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Archive: February 2009 February 28th First Edition Cycling News - Cervélo ends any doubts, Leipheimer among Astana injured, out of Paris-Nice, De Goede opens Nürnberger's account, Passport cases around the corner?, Four DQ'd in Omloop train crossing incident, Cofidis ends Omloop with mixed feelings, No Vuelta a Aragon in 2009, Lappartient elected FFC president, Back surgery for Muche, OUCH heads south of the border Hushovd wins Het Nieuwsblad , Norway's Hushovd sprints to Het Nieuwsblad victory , Race Report: Hushovd Wins Belgian Season Opener Het Nieuwsblad Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2009: Thor’s Hammer Blow - This is racing! Skeletal leafless trees watching the riders struggling by. Dried mud on the cobbles and puddles in the gutters. Steep climbs. Narrow, twisty roads threading between freshly ploughed fields. A cracking Classic with a thrilling finish … this is big time Belgian racing. Doncha just love it?! 64th Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: results Women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: results, full report & photos 64th Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: Live Coverage UCI America Tour: Two Major Events Summarized Gran Premio dell'Insubria: results , 1st Gran Premio Insubria 2009 ,  Ginanni lands GP Insubria - The 23-year-old beat Enrico Rossi and Samuele Dumourin to the line after the 173km race in the hills of the Canton Ticino area Rutas de America: Stage 5a - results Beverbeek Classic: results Les 3 Jours de Vaucluse: Stage 1 - results Vuelta Ciclista Independencia: Stage 6 -  results , Vuelta Independencia: Stages 4, 5, 6 and GC Giro di Sardegna: Stage 5 - results , Tour of Sardinia - Stage Five Trek-Livestrong U23 team train in Santa Rosa - Team director Axel Merckx gives last-minute instructions, leads youngsters in preparing for season Rutas de America: Stage 4 - results Australian MTB Series #5: Cross-country races - results MTB - New Zealand National Championships: Cross country -   results & report Britain into top gear with national team backed by Murdoch Top placed kiwi Jeremy Vennell reviews Tour of California Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Up To the Top... Gent-Gent Television star power among athletes? Lance Armstrong and Tiger Woods Road Bike Action News February 28, 2009 Fractures For Leipheimer And Vaitkus – Leipheimer Out Of Paris-Nice, OUCH Heads South Of The Border, Simoni And Armstrong To Mexico Salsa recalls handlebars stems; bicycles Mountain View, California, bicycle-friendly status renewed First look: Giro Fader and Cymbal glasses Best known for their helmets, the company moved into the optics world two years ago and these two new additions sit on the ‘lifestyle’ shelf Warming Up Is Not Optional - We all know we should do it. The pros do it and the best amateurs do it. Warming up is essential to a good performance Luna shifting gears in '09 Luna was the world's top team in 2008 NAHBS opens its doors for 2009 edition NAHBS: Day one - Vanilla, Parlee, Della Santa Feast your eyes on this Art on wheels The Original Bicycle Festival coming to Scotland Sixteen-day cycle festival Twitter and pro cycling’s human element Sitting In: Come Back Forever - On the chalk-covered streets of Santa Clarita at stage 7 of the Tour of California; messages that transcended the race itself Lance Armstrong to attend start of Vuelta Mexico OUCH, Rock Racing contesting Vuelta Mexico Trek-Livestrong U23 also set to compete March 1-8 Team Astana - Injury List 28 February 2009 , Fractures for Leipheimer and Vaitkus Leipheimer sidelined with fracture Leipheimer suffered a broken sacrum in this stage 3 crash at AToC Portugal's Cabreira suspended 2 years for doping Fahey calls for release of Puerto evidence Dunlap returns Dunlap plans to race a full North American 'cross schedule in 2009 Rory Sutherland: Calm after the storm Shimano sponsoring California high school racing leagues League racing begins March 1 in Monterey, CA Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 27th Daniele Bennati leads Tour of Sardinia Joao Cabreira handed two-year doping ban A Thumbnail Guide to the Next Six Weeks East Midlands CiCLE Classic returns to Rutland 2009 Tour of Colorado race series dates announced Sunderland to manage British pro team Scott Sunderland recruited as team DS Bennati’s turn at Sardegna Giro di Sardegna: Stage 4 - results Tour of Sardinia - Stage Four Vuelta Ciclista Independencia: Stage 5b - results,   Stage 5a - results,   Stage 4 - results,   Stage 3 - results Fuji-Servetto go to CAS over organisers' rejection Fuji-Servetto go to CAS over rejection Team Fuji-Servetto have lodged a complaint with the Court of Arbitration for Sport after being left out of the Paris-Nice and Giro Rollin ready to rock on cobbles Women's Tour of New Zealand: Stage 3 - results Olympic Rower wins NZCT Women's Tour of New Zealand In her first ever cycling tour event, double rowing Olympian Amber Halliday showed the value of years of cross training as she rode across the line first to win the stage and clinch the overall title in the NZCT Women’s Tour of New Zealand Rutas de America: Stage 3 - results Catalunya tour on the ropes Team Mountain Khakis Het Volk, Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne Open 2009 Cobbled Classics Season Buyer sought for Iron Horse as parent company "goes bust" Brand manager clears up internet rumors Bicycle across America for sustainable civilization The Amazing Race: Phil Keoghan Sets Out On Own Cross-Country Race Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)   Back to the top... First Edition Cycling News - Sunderland reaches for the SKY, "Hometown" Farrar hopes for Belgian success, Cabreira suspended for using protease to cheat, Fuji-Servetto takes exclusions to CAS, Priamo exonerated, Sella "told the truth", Simoni, Armstrong to appear in Mexico, Boasson-Hagen, Burghardt headline Columbia's Belgian roster, Next step in Schumacher-Holczer court case Matteo Priamo acquitted of dope-dealing Road Bike Action News February 27, 2009 Sunderland To Team Sky, Cabreira Suspended Again, Astana To The Races MTB News & Racing Round-up - Massi presents DH and XC teams, Athertons launches new team look, Full Dynamix presented, German XC series set, New US downhill series unveiled, Spy photos of SRAM's XX group, Mary McConneloug diary, World-class designer unveils new trails at Mt Buller, Catskills stage race proposed, MTBA meets bush fire donation target, Northern California series New Book - Custom Bicycles: A Passionate Pursuit Zack Vestal ferrets out the best bikes on day one of the NAHBS in Indianapolis North American Handmade Bicycle Show in Indy 5th annual gathering of artisans is Feb. 27 - March 1 Portuguese national champ suspended Friday's British news round-up Latest Cycling News - Gilbert ready for Classic battle, Roelandts leader in Kuurne, Ten riders who need Classics result, Knaven out of Omloop, Bert de Waele misses races, Porte focused on baby Giro, French cycling federation elections, Giro del Capo changes format, DSB Bank team name change, CrowdRiders team selected by fans, Dana Point GP secures title sponsor LAS Victory helmet Designed with safety as the most important attribute, the Victory also excels in ventilation, fit, and style House of Paint geared up for Giro Zyro, Cateye and Camelbak team up for Comic Relief Video of the week: suspension setup How your front and rear suspension works, and how to tweak it Salsa Recalls 8,600 CroMoto Stems Louisville’s ‘Cross Course Under Siege…by Spending Package? Handmade Show Expects Strong Turnout Hutchinson Names Managing Director Winter Vacation Winter in the northern latitudes can be rough on cyclists. My favorite coping mechanism is the tried and true road trip. Due south Specialized to Open Shop in Switzerland Fox launches 09 footwear Fuji Donates Bikes to Indoor Velodrome BSNYC Friday Fun Quiz! It’s Always Nice to Visit - Thomas Wolfe is the author of the seminal novel, You Can’t Go Home Again On track in northern California Mary McConneloug & Mike Broderick Road to Roubaix: A Brief Review Video: Inside the BMC Team Car - Louder's Time Trial, Up Close From the rollout to the final stop, it's a unique perspective on the inner workings of a pro time trial. Tour of California: Is it ready for greater international status? Tour of California: Photos by Laura Alber and Carlos Rico Rinaldo Nocentini and podium girls after Stage 7 to Pasadena Grand Champion: Freddy Maertens 10 riders that need a result Kimmage & Armstrong, Michael Rogers, Frederick Nolf NAHBS comes to Indianapolis The NAHBS features the work of North America's best craftsmen Shimano Dura-Ace TT brake levers Spotted for the first time and attached to a Cervelo P3, here are Shimano's new Dura-Ace time trial brake levers Castelli Quantum Radiation jacket Opening Soon -- Bike Lane and Pedestrian Path on Broadway Why better pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure will help combat cancer Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 26th Columbia – High Road Rider Edvald Boasson-Hagen Hits the Spring Classic at Het Nieuwsblad Het Nieuwsblad & KBK -- Who Ya Got? Guys like Michele Bartoli, Johan Museeuw and Peter Van Petegem are probably the most celebrated Omloop winners in the last decade, they never won either the Tour of Flanders or Paris-Roubaix in the same year as winning Het Volk Team Sabbath-Claytan Australia Columbia-Highroad preps for spring classics Tour of Pasadena Wiggins inspired by London challenge Bradley Wiggins is set to take the long road in his quest for hometown glory in 2012 after admitting the contest to win gold in the individual pursuit was "boring" in Beijing The Race Across America and the Race Across the West registration deadline is February 28th Tour de Kootenays Cancelled Vuelta Ciclista Independencia: Stage 3a - results, Stage 2 -  results, Stage 1 - results MTB - New Zealand National Championships: Dual slalom - results & report, Hill climb - results & report Women's Tour of New Zealand Stages 1 & 2 NZCT Womens Cycle Tour of NZ heats up Gilmore again Gatto grabs lead at Sardegna Giro di Sardegna: Stage 3 - results & photos Rutas de America: Stage 2 results British cycling's daring Tour de France dreams can become reality Brailsford in charge of British pro road race team New British pro road squad launched Aim is to produce Tour de France winner ANC-Halfords: The last British team to ride the Tour de France As Team Sky becomes a reality, a look back at the last British team to ride the Tour de France Michael Barry's diary - From Qatar to Cali Women's Tour of New Zealand: Stage 2 - results Bell Array helmet The Array is Bell's latest mid-level helmet. Helmets this light, well ventilated and sharp looking usually cost substantially more Crankbrothers Iodine Wheelset Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Road Bike Action News February 26, 2009 More Rosters for Belgian Opener, Gerdemann on Track, Guesdon Recovering, New British Pro Team on the Way, Arrest Made in Zabriskie Case, Bruyneel Receives Flanders Honor in NYC Cycling News of the World First Edition Cycling News - Gatto nets first pro win, Sinkewitz liable for doping damages, AFLD confirms two-year suspension for Schumacher, Teams announce rosters for Switzerland, Di Rocco unopposed as Italian fed president, Superweek adds new (old) races, Fans petition to keep Boom in 'cross, Wild joins with Bike Pure, Arrest made in Zabriskie home burglary, DHL Sprint School Season 3 Starts Police report break in Zabriskie burglary Zabriskie’s car recovered Nelissen: Lance will become stronger "I think realistic goals for Lance would be to finish the Tour de France while working for team-mate Alberto Contador..and perhaps he could even win a stage at the Tour" Nature Valley Pro Ride Returns for 2009 Nature Valley Grand Prix Offers Pro Experience to Top Amateur Cyclists Road News and Results - February 26, 2009 Sinkewitz to pay ex-sponsor in doping case Thule introduce electric bike towbar rack The e-bikes are coming, and Thule know it French body confirms Schumacher doping ban Konica Minolta announces strong Giro line-up No Gym Necessary Thursday Euro News Lastest Cycling News - Quick Step scouting out Omloop, Bartoli favours Van Avermaet, Ciolek gives Classics a shot, Van Avermaet: "I deserve to be a captain", Rodríguez prepares for Tirreno, Beikirch out again after crash, Backstedt's coffee comes with home delivery, German cycling federation president's elections, USA Cycling ranks Tour of Elk Grove top Polemica: Race Radios and the Tour de France DeKerf Prodigy Ti The Dekerf Prodigy demonstrates that 18 years of frame building experience and a passion for one of the earth's rarest metals could keep that titanium movement growing strongly Vredestein Fortezza TriComp Clincher The Fortezza TriComp clincher features a long wearing and a low-resistance center compound with softer-compound sides for greater cornering traction QBP Delays Opening of Utah Facility Exec Says Assertive Dealers Are Doing Well New Trade Show Changes Name to Ausbike Dynacraft Launches Chainless Bike Line Salsa recalling some Cromoto SUL stems Product recall: Salsa CroMoto S.U.L. stems Three broken stems, one broken wrist World Mountain Bike Conference Rudy Project Kicks-Off Killer Promotion, Shakes Up Industry Dynacraft Announces 2009 Sonoma Chainless Bicycle Collection To attack, or not to attack? Catching up February 16 – February 23 2009 USA Cycling Pro Gravity Mountain Bike Tour unveiled The Fluidride Cup will kick off the 2009 ProGRT May 1 in Port Angeles, Washington Annoying AToC fans, rethinking Lance, and more Lance Armstrong Memorabilia Auction to Benefit Disabled Athlete Statue Johan Bruyneel Receives 2009 Flanders-America Award The annual award is given to an individual who has significantly contributed to the relationship between Flanders (a region of Belgium) and America BSNYC: Inspiring Rides: True Greatness Knows No Discipline Interview: Shelly Olds Hammond looks forward to Belgian season opener Preview: Oomloop Het Volk, er, Nieuwsblad Video: Inside Info You Might Have Missed Why did Chris Horner bring donuts for Lance, Levi and the rest of his Astana teammates? Haussler: Ready to win Haussler scores a win in Algarve Taylor Phinney: Copen-slay-gen "I didn't know that I had to go to the Track World Cup in Copenhagen, Denmark, until about two weeks before the race" Cooke's Vision 1 team finds sponsor 2009 Amgen Tour of California Team Grades: Non-Pro Tour Teams Retro cycling helmet For just $19, you can get this handmade leather skullcap from the respected and cool Canadian bike shop La Bicicletta ATOC wrap-up, part 1 How to put stimulus money to work for bicyclists and pedestrians City, merchants want bike tour to return Cancer survivor rides 'victory mile' at bike race Chicago's bike-friendly neighborhoods: Roscoe Village County wants input on rail trail More News and Cycling Information... Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 25th Froome: Goals for 2009 Intermontain releases course profile with mucho singletrack Charity Bicycle Rides 2009 Road Bike Action News February 25, 2009 Vandenbroucke Admits Doping, Silence-Lotto Gears Up For Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Vuelta al País Vasco Announces Teams Women's Tour of New Zealand: Stage 1 - results Britons announce professional road squad Barloworld invited to Tirreno-Adriatico 62nd Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne: Preview, Start list, Map A day after the highly prestigious Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, the Belgian Classics continue with Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne. The 193-kilometre journey takes the riders outside of Flanders and into the province of Brabant, with a brief visit to Wallonia New Italian/Swiss race scheduled for this weekend Rutas de America: Stage 1 - results 30th Vuelta Independencia - Stages 1 and 2 62nd Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne: Preview, Past winners Lorenzetto grabs stage, lead in Giro di Sardegna Giro di Sardegna: Stage 2 - results Mirco Lorenzetto (Lampre-NGC) dominates the sprint of Giro di Sardegna stage two over Daniele Bennati (Liquigas), l-r Tour of Sardinia - Stage Two Lampre complete one-two in Sardaigne Track - British National Madison Championships: results Hayles admits his Madison days are behind him - Former world champion dropped out of the Nationals Chrome Soyuz The new Soyuz bag from Chrome is built for carrying your office essentials in comfort and weatherproofed fashion 4th annual Crush the Commonwealth Lots of pretty roads out there in PA Poland builds world class cycling track in Pruszkow Nicole Cooke's team plans season's goals Australia in Green & Gold NZCT Womens Tour A Last Race, Party and Many Goodbyes - An Oostmalle Report by Christine Vardaros Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) First Edition Cycling News - Pozzato previews Giro's Vesuvio climb, Clerc clicks into Classic gear, Basso's knee improving, Nydam on the mend, To radio or not to radio, Boogerd denies Vandenbroucke's doping claims, French team for track worlds, Nature Valley Pro Ride expands, New cities onboard with Nocturne Series, DHL Future Stars finish in fine style, BikeReg.com / Cannondale team kickoff, Tour de Beauce seeking volunteers Thjis defies cancer from the podium   A month ago Thijs was diagnosed with bladder cancer and was at an all-time emotional low, uncertain of what the future held for him. But on Sunday, he pedalled powerfully along in a four-rider breakaway to eventually claim victory for his team, Cycle Lab Supercycling Toyota Kelly Benefit Strategies official team launch set for Feb. 26 Decoding Jelly Belly's mystery TT bikes Jelly Belly’s time trial bikes are GT-branded but not shown on the GT Bicycles website Road News and Results - February 25, 2009 Wednesday's British news round-up BSNYC: A World Gone Nuts: Missing Junk and Missing Pants MTB News & Racing Round-up - Sunshine Cup opener looks blue & yellow, Jongewaard repeats while O'Shea makes her mark at Anaconda Odyssey, Leov & Jonnier claim final South Island Cup win, Australian Marathon champs postponed, Giant Italia gets first win & adds a rider, Mountain biking declines in eastern US, Counting down to New Zealand's first stage race, Torq diary, Three US development camps scheduled The Wednesday Comment Road races organiser’s Guide on the UCI website Blazin' Saddles: Gone to the dogs Raise the Curtain! The Omloop Het Volk was started in 1945 by the Het Volk newspaper, with an aim to creating a rival race with Het Nieuwsblad's Tour of Flanders Latest Cycling News - Cunego eyes key Giro stages, Roche pleased with form prior to Paris-Nice, Gerdemann prepares for Tour on the track, Petacchi's ex-helper Lorenzetto takes Sardegna win, Vuelta al País Vasco announces 20 teams, Tomic hopeful for track worlds slot, Filippo Pozzato: It's time to win, Team Plowman Craven Madison launched Shimano Expects Double Digit Drop SRAM's XX mountain bike super group Spy photos: SRAM’s upcoming XX mountain bike gruppo The official launch of SRAM’s upcoming XX 2x10 mountain bike gruppo is still a solid three months off, but a pair of apparent spy photos that have recently surfaced online seemingly provide an early glimpse of what’s to come 7th Expodium Montreal Bicycle Show a Success NBDA Gives Retailers Profitability Tips Peak Region Show Draws More than 500 Endura USA Moves to Indiana Gruppo Bici N.A. to Distribute Atala Portland Design Works supporting Oregon non-profit - Bicycle Transportation Alliance to receive time and money Knog showcases latest product at Moore Large show Knog revealed designs for its latest gloves - including the '8 ball' - its new ‘Dog’ bag line-up and computers Bike Industry Top Gathered at Paul Lange Party Looking for the latest helmets and framework? Safe Racing First picture of cycling park that was a rubbish dump Protect your bicycle from thieves Amazing Race host takes cross-country bike tour for MS Tour a success, but sport feeling crunch After California: a look at the progress of professional cycling in the U.S. Photos: Behind the scenes with Lance USA Cycling educational webinars available Several free webinars dealing with USA Cycling’s athlete development pipeline, development camps and junior racing are available for download on USA Cycling’s webinar page 7 Ways to Get Faster By Spring In the Bike Lane: Stuck in a Rut Pros And Their PowerCranks: Part II PowerCranks are designed to increase the amount of muscle mass involved in the pedaling stroke, so their use during the racing season needs to be carefully integrated The Explainer - WADA, the NFL and platelets Quick healing for Scott Nydam BMC racer broke collarbone during Tour of California Stage 4 Looking Back: Tour of California 2009 Video: Mari Holden - Wednesday's Best Day, Worst Day She's gone from championship triathlete, to national time trial champ, world TT champ, and Olympic cycling medalist The Sweetpost seatpost by Eriksen Cycles The Sweetpost stands out with its super sleek and innovative saddle mounting system  The lunacy of the long distance rider 2009 Amgen Tour of California Grades: Pro Tour Teams Video: @LanceArmstrong Needs Action Wipes - Ingenious Twitter inspired grass roots marketing effort by @marthavan. Let’s see how far this will travel before it reaches the man himself! Theo Bos: Transition to road no walk in park Theo Bos is making the switch to asphalt A Fans Eye View -- Perspective Lance Armstrong: “I wouldn’t say I'm 100%” Amgen Tour of California: 2008 Top-10 best and worst lists 390 Calories - Deliciously lime-flavored. A delightful treat any time of the day. And only ten calories Low-carb? Low-fat? Study finds calories count more Elk Grove ranked among top in nation More News and Cycling Information... Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 24th Filippo Pozzato: It's time to win Perhaps you first came to know the Filippo Pozzato when he appeared on television screens with his hands raised in a victory salute at the end of Tour de France's stage to Saint Brieuc in 2004. He was then only 22 years old and developing under the sharp eye of one of Italy's greatest directeur sportifs, Giancarlo Ferretti Women on a mission: The ValueAct Capital team Women on a mission: the full team Paris Nice 2009 Preview Zabriskie's home burglarized Olympic mementos, bikes, cars, electronics stolen from cyclist's home Tough racing expected in women's tour Castelli 24-hour criterium running June 12 - 13 100 teams of 12 riders to compete in Feltre, Italy MTB - 12 hours of Santos: results Olympic cycling routes revealed 64th Omloop Het Nieuwsblad:Preview, Start list Philippe Gilbert produced a sensational solo ride in 2008 Tour of Sardinia 2009 - Stage 1 Results Tour of Sardinia - Stage One Giro di Sardegna: Lorenzetto wins opener Giro di Sardegna: Stage 1 - results Giro del Friuli VG 2009 Teams Announced MTB - South Island Downhill Cup #3: results & report Track - Revolution 24: results & full report Trade Show to Launch in Australia Independent Testing Programs Face Challenges Lance Armstrong's struggles to implement an independent anti-doping program is just the most visible example of the challenges cycling and its teams and riders face Suggestions needed for Twin Bridges, Montana, bicycle camp Tomac Bikes Off to a Good '09 Start North American Handmade Bicycle Show ’09 Has Greatest Concentration of Quality Yet NAHBS Has Greatest Concentration of Quality Yet Dahon Test Center Meets EN Standard In the Bike Lane: Grocery Shopping Advanced Sports Adds Two Sales Reps Solvang and Paso Robles pedal in big business from Tour of California San Diego crowds don't disappoint Armstrong Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Markus Zberg's BMC Racemaster SLX01 Road Bike Action News February 24, 2009 Armstrong "Ahead of Schedule", Schleck and Saxo Bank Satisfied, Voeckler Leads Bouygues at Paris-Nice, Thieves Target Zabriskie, Australian Senate Pleased With TDU Success First Edition Cycling News - Thieves clean out Zabriskie's house, Basso dismisses hour record attempt idea, Australia announces track worlds candidates, Marvulli, Hayles headline Australian madison event, Local women ready to tackle Kiwi races, Testing times for Kuyckx, Mixed fortunes for Cinelli-Down Under, Cycling still leading anti-doping fight ROAD Magazine's April issue is packed with Team Astana BSNYC: Anarchy for Sale: No Brakes, No Masters If you're unfamiliar with Monster Track, it's basically the Woodstock '99 of alleycats Road News and Results - February 24, 2009 MTB National Ultra-Endurance Calendar Standings: Feb. 24 Rob Lichtenwalner, Harlan Price and Ernest Marenchin finished one, two, three in the pro men's solo race at the 12-Hours of Santos in Florida Operation Puerto: The Spanish Federation Will Pursue the Case Cycling authorities want Operation Puerto doping probe results Spanish federation wants cycling probe records, As says Spanish cycling federation turns up Puerto heat Puerto, the scandal that keeps on giving. It's been nearly three years since police raided the labs of Eufemiano Fuentes Latest Cycling News - Tirreno-Adriatico route presented, New name for Belgian Classic opener, Teams preparing for Belgian openers, Schumacher hopes for fair chance from UCI, Spanish federation seeks access to Puerto blood bags, Vandenbroucke fought with equal dirty weapons, Goddaert still coping with Nolf's death, Marvulli to Australian Madison championships, German road championships in Cottbus this year, Team HerbaLife launched in the UK Limited edition Enigma Yatesy The Enigma Yatesy, a new steel and carbon frameset made in a limited edition of 25 inspired by, and with design input from, cycling legend, Sean Yates Superweek Pro Tour/Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic to celebrate 41st year Team Torq: Returning to good times ToC Post-Race Fashion Power Poll Boosting Threshold & VO2 Max to Achieve Fitness & Performance Marko Baloh Understands Pain - Slovenia's 'other' Incredible Ultra Cyclist 2009 Tour of California - Rock Racing SRAM Hammer Schmidt Crankset The chainring is either driven by the crank directly or, when a geared ring is held stationary relative to the bottom bracket shell, then the chainring is driven by gearing at a rotational speed faster than that of the crank WADA President Praises Armstrong's Return To Racing - "As a person that suffered from cancer, how could I not support anyone, whether it be Armstrong or anybody else, who was able to bring a response of that nature, and awareness and funding." WADA chief pleased with Armstrong comeback Race Officials Look to Expand Tour of California - NYTimes.com Video: Levi after Stage 8 California: Riding The Queen Cycling Training Tips: Heart-Rate Zone Training New research finds trouble with HR zone training Toolbox: Stuck in a (Good) Rut Training over 80 percent, threshold power, lactate values Fit Chick: The Big Birthday Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn: Weight v. wind What caused the buzz, cycling or a cyclist? Local shop keeps cyclists supplied Cyfac custom road bike exotica Boutique bikes from French frame builder Millar: Back to being a bike racer Second would have been failure, says Leipheimer - Tour of California winner talks about his third consecutive victory in the event Coming of Age: Amgen Tour of California Goes Full Legit with Fourth Edition Boulder Report: Fan 101 - More than 2 million people came out to the Tour of California this year, but some of them could have learned a thing or two from European cycling fans Cavendish: Four wins and counting Cavendish literally burst onto the scene with his explosive sprint finish in 2007, winning a total of 11 professional races, followed in 2008 by 17 - four of which were at the Tour de France Rider Diary: Last Day in Cali Rider Diary: Nails in the Coffin AToC Tech: Extras from the expo 2009 Tour of California video highlights - Lots of videos! California finale: Garmin-Slipstream delivers Dave Z to second overall! Tour of California in the frame Party on Palomar More News and Cycling Information... Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 23rd Cycling the Otago rail trail Twenty named to Pan American MTB Championship squad Mary McConneloug is one of three 2008 Olympians heading to Chile next month for the 2009 Pan American Mountain Bike Championships Protection or permit to hog the road? Robert Gesink's Rabobank Giant TCR Advanced SL Gesink's gleaming white TCR Advanced SL is a marked visual departure from his rather classic-looking lugged carbon Colnago with its far bigger tube profiles, sweeping curves and smooth lines Britwatch: Jumbo Cummings MTB News and Notes: BC Bike Race adds solos; Euro camps for XC racers Kuurne Brussels Kuurne 2009 - Provisional Start List Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2009 - Provisional Start List BSNYC: Bike Buzz: Old Bikes, New Humiliations Armstrong handily dismissed the charges Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 13 - results Tirreno-Adriatico route unveiled Boucles du Sud Ardèche: results Coppa San Geo: results Het Volk opens classics season, Giro di Sardegna re-born Het Volk is the first Belgian event of the year and officially opens spring classics season Track - Lotto 6 - Daagse: Day 6 - results, Day 5 - results Amgen Tour of California 2009 - Final Results Tour of the Algarve 2009 - Final Results Volta ao Algarve (2.1) – Stage 5 41st Tour du Haut Var - Results and Report - Voeckler, Moncoutie and LL Sanchez proved that their previous early season wins were no fluke Tour du Haut Var 2009 - Final Results Voeckler wins Haut-Var title Thomas Voeckler won the second and final stage of the Tour du Haut-Var in Belgium Ginanni wins Laigueglia  - Italy's Francesco Ginanni of Diquigiovanni won the Trofeo Laigueglia as he outsprinted Filippo Pozzato and Enrico Rossi at the line OCBC Singapore Pro Criterium Kjell Tells: Supporting Your Leader, Bowing Out, and Hope for a Future Return to the Amgen Tour of California Kjell had a hard but good AToC, and now he'll head back to Europe in search of bigger season goals Nys and Vos Take Season Finale at Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) USA Cycling Pro Tour Standings: Feb. 23 (L-R) Levi Leipheimer and Lance Armstrong have their Astana squad atop the USA Cycling Pro Tour rankings following the AMGEN Tour of California First Edition Cycling News - De Jongh won't defend Kuurne title, Armstrong cautiously confident for Grio, Excited Ng selected for Japanese keirin, Sardegna back on the menu, Baldato to debut as directeur sportif, Leipheimer leads USAC standings, Columbia happy with California report card, Cervélo women enjoying training camp, Kelly Benefit Strategies get ready for camp Campagnolo Extends 11-Speed Warranty to 4 years The only trick is you have to own the entire groupset: Crankset, Ergopower controls, front and rear derailleur, chain and sprocket set Video: Lance on Levi: "He's a Great Leader" Armstrong: 'Playing domestique is good for my life' Armstrong to Ireland post-Tour for race, cancer confab Lance Armstrong to ride in Tour of Ireland Monday Euro News Road Bike Action News February 23, 2009 '09 Tirreno-Adriatico Presented, Armstrong: August In The Auld Sod, DeJongh Out Of Weekend Classics, NYC Cop Fired For Bike Assault Road News and Results - February 23, 2009 Monday's international news round-up Monday's British news round-up Latest Cycling News - Tour of California is golden, Jaksche allegedly named big names, Livestrong Global Cancer Summit in Dublin, Hasselt Six Day win for mixed pair, Pucinskaite in camp with Dilà-Kuota, Rapha Condor to South Africa, McCauley closes in on Lion Foundation National Points Series Pro bike: Christian Vande Velde’s Garmin-Slipstream Felt F1 SL Looking for big things ahead Scientists testing new pedal propulsion system MIT scientists have developed and are currently testing a new 'power generation, storage and propulsion' system dubbed the 'Greenwheel' New off-road wheels, touring groupsets and more from Shimano More bits and bobs from '09 product launch FSA K-Force Stem The K-Force stem is constructed using hollow monocoque carbon fiber with alloy-threaded inserts Frostbike: Cold Weather, Warm Show Competitor Sells VeloGear, Launching New Site Serfas Gives Reps Inventory Tool Temecula's Fat Tire Flavor - Is Temecula, California the next big thing in mountain biking? First Impressions: Everti 29R Everti, a Canadian company, has been making reasonably priced titanium bicycles since October 2000 Big Welsh Weekend Program to Distribute 50,000 Bikes in Zambia Kona Shoot the Ride Contest Returns Armstrong's visit prompts mixed feelings Series of European MTB development camps announced for summer 09 In order to offer international racing experience to a larger number of riders, USA Cycling has announced a series of European development camps Tour of California PostMortem - Until he can at least sorta-kinda pronounce “palmares,” Hummer needs to take the role of attentive apprentice during the broadcast, and leave the pronouncements of what’s going on in Lance’s head to Phil and Paul Fränk Schleck's winning ride AToC Tech, Stage 8: Frank Schleck’s Specialized Tarmac SL2 Tour of California News - Tour of California wrap-up, Tour of California in the frame, Palomar - The smaller Alp d'Huez of America, Sastre abandons but remains positive, American-Continental team success in the Tour of California Interview: Astana's Levi Leipheimer Chris Jones’ Diary - Tour of California Conclusions Schleck Shows Em, Levi Still The King Leipheimer wins 2009 Tour of California  - Of the 136 starters, only 84 made it to the finish line in Escondido Lance Armstrong finishes 7th in Tour of California, likes role The seven-time Tour de France tidiest has discovered something new about his cycling career. He likes the role of domestique or team rider Levi Leipheimer: Tour of California is golden A look at the stage 8 power readings of OUCH's Rory Sutherland, who finished fourth Farm Full of Cycling Fans Video: Levi, Lance Win the Week, Frank Takes the Day Leipheimer, with the help of Armstrong and all his Astana mates, wins his third straight Tour of California title Stage 8 Graham Watson Gallery Video: Astana Car Exit Strategy Video: The Making of the Kreutz Amgen Tour of California: The Graphics Department Checks In Oakley Introduces The Jawbones First seen being tested by Thor Hushovd and George Hincapie at the 2008 Tour de France, the Jawbones have become the choice of Lance Armstrong and Columbia fast man Mark Cavendish Tour of California: Carlos Sastre interview Armstrong plans to ride in Ireland later this year Bontrager Shoes Clear Up Insole Misconception Purchasing the shoes does not include any additional or replacement footbed options Community Conversations: Get ready to walk or bike to work More News and Cycling Information... Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 22nd 2009 Tour of California - Stage 8 Tour of California: Stage 8 - results Tour du Haut Var: Stage 2 - results & full report Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 13 and Final GC MTB - Cyprus Sunshine Cup #1: results, report & photos Two Swedes, Emil Lindgren and Alexandra Engen, won the opening round of the 2009 Sunshine Cup from Tochni to Kalavasos in Cyprus on Sunday Cross - Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle: results Contador wins first race of the season in Algarve Alberto Contador wins Portugal's Volta au Algarve stage race on the strength of his stage 4 time trial Volta ao Algarve: Stage 5 - results Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 12 - results, Stage 11 - results Cycle Singapore Criterium: results, report & photos Australia's David Pell (Savings & Loans) has claimed victory at the inaugural OCBC Cycle Singapore Criterium. Pell out-sprinted Alan Marangoni (Group Navigare) and Ricado Van De Velde (Garmin-Slipstream) from a four-strong group to claim victory Track - Lotto 6 - Daagse: Day 4 - results Tour of Algarve 2009 - Stages 1-4 - Contador Wins Overall Tour of the Algarve 2009 - Stage 4 Results Tour du Haut Var 2009 - Stage 1 Results 46th Trofeo Laigueglia (1.1) Trofeo Laigueglia 2009 - Results Kjell Tells: 2009 Racing Calendar, Suggestions for Tour of California Improvements, Post Race Plans After a long, hard stage 7, Kjell Carlstrom spoke to EP tonight following another long transfer to San Diego for the final stage of the Amgen Tour of California Valley of the Sun Stage Race final GC Sanchez wins Haut Var opener Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Valverde Under Investigation Road Bike Action News February 22, 2009 Contador Starts The Season With A Bang, Landis Unsure About Comebacks Destination, Rock Racing Comments On Mancebo’s Crash First Edition Cycling News - AG2R steals Rose Bowl limelight, Landis breaks radio silence, Mancebo crashes out of Tour of California, Contador wins in Algarve, Vande Velde back in support role - for now, Successful operation for Kirchen, Devolder mourns dead friend Nolf, Rosseler goes under the knife, Gazzetta mourns loss of Cannavò One bike tour begins; another ends early Women's News Roundup, 22 February 2009 Mavic's new R-SYS carbon spoke technology The new R-SYS: The new spoke can be identified by a flatter carbon finish and three silver rings Handmade Exhibitor Numbers Holding Firm Road News and Results - February 22, 2009 Floyd Landis (video) Interview Landis meets the press ... briefly Floyd Landis: breaks radio silence "It's been a very difficult race. Compared to any of the races we'd do in Europe of this length, I can't think of any race that would be harder" Spanish Conquest - BH bicycles take the stage in California Lance Armstrong confronts doping & Liveclean devil on the road Rexburg, Idaho: Bicycling 6 mph on Main Street earns a ticket Three-peat for Levi Leipheimer at Tour of California; Frank Schleck wins Stage 8 AToC: Three in a row 2009 AToC, stage 8 Leipheimer won his third straight Tour of California Video: Lance-mania at the Final Stage Start Tour of California: Stage 8 - Live coverage - Online coverage at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com and www.cycling.tv First Annual Podium Cafe Tour of Cali Caption Contest "The all-new Rabobank: now, almost as threatening as its support vehicles!" Tour of California - Francisco Mancebo Update - Tour animator - Francisco Mancebo in good spirits after treatment... On Tap at AToC: Stage 8 Palomar Tour of California Tech News VIDEO: Chasing Lance with Liz Kreutz Notes from the Sidelines It wouldn't be California without some Cali babes Fast and furious - Gustav Larsson's power profile for Stage 7 of the Amgen Tour of California Gustav Larsson's power profile for Stage 7 Landis has scaled this mountain before Comment: What's in a victory salute? It was a pretty unimaginative salute, but we'll let him off Mancebo crashes out of KOM lead Tour of CA - Yes, It's Nocentini Break Stays Free, Nocentini's Day More News and Cycling Information... Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 21st 2009 Tour of California - Stage 7 Tour of California: Stage 7 - results Nocentini wins in Pasadena 2009 AToC, stage 7: Nocentini and Roulston brought it to the line MTB - Anaconda Odyssey: results, report & photos Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba – Stage 12 Full Results - Lacombe 9th Trofeo Laigueglia To Rising Star Ginanni 46th Trofeo Laigueglia (1.1) The Tour of the Gila is cutting its prize list slightly, but will continue thanks to recent donations US Cup Website Up and Running Team OUCH Report – Canada’s Evans Spends 200km in Break OUCH P/B Maxxis Sees Strong Season Ahead as They Impress in AToC Solid TT efforts set up OUCH Presented by Maxxis for aggressive final stages Brilliant Contador Wins Algarve TT, Takes Race Lead Volta ao Algarve: Stage 4 - results Volta ao Algarve (2.1) - Stage 4 Contador TT's to Algarve lead Contador""It’s always nice to win" Tour du Haut Var: Stage 1 - Results, Preview Bike safety in Rexburg to go modern - The 1901 ordinance limited bicycle speed to 12 mph elsewhere in the city and prohibited bicycle racing unless approved by the "Village Board" Video: Bob Roll Shaved & Naked After shaving his head for charity, Bob’s on a Roll now auctioning off his shirt after the time trail in Solvang Trofeo Laigueglia: Photos Team Coastal Looking for Riders Rapha Continental Tour of California videos Kiwis solid at Tour of California time trial Profile: HotChillee Challenge Team Behind the scenes in the run-up to the Cape Argus Ruta del Sol 2009 - Stages 4 Final - Posthuma Takes All Vital battle still raging for the soul of cycling Leipheimer Pedals Furiously to Inch Closer to Title Levi wins, but Lance still a star McCauley wins Elite Men's Hamilton Classic Bradshaw wins Elite Women's Hamilton Classic Fit Werx Bike Shop Wants to Donate to Every Charity-Event Cyclist Preliminary UCI Cyclocross Schedule Released, USA Leads All Countries Fantasy Cyclocross Update - February 20, 2009 Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) VIDEO: AG2R's BH G4 Race Bikes First Edition Cycling News - Basso injured in Solvang, Leipheimer basks in TT glory, Contador-Armstrong union requested, Vandborg back in big league, Hamilton holds back in Solvang, Big support for Tour of the Gila, Fresh tech from California Georgia Cycling Gran Prix Adds Five More Days of Racing Diamonds and Rust So is this who the season is really about? NY Cycle Club "yoot" (ages 16-22) ride program - Officially known as the NY Cycle Club Stan Oldak Youth Cycling Program, the NYCC Youth Program exposes young people, 16 to 22 years old, to the sport of cycling and to the feelings of accomplishment and self-confidence cycling can offer Biking With Kids of All Ages -- Check out Oregon Kidical Mass, NY Youth Program Cycling comes clean World Tour-North American Handmade Bicycle Show The Roundup: Velib May Not Last In the Bike Lane: Grocery Shopping The hottest bike at AToC? AToC Tech: Giant’s latest version of its prototype time trial bike First Impressions: Diamondback Mission 3 David Zabriskie's Garmin-Slipstream p/b Chipotle Felt DA David Zabriskie hasn't earned his reputation as one of the best time trial riders in the world by being slow MTB News & Racing Round-up - Bulls the target at Sunshine Cup opener, Rocky Mountain & Maxxis back new team, Topeak Ergon bolsters roster, Kessiakoff excels, Coenen faces surgery, Trail master passes away, USAC calendar Texas & Nevada openers, Canadian stage races add solo categories, Record-setting Anaconda Odyssey, Park leading free clinics, Queensland city reconsiders ban, Sand Creek Series, Original Bicycle Festival, NorCal series start, No chains needed Looking Back: Lance Armstrong Racing in the USA Abio's New Folding Chainless and Shaft-Drive Bicycles Abio Bikes, Inc., unveiled its new line of folding bicycles that promises to kick-start a “chainless revolution” for urban commuters and around town recreational riders across North America Amgen Tour of California: Women's Crit Video Chris Jones’ Diary - Special Guest Edition ToC Stage Seven Press Conference From the Inside Nocentini Takes Victory In Stage Seven At The Tour Of California Rinadlo Nocentini Out Sprints Hayden Roulston To Take A Hard Fought Win In Stage Seven Of The Tour Of California Cannondale brings a prototype bike for Liquigas to test at the AToC Tour of California: Stage 7 - Live coverage - Online coverage at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com and www.cycling.tv On Tap at Stage 7 – A break at the Rose Bowl? The Amgen Tour of California returns to the Rose Bowl on Saturday Video: Time Trial Tech Madness Solvang TT: Winners, Losers and DNFs Train Service Extented for Party Swamis - The North County Transit District will run extra service on the SPRINTER train system to get fans to and from Escondido to see the racers cross the finish line Cycling (vicariously) through Solvang King Levi Rules Solvang Levi counts real good. THREE wins at Solvang Armstrong, Levi Getting Closer to Finish Stage 6: A Casey Gibson Gallery Ken Conley Photo Gallery:  Stage 6 Stage 6: Graham Watson Gallery Chris Jones’ Diary - Tour of California Stage 6 Charting the course for Tour of California Chuck Hodge is the technical director for Tour of California Gustav Larsson's third place power data from the Solvang time trial Leipheimer wins time trial to cement Tour of California lead Update on Kim Kirchen California: Go Go Gustav More News and Cycling Information... Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 20th Tour of California: Stage 6 - results Tour of California: Stage 6 Initial 2009 Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series announced Following the initial announcement of the 2009 Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series, there is still space on the calendar for interested promoters BMC invited by ASO to race at Critérium International for 2nd year in a row Tour Down Under – the Australian Senate expresses its satisfaction Algarve S3: Colom nips Contador Volta ao Algarve: Stage 3 - results Tour du Haut Var 2009 - Start list and Rosters Georgia Gran Prix Announced An Interview with BMC Rider Scott Nydam Video: Interview with Phil White of Cervelo Carlstrom on Stage 5 Tactics, Getting Kitted, and the Solvang TT Riding next to Frank Schleck, Kjell leaves Visalia bound for Paso Robles  Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 10 - results, Stage 9b - results Tour du Cameroon: Stage 2 - results GP Sharm-el-Sheikh: results Track - Lotto 6 - Daagse: Day 3 - results Posthuma wins Ruta del Sol Rabobank's Joost Posthuma has won the Ruta del Sol race following the final stage from Torrox to Antequera in Andalucia 46th Trofeo Laigueglia - UCI 1.1 Preview World Bicycle Relief delivering 50,000 bikes to Zambian schools World Bicycle Relief co-founder Leah Missbach Day (L) signs the Memorandum of Understanding with Permanent Secretary of the Zambian Ministry of Education, Lillian E.L. Kapulu College dean admits bike theft (Update: He's paid $50K to resign) Record breaking Tour Down Under Kelly Benefit Strategies pro - 2009Team Launch Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Back to Home  First Edition Cycling News - Freire to miss Milan-Sanremo, Ardennes Classics unlikely for Kirchen, Armstrong passes first test, Posthuma's form a plus, Charting the course for Tour of California, Sastre tired, Reduced TdF prizemoney for former Gerolsteiner riders, BMC invited to Critérium International, Michela Fanini Record Rox trains, Acqua & Sapone ready for Laigueglia Video: Behind the Scenes With Lance, Living Strong BSNYC Friday Fun Quiz! Columbo recovers the goods Cycling News Roundup - 20 February 2009 Success of Cycle Challenge pleases organiser 2009 Chilly Hilly fashion advice -- raingear and fenders Road Bike Action News February 20, 2009 Contador Flies, Valverde Denies, Pineau Splashed Valverde will race this weekend CONI confirms Valverde sample Italian Olympic Committee anti-doping prosecutor Ettore Torri has said that a blood sample found in the laboratory central to the Operation Puerto scandal belongs to Alejandro Valverde Road News and Results - February 20, 2009 Cycling News of the World Friday's British news round-up Latest Cycling News - Cavendish's unbeatable lead-out, Solvang time trial favourites, Valverde responds, Nydam OK after crash, Record breaking Tour Down Under, Vorarlberg announces two signings, Mountain bike industry legend passes away, Konica Minolta gets ready for the Giro del Capo The UCI vows to crack down on non-conforming technology The UCI says its rules are clear, but admits it hasn't been enforcing them A website where bicycle theft victims can tell their stories The Mandible Cage by Arundel Bicycle Company Myogenesis Podium energy drink Oakley Fives Squared Sunglasses Unlike conventional sunglasses that stick out at the sides, the Fives Squared frame uses Oakley’s condensed cranial geometry for a tapered architecture that fits snug to the face Sunline XC 1 Stem Bootleg Canyon's Thomson Dies BTI Catalog Breaks 1,000 Page Mark Giant for Women Producing Retail Video NBDA Scholorship Winners Announced What Is Wrong With These Pictures? Video: LEVISTRONG! - Lance Armstrong called it even before the race began. Early in the morning, he said he was swapping the "I" and the "E" in Livestrong, declaring this "Levistrong" day at the Tour of California Leapin' Levi! Leipheimer wins Solvang time trial 3rd time in a row Leipheimer Dominates Stage Six Time Trial For The Third Year In A Row Leipheimer Dominates The Solvang Time Trial At The Tour Of California Leipheimer wins the Solvang time trial 2009 AToC, stage 6: Leipheimer rolls out of Solvang, seeking his third victory there Tour of California: Stage 6 - Live coverage - Online coverage at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com and www.cycling.tv Video: TOC Printing Jerseys Steve Baker from Hincapie Sportswear shows us the on-site jersey printing magic that happens every day at the Tour of California California Stage 6 - Solvang time trial start list The Race of Truth: Solvang, Stage 6 ITT Stage 6 – Showdown in Solvang From The Coach: Lance Needed His Bike Back "Lance -- Ride this one like YOU stole it"; ITT start times Interview: Astana's Levi Leipheimer At 35 years old, Leipheimer thinks that he's become stronger not only physically but mentally as he's grown older.  With age has also grown  his appreciation of training and of cycling Stage 8 Hors Cat. Mount Palomar Who can beat Levi in the Solvang time trial? Video: Levi on Lance: "He's Got My Back" Stage 5 power data from Team Saxo Bank's Gustav Larsson BikeRadar video of the week: Robert Gesink's road bike Take a look at the new Giant TCR Advanced SL Chris Jones’ Diary - Tour of California Stage 5 Cycling a true team sport Unstoppable Cavendish Cavendish rises to second in list of all-time British pro winners More News and Cycling Information... Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 19th Alejandro Valverde - Statement After Meeting With CONI  - Alejandro Valverde: "the procedure will logically follow its course and I am convinced about the fact that, finally, absolutely no doubt will be left about the fact that I am innocent." Valverde faces CONI hearing, court inquiry Valverde meets doping body, faces police probe Valverde put under Italian police investigation Alejandro Valverde's blood suspect, anti-doping prosecutor claims Italian Olympic Committee's Ettore Torri makes claim at hearing Volta ao Algarve: Stage 2 - results & report 2009 Volta ao Algarve: Koldo takes stage, lead Ruta Del Sol Race Report February 19, 2009 On the final stage of the 55th edition of the Vuelta a Andalucia-Ruta Ciclista del Sol, Davide Rebellin (Diquigiovanni) took his second consecutive stage win, while Rabobank's Joost Posthuma took the overall win 2009 Ruta del Sol: Posthuma wins Ruta; Rebellin takes finale Vuelta a Andalucía (Ruta Ciclista del Sol): Stage 4 - results Tour Down Under dates set The 2010 Tour Down Under will take place in South Australia from 17 to 24 January Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Lacombe wins Stage 10 Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 9a - results Tour du Cameroon: Stage 1 - results Coni presses forward with Valverde doping case Spaniard says he will go to Italy to "give his side of the story" MTB - Mob N Mojave: results Updated - Armstrong's Time Trial bike recovered More details have been released on the turning over of Lance Armstrong's time trial bike, including photos Tour of the Algarve 2009 - Stage 1 Results Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Keven Lacombe winner of both stages TransRockies TR3 - New three-day solo stage race from the TransRockies organisers Flow MTB Dirtgirls riding week - Women-only MTB weeks in the French Alps Cycle-friendly homes? DKNY launched a guerrilla marketing campaign that created a massive backlash A Combined MTB and CX World Cup Series? McQuaid pleased with biological passport progress UCI president at Tour of California FSA K Wing Integrated Aero Seatpost Polar Adds GPS Mapping Capabilities to its CS600 Cycling System The CS600X, when paired with Polar’s G3 GPS sensor accessory, enables cyclists to record GPS mapping information, which is then viewed through Polar ProTrainer 5TM software on Google Earth or any common GPS mapping software Christian Vande Velde’s Garmin-Slipstream Felt F1 SL The F1 SL is Felt’s classic level top tube frame, trading the aerodynamic performance of its latest AR and the Z’s smoother ride and more stable handling in exchange for lighter weight and snappier handling Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) So what exactly is the Cervelo TestTeam testing, anyway? TestTeam: Phil White with Sastre’s S3. He's not only co-owner and frame designer, but handles day-to-day team stuff too Armstrong: Leipheimer will be a minute faster in the TT Road News and Results - February 19, 2009 Road Bike Action News February 19, 2009 CONI Prosecutor "Certain" of Valverde Blood Match, McQuaid Tries Again for Optimism, Schumacher Banned from France for Two Years, Eye Injury Scare for Pineau First Edition Cycling News - CONI considers Valverde case while UCI awaits verdict, Manzano unhappy with Puerto handling of Valverde & others, Schumacher vows to fight suspension, Sastre suffering but optimistic in California, Pineau ok after domestic accident, Katusha to scope Giro d'Italia stages, Wegmann & Knees leading Milram to Haut Var, Liquigas targets Laigueglia, Olympic medallists claim Madison title Thursday Euro News Cycling News French suspend Schumacher for two years, Valverde under criminal investigation France bans Schumacher Stefan Schumacher receives two-year French ban German won both '08 Tour time trials BSNYC - Laissez-Fairing: Rules vs. Aerodynamics USWCDP: The early season start in California Cycling icon Armstrong has local roots Escondido resident and future cycling champion Lance Armstrong (center) led the pack during the fifth stage of the Tour DuPont in Delaware Woman, 51, proves BMX racing isn't just for kids Cycling News , Latest Cycling News - UCI not enforcing 3:1 rule - yet, Cavendish says he is not arrogant, Contador makes season debut, Evans' season opens in Spain, Pevenage enjoying return to cycling, Martin opens season on the podium, Sánchez leads Caisse d'Epargne in France MTB News and Notes Juice Plus Folds in the 11th Hour Juice Plus won't be lining up at anymore events this year UCI Asia Tour : Diquigiovanni dominates Tour de Langkawi Tour of California News - Cavendish dedicates victory to injured Kirchen, Armstrong happy with California reception, Odd crashes continue in California, Rock Racing hopes California success leads to security, Cervelo happy despite missing out The Gossip Page Nelissen: Too soon for Cavendish Mark Cavendish: Rider Profile Trek Launches Armstrong Sales Promotion “Lance is Back: Don’t Miss a Day” is an optional sales promotion to help Trek dealers jumpstart spring accessory sales Spending Package to Spark Bicycle Projects New Jersey QR Bill Tabled for Now Haro, Masi Sales Rep Herney Retires Some photos from the road Here are some photos from the last few days with Zipp and MASH Crashes an abrupt reminder of cycling's dangers Cav' gallops to 2nd victory Tour of California: Stage 5 - results Cavendish Unstoppable In California Mark Cavendish Sprints To His Second Straight Stage Victory At The Tour Of California Cycling fans gather in Paso Robles California: Clovis & Butthead Interview With Tom Boonen Stage 5 Pre-Race Rider Interviews Spotted at the Tour ToC Tech: The Garmin 405 is now Mac compatible Tour of California: Stage 5 - Live coverage - Online coverage at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com and www.cycling.tv Tour of California News - Rider dedicates victory to injured teammate, Armstrong happy with California reception, Odd crashes continue in California, Rock Racing hopes California success leads to security, Cervelo happy despite missing out On Tap at ToC Stage 5: The Longest Day Video: TOC Lifestyle Festival Let podium girls Kristen and Joanna take you through the expo at the Lifestyle Festival which provides the sponsors with a retail and promotional outlet during the Tour Finally, Cav And Boonen Duel! Peeing, crashing, eating, teasing and riding really fast: a day in the Garmin team car Over the mountains Landis Hits Deck Again and Recovers to Finish AToC Stage 4 in Good Shape Kjell Tells: Eating and Drinking, After Race Routine, and Stage 4 Crash Report As usual, Kjell was in good spirits ahead of the day's racing Video: TOC The Mechanic Minute Tyler Hamilton - USA Road Champion comments on stage 4, the break, Rock Strategy, the Solvang time trial and the future of Rock Racing Robert Gesink is targeting his third straight Best Young Rider award at the Tour of California Gesink on the podium Cavendish Sprints To Victory In Stage Four Mark Cavendish Sprints to Victory Ahead Of Boonen And Haedo As Leipheimer Keeps His Overall Lead At The Tour Of California Amgen Tour of California Stage 4 Pre-Race Rider Interviews The TT Helmets Of The Pros - Bike design matters, legs and fitness matter but one of the most shocking displays of wind-cheating technology is worn to protect the heads of the world's best riders More News and Cycling Information... 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It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 18th Lance Armstrong, Shaq among athletes who Twitter Stage 4: Cav' clips Boonen, Leipheimer keeps lead 2009 AToC, stage 4: Cavendish gets his first win of this year's California tour Tour of California: Stage 4 - results & report Track - Lotto 6 - Daagse: Day 2 - results Oceania Road Championships: Day 3 - results, Day 2 - results, Day 1 - results MOB in Mojave Downhill results Cervelo's Heinrich Haussler takes stage 1 in Portugal while Garmin's Will Frischkorn grabs the mountain jersey USA Cycling National Racing Calendar Standings: Feb. 17 Fahlin and Team Columbia lead the women's NRC standings in the early going following victory at the Tour of California Women's Criterium Tom Boonen set to ride both Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne Agostini: Armstrong's popularity has transcended sports "Armstrong And I Will Be Equal," Says Contador "That way, we both start from the same position going into the next Tour" Volta ao Algarve: Stage 1 - results Vuelta a Andalucía (Ruta Ciclista del Sol): Stage 3 -  results Ruta Del Sol Stage 3 Report - Old Man Rebellin Whups Pippo Pozzatto Davide Rebellin wins stage 3 of the Vuelta a Andalucia Lotto 6 - Daagse: Day 1 - results, start list Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 8 - results, Stage 7a - results Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 8 Hasselt Six Day Race 2009 - Day 1 Results 36th Tour Méditerranéen - Race Roundup 2009 SRAM Rival A hot topic with product managers is SRAM’s 2009 Rival Group, and it is showing up on a lot of mid-level bikes Cycling race boon to SC Reynolds Restructures Utah Staff Shimano Reports 11 Percent Sales Bump Campy Extends 11-Speed Warranties Northwave to supply Team BMC with shoes Cane Creek 110 Headset Cane Creek 110 Headset Eurobike to Have English Language Daily Get Fit, Help the Environment and Ride a Bike Local bike shops tap into 'Lance' buzz Équipe Cascades-ABC Cycles Announced for 2009 (fr) Mid-range wheelsets from Shimano Shimano has a range of high-end MTB wheelsets already, but later this year it'll be releasing a couple of mid-range options that will apparently offer "an excellent price/performance ratio" Counting Them Down, Ready to Party - A GP Heerlen Report by Christine Vardaros Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Back to the Top Tour of California: Nasty weather? How about the 1988 Tour of Italy? One of the most famous pictures in cycling history shows American Andy Hampsten cresting the Gavia Pass during a snowy and overcast day in the 1988 Tour of Italy Bicycle safety bill passes Colorado Senate Road Bike Action News February 18, 2009 CONI Firm on Valverde Hearing, California Casualties, Armstrong's TT Bike Recovered, Haussler Opens Algarve Account First Edition Cycling News - Sprinters have their day in Clovis, California teams weather UCI '3:1' tech rule storm, CONI defends action on Valverde, Italians on top in Spain, Cervélo gets win number two, CSF Group-Navigare for Laigueglia, Sardegna, Team Barloworld target Laigueglia, Tour of Colorado series finalized Mountain Bike National Gravity Calendar Standings: Feb. 18 Gee Atherton and Jacqueline Harmony earned wins in the first of eight events on the 2009 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Gravity Calendar Armstrong's Time Trial bike recovered Lance Armstrong's stolen time trial bike recovered  - Sacramento police found it after three-day search Armstrong shouldn't be pilloried over testing BSNYC: The Big Picture: Taking It All In The Phil Wood rear hub and White Industries freewheel are also both highly-regarded components Do not put this bumper sticker on your bicycle - A pilot saw the bike with the sticker and notified police, who evacuated the terminal. Bomb-sniffing dogs were called in, but did not detect any explosives Road News and Results - February 18, 2009 The Wednesday Comment Tour of California News - Cervélo passes lead-out test for Hushovd, Officials only 'reporting' on new tech rule, Cold and rain continue in California, Crashes continue under treacherous weather in California, Fraser joins Team Type 1 in California with three broken ribs The Explainer - Of rules, jerseys and blood Attack of the traffic turtles: Santa Rosa, 2007 Michael Rogers: Struggle street makes way for the High Road Interview With Svein Tuft Rebuffed Italians to continue Valverde pursuit Valverde Update: Spanish court declares CONI's action "invalid" Court fails to release Valverde sample A Spanish judge rejected a request from Italian anti-doping authorities to hand over a blood sample they want to test as part of an investigation into Alejandro Valverde Spanish court seeks to block CONI case Mark Cavendish's Scott Addict SL Wednesday's British news round-up Latest Cycling News - Rogers getting on the High Road again, Basso in the Golden State, Spanish judge says CONI not authorised, Menchov building for Tour de France, Amstel Gold wild cards decided, Romero won't defend Worlds title, O'Loughlin to make road debut, Final Six Day underway, More teams for Tour of New Zealand California tech: prototypes and upgrades Shimano wheels and pads, SRAM beef, hollow Rotors and more Crohn's disease, Refuelling & Riding at altitude Fit Chick Blog: Breaking Up is Hard to Do British Cervélo pros: exclusive interview Introducing Bauke Mollema TransRockies Adds New Event for 2009 Virtual Director Sportif - A Guide To Building Your Team Tour of California - Stage 4 Tour of California: Stage 4 - Live coverage - Online coverage at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com and www.cycling.tv From rain to snow? Stage 4: Into the Sierras (sort of) 2009 Amgen Tour of California: Race leader Levi Leipheimer isn't the only rider in the race looking forward to a dry stage Stage 4 Preview: The Sierra Nevada, in February Floyd Landis Is on Road Again but Detours From Attention - NYTimes Landis climbs back into the bike saddle Video: Tour of CA - On the Mavic Moto This video gives us a one-of-a-kind perspective on the race, and shows a number of things that the TV coverage misses...including a moment when all the riders in the race stop for a "nature break" on the side of the road Video - "Those Guys Are Haulin' Ass!" Video: TOC Signing in the Rain Rider Diary: Rest Day, Sort Of One stolen Astana bike turns up, proto-SRAM shifters revealed, and McQuaid arrives to explain new TT rule Time trial 'stay of execution' for now UCI 3:1 tech storm kept at bay California: Sierra Soaking The ride to Modesto Chris Jones’ Diary - Tour of California Stage 3 Video - All Sun, All Smiles at the Merced Start Ivan Basso: Visiting sunny San Francisco I am here in the 'Golden State' of California but the weather has been glumly since day one. It is just the same as the weather I left at home in Varese, Italy but rainy as well Coors boss: California is a great evolution Leipheimer crash series Video: Hushovd Hammers, Horner Hangs On Video: TOC Meet the Podium Girls! Tour of California leader Leipheimer helped by hypnosis CD A stay of execution for now in California More News and Cycling Information... 