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Archive: August 2009
August 31, 2009
Two
trips up the Cauberg and a circuit through Liege
Steep
hills, narrow roads and nerves could cause damage
Gerald
Ciolek's won his first Grand Tour victory in yesterday's Vuelta a
España stage two. It helped to crown a season that had been frustrating
for the young German and his Milram team
Poland's
Maciej Bodnar supports Basso in Vuelta a España gold quest
The
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged four apparel makers for
deceptively labeling and advertising items as made of bamboo fiber,
when they are made of rayon
Electric
bike battery pack can catch fire in cargo
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Garmin
is introducing a new GPS-enabled cycling computer that the company says
is smaller and lighter than its predecessors, has longer battery life
and a more secure mounting system
Daily
Quote:
"I
survived six months in Afghanistan and a year in Iraq, many parachute
jumps out of airplanes and other adventures and never broken a bone,
and it takes a hit-and-run driver to send me to the hospital with a
broken bone." - Pat Rimron BikingBiz
Last
year's race saw trackies like Bobby Lea compete
The
company has a commitment to cycling beyond that of most of their
competitors
The
combination of 3D CNC machining and split stress design allows
Extralite to eliminate the maximum amount of extra material
First
wagon-wheeler from the world's biggest bike company
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Contador
Admits He Will Stay at Astana, Fedrigo to Lead France at Worlds, Ballan
to BMC?, Cunego Extends With Lampre.
Norwegian
climbs to third behind Contador, Schleck
The
small instrument stuck to the top of a helmet that measures the amount
of sun that hits a cyclist out on a ride
My
favorite compact gearing is an 11 X 26 cassette because it offers a
lower low and an equivalent high gear compared to a conventional setup
Scottish
'urban freerider' taking skills to next level
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August 30, 2009
George
Hincapie out-sprinted Andrew Bajadali and Ian McKissick to claim his
third national professional road race title
Ciolek
out-sprinted Sabatini in Vuelta's Emmen stage, Cancellara maintains
lead after two days
Irishman
Dan Martin makes Grand Tour debut at Vuelta a España
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Endurance
racers descended on Bend, Oregon, on August 23 for the inaugural High
Cascade 100 mountain bike race
Day
two of this perplexing 'Vuelta a Holanda' saw the riders negotiate a
cluster of Dutch housing estates before paying a quick visit to the zoo
Daily
Quote:
"If
I have learned anything from my days in the north, and the rest of the
season, it is that good positioning in the peloton only goes so far.
Real survival comes down to a little luck." - Chris Horner OregonLive
Andre
Greipel--Columbia's sprint star who isn't Mark Cavendish--hopes to win
at least one stage at the 2009 Tour of Spain
Torin
Halsey/Times Record News Josh Carter of Midwestern State University's
cycling team finished first in the Men's Pro division at the 28th
Annual Hotter 'N Hell Hundred Saturday in Wichita Falls
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The
third grand tour of the cycling season and the one perhaps favors the
climbers more than any other is the Vuelta a Espana
In
front of his hometown, George Hincapie (Columbia-HTC) won the
Greenville Hospital System USA Cycling Professional Road Race
Championship
The
2009 season hasn't gone as Team Milram general manager Gerry van
Gerwen had hoped, but Gerald Ciolek's stage win in the Vuelta a España
on Sunday in Emmen, Netherlands, has gone a long way to making things
right
Italian
champion Filippo Pozzato (Katusha) wins the Giro del Veneto Saturday in
Padova, Italy
George
Niotta has set a goal
of biking 3,000 miles starting Sept. 1 and is taking pledges in order
to raise money for the Southwest Family YMCA in Temecula. He expects to
bike daily, typically 100 miles or so, through the end of the month
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August 29.
