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Archive: June 2009
Tuesday, June 30th
Tour of America’s Dairyland Overall Wins to Chad Hartley and Jessie Maclean
TOAD Men's Podium
Pro Men Overall Winner Chad Hartley




Kirchen claimed yellow in the 2008 Tour
Kirchen claimed yellow in the 2008 Tour



Andreas Kugler and Hannes Genze after stage two of the Trans Germany
Andreas Kugler and Hannes Genze after stage two of the Trans Germany


Kristian House gets his first national championships victory.
Kristian House gets his first national championships victory


Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank) at the 2008 Tour de France
"The Col de Romme is a real nasty one ... it is going to split the race up"


Barry Wicks' race ready Kona Hei Hei 2-9 Supreme.
Race ready Kona Hei Hei 2-9 Supreme

Tallboy 29er
100mm-travel full-suspension bike

Filippo Pozzato (Katusha) tops the podium with Damiano Cunego (Lampre-NGC) and Luca Paolini (Acqua & Sapone-Caffè Mokambo), l & r.
Filippo Pozzato (Katusha) tops the podium with Damiano Cunego (Lampre-NGC) and Luca Paolini (Acqua & Sapone-Caffè Mokambo), l & r

USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships
Hard-fought masters racing highlighted the final day of road racing at the 2009 USA Cycling Masters National Championships

Manhattan Beach Grand Prix
More than 100 pros took to the start of the NRC's 15th event, the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix in California



The Tour de France:Preview Part One
Tour de France - Team Rosters
2009 National Champions (recap)
2009 RAAM Leaderboard
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th)
Back to the top
RBA News
Boonen’s Tour Bid Hits A Barrier, Sinkewitz Accuses Lefevere And Quick Step Of Doping, Hinault Tips Ciolek, Kohl Also A Dealer



Cervelo's new black on white kit
Cervelo's new black on white kit





Cervelo 2009 Tour de France jersey white
Swiss team switches kit: white to black, black to white


The S3 TdF LTD aero model will be available in mid-July in exclusive black and yellow pinstripe paintjob.
Cervélo will release just 50 R3-SL Tdf LTD carbon road frames

Sweating: Tom Boonen's participation in the Tour de France has hit another hurdle
Sweating: Tom Boonen's participation in the Tour de France has hit another hurdle



Alberto Contador speaks to Johan Bruyneel on the radio during last year's Giro d'Italia - ADISPRO International says this is an important part of modern racing.
Alberto Contador speaks to Johan Bruyneel on the radio during last year's Giro d'Italia



2010 Tarmac SL3
Road Bike Action rides the same 2010 Tarmac SL3 that Saxo Bank and Quick Step will ride in the Tour de France



Mongoose has added the red-and-white Teocali Super paint scheme it first showed off at last year's Interbike show.
According to GT, the full monocoque front and rear ends are crafted from carbon fibre not to reduce weight but to enhance strength

Syncros FR stem
Stems, wheels, posts and pedals


Daily PEZ Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Jonathan Vaughters pre-Tour interview
Alberto's dreaminess, acquiring legend?



the perils of improper saddle adjustment:
A model demonstrates the perils of improper saddle adjustment



Patrik Sinkewitz (Quick.Step)
Doctors supplied cortisone, growth hormones and EPO






Fi'zi:k hates seatposts
The fi’zi:k post head is tiny, allowing maximum saddle adjustability.
The fi’zi:k post head is tiny, allowing maximum saddle adjustability

BH G5: The cover hides an over/under ramp where the cables cross, so shifter cables can route to opposite sides of the bike.
BH G5: The cover hides an over/under ramp where the cables cross, so shifter cables can route to opposite sides of the bike


The Atlas chamois
The Atlas chamois goes with the same theme as the jersey and short fabrics and construction. It's a quad-level, higher density build with a pattern that allows for a lot of movement without bunching



Specialized's new women's-specific S-Works Amira is an analogue to the racy S-Works Tarmac SL2.
Specialized's new women's-specific S-Works Amira is an analogue to the racy S-Works Tarmac SL2

A judge has upheld the validity of two release waivers signed by a woman severely injured four years ago in the Tour de ‘Toona




Local cyclist goes coast-to-coast
"It feels nice to be safe ... I'm glad the country isn't any wider''

Elle Macpherson, Gethin Jones, Ian Drake and Victoria Pendleton at the launch of the Skyride initiative
Aim is to use international success to get people on bike


Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us interesting way to find blogs
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Monday, June 29th
Essential guide to watching Tour de France


RAAM Daily Wrap-Up: Day 13
The RAAM is over; the last competitors reach the finish in Annapolis


Wiggins rips the field apart on the Tumble.
Wiggins rips the field apart on the Tumble



2009 Race Across America: Daniela Figueiredo Genovesi rides to victory.
2009 Race Across America: Daniela Figueiredo Genovesi rides to victory



Give 3 Feet
To have a bumper sticker mailed to you, call  206-522-3222 or email apa@cascadebicycleclub.org




PEZ: British Championship
David Millar
David Millar looked relaxed and maybe ready to launch the counter attack

2009 Tour de France Start List

The main results from several countries, from Slovakia to Slovenia, from Estonia to Luxembourg

Tom Boonen claimed his first Belgian elite road title
Who won what in which country





Yosvany Falcon of Miami took first place in the Men's Pro 1/2 race at the Tour of America's Dairyland cycling event held Friday in Greenbush

<p>Andrew Crater, right, sticks with the lead pack during a men's pro cycling race. Crater finished second in the event.</p>
Andrew Crater, right, sticks with the lead pack during a men's pro cycling race. Crater finished second in the event





Tour de France - Team Rosters
2009 National Champions (recap)
2009 RAAM Leaderboard
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th)
Back to the top
The sport leads fight against doping-Tour boss
Sport not rewarded for its efforts, Prudhomme says



Bobke
Liquigas is much too egregious of a name to produce a tour winner


Click image to open!
Fausto Pinarello has worked in the family bicycle business near Treviso, Italy for the past 30 years

RBA News
Spain: Plaza Takes the Road Race, Champion is Champion in French Road Race, Moerenhout Takes Dutch Championship, Surprise! A Schleck Wins in Luxembourg, EPO Confirmed in Pfannberger’s ‘B’ Sample


PEZ: Monday Euro News

BWN: News
Tour de France News, Racing News

BBC: Elite cyclists 'risk infertility'
Cyclist
Friction in the saddle may be a factor



Debbie Milne
Debbie Milne outsprinted Susannah Gordon in one of the most fierce battles of the opening day of racing at the USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships

2009 BC Bike Race: Stage 1 began with a long climb that took riders to the brink of the brutal Severed Dick descent.
2009 BC Bike Race: Stage 1 began with a long climb that took riders to the brink of the brutal Severed Dick descent


2009 Press Camp: Clif Bar introduces four flavors of Quench and new flavors for bars and Bloks.
2009 Press Camp: Clif Bar introduces four flavors of Quench and new flavors for bars and Bloks

Latest Edition Cycling News
Skil-Shimano announces Tour line-up, Lampre announces nine Tour men, Armitstead will get silver medal, Boonen wins in Aywaille, Italian Champ Pozzato points to Tour, AG2R La Mondiale names Tour team, Steegmans skips Belgian Nationals,  Hovelijnck happy to be onlooker at Nationals, Agritubel names full Tour team

US and UK routes round up
The proposed route of the US East Coast Greenway
New rides, maps and trail developments

Lampre on hunt for stages

Moreau rode his first Tour in '96 as a member of Festina. This year's may be his last.
Moreau rode his first Tour in '96 as a member of Festina. This year's may be his last

Independent research investigates whether Government millions will have any tangible effect on cyclist numbers
R3-SL TDF copy.jpg
To celebrate both the start of this year's Tour de France and Carlos Sastre’s position as defending champion, Cervélo have lunched two very special and very limited editions of their flagship road frames

Daily PEZ Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Massachusetts' Fitchburg Longsjo Classic is celebrating its 50th anniversary

Having ridden this year's Giro, Nicolas Roche will line up for his second Grand Tour of 2009 when the Tour de France starts in Monaco on July 4.
Having ridden this year's Giro, Nicolas Roche will line up for his second Grand Tour of 2009


Contador is coming into the Tour with guns a'blazin'
Contador won a small political battle with the Astana team's Tour selection. With the absence of American Chris Horner, the chances of there being any split loyalties in the team have been reduced - at least along national lines


USA Cycling National Development Team riders
Tejay Van Garderen now sits in 24th overall in the UCI European Standings


ltdf
Eurosport.fr brings us the Numbers



Bahati hopes to repeat his USPro criterium win
Bahati hopes to repeat his USPro criterium win

Team Columbia is now Columbia-HTC

Ninth spot to Boonen?

White jersey preview
CYCLING 2009 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Saxo Bank winner Andy Schleck - 0
The white jersey, or maillot blanc, was introduced to the Tour de France in 1975 to signify the best rider under the age of 26


Riccò to return with "humility"
Riccardo Riccò (Saunier Duval-Prodir) was exhausted after taking second place.
Riccardo Riccò (Saunier Duval-Prodir) was exhausted after taking second place


The Specialized Roubaix platform will carry over into 2010 essentially unchanged.
The Specialized Roubaix platform will carry over into 2010 essentially unchanged

Giro Havik
GIRO HAVIK
The Haviks are available in a several color and lens combinations


“The goal of the new Performance store is to demystify cycling”

2009 Manhattan Beach Grand Prix: Hey Hey My My.
2009 Manhattan Beach Grand Prix: Hey Hey My My

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us interesting way to find blogs
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Sunday, June 28th
Vuelta Ciclistica a Venezuela: Stage 3b - Gavazzi grabs another Serramenti stage



2009 European championships: Tom Boonen (Quick Step) wins in Belgium.
2009 European championships: Tom Boonen (Quick Step) wins in Belgium




kristian house, house, national champs, 2009, rapha condor
Kristian House wins men's national championships 2009



TT2 Finish
Team Type 2"s John Anderson Being Congratulated by Dave Eldridge at Finish Line

Italian Championships: Pro men road race - Pozzato grabs tricolore in Imola




emma pooley, nicole cooke, cooke, national champs, 2009, british cycling, racing, cycle racing, abergavenny
Emma Pooley leads Nicole Cooke and Lizzie Armitstead on the finishing circuit in Abergavenny

KitzAlpBike: Galinksi and Osl win cross country

Tour de France - Team Rosters
2009 National Champions (recap)
2009 RAAM Leaderboard
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th)
Back to the top
AP: Anti-doping chief vows Tour fairness for Armstrong

BAHATI THREEPEATS AT MANHATTAN BEACH
Rahsaan Bahati took his third consecutive win at the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix

RBA News
Boonen Takes Belgian National Road Championship, Nicole Cooke Adds British National road race title to Olympic and World Crowns, Garmin’s Svein Tuft Takes Canadian TT Title

First Edition Cycling News

Katie Compton racing in Colorado in June
Katie Compton racing in Colorado in June

Smart money on Contador
Bookies tend to look past fan loyalty and nationalism. Most say Contador is a sure bet to win the Tour.
Bookies tend to look past fan loyalty and nationalism. Most say Contador is a sure bet to win the Tour


We've covered almost 3,000 miles on our cross-country bike ride so far

The 2010 BMC RaceMaster SLX01 remains unchanged from 2009, but with lower pricing.
Swiss model line slimmer, as value rises

Team News: Barloworld, Liquigas, Milram - National Road Championships, Ag2r la Mondiale Signs Maxime Bouet, Nike and Lance Armstrong Unite - “It’s About You”



Bouet to AG2R La Mondiale

Radissan cyclist stays on his bike as he battles Lou Gehrig's disease
Paul Swinburne, of Radissan, on his Trek Trike
 
PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Video: Lance at today's training, Stunning scenery, RIP Pablo


The start of a stage of the BC Bike Race
The start of a stage of the BC Bike Race


Cannondale 2010: The top end CAAD9 cyclocross model is a legitimate team replica, including stock tubular rims and tires.
Cannondale 2010: The top end CAAD9 cyclocross model is a legitimate team replica, including stock tubular rims and tires

Mid-way through, Shelley Olds talks about her standout 2009 season
Proman’s Shelley Olds talks about the Nevada City Bicycle Classic, winning Tulsa Tough, her season so far and the upcoming Giro Donne


BH Rolls Out New G5 Superbike
Just a week before the Tour de France kicks off in Monaco, Road Bike Action gets an exclusive look at the new bikes of the AG2R team


5X year Income Fines Contract Clauses Null and Void, CAS Clears Vladimir Gusev Astana Must Pay Settlement. Bernhard Kohl Censured


''His contributions,  especially the velodrome, have become a major part of our lives''


These were her first race bottles
"The rush for bottles as a race passes is one of the more humorous things I've seen"

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us interesting way to find blogs
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Saturday, June 27th
2009 RAAM Leaderboard


School of Singletrack
BC offers unique trails ... and unique challenges.
BC offers unique trails ... and unique challenges





Overall Winner Thomas Dietsch
Overall Winner Thomas Dietsch



Rob Hayles (Halfords) after winning the 2008 British road title
Rob Hayles (Halfords) after winning the 2008 British road title





Yikes ID, Inc. partners with USA Cycling
USA Cycling has partnered with yikes ID, a provider of attachable personal emergency identification



Tour de France - Team Rosters
2009 National Champions (recap)
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Back to the top
First Edition Cycling News
Second national title a "tall order" for Hayles, Gerdemann skips nationals, Jaksche says 2009 Tour winner will be a doper, Moncoutié out of French national championships, Challengers for Rabobank at Dutch Championships, Italian road championship men's field stacked with talent

July Is Yellow. July is Hope

Ryder Hesjedal Interview

Le-tour-sm_medium
Every year the maillot vert discussion starts with a list of the hottest sprinters, and every year we have to make a collective effort to remember that the points race doesn't necessarily reward the best sprinter

RBA News
Columbia-Highroad’s Bert Grabsch Takes German TT Championship, French TT Championship: Chavanel Upset by Mountain Biker, Ricardo Ricco Finds a Ride, Horner Left Off Tour Roster, Thanks Bruyneel

The week that was
Tour of Missouri
All but one team announced for Tour of Missouri. Tour of Utah looking for volunteers. Nature Valley Grand Prix recap on TV. Team Type 1’s Calabria and Hanley on the injured list. VAC’s Goldstein three-peats

Jörg Jaksche while riding for Liberty Seguros
Jörg Jaksche while riding for Liberty Seguros


horner_chris_4
When Chris Horner was told he would not be riding the Tour de France with Astana he asked Johan Bruyneel to excuse him from his contact

Award of UCI ProTour licenses for teams


PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
NYT: Pride of Nation Fades in the Tour de France
Pride of Nation Fades in the Tour de France
Bernard Hinault after the last French victory in the Tour de France, in 1985


George Hincapie
George Hincapie is nothing less than a living legend in American cycling and a great classics rider





Harrison Township Supervisor Tony Forlini, who bicycles three miles a day to work, is heading up the ride from Mackinac. (Daniel Mears / The Detroit News)
Harrison Township Supervisor Tony Forlini, who bicycles to work, is heading up the ride from Mackinac



Nicole Cooke-Focus_9210
Nicole Cooke held of the challenge of Emma Pooley and Lizzie Armistead to take her 9th British National Road Race title in Avergavenny today


The US$3,800 2010 Blue NorCross carbon fibre cyclo-cross bike
Carbon fibre racers from the US

New issue of «Vélo World » available on the UCI website
The International Cycling Union’s official magazine - In English and French


Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us interesting way to find blogs
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Friday, June 26th
Trans Germany: Stage 6 - Multivan Merida dominate stage six


Alberto Contador (Astana) moved into second place overall after finishing fifth in the time trial.
Astana's Alberto Contador claimed the time trial champion of Spain on Friday




Gianmario Pedrazzini (Firenze Petroli Gragnano) sprinted ahead of his escape companions after 176.8 kilometres




Janez Brajkovic (Astana) was happy with second place.
Janez Brajkovic won the Slovenian time trail Thursday in Slokan




I can't imagine the chaos of the Tour climbing this road
"I can't imagine the chaos of the Tour climbing this road"

Tour de France - Team Rosters

Marco Pinotti (Columbia-Highroad) rides towards the Italian national time trial win.
Marco Pinotti (Columbia-Highroad) rides towards the Italian national time trial win

BKW: Loyal
Loyal - Horner
Chris Horner was left off the team roster, a detail that can be read at least two ways

ARUNDEL CHRONO BOTTLE AND CAGE
The Arundel Chrono bottle and cage combo is specifically shaped for races against the clock

Loeka Shorts Loeka Tech Shorts in Pinstripe

2009 National Champions (recap)
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Back to the top
First Edition Cycling News
Horner reveals logic behind Astana Tour selection, Columbia-Highroad leaves Greipel home for Tour, Contador to Tour rivals: "I'm ready"

RBA News
Evans Leads Silence Bid to Win Tour, Team Type 1 Wins Race Across America, Wyss Upsets Robic for RAAM Title, Former World Champion Stahurskaia Killed in Training Accident, Landis, OUCH Presented by Maxxis headed to Benicia Criterium



Dani Wyss



Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) kept his yellow jersey.
Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) kept his yellow jersey



GT Fury carbon downhill bike
Eric Carter chats prototype to production

He is bringing Tour of California winner and Tour de France contender Levi Leipheimer with him!

Getting a taste of 2010
The simple quick release mechanism requires just a simple lateral slide of the barrel adjuster to open up the arms.
The simple quick release mechanism requires just a simple lateral slide of the barrel adjuster to open up the arms



Mongoose has added the red-and-white Teocali Super paint scheme it first showed off at last year's Interbike show.
Even more bike and clothing news from the inaugural Press Camp

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Astana's Chris Horner explains why he was left off Tour de France roster
Astana's Chris Horner
Tuesday was when it all started to go wrong for me



BSNYC Firday Fun Quiz!
Nice colorway! This crank is on a bicycle that is a "collabo" between:
Nice colorway! This crank is on a bicycle that is a "collabo" between?



Riccardo Riccò came close but got no cigars. Nonetheless, his season was impressive for the youngster.
Riccardo Riccò came close but got no cigars. Nonetheless, his season was impressive for the youngster

Stahurskaia, after winning the Grande Boucle féminine cycliste in 2002.
Stahurskaia won the Women's Tour of France in 2002


Scott launches commuters
Scott's new SUB 10 urban bike
More updates for 2010

Mavic Responds to VeloNews, Recall Issue


2010 Models Answer Drop in Consumer Spending
The industry will add value-driven, and in some cases, lower priced product



Deputy Sentenced In Cupertino Cycling Deaths
Santa Clara County Sheriff's car involved in the crash

IT Pros Race Across America

KBSFisherTrekCronus
Trek is producing road bikes using the Gary Fisher name



Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us interesting way to find blogs
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Thursday, June 25th
Suisse Roadside: Coronation Of A National Hero
Suisse Roadside: Coronation Of A National Hero
It had to be. At some point, Fabian Cancellara had to win the Tour de Suisse

But, this requires your cable company to offer the channel in HD, too. And inside info suggests Cox may not launch a Versus HD channel. Cox customers, please take a minute to email them as a concerned subscriber and request that they provide Versus in HD for Le Tour!
If you get Versus from another provider, you should contact them to ensure your voice is heard as well

BMC's Jeff Louder is now allowed to return to defend his Tour of Utah title
BMC's Jeff Louder is now allowed to return to defend his Tour of Utah title




Chris Horner must be wondering what he has to do in order to make the final selection for a Tour de France team
Chris Horner must be wondering what he has to do in order to make the final selection for a Tour de France team







Successful Australian Simon Gerrans is mystified as to why he has been left out of the Cervelo Test Team for next month's Tour de France

2009 National Champions (recap)

CYCLING Jurgen Van De Walle of Quick Step - 0
Jurgen Van De Walle of Quick Step won the 62nd Halle-Ingooigem race in Belgium, completing the 198km course in four hours 43 minutes 30 seconds


Jeannie Longo Ciprelli
56th title for evergreen Longo-Ciprelli



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After five races and with five races to go, BH USA’s Devon Haskell and Team Rio Grande’s Logan Garey are leading the points omnium in the inaugural Tour of America’s Dairyland.

