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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 2009Ginanni lands GP InsubriaThe 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
Giro Cymbal
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.
Luna was the world's top team in 2008

NAHBS opens its doors for 2009 edition

NAHBS: Day one - Vanilla, Parlee, Della Santa
Vanilla Bicycles introduces its third Speedvagen model to supplement the existing road and 'cross frames.
Feast your eyes on this

Art on wheels

The Original Bicycle Festival coming to Scotland
Mark Beaumont (fastest man to cycle around the world) with Kirkpatrick Macmillan's old bike
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
Floyd Landis made his pro road racing return during the recent Tour of California.
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.
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.
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
High school girls
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
Italian sprinter Daniele Bennati
Joao Cabreira handed two-year doping ban

A Thumbnail Guide to the Next Six WeeksRound_cobbles_medium

East Midlands CiCLE Classic returns to Rutland

2009 Tour of Colorado race series dates announced

Sunderland to manage British pro team
Scott Sunderland
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
CYCLING Presentación equipo Fuji Servetto 2009 / Foto: Prensa Fuji-Servetto - 0
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
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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"
Iron Horse
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
The award-winning Ellis fixie, built in Waterford, Wisconsin.
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
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
TF Tuned talk us through 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

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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
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Mary McConneloug & Mike Broderick

Road to Roubaix: A Brief Review

Video: Inside the BMC Team Car - Louder's Time Trial, Up Close
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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.
The NAHBS features the work of North America's best craftsmen

Shimano Dura-Ace TT brake levers
Giro at iceBike
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?

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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

CYCLING 2008 Beijing Bradley Wiggins - 0
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 - resultsStage 2 -  resultsStage 1 - results

MTB - New Zealand National Championships: Dual slalom - results & reportHill climb - results & report


Women's Tour of New Zealand Stages 1 & 2

NZCT Womens Cycle Tour of NZ heats up
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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
Dave Brailsford
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
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

2202 Planet_Armstrong_part2 - 0
"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
Thule EuroPower 916 - note, this is not an electric bike doing the modelling
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
The Salsa CroMoto stems in question.
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
Johan at Work
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
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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.
Haussler scores a win in Algarve

Taylor Phinney: Copen-slay-gen
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"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

Leather Hairnet
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
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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
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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
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

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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
AToC Tech: The Jelly Belly time trial bike by GT.
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!
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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
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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, moore large
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 Racing's Scott Nydam during the 2009 Amgen Tour of California pre-race press conference.
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
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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 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.
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
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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.
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
Participants line up for the start of the 2008 Castelli 24H.
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
Cyfac Absolu
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
Mark Cavendish team Columbia 2009 Majorca
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
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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
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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
Het Volk is the first Belgian event of the year and officially opens spring classics season
Track - Lotto 6 - Daagse: Day 6 - resultsDay 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
CYCLING 2009 Etoile de Besseges Voeckler Thomas - 0
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
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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
Christian Vande Velde (Garmin-Slipstream) is seeking the golden jersey of winner of the Tour of California aboard the Felt F1 SL.
Looking for big things ahead
Scientists testing new pedal propulsion system
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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
Shimano's WH-MT65 is a UST-compatible, disc-only mountain bike wheelset available in two versions
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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 - resultsStage 11 - results

Cycle Singapore Criterium: results, report & photos
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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
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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.
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
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"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
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
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"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
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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?
Levi Leipheimer Tour of California stage 6 2009
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
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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.
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
Floyd Landis
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"
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
Emma Davies
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)
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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
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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
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 Super Bowl on Saturday.
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
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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
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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 - resultsStage 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
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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
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
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Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
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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
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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.
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.
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
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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
BikeRadar video of the week: Robert Gesink's Giant Team 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
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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
Spain's Alejandro Valverde (C) at the 2009 Beijing Olympic road race warm-ups.
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
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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
Alejandro Valverde says he will go to Italy to face doping allegations
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
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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?
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
International Cycling Union (UCI) President Pat McQuaid
UCI president at Tour of California
FSA K Wing Integrated Aero Seatpost
Polar Adds GPS Mapping Capabilities to its CS600 Cycling System
The Polar CS600XS with GPS
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
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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
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So what exactly is the Cervelo TestTeam testing, anyway?

TestTeam
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
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French suspend Schumacher for two years, Valverde under criminal investigation
France bans Schumacher
Stefan Schumacher receives two-year French ban
German cyclist Stefan Schumacher.
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.
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
404's today
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
AToC Tech: The Garmin 405 is now Mac compatible.
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
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
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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.
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 - resultsDay 2 - resultsDay 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 - resultsstart list
Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 8 - resultsStage 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
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
shimano10_mt15_l (20K)
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
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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
USA CYCLING
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.
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
CYCLING 2008 Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) - 0
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
Oscar Freire (Rabobank) set off on stage 1 of the Tour of California.
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.
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
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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
Garmin's time trial specialist
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
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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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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.
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
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
CYCLING Paul Kimmage - 0
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
Troy Lee Designs D2 Lucha
Latest kit from Troy Lee and SRAM group
First look: Fibre Flare light
Brightness from all angles
Flexible fibre optic rear light
Froze Toes great start for young cyclists
Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba - Stage 7b Flash - Parisien 1st, Roth 3rd Overall
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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
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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
The $230 2009 Giro Livestrong Ionos helmet.
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.
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.
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?
How will this new UCI rule affect the Tour of California come Friday's time trial?
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
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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.
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 (Click for larger image)
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 - resultsStage 5 - resultsStage 4 - resultsStage 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
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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
Chris Froome 2008
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
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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
Bob Roll and Lance Armstrong appear to be puckering up toward a kiss in California.
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.
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
Lynskey release new titanium seatpost
Lightweight pin for the dirt and the road
Review: Aerocat R750
All-new Shimano Deore unveiled
Marzocchi recalls forks
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
The proprietary integrated aero bars are also especially clean with little extraneous hardware exposed to the wind.
Scott vs Giant; making it work; Rock Racing
Live Report Archive: 2009 AToC Stage 1 (Davis to Santa Rosa)
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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.
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
CYCLING Chris Hoy receives medical attention Copenhagen 2009 - 0
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 - resultsStage 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.
Tondo waits for the last riders to finish
Al and Van Paassen Take Heerlen
Cyclocross Heerlen
Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
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Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)

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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
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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
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.
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...
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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
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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.
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

Britain's Chris Hoy
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

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Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
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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
A bike equipped with Shimano's new entry-level road groupset, 2300, was on display
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.
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
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.
Landis returns from a training ride, showing no signs of Thursday's crash
Tour of California: Start times prologueMap
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
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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
Daniele Bennati GP Grosseto st1
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)
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Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
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Cycling season offers perfect mix of drama and dirt
Eat To Compete: Steak Fajitas with Guacamole & Mexican Rice
Where Slipstream riders came from
Kadisco: Cycling, Marketing, Sponsorship, Social Media: Latest post
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
Alejandro Valverde has delayed his Coni hearing until next Wednesday 
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
Louis Garneau Diamond helmet
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
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.
Astana is just one of many teams arriving in California firing on all cylinders
Race Day Minus 1
2009 Tour of California - Kick Off Press Conference - Race Favorites, Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer, George Hincapie, Tyler Hamilton, Carlos Sastre, Ivan Basso and other riders Meet the Press Lance takes a Kimmage to task for his attitude
Bikes of the Pros - Tour of California edition
Is It Too Early to Get Excited?
ToC is Harder, Has Stronger Field and Weather Problems
Boulder Report: Tour of California Preview
Tour of California: Pre-race press conference
Tour of California 2009: Fired Up
Tour of CA - The Race Is On, And Lance Goes Off!

The racing starts on Saturday, but the fireworks have already begun
Kimmage says it all - A blatent Lance hater speaks...
Paul Kimmage Responds to Lance Armstrong - Video
Allen Lim: Garmin's Guru
Crashed and bruised, Floyd Landis still racing Tour of California
Lance Armstrong on doping comeback cancer and Amgen Tour of CA
Amgen Tour of California Kick Off Press Conference: Stars Shine Despite Rain
Preview: Stage 1 Of The Tour Of California
Tour of California 2009: Preview
Astana under the spotlight
Salsa Fargo in for Test!
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Basically a 29′er mountain bike with drop handlebars designed for adventure touring. The Fargo begs to be loaded up and paraded around the countryside with little to no regard to the surface condition of your chosen route
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
More News and Cycling Information...
Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
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February 12th
Latest revelations, Drug use in baseball, Armstrong drops Catlin
First of four 2009 BMX Junior Development Camps a success

The next USA Cycling BMX Junior Development Camp is scheduled for June at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California
MTB News & Racing Round-up - 24 hours of Old Pueblo celebrates 10 years & honors Wiens, Australian team to showcase Tasmania, Under 23 racer Norris collects three consecutive wins, Diamondback sponsors Harrison, New Zealand MTB Cup heads to Queenstown, MTBA assisting bush fire victims, Trans Germany adds climbing classification, US National Calendars crank up, US Open makes changes, WVMBA Ultra Series, Oregon state series
Cervélo TestTeam's Sastre, Hushovd and Kristin Armstrong do wind tunnel work in San Diego
Cervelo TunnelTime: Tour winner Carlos Sastre in the tunnel this week.
Cervelo TunnelTime: Tour winner Carlos Sastre in the tunnel this week
The Race Across America is it Really "World's Toughest Bicycle Race?" You Decide
Operation Puerto: More on the CONI Investigation
Tour Of Med Stage 3: Ista Does It In Istres
Tour Méditerranéen: Stage 3 - results
Santa Cruz post-race dinner at TOC to Benefit Women's Program

All voluntary proceeds from the dinner directly benefit the Women's National Team Program
Colom wins Mallorca, Ciolek takes final stage
Challenge de Mallorca: Race 5 - results
The Best of Style Man
Tour of CA - Women's Criterium a Big Step for Starnes

12 months ago, she was a Cat 4, riding in her very first race. Last summer, she was a guest rider on the powerful TIBCO women's team
14th Tour de Langkawi: Stage 4 - results & full report
Samai snaps Gavzzi's streak at Langkawi
Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 2 - results
Brits shine in Med team time trial
Track - 6 Giorni di Cremona: Day 6 - results
Valverde fights back over Puerto accusations
The Recurring Operacion Puerto Nightmare
Armstrong Hires Damsgaard And Insures Complete Transparency - "We will continue to do everything we can do to ensure transparency and honesty in his testing results."
Lance Armstrong's test results posted online
Lance Armstrong's anti-doping programme will be directed by Ramsus Damsgaard.
Ramsus Damsgaard to oversee anti-doping program
AeroCat T600 monocoque carbon frame

Sochi tour postponed until 2010
Teams’ passport to major tours under threat
The Wednesday Comment
Wednesday's British news round-up
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Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
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2008 Tour de France star Kim Kirchen starts 2009 season in California
Road Bike Action News February 12, 2009

