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 CyclingFans:
Monday's Tour de France Stage 3 departs Ajaccio at 12:35pm CET (6:35am
U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Calvi at around 4:17pm
CET (10:17am U.S. Eastern). Tour de France live streaming
video should get underway at around 12:30pm CET (6:30am U.S. Eastern).
 PodiumCafe:
The interesting question is whether Peter Sagan and Aleander Kristoff
make it over the final climb and nab some points for the green jersey.
 VeloNews:
It took him a few years, but Jan Bakelants (RadioShack-Leopard)
delivered his first pro win on cycling’s biggest stage in the baddest
way possible.
 DougReport:
Wearing the yellow jersey in the Tour de France only lasted one day for
Marcel Kittel (Argos-Shimano).
 road.cc:
RadioShack Leopard's Belgian rider looks back on a day that changed his
life.
 CyclingNews:
RadioShack Leopard rider takes over yellow jersey from Kittel.
 VeloNation:
Intermediate bonuses give Marianne Vos the first Maglia Rosa.
Races
& Results.
Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages & Results), Giro Rosa - June 30-July 7 (Stages), Tour of Austria - June 30-July 7 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results),  PodiumCafe:
There is a great website: combien de bises (how many kisses) that
divides France by political "department" and allows residents to vote
on how many times they kiss in greeting.
 CyclingNews:
Battered and bruised, Omega Pharma-QuickStep rider gets through Stage 2.
 BikeRumor:
Unlike many other power meter options, it uses two independent power
meters, one on each arm, each using four strain gauges inside the
drilled out sections of the crank arms.
 BikeRumor:
The redesign in Specialized’s S-Works Evade wasn’t just motivated by
their fancy new aero tunnel, but also by comfort.
 PodiumCafe:
If the climbs aren't handled too hard, one can imagine this ending in a
sprint.
 road.cc:
Chaos on Corsica following late chute - as organisers fought to remove
Orica-GreenEdge bus stuck at finish line.
 CyclingTips: The
opening stage of the 100th Tour de France was supposed to be a
formality. Things turned out to be far more dramatic than
that.
Rules
of the
Road
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 VeloNation:
Apple laptops needed to complete film project.
 CyclingNews:
Ted King climbed carefully into a Cannondale team car after the end of
stage 2 of the Tour de France, covered in bandages and clearly in pain
after his crash at the end of stage 1.
 CyclingNews:
Europcar leader says taking the polka-dot jersey was team's goal in
stage 2.
 CyclingNews:
Froome attacks on final climb but Thomas and Stannard suffer.
 RoadCycling:
Bus sandwiches, disrespect for a former Tour champion, and funny
glasses were all on the menu.
 CyclingNews:
Lefevere unhappy with handling of finale of opening stage.
 DougReport:
Loh Sea Keong created history for himself and his OCBC Singapore Pro
Cycling team in Putrajaya today, becoming the first Malaysian winner of
Jelajah Malaysia since the race joined the UCI AsiaTour in 2007.
 BikeRumor:
Lapierre unveiled their 2014 mountain bike line in the Alp resort town
of Chatel, France this week. Among the several updated and new
full-suspension bikes released is the Zesty AM 727.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "If you can spare the cash and want bibs you
can ride all day in, look no further."
 RBAction:
In a fascinating, provocative, in-depth interview with France's most
important newspaper, Lance Armstrong spoke to one of him most fervent
pursuers, Le Monde's sports editor Stéphane Mandard.
 VeloNation:
He may have been the final man picked for the Vacansoleil-DCM Tour de
France roster, but Danny Van Poppel turned his surprise selection into
a solid stage placing on Saturday’s first stage of the Tour.
|
 CyclingNews:
At this point, all excuses are futile.
 CyclingNews:
Says Armstrong has many merits.
 CyclingNews:
UCI President Pat McQuaid has hit back at Lance Armstrong's latest
comments and insisted that he deserves to be re-elected for a further
term, despite the long series of doping scandals in professional
cycling.
 CyclingWeekly:
"Things have changed since the Armstrong's time. Last year,
Bradley Wiggins won I am sure without doping, without chemicals. We
have shown that cycling has changed."
 VeloNation:
BMC Racing Team sees opportunity on stages three and four.
 VeloNation:
“Actually, it’s not too bad,” says Martin; Chavanel wanted a birthday
win.
 InnerRing:
A mountain stage for the second day of the Tour? There are three
mountain passes and the race climbs from sea level to 1163 meters above
sea level.
 CyclingNews:
Black Diamond stage affected by road and bridge closures.
 BikeRadar:
The new electronic group, branded Ultegra 6870, replaces the previous
generation Ultegra 6770 Di2 and will share the same 11-speed
componentry as 6800 bar new shifters and derailleurs.
 VeloNation:
“These are the typical first-day jitters…at least we are all on the
same time.”
 CyclingNews:
Tony Martin with suspected fractured collarbone.
 PodiumCafe:
Van Dijk has always been a star in the peloton, known for her tough
sprinting, lead-out genius and time trail abilities.
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of the
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 SteepHill:
Stage 2 start time: Sunday 13:25 CET (4:25:00 AM PST); Earliest live
video: 13:25 CET (4:25:00 AM PST); Approximate finish: 17:22 CET
(8:22:00 AM PST).
 CyclingFans:
Sunday's Tour de France Stage 2 departs Bastia at 1:25pm CET (7:25am
U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Ajaccio at around 5:22pm
CET (11:22am U.S. Eastern). Tour de France live streaming
video should get underway at around 1:15pm CET (7:15am U.S. Eastern).
PodiumCafe:
If the climbs aren't handled too hard, one can imagine this ending in a
sprint.
road.cc:
Chaos on Corsica following late chute - as organisers fought to remove
Orica-GreenEdge bus stuck at finish line.
CyclingTips: The
opening stage of the 100th Tour de France was supposed to be a
formality. Things turned out to be far more dramatic than
that.
 VeloNews:
Corsica is one of the most wild and remote outposts in Europe. Desolate
mountains, pristine beaches, and untouched forests make the
Mediterranean island one of Europe’s most fascinating
destinations.
Races
& Results.
Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages & Results), Giro Rosa - June 30-July 7 (Stages), Tour of Austria - June 30-July 7 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results),  Off
The Beaten Path: The Tour de France was shaped at least in part by the
animosity between Henri Desgrange and Vélocio.
 CyclingIQ:
Anthony Giacoppo made it two wins for Huon Salmon – Genesys Wealth
Advisers in the 2013 Jelajah Malaysia, outsprinting Mohd Harrif Salleh
to take today’s 206.3km stage from Johor Bharu to Melaka.
 CyclingNews:
After a 13-year relationship, Nature Valley has decided it will no
longer sponsor its namesake US National Race Calendar event in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, race director David LaPorte told Cyclingnews.
 CyclingNews:
Peter Sagan unveiled a new look Cannondale bike for the Tour de France
decorated with green 'Hulk' eyes.
 CyclingNews:
Jonathan Vaughters divulged a 'factoid' about Andrew Talansky,
revealing that his talented young American rider is the only one who
was able to match the climbing rate of Chris Froome one day at the
Critérium du Dauphiné.
 InnerRing:
"Chris Froome is everyone’s pick and it’s easy to see why. But who are
his rivals and how can he be beaten? Also the quantity of top-10
contenders stands out, promising a battle in the mountains."
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Be A Good New Rider ‘How to pee’ - for women Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries |
VeloNation:
He may have been the final man picked for the Vacansoleil-DCM Tour de
France roster, but Danny Van Poppel turned his surprise selection into
a solid stage placing on Saturday’s first stage of the Tour.
 VeloNation:
Team bus had come in after finish gantry had been lowered to stage
finish position.
 TwistedSpoke:
The 100th edition of the Tour de France got off to a thrilling and
unexpected start in Corsica.
 CyclingNews:
Peter Sagan went down hard in the crash during stage
1, but he emerged from the team bus after the stage with smile, waving
to the noisy Slovak fans that had waited to ensue he was not seriously
injured.
 road.cc:
Sky's Tour superstar speaks frankly about the power tussle in last
year's mountain stages.
 VeloNation:
Irishman embraces new role on Team Saxo Tinkoff, tips compatriot Dan
Martin for success.
 CyclingNews:
Greipel proud to race in German national champion's jersey, broken rib
for Roelandts, De Gendt wants Alpe d'Huez victory.
 BikeRadar:
While competition for the fabled maillot jaune towers over the
three-week race, other contests will add to the rich tapestry of the
100th edition.
 CyclingWeekly:
SRAM launched its new hydraulic brakes to the world's media in April.
 VeloNation:
UCI President says he has nothing to hide, and that an independent
examination of the sport will happen.
 CyclingWeekly:
"It's hard to see why cycling journalist Mandard and Le Monde would
have manipulated an interview quote for any reason other sell some
papers."
|
VeloNation:
“These are the typical first-day jitters…at least we are all on the
same time.”
CyclingNews:
Tony Martin with suspected fractured collarbone.
 CyclingNews:
Omega Pharma - Quick-Step rider yet to decide on Stage 2 start.
PodiumCafe:
Van Dijk has always been a star in the peloton, known for her tough
sprinting, lead-out genius and time trail abilities.
 CyclingNews:
A delegation of riders has asked French sports minister Valerie
Fourneyron and Senate Committee not to release its report concerning
doping at the 1998 Tour de France until after this year's Tour.
 CyclingNews:
Pieter Van Herck, teammate to cyclo-cross star Sven Nys, has reportedly
been given a two-year suspension after being found guilty of
ozone-therapy conducted in 2011.
 DougReport:
Cannondale Pro Cycling’s Ted King is a unique figure in the pro peloton
- articulate, funny, and incredibly hard-working, he has become a key
component of the squad that is aiming to keep Peter Sagan up front in
the Green Jersey hunt.
 BikeRumor:
With a breadth and maturity far exceeding the brand’s eight years, San
Francisco-based Capo clothing are quickly becoming a force to be
reckoned with at the mid- to high-end of the cycling apparel market.
 CyclingNews:
Oleg Tinkov denies reports he will buy team.
 SBS:
Tour de France riders have dismissed claims by shamed US cyclist Lance
Armstrong that it was "impossible" to win the sport's most famous race
without doping, saying his claims hit at their credibility.
 VeloNation:
Texan says that McQuaid, Verbruggen and the UCI have much to fear from
a Truth and Reconcilliation process.
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of the
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 CyclingFans:
Saturday's Tour de France Stage 1 departs Porto Vecchio at 12:00pm CET
(6:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Bastia at around
5:19pm CET (11:19am U.S. Eastern). Tour de France live streaming video
should get underway at around 11:30am CET (5:30am U.S. Eastern).
SteepHill:
Stage 1 start time: Saturday 12:00 CET (3:00:00 AM PST); Earliest live
video: 12:00 CET (3:00:00 AM PST); Approximate finish: 17:19 CET
(8:19:00 AM PST).
CyclingNews:
Peter Sagan unveiled a new look Cannondale bike for the Tour de France
decorated with green 'Hulk' eyes.
CyclingNews:
Jonathan Vaughters divulged a 'factoid' about Andrew Talansky,
revealing that his talented young American rider is the only one who
was able to match the climbing rate of Chris Froome one day at the
Critérium du Dauphiné.
InnerRing:
"Chris Froome is everyone’s pick and it’s easy to see why. But who are
his rivals and how can he be beaten? Also the quantity of top-10
contenders stands out, promising a battle in the mountains."
Races
& Results.
Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Giro Rosa - June 30-July 7 (Stages), Tour of Austria - June 30-July 7 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results),  CyclingNews:
Movistar leader Alejandro Valverde admitted Sky’s Chris Froome is very
much the rider to beat over the next three weeks, but declared himself
as more confident and convinced of his chances than he’s ever been.
 Peloton:
The media mob in Corsica this weekend is hounding the characters who,
for the next three weeks, will be starring in that true reality show
known as the Tour de France: Froome, Contador, Evans, Hesjedal,
Valverde, Rodriguez, Porte, van Garderen, Martin and Quintana.
 CyclingWeekly:
As the Tour de France prepares for its 100th edition, it continues to
innovate and break new ground.
 road.cc:
Orbea launch brand new Orca in Corisca ahead of the Tour de France.
It's lighter, stiffer and aero.
 BikeRumor:
Formulated to help rebuild muscle and replenish carbohydrates for
energy, the Recovery crisps combine two different protein sources –
whey and pea.
 BicycleRetailer:
Sierra Trail Mix has crunchy peanuts, chocolate, raisins, and pumpkin
and sunflower seeds, creating a balanced sweet and salty flavor
profile.
 PodiumCafe:
Sky are viewed as the hands-down favorites to ride into Paris with the
maillot jaune. But with the proper style of racing, the favorite can be
defeated.
CyclingNews:
For the overall contenders, the first key stage of the 2013 Tour de
France is seven days long. The opening week is always a nervous affair.
VeloNews:
Without a five-star favorite for outright victory, Jonathan Vaughters
is adopting an all-for-one, one-for-all tactic for the Tour de France.
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Be A Good New Rider ‘How to pee’ - for women Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries |
VeloNation:
UCI President says he has nothing to hide, and that an independent
examination of the sport will happen.
CyclingWeekly:
"It's hard to see why cycling journalist Mandard and Le Monde would
have manipulated an interview quote for any reason other sell some
papers."
 CyclingNews:
Like the many of the new generation of cycling stars, van Garderen
admitted Armstrong had been one of his cycling heroes when he was a
kid, saying, "I had his poster on my wall. I was a Lance fan."
 VeloNews:
Australia’s Cadel Evans (BMC Racing) said on Friday that he was happy
being out of the limelight as he comes into this year’s Tour de France
looking to win the race for the second time in three years.
 CyclingWeekly:
Andy Schleck is accustomed to entering the Tour de France as a yellow
jersey favorite but is now in uncharted waters and has been forced to
adopt a new mindset.
 CyclingNews:
Brajkovic, looking for Riis, where's Contador? and more.
 VeloNews:
Chris Froome stood in front of a phalanx of photographers and TV
cameras Thursday a little bit in awe of all the fuss.
 VeloNation:
Sky principal feeling confident ahead of team’s bid for a second
straight Tour victory.
 InnerRing:
If you want a simple and accessible online Tour de France guide, here
it is.
 CyclingIQ:
Terengganu Cycling Team again demonstrated why they are consistently
among the favorites in a bunch sprint, with Mohd Harrif Salleh
re-discovering his sprint legs to take today’s third Jelajah Malaysia
stage in Pontian.
 road.cc:
After months on Mark Cavendish’s head, Specialized’s new aero helmet is
officially launched.
 road.cc:
"Let them put the same constraints on all sports as they do on cyclists
and they can open their mouths", says five-time winner.
|
SBS:
Tour de France riders have dismissed claims by shamed US cyclist Lance
Armstrong that it was "impossible" to win the sport's most famous race
without doping, saying his claims hit at their credibility.
VeloNation:
Texan says that McQuaid, Verbruggen and the UCI have much to fear from
a Truth and Reconcilliation process.
 SBS:
The limits that Grand Tour riders go to in getting to optimum racing
weight can often be extreme.
 CyclingNews:
The Italian Olympic Committee has handed the already-retired Leonardo
Bertagnolli a reduced ban of 17 months following a hearing before the
national anti-doping tribunal in Rome on Thursday to discuss his
biological passport case.
PodiumCafe:
Rochelle Gilmore goes into the Giro in a unique position - she's not
just a sprinter for the team, she's also the owner and manager of
Wiggle Honda.
 VeloNation:
Video: Spaniard fired up in bid for third title.
 RCUK:
The BMC Granfondo GF01 is a go-to bike for the type of riding most of
us do.
 BikeMag:
In 2000, the Tour was wishing and hoping and praying that Lance
Armstrong’s 1999 win wasn’t powered by anything more than Gatorade and
Trek.
 PEZ:
Who’s the man behind what is now one of the USA’s best run and
supported race series?
 BikeRumor:
There is clearly a lot of this going around – the start of the 100th
Tour de France seems like a good time to introduce a new bike while the
world is watching.
 BikeRadar:
The Factor Power Crank has eight strain gauges mounted in each crank
arm.
 BikeRadar:
Current R320 owners shouldn't panic (unless they really, really like
blue) as the shoes are identical to regular R320s, bar the aesthetic
tweak.
Text
of the
USADA Report
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| SteepHill:
Stage 1 start time: Saturday 12:00 CET (3:00:00 AM PST); Earliest live
video: 12:00 CET (3:00:00 AM PST); Approximate finish: 17:19 CET
(8:19:00 AM PST).
PodiumCafe:
Sky are viewed as the hands-down favorites to ride into Paris with the
maillot jaune. But with the proper style of racing, the favorite can be
defeated.
 CyclingNews:
For the overall contenders, the first key stage of the 2013 Tour de
France is seven days long. The opening week is always a nervous affair.
Races
& Results.
Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Giro Rosa - June 30-July 7 (Stages), Tour of Austria - June 30-July 7 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results),  VeloNews:
Without a five-star favorite for outright victory, Jonathan Vaughters
is adopting an all-for-one, one-for-all tactic for the Tour de France.
 CyclingWeekly:
"We take a look back at last year's Tour de France top 10 to see how
the riders have fared in the intervening 12 months and - if they're
riding - what chances they have this year of reappearing in the top
order of the race's general classification."
 InnerRing:
La Grande Boucle is a newly-released French film and the tale of one
man down on his luck who attempts to ride the route of the Tour in a
bid to prove he’s worth something.
 InnerRing:
It’s said the mark of a champion is to win the Tour de France right
from the start. Eddy Merckx, Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault are
among those who came, saw and conquered the race in their first attempt.
 PEZ:
RC3 GPS Tour de France unit – a heart rate monitor, GPS, watch,
altimeter and even a coach all in one.
 Sonya:
I was pleasantly surprised when the gun went off at 6 AM. I actually
had good legs for the first time in 6 weeks.
 road.cc:
'Fully vented, fully aero' lid is the best of both worlds, says Kask.
