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April 30, 2010
Alison Powers (Vera Bradley
Foundation).
The 21 year old Kiwi finished
with a time of 34 minutes and 9 seconds. He put 14 seconds
into race leader Levi Leipheimer who finished second, and a further 12
seconds on US time trial champion Dave Zabriskie who capped off the
podium in third.
Beñat Intxausti
(Euskaltel-Euskadi) lived up to expectations to win Friday’s afternoon
time trial and slip into the overall lead at the Vuelta a Asturias in
northern Spain.
No
one comes close to Saxo Bank Aussie, Rogers takes the lead.
Van Vleuten takes stage, Vos
remains in lead.
Tour
de Romandie live streaming should begin at around 16:00 CET (10am U.S.
Eastern).
Ben
Dyball (Virgin Blue RBS-Morgans) claims victory on stage one blowing
away the peloton on the final climb.
Spanish
national rider takes first half of third stage.
British rider Jonathan Bellis is
set to make his comeback to racing in less than two month’s time,
continuing his long fight back to full fitness.
Former professional cyclist
Michael Boogerd has openly criticized his former Rabobank team in his
column in De Telegraaf.
Cavendish
Back in Romandie, Amaran Wins Gila Stage, Leipheimer Increases Lead,
UnitedHealthcare Still In the Hunt at Speed Week, Cane Creek Raises
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High Road Sports has taken Mark
Cavendish out of the Tour de Romandie at the conclusion of today’s
stage, as a result of his inappropriate actions after winning stage two
of the race on Thursday.
The women of Cervélo TestTeam
dominated the race with all five members of today’s squad finishing in
the top 15.
According to an announcement by
AEG, the testing will include daily in-competition testing of stage
winners, the current leader of the general classification and three
other riders chosen from the field.
Kenda Pro Cycling team and
Bahati Foundation team were staying in Greenville between races.
The Omega Pharma-Lotto team of
International Cycling Union (UCI) World Ranking leader Philippe Gilbert
has announced the team will present him with a special jersey to
signify his accomplishment after the Tour of Romandie stage four finish
in Châtel, France.
US team meets Giro boss in view
of Grand Tour participation.
Olympic champion Samuel Sánchez
turns his attention to the Tour de France.
Rabobank rider hopes for Vuelta
this year.
Nothing like a twilight view of
the Adriatic from the hills above Fano.
No
disciplinary action expected for gesture.
While
not in the featherweight class, the Inifinito climbed remarkably well
and with confidence....
Wiggins to lead well-rounded Sky
at Giro, Armstrong trying to compensate for missed racing, Katusha's
Giro line-up confirmed, Reus returning to racing in Frankfurt, Bellis
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Tomorrow’s the race. To my
surprise, I am not at all nervous.
more from the Giro, fifth child
for Lance Armstrong, Samuel Sanchez focused on the Tour de France and
more.
This
week, in the aftermath of Alexander Vinokourov’s win at
Liege-Bastogne-Liege and Mark Cavendish’s profane victory salute in
Romandie, I’m thinking about character.
Lance
and #4 Armstrong.
Paris-Roubaix
is the Angelina Jolie of bike racing. It stunning. It’s mythically
proportioned. Everyone wants to win it.
Mountain bike contributor
Brandon Lee is going to be at Stumpjump. You should too!
Accuses
team of replacing him with a doping doctor.
Three hours on Shimano’s new
drivetrain.
Arundel
builds the Mandible with a foam core construction.
Evergreen
Mountain Bike Alliance, Kuat Racks, Big Tree Bike shop and Downhill
Zone are among the sponsors.
Big shout to u23 Livestrong Team
member Justin Williams for checking in with us and for Mike Creed for
making the interview with him memorable!
But he could still face prison
time after being found guilty of lying.
From nervousness to success in
three days.
Cascade Bicycle Club’s bike
count, Spokespeople’s monthly ride, Cycle U swap meet, Lexus hybrid
bike & more…
4-cross and Cross-country
Specialists in Houffalize.
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someone I'm following, a certain Cinco Armstrong. What to say? Yet
another blessing in our lives. I cannot wait!." - Lance
Armstrong
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April 29, 2010
Amaran
(c) celebrates with Leipheimer and Kyle Wamsley (Bissell) | Neal Rogers
photo.
The
Colavita-Baci team stunned the competition — and seemed to surprise
themselves a bit — by taking the top three spots.
Clarke
captures men's race in Walterboro.
HTC-Columbia
sprinter, reunited with Renshaw, gets back to winning.
Spaniard
takes over race lead.
Bol
holds onto lead with difficulty.
Tour
de Romandie live coverage on SportItalia is scheduled to
begin at 16:00 CET (10am U.S. Eastern).
Dutch
champion tops Cooke in Czech race.
This
year, Cervelo TestTeam’s Ted King is seeing the front of the 2010 Euro
peloton, and he likes what he sees.
I
hope you enjoy it. I also hope that everyone around you is annoyed when
you make this your ringtone.
Giant
Factory Team mechanic Joe Staub shows us the tools of his trade.
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No
newbie to professional cycling, McCartney has been racing since 1999.
Enthusiasts
test Amgen Tour stage two.
File
under God, I Love Bikes.
Sprinter
looks to build on success from Vuelta a España.
South
Carolina’s Team Global Bike hits Speedweek trying not only for wins but
also to raise awareness for Global Bike, a volunteer organization that
provides bikes to developing countries.
Gilbert
still hungry, Rasmussen wants Tour comeback, Lagardère wants to buy
Amaury Group, German showdown expected in Frankfurt, more...
Lance
Armstrong becomes part-owner of Honey Stinger.
USA
Cycling members will be able to vote online between July 15 and August
15.
Neo-professional
hoping to make a Grand Tour break.
General
classification, sprint hopes for Grand Tour debut.
Honey
Stinger mountain bike team announced for 2010, Colorado High School
Cycling League hosts CycleFest this weekend, Atkinson, Moseley take
early leads in US Pro GRT, Unior Tools Team ready for 2010 season,
more...
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?'s today about
someone I'm following, a certain Cinco Armstrong. What to say? Yet
another blessing in our lives. I cannot wait!." - Lance
Armstrong
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Armstrong
defends US racing as Tour preparation.
Franco
Marvulli's six day stats become ever more impressive.
Ricco:
an open letter, an open heart.
Spanish
press says Kelme doctor Virú kept key files.
A
volcano, stomach bug, crash and bad luck hamper Damiano Cunego’s
chances in the Ardennes Classics...
Nicolas
Roche has been riding strongly since the start of the season, going
close to stage wins in Paris-Nice and the Volta ao Catalunya, but is
still waiting to top a podium and spray the champagne.
German
ready to race, but still no team for this season.
Lance
Armstrong made a low-key start at the Tour of the Gila Wednesday, but
said the race was good early preparation for the Tour de France.
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April 28, 2010
Defending
champ Leipheimer takes Gila opener.
Stage
3: Amsterdam - Middelburg, 209km.
There
will be Tour of the Gila LIVE video coverage this weekend.
Cavendish
loses contact on climb, Pinotti loses the lead.
Earliest
live video: 16:00 CET (7:00 AM PDT).
Aaron
Kemps (Fly V Australia) put his Australian national champion’s skinsuit
on display Tuesday night, winning the third stop of USA Crits SpeedWeek
in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Basque
sprinter Pablo Urtasun delivered victory his for Euskaltel-Euskadi team
in Wednesday’s opener at the five-day Vuelta a Asturias in northern
Spain.
Bol
still leader before the queen stage.
Wind
gusts of up to 65 mph could batter riders during this week’s SRAM Tour
of the Gila.
Team
VBF riders Erica Allar and Kristin Sanders relive the race.
Philippe
Gilbert put together, in one go, the type of Spring Campaign that takes
most riders years to assemble, and for many, is just not possible.
Kazakh
to go for the pink leader's jersey.
First
pro from Channel Islands eyes Commonwealth Games.
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Lance
is back at the Tour of the Gila, Greipel looking for a new team, No
Schlecks or Spartacus for Saxo Bank at the Giro & more...
This
follows news yesterday in the Italian press of the Spaniard's failed
bid to overturn the decision to uphold the ban by the Court of
Arbitration for Sport in the Swiss Court of Human Rights.
Lance
Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer and Jason McCartney will wear a retro Radio
Shack/Mellow Johnny’s/Trek kit for the Tour of the Gila starting today.
Sagan
Takes Tour de Romandie’s First Stage, Bosisio Gets Two-Year Ban,
Valverde Aims to be World’s Number One, Vinokourov to Lead Astana at
Giro...
Video
chat with Katheryn Curi Mattis (Webcor Builders) on the eve of the SRAM
Tour of the Gila. Mattis finished third in last year’s edition.
The
attacks begin, and Marco is defiant amongst the elite selection on the
day. Did he know this would be his last mountain climb? Only months
later he met his tragic end, whatever the reasons he still remains one
of our sports great names.
Former
LPR rider Gabriele Bosisio was hit with a two-year suspension by the
Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) on Wednesday after testing positive
for EPO last fall.
Cardoso
quietly confident in form, Vinokourov to lead Astana at the Giro
d'Italia, Riis announces Saxo Bank's long list for the Tour de France,
Italian coach Aldo Sassi under treatment for a brain tumor, more...
Pinotti
Takes First Romandie Jersey, Contador Learns the Ways of the Pavé,
Chavanel to miss Tour, Karsten Kroon Recovering, Environmentalists
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As
the founder of the Schwalbe brand, he initiated industry leading
innovation. He raised Schwalbe to be an undisputed European market
leader, while giving his employees more than just a secure workplace.
Shimano’s
sales hit $533.5 million* (50.23 billion Yen) over the first three
months of the year, up from $479 million (45.09 billion Yen) last year,
though still behind Shimano’s record 2008 year.
Orlova
is a small town at the far eastern end of the Czech Republic which has
been hosting a top level women’s stage race every year since 1987.
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Chamois
creams aren’t meant to smell edible. They should smell pleasant. They
should smell clean. They should, perhaps, even smell vaguely
antiseptic. However, they should never smell like lemon pie.
On
the day he started the SRAM Tour of the Gila, Lance Armstrong announced
he has become a part-owner in the Honey Stinger. Based in Steamboat
Springs, Colorado, the company makes honey-based energy gels, bars and
organic chews.
Burke
Swindlehurst headed back to the SRAM Tour of the Gila for the 16th time
this week, but for the rider with the race’s greatest number of stage
wins (six) to his credit, Gila is a whole new beast this year.
Honey
Stinger is proud to have a diverse group of world-class professional
and amateur mountain bike racers wearing its distinctive honey-combed
jerseys.
The
Bruyneel website announced the new Spring arrivals with a note that “JB
debuts the new Johan Bruyneel collection.”
German
sprinter looking to emerge from Cavendish's shadow.
German
sprinter looking to emerge from Cavendish's shadow.
Good
news for BMC Racing star.
Road
Bike Action takes a look at bikes form California’s premier handmade
show....
Riding
the bike of Omega Pharma-Lotto.
Former
junior world champion and Beijing 2008 Olympian Mark French has won his
defamation case against the Herald and Weekly Times, nearly six years
after the Herald Sun newspaper published two articles labelling him a
‘disgraced drug cheat.’
"If I
would have drank 1 liter
of water after the injection [of EPO], I would now be preparing myself
for the Giro." - Thomas Frei
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An
exclusive look at the team's base of operations in Wevelgem.
Fuel
your riding with these delicious dishes, including veggie quiche,
whole-wheat walnut raisin rolls and more.
TrainingPeaks
gives USA Cycling coaches the ability to manage training programs and
power files for national development program athletes.
Schlecks,
Cancellara and at least three Danish riders.
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April 27, 2010
Bol
holds on to the overall lead.
Italian
champion tops Sagan in perfect conditions.
Earliest
live video: 18:00 CET (9:00 AM PDT).
The 6
day Tour de Romandie starts Tuesday.
In a
week that’s seen some ghosts of doping past step up and win big races
after serving bans, yet another rider with a notorious past was back on
the winner’s podium.
Danish
team without top stars in Italy, French with two captains.
Co-owner
Andy Rihs criticizes Frei after positive EPO test.
Swiss
rider admits to taking micro-dose of EPO.
Alberto
Contador took to the treacherous cobbled roads of northern France that
he admitted could dent his bid for a third yellow jersey this year.
Five
cycling safety bills pass General Assembly.
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Alexander
Vinkourov’s victory at Liege-Bastogne-Liege was met with boos and
questions.
George
Hincapie's Ferrari F430.
"If I
would have drank 1 liter
of water after the injection [of EPO], I would now be preparing myself
for the Giro." - Thomas Frei
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Victory
comes in closest sprint finish in World Cup history.
This
weekend marked the beginning of the 2010 National Ultra Endurance
Series held at the Ocoee Whitewater Center in Copperhill, Tennessee.
The
Giro will return to one of the hardest climbs on the planet this May:
the Zoncolan.
