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March 31, 2010
Quick
Step’s Tom Boonen and four teammates rode 150 kilometers of the Tour of
Flanders course on Wednesday, and called the exercise “quite useful.”
The
Sunrise Classic is a part of the USA Cycling national ranking system
and the Florida Point Series.
Italian
team uses borrowed bikes to ride the Settimana Lombarda race.
Bbox
Bouygues Telecom continued their winning ways in stage two of the Three
Days of De Panne today, when Frenchman Sébastien Turgot took the sprint.
Big
success for Mr. "Big Shoes" in the race opener.
Most
saddles fall into categories of love or hate and the fi’zi:k Arione CX
Carbon k:ium was almost universally accepted – a rare and admirable
feat....
“I’m
hugely proud to be in a British-based team taking on the Tour de France
and I’m convinced we’ll leave our mark.”
Pro
Cycling Tour and Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia have entered into a
three-year media partnership to provide live race-day coverage and
comprehensive coverage around the race.
Litespeed
has entered the world of carbon with the C3 Archon.
2009
Ryan Collegiate All-Stars: Erica Zaveta, Tammy Wildgoose, Arielle
Filiberti, Kendi Thomas, Rita Klofta, Emma Bast, and Sinead Miller.
What
stands 6 foot 5 and will be wearing bright yellow? Jason
Allen. Today Allen was announced as the 5th Kiwi to join the
US based Rubicon Orbea team.
"It
is one of the most humiliating situations."
New
Zealander recovered from broken wrist.
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"...next
race: where will we be? On the pave of Ronde van Vlaanderen,
of course!"
The
HTC-Columbia women's team is ready to go for their third consecutive
Tour of Flanders victory this coming Sunday in Belgium.
"Doping
is so ingrained in
certain managers, like GIanetti, that they can’t conceive of cycling
any other way." - Stephane Heulot BoulderReport
VeloNews.com
will deliver live web coverage of the Tour of Flanders on Sunday, along
with a race report, tech reports, results and photo galleries.
Pro
teams still expected to participate.
A
screengrab of Google's map service for bicyclists shows a cycling route
similar to the one the author used — complete with a ride through the
White House grounds and multiple turns near the Lincoln Memorial.
"Sometimes
heading into the unknown is best approached with a ‘give ‘er’ attitude,
and as I once again learned, the rewards can be worthy of a lifetime."
Ruled
out of Flanders and Roubaix but vows to come back for Tour.
Peter
Stetina is making the most of his rookie year at Garmin-Transitions.
Sprint
star Mark Cavendish will skip the Giro d’Italia in order to race in
this year’s Tour of California, his team announced Wednesday.
23andMe,
Inc., an industry leader in personal genetics, conducted a genetic
analysis of all 88 members of Team Type 1, to investigate diabetes and
how genes impact athletic performance.
Grabsch,
Sieberg looking forward to hometown race Rund um Köln, Prudhomme
defends Tour de France team selections, Team Sky to let riders decide
on Tour de France squad, Boasson Hagen out of Tour of Flanders, more...
Scheirlinckx
dares but doesn't win in De Panne, Nature Valley Pro Ride events begin
in April, Millar gunning for De Panne overall, Durbridge: Tour win
helps soften track worlds blow, more...
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UCI
president Pat McQuaid said the ‘pay as you cheat’ policy could be used
by teams.
Boasson
Hagen Out of Flanders, Cavendish to California, Turgot Takes De Panne
Stage Two, Horrillo to be Honored, Team Type 2 Announces Squad for 2010
Race Across America...
"Greg
Boasson Henderson to take Hagen’s spot in Tour of Flanders. Or
something to that effect."
President
Ma Ying-jeou, second left, on a bike tour of the Jingualiao River trail
system in Taipei County (Photo by Central News Agency)
Tour
director explains selection of Team Sky, RadioShack and BMC.
Luna
women’s team ride chassis at Mellow Johnny’s Classic in May.
"The
wheel market has exploded with the vengeance of the mosquito population
at a stagnant pond in the Deep South during a drought-plagued summer."
896
grams: A new benchmark for 'light.'
Gandaho
applies modern training techniques to Beninese team.
Astana
rider will be Millar's biggest rival in time trial finale.
He
just is not looking like the rider he was last year.
Lawmakers
in Idaho are considering a bill that requires all bikes ridden in the
state to come equipped with at least one brake.
Cycling
magazine March 16 1910.
Wiggins
to lead British team in its Tour debut.
Race
lead within reach but Grivko a tough obstacle.
NYPD
sergeant caught lying under oath.
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March 30, 2010
Michael
Rasmussen says he was misunderstood when he told a Danish newspaper
that he wished some people dead.
19-year-old
Hogan Sills is one of the eight young riders who will compete for the
Verizon U25 p/b ABD Team in 2010.
Aggressive
Frenchman sprints to first stage win, overall lead.
For
some cycling fans, and especially Belgian fans, this is the best week
of the year.
Six
day soigneur and track aficionado, Kris Tolmie flew in for the last
three days of the Champs to watch his favorite events.
Despite
recent reports suggesting that he had been suspended by his team
pending the result of his latest CAS appeal, Alejandro Valverde has
said that he will be back in action this Saturday in the Grand Prix
Miguel Indurain.
Todd
Wells beat out Geoff Kabush in a sprint for the finish at the Pro XCT
opener in Fontana on Saturday.
"He's
[Bike Snob] really smart and well read. I have no problem spending four
hours [riding] with him." - Lance
Armstrong WSJ
The
next two weeks in the cycling world mark some of the most dramatic and
exciting races of the entire season.
America
is beginning to learn what New Zealand learnt last season - it's
awfully hard to beat Patrick Bevin in a sprint finish. Bevin
has won three races from three starts!
Women
competing at this year’s USA Cycling Collegiate Road National
Championships have an added incentive: a chance to earn the opportunity
to race against professionals at the premier stage race in the country.
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The
Amaury Sport Organisation has released its list 22 teams invited to
participate in this year’s edition of the Tour de France.
Cadel
Evans's gamble to sign with BMC paid off as the world champion's team
were picked by organizers to take part in this year's Tour de France.
Among
the 22 teams are the US based RadioShack team of seven-time tour winner
Lance Armstrong and the recently formed Sky team of Britain...
Stybar
ices the cake with World Championship win, Inspired Czech squad top
Worlds medal tally, Mixed results for the strongest ever US line-up,
Albert soldiers on after defeat at cyclo-cross worlds, more...
Ready
for the Classics.
The
Italian Cycling Federation has order former Liquigas rider Manuel
Beltran to pay 100,000 Euros in compensation to his old team after he
tested positive for EPO at the 2008 Tour de France.
Rasmussen
responds to stories in the media, Fofonov rejuvenated at Astana, Aussie
Wurf gets Classics opportunity at Androni Giocattoli, Evans turns
attention to Giro preparation, Liquigas sends young team to Turkey,
more...
The
patent includes claims for “secondary retention that is automatically
engaging when the wheel enters the wheel mounts” as well as a system
where “the primary locking system and the secondary retention system
may be exclusively operated for wheel removal on one and the same side
of the wheel."
While
Alberto arrived by a scheduled flight in economy class, his rival had
put his feet on the Corse ground thanks to his private plane (code
name: N7LA...very subtle!).
The
great Saka and the base of modern day bike racing in Benin.
Breakaway
sets Garmin-Transitions rider up for final time trial.
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BMC
Arrives With Tour Selection, Satisfaction for Sky's Brailsford,
Deception for Heulot and Saur-Sojasun, No Classics for Haussler and
Klier...
3T's
sculpted track handlebar, "The Sphinx" (c) 3T.
The
Look Keo Blade uses a carbon spring pedal to replace the coiled steel
spring of previous models.
Bernhard
Eisel (HTC - Columbia) shows off his Gent - Wevelgem winner's trophy.
Over
the weekend, Ben King rode his way into a King of the Mountains jersey
at the GP Portugal Nations Cup.
Boris
Johnson and Kelly Brook launch the Mayor’s Skyride last September, a
mass participation event to promote cycling in London.
UCSD
student Trevor Haag with a “sharrow” painted on Pacific Street in
Oceanside, a narrow road that is popular with cyclists.
Cervélo
TestTeam has announced today that Heinrich Haussler will be unable to
ride in the classics this spring due to problems with his knee.
USA
Cycling's new registration system will debut on April 1 as on-line
registration opens for the 2010 Collegiate Road National Championships.
Spanish
riders dominate UCI world rankings.
Time
trial honing the aim for road season.
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March 29, 2010
Quick
Step boss expects more from riders, compensation for Keisse crash.
"Time
is to a cyclist what bricks are to a mason. It is both the forest and
the trees."
Cervélo
Test Team brings sponsors together.
Luís
León Sánchez (Caisse d’Epargne) retains his top spot in the latest UCI
rankings.
Modolo
lunging for Petacchi's third place on the far left. He just missed the
podium.
Dutch
sensation Marianne Vos (Netherlands) won the Trofeo Alfredo Binda in
Italy on Sunday.
The
Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam was illuminated in yellow on Thursday night
by Ahmed Aboutaleb, the mayor of the Dutch city that will host the Tour
de France 2010 on Saturday, July 3.
CSU
student Caley Fretz sheds a little light on the mysterious world of
collegiate racing.
Bulls
defend overall title.
Is
this machine the key to an eight Tour de France victory?
Jamie
Staff, centre, with his fellow gold medallists Chris Hoy, left, and
Jason Kenny. Photograph: John Giles/PA.
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The
Bike Snob, Eben Weiss, stands for a portrait at Prospect Park in
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Taylor
Phinney and Sarah Hammer brought home a pair of world championships for
the USA Cycling team at the Track World Championships.
In
an
interview Michael Rasmussen pointed the finger at Norweigian
Thor Hushovd for also failing to report his whereabouts prior to
the 2007 Tour de France.
How
much power does it take to hang with the pros in a big American stage
race? For the Redlands Bicycle Classic, we put an SRM power meter on
the bike of Eric Marcotte, a 30-year-old chiropractor who races as a
Cat. 1.
Once
again the Annual Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling is
on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar.
Neither
rider totally up to speed.
What
a result for the HTC-Columbia team today as Bernhard Eisel executed a
masterful sprint out of a six man bunch.
Core
Outdoor retail sales surged 27 percent this past February.
Italian
Cycling Federation rules on 2008 case.
Bikes
get lighter as Fly V Australia prepares to soar.
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Sanchez
Tops UCI Rankings, Michael Rasmussen: ‘I followed the rules’, Day,
Teutenberg Victorious at Redlands, Beltran Must Pay Damages...
"He's
[Bike Snob] really smart and well read. I have no problem spending four
hours [riding] with him." - Lance
Armstrong WSJ
Mountain
biking jagged trails for six hours seemed like a good idea at the time.
Former
Tour de France King of the Mountains Michael Rasmussen has called on
Saxo Bank to take him back onto the team, saying that he can help the
squad win the Tour de France.
I
still maintain that carbon is the first choice for frame materials
because of its phenomenal strength-to-weight ratio....
Hay
Fever, colds, gastroenteritis... Contador, Schleck, Armstrong,...
Alberto
Contador and Carlos Sastre are content with their performances to date
as March nears its end.
Fedrigo
turns back the clock on Corsica, Breschel rues ill-timed Gent-Wevelgem
puncture, Top marks for Vanmarcke at Gent-Wevelgem, Gilbert carrying
the weight of Belgian expectations, more...
Pat
McQuaid has spoken in response to the call from Vacansoleil team
manager Hilaire Vanderschueren for political intervention in securing
more invitations for Dutch teams at this year’s Tour de France.
McQuaid
'guarantees' level playing field at London Games.
Would
be happy to see certain people “dead and buried.”
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March 28, 2010
HTC-Columbia’s
Evelyn Stevens wins the final stage at Redlands as teammate Ina-Yoko
Teutenberg takes the overall victory.
“I
never liked this race,” said HTC-Columbia’s Bernard Eisel. He might
like it now.
He
Outsprinted his five breakaway companions to take a deserved win in
Gent-Wevelgem.
Pierrick
Fédrigo (Bbox Bouygues Telecom) won the Critérium International overall
title by placing 13th in the final time trial.
Briton
takes his first win for Team Sky on Sunday morning.
Juan
José Haedo won the final stage of the Volta a Catalunya when he took
the bunch sprint ahead of Robert Förster and Nicolas Roche.
Bulls
still in control with one stage remaining.
British
rider comes back at Madrid Supercross to take silver.
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Rodriguez
Claims Catalunya Overall, Bauge Defends, Krupeckaite Beats Pendleton,
Clancy Claims Omnium, Whitten Gets Another Gold...
Winning
form: Victoria Pendleton is on course to win her second medal of the
World Championships in the women's keirin Photo: GETTY IMAGES.
Frenchman
Gregory Bauge defends his sprint crown at track worlds.
Simona
Krupeckaite wins the women’s keirin at the world track cycling
championships.
Olympic
team pursuit champion Ed Clancy wins the men’s omnium at the world
track cycling championships.
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teams come together in Deinze.
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The
Irishman told VeloNation that he believes there is ‘no contest’ in
terms of who is the stronger rider, believing that Contador is clearly
superior and will get the upper hand in this weekend’s Criterium
International.
"It
was a bit strange [racing
with George today]. I gave him a gel with about 20 kilometres to go
because he was hungry, but I think that's the only thing we talked
about the whole day. We're still good friends, we'll probably be
texting each other tonight. I have to also thank Frédéric Gudeson and
Hincapie for showing me how to [win]." - Bernhard
Eisel CyclingNews
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costs Pozzato dearly at E3, Goldstein hit by car during Redlands
warm-up, Armstrong unfazed by unspectacular start at Criterium
International, Evans ready to pounce at Criterium International, more...
Michael
Raelert celebrates his victory in Saturday's Rohto Ironman 70.3
California at Oceanside. (Photo by Bill Wechter - Staff photographer).
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Partner
Fisher reveals autopsy details.
Emerging
from the shadow of Columbia team mate Mark Cavendish, Austrian Bernard
Eisel easily out sprinted the other five survivors of the break.
With
25 bonus seconds on tap, and less than half a second separating Ben Day
from Ben Jacques-Maynes, the Sunset Loop will define the GC at Redlands.
Floyd
Landis undoubtedly shares that ambition with his fellow competitors.
But it wouldn't be surprising if, deep down, he feels he still has a
scarlet letter to erase.
Canada’s
Tara Whitten wins the women’s points race title at track worlds, her
second gold of the championships.
Sarah
Hammer finished just outside of the medals in the omnium, an event
newly added to Olympic slate.
