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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.
The
Maccabiah World Games are held every 4 years in Israel, and are one of
the largest sporting events in the world!
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
Amstel, Liège, more...
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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.
2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour
Schedule.
Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter.
Bike
trade tweeps
- who uses Twitter.
Classified
- bikes
and accessories for sale.
Archive
- looking?
it may be in the archive.
Health
and Fitness - also
training information.
Tips and Safety
- what
to watch out for.
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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...
In
this Spring Buyer’s Guide are Accessories; the latest in lights,
helmets, packs and more.
The
Maccabiah World Games are held every 4 years in Israel, and are one of
the largest sporting events in the world!
Cycling 2010: Complete calendar
for the year.
Bicycle Tutor
World Bicycle Relief
Race
Across America 2010 -
A Simple Dream.
Race
Reports - Janel
Holcomb (March 31, 2010).
DougReport
- miscellaneous
information.
Video:
Performance -
some humor.
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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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Damion
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."
2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour
Schedule.
Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter.
Bike
trade tweeps
- who uses Twitter.
Classified
- bikes
and accessories for sale.
Archive
- looking?
it may be in the archive.
Health
and Fitness - also
training information.
Tips and Safety
- what
to watch out for.
|
April 16, 2010
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.
"Congressman
LaTourette, welcome to head-spinning class!"
Cycling 2010: Complete calendar
for the year.
Bicycle Tutor
World Bicycle Relief
Race
Across America 2010 -
A Simple Dream.
Race
Reports - Janel
Holcomb (March 31, 2010).
DougReport
- miscellaneous
information.
Video:
Performance -
some humor.
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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.
The
Maccabiah World Games are held every 4 years in Israel, and are one of
the largest sporting events in the world!
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
Astana, Katusha and Milram announce Amstel teams, more...
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