 RedKitePrayer:
On my first test run, I carefully rode for 30 minutes on the standard
chain and then 30 minutes with the optimized, the optimized
came out ahead, but just. The second run was even clearer, the
optimized was faster.
 Cyclocosm:
Here are bike seats from professional
cyclists at the Tour.
 CyclingIQ:
Australian Aaron Donnelly romped clear from a small group to win
today’s 197.6km second stage, but third-placed Loh Sea Keong wore the
brightest smile, taking over the yellow jersey – and a small treasure
of others – from Synergy Baku’s Kirill Pozdnyakov.
 CyclingNews:
While Andy Schleck’s RadioShack-Leopard team has played down his
chances of mounting a serious overall challenge at the Tour de France,
the Luxembourger has said that he is hoping to spring a surprise or two
in July.
VeloNews:
It seemed too simple from the outside. Target a bike race with a gifted
general classification rider — Chris Froome or Richie Porte, in the
case of this spring — go to that bike race, and win. Bang, bang.
CyclingWeekly:
As the Tour de France prepares for its 100th edition, it continues to
innovate and break new ground.
Rules
of the
Road
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road.cc:
"Let them put the same constraints on all sports as they do on cyclists
and they can open their mouths", says five-time winner.
 TwistedSpoke:
No surprise that he predicted Sky’s Chris Froome for the win and
Alberto Contador of Saxo Bank-Tinkoff to score second. What did turn
our head was Voigt’s confident selection of BMC’s Tejay van Garderen to
make the final step of the podium.
 Andrew
Talansky: "The Tour de France. Yellow. Paris. The Champs Élysées. These
are some of my first memories of cycling. When I first picked up a bike
seven years ago, I dreamed of making it to the Tour."
 CyclingNews:
“I think I've had two hours define my whole sports career and the Tour
time trial was one of them. The other one was the London Olympics the
week after, so those two one-our time trials were probably the
highlight of my sporting career.”
 PEZ:
Only one of two men can win the Tour de France; they’re the killers.
Others will challenge and one of them will end up on the podium, the
pretenders.
 EuroSport:
Alberto Contador has promised a more exciting Tour de France this year
after Bradley Wiggins's Team Sky dominated all the way to the
Champs-Elysees in the 2012 edition.
 RCUK: Last
year’s Tour de France set the tone for a spectacular summer of sporting
success in Britain and with six Brits due on the start line when
cycling’s greatest race rolls out in Corsica, this year could follow a
similar pattern.
 TwistedSpoke:
Waiting until nearly the last moment, Garmin-Sharp boss Jonathan
Vaughters finally made the call on his Argyle Army for France.
 SBS:
Like most things French, the Tour de France starts and ends around a
lunch or dinner table.
 RedKitePrayer:
"A new company, Recon Instruments, has introduced the Recon Jet, a
heads-up display (HUD) for cyclists. Actually, it’s a lot more than
that. In reading through the press release I had the sense that I could
sit through an hour-long presentation about the Jet and still not
understand all its functionality."
 RedKitePrayer:
Six years ago the iPhone emerged onstage with the late Steve Jobs, a
totem for those who believe in the transformational power of personal
technology. It was a turning point that opened people up to giving
technology a truly intimate role in their lives.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Aero advantage and race bike handling, at
a price."
 RCUK:
The blissful irony of the design brief for Mark Cavendish’s new logo
landing on the desk of two cyclists living and working in the same town
as his mother is not lost on its creators, Sam Hodgson and Tom Cutting.
 VeloNation:
UCI presidential candidate claims he represents credibility, trust and
change.
 CyclingNews:
The company stated that it "plans to conserve a large part of the
existing roster" and to keep general manager Luca Guercilena. The
current structure will remain in place through the end of the season.
InnerRing:
If you want a simple and accessible online Tour de France guide, here
it is.
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 SBS:
The historic 100th edition of the Tour de France, kicking off tomorrow
in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica, is being heralded by many as the cleanest
Tour ever.
 Bicycling:
Money donated for anti-doping advocate Paul Kimmage’s legal defense
seems to have disappeared down a trail of tweets and broken
promises.
 CyclingNews:
After a year that he confessed had been extremely testing in all kinds
of different ways, Andy Schleck said he is feeling good and happy to be
back at the Tour de France.
 VeloNews:
Evelyn Stevens and 2010 champion Mara Abbott — will start the race as
favorites for the overall.
 VeloNation:
ASO confirms Texan has not been asked to attend.
 VeloNews:
A “truth and reconciliation” process over cycling’s torrid past is not
only necessary, but it’s all but “inevitable,” according to Scot David
Millar (Garmin-Sharp).
 DougReport:
Andrew McQuaid represents some of the biggest names in pro cycling,
including a large chunk of Britain's talent in double Olympic gold
medallist Geraint Thomas, as well as Peter Kennaugh, former National
champion Ian Stannard and Irish rider Nicolas Roche.
 Blazin'Saddles:
Forget Sky's comparatively minor headache of picking a leader from
Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome - try picking your own nine-man team
from the whole peloton of Tour riders.
PodiumCafe:
"I've been asking riders some short questions about the biggest women's
stage race of the year, the Giro Rosa."
 RCUK:
The LOOK 695 AeroLight is, as the name suggests, both lighter and more
aerodynamic than its predecessor – a machine voted ‘bike of the year’
by readers of RoadCyclingUK.
 road.cc:
A well built wheel set with beautifully smooth hubs but not quite as
quick as Zipp think.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Stiff, strong, well-built and adaptable
trail wheels at a bargain price."
 Bicycling:
Pro riders used to stuff uncooked steaks into their shorts to relieve
discomfort during races—but thankfully, we cyclists now have a variety
of anti-friction creams at our disposal.
 DirtRag:
I was comfortable pushing it through some pretty aggressive sections
and it handled the smooth flowy bits with ease. Good stuff Lynskey…
good stuff.
 StickyBottle:
The agency appears to carry out very few tests in many sports where the
performance gain drugs could give and the financial rewards on offer
must give rise to serious temptation.
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| CyclingNews:
While Andy Schleck’s RadioShack-Leopard team has played down his
chances of mounting a serious overall challenge at the Tour de France,
the Luxembourger has said that he is hoping to spring a surprise or two
in July.
 VeloNews:
It seemed too simple from the outside. Target a bike race with a gifted
general classification rider — Chris Froome or Richie Porte, in the
case of this spring — go to that bike race, and win. Bang, bang.
 CyclingNews:
Alberto Contador riding his first Tour de France since 2011
says he doesn't buy in to the theory that Sky's dominance over the
100th edition of the Grande Boucle is assured.
Races
& Results.
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“It just didn’t sit well with me, having to tell young children that
women aren’t allowed in the race,” Wangsgard said. “It’s great that 150
of the best pro men come through town, but it simultaneously sends the
message that women are not allowed to do this event.”
 PEZ:
With a show of perfect tactics from the Rapha Condor-JLT team; young
gun Mike Cuming won the Tour of Korea earlier in June.
 RCUK:
Australian Tour de France veteran Stuart O’Grady will be
Orica-GreenEDGE’s road captain as he equals George Hincapie’s record
for starting cycling’s greatest road race.
 RCUK:
Stephen Roche believes Alberto Contador will be close to his best at
the Tour de France and has warned Chris Froome not to underestimate the
two-time champion in his bid to win the Tour de France.
 PodiumCafe:
Watching the Tour de France is a lot more fun if you know a little
French.
PodiumCafe:
On Sunday, the biggest women's stage race of the year starts - the Giro
Rosa!
 BikeRumor:
In addition to the black 2.0 that was recently launched, the 2.0 is
also available in blue, white, and Hi-viz yellow.
 CyclingTips:
Kirill ‘The Killer’ Pozdnyakov launched his winning attack just two
kilometres from the finish line to claim victory in the 188km first
stage.
 road.cc:
Stiff, light and comfortable shoes, but for the price it would be nice
to be able to mould them.
 VeloNews:
The spat comes as the group requested detailed performance numbers from
Froome, such as power numbers, heart rate, and VO2 max, data that
riders and teams typically are loath to release into the public domain.
CyclingWeekly:
As the Tour de France prepares for its 100th edition, it continues to
innovate and break new ground.
 VeloNews:
Alberto Contador (Saxo-Tinkoff) returns to the Tour de France for the
first time since his backdated clenbuterol ban with all intentions of
reclaiming what he sees as his crown.
CyclingNews:
Damiano Cunego will lead Lampre-Merida at the Tour de France.
 road.cc:
Some kit sponsors are going to be busy this week running up new jerseys
ahead of the Tour de France.
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VeloNation:
UCI presidential candidate claims he represents credibility, trust and
change.
CyclingNews:
The company stated that it "plans to conserve a large part of the
existing roster" and to keep general manager Luca Guercilena. The
current structure will remain in place through the end of the season.
 road.cc:
"Chris Froome will win," says Mr Shut Up Legs.
 CyclingNews:
Christophe Bassons has dismissed Laurent Jalabert’s tentative defense
against allegations that he tested positive for EPO during the 1998
Tour de France and said that he could not have been injected with the
substance without his knowledge.
 PodiumCafe:
It may not be interesting, but it will definitely be Awesome.
 VeloNews:
American team Garmin-Sharp will ride into the Tour de France on
Saturday without a clear leader but with one of the deepest rosters in
the race’s 100th edition.
 InnerRing:
The Tour de France mountains jersey should be one of the most
prestigious prizes in the sport. The mountains often define the race
and offer spectacular drama.
 PodiumCafe:
In a few days time the biggest show in the sport will commence as 198
riders will vie for the first maillot jaune of this year's Tour de
France.
 PEZ:
"Fittingly Alpe d’Huez gets two mentions but some other
favorite stages may be a surprise."
InnerRing:
If you want a simple and accessible online Tour de France guide, here
it is.
 BicycleRetailer:
The glasses include a display and a processor, camera and GPS and other
sensors and a touch sensor. It has wifi and can receive data via ANT+
and Bluetooth.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Delivers long-term comfort in the aero
position, but longer rails would be appreciated."
 StickyBottle:
The only Irishman to win the Tour de France, Stephen Roche believes Dan
Martin can win several stages in the 2013 edition which starts and
Saturday and said his nephew could even win outright if he got a lucky
break with the right escape.
 Neil
Browne: This time of year means two things: Doping accusations and Tour
de France predictions.
CyclingNews:
Michael Rasmussen has lost his appeal against Rabobank for wrongful
dismissal during the 2007 Tour de France.
CyclingNews:
Tuesday's edition of L'Equipe gave more details on the retroactive
detection of EPO in the samples of Laurent Jalabert during the 1998
Tour de France.
InnerRing:
Like many a scandal it’s not the evil deed but the cover-up that causes
controversy. A pro cyclist from late 1990s using EPO? Big deal. But a
contemporary media figure stuck in a tangled web of half-truths and
denials? Awkward.
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StickyBottle:
The agency appears to carry out very few tests in many sports where the
performance gain drugs could give and the financial rewards on offer
must give rise to serious temptation.
 CyclingNews:
Recognized as a clean rider over his 16-year career, retired Frenchman
David Moncoutié claims that almost every winner of the Tour de France
during the 90s was probably using performance-enhancing drugs.
 CyclingNews:
Chris Froome has come a long way in just five years. In 2008 he
finished 84th in his debut Tour de France with Team Barloworld. Now he
is the favourite to win the 100th edition of cycling's biggest race.
 VeloNews:
Brent Bookwalter (BMC Racing) knows the next three weeks are going to
be pure hell, but he couldn’t be happier.
 CyclingWeekly:
This week, prior to the 100th edition starting Saturday in Corsica, the
wires have been full of announcements and allegations.
 CyclingTips: The
22 teams of the Tour de France and their key objectives.
 VeloNation:
Team says it will weigh up its future after missing out on wildcard
slot.
 CyclingWeekly:
"Cycling is a school of life. It's not simple, it's complicated."
 CyclingTips: The
Col de la Madone is one of the climbs that Lance Armstrong used to
frequent in his preparation for the Tour de France.
 Peloton:
The big news from Reynolds this past week is the revamping of
their performance line of Attack, Assault and Strike wheels.
 VeloNews:
Specialized has its own wind tunnel in one of its own buildings, and
Ridley is in the process of building one that is nearly in-house as
well.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A non-oversize setup that shows biggest
isn’t necessarily always the best."
 BikeRadar:
The Scott Addict-SL has a claimed weight of under 1kg for the frame and
fork, with complete bikes being specced with SRAM Red 22, Ritchey WCS
carbon parts and Syncros RL1.0 carbon wheels.
 CyclingNews:
UCI presidential campaign begins in earnest.
 BikeRumor:
Due to how small and compact the Ringtool is, there will certainly be
situations where it is difficult to use, but for the majority of trail
side adjustments like raising/lowering your seat, adjusting the bar,
etc. it looks more than adequate.
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| VeloNews:
The spat comes as the group requested detailed performance numbers from
Froome, such as power numbers, heart rate, and VO2 max, data that
riders and teams typically are loath to release into the public domain.
Races
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As the Tour de France prepares for its 100th edition, it continues to
innovate and break new ground.
VeloNews:
Alberto Contador (Saxo-Tinkoff) returns to the Tour de France for the
first time since his backdated clenbuterol ban with all intentions of
reclaiming what he sees as his crown.
 CyclingNews:
Damiano Cunego will lead Lampre-Merida at the Tour de France, while
there is also a berth in the team for Przemyslaw Niemiec, who makes his
debut after 6th
place overall at the Giro d’Italia last month.
 VeloNews:
The 30-year-old Colombian has racked up 18 podium places, including
seven victories. But try as you might, you won’t find the current NCC
points leader’s name listed on his team’s official UCI roster.
 SBS:
News Corp has committed to a new long-term deal with Team Sky, renewing
its current sponsorship deal and and expanding its support.
 VeloNation:
CCC Polsat Polkowice, Colombia and NetApp-Endura invited along with
Polish National Team.
 PodiumCafe:
On Sunday the biggest women's stage race of the year, the Giro Rosa,
starts.
 CyclingNews:
Targetting stage win, Antón and Nieve for general classification.
 Peloton:
Last week a select group of companies gathered in Deer Valley, Utah, to
give the press a sneak peak at some of the new products debuting in
2014.
 VeloNews:
UnitedHealthcare, Bontrager, and the Jelly Belly-Kenda squad of U.S.
road champion Freddie Rodriguez are among six teams set to fill out the
field at the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah in August.
road.cc:
Some kit sponsors are going to be busy this week running up new jerseys
ahead of the Tour de France.
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StickyBottle:
The only Irishman to win the Tour de France, Stephen Roche believes Dan
Martin can win several stages in the 2013 edition which starts and
Saturday and said his nephew could even win outright if he got a lucky
break with the right escape.
Neil
Browne: This time of year means two things: Doping accusations and Tour
de France predictions.
 CyclingNews:
Michael Rasmussen has lost his appeal against Rabobank for wrongful
dismissal during the 2007 Tour de France.
 CyclingNews:
Tuesday's edition of L'Equipe gave more details on the retroactive
detection of EPO in the samples of Laurent Jalabert during the 1998
Tour de France.
 DougReport:
Like many a scandal it’s not the evil deed but the cover-up that causes
controversy. A pro cyclist from late 1990s using EPO? Big deal. But a
contemporary media figure stuck in a tangled web of half-truths and
denials? Awkward.
 CyclingTips: Most
of the Aussies in today’s tours have access to the best of everything
or close to it – bikes and technology, support staff, accommodation,
food, team buses, and so on. But it wasn’t always this way.
 BicycleRetailer:
The company said the numbers are lighter and more comfortable for
racers than paper numbers, and offer participants a keepsake from the
event.
 BicycleRetailer:
SockGuy is grouping some of its best-selling designs into six-packs.
 VeloNews:
FSA’s new K-Force Light crankset is a sizable departure from the
previous version, featuring a proprietary five-arm spider and special
chainrings designed to decrease weight and improve stiffness and shift
quality.
 RideOn:
Keep your chain as straight as possible and your derailleur gears will
change more smoothly and need less maintenance.
 VeloNews:
"The front derailleur is chaotic. The shifting vacillates between not
shifting to the big ring (as if the H limit screw is too tight) and
throwing the chain to the outboard side (as if the H limit screw is too
loose)."
 CyclingNews:
Head of British Cycling calls for "Restoring Trust, Leading Change".
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CyclingNews:
UCI presidential campaign begins in earnest.
 VeloNation:
Anti-doping organisation states it has removed Froome from list of
supporters after lack of communication.
 CyclingNews:
Riccardo Riccò, currently suspended until April 2024, has made a claim
via social media that many more riders tested positive for EPO at the
2008 Tour de France.
 DougReport:
Dutch cycling received a boost ahead of the Tour de France on
Monday when its long-running team announced new sponsor Belkin.
 CyclingNews:
He can time trial and he can climb but beneath his talent is a dogged
level of confidence not displayed by the majority of neo pros.
 RedKitePrayer:
The quest to make the bike go faster never ends. Once the big things
are taken care of, it’s time to focus on the little things. And when
the little things seem dialed, it’s probably a good idea to check back
on the big things, just in case something has changed.
 road.cc:
It has a built-in 3-axis compass with accelerometer and gyro,
barometric altimeter for precise altitude information, and even a UV
sensor to monitor the intensity of the sun. The Monterra also has an
IPX7 waterproof rating and a rugged case built to withstand the
harshest weather.
BikeRumor:
Due to how small and compact the Ringtool is, there will certainly be
situations where it is difficult to use, but for the majority of trail
side adjustments like raising/lowering your seat, adjusting the bar,
etc. it looks more than adequate.
InnerRing:
If you want a simple and accessible online Tour de France guide, here
it is.
\  road.cc:
Newspaper says sample retested anonymously in 2004, but Senate report
will name Jalabert next month.
CyclingNews:
The German National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) is keen to hold talks
with Jan Ullrich in the wake of his interview confessing to the use of
blood transfusions during his career.