Shimano Debuts Dura-Ace at Tour of California, Merckx on Cavendish, Columbia Does Recon in Cali, Sastre Sick, Ready to Suffer, MASH Heads to ToC
First Edition Cycling News - Horner lets his legs do the talking, Sastre suffering before Tour of California, Garmin's hopes lay on Genting, Ciolek pays off for Milram, Beltrán faces two-year ban, Vaughters elected AIGCP president, Yates promises blood to keep mountains jersey on Genting, Crawford wants on the podium, Andreu settles with The Guardian, Meitan Hompo gets its attack back, Team Type 1 runs "Signs for Sacramento" contest
Caught In The Spokes -- Predicting the Winners
BMC ready to fight for GC in California
Golden Gate Ferry Provides Extra Service to Sausalito for ToC - Cycling Fans Arrive Steps From Starting Line

Golden Gate Ferry is providing extra service Monday, February 16 from San Francisco to Sausalito to ensure that cycling fans can arrive in time for the 8:30 AM start of Stage Two of the Amgen Tour of California
Jelly Belly: The Sweetest Team on Tour of California

"We are going to go out there and race aggressively," said Team Jelly Belly rider Nick Reistad. "We will be looking for every opportunity to get on the podium."
Tour champ Carlos Sastre hopes to overcome the flu before his California start
California'09: The Overall Contenders
Tour of California: Locals Only Preview, Part 2
Tour of California: Locals Only Preview
Italy Is Coming To San Diego

There are at least three Gran Fondo events every week in the summer in Italy. They fill up, sell out and are a huge part of the Italian culture and riding scene
Thursday Euro News
Latest Cycling News - Hincapie and Rogers fit for California, Kirchen has Tour podium in sight, Lance Armstrong's test results posted online, Samai sizzles in Langkawi sprint, Dekker at home with Silence-Lotto "family", Gent hopes for 2010 Giro stage, Sella: World Anti-Doping Agency drops appeal, Pollack to concentrate on track racing
2009 Tour of California - Columbia/Highroad Prepares
Tour of California 2009 - Team Type 1 Fan Events
An interview with The Ride of Your Life author David Rowe
Cantitoe Road Tech Tour Starts in Denver
'Space Filling Fast' For Press Camp
Clif, Others Recall Certain Peanut Bars
Nike Laying Off a Possible 1,400 Employees
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Steaming Ahead
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame 2009 Nominees
Fit Chick Blog: The Road Home
Landis crashes in training run for Tour of Calif.
Chris Horner: Letting the legs do the talking
Tour of CA - Vande Velde Worries About The Weather

Chipotle supplied the burritos...New Belgium Brewing supplied the beer...and Dave Zabriskie supplied the comedy. Dave Z was lurking in the background when CycleTo asked Garmin captain Christian Vande Velde about the one thing that concerns him most as race day approaches
Cycling News Roundup - 12 February 2009
A cyclist's kind of town
A look at the BH G4, a replica of the bikes AG2R will ride in California.
Tip on how to make your mountain bike roll faster
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Our Mountain Cycle Rumble after a four hour ride with the Kenda Nevegal and Small Block 8 tires. This ride was the worst of the worst conditions
Access for riders still needs some work
Pedaling through the Golden State

Gear: MyTach Brings On-Bike GPS to the People
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MyTach, a watch device that is GPS-enabled, specifically oriented toward cycling, and can be had for under $300
Tis the Season: Amgen Tour of California Means Exclusives, Behind the Scenes Views from EuroPeloton
Pizarro: Get your wheels spinning with San Jose Cycling Classic
Sycip Factory Tour

The day after the Astana team camp Road Bike Action paid a visit to custom frame builders Sycip to learn how they make their sought-after frames

VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
More News and Cycling Information...
Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
February 11th
The Explainer - Whose blood is it anyway?
Armstrong's personal anti-doping program? Forget about it
Armstrong Drug Testing Program Deferred
Don Catlin and Lance Armstrong part ways
Don Catlin, UCLA anti-doping expert. 
No anti-doping agreement could be reached
First Edition Cycling News -Valverde says no summons received, Tour of Sochi postponed, Evans starts Tour prep this weekend, Agritubel's costly mistake, CSF Group - Navigare continues passport participation, Hat trick for Gavazzi, Duggan not feeling the heat in Malaysia, Rojas withdraws in Mallorca, Cantele looks towards London & retirement, Broun & teammates represent Australia fire victims in Qatar, Giro della Provincia di Grosseto teams
Road News & Results - February 11, 2009
Alejandro Valverde - Responds
Operation Puerto, Again: CONI Opens Investigation on Valverde
Alejandro Valverde client of Operation Puerto doc
Cycling News - Valverde summonsed for Operación Puerto in Italy
Italians summon Valverde on Puerto doping suspicions
Road Bike Action News February 11, 2009

Italians Summon Valverde On Doping Suspicions, Teams' Passport To Grand Tours Under Threat, Historic TOC Roster For Team Type 1, Gavazzi Keeps Winning In Langkawi
Lance Armstrong tells VeloNews: “The goal is to get Levi the victory”
Bruyneel's big decision on which road to take in cycling
Leading Off: Can a bike jersey create an unfair advantage?
2009 Tour of California Events Roundup - 11 February
Tough-Tech: Topolino CX 2.0
Olympic track medalist Hayden Roulston returns to the road at California with Cervelo
Beijing
Off-track bet: Roulston won silver in the individual pursuit and bronze in the team pursuit in Beijing
An Interview with Jeremiah Wiscovitch

Jeremiah Wiscovitch leads the Rock Racing Team at the Barry Wolfe GP
Tour of California: Preparing for the big show
Wednesday's British news round-up
Latest Cycling News - Garmin shifts focus to Genting climb, Riis embraces Armstrong's return, California prepares for big show, Saxo Bank may surprise in California, Wild's Qatar calculations golden, Bronzini in good form ahead of Worlds, Zubeldia debuts for Astana, Mosquera leads Xacobeo in Grossetto, Vorarlberg-Corratec having a good week, German cycling federation to file charges
Cervelo's Dan Lloyd Wraps Qatar
AeroCat Releases Aerodynamic Triathlon and Time Trial Bicycle
Deuter Hydration packs
Duell road bikes to be sold in UK
Vogue with carbon wheels
Custom steel machines from Holland
De grootste pret is voorpret
Bobby Julich Interview: Team Saxo Bank's New Rider Development Manager Philippe Gilbert: Belgian Classics Contender Preps for Spring Assault

Gilbert was all smiles in Varese, as he enjoyed a successful 2008
2009 Tour of California - Live to An International Audience
Off-Road News and Results
Marzocchi Recalls Certain 2008 Forks
Last Chance to Support Bikes in Parks
Dirt Rag / Bicycle Time Mega Event Calendar
Topolino CX2.0 Carbon Core Wheelset

The folks at Topolino Technology have been designing and building truly innovative wheels for approximately five years, in Bethel, Connecticut
Princeton Tec Expands Distribution
Mt. Borah Custom Adds More Online Tools
Renthal returns to MTB market
Vienna Air King 2009
A Day for ‘Cross Lovers - Valentines Day Cyclocross Highlights Velove Festival
Fantasy Cyclocross Update
Cyclocross Magazine’s Fantasy Cyclocross League
We’ve now got 21 weeks of fantasy cyclocross in the books, and amazingly, the overall victory is not a closed case just yet
Sochi tour postponed until 2010
Teams’ passport to major tours under threat
The Wednesday Comment
Wednesday's British news round-up
Forecasters say this year's Tour of California could be just as wet as last year's
Astana controls the race on stage 4 last year.
Astana controls the race on stage 4 last year
Challenge of Mallorca 2009 - Stage 4 Results
Challenge de Mallorca: Race 4 - results & photos
Colom takes stage, lead at Mallorca Challenge
2009 Mallorca Challenge: Katusha's Antonio Colom wins stage 4 and takes the lead.
2009 Mallorca Challenge: Katusha's Antonio Colom wins stage 4 and takes the lead
Tour Méditerranéen: Stage 2 - results & photos
Sanchez seizes lead at Med Tour after Caisse d'Epargne wins TTT
Tour Méditerranéen: Stage 1 - results
Valley of the Sun stage race kicks off Friday
Christian Vande Velde - Wednesday's Best Day, Worst Day

When you ask Christian Vande Velde about his best days, and his worst days on the bike, he recalls memories of competing in Belgium's Fleche Wallonne race, and struggling on the climbs the same day Floyd Landis blew up in the 2006 Tour de France

Monique Ryan: Muscling up for the 2009 season
Gavazzi does it again at Langkawi
2009 Tour de Langkawi, stage 3: Gavazzi is getting used to this.
2009 Tour de Langkawi, stage 3: Gavazzi is getting used to this
14th Tour de Langkawi: Stage 3 - results, report & photos
Vuelta Ciclista a Cuba: Stage 1 - results
Ivan Basso's Cannondale SuperSix Hi-Mod
The right bars, donating blood, Pelvic feedback
Video: Team Type 1's Phil Southerland On Racing The TOC

When it comes down to it, bike racing and diabetes are not all that different
What kind of bike shops run by bike bloggers would you visit?
Virtual Directeur Sportif 2009: Get a Move On!
How I Roll: What it's Like to be a Pro Mountain Bike Racer
Cantwell to “Get Aggressive” for V Australia
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The management of Australian-based team Fly V Australia Presented by Successful Living Foundation has called on sprinter Jono Cantwell to “get aggressive and believe in himself” ahead of the fledgling outfit’s debut at the Tour of California this weekend
VDS: Who was worth it last year?
Levi's ATOC TT Ride

Low-carbon dating: Biking gets hearts racing
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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February 10th
Gavazzi puts cocaine addiction behind him - "Four years ago, he was living in a community with addicts trying to get better, like him"
Lance Armstrong interview: Twitter, transparency and time trials
LPR Left Off UCI Wildcard List
Team H2O folds
No biological passport, no Grand Tours?
2007 Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca may not be able to race his country's Grand Tour this year.
What will Di Luca, Petacchi and Garzelli do without them?
Teams and Rosters announced for the Tour of the Mediterranean Sea
Road Bike Action News February 10, 2009