Specialized
Factory Racing’s Todd Wells and Lene Byberg take first ProXCT race of
the season in California.
Saxo
Bank rider shows his form with win at E3 Prijs Vlaanderen – Harelbeke.
Spanish
rider still aiming at time trial win.
On
the start line at Criterium International, Downing takes first British
win for Team Sky, On the start line of Gent-Wevelgem, Cancellara
becomes the big favorite for the Tour of Flanders, Eisel relishes
Gent-Wevelgem glory, Farrar draws on positives at Gent-Wevelgem, more...
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March 27, 2010
Extend
of injuries unknown; possible broken cheek, wrist.
Hilton
Clarke (Bahati Foundation) and Theresa Cliff-Ryan (Colavita-Baci) won
the stage 2 criteriums at the Redlands Bicycle Classic.
Frenchman
Pierrick Fedrigo (BBox Bouygues Telecom) won the 177 kilometer first
stage of this year’s Critérium International with a well timed attack
in the closing kilometers.
Fabian
Cancellara who ‘did a number’ on Tom Boonen and Juan Antonio Flecha,
his long-time breakaway buddies, with a long sprint from a mere 1200
metres!
After
training hard all winter in anticipation of his ProTour debut, New
Hampshire native Kirk Carlsen came out flying at the Tour of Qatar in
February.
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Cancellara
electrifies.
"My
life is ruined and my brother too. "
Top
US talent will aim for gold in Sunday’s Omnium.
Lance
Armstrong (RadioShack) has played down his chances of winning the
Criterium International on the island of Corsica this weekend.
Jelly
Belly-Kenda surprises in Redlands opener, BMC's Classics roster one for
all says Murphy, Cofidis to renew sponsorship for two more years,
more...
France’s
defending world champion Gregory Bauge drew first blood in the battle
for men’s sprint supremacy when he dominated qualifying at the world
track cycling championships Saturday.
Stiff
carbon fiber sole, accommodating Derby-style upper construction let
down by clumsy plastic ratcheting buckle and somewhat stiff upper
materials.
Chris
Hoy required a second chance to progress to the quarter-finals of the
men's sprint at the Track Cycling World Championships in Copenhagen.
“They’re
accusing the
Secretary of Transportation of being on drugs because he wants to waste
money on bicycling,” - Tim Blumenthal
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UCI
Awaits CAS Decision Before Banning Valverde, Dumoulin Wins Sixth Stage
of Catalunya, UCI Warns Track Giants, Clarke and Clif-Ryan Claim Second
Stage at Redlands, Meyer, Pendleton and Whitten Strike Gold...
Astana
leaders ride together in Corsica.
In
recent days the Spanish media has been speculating as to why Spaniard
Alejandro Valverde was left off the start list of the Volta a Catalunya
this week.
There
was a time when New Zealand’s dreams of Olympic gold in track cycling
revolved around the endurance and pursuit teams. But that is about to
change.
Contador
Has 'No Message' for Armstrong, Malacarne Takes Catalunya Stage,
Routley and Teutenberg Win Stage One at Redlands, Australia Wins Team
Pursuit, Mulder Gets World Record...
Women
set for big start to European season.
Phil
finished second at the Tour of Taiwan, his best international result to
date.
Quick
Step manager questions Devolder's fitness.
More
than 600 riders are expected to participate with an expanded prize pool
of $13,000 and a reputation as one of the top races in the Southeast US.
Frenchman
surprised by Corsican stage win.
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March 26, 2010
The
possibility of the Tour of Missouri returning for 2010 took another hit
as the Missouri Division of Tourism has decided to not allocate state
money to fund the seven-day stage race.
Riccò
loses second placing on GC, Santaromita still in the lead
Davide
Malacarne (QuickStep) won the fifth stage of the Tour of Catalonia, a
181.2-kilometer race from Asco to Cabaces in northeastern Spain on
Friday.
Sauser,
Stander make up time.
Focus
on Redlands pays off for US team.
Tomorrow!
Saturday, March 27. RBTF and Sporza will go live at 14:30 CET (9:30 AM
EDT, 6:30 AM PDT, 12:30 AM Sunday in Sydney).
Many
toppers
are slated
to "do the double" this weekend, attempting both the E3 and
Gent-Wevelgem.
This
weekend the Belgian one-day season steps it up a notch with the running
of the E3 Prijs Vlaanderen-Harelbeke and Gent Wevelgem.
World
Time Trial Champion expecting her first child.
After
qualifying second earlier today, Taylor Phinney (Boulder,
Colo./Trek-Livestrong) became the first American to win back-to-back
elite men’s world titles on the track, re-capturing the rainbow jersey
in the 4-kilometer individual pursuit Thursday night in Denmark.
Astana
rider Oscar Pereiro has spoken about a new enthusiasm for professional
cycling, saying that his move to the team of Alberto Contador has
helped him to become motivated once again.
80km
paved bike trail will connect Williamsburg and Richmond.
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Polish
under-23 World Championship gold medalist Pawel Szczepaniak has
explained the circumstances that led he and his brother Kacper down the
road to a positive doping control for EPO.
Shelley
Evans promising scratch race was cut short by an unfortunate crash.
Australia
Dominating Track World Championships. Hoy Primed as French Prepare
Sprint Crown Assault, Australia To Meet Britain for Team Pursuit Gold,
Early Season Stage Races Boost World Track Success...
Teun
Mulder of the Netherlands upset French hopes of a first gold at the
world track championships Friday when he blitzed his way in record time
to victory in the men’s kilometer.
Australia
and the United States took six of the nine gold medals awarded in the
first two days of competition at the 2010 UCI Track Cycling World
Championships.
The
demands of early season stage races like the Tours of Oman and Qatar
have been given the thumbs-up by medal-winning stars at the world track
cycling championships.
Chris
Hoy, the reigning Olympic sprint champion who missed the world
championships last year due to injury, could face his biggest challenge
yet as he bids to win back the title.
Britain
will insist that only the London Olympics really matter, but track
cycling’s world pacesetters were left trailing for the second day in a
row by a rampant Australia on Thursday.
Hoy
became the first British rider to win ten World Championship titles on
the track when he held off the late surge from Malaysia's Azizulhasni
Awang in the Keirin final.
Taylor
Phinney took his second consecutive pursuit title in Copenhagen.
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accusing the
Secretary of Transportation of being on drugs because he wants to waste
money on bicycling,” - Tim Blumenthal
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Burghardt
vows to have big Belgian weekend, UCI appeals Swiss decision to close
Ullrich investigation, Armstrong guides team at Redlands prologue,
Valverde's race schedule uncertain pending legal decisions, more...
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Yesterday." The $150 Mongoose Cachet "fixed-speed" bicycle is now
available at:?
Notes
from the Criterium International, Gent-Wevelgem and E3 Prijs; Keisse
worse than originally thought; Sagan to ride Paris-Roubiax &
more…
Second
year for SoCal handmade show.
Hilary
Billington is forced to drop out of Redlands due to illness.
Astana’s
Alberto Contador insisted on Friday that he was not trying to send a
message to Lance Armstrong by lining up against him in the Criterium
International this weekend.
"In
a
city like Amsterdam, how do you transport a big box like this
around—rent a truck? Give me a break."
French
team aims to come back to the ProTour.
2006
Operacion Puerto scandal refuses to go away.
Yes!
A real mountain! And the first real mountain top finish of the year!
What
makes the Ascend worth considering is its responsive feel, lateral
rigidity and light weight....
Hoffman
readies troops for Gent-Wevelgem.
Catalunya
Stage Win for Voigt, Ben Day Takes Redlands Opener, Duclos-Lassalle's
Corsican Memories, UCI Wants Ullrich Resolution, Successful Surgery for
Keisse...
Scott
Sunderland brings confident squad to Belgium.
New
Department of Transportation guidelines that encourage investments that
provide facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians have drawn heated
response from Republican congressmen.
Tour
director Prudhomme delays “difficult choice” of wildcard invitations.
Spanish
enduro bike for US consumption.
The
German track squad is not having an easy time at this year's UCI World
Track Championships.
The USA Cycling Professional Mountain Bike
Cross Country Tour (Pro XCT) kicks off on Saturday in Fontana, Calif.
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March 25, 2010
Neben
tops Abbott in prologue.
Phinney
defends men's individual pursuit title in Copenhagen...
Voigt
celebrates a win at Catalonia.
Llive
text coverage of the 2010 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in
Copenhagen, Denmark.
The
National Racing Calendar will roll into Anniston, Alabama and onto
web-enabled devices during the Sunny King Criterium on April 17th.
Four
years ago Swiss entrepreneur Andy Rihs ran the gamut of emotions as a
team owner in the sport of cycling.
Noergaard
sisters win time trial stage, retain overall women's lead.
Upset
over Belgian tv comments about Dwars door Vlaanderen crash.
Leukemans,
Terpstra satisfied with Dwars podium placings, Hekman aims at NRC in
his final year, more...
Riccardo
Ricco, like it was 2006 all over again, sparked a decisive break in
stage two of today's Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali, showing
that he still has some talent in his lags after serving a ban for
doping.
Bronze
medallist holding his head high.
Say
we got them all together for a Freestyle Trials Championship Face-Off.
Who’d win?
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American
pioneer honored at Redlands Bicycle Classic.
Notes
from Dwars Door Vlaanderen, lots of Tom Boonen, Chris Horner to support
Lance Armstrong at Criterium International, the Disabled List and
more...
Amber
Neben flew into the 2010 National Racing
Calendar Thursday with the prologue win at the Redlands Bicycle Classic
ahead of Mara Abbott and Evelyn
Stevens.
Taylor
Phinney (USA) was just over a tenth of a second behind Sergent in
second.
Will
lead US team pursuit squad in bronze medal fight this evening.
Quick
Step manager Lefevere confirms star's schedule up to Tour de France.
What
is one of the most impressive Criterium International line-ups in
recent memory will be further boosted by the participation of world
road race champion Cadel Evans.
Negotiations
under way but no confirmation yet.
Shirley
sure of Redlands aims, FFWD to offer lighter aero wheel, Ochowicz:
BMC’s Evans a Giro contender, Matthews could continue Liberazione
tradition, Schleck says he's a Classics favourite despite setbacks,
more...
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 After
three months of pretty frequent use the posterior portion is in very
good shape.
American
couple sets up their new Sevens and gets ready to head south.
From
the department of not getting it.
"If
I
'exercised'
because I wanted a better butt or a flatter belly, I don't think I'd
last very long," Selene says.
Four-time
Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy took back his keirin World Championship
title in Copenhagen, Denmark today to give him a British record of 10...
Linus
Gerdemann ruled German cycling when he took the yellow jersey three
years ago, but he now faces a fight to remain in Germany....
The
Z’s bottom bracket is massive. To be any broader Felt would need to
move to BB30.
Cozy
and warm with an excellent fit and a comfy chamois.
Pedro’s
has let go of Chris Zigmont as its chief executive officer. Matthew
Simpson, Pedro’s chief operating officer will step up to replace
Zigmont as Pedro’s interim chief executive officer.
Keisse
likely out of Track Worlds after training crash, New Zealand still
working on final track worlds lineup, Belgium moves quickly to replace
injured Keisse, more...
Double
gold: Anna Meares and Cameron Meyer produced masterclasses in
Copenhagen Photo: GETTY IMAGES.
Julian
Dean unselfishly stepped aside last season as Garmin-Transitions’ Tyler
Farrar broke out to be one of the revelations of the 2009 season.
“I
think this [letting the
Giro know our plans in advance] showed respect to RCS and the Giro in
that they could put in a team that had specific race
objectives. But
RCS did not like this news and instead decided that Team RadioShack
would not be invited to Tirreno-Adriatico. Hopefully we will not be
‘punished’ for future RCS races." - Johan Bruyneel
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'Anybody
who races bikes in Austin does the Crit Series - it's the perfect
balance of racing and community.'
Schleck:
Every dollar counts.
Matti
Breschel (Saxo Bank) rides to win the one day semi-classic Dwars door
Vlaanderen (A Travers La Flandre - Across Flanders), 204 km from
Roeselare to Waregem. AFP PHOTO BENOIT DOPPAGNE.
Crashes
marred the day and sent team rider Daryl Impey away in an ambulance.
Christoph
Sauser and Burry Stander of Songo Specialized by DCM celebrate winning
stage four.
US
rider wants pursuit, omnium titles.
Breaking
14-year-old world records might not yet be on Jack Bobridge’s radar,
but all eyes should be riveted on the Australian Thursday in the men’s
pursuit at the world track championships.
Wegmann,
Greipel, Martin to “Rund um den Finanzplatz Eschborn-Frankfurt.”
Jason
Queally, Olympic gold winner in the men’s kilometer at the Sydney Games
in 2000, is making an audacious bid for a coveted place in Britain’s
world-beating pursuit team at this week’s world track championships.
Indication
of no invitation for Tour de France?
Organizers
of the Three Days of De Panne have announced the 21 teams that are
expected to participate in the race scheduled from March 30th to April
2nd.
Rubber
grips cause slips in wet conditions.
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'Home'
race a season highlight for Kelly Benefit Strategies.
Hammer
celebrates her third pursuit title. AFP PHOTO / OLIVIER MORIN.
Chris
Hoy's attempt at Team Pursuit gold was scuppered by a broken pedal.
Day
one Silver for Houvenaghel, bronze for GB team sprinters.
With
the Tour of California moving to May this year, the first major test of
the U.S. racing calendar returns to late March in Redlands, California.
Three
Days of De Panne looking for calendar slot, Charteau out after
encounter with cat, Keukeleire staying with Cofidis, Track News and
more…
Bjarne
Riis’ ongoing search for a new backer for his cycling team, currently
sponsored by Saxo Bank, may have a promising lead.
The
Kenda Volare tubular tires are impressive and every bit as good as
their European counterparts....
The
Z-series bikes are grand touring bikes.
'The
Sphinx' designed with input from Cameron Meyer.
Canadian’s
season starts at Redlands.
Pro
Cycling Tour, the producers of the TD Bank Philadelphia International
Cycling Championship—the nation’s largest and longest-running
professional cycling race—is bringing a new dynamic to “race weekend”
this June 4-6 called the Philadelphia Cycling, Health & Fitness
Show.
The
President of the International Cycling Union Mr Pat McQuaid was in
Taiwan last week, where he met with the President of the Republic of
China, Mr Ma Ying-jeou.
150
athletes from 26 national and club teams are expected to race in the
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The
pace it’s a little too high. It’s a little more competitive than it
needs to be. And all the dudes are tragically skinny.
Bicycling
has chosen 23 bikes in eight categories to represent this year's
Editors' Choice nominees.