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It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 17th Tour of California: Stage 3 - results Tour of California: Stage 3 Tour of California 2009 - Stage 3 Details MTB National Ultra-Endurance Calendar Standings: Feb. 17 The Mas O Menos jump started the 2009 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Ultra-Endurance Calendar in Terlingua, Texas on Feb. 15 Volta ao Algarve 2009 Tour of the Algarve 2009 - Teams and Rosters With the economy curtailing local sponsorship, New Mexico's Tour of the Gila is struggling to continue this year Henk Vogels winning the Gila criterium in 2008 Ruta Ciclista Del Sol Stage 2 Report Steegmans continues Katusha run at Ruta Vuelta a Andalucía (Ruta Ciclista del Sol): Stage 2 - results Corbett back with OUCH-Maxxis - sort of Selections for 2010 UCI MTB Pan Am Championships 55th Vuelta a Andalucía - Stage 1 UPDATED Copenhagen World Cup - A final round up Olympic champion Romero to miss World Track Champs Injured Hoy aiming for worlds   Hoy made three trips to the top step of the podium in Beijing. that earned him a knighthood to boot Drug Cases in Cycling, Baseball Intersect in Tour of California Lance Armstrong vs. Paul Kimmage: a pro woman rider's perspective Blazin' Saddles: Soup spitting Now Blazin' Saddles is not one to make lousy, stupid, eejit Irishman jokes, but calling arguably the world's most inspiring cancer campaigner and best rider the "cancer of cycling" was always a tad foolhardy Carmichael Training Systems Sand Creek Series Mountain Bicycle Races Leisure Trends to Deliver Retail Data Cycle Loft to Excusively Carry Parlee Suunto Hires Rep, Picks up QBP ZEG Supported Bike Show Opens Attack on Eurobike Alienation BMX Complying with CPSC Fisher Expo: The year's hottest new gear Latest kit from Troy Lee and SRAM group First look: Fibre Flare light Flexible fibre optic rear light Froze Toes great start for young cyclists Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba - Stage 7b Flash - Parisien 1st, Roth 3rd Overall Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Back to the Top Road Bike Action News February 17, 2009 Nys Wraps up 'Cross Season, Bouyer's Back, Valverde Meets CONI Thursday, Hope for GP Pino Cerami First Edition Cycling News - Basso tells Cunego there is transparency, Sprint decides another wet California stage, MacGregor crashes out of California, Quick Step unsure of Algarve repeat, Now you can fly on Sir Chris Hoy, Roll, Fatty Nelson raising money for Livestrong, Battenkill announces teams, Tour of Colorado dates announced, New Zealand gets more international squads, Australians rally behind bushfire victims Alberto Contador set for season debut in Tour of Algarve Road News and Results - February 17, 2009 Mancebo's Rock Racing Kestrel RT 800 Mancebo's new Kestrel RT 800 road machine comprises a decidedly unusual mix of curves, angles and creases that stand in stark contrast to the smooth and highly organic shapes that once defined the brand BSNYC: Anarchy Or Irony? The Veneer of Rebellion Only Michael Ball would be trite enough to try to reheat the anarchy sign, which has been the international corporate symbol for mall punk since the early 1980s Valverde gets another delay Chris Hoy, Lance Armstrong and the Top 10 cycling crashes (Video) Markus Zberg's BMC Racemaster SLX 01 6 states, including Washington, seeking 3-foot clearance for bicyclists Cycling News Roundup - 17 February 2009 Giro introducing four Livestrong helmets From racer's to children's models Tour of California News - Armstrong collides with motorbike in California, Vaughters proud of his prodigy's ride in California, Ekimov and Leipheimer commend Armstrong, Crash sidelines Jacques-Maynes in hometown Californian stage Tuesday's international news round-up Latest Cycling News - Valverde prepares for legal battle in Italy, Cunego to train Tenerife, Napolitano scores season's first in Spain, Dekker praises Posthuma's riding, Clásica de Alcobendas suspended for 2009, Road bike demos hit the UK Toolbox: More Minds of Mentally Fit Pros Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn - Brake squawk   Shimano has plenty of advice about keeping these quiet A chat with Scott USA Marketing and PR Director Adrian Montgomery Giro Announces New LIVESTRONG® Helmet Collection Shimano introduces 29er-specific hubs Louis Garneau debuts Superleggera helmet Gore Bike Wear Sportive Series 2009 Limited Edition Bontrager XXX Carbon Fiber Road Brakes Weight is 220g / pair, which comes pretty darn close to the Feather brakes we reviewed and the infamous Zero Gravity offerings.  MSRP is $399.99, they have a 5-year warranty and they can be ordered through your local Bontrager/Trek bicycle dealer GEARGRINDER official casual clothing for Team Type 1 Cycling the Pacific Ring of Fire - Mission Accomplished! Mailbag: VeloNews readers contribute pithy observations and querulous questions Catching Up February 9th through February 15th Tour of California - Stage 3 The Thunder Rolls Hushovd claims third stage, Leipheimer retains lead Hushovd Thunders To Victory In Stage Three Of Tour Of California Thor Hushovd Powers Clear To Win The Third Stage Of The Tour Of California Ahead Oscar Freire And Mark Renshaw Hushovd wins stage 3 in Modesto 2009 AToC, stage 3: The foursome was away most of the day Tour of California: Stage 3 - Live coverage - Online coverage at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com and www.cycling.tv 2009 Tour of California - Aussie's in Paradise Amgen Tour of California Stage 3 Pre-Race Rider Interviews Stage 3 Pre-Race Chatter Basso vs. Cunego: Let’s Get it On! Stage 3 - Over Sierra Road and into the flatlands RBA Tech Exclusive: George Hincapie's Scott Addict With Di2 Before the start of the Tour California RBA was invited to the Columbia-Highroad team camp in Solvang, California to take an exclusive look at George Hincapie’s Tour of California race bike Powering up Bonny Doon Road 2009 Tour of California - Stage 2 Podium Interviews - Levi Leipheimer and Thomas Peterson after race comments - A quick look at stage 3: A day for the Sprinters or long break? Race press release Stage 2: A Casey Gibson Gallery Thomas Peterson deadpans answers after Amgen Tour or California A possible disaster on the horizon? California tech: Aero bits disqualified by new UCI rule? Plus new R-SYS wheels, Basso's jig and Quick Step helmet covers Peterson Prevails, Levi Supreme Amgen Tour viewers face weather, street closures both made getting to, watching race interesting Chris Jones’ Diary - Tour of California Stage 2 More News and Cycling Information... 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It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 16th Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 7a and 7b Tour of California 2009 - Stage 2 Results Leipheimer seizes lead Levi Leipheimer rode into yellow after a bold attack on Bonny Doon Road Tour of California: Stage 2 - results 2009 Tour of California - Stage 2 Chodroff, Miller clinch Valley of the Sun; Garcia, Koch take finale Superprestige Cyclocross #8 - Vorselaar Ruta Del Sol Stage One Report Vuelta a Andalucía (Ruta Ciclista del Sol): Stage 1 - results 55th Vuelta a Andalucía - Stage 1 Napolitano takes Ruta stage, Posthuma seizes lead MTB - 24 Hours of Old Pueblo: results MTB - South Island Downhill Cup #2: results Coronet Peak Ski Area hosted round two MTB - Mas o Menos: results UCI Track World Cup : The Cup returns to Germany UCI Press release : Registration of UCI Continental Teams and Women’s Teams for 2009 Giro della Provincia di Grosseto: Stage 3 - results, full report & photos MTB - South Island Cross Country Cup #3: results Tour d'Egypte: Stage 6 - results, Stage 5 - results, Stage 4 - results, Stage 3 - results Funeral of young rider - The funeral of Frederick Nolf, the 21 year old Belgian rider who died in his sleep at the Tour of Qatar, took place in Kuurne on Saturday Thor Hushovd Hushovd knows what's ahead of him Track - Austral Wheelrace: results, report & photo Euro Newas Rock Racing has a new bike (and a new race leader) Troféu RTP Algarve: results & photos Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 6 - results Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 6 full results Froome impresses on Mont Faron Froome is only 23 and in his second year as a professional but quickly confirmed the huge potential he showed in last year's Tour de France with a classy ride on the steep road to the summit Tour of California 2009 - Stage 1 Results Chris Jones’ Diary - Tour of California Stage 1 Swedish champ Emilia Fahlin wins a wet Amgen women's criterium in Santa Rosa Nys Wins Ninth Superprestige Title And Race At Vorselaar New hour record for Kenny Ben Instone smashes time trial record in Sussex A sweet ride This post may cost me $272000 Bicycle technology cranks up a gear Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Back to the Top   Road News and Results - February 16, 2009 Landis, Hamilton accept new roles Floyd Landis rides to a 90th-place finish Saturday in the opening stage of the Tour of California Toolbox: More Minds of Mentally Fit Pros How to Get Fast without Training Interview With Dominique Rollin Video: Riding Highway 1 Bob Roll and Fatty Nelson raising money for Livestrong Raise $5,000, Bob shaves his head First Edition Cycling News - Leipheimer takes big step to number three, Sastre OK despite crash, Gesink slips under the radar, Contador strongest ever, Aussie twist for VdB tale, Australian national junior track squad announced, Jowell calls for Olympic equality, No Gila in '09? Gaslight Village to host Michigan State Criterium Contador: Armstrong not yet back to his best BSNYC: Keeping it Reeled In: Hope or Delusion? Road Bike Action News February 16, 2009 Confident Contador, Armstrong Annoyed, Nolf R.I.P., Nibali Bitter Tour of California News - Mancebo reignited after 2006 Operación Puerto link, Leipheimer still in contention, Bad luck hands Landis a different leash, Life tougher out of retirement for Armstrong, Unorthodox finish to California stage, Foul weather grounds race communication plane Thursday Euro News Monday's British news round-up Contador feels stronger than ever CAS upholds Ascani suspension Faster than he oughtta be. Ascani's suspension for EPO was upheld on Monday CAS changes start date for Ascani's 2-year ban California: Is this Armageddon? Latest Cycling News - A cobbled transition for Hushovd, Zomegnan backs Italy's case against Valverde, Gil retires, Good week for Barloworld, Nolf buried in Kuurne, Sentjens jailed briefly on Mallorca, Hoy crashes in preparation for Worlds, Milram send sprinters to Portugal, CAS confirms two-year suspension for Ascani, ELK Haus didn't want wild card status, GP Pino Cerami cancelled ErgVideo: Threshold Testing and Other Fun Tools Shimano Debuting Di2 at Tour of California Jagwire BarCon Triathlon Shifter Mounts New Lynskey titanium seatpost Lynskey releases new titanium seatpost Lightweight pin for the dirt and the road Review: Aerocat R750 All-new Shimano Deore unveiled Marzocchi recalls forks Marzocchi has issued a recall for 2008 Marzocchi 888RC3 and RC3WC (both medium and hard spring) forks Pedro's Completes Product Info Overhaul Fizik Launches Rider Support Program CSG Restructures International Sales BPSA Petition on Lead Rule Postponed Cycling News Roundup - 15 February 2009 - Team News: Med Tour - ,Luis León Sánchez Wins, Soler on Form, Phinney Record, Van Dijk Double Gold, Colorado Rams,Tour of Battenkill, NorCal Mtn. Benefit - Dylan Casey, ‘Pedal to Paris’, photos & more Andrew Messick on why Mancebo, and other Puerto riders are in the race this year California: Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head Video: From the Golden Gate to Yellow for Levi Leipheimer Seizes Lead At Tour Of California When the peloton hit the climb 4-minutes back, Astana went to the front with Popovych leading the charge Levi Leipheimer in yellow; Thomas Peterson wins Stage 2 at Tour of California Live Update Archive: 2009 AToC Stage 2 (Sausalito to Santa Cruz) Video: Lance at the Line in Soggy Sausalito Tour of California Interviews Tour of California Blog Tour of California: Stage 2 - Live coverage - Online coverage at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com and www.cycling.tv Amgen Tour of California Stage 2: Team Representatives Talk Tactics, Morale Ahead of Another Rainy Day The bunch rolls out of Sausalito, ready for another wet, windy day Kadisco at the Tour of California Stage 2: Chasing Mancebo Tour of California notes: Stormy weather takes a logistical toll RBA TV-Stage One: Rain Makers Rule And TOC Tech The rain falleth, Mancebo returns to former glory, Mavic prepares for disasters, Ivan Basso's Super Six unveiled In Davis, racers don slickers; more stormy stuff on the way Saxo Banks's Gustav Larsson's power readings from Sunday's wet and long stage 1 Mancebo Manhandles All Comers Francisco Mancebo has a commanding lead in everything at this point - over a minute on general classification, more than double the next guy on points, and nearly double on KOM points Mancebo's win raises Puerto demons Floyd Landis fighting for victory in California Saxo Bank team officials say Cancellara was sick even before his prologue win Cancellara abandons Tour of California Tour of California tech: time trial gear Scott vs Giant; making it work; Rock Racing Live Report Archive: 2009 AToC Stage 1 (Davis to Santa Rosa) More News and Cycling Information... Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 15th Rock Racing's Francisco Mancebo wins after a long soggy day 2009 ATOC, stage 1: Mancebo jumped early and outlasted Van De Walle and Nibali Tour of California: Stage 1 - results, report & photos Tour of California Women's criterium - results & photos 2nd Giro Provincia di Grosseto - Stage 3 Sunday was Daniele Pietropolli's day at Giro della Provincia di Grosset 55th Vuelta a Andalucía - Prologue Vuelta a Andalucia is underway! Tour Méditerranéen: Stage 6 - results Cross - Superprestige Vorselaar: results Track - UCI World Cup #5: Day 3 - results Tour de Langkawi 2009 - Stage 7  Serpa wraps up Langkawi title 14th Tour de Langkawi: Stage 7 - results, report & photos Gene won the sprint and finally someone bettered Gavazzi Germany wins Madison to top medal standings Columbia-Highroad's Van Dijk Claims Two Gold Medals in Denmark NYT: Cycling Second Gold for Phinney Hoy unhurt after crashing out of World Cup keirin Hoy crashes out in Copenhagen Sir Chris Hoy will not compete on the final day of the Track World Cup Track - UCI World Cup #5: Day 3 - results Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba – Stage 5 - Arias Wins Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 5 - results, Stage 4 - results Vuelta a Andalucía (Ruta Ciclista del Sol): Prologue - results Tondo Takes Prologue Win At Ruta del Sol Tondo wins Ruta opener Tondo waits for the last riders to finish Al and Van Paassen Take Heerlen Cyclocross Heerlen Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Back to the Top First Edition Cycling News - Cancellara abandons Tour of California, Ekimov marks Landis as biggest threat, Landis prepared to fight for the overall, Euser tips Zabriskie, Serpa finally succeeds in Langkawi, Savio clocks another milestone in Malaysia, Gène proves France is not only a mainland, Stephens pleased with Aussie efforts, Teams happy with revised Langkawi Armstrong charges through rainy, rocky day Rock Racing's "Anarchy" Marketing Could Hurt More Than Help Road Bike Action News February 15, 2009 Armstrong Bke Riip-Off, Phinney Breaks Another Record, Sir Chris Crashes Columnist Patrick O'Grady is on the case of the missing Trek, along with a gazillion Twitter wags Lance Armstrong, Trek staffers report that Astana time trial bikes, including Armstrong's, stolen from team truck overnight Cycling News - Armstrong's TT bike stolen Have you seen Lance's bike? Photo ©: Trek Bicycle Cooperation The Roundup: Pick Up the Podium at the Tour of California - Pick up Garmin-Slipstream's water bottles at the Tour of California and you could win $10,000 from CamelBak Louis Garneau Announces Sponsorship of Rock Racing Paging Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Lance Armstrong... RBA TV: The Wild Ride RBA TV: Tour Of California Speed Freaks An all-access look at the riders, bikes and technology in a world where going fast is all that matters Riders See Road Ahead, but Fallout From Bans Lingers for Some Grandfather's attitude drives Deys to succeed Prologo Scratch saddle Italian brand Prologo may not be the most established in its field, but due to riders of Fabian Cancellara and Chris Hoy's calibre choosing the company's saddles, their profile has rocketed in the past two years Video - Mancebo Wins...Everybody Else Survives Mancebo Rocks Stage One Of The Tour Of California Rock Racing's Francisco Mancebo wins and takes lead as Cancellara quits and Leipheimer loses time Floyd Landis’ OUCH Kuota Kredo Ultra Zack Vestal ponders whether the Tour of California teams brought the best bikes ever seen in the U.S. Tour of California: Stage 1 - Live coverage - Online coverage at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com and www.cycling.tv Video: Tour of CA - Columbia Ready to Race in the Rain On Tap at AToC: Sunday belongs to the sprinters Haedo won in the rain in Santa Rosa in 2008 — he may have a tougher time this year Chris Jones’ Diary - Tour of California Prologue Tour of California 2009 - Prologue 2009 Tour of California - After Prologue Comments - After race comments from the podium from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Fabian Cancellara, Levi Leipheimer, Dave Zabriskie and AEG Chief Andrew Messick, Race press release California PEZ: Sacramento Love Mechanics, teams and riders warm up for the season at ToC Prologue: Fabian On Top In Sacramento Levi came in a shade over a second behind to finish 1.2 seconds in arrears of the big Swiss Time trial tech from the Tour of California prologue Exaggeration and understatement in Lance Armstrong return Columbia-Highroad starts well at the Tour of California TOC Prologue Report... This is Interstate 5 near Frazier Mt. Park Tour Tracker up and running for 2009 Tour of California Kjell Tells: Carlstrom Talks Amgen Tour of California Ahead of Prologue More Than Lance: Fans Soak Up the Tour of California Prologue, Admire Top Talent Prologue Bikes From The Tour Of California Part 2 Part Two Of Road Bike Action's Look At The Prologue Bikes Of The Tour Of California More News and Cycling Information... Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 14th Tour of California Prologue: results Tour of California 2009 - Prologue Results Phinney wins 2nd gold; Hoy crashes in keirin final Phinney breaks second national record with World Cup kilo win Taylor Phinney captured his second gold medal of the weekend and broke his second American record with a victory in the kilometer time trial, clocking a 1:01.641 The favorites get routed off course at the Giro della Provincia di Grosseto, and unsung Marco Frapporti gets the win Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 5 full results Giro della Provincia di Grosseto: Stage 2 - results 2nd Giro Provincia di Grosseto - Stage 2 Barloworld's Robbie Hunter narrowly misses a second win at the Med Tour as Yauheni Hutarovich (FDJeux) grabs another 2009 Tour Med: Hutarovich wins Tour Méditerranéen: Stage 5 - results Hutarovich wins Tour of Med 5th stage Chodroff and Cleemence fastest at Valley of the Sun Opener Cross - GP Heerlen: results Hoy returns with World Cup win British Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy returned to competitive track cycling with a victory in the World Cup event in Copenhagen Michael Barry Report - Qatar and California Easy day at Langkawi? Mattia Gavazzi wakes up and takes his fourth stage, while Diquigioavnni continues its domination 14th Tour de Langkawi: Stage 6 - results Le Tour de Langkawi 2009 - Results & Photos Tour of Langkawi - Stage 6 - Gavazzi on a Roll Track - UCI World Cup #5: Day 2 - results Copenhagen World Cup 2009 - Day 1 Roundup. Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 3 - results Bruce Donaghy Remembers Mike Walter: The Story of the “Kraut” and the “Torch” Once in a lifetime, someone comes into your life and changes it drastically for the better New Structure to Take on Bigger Goals at BMC Racing Team Ultralink Announces Roster for 2009 Cycling SA bans Fouche for drug use Brooke Miller, champion cyclist, slug activist, thigh muscle goddess Bicycling buzz hits Bonny Doon Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Back to the Top First Edition Cycling News - Cali-climb-ication, Hamilton doesn't consider himself overall Tour of California threat, Savio celebrates 20 wins in Langkawi, Rollin takes ticket to Paris-Roubaix, Miller and Teutenberg cross swords at the Tour of California, Phinney breaks US kilometer time trial record Alexandre Moos' BMC TT01 Time Machine BMC has high hopes for this year's Tour of California after an impressive showing in 2008 by riders such as Scott Nydam (winner of the mountains classification) and former Swiss national road champion Alexandre Moos (tenth overall, fourth in the mountains classification) FastPak Shot Bloks by Clif Bar New Maxxis-Rocky Mountain MTB team to hit World Cup, North American races Road Bike Action News February 14, 2009 Pantani Remembered 5 Years On. Petacchi OK After Crash, Pick Up The Podium Promo The day after winning the 4k pursuit, Taylor Phinney wins gold in the 1k and sets another new American record Tour of Battenkill announces confirmed teams list WIN: POLAR's CS600X with Power Cycling Computer Cycling tries again New gear for the new season Shimano unveils new groupsets New entry-level road group and Deore mountain bike kit Jeremih Wiscovitch Interview Ultra triathlete, cyclist and runner Suzy Degazon had the chance to sit down with Jeremiah Wiscovitch (formerly of Rock Racing) last week to share his thoughts of pro cycling and what he is looking forward to in the future NYT: Cycling Enters the Electronic Age With a New Gear-Shifting System College dean admits bike theft; it's all on tape Chicago's bike-friendly neighborhoods BMC owner Andy Rihs and advisor Jim Ochowicz join group of share holders of BMC Racing team Wrap up from today's race on Versus 11pm EST Graham Watson Gallery, 2009 Amgen Tour of California prologue The Faces Of The Tour of California Cali-climb-ication - This year's Amgen Tour of California is loaded with climbs of all shapes and sizes and except for stage five from Visalia to Paso Robles and the following day's time trial, the riders will face significant uphill challenges every day Tour Of California Prologue: Cancellara Storms to Victory Cancellara wins the Sacramento prologue of the 2009 Amgen Tour of California Cancellara shaved nearly three seconds off Hushovd's time Tour of California: Live coverage Live coverage of the ToC is on Versus, beginning at 2 p.m. PST/5 EST. Online coverage at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com and www.cycling.tv Gallery: Inside Team Columbia-Highroad's Tour of California compound Tour of California Women's Crit Video: Tour of CA - Lance at 37 - "Can We Stop Now?" Prologue Bikes From The ToC Part 1 Road Bike Action Takes A Look At Some Of The Prologue Bikes At The Tour Of California Levi Leipheimer's Trek TTX9.9SSL time trial bike Levi's TT's rig: The Project One paint job is in California gold and blue Twin cyclists excited about racing to stage finish in Santa Cruz For Tour racers, warming up is the heart part Weather will affect race more than accused dopers Landis ready to race after crash Landis returns from a training ride, showing no signs of Thursday's crash Tour of California: Start times prologue, Map On Tap at ToC: The Prologue The day before ToC: A Casey Gibson Gallery Tour Of California Chronicles: Ready To Race The fourth edition of the Tour of California kicks off tomorrow in Sacramento, California with the promise of being the biggest and most exciting race ever held in America Tour of California releases final rosters for the race starting Feb. 14 Who Will Win This California GC Thing? Tour of CA - Sneak Peak at Levi's TT Bike Tour of CA - Gaze at the Glamorous Gala Someone remarked, "I haven't seen this many tuxedos and ball gowns since my high school prom!" California'09: The Stage Hunters More News and Cycling InfBicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 13th Track - UCI World Cup #5: Day 1 - results Phinney, Van Dijk win World Cup pursuits Copenhagen World Cup – Day 1 finals Taylor Phinney sets a new American record in qualifying for the 4K pursuit, then wins the gold in World Cup final Taylor Phinney Slashes U.S. National Pursuit Record Phinney shatters U.S. national pursuit record in Copenhagen Taylor Phinney clocked a time of 4:15.223 in the qualifying round of the pursuit in Copenhagen to smash the old national record of 4:19.80 set in 1996 by Mariano Friedick Bennati zooms to win in Mallorca Martin in a great position at the Tour of the Med Tour Méditerranéen: Stage 4 - results Hunter wins at Med' Tour Bennati wins Grosseto opening sprint, Hunter wins at Tour Méditerranéen Bennati won the opening stage of the Giro della Provincia di Grosseto in the south of Tuscany, while Hunter won the fourth stage of the Tour Méditerranéen near Marseille in the south of France Giro della Provincia di Grosseto: Stage 1 - results & report 2nd Giro Provincia di Grosseto - Stage 1 Langkawi: Fleeman Talks Genting Highlands Le Tour de Langkawi 2009: Serpa wins on Genting Serpa takes over at Langkawi Le Tour de Langkawi 2009: Stage 5 Photos/Results 14th Tour de Langkawi: Stage 5 - results, full report & photos José Serpa (Diquigiovanni-Androni) indicates his third stage win to the top Brits hold on in Tour of Med Track - UCI World Cup #5: preview World Cup cycling rolls into town Copenhagen World Cup – Day 1 Track World Cup Copenhagen: Whitten to Ride for Gold in Pursuit Final Chas Messenger saved but reduced to one day - Video clip of the snow action from Leogang, Austria recently Chas Messenger stage race cancelled RWR/Peak Winter Racing Series - Stage 10 Kona White Style video Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Back to the Top   Cycling season offers perfect mix of drama and dirt Eat To Compete: Steak Fajitas with Guacamole & Mexican Rice Where Slipstream riders came from Testing Program in Flux First Edition Cycling News - Favorites talk prior to Tour of California, Liquigas "training" at Tour of California, Garmin learns from team time trial mistakes, Bennati's good week, Roberts out with broken hip, Some cobbles removed from Paris-Roubaix, Phinney shatters US record, CONI postpones Valverde's hearing, Pevenage must testify in Ullrich-Franke case, Teams for Andalucía, British women to Africa, Team Ultralink, Bushfire postpones events Video Interview with Michael Barry Interview: Carmen Small McNellis Road News and Results - February 13, 2009 Road Bike Action News Friday, 13 February Valverde Hearing Moved Back, C.O.N.I. Alleges EPO in Blood Sample, Cobbles Clean For Roubaix CONI delays Valverde hearing Valverde hearing put back 48 hours   February 18 date set Interview: Mara Abbott Ascending UCI Oceania Tour: Australian star honours New Zealand tour Each year, top national and professional riders, particularly from New Zealand, make up the field of New Zealand’s biggest cycle tour. In 2009, five UCI Pro Teams also took part in the Tour of Wellington – a first for any New Zealand cycle tour Cycling Teams’ Internal Testing Is Drawing Criticism - “I don’t think the public can have any confidence in a program that is being run privately,” David Howman, director general of the World Anti-Doping Agency A Few More Riders Looking for a Groove Latest Cycling News - Armstrong and Kimmage face off in California, Hincapie happy outside Armstrong's entourage, Basso back in California, Landis races despite pre-race crash, Serpa set to finally win Langkawi, Kessiakoff on the path of neighbour Evans, Crawford headlines strong Langkawi day for Australians, Cervélo miss out in Langkawi decider, Greipel "rolling" along with injury, Cinelli-OPD without 2009 licence Friday's British news round-up In the distances, cyclist sees the roads to success Boris Johnson says sorry for cycling inside City Hall Using The Web To Help You Meet Your Goals Rock Racing and Team Type 1 will each debut the new Louis Garneau Diamond helmet at ToC The helmet promises to be light, comfortable, and of course stylish for these professional teams Specialized Decibel Helmet The Specialized Decibel helmet is designed to keep riders cool on the hottest days. Its 4th dimension cooling system has become a favorite for ProTour riders around the world Cynergy Cycles Sold to Surf City Cyclery REI Lays Off 61 Amid Slowdown Shimano Debuting Di2 at Tour of Cali SmartEtailing, Invodo Doing Videos Glorious 80s cycling quartet back together Support Athlete Hopefuls, Donate Today! First of four 2009 BMX Junior Development Camps a success Rocky Mountain Bicycles and Maxxis USA Form New World Cup MTB Team Live Tour Tracker Adobe, Akamai Deliver Amgen Cycling Tour Online Amgen Tour of California - Start list Tour of California: the athletes speak about the race VeloNews.com will post daily wattage files from Team Saxo Bank's Gustav Larsson Gustav Larsson Clif Bar Pre -Tour Bash With the Garmin Slipstream Team In California, Armstrong's past is prologue The Paul and Phil Show Tour of Cali: Strategery California, let's get it on Astana is just one of many teams arriving in California firing on all cylinders Race Day Minus 1 2009 Tour of California - Kick Off Press Conference - Race Favorites, Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer, George Hincapie, Tyler Hamilton, Carlos Sastre, Ivan Basso and other riders Meet the Press Lance takes a Kimmage to task for his attitude Bikes of the Pros - Tour of California edition Is It Too Early to Get Excited? ToC is Harder, Has Stronger Field and Weather Problems Boulder Report: Tour of California Preview Tour of California: Pre-race press conference Tour of California 2009: Fired Up Tour of CA - The Race Is On, And Lance Goes Off! The racing starts on Saturday, but the fireworks have already begun Kimmage says it all - A blatent Lance hater speaks... Paul Kimmage Responds to Lance Armstrong - Video Allen Lim: Garmin's Guru Crashed and bruised, Floyd Landis still racing Tour of California Lance Armstrong on doping comeback cancer and Amgen Tour of CA Amgen Tour of California Kick Off Press Conference: Stars Shine Despite Rain Preview: Stage 1 Of The Tour Of California Tour of California 2009: Preview Astana under the spotlight Salsa Fargo in for Test! Basically a 29′er mountain bike with drop handlebars designed for adventure touring. The Fargo begs to be loaded up and paraded around the countryside with little to no regard to the surface condition of your chosen route VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames More News and Cycling Information... Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 12th Latest revelations, Drug use in baseball, Armstrong drops Catlin First of four 2009 BMX Junior Development Camps a success The next USA Cycling BMX Junior Development Camp is scheduled for June at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California MTB News & Racing Round-up - 24 hours of Old Pueblo celebrates 10 years & honors Wiens, Australian team to showcase Tasmania, Under 23 racer Norris collects three consecutive wins, Diamondback sponsors Harrison, New Zealand MTB Cup heads to Queenstown, MTBA assisting bush fire victims, Trans Germany adds climbing classification, US National Calendars crank up, US Open makes changes, WVMBA Ultra Series, Oregon state series Cervélo TestTeam's Sastre, Hushovd and Kristin Armstrong do wind tunnel work in San Diego Cervelo TunnelTime: Tour winner Carlos Sastre in the tunnel this week The Race Across America is it Really "World's Toughest Bicycle Race?" You Decide Operation Puerto: More on the CONI Investigation Tour Of Med Stage 3: Ista Does It In Istres Tour Méditerranéen: Stage 3 - results Santa Cruz post-race dinner at TOC to Benefit Women's Program All voluntary proceeds from the dinner directly benefit the Women's National Team Program Colom wins Mallorca, Ciolek takes final stage Challenge de Mallorca: Race 5 - results The Best of Style Man Tour of CA - Women's Criterium a Big Step for Starnes 12 months ago, she was a Cat 4, riding in her very first race. Last summer, she was a guest rider on the powerful TIBCO women's team 14th Tour de Langkawi: Stage 4 - results & full report Samai snaps Gavzzi's streak at Langkawi Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 2 - results Brits shine in Med team time trial Track - 6 Giorni di Cremona: Day 6 - results Valverde fights back over Puerto accusations The Recurring Operacion Puerto Nightmare Armstrong Hires Damsgaard And Insures Complete Transparency - "We will continue to do everything we can do to ensure transparency and honesty in his testing results." Lance Armstrong's test results posted online Ramsus Damsgaard to oversee anti-doping program AeroCat T600 monocoque carbon frame Sochi tour postponed until 2010 Teams’ passport to major tours under threat The Wednesday Comment Wednesday's British news round-up Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Back to the Top 2008 Tour de France star Kim Kirchen starts 2009 season in California Road Bike Action News February 12, 2009 Shimano Debuts Dura-Ace at Tour of California, Merckx on Cavendish, Columbia Does Recon in Cali, Sastre Sick, Ready to Suffer, MASH Heads to ToC First Edition Cycling News - Horner lets his legs do the talking, Sastre suffering before Tour of California, Garmin's hopes lay on Genting, Ciolek pays off for Milram, Beltrán faces two-year ban, Vaughters elected AIGCP president, Yates promises blood to keep mountains jersey on Genting, Crawford wants on the podium, Andreu settles with The Guardian, Meitan Hompo gets its attack back, Team Type 1 runs "Signs for Sacramento" contest Caught In The Spokes -- Predicting the Winners BMC ready to fight for GC in California Golden Gate Ferry Provides Extra Service to Sausalito for ToC - Cycling Fans Arrive Steps From Starting Line Golden Gate Ferry is providing extra service Monday, February 16 from San Francisco to Sausalito to ensure that cycling fans can arrive in time for the 8:30 AM start of Stage Two of the Amgen Tour of California Jelly Belly: The Sweetest Team on Tour of California "We are going to go out there and race aggressively," said Team Jelly Belly rider Nick Reistad. "We will be looking for every opportunity to get on the podium." Tour champ Carlos Sastre hopes to overcome the flu before his California start California'09: The Overall Contenders Tour of California: Locals Only Preview, Part 2 Tour of California: Locals Only Preview Italy Is Coming To San Diego There are at least three Gran Fondo events every week in the summer in Italy. They fill up, sell out and are a huge part of the Italian culture and riding scene Thursday Euro News Latest Cycling News - Hincapie and Rogers fit for California, Kirchen has Tour podium in sight, Lance Armstrong's test results posted online, Samai sizzles in Langkawi sprint, Dekker at home with Silence-Lotto "family", Gent hopes for 2010 Giro stage, Sella: World Anti-Doping Agency drops appeal, Pollack to concentrate on track racing 2009 Tour of California - Columbia/Highroad Prepares Tour of California 2009 - Team Type 1 Fan Events An interview with The Ride of Your Life author David Rowe Cantitoe Road Tech Tour Starts in Denver 'Space Filling Fast' For Press Camp Clif, Others Recall Certain Peanut Bars Nike Laying Off a Possible 1,400 Employees Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Steaming Ahead Mountain Bike Hall of Fame 2009 Nominees Fit Chick Blog: The Road Home Landis crashes in training run for Tour of Calif. Chris Horner: Letting the legs do the talking Tour of CA - Vande Velde Worries About The Weather Chipotle supplied the burritos...New Belgium Brewing supplied the beer...and Dave Zabriskie supplied the comedy. Dave Z was lurking in the background when CycleTo asked Garmin captain Christian Vande Velde about the one thing that concerns him most as race day approaches Cycling News Roundup - 12 February 2009 Cooke takes prestigious Sunday Times award A cyclist's kind of town A look at the BH G4, a replica of the bikes AG2R will ride in California. Tip on how to make your mountain bike roll faster Our Mountain Cycle Rumble after a four hour ride with the Kenda Nevegal and Small Block 8 tires. This ride was the worst of the worst conditions Access for riders still needs some work Pedaling through the Golden State Gear: MyTach Brings On-Bike GPS to the People MyTach, a watch device that is GPS-enabled, specifically oriented toward cycling, and can be had for under $300 Tis the Season: Amgen Tour of California Means Exclusives, Behind the Scenes Views from EuroPeloton Pizarro: Get your wheels spinning with San Jose Cycling Classic Sycip Factory Tour The day after the Astana team camp Road Bike Action paid a visit to custom frame builders Sycip to learn how they make their sought-after frames VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames More News and Cycling Information... Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 11th The Explainer - Whose blood is it anyway? Armstrong's personal anti-doping program? Forget about it Armstrong Drug Testing Program Deferred Don Catlin and Lance Armstrong part ways   No anti-doping agreement could be reached First Edition Cycling News -Valverde says no summons received, Tour of Sochi postponed, Evans starts Tour prep this weekend, Agritubel's costly mistake, CSF Group - Navigare continues passport participation, Hat trick for Gavazzi, Duggan not feeling the heat in Malaysia, Rojas withdraws in Mallorca, Cantele looks towards London & retirement, Broun & teammates represent Australia fire victims in Qatar, Giro della Provincia di Grosseto teams Road News & Results - February 11, 2009 Alejandro Valverde - Responds Operation Puerto, Again: CONI Opens Investigation on Valverde Alejandro Valverde client of Operation Puerto doc Cycling News - Valverde summonsed for Operación Puerto in Italy Italians summon Valverde on Puerto doping suspicions Road Bike Action News February 11, 2009 Italians Summon Valverde On Doping Suspicions, Teams' Passport To Grand Tours Under Threat, Historic TOC Roster For Team Type 1, Gavazzi Keeps Winning In Langkawi Lance Armstrong tells VeloNews: “The goal is to get Levi the victory” Bruyneel's big decision on which road to take in cycling Leading Off: Can a bike jersey create an unfair advantage? 