Tour of Qatar Is Here To Stay Says Merckx, Armstrong Will Race Qatar in 2010, Gavazzi Wins 2nd Stage Of Tour De Langkawi, Evans Out Of Giro
Thirteen UCI Continental Professional Teams are granted “wild card” label
Thirteen UCI Continental Professional Teams are granted “wild card” label
BMC earns UCI wildcard status. LPR, Acqua e Sapone and Agritubel get left
Etoile de Besseges 2009 - Stage 5/Final Results
39th Etoile des Besseges - Stage 5
Track - 6 Giorni di Cremona: Day 4 - results
Liquigas's Daniele Bennati ends Katusha's streak at Mallorca, after avoiding Valverde's tumble in the last turn
2009 Mallorca Challenge, stage 3: Bennati wins.
2009 Mallorca Challenge, stage 3: Bennati wins
Challenge de Mallorca: Race 3 - results
2009 Mallorca Challenge LIVE streaming video - Stage 3 - In French, with commercials
Vuelta a Cuba - Stage 1: Lacombe Wins
Lacombe Wins in Cuba
Deadline to register 2009-10 UCI track trade teams March 13

Any teams wishing to be registered as a UCI track squad for the 2009-10 racing season must submit all application materials to USA Cycling by Friday, March 13
Girl Gone Wild: Kirsten Wild Wins Women's Tour of Qatar
Cervelo's Kirsten Wild ties up the first ever Women's Tour of Qatar as Bronzini takes her second stage
Ladies' Tour of Qatar: Stage 3 - results
Merckx: The Tour of Qatar is here to stay
Tour of Qatar: Prudhomme's desert vision
Wild win in Qatar
Wild win in Qatar
Cervelo Test Team rider Kirsten Wild has sprinted into the lead after stage two of the inaugural women's Tour of Qatar
14th Tour de Langkawi: Stage 2 - results, report & photos
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Gavazzi won his second stage – out of two
Zubeldia makes Astana debut at Haut Var
Mont Faron to decide Tour Med
Defending champs issue early warning by winning first stage

Italian stallion: Diquigiovanni-Androni rider Mattia Gavazzi (centre) posing with two local beauties after winning the LTdL opening stage and  sprinting to the finish line yesterday
Learn about New York Cycle Club spring bike training rides Tuesday
Wall Street bailout bill, not 'stimulus', gives bicycle commuters $20 per month
In the Bike Shop: Mashed potatoes, gravy, and lots of profanity
Road to Roubaix to be shown in Santa Cruz Saturday night
Crunch time to fund bicycle projects with stimulus money
Blazin' Saddles: Short back and sides
Cadel Evans - Silence Lotto - 0
The Belgian team, sponsored by both the national lottery and a kind of snoring preventative system, are so keen their riders look the part and play the part ahead of the spring classics that they have made an agreement with Belgium's top hairdressing salon 'Le Client'
Bicycle Assembly & Maintenance Program Launches in Toronto
Sidney woman finds pleasure in cycling for health, relaxation
Stuff That’s Come In the Mail, Part I: A Postcard
A Little Something to Tide Me Over
How to thrive during the 3 hour Solo Trainer Ride
First Edition Cycling News - Lucky 13 for wildcard teams, Barras adapts to road life, Clarke enjoying ProTour life, Wintery California finish possible, On-the-job training at Cervélo, Bennati back in business
Tour of Qatar 2009 Highlights Video
Pro Bike: Tom Zirbel's Pinarello TT rig
Zirbel's Pinarello: The bike has a clean look.
Zirbel's Pinarello: The bike has a clean look
Cycling News of the World
Cycling News Roundup - 10 February 2009
Road News & Results - February 10, 2009
Mediterranean Redux: Graham Jones Remembers
UCI Stage Racing... In Seattle?
Carroll and East lock up Talent Cup
Carroll and East lock up UIV Talent Cup overall

Austin Carroll and Guy East became the first American Madison pair in memory to win the UIV Talent Cup overall, wrapping up the title last weekend in Alkmaar
Team Type 1 Unveils Historic Roster For Amgen Tour of California
BMC's Scott Nydam, 2008 King of the Mountains, says he's ready for next week's Amgen Tour
Tour of California: The Sprints!
Cavendish Ready to Ignite Sprint Power in 2009 Tour of California
Levi Leipheimer is readers' favorite to win 2009 Tour of California
San Jose bike festival kicks off Amgen Tour of California weekend
With a Tour of California spot, Team Type 1 is spreading the message to athletes with diabetes
Team Type 1: Matt Brooks carries a monitor with him that displays his blood-sugar levels in real time.
Team Type 1: Matt Brooks carries a monitor with him that displays his blood-sugar levels in real time
MTB News & Racing Round-up - US 24-Hour national championships get a new host, Shoe problems pose extra challenge for Stander, Sharratt & Hamer win in Timaru, Olympic champion Spitz confirmed for Sunshine Cup, Stewart cleared to race, Coenen diagnosed with serious health problem, Chilean team wins TransAndes Challenge, Wildhaber fastest at Urge Kenya downhill, Marathon Challenge Offenburg nearly sold out
Mountain bike notes: Burgers in Bonelli, Spitz starts season in Cyprus, U.S. 24-hour nats in Moab
24-Hour Nationals to take place at 24-Hours of Moab in 09

The 2009 24-Hour Mountain Bike National Championships will take place Oct. 10-11 in Moab, Utah
Cavendish looks to continue sprint battle with Boonen in California
Latest Cycling News - Gavazzi grateful, Weltz talks Langkawi tactics, South Africa going for Asian victories, Gilmore achieves early goal, Van Dijk leaves mark in Qatar, Nolf's funeral planned for Saturday, Prudhomme's desert vision, Burghardt injured again, Evans in Andalucía, Rabobank reviewing "etiquette rules", Carroll and East seal UIV Talent Cup overall, No license for Team H2O, Victorian bush fires trigger generosity
Coach Frank Overton tells what to do with your new power meter
Toolbox: Managing and Monitoring Interval Training
Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn - Wavy washers, CO2 and acetone
Orbea bike stolen at Sandown show
The show allowed people to trial top end bikes on the Sandown racing test track. The £6800 triathlon specific bike was ridden around the track before exiting out the back gates on to main roads and out of sight
SICI Names New Executive Director
Handmade Exhibitor Numbers Holding Firm
First Titus Open House Draws Hundreds
QBP to Distribute Valencia's Royal Line
New Product Spotlight: Revolution Rev-50X Wheels
Revolution Wheelworks Rev-50X carbon tubular wheels.
Revolution hand builds simple, light, aero and reasonably priced wheels without proprietary parts or gimmickry
Zyro introduces brand new B2B site
One in ten shops to close, but IBDs safe
Retail sales up 1.1 per cent in January
New Hope shininess
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The long-awaited Hope seatpost is in its nth incarnation, now with a forged head and apparently ready for production and on sale soon. The coppery brown anodising is a potential limited-edition choice for all Hope parts
First Edition Cycling News - Silence-Lotto presents its 2009 team, Fleeman eyes overall in Langkawi, Wild uses experience to protect Qatar gold, Tour of California: leave paint at home, From eBay to Qatar win, Rock Racing announces California roster, Danish cyclist dies in France, RACE Pro now Team Planet Energy
Ride a heart-shaped route on Valentine’s Day
Leadville 100 MTB Article
Book Review by Tom Baker
A Dog in a Hat
This new genre of books, wherein an English speaking rider, writing in first person, provides details of his experiences as a professional cyclist includes titles like Rough Ride by Paul Kimmage and Inside the Postal Bus by Michael Barry
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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February 9th
Road News and Results - February 9, 2009
Five More Riders
GPS for Cyclists
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We’ve been using the Edge 705 since its release, and it’s revolutionized training and group rides thanks to several key features—routing, training planning, wireless data transfer and data mining
Bikemagic/Garmin Guide to GPS
The use and abuse of Paris' Velib bicycles
In Like A Lion: 2009 Amgen Tour of California Exended Weather Report

Uh oh, here we go again. According to many weather related Web sites, the weather for this year's Amgen Tour of California is looking very similar to the 2008 edition
Mark Cavendish Aiming High in California After Successful Tour of Qatar
Levi Leipheimer is more than a monarch
Versus Adds Weekend Live Tour of California Coverage
USA Cycling ranks Thater Race second best race in the nation
News February 9, 2009: An Exclusive Ernesto Colnago Birthday Interview

L'Amore Per Le Due Ruote: Ernesto Colnago At 77 Years
Monday Euro News
Monday's British news round-up
Catching up for February 2 Through February 8
Race Reports: Janel Holcomb (US National Team), Qatar Stage 2
Janel Holcomb
"That's bike racing!" is a phrase we often here amongst cycling enthusiasts and racers; today I'm saying it to myself
A Wild ride in Qatar
Ladies' Tour of Qatar: Stage 2 - results, report & photos
Gent Six Flower Girl: Lien Crapoen
Latest Cycling News - Gavazzi hopes to follow father's footsteps, Sutton and Clerc to try again, Hushovd dreams of Roubaix win, Fahlin draws encouragement from Cavendish, Merckx welcomes women's tour to Qatar, Nolf's father doesn't want autopsy, Sevilla looks to California climbs, Suspended amateur blasts German federation
Too Much Lance?
Retro Tech: A Look Back At The Ads Of The 1990s

After a look back at the ads of the 1980s Road Bike Action decided to take another look back- this time to the era of neon, front suspension and arrival of Lance Armstrong
Deda Elementi Zero100 Servizio Corse Stem
Cycle Girl: I'm saddle-sore
Bicycle racing club expand presence in downtown
Cycling: Deignan eyes Le Tour kick-start
Cycle with the Pros: Great Explorations Offers Cycling Itineraries
Snotcycle in Leesburg
Elite RealPower CT trainer

The Elite RealPower CT trainer is a good choice
Landis returns to racing in Tour of California
Gorrick Gore Bike Wear 100 Enduro Challenge
Wild Boar 24
Pro Bike: Kristen Armstrong’s new Cervélo S2 road bike
Kristin Armstrong's Cervelo: The bike in profile
Kristin Armstrong's Cervelo: The bike in profile
Details of Free to the Public Lifestyle Festival Announced for Tour of California
39th Etoile des Besseges - Stage 5
No Giro for Evans: It's all about the Tour
No Giro for Cadel Evans
Mark Cavendish (L) speaks with two-time Tour de France runner up at the 2009 Tour route launch last October 22 in Paris.
Australian focusing on France, Contador and Armstrong
Fresh Korn: Mourn the fallen, then return to battle
Weekend Video Action!
What does a professional cyclist eat during a typical day of training for the Amgen Tour of California?
Carroll and East lock up UIV Talent Cup overall