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| VeloNews:
UnitedHealthcare, Bontrager, and the Jelly Belly-Kenda squad of U.S.
road champion Freddie Rodriguez are among six teams set to fill out the
field at the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah in August.
 VeloNews:
Just how big is the 100th Tour de France, which kicks off Saturday,
June 29 on the island of Corsica? Organizer ASO distributed these
numbers on Monday.
 CyclingNews:
Tour countdown, five days to the Grand Depart.
 VeloNews:
The Tour de France is just a week away. After dominating the run-up to
the Tour, all eyes are on Team Sky’s Chris Froome and what his rivals
can throw at him.
 Bicycling:
With the arrival of the 100th Tour de France, we celebrate all that
makes it the world’s greatest race—from the immortal riders and iconic
climbs to the scenic grandeur and the sprawling, rolling carnival that
surrounds it. Allez!
 SBS:
A number of the great tour climbers from both modern and ancient
cycling history have somehow been cursed in life after cycling.
 VeloNation:
Results and comments from around the world, including Hushovd, Sagan,
Kwiatkowski, and Jungels.
Races
& Results.
Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), road.cc:
Some kit sponsors are going to be busy this week running up new jerseys
ahead of the Tour de France.
 road.cc:
How do the latest Reynolds shapes make your bike more stable in the
wind?
 InnerRing:
After a busy weekend of racing here is the table of the men’s and
women’s national road race champions for 2013.
Peloton:
France have not won the race since the legendary Bernard Hinault topped
the podium in 1985 for his fifth win the great race.
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CyclingNews:
Head of British Cycling calls for "Restoring Trust, Leading Change".
 VeloNation:
Nairo Quintana and Rui Costa lead support squad for Murcian’s “biggest
ambition this year.”
 InnerRing:
A straight battle between Mark Cavendish and Peter Sagan? That seems to
be the settled view. But how does the route suit each rider and what of
other contenders?
 CyclingNews:
Sprinter Andre Greipel won his first national road race title on
Sunday, and said that he would be “overjoyed and proud” to wear it in
the upcoming Tour de France.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "This could totally transform your ride if
you have a super-rigid bike."
 road.cc:
Comfortable, stable endurance bike with an innovative design, but not
the lightest option out there.
 DougReport:
A look at the super lightweight Focus Cayo Evo Limited edition
that tips the scales at only 5.5kgs.
 DirtRag:
Tom Ritchey built his first 27.5-inch wheeled off-road frameset in 1977
(which he called a 650b) as a personal bike. It never caught on at that
time but now, 36 years later, the industry and many riders have begun
to create demand for the in-between wheel size.
 CyclingNews:
Cavendish, Sagan, Greipel all win road championships.
 DougReport:
Canada's David Veilleux is set to be the first rider from Quebec to
compete in the biggest cycling event of the year when he toes the line
at the start line at the 100th Tour de France.
CyclingNews:
The Astana team has named its final Tour de France line-up, confirming
Denmark's Jakob Fuglsang as team leader, with the rest of the team
consisting of stage race hunters and climbers.
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road.cc:
Newspaper says sample retested anonymously in 2004, but Senate report
will name Jalabert next month.
 CyclingNews:
The German National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) is keen to hold talks
with Jan Ullrich in the wake of his interview confessing to the use of
blood transfusions during his career.
 VeloNation:
Armitstead, Muccioli, Brand, Numainville, Worrack and De Vocht among
the new champions.
 Paved:
At 63, Mangeas can still claim the endurance of a seasoned cyclist. But
owing to the demands of calling 200 cycling events per year, he admits
to far more walking than riding these days.
 VeloNation:
Blue, white and black team switches to Belkin green for the next two
and a half years.
 TwistedSpoke:
In the first news conference as the new Belkin Pro Cycling team,
officials for the squad presented the media with some suggested ideas
for vocabulary and headline usage.
 CyclingNews:
Venezuelan has not ridden since April, linked to Italian doping
investigation.
 MBAction:
This saddle is slightly high in the rear. The nose will be raised just
a bit to get the bubble centered.
 BikeRadar:
Less than a week before the grand départ of the 2013 Tour de France, in
Corsica, and some bike manufacturers are petitioning the UCI
to approve new products.
InnerRing:
If you want a simple and accessible online Tour de France guide, here
it is.
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After a busy weekend of racing here is the table of the men’s and
women’s national road race champions for 2013.
 Peloton:
France have not won the race since the legendary Bernard Hinault topped
the podium in 1985 for his fifth win the great race.
 VeloNews:
Laura Van Gilder (Mellow Mushroom) won day three of the Tour of
America’s Dairyland as David Guttenplan (AG Bicycles) managed to derail
the UnitedHealthcare train’s traditional Jake Keough-led sweep of the
podium.
 VeloNation:
FDJ rider in day long break, then plays it right in final kilometer.
 CyclingNews:
BMC rider praised after beating Rebellin and Scarponi.
 CyclingNews:
Michael Rogers will be lining up for his ninth Tour de France next week
and following his key role in Sky's victory for Bradley Wiggins in
2012, he has the potential for a repeat performance with Alberto
Contador at Saxo–Tinkoff.
Races
& Results.
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France to choose a national selector by the end of July.
 VeloNation:
McNamara and Costelloe net second and third in big sprint to the line.
 CyclingNews:
BMC rider beats Scarponi and Rebellin.
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CyclingNews:
Cavendish, Sagan, Greipel all win road championships.
DougReport:
Canada's David Veilleux is set to be the first rider from Quebec to
compete in the biggest cycling event of the year when he toes the line
at the start line at the 100th Tour de France.
 CyclingNews:
The Astana team has named its final Tour de France line-up, confirming
Denmark's Jakob Fuglsang as team leader, with the rest of the team
consisting of stage race hunters and climbers.
 CyclingNews:
The Euskaltel-Euskadi team has confirmed that soigneur Rufino Murguía
died Saturday night due to injuries sustained in a crash while driving
the team bus to the Spanish national championships on Thursday.
 StickyBottle:
Matt Brammeier, above, has taken his fourth National Road Race title in
Carlingford, Co Louth, this afternoon from Philip Lavery in second and
Damien Shaw in third – the medalists were in a three-man break.
 VeloNation:
Champion System rider content with form in advance of today’s race.
 Iron
Twit: "There seems to be a bit of a fad with protein going around at
the moment. You know when things are happening when the BBC magazine
does a feature on the issue."
 BikeRadar:
Slovakian pro Peter Sagan (Cannondale) might not be the poster child
for the fight against sexism but there's no denying that he can ride a
bike better than pretty much anyone else.
 VeloNation:
Norwegian had been pushing hard to be included in squad.
 CyclingNews:
Philippe Gilbert (BMC) has declared himself pleased with his condition
ahead of the Belgian national championships, but warned that the
sizable Lotto Belisol and Omega Pharma-QuickStep contingents would hold
the key to the race.
 BikeRumor:
"The body will absorb 30g of protein over a period of time. Absorption
isn’t really the limiting factor, it’s what the body does with the
amino acids after it’s absorbed that changes based on the amount
consumed."
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 CyclingNews:
Tour de France favourite Chris Froome (Sky) says that the public can be
comfortable in the validity of his results and that of the majority of
the peloton.
 CyclingNews:
Laura Trott and Dani king complete the podium.
 VeloNation:
Hushovd and Frank notable absentees; Evans more confident in Giro-Tour
double.
 CyclingTips: In
northern Italy there is a small pocket of Australia that dozens of
Aussies call home.
 VeloNews:
Ridley soft-launched the new edition of its flagship cyclocross frame,
the X-Night, at the cyclocross world championships in Louisville,
Kentucky.
 road.cc:
Good quality aero glove for short blasts but minimal padding limits the
mileage. Expensive too.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Solid all-round package that's more
suited to bigger or taller riders."
InnerRing:
If you want a simple and accessible online Tour de France guide, here
it is.
 CyclingNews:
Jan Ullrich has confessed to blood doping with the aid of Dr. Eufemiano
Fuentes but claimed that he only doped in order to compete on a level
playing field with his rivals.
CyclingNews:
US professional road race champion Jade Wilcoxson's crash in the final
corner of the final stage at the Nature Valley Grand Prix last week
cost her more than the overall win at the Minnesota race..
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France to choose a national selector by the end of July.
VeloNation:
McNamara and Costelloe net second and third in big sprint to the line.
CyclingNews:
BMC rider beats Scarponi and Rebellin.
 VeloNation:
Rider’s mentor speaks about issues 2012 Tour de France winner has faced
plus decision not to target yellow again.
 PEZ:
The Village of Shorewood erupted under blue sky and bright sunshine as
Tour of America’s
Dairyland kicked off its fifth year and the first of eleven
consecutive race days in Wisconsin.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages & Results), Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  RBAction:
Nairobi-born Froome has been in superlative form this season, with a
number of stage wins on the Tour of Oman, Criterium International, Tour
de Romandie and the Dauphine.
 CyclingNews:
Young Frenchman hopes for Spanish coalition against Team Sky.
 road.cc:
Allied Forces was also faster than the previous absolute team
record-holders, the Lightning recumbent team who set a 24.02mph average
speed to cross the country in 5 days 1 hour and 8 minutes in 1989.
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VeloNation:
Norwegian had been pushing hard to be included in squad.
CyclingNews:
Philippe Gilbert (BMC) has declared himself pleased with his condition
ahead of the Belgian national championships, but warned that the
sizable Lotto Belisol and Omega Pharma-QuickStep contingents would hold
the key to the race.
 CyclingNews:
"One senses that the organisers wished to correct a glaring anomaly,
namely that Mark Cavendish had never succeeded in carrying the green
jersey to Paris in spite of averaging a prodigious five stage wins in
each of the previous three Tours."
 CyclingNews:
Tamouridis dedicates victory to injured masseur.
DougReport:
"The body will absorb 30g of protein over a period of time. Absorption
isn’t really the limiting factor, it’s what the body does with the
amino acids after it’s absorbed that changes based on the amount
consumed."
 RBAction:
The Bicycle PressCamp, held in the beautiful mountains surrounding Park
City, Utah is truly a unique opportunity. Every year, a huge list of
the best bike and component manufactures gather to show off their wares
to a select group of journalists.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Smooth rolling, but slow engagement and
high price."
 CyclingFans:
Elite men national championship road races for a number of countries
including Belgium, France, and the Netherlands are on Sunday.
 Blazin'Saddles:
"A week after this blog revealed that Sean Kelly was backing Alberto
Contador over Chris Froome for Tour de France glory, Blazin' Saddles
can now bring you another tidbit: namely, that Kelly's compatriot and
fellow Eurosport pundit Stephen Roche thinks exactly the same thing."
 Peloton:
Of the 99 editions of the Tour to date, there have been six truly
unexpected winners.
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CyclingNews:
Jan Ullrich has confessed to blood doping with the aid of Dr. Eufemiano
Fuentes but claimed that he only doped in order to compete on a level
playing field with his rivals.
 CyclingNews:
US professional road race champion Jade Wilcoxson's crash in the final
corner of the final stage at the Nature Valley Grand Prix last week
cost her more than the overall win at the Minnesota race..
InnerRing:
If you want a simple and accessible online Tour de France guide, here
it is.
 VeloNews:
UnitedHealthcare swept the podium for a second consecutive day in the
Tour of America’s Dairyland as Theresa Cliff-Ryan (Fearless Femme-Pure
Energy) won the women’s race at the East Troy Cycling Classic.
BikeRadar:
Slovakian pro Peter Sagan (Cannondale) might not be the poster child
for the fight against sexism but there's no denying that he can ride a
bike better than pretty much anyone else.
 road.cc:
British Cycling president takes part in Twitter Q&A ahead of
the launch of his manifesto in Paris on Monday.
 SBS:
ORICA-AIS will field a team of opportunists for the Giro Rosa, the only
women’s Grand Tour.
 PEZ:
Sometimes a rider comes along and right away you can just tell he has
what it takes.
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Allied Forces was also faster than the previous absolute team
record-holders, the Lightning recumbent team who set a 24.02mph average
speed to cross the country in 5 days 1 hour and 8 minutes in 1989.
 VeloNews:
Kimberley Wells (Pure Energy) and Jake Keough (UnitedHealthcare) took
wins Thursday night in the opening stop of the Tour of America’s
Dairyland.
 VeloNation:
Prodigious Luxembourg rider clocks up third victory of the season.
 VeloNation:
Team Sky rider lays out programme for rest of season, says Tour
requires giving up too much.
 VeloNews:
Team Sky returns to the Tour de France with options of a strong one-two
punch in the run for the yellow jersey.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages & Results), Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  PodiumCafe:
"One thing I look forward to in the upcoming Tour de France is delving
into the matchup of Peter Sagan vs. Mark Cavendish vs. Andre Greipel
(and maybe others) for the stage sprints and the points competition."
 CyclingNews:
Payback for team's support through health issues.
 road.cc:
Flying Austrian demolishes competition.
 VeloNation:
Second day of women's titles decided in northern hemisphere.
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CyclingFans:
Elite men national championship road races for a number of countries
including Belgium, France, and the Netherlands are on Sunday.
InnerRing:
If you want a simple and accessible online Tour de France guide, here
it is.
Blazin'Saddles:
"A week after this blog revealed that Sean Kelly was backing Alberto
Contador over Chris Froome for Tour de France glory, Blazin' Saddles
can now bring you another tidbit: namely, that Kelly's compatriot and
fellow Eurosport pundit Stephen Roche thinks exactly the same thing."
Peloton:
Of the 99 editions of the Tour to date, there have been six truly
unexpected winners.
 TwistedSpoke:
"We say darker because John Wilcockson, the man who has covered more
Tours de France than just about anybody alive, has written in Peloton
Magazine that Hesjedal’s odds of winning are 50-1."
 VeloNation:
Russian team targeting Tour de France success.
 VeloNews:
Vincenzo Nibali (Astana), despite a recent Giro d’Italia victory, must
prove he can lead the national team at the world championship this
September. According to former teammate Ivan Basso (Cannondale).
 RCUK:
Pinarello has unveiled their second WorldTour-level time trial bike in
as many months, with the new Sibilo to be ridden by the Movistar squad
at the Tour de France.
 road.cc:
Strong degreaser that's easy to direct and biodegradable.
 VeloNation:
Canadian squad comes to an end; Armstrong affair and global financial
crisis two contributing factors.
 VeloNews:
As other teams unveil their Tour de France rosters, Garmin-Sharp boss
Jonathan Vaughters is keeping his cards close to the vest.
CyclingNews:
Team asks them not to commit themselves yet.
VeloNews:
Team selection and even starting the race has become harder for some
after a training crash over the weekend.
road.cc:
News may cause further speculation of Wiggins' furture with British
WorldTour outfit.
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road.cc:
British Cycling president takes part in Twitter Q&A ahead of
the launch of his manifesto in Paris on Monday.
SBS:
ORICA-AIS will field a team of opportunists for the Giro Rosa, the only
women’s Grand Tour.
PEZ:
Sometimes a rider comes along and right away you can just tell he has
what it takes.
 TwistedSpoke:
“I am sending a list of 10. Not nine, but 10, [Thursday], internally
for the riders. But I don’t think we’re going to formally announce
until Wednesday morning next week,” said Jonathan Vaughters, the
sartorial force behind the Garmin-Sharp squad.
 CyclingNews:
Former rider recalls the emotions of riding Le Tour in 1983.
 BikeRadar:
A limited edition of 50 Campagnolo Record Ridley Fenix models with a
suggested price of $5,295 will be at shops July 1.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "This sturdy, MTB-inspired load-lugger is a
real expedition bike."
 road.cc:
Weekly new product digest: Pinarello, Shimano, SRAM, Legend, Motionfox,
Culprit, Water Off a Duck’s Back, Shimano and Multipower protein bars.
 MBAction:
Training with real-time power data is an important—and some would say
necessary—tool for measuring your workload. Power meters on
professional racers’ bikes are about as common as handlebar grips.
 VeloNews:
The cycling community of San Diego is mourning the loss of local rider
Jackie Price Dunn after an accident on the Balboa Park Velodrome on
Tuesday.
VeloNation:
RadioShack Leopard team owner must repay remainder of loan.
VeloNation:
Decision to let rider start final stage of Critérium du Dauphiné leads
to team punishment.
RCUK:
You’ve done the groundwork, got the miles in, used smaller events to
practice pacing and hone your nutrition strategy. Now the final
countdown to the big day begins.
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Flying Austrian demolishes competition.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages & Results), Nature Valley Grand Prix - June 12-16 (Stages $ Results), Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), VeloNation:
Second day of women's titles decided in northern hemisphere.
National
TT Champs Crowned
National
TT Champs Crowned. Peloton: Sylvain
Chavanel won a record fifth French National TT Championship.
 CyclingNews:
Dutch team expected to unveil new sponsor and colours before the Tour
de France.
 RCUK:
Johnny Hoogerland, who famously rode to the finish of stage nine of the
2011 Tour de France after being catapulted through a barbed wire fence,
will roll out in Corsica.
 road.cc:
Four Britons feature in a strong line-up, including all the riders who
helped Froome to Dauphiné win.
 VeloNation:
Belgian team one of the few with serious sprint and general
classification ambitions.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "The Brios bring some top-level features to
an affordable shoe."
 BikeRadar:
Kali Protectives ventured into the road market last year with the
Maraka R, although, in reality, it was just the standard Maraka XC
trail lid without the visor.
 BikeRumor:
When it came time to introduce a new women’s specific performance pair
of sunglasses, Spy is clear – they didn’t just “pink it and shrink it.”
 road.cc:
Brits prominent in team events; top woman makes amazing comeback.
 PE:
Patrick Sluyter, a 34-year-old Riverside resident, is raising money to
participate in the Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria July 26 to Aug. 4,
2013.
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VeloNation:
Canadian squad comes to an end; Armstrong affair and global financial
crisis two contributing factors.
VeloNews:
As other teams unveil their Tour de France rosters, Garmin-Sharp boss
Jonathan Vaughters is keeping his cards close to the vest.
