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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