FC Bike Week: Becoming a practical cyclist
The Practical Cyclist is Bicycling 101


Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Back to the top
RAAM Daily Wrap-Up: Day 9


Crunch-time approaching for the future of US transport


Sun Valley 2010 New Product Soiree
Sun Valley 2010 New Product Soiree
What do carbon frames, Dr. Strangelove, red wine and Tour de France podium speculation all have in common? Why what else but another bicycle industry gatheriing featuring a variety of eye-catching 2010 products


Forbes: Lessons From Lance's Coach

Millar and Wiggins staying put
Bradley Wiggins gives his all for the Garmin cause.
Bradley Wiggins gives his all for the Garmin cause

PEZ: Thursday Euro News


Alberto Contador (Astana)
“The New French Revolution”, as “9 Riders join forces to take over France”

The three additions Thursday were Dmitriy Muravyev, the only Kazakh rider on the squad and a Tour newcomer; Portugal's Sergio Paulinho -- a strong Contador ally; and Gregory Rast of Switzerland. Horner left off the roster

Lazer's new Tardis is near delivery with its speedy-looking shape.
Lazer's new Tardis is near delivery with its speedy-looking shape

He was upset about the government's actions during the recession and was going to deliver the petition to lawmakers in Washington DC

Shane Sutton says riders will join British team


The 2010 Delta 7 Ascend road bike, built with SRAM Red.
IsoTruss open lattice carbon frame from Utah



Cyclists set for Dartmoor test
Up to 2000 cyclists will descend on Kingsteignton on Sunday to take part in the annual Dartmoor Classic event

Everywhere a Sign
signman.jpg
Riding prohibited signs abound in Georgetown

Jersey hoping to host cycle race








PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Masters Road National Championships ready to roll in Louisville
Road National Championships ready to roll in Louisville
Nearly 1,000 riders age 30 and over are set to contest the USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships in Louisville, June 28 - July 4



The Blue Norcross is a new carbon cyclocross bike, developed with input from Jonathan Page.
The Blue Norcross is a new carbon cyclocross bike, developed with input from Jonathan Page

RBA News
Contador To Lead Astana
Contador To Lead Astana, Brajkovic Takes National Time Trial Title, Another Title For Longo, Hushovd Extends With Cervélo, Team Type 1 Earns Tour Of Missouri Spot, Team Type 1 Closing In On RAAM Title

Monavie-Cannondale keeps busy


Peraud rode to silver in the Beijing Olympic Games
Peraud rode to silver in the Beijing Olympic Games

RAAM going down to the wire
Solo men leaders separated by minutes, 8-person team on record pace

Horner left off Astana Tour roster

Hushovd extends through 2011
Thor Hushovd (Cervélo TestTeam) and Mathew Hayman (Rabobank)
Thor Hushovd (Cervélo TestTeam) and Mathew Hayman (Rabobank)


PEZ: Five Minutes With Sean Yates
Sean Yates!
At every training camp in Solvang, CA, he has done the rides with the team


British Bradley Wiggins (Garmin-Splistream/USA) competes on March 8, 2009 in Amilly in the 9,3 km individual time trial and first stage of the 2009 Paris-Nice cycling race.
Riders will join British team, Norwegian stays until 2010




Van Dessel Opens New Jersey Showroom
Van Dessel Sports has opened a storefront in its hometown to develop its brand and showcase the entire breadth of its line

Your Basic Mid-Season Team Ranking





Update on the Boonen Case

Close to Home by John McPherson
Close to Home by John McPherson

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  interesting way to find blogs
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Wednesday, June 24th
Trans Germany: Stage 4 - Kaess and Suess win lengthy stage
Trans Germany stage winner Jochen Kaess
Trans Germany stage winner Jochen Kaess


The start of the Junior men's national championship road race in Italy.
The start of the Junior men's national championship road race in Italy



2,400 miles across America, and just seven minutes separate the two frontrunners in this enthralling RAAM


Danny Pate drives the Garmin train with six kilometres to go.
Danny Pate drives the Garmin train with six kilometres to go

Mastering Athletic Demons

Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) hunches over his handlebars and digs deep.
Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) hunches over his handlebars and digs deep




Gert Steegmans in Moscow for the Katusha presentation
Gert Steegmans in Moscow for the Katusha presentation



Georgia Gould (Luna MTB Team)
All categories will still race on September 26


When Nuovo Record was ... well, <em>nuovo</em>.
When Nuovo Record was ... well, nuovo.




Trade awards to be held in association with Cycle Show; Free event on first day
Trade awards to be held in association with Cycle Show; Free event on first day


Armstrong's $10,000 time trial bike was stolen

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb - June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Back to the top
Race Across America 2010
A Simple Dream

Dahle-Flesjaa adopts support role at local race


RBA News
LATEST NEWS: HORILLO FEARS RETIREMENT
Horillo Fears Retirement, Contador Almost In Argyle, Garmin, Katusha and Cervélo Announce Tour Teams, Van Summeren To Garmin?, Team Type 1 Still Leads RAAM

Lance Armstrong-free racing news!
Yes, every so often, there is a day where Lance Armstrong doesn’t get a mention in the cycling press. He didn’t even tweet much today. Here’s the latest Tour de France and cycling news


ASO waffled over Boonen
Patrick Lefevere (left) wants confirmation from Tour de France organisers on Boonen
French sports minister who wanted Boonen out is replaced


Bobke: Riding with Lance 
This past Friday, May the 19th, I had the honor of doing a 5 and half hour ride with Lance Armstrong. We climbed every mountain that is accessible to Aspen, Colorado

The Wednesday Comment

Boy Racer
In his own typically outspoken style, Boy Racer chronicles Mark Cavendish’s own observations of his rise to the top of the cycling tree



Pashley: English Bikes Built in England!
Despite the occasional rumor that Pashleys are secretly made overseas and then assembled in the UK, the truth is they start life in Stratford as a pile of steel tubes, and emerge many worker-hours later as well built bicycles

Latest Edition Cycling News
Tour de France: Team roster summary, Di Luca pleased with Worlds circuit, Vaughters downplays Contador rumours, Outgoing Italian champion Simeoni reflects, Wegmann aims for third national title

Kyle Bennett stands atop the podium after his win in Rockford with silver medalist Donny Robinson and bronze medalist Weston Pope.
Kyle Bennett stands atop the podium after his win in Rockford with silver medalist Donny Robinson and bronze medalist Weston Pope

We garnered mixed reviews from the black, white and red styling
We garnered mixed reviews from the black, white and red styling

First Edition Cycling News
McEwen aims for second-half revival, Dean first confirmed in Garmin’s Tour roster, Gerrans gets Tour snub from Cervélo, Porte hopeful of professional deal after Babygiro win, 'Non-active' status for Steegmans

Racers at the Wildside
Entries still open for international riders



First Edition Cycling News
Garmin signs young Dutch talent Kreder, Nibali confident prior to Tour, ASO waffled over Boonen, Mark Cavendish: Boy Racer, Garmin-Slipstream names its nine for the Tour, Katusha names final nine for Tour

Favorite argument
In reflecting on Sunday's race at Harlem, I came to the conclusion that turn one of that course is my favorite turn in bike racing

PEZ Daily Distraction
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MTB News & Racing Round-up
Graf suspended for two years, No date change for US ProXCT finale after all, Tasmania's Wildside Mountain Bike Stage race sells out for 2010... almost, Britain elated about hosting two rounds of UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in 2010, Dahle Flesjå returning to racing after having a baby, Retired pro Haywood featured at Canaan Valley festival

Michel Kreder (Rabobank Continental) during the stage 6 time trial at the 2009 Tour de Bretagne Cycliste.
Michel Kreder (Rabobank Continental) during the stage 6 time trial at the 2009 Tour de Bretagne Cycliste



Sydney Brown waiting for call-ups next to Kristen Armstrong
Nature Valley Pro Ride teaches the women valuable lessons


Graf suspended for two years
Jurg Graf
Jürg Graf has been suspended for two years after testing positive for the blood pressure medicine Oxilofrin

Video: When is a Win Not a Win?
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It looked like TIBCO's Alison Starnes had the field covered

Horrillo released from hospital

Chris Horner Interview
Talking with Horner about recovering from his Giro crash, his current training program and what's going to happen at the Tour

Alberto Contador (Astana) readies for the Olympics.
Aborted move by Astana riders to Garmin unconfirmed




BKW: The Reproach

Holdsworth made from Reynolds 531
Maintaining a bike is like training, it requires regular attention, care, and the vigilance we show our bodies




Reuben Hernandez has joined Giant Bicycle
Reuben Hernandez has joined Giant Bicycle


Oberstar Unveils Bike Friendly Bill

Hincapie Releasing Documentary Film
Hincapie Sportswear (Hincapie) will release “35 Years, 677,000 Kilometers, 81 Minutes: A Ride with George Hincapie”

Our View: Celebrating cycling
"Biking to work — or anywhere, for that matter — decreases traffic, reduces vehicle emissions, cuts fuel consumption and promotes a healthy lifestyle"

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Tuesday, June 23rd
McEwen aims for second-half revival
Robbie McEwen after January's Down Under Classic, before misfortune and consequent injury hit his season.
Robbie McEwen after January's Down Under Classic, before misfortune and consequent injury hit his season


Julian Dean will start his fifth Tour de France in 2009 as lead out man.
Kiwi ready for lead-out roll in fifth Tour

USA Cycling and the ACA have been working together to develop a new reciprocity agreement
USA Cycling and the ACA have been working together to develop a new reciprocity agreement that addresses additional points of cooperation and understanding




Milram rider says captaincy is "not a burden"

Cyclingnews' update on the rosters for all 20 Tour de France teams
Cyclingnews' update on the rosters for all 20 Tour de France teams



19-year-old tops World Champ Malori

Gasparotto eyes second Italian title
Enrico Gasparotto will be hoping for a red, white and green jersey on Sunday
Enrico Gasparotto will be hoping for a red, white and green jersey on Sunday



Sella training for August return
Emanuele Sella (CSF Group Navigare) takes his third stage of the Giro.
Italian looking for a team as his one-year suspension comes to a close


Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjaa
Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjaa

If established as drafted in this bill, this new Office could be a very exciting step for biking in America

Mark Cavendish will be one of the favorites for this Sunday's British national championships in Wales
Mark Cavendish will be one of the favorites for this Sunday's British national championships in Wales



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RBA News
Boonen's Final Chance for the Tour, Ballan "Worried" About his Tour, Cervélo Works out TTT Kinks, Dehaes Joins Silence-Lotto, Banner Year for KBS

Happier days? Lance and Contador at Astana's pre-season camp in Tenerife.
Happier days? Lance and Contador at Astana's pre-season camp in Tenerife

Argon 18 widens US distribution
Argon 18's Gervais Rioux (L) and Marc-André Perron with Sinclair's Lance Donnell (R).
Canadian bike maker partners with Sinclair

French court to hear Boonen case

Controversial Spanish rider Alejandro Valverde will not take part in this year's Tour de France, his Caisse d'Epargne team announced on Tuesday

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“I think I can beat Contador in the Tour”




Spain Minister of sports Jaime Lissavetzky reacts during a press conference
Spain Minister of sports Jaime Lissavetzky reacts during a press conference

Latest Edition Cycling News
British Cycling Championships return to Wales, Eight spots filled, one to go for FdJeux's Tour team, Gasparotto eyes second Italian title, Sella training for August return, Court to deal with Boonen case on Thursday


First Edition Cycling News
Valverde remains on top of rankings, Anti-doping clause "not permissable": CPA, Kohl to help combat doping, Tougher testing for the Tour, Signature espresso machines auctioned for charity

Formula One star’s Red Bull helmet
Formula One star’s Red Bull helmet

Cyclists offenses will ebb
"I too am bothered by the “lawlessness” of many individuals on bicycles"

Gee riding a motocross bike up a waterfall
Atherton Project episode 3: La Bresse and Andorra



What makes summer cyclists the bane of the season?
A cyclist rides past the SS Great Britain at Bristol Dock
"Yes I am here to take your UV-ray-induced hatred as I out myself as a fair-weather friend of this pastime"

Race Announcement Roundup
Tour of Utah, UCI Junior - Tour of the Red River Gorge, 3rd Annual Grand Cycling Classic, Taranaki Cycle Challenge, U.S. to host 2010 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup finals


PEZ Daily Distraction
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Kids on the Move
There have been a small handful of transfers this week

A ride with George - trailer
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This George Hincapie documentary was released in the US this week


Blazin' Saddles: Sax appeal
Blazin' Saddles: Sax appeal.
Bjarne Riis's Saxo Bank are the latest outfit to announce their nine-man armoury for the fast-approaching Grande Boucle - and it looks like a veritable Tour de Force

The Daily Peloton talks to cycling journalist and author William Fotheringham about the sport, his career and his latest offering – “fallen angel: The Passion of Fausto Coppi”

PEZ: Up And Comer Tom Soladay
An elated Soladay begins to savor the win.
An elated Soladay begins to savor the win




Video: Lance-mania
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It's become known simply as "Lance-mania"...the emotion, energy and excitement that surround any race that Lance Armstrong enters

CycleOps Power News
Matt Hart is an experienced cycling coach who works with TORQ fitness


Toolbox: Pedaling Asymmetry


Scott has redesigned its CR1 road model for 2010 with more comfort plus a more upright riding position.
Improved comfort and more advanced control from Scott

Review: Assos F1.13_S5 Bib Shorts
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"I’ve been getting in some considerably longer rides this year and have been seeking more comfort for the long haul"




Dan Fleeman (Cervélo TestTeam) is hoping to help his trade teammates at the British championships
Dan Fleeman (Cervélo TestTeam) is hoping to help his trade teammates at the British championships

Voluntary recall of about 1,450 F1X Cyclocross bicycles from the 2007/2008 model years



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Monday, June 22nd
CPA News - 22 June 2009, Anti-doping clause "not permissable": CPA
Regarding Contract Addendums To Pay Fines to Teams, Race Radios, 2010 UCI Pro Tour Events in Canada, Organizers & Riders Event Commission, Katusha anti-doping clause notes
 
Boonen v. Tour de France to be heard on Thursday


Tejay Van Garderen finished second overall in the Tour des Pays de Savoie
USA Cycling National Development Team rider Tejay Van Garderen stands on the podium after placing second overall in the Tour des Pays de Savoie this weekend


RAAM Daily Wrap-Up: Day 6

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While everything on four wheels seemed to be breaking down around it Sunday, Team Type 1 smoothly rolled on in the Race Across America (RAAM)


Van Garderen will switch from Rabobank to Columbia next year.
Van Garderen will switch from Rabobank to Columbia next year




Proman Hit Squad celebrates Shelley Olds' win.
Proman Hit Squad celebrates Shelley Olds' win


Lance Armstrong took the win in Nevada City.
Lance Armstrong took the win in Nevada City




CYCLING 2009 Miche Silver Cross Przemyslaw Niemec - 0
Przemyslaw Niemec of the Miche Silver Cross team won the Route du Sud after Johan Mombaerts took the fourth and final stage in Castres





Levi leads Lance up Commercial Street, Nevada City.
Levi leads Lance up Commercial Street, Nevada City


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Bajadali flies at Tour de WingHaven, Bajadali sprints to victory inside Winghaven
Andrew Bajadali sprinted to victory
Andrew Bajadali won the NRC's 14th event of 2009, the Tour de Winghaven, on Sunday

they're integrated into the handlebar
These are obviously even better than the original brass knuckle grips

Fit Chick: Fore!





Judge Colnago simply by the product produced today, and it would be more than enough.
Colnago's top of the line bikes tend to form a bit of an eclipse that blocks a lot of people's view to their broader range of bicycles


UCI ProTour : Columbia-Highroad and Cancellara Rack Up Points In Switzerland
The Tour of Switzerland saw local star Fabian Cancellara (SaxoBank) rack up his first World Ranking points of the season


Latest Edition Cycling News
Ballan's form improves ahead of Tour, Steegmans won't sign Katusha's anti-doping agreement, Horrillo set to leave hospital, Sánchez fears Contador in Spanish time trial defence, Fränk Schleck will start the Tour

Tech Update, June 22: Ivan Basso was one of the first to recieve a Rudy Project Noyz Fluo sunglass.
Ivan Basso was one of the first to recieve  Rudy Project Noyz Fluo sunglasses



Ask RC: Do internal cable routing holes effect fatigue life on vintage handlebars?
Holes near the brake lever
Holes near the brake levers are in a relatively low stress area and should not constitute a major problem, but the ones near the stem are in a high-stress area and constitute a red flag

RBA News
Steegmans Under Pressure, Pinotti Makes It Four At Italian Championships, Team Type 1 Survives Vehicle Fire At RAAM, Rock Racing Score Two Wins In Colombia

Low carb or high carb?

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
PezCyclingNews.com
Kohl to help combat doping

Cadel Evans: A more relaxed challenger
Cadel Evans (Silence - Lotto) pushed the pace on the Côte de Saint-Bernard-du-Touvet in an attempt to crack race leader Alejandro Valverde.
Cadel Evans (Silence - Lotto) pushed the pace on the Côte de Saint-Bernard-du-Touvet in an attempt to crack race leader Alejandro Valverde


RBA News
Riis Wants Yellow Jersey From Start to Finish
Riis Wants Yellow Jersey From Start to Finish, Rabobank Finalizes Tour de France Squad, Gerlach Takes Overall at Tour de Nez, Injuries Sideline Team Type 1 Australians Hanley, Calabria





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"No difficulties between Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer and Alberto Contador, team manager Johan Bruyneel has overseen 10 Grand Tour victories and knows how to run squads to victory"



Sutherland, Powers leading NRC

Garmin's Will Frischkorn
Garmin's Will Frischkorn has made a name for himself on the ProTour as an aggressive, all-arounder




Vroomen
Vroomen

NEW PRODUCTS: FSA K-FORCE QUICK RELEASE SKEWERS
FSA K-Force quick release skewers feature a 3K-weave full carbon fiber lever that is designed to be aerodynamic and ergonomic


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Team Fatty has won the Seattle LiveStrong Best Jersey award!

Armstrong laps most of field to reign as king of foothills

Bike racers return to downtown Benicia

A woman accused of killing two cyclists is back in jail

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Sunday, June 21st
Video: Tour of Nevada City Race Coverage, Armstrong wins Nevada City in solo break

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Britain's Emma Pooley wins 'women's Tour de France'


Thumbs up for Pena after a nice stage win.
Chadwick escapes for Rock's second stage





Tour des Pays de Savoie: Stage 2 - results


Tour de Suisse e 9, a 38.5km Individual Time Trial is scheduled to start at 13:01 CET (7:01am U.S. Eastern).  Live video streaming  is scheduled to begin at 16:25 CET (10:25am U.S. Eastern)



And the race is on …
Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner of the Astana Cycling Team will bring their star power to Nevada City

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Glen Chadwick Delivers Second Straight Win for Rock Racing and Paco Mancebo Takes Second

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Team GEARGRINDER’s Chad Hartley Takes Tour of America’s Dairyland Stage 3 Top Spot
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After one massive party thrown by Trek Bicycle at the Trek Waterloo Classic on Friday, the Tour of America’s Dairyland stormed into Grafton, Wis, Saturday under sunny skies for the Giro d Grafton Twilight Criterium

France's Barel wins Maribor DH

First Edition Cycling News
Steegmans given ultimatum on Katusha anti-doping charter, Cancellara first Swiss since Zülle to win home tour, Gilbert sprints to Ster Elektrotoer win, Sastre to skip nationals, Robic vs. Wyss in RAAM, Pooley claims La Grand Boucle

RAAM Daily Wrap-Up: Day 5
Robic and Wyss continue their duel in the flats of Kansas



The limited-edition Milani Fango Puro frameset.
TIG welded Columbus steel frame and fork



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Sam Bewley rides a Trek Madone 6.9 Pro Red.  "I love the bike. It is so light and so stiff"

Cyclists Lead Another Procession
Cyclists Lead Another Procession
The bike that belonged to Kevin Pavlis sat like a memorial outside his funeral


PEZ Daily Distraction
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Robic leads RAAM going into Kansas


Peter Kennaugh Girobio 2009
Young Brit rider on final podium in amateur Giro d'Italia

TT1 RAAM
Through the first 293 miles of the non-stop race from Oceanside, Calif., to Annapolis, Md., Team Type 1 is averaging 26.74 mph



CYCLING 2009 Philippe Gilbert (Silence) - 0
Gilbert formed part of a breakaway group of 14 riders along the route which took n the famous Côte de la Redoute climb, also a feature of the Liège-Bastogne-Liège race

Adam Craig’s Prototype Anthem X Advanced SL was equipped with a prototype MRP 1.X guide early this spring.
Adam Craig’s Prototype Anthem X Advanced SL was equipped with a prototype MRP 1.X guide early this spring


The cyclist passes all the waiting cars, sometimes running through the red light. Now the cyclist is first again, and all of us have to putt along behind until we can pass again. This seems wrong and dangerous








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Saturday, June 20th
Tour of America’s Dairyland Stage 2 Report: Trek Waterloo Classic
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Trek Bicycle was the most hospitable of hosts, enticing racers with incredible primes and continuing to show their unrivaled passion for the sport of cycling

Tour de Suisse: Stage 8 - results
Tony Martin (Columbia-Highroad) takes stage 8.
Stage 8 finish







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Stage 8 start time: Saturday 13:20 CEST (4:20 AM PDT); Earliest live video: 17:00 CEST (8:00 AM PDT)


Thumbs up for Pena after a nice stage win.
Thumbs up for Pena after a nice stage win

Christophe Riblon (Ag2r Prévoyance).
Christophe Riblon (Ag2r Prévoyance)





Nicole Cooke Vision 1 2009
British Vision 1 team leader in control in Italian stage race


World Cup finals
The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup will return to the U.S. in 2010 when Windham Mountain Resort in New York hosts the series finale

Maribor World Cup: 4X Final Report & Full Results

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1-2 finish for Rock Racing in Stage 13 at the Vuelta Pilsen a Columbia
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New Zealand native Glen Chadwick soloed to victory in the heart of downtown Bogota today to take the 13th Stage of the 59th Vuelta Pilsen a Colombia and give Rock Racing its second straight win of the tour

First Edition Cycling News
Boonen may escape criminal charges for cocaine, Contador to race Spanish championships, Columbia-Highroad sweeps the podium at RaboSter, Texas governor vetos safe passing bill, Team Type 1 aims for RAAM title, Sutherland, Colavita top NRC rankings, Pinotti sets record for Italian TT wins, Riders'association supports radio ban test

RBA News
Boonen Free Of Criminal Charges
Boonen Free Of Criminal Charges, Milram And Rabobank Announce Tour Teams, Team Type 1 Aims For RAAM Crown, Team Type 2 Sets Expectations For RAAM

Video: Tour de Nez - Chad Gerlach Wins Again!