 CyclingNews:
Team asks them not to commit themselves yet.
 VeloNews:
Team selection and even starting the race has become harder for some
after a training crash over the weekend.
 road.cc:
News may cause further speculation of Wiggins' furture with British
WorldTour outfit.
 PodiumCafe:
"Welcome to our Viewer's Guide to the stages of the 2013 Tour de
France! This isn't the detailed assessment of Tour stages you'll see
here as the race unfolds, it's a quick sketch of which days
you should and shouldn't start circling on your calendar."
 PEZ:
New TDF range of Tees from Apres Velo, LOOK’s Keo 2 Max pedals in
limited edition colors and Tate Lab’s Bar Fly 2.0 Garmin mount.
 VeloNews:
There are so many stories from any sport photographer in the midst of
assignment — on location, in wild weather, chasing gladiators around
cliffsides, risking our own safety … and sanity.
 BikeRumor:
The carbon fiber Scalpels drop 100g off the already insanely light bike
by replacing the alloy linkage for carbon fiber. The frames also get
stealth dropper post routing.
 BikeRadar:
Charge Bikes have introduced a new saddle to their collection – it's
called the Scoop.
 StickyBottle:
"I have stayed out of matters to do with my brother Pat and the UCI
presidency until now. Maybe it’s time to give my point of view. And I
am pretty sure I represent the rest of the McQuaid family."
CyclingNews:
At age 30, American Ted King will finally make his debut in the Tour de
France, one of eight riders who will work to help Peter Sagan
repeat as
winner of the race's green jersey for the points classification.
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VeloNews:
The cycling community of San Diego is mourning the loss of local rider
Jackie Price Dunn after an accident on the Balboa Park Velodrome on
Tuesday.
 VeloNation:
RadioShack Leopard team owner must repay remainder of loan.
 VeloNation:
Decision to let rider start final stage of Critérium du Dauphiné leads
to team punishment.
 RCUK:
You’ve done the groundwork, got the miles in, used smaller events to
practice pacing and hone your nutrition strategy. Now the final
countdown to the big day begins.
 DougReport:
"When I am in France and at the Tour de France, I certainly notice the
fabulous and charmante hostess girls."
 Cyclismas:
"Being an athlete carries many connotations. Depending on what sport
you’re talking about, these preconceptions or myths can run the gamut
from positive to derogatory."
 Off
The Beaten Path: "We’re a bit disappointed that it’s still too early to
ride the full Super Randonnée 600 course, but our preview was a
wonderful ride in its own right."
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Hits the mark in terms of feel, ergonomics
and price tag."
 BikeRadar:
The company is on a roll with an army of tubeless rims and wheels,
which grows for 2014 with the addition of new disc-compatible road and
cyclocross wheels.
 BikeRumor:
Originally spied back in May, the disc brake equipped Dogma 65.1 Hydro
is getting official.
 Paved:
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Campagnolo S.r.l., based in
Vicenza, Italy after company patriarch Tullio struggled with
frozen wing nuts in an effort to flip his rear wheel while leading the
1927 GP della Vittoria on the Croce d’Aune in the Dolomites.
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Brits prominent in team events; top woman makes amazing comeback.
 VeloNation:
“For me it's an honour to wear the jersey, so I really went for it.”
CyclingNews:
Determined that Rasmussen's transfusions would not be detected.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages & Results), Nature Valley Grand Prix - June 12-16 (Stages $ Results), Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CyclingWeekly:
His life is simpler and his leadership unquestioned.
 VeloNation:
Stage victory is initial goal for Australian squad.
 VeloNews:
USA Pro Challenge organizers announced Wednesday that the Colorado
stage race would expand in 2013 to include two ancillary amateur events.
 BikeRumor:
Reynolds has been building the same versions for ten years, so the
Attack, Assault and Strike road bike wheels were long overdue for a
refresh.
 BikeRadar:
They're more compactly shaped, easier to squeeze and easier to clean,
too.
PE:
Patrick Sluyter, a 34-year-old Riverside resident, is raising money to
participate in the Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria July 26 to Aug. 4,
2013.
 Bicycling:
Bike one of Northern California's hidden gems for cyclists.
 Paved:
Barring a major failure on the part of Strasser, the Austrian will
reach Annapolis some time tomorrow morning, possibly in record time.
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StickyBottle:
"I have stayed out of matters to do with my brother Pat and the UCI
presidency until now. Maybe it’s time to give my point of view. And I
am pretty sure I represent the rest of the McQuaid family."
 CyclingNews:
At age 30, American Ted King will finally make his debut in the Tour de
France, one of eight riders who will work to help Peter Sagan
repeat as
winner of the race's green jersey for the points classification.
 VeloNation:
No Danes in Danish team as Spanish leader looks to make up for
effective three-year absence.
 VeloNews:
Andrew Talansky (Garmin-Sharp) won’t be on many bookies’ favorites
lists for this year’s Tour de France, but the odds are sure to rise in
the coming years.
 RCUK:
Chris Froome has denied himself thoughts of winning the Tour de France
to focus on getting the job done.
 CyclingTips: Hong
Kong mightn’t strike you as a particularly cycling-friendly city and in
some ways you’d be right.
 road.cc:
Folds in a second, eliminates chain-related anguish.
 BikeRumor:
Joining the excellent Pivlock V2 are the new half-frame Approach /
Approch max and the full-frame Pivlock Overdrive.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Lovely frame and confident handling but
heavyweight wheelset."
 BikeRumor:
The folks at Sugoi were especially excited about a pair of new rain
shells built using Polartec’s NeoShell fabric.
 VeloNation:
UCI president and federation awaiting crucial arbitration hearing.
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Paved:
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Campagnolo S.r.l., based in
Vicenza, Italy after company patriarch Tullio struggled with
frozen wing nuts in an effort to flip his rear wheel while leading the
1927 GP della Vittoria on the Croce d’Aune in the Dolomites.
 CyclingWeekly:
Pat McQuaid, president of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), is
facing fresh problems from within his own organisation after a dossier
was produced on him and his leadership.
 InnerRing:
"A ride doesn’t just clear my mind, it fills it with fresh ideas."
 CyclingNews:
Team manager Luca Guercilena has downplayed expectations admitting that
a podium finish for the Luxembourger is "unrealistic."
 SBS:
The official reinstatement of confessed doper Matt White as sports
director of Australian World Tour pro-cycling team Orica-GreenEdge
passed with surprisingly little media or public scrutiny last week.
 TwistedSpoke:
As much as we’re not fans of the unrepentant “done nothing wrong”
Alejandro Valverde, we have to admit his Movistar Tour squad is
seriously stacked.
 RCUK:
Ben Swift’s silent and seemingly effortless progress around the circuit
at the Herne Hill Velodrome is beguiling.
 BicycleRetailer:
The hubs feature a 6-bolt disc mount. The front hub has traditional 100
millimeter OLD spacing while the rear has 135 millimeter
spacing.
 DougReport:
Mad Fiber is releasing their second-generation wheel set. Both
clinchers and tubulars have been redesigned with the biggest changes
occurring at the rear wheel.
 road.cc:
Road bike will take discs or rim brakes and either mechanical or
electronic shifting.
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Barring a major failure on the part of Strasser, the Austrian will
reach Annapolis some time tomorrow morning, possibly in record time.
 PodiumCafe:
This weekend is as exciting as it gets, as results pour in constantly
from all over Europe... and elsewhere.
 CyclingNews:
Spaniard Francisco Mancebo and German Claudia Häusler lead the USA
Cycling National Racing Calendar at the mid-point of the series.
 PEZ:
Insanely beautiful yet irresistibly sleepy, Switzerland roared into
life this week with a series of attacking moves that threatened to
bring down the established cycling hierarchy.
 VeloNation:
Reversal of usual roles for Dutch climbers in sprinter-less team; team
still to confirm Belkin as sponsor.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages & Results), Nature Valley Grand Prix - June 12-16 (Stages $ Results), Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CyclingNews:
Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) is not ruling himself out of the running
for Tour de France victory although the Catalan has acknowledged that
Chris Froome (Sky) is the favorite to carry the maillot jaune to Paris.
 VeloNews:
As the sun set on the Nature Valley Grand Prix Sunday and the
professional peloton got ready for races like Cascade, the USA Pro
Challenge, and the Giro Rosa, some of the participants woke up early
Monday morning and headed to work.
 VeloNation:
Belgian team continues on with familiar faces.
 Off
The Beaten Path: Viennese “mechanics’ bikes” – bikes built by small
builders in Vienna, Austria.
PE:
Patrick Sluyter, a 34-year-old Riverside resident, is raising money to
participate in the Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria July 26 to Aug. 4,
2013.
 NeilBrowne:
Pat McQuaid gets more bad news & Spain tries to outlaw doping?
 PodiumCafe:
Nine days come and gone, seven stage winners who have stood atop the
podium in Switzerland. Nine days closer to the Tour de France and nine
days worth of information about how riders are or are not performing.
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VeloNation:
UCI president and federation awaiting crucial arbitration hearing.
 VeloNation:
French star’s Cortisol levels recovered after low recording at
Critérium du Dauphiné.
 TwistedSpoke:
You know it’s game on in the Tour de France, that Le Tour is all
systems go, that Le Grand Shindig is about to begin when the Haribo
head goes on.
 VeloNation:
Two-pronged sprint attack for ambitious Dutch team.
 BicycleRetailer:
Key takeaways from Velo-city, bike advocacy’s biggest global conference.
 RCUK:
Whether it be in the WorldTour peloton or your local club run, the
ability to ride safely in a group is one of the most important skills
in cycling.
 VeloNews:
Utah-based Enve Composites announced on Tuesday that it will be adding
a time trial bar system to its component range. Similar to its SES
wheel line, the new bar is the product of a collaboration with
aerodynamicist Simon Smart.
 VeloNews:
A tubeless-specific rim has the “hump” on the inboard edge of the bead
ledge that Hutchinson designed the tires for.
 BikeRumor:
When it comes to night riding, a good dynamo wheel can mean freedom
from constantly replacing or recharging your batteries.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "For a few extra grams, Shimano’s 105s
represent great value for money."
 VeloNation:
UCI presidential candidate states claims will be properly investigated.
BrowneEye:
"With Strava you’re now “riding” with hundreds or maybe “thousands” of
people on that stretch of road."
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 CyclingNews:
Presidential candidate says allegations will be investigated.
 CyclingNews:
Cannondale hoping for an early spell in the maillot jaune.
 CyclingNews:
Team Sky leader says he is the underdog of the yellow jersey contenders.
 CyclingNews:
Broken pelvis and hip to keep Australian off bike for ten weeks.
 Peloton:
"I was unconscious. I had a seizure. In the YouTube video* I am just
laying there and there is this one girl freaking out just because I
think they pretty much thought I was dead."
 VeloNews:
French rider Matthieu Sprick (Argos-Shimano) is undergoing
rehabilitation after suffering from a stroke last month.
 InnerRing:
William Fotheringham’s “Racing Hard” is a collection of his writing for
British newspaper The Guardian and its weekend sister The
Observer.
 BikeRumor:
Five reminders for cyclists drawn from Oregon Department of
Transportation’s recently published “Bicyclist’s Survival Guide.”
 BicycleRetailer:
The adapter features a slide interface on one side, and a quarter-turn
twist on the other and works with any of SRAM‘s quarter-turn Quickview
Mounts.
 BikeRadar:
"There was a time back in my shop days when I scavenged titanium and
aluminum bolts whenever possible, I weighed individual inner tubes and
tires at our shop, and I made plenty of decisions that were in
hindsight were rather ill advised, all in the name of the all-powerful
scale."
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "High quality head protection but it comes
with a very weighty price tag."
 CyclingNews:
Fuglsang to resume training, Grivko and Bazayev likely out of Tour de
France.
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PodiumCafe:
Nine days come and gone, seven stage winners who have stood atop the
podium in Switzerland. Nine days closer to the Tour de France and nine
days worth of information about how riders are or are not performing.
CyclingNews:
Fuglsang to resume training, Grivko and Bazayev likely out of Tour de
France.
 DougReport:
Rui Costa’s second consecutive victory at the Tour de Suisse confirms
what everyone within the Movistar organization already knows.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages & Results), Nature Valley Grand Prix - June 12-16 (Stages), Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CyclingNews:
In spite of a Route du Sud victory capped by a stage win over the Port
de Balès, Thomas Voeckler has insisted that Pierre Rolland will lead
his Europcar team at the Tour de France.
 VeloNews:
The Jelly Belly-Kenda team has struggled in recent years to attract
invites to races like the Amgen Tour of California and the USA Pro
Challenge.
 MBAction:
It appears (unofficially) that Sho-Air/Cannondale's Tinker Juarez and
NoTubes/Kenda rider Nina Baum have taken their respective championships.
 road.cc:
Welshman who missed last year's race due to Olympics should be back
this time round.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Hard and fast flat-course machine for
aggressive athletes prepared to sacrifice comfort for all-out speed."
 DirtRag:
The oversize Ti isn’t noticeably flexy, but there is give to the rear
end to take the edge of the never-ending rocks.
 MBAction:
Smith Optics is introducing a new style sports glass this week dubbed
the PivLock Overdrive that departs from the look and fit of the PivLock
V2.
 InnerRing:
Convention says Switzerland is a boring place but convention doesn’t
ride a bicycle.
 CyclingNews:
Portuguese rider wins final TT to secure overall victory.
 Peloton:
The fourth team win in as many days didn’t come without controversy.
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VeloNation:
UCI presidential candidate states claims will be properly investigated.
 BrowneEye:
"With Strava you’re now “riding” with hundreds or maybe “thousands” of
people on that stretch of road."
 VeloNews:
When USA Cycling announced the formation of the National Criterium
Calendar in 2011, many riders and directors thought it would be a good
way to help promote cycling.
 VeloNation:
Australian escapes the breakaway to win on hilly circuit.
 VeloNation:
Improving form for 2010 Tour de France winner.
 CyclingNews:
Philippe Gilbert is still looking for his first win in the rainbow
jersey of the world road champion.
 CyclingNews:
Giovanni Visconti (Movistar) has ruled himself out of the Italian road
race championships as a result of the injuries he picked up in a crash
at the Tour de Suisse last week.
 Peloton:
Binachi’s OLTRE signaled a rebirth of sorts for the venerable Italian
brand.
 BikeRumor:
The hubs were prototypes in development for a 2015 or 2016 product. The
rims are their current 72mm deep Aero models.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Will keep out most weather, but not a
substitute for an everyday waterproof."
 TwistedSpoke:
The buzz at the top of a Tour de France climb in the Pyrenees and Alps
is a thrill not to be missed.
 CyclingNews:
CashCall Cycling's Chris Barton has been to the pinnacle of the sport
and back again, now the 25-year-old from Camarillo, California, is
hoping to ride his way back to the top one more time.
VeloNation:
Swiss rider determined to hold onto yellow in final time trial.
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PE:
Patrick Sluyter, a 34-year-old Riverside resident, is raising money to
participate in the Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria July 26 to Aug. 4,
2013.
 CyclingNews:
Dutch Anti-Doping Commission says up to 95 percent of riders doped in
EPO-era.
 CyclingNews:
Frenchwoman finished 12th in 2012 road race; 5th in ITT.
 VeloNation:
Belgian squad motivated to clock up several stage wins.
 road.cc:
Northwave started out in 1993 making mountain bike shoes, but soon
expanded into the road market. Since then, their shoes have been worn
by the likes of Mario Cipollini, Tom Boonen, and Philippe Gilbert,
along with Team Leopard Trek and then Radioshack Nissan Trek.
 BikeHugger:
"Based on Mad Fiber’s original wheel offerings, the Road.2 model builds
on the company’s carbon-optimization philosophy."
 BikeRadar
verdict: 2 out of 5 stars. "Functions well but burns through batteries."
 road.cc:
It's not leather, it's rubber and cotton, and the limited edition
initial run is available now.
 BikeMag:
For this revision of the XC Carbon, Santa Cruz optimized its carbon
process, fitted the frame to match current trends and still managed to
cleave some weight off. The most noticeable addition to the updated
frame is its tapered headtube.
 CyclingNews:
Influential UCI Management Committee member calls for credible
leadership.
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| InnerRing:
Convention says Switzerland is a boring place but convention doesn’t
ride a bicycle.
CyclingNews:
Portuguese rider wins final TT to secure overall victory.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages & Results), Nature Valley Grand Prix - June 12-16 (Stages), Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), Peloton:
The fourth team win in as many days didn’t come without controversy.
 VeloNews:
Nathan Brown (Bontrager Cycling Team) won the 28th edition of the Tour
de Beauce on Sunday as Diego Jimenez (Inteja) took the sixth and final
stage, out-kicking Luis Romero Amaran (Jamis-Hagens Berman) and Lucas
Euser (UnitedHealthcare).
 CyclingNews:
Frenchman sets up overall Route du Sud success in the Pyrenees.
 VeloNation:
Be Pink takes morning team time trial.
VeloNation:
Jonathan Hivert holds lead after another bunch sprint.
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TwistedSpoke:
The buzz at the top of a Tour de France climb in the Pyrenees and Alps
is a thrill not to be missed.
CyclingNews:
CashCall Cycling's Chris Barton has been to the pinnacle of the sport
and back again, now the 25-year-old from Camarillo, California, is
hoping to ride his way back to the top one more time.
 VeloNation:
Swiss rider determined to hold onto yellow in final time trial.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Pricey but the bar is light and
comfortable, with a compact drop suited to riders with big hands."
 CyclingIQ:
Michael Cuming today secured the biggest win of his pro cycling career
with victory at the 2013 Tour de Korea.
 VeloNation:
Fight for re-election becomes tougher for two-time president.
 StickyBottle:
Like him or loathe him, UCI president Pat McQuaid was one of the best
riders Ireland has produced. But despite being the biggest cycling
dynasty in Ireland, the McQuaids’ drift from the home scene cost them
electorally today.
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CyclingNews:
Influential UCI Management Committee member calls for credible
leadership.