2009 Tour of California Events Roundup - 11 February Tough-Tech: Topolino CX 2.0 Olympic track medalist Hayden Roulston returns to the road at California with Cervelo Off-track bet: Roulston won silver in the individual pursuit and bronze in the team pursuit in Beijing An Interview with Jeremiah Wiscovitch Jeremiah Wiscovitch leads the Rock Racing Team at the Barry Wolfe GP Tour of California: Preparing for the big show Wednesday's British news round-up Latest Cycling News - Garmin shifts focus to Genting climb, Riis embraces Armstrong's return, California prepares for big show, Saxo Bank may surprise in California, Wild's Qatar calculations golden, Bronzini in good form ahead of Worlds, Zubeldia debuts for Astana, Mosquera leads Xacobeo in Grossetto, Vorarlberg-Corratec having a good week, German cycling federation to file charges Cervelo's Dan Lloyd Wraps Qatar AeroCat Releases Aerodynamic Triathlon and Time Trial Bicycle Deuter Hydration packs Duell road bikes to be sold in UK Custom steel machines from Holland De grootste pret is voorpret Bobby Julich Interview: Team Saxo Bank's New Rider Development Manager Philippe Gilbert: Belgian Classics Contender Preps for Spring Assault Gilbert was all smiles in Varese, as he enjoyed a successful 2008 2009 Tour of California - Live to An International Audience Off-Road News and Results Marzocchi Recalls Certain 2008 Forks Last Chance to Support Bikes in Parks Dirt Rag / Bicycle Time Mega Event Calendar Topolino CX2.0 Carbon Core Wheelset The folks at Topolino Technology have been designing and building truly innovative wheels for approximately five years, in Bethel, Connecticut Princeton Tec Expands Distribution Mt. Borah Custom Adds More Online Tools Renthal returns to MTB market Vienna Air King 2009 A Day for ‘Cross Lovers - Valentines Day Cyclocross Highlights Velove Festival Fantasy Cyclocross Update We’ve now got 21 weeks of fantasy cyclocross in the books, and amazingly, the overall victory is not a closed case just yet Sochi tour postponed until 2010 Teams’ passport to major tours under threat The Wednesday Comment Wednesday's British news round-up Forecasters say this year's Tour of California could be just as wet as last year's Astana controls the race on stage 4 last year Challenge of Mallorca 2009 - Stage 4 Results Challenge de Mallorca: Race 4 - results & photos Colom takes stage, lead at Mallorca Challenge 2009 Mallorca Challenge: Katusha's Antonio Colom wins stage 4 and takes the lead Tour Méditerranéen: Stage 2 - results & photos Sanchez seizes lead at Med Tour after Caisse d'Epargne wins TTT Tour Méditerranéen: Stage 1 - results Valley of the Sun stage race kicks off Friday Christian Vande Velde - Wednesday's Best Day, Worst Day When you ask Christian Vande Velde about his best days, and his worst days on the bike, he recalls memories of competing in Belgium's Fleche Wallonne race, and struggling on the climbs the same day Floyd Landis blew up in the 2006 Tour de France Monique Ryan: Muscling up for the 2009 season Gavazzi does it again at Langkawi 2009 Tour de Langkawi, stage 3: Gavazzi is getting used to this 14th Tour de Langkawi: Stage 3 - results, report & photos Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 1 - results Ivan Basso's Cannondale SuperSix Hi-Mod The right bars, donating blood, Pelvic feedback Video: Team Type 1's Phil Southerland On Racing The TOC When it comes down to it, bike racing and diabetes are not all that different What kind of bike shops run by bike bloggers would you visit? Virtual Directeur Sportif 2009: Get a Move On! How I Roll: What it's Like to be a Pro Mountain Bike Racer Cantwell to “Get Aggressive” for V Australia The management of Australian-based team Fly V Australia Presented by Successful Living Foundation has called on sprinter Jono Cantwell to “get aggressive and believe in himself” ahead of the fledgling outfit’s debut at the Tour of California this weekend VDS: Who was worth it last year? Levi's ATOC TT Ride Low-carbon dating: Biking gets hearts racing VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Back to the top... February 10th Gavazzi puts cocaine addiction behind him - "Four years ago, he was living in a community with addicts trying to get better, like him" Lance Armstrong interview: Twitter, transparency and time trials LPR Left Off UCI Wildcard List Team H2O folds No biological passport, no Grand Tours? What will Di Luca, Petacchi and Garzelli do without them? Teams and Rosters announced for the Tour of the Mediterranean Sea Road Bike Action News February 10, 2009 Tour of Qatar Is Here To Stay Says Merckx, Armstrong Will Race Qatar in 2010, Gavazzi Wins 2nd Stage Of Tour De Langkawi, Evans Out Of Giro Thirteen UCI Continental Professional Teams are granted “wild card” label Thirteen UCI Continental Professional Teams are granted “wild card” label BMC earns UCI wildcard status. LPR, Acqua e Sapone and Agritubel get left Etoile de Besseges 2009 - Stage 5/Final Results 39th Etoile des Besseges - Stage 5 Track - 6 Giorni di Cremona: Day 4 - results Liquigas's Daniele Bennati ends Katusha's streak at Mallorca, after avoiding Valverde's tumble in the last turn 2009 Mallorca Challenge, stage 3: Bennati wins Challenge de Mallorca: Race 3 - results 2009 Mallorca Challenge LIVE streaming video - Stage 3 - In French, with commercials Vuelta a Cuba - Stage 1: Lacombe Wins Lacombe Wins in Cuba Deadline to register 2009-10 UCI track trade teams March 13 Any teams wishing to be registered as a UCI track squad for the 2009-10 racing season must submit all application materials to USA Cycling by Friday, March 13 Girl Gone Wild: Kirsten Wild Wins Women's Tour of Qatar Cervelo's Kirsten Wild ties up the first ever Women's Tour of Qatar as Bronzini takes her second stage Ladies' Tour of Qatar: Stage 3 - results Merckx: The Tour of Qatar is here to stay Tour of Qatar: Prudhomme's desert vision Wild win in Qatar Cervelo Test Team rider Kirsten Wild has sprinted into the lead after stage two of the inaugural women's Tour of Qatar 14th Tour de Langkawi: Stage 2 - results, report & photos Gavazzi won his second stage – out of two Zubeldia makes Astana debut at Haut Var Mont Faron to decide Tour Med Defending champs issue early warning by winning first stage Italian stallion: Diquigiovanni-Androni rider Mattia Gavazzi (centre) posing with two local beauties after winning the LTdL opening stage and  sprinting to the finish line yesterday Learn about New York Cycle Club spring bike training rides Tuesday Wall Street bailout bill, not 'stimulus', gives bicycle commuters $20 per month In the Bike Shop: Mashed potatoes, gravy, and lots of profanity Road to Roubaix to be shown in Santa Cruz Saturday night Crunch time to fund bicycle projects with stimulus money Blazin' Saddles: Short back and sides The Belgian team, sponsored by both the national lottery and a kind of snoring preventative system, are so keen their riders look the part and play the part ahead of the spring classics that they have made an agreement with Belgium's top hairdressing salon 'Le Client' Bicycle Assembly & Maintenance Program Launches in Toronto Sidney woman finds pleasure in cycling for health, relaxation Stuff That’s Come In the Mail, Part I: A Postcard A Little Something to Tide Me Over How to thrive during the 3 hour Solo Trainer Ride First Edition Cycling News - Lucky 13 for wildcard teams, Barras adapts to road life, Clarke enjoying ProTour life, Wintery California finish possible, On-the-job training at Cervélo, Bennati back in business Tour of Qatar 2009 Highlights Video Pro Bike: Tom Zirbel's Pinarello TT rig Zirbel's Pinarello: The bike has a clean look Cycling News of the World Cycling News Roundup - 10 February 2009 Road News & Results - February 10, 2009 Mediterranean Redux: Graham Jones Remembers UCI Stage Racing... In Seattle? Carroll and East lock up Talent Cup Carroll and East lock up UIV Talent Cup overall Austin Carroll and Guy East became the first American Madison pair in memory to win the UIV Talent Cup overall, wrapping up the title last weekend in Alkmaar Team Type 1 Unveils Historic Roster For Amgen Tour of California BMC's Scott Nydam, 2008 King of the Mountains, says he's ready for next week's Amgen Tour Tour of California: The Sprints! Cavendish Ready to Ignite Sprint Power in 2009 Tour of California Levi Leipheimer is readers' favorite to win 2009 Tour of California San Jose bike festival kicks off Amgen Tour of California weekend With a Tour of California spot, Team Type 1 is spreading the message to athletes with diabetes Team Type 1: Matt Brooks carries a monitor with him that displays his blood-sugar levels in real time MTB News & Racing Round-up - US 24-Hour national championships get a new host, Shoe problems pose extra challenge for Stander, Sharratt & Hamer win in Timaru, Olympic champion Spitz confirmed for Sunshine Cup, Stewart cleared to race, Coenen diagnosed with serious health problem, Chilean team wins TransAndes Challenge, Wildhaber fastest at Urge Kenya downhill, Marathon Challenge Offenburg nearly sold out Mountain bike notes: Burgers in Bonelli, Spitz starts season in Cyprus, U.S. 24-hour nats in Moab 24-Hour Nationals to take place at 24-Hours of Moab in 09 The 2009 24-Hour Mountain Bike National Championships will take place Oct. 10-11 in Moab, Utah Cavendish looks to continue sprint battle with Boonen in California Latest Cycling News - Gavazzi grateful, Weltz talks Langkawi tactics, South Africa going for Asian victories, Gilmore achieves early goal, Van Dijk leaves mark in Qatar, Nolf's funeral planned for Saturday, Prudhomme's desert vision, Burghardt injured again, Evans in Andalucía, Rabobank reviewing "etiquette rules", Carroll and East seal UIV Talent Cup overall, No license for Team H2O, Victorian bush fires trigger generosity Coach Frank Overton tells what to do with your new power meter Toolbox: Managing and Monitoring Interval Training Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn - Wavy washers, CO2 and acetone Orbea bike stolen at Sandown show The show allowed people to trial top end bikes on the Sandown racing test track. The £6800 triathlon specific bike was ridden around the track before exiting out the back gates on to main roads and out of sight SICI Names New Executive Director Handmade Exhibitor Numbers Holding Firm First Titus Open House Draws Hundreds QBP to Distribute Valencia's Royal Line New Product Spotlight: Revolution Rev-50X Wheels Revolution hand builds simple, light, aero and reasonably priced wheels without proprietary parts or gimmickry Zyro introduces brand new B2B site One in ten shops to close, but IBDs safe Retail sales up 1.1 per cent in January New Hope shininess The long-awaited Hope seatpost is in its nth incarnation, now with a forged head and apparently ready for production and on sale soon. The coppery brown anodising is a potential limited-edition choice for all Hope parts First Edition Cycling News - Silence-Lotto presents its 2009 team, Fleeman eyes overall in Langkawi, Wild uses experience to protect Qatar gold, Tour of California: leave paint at home, From eBay to Qatar win, Rock Racing announces California roster, Danish cyclist dies in France, RACE Pro now Team Planet Energy Ride a heart-shaped route on Valentine’s Day Leadville 100 MTB Article Book Review by Tom Baker This new genre of books, wherein an English speaking rider, writing in first person, provides details of his experiences as a professional cyclist includes titles like Rough Ride by Paul Kimmage and Inside the Postal Bus by Michael Barry VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Back to the top... February 9th Road News and Results - February 9, 2009 Five More Riders GPS for Cyclists . We’ve been using the Edge 705 since its release, and it’s revolutionized training and group rides thanks to several key features—routing, training planning, wireless data transfer and data mining Bikemagic/Garmin Guide to GPS The use and abuse of Paris' Velib bicycles In Like A Lion: 2009 Amgen Tour of California Exended Weather Report Uh oh, here we go again. According to many weather related Web sites, the weather for this year's Amgen Tour of California is looking very similar to the 2008 edition Mark Cavendish Aiming High in California After Successful Tour of Qatar Levi Leipheimer is more than a monarch Versus Adds Weekend Live Tour of California Coverage USA Cycling ranks Thater Race second best race in the nation News February 9, 2009: An Exclusive Ernesto Colnago Birthday Interview L'Amore Per Le Due Ruote: Ernesto Colnago At 77 Years Monday Euro News Monday's British news round-up Catching up for February 2 Through February 8 Race Reports: Janel Holcomb (US National Team), Qatar Stage 2 "That's bike racing!" is a phrase we often here amongst cycling enthusiasts and racers; today I'm saying it to myself A Wild ride in Qatar Ladies' Tour of Qatar: Stage 2 - results, report & photos Gent Six Flower Girl: Lien Crapoen Latest Cycling News - Gavazzi hopes to follow father's footsteps, Sutton and Clerc to try again, Hushovd dreams of Roubaix win, Fahlin draws encouragement from Cavendish, Merckx welcomes women's tour to Qatar, Nolf's father doesn't want autopsy, Sevilla looks to California climbs, Suspended amateur blasts German federation Too Much Lance? Retro Tech: A Look Back At The Ads Of The 1990s After a look back at the ads of the 1980s Road Bike Action decided to take another look back- this time to the era of neon, front suspension and arrival of Lance Armstrong Deda Elementi Zero100 Servizio Corse Stem Cycle Girl: I'm saddle-sore Bicycle racing club expand presence in downtown Cycling: Deignan eyes Le Tour kick-start Cycle with the Pros: Great Explorations Offers Cycling Itineraries Snotcycle in Leesburg Elite RealPower CT trainer The Elite RealPower CT trainer is a good choice Landis returns to racing in Tour of California Gorrick Gore Bike Wear 100 Enduro Challenge Wild Boar 24 Pro Bike: Kristen Armstrong’s new Cervélo S2 road bike Kristin Armstrong's Cervelo: The bike in profile Details of Free to the Public Lifestyle Festival Announced for Tour of California 39th Etoile des Besseges - Stage 5 No Giro for Evans: It's all about the Tour No Giro for Cadel Evans Australian focusing on France, Contador and Armstrong Fresh Korn: Mourn the fallen, then return to battle Weekend Video Action! What does a professional cyclist eat during a typical day of training for the Amgen Tour of California? Carroll and East lock up UIV Talent Cup overall Austin Carroll and Guy East became the first American Madison pair in memory to win the UIV Talent Cup overall, wrapping up the title last weekend in Alkmaar With a Tour of California spot, Team Type 1 is spreading the message to athletes with diabetes Krawatencross Results - Albert, van den Brand Win The Double Meaning of “Run Faster” - A Krawatencross Report by Christine Vardaros Van den Brand ran away with the win in Lille Tour of Cuba Begins Boulevard Road Race - Snow Bound in Calfornia Opener Boulevard Road Race: Evans 2nd BSNYC: Coming and Going: Taking Liberties and Taking Leave USA Debut Confirms V Australia/Successful Living Is Flying Challenge de Mallorca: Race 2 - results & photos McEwen wins Tour of Majorca stage two McEwen edged ahead of fellow Aussie Graeme Brown (Rabobank) to take the sprint. Guillaume Blot (Cofidis) was third. McEwen now takes the overall race lead McEwen takes stage, lead in Mallorca Challenge 18th Mallorca Challenge - Stage 2 Live Coverage MTB - El Paso Puzzler:  results, report & photos MTB - South African National Cup Series #2: Cross Country - results, full report & photos, Downhill - results, full report & photos  Andrew Neethling was untouchable on his second run, securing his second consecutive victory MTB - South Island Cross Country Cup #2: results & report Raña road debut ends with crash; Valverde back Asia’s toughest cycling spectacle begins Gavazzi wins Stage 1 of the 2009 Tour de Langkawi 14th Tour de Langkawi: Stage 1 - results & report Over There: Tour de Langkawi Offers Stage Race Alternate to Amgen Tour of California   The provisional start list is impressive despite the fact that the Tour of California runs at the same time Track - 6 Giorni di Cremona: Day 3 - results, Day 2 - results, Day 1 - results Past and present Italian stars at GP Costa degli Etruschi Steegmans wins first stage of Tour of Majorca Steegmans has given the new Russian-backed Katusha team its second victory, after McEwen won the Cancer Council Classic in Australia last month prior to the Tour Down Under Train with Power Who's your pick to win the 2009 Tour of California? RAAM - The World’s Toughest Bicycle Race? Talk To - George Hincapie, Breaking Away from Cancer This past weekend, George went from San Luis Obispo, to San Francisco, then back to Columbia-High Road team camp in Solvang Colnago to Launch Colnago America Compton rules, Mionske will be missed and the towering Trek-Livestrong team Mailbag: Compton, leaving it all on the course on the last lap of worlds Felt Launches New Product Training Site Colorado Magazine Putting on Bike Show Gladiator Claw garage bike storage device Interview with Dotsie Bausch Dotsie Bausch at the 2008 Time Trial National Championships held in Santiago Canyon VeloNews.com wins Hitwise US #1 Site Award for October – December 2008 Sharrow use on urban bicycle routes still under review VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Back to the Top February 8th First Edition Cycling News - Savio's men favoured for Langkawi win, Flecha is blown away in Qatar, Belgian splashes to victory in Hoogstraten, Italian makes history in Middle East, Clerc to start season in Malaysia, Yates back in Malaysia with local team, US champion Miller acts as role model in Qatar, Team Type 1's to serve dual purpose in California, Feel the love in Santa Rosa's Winter Bike Festival Road Bike Action News February 8, 2009 Voeckler Starts With A Win At Besseges, Diquigiovanni-Androni Look To Repeat In Langkawi, Milan-Sanremo Stays The Course Juan Antonio Flecha: Blown away in Qatar Italy's Giorgia Bronzini opens the first Women's Tour of Qatar with a win 1st Women's Tour of Qatar - Stage 1 Race Reports: Janel Holcomb (US National Team), Qatar Stage 1 Today's stage started at the entryway to the Islamic Museum of Art, designed by world renowned architect, I. M. Pei.   As fortune would have it, the only bathroom near the start was in the museum, so we got a sneak peek of this much talked about building Ladies Tour of Qatar: Stage 1 - results & report Yaroslav Popovych: Back Home Again At Astana Popovych Wins At 2007 Paris-Nice Diquigiovanni is favored to repeat at the Tour de Langkawi Tour de Langkawi 2009 - Feb. 9-15 - Meier in Malaysia Tour of California: Twisselman's persistence pays off Inside Astana Camp - Photos From The Road Santa Rosa camp is winding down for the Astana team, as they begin to taper for the upcoming Tour of California Is biking against the flow of traffic ever ok? - The number of pedestrian fatalities per kilometer traveled for pedestrians is about threefold that of cyclists Cycling can be a lifelong love Team Columbia-High Road Women’s Team Set to Compete in First Women’s Race in the Middle East Le Tour of Langkawi 2009 - Teams Presentation Rain and Revenge at l'Etoile des Bessèges Meares time trial win Anna Meares posted an emphatic win in the 500 metre time trial on the final day of the Australian Track Cycling Championships J-Pow's Journal: With 'cross season over, Jeremy Powers stirs up trouble with his road team in California Cycling Economics 101: Hard times call for hard racing Hour record? Armstrong tests bikes at LA's ADT velodrome Northwave Devine S.B.S. Six Riders - Specific riders for the coming year starting with some stars Ben Day wins as Landis returns to racing at the snowy Boulevard road race 2009 Boulevard Road Race: The race started in the snow and only dried out a bit by the end The scoop on the new shades being sported by Armstrong and friends Oakley Jawbone: Hushovd got to try them before Armstrong ToC Preview: Climbing Sierra Road Thomas Voeckler claims the overall victory at Besseges 2009 Etoile de Besseges, stage 5: Cofidis' Jean-Eudes Demaret won the final stage Etoile de Bessèges: Stage 5 - results Katusha's Gert Steegmans takes the opening leg of Spain's Mallorca Challenge Challenge de Mallorca February 8-12: Race 1 - results & photos 18th Mallorca Challenge - Stage 1 The Spanish peloton got back in the saddle Sunday in the Balearic island of Mallorca, for the 18th edition of the local cycling tour, the Vuelta a Mallorca (aka Mallorca Challenge), an unusual short stage race that provides contenders with the opportunity to take part in as many legs as they want to, albeit only those racing all five days of competition can aim for overall honors Track - Australian Senior Track Championships: Day 6 - results, report & photos Cyclocross News Roundup, 8 February 2009 Sven Nys Dominates Hoogstraten Superprestige Cross - Superprestige Hoogstraten: results Dieppe Wintercross - Results Bell Volt Introduced at last year's Tour de France atop the heads of Thor Hushovd and Fabian Cancellara and later released to the public this past October, the Volt is Bell's return to the upper echelon of performance helmets Strong Spessot wins sprint finish Team Planet Energy Launch - Brian Cooper and Paul Devries VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Back to the Top February 7th Road News and Results - February 7, 2009 Teams & Rosters for Challenge of Mallorca Fly V Australia p/b Successful Living to Debut in Tour of California Ladies Tour of Qatar, February 8-10: Preview & Start list Race Reports: Janel Holcomb (US National Team) from Qatar We begin racing on Sunday and will have 3 stages Race Announcements Roundup - 7 February 2009 Cycling Team Jo Piels 2009 Road Bike Action News February 7, 2009 Backstedt Retires, Landis, Sutherland To Lead OUCH At Tour of California, Kemps Out Of Tour Of California, Team Type 1 In Versus Coverage of Tour Of California Perfs Pedal 2009: UK road season begins Trek's 'Something big', Hudz v2 upgrades World Champions Upset at Krawatencross in Lille Krawaten Cross: results Fields of dreams California continues to attract some of the world's best Weekend Action: Italian and Spanish Openers 2009 Tour of California - Team OUCH P/by Maxxis Roster - Floyd Landis and Rory Sutherland Lead the Top NRC Oakland strongmen. “We intend to race aggressively and have an impact on the race.” Battle of the races: Tour of California vs. Coors Deal-O-Rama Some of the best deals on the parts and accessories you need, including helmets, wheels, eyewear and more Police: Plan ahead for next weekend's big cycling event Tour of California: Hincapie relegated to shadows For Levi, it's not just a sport New website lists lodgings that cater to bicycle tourists Parting words from Bob Mionske at "Legally Speaking" Hanson Survives Epic Conditions At Boulevard Road Race Cody Campbell Interview - Astana Camp Photos Quick Step - 2009 Team Presentation The team lines up behind fashion photographer Henk Van Cauwenbergh portraits of the team taken earlier in Antwerp. The photos will be auctioned by the team at the end of the season for a charity initiative Perkins bags third gold Scratch race titles for O'Shea and Armstrong A Look Back at Worlds: Revisiting the Men’s Race Albert Outsprints Nys for a Pancake, Van den Brand Gets Revenge, Younger World Champions Upset at Krawatencross in Lille Columbia's young champions: Keller and Fahlin Columbia - Highroad teammates Luise Keller (l) and Emilia Fahlin A Canadian Rider’s Unorthodox Climb Those who have heard the tale of Svein Tuft have wondered, could it possibly be true? First Edition Cycling News - Leukemans comes out swinging, Milan-Sanremo maintains course, Qatar welcomes first women's tour, 'Triki' Beltrán allowed to race?, Eight charged in Operación Puerto, OUCH announces California line-up, Columbia's women launch the season in Qatar, Bronzini aims for stage win, Beyer closes first pro race with escape Tour of California preview on Saturday (today) on Versus Inside Astana Camp - The Daily Ritual The racers roll through rain, mud, road grit, and who-know-what...but the bikes always look perfect. This doesn't