Quintuple
Tour de France winner Bernard Hinault is clearly convinced that Alberto
Contador is the big favorite heading into this year’s Tour de France.
Despite
Zomegnan's enthusiastic claims, Contador's Astana team were
quick to deny the statement, saying that the Spaniard hadn't committed
to the race.
They
carry Small through XXL.
Big
changes in store for Nature Valley Grand Prix, SpiderTech and Team Type
1 meet objectives in Vuelta Mexico Telmex, more...
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manufacturers take on the big guys at Sea Otter.
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National Road Champion one of 750 charity riders.
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"It
had been only a few days since taking on the Davis 24 hr challenge and
my legs were a bit uncertain of this plan to compete in the Julian
Death March."
New
10 speed 'families.'
Jana
Ireton, the original Specialized Angel, is back.
Vino
the essay writer.
Shield
your eyes! Sidi's special 50h anniversary Ergo 2 road shoes are
gleamingly bright and come complete with gold accents and commemorative
stitching, too.
Full
details, prices for mountain bike groupset.
Britain’s
Chris Froome is among a trio of riders targeted by an environmental
group ─ for throwing empty water bottles into the Belgian countryside
during the recent edition of Flèche-Wallonne.
All
participants of the USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships will
retain the right to compete with those opting not to contest the TT
called-up after last qualifier.
Trek
race department engineer pimps his ride.
With
the Amgen Tour of California just over the horizon, the Team Type 1 Pro
Men headed to Mexico for the Vuelta Mexico Telmex brought home the team
general classification victory, a stage win and three top five finishes.
Massanutten
Yee Ha! hosting round one this weekend.
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April 26, 2010
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Earliest
live video: 18:00 CET (9:00 AM PDT).
The 6
day Tour de Romandie starts Tuesday.
Disappointing
classics season for Quick Step, Rahsaan Bahati fined for
unsportsmanlike conduct, Gerald Ciolek returns and more...
Rabobank
win stage, hold lead overall.
Court
rejects Spaniard's case that arbitrator was not neutral on technicality.
Stapleton's
latest talent haul included one rider who may be more important to the
team's long-term outlook than any other: Tejay Van Garderen.
Team
Type 1 Ken Hanson takes his first victory at the ninth annual Historic
Roswell Criterium.
The
riders were soon upon us in full flight, again making amazing speeds up
this dastardly hill.
Menzies
and Sutherland top podiums this weekend.
Sevilla
secures Telmex title in style.
Now
fully recovered from a damaged shoulder and broken hand suffered in the
Tour of Qatar in February, Gerald Ciolek will finally get back to
racing.
Danish
rider Michael Berling scoops Britain's answer to Paris-Roubaix in the
East Midlands.
Vazquez
Hueso suspended for EPO use, Vinokourov fights back against the press,
Swiss court dismisses Valverde appeal, more...
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Mexican
actress Fernanda Romero and her American husband face charges of
entering a sham marriage.
Koerber
rides to second; Gould gets fourth.
Four
year investigation goes to trial in May
Although
the classics are now over, Alberto Contador
(Astana) has stayed in the north of Europe.
What
Role Did Alberto Contador Have In It's Development?
"Good
luck this season Jonathan."
No
top-ten results after Milan-San Remo win.
Liège
completes early season preparations.
Ardennes
re-shuffles UCI rankings, Sanchez drops to fifth.
Frenchman
suffers broken tooth, concussion in late-race incident.
Ellsworth’s
Rare Earth carbon fibre and Nuvinci’s new N360 hub.
Here's
another reason to kick the soda habit.
Dr.
Kay supports positive social change.
TT
bike ban and major course changes are on the menu.
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Kenny’s
RAWROD ride has grown to be something larger than a group ride. It’s an
important annual event.
50km
of cyclist-only roads for limited period.
It
was part recreation and part reconnaissance ride. And all for a good
cause.
South
African sprinter Daryl Impey crashed during the Tour of Catalunya on
March 24th, hitting the deck on a descent, sliding over a guardrail
barrier and falling six meters into a river.
Astana
rider rejects criticism over his Liège victory.
There
was Demolition Man, the Trickster, the Lonely Hunter and the Assassin.
The
American Classic 38 Tubular wheels are designed to be light, strong and
aerodynamic for road racing and triathlons.
"Cancellara
has big shoulders and so as well as Andy and Frank there's a room for
me too. He can take all three of us…" - Alberto Contador
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rider caught under UCI's biological passport program.
David
Millar: "...Vinokourov
is at the other end of the scale. He'll never be the same rider again,
and he doesn't treat the peloton with respect, so he doesn't get
treated with respect back. There's zero respect for Vinokourov in the
peloton."
The
U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame has officially moved to Davis, California.
The
latest pedals, saddles, bikes, brakes and more--including the Pinarello
KOBH, shown here.
A
family rides two abreast in the Netherlands, where bike lanes are a
recommended width of 1.5m to 2.5m.
USA
Cycling's women's national development program riders spent some time
training in Pisa this month.
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April 25, 2010
It
surely doesn't rival winning his second monument, but Philippe Gilbert
did accomplish a big goal he had set for himself today, the World #1
spot.
Despite
getting booed as he crossed the finish line Sunday at
Liège-Bastogne-Liège, a repentant Alexander Vinokourov (Astana) said
fans and journalists should believe him when he says he was clean.
Russian
no match for Vinokourov in final kilometre.
World
champion satisfied with spring campaign as Giro looms.
Live
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video: 14:10 CEST (5:10 AM PDT).
Belgian
Philippe Gilbert hopes to repeat his victory in Amstel Gold in his
'home race'.
Nature
Valley Grand Prix is banning aero equipment at its opening time trial,
to even the playing field.
Fly
V’s Tanner wins the final stage and the team wraps up a win for Darren
Lill at Arizona’s stage race.
Second
stage for Sutherland.
In
torrential rains, UnitedHealthcare’s Karl Menzies and Colavita’s
Theresa Cliff-Ryan (above) stay clear of the problems in Georgia.
Sevilla
super in assuming race lead.
"Cancellara
has big shoulders and so as well as Andy and Frank there's a room for
me too. He can take all three of us…" - Alberto Contador
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Frank
Schleck got a warm round of applause from fans crowding around the Saxo
Bank team bus Sunday.
American
finishes well in confusing Classic finale.
Sylvain
Chavanel (Quick Step) suffered a tooth fracture that occurred Sunday
after a crash near the finish of Liege-Bastogne-Liege.
Alberto
Contador can leave the Ardennes today with a lot of satisfaction when
looking back at the first three months of his 2010 campaign.
The
riders line-up for the start of La Doyenne.
Dutchman
earns first leader's jersey.
Theresa
Cliff-Ryan (Colavit/BAC/Cooking Light) was the quickest from the lead
group of eight women.
Carmen
Small (Colavita-Baci) and Luis Amaran (Jamis-Sutter Home) showed New
Mexico cycling fans that olive oil and wine go hand in hand as they won
the omnium competitions Saturday at the Roadrunner Classic in
Albuquerque.
Jame
Carney, left, is a mentor and best friend to Tasmania native Clay
Murfet, and both are favorites to win today's 73-mile Tour of the
Tucson Mountains.
Healthy
energy bars to beat junk food.
Handlebar
and stem with rider input.
Paul
gets ready to cross the border.
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After
a groundbreaking race last year, the SRAM Tour of the Gila is returning
for its 24th run this week.
After
the Kazakh dropped the Russian in the last 100 meters of the last climb
and cruised the final 400 meters to the line, the crowd let out an
unseemly chorus of boos. That’s probably never happened before at a
monumental classic.
Chris
Horner (RadioShack) and Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Transitions) had solid
performances in Sunday’s grueling
Liège-Bastogne-Liège, while Christian Vande Velde, Ted King, Brent
Bookwalter and other Americans have strong finishes.
Stomach
problems on Saint Nicolas spoil Canadian's day at Liège.
Tour
de France director Christian Prudhomme has laid rest to any doubts as
to whether Astana’s Alexandre Vinokourov will be welcome at the event
this coming July.
Bradley
Wiggins happy with first outing at Liege-Bastogne-Liege.
Floyd
Landis will wear a big OUCH on his chest for another season. The OUCH
Sports Medicine Center is new co-sponsor of the pro cycling team formed
by Rashaan Bahati, now to be known as the OUCH-Bahati Foundation team.
Landis joined the team last month.
BMC
star goes under knife for facial injuries.
The
men's start.
Aften
Euro’ campaign is delayed by volcanic flight delays, Kelly Benefit
Strategies gets over to Brittany for some pre-California race prep.
Bill
Heistermann fits 6-year-old Arissa Frikken for a bike helmet as the
Putnam School of Science student waited to receive her free bicycle
Saturday at the Fort Collins Bike Co-op. (V. Richard Haro Rich
Abrahamson Dawn Madura/The Co)
The
Raleigh capstan lathe operator turned author died earlier today, aged
82.
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April 24, 2010
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video: 14:10 CEST (5:10 AM PDT).
Chris
Horner (RadioShack) hopes his winning legs from the Tour of the Basque
Country will make him one of the protagonists at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
Saxo
Bank star predicts a race of elimination on the côtes.
“This
stage is much talk. This will be complicated, difficult, with much
tension. But do not worry, I do not lose sleep thinking about it!”
The
36-year-old Boise athlete is pregnant with a boy, says her husband, Joe
Savola.
Rory
Sutherland (United HealthCare) finished the prologue in first place, 14
seconds up on Phil Zajicek (Fly V Australia).
In
the end, though, both riders came away from the race being
unsuccessful.
Angel
Vicioso Arcos (Andalucia Cajasur) wins the 61st Grand Prix Llodio.
David
McCann (Giant Asia Racing Team) celebrates his victory in stage one.
Mancebo
loses his grip on leader's jersey.
"Cancellara
has big shoulders and so as well as Andy and Frank there's a room for
me too. He can take all three of us…" - Alberto Contador
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Latham is one of New Zealand’s true pro-cyclists. He’s successful on
the road and track, and gives 100% to each at the appropriate time.
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Darren
Lill (Fly V Australia) wins the Sulphur Springs Road Race and takes the
lead in La Vuelta de Bisbee.
Luca
Paolini (Acqua & Sapone), Eddy Mazzoleni, Ivan Basso’s sister
and 26 others have been charged with doping after a four-year
investigation, the Italian sports daily La Gazzetta Dello Sport
reported Saturday.
Garmin-Transitions
captain to ride for Hesjedal before Romandie and the Giro.
Bahati
fined after Dana Point Grand Prix incident. Tim Johnson and Roman Van
Uden out with injuries. Amber Neben to Webcor Builders. USA team for
PanAm Games....
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claims of misconduct at USA Cycling events are investigated following
standard procedures.
BMC
confident Evans can continue at Liège, Chavanel hopes for Liège
breakthrough, Wiggins looking forward to tough test at Liège, more...
Appealing
to a classic aesthetic.
Irishman
Nicolas Roche holds modest aims for Sunday's final Spring Classic in
Belgium.
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to return to racing in a month, Simoni doubtful about riding the Giro
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"This
being Philipe Gilbert's home region, there's no doubt who the crowd
favorite is."
Californian
confident Armstrong, McCartney will be strong.
"Give
Back" to our children in need as 100% of the proceeds will go to the
Bahati Foundation.
Rahsaan
Bahati has traveled on a lot of roads in his life. First, the road of
adversity as a teenager growing up in Compton California.
"From
the outside, we simply don’t know what it means that he’s decided to
eschew European racing for stateside training."
One
of the biggest criticisms of Lance Armstrong (RadioShack) over the
years has been his solitary focus on one event, the Tour de France.
Belgian
relieved to not be sitting in a wheelchair after breaking vertebra.
If
there is such a thing as a home advantage in cycling, the BMC Racing
team plans to capitalise on that by naming three Swiss riders to lead
the squad for next week’s Tour de Romandie.
Belgian
not scared of anybody at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
The
spring Classics will come to an end in the Ardennes this Sunday with
96th edition of Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
Evans,
Contador and Vinokourov Take Aim at Liege, Paolini, Mazzoleni and
Basso’s Sister Charged in Drug Investigation, Vicioso Claims GP Llodio,
Masi Fights for UK Distribution, Sutherland Wins Bisbee Prologue...
La
Vuelta de Bisbee marks the final tune-up.
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Alejandro
comments on the new climbs after the Caisse d'Epargne team does a
reconnaissance of the last 110 kilometers of the parcours...
All
you need to know about Liege-Bastogne-Liege (Sunday April 25).
New
signings Mulally, Batty bolster team's downhill, cross country rosters.
American
Peter Horn readies for the race.
Alberto
Contador might not be racing much between Sunday’s conclusion of
Liège-Bastogne-Liège and July’s Tour de France, but that doesn’t mean
he won’t be busy.
Belgian
hardman Niko Eeckhout of the An Post-Sean Kelly Team recieved some bad
news from his doctors which will delay his return to competition.