Quick
Step rider to take on the full Flemish Week.
Composite
main tubes and an aluminum sub-structure make the TCR Alliance a unique
ride.
“I
think this [letting the
Giro know our plans in advance] showed respect to RCS and the Giro in
that they could put in a team that had specific race
objectives. But
RCS did not like this news and instead decided that Team RadioShack
would not be invited to Tirreno-Adriatico. Hopefully we will not be
‘punished’ for future RCS races." - Johan Bruyneel
VeloNews
Giant
Downhill team manager and mechanic Joe Staub.
Some
time off allowed Joao to enjoy meals with his young son.
Omega
Pharma-Lotto still looking for first victory, Holowesko Partners brings
best team back to Redlands, Campagnolo announces global demo program,
Inflamed achilles tendon hinders Boasson Hagen, more...
Team
Bulls keeps overall lead in stage four.
Eight
officials earned the National Commissaire designation at the Olympic
Training Center in Colorado Springs this month.
A
Chinese historian has recreated what he claims was the first
pedal-powered cycle ever invented.
New
Zealand mountain biker is working her way up the ranks.
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Cavendish
Finds Form, Recovery Tough for Steegmans, Track Powerhouses Square Off
at World's, Ricco's Back...
Boonen
has Chavanel, Devolder and Weylandt at his side (sorta). Van Avermaet
has sounded a bit frisky, could be a good one for him.
The
drama and intensity that is played out on the Muur is skillfully
crafted.
Liquigas
takes a double-stage day as the Settimana Ciclistica Internazionale di
Coppi e Bartali gets under way.
Mark
Cavendish showed everyone that he is back on track for a successful
2010 season.
Francesco
Chicchi (1st, Liquigas-Doimo), Roberto Ferrari (3rd, De Rosa-Stac
Plastic) and Mattia Gavazzi (2nd, Colnago-CSF Inox).
Christoph
Sauser and Burry Stander of Songo-Specialized win stage three.
Andy
Schleck’s nightmarish start to the 2010 season continues, with the
Luxembourg rider deciding not to take the start of today’s second stage.
April
7-11 in Guatemala.
The
Italian town of Riccione will host the departure and first stage of the
International Week of Coppi and Bartali – UniCredit Bank Trophy.
Skil-Shimano,
Vacansoleil remain hopeful of Tour de France spot.
A
group of bicyclists rides along Gude Road as they head out on a Sunday
morning ride.
Modolo
marks his arrival at Milan-San Remo, Luis Leon Sanchez remains atop UCI
world rankings, Milan-San Remo from behind the lens, more...
Mattan:
"They don't have any real winners in the team."
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The
new Peanut Butter and Co/Twenty12 team has a not-so-secret weapon on
their side.
The
two rubber hand grips on the aerobars bars can loosen or slip off
during use in humid, wet or salty conditions, posing a fall or injury
hazard to the rider.
Americans
Taylor Phinney and Sarah Hammer are looking forward to a little
friendly competition as track worlds kick off Wednesday in Denmark.
Fashioned
after Paris-Roubaix, the Tour of the Battenkill drew more than 1400
racers in 2009 from across America, making it the largest &
most popular Pro/Am race in the USA.
The
first races of the season didn't go as planned for diarist Liz Hatch.
Eight
Americans, including a current and a former world champ, queue up for
track worlds in Copenhagen.
Cycling
Weekly photographer Andy Jones' pictorial study of Hoy at the
Manchester World Cup.
Former
Tour de France champion Stephen Roche has commented on Saturday’s
Milan-Sanremo Classic, applauding Oscar Freire for his victory while
also stating that other riders threw away their chance to win.
“I
think this [letting the
Giro know our plans in advance] showed respect to RCS and the Giro in
that they could put in a team that had specific race
objectives. But
RCS did not like this news and instead decided that Team RadioShack
would not be invited to Tirreno-Adriatico. Hopefully we will not be
‘punished’ for future RCS races." - Johan Bruyneel
VeloNews
"Evergreen
can do much more to promote its image in the mtb community. But that
could be Argument No. 1 for hosting a local mountain bike show."
Development
team aiming to repeat strong performances.
Taylor
Phinney (center) will square off against Australian phenom Jack
Bobridge (left) in the men's individual pursuit on Thursday.
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Sastre back after 8 month break, Omega Pharma-Lotto still looking for a
2010 win, World Heritage status for Tour of Flanders and more...
This
year a composite team of American military members will compete in the
Race Across America with the goal of raising $100,000 for the Wounded
Warrior Project.
The
World's Greatest Madone.
"When
SRAM acquired Zipp they bought a mindshare, they bought a nice pipeline
of future product, and they bought operational
infrastructure."
Separate
the healthy cereals from the unhealthy ones.
Colombia
swept the 2010 South American Games road cycling events this week, as
former ProTour rider Santiago Botero won the games’ time trial and road
race and Colombians Maria Luisa Calle and Ana Paola Villegas won the
women’s time trial and road race, respectively.
Results,
anti-doping record, nationality the key factors.
26
year old Australian
could not be woken.
Thule
is selling Yakima products it purchased from a retailer through a
dedicated Web site, Racks4Cheap.com.
Photo
gallery from training sessions at Ballerup Arena.
Playlist
Program
for 11-speed groups and 2-Way Fit wheels.
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Andrew
Hood takes a look at what’s sure to be one of the busiest weeks of the
year.
Evans,
Lakata third on stage, hold overall lead.
"Wouldn't
you rather look at a lovely Italian lass in the 2010 "maglia rosa" than
a sweaty cyclist?"
“I
think this [letting the
Giro know our plans in advance] showed respect to RCS and the Giro in
that they could put in a team that had specific race
objectives. But
RCS did not like this news and instead decided that Team RadioShack
would not be invited to Tirreno-Adriatico. Hopefully we will not be
‘punished’ for future RCS races." - Johan Bruyneel
VeloNews
“When
I heard that I had won, I was totally surprised and overwhelmed.”
Delayed
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Pauwels
to replace ill Sky captain for Spanish race.
The
Third Oldest Stage Race In The World (started in 1911).
Leonardo
Duque wins it for Cofidis.
2009
San Dimas Stage Race winner, Ben Day, managed to duplicate the feat
Sunday afternoon after a strong effort by his Fly V Australia team
resulted in a finish safely in the main field in Sunday's criterium.
Suspected
broken collarbone for Belgium's medal hopeful.
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cobbled classics season goes into full swing this coming Wednesday,
beginning with the Dwars door Vlaanderen.
Tour
of Catalonia teams and favorites, suspension for David Clinger, Greipel
grumbles about Columbia’s Cavendish focus and more….
Rouse
Bicycles, will provide fully custom painted monocoque frames made of
Toray T700 carbon fiber.
While
the NRC gets under way in the U.S. this week, Team Type 1 will send a
contingent to line up for the team’s first international stage race of
the season, the 23rd Tour of Morocco.
Spaniard
fine-tunes for Giro d'Italia in Catalunya.
Team
list for 2010 Giro d'Italia announced: Armstrong's squad fail to get
invite; BMC and Team Sky are in the May Grand Tour.
22
teams named for Italian Grand Tour.
Nick
Bull looks into the merits of the Kazakhstani Cycling Federation's
management of Astana.
Plus
Commencal, Cervelo and more.
Claire
Mechtly (CSU) sprints to victory over Brittany Bohannon (CU).
"Sorry,
but I don't accept Tony Kornheiser's phony apology."
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of Missouri rolls out for stage 1 - will it be the last time?
Kenny
reflects on a wild ride at Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne
With
100 km to go they’re late in no “gruppetto”, they tight their teeth
looking in front of them and trying to get back on the rider ahead.
Spaniard
adamant Puerto defense did not include names of other riders.
There’s
lots to cover, including the first major race of the season on US soil.
Caisse
d'Epargne top team, Spain highest-ranked nation.
With
three days down and one to go, exhibitors at Taipei Cycle said they’re
pleased with the business they’ve accomplished thus far at the annual
trade show.
Neben
returns to Redlands Bicycle Classic, RadioShack not invited to 2010
Giro d'Italia, Xacobeo Galicia ready for 2010 ProTour debut, Greipel
not happy with Milan-San Remo exclusion, more...
Mountain
biker finished second at San Dimas.
"It's
the Start of Spring, Otherwise Known to Al Gore as Proof of Global
Warming" - Bill Clinton
WeaselZippers
90-year-old
man bikes 20 miles a day.
Penn
State University used its depth to edge out overall Divison 1 leader
University of Pennsylvania for top honors this weekend, scoring no
fewer than 30 points in every race category to better UPenn 212 to 188.
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The
Third Oldest Stage Race In The World (started in 1911).
Hilton
Clarke scored the first major win for his Bahati Foundation team in the
Incycle/Cannondale Old Town Grand Prix criterium Sunday evening, the
final stage of the San Dimas Stage Race.
Dare
To Be Project expands in 2010.
Live
video should start around 15:00 CET (10am U.S. Eastern).
Grajales
is equally as excited to return to full-time professional racing as he
is to contribute to he Bahati Foundation's mission. | Photo: Brian
Holcombe.
Greg
Henderson's hopes of contesting the Milan San Remo sprint were ruined
when the Kiwi crashed before the first feed station, injuring his knee.
Robert
Vrecer gave it everything to maintain his advantage as he approached
the finish.
Singlespeed
worlds registration nearly full for New Zealanders, Central Pro team
presented in Cyprus, Bekkenk to lead Koga Team for 2010, DeMattei and
Wiens to host Colorado CycleFest, more...
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seems that the unlikely coexistence between two of the world's best
sprinters on the same team is just as we had always thought: not an
easy one.
Last
year the second half of Boonen’s campaign was compromised following a
career-threatening second positive test for cocaine, but this season
the big Quick Step rider, a world champion in 2005, appears reborn.
Boonen
Builds Toward Cobbled Classics, Valverde Denies Accusing Vicioso,
Wiggins, Basso and Schlecks Line up for Volta a Catalunya, Sutherland
and Benjamin Claim Stage 2 of San Dimas...
Caisse
d'Epargne rider Alejandro Valverde has come out and denied reports in
the Spanish press that he accused former Kelme teammate Ángel Vicioso
of being the infamous blood bag labeled "18 Valv. (Piti)".
Australian
joins roll-call of current and former cycling champions.
"An
adventure is only an
inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure
wrongly considered." - G. K. Chesterton
QuotationsPage
Alessandro
Petacchi (Lampre-Farnese Vini) failed to match his 2005 win yesterday
at Milano-Sanremo, but he came away impressed, impressed with his form
and with the power of winner Oscar Freire (Rabobank).
Farrar
disappointed after missing San Remo sprint, Abbott finds balance with
Peanut Butter & Co TWENTY12, Cavendish describes
incident-packed Milan-San Remo, more...
Nic
Long rode to the elite men's national title ahead of silver medalist
Danny Caluag.
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no and no.
Riccò
facing spell in "quarantine" and unlikely to be at Amsterdam start.
The
first priority has to be rotating weight.
Rushlee
Buchanan, the current triple New Zealand champion, talks about her
upcoming first senior UCI Track World Championships.
Mark
Cavendish's lack of form gave Australian Michael Rogers to fly the
HTC-Columbia colors at Milan-San Remo.
Two-time
Tour de France champion Alberto Contador will be among the big names
missing when the Tour of Catalonia (the Volta a Catalunya in Catalan)
provides an early season tester to the stage race specialists this week.
RadioShack
manager expects Armstrong to be recovered from illness.
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the Start of Spring, Otherwise Known to Al Gore as Proof of Global
Warming" - Bill Clinton
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Chain
tension can easily reach 1,000 pounds, so the front derailleur must
have a strong spring in order to coax the chain off the big ring when
the rider is pushing on the pedals....
Freire
to retire, Boonen would like one more chance to beat him, Boasson-Hagen
derailed by stomach troubles and more…
Omega
Pharma-Lotto leader satisfied with condition after Milan-San Remo.
Each
year, more than 900 bicyclists are involved in wrecks with vehicles in
North Carolina.
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Oscar
Freire tucked safely in the lead group as they descend the Poggio.
Already
in his fifth win this year and he has now less pressure for the rest of
the season.
Team
Sky leader finished 106th.
Dion
and Fedrigo fight for second and third.
Blaz
Furdi (Sava) wins stage one in Labin.
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two years competing abroad, American racer opens season with domestic
contests.
Haussler’s
Season In Question, Murcia Comes To Valverde’s Defense, Day and Abbott
Grab San Dimas Openers, Team Type 1 Announce Full Rosters.
Paul
Mach (Bissell) came in only 5 seconds behind first place.
"They
all wear … my God … with
the little water bottle in the back and the stupid hats and their shiny
shorts. They are the same disgusting poseurs that in the middle of a
snowstorm come out with cross-country skiing on your block. Run 'em
down.." - Tony Kornheiser
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Tuesday, March 23, the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association (MAMA) will
co-sponsor the Fifth Annual “Georgia Rides to the Capitol” event to
raise support for the development of a regional-scale bicycle network.
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champion loses contact on the Cipressa.
A
Taiwanese designer who has beaten hundreds of competitors from 49
nations.
Team
Type 1 is already making its mark in the early US training series races
and is prepared for a successful US and International racing schedule
in 2010.
Brooklyn
Brewery chief opens up about his son’s fatal ride on the Manhattan
Bridge.
Freire
on fire.
Valverde
vows to prove his innocence, Vuelta boss considers North Africa start,
Van Avermaet to have his chances in Milan-San Remo, Cipollini picks his
San Remo favorites, Clinger given two-year suspension for doping,
more...
This
year's Giro d'Italia is set to begin on May 8th in Amsterdam
and
Angelo Zomegnan says there will likely only be one Dutch team at the
start.
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With
less than twenty-four hours before Italy's biggest one-day classic,
Milan-Sanremo, American George Hincapie of Team BMC discussed his
preparation as well as the situation for tomorrow with his new team.
"So
imagine you’ve just ridden 123km in two and a half hours, when you look
up and see this little reminder of just where you are. That’s gotta
suck."
A
mix
of misery and success in the American team's first Classic.
David
McCann pops another cork after holding his lead on stage 6.
Ricco’s
return means no Giro for Ceramica-Flaminia, “dumb luck” plaguing
Milram, Vuelta to North Africa, MSR notes and more...
If
Mark Cavendish is to be believed, he’s not among the favorites to win
this year’s la classica di Primavera.
Peanut
Butter & Co.’s Mara Abbott repeats her 2009 win in the opening
time trial, ahead of HTC-Columbia’s Evelyn Stevens.
“San
Dimas will be like the last exhibition game before the NFL season
starts. It gives us great preparation for Redlands.”