2009
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Saxo
Bank's Fabian Cancellara powered round the motor racing circuit in the
Dutch town of Assen to win the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana
Ivan
Basso looks ahead to Spain and the Vuelta a España's second half
Pozzato
wins Giro del Veneto ahead of World Championship selection
Sadly,
it’s been nearly a month since the Tour de France ended and I still
find myself habitually channel surfing over to Versus
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David
Zabriskie (Garmin - Slipstream) on his way to winning the US
Professional Time Trial Championships
Daily
Quote:
"There
were not only tensions between him [Contador] and me, but other people
[were] involved. There was quiet at the dinner table more than once." -
Lance Armstrong CyclingNews
Stef
Clement (Rabobank) outsprints Timothy Duggan (Garmin - Slipstream) to
win the final stage of the Dauphiné
Video
production company planning documentary
Top
notch cycling returns to the Greenville area
Slovenian
Tadej Valjavec renew through next season with France's AG2R La Mondiale
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Astana
teammates Chris Horner (left) and
Alexandre
Vinokourov warm up before today's opening stage of the Tour of Spain
Cool
as a cucumber: Alberto Contador (Astana) speaks to Lance Armstrong
(Astana) on the way up Mont Ventoux
David
Zabriskie charged around the Greenville, South Carolina course to take
his fourth consecutive national time trial title
Will
he stay, or wil he go? And if he goes, where will he go?
Daryl
Impey (Barloworld) at GP Carnago, his first race back since his crash
Connor
Spencer discovered cycling in 2006 and loved the sport so much, he got
a job with the Freewheel Bike Shop, where he’s learning the ins and
outs of cycling
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August 28,
2009
Saxo
Bank Takes A-list Squad to Vuelta, Horner to Ride for GC at Vuelta,
Voigt to Miss Worlds, Van Summeren Still Heading To Garmin-Slipstream,
Devolder Looks Back At "Failed" Tour
Chris
Horner takes an asthma test in Belgium, during which he lost 26 percent
of his breathing capacity before being diagnosed with asthma earlier
this summer. Now with the asthma treated, the pro cyclist from Bend is
breathing - and riding - normally again
Giro Ciclistico della Valle
d'Aosta Mont Blanc: Stage 4
Caisse
d'Epargne directeur sportif details Vuelta a España stages
There
are a whole lot of questions swirling around Levi Leipheimer these days
An
all-aluminum Fort Cross.Max frame sells for just $349
'Innovative,
functional and great value'
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The
US Pro Championships will roll in Greenville, South Carolina this
weekend, but they'll roll without Levi Leipheimer
Canadian
time trial champion Svein Tuft (Garmin-Slipstream) in action during the
prologue
196g
Carbon X-Lite kicks for the fleet feet
Daily
Quote:
"Most
of us have at least one rider on each ride who attempts to talk some
sense to the group when the peloton blows a stop sign or sprints into a
second lane." - Padraig RKP
This
mountain stage follows the 30 kilometre time trial round the Formula 1
circuit in Valencia
Hit
and run victim Matthew Rex (L) says he feels let down by Cycling
Australia's decision to allow another cyclist Chris Jongewaard to
compete next week
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While
there have been a good number of books written about Lance Armstrong,
few have gone as far in depth into his life and influences as “Lance
Americans
Tyler Farrar and Chris Horner could make a strong showing at the Vuelta
a Espana
I
never believed there was a single book that each and every cyclist
should read, at least, not until now
...the
country with the world’s highest per capita calorie intake, averaging
more than 3500 per person, per day
Schlecks,
Cancellara, Arvesen and O'Grady form experienced Saxo Bank squad
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August 27,
2009
Road News and Results – August
27, 2009
Mike
Creed (Team Type 1) starts to back off in the break
Egor
Silin (Russian National Team) wins the stage
You
just never know what you'll see on the side of the road at a bike race
Hushovd
fires ahead for Poitou Charentes stage win, Larsson holds lead ahead of
final stage
American
sprinter Tyler Farrar favorite for Vuelta's golden jersey and stage wins
Jungle
Products want it back
Tom
Danielson will carry its general classification hopes
Downhiller
looks forward to Sunday's point-to-point cross country race
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Armstrong
Gives his Season a 7, Venga Venga! La Vuelta Starts on Saturday, Carney
Counts on Kelly Benefits' Zwizanski for USPRO, Team Type 1 With its Own
Cards to Play
Registration now open for UCI
Men's Continental Teams
"This
will be the first time Lance's new team will compete anywhere in the
world."