Green
as in cashola because wherever Armstrong goes, the money flows.
Morelos
Governor Marco Antonio Adame and Mexican Cycling Federation President
Edgardo Hernandez.
Vinokourov
wraps up first overall title since comeback.
Alexandre
Vinoukorov came across in fourth today to keep the leader’s jersey and
capture the overall win.
Team
RadioShack sends three to SRAM Tour of the Gila.
Andy
Schleck looks for a repeat win at this classic season finale.
Weening
replaces ill Mourenhout for Classics finale.
I’ve
heard it said that sometimes you don’t win a race and sometimes you
lose. In the case of the 2010 Fleche Wallonne, Alberto Contador lost
this one.
Better
results with less power.
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Liège-Bastogne-Liège
is the toughest, oldest classic.
The
company says more than half of all Americans recognize Lance
Armstrong’s name.
Lance
Armstrong returns at Tour of the
Gila, Belgium honors Eddy Merckx with a stamp, Liege-Bastogne-Liege
notes, results from Tour of Mexico and more…
Philippe
Gilbert's status as one of the main favourites for Sunday’s
Liège-Bastogne-Liège has been further underlined by the endorsement of
two past winners of the event.
For
almost four years now, Spanish rider Alejandro Valverde has been linked
to Operación Puerto.
If
you have ever attended a bike race, there is a noticeable difference
between the amount of men racing in contrast to women.
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Former
cyclist charged in Austria with dealing in doping products, Dedecker
must pay Quick Step boss for defamation, Radioshack suspends Li after
doping positive, more...
Patience
isn’t a word that anyone ever uses in conjunction with a Spring Classic.
Many
great cyclists, on their way to the top of their sport, have a "moment"
that is remembered as the time they went from good to great.
Alberto
Contador is undeniably the reigning king of the grand tours, but one
day he wants to come to the Ardennes and add one of the major classics
to his palmares.
37
companies sign on to support IMBA's Public Lands Initiative, Subaru Cup
to host USA Cycling Midwest Regional Championships, One hundred podiums
to be awarded at Greenbrier Challenge, more...
“Come
and Gone” is an honest and unglamorous look at the effort required to
be a professional cyclist and make a living racing your bike.
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Trentino, Frei Tests Positive, Suspended by BMC...
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is Alexandre Vinokourov nonplussed?
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"Cancellara
has big shoulders and so as well as Andy and Frank there's a room for
me too. He can take all three of us…" - Alberto Contador
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WADA
has yet to perfect testing protocols to detect the presence of the
highly nutritious leafy green.
UCI
ProTour Council meets to discuss trends, anti-doping, team registration.
British
amateur road race champion, winner of amateur six days and one of the
best road men in Europe, in the early 70's.
SockGuy
has joined outdoor manufacturers and retailers in a Haitian relief
effort spearheaded at January's Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City.
So
what’s the big deal? Gearing. With Apex, SRAM has slain the triple.
Apex does a good deal more, though.
Thomas
Frei, Fuyu Li, Mattia Gavazzi, Christof Kerschbaum implicated.
The
German has had a rough start to the season after having trouble with
his knee, but the team is confident he will be entering the last spring
Classic in top form.
The
BMC team has suspended Swiss rider Thomas Frei after he tested positive
for EPO.
Guru
goes lightweight, fi’zi:k gets a groove, Kore hits the road, and
Schwalbe rolls out tubulars...
SRAM
is harnessing Zipp’s outside rep force to increase aftermarket sales of
its entire family of brands.
Juraj
joins brother Peter at Italian squad.
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Chinese
officials took immediate action when Radio Shack suspended
Chinese rider Li Fuyu for a positive doping test.
Vinokourov
remains in race lead after penultimate stage.
Rock
Racing wins again in Tlaxcala.
Climbers
prep for the Gila at Bisbee and the Roadrunner, while the speedsters
are at USA Crits Speedweek.
Four
other team members hit while training.
At
the ECCC Army race this weekend, Daily editor and aspiring pro cyclist
Evan Cooper took a nasty spill on the pavement.
American
couple shares first Guatemalan experience.
"Surely
next year, if Cavendish does not leave for another team, I
will." - Andre Greipel VeloNation
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Dopers, Bbox Bouygues Telecom Set for Giro, UnitedHealthcare Hopes to
Divide and Conquer, Merckx Gets a Stamp...
This
19-year old freshman from Lees McRae College with an impressive racing
resume and top placing in the junior national championships, now has
her eye on the upcoming collegiate championships in Madison, Wisconsin.
Austrian
prosecutors said Thursday that cyclist Christof Kerschbaum was arrested
and charged with distribution of performance-enhancing drugs, making
him the first athlete who faces jail time under provisions of the
country’s new anti-doping law.
The
team said that they are pulling him from competition immediately, so he
won't be on the start line for tomorrow's stage of the Giro del
Trentino in Italy.
Mattia
Gavazzi positive for cocaine, Ag2R-La Mondiale on the attack at Flèche
Wallonne, Wiggins makes it safely through chaotic Flèche Wallonne
debut, Easton broadens new Haven line, more...
Maintains
form in view of "La Doyenne"
Chris
Boice will be one of the U.S. riders to look out for as the Pro GRT
opens in Washington this weekend.
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After
crossing the finish line for the 50 mile fun ride down the Baja coast,
I already knew my next move. Fish tacos.
There
once was a time when if you weren’t racing at Sea Otter, you were busy
watching other people race.
Breakaway
Promotions, the events company behind the Cherry Blossom, Mt. Hood and
Cascade Classics will announce the full route for the 2010 BMC Cascade
Cycling Classic next week.
The
campaign is targeted at women 25-54 because “while purchase decision
and ability to really connect with family aren’t feelings exclusive to
women, women are the chief purchasing officer of the family.”
Tools,
pumps and alloy accessories introduced at Sea Otter.
Bars
aimed at health-conscious individuals.
Despite
racing for Team Sky this year and winning a stage at the Critérium
International, the Brit's professional career has been difficult.
Exclusive
images of the US team's European base.
McMillan
on his knees.
The
USA Cycling/IMBA Trail Tune-Up Grants are completely funded by USA
Cycling members through an optional checkbox in membership applications
and forms.
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Post
race news from the 2010 Fleche Wallonne, other race news and results
from the Tour of Mexico and the women’s Fleche Wallonne...
Contador
goes too early, fades to third behind Rodriguez.
Sarabia
gets the stage, Mancebo holds overall.
Vinokourov
remains in race lead.
Live
television coverage on Eurosport is scheduled to begin at 14:00 CET
(8am U.S. Eastern). Live coverage on Sporza and RTBF is
scheduled to begin 5 minutes later.
Adam
Little, team manager for the Subaru Gary Fisher Road Cycling Team, from
Charlotte, NC, was killed while commuting to work.
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bike and road action from Monterey, California.
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top of the line KHS Flite Team features a full carbon frame and True
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next year, if Cavendish does not leave for another team, I
will." - Andre Greipel VeloNation
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Yesterday's
Giro del Trentino opening time trial saw Astana's Alexandre Vinokourov
notch up his third win since returning from his two-year doping ban.
It
was initially reported that the Italian had broken both his tibia and
fibula of his left leg, but subsequent examinations revealed that he
had also sustained fractures to the malleolus and talus bone in his
ankle as well as bones in his foot.
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Rodriguez,
Evans and Contador on the podium (Photo:
Roberto Bettini).
Replay
of the last 2 kilometers.
Evans.
The man and still Da Man.
RadioShack’s
Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer and Jason McCartney will race under as
Team Mellow Johnny’s at the SRAM Tour of the Gila in New Mexico.
British
riders Emma Pooley and Nicole Cooke score one-two in Belgian World Cup
race.
The
Classics return to Belgium.
Saxo
Bank will be firing full-blast today at Flèche Wallonne and
Liège-Bastogne-Liège later this week as one of the pre-race favorites
for victory.
Without
a doubt though, the absolute coolest thing I’ve found had to be the
Cannondale Flash built up with new Shimano Di2.
Higher-end
gear intended for more discerning users.
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this novel. Damion
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become a Euro Pro.
Using
military ballistics technology akin to body armor for soldiers in Iraq,
they’re unconditionally guaranteed for two years.
Bruce
Gordon is a codger. He’s not one to suffer fools.
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UCI
provisionally suspends Italian pending B-sample.
In
recent races Seattle native Jill Kintner’s name has shown up on the
women’s downhill roster as well as her signature event, the dual slalom.
"I’m
just like Lance Armstrong. We’re both 38, both have kids. True, I have
both my nuts and never take a private jet to work, but other than that,
we’re pretty much the same guy."
“I
was questioned in the police investigation of the case and I have
handed over fingerprints and a DNA sample. That happened in August of
last year and since then I have heard nothing.”
Swarms
of shiny red bikes will hit Denver streets on Thursday, making it one
of the few U.S. cities to boast a bicycle-sharing program.
Bontrager
goes tubeless, Catlike comes stateside, Sidi turns 50, and the Hive
hits the road...
The
Prolight Helmet.
Can
Cunego claim another Classic?, Contador's Mur mission a tough one,
Devolder to ride Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Rodriguez relishing leadership
of Katusha’s Ardennes challenge, more...
Demong
a popular presence at Battenkill, Galdeano optimistic as Euskaltel plan
ahead, Pfannberger named in HumanPlasma investigation, more...
California
to shake up the standings.
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the Bicycle" 1917.
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Jana
Ireton, formerly the Specialized® Angel, returns as the Angel of the
Echelon, emulating a protector and healer while still maintaining her
allure and charisma.
Astana
captain claims race lead with time trial win.
HTC-Columbia
has several options for wins at Wednesday’s women’s Fleche Wallone, but
Judith Arndt’s record at the race makes her the first name that comes
to mind.
Live
TV coverage is scheduled for today's opening time trial, at 15:45 CET
(9:45am U.S. Eastern) and that looks to be about it.
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Mancebo
the master at the top of standings.
Perhaps
it was the four days worth of sun that caused the state of euphoria
that manufacturers were feeling at this year’s Sea Otter Classic. But
most likely the jubilance had to do with the strong first quarters most
companies reported seeing thus far.
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the largest sporting events in the world!
Italian
rides Trentino to prepare for the Giro d'Italia.
The
start line: Doug Hill, Paul Andronico and Matt Walsh.
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of the climbs were one to two kilometers long, with a total average of
about 7% or 8%.
Notes
from Fleche Wallone; plains, trains, autos for Greipel; Cavendish finds
spotlight hard; Tour of Britain route announced and more.
Olympic
gold medalist takes part in Ride 2 Recovery.
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Fléche Wallonne, Dutch athletes involved in HumanPlasma doping scandal,
Katusha add Rund um den Finanzplatz to schedule, more...
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strands Arvesen on North Sea oil rig, Liquigas future stars shine at
Tour of Turkey, Gilbert closes on Sanchez in UCI world rankings, Giro
favorites warm up in Trentino, more...
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and Byberg tied for women's lead.
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Alberto
Contador struck a potentially fatal blow to his competitors recently by
unveiling his very own personalized "fingerbang" car.
Vinokourov
Wins Tour of Trentino Opener, Austrian Athletes Investigated in Blood
Doping Scandal, Milram Team for Tour of Italy...
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commanding new sub-4lb cross-country full-suspension platform.
Atlantic
conference comes to Virginia Tech, where Navy secures it’s Div. 1
conference title.
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this novel. Damion
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become a Euro Pro.
Argentinean
'singing six day man' Sebastian Donadio is here, with girlfriend
Carola, she rides for Rabobank back at home in Holland and takes her
place at the start.
A
message to all that say race radios don't have an affect on the outcome
of a bike races: YOU ARE CATEGORICALLY WRONG.
Five
stage wins, a crash and a 36-hour trip home.
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can’t be faulted for not riding aggressively enough. This attack is in
Orchies.
Sevilla's
search for a professional contract continues.
Gilbert
Jumps to Third in UCI Standings, The Volcano: No Planes, but Trains and
Automobiles, Fairly Takes Tour of Battenkill...
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United States Air Force Academy hosted this weekend’s Rocky Mountain
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team time trial, criterium and road race on base.
ISD-Neri
still hoping for a Giro d'Italia invitation.
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American
racing took a turn for the serious this weekend with three major races
spread across the continental United States: from New York, to Alabama,
to California.
Team
Type 1 rider takes early GC lead with stage win.
Andre
Greipel takes an opportunity to voice his thoughts on his painful
situation within the HTC-Columbia team.
29ers,
tires and shoes from the Sea Otter Classic.
The
case involves a doping ring revolving around Austrian Bernard Kohl’s
manager Stefan Matschiner.
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allowed to race Ardennes Classics despite doping case.
Belgian
Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) rises to third place in the UCI’s
world rankings after winning the Amstel Gold Race.
The
image of a cyclists in pain with a bloody face, who the media endlessly
told us was suffering for us (the Colombian people), was
insanely powerful one.