 VeloNews:
J.J. Haedo (Jamis-Hagen Berman) has returned to the U.S. peloton this
year after spending six seasons on Bjarne Riis’ Saxo Bank squad.
 CyclingNews:
Friedman and Wilcoxson retain overall lead.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Take a very good thing and make it better
– that's the Tallboy 2."
 road.cc:
Retro Italian event has already been seen in Mount Fuji national park.
 BikeRumor:
DougReport: Full details are yet to be released (check back on the
18th), but GT has let a few snaps of their all new carbon bikes loose.
 TwistedSpoke:
It’s tempting to think that we’ve almost gotten rid of UCI
president-hack Patrick McQuaid, the Great Impediment to clean cycling.
 CyclingNews:
The Times questions the Tour winner's future at Team Sky.
Blazin'Saddles:
Chris
Froome may have told The Times of his intention to target the Tour de
France "for the next six or seven years" but he will not hand
back-to-back Tour wins to Britain this summer, according to one cycling
legend.
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Be Pink takes morning team time trial.
 CyclingNews:
Frank remains in leader's jersey.
 VeloNation:
Jonathan Hivert holds lead after another bunch sprint.
 VeloNews:
The familiar figures of Jade Wilcoxson (Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies)
and J.J. Haedo (Jamis-Hagen Berman) sprinted to victory on Friday at
the Nature Valley Grand Prix Minneapolis Uptown Criterium.
 VeloNation:
Androni-Giocattoli rider takes over lead after final climb drops Tuft.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages & Results), Nature Valley Grand Prix - June 12-16 (Stages), Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CyclingFans:
Saturday's Tour de Suisse Stage 8 departs Zernez at 2:31pm CET (8:31am
U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Bad Ragaz at around
6:50pm CET (12:50pm U.S. Eastern). Tour de Suisse live
streaming video should get underway at around 5:00pm CET (11:00am U.S.
Eastern).
 VeloNews:
It was the hardest day at the nine-day race, with four rated climbs on
the map — including a brutal, 30km, hors categorie ascent that peaked
with 9.3 kilometers left in the 206km stage.
 VeloNation:
German takes his turn to beat Greipel and Cavendish over hilly Limburg
course.
 PodiumCafe:
This year's Tour de Suisse was always going to be about the younger
riders, but it has been a race of first time winners far more than ever
expected.
CyclingNews:
The Omega Pharma-Quick Step rider finished third behind winner Theo Bos
(Blanco) and Andre Greipel (Lotto Belisol).
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VeloNation:
Fight for re-election becomes tougher for two-time president.
StickyBottle:
Like him or loathe him, UCI president Pat McQuaid was one of the best
riders Ireland has produced. But despite being the biggest cycling
dynasty in Ireland, the McQuaids’ drift from the home scene cost them
electorally today.
 VeloNews:
De Maar out-kicked Antoine Duchesne (Bontrager) and Oscar Clark
(Hincapie Sportswear Development) to win the 126km Ville de Québec
circuit race.
 VeloNation:
Former cyclocross champion takes back yellow for Blanco Pro Cycling.
 CyclingIQ:
Seoul Cycling Team’s Ho Sung Cho garnished his 39th birthday cake with
a sprinkle of victory in today’s 7th Tour de Korea stage.
 TwistedSpoke:
Of all the things I’ve seen after two Tours de France, not much has
rivaled the nut-balls I met from Bordeaux on the Pyrenean stages of the
2010 Tour.
 BikeRadar:
Accurate to +/- 3 percent, but they also read more consistently than
traditional gauges thanks to automatic adjustments for temperature and
altitude.
 BikeRadar:
One of the most common places for unwanted fat to reside is at the
waist line. Here are a few tips to help you beat that belly back into
shape.
 StickyBottle:
Pat McQuaid appeared on the ‘Prime Time’ television program last
night, Thursday. The show is the flagship current affairs program by
the national broadcaster.
 CyclingWeekly:
Top-level professional cycling looks set to change from 2015, after the
Union Cycliste International (UCI) Management Committee put forward a
number of reforms, scheduled to come into action from the 2015 season.
 PodiumCafe:
French riders and teams might not own their home race, but there's a
chance they could corral the lion's share of subplots.
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TwistedSpoke:
It’s tempting to think that we’ve almost gotten rid of UCI
president-hack Patrick McQuaid, the Great Impediment to clean cycling.
CyclingNews:
The Times questions the Tour winner's future at Team Sky.
 Blazin'Saddles:
Chris
Froome may have told The Times of his intention to target the Tour de
France "for the next six or seven years" but he will not hand
back-to-back Tour wins to Britain this summer, according to one cycling
legend.
 PEZ:
As well as providing confirmation of Chris Froome’s position as Tour de
France favorite, the 2013 Dauphine demonstrated that slowly but surely
Europcar’s 25 year-old French Canadian David Veilleux is moving towards
the highest levels of the sport.
 VeloNation:
Back from ban, Slovenian targeting mountainous stage three.
 BikeRumor:
Despite all the recent hubbub (sorry) about carbon-rim’d wheelsets,
there are a number of companies who continue to push aluminum wheel
technology and weight forward.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A great mix of radical aero, responsiveness
and fatigue-reducing comfort."
 road.cc:
Great sprucing brushes that will recoup their megre investment over and
over again.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Crazy expensive but very light, stiff,
smooth running and multi ring-compatible double."
 CyclingWeekly:
Irish cycling legend Stephen Roche has leaped to the defence of
embattled UCI President Pat McQuaid who is facing perhaps the most
crucial 24 hours in his eight-year tenure as the head of cycling's
governing body.
 Peloton:
There have been some strange goings-on in pro cycling recently.
 VeloNews:
Orica-GreenEdge riders will be quietly welcoming back Matt White to the
team following his controversial exit last fall.
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| VeloNews:
It was the hardest day at the nine-day race, with four rated climbs on
the map — including a brutal, 30km, hors categorie ascent that peaked
with 9.3 kilometers left in the 206km stage.
VeloNation:
German takes his turn to beat Greipel and Cavendish over hilly Limburg
course.
PodiumCafe:
This year's Tour de Suisse was always going to be about the younger
riders, but it has been a race of first time winners far more than ever
expected.
 CyclingNews:
The Omega Pharma-Quick Step rider finished third behind winner Theo Bos
(Blanco) and Andre Greipel (Lotto Belisol).
 VeloNews:
Mike Friedman (Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies) sprinted to second place
at the Nature Valley Grand Prix Cannon Falls Road Race Thursday night
out of a break of 16 riders.
 VeloNews:
Tibco’s Shelley Olds sprinted to within 10 seconds of the race lead
Wednesday night at the Nature Valley Grand Prix St. Paul Downtown
Criterium.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages & Results), Nature Valley Grand Prix - June 12-16 (Stages), Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  VeloNews:
Jade Wilcoxson’s Optum-Kelly Benefits Strategies teammates delivered
her to a stage win in the 93-mile Cannon Falls road race at the Nature
Valley Grand Prix on Thursday.
 PEZ:
At the end of the race, Radioshack Leopard Trek’s Gregory Rast
called it 'the break of the oldies.'
The break included Bert Grabsch (37), Matt Hayman (35), Alexander
Kolobnev (32) and Rast (33).
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Friendly handling and sustain speed, but
slow to get going."
 CyclingFans:
Friday's Tour de Suisse Stage 7 departs Meilen at 12:58pm CET (6:58am
U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at La Punt at around 6:40pm
CET (12:40pm U.S. Eastern). Tour de Suisse live streaming
video should get underway at around 5:10pm CET (11:10am U.S. Eastern).
 CyclingNews:
The news will be a bitter blow for the rider who has been enjoying his
best season in some time with the Swiss Professional Continental outfit.
CyclingNews:
Gregory Rast (RadioShack-Leopard) won the sixth stage of the Tour de
Suisse, bringing in another Swiss victory.
 VeloNews:
Francisco Mancebo (5-hour Energy) won a difficult third stage at the
Tour de Beauce on Thursday, which featured the steep Mont-Mégantic
climb.
Cycling
IQ: South Africa’s Team MTN-Qhubeka charged home to take first place in
today’s 25.5km Team Time Trial, overcoming a 46″ deficit incurred at
the intermediate time check (after 10.6km) to eventual
second-place-getter Champion System Pro Cyling Team. Rapha Condor JLT
finished strongly to take third.
TwistedSpoke:
As I’ve said more than once, you just never know what you’ll discover
on the roads of the Tour de France.
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StickyBottle:
Pat McQuaid appeared on the ‘Prime Time’ television program last
night, Thursday. The show is the flagship current affairs program by
the national broadcaster.
CyclingWeekly:
Top-level professional cycling looks set to change from 2015, after the
Union Cycliste International (UCI) Management Committee put forward a
number of reforms, scheduled to come into action from the 2015 season.
PodiumCafe:
French riders and teams might not own their home race, but there's a
chance they could corral the lion's share of subplots.
 VeloNation:
Jonathan Hivert takes over the lead from teammate Engoulvent after
fast, hilly stage.
 VeloNews:
Andrew Talansky (Garmin-Sharp) is cooling his jets at altitude in
Spain’s Sierra Nevada ahead of his likely Tour de France debut.
 InnerRing:
It’s 20 days since we got news of Danilo Di Luca’s EPO A-sample during
the Giro. It’s taking a long time to get the B-sample tested, no?
 CyclingNews:
Canadian secures Orica-GreenEdge's 20th win of the season.
 BikeRumor:
Following the new Edge 810/510 GPS cycling computer introductions,
looks like Garmin’s bringing out a full featured navigation model for
bicycle touring.
 DougReport:
Northwave has a bunch of interesting new products coming up including a
redesigned version of their top end Extreme Tech shoe, called the
Extreme Tech Plus, and a new cyclocross-specific shoe called the Hammer
CX.
 BikeRumor:
Spotted in the pits at Val di Sole, Colnago looks to have a new bike in
the works and word on the street is that it is 650b. Called the MC27.
 VeloNation:
Six “crucial” and five “high-priority” recommendations from “A Bright
Future for Cycling.”
 VeloNation:
Jimmy Engoulvent still leads after long break from Jay Thomson.
RedKitePrayer:
Until the emergence of Brian Cookson as a candidate for the presidency
of the UCI it seemed that Pat McQuaid was destined for a third term as
president of the UCI if for no reason other than a lack of challengers.
CyclingNews:
Dossier concerning UCI and Armstrong said to be presented today.
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CyclingWeekly:
Irish cycling legend Stephen Roche has leaped to the defence of
embattled UCI President Pat McQuaid who is facing perhaps the most
crucial 24 hours in his eight-year tenure as the head of cycling's
governing body.
Peloton:
There have been some strange goings-on in pro cycling recently.
VeloNews:
Orica-GreenEdge riders will be quietly welcoming back Matt White to the
team following his controversial exit last fall.
 CyclingIQ:
Champion System Pro Cycling Team’s Zachary Bell leveraged his sprint
prowess in today’s damp and mist-enshrouded sixth stage, leading home a
group of 10 breakaway companions which included Rapha Condor JLT’s
Michael Cuming.
 BikeRumor:
When asked to describe the all new Pronto Ti race bike in a few words,
Serotta says, “Kick Ass.”
 road.cc:
This week's digest, Proviz gilets, Culprit bikes, Greg LeMond ADR kit,
Campagnolo EPS internal battery and Spanish Fulride clothing.
 Off
The Beaten Path: "Things were going well. The gravel was smooth, and
only occasionally were tree branches strewn over the road."
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A lively machine that’ll serve well if you
like to blast. Not everyone will appreciate the racy handling though."
 BikeRumor:
After a Flanders roll out under team Lampre-Merida, Fulcrum’s 35mm deep
Racing Speed wheels are getting official.
 VeloNews:
Longtime Nature Valley Grand Prix (NVGP) race director David LaPorte is
continuously experimenting with different programs and race rules to
make his event accessible for both fans and racers.
VeloNation:
Yannick Martinez wins bunch sprint in Route du Sud stage one.
VeloNews:
Call it dodging a bullet. Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp) has had his
share of bad luck of late, including crashing out of the Tour de Suisse
on Monday, but the Canadian is counting his blessings.
CyclingNews:
Retired Belgian facing 300,000 Euro fine and two-year ban.
CyclingNews:
Former Festina coach Antoine Vayer has cast doubt on performances
produced by Miguel Indurain and Laurent Jalabert in Grand Tours during
the 1990s, describing them as only being achievable by “mutants”.
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| CyclingNews:
The news will be a bitter blow for the rider who has been enjoying his
best season in some time with the Swiss Professional Continental outfit.
 CyclingNews:
Gregory Rast (RadioShack-Leopard) won the sixth stage of the Tour de
Suisse, bringing in another Swiss victory.
VeloNews:
Francisco Mancebo (5-hour Energy) won a difficult third stage at the
Tour de Beauce on Thursday, which featured the steep Mont-Mégantic
climb.
 Cycling
IQ: South Africa’s Team MTN-Qhubeka charged home to take first place in
today’s 25.5km Team Time Trial, overcoming a 46″ deficit incurred at
the intermediate time check (after 10.6km) to eventual
second-place-getter Champion System Pro Cyling Team. Rapha Condor JLT
finished strongly to take third.
 InnerRing:
On paper this stage may look like a good one for a breakaway to make
but the final part isn’t as hard as it may seem.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages & Results), Nature Valley Grand Prix - June 12-16 (Stages), Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  TwistedSpoke:
As I’ve said more than once, you just never know what you’ll discover
on the roads of the Tour de France.
 VeloNews:
The Vini Fantini-Selle Italia doping investigation rumbles ahead under
Italy’s new anti-doping prosecutor.
 BikeRumor:
The new Lightweight Rennbügel handlebar joins the recent carbon water
bottle cage and accompanying bidon in their expanding, non-wheel lineup.
 CyclingFans:
Thursday's Tour de Suisse Stage 6 departs Leuggern at 2:00pm CET
(8:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Meilen at around
6:40pm CET (12:40pm U.S. Eastern). Tour de Suisse live streaming video
should get underway at around 5:10pm CET (11:10am U.S. Eastern)..
 StickyBottle:
Members of Cycling Ireland will, this coming Saturday, meet at an EGM
in the Red Cow Inn in west Dublin to decide whether the federation
should nominate UCI president Pat McQuaid to contest an election in
September for a third term in office.
CyclingNews:
Frank remains in leader's jersey.
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VeloNation:
Six “crucial” and five “high-priority” recommendations from “A Bright
Future for Cycling.”
VeloNation:
Jimmy Engoulvent still leads after long break from Jay Thomson.
 RedKitePrayer:
Until the emergence of Brian Cookson as a candidate for the presidency
of the UCI it seemed that Pat McQuaid was destined for a third term as
president of the UCI if for no reason other than a lack of challengers.
 CyclingNews:
Dossier concerning UCI and Armstrong said to be presented today.
 road.cc:
Tougher measures as country aims to prove it's tough on the cheats
ahead of Olympic bids going to the vote.
 Bicycling:
"At the beginning of April, before the dust had even settled from a
hectic Redlands Bicycle Classic, I packed my bags and hopped on a
flight to Amsterdam. My teammate Tayler and I were about to join some
of the other girls in Europe for a block of racing in Holland, Belgium,
and France."
 TwistedSpoke:
Twisted Spoke had to laugh when we read that Cycling Ireland will hold
their meeting to decide UCI president McQuaid’s nomination at a pub.
 road.cc:
British Cycling president speaks of support for his decision to stand
against current UCI president.
 road.cc:
Host of big-name riders in both men's and women's races for event a
week on Sunday.
 road.cc:
Pedal-powered on the ground, propeller-powered in the air... but don't
start saving your pennies, it won't be for sale.
 CyclingTips: "We
wanted to share with you. In this second instalment we feature photos
and stories from ten more of the world's coolest bike shops."
 StickyBottle:
One of the best Irish riders of his generation, McQuaid has been
president of the UCI for almost two four-year terms.
VeloNation:
Frenchman wins his speciality race again to start the Grand Duchy race.
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VeloNews:
Longtime Nature Valley Grand Prix (NVGP) race director David LaPorte is
continuously experimenting with different programs and race rules to
make his event accessible for both fans and racers.
 VeloNation:
Yannick Martinez wins bunch sprint in Route du Sud stage one.
 VeloNews:
Call it dodging a bullet. Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp) has had his
share of bad luck of late, including crashing out of the Tour de Suisse
on Monday, but the Canadian is counting his blessings.
 CyclingNews:
Retired Belgian facing 300,000 Euro fine and two-year ban.
 CyclingNews:
Former Festina coach Antoine Vayer has cast doubt on performances
produced by Miguel Indurain and Laurent Jalabert in Grand Tours during
the 1990s, describing them as only being achievable by “mutants”.
 CyclingNews:
RadioShack Leopard rider looking ahead to the mountains.
 InnerRing:
The old and the new. This is a collection of 30 themed Tour de France
photo galleries, each with about 20 images.
 BikeRumor:
Fizik has offered women’s saddles for years, but unlike the men’s
saddles until now there was no test ride program.
 BikeRadar:
Tate Labs, makers of the successful Bar Fly line of Garmin mounts, will
soon have a mountain bike model that puts the Garmin just above the
stem.
 CyclingNews:
Challenge to endorsement for UCI presidency.
CyclingNews:
“Lance made too many enemies. He always wanted to be the boss and at
times was merciless to those working for him. That was extreme."
TwistedSpoke:
On our list of all the things we love about the Tour de France
(everything), let’s focus on having a ringside seat to watch rivals
Chris Froome, Alberto Contador and BMC’s Cadel Evans battle it out.
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Members of Cycling Ireland will, this coming Saturday, meet at an EGM
in the Red Cow Inn in west Dublin to decide whether the federation
should nominate UCI president Pat McQuaid to contest an election in
September for a third term in office.
 CyclingNews:
Frank remains in leader's jersey.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages & Results), Nature Valley Grand Prix - June 12-16 (Stages), Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  VeloNews:
A stage victory at the Critérium du Dauphiné last week helped David
Veilleux punch his ticket for a start at the Tour de France.