Also
reveals that the new red leader’s jersey will be changed.
Cervélo
TestTeam’s Heinrich Haussler was the revelation of last year’s classics
season, but is being forced to sit out the next few races as he
recovers from a knee problem.
"I’ve
assembled a series of vignettes of different experiences and recounted
the bike I was riding at the time."
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The
head of Lance Armstrong's RadioShack team talks about the champ's
condition, Alberto Contador, why American rivalries cost George
Hincapie the yellow jersey last year--and his new clothing line.
Positive
testosterone test at last year’s national elite championships in Bend,
Oregon.
Armstrong
Out of Milan-Sanremo, Bettini New Coach for
Italy, Ricco Not Likely to Race Giro, UnitedHealthcare Set for Final
Test Ahead of NRC Opener...
"I’ve
been riding this Selle San Marco Regal for about a year,"
Reigning
U.S. national road champion Meredith Miller and all-around strongwoman
Joanne Kiesanowski will lead Team TIBCO/To the Top into its first major
stage race of the 2010 season this weekend in San Dimas.
The
fit, performance and craftsmanship rival the best on the market and
they should not be left off the list when looking for a pair of
high-end road shoes.
For
riders that prefer a minimalist design.
Acknowledges
possibility of world-wide ban.
"The
monument season is upon us in less than a week, so I thought it would
be good time to take a stroll down cycling's Memory Lane, cobbled of
course."
"They
all wear … my God … with
the little water bottle in the back and the stupid hats and their shiny
shorts. They are the same disgusting poseurs that in the middle of a
snowstorm come out with cross-country skiing on your block. Run 'em
down.." - Tony Kornheiser
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"The
blowback of cyclists’ response attained such ferocity that ESPN took
down the link containing Kornheiser’s comments."
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Alberto
Contador has had a strong early season going two for two with victories
at the Volta ao Algarve and Paris-Nice.
As
promised, Lance Armstrong appeared on Tony Kornheiser’s show this
morning.
The
manufacturer of this saddle refers to the series of ridges as?
When
we heard that PEZ regular and Sky super domestique, Dario Cioni had
crashed in Paris-Nice we thought we'd better have a word with big
Tuscan and see how he was doing.
"In
the Giro in 2010 we only want riders with a spotless past."
Phil
Wood, the man responsible for sealed hubs and bottom brackets, died
this week on his farm in Baxter, Iowa. He was 84.
Manxman
may opt to lead HTC-Columbia at Tour of California instead of Giro
d'Italia in May.
If
anyone is well-suited to follow in the tire tracks of Jon Kennedy, it’s
Glenn Glover.
Rasmussen
and Mørkøv will defend Madison title, New Zealand ready for track
worlds, Australia picks final Track Worlds team, Cornu out of Track
World Championships, Hoy to face his Copenhagen demons, Tamayo brings
form and confidence to US pursuit team, more...
Farrar
doesn't see himself as a San Remo favorite, Hushovd sees Milan-San Remo
as "bingo", Bernard Sainz jailed 12 months for doping, Armstrong
confirmed for the Circuit Cycliste Sarthe, Euser returns to racing in
San Dimas and Redlands, more...
Andy
Schleck had originally planned to ride some Belgian one-day races in
order to gain experience of racing on the cobblestones prior to this
year’s Tour de France.
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He
heads into this weekend's Milan-San Remo race...the first of the iconic
spring classics...as a teammate of last year's world champion.
If
one could create a three-week national tour out of thin air, using only
unbridled enthusiasm, Frank Arokiasamy might just be the one to pull it
off.
Transportation
Department's new policy urging states to include biking and walking
networks into road projects.
The
world’s best professional women’s team will take the start Friday at
the San Dimas Stage Race.
"They
all wear … my God … with
the little water bottle in the back and the stupid hats and their shiny
shorts. They are the same disgusting poseurs that in the middle of a
snowstorm come out with cross-country skiing on your block. Run 'em
down.." - Tony Kornheiser
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Rapha-Condor-Sharp
rider wins fifth stage in Tour of Taiwan; David McCann leads overall.
The
classic "San Remo" model bicycle.
Milan-San
Remo is this weekend; here's a preview of what's to come with all of
2010's Classics.
On
the Via Roma, the young Peugeot rider would be left two seconds in
arrears as Eddy punched the air in joy to celebrate his seventh win.
While
U.S. pros have shown up in big numbers to regional races over the last
two weeks, the U.S. domestic season gets underway in earnest this week
as the San Dimas Stage Race runs Friday – Sunday in San Dimas,
California.
OUCH
Sports Medical Center will be the official sports medicine supplier to
the USA Cycling track program.
Cycling's
longest soap opera took another twist this week when Spain's Alejandro
Valverde lost his appeal to race in Italy.
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ESPN
has removed the broadcast with Kornheiser's cycling comments from its
website.
Seven-time
Tour winner to ride short French stage race in early April.
Alberto
Contador’s Stage 7 attack at Paris-Nice last weekend really surprised
me.
American
rider hopes to make up for crashing out in 2009.
“I
really thought I would ride Milan-Sanremo,”McEwen told Het Nieuwsblad.
“But I’m just a pawn in a team and have to accept the choice of those
in charge.
Non-tubeless
option for gravity riders.
The
Redlands Bicycle Classic launches the 2010 National Racing Calendar
March 25-28. Race promoters have released the preliminary start lists
for men and women.
"The
Sunday's Argus was pretty hectic with Lance Armstrong racing, too. It
was new to me, seeing bodyguards guiding a bike racer to the start of a
race."
'Cross
fitness, moto riding helps Giant racer get up to speed.
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from the Classicisima, Andy Schleck changes schedule, Lance to Circuit
de la Sarthe and more...
Victim
was North Carolina manager of the Subaru Gary Fisher Road Team.
Dan
Steinberg supports Tony Kornheiser - bashes Lance.
Star
hits out after talkshow host Kornheiser's rant.
"I’d
heard about the Tony Kornheiser’s comments about running over cyclists."
Avid
cyclist and foster mom who was biking to Bronx schools to finalize a
community gardening project.
Austrian
Bernard Eisel is ready to do his thing Saturday, lead out Mark
Cavendish to a second Milano-Sanremo win.
A
French court of appeals has upheld the prison sentence of Bernard Sainz
– also known as “Dr. Mabuse” – following his 2008 conviction on charges
related to doping athletes in the late 1990s.
McEwen
out of San Remo, Katusha to ride for Pozzato, Tour of Flanders names 25
teams, Riccò to return at the Coppi & Bartali stage race, US
Open of Cycling cancelled, No Redlands for defending champ Louder,
more...
Fuji
is honoring its 111th year in business in 2011 by returning to its
Japanese roots. The brand, originally established as Nichibei Fuji in
1899, will spec only Shimano drivetrains this year.
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last year's star performers do it again in 2010?
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The
climb is fast, technical, and the views are sexy.
The
U.S. Open of Cycling, which had been scheduled for May, and would have
been a part of the USA Cycling Professional Tour, has been canceled,
its organizers announced Wednesday.
Cofidis'
Belgian Wunderkind does it again.
"Universal
Sports, our favorite online resource for bicycle racing, will be
broadcasting Lance Armstrong competing in Milan-San Remo live on
Saturday morning, 10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. ET."
In
December, Andy Schleck was hit by a car during training.
UCI
President Mr P. McQuaid (on the right) presents a gift to Tissot
President Mr F. Thiébaud.
Australian
sprinter says Tom Boonen the favorite.
Milan-San
Remo 2010: Everything you need to know about Saturday's Italian
classic: Route, teams, past winners and more...
Jorge
Giacinti (Scott Marcondes).
The
hybrid power-assisted bikes are recharged by electricity collected from
solar panels on the roof of the parking structure that houses the
cycles.
An
unsanctioned race deep in the belly of New York’s biggest borough, the
Red Hook crit, now in its third year, is held on a course that race
founder and promoter David Trimble tries to keep secret till race-night
registration.
301
acres of city singletrack spared from development.
Fröhlinger
and Gerdemann are back from the sick list, but Wegmann and Ciolek are
still recovering from injuries.
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Pippo's
thoughts on Milan-San Remo, Cav and being a metrosexual.
"OK,
we asked what your everyday ride was made from and here were the
answers."
US
champion George Hincapie and 2008 World champion Alessandro Ballan will
be two of four team captains of the BMC Racing team.
Speculation
continues to run rampant: Is socialite and human toy poodle Paris
Hilton training to ride Paris-Roubaix or not?
Elite
and amateur riders will race for 52 national titles at the Metroplex
BMX track in Desoto on Saturday.
Is
that legenadry Irish cyclist and classics hard-man Sean Kelley?
The
Ukrainian rider Dmytro Grabovskyy took his biggest success in quite a
while yesterday when he finished up as the final winner of the
mountains classification in Tirreno-Adriatico.
With
the team poised to be a factor on the domestic scene, Road Bike Action
takes a look at the Masi bikes of the Kenda Pro Cycling p/b GEARGRINDER
team...
"Feed
a fever, starve a cold. Lightly sup with rickets." - Takayuki Ikkaku,
Arisa Hosaka and Toshihiro Kawabata.
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More
than 3,000 booths will fill four floors of the convention center with
exhibitors from around the world.
Contador
to face Armstrong in Criterium International , Cavendish crashes on
Tirreno's final stage, Boonen: Bennati best bet for San Remo glory,
Hoste to miss Nokere Koerse, more...
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Dutch-style bike is much better than a road-style bike when it comes to
draping yourself over it languidly.
Seattle
Bike Expo 2010 drew its biggest crowds since the mid-2000s over the
past weekend.
Lance
Armstrong and Alberto Contador to face off at Criterium International,
Cadel Evans moves to third in world rankings, news from MSR and more...
Evans
Out of Milano-Sanremo, Katusha Chooses Pozzato, Astana Counting on
Davis, Boasson Hagen and Flecha to Lead Sky, Contador to the Ardennes,
Caisse d'Epargne Regrets CAS Decision...
Disgraced
Italian repentant on the eve of his return from doping ban.
Teams
and rosters posted on Cyclingnews.
The
missing man is said to be an accomplished mountain biker and searches
have focused on popular cycling routes.
Haussler
with a huge headstart versus Cavendish produced a thrilling sprint
finish.
Record
number of UCI-registered mountain bike teams for 2010, Amateurs dared
to ride Dalby World Cup course, Southerndownhill team ready for British
gravity racing, Thomas tries new strategy for successive marathon
titles, Team Jamis kicks off the 2010 season, more...
Almost
ten years ago, Jason Queally won the kilometre at the Olympic Games in
Sydney kicking off the British Cycling revolution that by Beijing 2008
had turned into a gold rush.
This
year's edition of the race will not only be important for riders
targeting the the Ronde, but will likely be a dress rehearsal for some
of the riders and teams with an eye towards the Tour de France in July.
Manuel
Quinziato, the leader of the Liquigas team for the cobbled classics, is
an interesting type of star.
Love
is ….. when he and she both manage to finish 4th in the Pick ‘n Pay
Argus Cycle Race. Or is it?
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Women’s
Introductory racers practiced cornering in wet weather near Grant’s
Tomb on Saturday.
Following
a tough win at Paris-Nice, defending Tour de France champion Alberto
Contador has reconfigured his racing schedule for the next two months.
McCann
maintains overall lead.
While
the sprinters vied for stage honor on the the final day of
Tirreno-Adriatico, the general classification battle went down to the
wire.
The
climb if La Mani at Noli, was added in 2008 to shake up the race before
the 'tre capi'... but has it made a difference?
Defending
NRC team champion opens title defense at Redlands.
In
a
report from a grueling Paris-Nice, Ted says he’s proving Albert
Einstein’s theory about repetition and insanity.
Evans'
form keeps BMC's Giro d'Italia aims on target.
The
organizers of the Tour of Utah announced “The Ultimate Challenge”
today, a Gran Fondo style ride that starts in Park City and finishes at
the Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort.
USA
Cycling's regional development camps provide aspiring young riders with
opportunities to develop their skills.
He’s
now a rival manager to his former team leader, but Johan Bruyneel has
admitted that Alberto Contador’s all-round abilities make him very
difficult to beat.
The
things you never thought you’d live to see …
Hincapie
improvement good news for Classics, Haussler out of Milan-San Remo,
Bbox and Cofidis snubbed by Amstel organisers, Cancellara returns to
Milan-San Remo, more...
Stevens
Pass Mountain Bike Park is closing in on 2,000 Facebook fans.
Steve Peat just passed 5,000 Twitter
followers.
BikeHugger has over 1,000 Facebook fans.
My dog loves me.
Full
National Road Series, Scody Cup on the cards.
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Garzelli Takes Overall, Boonen Tips Bennati for Milano-San Remo,
Haussler Out of M-SR, Contador to Critérium International, Milram's
Disabled List Grows...
Pacific
plunges in February, SEALS training and DJ AM. It’s all good.
Thanks
to good results at the Tour Down Under and Paris-Nice,
Euskaltel-Euskadi’s Luis-Leon Sanchez leads the UCI points series.
Mountain
lion attack survivor, missing mountain biker, Afghan bike man, Juice
hawg e-bikes & more …
UCI
could now make the Spaniard's two-year worldwide.
The
reigning world road champion is racing Tirreno Adriatico this week as
he primes for a run at the overall title at the Giro d'Italia.
USA
Cycling Technical Director Shawn Farrell will offer a webinar to
explain rule changes for the 2010 season.
Race's
name to be revealed after inaugural running.
The Competitor Group (CGI) has hired Julia
Beeson
Polloreno to be editor-in-chief of Triathlete magazine.
Holm
says HTC-Columbia's sprint star will be ready for Milan-San Remo.
New
Swell-Redshift team launched, USA Cycling names Continental Mountain
Bike Championships team, Wetter round of International MTB-Bundesliga
race cancelled, more...
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Girl Substitute.
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flying in the Alejandro Valverde case, roster announcements for
Milan-San Remo, Contador greets former teammates and other news...
Dotsie
Bausch identified a void in the development of well-rounded female
athletes in Southern California.
BMC
Racing's Cadel Evans rounded out the podium in third this week at the
Tirreno-Adriatico in Italy.
Brothers
Regan Woodall, 21, front, and Ryan Woodall, 25, practice on the Santos
Bike Trail on Monday morning, March 15, 2010. Ryan recently became the
Pro Regional and State Champion.
Péraud’s
successful switch could mean a Tour start, Skil-Shimano and Vacansoleil
racing for wild card invitations, Gilbert to lead Omega Pharma-Lotto at
Milan-Sanremo, more...