Team Type 1
Atlanta cyclists Joe Eldridge (left) and Phil Southerland founded Team Type 1, comprised of athletes with Type 1 diabetes who are taking part in a transcontinental race

Phinney ready for Alpine Test
Taylor Phinney after winning the Under 23 Paris - Roubaix earlier this season
Taylor Phinney after winning the Under 23 Paris - Roubaix earlier this season


Missy flying the corners at Collegiate Nationals before her crash.
Missy Erickson looks back on her freshman year

LeMond and Armstrong in friendlier times.
LeMond and Armstrong in friendlier times



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The .79 mile, ten-turn circuit for the Reno race at the Tour de Nez is tight, twisty, hilly...and pretty scary at times. In short, it's everything you want a good race route to be

PEZ Daily Distraction
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Vote: Astana - interesting to see who the fans think most deserves to go to the Tour

Andy Schleck remained passive before his TT start.
Andy Schleck remained passive before his TT start

RAAM Daily Wrap-Up: Day 4

"Boonen's positive test in April was not, "for the moment", sufficiently serious to warrant the interest of the public prosecutor's office"

David Millar (Garmin Chipotle) goes on the attack
David Millar (Garmin Chipotle) goes on the attack

Basso: Armstrong will be a beast at the Tour
Lance Armstrong and Ivan Basso
Seven-time winner Armstrong timed his form to perfection says Basso

Family-friendly cycling on Isle of Wight
Family-friendlu Sunshine Trail on the Isle of Wight.
Traffic-free routes and beautiful countryside

Trail cyclists report crimes in Norristown
Miller, 49, was riding the path alone at 7:30 p.m. June 3 when five to seven red-shirted youths, estimated to be 16 to 18 years old, spread across the path as she approached
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If you are a lighter weight rider looking for a lightweight set of brakes that offer a different look that what you find in a standard component group, check out the KCNC CB1 brakeset

Graham Watson’s Tour de France Travel Guide
More than just a another travelers guide book... an intimate introduction to France and "le Tour" by American Lens Master, Graham Watson

BKW: Redemption

Drug use in cycling is a frequent, if unpleasant, topic here at BKW

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Friday, June 19th

Route du Sud: Stage 2 - results


RAAM -Daily Wrap-Up - Day 3
All the news, views and events from day three of the world's toughest bike race

Susy Pryde talks Jazz Apples
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Kiwi Susy Pryde shares the history and philosophy behind New Zealand's Jazz Apple Women's Cycling Team




Ritchey-sponsored Australian road pro Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto) won the 12.1km individual time-trial and first stage of the 2009 Dauphine Libere.
UCI's 3:1 rule met by California provider to Cadel Evans, others


Stage 7 start time: Friday 13:07 CEST (4:07 AM PDT); Earliest live video: 17:00 CEST (8:00 AM PDT);

TOADstage1promen
Overcast skies didn’t prevent nearly 300 racers from participating in Stage 1 of the 10-day Tour of America’s Dairyland sponsored by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board


Example Lance: He races, does it for charity and is a known techie.
Example Lance: He races, does it for charity and is a known techie

BMX Continental Series finale set for Rockford, Ill. this weekend
Kyle Bennett won the elite mens contest at round #9 of the UCI Continental Series last weekend




Courtesy goes miles on the trail - and on the road
There is a storm brewing in Boulder County, bubbling out of the volatile mix of disrespectful drivers and equally disrepectful cyclists

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First Edition Cycling News
Lelangue hopes for a solution to BMC calendar woes, Euskaltel – Euskadi prepares for Tour’s TTT, Valverde appeals suspension to CAS, Phinney ready for Alpine Test, Rooks admits to EPO use, Gerdemann and Ciolek to co-captain Tour team


The week that was
the week that was
Ivan Dominguez back to Rock Racing, Cam Evans, Grand Cycling Classic, 2 potential ProTour races in Canada for 2010, Tour of California moves to May in 2010, Philly, Tour de Beauce and NRC Standings

Second Edition Cycling News
Rabobank announces finalised Tour team, Rooks admits to EPO use, Quick Step to challenge Tour on Boonen, AG2R La Mondiale: Five riders confirmed for Tour, De Haes released by Katusha, Astana's Tour de France pre-selection announced

Friday's British news round-up
Nicole Cooke in Italy, Nikki Harris in Holland, Otley cycle race, bargain bike and more

Lefevere is meeting with Quick Step's lawyers
Lefevere and Quick Step lawyers preparing to take on Tour organisers

How to install Hollowtech II cranks
Essential guide for Shimano users





Wendy Simms racing in Windham, New York at a US National series event
Wendy Simms racing in Windham, New York at a US National series event





PEZ Daily Distraction
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RBA News
Boonen And Team To Take Legal Route Over Tour de France Ban, Valverde Appeals To CAS Over Doping Ban, Dutch Cycling Great Rooks Admits To Taking EPO, Astana Name Six-Man Pre-Selection For Tour, Chad Gerlach Marks Comeback with Win

BWN: Road News and Results
TdF team announcements from Euskaltel, AG2R and Milram, Valverde appealing case to CAS, Boonen and Quick Step to sue ASO and more!

Lelangue hopes for a solution to BMC calendar woes

BSNYC: Friday Fun Quiz!
Of which horned beast are these "epic" bars most evocative?
Of which horned beast are these "epic" bars most evocative?

BKW: The Tao of Framebuilding

Fat Cyclist: Thanks Times 405


PEZ: Bike Pure

Rooks admits to EPO use
Rooks won the polka-dot jersey at the '88 Tour.
Rooks won the polka-dot jersey at the '88 Tour

De Haes released by Katusha

Haussler on track for the Tour
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Heinrich Haussler primed for green jersey challenge

La Ruta in trouble

Alejandro Valverde (L - Spain), Tom Boonen (C - Belgium) and Anthony Geslin (France) stand on the podium after the Elite Men's World Road Race Championship on September 25, 2005, in Madrid, Spain.
Spaniard and Belgian fighting against time

RBA Review: Neuvation F100
RBA Review: Neuvation F100
It has been said that designer brands or name-dropping is passé and not essential to the human experience



The Sidi Genius 5 Pro carbon women's road shoe.
Genius Pro 5 Carbon Woman shoes with pretty flowers and a killer upper


PEZ: Ed Hood

Missy Giove Busted on Drug Charges
Missy Giove, former mountain biking world champion, was being held on $250,000 bail


Tour de Serbie: Stage 4 - results

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Thursday, June 18th

Menchov leads Rabobank to Tour

LATEST NEWS: CAVENDISH TAKES SECOND WIN IN SWITZERLAND
The Tour of Switzerland is the last major cycling event before the Tour de France starts on July 4




Vuelta Corsa Carbon 50 Clincher Wheelset Pro Review
Full carbon clincher rim



Ivan Dominguez (Fuji-Servetto) ponders if he'll have the chance to unleash his sprint later today.
Cuban sprinter abandons ProTour life with Fuji-Servetto

Stage 6 start time: Thursday 13:37 CEST (4:37 AM PDT); Earliest live video: 17:00 CEST (8:00 AM PDT)

emma pooley, cervelo
Emma Pooley will ride women's Tour de France which starts today


Greipel wins another
The Columbia-Highroad juggernaut continues, with German sprinter André Greipel charging to victory in the second stage of the Ster Elektotoer in Holland on Thursday

Pietro Caucchioli (Credit Agricole) in the mountains jersey
Pietro Caucchioli (Credit Agricole) in the mountains jersey



New climbing sensation Jakob Fuglsang rocks the race with a stunning victory in Thursday's hectic race opener


Augusta native Becca Phelan
Augusta native Becca Phelan went from being a casual bike rider to a champion cyclist in two years





Melbourne to host 2012 Track World's
The 2012 world track cycling championships will take place in Melbourne, Australia, official sources have announced

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First Edition Cycling News
Laurent Fignon faces his toughest test yet... Beating pancreatic cancer, Two Tour stages to be run without radios, Dominguez departure from Fuji-Servetto amicable, North America to get three ProTour events?, Dominguez returns home to Rock, ASO rejects Boonen for Tour, Astana says its money problems are over

RBA News
Radio-Free Tour, ProTour Plans for North America, 2012 Track World's to Melbourne, Kazakh Support for Astana
Ivan Dominguez Rejoins Rock Racing, Radio-Free Tour, ProTour Plans for North America, 2012 Track World's to Melbourne, Kazakh Support for Astana



UCI approves race radio ban for stage 10, 13


Trek Lemond Mediation Fails
Trek Lemond Mediation Fails
Lemond and Trek went into arbitration earlier this week and an agreement could not be reached, which means the mother of all cycling battles





PEZ: Thursday Euro News


Boonen may not have actually injested cocaine ... this time.
Boonen, who had tested positive for cocaine a year earlier as well, has said he suffered an alcohol-induced blackout on the night of his alleged cocaine use and doesn’t recall whether he took the drug this year


The 35-year-old Chad Gerlach has had a stellar 2009 season.
Chad Gerlach won Nevada City Classic in 1996

Liquigas' Vincenzo Nibali went with Di Luca, but couldn't hold his pace, Nibali aims for Tour de France top ten, Caucchioli defends himself against biological passport findings, Armstrong to race Nevada City Classic, 24-hour world record broken, Boonen's cocaine use thrown into confusion


Giove enjoyed spectacular success as a downhill racer.
Former world downhill champion Melissa “Missy” Giove and two alleged co-conspirators were arrested in New York Tuesday, charged with plans to distribute some 400 pounds of marijuana

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com

Parisotto defends first cases, says passport the best system yet

Tour de France 2009: 5 Burning Questions
There are many questions that will be answered once July rolls around

Paolo Montoya and overall winner Federico Ramírez
Favorites already committed for November stage race


Ivan Basso: A bit of reflection


Belgian rider Tom Boonen is pictured at the start of the Gullegem Koerse, on June 2, 2009 in Gullegem.
Belgian facing the music after second cocaine bust in 12 months

Stephanie Leonard accepted a doping sanction after testing positive for a prohibited substance according to the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)

"The agreement gives riders and staff of the Team sufficient guarantees for the operation and functioning of the Team for the remainder of the season"


Could Armstrong be the knight in shining armour for Astana?
Could Armstrong be the knight in shining armour for Astana?




Trek District
Belt-driven urban jungle vehicles



World class cycling event on Father's Day in Nevada City
Bicycling Magazine once reported, “If there's a perfect bicycle racing town anywhere in America, it has to be tiny Nevada City, California



Online Bike Rentals Make US/Canada More Bicycle Friendly in 157 Cities

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Wednesday, June 17th

Michael Albasini (Team Columbia-Highroad) at the start of stage five.
Stage 5 a Swiss duel

Tour de Suisse Stage 5... Live Thread, Tour de Suisse LIVE - Stage 5, 2009 Tour de Suisse Live Dashboard
Stage 5 start time: Wednesday 12:37 cest (3:37 am pdt); Earliest live video: 17:00 cest (8:00 am pdt)

Brian Hamilton
There's no doubt that Lance Armstrong lifted the 49th Nevada City Classic to another level

Niki Terpstra (Milram) on the podium after Tuesday's Dauphiné Libéré stage to Saint-Étienne.
Niki Terpstra (Milram) on the podium after Tuesday's Dauphiné Libéré stage to Saint-Étienne



The peloton at the 2008 Crocodile Trophy
The peloton at the Crocodile Trophy

"I never really idolized anyone"


How Scott Zwizanski tamed Beauce
“With ten laps to go, I didn’t know”


Mark Beaumont
Mark Beaumont is cycling from Alaska to Argentina

Daniel Lloyd, BMC optimistic for the Tour Series

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Astarloa, Caucchioli, De Bonis, Serrano and Lobato Elvira were the riders named by the UCI, UCI names first five biological passport violators, Terpstra scorches Ster Elektrotoer prologue, Gusev back in action after CAS decision, Albasini wins at Serfaus, Fallen Angel: The Passion of Fausto Coppi

RBA News
LATEST NEWS: UCI NAMES SUSPICIOUS RIDERS
UCI Names Suspicious Riders, Hamilton and Supporters Respond to Eight-Year Ban, Kohl Names CERA Supplier

BWN: Racing News
Team Mellow Johnny’s is back!, Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner will race in next Sunday’s Nevada City Classic

UCI Press release
Commencement of first disciplinary proceedings on the basis of the biological passport

Specialized sponsors riders like Todd Wells
Specialized sponsors riders like Todd Wells

The Wednesday Comment
The biological passport, Laurent Fignon and the week's talking points


MTB News & Racing Round-up
Specialized sponsors riders like Todd Wells, Manufacturers battle in new Constructors Championship, All for Abby at next Crocodile Trophy, Plaxton and Pendrel move into US ProXCT lead, Thousands to race Mountain Mayhem, Subaru-Gary Fisher add full-suspension 29" to range, Bromont implements course changes for August's triple World Cup

The best bike-related summer beers
Summer—the time for epic rides and barbecues—is here

Latest Edition Cycling News
Take me to your dealer: Kohl names CERA supplier, Kohl names CERA supplier, Lefevere threatens Tour de France with legal action, Liquigas' Pellizotti keeping his Tour options open, Sky launches Skyride today in London, Greipel's back with a bang after surgery



First Edition Cycling News
Six-year deal for Australian nationals, Names of investigated doctors released, Hamilton and Ball speak about suspension,  No payment yet for Astana, Six of the best for Skil-Shimano

Tejay Van Garderen wins overall GC at the Circuito Montañes
National Development Team graduate Tejay Van Garderen claimed a big win in northern Spain on Tuesday

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On his right wrist, you'll see a blue and silver band. It's not a new Livestrong color...it's Levi's Road ID

Vladimir Gusev (Discovery Channel)
Astana to pay Russian's back salary, legal costs and damages




Igor Astarloa, Pietro Caucchioli, Italian Francesco De Bonis, Ricardo Serrano and Ruben Lobato Elvira were named by the UCI
Igor Astarloa, Pietro Caucchioli, Italian Francesco De Bonis, Ricardo Serrano and Ruben Lobato Elvira were named by the UCI





Even after throwing out his results you are left with a guy who rode through broken bones and molars ground to expose nerves. In the annals of hard men, those stories earned him a permanent seat at the bar

Kohl names CERA supplier
Take me to your dealer: Kohl names CERA supplier
Take me to your dealer




Subaru-Gary Fisher team riders have a new lightweight full-suspension 29er at their disposal and consumers will have access starting in August.
Subaru-Gary Fisher team riders have a new lightweight full-suspension 29er at their disposal and consumers will have access starting in August





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Tuesday. June 16th
Could Armstrong take over liabilities?

Video: Evans happy with form.
Two-time runner-up Cadel Evans believes he is hitting peak

Tyler Hamilton at a 2009 Tour of California press conference.
American retired after depression revelation in April

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A small bar-mounted video camera recorded one of the most vivid crashes we've seen in a long time


Stage 4 start time: Tuesday 12:48 cest (3:48 am pdt); Earliest live video: 17:00 cest (8:00 am pdt)

Michele Scarponi (Diquigiovanni - Androni) has now won his second stage of the 2009 Giro d'Italia.
Michele Scarponi (Diquigiovanni - Androni) has now won his second stage of the 2009 Giro d'Italia




Unstoppable: Mark Cavendish
Columbia- High Road's sprint ace Mark Cavendish has had an amazing first half to his season

Cycling National Racing Calendar lead after winning the Nature Valley Grand Prix
Armstrong used her stage one victory to spring board to the overall win at the Nature Valley Grand Prix

Dopage: The Open Thread
So 50 or so riders are about to be suspended. Or maybe 50 guys have been targeted for further examination


Fi'zi:k’s new Cyrano seatpost is an elegant support for the carbon hull and rails of the new Antares 00 saddle.
New seatpost, plus stiffer, lighter Antares saddle

An open house to review and make comments on the first Metropolitan Planning Organization Bicycle Plan is 5-6:30 pm June 22 at Washington High School

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Tyler Hamilton was popular with fans at this year's Tour of California
Former rider looks to future off the bike

RBA News
Valverde Tops World Ranking
Valverde Tops World Ranking, Lefevere Wants Decision on Boonen, Hamilton Formally Banned, No Quick Comeback for Vinokourov, Resurgent Scarponi Stays with Diquigiovanni, New Colors for AG2R La Mondiale

Alexandre Vinokourov Astana 2007 Tour de France
Former Astana leader could return for the end of the 2009 season

RAAM and RAW Start
Oceanside, California. The Race Across America 2009 edition and the Race Across the West 2009 are gearing up for what promises to be a spectacular showdown in all races, in all divisions


Alejandro Valverde's suspension by CONI means he'll likely miss the Tour de France this year, Lissavetzky labels Valverde sanction questionable, Sastre recons Alpine Tour stages, Cofidis announces Tour roster, Scarponi signs new Diquigiovanni contract, Ster Elektrotoer a sprinter's feast

Mr McQuaid, I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting you personally, although to make things clear from the start, I am not inclined to in the slightest

Operación Puerto a clear message in fight against doping


The Lion King would simply not be amused.
Polar was the pioneer in portable heart rate monitors for athletes, and continues to set the benchmark for heart rate devices

If you cycle in a hilly terrain then you would be applying force against the muscle to climb the hill, but if you cycle on a flat surface then your workout will only benefit you aerobically

Astana's hour cometh?, Four more implicated in T-Mobile ring, Tour win more than a dream for Farrar, Junior world champion turns pro


Max Plaxton topped a field packed with nearly 100 of the continent's best male mountain bikers
Nearly 100 of the continent's top moutain bikers took off at the start of the pro men's race at the CTS Sand Creek International last Saturday

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Women's race action from the 2006 Masters Track Nationals, the last tiem the event was held at the 7-Eleven Velodrome in Colorado Springs.
Famed 7-Eleven velodrome sees plenty of world record rides


La Gazzetta dello Sport has gotten the admission of the year. Alberto Contador
La Gazzetta dello Sport has gotten the admission of the year. Alberto Contador has declared that in addition to the Schleck brothers, Carlos Sastre, Denis Menchov and, of course, Cadel Evans, he will have to face down his own teammates, Levi Leipheimer and Lance Armstrong