Miller’s
teammate Emma Mackie also posted a fine 10th place.
Alberto
Contador (Astana) is aiming his pistol at the Ardennes classics.
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Long
commute for Alberto, Greipel stuck in Turkey, ASO clears Valverde,
Gilbert to go to Romandie and more.
Top
professional teams will mix it up with regional squads in a historic
high desert mining town as the 32nd edition of La Vuelta de Bisbee
kicks off Friday in Arizona.
Caleb
Fairly in a two-man move with Bahati Foundation’s Floyd Landis.
Following
Saturday’s Sunny King Criterium in Anniston, Alabama, Fly V Australia
took over the top spot on the National Racing Calendar men’s team
standings.
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next year, if Cavendish does not leave for another team, I
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Team
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The
Congress, presided by the ACC President Mr CHO Hee Wook, met in Sharjah
on April 13th alongside the Continental Championships, which took place
from April 10th – April 17th.
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A
detailed analysis of the Amstel Gold Race
Belgian
gets Omega Pharma-Lotto's first win in style.
World
champion shows his form as Giro d'Italia looms.
Contador
finished mid-pack in the final stage into Santiago de Compostela, which
was won by Portuguese rider Sergio Ribeiro (Barbot-Siper).
Andre
Greipel (HTC-Columbia) takes the final stage of Tour of Turkey.
Swart,
Crowell seal podium spots
Fly V
Australia’s Ben Kersten and Roosters’ Nichole Wangsgard prevail in the
hard-fought Sunny King NRC race in Alabama.
Florian
Vachot (Bretagne-Schuller) wins the Tour du Finistère.
The
34-year-old triple gold medal winner tied the knot with 28-year-old
Sarra, a lawyer, at St Giles' Cathedral on the historic Royal Mile.
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American
continues to show good form after Basque Tour win.
Today,
Jonathan Vaughters described Duggan's luck so far in 2010 as a glass of
lemonade with a few too many lemons, following a crash at today's
Amstel Gold Race, which resulted in a broken collarbone.
Garmin-Transitions
to bolster squad for Flèche, Liège.
Some
big names missing, but the Dutch Classic gets underway in Maastricht.
Congratulations
to Seattle native Jill Kintner on her win in the dual slalom at the Sea
Otter Classic 2010.
Bobby
Lea, one of the heroes of last year’s Tour of the Battenkill, returns
Sunday with different aims.
In this novel. Damion
makes professional bicycle racing his dream, pursuing his ambition to
become a Euro Pro.
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For
2011 SRAM branches out from the racing world with the new Apex group
designed for everyday riders.
Volcano
Eyjafjallajökull rules Wiggins out of Amstel Gold Race, Sastre out of
Amstel due to Volcano Eyjafjallajökull, Valverde, Sanchez miss Amstel
Gold due to Volcano Eyjafjallajökull , Volcano blows big hole in final
start list for Amstel Gold, Carlström primed to support Gerrans at
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Contador
on Track for Tour de France, Visconti Claims Tour of Turkey, Valverde
on the Road
to Flèche Wallonne.
Ryder
Hesjedal takes confidence from his strong second-place finish at the
Amstel Gold Race.
Rebecca
Larson takes the win
"The
only way to keep your
health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do
what you'd rather not.” - Mark Twain LizHatch
Updated
saddle designs spied at Sea Otter.
Alison
Powers (Team Vera Bradley Foundation) claims victory at Laguna Seca.
Could
it be that Mark Cavendish and his verbal barbs are in fact inspired and
wholly deliberate?
Today's
Amstel Gold Race was the scene of a series of alcohol tests carried out
by Maastricht police for the team managers.
Pat
McQuaid's lament not withstanding, Valv.Piti (18) was going
to take to the start of the Ardennes classic, and was a favorite for
the win.
Basso,
Pellizotti, Garzelli and Ricco All Expected to Compete. With only a few
days to the start of the 34th Giro del Trentino on Tuesday April 20th,
GS Alto Garda-Arco race organizers are working hard to firm up all the
details of the event.
Learn
to troubleshoot your pain before it becomes a full-blown injury.
The
Monterey Peninsula will once again be the center of the cycling world
in 2011 as the 21st edition of the Sea Otter Classic will run from
April 13th through the 17th event organizers confirmed dates for the
2011 event.
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April 17, 2010
Beginning
with the Brabantse Pijl in Belgium earlier his week, the peloton has
made the transition from the cobbled Classics to the Ardennes Classics,
which officially begin with tomorrow’s Amstel Gold Race.
The
one-hour women’s pro race is scheduled to start at 6:20 PM CT and the
60-lap men’s pro event will roll off at 7:30 PM CT.
Bausch
and Much round out the Monterey podium.
Kirsten
Wild of the Cervélo TestTeam won the Ronde van Gelderland ahead of
Australians Rochelle Gilmore and Kristy Broun.
Contador
takes over.
Viviani
gets a big win in Antalya, Visconti second as massive pile-up ruins
Greipel's chances.
Mapei
backs 2010 road world titles, Amstel versus Volcano Eyjafjallajökull,
Fränk Schleck on a hat trick of celebrations, North American teams prep
for Amgen Tour of California overseas, more...
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this Spring Buyer’s Guide are Accessories; the latest in lights,
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Helicopters
allowed to fly despite ash cloud from Icelandic volcano.
Kelly
Benefit Strategies will not make the race, citing difficulties in
rearranging travel after their scheduled trip to Tro Bro Leon was
canceled due to the Icelandic volcano that has disrupted travel across
Europe.
Gustov
out too, Cervélo running light for first Ardennes Classic.
She
was the big surprise of the 2009 women's cycling season in America, but
she won't be sneaking up on anybody in 2010.
“She’s
on the small side but
she makes up for that in how cute she is. And of course she has two
very proud parents in Frank and Martine. Additionally, little princess
Leea was born on Frank’s 30th birthday." - Andy Schleck
CyclingNews
Three-time
world champ Sarah Hammer will headline the U.S. women's track squad.
The
days of waiting until the last minute to sign up for Cascade Bicycle
Club events -- such as the 2010 Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic --
are over.
South
African national series
race wide open in Stander's absence, Leogang replaces Schladming as
World Cup venue, Surprises abound in newly released Gravity East 2010
schedule, more...
Likely
to help teammates in Amstel Gold, but Liège suits him best.
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makes professional bicycle racing his dream, pursuing his ambition to
become a Euro Pro.
Cycling
champion Lance Armstrong has extended get-well messages to the five
Ottawa cyclists struck and injured Sunday by a mini-van.
At
Sea Otter, Cyclelicious has an update scoop on Catlike
helmets’ arrival in the states … finally!
Sea
Otter gives us first look at Felt's lightweight chassis.
ISD-Neri
team manager Angelo Citracca has denied reports that Venezuelan Jose
Rujano was on his way to riding the Giro d'Italia with the
Footon-Fuji-Servetto ProTour team next month.
Belgian
looks to end Omega Pharma-Lotto's drought in Holland.
Sky
rider stuck in Spain, Italian-based riders begin to arrive in
Maastricht.
Carl
Decker wins the Sea Otter Super D on a prototype Anthem 29er.
"Okay
here's my team."
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Antón
awesome on Alto del Morredero.
Greipel
fastest in Finike.
"I’ve
already undergone two surprise anti-doping tests. I’m ready.”
Crit
racing all weekend long in Charleston.
Vachon,
Rossi round out podium.
Young
HTC-Columbia rider breaks through in Turkey, eager for California.
Jay
Z, the Big Apple and California dreaming...
Italian
veteran to end his career on home roads.
After
climbing Mont Ventoux last year, the Dauphiné Libéré will visit
France’s other legendary climb this season.
Constructed
of 7075 aluminum, black anodized sideplates with forged and drawn
chrome vanadium tool bits.
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Amstel
Gold Race previews, Leukemans shopping the Pro Tour, Frank Schleck a
father, Simoni signs with Lampre to close out career and more.
It is
obvious that UnitedHealthcare-Maxxis sprinter Jake Keough intentionally
crashed Rahsaan Bahati (Bahati Foundation) during the Dana
Point Grand Prix.
“She’s
on the small side but
she makes up for that in how cute she is. And of course she has two
very proud parents in Frank and Martine. Additionally, little princess
Leea was born on Frank’s 30th birthday." - Andy Schleck
CyclingNews
Of
all the major classics, the Amstel Gold Race is the most difficult to
predict — and one of the hardest to win.
Andy
Schleck (Saxo Bank) has been one of the enigmas of the 2010 season.
Dutch
rider Johnny Hoogerland will be one of the outsiders aiming to do well
in this Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race.
Yeti
showed off its new Big Top 29er hardtail at this year's Sea Otter
Classic and from the looks of it, the Golden, Colorado-based company is
aiming the big wheeler at a broad target audience.
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Counting
down to the World Cup opener.
Oliveira
suspended for illegal supplement, Hesjedal aiming high at the Ardennes,
Inside the Team Sky Service Course, Roux back in business, Rabobank
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Stop!
Do you hear that? That tense silence between the Flanders and Ardennes
Classics?
Hooligans
have destroyed a “monument” dedicated to the spot where Lance Armstrong
broke his clavicle in last year’s Vuelta a Castilla y León.
Team
Saxo Bank’s Frank Schleck will begin his spring Classics campaign this
Sunday on an emotional high.
"Fabian
Cancellara may think he's getting the last laugh, but Tom
Boonen may be who laugh(s) loudest."
"You
take a tablet, drop it into your bottle and viola!"
With
the second leg of the UCI BMX Supercross just three weeks away, the
Supercross track at the World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Aigle,
Switzerland, is in high demand.
Zipp
has successfully taken their carbon technology and applied it to a race
ready aluminum clincher that can perform at the highest level.
All-mountain
options from Californian crew.
Big
wheels aren’t just for men anymore. At least Giant and Specialized
think so.
Stan
Mavis has been named president of the newly formed Serotta Sport, which
will act as the North American distributor for Serotta custom bicycles.
Mavis was co-founder of Pearl Izumi and later president of Sugoi
Performance Apparel.
Francaise
des Jeux rider eager for Amstel.
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April 15, 2010
Who
to watch for? Well with Teutenberg gone, Kirsten Wild is the obvious
favorite.
Lance
Armstrong is reportedly planning to extend his comeback by combining
road and triathlon events in 2011.
Cervélo
sprinter consolidates his overall race lead.
Tempers
flare in bunch sprint chaos.
Heading
into the second Pro XCT event, Todd Wells leads the men.
U.S.
scene this week: Big time in Alabama, California & New York.
A mud
machine for Paris-Roubaix (but just in case).
Police
Inspector Toby Day, says top level action is needed now if road racing
is to be saved.
Gollan
coach Chapman passes away, Cozza set to ride Amgen Tour of California,
Sunny King set to shine this Saturday, Bugno bids for CPA Presidency,
RadioShack to send riders to Gila, more...
US
rider gets two-year ban for doping positive.
Canadian
ready to kick-off his Classics campaign at Amstel.
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Saxo
Bank's veteran Fränk Schleck was given the best possible birthday
present he could have today by his wife Martine Schmid, when she gave
birth to the couple's baby girl.
Horner,
Valverde lead teams for Amstel.
The
big Swiss rider was tipped for the win by his Saxo Bank boss Bjarne
Riis, who won the race in 1997, but is feeling mentally fatigued and
will take a break from racing.
“Slimmer
Doesn’t Always Mean Fitter.”
Over
the course of the next three days, some 8,500 athletes will compete in
mountain and road disciplines; 325 bike companies will show their wares
in the exhibitor area; and 4,700 spectators will see all the action
unfold here at the Laguna Seca Raceway.
“I
don't think that bike races get any harder than Tour of the Basque
Country with the exception of a Grand Tour." - Chris Horner
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second annual San Diego Custom Bicycle show took place this past
weekend north of downtown San Diego.
The
45th Amstel Gold Race – 257.3kms, 31 climbs including 3 ascents of the
Cauberg – it's the Netherlands' biggest race of the year, it is of
course, the Amstel Gold Race.
August
19, 2004 as interviewed by Chairman Bill of Torelli Imports.
RadioShack's
Lance Armstrong is likely to continue racing his bike beyond the 2010
season, according to Belgian paper La Derniere Heure.
Our
impressions of new suspension design and carbon frame.
Knobbies
or slick?
Cervelo
TestTeam’s Heinrich Haussler will make his comback to racing following
a leg injury at the Amgen Tour of California next month, the team
announced Thursday.
The
$5 million-plus marketing push -- Schwinn's largest in at least a
decade -- includes TV, print, Internet banners, a new Web site
(RideSchwinn.com), social media, and a major retail rethink for
Schwinn's big-box and independent bike shop retailers.
Eggbeater
and Candy get new, more durable, designs.
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April 14, 2010
Organizers
for the Tour of California, AEG, has announced Palmdale, in the
Antelope Valley of Los Angeles, as the replacement for Pasadena as the
host city start for stage six of the event.