 CyclingWeekly:
Peter Sagan (Cannondale) appears unbeatable in the Tour de France's
points competition even with the race yet to begin. The Slovak is fast
and versatile, which allows him to collect points on most stages en
route to Paris.
 PodiumCafe:
The Tour de France is what it is for one simple reason: France will
always be the epicenter of cycling.
 RedKitePrayer:
"I’ve got a reader who goes by the initials KCE who occasionally sends
me bike-related art."
 USACycling:
Manley’s passion for biking dates back to a time before women’s cycling
was an Olympic sport.
 VeloNation:
Spanish team’s riders raise money through social media appeals.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Super-light pedals with no-nonsense entry
and performance."
 BicycleRetailer:
QBP is recalling about 1,700 Salsa brand forks because they can bend
above the disc brake mount.
CyclingFans:
Tour de Suisse live
streaming video should get underway at around 5:10pm CET (11:10am U.S.
Eastern).
 InnerRing:
Peter Sagan probably didn’t read the road book for Stage 4 as he was
caught up in the middle of the peloton heading into the last corner.
 CyclingNews:
Frank retains yellow leader's jersey.
DougReport:
The breakaway survived for a third successive day in Korea but this
time the bunch was breathing down the neck of Stage 3 winner Liu Hao.
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road.cc:
British Cycling president speaks of support for his decision to stand
against current UCI president.
StickyBottle:
One of the best Irish riders of his generation, McQuaid has been
president of the UCI for almost two four-year terms.
 VeloNation:
Frenchman wins his speciality race again to start the Grand Duchy race.
 StickyBottle:
Paul Kimmage believes he will never again have access to the money in
an account established to help pay his legal bills arising from being
sued by former UCI president Hein Verbruggen and current president Pat
McQuaid.
 CyclingNews:
Vini Fantini management and Monsalve to answer questions on
Santambrogio case.
 InnerRing:
It has to be the wettest racing season living memory. Meteorological
data show high rainfall for Italy and France and the Tour of
Switzerland has seen a stage modified because the road was still closed
by snow.
CyclingNews:
Sky rider confident after Dauphiné win.
 VeloNation:
German duo benefit from altitude training work.
 VeloNews:
The organizer is
taking the riders up and over the never before used Col de Sarenne.
According to Tony Martin (Omega Pharma-Quick Step), the inclusion of
the climb and above all, its descent, is reckless.
 BikeRumor:
Essentially a women’s version of the men’s Izoard XP, the Stella
carries a compliment of parts tuned specifically to women’s needs and
of course a “women’s” paint job.
 Peloton:
What do you get when you mix one of the most powerful sprinters in the
pro peloton with one of cycling’s greatest innovators? The Ritchey
SuperLogic C260 Carbon stem.
 road.cc:
New wheelset features an all-carbon 35mm rim and new braking surface.
 CyclingFans:
Wednesday's prologue starts at 7pm CET (1pm U.S. Eastern) but coverage
is expected live about 15 minutes before then.
InnerRing:
La polémique.
Yesterday’s news from L’Equipe.fr that Pierre Rolland should not have
started the final stage of the Dauphiné has caused an obvious fuss for
French cycling featuring a big name, being weeks from the Tour de
France and, like it or not, bringing the suspicion of dopage.
|
CyclingNews:
Former Festina coach Antoine Vayer has cast doubt on performances
produced by Miguel Indurain and Laurent Jalabert in Grand Tours during
the 1990s, describing them as only being achievable by “mutants”.
CyclingNews:
Challenge to endorsement for UCI presidency.
 CyclingNews:
“Lance made too many enemies. He always wanted to be the boss and at
times was merciless to those working for him. That was extreme."
 road.cc:
Anti-doping expert recommends White's reappointment following
comprehensive review of team's policies.
 TwistedSpoke:
On our list of all the things we love about the Tour de France
(everything), let’s focus on having a ringside seat to watch rivals
Chris Froome, Alberto Contador and BMC’s Cadel Evans battle it out.
 Cycling
IQ: Eric Young clinched a second stage victory in his first Tour de
Korea on a damp transitional stage from Yeongju to Chungju. His team
(Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies) took control of the peloton in the
final 5km, usurping MTN-Qhubeka who dismissed a dangerous three-man
breakaway in the run to the finish.
 BikeRumor:
While walking around Calfee’s factory, the lessons on how they make
their bikes in Part One were interspersed with bikes they’ve built over
the years.
 PEZ:
Old world Lugs and stainless steel wrapped around custom electronic
shifting, prototype cranks and more.
 road.cc:
Bluetooth system allows you to talk to a ride partner over several
hundred metres - but a big outlay for an uncertain benefit.
 VeloNews:
The road disc revolution continues. Slowly.
 BikeRumor:
Shows Gu’s passion by giving all proceeds to the Challenged Athletes
Foundation which helps people with physical disabilities pursue active
lifestyles and puts on events like cycling challenges, triathlons,
fundraisers and more.
 BikeRumor:
No. 22 Bicycles, whose name comes from the periodic number for
titanium, recently started shipping their Great Divide road frameset
(including Enve 2.0 tapered fork, Chris King i8 headset and Thomson
seatpost clamp) and Little Wing track frameset at introductory prices
of $2499 and $2099 respectively.
CyclingNews:
There are conflicting reports over whether RadioShack riders and staff
have been paid for the month of May.
CyclingNews:
Former US Postal Service and RadioShack manager Johan Bruyneel has said
that he would like to speak publicly about his role in the Lance
Armstrong affair but his lawyers have told him not to.
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Tour de Suisse live
streaming video should get underway at around 5:10pm CET (11:10am U.S.
Eastern).
InnerRing:
Peter Sagan probably didn’t read the road book for Stage 4 as he was
caught up in the middle of the peloton heading into the last corner.
CyclingNews:
Frank retains yellow leader's jersey.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages & Results), Nature Valley Grand Prix - June 12-16 (Stages), Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  DougReport:
The breakaway survived for a third successive day in Korea but this
time the bunch was breathing down the neck of Stage 3 winner Liu Hao.
 Bicycling:
Weekly updates on how the 2013 Tour de France favorites are looking
ahead of the June 29 start in Corsica.
 Podium
Insight: Almost one year ago, after climbing his way to the biggest win
of his career on the Queen Stage at the Tour de Beauce, Matt Cooke
thought that finally everything was coming together for him. On his
second year with the UCI Continental squad, Team Exergy, his future
looked bright.
 CyclingNews:
Italian to skip Tour and build towards Vuelta a España.
 CyclingNews:
Slovakian encouraged by form in the lead in to the Tour de France.
 VeloNews:
At the beginning of the Age of Compact Cranks (which we’re still in),
Campy made a square-taper compact (i.e., 110mm bolt circle diameter)
crankset.
 road.cc:
SRAM Red discs feature on the new Oltre XR2 Disc with more minor
modifications further down the range.
 InnerRing:
Looking at the stage profile and then looking at the start list, this
preview could very well consist of just two words: Peter Sagan.
CyclingNews:
Frank takes over Tour de Suisse leader's jersey.
CyclingIQ:
Former US National Crit Champion Eric Young (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit
Strategies) today banked another Tour de Korea stage win for his Optum
team, continuing the legacy of the US squad’s great success at the 2012
edition.
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 InnerRing:
La polémique.
Yesterday’s news from L’Equipe.fr that Pierre Rolland should not have
started the final stage of the Dauphiné has caused an obvious fuss for
French cycling featuring a big name, being weeks from the Tour de
France and, like it or not, bringing the suspicion of dopage.
 VeloNews:
The USA Pro Challenge today confirmed the 16 professional cycling teams
that will participate in the race from August 19-25.
 CyclingNews:
Sports director says team in "good position" heading into Tour de
France.
 TwistedSpoke:
Ahh, the Tour de France caravan. Something like 50 to 75 crazy
promotional vehicles of all kinds that drive the entire race route each
day, playing eye-splitting French dance music and throwing out branded
hats, handkerchiefs, candy, key chains, snacks, cleaning product
samples, gimcracks of every kind.
 SBS:
With the Tour de France less than three weeks away, teams have begun
announcing their long lists.
 RideOn:
Supreme bike-riding athletes, stunning scenery, frenzied spectators,
dramatic moments of terrible agony and overwhelming ecstasy, and all
played out night after night for three spell-binding weeks;
welcome to le Tour de France 2013.
 CyclingWeekly:
Sky's Richie Porte rode around Annecy, France, this morning in the best
possible position ahead of the Tour de France. He is sitting shotgun to
red-hot favourite, Chris Froome while gaining experience to win the
race for himself in the future.
 CyclingNews:
Unfortunate for our riders and sponsors, says Andreu.
 BikeRumor:
Made of butted Columbus Life steel tubing with a triple butted chromoly
fork, the new Cinelli Hobo has geometry somewhere between a travel bike
and cyclocross bike.
 Bicycling:
From climbs over majestic mountain passes to blissful Sunday beach
cruises, truly great cycling routes can be found in all 50 states, from
Maine to Hawaii. Make plans to ride as many as you can.
CyclingNews:
Canadian taken to the hospital after fall during stage 3.
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 CyclingNews:
There are conflicting reports over whether RadioShack riders and staff
have been paid for the month of May.
 CyclingNews:
Former US Postal Service and RadioShack manager Johan Bruyneel has said
that he would like to speak publicly about his role in the Lance
Armstrong affair but his lawyers have told him not to.
 CyclingNews:
French rider tested positive for heptaminol at Giro d'Italia.
 road.cc:
AFLD to co-operate with UCI on this year's 100th edition of Tour - but
says final say on storage of samples rests with governing body.
 VeloNews:
Sagan’s exhibition in Monday’s third stage at the Tour de Suisse, when
he made it up and over a challenging first-category climb with the GC
favorites, and then finished off the stage by kicking to victory out of
a four-man group, only raises his expectations for the Tour de France.
 Off
The Beaten Path: "Our research isn’t “market research,” but research
into how bicycles and components work."
 road.cc:
Vending machine sells cycling spare parts to get you back on the road.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Rock solid, naturally surefooted speed
machine with an excellent frame."
FatCyclist:
2013 Rockwell Relay; Moab to St. George Race Report, Part 1 - Bratwurst
and Bad Tactics.
 VeloNation:
“This is completely false and incomprehensible.”
CyclingNews:
“Irresponsible” for race organizers to utilize that road.
CyclingNews:
Only Evans and Van Garderen assured of spots on the squad.
VeloNews:
Several newly crowned national champions, including Tom Zirbel
(Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies), Jade Wilcoxson (Optum-Kelly Benefit
Strategies) and Carmen Small (Specialized-lululemon) will be on hand to
show their new stars and stripes jerseys at the 15th running of the
Nature Valley Grand Prix starting Wednesday.
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Tuesday's Tour de Suisse Stage 4 departs Innertkirchen at 2:14pm CET
(8:14am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Buochs at around
6:40pm CET (12:40pm U.S. Eastern). Tour de Suisse live
streaming video should get underway at around 5:10pm CET (11:10am U.S.
Eastern).
InnerRing:
Looking at the stage profile and then looking at the start list, this
preview could very well consist of just two words: Peter Sagan.
 VeloNation:
New race leader confident that his BMC Racing teammates can help him
defend the jersey.
Races
& Results.
Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CyclingNews:
Frank takes over Tour de Suisse leader's jersey.
 CyclingIQ:
Former US National Crit Champion Eric Young (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit
Strategies) today banked another Tour de Korea stage win for his Optum
team, continuing the legacy of the US squad’s great success at the 2012
edition.
 CyclingNews:
Vansummeren says riders will gather for tests after nationals.
 CyclingNews:
Kittel and Degenkolb top Dutch team's short list.
 TwistedSpoke:
Don’t these lions look happy basking in the sunshine on the dash of the
Europcar bus?
 DougReport:
Edward Pickering's The
Race Against Time profiles two men
(Graeme Obree and Chris Boardman) and considers their contribution to
Britain's current status as one of the top cycling nations.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Smooth, light, well-priced XC frame that
benefits from the latest wheel size but is flexy when pushed hard."
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Superb fast-to-change lens and top notch
quality – at a price."
 CyclingNews:
Speaking to the press, Froome politely batted away comparisons between
the dominance of his Sky team and that of the US Postal Service squad
of Lance Armstrong.
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Bicycling:
From climbs over majestic mountain passes to blissful Sunday beach
cruises, truly great cycling routes can be found in all 50 states, from
Maine to Hawaii. Make plans to ride as many as you can.
 CyclingNews:
Canadian taken to the hospital after fall during stage 3.
 Podium
Insight: The 25-year old rider will be the first Québécois to race in
La Grande Boucle.
 VeloNews:
Chris Froome (Sky) finished off the job Sunday up Risoul high in the
French Alps, riding everyone off his wheel to sew up the Critérium du
Dauphiné, putting an exclamation point on his nearly flawless run-up to
the Tour de France.
 VeloNation:
Despite quiet Dauphiné, Spaniard insists he’s happy with his sensations
and progress.
 VeloNation:
Two stage wins net Swedish champion her first stage race of the season.
 SBS:
Fabian Cancellara (RadioShack Leopard) remains in top spot in the UCI
WorldTour individual rankings but Chris Froome's (Sky) victory in the
Critérium du Dauphiné has seen the Briton move back up from ninth to
fourth overall.
 Lee
Rodgers: The forums have been a-buzzin’ this week and
especially so today, with all kinds of accusations being hurled in the
direction of a certain English team that have just repeated the feat of
claiming the one-two in the prestigious Critérium du Dauphiné.
 BikeRadar:
Bianchi has a new line of retro-style clothing to celebrate L’Eroica,
the non-competitive ride on Tuscany’s Strade Bianche that Bianchi
sponsors.
 BikeRumor:
Firebolts will retail for $160 and will be offered in Smoke, Multilaser
Orange, or Photoclear lenses which are photochromic with an 18-78%
light transmission.
 BikeRumor:
Prone to laying it down, especially while riding solo? Even if you’re
not a known #BikeWrecker the ICEdot crash sensor may be a worthwhile
investment.
 VeloNews:
Bauke Mollema won a weather-shortened stage 2 of the Tour de
Suisse on Saturday as Cameron Meyer narrowly defended
his yellow jersey from a late attack by Ryder Hesjedal.
VeloNation:
“Luck was not on my side, but I still feel confidence.”
CyclingNews:
Success in Fort William for Rachel and Gee.
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FatCyclist:
2013 Rockwell Relay; Moab to St. George Race Report, Part 1 - Bratwurst
and Bad Tactics.
VeloNation:
“This is completely false and incomprehensible.”
 CyclingNews:
“Irresponsible” for race organizers to utilize that road.
 CyclingNews:
Only Evans and Van Garderen assured of spots on the squad.
 VeloNews:
Several newly crowned national champions, including Tom Zirbel
(Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies), Jade Wilcoxson (Optum-Kelly Benefit
Strategies) and Carmen Small (Specialized-lululemon) will be on hand to
show their new stars and stripes jerseys at the 15th running of the
Nature Valley Grand Prix starting Wednesday.
 road.cc:
10-minute film from organizers RCS Sport whisks through all 21 stages.
CyclingNews:
Gesink and Mollema among 13 riders up for 9 spots.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Comfortable and vibration-reducing cockpit."
 BikeRadar:
The 2008 Olympic champion was riding something special too, a matt
black Orbea Orca.
 RBAction:
Each packet of chews contains 160 calories with 32 milligrams of
natural caffeine derived from white tea, and are gluten-free and
dairy-free. The 180-calorie Mocha Cherry protein bar has 10 grams of
whey protein and 30mg of caffeine.
 CyclingTips: The
100mph bike, speed bike or any one of the working titles that has been
used for this project by the people involved.
 road.cc:
Racer who came down at Crystal Cup after hitting marshal had raised
concerns on course layout; crash at Red Hook Crit too.
 VeloNation:
UEC honorary president claims McQuaid offered UCI position to Makarov
in exchange for his support.
TwistedSpoke:
While the Team Sky duo of CHris Froome and Richie Porte did their
pre-Tour smack-down, only Talansky was able to draw within 24 seconds
of them by the summit.
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Monday's Tour de Suisse Stage 3 departs Montreux at 1:25pm CET (7:25am
U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Meiringen at around
6:50pm CET (12:50pm U.S. Eastern). Tour de Suisse live
streaming video should get underway at around 5:10pm CET (11:10am U.S.
Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Speaking to the press, Froome politely batted away comparisons between
the dominance of his Sky team and that of the US Postal Service squad
of Lance Armstrong.
Races
& Results.
Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), InnerRing:
Chris Froome rides to third place on Stage 4, a 32km time trial. The
ride left him five seconds off the yellow jersey taken by the
impressive Rohan Dennis but Froome well clear of his rivals for the
overall.
 CyclingNews:
Froome seals final overall victory at Risoul.
 Cycling
IQ:
Kristian Sbaragli has claimed his first win of 2013 and
the race lead in the opening stage of the 2013 Tour de Korea, giving
Sbaragli a ride to a career highlight.
 VeloNation:
Danish rider ‘very optimistic ahead of the Tour de France’.
CyclingNews:
The race isn't over yet, warns Sky leader.
 CyclingNews:
Froome holds yellow as Rogers moves up to third.
 VeloNews:
Alberto Contador turned super-domestique Saturday, helping Saxo-Tinkoff
teammate Michael Rogers climb into third overall on stage 7 of the
Critérium du Dauphiné, high in the French Alps.
 VeloNews:
If it looked like Samuel Sánchez was happy after crossing the line
victorious Saturday, high in the French Alps at the Critérium du
Dauphiné, he was.
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VeloNews:
Bauke Mollema won a weather-shortened stage 2 of the Tour de
Suisse on Saturday as Cameron Meyer narrowly defended
his yellow jersey from a late attack by Ryder Hesjedal.
 VeloNation:
“Luck was not on my side, but I still feel confidence.”
 CyclingNews:
Success in Fort William for Rachel and Gee.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Incredibly useful tool for imaginative
modifications."