Austin Carroll and Guy East became the first American Madison pair in memory to win the UIV Talent Cup overall, wrapping up the title last weekend in Alkmaar
With a Tour of California spot, Team Type 1 is spreading the message to athletes with diabetes
Krawatencross Results - Albert, van den Brand Win
The Double Meaning of “Run Faster” - A Krawatencross Report by Christine Vardaros
Van den Brand ran away with the win. by Lea De Winne
Van den Brand ran away with the win in Lille
Tour of Cuba Begins
Boulevard Road Race - Snow Bound in Calfornia Opener
Boulevard Road Race: Evans 2nd
BSNYC: Coming and Going: Taking Liberties and Taking Leave
USA Debut Confirms V Australia/Successful Living Is Flying
Challenge de Mallorca: Race 2 - results & photos
McEwen wins Tour of Majorca stage two
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McEwen edged ahead of fellow Aussie Graeme Brown (Rabobank) to take the sprint. Guillaume Blot (Cofidis) was third. McEwen now takes the overall race lead
McEwen takes stage, lead in Mallorca Challenge
18th Mallorca Challenge - Stage 2 Live Coverage
MTB - El Paso Puzzler:  results, report & photos
MTB - South African National Cup Series #2: Cross Country - results, full report & photos, Downhill - results, full report & photos 
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Andrew Neethling was untouchable on his second run, securing his second consecutive victory
MTB - South Island Cross Country Cup #2: results & report
Raña road debut ends with crash; Valverde back
Asia’s toughest cycling spectacle begins
Gavazzi wins Stage 1 of the 2009 Tour de Langkawi
14th Tour de Langkawi: Stage 1 - results & report
Over There: Tour de Langkawi Offers Stage Race Alternate to Amgen Tour of California
 
The provisional start list is impressive despite the fact that the Tour of California runs at the same time
Track - 6 Giorni di Cremona: Day 3 - resultsDay 2 - resultsDay 1 - results
Past and present Italian stars at GP Costa degli Etruschi
Steegmans wins first stage of Tour of Majorca
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Steegmans has given the new Russian-backed Katusha team its second victory, after McEwen won the Cancer Council Classic in Australia last month prior to the Tour Down Under
Train with Power
Who's your pick to win the 2009 Tour of California?
RAAM - The World’s Toughest Bicycle Race?
Talk To - George Hincapie, Breaking Away from Cancer

This past weekend, George went from San Luis Obispo, to San Francisco, then back to Columbia-High Road team camp in Solvang
Colnago to Launch Colnago America
Compton rules, Mionske will be missed and the towering Trek-Livestrong team
Mailbag: Compton, leaving it all on the course on the last lap of worlds.
Mailbag: Compton, leaving it all on the course on the last lap of worlds
Felt Launches New Product Training Site
Colorado Magazine Putting on Bike Show
Gladiator Claw garage bike storage device
Interview with Dotsie Bausch

Dotsie Bausch at the 2008 Time Trial National Championships held in Santiago Canyon
VeloNews.com wins Hitwise US #1 Site Award for October – December 2008
Sharrow use on urban bicycle routes still under review
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
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February 8th
First Edition Cycling News - Savio's men favoured for Langkawi win, Flecha is blown away in Qatar, Belgian splashes to victory in Hoogstraten, Italian makes history in Middle East, Clerc to start season in Malaysia, Yates back in Malaysia with local team, US champion Miller acts as role model in Qatar, Team Type 1's to serve dual purpose in California, Feel the love in Santa Rosa's Winter Bike Festival
Road Bike Action News February 8, 2009
Voeckler
Voeckler Starts With A Win At Besseges, Diquigiovanni-Androni Look To Repeat In Langkawi, Milan-Sanremo Stays The Course
Juan Antonio Flecha: Blown away in Qatar
Italy's Giorgia Bronzini opens the first Women's Tour of Qatar with a win
1st Women's Tour of Qatar - Stage 1
Race Reports: Janel Holcomb (US National Team), Qatar Stage 1
Janel Holcomb
Today's stage started at the entryway to the Islamic Museum of Art, designed by world renowned architect, I. M. Pei.   As fortune would have it, the only bathroom near the start was in the museum, so we got a sneak peek of this much talked about building
Ladies Tour of Qatar: Stage 1 - results & report
Yaroslav Popovych: Back Home Again At Astana
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Popovych Wins At 2007 Paris-Nice
Diquigiovanni is favored to repeat at the Tour de Langkawi
Tour de Langkawi 2009 - Feb. 9-15 - Meier in Malaysia
Tour of California: Twisselman's persistence pays off
Inside Astana Camp - Photos From The Road
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Santa Rosa camp is winding down for the Astana team, as they begin to taper for the upcoming Tour of California
Is biking against the flow of traffic ever ok? - The number of pedestrian fatalities per kilometer traveled for pedestrians is about threefold that of cyclists
Cycling can be a lifelong love
Team Columbia-High Road Women’s Team Set to Compete in First Women’s Race in the Middle East
Le Tour of Langkawi 2009 - Teams Presentation
Rain and Revenge at l'Etoile des Bessèges
Meares time trial win
Meares time trial win
Anna Meares posted an emphatic win in the 500 metre time trial on the final day of the Australian Track Cycling Championships
J-Pow's Journal: With 'cross season over, Jeremy Powers stirs up trouble with his road team in California
Cycling Economics 101: Hard times call for hard racing
Hour record? Armstrong tests bikes at LA's ADT velodrome
Northwave Devine S.B.S.
Six Riders - Specific riders for the coming year starting with some stars
Ben Day wins as Landis returns to racing at the snowy Boulevard road race
2009 Boulevard Road Race
2009 Boulevard Road Race: The race started in the snow and only dried out a bit by the end
The scoop on the new shades being sported by Armstrong and friends
Oakley Jawbone
Oakley Jawbone: Hushovd got to try them before Armstrong
ToC Preview: Climbing Sierra Road
Thomas Voeckler claims the overall victory at Besseges
2009 Etoile de Besseges
2009 Etoile de Besseges, stage 5: Cofidis' Jean-Eudes Demaret won the final stage
Etoile de Bessèges: Stage 5 - results
Katusha's Gert Steegmans takes the opening leg of Spain's Mallorca Challenge
Challenge de Mallorca February 8-12: Race 1 - results & photos
18th Mallorca Challenge - Stage 1

The Spanish peloton got back in the saddle Sunday in the Balearic island of Mallorca, for the 18th edition of the local cycling tour, the Vuelta a Mallorca (aka Mallorca Challenge), an unusual short stage race that provides contenders with the opportunity to take part in as many legs as they want to, albeit only those racing all five days of competition can aim for overall honors
Track - Australian Senior Track Championships: Day 6 - results, report & photos
Cyclocross News Roundup, 8 February 2009
Sven Nys Dominates Hoogstraten Superprestige
Cross - Superprestige Hoogstraten: results
Dieppe Wintercross - Results
Bell Volt
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Introduced at last year's Tour de France atop the heads of Thor Hushovd and Fabian Cancellara and later released to the public this past October, the Volt is Bell's return to the upper echelon of performance helmets
Strong Spessot wins sprint finish
Team Planet Energy Launch - Brian Cooper and Paul Devries
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
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February 7th
Road News and Results - February 7, 2009
Teams & Rosters for Challenge of Mallorca
Fly V Australia p/b Successful Living to Debut in Tour of California
Ladies Tour of Qatar, February 8-10: Preview & Start list
Race Reports: Janel Holcomb (US National Team) from Qatar
Janel Holcomb
We begin racing on Sunday and will have 3 stages
Race Announcements Roundup - 7 February 2009
Cycling Team Jo Piels 2009
Road Bike Action News February 7, 2009

Backstedt Retires, Landis, Sutherland To Lead OUCH At Tour of California, Kemps Out Of Tour Of California, Team Type 1 In Versus Coverage of Tour Of California
Perfs Pedal 2009: UK road season begins
Trek's 'Something big', Hudz v2 upgrades
World Champions Upset at Krawatencross in Lille
Krawaten Cross: results
Fields of dreams
California continues to attract some of the world's best.
California continues to attract some of the world's best
Weekend Action: Italian and Spanish Openers
2009 Tour of California - Team OUCH P/by Maxxis Roster - Floyd Landis and Rory Sutherland Lead the Top NRC Oakland strongmen. “We intend to race aggressively and have an impact on the race.”
Battle of the races: Tour of California vs. Coors
Deal-O-Rama
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Some of the best deals on the parts and accessories you need, including helmets, wheels, eyewear and more
Police: Plan ahead for next weekend's big cycling event
Tour of California: Hincapie relegated to shadows
For Levi, it's not just a sport
New website lists lodgings that cater to bicycle tourists
Parting words from Bob Mionske at "Legally Speaking"
Hanson Survives Epic Conditions At Boulevard Road Race
Cody Campbell Interview - Astana Camp Photos
Quick Step - 2009 Team Presentation

The team lines up behind fashion photographer Henk Van Cauwenbergh portraits of the team taken earlier in Antwerp. The photos will be auctioned by the team at the end of the season for a charity initiative
Perkins bags third gold
Scratch race titles for O'Shea and Armstrong
A Look Back at Worlds: Revisiting the Men’s Race
Albert Outsprints Nys for a Pancake, Van den Brand Gets Revenge, Younger World Champions Upset at Krawatencross in Lille
Columbia's young champions: Keller and Fahlin
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Columbia - Highroad teammates Luise Keller (l) and Emilia Fahlin
A Canadian Rider’s Unorthodox Climb

Those who have heard the tale of Svein Tuft have wondered, could it possibly be true?
First Edition Cycling News - Leukemans comes out swinging, Milan-Sanremo maintains course, Qatar welcomes first women's tour, 'Triki' Beltrán allowed to race?, Eight charged in Operación Puerto, OUCH announces California line-up, Columbia's women launch the season in Qatar, Bronzini aims for stage win, Beyer closes first pro race with escape
Tour of California preview on Saturday (today) on Versus
Inside Astana Camp - The Daily Ritual
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The racers roll through rain, mud, road grit, and who-know-what...but the bikes always look perfect. This doesn't happen by magic...it happens because of hard work behind-the-scenes
Gazet van Antwerpen Trofee #7 : Krawaten cross Lille
Acqua & Sapone - Caffe Mokamba 2009
13 pro riders and 1 knucklehead
Voeckler takes Besseges lead
Leukemans wins, Voeckler takes over at Bessèges
Voeckler started the sprint, but Leukemans (in 3rd position) came around to take the stage. Voeckler now leads GC.
Voeckler started the sprint, but Leukemans (in 3rd position) came around to take the stage. Voeckler now leads GC
Etoile de Bessèges: Stage 4 - results
Petacchi wins Etruschi again
GP Costa degli Etruschi: results
14th Gran Premio Costa degli Etruschi
14th Tour de Langkawi February 9-15: preview, startlist
Track - Australian Senior Track Championships: Day 5 - results & full report
Inside The Copenhagen Six: Danish Triumph
West Australian women beat the heat
West Australian women beat the heat
High temperatures in the Adelaide Superdrome didn't seem to faze the West Australian women at the Australian Track Cycling Championships
Steve Bauer Introduces the 2009 Team Planet Energy
HRM hopes citizens think about cycling
Cycling stimulus helpful, but still falls short
Mountain bike group asks members to support national parks rule change
Brits in Balearics: Tour of Majorca preview
Plowman Craven to rub shoulders with Valverde and co
Plowman Craven in Tour of Bermuda 2008
The British team has secured an invitation to the five-day race on the Balearic island (February 8-12), and will compete against nine ProTour teams
No waffling as Belgians dominate Cyclo-cross
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive- missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Back to the Top
February 6th
Sitting In: Why I Won't Miss Style Man - "Journalism takes the exquisite guanciale that is cycling and grinds it up into potted food meat product, and the longer we support this process the more disgusting the mush we're fed — now there's even a cycling magazine run by a girl."
Fight Cancer, and Look Good While You’re Doing It
Leaving it on the Line - A Final Report from Sue Butler
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Five days have passed, so only 360 more until the 2010 CX world championships. I am already excited, even though the fog of jet lag has definitely taken its toll
Cycling News Roundup 6 February 2009
Back Pocket Previews '09: Caisse d'Epargne
2009 Bill Woodul Mechanic Clinic set for March 12-15

Mechanics wishing to become USA Cycling-licensed mechanics must register for the clinic before Feb. 13
Cannondale SuperSix Road Test
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SuperSix One: Full monocoque front triangle co-molded to the rear triangle by using one-step Clean Molding process/ Carbon Fork/BB30/Handmade in the USA
Danielson: 'Foaming at the mouth to race'
Late start to racing not slowing award-winning cyclist
Kemps out of the Tour of California
BSNYC Friday Fun Quiz!