De
Gendt, Van de Walle bested by Belgian.
Theo
Bos (Cervélo) kicked to victory in the opening stage of the 25th Vuelta
a Castilla y León in a windy, cool stage across the meseta of northern
Spain.
Tejay
Van Garderen just missed victory in Wednesday’s 207km fourth stage at
the Presidential Tour of Turkey and slotted into second overall at 16
seconds back.
Can
Gilbert finally win for Omega Pharma-Lotto?
Lefevere
may let two-time Flanders winner go after poor Classics campaign.
First
cycling computer to offer touch screen operation.
Today’s
edition of the guide includes new gear from Rolf Prima, Look, Pedalite,
Gore, Prologo and Selle SMP.
6062
double-butted aluminum frame mated to a Redline RCT carbon fiber fork.
Performance
Bicycle, and the SpokesWomen Syndicate, an organization dedicated to
getting more women into the sport of cycling, have announced that the
Performance Bicycle Racing team is set to make its debut for the 2010
season.
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don't think that bike races get any harder than Tour of the Basque
Country with the exception of a Grand Tour." - Chris Horner
CyclingNews
Is
Lampre -Farnese Vini star Damiano Cunego really suffering from
gastroenteritis or is it something more ordinary, like nerves, fear,
foreboding?
Ardennes
races first major goal of season.
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RadioShack
rider admits he was lucky.
Johan
Bruyneel says RadioShack will attend New Mexico’s stage race, joining a
strong field that already includes three Garmin-Transistions riders
racing for the DZ Nuts team.
The
big Sea Otter Classic new-bike news so far is the just-announced Santa
Cruz Butcher and Nickel trail bikes.
"All
of your rides are on the road, and your accommodations look pretty
luxurious."
This
is not the Athens native’s first day at the rodeo.
Sastre
slips into Cervélo squad for Amstel Gold, Inaugural Breakaway Ride a
success, Cavendish going for green in Tour de France, Rabobank selects
five riders for Tour de France, Leukemans to re-negotiate contract with
Vacansoleil, more...
Sastre
collaborates with makers of ‘Chava’ Jiménez documentary, Could
Cancellara win the Tour de France?, Chris Horner - RadioShack's man for
the Classics?, more...
Joao
felt strong
in his first few races, but now, he's struggling mentally.
The
Sensium 400 is a supremely efficient machine that will leave you with a
lot of power in the bank for the latter stages of a tough ride....
The
Garmin-Transitions team acquitted themselves nicely after a slow stat
to their season.
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Tour
de France favorite Alberto Contador finished up today's first stage of
the Vuelta a Castilla y León safely in the peloton.
House
builds strong foundation at BMC, Rasmussen out with mononucleosis,
Kroon confident ahead of Amstel Gold Race, Rosseler ends Belgian
Classics drought , Gilbert tests his form before Amstel Gold , more...
Crowds
gather and party at the entrance to the Arenberg forest at the 2010
Paris-Roubaix.
American
U23 hopes to turn pro for BMC in 2011.
Dutchman
Lars Boom has been named as one of five Rabobank riders that will line
up at the start of the Tour de France this July in Rotterdam.
All
you need to know about Amstel Gold Race (Sunday April 18).
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and Flecha Reflect on Roubaix, Knaven Announces Retirement, Short Break
for Hinault After Roubaix Crash, Sastre to Amstel Gold, ASO and AEG
Extend Partnerships...
Simoni
may close his career at Italian race with Lampre-Farnese Vini.
Mark
Cavendish shot his mouth off again, dissing and down-playing,
retaliating and claiming innocence, joking and jabbing.
Kirchen
uncertain, Westra replaced by Poels.
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April 13, 2010
A
Belgian shut-out: it has been over 100 years since the feat was last
achieved, 103 actually.
It’s
another busy week in Europe, highlighted by the Vuelta a Castilla y
León in northern Spain and the Amstel Gold Race in the Limburg region
of Holland.
Willow
Koerber, Mary McConneloug, and Heather Irmiger swept the elite women's
cross country podium for the U.S.
Giovanni
Visconti outfoxed Simon Spilak (Lampre - Farnese Vini) to win the third
stage of the Tour of Turkey in Marmaris.
There
isn't a team in the world like it: Euskaltel-Euskadi.
Perhaps
the greatest compliment in the sport of cycling is to be compared to
Eddy Merckx and when it is Merckx himself making the comparisons, the
plaudit is even more deserved.
Merckx:
I give out the Eddie nickname, not you.
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Servais
Knaven, who announced his retirement earlier this week, has confirmed
that he will be staying with the Milram team as a sports director.
Estonian
champion currently leads Tour of Turkey.
Brabantse
Pijl could be Belgian's big comeback.
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calls Cancellara the new “Cannibal”, Menchov returns at Castilla y
Leon, Gilbert ready to win for Belgian fans, Zabel mediating
Cavendish-Griepel spat and more…
After
Basque victory, American eyes the Ardennes.
Racing
adventures and misadventures.
The
U.S. Anti-Doping Association has announced the two-year suspension of
Brazilian-born and U.S.-licensed rider Flavia Oliveira for a doping
violation committed in last year’s edition of the women’s Giro del
Trentino.
ACCPI
calls Ballan, Santambrogio suspension unfair.
Road
works leave one climb out of Liège - Bastogne - Liège.
There
is an unmistakable mystique that hangs low in the air in the days
preceding Paris-Roubaix.
Day
remains at NRC summit, Kroon to use Brabantse Pijl as Amstel
preparation, Contador looks at Tour without Lance, Riders' association
questions BMC suspensions, more...
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don't think that bike races get any harder than Tour of the Basque
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Spanish
film-makers working to tell the tale of former-Banesto pro.
A
cold and grey day for Ronde van Drenthe saw a ‘home’ and almost-local
win by Dutchwoman, Loes Gunnewijk.
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Unexpected
gift given to every rider from the ASO organization. Yes, it's a mouse.
Double
the racing, double the anxiety.
"Superfruit"
is a term that is being used by marketers of late to classify fruits
that have, in their view, exceptional nutrient and antioxidant
qualities.
Early
Bird team gives women a start in racing.
Ritchey
and Syncros will use their booth at Sea Otter to allow attendees to see
their 2010 line as well as the preview some up and coming products for
2011.
All-mountain
and trail models with ‘totally new suspension system.’
Ontario-based
team to represent Canada at World Cups and World Championships.
With
Tom Boonen being unable to achieve his goal of winning Milan-Sanremo,
the Tour of Flanders or Paris-Roubaix, the Belgian publics’ focus will
turn to Philippe Gilbert for the upcoming Ardennes Classics.
Italian
coach Aldo Sassi believes Swiss can be like Indurain.
USA
Cycling's JDP camps bridge the gap between Supercross BMX racing and
traditional BMX racing.
Team
pleased with early success in Taiwan.
Gastro
hampers 2008 champion's preparations.
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A new
stars-and-stripes machine for another run at Paris-Roubaix.
Rahsaan
Bahati said Monday that UnitedHealthcare-Maxxis sprinter Jake Keough
intentionally crashed him in the closing laps at the Dana Point Grand
Prix criterium Sunday.
Cancellara
Moves up UCI Rankings - Sanchez Still Top, Greipel Leads Tour of
Turkey, American Craddock Third at Juniors’ Paris-Roubaix, Cantwell
Wins Dana Point...
The
course of the 2010 edition of the Eneco Tour has been announced;
presenting a course, which organisers hope, will offer something for
everyone.
Time
bonus adds to German's overall lead.
Jonathan
Cantwell (Fly V Australia) punched his ticket Sunday at the Dana Point
Grand Prix, taking the bunch sprint in the $15,000 National Racing
Calendar criterium.
The
battle for the overall Rock Hill omnium winner played out on a one-mile
loop located at Winthrop Lake.
The
Vredestein Fortezza SL Competition clinchers are intended for
criteriums.
Liquigas'
Bodnar skips podium presentation as mark of respect.
David
Millar says he’ll leave Paris-Roubaix to the experts. The
Garmin-Transitions captain got his first real taste of the Hell of the
North, but made a mid-course revelation that he’s not cut out for the
punishing march across the cobblestones.
Saxo
Bank boss hoping for a call from a new sponsor.
New
socks from Smartwool, Icebreaker, Under Armour, Teko and Swiftwick –
all worthy of a place in your sock drawer.
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Reigning
champion says Schleck is the man to beat.
Alberto
Contador will lead Astana at the Vuelta Castilla y Leon (April 14-18),
along with his usual lieutenants, notably David de la Fuente and
Benjamin Noval.
More
notes from Paris-Roubaix, Contador returns at Castilla y Leon,
HTC-Columbia supports both of their sprinters and other race results.
"My
inflation calculator says something’s amiss. Before succumbing to
populist outrage, we'll get Rene Wiertz, CEO of 3T, to explain a thing
or two."
Bicycling
has chosen 23 bikes in eight categories to represent this year's
Editors' Choice nominees.
In a
Tour of Flanders repeat, a French deja vu, Fabian Cancellara simply
rode away from the best classics riders on the planet.
Paris-Roubaix
played a big part in shaping Ballerini as a rider.
Cycling
star fronts Hovis Wholemeal Breakfast Week campaign.
Cervélo
surprises with stars missing, Breschel abandoned Paris-Roubaix with
knee pains, Hinault "proud" of ninth placing, more...
Giant
Bicycle has introduced a new national retail education program focused
on helping retailers market and sell to women.
“Americans
are looking at the bicycle now as a viable form of second
transportation.”
Fabian
Cancellara could win Liège-Bastogne-Liège, says Saxo Bank boss Bjarne
Riis.
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Iggy
Silva competes in the Tour of Flanders as a rider for the USA Cycling
National Development Program.
HTC-Columbia
owner Bob Stapleton expects that teammates Mark Cavendish and Andre
Greipel will settle their differences personally.
Cancellara’s
Specialized ride seems to have found the sweet spot between rigidity
and compliance.
“Cancellara
is much stronger
than four years ago. He can also win the Amstel Gold next
weekend. And
then he will also ride Liège-Bastogne-Liège – we must make the most of
his fantastic form.” - Bjarne Riis VeloNation
Other
bikes from the northern hell: Paris-Roubaix.
Luis
León Sanchez continues to lead the UCI’S individual World Ranking, but
his grip on the number one spot is weakening.
Luis
Leon Sanchez still leads UCI World Ranking; Tom Boonen within striking
distance of top spot after Paris-Roubaix.
To
incorporate disc brakes at the hub would require beefing up the frame's
left-side seat stays, chain stays and fork blade to handle braking
torque.
Hushovd
satisfied with second place at Paris-Roubaix, Flecha secures Sky's spot
on the Roubaix podium, Knaven rides into the record books at Roubaix,
more...
"So
it was an emotional weekend with the death of Jorge Alvarado, and
closer to my home, a cyclist in Baltimore."
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Italian
back on track after experiencing leg problems.
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Cervélo’s
Thor Hushovd finishes second and Brit Roger Hammond beats out two-time
winner Tom Boonen for fourth — a good Paris-Roubaix, the team says.
Cancelara
leaves the Arenburg.
Brian
Jensen (TradeWind Energy-Trek Stores) captured a hard-fought victory at
the Tour of Battenkill Pro-Am race held in Cambridge, New York.
Anna
Barensfeld won Sasturday’s Tour of the Battenkill Pro/Am womens race,
outsprinting Silke Wunderwald (Kenda Systems) to win the 100-kilometer
race in 3:08:33. Arielle Fillberti was third 26 seconds later.
Annemiek
Van Vleuten (Nederland Bloeit) completed her set of podium places at
the Drenthe races with a solo victory in the Novilon Eurocup Ronde van
Drenthe.
Antonov
captures overall win.
Euskatel
go one-two in Spain.
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get off to strong start in Turkey.
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American
Lawson Craddock takes third in the juniors race at Paris-Roubaix.
An
ill-timed crash on the cobbles undoes Tyler Farrar’s Paris-Roubaix.
No-one
wanted to chase Cancellara.
Just
how tough is a day in hell?
Androni
Giocattoli educating its riders against doping.
Lampre
refuses to suspend riders over Mantova investigation, Paris
Roubaix team presentation, Boom and Posthuma lead Rabobank, more...
While
others in the bicycle industry started to feel the economy's effect on
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Crashes
and close calls mark Paris-Roubaix for nine North American riders
competing in Sunday’s “Hell of the North.”
What
proved to be the winning move happened with about 46km to go.
Fab
flashes his fob to fans inside 2km. And once again Anthony
& Brian did a stellar job of the coverage on
Cycling.TV.
"At
no time did any of them try to race and some of them, including [Juan
Antonio] Flecha, had already resigned themselves to racing for second."
Chris
Horner celebrated his very first stage race victory in Europe, when he
clinched the overall title in the Volta al País Vasco yesterday.