Who
will take the last tickets to Rotterdam? CW rates the 2010 Tour de
France wildcard contenders.
Saxo
Bank names roster for Italian Classic.
"Feed
a fever, starve a cold. Lightly sup with rickets." - Takayuki Ikkaku,
Arisa Hosaka and Toshihiro Kawabata.
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stellar day of racing for Australia's Fetch and his teammates.
South
Florida Bicycle Coalition advocates bike friendliness.
Durbridge
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Now
in his sixth season as a professional, Nicolas Roche appears to be
moving on to a new level with his best-ever early season performance.
American
returns to Italian classic for ninth time.
Quick
Step and OmegaPharma-Lotto are traditional rivals in the cobbled
classics of the north.
"Matt
Fitzgerald’s new book Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak
Performance is the only title I’ve ever encountered that addresses
weight loss for endurance athletes."
Wildcard
teams are Cervelo TestTeam, BMC Racing Team, Topsport
Vlaanderen, Landbouwkrediet, Skil-Shimano, and
Vacansoleil.
Steve
Miller, president of the 2010 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah
cycling race, confirmed on March 8th that August 17-22 are
the official dates of the USA Cycling sanctioned pro race.
Fly
V
Australia scored a second stage win at the Tour of Murrieta Sunday as
Alessandro Bazzana took the victory in the 60-mile Circuit
Race.
Full-time
full-suspension for Rabobank-Giant rider.
Alberto
Contador, Alejandro Valverde and Luis Leon Sanchez on the podium,
Paris-Nice 2010, stage seven.
Belgian
a top favorite for Saturday's Classicissima.
Defending
champion retains perspective on losing title.
The
Port of Long Beach is green. Very green. And no, we're not talking
about the unsightly tint the port used to give the Alamitos Bay.
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months of uncertainty over what kind of license Rock would hold for
2010 and in what country, the UCI finally announced last week that the
team would not be granted a license at any UCI level.
Lance
Armstrong confirmed for MSR, many injured cyclists, Alejandro Valverde
not gone but pledging to return, Milan-San Remo rosters & more…
Tirreno-Adriatico:
Ignatiev Scores Solo Win, Luis Leon Sanchez Leads UCI Rankings, Silver
Medalist Szczepaniak Attempts Suicide After Positive, Menzies Secures
Overall Win at Murietta, Much Wins Final Stage to Take Overall at
Tucson...
Cadel
“Junkyard Dog” Evans snarls again.
Last
week, we reported on rumors that a Luxembourg-based team centered
around Andy and Frank Schleck was in the works.
Second
overall in Paris-Nice, Spanish rider Alejandro Valverde is turning his
attention toward the Volta ao Pais Vasco while also facing the second
of his anti-doping hearings with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The
inside width of 10 and 11-speed chains are the same, and the outside
width is so close that as long as your crankset is 10-speed compatible,
it will also perform with an 11-speed chain.
In
a
world of 'Plans' and 'Programmes' it's good to see a young man take his
bike and a handful of pounds/dollars/euros and head for the Heartland.
There
was a serious dearth of high-ticket bikes on display, but in their
place was a generous helping of simple bikes made for moving people
around town.
Haussler’s
Milan-San Remo thrown into jeopardy, Millar happy with form after
Paris-Nice, Armstrong ninth in the Cape Argus ride, Contador finds
second Paris-Nice win important, Kreuziger disappointed to miss out on
Paris-Nice podium, more...
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March 1, non-Colorado based retailers selling to Colorado customers
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"A
bike brand I dig: Opera Bike. It's a thinly-veiled sub-brand
of Pinarello."
Full
sprint or Track Stand? – it’s such a fine line on the Cipressa.
That's
all you have when you forget your rain jacket.
Father
prevents son's death after positive doping test.
Two
crash-marred criteriums hosted by the University of Colorado and the
University of Northern Colorado made up the second Rocky Mountain
Collegiate Cycling Conference race weekend.
Cyclists
crash during the Cape Argus Cycle Tour. Gallo.
The
race has passed and I’m back to the car on the top of Monte Sante Marie.
Organizers
working closely with officials should alternative course be needed.
"Feed
a fever, starve a cold. Lightly sup with rickets." - Takayuki Ikkaku,
Arisa Hosaka and Toshihiro Kawabata.
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Wilson College and Marian University continued a heated rivalry in the
Midwest Collegiate Cycling Conference.
Singapore-based
teamTBB is a major player in professional triathlon, representing and
managing 30 athletes of 15 nationalities.
Voeckler
unlucky as French squad demonstrate depth.
The
Bicycle Trade Association of Canada reports its supplier members picked
up $21 million* in sales last year as shipments to dealers fell 8
percent but sales grew 14 percent to $171 million.
For
the fifth year in a row, almost 300 nude and body-painted cyclists
toured along several Limean streets, as a pintoresque demonstration
against the mistreats they suffer from all kind of drivers.
DirectTV’s
customers will get the Versus network back under a deal announced
Monday.
Last
week at the National Bike Summit in Washington, DC, Bikes Belong
officially launched peopleforbikes.org – a brand new initiative to put
more people on bikes more often.
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Working
all day in a breakaway paid off for Fly V Australia’s Phil Zajicek when
he won the Tucson Bicycle Classic by one second.
Garzelli
threatens Scarponi's lead.
Irishman
finds success after nearly dropping out.
Contador
contained attacks and kept the leaders close. Photo: Graham Watson
Texan
wraps up charity visit to South Africa with strong ride.
BigMat-Auber
adds Florian Morizot to their roster, Spaniards set for battle in
Paris-Nice finale, Stevens to support HTC-Columbia teammates in
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Graffiti-style
jersey decorated with team values.
Australian
company shows off revised designs.
"Pippo
knew the term 'metrosexual,' but for clarity: his sexual preference is
only for women." - Andy Schleck
VeloNation
After
Jelly Belly’s Jonathan Chodroff won the opening time trial Friday at
the Tucson Bicycle Classic, GC results were not altered at all
following Saturday’s road race after a crash in a preceeding event
neutralized the pro men’s field.
Scot
on form ahead of Criterium International.
Dedicated
Bicycle Lanes on Pennsylvania Avenue.
After
withering attacks from Sam Schultz and Geoff Kabush, Max Plaxton was
able to break away on the last lap to win the first race in the US Cup
Triple Crown Series on Saturday. Kelli Emmett managed to outsprint Lene
Byburg in the women’s field on the Bonelli Park course in Southern
California.
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Grabs Tirreno-Adriatico Stage, Armstrong Puts In Strong Ride In South
Africa, Haussler Likely Out of Milano-Sanremo, Jurgen Van den Broeck
‘Disappointed’ in Paris-Nice, Roelandts Skips Paris Nice Final Stage...
Current
Tirreno-Adriatico race leader and defending champion Michele Scarponi
went to the hospital in Macerata following today's fifth stage.
22
year-old Englishman Alex Dowsett.
Broken
collarbones take out riders after crashes.
"Hamilton
is
out there trying to make a living -
something not easy to do while battling clinical depression, let alone
as an entrepreneur."
The
Giro del Trentino 34th edition will be officially launched with a press
conference in Trento, on Monday April 12.
The
Subway – Avanti Pro Cycling Team has received and accepted an
invitation to participate in the Tour of Qinghai Lake.
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Astana,
Footon-Servetto not included.
Cervélo’s
Xaiver Tondo was the last man standing at the end of the longest – and
toughest – stage in this year’s edition of Paris-Nice on Saturday.
Michele
Scarponi (Androni Giocattoli) wins the stage to Chieti.
Saturday
will see the official presentation of the 67th edition of the Tour De
Pologne (Tour of Poland) that will take place on August 1 – 7, 2010.
The
Triple Crown prize payout.
With
rivals such as Alberto Contador already racking up big results, Lance
Armstrong will have some busy weeks ahead as he seeks to build the kind
of form which could see him take his eighth Tour title.
Quick
Step rider Francesco Reda was forced to pull out of today's fourth
stage in Tirreno-Adriatico after crashing and breaking his collarbone.
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Takes Over at Tirreno-Adriatico, Valverde
Close Again, UnitedHealthcare Starts Strong in Murietta, The Hive to
Sponsor Amore e Vita...
Di
Luca told Alessandra De Stefano on his RaiSport show that he's already
signed a contract with one of Italy's largest teams.
Tommy
D at 71.
Boxing-in
Bernie with Brunello.
UnitedHealthcare continued
its preparations ahead of the first NRC race later this month in the
opening time trial stage of the Tour of Murietta.
Due
to the overwhelming response, his yet to be named machine could hit the
production lines as early as this summer.
Lance
Armstrong and SA teammate Daryl Impey are going all out to win Sunday's
Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, but they expect a tough time as the
two-man team goes up against the larger teams.
With
Fabian Cancellara's strong end to the 2009 season, it's easy to forget
that last year at this time the reigning time trial World Champion was
struggling to find any semblance of form.
"Pippo
knew the term 'metrosexual,' but for clarity: his sexual preference is
only for women." - Andy Schleck
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far, Tirreno-Adriatico has been a race chiefly determined by sprint
finishes, but today’s longest stage features an uphill drag to the line
and should start to shake up the general classification.
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Former
Astana manager in talks with sponsor to create Luxembourg-based team.
Contador
looks to fend off Caisse d'Epargne charge.
Starts
season in San Dimas, Redlands.
Paris-Nice
stage winner justifies his spot on the team.
Sam
Schultz is one of the athletes that will represent the U.S. in
Guatemala City next month.
Sagan
improvised second Paris-Nice win, Calzati loves a
blue Sky, not cold weather, Taaramae comes of age, still makes
mistakes, A good test for Le Mével, more...
Three-day
race to be held at the end of May.
Rep.
Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.) speaks at Bike Summit.
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The
Aussie neo-pro chasing rainbow to add to green and gold.
The
25-year-old Californian defies easy commodification.
UnitedHealthcare’s
Rory Sutherland and Specialized Designs for Women’s Ruth Clemence win
the opening time trial at the Tour de Murrieta in California.
To
understand something – almost anything – in Italian culture, is by no
means a simple or straightforward affair.
A
bold attack, with 1.5 kilometers remaining, wins stage five.
Liquigas
sprinter Daniele Bennati confirmed his return to form today.
Earliest
live video: 15:00 CET (6:00 AM PST)
Meyer,
Lampater, Howard lead Bendigo entry list, Phinney to defend world
pursuit title in Copenhagen, Downpour cancels Bendigo Madison,
criterium, Travis Smith leads Canadian sprint team to worlds, more...
Rushlee
Buchanan to Represent New Zealand at UCI World Track Championships.
Brooks
documentary following Tuscan ride.
Tom
Boonen's 2010 thus far has been the opposite of 2009.
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The
2010 Tour de Murrieta will be held Saturday and Sunday and will feature
some of the most competitive race teams in California.
Bennati
Takes Stage Three at Tirreno-Adriatico, Contador Under Pressure,
Colavita/Baci Women’s Team Announce Rosters for California Races,
Bahati Foundation Launches OUCH Youth Track Program...
"Pippo
knew the term 'metrosexual,' but for clarity: his sexual preference is
only for women." - Andy Schleck
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Former
mountainbiker and cyclo-cross rider steals show at Paris-Nice.
Reynolds
will provide road, time trial, and track wheels to USA Cycling's
junior, women's and U23 programs.
Paris-Nice
begins now, says Contador,Boonen hopes first Italian win is San Remo
omen, Voeckler happy to get attention again, Petacchi accused of tax
evasion, more...
Dallaglio
Complets Cycling Slam, House and Bialoblocki headline at Roy Thame and
Jock Wadley, first ever win...
So
that best weather? San Diego is tops. Allegedly.
Italian
sprinter allegedly left extra income undeclared.
The
Cronus steers beautifully, and the rear end follows the front wheel’s
lead every step of the way....
Follow
creation of the Jet 9 on Facebook.
2010
Could See Double-digit Growth.
The
Colavita/Baci Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light opens
training camp Friday in Borrego Springs, California, ahead of the
team’s 2010 debut at the San Dimas Stage Race March 19-21.
Pepsi is the new presenting sponsor for one of the fastest growing road
races in the U.S., the Tour of the Battenkill in Cambridge, New York.
The soft drink company plans to provide riders and spectators at the
April 18 pro race with a variety of its beverages, including Gatorade
and Aquafina.
Estonian
champion leads Cofidis at Paris-Nice.
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"This
week’s ride focuses on that age old question: What material to ride?"
How
come Mercedes-racing celebri-messenger Austin Horse got his stolen
property back after "Tweeting" about it but ornery blogger Bike Snob
NYC did not?
Disappointing
turn at Paris-Nice for Jurgen Van den Broeck, Erik Zabel says we
shouldn’t write off Mark Cavendish just yet, snow re-routes
Tirreno-Adriatico and more…
The
past several years have been a roller coaster ride for American Floyd
Landis, full of the sort of drama that could rival any daytime
television writer.
The
Flak Jackets feature interchangeable lenses and Oakley’s High
Definition Optics.
Press
camp and lots of miles prepare Dahle Flesjaa for 2010 racing.
From
Morgan Stanley to Cyclo-Cross.
Sanchez
and Valverde not yet beaten by Contador.
Craig
optimistic for second half of season following knee injury, US 24-hour
National Championships at Big Bear cancelled, Giant Factory Off-Road
Racing Team presented in California, more...
Corsair
Bikes have new owners as Mike Flaherty and Froggy Khu of Atomlab, along
with Pablo Tafoya—the designer of Corsair frames—have purchased the
company from original founder and industry veteran Doug Stuart.
French
Tour GC hopeful happy with his Paris-Nice.
21
riders headed to Guatemala.
Omega
Pharma-Lotto rider Leif Hoste abandoned stage 3 of Tirreno-Adriatico
after just 20 kilometers.
Frenchman
animates Paris-Nice as temps rise.
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After
last month’s European season opener at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, racing
has continued in Belgium; Omloop victor Emma Johansson (RedSun Cycling)
has hung on to her winning form to take both races.
Interview
with spokeswoman Elaine Filadelfo/
Alberto
Contador's trademark 'pistolero' salute.
Peterson
replaces previous board president Mark Abramson.
After
being foiled by a break on Tirreno-Adriatico's opening day, the
sprinters had their day in Montecatini Terme.
Garmin
sprinter isn't ruling out the Manx missile just yet.
"Now,
to continue the adage, all the race needs is 'something borrowed,
something blue'."
Thursday's
Paris-Nice live coverage on Eurosport, and Sporza,
is
scheduled to begin at 14:45 CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern).