It turns out there are far better ways to get your hands on some adult material than ordering a pair of Knog gloves from the Secret Website
Kocjan takes over at Bessèges
Etoile de Bessèges: Stage 3 - results & photos
39th Etoile des Bessèges - Stage 3
MTB - TransAndes Challenge: Stage 2 - results & full report Stage 1 - results & report
MTB - Australian National Series #4: Short track - results & photos
BMC’s Beyer spends day in break as Markus Zberg finishes GC 15th
Tour of Qatar 2009 - Stage 6/Final Results
Cav, Boonen Close Out Qatar
Cavendish takes second stage win in Qatar
Mark Cavendish Tour of Qatar stage four
Having already won on Wednesday, Cavendish confirmed he's the fastest man in the world by bursting out of the front of a chaotic bunch to take his second win of the season
Boonen takes Tour of Qatar, Cav wins stage
Tour of Qatar Stage 6 - results
Track - Australian Senior Track Championships: Day 4 - results
Basso back as Italian, Spanish calendars open
Leif Lampater Gets Interviewed
Hudz offer brake hood upgrade
Hudz replacement road brake lever hoods
Got a first-generation model? Swap it for a new one
Inside Astana Camp - Lance Talks To The Livestrong Army
USA Cycling News Update - February 2009
Oakley Continues to Shine for Luxottica
Feedback Acquires Ultimate Bike Support
The Bike Cooperative Hires Kevin Wren
SBS Armchair Open House Coming Up
Looking Forward to Bicycle Times
BT#1 Proofing
The promise of Bicycle Times is that it is inclusive of all, and a celebration of bicycling. It doesn’t matter if you’re a roadie squid, or an urban hipster wearing too-tight jeans on a fixie, or a mom on a bike path riding with her kids, or an electrical engineer on a recumbent (that’s right, they’re included too), or a knuckle-dragging mountain biker on a 6-inch travel rig, or a couple on their tandem touring the U.S. It’s about all bikes and the people who live to ride them
Bike Tours to Coincide with Taipei Show
Trail Break cancels events this weekend
GT Golden Bike Race Series
New Magazine
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Bicycle Times is about the joy of riding. It was fun when we were growing up, and now it’s even more fun, and practical too. There’s riding to be done every day
iROC adventure race
Klunkerz wins award
39th Etoile des Bessèges - Stage 2
Etoile de Besseges 2009 - Stage 2 Results
Seattle services and memorial bike ride for fallen cyclist Kevin Black
Equipment to give Fly V Australia p/b Successful Living the Edge
Tour of California Women's Criterium Will Kick-Off Professional Women's Racing Season
Amgen Tour of California Roster Review: Best Climber Jersey

The KOM title at the Tour of California for the 2009 edition should be an interesting one. There are many good climbers coming to the west coast stage race, and taking the KOM jersey will be a prime objective for several riders
Le Tour de Langkawi 2009 - G.C. Favorites
First Edition Cycling News - Paris Roubaix winner Backstedt bows out, Cavendish confident for California, Boonen takes third bittersweet Qatar victory, Basso making Italian racing comeback, CSF Group-Navigare & Lampre-NGC sign more riders, Teams for Mallorca, Gutierrez excited to return to competition, Tour of California women's crit to kick of American season, Boise Development Team sends U23s to Europe
MTB News & Racing Round-up - Luna women's team back in action sans Nash, Hagen calls it quits, Fumics leaving Germany for Croatia, Jamis backs new XC squad, New Zealand Cup to Timaru, Sauser picks up sponsor, Stander sticks with Mr. Price, De Brink-Ten Tusscher presents team, Maxxis Cup scheduled, "Gravity Triple Bill" set for Slovenia, Bikes Belong awards US$50,000
Interview with Long Distance Cyclist and Author David Rowe

His goal-centered approach helped him break the 100-mile-barrier and attempt routes in the remote Cascade Range and Columbia Plateau with cyclists called randonneurs. What he learned while riding with these highly skilled cyclists helped him complete some of the most challenging road biking events in the Northwest, including the Cascade 1200, the Portland-to-Glacier 1000, and the Rocky Mountain 1200
'Retail needs more than an interest rate cut'
Cycle Oregon announces 2009 route
Brailsford wins coveted Bidlake award
Road Racing News and Results - February 6, 2009
Bike World News to Carry Expanded Coverage of the Tour of  California
Training Camp in South Africa for World Cycling Center trainees
Road Bike Action News February 6, 2009

Basso Checks Out Giro Route, Barloworld Bike Rip-Off, McDonough Out At USA Cycling
Team Planet Energy Launch - Buck Miller and Andrew Randell
Bäckstedt retires
Magnus Backstedt announces his retirement
Magnus Backstedt Slipstream 2008
The Swedish rider, who lives in Wales with his wife Megan, a former British international, and their children, celebrated his 34th birthday last week
Magnus Backstedt Retires
Latest Cycling News - Merckx quiets early Nolf speculation, Meersman misses his close friend, Windsor learns from Europeans in Qatar, ISD with former winner to Langkawi, Ciolek and Gerdemann with Milram debuts, New hairdos for Silence-Lotto, Ceramica Flaminia tomorrow in traditional season opener, Equipe Nürnberger to Qatar, East-coast indoor velodrome plans revived, British Cycling going to extremes
Kirchen: Aiming for Tour podium
Astana at camp
Inside Astana Camp - Chris Horner's New Shoes
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We can always count on Astana cyclist Chris Horner to give us something...well...different
Astana adopts the Californian way
Top Rides: The Col De La Madone
In the Bike Lane: The Injury
Boulder Report: The Fear
OCA News
Road cycling nationals coming to Bend
Bend lands a second major cycling event
Boulevard Road Race
Pro 1/2 Riders grinding up past the finish line in 2008
UCSD Cycling is proud to kick off the 2009 west coast collegiate racing season!  With collegiate as well as public races of all categories, Boulevard is one of San Diego's most popular annual road races
For Levi, cycling isn't a sport, it's a lifestyle
Bill would solidify bicyclists' rights on roads
Citizen cyclists invited to take lap before bike race
Late start to racing not slowing award-winning cyclist
Colnago To Launch Colnago America
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We are extremely excited to announce that we have created Colnago America which will now be the direct supplier of Colnago frames and accessories in America," said Ernesto Colnago
Tour of California TV times
Classroom curriculum released in advance of bike race
Amgen Tour to bike through Davis, Santa Cruz
yclist clubs active, look forward to new trail
Cyclists peddling this way, it's time to spruce up a bit
West Australia wins team pursuit
West Australia wins team pursuit
West Australia has won a fierce battle for supremacy in the open 4km team pursuit competition at the 2009 Australian Track Cycling Championships
Cycling enthusiast 'pedals' his dream
Merced is gearing up for Amgen Tour of California bicycle race
Astana loaded, but will Armstrong lead?
Albert Wins Hasselt Indoor Cross
Albert Wins Indoor Race In Hasselt
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February 5th
Road Bike Action News February 5, 2009

Tragedy in Qatar, Casper on the Good Foot, Bennati Stays with Liquigas, Cinelli Waiting for License, New Criterium for Sea Otter, Ride for Livestrong
First Edition Cycling News - Cyclists in Qatar mourn Nolf's death, Astana adopts the Californian way, Basque Tours merge, Cyclingnews' latest diarist - Andy Schleck, Barloworld bikes stolen in Italy, Page renews with Planet Bike, L'Equipe to become soft on doping?, Team Astana announces 'Ride For Livestrong' campaign, Miller appointed USAC athletics director, Georgia Gran Prix to debut in Winder
Thursday Euro News
Thursday's British news round-up
Suhardi: We are focused on cycling
BSNYC: Conspiracy By Mail: The Hidden Dangers of Online Bicycle Retail

What images could Knog possibly have included in the packaging for a pair of gloves that would warrant this sort of warning?
MTB News & Racing Round-up - Buchanan racing as World Cup privateer, Behind the management scenes, Former World Champion commits suicide, Jongewaard & King conquer heat in Mt. Buller, Hill annihilates competition, Spitz notes effect of Olympic win, Peraud to ride for Massi, Spanish world champion to South Africa, Kona's Factory team, De Villiers on road to recovery, Counting down to the US Cup, Klunkerz wins award
Road Racing News and Results - February 5, 2009
Sneak Peek: Time's New VIP Ulteam

While still buzzing from the introduction of the new RXR frame, Time has stepped it up again with another entry into their popular line-up
Martin Whitley: Managing behind the scenes
Andy Schleck: The calm before the storm
Latest Cycling News - Heynderickx first to find dead rider, Boonen rates himself and Cavendish at top, Haussler's hectic Qatar day, Danielson to debut in California, Diquigiovanni ready for Langkawi, Uncertainty over Tour of Sochi, UCI prepares Bio-Passport cases, No races for Cinelli, Van Huffel to Revor-Jartazi, Great Britain announces Copenhagen track World Cup line-up, Sea Otter Classic add criterium
Inside Astana Camp - Chasing Lance
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He really is like Superman. He swoops in and swoops out, performs his superhuman feats, then leaves everyone breathless and wanting more
Armstrong and Landis give Tour of California extra gloss - Reuters
Tour Of California Chronicles: Contador Wins Round One At Astana Training Camp