Torq
team rides out the Canadian World Cups and prepares for Worlds
Summer
Sunset on Hornby, where some quality time was spent during the break
The
Kelly Benefits Strategy team led up until a couple laps to go
Mountain
biker faces misconduct case after being found guilty
Daily
Quote:
"In
Copenhagen, a third of people already cycle to work, school or the
university. There are about 350km (217 miles) of cycle routes around
the city. Cyclists have priority over cars and pedestrians at many
major junctions and traffic lights." - Maddy Savage BBC News
Classy-looking
tarmac bikes from the world's biggest bike company
Documentation
delay postpones CONI hearing a month
Markus
Storck has been working in the wind tunnel apparently
Blue
Wolf Events, the company behind some major American mountain bike
events like the Sea Otter Classic, was purchased by Promoter Line, Inc.
(PLI)
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RKP Interview: John Neugent of
Neuvation Cycling
Personally
I’m about as mechanically minded as a Humboldt squid with basic
learning difficulties
Riders'
coach confident that both riders will be strong in Vuelta's final week
Don't
try this at home...
Rush
hour in Denmark's capital seems anything but rushed
Efimkin back to racing after Tour
de France injury
The
AG2R La Mondiale rider crashed and injured his left knee in the Tour de
France's stage 11, which forced him to abandon four days later
Win
a $6,900 Lynskey titanium beauty
Lightweight,
American-made lugged racer
Boonen
will go free if he pays a fine, Vandenbrouke may be in trouble again,
Di Luca claims conspiracy and more bicycle racing news
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August 26,
2009
David Millar: Netherlands bound
A
nonchalant Millar prepares to start his third Grand Tour of 2009
The
girls join forces with Wines of Washington in Oregon
The
Chris Thater Memorial race is held on the streets that border
Recreation Park on Binghamton’s west side
La
Vuelta 2009 - Looking good at 3266km long, 21 stages and an imaginative
start in Holland.
Pua
Sawicki
finished seventh amongst the world's best at the Mountain Bike Marathon
World Championships in Austria
The
show quadrupled in size on the inside and doubled in attendance since
last year
Simply
put, the all new TCR Advanced is one of the best bikes we’ve ridden
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Di
Luca Denies, Rosseler And Steegmans To The Shack?, Charges Against
Boonen Dropped, Voigt Extends With Saxo Bank, Bruyneel Hospitalized ,
Team Type 1 Brings Management In-House
At
first glance handicapping this year's Vuelta is quite hard as Contador
isn't riding
Euskaltel-Euskadi,
Silence-Lotto, Liquigas, Milram and Rabobank name teams for Vuelta a
España
German
commits to seventh season with Riis' team
I’ve
begun to suspect that floor pumps have something in common with saddles
and political affiliation
Whistler’s
mountain bike park saw an increase in bike park visitors on the last
weekend of Crankworx
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He
got in trouble for wearing the wrong bibs and jersey at the Tour of
Utah, so he just went with the generic look instead
The
bike course is an out-and-back with a loop section in the middle
I
have to say, I loved having the biggest team at the LiveStrong Challenge
Daily
Quote:
"I
said previously that if my B samples confirmed the positive tests I
would retire from cycling but now I've changed my mind and I am certain
I will ride again in the Tour of Italy. My lawyers and I have
some
serious doubts about the method used in the doping tests which have
produced positive results. These methods have already given false
positives and I think that's the case with me. I would have to be a man
without a brain to have used CERA, which stays in the blood and urine
for a month, especially during the Giro." - Danilo Di Luca RoadBikeAction
Australian
champion to be sentenced next month
Reynolds
Cycling is quickly becoming a popular choice for carbon racing wheels
Cross-country
to Super D in 26", 29" and 650B sizes
New
engineering and product manager
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August 25,
2009
Leipheimer won’t challenge USPro
title
Cautious
recovery puts focus on Missouri
Edvald
Boasson Hagen wins final Eneco Tour time trial to claim first overall
classification
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Tina
Pic (Colavita-Sutter Home) was all smiles after winning her race
Texan
invites public for ride in Ireland today
Officially
registered as a cyclosportif event in France, the 24-hour event brought
together a wild mix of cyclists. There were no current professionals,
although there was a sprinkling of past pros
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Bruyneel
confirmed for Team RadioShack
Lance
Armstrong rides in Dublin, Ireland's Phoenix Park on Tuesday.