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damaging for Italian cycling, Cobblestone would make Hincapie’s career
perfect, On the start line at Paris-Roubaix, Team Sky get a visit from
Murdoch at Paris-Roubaix, more...
HTC-Columbia
Manager Bob Stapleton has warned his two top sprinters, Mark Cavendish
and André Greipel, to keep their quarrels private.
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our team you have a hard life..." - Fabian Cancellara CyclingNews
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Tejay Van Garderen slotted in second behind his HTC-Columbia teammate
Andre Greipel at Sunday’s Tour of Turkey prologue.
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Chris
Horner is the winner of the last stage and the Tour of the Basque
Country.
Brad
White led a sweep of the top four spots in the Killer Cove Time Trial
today.
171
kilometers of hilly fun!
Cappelle,
Golas round out top three.
Mantova
investigation, oiling up and more.
“I
want one of those hats”
Mikhail
Antonov (Itera-Katusha) is the first race leader at the Circuit des
Ardennes International.
Dave
Forkner takes the street sprint for Globalbikes.
Italian
Riders Association calls for fair treatment.
Cervélo
TestTeam's Heinrich Haussler is back on the bike after injuring his
quadriceps tendon in a crash during Tirreno-Adriatico.
Other
teams interested in Danish Champion for next season.
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USA’s
hope feeling ready for 17th Roubaix appearance.
Fabian
Cancellara (Saxo Bank) and Tom Boonen (Quick Step) are the most obvious
favorites for tomorrow’s Paris-Roubaix Classic.
He’s
not the rider whose name is being bandied about as a podium pick, but
HTC-Columbia’s Bernhard Eisel enters Paris-Roubaix Sunday with the
support of his team and the confidence of a Ghent-Wevelgem victory two
weeks ago.
In
just four years, the event already has been established as the most
popular race outside of Europe and will now take place in May at the
heart of the cycling season.
Following
a convincing overall win at the Redlands Classic in March, Ina-Yoko
Teutenberg (HTC-Columbia) leads the individual standings of the Women’s
Prestige Series.
Full-blown
'cross chassis for Paris-Roubaix.
Newsflash:
He’s not all that snobby in person.
Britain’s
David Millar and Dutchman Theo Bos could not come from more different
cycling backgrounds.
USA
Cycling will not be enforcing the more strict version of the 3/1 rule
(UCI 1.3.024) or the 8 cm rule (UCI 1.3.020) in races of 1.2 or 2.2 or
below.
Andrew
Messick denied the rumor that the French events and media conglomerate
is positioning for a takeover of the American stage race, calling it
only a “media partnership.”
A
proven formula for winning the queen of the classics.
Cofidis
signs Labbe as it struggles to fill rosters, Fans favor Cancellara for
Roubaix victory, Winless Boonen in one of his best Classics campaigns,
more...
Millar
on form for Paris-Roubaix, Ravard proves his worth for Ag2R-La
Mondiale, Crash drops Gesink from third to eighth in Pais Vasco,
Brailsford returns to Sky at Paris-Roubaix after track worlds focus,
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Racing’s George Hincapie is among a rare breed of cyclists that relish
the opportunity to take in the heavy dose of pavé that this weekend's
Paris-Roubaix will dish out.
Ask
Sky’s Greg Henderson what he remembers about last year’s Paris-Roubaix,
his first, and he won’t pull any punches with his answer.
Boonen
meets the press at Saturday's team presentation. | Neal Rogers photo.
American
struck by tendonitis after crash in Europe.
The
late two-time Paris-Roubaix champion Franco Ballerini, who died in an
auto accident in February, is to be honored by race organizers on
Sunday.
Add
some mud to the Roubaix cobbles and you might just as well shoot
yourself.
Racers
vie for the line at Tour de Dung #2.
Tubeless
road tires also coming.
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our team you have a hard life..." - Fabian Cancellara CyclingNews
Oakley
debuted a new Limited Edition Chrome BMX Array Collection here at
Paris-Roubaix.
Dave
Forkner (Globalbike) wins again - this time in the road race.
American
Chris Horner of the Radio Shack cycling team excels in the final 22km
time trial of the Tour of the Basque Country (Vuelta al Pais Vasco) to
take the stage and the overall win.
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Chris
Horner survived Friday’s wild rollercoaster across the Basque hills to
set himself up for an exciting, final-day time trial showdown against
Alejandro Valverde with the overall title of the grueling Vuelta al
País Vasco (Tour of the Basque Country) on the line Saturday.
When
it comes to time trial equipment, it’s 2009 all over again for most USA
Cycling events this year.
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our team you have a hard life..." - Fabian Cancellara CyclingNews
Joaquím
Rodríguez finished off his attack 20km from the line to take a well
deserved win in the fifth stage of the Volta al País Vasco.
Sort
the contenders from the pretenders.
The
road racing portion of the USA Cycling Masters Road National
Championships will take place in Louisville's Cherokee Park.
Originally
scheduled to take place in Schladming, the sixth round of the 2010 UCI
Mountain Bike World Cup will now take place in another Austrian
resort...
It is
the single biggest sporting event in Belgium.
Decision
to be made after Tour of California.
Applying
and even owning embrocation has taken on a romanticized aura.
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4th Annual Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling brings pro and novice
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After
knocking on the door all season long, Luís León Sánchez (Caisse
d’Epargne) finally got the stage-race victory he’s been looking for.
"They
found Actovegin - which is an oxygen-carrier that can also mask the use
of forbidden substances."
The
BMC team has suspended former world champion Alessandro Ballan after
his name was among those under investigation in an ongoing Italian
doping case..
Responding
to reports mentioning him in connection with the ongoing anti-doping
investigations in the town of Mariana Mantovana, Damiano Cunego has
officially denied any involvement and said that he has not received any
notification from prosecutors that he is one of those being studied.
The
Court of Arbitration in Sport (CAS) will hear Italian Davide Rebellin's
appeal in his doping case on June 17th in Lausanne, Switzerland.
American
teams feature recent winners Eisel and Farrar.
It’s
the Sea Otter Classic’s 20th anniversary!
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Sevilla
doubtful team still exists.
In
today’s cycling news, Greipel to move to Omega Pharma-Lotto?,
Rebellin’s CAS hearing set for June 17th, Chris Horner likes Basque
chances and more….
War
of words with Boonen continues.
The
race was first held in 1896, long before the 1914-18 war which would
pock mark the quiet rural landscape so badly as to give the race it's
famous moniker, 'The Hell of the North.'
Alright
settle down folks, class is in session. If you are here for Getting
Dropped 101, you are in the right place.
Jorge
Alvarado hit by a car in California.
This
is the entrance to the Arenburg forest. From what we could see, the
entrance is actually slightly downhill and the Garmin team rolled
through quite quickly.
Dumoulin
joins Greipel as world's most winning pro cyclist, Mantova
investigation set to reveal accused during Giro d'Italia, Fränk Schleck
apologises for post-crash tweet, Voeckler frustrated after unsuccessful
attack in Sarthe, more...
Spaniard
downplays Tour de France chances.
The
24th SRAM Tour of the Gila runs from April 28-May 2.
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Looking
back to the entry to Sector 17. There are 22 sectors of pave, numbered
in descending order to the finish, covering about 50km.
Sarthe
victory brings Frenchman's total to six so far for 2010.
Sanchez
remains in lead after penultimate stage.
Queen
Stage in the Basque Country. It's going to be good.
 Today
and tomorrow are the days for teams to recon particularly heinous
sections of the route for Paris-Roubaix. Here are some of the day’s
headlines.
Like
his brother Andy, Tour contender Frank Schleck is having a somewhat
convoluted journey as he prepares for the Ardennes Classics and his big
target in July.
Those
who moved to the Kazakh team are the riders Paolo Tiralongo and Enrico
Gasparotto, as well as Guido Bontempi, directeur sportif, and the team
doctor Andrea Andreazzoli.
McEwen
happy with podium in Scheldeprijs, Renshaw boosts form at
Scheldeprijs, Drujon delighted to work for world number one,
Tom Boonen: Celebrity status at Scheldeprijs, more...
Saxo
Bank's Classics squad on song for Sunday.
The
Spanish news website El Mundo is reporting that a group of 60 cyclists
was polughed into by a van near Tarragona, south of Barcelona.
Racing
returns to Santa Ynez, Athertons' Commencal 2010 team launched,
Counting down to the Dalby Dare, National mountain bike series returns
to Wisconsin, Absalon, Kalentieva lead world-class field to Lugano /
Tesserete, more...
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Hincapie’s
P-R record, and the years’ winners
1994: 31st (Andreï Tchmil)
1995: 21st (Franco Ballerini)
1996: 29th (Johan Museeuw)
1997: 59th (Frédéric Guesdon)
1998: DNF (Franco Ballerini)
1999: 4th (Andrea Tafi)
2000: 6th (Johan Museeuw)
2001: 4th (Servais Knaven)
2002: 6th (Johan Museeuw)
2003: DNS (Peter Van Petegem)
2004: 8th (Magnus Backstedt)
2005: 2nd (Tom Boonen)
2006: DNF (Fabian Cancellara)
2007: DNS (Stuart O’Grady)
2008: 9th (Tom Boonen)
2009: 44th (Tom Boonen)
George
Hincapie talks about Paris-Roubaix past and present and his chances
this Sunday.
Apart
from the length of the forest and the huge number of stones, the thing
that strikes you is the different character of the sets.
A
different routine for the injured Classics rider.
Prior
to Tyler Farrar’s win at the G.P. Scheldeprijs on Wednesday, VeloNews
had a seat in the Garmin-Transitions car riding along with the team’s
director, Australian Matt White.
This
is it for Big George, Paris Roubaix time.
“So,
FDJ, I’m sorry it had nothing to do with you guys. It was silly to
think (and) blame it on another rider.”
But
is it effective? Does it make riding indoors more enjoyable?
BMC
leader highly motivated for the Queen of the Classics.
Garmin-Transitions
meet their goal at Scheldeprijs.
The
cobbled roads and paths of Belgium can be hell on bikes.
Brand
new Team Sky Pinarello machine for Paris-Roubaix.
Paris-Roubaix
a testing ground for upcoming S-Works Roubaix SL3.
Millar's
battle for the soul of cycling.
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A few
magical moments of the race’s most pivotal stretch of cobbles, the Muur
de Grammont.
Lots
of Paris-Roubaix news today, but there are other tidbits: Boonen
outraged with Izagirre, Freire looked at yellow jersey as “consolation”
prize & more.
In
its thirtieth year, the Rock Hill Bicycle Club event is a qualifying
race for Nature Valley becoming a must attend for elite racers hoping
to earn Pro Ride selection in Minnesota.
In
Bike Intelligencer’s newly released ranking of the Top 10 American
cycling magazines, Bicycling magazine has placed 11th.
There
is speculation on whether his change in schedule is to avoid another
showdown with Contador before the big event in July.
Round-the-world
cyclist Pushkar Shah has traveled to some of the most hostile places on
Earth, sleeping rough and enduring robbery and kidnap ─ all in the name
of world peace.
Watching
another display of all-round brilliance from Fabian Cancellara over the
weekend, Blazin' Saddles wondered whether or not he was looking at the
Lionel Messi of cycling.
Basically
it comes down to sweat and how this loss should be replaced.
This
week, the U.S. racing scene is about three things: dirt, criterium
prize money and an amateur spot at Nature Valley.
Cycling's
best sprinter Mark Cavendish decided early this year to tackle for the
first time the Tour of Flanders, one of Belgium's hardest races.
Retailers
who are actively involved in marketing their products and/or services
using Facebook may have a distinct advantage over their competitors,
according to the latest Morpace Omnibus study.
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was riding 55kph and I wasn’t getting any closer.” - Tom
Boonen RKP
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Cancellara
talks to Road Bike Action and Testrider.com about Flanders glory, Tom
Boonen and his Specialized Tarmac SL3...
Garmin
rider becomes first American to win Scheldeprijs.
McEwen,
Förster claim podium spots.
Freire
in second takes over GC lead.
Short
morning stage ends in sprint.
The
Felt F5 features a high modulus carbon frame and fork outfitted with
Shimano 105 components.
According
to the highly respected paper, amongst those being investigated are
former world champion Alessandro Ballan and past Giro d’Italia victor
Damiano Cunego, as well as Francesco Gavazzi, Mauro Santambrogio plus
nine others.
Australian
reveals why he’s reinvigorated after moving to Team Sky.
Dutchman's
Classics education continues ahead of Roubaix.
Osprey
was ranked number 12 out of 50 selected companies, and is one of only
five companies to be chosen every year of the award.
Aussie's
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Quick
Step's Tom Boonen and Stijn Devolder will be equipped with new Merckx
bikes for Paris-Roubaix this Sunday in an effort to give them every
possible advantage in this year's "Hell of the North".
The
spring classics could be in danger for Saxo Bank captain Frank Schleck,
who crashed hard late in Wednesday’s stage at the Vuelta al País Vasco.