 BikeRadar:
A foaming aerosol spray, the Helmet Cleaner and Deodorizer is designed
to be sprayed on the inside and outside of a dirty helmet, pads and all.
 InnerRing:
Stage 2 has been modified due to bad weather in the mountains. That
means the early HC-climb Nufenenpass has been cancelled and the stage
has been shortened from 160 to 117.2 km.
 VeloNation:
Australian takes yellow jersey with first ever European victory.
 VeloNews:
Nearly all the major Tour de France favorites will be firing at full
cylinders this weekend in an important test ahead of next month’s
Grande Boucle.
 TwistedSpoke:
"When I did my first Tour de France back in 2010, I got the entire
show: all three weeks, press credential, media sticker on car
windshield, clearance to drive the race route and incredible up-close
access to the greatest endurance athletes in the world."
 VeloNation:
Irishman ‘very relaxed’ going into Swiss race, but believes he can be
competitive
BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "A good TT helmet that feels fast and is
cleverly cooled, but weight and fit let it down."
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VeloNation:
UEC honorary president claims McQuaid offered UCI position to Makarov
in exchange for his support.
 TwistedSpoke:
While the Team Sky duo of CHris Froome and Richie Porte did their
pre-Tour smack-down, only Talansky was able to draw within 24 seconds
of them by the summit.
 CyclingNews:
Luxembourger lines up at Tour of Switzerland with good morale.
 TwistedSpoke:
Eh oui, they have some huge bikes in the Tour de France.
 PEZ:
It’s been 25 years since Andy Hampsten launched a daring attack in
horrid conditions on the Passo Gavia and defined one of modern
cycling’s most epic rides.
 road.cc:
Fast-accelerating, sharp-handling and lightweight; you'll do well to
find a better race bike at this price.
 road.cc:
Latest developments come just a week before Cycling Ireland's EGM votes
on whether to back UCI president for 3rd term.
 VeloNation:
German sprinter still trying to bounce back, future uncertain.
 CyclingNews:
Rainbow jersey lines up at Tour de Suisse.
 VeloNews:
Asked, point blank, if he could win the Tour de Suisse, American
neo-pro Joe Dombrowksi was coy.
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Sunday's Criterium du Dauphine Stage 8 departs Sisteron at 10:25am CET
(4:25am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Risoul at around
2:44pm CET (8:44am U.S. Eastern). Criterium du Dauphine live
streaming video should get underway at around 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S.
Eastern).
CyclingNews:
The race isn't over yet, warns Sky leader.
 InnerRing:
The final day of the Dauphiné is still a big mountain stage but
relatively easier than the previous stage. It’s shorter, there are few
climbs and vertical metres plus the final climb is a regular affair.
CyclingNews:
Froome holds yellow as Rogers moves up to third.
VeloNews:
Alberto Contador turned super-domestique Saturday, helping Saxo-Tinkoff
teammate Michael Rogers climb into third overall on stage 7 of the
Critérium du Dauphiné, high in the French Alps.
Races
& Results.
Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), VeloNews:
If it looked like Samuel Sánchez was happy after crossing the line
victorious Saturday, high in the French Alps at the Critérium du
Dauphiné, he was.
 VeloNews:
Thomas Voeckler (Europcar) won stage 6 of the Critérium du Dauphiné on
Friday.
 TwistedSpoke:
The Dauphine isn’t the Tour de France. Keep repeating that to yourself
whenever you’re tempted to hand Sky’s Chris Froome the maillot jaune in
Paris in just over six weeks.
 CyclingNews:
GreenEdge general manager Shayne Bannan has told Cyclingnews that an
announcement over Matt White's future should be made next week.
 PodiumCafe:
With the biggest Tour de France favorites strutting their stuff around
France in the Critérium Dauphiné this week, you may writing off the
Tour de Suisse this year. That would be a mistake.
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 CyclingFans:
Sunday's Tour de Suisse Stage 2 departs Ulrichen at 1:06pm CET (7:06am
U.S. Eastern) and is
expected at the finish at Crans-Montana at around 5:50pm CET (11:50am
U.S. Eastern). Tour de Suisse live streaming video should get
underway at around 4:15pm CET (10:15am U.S. Eastern).
InnerRing:
Stage 2 has been modified due to bad weather in the mountains. That
means the early HC-climb Nufenenpass has been cancelled and the stage
has been shortened from 160 to 117.2 km.
VeloNation:
Australian takes yellow jersey with first ever European victory.
VeloNews:
Nearly all the major Tour de France favorites will be firing at full
cylinders this weekend in an important test ahead of next month’s
Grande Boucle.
TwistedSpoke:
"When I did my first Tour de France back in 2010, I got the entire
show: all three weeks, press credential, media sticker on car
windshield, clearance to drive the race route and incredible up-close
access to the greatest endurance athletes in the world."
VeloNation:
Irishman ‘very relaxed’ going into Swiss race, but believes he can be
competitive
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "A good TT helmet that feels fast and is
cleverly cooled, but weight and fit let it down."
PodiumCafe:
With the hundredth edition of the Tour de France all but upon us we
take a time-out to look at one hundred Tour (or Tour-related) books.
 CyclingTips: After
his last column attracted international media attention and prompted
some people to question whether he's even real or not, The Secret Pro
is back with more.
InnerRing:
With Brian Cookson announcing he’s standing for election to be the
President of the UCI many have been asking how you get elected to the
job?
 VeloNation:
Swiss rider passes over chance for more success in France.
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road.cc:
Latest developments come just a week before Cycling Ireland's EGM votes
on whether to back UCI president for 3rd term.
VeloNation:
German sprinter still trying to bounce back, future uncertain.
CyclingNews:
Rainbow jersey lines up at Tour de Suisse.
VeloNews:
Asked, point blank, if he could win the Tour de Suisse, American
neo-pro Joe Dombrowksi was coy.
 CyclingNews:
Two more years for German sprinter and Marcel Sieberg.
 BikeRadar:
Meet Holland Mechanics, the Dutch company whose revolutionary machines
build an increasing number of high-end wheels for leading bike brands.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "The belt-driven Skookum proves that
chain-driven transmissions aren’t the only game in town."
VeloNation:
Former Swiss national coach Buergi and Skins combine to take court
action.
 VeloNews:
Eight months after the release of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s
Reasoned Decision that led to the downfall of Lance Armstrong, USADA
CEO Travis Tygart is concerned that no larger truth-telling process has
begun as a result of that report.
CyclingNews:
Russian oligarch hits back as the presidential battle heats up.
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| CyclingFans:
Saturday's Criterium du Dauphine Stage 7 departs Le Pont-de-Claix at
9:15am CET (3:15am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at
Superdévoluy at around 2:43pm CET (8:43am U.S. Eastern).
Criterium du Dauphine live streaming video should get underway at
around 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern).
 InnerRing:
The Queen stage of the race with the royally difficult climb of Alpe
d’Huez to start the day before a succession of climbs before the tough
Col du Noyer and its ski station at Superdévoluy.
VeloNews:
Thomas Voeckler (Europcar) won stage 6 of the Critérium du Dauphiné on
Friday.
Races
& Results.
Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Tour de Suisse - June 8-16 (Stages), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), TwistedSpoke:
The Dauphine isn’t the Tour de France. Keep repeating that to yourself
whenever you’re tempted to hand Sky’s Chris Froome the maillot jaune in
Paris in just over six weeks.
CyclingNews:
GreenEdge general manager Shayne Bannan has told Cyclingnews that an
announcement over Matt White's future should be made next week.
PodiumCafe:
With the biggest Tour de France favorites strutting their stuff around
France in the Critérium Dauphiné this week, you may writing off the
Tour de Suisse this year. That would be a mistake.
 CyclingTips: With
Critérium du Dauphiné in full swing in the French Alps, the focus will
shift to Switzerland next week when many other big names will hone
their form at 2013 Tour de Suisse.
 CyclingWeekly:
Magnus Backstedt, former winner of Paris-Roubaix and a stage in the
Tour de France, has announced his retirement.
 road.cc:
This week's roundup includes Veleco Kickstarter funding, the making of
a Fizik saddle, Rapha Team Sky Supporter's flag, Ridley Fenix Ultegra
11-spd, waterproof Galaxy smartphone and Howies clothing.
 Chris
Case: "If it weren’t for math, I might be dead - dusty and rotting in a
roadside ditch in Midwest America."
 InnerRing:
The first mountain stage of the race, Stage 5 takes the riders across
the Alps to Valmorel for a summit finish but don’t mistake this for the
high mountains, this is a gentle introduction to the mountains although
enough to provide a worthy winner.
 VeloNation:
Italian squad insists it will continue in cycling despite Di Luca and
Santambrogio positives.
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CyclingTips: After
his last column attracted international media attention and prompted
some people to question whether he's even real or not, The Secret Pro
is back with more.
 InnerRing:
With Brian Cookson announcing he’s standing for election to be the
President of the UCI many have been asking how you get elected to the
job?
VeloNation:
Swiss rider passes over chance for more success in France.
 CyclingNews:
American coy about ambitions, but Gilbert says team is backing him to
win.
 TwistedSpoke:
The rapid approach to the 100th Tour de France can be considered as a
test of confidence, experience and track record.
 VeloNation:
Is recovering from knee surgery but believes he can return to good
condition this year.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "If you’re after a smooth, swift cruiser
rather than a point and shoot predator, the DA3 still
delivers."
 PodiumCafe:
Pro cyclist and author Kathryn Bertine is releasing a documentary that
explores cycling's gross inequalities.
 CyclingNews:
Despite a rocky start to the Critérium du Dauphiné due to illness
Andrew Talansky (Garmin-Sharp) is slowly finding his feet in the race
as he builds up for a likely ride in this year's Tour de France.
 VeloNation:
Rider could face lengthy ban, disqualification from 2012 Philadelphia
International Championship
 BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "The Garmin Edge mount, perfected."
 BikeRadar:
With the Tour de France hitting its 100th edition this year, the
Ventoux-like pile of TdF books, games and special edition gear at
BikeRadar grows every day.
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VeloNation:
Former Swiss national coach Buergi and Skins combine to take court
action.
VeloNews:
Eight months after the release of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s
Reasoned Decision that led to the downfall of Lance Armstrong, USADA
CEO Travis Tygart is concerned that no larger truth-telling process has
begun as a result of that report.
 CyclingNews:
Russian oligarch hits back as the presidential battle heats up.
 RedKitePrayer:
There are reasons why 7,500 people show up to ride Levi Leipheimer’s
King Ridge Gran Fondo. It’s one of the best-run rides in the United
States.
 VeloNews:
2012 Giro d’Italia winner Ryder Hesjedal re-signed with Garmin-Sharp
through 2015, the team announced Friday.
 CyclingTips: The
decision to provisionally suspend this rider was made in response to a
report from the WADA accredited laboratory in Barcelona.
 PEZ:
"Under the sunny Alpine skies PEZ was roadside in La Léchère this
morning where we caught up with Chris Froome, Richie Porte and all the
stars of the Dauphiné at the start of Stage 6."
 BikeRumor:
Calfee is a very interesting brand. For some, it immediately conjures
images of bamboo bikes. Others, high end lugged carbon bikes. And then
there’s the ultralight molded carbon fiber tandem bikes always on
display at NAHBS.
 CyclingWeekly:
"I fear," McQuaid wrote, "Mr Cookson may be a pawn in a larger game."
 CyclingNews:
In the wake of the doping positives of Mauro Santambrogio and Danilo Di
Luca, Vini Fantini-Selle Italia has moved to dispel talk of the team's
demise.
 Bicycling:
Billed as “America’s Toughest Stage Race,” this year’s Tour of Utah
covers 586 miles with 43,621 feet of climbing, passes through or near
eight national forests, monuments, and parks, and visits the southern
half of the state for the first time.
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Criterium du Dauphine live streaming video should get underway at
around 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern).
Races
& Results.
Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), Chris
Case: "If it weren’t for math, I might be dead - dusty and rotting in a
roadside ditch in Midwest America."
InnerRing:
The first mountain stage of the race, Stage 5 takes the riders across
the Alps to Valmorel for a summit finish but don’t mistake this for the
high mountains, this is a gentle introduction to the mountains although
enough to provide a worthy winner.
VeloNation:
Italian squad insists it will continue in cycling despite Di Luca and
Santambrogio positives.
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CyclingNews:
Despite a rocky start to the Critérium du Dauphiné due to illness
Andrew Talansky (Garmin-Sharp) is slowly finding his feet in the race
as he builds up for a likely ride in this year's Tour de France.
VeloNation:
Rider could face lengthy ban, disqualification from 2012 Philadelphia
International Championship
BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "The Garmin Edge mount, perfected."
BikeRadar:
With the Tour de France hitting its 100th edition this year, the
Ventoux-like pile of TdF books, games and special edition gear at
BikeRadar grows every day.
 VeloNews:
Team said to be built around Cancellara for 2014.
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CyclingWeekly:
"I fear," McQuaid wrote, "Mr Cookson may be a pawn in a larger game."
CyclingNews:
In the wake of the doping positives of Mauro Santambrogio and Danilo Di
Luca, Vini Fantini-Selle Italia has moved to dispel talk of the team's
demise.
Bicycling:
Billed as “America’s Toughest Stage Race,” this year’s Tour of Utah
covers 586 miles with 43,621 feet of climbing, passes through or near
eight national forests, monuments, and parks, and visits the southern
half of the state for the first time.
 CyclingNews:
The manoeuvrings of modern day sports politics bear more than a passing
resemblance to those of government. Spin doctors – strategists,
communications experts, media advisors and professional lobbyists are
crucial.
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Thursday's Criterium du Dauphine Stage 5 departs Grésy-sur-Aix at
10:45am CET (4:45am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at
Valmorel at around 2:39pm CET (8:39am U.S. Eastern).
Criterium du Dauphine live streaming video should get underway at
around 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern).
InnerRing:
The first mountain stage of the race, Stage 5 takes the riders across
the Alps to Valmorel for a summit finish but don’t mistake this for the
high mountains, this is a gentle introduction to the mountains although
enough to provide a worthy winner.
VeloNation:
Italian squad insists it will continue in cycling despite Di Luca and
Santambrogio positives.
 CyclingNews:
Australian delivers fine showing in time trial.
 CyclingNews:
Garmin's Dennis moves into race lead.
 CyclingNews:
Sprinters test their Tour de France speed in the Dutch stage race.
 VeloNews:
van Garderen is looking to hone his July form with a win at the Tour de
Suisse.
Races
& Results.
Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  VeloNews:
Phil Gaimon is getting his call-up to the WorldTour. The Bissell rider
has signed a deal to ride with Garmin-Sharp in 2014.
 Ted
King: "To the cycling nuts who love the sport but make a living doing
something else, reaching your Malcolm Gladwell–approved 10,000 hours on
a bike sounds like an immeasurably pleasant way to bide the time."
 VeloNews:
After riding above himself in California, and then to third place at
the Volkswagen USA Cycling Professional Time Trial National
Championship, Nathan Brown’s stock is clearly on the way up, and
there’s no reason to see the price dropping any time soon.
 VeloNews:
Dotti began competing in cycling races sanctioned by the Unión Ciclista
de la República Argentina (UCRA).
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VeloNews:
Team said to be built around Cancellara for 2014.
 VeloNation:
Believes Australian is ‘an exceptional talent,’ compares him to Wiggins.
 VeloNation:
Fourteen months left for Australian pro, wants to set Tour record and
help Orica GreenEdge.
 TwistedSpoke:
"You could conceivably divide Tour de France fans into two distinct
camps: the Pyrenees and the Alps. Me, I’m a Pyrenees kinda guy."
 CyclingNews:
Spaniard not discouraged for Tour de France.
 CyclingNews:
Spaniard loses major time to Froome and Porte in Dauphiné time trial.
 VeloNews:
Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah organizers unveiled a challenging route
for the August race that will include a run through Bryce National
Park, a new approach to the Little Cottonwood Canyon climb, and a
return to Empire Pass for the finale.
 CyclingNews:
Hincapie Devo professional grew up next to Manayunk Wall.
 CyclingTips: "I
never have problems with getting blown around in the wind and always
considered a mid-depth wheel somewhat of a compromise. After riding
these Dura Ace C35's, my tune has changed..."
 road.cc:
Range of shapes and widths to suit all types of riders'.
 BikeRumor:
If you think you know Fuji, you might just want to think again.
 VeloNews:
British
Cycling chief Brian Cookson said on Tuesday that he would challenge
controversial incumbent Pat McQuaid for the presidency of the
International Cycling Union.
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CyclingNews:
The manoeuvrings of modern day sports politics bear more than a passing
resemblance to those of government. Spin doctors – strategists,
communications experts, media advisors and professional lobbyists are
crucial.
 CyclingNews:
McQuaid appears at French Senate anti-doping committee hearing.
 VeloNation:
Existing UCI head seeks to dent rival’s chances with questioning email.
 CyclingNews:
Other riders still under investigation according to media reports.
 CyclingNews:
Vandenbroucke picks Van den Broeck for title on climbing course.
 CyclingNews:
World champion prevails from four-rider break.
 SBS:
The Tour de France is well-documented in book form, although recent
revelations mean many may now be considered more fiction than
non-fiction!
 Peloton:
Night-and-day. That was the phrase that kept popping up in my head as I
took my first ride on the new BMC Team Machine SLR01. This bike is
unquestionably a massive improvement on the 2010 Team Machine SLR01.
 BikeRumor:
Wish there was a way to stay cooler on your next ride? If you’re
willing to think outside the box, Q-Fog provides an interesting take on
onboard cooling.
 VeloNews:
Christian Vande Velde once called pro cycling “the biggest amateur
sport in the world.” Though established in the late 1800s, cycling has
never matured into a stable, well-managed business like the leagues
that run professional soccer, tennis, baseball, or Formula ı.
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Wednesday's Criterium du Dauphine Stage 4, a 32.5km Individual Time
Trial from Villars-les-Dombes to Parc des Oiseaux, gets underway at
10:50am CET (4:50am U.S. Eastern) with the departure of the first
rider. Criterium du Dauphine live streaming video should get
underway at around 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern).