Armstrong is in Ireland for the three-day Livestrong global cancer
summit
RKP: Armwarmers
When
I was introduced to my first arm warmers, they seemed like the
punchline to a lousy joke
Garmin,
Cervélo, Euskaltel-Euskadi and Vacansoleil confirm for British race
New
cold weather gear from Devon mum
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BSNYC: Cultural Accessorizing -
Are Banjos the New Bicycle?
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Petacchi
Confirms with Lampre, Davis gets Vuelta Nod, Columbia-HTC Wants Sprints
and Overall, Riis Signs Young Talent Jørgensen
Quick
Step completes roster for Spanish Grand Tour
Tomas
Vaitkus and Grégory Rast to join Lance Armstrong's RadioShack team
Daily
Quote:
“I'm
going to be skipping the final stage today of the Eneco tour. My
objective going into the race was to win a stage and get the
(kilometers) in my legs to be ready for the Vuelta. Looking at the GC
going into the final stage, I think I would have had a hard time
finishing highly with so many TT specialists within a few seconds, so
(sport director) Matt White and I decided I would be better off getting
an extra day of rest leading up to the Vuelta.” - Tyler Farrar VeloNews
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images of new planetary gear system
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August 24,
2009
55/60+: Nothing Like Success to
Motivate!
David
Veilleux, Francisco Mancebo, Alex Howes and Darren Lill pose with their
jerseys following the conclusion of the Tour of Utah on Sunday
National
Development Team grad Tyler Farrar gave the junior boys 15-16 European
race camp participants a tour of the Garmin bus on Wednesday
Eneco Tour: Stage 6
Edvald
Boasson Hagen wins Eneco Tour stage six in Roermond, one day before the
stage race ends
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Roel
Paulissen (Belgium) wins the men's marathon world championship
Cyclist
on Brooklyn Bridge
Back
pain forces Lance to quit in Cork
The
Defeet WoolEator is the thinnest wool sock in the Defeet line
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Quote:
"I
was walking in the park looking for cocaine and an hour later I was
high. I changed in the way I started using substances.