Kazakh crew faces another cash crisis



There aren’t enough manly men nor womanly women on bicycles to warrant a discussion about bottom bracket flex
There aren’t enough manly men nor womanly women on bicycles to warrant a discussion about bottom bracket flex beyond the constraints of the 24-millimeter tubular EX system




CYCLING 2009 Paris-Roubaix Tom Boonen (Quick Step) - 0
This week Blazin' Saddles is going out on a limb to fight for the inclusion of two controversial riders in the Tour de France

Pedicabs no longer run amok in New York City, as tighter regulations reel in safety measures.
Legal tussle over for now

Yet another action-packed cycling week has passed, bringing us less than a month from the Tour!  A traditional lead-up to the Tour, the Dauphine Libere, concluded this week.  Ironically, the winner, Spanish Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d’Epargne) may not be riding the Tour





Fond du Lac is gearing up for not one but two bike races


Ridge View cyclists prove mettle and helpfulness

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Cavendish Victorious In Switzerland, Cofidis Announces Tour Team; Sutherland Takes Nature Valley, Power Third At Nature Valley, Arashiro Represents Japan In Tour de France, Team Type 1 To Compete In RAAM


Daniel Hughes, missing Canadian cyclist, was last seen June 5, 2009.
Family asking for help

BWN: Today’s news
Alberto Contador sees Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer, Cadel Evans, Denis Menchov and others as his biggest competition for Tour de France, plus more



2009 Tour de Suisse, stage 3: Cavendish adds a Swiss win to his resume.
2009 Tour de Suisse, stage 3: Cavendish adds a Swiss win to his resume

Stage 2 results: Bernhard Eisel (Team Columbia-Highroad) wins a photo finish
Earliest live video: 17:00 cest (8:00 am pdt)


56th Ronde de L'Oise  - Stage 4
Steven Van Vooren wins the overall classification as Johansen uses experience to win the stage. Unfortunately no stage victory for Drapac Porsche but consolation as Peter McDonald fights back to reclaim KOM jersey

NVGP 2009 - Stage 6: Armstrong celebrates her fourth straight Nature Valley overall, which she led wire to wire.
NVGP 2009 - Stage 6: Armstrong celebrates her fourth straight Nature Valley overall, which she led wire to wire



Spot Brand is now in the hands of Avid founder Wayne Lumpkin.
Singlespeeds and carbon belt drives from Golden, Colorado



Riding in the muck
In the woods
This is a time of year when riding is particularly nice

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Weekly Wrap-Up: Junior National Team 2nd in Trofeo Karlsberg
Lawson Craddock went fourth in the individual GC at the Trofeo Karlsberg while the entire U.S. Junior National Team was second in the team classification

Contentpolis-Ampo to make Grand Tour debut
Team Contentpolis-Ampo presented
The squad is one of five non-ProTour teams selected by race organiser, Unipublic, to take the startline

Jackie Crowell: A Successful Race
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Team Type 1’s Jacquelyn Crowell finished her second Nature Valley Grand Prix in 56th place, 13:33 behind overall winner Kirstin Armstrong



UCI must decide whether to 'globalise' Italian ban on Valverde

Valverde still wants a shot at that other yellow jersey.
Valverde still wants a shot at that other yellow jersey

Latest Cycling News
Di Luca disappointed over Ardennes snub, Rebellin on form for Ardennes, Cervélo narrows down Sastre's Giro team, Saxo Bank satisfied with Roubaix outing, Wyss out of Scheldeprijs

Vista Integral Crank/Pedal Set
NEW PRODUCTS: VISTA INTEGRAL CRANK/PEDAL SET
Vista claims that the Vista Magic X pedal, combined with the Vista Synchro chainring, increases power output by eight percent

Cyclists sue NY to repave rumble strips
Yorktown resident Richard Wilt kneels next to the rumble strips along Route 100 in Somers. Last year he was seriously hurt after he fell from his bicycle when he rode into the strip.
Yorktown resident Richard Wilt kneels next to the rumble strips along Route 100 in Somers. Last year he was seriously hurt after he fell from his bicycle when he rode into the strip

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Video: Fignon appeared on French television yesterday


Cycling Union clarifies biological passport cases

With the $1 million donation, Barre residents might be able to enjoy bike paths like this.
Recently deceased businessman wanted trails completed

He was unable to start the Tour de Suisse because of the suspension

Alberto Contador (Astana)
"It's not big names that make a great team"


Third doping case would end Katusha
McEwen says another dope case could end team

City cycling with Dave Schlabowske
Bike sharing is the hottest thing to get non-cyclists riding. These systems started in Europe, the most famous of which is in Paris

Tomorrow We Ride, by Jean Bobet
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Thanks to Louison, I had the good fortune to ride with him through the golden years, the 50s: the years of post-war reconstruction, of Coppi and Bartali, of Kubler and Koblet, of Gaul and Van Steenbergen, Anquetil and Darrigade

1984 Bike Tour: Day 34 - Eating across Kansas

Fat Cyclist: Following Jill
giantjill.jpg
It’s huge. Bigger than huge, really. It’s huge-errific

Shimano Deore 2010
The new two-piece chainset uses Shimano’s Hyperdrive system
Overhaul for entry-level mountain bike groupset

Peter Kennaugh Girobio 2009
Two seconds short of snatching lead in Italian stage race

Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CX clincher tires essentially use the casing of a tubular tire, but leave it "open" and unsewn.
Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CX clincher tires essentially use the casing of a tubular tire, but leave it "open" and unsewn

MTB news & racing round-up

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Sunday, June 14th
Video: Tour de Beauce - Scott Zwizanski & Dom Perras Interviews





LATEST NEWS: VALVERDE WRAPS UP DAUPHINE
Alejandro Valverde won his second successive Dauphine Libere after the eighth and final stage was won by Dutchman Stef Clement



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Andy Crater (Wheel & Sprocket) just beats Chad Gerlach (Amore & Vita)

Team TIBCO’s national road and criterium champion Brooke Miller earned a hard-fought 3rd place in Stage 5 of the Nature Valley Grand Prix Saturday, the notoriously difficult Mankato Road Race






22nd Iurreta-Emakumeen Bira - Stage 3a & 3b - Judith Arndt (Columbia-Highroad) reigns on day 3 of the Emakumeen Bira by regaining the overall lead of World Champion Nicole Cooke. Arndt dominated climbing TT while Cooke takes her second stage win in afternoon stage

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Fignon: "You Either Fight Or You Die", Farrar Takes Overall At Delta Tour Zeeland, Boonen Pulls Out Of Dauphine, Cervélo Announces Pre-Selection Of Tour Team

First Edition Cycling News
Valverde prepared to help Contador - at the Tour de France, Duggan impressed with ProTour performance, Targeted riders to be informed by UCI, UCI won't delay Valverde decision, Farrar second again at Zeeland, wins everything else

Bradley Wiggins 2009
Bradley Wiggins obliterates field to win north east Premier

Dauphine Libere Race Recap


Bedgebury Forest Cycle Club members Malcolm Stoddart (left) and Gary Scott with the new bikes
Skills courses available at South of England trail center

Naked cyclists find it a breeze
More than 100 people donned their bells, whistles and birthday suits in the annual World Naked Bike Ride this afternoon.
More than 100 people donned their bells, whistles and birthday suits in the annual World Naked Bike Ride this afternoon


Record numbers attend Cirque du Cycling
Record numbers attend Cirque du Cycling
Leah Bendlin, a member of the Irondelles, a local group of women who make and ride their own tall bikes, rides earlier this week at Edwards Elementary School. The group rode today in the Cirque du Cycling Parade on Mississippi Avenue




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73rd Tour de Suisse - Stage 2
Cancellara & Saxo Bank in Control as Columbia's Bernard Eisel has the fastest legs in the first test of the Sprinters in the Tour of Switzerland

Peter Kennaugh Girobio 2009
Young Brit Peter Kennaugh scores dominant stage win in under-23's Italian stage race

2009 Race Across America: Preview
3,000 miles. 110,000 feet of climbing. Unquantifiable pain. From race legend Robic to eight-men teams, we take a look at the contenders for RAAM, the toughest race on two wheels

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Kiwi Mike Northey the 22 year old racing for Land Rover ORBEA took over the Best Young Riders' classification in the Nature Valley Grand Prix today. He also placed 3rd in the stage

Bicycle race future in doubt
Will the Mankato stage of the Nature Valley Grand Prix bike race be another casualty of the poor economy?

Bugno Remembers: Vesuvio '90
Bugno was unstoppable on Vesuvius that day in 1990
Bugno was unstoppable on Vesuvius that day in 1990

Lodi CA Cycle Fest Launches July 12
It won't exactly be the Tour de France, but local bicycle racing enthusiasts will get a chance to participate in the first Lodi California Cycle Fest to be held in downtown Lodi

Plaxton, Pendrel win Sand Creek XC - “The term ‘Canadian Line’ sums it up. He took (a line) I didn’t even see”

Brad: I'm a Doper
BRAD: I'M A DOPER
The “Omerta” is over. It’s time for me to make a confession

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Saturday, June 13th
DELTA Tour Zeeland: Stage 2 - results

73rd Tour de Suisse: Stage 1 - resultsTour de Suisse: Stage 1 Time Trial, Cancellara Wins Opening Stage at Tour of Switzerland
Newsflash: Cancellara Wins Opening Stage at Tour of Switzerland
Swiss ace Fabian Cancellara blitzes opening time trial to show he's back in peak condition

Moncoutie takes tough stage at Dauphiné, Valverde defends lead, 61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 7 - results, Moncoutie Takes Seventh Stage Of Dauphine
LATEST NEWS: MONCOUTIE TAKES SEVENTH STAGE OF DAUPHINE
Alejandro Valverde stayed on course to win the Dauphine Libere after Frenchman David Moncoutie won the seventh and penultimate stage

61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 7 - Live text coverage, Dauphiné Libéré LIVE - Stage 7, 2009 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré Live Dashboard  - Stage 7 start time: Saturday 12:30 cest (3:30 am pdt); Earliest live video: 15:15 cest (6:15 am pdt)

Tour de Suisse Stage 1... live thread, Tour de Suisse LIVE video streaming - Stage 1, 2009 Tour de Suisse Live Dashboard - Stage 1 start time: Saturday 15:08 cest (6:08 am pdt); Earliest live video: 17:00 cest (8:00 am pdt)

Nature Valley Grand Prix: Stage 4 - results, report & photos, Haedo and Miller win in Minneapolis
NVGP 2009 - Stage 4: Brooke Miller scores a win in the women's race.
NVGP 2009 - Stage 4: Brooke Miller scores a win in the women's race

Judith Arndt Regains Overall Lead in Bira for Columbia-High Road

MTB - Sand Creek International: short track - results

Vuelta Pilsen a Colombia: Stage 6 - results, 59th Vuelta a Colombia 2009 - Stage 6 & Photos

DELTA Tour Zeeland: Prologue - results

56th Ronde de L'Oise - Stage 2 - Aussie takes stage win as Belgium rider Steven Van Vooran assumes overall lead

34th Thüringen-Rundfahrt: Stage 6 - resultsStage 7 - results

Tour de Korea: Stage 8 - results

1984 Bike Tour: Day 32 - Limping across Kansas

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Mike Trone Fundraiser - Going to the  Emergency Room and staying in intensive care, Mike has medical expenses well into the 6 figures

First Edition Cycling News - Moncoutié has the polka dot jersey in mind, Fuglsang confirms exceptional climbing skills, Lloyd puts his hand up for first Tour de France start, Petacchi frustrates Farrar again, BMC Racing: "Our best day ever in a ProTour race", Cervélo TestTeam announces Tour pre-selections, The Queen acknowledges two members of British cycling

Why Valverde is still racing - Evidence stacked against Spanish rider in doping case - how come?

Team TIBCO Does it by the Textbook, Delivering Brooke Miller to Stage 4 Win at NVGP
Brooke Miller
Brooke Miller Sprints to Stage Four Win at Nature Valley Grand Prix

Janel Holcomb: Sad but True
Janel in living color
Day three of the Nature Valley Grand Prix

VIDEO: Bicycling Editors' Choice Trail BIke Testing

Tour de Nez: Trujillo's track training helps cycling
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Mark Trujillo uses his track background to train for cycling races like the Tour de Nez

Dave Lloyd Mega Challenge: one week to go
The Bwlch-y-Groes features in this year's Dave Lloyd Mega Challenge
Get set for the toughest sportive in the UK

Influx Curated recap

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Video: Lance and Levi from today's training

Video: Thomas Lövkvist's Pre-Race Bike Check
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Bike basics are often overlooked as we head out on our own daily rides

Dionne gets it right in Quebec City; Zwizanski still in lead with one stage to go

Farrar keeps lead in Holland - Just a day after winning the opening prologue, the Garmin-Slipstream sprinter dashed to second in the 181.7km second stage and retained the leader’s jersey in the three-day Dutch race

Jackie Crowell: Post-Race Surprise
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Through four stages, she leads the APC Best Young Rider competition (for racers younger than 26) and is 14th overall, 1:19 off the lead

Cooke takes lead in Emakumeen Biro
Nicole Cooke Oct 2008
Nicole Cooke takes first win of the season in Spanish stage race and take overall lead

Cyclists set to wend their way across the USA

Tour de Suisse Youtubery - One of the great TdS battles, 1987

Team TIBCO Does it by the Textbook, Delivering Brooke Miller to Stage 4 Win at NVGP
Brooke Miller
Brooke Miller Sprints to Stage Four Win at Nature Valley Grand Prix

Tour de Nez: After downfall, cyclist motivated to succeed

New road racing wheels from Fulcrum
Fulcrum Racing 5
Fast even when standing still, apparently

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Friday, June 12th
Don't Turn That Dial! It's The Dauphine Queen Stage Preview!

73rd Tour de Suisse, June 13-21: Preview, Stages, Start list, Past winners
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Defending Roman Kreuziger, 23, looks sharper than ever – ready for a Tour de Suisse repeat

Tour de Beauce: Stage 4a - results, Kelly's Scott Zwizanski takes the lead at Beauce

Farrar wins Dutch prologue

Girobio - Giro Ciclistico d'Italia: Stage 1 - results

63rd Dauphine Libere Stage 6 Video: Fedrigo Gets The Glory, Fedrigo makes mark on Dauphine with stylish stage win

61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 6 - results & report, Fedrigo wins Dauphine sixth stage, Valverde in yellow
LATEST NEWS: FEDRIGO WINS DAUPHINE SIXTH STAGE, VALVERDE IN YELLOW
The B-Box rider wins the 106-kilometer stage to Briancon

Tour Divide kicking off in Canada
The Tour Divide kicks off in Banff, Canada
2,745 miles along the American Continental Divide

61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 6 - Live text coverage, Dauphiné Libéré LIVE - Stage 6, 2009 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré Live Dashboard - Stage 6 start time: Friday 13:40 cest (4:40 am pdt); Earliest live video: 14:50 cest (5:50 am pdt)

Max Armstrong prepares for first trip to the Tour de France - Tour Baby: Lance Armstrong’s newborn son Max has his Social Security Card and is getting his passport in order to travel to France to see Dad race

Millar “not concentrating on overall” in Dauphine Libere
David Millar Dauphine Libere 2009 stage 5
Fourth overall, Scot taking race on day by day

73rd Tour de Suisse - Favorites Preview

Borrajo and Allar take wins at Nature Valley; Zirbel, Armstrong lead GC, Nature Valley Grand Prix: Stage 3 - results, photos & reports

Circuito Montañes: Stage 3 - results, Circuito Montañes - Stage 2 - Yellow jersey changes hands as Mironov takes stage glory

Specialized Launches Globe Brand
Specialized Launches Globe Brand
From the Twin Cites, Globe launched their 2010 line with the goal of changing the world with simple, functional, well-designed and fun bicycles

GP Internacional CTT Correios de Portugal: Stage 2 - results, GP Internacional CTT Correios de Portugal: Stage 1 - results

Ronde de l'Oise: Stage 1 - results, 56th Ronde de l'Oise  - Stage 1 - A break of 15 dominate as Jimmy Casper shows his sprinting abilities whilst Peter McDonald rules the mountains

Jackie Crowell: A Satisfying Day - I went into Thursday night’s Cannon Falls Road Race with the goal of keeping my teammate, Alison Powers, protected and possibly moving her closer to the overall leader, Kristin Armstrong

Iurreta-Emakumeen Bira: Stage 1 - results & report

Team Sky keep tight-lipped on rider selection

Dauphiné Ventoux Race Report
Dauphiné Ventoux Race Report
Ventoux means windy, and it was seriously windy

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Prominent cyclist dies in crash with teen driver
Prominent cyclist dies in crash with teen driver
For the third time in three weeks, a collision between a motorist and a cyclist has resulted in deadly consequences

Teacher dies in cycling accident
Cynthia Pool
Cynthia Pool, 46 was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer as she and  Margaret Starnes, cycled through Wyoming on a cross country Trans America trip

First Edition Cycling News - Liquigas backs Pellizotti for Tour, Rested Millar finds Dauphiné success, Fedrigo looks ahead to the French & World Championships, Valverde prepared for Dauphiné's queen stage, Donati says link exists between doping and coke use, Webcor crashes out of Nature Valley contention, Sprinters move in on Zirbel’s Nature Valley lead, Kirsipuu & Pedraza join LeTua

Janel Holcomb: Nature Valley Stage 3
Janel in black and white
We had a bad luck streak that will (hopefully) never be duplicated

MTB News & Racing Round-up - US ProXCT finale may get earlier date, Chengyuan takes third Chinese title, Kugler signs for Multivan Merida, O'Deas back to regular racing, Avanti signs Leary, Mary McConneloug Pro Bike: he unsinkable battleship, New York gravity race series happening this weekend

BKW: Passing the Buck
disciplinary proceedings against Tom Boonen
The UCI has declared that they can’t complete disciplinary proceedings against Tom Boonen in time for the Tour de France

Spat between Lance Armstrong and Greg LeMond goes to mediation - LeMond has made other allegations leveled at Armstrong, among them that the seven-time Tour champion paid off cycling officials to avoid testing positive

Latest Cycling News - Contador still laying it low, "Great ride" for Millar, Last Tour test in Switzerland, Haussler back to winning ahead of Tour, Vuelta's 2009 teams announced, Lang hopeful for Tour, Aerts out, Agritubel selects partial Tour roster, Bobridge wins in Germany

Matt Damon to star in Armstrong film?

Tech feature: Ridley 2010 preview
New mid-range aero road bike and lots of 'cross for 2010 from Ridley
Carbon fiber or aluminum? Now you have a choice

Specialized Ruby Saddle
NEW PRODUCTS: SPECIALIZED RUBY SADDLE
This slim, lightweight saddle is constructed using hollow titanium rails, tuned density foam with gel padding at the sit- bones and a compliant carbon reinforced shell

SmartEtailing Partners With MapMyFitness

Philly Bike Race Draws 300,000

Tomac Hires New Outside Sales Rep

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
RBA News - Fedrigo Wins Dauphine Sixth Stage, Valverde Holds Duaphine Lead, Teams Announced for Vuelta, Zwizanski Takes Stage and Yellow Jersey For KBS AT Tour de Beauce

The BSNYC Second Annual Self-Congratulatory Treacle-Fest!