 InnerRing:
A flat time trial might not make for good TV viewing but it’s Act 1 in
the duel between Alberto Contador and Chris Froome and the first time
we get to see the relative form of all the other candidates to win this
race and the Tour de France.
PodiumCafe:
Two stages done in France and we already have some interesting answers,
and even more interesting questions.
 PodiumCafe:
We talk a lot about each other's nationalities, and about those of the
riders. How do we separate the kidding around from something more
relevant to cycling?
 CyclingNews:
Veilleux retains yellow jersey.
 CyclingNews:
Weather could also play a role, race director says.
Races
& Results.
Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  PEZ:
Some say that last is the worst spot to finish a race; but there’s also
a school of thought which says second place is the worst.
 CyclingNews:
Women's elite race in jeopardy for this year's edition.
 BikeRadar:
Rather than being a type of gateau, the Focus Black Forest 3.0 is
actually a hardtail 29er with a Shimano drivetrain and a price of
£949.99/ $1,599.99.
 StickyBottle:
It has been suggested that the board may have simply recognized his
right to stand for re-election, rather than giving a clear backing at
this point.
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VeloNews:
British
Cycling chief Brian Cookson said on Tuesday that he would challenge
controversial incumbent Pat McQuaid for the presidency of the
International Cycling Union.
 VeloNation:
Scinto says project is over while Citracca pledges it will continue.
 BikeRadar:
Cycling companies are bombarding us with a veritable rat's nest of
claimed aero savings. Add them all up and it seems like you could
arrive at your destination before you leave.
 VeloNews:
BMC’s new Team Machine SLR01 is markedly stiffer than its predecessor.
We are comfortable making such a statement — “markedly stiffer than
before” — without a long test period and time in the lab. The
improvement is that obvious.
 Lennard
Zinn: Unlike with tubular tires, the issue with inner tubes, at least
butyl ones, is that very few of them have removable valve
cores.
 DirtRag:
In this year's eighth annual Dirty Kanza gravel road race riders doing
the full loop were punished with nearly 100 miles of strong head and
cross winds across the open prairies, resulting in slightly slower
finishing times.
 BikeRadar:
The £4,499/US$5,150 Propel Advanced SL 3 is Giant's first aero bike,
launched with claims that it's the fastest in the world.
 BikeRumor:
Thanks to Redshift Sports, triathletes can have their cake and then
ride it off in either the aero or road position.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "A well finished cockpit that performs
strongly in all areas, but with a significant price tag."
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Another solid offering from the original
clipless pedal makers."
 InnerRing:
The last thing the UCI needs is a win by default for McQuaid, an
election without a challenge. It’s the equivalent of winning a bike
race with one starter.
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 VeloNation:
Existing UCI head seeks to dent rival’s chances with questioning email.
VeloNews:
Christian Vande Velde once called pro cycling “the biggest amateur
sport in the world.” Though established in the late 1800s, cycling has
never matured into a stable, well-managed business like the leagues
that run professional soccer, tennis, baseball, or Formula ı.
VeloNation:
Team acting out of “respect” for RCS Sport after “embarrassment” of Di
Luca and Santambrogio.
 VeloNews:
Cycling is bracing itself for the hardest world championships in recent
years. Last week, the organizer officially presented the course, which
takes in Tuscany’s sights and cumulates with a circuit that includes
two stiff climbs.
 CyclingNews:
OPQS German says Sunday's attack was not planned.
 CyclingTips:
"I’m four weeks into this little experiment and all is well. I’ve
completed all my scheduled sessions so far and I am definitely coping
with the gradual introduction of intensity into the program."
 USACycling:
Michael Broderick will represent the U.S. in the elite men's
race, while Broderick's wife, two-time Olympian Mary
McConneloug will contest the elite women's race.
 BikeRumor:
Check out electronic shifting, suspension control, radical road bike
geometry and the evolution of the bike, all from BlackCatBone’s point
of view.
RedKitePrayer:
The title of this post is drawn from an extraordinary document drawn up
by five Irish cyclists—Anthony Moran, Dr. Conor McGrane, Paul Atkinson,
Mark Gill and Dr. Cillian Kelly. The document lays out an argument for
why McQuaid should not achieve yet another nomination.
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Tuesday's Criterium du Dauphine Stage 3 departs Ambérieu-en-Bugey at
10:35am CET (4:35am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at
Tarare at around 2:40pm CET (8:40am U.S. Eastern). Criterium
du Dauphine live streaming video should get underway at around 1:00pm
CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern).
 InnerRing:
Stage 3 takes the riders away from the Alps but the cols keep on coming
although the monts of the Beaujolais are gentle and should suit the
sprinters.
StickyBottle:
It has been suggested that the board may have simply recognized his
right to stand for re-election, rather than giving a clear backing at
this point.
 CyclingNews:
Stetina focused only on 2013 season.
 CyclingNews:
Veilleux retains the overall lead.
 VeloNews:
Conventional wisdom says that if you want to get inside intel on what’s
going to happen in next month’s Tour de France, watch this week’s
Critérium du Dauphiné.
 USACycling:
The USA Cycling National Racing Calendar (NRC) reached the midpoint of
the eight-event season on Sunday with the Parx Casino Philly Cycling
Classic in Philadelphia.
 TwistedSpoke:
One of the hundred beauties of the Tour de France is that it’s an
adventure and that means you never know what’s up ahead on the road.
Races
& Results.
Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  InnerRing:
Listed as a flat stage by the race, Monday’s 191km routeis harder than
it looks with the last 60km loaded with climbing, twisting roads and
even a forest track before a downhill rush to the finish in the town of
Oyonnax.
 VeloNation:
Dutchman finishes third on opening stage, is best young rider in race.
 CyclingNews:
Garmin-Sharp rider loses over 8 minutes.
 CyclingNews:
Canadian captures his biggest pro win, first leader's jersey.
 SBS:
Andre Greipel sprinted to victory in the Dutch one-day race Ronde van
Zeeland Seaport.
 VeloNation:
Australian believes British squad won’t have it as easy as last year.
CyclingNews:
Kermesse win for Omega Pharma - QuickStep leader.
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 InnerRing:
The last thing the UCI needs is a win by default for McQuaid, an
election without a challenge. It’s the equivalent of winning a bike
race with one starter.
 CyclingNews:
McQuaid surprised by British Cycling president's decision.
 CyclingNews:
Giro d'Italia directeur says decision on Vini Fantini for next races
pending.
 Robert
Millar: What's the real reason behind Wiggins missing the Tour?
 VeloNation:
Squad is increasingly focussed on team time trial.
 BikeRadar
verdict: "Great rear suspension and playful handling but wheels aren't
super light."
 BikeRumor:
The new Sierra Trail Mix flavor is the first CLIF Bar flavor crafted
with cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, and that’s blended
in a sweet and salty mix of peanuts, raisins and seeds.
 BicycleRetailer:
Her’ Chamois Butt’r was developed by a female sports medicine physician
in collaboration with top female riders.
 BicycleRetailer:
“The Switch Aero System combines a set of quick-release aerobars and a
dual-position seatpost, allowing cyclists and amateur triathletes to
ride their road bikes, but switch back and forth on the fly between a
regular road position and an aerodynamic triathlon position.”
 CyclingNews:
Anthony, Rosskopf make podium on Manayunk Wall.
 VeloNation:
Specialized-lululemon rider becomes first American winner of
Philadelphia race.
 PodiumCafe:
Newspaper journalism is, the old saying goes, the first draft of
history and this collection of columns from the pen of William
Fotheringham and the pages of the Guardian and Observer newspapers in
the UK affords the reader an opportunity to remember how some recent
cycling history was first reported.
 road.cc:
Concern and advice as superstar forced to drop out of Tour de France.
VeloNation:
Surgeon states after operation that he could only recover seventy
percent of movement to the affected limb.
 CyclingNews:
US road champion back on top.
DougReport:
Fast, stiff and responsive aero road bike provides electrifying ride
that speed merchants will love.
|
 RedKitePrayer:
The title of this post is drawn from an extraordinary document drawn up
by five Irish cyclists—Anthony Moran, Dr. Conor McGrane, Paul Atkinson,
Mark Gill and Dr. Cillian Kelly. The document lays out an argument for
why McQuaid should not achieve yet another nomination.
 VeloNation:
Stage 14 winner is second Vini Fantini-Selle Italia rider at the Giro
d’Italia that has tested positive.
 VeloNation:
Italian bounces back from extensive injuries, will ride in the GP
Kanton Aargau-Gippingen on Thursday.
 CyclingNews:
19 year-old German follows in his father footsteps.
 CyclingNews:
Giro d'Italia winner in talks to extend contract.
 CyclingTips: Kristof’s
photos always seem to offer something different.
 BikeMag:
Park Tool’s elite consumer stand (the PRS-25 “Team Issue” stand) is a
thing of beauty.
 TwistedSpoke:
No, we’re not talking about retired pros like Bernard Hinault.
 CyclingNews:
Yet doping still scares sponsors away.
 VeloNews:
Despite periodic local showers, Brad White (UnitedHealthcare) and Erica
Allar (Care4Cycling-Solomon Corp) both secured victories at Saturday’s
Glencoe Grand Prix, stop No. 6 on the USA Crits Championship Series.
 PEZ:
Things are not as good as they used to be in Spanish cycling, look back
to 2006 and there were four ProTour, five ProContinental and five
Continental Spanish teams registered with the UCI.
 CXMagazine:
Seven days. Thousands of feet worth of climbing. Scorching heat. Flat
tires for virtually every racer. Hundreds of miles of singletrack and
gravel roads. Sound fun?
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "It’s expensive, but for good reason. It
might even be the best production downhill race bike ever made…"
 BikeMag:
You can think of Santa Cruz’s latest model, the Solo, as a 650b version
of their existing Blur TRc–roughly five inches (125 millimeters) of
travel, a slack head angle (68 degrees), low bottom bracket (13.1
inches) and–this is the point of departure–650b wheels.
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| CyclingFans:
Monday's Criterium du Dauphine Stage 2 departs Châtel at 9:45am CET
(3:45am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Oyonnax at
around 2:40pm CET (8:40am U.S. Eastern). Criterium du
Dauphine live streaming video should get underway at around 1:15pm CET
(7:15am U.S. Eastern).
InnerRing:
Listed as a flat stage by the race, Monday’s 191km routeis harder than
it looks with the last 60km loaded with climbing, twisting roads and
even a forest track before a downhill rush to the finish in the town of
Oyonnax.
VeloNation:
Dutchman finishes third on opening stage, is best young rider in race.
CyclingNews:
Garmin-Sharp rider loses over 8 minutes.
CyclingNews:
Canadian captures his biggest pro win, first leader's jersey.
Races
& Results.
Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), SBS:
Andre Greipel sprinted to victory in the Dutch one-day race Ronde van
Zeeland Seaport.
VeloNation:
Australian believes British squad won’t have it as easy as last year.
 CyclingNews:
Kermesse win for Omega Pharma - QuickStep leader.
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Be A Good New Rider ‘How to pee’ - for women Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries |
CyclingNews:
Anthony, Rosskopf make podium on Manayunk Wall.
VeloNation:
Specialized-lululemon rider becomes first American winner of
Philadelphia race.
PodiumCafe:
Newspaper journalism is, the old saying goes, the first draft of
history and this collection of columns from the pen of William
Fotheringham and the pages of the Guardian and Observer newspapers in
the UK affords the reader an opportunity to remember how some recent
cycling history was first reported.
road.cc:
Concern and advice as superstar forced to drop out of Tour de France.
 VeloNation:
Surgeon states after operation that he could only recover seventy
percent of movement to the affected limb.
CyclingNews:
US road champion back on top.
 DougReport:
Fast, stiff and responsive aero road bike provides electrifying ride
that speed merchants will love.
 PodiumCafe:
Women:
8:30am USA Eastern/1:30pm UK/14:30 CEST/10:30pm, Sydney, Aus.
Men:
12 noon USA Eastern/5pm UK/18:00 CEST/2am Monday, Sydney, Aus.
 TwistedSpoke:
"As impossible as it might seem, forget for a moment the astonishing
spectacle of the finest endurance athletes in the world racing up the
Alps and Pyrenees and across France to the Champs Elysees and a 100th
birthday party fireworks gala."
|
TwistedSpoke:
No, we’re not talking about retired pros like Bernard Hinault.
CyclingNews:
Yet doping still scares sponsors away.
VeloNews:
Despite periodic local showers, Brad White (UnitedHealthcare) and Erica
Allar (Care4Cycling-Solomon Corp) both secured victories at Saturday’s
Glencoe Grand Prix, stop No. 6 on the USA Crits Championship Series.
PEZ:
Things are not as good as they used to be in Spanish cycling, look back
to 2006 and there were four ProTour, five ProContinental and five
Continental Spanish teams registered with the UCI.
CXMagazine:
Seven days. Thousands of feet worth of climbing. Scorching heat. Flat
tires for virtually every racer. Hundreds of miles of singletrack and
gravel roads. Sound fun?
BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "It’s expensive, but for good reason. It
might even be the best production downhill race bike ever made…"
BikeMag:
You can think of Santa Cruz’s latest model, the Solo, as a 650b version
of their existing Blur TRc–roughly five inches (125 millimeters) of
travel, a slack head angle (68 degrees), low bottom bracket (13.1
inches) and–this is the point of departure–650b wheels.
 VeloNation:
Says there will be many other big names; Not the first time that a
defending champion has missed the race.
VeloNation:
Mentor believes 2012 Tour de France winner needs to refocus.
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 CyclingFans:
Sunday's Criterium du Dauphine Stage 1 departs Champéry at 11:45am CET
(5:45am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Champéry at
around 3:01pm CET (9:01am U.S. Eastern). Criterium du
Dauphine live streaming video should get underway at around 1:20pm CET
(7:20am U.S. Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Kermesse win for Omega Pharma - QuickStep leader.
 InnerRing:
Stage 1 doesn’t waste any time in testing a riders’s climbing legs,
ascending a first category for the first twenty minutes.
 SBS:
The eight stage Criterium du Dauphiné which begins in the Swiss city of
Champery will give a clear indication of what kind of form Tour de
France contenders are in ahead of the 100th running of the Grand
Boucle, which begins on June 29.
 Peloton:
The eight stage Criterium de Dauphine which begins on Sunday in the
Swiss city of Champery will give a clear indication of what kind of
form Tour de France contenders Chris Froome and Alberto Contador are in
ahead of the 100th running of the Grand Boucle, which begins on June
29.
Races
& Results.
Critérium du Dauphiné - Jun 2-9 (Stages), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages & Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CyclingNews:
Revived race on UCI men's and women's calendars.
 VeloNews:
The Danilo Di Luca doping case may take a new turn Monday when the
Italian federation hears team Vini Fantini-Selle Italia’s top brass in
Rome.
 VeloNation:
Could defending champion miss the race entirely?
 CyclingWeekly:
The Dauphiné is traditionally seen as the last major warm up before the
Tour, a reliable indication as to the form of the favourites.
 InnerRing:
With the Giro done it’s time to review the standings of wins by the pro
teams so far this season. Since the last look after the spring classics
the top four in UCI World Tour are unchanged although OPQS have
substantially extended their lead.
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TwistedSpoke:
"As impossible as it might seem, forget for a moment the astonishing
spectacle of the finest endurance athletes in the world racing up the
Alps and Pyrenees and across France to the Champs Elysees and a 100th
birthday party fireworks gala."
 CyclingNews:
Contract starts at the Tour de France.
 VeloNation:
‘Top results in overall standings’ stated objective for Danish squad.
 VeloNation:
Kenyan-born Briton leads Team Sky in defence of Bradley Wiggins’ title.
 RBAction:
It's the 65th edition of the Dauphiné run in the Alps of Haut-Savoie
ifrom Sunday June 2th to Sunday 9th.
 BikeRadar:
Giro may have broken technological ground with its aerodynamic Air
Attack helmet, but in doing so the company also generated plenty of
polarizing opinions with its form-follows-function design philosophy.
 VeloNation:
Illness and injury prevent first-ever British winner defending his
title.
 VeloNews:
The eight-day Critérium du Dauphiné (June 2-9) is often hailed as the
final dress rehearsal for the Tour de France.
 CyclingNews:
Tour de France starts up for grabs at BMC.
 VeloNews:
Carlos Betancur (Ag2r-La Mondiale) probably didn’t receive a hero’s
welcome when he returned to Colombia this week, but it might be for the
last time.
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VeloNation:
Says there will be many other big names; Not the first time that a
defending champion has missed the race.
VeloNation:
Mentor believes 2012 Tour de France winner needs to refocus.
 VeloNews:
British Cycling head coach Shane Sutton claims Bradley Wiggins’ absence
from the Tour de France will prove a major boost to Chris Froome’s
hopes of winning the race.
 Patrick
Sluyter:
"Hello Supporters, this week is the most important week for me on
committing to go to Deaflympics, I am still only at almost 60% raised,
and I ask you to help me out by donating, spreading the word to anyone
and everyone! I appreciate your support and for those who donated, you
have made huge difference for me in this endeavor! Thank you."
 BikeRadar:
Often better known for its cross-country and road equipment, Bontrager
today launched several impressive trail and enduro-focused products
with the all-new Rhythm Elite trail wheels and specially reinforced
tires.
 BikeRadar
verdict: "The evolution of BMC's Grand Tour winner is superbly capable
and insatiably fast."
 Bicycling:
Riders to watch at the Giro Rosa, European championships, and Tour de
France tune-up races.
 CyclingNews:
Four-time US Professional Road Race champion Freddie Rodriguez (Jelly
Belly Cycling Team) said Thursday that being "put in the same boat"
with a generation of riders tainted by performance enhancing drugs was
hurtful and disrespectful of the hard work he has put into earning
results throughout his 15-year pro career.
 CyclingNews:
UCI president on decision to appeal Madrid verdict.
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