.

High profile signings increase expectations for BMC.

Ralpha
With the new year upon us, and several months of cold weather riding still to be done, Road Bike Action takes a look at what Rapha has to keep us warm and dry.

Daily Quote:
"The biggest problem was situated in Pontarlier when George Hincapie just missed out on the yellow jersey. That was stressful. George thought that we had ridden against him, which we did not. George didn't want to speak to any of us. For weeks.” - Lance Armstrong CyclingNews


Tour de Langkawi aiming for five-year commitment, Voigt not yet ready to call it quits, Vaughters predicts big future for Dan Martin, more...

2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.



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