Fat cyclist: Question of the Weekend: Cumulative Snot Volume

Mavic responds to wheel collapse article
A photo showing the rim after the accident.
"Mavic has tested the performance of the new R-sys wheel and Tracomp technology through lab testing, field testing and ProTour testing"

Older cyclists taking on new challenge at Masters Road National Championships

Nearly 700 masters ready to converge on Louisville this month
Nearly 700 masters ready to converge on Louisville this month
There is still time to register for the 2009 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships slated for June 28 - July 4

Vuelta leaves Katusha, Fuji and LPR on sidelines

1984 Bike Tour: Day 31 - Shortcut proves hazardous

Bicycles stolen from Olympic hopeful
Bicycles stolen from Olympic hopeful
Eight bikes looted from Olympic Development Program rider Sam Harrison

Top Rides: The Sella Ring

Blood cheats keep cyclists' union on toes

Ex-Tour champion questions cancer-doping link
1986: Laurent Fignon of France in action during the World Cycling Championships in Denver, Colorado, USA
Laurent Fignon's link between his advanced cancer and doping

Specialized Launches Globe Urban Brand
Specialized Launches Globe Urban Brand
Specialized cemented its commitment to the transportation category this week by launching its Globe brand

Accell Group Expands in Finland with Hellberg Take-Over

2 WSU football players arrested in connection with bicycle thefts

Kennaugh is King of Mountains in U23 Giro
Peter Kennaugh Girobio 2009
British team in strong showing on first day of Italian stage race for Under-23s

Police: Participate in naked bicycle ride, face registration as a sex offender

Bike giveaway at West Chester, PA's Iron Hill Criterium, July 11

Is Ivan Basso Done? Modest Results at Giro, Dauphine Cast Future Leadership Duties Into Doubt
Is Ivan Basso Done? Modest Results at Giro,
Before Ivan Basso's suspension way back in 2006, the Italian was perceived to be on the precipice of cycling immortality

MTB - Itera Cup: results

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Thursday, June 11th
The man who saved the day ... and the Giro
The man who saved the day: Hendricks gets a new bike to Menchov faster than anyone might have imagined.
Hendricks gets a new bike to Menchov faster than anyone might have imagined

Colombians take over Tour de Beauce, Tour de Beauce: Stage 3 results, Tour de Beauce: Stage 3 Live updates Tour de Beauce: Stage 3 - results
Colombian National Team goes 1-2 at the top of Mt Megantic in Beauce. Darwin Apatuma takes the win ahead of Sergio Luis Henao
Colombian National Team goes 1-2 at the top of Mt Megantic in Beauce. Darwin Apatuma takes the win ahead of Sergio Luis Henao

QsOTD, Dauphine Stylze...

Liquigas's Sylvester Szmyd wins atop Ventoux, as Valverde takes the lead from Evans, 61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 5 - results, Szmyd Outclimbs Valverde On Ventoux And Wins Stage 5
LATEST NEWS: SZMYD OUTCLIMBS VALVERDE ON VENTOUX AND WINS STAGE 5
The feared Mt. Ventoux was conquered today on Stage 5 of the Dauphine by a 31-year old Polish rider from Liquigas

61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 5 - Live text coverage, Dauphine Libere Stage Five-Up Mt. Ventoux.... Live Thread

Dauphiné Libéré LIVE - Stage 5, 2009 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré Live Dashboard - Stage 5 start time: Thursday 12:40 cest (3:40 am pdt); Earliest live video: 15:45 cest (6:45 am pdt)

Nature Valley Grand Prix: Stage 2 - results & photos

Tour de PEI: Trew takes final stage. Whitten wins overall, Tour de PEI: Stage 5 - results

59th Vuelta a Colombia 2009 - Stage 5, Vuelta Pilsen a Colombia: Stage 5 - results

Tour de Korea: Stage 7 - results

Light & Motion Announces Their Latest LED Bike Light Systems for Fall 2009
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Seca 900 Ultra: When Nothing But the Best and Brightest Will Do

34th Thüringen-Rundfahrt: Stage 5 - results

Circuito Montañes: Stage 2 - results

Coppa Della Pace: results

Memorial Ph. Van Coningsloo: results

Coppa Colli Briantei Internazionale: results

MTB - Sand Creek International, June 12-13: preview

Cyclists Ride To Honor Fallen Friends
Dozens gathered on Wednesday evening for a somber ride as a tribute to their friends.
Dozens gathered on Wednesday evening for a somber ride as a tribute to their friends

Sparkassen Münsterland Tour: Stage 4 - results, Stage 3 - results, Stage 2 - results, Stage 1 - results

Baltyk-Karkonosze Tour: Stage 7 - results, Stage 6 - results, Stage 5 - results, Stage 4 - results

Armstrong pedals to early lead in St. Paul - Floyd Landis, making his comeback to pro bicycle racing with an artificial hip, finished in 28th place, 48 seconds behind Zirbel

Circuito Montañes: Stage 1 - results

Coupe des Nations Ville Saguenay: Stage 5 -  results, Stage 4 - results, Stage 3 - results, Stage 2 - results, Stage 1 - results

Doping Snapshot II: age of currently suspended dopers at time of offense

Why LeMond says it's obvious that cyclists are dopingVideo: Greg Lemond at Play the Game
Greg Lemond at Play the Game
Greg Lemond speaking yesterday at a conference on ethics in sports called Play the Game in Conventry, UK

David Walsh - David Walsh is the chief sportswriter for the Sunday Times of London and the author of LA Confidential (with Pierre Ballesters) and From Lance to Landis

Arrest made in hit-and-run death of Martinez cyclist

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
Back to the top
Cycling News Roundup - 11 June 2009 - Teams Announce Tour de Suisse Rosters: Columbia, Astana, Caisse d'Epargne. Albasini Targets Swiss Tour, San Rafael Twilight Criterium, 50th Fitchburg Longsjo Classic and more

RBA News
LATEST NEWS: CONTADOR CONSERVES ON VENTOUX
Contador Conserves on Ventoux, Basso Bails from Dauphiné, Vande Velde Back for Tour de Suisse, Fignon Hit with Cancer

First Edition Cycling News - Kazakhstan pays up for Astana, Szmyd finds glory, Basso pulls out of Dauphiné, Fuglsang is the big revelation of the Ventoux, Fignon suffering from cancer, Vande Velde to return in Tour de Suisse, McEwen recovering, signs Katusha anti-doping clause, Kiserlovski joins Fuji-Servetto, Bissell takes command at Nature Valley Grand Prix

NYT: The Benefits of Cross Training

Road News & Results - June 11, 2009

Janel Holcomb on the mend: Nature Valley Grand Prix
Janel in living color
Webcor earned 3rd, 6th, 7th, and 10th place out of 118 racers

Garmin-Slipstream's Tour roster is starting to take shape

Frankie Andreu: Tough Decisions

BSNYC: Working for the Clampdown - The Importance of Word Choice
Working for the Clampdown: The Importance of Word Choice
I was nonetheless disappointed in myself for not referring to rims as "hoops."

Fat Cyclist: The Tell

PEZ: Thursday Euro News

Christian Vande Velde Returns to Competition
Christian Vande Velde Returns to Competition
The American suffered seven fractures, including five vertebrae, one rib and his pelvis during a crash in stage three of the Giro

ProXCT comes to Colorado Springs

MTB News & Racing Round-up - US Cup ProXCT heads to the Rocky Mountains, Tour Divide kicking off, Peat & Atherton head star field at European Downhill Champs in Slovenia, Mountain Bike Australia assumes management of national series, New stage race planned for Pisgah in North Carolina, Gravity East Series to Pennsylvania, DCM racers ready for Induna marathon

MTB News & Notes

Tour de France anti-doping measures explained

Thursday's British news round-up

Latest Cycling News - Valverde motivated for Dauphiné victory, Christian Vande Velde: Coming back stronger, Kohl denies L'Equipe statements, will sue, Riders revolted, Merckx designates Contador as Tour favourite, UCI may extend Valverde ban, Chavanel to Switzerland, Lapthorne's Canadian win spearheads global Australian charge

ProBikes: Two sharp rides from the Giro Zabriskie's time trial rig.
Zabriskie's time trial rig

On test: Sidi Genius 6.6 Carbon Mega
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Sidi's standard Genius 6.6 Carbon road shoes are outstanding kicks in their own right but as is sometimes the case with Italian footwear, they can be somewhat narrow

Lazer and LAS Helmets
As the last time we lined these guys up, we started with the LAS we’ll start this round with the Oxygen (O2) from Lazer.
Even most exceptionally foolish people have come to realize that some protection is better than no protection

Google Maps filming bicycle paths for Street View

Two cyclists killed near Tulsa - Killed in the accident were Angela Voss, 33, and Matthew Edmonds, 34. Both were members of the Bicycles of Tulsa Race Team. Another team member, John Moore, 40, was injured

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Neil Shirley Race Report: TD Bank Philadelphia International

The Lunacy of Pro Cycling, Circa 2009: Lance serves Hater tots. Le Mond is eating. Blood as checked baggage and finally, maybe, possibly, an update on the bio-passport. Plus Christian Vande Velde returns at the Tour de Suisse

Video: Ride with Levi in the NorCal Gran Fondo
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What the heck is a "Gran Fondo"...and why is Levi Leipheimer involved?

Fignon facing cancer fight
Fignon in 2008.
Two time Tour de France champion Laurent Fignon has confirmed that he has been diagnosed with advanced intestinal cancer

BKW: Bruyneel the Magician
The ongoing turmoil at Astana has, surprisingly, overshadowed the Tour de France dress rehearsal race Dauphiné Libéré
The ongoing turmoil at Astana has, surprisingly, overshadowed the Tour de France dress rehearsal race Dauphiné Libéré

Italian authorities confirm Valverde's blood was in bag 18
Alejandro Valverde Pinarello Prince
Documents given to Caisse d'Epargne and the UCI confirm that Valverde's blood was stored in Madrid. The Spanish rider has been banned in Italy and is now likely to be banned worldwide if lawyers decide that the evidence is water-tight

Garmin's Will Frischkorn reports on mid-season life in the ProTour
Will at the Tour last year.
Will at the Tour last year

Mailbag: Wisconsin and Michael Barry rock, Kohl and Cavendish do not

The Comment - Valverde, Boonen, Armstrong, LeMond... all the week's talking points

Screenwriter hired for Lance Armstrong movie, Lance: The movie

Christian Vande Velde: Coming back stronger
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Garmin-Slipstream's Christian Vande Velde sustained one of the worst crashes of his career at this year's Giro d'Italia and effectively threw his Tour de France challenge into severe jeopardy

50th Fitchburg Longsjo Classic readies for race day


Commencal 2010: The lowdown
Meta 5 Pro
New carbon, new hardtails and more stuff

Shimano Producing Online Videos

Storck Opens New HQ

Blue and LifeSport Join Forces

Magura to Distribute Vaude

Campagnolo's Zonda wheels now lighter than ever
Zonda 2-Way Fit
Rims compatible with both tubeless and clincher tires

US Clean Energy Bill Impact Not Yet Known - The proposed bill that the House will be considering in July would place mandatory reductions on greenhouse gasses

Cycling and camping on a profitable route for Halfords

Summer Cleaning: Approaching Tour de France Means Positive Doping Tests, Major Controversy for Cycling

Toronto cyclist hopes to finish gruelling 4,800-kilometre race in nine days

A Safety Issue to Officers, Poor Form to Cyclists - Loudoun Tickets Riders, Some in Charity Event

1984 Bike Tour: Day 30 - Kansas is big state to lose partner in

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Wednesday, June 10th
DL Halfway Home - Is The Race Already Over?
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It's a weird question to ask when we haven't even ventured into the mountains

RBA News
LATEST NEWS: VALVERDE FACING TWO-YEAR UCI BAN
Valverde Facing Two-Year UCI Ban, UCI To Name Drug Cheats, Tour Peloton To Face Anti-Doping Army, Kohl To Sue L'Equipe, Boonen Given More Hope For Tour de France Start

What's the World's Fourth-Greatest Stage Race?

Armstrong, Zirbel tops at Nature Valley opening time trial, Nature Valley Grand Prix: Stage 1 - results, report & photos

Tour de PEI: Stage 4, Tour de PEI: Stage 4 - results & report

Vuelta Pilsen a Colombia: Stage 4 - results & photos

Tour de Beauce: Stage 2 - results, Lapthorne wins stage 2 in Beauce; Wyss still in the lead

Tour de Beauce: Stage 2 report and results, Tour de Beauce: Stage 2 Live Updates
Darren Lapthorne (Rapha-Condor) wins Tour de Beauce Stage 2 - Thetford Mines
After working hard in a 3-man break for over 100 kilometers in stage 2 at the Tour de Beauce, Australian Darren Lapthorne (Rapha-Condor) soloed away from his break companions

Tour de Beauce: Stage 1 Video

Colorado Springs welcomes 4th Pro XCT stop this weekend
Colorado Springs welcomes 4th Pro XCT stop this weekend
Top pro mountain bikers will make their ways to Colorado Springs this weekend for the Sand Creek International Classic

34th Thüringen-Rundfahrt: Stage 4 - results

61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 4 - results, Evans regains lead at Dauphine as Grabsch wins ITT

Big Bert Wins Stage 4 Of The Dauphine, Evans Takes Over The Lead
LATEST NEWS: BIG BERT WINS STAGE 4 OF THE DAUPHINE, EVANS TAKES OVER THE LEAD
The German from Team Columbia charges home for the win on the 42.4 kilometer time trial.

Tour de Korea: Stage 6 - results

61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 4 - Live coverage, Dauphine Libere Stage Four-The 42.4km ITT.... Live Thread, Dauphiné Libéré LIVE - Stage 4, 2009 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré Live Dashboard
Dauphiné Libéré LIVE - Stage 4
Stage 4 start time: Wednesday 13:25 CEST (4:25:00 AM PDT); Earliest live video: 15:45 CEST (6:45:00 AM PDT)

U.S.'s Nathan Brown wins Swiss stage race

Tour de PEI: Stage 3 - results

Cyclist hurt in race hit-and-run
Police
He was struck by a white van

Torq Kona team dominate 2009 Bristol Bikefest
Long hard slog at the Bristol Bikefest
2,000 riders brave the rain at Ashton Court

Durango-Durango Emakumeen Saria: results

MTB - Chumba Capital Cup7: Downhill - results & report, Dual Slalom - results and report

MTB - Sundown International Cup - Ouro Branco: results

You be the judge - the first annual Felt-Holowesko Partners-Garmin mustache growing contest
I would say that Calebb Failry had the edge on the first day
I would say that C;aeb Failry had the edge on the first day of the First Annual Felt-Holowesko Partners-Garmin Mustache Growing Contest

The Tour de France ladder, Tour de France 2009: Week-by-week guide, Full 2009 Tour de France route details released

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
Back to the top
First Edition Cycling News - Evans-Contador: first duel at Mont Ventoux, American peloton bids adieu to Armstrong at Nature Valley Grand Prix, Rebellin trains pending Olympic positive counter-analysis, Grabsch wins first TT as world champ, French sports minister says Boonen and Valverde not welcome at Tour de France, World champ Ballan back for Tour de France, French riders to sue Kohl

Video: Italian Style in the US - Pinarello, Colnago...Fiat?
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The old and new versions of an Italian classic that we discovered at the Giro d'Italia

Bernard Kohl says he was misquoted - Bernhard Kohl on Wednesday vowed to sue French sport daily L'Equipe after they published an interview with him in which he spoke about doping at the 2008 Tour de France

Contador says that we’ll see the “real” Lance Armstrong at the Tour
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“He has ridden the Giro d’Italia in order to get in shape. He will now be stronger and more dangerous for everyone”

iPhone 3G S Dilemma: To Upgrade Or Not?

WSJ: Feud Sends Cycling World Spinning
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Eight-Year-Old Dispute Between Armstrong, LeMond Could Be Headed to a Courtroom

Boonen allowed to start 2009 Tour, UCI says Boonen can race Tour, Boonen given Tour de France chance, Antonio Colom suspended
Boonen may be at the Tour in July.
Boonen may be at the Tour in July

Biological passport: UCI to release names next week, UCI says biological passport findings to be released next week

Latest Cycling News - UCI to take action, Tour riders face army of testers, LeMond laments cycling's loss of innocence, Astana's in full colour, but financial problems continue, Contador sees Armstrong stronger for Tour, Boonen races Tour de France, Prudhomme: Valverde unwelcome at Tour

BKW: Crossing the Line to Success - For as long as I’ve covered pro cycling the Union Cycliste Internationale has found ever-evolving ways to come up with decisions and procedures that seem arbitrary, illogical and just wrong-headed

RBA Review: Tommasini Fire
RBA Review: Tommasini Fire
There is a dedicated cult who believe that steel is the ultimate frame material. They scoff at anything plastic (carbon) or refuse to touch aluminum for that matter

1984 Bike Tour: Day 29 - Charmed by flat roads, finally

Test: Timbuk2 Patrol Backpack
Test: Timbuk2 Patrol Backpack
The Patrol Backpack – rugged, durable, stylish – and darn functional

BMXers Take to Distribution With Ebius Trading & Distribution – Eastern Bikes is Expanding
Eastern Bikes
The formation of Ebius has brought about changes in Eastern Bike Works to better service their existing customer base

MTB - ASVÖ Österreich Grand Prix: results

MTB - Alpago Trophy: results

MTB - MTBliga.dk - Vejle: results

MTB - International Ankara Cup: results

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Pat McQuaid On The Biological Passport Plan
LATEST NEWS: RBA EXCLUSIVE: PAT MCQUAID ON THE BIOLOGICAL PASSPORT PLAN
The President of the UCI offers some insight into the doping circus

UCI Press release : UCI-AFLD agreement on anti-doping controls at the Tour de France, UCI-AFLD Agreement

UCI ProTour: Amstel Gold Race honored in the Netherlands

Bicycle chain gain for French convicts - British cyclist David Millar, who has won several stages of the Tour de France, said the sport was well-suited to help the inmates

BSNYC Round and Round: Wheel in the Sky Keeps On Failing

Fat Cyclist: Wherein I Vanquish The Terror What Lurked On the Trail

Alberto Contador's new TT bike
2009 Dauphiné, Contador's TT bike: Contador training on the new bike recently.
2009 Dauphiné, Contador's TT bike: Contador training on the new bike recently

McQuaid: Valverde may get worldwide ban

2009 Tour will be 'most tested event in history', McQuaid promises heavily tested Tour
McQuaid promises the 2009 Tour will be the most tested sporting event in history.
McQuaid promises the 2009 Tour will be the most tested sporting event in history

PEZ: New Zealand Pursuiter Marc Ryan

Wrenched and Ridden: The Chain Condom
The Chain Condom is a black, nylon, sleeve used to cover drivetrains.
The Chain Condom is a black, nylon, sleeve used to cover drivetrains

Wayne Lumpkin Acquires Spot Brand

Eastern Bikes Starting Distribution Company

On test: Cannondale Six Carbon 3 Compact
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Cannondale's Six Carbon 3 Compact definitely has the look to be a capable all-around racer but perhaps a little too much substance to go with it

Press Camp Drawing Media

Gaerne Carbon G.Myst Road Cycling Shoe Pro Review
Gaerne Carbon G.Myst Road Cycling Shoe Pro Review
Gaerne (pronounce “GAH- EYR- NAY”)  has been around close to half a century, and is situated near the town of Treviso in Italy

Saris Issues Dealer Tech Advisory - Bike Beams don't close properly as the detent button doesn't engage

Chicago's Bike to Work Week - June 15 - 19
Chicago's Bike to Work Week
A week of contests and commuter support culminates in Daley Plaza

Therme kasseienomloop: results

GP Dell'Arno: results

A cast and pending surgery for Van Uden
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Imagine riding 120km with a broken wrist. That's what kiwi Roman Van Uden did at Philly to make sure his team got the support they needed

Tour of America's Dairyland discounted online registration ends June 14

Outshined: Tour de Swiss Boasts a Better Line Up Than Dauphine Libere, More Favs Choose Switzerland for Final Tour de France Prep
Outshined: Tour de Swiss Boasts a Better Line Up Than Dauphine Libere, More Favs Choose Switzerland for Final Tour de France Prep
The provisional lineup for the upcoming Tour de Swiss is an impressive one

Can't We All Just Ride Our Bikes More? - There’s a pretty easy solution

Omnium races return to Glenwood area
Cyclers race in the 2008 Western Slope Omnium's criterium. The Omnium, a three-day event that features a time trial, a road race and a criterium, returns to the Glenwood Springs area this weekend.
Cyclers race in the 2008 Western Slope Omnium's criterium. The Omnium, a three-day event that features a time trial, a road race and a criterium, returns to the Glenwood Springs area this weekend

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Tuesday, June 9th
Tour de Beauce Stage 1 Video Interviews - Ryan Roth & Danilo Wyss

JHK, Compton win Teva Games
Katie Compton at the 2009 Teva Games cross-country.
Katie Compton at the 2009 Teva Games cross-country

Garmin auctioning Tour VIP package for charity

Fat Cyclist: Good Catch

BMC's Danilo Wyss wins Beauce opener, Tour de Beauce Live Updates, Tour de Beauce: Stage 1 photos, report and full results

Milram's Terpstra doubles in Dauphiné, 61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 3 - results, Criterium du Dauphine Libere - Stage 3 Results
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Niki Terpstra of Milram won the third stage of the Criterium du Dauphine Libere in a final sprint over Ludovic Turpin