happen by magic...it happens because of hard work behind-the-scenes Gazet van Antwerpen Trofee #7 : Krawaten cross Lille Acqua & Sapone - Caffe Mokamba 2009 13 pro riders and 1 knucklehead Voeckler takes Besseges lead Leukemans wins, Voeckler takes over at Bessèges Voeckler started the sprint, but Leukemans (in 3rd position) came around to take the stage. Voeckler now leads GC Etoile de Bessèges: Stage 4 - results Petacchi wins Etruschi again GP Costa degli Etruschi: results 14th Gran Premio Costa degli Etruschi 14th Tour de Langkawi February 9-15: preview, startlist Track - Australian Senior Track Championships: Day 5 - results & full report Inside The Copenhagen Six: Danish Triumph West Australian women beat the heat High temperatures in the Adelaide Superdrome didn't seem to faze the West Australian women at the Australian Track Cycling Championships Steve Bauer Introduces the 2009 Team Planet Energy HRM hopes citizens think about cycling Cycling stimulus helpful, but still falls short Mountain bike group asks members to support national parks rule change Brits in Balearics: Tour of Majorca preview Plowman Craven to rub shoulders with Valverde and co The British team has secured an invitation to the five-day race on the Balearic island (February 8-12), and will compete against nine ProTour teams No waffling as Belgians dominate Cyclo-cross VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames Race Reports (Janel Holcomb) Race Reports (Robert Carr) Race Reports (Chris Daggs) Race Reports (Zack Simkover) Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow) Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Back to the Top February 6th Sitting In: Why I Won't Miss Style Man - "Journalism takes the exquisite guanciale that is cycling and grinds it up into potted food meat product, and the longer we support this process the more disgusting the mush we're fed — now there's even a cycling magazine run by a girl." Fight Cancer, and Look Good While You’re Doing It Leaving it on the Line - A Final Report from Sue Butler Five days have passed, so only 360 more until the 2010 CX world championships. I am already excited, even though the fog of jet lag has definitely taken its toll Cycling News Roundup 6 February 2009 Back Pocket Previews '09: Caisse d'Epargne 2009 Bill Woodul Mechanic Clinic set for March 12-15 Mechanics wishing to become USA Cycling-licensed mechanics must register for the clinic before Feb. 13 Cannondale SuperSix Road Test SuperSix One: Full monocoque front triangle co-molded to the rear triangle by using one-step Clean Molding process/ Carbon Fork/BB30/Handmade in the USA Danielson: 'Foaming at the mouth to race' Late start to racing not slowing award-winning cyclist Kemps out of the Tour of California BSNYC Friday Fun Quiz! It turns out there are far better ways to get your hands on some adult material than ordering a pair of Knog gloves from the Secret Website Kocjan takes over at Bessèges Etoile de Bessèges: Stage 3 - results & photos 39th Etoile des Bessèges - Stage 3 MTB - TransAndes Challenge: Stage 2 - results & full report , Stage 1 - results & report MTB - Australian National Series #4: Short track - results & photos BMC’s Beyer spends day in break as Markus Zberg finishes GC 15th Tour of Qatar 2009 - Stage 6/Final Results Cav, Boonen Close Out Qatar Cavendish takes second stage win in Qatar Having already won on Wednesday, Cavendish confirmed he's the fastest man in the world by bursting out of the front of a chaotic bunch to take his second win of the season Boonen takes Tour of Qatar, Cav wins stage Tour of Qatar Stage 6 - results Track - Australian Senior Track Championships: Day 4 - results Basso back as Italian, Spanish calendars open Leif Lampater Gets Interviewed Hudz offer brake hood upgrade Got a first-generation model? Swap it for a new one Inside Astana Camp - Lance Talks To The Livestrong Army USA Cycling News Update - February 2009 Oakley Continues to Shine for Luxottica Feedback Acquires Ultimate Bike Support The Bike Cooperative Hires Kevin Wren SBS Armchair Open House Coming Up Looking Forward to Bicycle Times The promise of Bicycle Times is that it is inclusive of all, and a celebration of bicycling. It doesn’t matter if you’re a roadie squid, or an urban hipster wearing too-tight jeans on a fixie, or a mom on a bike path riding with her kids, or an electrical engineer on a recumbent (that’s right, they’re included too), or a knuckle-dragging mountain biker on a 6-inch travel rig, or a couple on their tandem touring the U.S. It’s about all bikes and the people who live to ride them Bike Tours to Coincide with Taipei Show Trail Break cancels events this weekend GT Golden Bike Race Series New Magazine Bicycle Times is about the joy of riding. It was fun when we were growing up, and now it’s even more fun, and practical too. There’s riding to be done every day iROC adventure race Klunkerz wins award 39th Etoile des Bessèges - Stage 2 Etoile de Besseges 2009 - Stage 2 Results Seattle services and memorial bike ride for fallen cyclist Kevin Black Equipment to give Fly V Australia p/b Successful Living the Edge Tour of California Women's Criterium Will Kick-Off Professional Women's Racing Season Amgen Tour of California Roster Review: Best Climber Jersey The KOM title at the Tour of California for the 2009 edition should be an interesting one. There are many good climbers coming to the west coast stage race, and taking the KOM jersey will be a prime objective for several riders Le Tour de Langkawi 2009 - G.C. Favorites First Edition Cycling News - Paris Roubaix winner Backstedt bows out, Cavendish confident for California, Boonen takes third bittersweet Qatar victory, Basso making Italian racing comeback, CSF Group-Navigare & Lampre-NGC sign more riders, Teams for Mallorca, Gutierrez excited to return to competition, Tour of California women's crit to kick of American season, Boise Development Team sends U23s to Europe MTB News & Racing Round-up - Luna women's team back in action sans Nash, Hagen calls it quits, Fumics leaving Germany for Croatia, Jamis backs new XC squad, New Zealand Cup to Timaru, Sauser picks up sponsor, Stander sticks with Mr. Price, De Brink-Ten Tusscher presents team, Maxxis Cup scheduled, "Gravity Triple Bill" set for Slovenia, Bikes Belong awards US$50,000 Interview with Long Distance Cyclist and Author David Rowe His goal-centered approach helped him break the 100-mile-barrier and attempt routes in the remote Cascade Range and Columbia Plateau with cyclists called randonneurs. What he learned while riding with these highly skilled cyclists helped him complete some of the most challenging road biking events in the Northwest, including the Cascade 1200, the Portland-to-Glacier 1000, and the Rocky Mountain 1200 'Retail needs more than an interest rate cut' Cycle Oregon announces 2009 route Brailsford wins coveted Bidlake award Road Racing News and Results - February 6, 2009 Bike World News to Carry Expanded Coverage of the Tour of  California Training Camp in South Africa for World Cycling Center trainees Road Bike Action News February 6, 2009 Basso Checks Out Giro Route, Barloworld Bike Rip-Off, McDonough Out At USA Cycling Team Planet Energy Launch - Buck Miller and Andrew Randell Bäckstedt retires Magnus Backstedt announces his retirement The Swedish rider, who lives in Wales with his wife Megan, a former British international, and their children, celebrated his 34th birthday last week Magnus Backstedt Retires Latest Cycling News - Merckx quiets early Nolf speculation, Meersman misses his close friend, Windsor learns from Europeans in Qatar, ISD with former winner to Langkawi, Ciolek and Gerdemann with Milram debuts, New hairdos for Silence-Lotto, Ceramica Flaminia tomorrow in traditional season opener, Equipe Nürnberger to Qatar, East-coast indoor velodrome plans revived, British Cycling going to extremes Kirchen: Aiming for Tour podium Astana at camp Inside Astana Camp - Chris Horner's New Shoes We can always count on Astana cyclist Chris Horner to give us something...well...different Astana adopts the Californian way Top Rides: The Col De La Madone In the Bike Lane: The Injury Boulder Report: The Fear OCA News Road cycling nationals coming to Bend Bend lands a second major cycling event Boulevard Road Race UCSD Cycling is proud to kick off the 2009 west coast collegiate racing season!  With collegiate as well as public races of all categories, Boulevard is one of San Diego's most popular annual road races For Levi, cycling isn't a sport, it's a lifestyle Bill would solidify bicyclists' rights on roads Citizen cyclists invited to take lap before bike race Late start to racing not slowing award-winning cyclist Colnago To Launch Colnago America We are extremely excited to announce that we have created Colnago America which will now be the direct supplier of Colnago frames and accessories in America," said Ernesto Colnago Tour of California TV times Classroom curriculum released in advance of bike race Amgen Tour to bike through Davis, Santa Cruz yclist clubs active, look forward to new trail Cyclists peddling this way, it's time to spruce up a bit West Australia wins team pursuit West Australia has won a fierce battle for supremacy in the open 4km team pursuit competition at the 2009 Australian Track Cycling Championships Cycling enthusiast 'pedals' his dream Merced is gearing up for Amgen Tour of California bicycle race Astana loaded, but will Armstrong lead? Albert Wins Hasselt Indoor Cross Albert Wins Indoor Race In Hasselt Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Back to the Top February 5th Road Bike Action News February 5, 2009 Tragedy in Qatar, Casper on the Good Foot, Bennati Stays with Liquigas, Cinelli Waiting for License, New Criterium for Sea Otter, Ride for Livestrong First Edition Cycling News - Cyclists in Qatar mourn Nolf's death, Astana adopts the Californian way, Basque Tours merge, Cyclingnews' latest diarist - Andy Schleck, Barloworld bikes stolen in Italy, Page renews with Planet Bike, L'Equipe to become soft on doping?, Team Astana announces 'Ride For Livestrong' campaign, Miller appointed USAC athletics director, Georgia Gran Prix to debut in Winder Thursday Euro News Thursday's British news round-up Suhardi: We are focused on cycling BSNYC: Conspiracy By Mail: The Hidden Dangers of Online Bicycle Retail What images could Knog possibly have included in the packaging for a pair of gloves that would warrant this sort of warning? MTB News & Racing Round-up - Buchanan racing as World Cup privateer, Behind the management scenes, Former World Champion commits suicide, Jongewaard & King conquer heat in Mt. Buller, Hill annihilates competition, Spitz notes effect of Olympic win, Peraud to ride for Massi, Spanish world champion to South Africa, Kona's Factory team, De Villiers on road to recovery, Counting down to the US Cup, Klunkerz wins award Road Racing News and Results - February 5, 2009 Sneak Peek: Time's New VIP Ulteam While still buzzing from the introduction of the new RXR frame, Time has stepped it up again with another entry into their popular line-up Martin Whitley: Managing behind the scenes Andy Schleck: The calm before the storm Latest Cycling News - Heynderickx first to find dead rider, Boonen rates himself and Cavendish at top, Haussler's hectic Qatar day, Danielson to debut in California, Diquigiovanni ready for Langkawi, Uncertainty over Tour of Sochi, UCI prepares Bio-Passport cases, No races for Cinelli, Van Huffel to Revor-Jartazi, Great Britain announces Copenhagen track World Cup line-up, Sea Otter Classic add criterium Inside Astana Camp - Chasing Lance He really is like Superman. He swoops in and swoops out, performs his superhuman feats, then leaves everyone breathless and wanting more Armstrong and Landis give Tour of California extra gloss - Reuters Tour Of California Chronicles: Contador Wins Round One At Astana Training Camp At the top Leipheimer had clawed his way back up to Contador with Armstrong rolling over the summit a few seconds back. Make no mistake, Armstrong is fit and as dangerous as ever Contador "very happy" to team up with Armstrong (AP) Veltec to End Distribution of Colnago EU Implements New Anti-Dumping Duty ATG to hold fast-track open days Trek Soho Review Trek's Soho bike has an eight speed internal hub and brakes, a light aluminum frame and a ton of features for commuters and urban riders Strong 09 Start for Worlds Biggest in Bikes CPSC Mulls Request to Delay Lead Limit Core Bike 2009 fixie round-up: Cinelli, Ritchey, Tifosi One gear, one way forward Bionicon Inherits Keyesville Classic BikeRight! founder honored Klunkerz Wins 2009 Cycling Film of the Year Early bird money-off promotion for BikeRadar Live events- Cut-price sportive and night-time enduro entries Merida backs MTB Marathons CyclingNutz Launches Improved Web Site Hi-tech GB cycling suits shredded The suits worn by British cyclists at the Beijing Olympics have been shredded to stop rivals using their technology Tour of California, Zabel & Landis' comeback Tyler Wren Interview Tyler Wren from the mighty Colavita Sutter Home Pro Cycling Team. They’ve got a few surprises in store for the pros in ‘09 and Tyler has a good head on his shoulders for the business of bicycle racing Take a 25-mile ride with George Hincapie around San Francisco Hincapie Sportwear SkinDefense The Ultimate American Bicycle Racing Event - RAAM Interview: Jonathan Page Inside Astana Camp - Andreas Klöden, Last Year "Was S***" In 2008, Klöden came to Astana camp in Albuquerque feeling bad, and performing worse. While the rest of the guys rode their training rides together, Andreas was mostly alone, unable to keep the pace or do the distance of his teammates Armstrong And Landis Give Tour Of California Extra Gloss - NYTimes.com Noyz and KarbonEye by Rudy Project Carlos Sastre's Cervélo S3 Phil Zajicek's new Fly V Australia Successful Living bike: The Parlee Z4 Zajicek's Parlee: The complete package Test: Pinarello's FP3 2009 Silca Pista Pump Jimmy Casper makes it two in a row at Etoile de Bessèges Etoile de Bessèges: Stage 2 -  results & photos Tour of Qatar: Stage 5 - Neutralised - Full report Qatar stage five cancelled Cycling News - Tour of Qatar rider passes away Frederiek Nolf died in his sleep last night at the Doha Ritz-Carlton in Qatar, ahead of the fifth stage of the Tour of Qatar. The Belgian of Team Topsport Vlaanderen-Mercator, who would have celebrated his 22nd birthday in five days, is believed to have suffered a heart attack Rider found dead in Qatar hotel 2009 Tour of Qatar LIVE streaming - Stage 5 - Today's stage was shortened (to just 40km) and neutralized following the tragic death overnight, in his sleep, of young rider Frederiek Nolf (Team Topsport Vlaanderen-Mercator).  "Cycling is in mourning when you lose such a young talent, a guy like him," said cycling legend Eddy Merckx, who is the technical sponsor for the team Sombre reaction after rider's death at Tour of Qatar Track - Australian Senior Track Championships: Day 3 - results & report Dupouey reportedly commits suicide Former world mountain bike champion Christophe Dupouey committed suicide Wednesday, French cycling officials confirmed. Dupouey (L), seen here with his attorney, was sentenced to jail in 2006 Rick Kushman: See Amgen bike race on Versus Two ways to win free copies of "The Ride of Your Life" eBook Bontrager XXX Lite road stem: light carbon styling Bontrager XXX Lite stem: Sweeping lines give the stem a sleek look Tour of Sotchi in doubt Cyclist dies in collision with van in Ballard Sports on the verge of anti-doping milestone (AP) Tech Highlights From The OUCH Team Camp Here's a close-up look at all the latest technology and some of the people pushing Team OUCH for 2009 2009 Tour of Qatar LIVE streaming - Stage 5 - The Tour of Qatar Stage 5 starts at 12:27pm local time (10:27 CET or 4:27am U.S. Eastern) on Thursday.  Eurosport LIVE coverage of Stage 5 is scheduled to begin at 13:00 CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern) Nys Wins Parkcross Race In Maldegem Belgium Nys Wins Parkcross, New World Champions Disappoint and Surprise Marin bikes stolen – reward offered Barlo break-in: 21 team bikes stolen from Tuscany training camp 21 bikes stolen from Team Barloworld training camp According to the team, thieves broke into the store room at the Campastrello Sport hotel in southern Tuscany, where the British registered team is currently holding a training camp, and took 21 of the 32 team bikes in the room Corsair Bikes sign Chris Smith Legally Speaking: Good night and good luck Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Back to the Top February 4th Astana Cycling Team Launches - Ride for LIVESTRONG™ Website Insider Perspective: Belgium IS Cycling Athletics director Pat McDonough leaves USA Cycling; Jim Miller appointed interim director USA Cycling News Update: Feb. 4 Austin Carroll and teammate Guy East hold the yellow jersey heading into the UIV Talent Cup finals Newest Cycling Capital: Bend Allan Davis - Congratulations to Allan Davis on his Tour down Under win, and here’s wishing him a great 2009 season AFP Reports End to Saxo Bank Internal Testing, Nygaard Denies Campagnolo Signs 15 Pro Teams To Ride 11-Speed In 2009 The Wednesday Comment 2009-10 Junior, U23 & Elite Road Nationals awarded to Bend, Ore. Approximately 1,000 competitve cyclists will converge in Bend, Ore. this summer for the 2009 USA Cycling Junior, U23 & Elite Road National Championships USA Cycling supports local racing with $360,000 in contributions - With $360,000 in contributions to its 34 Local Associations for 2008, USA Cycling continues to support grassroots racing initiatives around the country USA Cycling contributes $360K to local racing programs Sea Otter Announces New Crit for Road Racers San Jose Cycling Classic - will be held February 14 Interview: Team Type 1's Phil Southerland Team Type 1 co-founder  Phil Southerland was diagnosed with  Type 1 diabetes at seven months old and has been racing off and on for the past 12 years Casper wins Etoile de Bessèges opener Etoile de Bessèges: Stage 1 -  results 39th Etoile des Bessèges - Stage 1 Video: Tour of Qatar 2009 Stage 4 Race Highlights Qatar So Far Tour of Qatar: Stage 4 - results & report Cavendish sprints to victory in Qatar Britain's Mark Cavendish claimed victory in the fourth stage of the Tour of Qatar in Madinat al Shamal Cavendish Gets His First '09 Win Cavendish wins a stage at Qatar Cyclo-cross - Parkcross Maldegem: results Track - Australian Senior Track Championships: Day 2 - results & report Inside The Copenhagen Six: Dane Mania Track - Copenhagen Six Day: Day 6 - results Steven Cozza - Wednesday's Best Day, Worst Day He's a prime example of how one good day...one really good day...can make you forget a whole lot of bad days Astana hooks up with the U23 crew Video: Team Type 1 tackles Mount Figueroa Carlos Sastre’s new Cervelo S3 Continental Grand Prix 4000 Tire Continental designed their Grand Prix 4000 tire to exceed the traits that made their GP 3000 so popular, and the result is a fast, light racing tire suitable for use in all conditions Le Tour de Langkawi 2009 - Return to Genting Highlands le Tour de Langkawi 2009 - Provisional Start List Live Chat with Tim Johnson 129 Brave Ice and Mud at Sunday’s Cross My Heart and Superbowl of Singlespeed Race Achieve James Bond chic in ‘Formal Cycling Jacket’ James Bond beware, who needs an Aston Martin when you have a push bike and a nylon tuxedo with taped zippers and five pockets, including two reverse pockets, silver detail stitching and reflective panels for night riding! Cycling event raises more than $15,000 for The Tree House Watsonville's Tolleson contributing for BMC Racing team Miley Cyrus Bike, Celebrities On Bikes, Politicians Biking, Famous People On Bikes "I thought of that while riding my bike," said Einstein, on his theory of relativity Schwarzenegger pumps iron again -- a bicycle Look out Lance, Arnold is gearing up Business spotlight: Biketopia Bikes racing into downtown L.B. in April The Future of Bikes in Pasadena Michael Barry's Diary: Wind, Eddy and a victory Road News and Results - February 4, 2009 Mavic recalls 12,000 R-SYS front wheel rims - The faulty wheels were manufactured by France-based Salomon SAS First Edition Cycling News - Cavendish thanks Qatar rival, Wagner breaks wrist, Merckx supports Armstrong's hour record "Why not?", Astana continues working with Damsgaard, Casper displays early-season speed, Big expectations follow Arashiro to Langkawi, Marchante on the road to Malaysia, Sinkewitz comeback postponed, Snow no deterrent for Basso, Nuyens leads Rabobank on Mallorca, Bend award US Road Championships, Valley of the Sun, Sea Otter adds crit BSNYC: Pimping Your Ride: Making Money With Your Bike Chris Jones’ Diary - February 4, 2009 Pat McQuaid hosts visit from Latvian delegation The Explainer - What's in a name? An American team? Well, not really Jamis adds XC racers to squad Bend adds road nats to 'cross champs Napa cycling star shares his world Most professional football, basketball and baseball players probably aren’t as eloquent at speaking about life at the top of their sport as Lucas Euser is, nor do they have to be ROAD columns, posted and previewed Saxo Bank Ends Internal Doping Program - Saxo