At the top Leipheimer had clawed his way back up to Contador with Armstrong rolling over the summit a few seconds back. Make no mistake, Armstrong is fit and as dangerous as ever
Contador "very happy" to team up with Armstrong (AP)
Veltec to End Distribution of Colnago
EU Implements New Anti-Dumping Duty
ATG to hold fast-track open days
Trek Soho Review
Trek Soho Bike
Trek's Soho bike has an eight speed internal hub and brakes, a light aluminum frame and a ton of features for commuters and urban riders
Strong 09 Start for Worlds Biggest in Bikes
CPSC Mulls Request to Delay Lead Limit
Core Bike 2009 fixie round-up: Cinelli, Ritchey, Tifosi
Cinelli Vigorelli
One gear, one way forward
Bionicon Inherits Keyesville Classic
BikeRight! founder honored
Klunkerz Wins 2009 Cycling Film of the Year
Early bird money-off promotion for BikeRadar Live events- Cut-price sportive and night-time enduro entries
Merida backs MTB Marathons
CyclingNutz Launches Improved Web Site
Hi-tech GB cycling suits shredded
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The suits worn by British cyclists at the Beijing Olympics have been shredded to stop rivals using their technology
Tour of California, Zabel & Landis' comeback
Tyler Wren Interview
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Tyler Wren from the mighty Colavita Sutter Home Pro Cycling Team. They’ve got a few surprises in store for the pros in ‘09 and Tyler has a good head on his shoulders for the business of bicycle racing
Take a 25-mile ride with George Hincapie around San Francisco
Hincapie Sportwear SkinDefense
The Ultimate American Bicycle Racing Event - RAAM
Interview: Jonathan Page
Inside Astana Camp - Andreas Klöden, Last Year "Was S***"
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In 2008, Klöden came to Astana camp in Albuquerque feeling bad, and performing worse. While the rest of the guys rode their training rides together, Andreas was mostly alone, unable to keep the pace or do the distance of his teammates
Armstrong And Landis Give Tour Of California Extra Gloss - NYTimes.com
Noyz and KarbonEye by Rudy Project
Carlos Sastre's Cervélo S3
Phil Zajicek's new Fly V Australia Successful Living bike: The Parlee Z4
Zajicek's Parlee: The complete package.
Zajicek's Parlee: The complete package
Test: Pinarello's FP3
2009 Silca Pista Pump
Jimmy Casper makes it two in a row at Etoile de Bessèges
Etoile de Bessèges: Stage 2 -  results & photos
Tour of Qatar: Stage 5 - Neutralised - Full report
Qatar stage five cancelled
Cycling News - Tour of Qatar rider passes away
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Frederiek Nolf died in his sleep last night at the Doha Ritz-Carlton in Qatar, ahead of the fifth stage of the Tour of Qatar. The Belgian of Team Topsport Vlaanderen-Mercator, who would have celebrated his 22nd birthday in five days, is believed to have suffered a heart attack
Rider found dead in Qatar hotel
2009 Tour of Qatar LIVE streaming - Stage 5 - Today's stage was shortened (to just 40km) and neutralized following the tragic death overnight, in his sleep, of young rider Frederiek Nolf (Team Topsport Vlaanderen-Mercator).  "Cycling is in mourning when you lose such a young talent, a guy like him," said cycling legend Eddy Merckx, who is the technical sponsor for the team
Sombre reaction after rider's death at Tour of Qatar
Track - Australian Senior Track Championships: Day 3 - results & report
Dupouey reportedly commits suicide
Dupouey (L), seen here with his attorney, was sentenced to jail in 2006.
Former world mountain bike champion Christophe Dupouey committed suicide Wednesday, French cycling officials confirmed. Dupouey (L), seen here with his attorney, was sentenced to jail in 2006
Rick Kushman: See Amgen bike race on Versus
Two ways to win free copies of "The Ride of Your Life" eBook
Bontrager XXX Lite road stem: light carbon styling
Bontrager XXX Lite stem: Sweeping lines give the stem a sleek look.
Bontrager XXX Lite stem: Sweeping lines give the stem a sleek look
Tour of Sotchi in doubt
Cyclist dies in collision with van in Ballard
Sports on the verge of anti-doping milestone (AP)
Tech Highlights From The OUCH Team Camp

Here's a close-up look at all the latest technology and some of the people pushing Team OUCH for 2009
2009 Tour of Qatar LIVE streaming - Stage 5 - The Tour of Qatar Stage 5 starts at 12:27pm local time (10:27 CET or 4:27am U.S. Eastern) on Thursday.  Eurosport LIVE coverage of Stage 5 is scheduled to begin at 13:00 CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern)
Nys Wins Parkcross Race In Maldegem Belgium
Nys Wins Parkcross, New World Champions Disappoint and Surprise
Marin bikes stolen – reward offered
Barlo break-in: 21 team bikes stolen from Tuscany training camp
21 bikes stolen from Team Barloworld training camp
Scheldeprijs 2008 Steve Cummings
According to the team, thieves broke into the store room at the Campastrello Sport hotel in southern Tuscany, where the British registered team is currently holding a training camp, and took 21 of the 32 team bikes in the room
Corsair Bikes sign Chris Smith
Legally Speaking: Good night and good luck
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February 4th
Astana Cycling Team Launches - Ride for LIVESTRONG™ Website
Insider Perspective: Belgium IS Cycling
Athletics director Pat McDonough leaves USA Cycling; Jim Miller appointed interim director
USA Cycling News Update: Feb. 4

Austin Carroll and teammate Guy East hold the yellow jersey heading into the UIV Talent Cup finals
Newest Cycling Capital: Bend
Allan Davis - Congratulations to Allan Davis on his Tour down Under win, and here’s wishing him a great 2009 season
AFP Reports End to Saxo Bank Internal Testing, Nygaard Denies
Campagnolo Signs 15 Pro Teams To Ride 11-Speed In 2009
The Wednesday Comment
2009-10 Junior, U23 & Elite Road Nationals awarded to Bend, Ore.

Approximately 1,000 competitve cyclists will converge in Bend, Ore. this summer for the 2009 USA Cycling Junior, U23 & Elite Road National Championships
USA Cycling supports local racing with $360,000 in contributions - With $360,000 in contributions to its 34 Local Associations for 2008, USA Cycling continues to support grassroots racing initiatives around the country
USA Cycling contributes $360K to local racing programs
Sea Otter Announces New Crit for Road Racers
San Jose Cycling Classic - will be held February 14
Interview: Team Type 1's Phil Southerland
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Team Type 1 co-founder  Phil Southerland was diagnosed with  Type 1 diabetes at seven months old and has been racing off and on for the past 12 years
Casper wins Etoile de Bessèges opener
Etoile de Bessèges: Stage 1 -  results
39th Etoile des Bessèges - Stage 1
Video: Tour of Qatar 2009 Stage 4 Race Highlights
Qatar So Far
Tour of Qatar: Stage 4 - results & report
Cavendish sprints to victory in Qatar
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Britain's Mark Cavendish claimed victory in the fourth stage of the Tour of Qatar in Madinat al Shamal
Cavendish Gets His First '09 Win
Cavendish wins a stage at Qatar
Cyclo-cross - Parkcross Maldegem: results
Track - Australian Senior Track Championships: Day 2 - results & report
Inside The Copenhagen Six: Dane Mania
Track - Copenhagen Six Day: Day 6 - results
Steven Cozza - Wednesday's Best Day, Worst Day
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He's a prime example of how one good day...one really good day...can make you forget a whole lot of bad days
Astana hooks up with the U23 crew
Video: Team Type 1 tackles Mount Figueroa
Carlos Sastre’s new Cervelo S3
Continental Grand Prix 4000 Tire

Continental designed their Grand Prix 4000 tire to exceed the traits that made their GP 3000 so popular, and the result is a fast, light racing tire suitable for use in all conditions
Le Tour de Langkawi 2009 - Return to Genting Highlands
le Tour de Langkawi 2009 - Provisional Start List
Live Chat with Tim Johnson
129 Brave Ice and Mud at Sunday’s Cross My Heart and Superbowl of Singlespeed Race
Achieve James Bond chic in ‘Formal Cycling Jacket’
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James Bond beware, who needs an Aston Martin when you have a push bike and a nylon tuxedo with taped zippers and five pockets, including two reverse pockets, silver detail stitching and reflective panels for night riding!
Cycling event raises more than $15,000 for The Tree House
Watsonville's Tolleson contributing for BMC Racing team
Miley Cyrus Bike, Celebrities On Bikes, Politicians Biking, Famous People On Bikes
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"I thought of that while riding my bike," said Einstein, on his theory of relativity
Schwarzenegger pumps iron again -- a bicycle
Look out Lance, Arnold is gearing up
Business spotlight: Biketopia
Bikes racing into downtown L.B. in April
The Future of Bikes in Pasadena
Michael Barry's Diary: Wind, Eddy and a victory
Road News and Results - February 4, 2009
Mavic recalls 12,000 R-SYS front wheel rims - The faulty wheels were manufactured by France-based Salomon SAS
First Edition Cycling News - Cavendish thanks Qatar rival, Wagner breaks wrist, Merckx supports Armstrong's hour record "Why not?", Astana continues working with Damsgaard, Casper displays early-season speed, Big expectations follow Arashiro to Langkawi, Marchante on the road to Malaysia, Sinkewitz comeback postponed, Snow no deterrent for Basso, Nuyens leads Rabobank on Mallorca, Bend award US Road Championships, Valley of the Sun, Sea Otter adds crit
BSNYC: Pimping Your Ride: Making Money With Your Bike
Chris Jones’ Diary - February 4, 2009
Pat McQuaid hosts visit from Latvian delegation
The Explainer - What's in a name?
An American team? Well, not really.
An American team? Well, not really
Jamis adds XC racers to squad
Bend adds road nats to 'cross champs
Napa cycling star shares his world

Most professional football, basketball and baseball players probably aren’t as eloquent at speaking about life at the top of their sport as Lucas Euser is, nor do they have to be
ROAD columns, posted and previewed
Saxo Bank Ends Internal Doping Program - Saxo Bank has officially ended an internal anti-doping program run by Dr. Ramsus Damsgaard
Saxo Bank ends internal anti-doping program
Road Bike Action News February 4, 2009

Armstrong For Hour Record?, Tour of California Announces Line-up, Roll And Zabriskie To Help Breakaway From Cancer
Latest Cycling News - Belgian Champ Roelandts back in sprint mix, Napolitano out-foxed by Belgian, Burghardt keeps on after crash, Bissell hunts Tour of California time trial, Basque races unite to battle grim future, Homeboys take Copenhagen Six, Spitz notes effect of Olympic win, Vorarlberg-Corratec rider swap, San Jose Cycling Classic set for February
Ventoso signs with Italian team
Napolitano hoping for return to form
Napolitano enjoyed plenty of success at Lampre, but said he needed a change.
Napolitano enjoyed plenty of success at Lampre, but said he needed a change
Retailers Launch Mechanic Training
Rock Racing Riding Kestrel for 2009
Lorpen Hires New U.S. Sales Manager
Bicycle Retailer's News Launches Staff-Written Blog
Wanted: Artists to create recycled bicycle parts sculptures in Spartanburg