Dauphine Libere Stage Three.... Live Thread, Dauphiné Libéré LIVE - Stage 3, 2009 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré Live Dashboard - Stage 3 start time: Tuesday 12:30 CEST (3:30:00 AM PDT); Earliest live video: 15:45 CEST (6:45:00 AM PDT); Approximate finish: 17:29 CEST (8:29:00 AM PDT)

PEZ: Jukka Vastaranta

Battle royale in the Wisconsin offroad series

34th Thüringen-Rundfahrt: Stage 2 - resultsStage 3 - results

Tour de Korea: Stage 5 - results

Cavendish confirmed for British national championships
Mark Cavendish is riding in the National Road Race Championships at Abergavenny
Field includes Tour de France veterans and Olympic gold medalists

NB Cyclists take 1, 2 at PEI Canada Games Test Event, Tour de PEI: Stage 2 - results, Stage 1 - results, Tour de Beauce: Stage 1 - results & report

34th Thüringen-Rundfahrt: Stage 1 - results

59th Vuelta a Colombia 2009 - Stage 2, Vuelta Pilsen a Colombia: Stage 2 - results, Stage 1 - results, Prologue - results

Tour de Korea: Stage 4 - results, Stage 3 - results, Stage 2 - results, Stage 1 - results

63rd Dauphine Libere Stage 2 Video: Furlan FirstDauphine-Libere Stage One Video: Evans Rocks

Always Riding seeking Solo Clothing partners
Always Riding seeking Solo Clothing partners
Dealers sought to carry technical cycle clothing

1984 Bike Tour: Day 28 - Lazy Louie's Bicycle Camp

The Tour de France ladder, Tour de France 2009: Week-by-week guide, Full 2009 Tour de France route details released
Tour de France 2009

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
Back to the top
First Edition Cycling News - Colom responds to doping charge, Kohl's statements countered by Vaughters, Valverde looks to "important" Dauphiné TT, So Frenchy for Bodrogi, More time for Keisse decision, BMC dominates Beauce's opening day, Financial boost for Cycling Australia

RBA News - Astana Cleared for Tour, Kohl Lets Loose on Doping Habits, McEwen Defends Katusha Contract Issue, Garmin Auction Offers VIP Tour Access

Doping Snapshot: A look at currently/recently suspended riders

63rd Dauphine Libere Stage 3 Video: Terpstra Takes The Stage And Overall Lead

Katusha's Toni Colom suspended after positive EPO test, Cycling News Flash - Colom suspended for EPO positive

LeMond questions cycling future
Greg Lemond
Lemond became the first American to win the Tour in 1986

Latest Cycling News - Kohl tells all about doping, Cycling union tight-lipped on press conference, Hesjedal back for Suisse and Tour, Katusha anti-doping clause: McEwen clarifies, Cavendish confirmed for British national champs, Kelly Benefit Strategies to Portugal, South African junior wins in Switzerland

A shattering experience - A post-recall, R-Sys wheel failure
The new Mavis R-Sys front wheel fell apart about 30 feet after a corner.
The new Mavis R-Sys front wheel fell apart about 30 feet after a corner

Daniel Holloway on his Philly adventure or ‘if you wave, we will drink’
Holloway still solo lap after lap up the Mayanunk Wall
Holloway still solo lap after lap up the Mayanunk Wall

NYT: Beater Bikes, the Cheap Workhorses of Cycling

First Edition Cycling News - Cervélo success leverage for Vroomen, Furlan gives Lampre a Tour boost, Zberg zooms to second, Rogers Tour rumours untrue, Tour de France likely for two Japanese riders, Rabobank announces Tour long list, Bauer brings experience to Beauce, Shelley Olds: New face in American sprinting, Citi sets sights on another Classic

Felt ends mountain bike team sponsorship
Felt team member Juri Ragnoli
Financial problems within management company cited

Teutenberg moves up NRC rankingsTeutenberg wins Liberty Classic; moves into 2nd in NRC standings

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com

U.S.'s Nathan Brown wins Swiss stage race

Nature Valley Grand Prix, June 10-14: Preview, Stages, Past winners

Bobke: Let the Tour Mania Begin 

BSNYC: Won't Get Byrned Again - The Indignity of Being an Unwitting Participant

Fit Chick: That Sinking Feeling

BKW: The Astana Question
Not since the La Vie Claire team of 1986 has there been a more curious cycling team than the 2009 Astana team
Not since the La Vie Claire team of 1986 has there been a more curious cycling team than the 2009 Astana team

Blazin' Saddles: Bailed out
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This week's comedy cycling compendium casts an askew glance over the Kazakh government's bailout of Team Astana

Astana settle debts, secure Tour de France place, Bruyneel says payments have been made - "It's an American company, which is working in the Kazakhstan market," said
Dosmukhambetov, who did not reveal the sponsor's identity


Kohl: Top 10 Tour riders also doped last year, Kohl comes clean

VIDEO: Aluminum vs. Carbon - We tested two bikes from Specialized, the Aluminum Allez and the Carbon Tarmac, to help you decide which material is right for you

Toolbox: Coaching with Power

Pro Bike: Mary McConneloug's Team Kenda-Seven Sola Gold
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It is common practice for top-level racers to receive all-new machines each season but current US cross-country champion Mary McConneloug is bucking that trend in a big way

REI Launching Bike Your Drive iPhone App - Bike Your Drive mobile iPhone application, a free interactive tool that helps cyclists track, view and share their bicycling experiences

Now we know what insprired the young Lance Armstrong

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Comic “Guy & Rodd” unveiled the secret behind Lance Armstrong’s dominance in bicycle racing

Judge Orders Review of Iron Horse Docs

Backcountry.com Launches Cutter Brand

Dorel Hires Chief HR Officer

USA Cycling members receive $35 off eSoles custom footbeds
USA Cycling members receive $35 off eSoles custom footbeds
USA Cycling members are eligible to receive a $35 discount off high-tech eSoles custom footbeds

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Monday, June 8th
Kazakh government sponsors Astana - Kazakhstan's government agrees to partially sponsor Lance Armstrong's cash-strapped Astana team to help it survive the economic crisis

“Law & Order: UCI” returns + more road news
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In today’s cycling news, the UCI has quite a full docket to deal with. The outcome of their hearings will affect the careers of Tom Boonen, Alejandro Valverde, Iljo Keisse and others

Fat Cyclist: Fight Cancer, Win Windows 7 Ultimate

A humble little report from the Smithfield Nocturne

9th Ringerike GP: Stage 5 - results, Stage 4 -  results, Stage 3 - results

Millar caught on the line in Dauphiné Libéré, Angelo Furlan Beats Tom Boonen For The Win
LATEST NEWS: ANGELO FURLAN BEATS TOM BOONEN FOR THE WIN
In an exciting finish on day two of the Dauphine-Libere, Italian Angelo Furlan beats out Boonen for the stage win

Furlan wins stage 2 at Dauphine; Evans holds lead, 61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 2 - results

Weekly Wrap: Brown wins Pays de Vaud
Weekly Wrap: Brown wins Pays de Vaud
Nathan Brown was the overall winner at le Tour du Pays de Vaud in Switzerland this weekend

Dauphine Libere Stage Two.... Live Thread!, Dauphiné Libéré live video streaming - Stage 2, 2009 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré Live Dashboard - Stage 2 Start Time: Monday 10:15 CET (1:15:00 AM PDT); Earliest live video: 14:50 CET (5:50:00 AM PDT); Approximate Finish: 16:25 CET (7:25:00 AM PDT)

Stunning success for Rachel Mercer
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2009 is turning into a fantastic year for Wellington's 20 year old Rachel Mercer. She's had kiwi success, secured a contract with a European pro team and this weekend she won her first pro race

Mt. Hood Cycling Classic: Stage 4 - results & report, Mt. Hood Cycling Classic Stage 4 Final Full Results

Britwatch: Cavendish talks up his chances
Britwatch: Cavendish talks up his chances
Mark Cavendish is full of confidence ahead of next month's Tour de France

1984 Bike Tour: Day 27 - Beautiful scenery and never-ending hills

Cateye MSC-HR20
NEW PRODUCTS: CATEYE MSC-HR20
Designed to be a complete training computer

UCI: Jonnier and Minnaar win in Fort William

Cycle Sport 2.0 - Bike Pure’s blueprint for a new start to bike racing

Cycling: Bike for shoes

The Tour de France ladder, Tour de France 2009: Week-by-week guide, Full 2009 Tour de France route details released
Tour de France 2009

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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Enough! Part II: What Else? - The going theory is that one of the biggest impediments to enforcement based on the bio-passports comes from the UCI's questionable ability/desire to bring cases successfully through whatever legal system would apply

RBA News - Angelo Furlan Beats Tom Boonen For The Win, Baldwin Finishes 2nd Overall At Mt. Hood, Pinfold Takes 10th In Philly, Team Type 1's Kobzarenko Is Philly's King Of The Mountains

Installing Shimano's Di2 electric group, and first impressions
Shimano Di2 Install: derailleurs and shifter/brake levers bolt to the bike almost identically to their mechanical cousins.
Shimano Di2 Install: derailleurs and shifter/brake levers bolt to the bike almost identically to their mechanical cousins

Philly, Luxembourg, France, Oregon and more: weekend race news
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We are in the peak of the racing season, so there are a lot of race results to report

Relive the 2009 Giro d’Italia!  - With the best moments of each stage and a play by play of the 21 stages

PEZ: Monday Euro News

"Gorrilla" Mauls Field in Philly, Teutenberg Completes Columbia Sweep, Photos from Philly - High Road Rules, Again

Philly'09: All Columbia, All The Time
Philly'09: All Columbia, All The Time
When a team like Columbia sends the All-Star squad they sent to Philly for the weekend, you know there's only one acceptable result

Latest Cycling News - Team Columbia-Highroad sweeps Philly, Holloway sprints out of the blocks, The Tour de France form ladder, Contador tests TT bike, Velits scores in Switzerland, No Tour for Valjavec and Elmiger

Enough! - I need to see some results from the Biological Passport program... right frickin now

Ask RC: What is the best material for a criterium bike? Part 2
Ask RC: What is the best material for a criterium bike? Part 2
The benefit of owning a damaged steel frame is that there are many frame makers who can fix it. Only a few shops in North America can fix a carbon frame

Swobo Launches Water Bottle Program

Marin County Getting More MTB Access

Barcelona's Bicing Bike Rental Beats All Expectations
Barcelona's Bicing Bike Rental Scheme Beats All Expectations
After its launch two years ago the forecasts said that in three years it should reach 85,000 subscribers. In fact after two years 186,000 frequent users have registered which correlates to a big percentage of the total Barcelona population

USA Cycling's New Media Director

First Endurance Adds Five Distributors

Silk Mills park and ride converted into temporary bike track

Leavenworth man's attitude, support of bicycle racing wins fans

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
SRAM launches 20-speed mountain bike group
XX: Truvativ's 156mm BB30 XX crank.
XX: Truvativ's 156mm BB30 XX crank

59th Vuelta a Colombia 2009 - Stage 1 - Juan Alejandro Garcia takes stage 1 and the red leaders jersey. Jeferson Vargas and Juan Diego Ramírez top G.C., Rock Racing hit by flu

GP Kanton Aargau - Milram's Peter Velits Opens His Pro Account in Gippingen Classic

The Explainer: Getting that ol' EPO boost

From the BSNYC Culture Desk: "The Belle of the Ball Bearings" (A Musical)

Kelly Benefit on new Gary Fisher carbon road bikes
KBS Fisher bikes: The team got to ride the new bikes this weekend.
KBS Fisher bikes: The team got to ride the new bikes this weekend

Horner healing, hopeful for Tour
Chris Horner was having the ride of his life at the 2009 Giro. Now he has his heart set on riding the Tour.
Chris Horner was having the ride of his life at the 2009 Giro. Now he has his heart set on riding the Tour

Columbia denies rumours Rogers is to miss the Tour - Tour de France team not yet confirmed, says American team

Klöden pre-selected for Tour despite Freiburg investigation
Andreas Kloden Romandie 2008
Astana gives Klöden Tour de France nod despite alleged doping connection

Tech news: New Trek TTX on the way?
New race bikes for Astana and Subaru-Gary Fisher
Alberto Contador (Astana) used an all-new Trek time trial bike to claim second place in the opening time trial of this year's Dauphiné Libéré

Markus Zberg Takes Impressive 2nd in Sprint Finish as BMC Continues to Impress at Dauphiné Libéré

Cops target speedy cyclists
On the prowl ... cops catch speeding bikers
Blasted for wasting police time and money trying to catch speeding cyclists

Lance Armstrong drops price on “governer to be” mansion
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This would be the ultimate collector’s item for a ravenous Lance Armstrong fan

London tube strike now official - London Cycling Campaign predicts "lasting surge in cycling growth" as a result of the London Tube Strike, now officially on

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
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Sunday, June 7th
RBA News - Hinault vs. Armstrong. Katusha’s Anti-Doping Policy Draws Fire From Riders, ASO To Follow UCI On Boonen Case, Schleck Wraps Up Luxembourg

Evans nips Contador to open Dauphiné, 61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 1 - results, Evans Rocks Dauphine Libere
LATEST NEWS: EVANS ROCKS DAUPHINE LIBERE
Cadel Evans stormed around the 12.1-kilometer time trial course to beat Tour rival Alberto Contador by 8-seconds

Columbia-Highroad goes 1-2 in PhillyHenderson 2nd in Philly
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Kiwi Greg Henderson finished 2nd in the 250km Philadelphia International Classic that was won by his Columbia Highroad team mate Andre Greipel

Philadelphia International Championship: Men - results, Women - results

Teutenberg wins in Philly, Women's Liberty Classic results

Philadelphia International Championship: Live Coverage

GP Kanton Aargau: results

Dauphiné Libéré - Stage 1, 2009 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré Live Dashboard - Stage 1 start: Sunday 16:09 CET (7:09:00 AM PDT); Earliest live video: 17:30 CET (8:30:00 AM PDT); approximate finish: 19:04 CET (10:04:00 AM PDT)

69th Tour du Luxembourg - Stage 4 , Tour de Luxembourg: Stage 4 - results  - It's stage victory for Matti Breschel and the overall for Fränk Schleck, as Saxo Bank complete their tour de force

Schleck takes control in Luxembourg. Tour of Luxembourg Day 5 (Stage 4) - Frank Schleck leads Andreas Kloden by a mere 4 seconds...will today see a battle royale at the finish?

Mt. Hood Cycling Classic: Stage 3 -  results, report & photos, Mach and Pitel fight off challengers at Mt. Hood Classic
Britton wins Wy’East ahead of classification face off
Rob Britton (Trek Red Truck) climbed his way to victory in Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon, after a hard 148-kilometre stage in the wind Saturday

59th Vuelta a Colombia 2009 - Prologue  - GW-Shimano gets it - Rocking the Clock with Stiber Ortiz the first leader of the Vuelta. Rock Racing plagued by mechanicals today

2009 World Series of Bicycling - Track Series Opens - Jame Carney Wins Artie Greenberg US 10 Mile Championships Opener

Tour de France 2009: Week-by-week guide, Full 2009 Tour de France route details released
Tour de France 2009

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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First Edition Cycling News - Motivated Evans enjoys taste of victory at Dauphiné opener, Katusha's new anti-doping policy refused by McEwen, Steegmans, De Haes, Tension between Hinault & Armstrong, Home favourite Fränk Schleck wins Tour de Luxembourg, Packed evening entertains in Smithfield Nocturne, American Velodrome Challenge draws international field

Evans: “Surprised But Pleased With Win”
Cadel Evans stage 20 Tour de France 2008
Australian says win confirms rising form

Tour of Taranaki race report from winner Patrick Bevan - Patrick Bevan won the recent Tour of Taranaki, snatching the yellow jersey from Aaron Strong in the final stage.  Here is the race report

Three top Katusha riders oppose new team rules

Cycling round-up: The Musette

Philly International + Liberty Classic Live Ticker

Haussler wins Schwarzwald test, Triberg-Schwarzwald
CYCLING 2009 Paris-Nice Heinrich Haussler (Cervelo) - 0
Cervelo rider Heinrich Haussler claimed a home victory for Germany in the GP Schwarzwald

Cycling in France and US featured Sunday

Team Canada to Race Tour de Beauce

BWN News
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Alberto Contador downplays Armstrong’s leadership, Laurent Jalabert to run French cycling, Astana team still waiting for payments

Kadisco: Print advertising as sponsorship
Reed Pages interior spread
Brands like QWSTION are given a full page with just a logo and the text

Press release : UCI renews media rights deal with EBU

UCI: Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré and Tour de Suisse: start of a great summer of stage racing

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Lance checks in from the snow in Aspen

Columbia-High Road Men Take Top Two Podium Spots in Philadelphia

Saxo smokes 'em in Luxembourg

UK time trials round-up: National 25
Michael Hutchinson was untouchable in the national 25
Hutchinson, Shaw and Perrett blow field to pieces

MTB - Racer Bikes Cup -Gränichen: results & report

MTB - Massanutten Hoo Ha!: Cross country - results & full report

MTB - Monte Generoso Bike Marathon:  results

Staten Island City Councilmen don't 'see the point in bike lanes'

Video: Lance Armstrong in Aspen

LiveStrong Challenge Seattle bike ride seeking volunteers

UCI Nations Cup-Ville de Saguenay U23 Stage 4

Piccola Tre Valli Varesine: results

MTB - Massanutten Hoo Ha!: Super D - results & full report

Minnaar takes win at Fort William World Cup
Greg Minnaar won the fourth round of the 2009 UCI Downhill World Cup at Fort William
Victory for Jonnier in women's downhill; Graves and Kintner in 4X

MTB - World Cup Downhill & Four Cross #4: Elite men 4X - results & report, Elite women 4X - results & report, Elite men DH - results & report, Elite women DH - results

MTB - Festival-Marathon & German National Championships: results & report

PEZ: The Race Of The Lasts

Katie Compton Talks About Her Sponsorship Search

1984 Bike Tour: Day 26 - Ups and downs in the Ozarks

Craddock wins stage 3 as Juniors look to defend yellow at de Vaud
Craddock wins stage 3 as Juniors look to defend yellow at de Vaud
Lawson Craddock won Saturday's ITT stage of le Tour du Pays de Vaud in Switzerland for the USA Cycling Junior National Team.

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information

Saturday, June 6th
Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré live coverage - The race will be broadcast live on Cycling TV worldwide except Europe.  Eurosport and France 3 TV are also among the television channels showing the Dauphine Libere live

14th Annual Liberty Classic - Preview - 100 women will test their legs and try to beat the Blitzkrieg of German duo Worrack and Teutenberg. Start List - Teams, riders and dossard numbers

Tour de Luxembourg: Stage 3 - results, 69th Tour du Luxembourg - Stage 3
Fränk Schleck won stage three and took over the race lead
Saxo Bank take charge as a Schleck does it again: this time, it's older brother Fränk, winning the queen stage and the race lead

1984 Bike Tour: Day 25 - C'mon Missouri, "Show Me" some courtesy

Boasson Hagen favored at 25th Philly Championship, Philadelphia International Cycling Championship and Liberty Classic Preview
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Known this year as the TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship, it represents the 25th edition of a long and storied race

Memorial Pantani: results, 6th Memorial Marco Pantani - Another winning sprint for LPR. But it's not AleJet this time

GP Triberg Schwarzwald- results & report

MTB - Games of the Small States of Europe - results

MTB - Czech National Cup - Boskovice: results

MTB - Bank BPH Grand Prix:  results

Gee Atherton qualifies first in Fort William
All the latest action from Fort William
Mountain bike world cup kicks off in the Scottish Highlands

MTB - World Cup Downhill & Four Cross #4: DH Qualifying - results

MTB - World Cup Downhill & Four Cross #4: 4X Qualifying - results & report

Tour de Cycling - Saturday - Today is the 65th anniversary of the Normandy Landings (D-Day)

Tour de France 2009: Week-by-week guide, Full 2009 Tour de France route details released
Tour de France 2009

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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First Edition Cycling News - From Grand Tour to American Classic for Pinotti, Henderson & Teutenberg talk sprinting in Philadelphia, Fly V Australia hopeful & BMC prepared to go the distance in Philly, Contador returns to Dauphiné Libéré with modest aspirations, Liquigas pins Dauphiné hopes on Basso & Nibali, Schleck takes control at home, ASO will "follow the UCI" re: Boonen, O'Grady looking good for Tour, Vila & Ventoso appeal bans, Teams for Winghaven NRC

RBA News - Astana To Ride Dauphine Without Astana, Schlecks Double In Tour Of Luxembourg, Rabobank Announces Pre-Tour Team, Baldwin Takes First Win For OUCH, Team Type 1 Set For Race Across America


Nine Things To Know About The Dauphine Libere

Tour de Luxembourg Day 4 (Stage 3) - Today's stage is 185 km, with 6 places to pick up mountain points

BMC ready for Dauphiné challenge

Landis is back in the fast lane
Floyd Landis , who was stripped of his 2006 Tour de France title after testing positive for a banned substance, will race tomorrow.
Floyd Landis , who was stripped of his 2006 Tour de France title after testing positive for a banned substance, will race tomorrow

First Warm Weather Ride
First Ride
Some years it comes later than others, but when it starts as late as this, you can be reasonably sure it is here to stay

Video: Animal Relentless Bike Tour
Martyn Ashton mid-air
More magic on two wheels

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Dominguez tests 2010 Fuji in Philly
Fuji is hoping for some expert feedback from Dominguez before launching into full production.
Fuji is hoping for some expert feedback from Dominguez before launching into full production

Hinault blasts ... well, everyone - On Armstrong’s comeback: “I hope he will not be there. Is he afraid of France? Nobody forced him to come, he only has to stay home! He cannot win the Tour. I hope that Contador gives him a beating.”