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Tirreno-Adriatico Stage 2 live coverage on Eurosport 2 is scheduled to
begin at 15:00 CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern) and on Universal Sports it is
scheduled to begin at 9:30am U.S. Eastern.
Frenchman
pleased with stage four performance at Paris-Nice.
Belgian
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Sea
Otter Classic will see new hardtail launch.
Alison
Powers is likely the most recognizable American name on Team VBF.
Team
Type 1 going for crit wins in 2010, Voigt wants gray jersey, Linus
Gerdemann enjoying early season results and more….
Luxembourger
Andy Schleck had made a blog post this week that referred to Team
Katusha's Filippo Pozzato as a "metrosexual", which initially, the
Italian champion didn't find terribly amusing.
Matt
Peterson memorial ride, Kidical Mass at Bike Expo, Jobst Brandt, Marla
Streb & more.
Polish
top two in Under-23 race provisionally suspended.
Ian
Stannard has come a long way since sitting at his home in Essex
watching Johan Museeuw win Paris-Roubaix...
"Pippo
knew the term 'metrosexual,' but for clarity: his sexual preference is
only for women." - Andy Schleck
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LPR Brakes rider to front TNA hearing in April.
McConneloug
and Broderick safe following Chilean earthquake, NorCal High School
League to kick off 10th year, Armstrong's coach Carmichael takes on La
Ruta de Los Conquistadores, more...
Rehab
in progress for American cross country racer.
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"What
we called a “honeymoon,” many people would have called an intense
five-day training camp."
"My
cockpit rehabilitated, by CommieCanuck."
Nicknamed
"The Perfect Athlete" in HTC-Columbia, four-times Italian time trial
champ Marco Pinotti is renowned for his thoughtful and ethical approach
to his job.
The
Tour de New York, not “Le Tour de Nouveau York”.
Grassroots
sponsorship fundamental to the brand.
Cervélo
keeps Milan-Sanremo in mind.
Limited
edition asymmetric urban bad boy.
Sagan
impressive in Paris-Nice debut, Hincapie beats a blizzard to ride
Tirreno-Adriatico, Roche banging on the door in Paris-Nice, Boom
regrets loss of yellow jersey at Paris-Nice, Paris-Nice peloton prepare
for battle in Mende, Reus diagnosed with mononucleosis, more...
In
a
fortunate turn of events for Landis, the deposed Tour de France star
will have a chance to ply his trade for another season in the pro ranks
thanks to a lifeline from the Bahati Foundation team.
17-year-old
Coryn Rivera balances elite racing and life as a teen.
Granny
Gear puts 24 hours of Nine Mile and Big Bear on hiatus for 2010.
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Thursday's
Paris-Nice live coverage on Eurosport, and Sporza,
is
scheduled to begin at 14:45 CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern).
Thursday's
Tirreno-Adriatico Stage 2 live coverage on Eurosport 2 is scheduled to
begin at 15:00 CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern) and on Universal Sports it is
scheduled to begin at 9:30am U.S. Eastern.
A
knee injury behind him, Andy details his return to the peloton.
Gerdemann
Steals Tirreno-Adriatico Opener, Giunti Tests Positive, Gilbert Chooses
Gent-Wevelgem, Cofidis Gets Scheldeprijs Invite, Google Adds Biking
Directions...
Snow
in Saint-Junien caused organisers to change the start. They moved it
53km to St. Yriex, cutting out the first two category three climbs of
the day. Fortunately, the sun came out along the way.
With
much of the Mediterranean coast socked in by a rare March blizzard, the
riders were lucky that the first stage of Tirreno-Adriatico even got
underway.
Changes
in the 2010 racing calendar mean that Jens Voigt will not have a chance
to make history at Critérium International title later this month.
Can
a
Wisconsin engineer save Paris-Nice?
Australia
track champion, Ben Kersten (Fly V Australia) is making the transition
to criterium and road racing this year.Photo: © Jason McDonald.
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live coverage on Eurosport and on Sporza at 15:15 CET
(9:15am U.S. Eastern).
Live
coverage on Universal Sports and Eurosport 2: 15:00 CET (9:30am U.S.
Eastern).
RadioShack
sprinter Gert Steegmans has been operated on for the broken collarbone
he sustained in the Paris-Nice prologue.
The
organiser of Paris-Nice has shortened today's stage three due to an
overnight snowfall.
First
off, the USA CRITS final, which has taken place in Las Vegas in
conjunction with Interbike the last several years is no longer on the
schedule. The TX TOUGH GRAND PRIX III will now serve as the Men’s
Finals.
Highlights
include Stybar replica and new X-Ride models.
When
Michael Ball says he can't take you at your word, can anyone?
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The
New, Improved PowerTap.
Team
Type 1’s criterium squad - nicknamed the Money Team - were just under
the radar in 2009, but scored podiums in almost every crit in the
second half of the year. This year they are aiming higher.
“It’s
a bitter blow and I’m shocked but it’s strange too,” said team manager
Gianni Savio.”
Italian
targeted under biological passport program.
Rabobank
rider arrives for Tirreno-Adriatico after ten-hour journey.
Schwinn
completes the Le Tour Super with their own in-house handlebar,
stem, carbon seatpost and saddle.
Richmond
Twilight postponed until 2011, Tirreno-Adriatico set to start in
near-arctic
conditions, Cavendish on the way back to form, Contador passes first
test after Paris-Nice crash, more...
This
week’s League of American Bicyclists National Bike Summit was the forum
for Google to announce what all bike riders have been waiting for –
Grab Your Bike and Go with Google Maps.
Fabian
Cancellara's 2009 spring classics campaign didn't go quite to plan for
the world renowned time trialist.
Ukrainian's
second chance pays off with mountains jersey.
"I
am
passionate and competitive. I am not going to let Pat McQuaid of the
UCI determine who I am as a person." - Michael Ball
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Top
sprinters head to Tirreno-Adriatico to unseat sprinting’s reigning king.
35000
cyclists ride with Lance Armstrong, no pressure for Cavendish at
Tirreno-Adriatico, Jens Keukeleire impresses Cofidis management and
more.
Paris-Nice
stage shortened due to snow, HTC-Columbia frustrated at Paris-Nice,
Gesink nearly stranded in Spanish snow, Giunti tests positive for EPO,
suspended, Pepsi sponsorship saves Tour of Battenkill, Voigt hopes for
Paris-Nice victory, will not race Criterium International, Farrar angry
with Ginanni after Tirreno-Adriatico sprint, more...
Swedish
cycling champion Emilia Fahlin was forced to watch from the sidelines
on Saturday and Sunday.
Greipel
and Martin rue crashes, missed chances.
Affected
by cancer and weakened due to chemotherapy, double Tour de France
victory Laurent Fignon has had to put his TV commentary duties on hold,
missing out on Paris-Nice.
Your
frame might not fail after drilling it for internal cables, but if it
does, you run the risk of serious injury....
US
national champion just made it to the start in Italy.
All
potential UCI registered track teams must submit all paperwork to USA
Cycling by March 11.
With
some quick work by Dieter Drake the race has been saved.
Try
out 11-speed groups and 2-Way Fit wheels.
Joao
describes what it's like to help his Cervelo teammates win races.
Slovak
youngster wins stage, but vows service to leader Kreuziger.
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Paris-Nice
live coverage on Eurosport and on Sporza at 15:15 CET
(9:15am U.S. Eastern).
Live
coverage on Universal Sports and Eurosport 2: 15:00 CET (9:00am U.S.
Eastern).
Tirreno-Adriatico
starts Wednesday. Il via mercoledì!
Tuscany
more like Belgium for opening stages.
Today’s
stage of the 2010 Paris-Nice rolled out from the town of Contres
heading for Limoges, 201 km down the road.
Stage
2: Earliest live video - 15:15 CET (6:15 AM PST).
Lance
Armstrong did a three-hour ride in Cape town, South Africa today.
Former
Australian professional Will Walker is acting as directeur sportif and
coach to some of Malaysia’s up and coming riders this year, and
believes that some of the current crop deserve places on European teams.
Omega
Pharma-Lotto rider punished after 2008 incident.
USA
Cycling announced today the eight-person U.S. roster for the upcoming
UCI Track World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 24-28.
Nine
races for 2010 series announced.
Miley
Cyrus suddenly a cycling celebrity!
Spaniard
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Landis
will ride for the team led by former U.S. professional criterium
champion Rashaan Bahati.
Spain
is to reform its anti-doping legislation to improve the co-operation
between the courts and sports disciplinary bodies.
"There
are 8 sectors of dirty roads for more than 60 km. The last three are
quite short, and the first five are about 10 km each."
Following
safety concerns during last year's race, the Professional Cyclists'
Association's (CPA) interim President Paulo Couto has met with the
organizers of the Giro d'Italia on behalf of the riders.
BMC
signal agressive strategy in Italian stage race.
Reynolds
Cycling has added a direct purchase option to consumers on its Web
site, but the company's CEO says the move should not take sales away
from its retailers.
German
makes unspecified payment.
Race
chief Weiss aims for future UCI status.
Kristian
House (Rapha-Condor-Sharp) earned the British National Champion’s
jersey last year by combining determination, tactical astuteness, and
track-honed finishing speed to make the decisive breakaway, then win a
three-up sprint from Peter Kennaugh and Daniel Lloyd on a challenging
course in Wales.
Armstrong
on retirement, Contador and "the look", Hoste gets suspended sentence
for assault, Martin satisfied with improvement in Paris-Nice, more...
"While
not a tragedy, the disintegration of the dream of Rock Racing is
nonetheless a bitter, disappointing moment."
"I
am
passionate and competitive. I am not going to let Pat McQuaid of the
UCI determine who I am as a person." - Michael Ball
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winner hopes to improve at Tirreno-Adriatico.
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Landis
Joins Bahati Foundation, Sanchez Sprints to Green, Rosseler Ready to
Think About Himself, Cavendish and Rogers lead HTC-Columbia in Italy,
Milram Backs Gerdemann at Tirreno-Adriatico...
"If
you will forgive my black and white comparison, there exists two
categories of people - the purists and the pragmatists."
René
Haselbacher won the sprint out of a 20-man group in the first stage of
the Giro del Capo, held in Wellington over a distance of 106 kilometers.
Zack
Bodhane (CSU), Daniel Henning (USAFA), and John Demos (CU) race for the
line in the Men’s C crit.
Selene
speaks at a local elementary school's career day.
See
Evil, Hear Evil, Speak Evil.
Mayor
of London Boris Johnson said his Cycle Safety Action Plan would
investigate the main factors in bicycle accidents and find ways to
reduce them.
Isle
of Man rider Jonny Bellis out of hospital after scooter crash in Italy
and bout of peritonitis.
Parts
and accessories catering to the handbuilt crowd.
Pistachios
are stacked with PROTEIN.
Boom
shows his class in the crosswinds, Australian killed in crash during
training, Petacchi injured in run-in with planter, more...
Robin
Morton's story holds a lesson for any entrepreneur: First impressions
can bear rich fruit even decades later.
Slovenian
withdraws after crashing in France.
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Stage
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Wednesday.
The
Eastern conference kicks off with a three-event weekend at Rutgers.
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am
passionate and competitive. I am not going to let Pat McQuaid of the
UCI determine who I am as a person." - Michael Ball
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France’s
Paris-Nice and Italy’s Terreno-Adriatico dominate this week’s Euro’
action.
Sprint
at the end of a crash-filled stage 1. Among the crash victims:
Leipheimer, Horner and Contador.
American
believes he has little chance of beating Contador.
Earliest
live video: 15:00 CET (6:00 AM PST).
Approximate
finish: 16:45 CET (7:45 AM PST).
Ben
Jacques-Maynes (Bissell) wins the Merced Foothills Road Race.
Sinead
Miller of Marian University swept the women’s A field races in the
Midwest Conference race at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia,
Kentucky, over the weekend. Will Nowak of Northwestern, Kip Spaude of
Lindsey Wilson College, and Rob Bush of Marian University split the
wins in the men’s A races throughout the weekend.
Alejandro
Valverde is regarded by many as one of the big favourites for
Paris-Nice, particularly after his Tour of the Mediterranean victory,
but yesterday’s prologue in Paris-Nice did not go to plan.
HTC
tune up for Italian Classic as Rogers builds on strong start.
Following
his first European race at the Vuelta a Murcia, seven-time Tour de
France winner has been re-evaluating his season’s progress.
Danilo
di Luca has been shockingly silent of late.
Paris-Nice
leader on the podium.
Starting
on Wednesday, this year’s Tirreno-Adriatico – the Race of the Two Seas
– looks set to be a battle royal between two of he sport’s fastest
men...
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The
pro with the most wins was German champion, and HTC-Columbia star
Ina-Yoko Teutenberg. She won an astounding 24 races in 2009.
Paolo
Bettini joins 3000 riders in braving the elements.
Today's
stage in Paris-Nice ended badly for 2008 winner Alberto Contador.
Lance
Armstrong may put more on his calendar to prep for Tour, Sinkewitz
settles with former sponsor, long term study shows steroids pose
significant risk, and more…
Armstrong
Downplays Tour de France Chances, Update on Steegmans, Lapebie Passes,
UnitedHealthcare Dials in Teamwork at MERCO, Team TIBCO Starts Strong,
2010 Tour of Utah Announces Stages and Sponsors...
After
a full month without any collegiate races, approximately 120 riders
from the Western Collegiate Cycling Conference eagerly saddled up for
UC Santa Barbara’s race weekend, which featured a criterium, team time
trial and road race.
Alessandro
Petacchi needed five stitches to a wound on his chin and suffered
bruises to his right shin and ankle after a crash in training.
The
Belgian crashed spectacularly on a
downhill section just 4 kilometers into the 8 kilometer course when a
strong gust of wind threw the rider head over heels at 70 kilometers
per hour.
The
lime green-clad riders of Liquigas-Doimo will head to Tirreno-Adriatico
aiming for a three-pronged attack on the race.
RadioShack
prepare to tweak pre-Tour calendar after Murcia performance.
We
got a chance to hang out at the Fly V Australia team camp this week and
check out their new team and new machinery....
Garmin
rider pleased with return to form in tricky Paris-Nice prologue.
Tough
route for Giro Donne, Boom surprises himself with Paris-Nice prologue
win, Double Olympic champion Lapebie dies aged 93, more...
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We
left off on our interview with Rock Racing’s Michael Ball two days ago
where he discussed his recent difficulty obtaining a UCI license, the
situation with American Floyd Landis and how, at least for the 2010
season, he plans to have the strongest amateur team on the planet.
"How
does one cope when the primary tool for positional changes is a
hacksaw?"
The
Tour of Utah announces a new title sponsor and a tough lineup of
stages, including a team time trial.