If you have some old bicycle parts in your garage, and who doesn't, now you can put them to use if you have an artistic bent
Thing One is New Trek Design Center
Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Series 2009
Original Source Mountain Mayhem 2009
Georgia Cycling Gran Prix Debuts with TopView Sports Classic and Regions Bank Race Weekend
QBP Distributes SealLine® Urban Line
BMC UK Racing Team officially launched
2009 BC Cup MTB Series Announced
Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar
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February 3rd
Niner's new EBB, lightweight carbon fork
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Big-wheeled mountain bike specialist Niner Bikes is soon to release a cleverly simple new eccentric bottom bracket design and is also putting the finishing touches on a lightweight carbon fiber rigid 29" fork
Rock Racing will ride Kestrel RT900 frames with Shimano parts for 2009
Rock Racing on Kestrels in 2009
Rock Racing will be riding Shimano Dura-Ace equipped Kestrel RT900 bikes in 2009.
Shimano Dura-Ace equipped carbon fibre bikes
Poor College Kids Road Race - Team Type 1 Dominates
USWCDP: Pre-season starter
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US Women's Cycling Development Program diarist Kathrine Carroll drives the pace in 'Toona"
Interview (Video) with Derek St. John
Enter your film in the 2009 Bicycle Film Festival
Will the grass roots thrive as bouquet races wither?
If the Tour de Georgia goes down, can the four-corner crit be far behind?
If the Tour de Georgia goes down, can the four-corner crit be far behind?
Judgments while driving a car among competitive road cyclists and non-cyclists
Archer Grand Prix Cancelled
Carlos Sastre: The dark horse rider
Cannondale launch limited edition SuperSix with Shimano Di2
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Cannondale look to have won the race to become the first manufacturer to offer a bike sporting Shimano's new Di2 electronic groupset.
BMC at Tour of Qatar Day Three
Tour Of Qatar Stage Three Race Report
Tour of Qatar: Stage 3 - results
Boonen scores a win in Qatar
Track - Copenhagen Six Day: Day 5 - results
UCI Asia Tour: Aymen Ben Hassine moves into the lead
Inside Garmin Team Camp - Final Adjustments

Cycling teams go to training camp to get fit, get accustomed to working together...and get all the bugs worked out of their gear before they start racing for real
Video: World Cyclocross Championships at Hoogerheide - Men’s Race
Inside The Copenhagen Six With Ed Hood
Powerfull British /bid in Copenhagen
Trofimov favorite to repeat at Bessèges
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Trofimov dominated the Etoile de Bessèges in '08
Toolbox: Music to My Ears
West Kootenays to host international cycling races
Cycling stars feel welcome in Redlands
SJ cycling event boosts prizes
Albert: Feeling Great
Neils Albert cyclo cross worlds 2009
Newly-crowned World Cyclo-cross Champion Niels Albert admitted to feeling like a god after his victory at a press conference in Lierre at the BKCP head office, one of Albert's team sponsors
Cycling Arts & Culture - Klunkerz 2009 Cycling Film of the Y - Klunkerz Adds Award - Endurance Sport Awards awards Billy Savage film chronicling the birth of mountain biking top film Best of the year
Launch of BMC UK Racing Team and website
The 2009 BMC UK Racing Team
Young squad hope to make their mark in 2009
Full team rosters released for the Amgen Tour of California
Tour of California releases full rosters for the race starting Feb. 14
Court judgment has major implications for cyclists
A new court judgment regarding helmets has major implications for cyclists
No helmet? You could be found guilty of contributory negligence
Another top cycling event eyes Bend for national title races
Marion Classics growth a good thing
Online option for valley cyclists
Rabobank announces roster for Amgen Tour of California
Sustrans agrees funding for new cycle routes
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Sustrans today agreed funding for two big cycling infrastructure projects
S.J. cycling event boosts prizes
Sheboygan cyclist proves himself in Cyclocross World Championships
Midwest Cycling Series releases race schedule, including Historic Downer Avenue event
12th Annual Breathe Easy Ride
Specialized Bicycles Pitch Pro

"Light enough for the long haul, but tough enough to tackle anything. An outstanding bargain"
2009 Tour of California - LIVE on Eurosport - Gold Rush Continues - Amgen Tour of California Live Coverage Expands to European Fans - Live on Eurosport February 14 - 22 with David Harmon calling the action
Danny and the Demoncycle

1972 bicycle safety comic book from the Highway Safety Division of Virginia
Bobridge wins third Australian title
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South Australian Jack Bobridge has claimed his third Australian Title of the year with a victory in the elite men's 4km individual pursuit. The 19 year old adds the track crown to the road race and road time trial titles he won in Ballarat last month
No one’s tall enough for these bikes
Dallas News: Lance Armstrong, on our pages
Architect from Kansas wins contest, joins OUCH Presented by Maxxis roster for a day
Contest Winner Jamison Clark
Jamison Clark chats with Tim Johnson
Take the Lance Challenge!
First Edition Cycling News - Boonen declares open season with double win, Saxo Bank alters testing strategy, Burghardt: Qatar important for preparation, Eneco ProTour licence in question, Road schedule for ill Boom announced, Michigan's Tour de Leelanau cancelled, Archer GP cancelled
Cycling is not the new golf
Team Touchstone Women's Elite - Announces 2009 Roster
Ridley's Noah, an aero road racing frame with "sticky" surface treatments
Ridley Noah: The profile
The Ridley Noah is one of the latest in series of road frames developed specifically with aerodynamics in mind
Le Tour de Langkawi 2009 - Sprinters
Amgen Tour of California Rosters First Blush: Overall Contenders
Tour of California, February 14-22, Preview, Start list, Stages
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The peloton during stage one of the 2008 Tour of California
ToC Fashion Power Poll!
Road Racing News and Results - February 3, 2009
Tuesday's British News Roud-up
Catching Up for January 26 Through February 1
BSNYC: The Future is Meh, the Apocalypse is Nigh: Tempting Fate
Track - Australian Senior Track Championships: Day 1 - results
How To - Design Outfits for a Women's Cycling Team
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Along with the color and the cut, Martina Patella had to worry about sponsor logos, function and form as she set about dreaming up the new clothing for her Value Act Capital team
Jacques-Maynes, Zirbel to Lead BISSELL in 2009 Tour of California
2009 Tour of California roster released; best ever in US?
2009 Tour of California: Team Rosters - Podium In Sight has compiled a handy-dandy cheat sheet of team rosters for the Amgen Tour of California. With pictures!
Amgen Tour of California Announces 2009 Jerseys

The Tour of California will signify standout performances each day by presenting specially designed jerseys
Latest Cycling News - Tour of California field announced, Boonen's cocaine case ends, Henderson to shelter Cavendish, Haedo brothers race together, Columbia to meet school children, Albert considers 2016 Olympics, CSF Group-Navigare opens season, Nuyens has a son, Queensland teenager claims world record, German cyclists face stiffer fines
Boonen Cleared Of All Charges

After the revelations last summer, Boonen accepted his mistake and offered a public apology to his team and his supporters
Tom Boonen will face no criminal charges for cocaine abuse
Belgian Tom Boonen rides in the pack during the Paris-Tours cycling race on October 12, 2008 between Paris and Tours
Being deprived of racing was punishment enough
Boonen won't face charges
INFINIT Nutrition custom drink mixes
The right fit - Shaping Saxo Bank
Mark Bell: A Tribute
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Mark Bell, the 1984 Olympian and former national road champion of both amateur and professional titles, died suddenly last week, aged 48
Women's Cyclocross World Championships: A Gav's Eye View
Fit Chick: Anchor's Away
Midwest Cycling Series Announces Venues
Josh Greenberg to Leave Veltec
Casey B. Gibson gallery: Team Astana trains in California
Astana California camp: Brajkovic leads the ride in the sun.
Astana California camp: Brajkovic leads the ride in the sun
Innovations In Bicycle Design at ToC
Roadbike Review Launches Commuter Content
Downeast Holding Open House
BikeRadar Live: Cycling Plus Sportive
Challenge yourself with the Cycling Plus Sportive
Choice of 100-mile or 100km routes
Bicycle Film Fest Looking for Entries
Wales to get car-free roads?
High Street will beat the recession
Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gel
Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gel
Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gel
Trail Break reports sturdy sales growth
Avocet announces half price deals
Brant Richards off On-One, starts Shedfire
Brant Richards to launch new bike brand
Brant Richards has announced he is launching a new bike brand, Shedfire
On-One designer to create frames and parts and dried meat products
Artemis Highland 100
Gorrick Spring Series Round 2
Christian Vande Velde Interview
Watching the Tour of California on Palomar & Meeting Floyd
Palomar Mountain Road closure sign Tour of California
The first thing to note is the road closure schedule. There are big signs posted throughout the race route like the one above one stating that the roads will be closed beginning at 9:00am
Enter to WIN an Eddy Merckx and a Trip to Italy
A weekend in Hoogerheide
A weekend in Hoogerheide
A weekend in Hoogerheide: On Friday, the village's main street was quiet, but already closed to traffic
Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar
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February 2nd
Landis finds warm team reception on return
Lowered HR, Strength training, IT band discomfort
Last Chance Cross - SoCal Series Finale
MTB - Australian National Series #4: Downhill - results, report & photos
Doing the Little Things: Chris Horner Plays Hero, Wishes Ill Fan Well

The best part about this whole story is that Horner contacted this fan without any promise of exposure or promotion
Road News and Results - February 2, 2009
BikeClicks.com Launches Safe Rides
North American Handmade Bicycle Show - Exhibitor List
Hammond takes stage and yellow
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A perfectly timed late break from Britain's Roger Hammond saw him take the second stage of the Tour of Qatar and the yellow jersey
Tour of Qatar: Stage 2 - results
Roger Hammond wins Qatar stage 2, takes lead
Hammond wins ToQ Stage 2
Roger Hammond Cervelo Test Team
Roger Hammond held off the surge from a group containing Quick Step's Tom Boonen and Steve De Jongh to win stage two of the Tour of Qatar in Doha
BMC Looks for Top Finish in Qatar
(Tour of Qatar audio - English)
Video: Fitting The Riders Of The Saxo Bank Team

An exclusive look at the riders of the Saxo Bank being fitted to their new Specialized equipment
Track - Copenhagen Six Day: Day 4 - results
Back Pocket Previews '09: Astana
eecycle Works eebrake Pro Review