Contador downplays Dauphiné chances
Contador says he doesn't feel pressure heading into the Dauphiné.
Contador says he doesn't feel pressure heading into the Dauphiné

NYT: Astana Team Says Money Still an Issue

Mt. Hood Cycling Classic - Stage 2 Scenic Gorge TT - Chris Baldwin First Win in OUCH colors moves to 2nd on G.C. Edwige Patel Regains Yellow Jersey with slim lead over Leah Goldstein

Baldwin sails to first win for OUCH Presented by Maxxis

Video: How Get a Police Escort
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Here's an inside look at one of the best perks of the job...a full-on police escort down the hill, right behind the peloton

2009 Tour de Luxembourg Stage 2 video

Bianchi's new C2C Infinito
Bianchi C2C Infinito
More aggressive design for 2010

Cycling: Car-Free Fridays on horizon

Contador, other heavies line up for Dauphine Libere
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The Criterium Dauphiné Libéré kicks off Sunday in France and, as we’ve noted, a strong contingent of Tour de France hopefuls are showing up to test their form in advance of the race

Mt. Hood Cycling Classic: Stage 2 - results, report & photos, Mt. Hood Cycling Classic: Stage 2 results

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
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Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Friday, June 5th
Tour de Cycling - Friday, 2009 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré Live Dashboard
Ivan Basso didn't win a stage or reach the GC podium at Giro d'Italia last month, but he's looking to parlay his good form at the Dauphine without being pursued by a killer. The course suits him well.
Ivan Basso didn't win a stage or reach the GC podium at Giro d'Italia last month, but he's looking to parlay his good form at the Dauphine without being pursued by a killer. The course suits him well

Philadelphia International Championship, June 7: Preview, Races, Start list

59th Vuelta a Colombia 2009 - Preview

OUCH's newest rider puts the hurt on the Mt. Hood field, Mt. Hood Cycling Classic: Stage 1 results

Andy Schleck scores stage win in his home country, Tour de Luxembourg: Stage 3 - results, Schleck in winning form in Luxembourg

Register now for 2009 Masters Road Nationals
Register now for 2009 Masters Road Nationals
The 2009 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships are quickly approaching. Register now to avoid late fees

8th Le Tour du Grand Montréal: Stage 5 - results, Le Tour du Grand Montreal - Stage 5 and Final GC results

Di Luca wants Vuelta invitation
After a strong showing at the Giro, Di Luca is hoping to race this year's Vuelta.
After a strong showing at the Giro, Di Luca is hoping to race this year's Vuelta

Tour of Luxembourg Official Website - Tour de Luxembourg Stage 2 is underway

Video: Stars come out to promote season of velodrome racing

Cervélo TestTeam dominates Tour du Grand Montréal
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After winning the Montreal World Cup, the Cervélo TestTeam dominated the Tour du Grand Montréal by winning four stages

Jelly Belly, Team Type 1, and Colavita confirmed for Missouri's Tour de WingHaven NRC event

Baltyk-Karkonosze Tour: Stage 3 - results

The Manayunk Wall inspired Zwizanski's cycling career

Swobo launches social water bottle effort
Swobo's new 'Message In A Bottle
'Tap Water Rules' campaign aimed at Nestle

1984 Bike Tour: Day 24 - Clearing a path for the Olympic torch in Missouri

Alliance Grants $125,000 to Organizations

QBP to Distribute Ridley Complete Bikes

Landis, Rodriguez, Edvald stand out in Philadelphia International Cycling Championship

Tour de France 2009: Week-by-week guide, Full 2009 Tour de France route details released
Tour de France 2009

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
Back to the top
First Edition Cycling News - Bazayev leads in Luxembourg, BMC prepared for Dauphiné, Miller aims for Liberty Classic victory, Wild wins Le Tour du Grand Montréal, UCI renews media rights deal with EBU, Andalucía-Cajasur hires three neo-pros

BWN News
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Andy Schleck pulled to within striking distance for his home race, world champ Alessandro Ballan wins after an 84 day break, Wild takes the overall in Montreal and more


RBA News
Bruyneel: Astana Not Paid in Full, Armstrong Welcomes Birth Of Son, Max, Contador on Armstrong: 'Just another teammate'
Bruyneel: Astana Not Paid in Full, Armstrong Welcomes Birth Of Son, Max, Contador on Armstrong: 'Just another teammate'

Dauphine Libere and Memorial Pantani news and more, Hottitude: Dauphiné vs. Tour de Suisse

61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré, June 7-14: Preview, Stages, Start list, Past winners

BMC Excited and Well Prepared for Dauphiné Participation, Columbia-High Road Hunting Down Stage Wins in Dauphine Libere

Dauphiné Libéré preview
Levi Leipheimer Alejandro Valverde Cadel Evans Dauphine 2008 st7
Dauphiné offers sneak preview of Mont Ventoux ahead of the Tour de France

Ventoux top attraction of daunting 2009 Dauphiné
Evans is hoping to use the Dauphiné Libéré as a warm-up for the Tour.
Evans is hoping to use the Dauphiné Libéré as a warm-up for the Tour

FYI to all Cycling TV subscribers

Fitchburg Longsjo Classic's Past Champion's Celebration to include the Raleigh Boys

2 Spanish cyclists challenge doping bans at CAS

Latest Cycling News - Klöden on Astana’s Tour shortlist, Dominguez and Clarke are back for Philly, Quick Step Tour training in Zolder, Quick Step and Fuji announce Dauphiné rosters, Tour prep for Milram, Mancebo wants win at Vuelta a Colombia, Lion of Flanders adds bite to Smithfield menu, Wilkinson takes win in UK's Tour Series round four, Tweet announces Armstrong's fourth child

Friday's British News Round-up

Cyclist heads up tallest mountain
Mark Beaumont
Mark Beaumont is cycling mountain ranges from Alaska to Argentina

Sidi Women’s Genius 5
The women's Sidi Genius 5 shoe is designed with carbon composite sole, breathable vented Lorica microfiber upper
The women's Sidi Genius 5 shoe is designed with carbon composite sole, breathable vented Lorica microfiber upper and cooling mesh inserts

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Brotherly Love - Rob Leipheimer, Part 2
Originally it was a ski shop plus we sold bikes as well
Rob and Levi, the early years in Montana

Video: 21 Years Ago Today - Davis on Andy's Gavia Ride
Andy Hampsten plows through the snow atop the Gavia Pass in Italy, and goes on to win the Giro d'Italia.
Andy Hampsten plows through the snow atop the Gavia Pass in Italy, and goes on to win the Giro d'Italia

What's gained or lost when Armstrong lets his fans in, but only on his own terms?

PEZ Eat To Compete: Prosciutto & Funghi Pizza

BSYNC Friday Fun Quiz!

Bike Shop Employee Actually Polite, Helpful—Not Bitter Amateur Racer
Bike Shop Employee Actually Polite, Helpful—Not Bitter Amateur Racer
Glen Lawson is fed up with the attitude he commonly encounters at the bike shops he frequents around his home in Lakewood, Colorado

Bruyneel says money is still not forthcoming from Astana

Contador: Lance 'just another teammate'

The Killer's Second Act

Fifteen kiwis face Philly this weekend
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Greg Henderson won the Philadelphia Classic in 2006. This weekend he's back in the USA alongside 14 other kiwis in one of the biggest one day races on the US circuit

Astana's path to Tour now clear

PEZ: Ed And Dave Look Back

AP: Armstrong announces birth of son on Twitter
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"Wassup, world? My name is Max Armstrong and I just arrived. My Mommy is healthy and so am I!"

Cycling keeping White County riders healthy, happy, hungry

From hit & run victim to cross-country bicycle traveler

RBA Review: Look 566
RBA Review: Look 566
Few companies have as vaunted a legacy in producing high-end carbon race bikes as Look

Minneapolis Breeds Diverse Set of Dealers

Auction Benefitting World Bicycle Relief

Former Tour de France winner Floyd Landis is on the comeback trail and will race in Minnesota next week

Women's Parel van de Veluwe

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Thursday, June 4th
Bicycle Regulations Clarification for National Championships in 09 - Enforcement of the UCI's new 3:1 aspect ratio rule for handle bars will begin Jan. 1, 2010 for Junior, U23, Elite and Master National Championships

Mt. Hood Cycling Classic: Stage 1 - results

Start list for the Dauphine Libere, Building Up: Dauphine Libere Stage Race Provides Tour de France Favorites a Testing Ground for July
The Dauphine Libere, as it does every yea
The Dauphine Libere, as it does every year, provides many of the upcoming Tour de France favorites a chance to ride against each other on stage that are similar to July's Grand Boucle

Kirsten Wild takes third Montreal stage, Napolitano wins in Luxembourg and more race results
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Danilo Napolitano (Katusha) won Stage 1 of the Tour of Luxembourg won. The 28-year-old Italian took the mass sprint

Volta Ciclistica Internacional do Paraná: Stage 1 - results

Tour Series #3: results

9th Ringerike GP: Stage 2 - results

2009 USA Cycling election nominations underway
2009 USA Cycling election nominations underway
Nomination forms for the upcoming elections are due July 1, with the election taking place from July 15 - Aug. 15

Le Tour du Grand Montreal - Stage 4 results, 8th Le Tour du Grand Montréal: Stage 4 - results

MTB - AlpenTour Trophy: Stage 4 - results, Stage 3 - results, Stage 2 - results, Stage 1 - results

8th Le Tour du Grand Montréal: Stage 3 - results

Mt. Hood Cycling Classic: Prologue - results, Mt. Hood Cycling Classic Prologue

MTB - XCO Samobor: results

MTB - Endurance - Atenas: results

Top Riders to Watch at Philly Bike Race
2009 TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship
On Sunday, June 7 at 9:00 a.m. twenty-three teams totaling 169 cyclists will contest the silver anniversary of the TD Bank Philadelphia International Championship

Napolitano wins Lux stage, Tour de Luxembourg: Stage 2 - results, 69th Tour du Luxembourg

Tour de Luxembourg: Day 2, Tour de Cycling - Thursday, Tour of Luxembourg Official Website - Today is the Tour de Luxembourg Stage 1 from Luxembourg to Mondorf.  The stage is scheduled to begin at 13:00 CET (7am U.S. Eastern) and finish between 16:35 and 17:18 CET (10:35am and 11:18am U.S. Eastern)

2009 Masters Track National Championships to be Relocated

Contador primed for Dauphiné
Contador: 'I want to regain the rhythm of competition in the Dauphiné.'
Contador: 'I want to regain the rhythm of competition in the Dauphiné'

Cofidis to continue to 2010

UCI: World Cycling Centre trainees on the podium at European BMX Championships

Back-to-back wins for Downing in UK's Tour Series
Round three of the Tour Series in Woking saw some fast and furious racing
Fourth round kicks off tonight in Peterborough

Video: Mountain Biking Eliminator dual slalom

Preview: Ryedale Grand Prix

Evans takes low key approach
Evans takes low key approach
Cadel Evans has asked team management for a lower-key buildup to the Tour de France as the Australian cycling star tries to improve on his two second placings


Tour de France 2009: Week-by-week guide, Full 2009 Tour de France route details released
Tour de France 2009

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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First Edition Cycling News - Napolitano wins at Tour of Luxembourg, Cervélo in command at Montréal, OUCH and KBS announce Philadelphia rosters, Quick Step adds to roster, Multivan Merida sitting pretty, Lees-McRae and MIT claim collegiate season titles

RBA News
Strong Philly Lineups for OUCH and Kelly Benefits
Strong Philly Lineups for OUCH and Kelly Benefits, Cofidis Stays On, Two Recruits for Quick Step, True Convicts of the Road

MTB News & Racing Round-up - Felt ends team sponsorship, World Cups draw many thousands, Massanutten hosting next eastern US Cup, Racer Bikes cup heads to Granichen, Meet ten former mountain bikers who've switched to the road, Schurter goes long, Geoff Kabush diary, Gravity East Speedweek starts at WISP, Race Face auctions custom cranks for Dirt Series Scholarships

Interview: Creed Feed 8
East Coast and a pro again
On the East Coast and a pro again

PEZ Thursday Euro News!

CN Latest Cycling News - Dauphiné: A surprise winner on a surprising parcours?, Time trial training for Evans & co., Astana for Dauphiné Libéré, Cofidis to continue, Armstrong's comeback reasons reviewed by Walsh/Ballester, Columbia-Highroad announces Philly roster, More surgery for Horrillo, ASO releases Tour route details, Vandenbroucke tops podium in Le Bizet, Back-to-back wins for Downing in UK's Tour Series, Official Tour de France Guide hits UK shops

Custom City Bikes From Violet Crown Cycles
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Austin, Texas based bicycle builder Violet Crown Cycles launched in May and is accepting orders online for the Ferguson

More Money from Italian Government to Spur Bike Sales
More Money from Italian Government to Spur Bike Sales
The Ministry for the Environment has decided to add another € 10 million (in addition to the the government allocated € 8.75 million) towards the purchase of bikes

Women's Prestige Cycling series resumes at Nature Valley Grand Prix

Storey and Pendleton at the Glamour Awards
Sarah Storey Victoria Pendleton Glamour awards 2009
Beijing medallists Sarah Storey and Victoria Pendleton

Komen Cruisers sold for breast cancer funding
The Komen Cruiser, available in single- or three-speed.
Single speed or 3-speed available

Fat tire cyclists kick off the Wood River Cup

Putting N.J. on a bicycle-friendly path

Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings - Lars Boom takes home his first victory in the ProTour Ranks, besting many other cyclocross icons, Katie Compton to the hospital with an asthma attack, Gould, Wells shine at Bump & Grind, Jeremiah Bishop takes home 100 miler

Junior development riders go 1-2-3 in Pays de Vaud prologue
Junior development riders go 1-2-3 in Pays de Vaud prologue
Nathan Brown posted the winning time in Thursday's prologue of le Tour du Pays de Vaud in Switzerland

Bike Ride for World Hunger Cycles Through New York City June 10-12

KBS Pro Cycling kicks off fundraising efforts for World Bicycle Relief

First ride: Civia Loring
The Civia Loring will be available late June.
Steel hauler/commuter with bamboo highlights

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Lance Armstrong bent on world domination & other road news
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This is the “The Da Vinci Code” of cycling: Pierre Ballester and David Walsh, the two authors of “LA Confidentiel”, have published a new book about Lance Armstrong

Women's Parel van de Veluwe
 - Chantal Blaak (Leontien.nl) wins 2009 Parel van de Veluwe. Young gun the best of an eight rider break. Beltman and Gunnewijk completes podium

Video: Jens Voigt, on a Mission for Charity
Jens Voigt, on a Mission for Charity
We know him as one of the toughest competitors in cycling

The (Other) Young American - A Conversation with Tejay Van Garderen

BSNYC: The Indignity of Commuting by Bicycle - Riding in Circles

Fat Cyclist: I Live In An Exotic Locale

Catching up with Team TIBCO’s Amber Rais
Amber Rais at the very wet 2009 Amgen Tour of California Womens Criterium
Amber Rais at the very wet 2009 Amgen Tour of California Women's Criterium

Video: Planet Armstrong - Giro stage 21, Part 1, Giro stage 21, Part 2

Southam: 100 percent delighted I'm still racing
Tom Southam Rapha Condor 2009
Interview: Rapha-Condor pro says no regrets he's stayed in the saddle

Geoff Kabush: Spring campaign reflections

Video: Get Buff with the Fit Chick

Fit Chick: Better Living through Chemistry - The Fit Chick takes a variety of supplements to help her through her training

Ask The Coach
o you have any good information in regards to prostatitis as it relates to bicycling and its causes, treatment, and prevention?
Do you have any good information in regards to prostatitis as it relates to bicycling and its causes, treatment, and prevention?

Froome: First Giro was tough

PEZ: Talk With Cervelo's Dominique Rollin

On test: Storck Fenomalist
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Storck's newest Fenomalist 'mid-range' model easily eclipses most companies' flagships

PEZ: Week 2 Outtakes!

Crankworx Colorado Registration Open

Sales Move to the Middle in Minneapolis
Sales Move to the Middle in Minneapolis
Retailers are increasingly relying on mid-priced bikes to keep their sales floors humming

Colorado's High Gear Cyclery Closing

Suunto Adds Reps, Hires Sales Firm

Convicts pedal own Tour de France
Prisoners and guards prepare to leave Loos prison near Lille
2,300km, 15 stages to be raced

Green issues come in second to health concerns in an encouraging uptake of cycling, according to latest research

Bikes for Kids Utah Scores Big in Salt Lake Valley

Baltyk-Karkonosze Tour: Stage 2 - results, Stage 1 - results, Prologue - results

Bobke: Looking Towards Le Tour

Female cyclist critically injured by truck

Kelly Benefit Strategies auctions Philly "Hot Lap" to benefit World Bicycle Relief

1984 Bike Tour: Day 23 - Rest and repair

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Wednesday, June 3rd
Ten former mountain bikers who've switched to the road
Amber Neben (USA) Equipe Nurnberger
Amber Neben spent two and a half years with the SoBe HeadShok mountain bike team at the turn of the century

Mt. Hood Cycling Classic, June 3-7: Preview
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Mt. Hood off in the distance

Rast wins Luxembourg prologue, Tour de Luxembourg: Stage 1 - results
Gregory Rast, CYCLING - 0
Rast's win on the 2.7km circuit was a further boost to the Astana team, who earlier in the day were cleared to continue fielding riders despite the financial problems which have dogged the Kazakh-funded outfit

Trofeo Alcide De Gasperi - results

Top Women’s Teams Set to Battle Mannayunk in Philadelphia’s 16th Annual Liberty Classic

Landis Confirmed for Mardis Cycliste de Lachine

Ballan’s Back!
ITALY CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
He spent what seems like the longest time of any rider this year on the disabled list, but Alessandro Ballan makes his return this Saturday at the Memorial Marco Pantani

Tour de Luxembourg: Preview

Tour de Cycling - Wednesday, Tour of Luxembourg Official Website, Start List, Live ticker, The Skoda Tour de Luxembourg starts today and runs through June 7.  We do not believe there to be any live television coverage but highlights may be available.  More info to come on that - CyclingFans.com

Review: Ellsworth’s Scant offers a carbon fiber alternative
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The Scant was very responsive and used every ounce of power you could give it

9th Ringerike GP: Stage 1 - results

Le Tour du Grand Montreal - Stage 2 results, 8th Le Tour du Grand Montréal: Stage 2 - results

Bike Pure proposes new direction in the anti-doping fight
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Bike Pure is a rider/fan focused anti-doping group looking to be a new voice in the fight against peformance enhancing drugs

The Explainer: Who decides what's "safe?"

PEZ: Wonderful Week One!