French
cyclist Guy Lapebie, a double Olympic champion from the 1936 Berlin
Olympics, died on Monday at theage of 93, his family confirmed.
Dutchman
faced nail-biting wait to see if his lead would hold.
The
Enervit gels are intended to be used before and during activity and are
available in cola, lemon and orange flavors.
Organisers
reveal high-altitude racing for wome's Giro.
"It's
as if Buffalo Bill (from the Hannibal Lecter film, not from the western
frontier) made these from flesh that was a bit more "special" and hard
to come by..."
More
handbuilt bike bling on display in Virginia.
Lance
is feeling blue.
Dutch
squads attack at Paris-Nice as fight for Tour wild cards heats up.
Cyclists
ride through the Golan Heights (Photo: Avihu Shapira).
21-year-old
Tasmanian dies after collision with bus.
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live video: 15:00 CET (6:00 AM PST).
Approximate
finish: 16:45 CET (7:45 AM PST).
Weather
system forces first cancellation in 39-year history.
Lars
Boom (Rabobank) en route in the Paris-Nice prologue.
European
Champion Kris Boeckmans (Topsport Vlaanderen) took the sprint in a wild
final stage of the three days of West Vlaanderen. He beat Yohann Gene...
Mark
Cavendish preparing to defend his 2009 win at Milan-San Remo.
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coverage on RTBF: 15:30 CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern).
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coverage on Eurosport: 15:50 CET (9:50am U.S. Eastern).
Bahati
Foundation Pro Cycling and HTC-Columbia crush the Merco Credit Union
Cycling Classic Downtown GP.
Theo
Bos wins final sprint stage.
Fly-V
Australia’s Ben Kersten sprints to victory in the OCBC Cycle Singapore
criterium.
Kelly
Benefit Strategies pulls out all the stops to put David Veilleux into
the final leader’s jersey, but the South African EMG team had other
plans.
Team
Sky neo-pro crashed out during Strade Bianche.
Case
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Armstrong says he hopes to meet with Nelson Mandela during a visit to
South Africa next week.
Rujano
Captures Langkawi, Rabon Wraps Up Murcia, Fly V Australia Launched in
Beverly Hills, Race In The Tour TransAlp With SIGMA SPORT...
"Worried
would be too strong of a word. I'm aware of (my performance), but not
too stressed." - Lance Armstrong
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Today's
opening prologue in Paris-Nice ended badly for RadioShack sprinter Gert
Steegmans, with the Belgian crashing on a downhill just 4 kilometers of
the 8 kilometer course.
Sanyo's
Eneloop bike features a long-range rechargeable battery, but also
encourages the rider to keep fit.
Fresh
off record turnouts for the big Seattle Bike Swap and even bigger
Chilly Hilly, Cascade Bicycle Club hopes the third event of its
season-opening trifecta — the Seattle Bike Expo — will blow off the
doors next weekend at a new Magnolia location.
Astana
rider gets new Specialized TT bike.
Erik
Slack of Boise is headed to France for a summer of racing and - he
hopes - a professional contract.
Deputy
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and overall winner of the Le
Tour de Langkawi Jose Rujano Guillen.
After
showing fine form in his first few races in Europe, Kiwi Greg Henderson
is disappointed to be heading into Paris-Nice still suffering from a
stomach bug.
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Brandt during his traditional tour of the Alps in 2008.
RadioShack
team leader Lance Armstrong finished his first European race of the
season today, the Vuelta a Murcia, in seventh place overall, nearly a
minute and a half behind the overall winner Czech Frantisek Rabon
(HTC-Columbia).
The
race begins on Wednesday, March 10.
Swiss
rider won three Giros, three World silver medals.
 The
weather outlook has brightened considerably in soggy Northern
California, but it will be a while before trails pack down for riding.
Team
satisfied with Menchov's time trial after three second places.
Ever
since he came back from his three years of Texas hibernation, he’s been
confronting the same question when he wakes up: Where did the time go?
Last
year, it had some 5,000 riders. This year, the OCBC Cycle Singapore
event saw more than 9,000 riders.
"This
is from Kranked 8 and is 4 minutes of some of the sweetest mountain
biking I’ve seen for a while."
Pass
Fork pushoton: Racers Brij Potnis of Anchorage; Dave Pramann of
Minnesota; Bill Fleming of Anchorage; Tim Stern of Colardo; Tracey
Petervary of Idaho; and a group of Italian entrants bringing up the
rear.
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Says
he has received his new Specialized Shiv time trial bike for the
opening 8 kilometer effort.
Afghanistan’s
Emtaiz Hasan won the fifth stage on Saturday.
The
HTC-Columbia women's team has continued their run of success at the
Merced Downtown criterium today snatching first and third on the race's second day.
New
Zealander heads 1-2 finish for team in Harelbeke.
Robert
Wagner (Skil-Shimano) won Stage 2 of the Three Days of West Flanders on
Saturday. Wagner beat Bobbie Traksel (Vacansoleil) and
Jens Keukeleire (Cofidis) to the line in the 176.6km leg from Torhout
to Handzame. Keukeleire, winner of Friday’s opening stage, held onto
the overall lead going into Sunday’s finale, a 194.5km stage from
Middelkerke to Ichtegem.
Czech
rider Frantisek Rabon (HTC-Columbia) wins the individual time trial at
the Vuelta a Murcia.
The
Kazakh rider came out on top of a three-way sprint for the line at the
end of the 190km race, edging Sky's Swedish rider Thomas Loevkvist of
Sweden in a spectacular finale in Siena's Piazza del Campo.
Venezuelan
Jose Rujano Guillen Saturday conquered the cruel slopes of the Genting
Highlands to win the sixth stage of the Tour de Langkawi and capture
the overall lead.
Maxim
Iglinskiy has added yet another foreign name to the Albo d’Oro at the
Montepaschi Strade Bianche Toscana.
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After
showing fine form in his first few races in Europe, Kiwi Greg Henderson
is disappointed to be heading into Paris-Nice still suffering from a
stomach bug.
International
Cycling Union (UCI) President Pat McQuaid has reacted to the latest
comments from the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD), according to AFP.
In
a
statement released yesterday the agency threatens to involve the French
judiciary of suspected doping in this week’s Paris-Nice race, raising
the possibility of a repeat of scenes last seen at the 1998 Tour de
France.
"Let
me tell you something
about Floyd [Landis]. I like the guy, but his idea of business dealings
were not a lot to be desired. It didn't work out in the end because I
couldn't take his word, so it ended. I'm fine with that. It didn't end
in a bad way, but didn't end in a good way." - Michael Ball
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The
older of the two Schleck brothers, Frank Schleck, has responded to
yesterday's reports in the Gazzetta dello Sport claiming he and his
brother Andy were planning to leave Bjarne Riis' Saxo Bank outfit to
start their own team in 2011.
Marc
Biver, Kim Andersen could manage the new team.
The
Canadian rider is now an elder statesman and riding this season for the
new Britain-based squad, Sky.
”Hugo
is the winningest 6 day racer in Italy, beating everyone, including the
Mafia’s ‘Fixed’ riders."
Besides
the broken ribs, Ritter had a dislocated shoulder.
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today Caisse d'Epargne rider Juanjo Cobo set off by plane from Madrid
to France with his teammates for a big appointment at Paris-Nice.
Iglinsky
Conquers Montepaschi Strade Bianche, Contador Ready for Paris-Nice,
Rabon Takes Over In Murica, Rujano Wins Sixth Stage of Langkawi, UCI
Not Bothered by French Snub...
Fly
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Australia is aiming to become the first Australian ProTour team — and
the first Aussie squad to race the Tour de France.
"Rujano
is a frightening prospect for the upcoming Giro."
He
developed a love-hate relationship with the cycling community, where in
most cases people would either love him, or they would hate him.
ASO
holds technical organisation meetings for teams.
“Back
in The Day,” We used to make up our own batches of liniment toput on
our legs to keep them warm for cold, wet weather races.
José
Enrique Gutiérrez opts for retirement, Garzelli to support Paolini at
Montepaschi, Chavanel realistic about Paris-Nice, more...
Teide
training camp helps Kazakh defeat Löfkvist and Rogers.
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Alberto
Contador leads a strong group of favorites at the 2010 edition of
Paris-Nice.
Manan
Wins Fifth Stage of Malaysia Tour, Roberts Takes Murcia Win — Hunter
Quits, Schumacher Drops Appeal, Basso and Pellizotti Recon Giro Stage,
Gutiérrez Retires ...
USA
Cycling has named its team for the upcoming UCI Track World
Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 24-28.
Double
stage winner, Robbie Hunter, has pulled out of the Tour of Murcia on
Friday after learning that his wife has gone into labor.
A
delighted Anuar Manan (Geumsan Ginseng Asia) from Malaysia get his
first ever stage of the Tour de Langkawi.
Alberto
Contador will start his second race of the season this Sunday in
Paris-Nice, but will start the race without his new time trial bike
from his sponsor Specialized.
Emma
Johansson is up and running with a big win in the women’s
event.
Hedin
will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales
to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling
clothing to clubs and teams in his territory.
The
Tour of Cameroon (February 15 – 26) was the highlight of the month in
Africa.
Catching
up with Triple Crown winner Stephen Roche on the eve of Paris-Nice, a
race he won once and finished second four times.
The
HTC-Columbia women's team took home their first victory of the 2010
season Friday in the inaugural Merco Classic 20-mile Team Time Trial in
Merced...
British
stars to clash in lucrative Singapore
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the Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Saxo Bank stars Andy and Frank
Schleck are looking to part ways with Bjarne Riis's in 2011.
Women
Who Ride, Andy Schleck, Idaho bike safety & more…
Alberto
Contador has made it pretty clear: he wants to win Paris-Nice to make
up for the lone blot on his otherwise stellar 2009 season.
Paris-Nice
previews, Lance Armstrong feeling more at ease, Robbie Hunter drops out
of Tour of Murcia, Schumacher to drop appeals and more…
The
2nd Colnago Gran Fondo San Diego boasts sell-out.
Thomas
Dekker goes down for 2 years.
German
Stefan Schumacher has decided to drop the idea of appealing his doping
ban that was upheld by the Court of Arbitration in Sport (CAS).
Yessir,
that's a 1" steerer hiding inside of there.
Classic
construction and materials showcase creativity.
Successful
surgery for Nocentini, Contador to lead Astana at Paris-Nice, Arvesen
will return from injury at Tirreno, Schumacher will not appeal CAS
decision, Eva Lutz reflects on colourful career, more...
'Free
Luca' t-shirts help bring Damiani stateside.
Should
bicyclists who ride while jabbering be included in “distracted-driving”
legislation?
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The
essence of pack riding passes unnoticed.
Crank
Brothers Candy 'C' pedal that failed on an indoor Revmaster stationary
bike.
There
are eight sectors of white roads.
Martias,
Voss round out top three.
"You
end up with a massive photo in the header."
They
feature steel spindles, a lightweight alloy body, a 62mm-wide cleat
platform, three cartridge bearings and a cam-graduated hinge to make
entry easier. The s6 pedals feature a titanium spindle.
"The
new rules mean that there
is no communication in category two races. I don’t mind. It just makes
it more important to have a good strategy beforehand, a team that will
work together and can talk together during the race." - Emma Johansson
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The
Raleigh Team is a no-compromise race bike capable of going up against
the best in the world....
“El
Búfalo” puts himself out to pasture.
Meredith
Miller, on the front at the Snelling Road Race.
Citing
the need for a headset solution that would facilitate the use of a
tapered steerer fork (1.5 inch to 1-1/8 inch) in a standard ZeroStack
headtube, Sean Chaney, owner of Vertigo Cycles, a custom frame builder
from Portland, Oregon, approached Cane Creek with a brilliant, simple
headset idea.
In
a
recent interview with BBC Television, Bradley Wiggins of Team Sky
discussed his new team and the preparations for the 2010 Tour de France.
Helps
recreate a realistic riding experience.
Bicycle
mechanic Phillip Shreeve at Al's Cycle & Hobbies say's
customers don't want to deface their expensive street bikes with
registration stickers.
Last
month double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso reinforced the
idea that he wanted to set up a top-level cycling team led by
compatriot Alberto Contador.
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“Johnny
has been working extremely hard with all disciplines of his
rehabilitation program here at the Wellington Hospital."
The
68th Paris-Nice - Lying in wait for the peloton are 8 Stages, 1,288
kilometres...and the return of the Col De Vence....
The
only difference is that he's wearing yellow today. | Graham Watson.
The
adventure in the Philippines continues as race organizers swap routes
and racers face another hot, hilly course on rough roads, and the GC
battle tightens between the American Kelly Benefit Strategies team and
the South African EMG squad.
Taiji
Nishitani takes out the fourth stage with a delighted Aisan Racing
teammate Kazuhiro Mori behind in fourth place.
Even
team RadioShack pros battle with proper water and food intake when
training.
Dutch
rider feels unfairly treated.
RadioShack
rider hopes to build on strong Algarve performance.
Former
owner of an Illinois concept store allegedley failed to pay $380,000 in
bills and inappropriately siphoned money from the business to pay
personal expenses.
Mountain
biking popularity among high schoolers keeps growing.
Last
week VeloNation reported that AG2r rider Rinaldo Nocentini was involved
in a crash during the GP Insubria and broke his tibia and fibula.
Bendigo
set for big weekend of racing.
The
Tour of Murcia's comedy tit-for-tat decision to refuse invitation to
any Italian teams in the wake of Alejandro Valverde's two-year ban from
competing in Italy has opened to door to Britain's second biggest
cycling team, Endura Racing.
Leishman
to defend in men's race; Leary favored for women's win.
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Arielle
Martin, Amanda Geving, Brooke Crain, and Ashley Verhagen were named to
USA Cycling's funded team for the Supercross World Cup in Madrid at the
end of March.
The
Vuelta Independencia wraps up and Team Ten Speed Drive head out for the
post-race festivities, otherwise known as ‘the 11th stage.’
The
BMC Racing team has been refused a wildcard invitation to the Dwars
door Vlaanderen (Across Flanders) race because it amounts to what the
organiser called a “third-rate” team.
Belgian
race says the American team's line-up was not sufficient.
Over
the past five years as a professional, he has built up a name for
himself and is not simply known as the son of Stephen Roche....
The
2010 USA CRITS Championship series has new final races for both men and
women. The series is now nine events strong, visiting as many
states.
Team
Sprocket is fully aligned with Bike Pure and have been strong
supporters of our clean racing philosophy since our inception.