"I
still have chills too. It was one of the better races I have seen in a
long time."
Lance
Armstrong has been forced to pull out of the Circuit Sarthe cycling
race before Wednesday’s second stage because of illness, his
RadioSchack team said.
New,
2,400 mile route.
Vaugrenard
sidelined with stomach virus, Bahati surprised after missing California
selection, Sabine gets maximum ban for state title doping violation,
McEwen still tuned in for Scheldeprijs, more...
Pozzato
was on scintillating form and looked like a top favorite for the
biggest monuments before falling ill.
Ricardo
Ricco is back to winning and news comes today that his former
girlfriend (and father of his child) Vania Rossi has been cleared of
doping charges after her B-sample came back “not positive”.
Subaru
Cup to host US Pro XCT round.
Connor
Fields earned an automatic nomination to the Copenhagen-bound squad
based on his number-one ranking in the current USA Cycling BMX Power
Rankings.
Lead-out
man looks forward to racing again with Cavendish.
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Cannondale
has raised the bar once again.
The
pavé is the real star of Roubaix.
In an
indication of cycling’s ongoing popularity in Belgium, a record number
of viewers tuned in to watch Fabian Cancellara and Tom Boonen go head
to head in Sunday’s Tour of Flanders.
Sidi
has done an incredible job of bringing much of the performance of the
Ergo 2’s to a midrange shoe that most of us can afford....
The
Russian Katusha team has picked up Giampaolo Caruso for the remainder
of the 2010 season, with an option for next year.
Armstrong
pulls out of Circuit Sarthe, On the start line of Scheldeprijs,
Gazzetta dello Sport reveals more details of Mantova police
investigation, Boasson Hagen to miss Paris-Roubaix, SpiderTech to make
Amgen Tour of California debut, more...
"I
was riding 55kph and I wasn’t getting any closer.” - Tom
Boonen RKP
Ready
for the Spring Classics.
Organizers
of the Amgen Tour of California announced Wednesday that recent storm
damage to roads in Southern California have forced a change in the
route to be used in the sixth stage of next month’s race..
Rambo
rages over weak work.
Portugese
rider earns the team a win in Sarthe time trial.
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Taylor's
dad...
Valverde
Doubles in Pais Vasco, Sanchez Wins Sarthe Opener, Leukemans Looking to
Roubaix, Gendarmes Beef up Roubaix Security...
Luís
León Sánchez (Caisse d’Epargne) came up first in the opening stage of
the Circuit de la Sarthe on Tuesday in France.
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Sánchez
won the opening stage in the sprint, after a two-man move had been
eliminated with only three kilometers remaining.
In
the wake of recent searches on the homes of Lampre riders Lorenzo
Bernucci and Alessandro Petacchi, further questions are being asked of
the team after it emerged that an anti-doping investigation is studying
the activities of cycling coach Guido Nigrelli, who has often worked
with its riders.
Cervelo
Test Team's Kirsten Wild outsprinted Giorgia Bronzini (Gauss RDZ) and
Monica Baccaile (Valdarno) to cap off an excellent team showing for
Cervelo Test Team at the GP de Dottignies.
Grace
Verbeke (Lotto Ladies Team) scored a career highlight victory in
Flanders on Sunday.
Française
des Jeux management confident he can return for Liège.
Boonen
Looks Ahead as 'Spartacus' Bags Flanders, Valverde Handed Win as Freire
Relegated, Boonen Jumps to No. 2 in UCI Rankings, Italian Police Search
the Homes of Petacchi and Bernucci, Lefevre Not Happy...
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Gripped
by Greipel.
IN:
Jelly Belly, Kelly Benefit Strategies, Sky. OUT: Jamis, Bahati.
Hooligans
will be kept under control in Carrefour de l'Arbre.
HTC-Columbia
sprinter says German will never win a major.
Cavendish
responds to Greipel's criticism, Nicole Cooke encouraged by GB team
performance in Flanders, Sanchez lightens his programme at Sarthe,
more...
Tour
of Flanders from behind the lens, Scarponi on song ahead of another
Giro, Garmin-Transitions trio takes on the Gila Monster, Stewart
savours Flanders experience, Boonen: Paris Roubaix will be a war,
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The
full range from the young British bike brand, Sabbath Bicycles, will be
available in the United States for the first time thanks to a
distribution agreement with Pennsylvania-based EU Cycle Imports.
There
was only one winner, but there were countless struggles and stories in
the Women's Tour of Flanders on Sunday.
After
another dominating solo win on the cobbles, this time at the Tour of
Flanders, Fabian Cancellara has entrenched himself as the strongest
favorite for the final big cobbled classic of 2010 this coming Sunday.
Remember
when a striped bike lane was a big deal? We've come a long way.
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"Texas:
You are my surrogate Belgium. And then there's Texas pavé, those
cattleguards."
Riders
seek common tweaks, equipment choices for cobbles.
In
today’s cycling news, Armstrong calls Flanders his best race this year,
Cavendish and Greipel butt heads, Breschel furious over flubbed bike
swap and more.
A
silly mistake leaves Selene with a broken pinky.
7
ProTour teams to line up in May.
Basque
hills and French cobblestones dominate what’s sure to be an
action-packed week of racing in Europe.
'Maybe
Boonen won’t be so quick to say, “When you race me, you race for
second.”'
American
to return home to train, spend time with family.
USA
Cycling National Development Program riders go out for a training ride
together in Belgium last week.
British
rider hoping to refind her Olympic winning form.
Custom
framebuilders from various parts of the country will descend on
Southern California starting this Thursday for the San Diego Custom
Bicycle Show. It wraps up on Sunday.
Italian
team threatens legal action after Gazzetta dello Sport revelations.
Skil-Shimano’s
partnership with Shimano and Koga has resulted in the development and
production of the Koga Cobblecrosser, a bike specially designed for
Paris-Roubaix.
Stefan
Schumacher has withdrawn his appeal against an International Olympic
Committee ruling that he committed an anti-doping rule violation during
the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
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Valverde
wins opening stage after Freire is relegated.
Dominique
Rollin enjoyed his first taste of the cobbled classics and is eager for
more.
HTC-Columbia
sprinter worked for Eisel, gained experience.
Live
video coverage on Universal Sports is scheduled to begin at
9:45am U.S. Eastern.
Greipel
second in hometown race.
With
the Saxo Bank team’s spring season having been largely successful so
far, team boss Bjarne Riis is now looking to his biggest stars, the
Schleck brothers, to start to show themselves.
Riccardo
Riccò (Ceramica Flaminia) won the final stage of the Settimana
Ciclistica Lombarda, but Michele Scarponi (Androni-Diquigiovanni)
finished in the front group to become the overall winner of the race.
Dean
Podgornik (Loborika) wins the 23rd Tour du Maroc in a closely fought
battle with Team Type 1’s Valeriy Kobzarenko.
Tough
HTC-Columbia rider looking for redemption at Scheldeprijs.
"There
was a significant
amount of CERA in the first test [Vania Rossi's urine sample],
so
much so that there we no doubts at all; in the second test, evidently
because of the degrading of the urine over time, the amount (of CERA)
wasn't within the limits established by WADA.," - Francesco
Botrè CyclingNews
Martin
Gilbert and his Spidertech powered by Planet Energy took home his
second win in the tenth and final stage of the Vuelta Ciclista del
Uruguay.
Purdue
University’s Chris Uberti snagged his second win of the Midwest
collegiate season in this weekend’s rainy criterium hosted by Marian
University.
Interbike
organizers are considering moving the show to August in 2011 and beyond
to coincide with accelerated buying and selling product cycles.
San
Francisco's newest bicycles bring a bit of flare to the urban cycling.
Photo: Public Bikes.
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described the truck drivers as "beasts" who seemed oblivious to
cyclists.
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In
its first year, the Boone-Roubaix race seems to have been a hit with
the riders.
Hushovd
completes first race in a fortnight.
Garmin-Slipstream’s
David Millar: a man for the cobbled classics?
Italian
police search homes of Petacchi and Bernucci , Devolder's season gamble
doesn't pay off, Eisel's big day at Flanders affected by crashes, Hoste
encouraged by Flanders performance, more...
 "It's
a good thing Cipollini is now retired, because his head is so
astonishingly lengthy for its diminutive width that I doubt the UCI
would allow it."
"A
reader takes issue with RC's advice about tubes and who deserves
roadside assistance..."
He
was disappointing on day one of Criterium International but Lance
Armstrong was a lot more satisfied with his performance after
yesterday’s Tour of Flanders.
"Frames
price out around 3000 Euros depending on build type, customer specs,
etc. but this number can fluctuate depending on a number of variables
including raw material costs, frame specifications, shipping, to name a
few."
The
survey by Cycling Plus magazine looked at cycling facilities in the
country's 20 biggest cities.
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your destination quickly, easily, and safely with these ten bike travel
tips.
World's
smallest bike lane opens in U.K.
On
June 9th, Celeste Callahan (68), Ann Lantz (46), Susan
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Classics
give Belgium, US, Switzerland a boost.
Will
count on Stijn Devolder to help Boonen to what would be a record
equaling fourth win in the "Hell of the North."
Blueberries,
broccoli, walnuts: You know these superfoods fight disease and boost
health. But are they the best choices for your personal health goals?
Lampre
Feed.
"I
probably don’t need to point out that the 94th edition of the Ronde van
Vlaanderen was a good one - perhaps one of the best I can
remember."
WADA
asks UCI to extend German's ban another year worldwide.
2010
Tour of Flanders, post race video interviews with Cancellara, Hincapie
and Farrar.
Lance
Armstrong's Team Radioshack Trek Madone 6 Series is ready to go just
two hours prior to the start of the Ronde van Vlaanderen.
The
AX Lightness Orions are currently the lightest road brakes on the
market.
Organisers
hope Armstrong will return.
Rick
Price, Ph.D., is a League of American Bicyclist cycling instructor who
lives and pedals in Fort Collins where he is the safe cycling
coordinator for the Bike Co-op.
After
three tough events hosted by Mesa State last weekend, the Rocky
Mountain Conference thought it could breath a collective sigh of relief
coming into this weekend’s short hill climb and criterium, hosted by
the Colorado School of Mines.
Bikes
recovered in police raids are shown in a Toronto warehouse in 2008.
(Dwight Friesen/CBC).
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Fabian
Cancellara (Saxo Bank) and Tom Boonen. (Quick Step) in a break.
Grace
Verbeke (Lotto) wins the women’s Tour of Flanders.
It
was
an emotional win for Grace Verbeke (Lotto Ladies Team).
American
looks to use improving form at Paris-Roubaix.
Shared
joy is double joy at Androni-Diquigiovanni. Serpa Pérez claims line
honors and Scarponi is more GC leader than ever.
Alejandro
Valverde hopes to profit from Alberto Contador’s absence at the Tour of
the Basque Country.
Ellen
Degenerous gives the couple his-and-her bikes.
Whatever
else you can say about the cycling scene in Seattle, the place is
teeming with bike bloggers.
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Banned
substances may have been found at Bernucci's home.
RadioShack's
captain Lance Armstrong rode the Tour of Flanders today as part of his
preparation for July's Tour de France and, while many doubted his
intentions to ride hard in Belgium's biggest race, the American quieted
his detractors by putting in a solid performance.
Boonen
also looked great all day.
Even
though Fabian Cancellara took a brilliant win in today's Tour of
Flanders, there were still some choice words from the Saxo Bank camp
following the race.
Team
Type 1 successful in Tour du Maroc, Close encounters on the Koppenberg,
Cancellara confident before Flanders, Flecha suited to Flanders, more...
Former
world champion fills in for ailing Phillips.
Taylor
Phinney sprinted to the finish in a rain soaked stage 2B of the
Triptyque des Monts et Chateau in Belgium on Saturday.
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photographer Graham Watson was there tracking the action.
Garmin-Transitions
rider gave his all chasing Cancellara and Boonen.
Yesterday
Lorenzo Bernucci's team, Lampre-Farnese Vini, said the rider would be a
non-starter for today's Ronde Van Vlaanderen due to illness.
The
Flow Riders, a cycling team started through the Boys & Girls
Club, leave for their weekly ride March 27. The program incorporates
road safety courses, nutrition classes and designated times for
homework.
Mark
Cavendish (HTC-Columbia) will race his first Ronde van Vlaanderen
aboard a modified Scott Addict.
"There
was a significant
amount of CERA in the first test [Vania Rossi's urine sample],
so
much so that there we no doubts at all; in the second test, evidently
because of the degrading of the urine over time, the amount (of CERA)
wasn't within the limits established by WADA.," - Francesco
Botrè CyclingNews
On
the start line at the Tour of Flanders, Breschel waiting on contract
for next year, 198 riders start the Tour of Flanders, Hincapie regrets
missing Cancellara and Boonen attack, more...
Most
senior mechanical engineering students at the University of Colorado
spend their spring putting the final touches on their design expo
projects. Kiel Reijnen is leading the GC at the Tour of Thailand.