Four juniors earn automatic nominations for 2009 road worlds
Four juniors earn automatic nominations for 2009 road worlds
Kendall Ryan soloed over the line in the Soto Classic junior womens road race this weekend for an automatic nomination to the Junior Worlds team

PEZ: A Quickie With Nico Roche

Ask RC: If an integrated seat mast needs to be cut to size, how would one properly test ride the bike?

1984 Bike Tour: Day 22 - Just like cowboys after a cattle drive

Folders unite in Philadelphia June 5
UK time trialer and hour record setter Rob English powers his tricked-out Bike Friday Tikit up the Manayunk Wall during the 2008 Folder Fest.
6th annual event lures wee bikes to Ben Franklin's town

30 years of bicycling progress in New York City

San Diego hosting two major kids events June 6
Los Peñasquitos Canyon Reserve will be the place to be for kids June 6.
Kimberlee's Bikes for Kids and Outdoor Outreach

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RBA News
LATEST NEWS: ASTANA: PAID IN FULL
Astana: Paid In Full, Contador To Lead Astana At Tour de France, Astana Keeps Winning, Columbia Announces Philly Roster

CN First Edition Cycling News - Astana assumes Tour de Luxembourg lead, Meet ten former mountain bikers who've switched to the road, Warm weather bodes well for Mt Hood Cycling Classic, New technical director for Ceramica Flaminia, World Champion among those for Memorial Marco Pantani, Luperini & Pucinskaite excited for Giro Donne, Trek - Marco Polo fielding international Tour de Korea team, Valley Preferred Center season kicking off, KBS auction for World Bicycle Relief, Bikes for Kids Utah gives away 1,000 bikes, Official Tour de France Guide hits UK shops

BWN News - Alberto Contador will be Astana’s TdF captain, Sebastian Haedo moves up in NRC rankings, Giro stars race in crits, Silence Lotto recons team time trial course for Tour

The Wednesday Comment

UCI gives Astana a green light, Astana gets green light to carry on racing
Lance Armstrong Astana faded jersey Giro 2009
UCI spokesman Enrico Carpani confirmed the news via the Associated Press agency: "The UCI asked for new bank guarantees from Astana. Astana has respected the deadline and can take the start in the Tour of Luxembourg. We will follow the situation very closely."

Star cyclist balances sport, school
Medical student trades scrubs for yellow jersey as she shines in the collegiate cycling scene
Medical student and cyclist Courtney O’Donnell competes regularly in races across the country while balancing a full course load at UCLA’s medical school

PEZ: Wonderful Week One!

Bump 'n' Grind results from Alabama
Katerina Nash (Luna Women's MTB - R) leads the women's start on the pavement.
Taberlay and Pendrel come out on top

Wednesday's British news round-up

Latest Cycling News - Tinkov assesses Katusha's Giro, Pellizotti points for Tour podium, Pellizotti has a contract with Liquigas through the end of 2010., Simoni praises Menchov's tactics, Agritubel pre-selects Tour de France roster, Horrillo heads home, Barloworld for Luxembourg and Memorial Pantani

Julian Dean talks Tour de France leadout, Greg Henderson talks Tour de France

First Edition Cycling News - Astana's leadership clear ahead of Tour, Battle lines drawn after Giro, Menchov tops World rankings, Baldwin leaves Rock for OUCH, Leipheimer leads USAC Pro Tour rankings, Sutherland and Powers head NRC standings

Mark Cavendish in London
Mark Cavendish June 2009 London by Paul Watson
With the Tour de France on the horizon and his book Boy Racer to promote, Cavendish and his Columbia-Highroad team held a day of interviews at Bar Italia in London's Soho district on Monday

The Kona AfricaBike Program: Bikes That Heal
The Kona Africa bike is as simple as a bike can get. The one-size fits all frame is
The Kona Africa bike is as simple as a bike can get

Cycling program helps students build confidence

Bikes for Kids Utah gives away 1,000 bikes
Utah second graders are given proper bicycle safety instruction after receiving a new bike and helmet.
4th annual event helps under-privileged kids

Lees-McRae and MIT lead the way in collegiate cycling in 2008-2009
Lees-McRae and MIT lead the way in collegiate cycling in 2008-2009
Following collegiate road nationals last month, the USA Cycling Collegiate National Team Rankings were tallied with Lees McRae and MIT coming out on top

PEZ Daily Distraction
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Here to Stay? Will Philly Be Rock Racing's Last Stand?
Here to Stay? Will Philly Be Rock Racing's Last Stand?
Rock Racing were the talk of the peloton back at the 2008 Tour de France

Wild repeats in Montreal
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The 104 kilometer stage started and finished in the Montreal suburb of Granby. Australian Rochelle Gilmore (Belisol-Lotto) and Regina Schleicher (Equipe Nürnberger Versicherung) took the remaining podium spots

Fred's Eye View: How to do a road race road trip, on a budget

Book Review: fallen angel - The Passion of Fausto Coppi
The Passion of Fausto Coppi
William Fotheringham's biography of Fausto Coppi, the first specifically targeted at the English speaking audience, paints a picture of a sporting hero who, though beset by rivalry, tragedy and scandal, remains at the top table of Italy's sporting icons

Project Pruitt: I'm back

BSNYC: All You Riders Flog My Product - Epics in the Service of Publicity

Fat Cyclist: Dog Bites Man, Man Nearly Gets in Fight For First Time in Adult Life

2009 Masters Track National Championships to be relocated
2009 Masters Track National Championships to be relocated
USA Cycling will soon announce a new location for the 2009 Masters Track National Championships

World Series of Bicycling season begins on June 5
Sprint action from the Valley Preferred Cycling Center velodrome in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania last year.
Pro track racing returns to Pennsylvania

USA Cycling: Strength and Conditioning for Cycling webinar

The Clothesline: testing Specialized Pro SL and Pro RBX bibs
Clothesline: Mesh side panels on the Specialized Pro SL shorts add ventilation.
Clothesline: Mesh side panels on the Specialized Pro SL shorts add ventilation

Video: Wednesday's Best Day, Worst Day - Levi on the Giro

FSA focuses on compact mountain, Vision road line for 2010; road group still in the works

On test: Biomac bio-mxc2 shoes
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It is commonly accepted that pedal axles should be positioned near the balls of our feet, but is it really the best place?

St. Paul Dealers Off to Good Start in '09

Dorel Names New Agency of Record

REI recalls bicycle after separating forks cause injuries, REI Recalls Bikes Due to Fork Failure, REI recalls 2005 model Novara Trionfo bicycles
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REI is recalling 260 bicycles produced four years ago after two reports of fork separations from steering tubes

Product Review - CameBak Podium® ChillJacket Bottle - The bottle is surrounded with a Chill Jacket, which makes it sound like the Fonz was part of their R&D team

Shimano Offering Pedal Giveaway

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Tuesday, June 2nd
Road Rights: Is Cycling a Right, or a Privilege?
Cycling: A right or a privilege?
Cyclists won the right to the road in the 1880s; they have been defending their hard-fought gains from challenges ever since

Cras Avernas: Women - Carine Potums wins tough women's race in Cras Avernas. Dutriaux and Debboudt completed the podium. First race in tricolore for newly crowned Belgian Champion Ludivine Henrion

Chris Baldwin lands at OUCH Maxxis, First test will be Mt. Hood starting Wednesday
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Chris has been one of North America’s top stage racers for this entire decade

Results: Greipel gets fourth win in a week and more - Race results from today

8th Le Tour du Grand Montréal: Stage 1 - results, Le Tour du Grand Montreal - Stage 1 results and photos

Downing claims second Tour Series win in Woking
Dean Downing Tour Series Paul Watson
Dean Downing scores second consecutive win in national city-centre crit series

Chris Baldwin joins OUCH-Maxxis team

Blazin' Saddles: Intelligent Hunter
Denis Menchov - 0
Menchov, it seems, has a bit of a weakness when it comes to wet roads in Italy

Menchov leads UCI rankings, and a change atop the national rankings, Tour of Italy Reshapes World Rankings, UCI: World Rankings, Haedo sprints up NRC standings

MTB - Coupe de France DH - Lac Blance: results

MTB - Markaträkket Marathon: results

Oli Beckingsale wins UK National Marathon Championship
Oli Beckingsale
Sally Bigham takes female title despite high-speed crash

MTB - Markaträkket Marathon: results

MTB - Coupe Canada Cup - Hardwood Hills: results

MTB - British National Points Series Downhill #2 - Llangollen: results

Preview: Fort William Mountain Bike World Cup
Women's four-cross action from Fort William 2008
World’s best downhillers and 4X riders

Milne wins Air Force Cycling Classic

The nation's top pros hit the streets of Arlington on Sunday to contest the second race on the USA Cycling Pro Tour, the Air Force Cycling Classic

1984 Bike Tour: Day 21 - Pirates, bandits and skeeters at Cave-in-Rock

2009 Giro d'Italia Wrap Up: The Good and the Bad

92nd Giro d'Italia - Team & Rider Comments - "I was never worried." Denis Menchov, David Arroyo, Marzio Bruseghin, David Arroyo, Fuji/Servetto's Stefano Zanini, Barloworld's Claudio Corti, Cervélo's Konovalovas & Jean-Paul Van Poppel, Lawrence Biondi of Ag2r la Mondiale comment on the 2009 Giro

A bicycle race in the city
A bicycle race in the city
Have you ever seen Le Tour de France on TV and thought to yourself, "I could do that?"

BPSA Grapples with Unexpected Legal Bills - An array of legal help to challenge a New Jersey legislator’s attempt to ban quick releases in that state and a sweeping revamp of lead-limit rules for children’s products has the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association grappling with how to pay them

Pedro's Offsets Twin Cities Dealer Tour
Pedro's Offsets Twin Cities Dealer Tour
Pedro’s will erase the carbon footprint left by the event by donating compact fluorescent light bulbs

"Good On Ya" Philippe: Lotto's Gilbert Scores Giro Stage, Reduces Internal Team Pressure Ahead of Tour de France
Philippe Gilbert had a breakout year in 2008,
All did not go to plan for Gilbert in the first half of the season

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
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Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
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NewPathways: “Mr Adams, whereabouts are we?”

Video with Robbie Ventura: VO2 Intervals to Build High End Power

Lance Armstrong's Drug Testing Results

Linsey Corbin: Billy the Kid is Back!
Linsey Corbin
I donned my race number - 747 and was ready to work hard like an airplane for all 56 miles of the hilly and challenging race

RBA News - Boonen Racing, Hoping for Tour, Menchov Tops UCI Rankings, Baldwin Lands with OUCH, Kelly Benefit Strategies Hot Lap in Philly

MTB News & Racing Round-up - Bishop unseats Schalk from throne while Shogren dominates Mohican 100, Taberlay & Pendrel sprint to Bump'n'Grind victories, ProXCT standings updated, American Riffle blazes to Verbier first, McGrath takes Jamis to the podium, Five in a row for Fullana, Barel back on track, Reade out due to injury, Topless downhillers win 10 Under The Ben

BWN: Road News - Lance Armstrong protein loads, Tom Boonen races, provisional Tour rosters and more

Giro d'Italia: Hot in Italy: Who had 'it'

Shanaze Reade out four months & other news
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Cycling news updates from the MTB, BMX and ‘cross world

Plaxton and Gould maintain their series lead after Alabama event

A look at Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski’s team Superfly
JHK's Bike: Subaru Gary Fisher team rider Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski has a fast rig in the Gary Fisher Superfly.
JHK's Bike: Subaru Gary Fisher team rider Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski has a fast rig in the Gary Fisher Superfly

Katie Compton's asthma lands her in hospital

Boonen still hoping to compete in the Tour de France, Tom Boonen still hopeful of racing in Tour de France
Belgian cyclist Tom Boonen of Quick Step Innergetic gives a press conference regarding his third win of the Paris-Roubaix cycling race, on April 14, 2009 in Retie.
Cocaine user hopes to reach agreement with organisers

Mercedes-Benz Back in Bike Business
Mercedes-Benz Back in Bike Business
Today Mercedes-Benz launches the Limited Edition Road Race bike

Latest Cycling News - Boonen returns today in Belgium, Danielson building form, Schleck brothers stars at Tour du Luxembourg, Voeckler satisfied with Giro, Henrion Belgian champion again

Team Astana Best Team in 2009 Giro d'Italia

Shanaze Reade out of action for four months due to injury, Shanaze Reade injured
Britain's Shanaze Reade grimaces in pain after falling from her bike during a semi-final heat in the women's BMX finals at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at Laoshan BMX venue on August 22, 2008
BMX champion will not race at Fort William World Cup

Buyer Registration Opens for 2009 Interbike Show

Fleeman hoping to recover from op to ride nationals
Dan Fleeman Cervelo
Cervelo pro recovering in Swiss hospital after wrist operation

Robbie McEwen - Injury Update

Cycling and Arlington Cemetery Don't Mix

Cycling smarts start with a helmet that fits correctly

Cross-country cyclist draws attention to childhood cancer

King Liu Completes Tour of China by Bike
King Liu Completes Tour of China by Bike
Giant chairman King Liu overcame stomach ailments and long days in the saddle during the final stretch of his three-week cycling tour from Beijing to Shanghai

Putting your bicycle to work

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
USA Cycling June Communiqué
USA Cycling June Communiqué
American cycling is ramping up in the month of June. Check out USA Cycling's June Communiqué for more information on the pending 2009 USA Cycling election, the latest member benefits, how to qualify and where to sign up for all of the upcoming national championships, the latest on a variety of instructional camps and clinics the incorporation of paralympic events into USA Cycling National Championships and much more

Neal Rogers: VeloNews July issue, Gallery: The road to the ProTour

PROMAN Women’s Professional Cycling Team Establishes a New Junior Development Program
PROMAN Women’s Professional Cycling Team Establishes a New Junior Development Program
“We’re hoping to boost junior cycling at the national level by supporting young women who have already distinguished themselves at the regional and state levels”

Massive Philadelphia event: Philadelphia International Championship this Sunday
Massive Philadelphia cycling event:
The 156-mile pavement pusher remains the longest running and remains the most important single-day cycling road race in the country

BKW: Victor

Frankie Andreu: Reigning in Rome

Tour of Luxembourg Preview
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The Frank & Andy Schleck Show (aka the Tour of Luxembourg) starts tomorrow

PodiumCafe: The Unforgettable Moment

BSNYC Epic-curious: Riding Long and Hard

Fat Cyclist: Let’s Get Serious About This Fight

RaceFace auctions custom cranks to benefit Dirt Series scholarship fund
A custom anodized orange RaceFace crank
A custom anodized orange RaceFace crank

Tips for keeping your energy up during a long ride

Rich Rothwell's coast-to-coast ride - Solo, unsupported, non-stop, 210 mile, 28.5hr English coast to coast ride

Lance Armstrong casts more doubt on entering Tour de France

Cervelo's Ted King's last diary from the 2009 Giro d'Italia: Cobbles in a time trial? What's up with that?
He Is Ted King
He Is Ted King

PEZ: My New Best Bud

Toolbox: The Training Week

Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn - More mix-n-match

Pro Bike: Taylor Phinney's Trek-Livestrong Trek Madone
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Phinney's 1.93m (6' 4")-tall build and 818mm saddle height fit on a standard 62cm Madone 6.9 frame easily enough but his "super long" femurs required Trek senior R&D engineer Mark Andrews to craft a custom seatmast cap with 35mm of offset.

Tulsa Tough and Air Force Clarendon Cup showcased on NRC

The Tulsa Tough in Oklahoma last weekend marked the 11th event on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar

Seattle-to-Portland bike ride (STP) is sold out! Where to find tickets

World bicycle tour ends with cross-country ride in the US; Looking for best route

Northern Italy’s Madonna del Ghisallo chapel enshrines cycling’s greats
Ghisallo: Pope Pius XII appointed the Madonna of Ghisallo patron saint of cyclists in 1949.
Ghisallo: Pope Pius XII appointed the Madonna of Ghisallo patron saint of cyclists in 1949

MRP Hires New VP of Engineering

Cycling in Lances Hometown

Blackburn Ultra Trakstand
BLACKBURN ULTRA TRAKSTAND
The Ultra features adjustable height, which allows the rear wheel to be as close as 1/4 inch from the ground

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Monday, June 1st
MTB - iXS European Downhill Cup - Verbier: results, report & photos

MTB - GeaPro Mountain X-Bike XCO Sintra: results

Neuseen Classics - results

Rogaland Grand Prix - results

MTB - Bank BPH Grand Prix Naleczow -  results

A quitter last year, Cav' eyes the green jersey in this year's Tour
Mark Cavendish took four stages wins in last year's Tour, then bailed to concentrate on the Olympics.
Mark Cavendish took four stages wins in last year's Tour, then bailed to concentrate on the Olympics

MTB - Festningsrittet: results

MTB - Mohican 100 - results

MTB - British National Marathon Championships: results

UK time trial round-up: Convincing victory for Bowdler
UK time trial round-up
British Best All-Rounder wins by almost six minutes

Tour de Gironde: Stage 2 - results

Boucles de l'Aulne: results

Ricola Twilight Criterium: results

KLM Opens as New Giant Podium Store

Bike and Fitness celebrated its “Grand Reopening” at its Rochester Hills, Michigan, store on Saturday

Leisure Trends Gives Peek at Study

FSA, Gravity Changing Italian Distributor

Dealer Tour to Showcase Minneapolis

Young cyclists roll through Blount to build for Habitat

West Sumatra Hopes To Enjoy The Result Of Promotion From Intl Events

Recovery Ride: Milne wins U.S. Air Force Classic

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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BWN: Road News and Results - June 1, 2009

PEZ: Monday Euro News

RBA News

Cavendish Aims For Green, Phinney Wins Paris-Roubaix Espoirs, Gerdemann On Track For Tour de France, Milne Wins Air Force Cycling Classic

Rad Ross Schnell breaks hip in France

First Edition Cycling News - Cavendish covets more French success, Lövkvist's continuing improvement ahead of Tour, Polar opposites for Russian pair, Stars head to post-Giro criterium, Men in red reap red rewards, Triple Tour treat for the Dutch

Wrenched and Ridden: Uvex FP1 is lightweight, comfy

Tulsa Tough: Ramsay, Olds tear it up in Riverview Crit

Monday's British news round-up

48 states in 48 days record attempt
48 states in 48 days, covering 8,000 miles!
US student attempts 165 miles per day record

The Quest for Lightness - How lighter parts leads to madness

Video and Photos: Emotional Moments for Menchov

BWN News and Notes
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Cervelo’s Ignatas Konovalovas won Stage 21 of Giro today in an exciting finish to the centenary Giro

CN Latest Cycling News: Phinney talks Roubaix win, Cavendish's tale of a Boy Racer, Pinotti: King of Milan's rough Roman ride, Pauwels' career takes grand leap forward, King closes first Grand Tour, Astana hanging on financially, Millar wins Edinburgh Nocturne

1984 Bike Tour: Day 20 - Church BBQ sauce is "Just about right!"

James Norton smashes Dahon folding race
Seasoned commuter winner James Norton with his prize, a Dahon Mu P8
New Master of the universe

Tulsa's cycling interest lauded by pro rider - Brad Huff, a national champion bicycle racer, said events like Tulsa Tough are at the heart of the sport's growth

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
AP: Cavendish targets Tour finish after Olympic flop

BSNYC Ride Report: Slippery When Hairy

Millar wins Edinburgh Nocturne
Edinburgh Nocturne David Millar
David Millar solos to victory in night-time crit; House second

USA Today: Lance Armstrong -  Fatherhood, Tour de France prep ahead

Video: Lance and Levi final thoughts from the Giro

Postcards from Italy - A Glorious Last Day at the Giro d'Italia
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Give a man a camera in Rome, at the final day of the Giro d'Italia, and everything looks like a postcard

Blackburn Ultra Trakstand

Taylor Phinney becomes first American to win Paris-Roubaix Espoir

Taylor Phinney, shown above contesting Le Cote Picarde earlier this season, become the first American to win the Paris-Roubaix Espoirs race on Sunday in France

Oakley Jawbones

The Oakley Jawbones were first seen being tested by Thor Hushovd and George Hincapie at the 2008 Tour de France

VN Mailbag: a fund for Steve; more on Boonen and Cavendish; and 'spoiler' solutions proposed

Free Shimano pedals with high-end purchase
Shimano Dura-Ace PD-7810 clipless road pedals.
Buy Dura-Ace or XTR gruppo, get the pedals

Bicycle Race Returns to Pacific Grove Streets

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