Following
on from its acquisition in 2007 of aero wheel specialists Zipp and
subsequent release of Zipp-inspired deep carbon rim aero wheels,
components manufacturer SRAM has, for 2010, come up with a three-model
line of road wheels with aluminium rims of more conventional depth and
minimalist 18 front/20 rear spoke counts.
Sky
rider pleased with progress of European-based preparations.
Pro
Continental team confirms line-ups for Italian races, Paris-Nice.
50th
birthday goal is four-day mountain bike stage race.
The
act of calling a live sporting event is an art form. And in the world
of cycling, announcer Dave Towle is Picasso.
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RadioShack team will head to France this weekend to take on Paris-Nice
with American Levi Leipheimer to lead their overall charge.
"As
a
vulnerable road user when I'm on my bicycle, it constantly worries me
that the motorist behind me might be more concerned with the cellphone
call than what's in the road in front of him, namely me."
ProTour
perches.
Injured
in Algarve, American looks to bounce back in France.
Keukeleire
dashes to first professional win in Wallonia, Rock Racing officially
denied pro license, Schleck's season debut cut short, New Zealand
cyclist supporting Chilean cause, more...
Ritchey
Design, Inc. announced yesterday that its new World Championship Series
(WCS) Alloy and Carbon Curve Bars are available to consumers through
independent bicycle dealers nation-wide.
Small
builders go the extra mile.
The
rider turns the hub forward on the right side while the electric motor
turns the hub backwards on the left side.
Johan
Bruyneel says Armstrong "is still a long way off from being in good
shape right now."
Cyclingnews
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"I
don't think there is any
other sport that would have kept going, but we kept trucking along even
though there were rubbish bins blowing in the bunch and trees knocked
over. It was pretty mad." - Stuart O'Grady CyclingWeekly
"I
believe that you should always finish the race, no matter what."
Mountain
bike pioneers and Bay Area Community members raise nearly $3,000 for
Trips for Kids at the annual Brews, Bike and Bucks party.
George
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"What
I discovered is that testing, sanctioning and prosecuting dopers is a
Kafka-esque legal undertaking wed to a scientific process that
struggles for accuracy, repeatability and consistency from race to
race, country to country and year to year."
On
a
day when visitors were stunned by a killer closing climb, a local boy
takes the win, while Kelly Benefit Strategies’ Reid Mumford takes the
overall lead.
Bobby
Traksel (Netherlands & Vacansoleil) looked determined as he
forged over the top, clear and seemingly oblivious to the foul
conditions.
"I
don't think there is any
other sport that would have kept going, but we kept trucking along even
though there were rubbish bins blowing in the bunch and trees knocked
over. It was pretty mad." - Stuart O'Grady CyclingWeekly
Following
an emotional victory Saturday at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, a newly
confident Juan Antonio Flecha (Team Sky) is still holding out on his
dream of winning one of the major cobblestoned classics.
Live
video expected at 15:00 CET (09:00 AM US eastern, 01:00 AEST)
Australian
bags second while Erler holds onto yellow.
Italian's
horsepower secures strong sprint victory.
Dutch
rider caught by re-examined control under biological passport program.
Elites
and juniors must comply.
"I
love this sport, I love all our sponsors and I like what I’m doing
right now.“
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Schleck drops out of Giro del Friuli.
Masters
champion succumbed to cancer last month.
Kelly
Benefit Strategies heats up its pre-California racing schedule.
Even
though the Genesis is a bit weighty when compared with its most
expensive competitors, you do not feel anything but air when it is on
your head....
Brand
to return to US by September.
Quality
field for Melbourne Madison, Vogel aiming for Track Worlds in
Copenhagen, USA faces selection challenges for Track World
Championships, more...
Senegalese
trio acquitted in Vandenbroucke case, Armstrong better than 2009, but
Contador still the favourite, Bruyneel says, Fuglsang hopes his early
season woes are over, Pellizotti convinced form will peak for Giro
d'Italia, more...
Hunter
Takes Murcia Opener, Bruyneel Admits Contador Stronger Than Armstrong,
Matthews Gets Second Win In Langkawi, Dekker Gets Two Years, Rockford
Fosgate Announces Sponsorship of UnitedHealthcare...
This
move enables the manufacturer to build high end bicycles in China or
the United States, and ship them directly to the dealer or consumer
ready to ride: fully tuned, properly torqued, with the pedals installed.
Johan
Bruyneel once again announced to the cycling world that,
surprise,surprise, “Contador is the favorite.”
"Could
this be the dawning of the age of puncture-free training?"
The
Fly V Australia professional cycling team is giving fans the
opportunity to ride along Saturday as it tackles the route of a stage
of this year’s Amgen Tour of California.
"A
few shots from bikes that really caught our eye and maybe didn’t get
much airtime."
The
bike industry's alter ego was out in front at the 2010 North American
Handmade Bicycle Show.
Dutchman
recovering well from fractured pelvis.
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Fatty and The Runner.”
$175
one way to check a bicycle.
Stuart
O'Grady has ridden through Paris-Roubaix's 'Hell of the North' and won,
but Sunday's day in Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne was in a class of its own.
Paris
Hilton actually has a bike and presumably knows how to ride it.
João
Correia has to ride support for Cervelo teammates like Theo Bos, who
won the Classica de Almeria.
Planet
X splits as criterium riders leave, Wilkinson on Murcia, Brits at
women's Het Nieuwsblad and more...
Tour
of Murcia organizer Paco Guzmán made some remarks regarding the absence
of Italian teams that have been reverberating through the press.
Yesterday.
"Contador
is the favorite because he has shown that he is above everyone else.
Lance is better than last year but still do not know if it will be
enough to beat Alberto.”
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After
contesting the Giro del Friuli, Andy Schleck of Saxo Bank used his
personal Twitter account to give a status update regarding his injured
knee.
Yes
he was wearing a helmet.
Radio
Shack rider to endorses Portland Echelon Gran Fondo.
Ludovic
Capelle wins 49th edition of the Belgian race for Espoirs and Elite
riders without contracts.
HTC-Columbia,
Trek-Livestrong items donated for fund raising auction.
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Stage
1 Wednesday starts at: 12:25 CET (6:25am U.S. Eastern).
Other
than the 8 cm and 3/1 aspect ratio rules at Masters National
Championships, all UCI bicycle regulations will remain in effect.
Michael
Mathis (Empire Cycling Team-CRCA) edged Floyd Landis and Sergio
Hernandez (Team MS Now) to take the overall.
The
Vienna laboratory Humanplasma hit back on Tuesday at claims that it
stood at the center of a massive doping network, naming instead several
well-known coaches for the first time.
South
African Jay Thomson, representing his national team, won the Tour de
Langkawi’s second stage in Malaysia Tuesday.
Stage
racing returns to the Philippines, and the Kelly Benefit Strategies
team holds the lead at the revitalized Tour of Luzon.
Kim
Anderson, shown here during her overall victory at Route de France last
season, leads another deep, talented and fast HTC-Columbia women's team
into this Friday’s start of the MERCO Cycling Classic.
Another
report from the Dominican Republic’s Vuelta Independencia, where
correspondent Josh Liberles sprints in rush-hour traffic, has his time
trial bike run over by a bus … and then kicks butt in his eighth race
in six days.
His
recent performances have brought up questions about whether he'll be
ready to defend his Milan-Sanremo title in a few weeks time.
Former
rivals united in respect for fallen friend.
German
squad to fight on two fronts, Belgian campaign continues at Le Samyn.
Mattan:
Flecha won Omloop for Vandenbroucke, Baumann undergoes surgery in
Germany, Wiggins and Armstrong go head to head in Murcia, McEwen to
continue as planned at Eroica, more...
Initially
scheduled to take place in Cali, Columbia, from 12th to 22nd August
2010, the UCI World Para-cycling Championships will finally be
relocated.
Penultimate
stage could prove decisive.
Cycling 2010: complete calendar
for the year.
Bicycle Tutor
World Bicycle Relief
Race
Across America 2010 -
A Simple Dream.
Race
Reports - Janel
Holcomb (February 25, 2010).
DougReport
- miscellaneous
information.
Video:
Performance -
a theme song?
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Bend,
OR resident, and Team RadioShack® Rider will return to his home state
to promote and participate in the state’s inaugural Echelon event.
Healthy
collection of synthetic and natural composites from NAHBS.
"On
par in quality with the straps you'll find on watches from Panerai to
Patek..."
The
sixth annual edition of the Shimano North American Handmade Bicycle
Show saw an estimated 6,800 visitors over its three days in Richmond,
Virginia.
"I’ve
used these knickers in a wide range of temperatures over the past
several weeks and have truly loved them."
Professionals
in search of sun and miles mixed it up with elite amateurs on the banks
of Nevada’s Lake Mead last week at the Callville Bay Classic.
There
has been much speculation in recent days about whether or not
Washington DC will host the start of the 2012 Giro d'Italia with no
conclusive answer to date.
The
solid results last year were on top of double-digit growth in 2008, the
company said.
A
cyclist who was fined several hundred dollars for riding without
clothes has had the penalty quashed by a judge, who ruled that his nudity had not
met the test of offensive behaviour.
Italian
rides the Giro del Friuli with new Spanish team.
Post-race
recovery. Nutrition, stretching, etc...
21-strong
team for Copenhagen.
There
is still no evidence of an athlete successfully employing the practice
to enhance performance illicitly.
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Austrian
Lab Names Doping Ringleaders
Evans and BMC Thinking of Giro, Velo
Pasadena Hosts
Ride With Fly V Australia, Accused VDB Robbers Acquitted...
Seconds
before the failed abduction.
It
seems that one trend to emerge this year is the surface-less saddle.
Tyler
Farrar was one of the break-out riders in 2009. With 11 victories and a
constant threat in the sprints, the 25-year-old vaulted into the elite
pro ranks.
"The
Assos ClimaJet Breaker is the world’s only rain cape that costs more
than a good French dinner."
Cautious,
but Omloop knee injury nothing serious says Australian sprinter.
Briton
targets Saturday's time trial.
That
was an interesting weekend. The Belgians got flicked from the two
classics that had their name all over it.
The
three Senegalese citizens suspected of stealing from Belgian cyclist
Frank Vandenbroucke, found dead in a hotel room in October, were
acquitted Tuesday in a court in the west of the country.
Trent
Klasna traveled the world as a professional cyclist.
"In
his [Ricco's] place I'd
have kept quiet… instead he said some crazy things that made me really
angry. Then he went to Sicily to train." - Vania Rossi CyclingNews
It’s
hard to believe that Marianne Vos is just 22 years of age.
Giant
rider recovering from knee surgery after ruptured ACL.
2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour
Schedule.
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The
lowdown from the big Seattle Bike Swap meet and Chilly Hilly, LA
cycling protest updated, bike camping & more …
Gilbert
and Boonen are God-like as they fly over the cobbles.
Ferrari
Takes GP Lugano, Bos Takes Classica de
Almeria, Armstrong to Murcia, Still No Italian Teams for Murcia, VDB’s
Mother: ‘I was so happy Flecha won’, Team TIBCO Takes Two ...
"In
his [Ricco's] place I'd
have kept quiet… instead he said some crazy things that made me really
angry. Then he went to Sicily to train." - Vania Rossi CyclingNews
Millar
looks back on Het Nieuwsblad, Cicle Classic gets tougher, Rapha
randonées and more...
Maiden
win for Jayco-Skins nets Aussies the race lead.
Southeast
Collegiate Cycling Conference racing continued in Statesboro, Georgia,
this weekend as Georgia Southern University hosted its second annual
“Battle in the Boro.”
Monday
morning blues were the last thing on Russell Downing's mind.
PressFit
30 bottom bracket standard embraced by the handbuilt community.
Police
say the two-time Ironman world champion's house was one of several
targeted by robbers.
Sales
revenue for the Dutch bike and fitness company grew from €538 million
in 2008 to €572.6 million last year with 5 percent organic growth.
This
year’s corsa rosa for women will cover a total of 921.9km over ten
stages, entirely in the northern area of the country, in a real route
for climbers.
Cycling 2010: complete calendar
for the year.
Bicycle Tutor
World Bicycle Relief
Race
Across America 2010 -
A Simple Dream.
Race
Reports - Janel
Holcomb (February 25, 2010).
DougReport
- miscellaneous
information.
Video:
Performance -
a theme song?
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The
USA Cycling Women's National Team won the team classification at the
NZCT Women's Tour of New Zealand on Sunday.
In
Europe this week, the Vuelta a Murcia and the Monte Paschi Eroica are
the big races, while mid-week races in Italy and Belgium keep things
rolling. Andrew Hood takes a look.
The
2010 sexy bike orgy, sometimes called the North American Handmade
Bicycle Show, just wrapped up.
Classic
styling and veteran builders rose to the top at the 2010 North American
Handmade Bicycle Show in Richmond, Virginia.
What
a great weekend of racing.
Lance
Armstrong will return to his 2010 campaign and make his first European
appearance at the Vuelta a Murcia, March 3rd to 7th.
RadioShack,
Astana announce line-ups.
Gita
Sporting Goods has an exclusive, multi-year partnership deal with Nike
to distribute the official Team RadioShack technical race wear, which
include the Team RadioShack jersey and bib short.
Healthy
at last, Andy Schleck will make his season debut on Wednesday at the
Giro del Friuli in Italy.
Before,
buying a new bike, try switching to a set of wheels with conventional
stainless steel spokes...
Peloton
reacts to brutal battering at Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, Bos thrilled to
beat Cavendish for first season victory, Belgians shut out on opening
weekend, more...
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Notes
on the opening weekend in Belgium, Andy Schleck to start season on
Wednesday, Tour of Poland celebrates Chopin and more...
His
partner Rossi pleas for him to get back together.
The
organizers of Spain’s Vuelta a Murcia, which begins Wednesday, have
refused to admit Italian teams, an action in solidarity with Alejandro
Valverde who has been banned from competing in Italy.
With
the opening weekend on the Belgian calendar behind him, Quick Step
manager Patrick Lefevere said he's ready to move on and forget about
what happened to his team.
No
top results for Quick Step or Omega Pharma-Lotto.
Canadian
impervious to Belgian storms.
The
German dealer association VSF has awarded their first ethic award to
the World Bicycle Relief.
Rabobank’s
classics captain Nick Nuyen’s had an unlucky day at the races in
Saturday’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
The
last day to donate is Monday,
March 1, at Midnight MDT.
The
Bicycle Leadership Conference will take advantage of the
surveys of consumers.
2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour
Schedule.
Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter.
Bike
trade tweeps
- who uses Twitter.
Condron.us
- interesting
way to
find blogs.
Classified
- bikes
and accessories for sale.
Archive
- looking?
it may be in the archive.
Health
and Fitness - also
training information.
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and Safety
- what
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