Manufacturing and design talent can be found in these stunning new brakes
Riding with Verizon - Bicycling, Trimble Outdoors, and Verizon Wireless partner up to give you the ability to turn your mobile phone into a ride-ready GPS unit
Giro Eyewear adds new models for 2009
Astana road pro Levi Leipheimer will sport Giro eyewear for 2009, switching from his Specialized peeps.
Leipheimer, Adam Craig and Team Rabobank to sport shades
Mavic Race SL Ti Pedals
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The pedal body is topped with a carbon fiber friction plate to help hold the cleat in place, along with a carbon-reinforced rear plate to grasp the back of the cleat
Kinesis UK Decade (and more)
World Championships : Niels Albert – the new prince of cyclo-cross - He celebrates his 23rd birthday in a few days, and in the meantime Niels Albert offered himself the best present he could dream of: the rainbow jersey at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in the Elite category
How Do You Pronounce Hoogerheide? - Lockwood manages to make his way to The Netherlands to take in some world-class cyclocross competition. As usual, it turns into somewhat an adventure
SRAM Young Guns Perform at the Cross Worlds
On-One looking for Brant Richards replacement

Designer moves over to Chain Reaction
Cotic Monster Rat ready for Winter
Aspire proud sponsor of eighth Cycling Tour of Qatar
Daniele Bennati will stay with Liquigas through 2010
Team Type 1’s Ricardo Escuela takes second at Mothballs Criterium
Escuela Second At Mothballs Criterium

Justin Williams (left) edges Team Type 1's Ricardo Escuela (center) at the finish of the Mothballs Criterium
Why can’t motorists wait two seconds?
Glenwood Springs launching Ride the Rockies and Bicycle Tour of Colorado
Biking Co-Op to Offer Regional Seminars
Total Restoration Cycling Team Announces 2009 Roster
Vote for Canadian RAAM Story in Tour d'Afrique Contest
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Ryan Correy became the youngest Canadian to ever finish the Race Across America
Cycling the ancient Spanish Camino
Quiet little backstreets and cycle lanes were a slippery disaster ...
A Year of Comebacks in the World of Cycling

The 2009 season sees the return of three big names in cycling, and one lesser known one. It also promises to be a season of new teams and new big names
Regular washing protects bikes from salt on winter roads
High bike, pedestrian accident prompts safety push
road.cc's tips for riding on ice… and snow
La Ruta Wins Award - Central American First
New Irish record holders return to World Cycling Center track
UCI Women's Cycling Team Race Invitation Ranks Announced
First Edition Cycling News - Sastre heads to California with Giro in mind, Hammond continues British success in Qatar, Davis lays out schedule, targets, Tour de Nez still partying in 2009, Boonen impressed with Cervélo's Qatar performance, Madiot: Gilbert departure won't hurt FdJ, Marrone calls for calm on Giro invites, Aussie women needed for Kiwi race
Monday Euro News
BSNYC: Stick A Fork In The Contest, It's Done: Announcing the Winner
Michigan's Tour de Leelanau cancelled
The 2009 Priority Health Tour de Leelanau has been cancelled
Organizers blame global downturn
Inside Garmin Team Camp - Photos Tell the Story
More info for ToC Stage 8 - There will be a Jumbotron TV on the top of Palomar Mtn for all on the mountain to watch the race, more...
Official Podium Cafe Get Together at the ToC
Alberto Contador heads to California for pre-ToC Astana training camp
Latest Cycling News - Bennati signs for Liquigas until 2010, World Champion Grabsch back for Cavendish, Asia's top sprinter Park battles Qatar's stars, Nuyens left Qatar before team time trial, Sastre delayed in travel to California, Rojas wants to win in Mallorca, Française des Jeux presents team, Impey delivers podium spot ahead of Barloworld training camp
Road Bike Action News February 2, 2009
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Special Groundhog Day Edition: Compton Shines In Worlds 'Cross, Baldato Gets A Job, Corti Confident At Barloworld, Pauriol Takes First French Win
Midwest Cycling Series - Schedule Announced
Jongewaard and King beat the heat
Jongewaard and King beat the heat
National champion, Chris Jongewaard and Zoe King both posted had fought wins at the fourth National Series round in Mt Buller
Andreu Lacondeguy wins Kona White Style
Astrix Caersws DH Cup Series
Augusta commercial manager talks recession tactics
Sugoi launches custom order site
CPSC Delays Testing Deadline
Specialized Launches First Georgia Concept

The second of their two stores, partners Harry Rozek, Micah Morlock and Dave Jones doubled the size of their impact by adding a concept store next door to their current location
Biking Co-Op to Offer Regional Seminars
WTB Expands Regional Tech Rep Team
Flood in e-Bikes Recalls Expected
Merida Recalls Folding Bikes
TdF Considering Qatar
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Organisers of the Tour de France are considering a start in Doha, Qatar, where they are currently running the Tour of Qatar
Team Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Signs with Skin Care for Athletes
Video Interview: Emma Pooley talks to road.cc
Street Smarts: It takes a community to improve cycling safety
Bicycle training during the Super Bowl
Rob Friel and Matt Barrett sign for KTM
Rob Friel (right) and Matt Barrett (left) will race for KTM in the 2009 season.
Austrian manufacturer takes on British riders
Abio Folding Belt Drive
Tools of the trade - Team Jelly Belly’s Sessa sets up
Jelly belly and Sessa set-up bikes
Highlights some of the most important measurements when intially setting up a bike as well as transferring measurements to a new bike
Bike race traveling through Pacifica prompts major road closure
Tour of California Bicycle Race
Team Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Signs with Skin Care for Athletes
Cyclist Marshall "Major" Taylor had to leave Indiana to compete

Marshall "Major" Taylor (left, on bike) at his first European bike race, in Berlin in 1901
Race to the Finish Line with Hampton Inn and Suites San Diego Poway CA Hotel
BMX returns to Horseman's Park
Versus to Air Fourth Annual Amgen Tour of California Feb. 14-22
Elite field cycles toward Napa
2009 AMGEN Tour of California Stage Preview
2008 Winnere Levi Leipheimer
The world's top professional cyclists will again converge on the sunny soils of the west coast for the 4th annual Tour of California (ToC)
Shhhh . . . Lance is coming to SR
Capital of Silicon Valley to Produce its First Ever Criterium During San Jose Cycling Classic
Amgen Tour Teams To Watch
L-O-U Community Bike Ride
Riding for others

Paul Zbiek trains for the upcoming Spin For Life event. Zbiek, who organizes the event, is looking for people willing to ride a stationary bike for 45 minutes at a stretch
Compton Nails Bronze at CX Worlds
National bike tour skipping Branson
Astana training camp comes to Santa Rosa
Marion Classic aiming big
Fantasy Cyclocross Update - February 2, 2009
ArtBike! Takes Off in the Racing Capital of the World!
Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Back to the Top
February 1st
Jittery Joe's Cycling rebuilds by joining forces with the Kudzu.com U25 team
Darren Lapthorne: One day at a time
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Lapthorne had great support by his team Sparkasse but in the end decided to switch to Rapha Condor
Pearl Izumi Gavia PRO jacket and Gavia Plus tights
Ed Farrar's battle to recover from crash
BMC looking for ProTour wild card status
MTB - South Island Cross Country Cup #1: results, report & photo
GP d'Ouverture La Marseillaise: results
2009 Grand Prix d'Ouverture la Marseillaise
Cofidis' Remi Pauriol opens up the European season with a win at the GP Marseillaise
Tour of Qatar Stage One Race Report

Garmin finished in six minutes and 34 seconds, one second ahead of the Belgian team Quick Step and two seconds in front of the Russian Katusha team. The second stage, a 134km race between Khalifa Stadium and Al Khor Corniche, takes place on Monday
Wiggens Leads Qatar
Bradley Wiggins Garmin 2009
Bradley Wiggins change of team to Garmin in 2009 could hardly have got off to a better start as his squad took the opening team time trial in Qatar. First across the line, the Briton is now race leader
Team Garmin-Slipstream wins the 6k opening team time trial at the Tour of Qatar
Tour of Qatar: Stage 1 - results & report
The Garmin Guys Win the Qatar TTT
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Tour of Qatar: Stage 1
BMC Disappointed as Garmin-Slipstream Takes Team Time Trial in Qatar
Qatar hopes to stage Tour de France stage
Track - Copenhagen Six Day: Day 3 - results
Blue Competition Cycles Signs Cyclocross World’s Team member and Team GEARGRINDER Rider Brian Matter
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Agreement brings Blue to the top of the Cyclocross World Cup Scene
39th Etoile des Bessèges - Preview
Former Nationl Champ Bell Dies - 1981 and 1984 British road race champ Mark Bell dies, aged 49
Handlebars still have a grip on him
NYC commuters skid along snow-filled bike lanes
Road Bike Action News February 1, 2009

Qatar Aims For Tour De France Stage, Former British Champion Mark Bell Passes, Team Type 1 Goes 1-2 In Season Opener
News and Results - February 1, 2009
Landis' status, Lance Fatigue solutions, 'cross wardrobe malfunctions, and more
First Edition Cycling News - Belgian 'crossers surprise with excellent teamwork, Déjà vu for women's 'cross world champion, Consistent Compton earns second 'cross worlds medal, Powers fastest of the American men in Holland, One day at a time for Lapthorne, Wiggins grabs gold with Garmin, Rabobank sharpens Classics form in Qatar, Furlan likens Qatar to the Tour de France
Albert And Vos Unstoppable!
Cyclocross Worlds - Elite Men's results
Cyclocross World Championships - Women's Results
Belgium's Niels Albert wins cyclocross worlds ahead of Stybar, Nyse and Wellens
2009 Cyclocross worlds, men: Niels Albert wins one for Belgium
2009 Cyclocross worlds, men: Niels Albert wins one for Belgium
Elite Mens World Championships Results
Cyclo-Cross World Championships: Men - results & report
Cyclocross World Championships: Men's Updates
Live Coverage of Cyclocross World Championships, Day 2
Cyclo-Cross World Championships: Men - Live coverage now on
Compton scores bronze at cyclo-cross world championships

Katie Compton became the first two-time medalist in U.S. Cyclo-cross history with a bronze medal Sunday at the world championships in Holland
Vos Outkicks Kupfernagel and Compton to Win Worlds
Cyclo-Cross World Championships: Women - Results, brief report & photos, Live report
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Marianne Vos (Netherlands) wins at home
Marianne Vos wins the worlds in her home country, outsprinting Hanka Kupfernagel and Katie Compton
Cyclocross World Championships: Women's Updates
Marianne Vos Wins Worlds In Front Of Home Crowd
Cyclocross Bits Before The Final Worlds Events
Bicycle dates for 2009, Another View - Add to your Google Calendar
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
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