Dean
Podgornik (Loborika) wins the 23rd Tour du Maroc in a closely fought
battle with Team Type 1’s Valeriy Kobzarenko.
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Stijn
Devolder (Bel) of Quick Step powers away on the Muur before pedalling
on to another solo win at Tour of Flanders.
We’re
not in Kansas anymore! Classics Belgium Spring day – gray sky, green
grass, 12,000 riders. Awesome riding.
Spain's
Joaquin Rodriguez (Katusha) continued his run of success on Saturday,
winning the Gran Premio Miguel Indurain one-day race in the Basque
region of northern Spain.
It
was a big day for Skil-Shimano, with Yann Huguet winning one of
Holland’s most grueling one-day races just days after finding out it
was not going back to the 2010 Tour de France.
Contested
Sunday alongside the Ronde Van Vlaanderen will be the seventh running
of the women’s Tour of Flanders, or Ronde Van Vlaanderen Vrouwen, which
begins in the town of Oodenarde and loops east, also ending in
Meerbeke, near Ninove.
Rock
Hill is contemplating the creation of a bike park located near the
Catawba River according to the Herald online.
Christopher
Uy's debut bike race was abruptly cut short a kilometre from the
starting line yesterday.
That
guy McQuaid, he makes me laugh.
Riccardo
Riccò (Ceramica Flaminia) has won his first race since serving his ban
for doping, taking the third stage of the Settimana Lombarda race in
Lumezzane in northern Italy.
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Returns with a Win, Rossi B-Sample Negative, Zirbel Accepts Two-Year
Ban, Team TIBCO Gears Up For Flanders...
It's
both a dream come true, and a nightmare.
Arndt,
Teutenberg determined to gain back top team ranking.
Stijn
Devolder has won the Ronde van Vlaanderen in the last two years and
will try to defend the title tomorrow.
Former
prodigy Vastaranta back in action, Jelly Belly sweeps Thailand opener,
Astana with cards to play in Flanders, North American teams take on
Vuelta Ciclista al Uruguay,HTC-Columbia women look to retain Flanders
title, more...
Women's
Ronde Van Vlaanderen.
"There
was a significant
amount of CERA in the first test [Vania Rossi's urine sample],
so
much so that there we no doubts at all; in the second test, evidently
because of the degrading of the urine over time, the amount (of CERA)
wasn't within the limits established by WADA.," - Francesco
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Suspicions
remain despite negative B sample.
Ronde?
That's too easy.
Wind,
wet and cold will test contenders to the max.
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is a helluva good week for the BMC pro team.
“Ladies
and gentlemen there’s an iPad in the house!!!”
This
Sunday’s Tour of Flanders will mark the second Classic of the 2010
season and, like Milan-Sanremo, the list of possible winners is long
and distinguished.
Cancellara
is relaxed and confident heading into the Tour of Flanders.
Cold.
Wet. Cold. Muddy. Cobbles, the Paterberg humbled most.
Lawson
Craddock won the opening stage of the junior Ster van Zuid Limberg on
Friday.
"Men
outnumber women cyclists 2-to-1 in America."
Cycling
Path here along New York City's Ninth Avenue, keeps bicyclists
physically separated from motor vehicle traffic. Such designs make
riding safer and could boost the number of women cyclists.
A
long road trip in California is thankfully over.
German
champion to make Ronde debut on Sunday.
The
most appealing aspect of the sport of cycling is the ability for fans
to get close to both the riders and the challenges they face in
competition, and there is no better example of this than the Koppenberg
in the days before the Tour of Flanders.
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Italian
Vania Rossi, the former girlfriend of Riccardo Riccò, has had a
"non-positive" result returned from her request for the B-sample to be
tested.
He
had a positive doping control for DHEA, an exogenous steroid, following
his second place finish at the US Time Trial Championships behind David
Zabriskie on August 29, 2009.
Abbott
uses her cycling and some yoga to raise money for Global Seva Challenge.
Winner
for the last two years Stijn Devolder (QuickStep).
Mattia
Gavazzi (Colnago - CSF Inox) celebrates his win.
Bbox
has enjoyed an excellent four-week run, with a stage victory by William
Bonnet at Paris-Nice, a stage victory and the overall at Critérium
International with Pierrick Fédrigo and two stage victories to open the
Three Days of De Panne this week.
Coverage
is expected to run today from 19:30 to around 20:00 CET (1:30pm to
2:00pm U.S. Eastern).
Monument
#2 of the season is this Sunday.
Hincapie
is the most successful American ever on the cobbles of Belgium and
Northern France.
South
Carolina native Thad Dulin started riding a bike at an early age, from
there working his way through the categories until he landed his first
pro contract in 2004 for the Colavita cycling team.
Team
Type 1 Slovenian fast man, Aldo Ilesic has been giving that 53 x 11 a
work out.
Gasparotto,
Grivko, Davis to lead Classics charge on Sunday.
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Following
a long, rocky period of unpaid wages, dropped riders and a rejected
licence application by the UCI, the Rock Racing team faces further
uncertainty after its primary sponsor Rock & Republic filed for
Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
"Even
when my friends and
family know that I am not a cheat, it still hurts to write this and it
really hurt to send that fax today [to accept his
sanction]." - Tom
Zirbel VeloNation
The
parent company's bankruptcy is the least of the
problems facing Rock Racing (RIP).
It's
the single biggest day on the Belgian sporting calendar.
"It
might interest people to know (or not even remotely) that I have a real
writing job."
Preliminary
rosters for Giro d'Italia announced, Devolder ready to support Boonen
at Flanders, Armstrong trains for De Ronde, Langeveld thinks he can win
Flanders, Pozzato worse, out of Flanders, more...
“The
show will offer up news, interviews, tips on cycling, a calendar of
events, and as the title implies, everything bicycling.” Streaming
audio will be available at the station’s Web site, www.wkbn.com.
Promising
all-mountain toughness with cross-country weight.
Haimar
Zubeldia has named his RadioShack team-mates Andreas Kloden and Tiago
Machado as possible winners of next week’s Vuelta al Pais Vasco, or
Tour of the Basque Country, which begins on Monday.
TD
Bank to sponsor Philadelphia race for three years, HTC-Columbia counts
on Eisel for Tour of Flanders, Phinney enters European phase with
winning mentality, more...
The
Prologo is Castelli's most popular jersey.
David
Millar may have won two stages in the Vuelta a España since returning
from his doping ban in 2006, but he considers yesterday’s overall
victory in the Three Days of De Panne as being his most important
result in many years.
The
winners of the USA Cycling BMX Junior Development Series will join 18
of the other top young BMX riders in the country at the Junior
Development Camp #3 next week.
With
new materials and processes, the Haven Carbon is light, remarkable and
pricey.
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Katusha
team riders will arrive at the 2010 Ronde van Vlaanderen ready for
inclement weather with Lazer's new Aero Shell helmet cover.
Defiant
Boonen Has Another Flanders in His Sights, Pozzato Out of Flanders,
Rare Flanders Outing for Armstrong, Taylor Phinney Turns to Road Now,
and Pro in 2011...
Neil
Browne, Publisher.
Easter
Sunday’s 70-percent chance of rain and forecast temperatures in the
upper-40s won’t likely dampen what is expected to be one of the most
hotly contested and wide-open editions of the Tour of Flanders in years.
The
BH Cristal is a perfect bike for women who want high performance and
serious engineering without compromising on design and style.
The
original cobbles.
First
Flanders ride for American in five years.
"...next
race: where will we be? On the pave of Ronde van Vlaanderen,
of course!"
SpiderTech's
Gilbert take stage 8 victory.
Kelly
Benefit Strategies' defending champ Bajadali sidelined.
200mm
of travel and built for the park.
Winner
Pawel Szczepaniak crosses the finish line © MICHAL CIZEK/AFP/Getty
Images).
Nick
Nuyens will be the leader of the Rabobank team, together with Sebastian
Langeveld, in the Ronde van Vlaanderen.
Ride
the Divide movie premiers in Vail, Moseley, Minnaar among international
riders expected for US Pro GRT opener, Pickering to host
opening night activities at Dalby World Cup, more...
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Track
champion in final U23 season before going pro in 2011.
Course
Title: How to piss off Patrick Lefevere 101.
Fresh
off back-to-back stage races at San Dimas and Redlands, the U.S.
peloton is largely in rest and recovery mode this week.
Under
increasing pressure from over-zealous policing and petty officialdom,
the traditional road race is struggling with several high-profile
events cancelled in recent seasons.
RadioShack
captain returns to racing after stomach bug.
Scot
Millar, who races with the American team Garmin, finished first in the
race against the clock to hold off Dutchman Liewe Westra by five
seconds and Canadian Svein Tuft by 24.
Live
video coverage on Sporza of the TT is scheduled to begin at 14:45 CET
(8:45am U.S. Eastern).
Paolini
defends overall lead with sixth place stage finish.
"The
potential future winner must suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous
cobbled fortune."
There
is a question mark over the participation of Filippo Pozzato in this
weekend’s Tour of Flanders, with the Italian road race champion being
hit by flu just days before the start.
Italian
squad cleared to race in top-level competition.
Yes,
C means that it's a carbon fibre Nomad!
"Doping
is so ingrained in
certain managers, like GIanetti, that they can’t conceive of cycling
any other way." - Stephane Heulot BoulderReport
Last
year the parts maker was forced to decrease its production level by
almost a third.
Moroccan
riders raked in the UCI points during the Tour of Mali by taking the
top three places in all five stages.
Harvin
will be competing in the Ironman California 70.3, which starts in
Oceanside, a beach town on the Pacific Ocean about 40 miles north of
San Diego.
"...next
race: where will we be? On the pave of Ronde van Vlaanderen,
of course!"
Cavendish
to be given free reign in Sunday's Classic.
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Objects
in mirror may be dorkier than they appear.
Researchers
found evidence pairing frequent stops at coffee shops to increased
incidence of acute posture disorder among the ranks of road cyclists.
The
Tour de France will be trading the Champs-Élysées for Main Street
following news that the Walt Disney Company (DIS) has purchased Tour
owner ASO.
The
94th Ronde Van Vlaanderen - The First Belgian Monument of the year:
261kms of wind-bashed, leg-softening, lung-busting fun.
Air
Force Cycling Classic steps down from UCI status, Blythe survives
brutal day at De Panne, Special tech news: Impossible? Think again...,
BMC and Cervélo get Romandie wildcards, Glam, gossip and generalities,
more...
Fresh
products and races for the first of the month.
Geared
Up: An example of handiwork from the master craftsman Sacha White of
Vanilla Bicycles in Portland, Ore.
Revolutionary
transportation more than just a pipe dream.
Back
at the WCC after the UCI Track Cycling World Championships, UCI coach
Andy Sparks looks back enthusiastically at his trainees’ performances...
HTC-Columbia
Women Aim for Third Straight Win in Flanders.
Eddy
Ratti, 32, failed an out-of-competition urine test by the UCI on Jan.
21.
Tom
Boonen, Belgian favorite for Sunday's Tour of Flanders, says he'll take
on everyone to get the win.
Kabush,
Willock, Pendrel, Bell, others express support.
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on Top in De Panne, Boonen Does his Homework, Chavanel Finds His Place,
HTC-Columbia Backs Eisel in Flanders, Lampre Finally gets ProTour
Confirmation...
The
safety bills included a 3-foot passing rule and anti-harassment rule.
Neither received a Senate vote.
"At
3
kilometers to go, it felt like the right time. I had to attack. I just
went."
The
Amaury Sport Organization (ASO) has announced the 25 teams for the
Ardennes Classics.
Alberto
Contador’s spring campaign and even this summer’s Tour de France could
be in doubt following doctors’ decision to perform three hours of
reconstructive hand surgery on Thursday.
It’s
been a bewildering tale that, even now, doesn’t quite add up.
"put
the power of Lance Armstrong in your radio!"
Saur-Sojasun
manager furious over Tour non-selection, Lampre-Farnese Vini granted
full ProTour licence, Pozzato uncertain for Flanders, Modolo to
challenge sprinters in Turkey, more...
"They
got the news during the dedication of the bike lane, christened the
Tony Kornheiser Obstacle Course."
Big
news from Fuel TV today as executives have announced plans to launch a
new cycling reality show this coming November called "Dope House: Pro
Cyclists."
Revolutionary
new chassis from Carbon Copy Components.
Despite
the fact that the Cervélo Test Team took two stage wins plus a top ten
finish overall last year, Vuelta a España director Jose Guillen has
indicated that the team might be refused a wildcard if Carlos Sastre is
not there.
'Beautiful
bespoke collection' released for the London Tweed Run...
“Aaron’s
academic background in physiology and engineering, combined with his
hands-on experience as a mechanic for the most prominent athletes in
our sport, makes him an incredible asset to our team.”
It’s
the fantastic and bizarre rumor that wont go away and gathers momentum
and validity with each passing day.
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