Bank has officially ended an internal anti-doping program run by Dr. Ramsus Damsgaard Saxo Bank ends internal anti-doping program Road Bike Action News February 4, 2009 Armstrong For Hour Record?, Tour of California Announces Line-up, Roll And Zabriskie To Help Breakaway From Cancer Latest Cycling News - Belgian Champ Roelandts back in sprint mix, Napolitano out-foxed by Belgian, Burghardt keeps on after crash, Bissell hunts Tour of California time trial, Basque races unite to battle grim future, Homeboys take Copenhagen Six, Spitz notes effect of Olympic win, Vorarlberg-Corratec rider swap, San Jose Cycling Classic set for February Ventoso signs with Italian team Napolitano hoping for return to form Napolitano enjoyed plenty of success at Lampre, but said he needed a change Retailers Launch Mechanic Training Rock Racing Riding Kestrel for 2009 Lorpen Hires New U.S. Sales Manager Bicycle Retailer's News Launches Staff-Written Blog Wanted: Artists to create recycled bicycle parts sculptures in Spartanburg If you have some old bicycle parts in your garage, and who doesn't, now you can put them to use if you have an artistic bent Thing One is New Trek Design Center Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Series 2009 Original Source Mountain Mayhem 2009 Georgia Cycling Gran Prix Debuts with TopView Sports Classic and Regions Bank Race Weekend QBP Distributes SealLine® Urban Line BMC UK Racing Team officially launched 2009 BC Cup MTB Series Announced Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Back to the Top February 3rd Niner's new EBB, lightweight carbon fork Big-wheeled mountain bike specialist Niner Bikes is soon to release a cleverly simple new eccentric bottom bracket design and is also putting the finishing touches on a lightweight carbon fiber rigid 29" fork Rock Racing will ride Kestrel RT900 frames with Shimano parts for 2009 Rock Racing on Kestrels in 2009 Shimano Dura-Ace equipped carbon fibre bikes Poor College Kids Road Race - Team Type 1 Dominates USWCDP: Pre-season starter US Women's Cycling Development Program diarist Kathrine Carroll drives the pace in 'Toona" Interview (Video) with Derek St. John Enter your film in the 2009 Bicycle Film Festival Will the grass roots thrive as bouquet races wither? If the Tour de Georgia goes down, can the four-corner crit be far behind? Judgments while driving a car among competitive road cyclists and non-cyclists Archer Grand Prix Cancelled Carlos Sastre: The dark horse rider Cannondale launch limited edition SuperSix with Shimano Di2 Cannondale look to have won the race to become the first manufacturer to offer a bike sporting Shimano's new Di2 electronic groupset. BMC at Tour of Qatar Day Three Tour Of Qatar Stage Three Race Report Tour of Qatar: Stage 3 - results Boonen scores a win in Qatar Track - Copenhagen Six Day: Day 5 - results UCI Asia Tour: Aymen Ben Hassine moves into the lead Inside Garmin Team Camp - Final Adjustments Cycling teams go to training camp to get fit, get accustomed to working together...and get all the bugs worked out of their gear before they start racing for real Video: World Cyclocross Championships at Hoogerheide - Men’s Race Inside The Copenhagen Six With Ed Hood Powerfull British /bid in Copenhagen Trofimov favorite to repeat at Bessèges Trofimov dominated the Etoile de Bessèges in '08 Toolbox: Music to My Ears West Kootenays to host international cycling races Cycling stars feel welcome in Redlands SJ cycling event boosts prizes Albert: Feeling Great Newly-crowned World Cyclo-cross Champion Niels Albert admitted to feeling like a god after his victory at a press conference in Lierre at the BKCP head office, one of Albert's team sponsors Cycling Arts & Culture - Klunkerz 2009 Cycling Film of the Y - Klunkerz Adds Award - Endurance Sport Awards awards Billy Savage film chronicling the birth of mountain biking top film Best of the year Launch of BMC UK Racing Team and website Young squad hope to make their mark in 2009 Full team rosters released for the Amgen Tour of California Tour of California releases full rosters for the race starting Feb. 14 Court judgment has major implications for cyclists No helmet? You could be found guilty of contributory negligence Another top cycling event eyes Bend for national title races Marion Classics growth a good thing Online option for valley cyclists Rabobank announces roster for Amgen Tour of California Sustrans agrees funding for new cycle routes Sustrans today agreed funding for two big cycling infrastructure projects S.J. cycling event boosts prizes Sheboygan cyclist proves himself in Cyclocross World Championships Midwest Cycling Series releases race schedule, including Historic Downer Avenue event 12th Annual Breathe Easy Ride Specialized Bicycles Pitch Pro "Light enough for the long haul, but tough enough to tackle anything. An outstanding bargain" 2009 Tour of California - LIVE on Eurosport - Gold Rush Continues - Amgen Tour of California Live Coverage Expands to European Fans - Live on Eurosport February 14 - 22 with David Harmon calling the action Danny and the Demoncycle 1972 bicycle safety comic book from the Highway Safety Division of Virginia Bobridge wins third Australian title South Australian Jack Bobridge has claimed his third Australian Title of the year with a victory in the elite men's 4km individual pursuit. The 19 year old adds the track crown to the road race and road time trial titles he won in Ballarat last month No one’s tall enough for these bikes Dallas News: Lance Armstrong, on our pages Architect from Kansas wins contest, joins OUCH Presented by Maxxis roster for a day Jamison Clark chats with Tim Johnson Take the Lance Challenge! First Edition Cycling News - Boonen declares open season with double win, Saxo Bank alters testing strategy, Burghardt: Qatar important for preparation, Eneco ProTour licence in question, Road schedule for ill Boom announced, Michigan's Tour de Leelanau cancelled, Archer GP cancelled Cycling is not the new golf Team Touchstone Women's Elite - Announces 2009 Roster Ridley's Noah, an aero road racing frame with "sticky" surface treatments The Ridley Noah is one of the latest in series of road frames developed specifically with aerodynamics in mind Le Tour de Langkawi 2009 - Sprinters Amgen Tour of California Rosters First Blush: Overall Contenders Tour of California, February 14-22, Preview, Start list, Stages The peloton during stage one of the 2008 Tour of California ToC Fashion Power Poll! Road Racing News and Results - February 3, 2009 Tuesday's British News Roud-up Catching Up for January 26 Through February 1 BSNYC: The Future is Meh, the Apocalypse is Nigh: Tempting Fate Track - Australian Senior Track Championships: Day 1 - results How To - Design Outfits for a Women's Cycling Team Along with the color and the cut, Martina Patella had to worry about sponsor logos, function and form as she set about dreaming up the new clothing for her Value Act Capital team Jacques-Maynes, Zirbel to Lead BISSELL in 2009 Tour of California 2009 Tour of California roster released; best ever in US? 2009 Tour of California: Team Rosters - Podium In Sight has compiled a handy-dandy cheat sheet of team rosters for the Amgen Tour of California. With pictures! Amgen Tour of California Announces 2009 Jerseys The Tour of California will signify standout performances each day by presenting specially designed jerseys Latest Cycling News - Tour of California field announced, Boonen's cocaine case ends, Henderson to shelter Cavendish, Haedo brothers race together, Columbia to meet school children, Albert considers 2016 Olympics, CSF Group-Navigare opens season, Nuyens has a son, Queensland teenager claims world record, German cyclists face stiffer fines Boonen Cleared Of All Charges After the revelations last summer, Boonen accepted his mistake and offered a public apology to his team and his supporters Tom Boonen will face no criminal charges for cocaine abuse Being deprived of racing was punishment enough Boonen won't face charges INFINIT Nutrition custom drink mixes The right fit - Shaping Saxo Bank Mark Bell: A Tribute Mark Bell, the 1984 Olympian and former national road champion of both amateur and professional titles, died suddenly last week, aged 48 Women's Cyclocross World Championships: A Gav's Eye View Fit Chick: Anchor's Away Midwest Cycling Series Announces Venues Josh Greenberg to Leave Veltec Casey B. Gibson gallery: Team Astana trains in California Astana California camp: Brajkovic leads the ride in the sun Innovations In Bicycle Design at ToC Roadbike Review Launches Commuter Content Downeast Holding Open House BikeRadar Live: Cycling Plus Sportive Choice of 100-mile or 100km routes Bicycle Film Fest Looking for Entries Wales to get car-free roads? High Street will beat the recession Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gel Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gel Trail Break reports sturdy sales growth Avocet announces half price deals Brant Richards off On-One, starts Shedfire Brant Richards to launch new bike brand On-One designer to create frames and parts and dried meat products Artemis Highland 100 Gorrick Spring Series Round 2 Christian Vande Velde Interview Watching the Tour of California on Palomar & Meeting Floyd The first thing to note is the road closure schedule. There are big signs posted throughout the race route like the one above one stating that the roads will be closed beginning at 9:00am Enter to WIN an Eddy Merckx and a Trip to Italy A weekend in Hoogerheide A weekend in Hoogerheide: On Friday, the village's main street was quiet, but already closed to traffic Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information February 2nd Landis finds warm team reception on return Lowered HR, Strength training, IT band discomfort Last Chance Cross - SoCal Series Finale MTB - Australian National Series #4: Downhill - results, report & photos Doing the Little Things: Chris Horner Plays Hero, Wishes Ill Fan Well The best part about this whole story is that Horner contacted this fan without any promise of exposure or promotion Road News and Results - February 2, 2009 BikeClicks.com Launches Safe Rides North American Handmade Bicycle Show - Exhibitor List Hammond takes stage and yellow A perfectly timed late break from Britain's Roger Hammond saw him take the second stage of the Tour of Qatar and the yellow jersey Tour of Qatar: Stage 2 - results Roger Hammond wins Qatar stage 2, takes lead Hammond wins ToQ Stage 2 Roger Hammond held off the surge from a group containing Quick Step's Tom Boonen and Steve De Jongh to win stage two of the Tour of Qatar in Doha BMC Looks for Top Finish in Qatar (Tour of Qatar audio - English) Video: Fitting The Riders Of The Saxo Bank Team An exclusive look at the riders of the Saxo Bank being fitted to their new Specialized equipment Track - Copenhagen Six Day: Day 4 - results Back Pocket Previews '09: Astana eecycle Works eebrake Pro Review Manufacturing and design talent can be found in these stunning new brakes Riding with Verizon - Bicycling, Trimble Outdoors, and Verizon Wireless partner up to give you the ability to turn your mobile phone into a ride-ready GPS unit Giro Eyewear adds new models for 2009 Leipheimer, Adam Craig and Team Rabobank to sport shades Mavic Race SL Ti Pedals The pedal body is topped with a carbon fiber friction plate to help hold the cleat in place, along with a carbon-reinforced rear plate to grasp the back of the cleat Kinesis UK Decade (and more) World Championships : Niels Albert – the new prince of cyclo-cross - He celebrates his 23rd birthday in a few days, and in the meantime Niels Albert offered himself the best present he could dream of: the rainbow jersey at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in the Elite category How Do You Pronounce Hoogerheide? - Lockwood manages to make his way to The Netherlands to take in some world-class cyclocross competition. As usual, it turns into somewhat an adventure SRAM Young Guns Perform at the Cross Worlds On-One looking for Brant Richards replacement Designer moves over to Chain Reaction Cotic Monster Rat ready for Winter Aspire proud sponsor of eighth Cycling Tour of Qatar Daniele Bennati will stay with Liquigas through 2010 Team Type 1’s Ricardo Escuela takes second at Mothballs Criterium Escuela Second At Mothballs Criterium Justin Williams (left) edges Team Type 1's Ricardo Escuela (center) at the finish of the Mothballs Criterium Why can’t motorists wait two seconds? Glenwood Springs launching Ride the Rockies and Bicycle Tour of Colorado Biking Co-Op to Offer Regional Seminars Total Restoration Cycling Team Announces 2009 Roster Vote for Canadian RAAM Story in Tour d'Afrique Contest Ryan Correy became the youngest Canadian to ever finish the Race Across America Cycling the ancient Spanish Camino Quiet little backstreets and cycle lanes were a slippery disaster ... A Year of Comebacks in the World of Cycling The 2009 season sees the return of three big names in cycling, and one lesser known one. It also promises to be a season of new teams and new big names Regular washing protects bikes from salt on winter roads High bike, pedestrian accident prompts safety push road.cc's tips for riding on ice… and snow La Ruta Wins Award - Central American First New Irish record holders return to World Cycling Center track UCI Women's Cycling Team Race Invitation Ranks Announced First Edition Cycling News - Sastre heads to California with Giro in mind, Hammond continues British success in Qatar, Davis lays out schedule, targets, Tour de Nez still partying in 2009, Boonen impressed with Cervélo's Qatar performance, Madiot: Gilbert departure won't hurt FdJ, Marrone calls for calm on Giro invites, Aussie women needed for Kiwi race Monday Euro News BSNYC: Stick A Fork In The Contest, It's Done: Announcing the Winner Michigan's Tour de Leelanau cancelled Organizers blame global downturn Inside Garmin Team Camp - Photos Tell the Story More info for ToC Stage 8 - There will be a Jumbotron TV on the top of Palomar Mtn for all on the mountain to watch the race, more... Official Podium Cafe Get Together at the ToC Alberto Contador heads to California for pre-ToC Astana training camp Latest Cycling News - Bennati signs for Liquigas until 2010, World Champion Grabsch back for Cavendish, Asia's top sprinter Park battles Qatar's stars, Nuyens left Qatar before team time trial, Sastre delayed in travel to California, Rojas wants to win in Mallorca, Française des Jeux presents team, Impey delivers podium spot ahead of Barloworld training camp Road Bike Action News February 2, 2009 Special Groundhog Day Edition: Compton Shines In Worlds 'Cross, Baldato Gets A Job, Corti Confident At Barloworld, Pauriol Takes First French Win Midwest Cycling Series - Schedule Announced Jongewaard and King beat the heat National champion, Chris Jongewaard and Zoe King both posted had fought wins at the fourth National Series round in Mt Buller Andreu Lacondeguy wins Kona White Style Astrix Caersws DH Cup Series Augusta commercial manager talks recession tactics Sugoi launches custom order site CPSC Delays Testing Deadline Specialized Launches First Georgia Concept The second of their two stores, partners Harry Rozek, Micah Morlock and Dave Jones doubled the size of their impact by adding a concept store next door to their current location Biking Co-Op to Offer Regional Seminars WTB Expands Regional Tech Rep Team Flood in e-Bikes Recalls Expected Merida Recalls Folding Bikes TdF Considering Qatar Organisers of the Tour de France are considering a start in Doha, Qatar, where they are currently running the Tour of Qatar Team Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Signs with Skin Care for Athletes Video Interview: Emma Pooley talks to road.cc Street Smarts: It takes a community to improve cycling safety Bicycle training during the Super Bowl Rob Friel and Matt Barrett sign for KTM Austrian manufacturer takes on British riders Abio Folding Belt Drive Tools of the trade - Team Jelly Belly’s Sessa sets up Highlights some of the most important measurements when intially setting up a bike as well as transferring measurements to a new bike Bike race traveling through Pacifica prompts major road closure Tour of California Bicycle Race Team Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Signs with Skin Care for Athletes Cyclist Marshall "Major" Taylor had to leave Indiana to compete Marshall "Major" Taylor (left, on bike) at his first European bike race, in Berlin in 1901 Race to the Finish Line with Hampton Inn and Suites San Diego Poway CA Hotel BMX returns to Horseman's Park Versus to Air Fourth Annual Amgen Tour of California Feb. 14-22 Elite field cycles toward Napa 2009 AMGEN Tour of California Stage Preview The world's top professional cyclists will again converge on the sunny soils of the west coast for the 4th annual Tour of California (ToC) Shhhh . . . Lance is coming to SR Capital of Silicon Valley to Produce its First Ever Criterium During San Jose Cycling Classic Amgen Tour Teams To Watch L-O-U Community Bike Ride Riding for others Paul Zbiek trains for the upcoming Spin For Life event. Zbiek, who organizes the event, is looking for people willing to ride a stationary bike for 45 minutes at a stretch Compton Nails Bronze at CX Worlds National bike tour skipping Branson Astana training camp comes to Santa Rosa Marion Classic aiming big Fantasy Cyclocross Update - February 2, 2009 ArtBike! Takes Off in the Racing Capital of the World! Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Back to the Top February 1st Jittery Joe's Cycling rebuilds by joining forces with the Kudzu.com U25 team Darren Lapthorne: One day at a time Lapthorne had great support by his team Sparkasse but in the end decided to switch to Rapha Condor Pearl Izumi Gavia PRO jacket and Gavia Plus tights Ed Farrar's battle to recover from crash BMC looking for ProTour wild card status MTB - South Island Cross Country Cup #1: results, report & photo GP d'Ouverture La Marseillaise: results 2009 Grand Prix d'Ouverture la Marseillaise Cofidis' Remi Pauriol opens up the European season with a win at the GP Marseillaise Tour of Qatar Stage One Race Report Garmin finished in six minutes and 34 seconds, one second ahead of the Belgian team Quick Step and two seconds in front of the Russian Katusha team. The second stage, a 134km race between Khalifa Stadium and Al Khor Corniche, takes place on Monday Wiggens Leads Qatar Bradley Wiggins change of team to Garmin in 2009 could hardly have got off to a better start as his squad took the opening team time trial in Qatar. First across the line, the Briton is now race leader Team Garmin-Slipstream wins the 6k opening team time trial at the Tour of Qatar Tour of Qatar: Stage 1 - results & report The Garmin Guys Win the Qatar TTT Click image to launch video Tour of Qatar: Stage 1 BMC Disappointed as Garmin-Slipstream Takes Team Time Trial in Qatar Qatar hopes to stage Tour de France stage Track - Copenhagen Six Day: Day 3 - results Blue Competition Cycles Signs Cyclocross World’s Team member and Team GEARGRINDER Rider Brian Matter Agreement brings Blue to the top of the Cyclocross World Cup Scene 39th Etoile des Bessèges - Preview Former Nationl Champ Bell Dies - 1981 and 1984 British road race champ Mark Bell dies, aged 49 Handlebars still have a grip on him NYC commuters skid along snow-filled bike lanes Road Bike Action News February 1, 2009 Qatar Aims For Tour De France Stage, Former British Champion Mark Bell Passes, Team Type 1 Goes 1-2 In Season Opener News and Results - February 1, 2009 Landis' status, Lance Fatigue solutions, 'cross wardrobe malfunctions, and more First Edition Cycling News - Belgian 'crossers surprise with excellent teamwork, Déjà vu for women's 'cross world champion, Consistent Compton earns second 'cross worlds medal, Powers fastest of the American men in Holland, One day at a time for Lapthorne, Wiggins grabs gold with Garmin, Rabobank sharpens Classics form in Qatar, Furlan likens Qatar to the Tour de France Albert And Vos Unstoppable! Cyclocross Worlds - Elite Men's results Cyclocross World Championships - Women's Results Belgium's Niels Albert wins cyclocross worlds ahead of Stybar, Nyse and Wellens 2009 Cyclocross worlds, men: Niels Albert wins one for Belgium Elite Mens World Championships Results Cyclo-Cross World Championships: Men - results & report Cyclocross World Championships: Men's Updates Live Coverage of Cyclocross World Championships, Day 2 Cyclo-Cross World Championships: Men - Live coverage now on Compton scores bronze at cyclo-cross world championships Katie Compton became the first two-time medalist in U.S. Cyclo-cross history with a bronze medal Sunday at the world championships in Holland Vos Outkicks Kupfernagel and Compton to Win Worlds Cyclo-Cross World Championships: Women - Results, brief report & photos, Live report Marianne Vos (Netherlands) wins at home Marianne Vos wins the worlds in her home country, outsprinting Hanka Kupfernagel and Katie Compton Cyclocross World Championships: Women's Updates Marianne Vos Wins Worlds In Front Of Home Crowd Cyclocross Bits Before The Final Worlds Events Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Archive - missed something? 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