Instead of
alcohol, I started using cocaine completely. My wife divorced me and
every girlfriend I had didn't want a guy who used cocaine, which is
understandable." - David Clinger CyclingNews
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Columbia confident of Boasson
Hagen’s Eneco chances
Astana
team owners officially welcome Alexander Vinokourov back to the team
while Lance Armstrong drops out of the final race of his season
2006
winner Vinokourov returns to Astana
Astana
rider looks for success after injury-plagued season
Ballan testifies to being offered
EPO
Now
that Shimano and SRAM sell press-in cups for 24-millimeter EX bottom
brackets, any advantage that BB30 had in the weight department may be a
wash
Russell
Downing's victory at the Tour of Ireland at the weekend has put
him in consideration for Great Britain's World Championship
team – and
could even earn him a place on Team Sky
Second
title for Paulissen; first for Olympic champ Spitz
Scott
Butler, Aron Seiken, and Bill Ziegler won the men's 50+ team sprint
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The Fall of Floyd: Landis Comes
Back to Pro Cycling with Few Results in 2009
Floyd
Landis has been put through the ringer over the past few years
A
triathlon athlete and two motorcyclists were hospitalized
Spaniard
one of the top favorites for his national tour
Shimano
Dura-Ace Di2 compatible-only time trial bike
A
landmark report released today by the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF)
estimates the total economic burden of new cancer cases at $305 billion
in 2009
The
updated Bontrager Race X Lite Switchblade rigid carbon fiber mountain
bike fork (left) uses a reverse-bonded aluminum crown that reduces
weight
Garmin
star set for race on home soil after finishing fourth in Tour de France
The
303's wider rim provides extra gluing surface area and almost covers
the entire base tape. © Cyclocross Magazine
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August 23,
2009
Mancebo wins Tour of Utah as
Sulzberger takes final stage, Tour of Utah: Stage 5
Australia's
Bernard Sulzberger (Fly V Australia) shows the Americans how to sprint
as he claims Utah's final stage.
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was walking in the park looking for cocaine and an hour later I was
high. I changed in the way I started using substances.
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alcohol, I started using cocaine completely. My wife divorced me and
every girlfriend I had didn't want a guy who used cocaine, which is
understandable." - David Clinger CyclingNews
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Emma
Pooley soloed to victory in the GP de Plouay this weekend
Amaran
takes men's criterium win, Tina Pic claims women's victory on good day
for Colavita
What
does it take to get back in the saddle after some unwanted time off?
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Rabobank
Announces Vuelta Squad, Addy Engels Stays With Quick Step, Bichot To
BBox-Bouygues Telecom
2009
RMBS: A Renovo Hardwood Bicycle is beautiful as well as light and strong
Nicolas
Roche will wear the jersey of the Irish national champion at today’s
Grand Prix Ouest-France, although he admitted to a level of
dissapointment that the ProTour event had seen him miss out on his home
race, the Tour of Ireland
Emergency
crews respond to the scene of an accident involving five cyclists and
an SUV on Saturday during a bike race in American Fork Canyon. (Utah
Highway Patrol)
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No positive tests at Tour de
France, says UCI president
Former
pro kicks drug habit, begins process of removing facial tattoo
Judith
Arndt, who placed third in both the road race and time trial at the
2008 World championships, will lead the German women's team at this
year's World championships
Saturday's
seventh Tour de Medford was very nearly a casualty
First
bib shorts from New Zealand clothing co.
The
toughest day of the Tour of Utah..."America's Toughest Stage
race"...goes to one of the youngest riders in the race
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August 22,
2009
Howes scores win in Utah; Mancebo
keeps leader's jersey,Tour of Utah: Stage 4
Aldo
recently celebrated a big time NRC win at the Hanes Park Classic in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Trofeo Melinda
Cavendish
wins in Killarney
Three-peat
for Farrar
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Juan
Carmona of Breinigsville and Zachary Noonan of Kutztown have been
selected by USA Cycling, the national governing body of bicycle racing
in the United States, to represent the USA National Team in Belgium for
a series of international one-day cycling races and the two-day Curitas
Classic stage race in Brussels later this month
It
is
no wonder that some people consider professional cycling as a sport
built on cheating
Superlight
road mudguards
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Cavendish marks 21st victory of
2009 in Ireland
Briton
claims fourth career stage win at the Tour of Ireland
Daily
Quote:
"I've
said it all year, Lance is like Michael Schumacher, he's like Tiger
Woods, he transcends the sport of cycling and he's a world
star. His
comeback is good for cycling and for the fight against
cancer. Before
the start of the race on Friday he spent time with a young girl who is
seriously ill with cancer. It's a side of Lance that a lot of people
don't know exists but it's what makes him special." - Pat McQuaid Independent
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Klöden
Out of Vuelta, Petacchi To Lampre? Wilson In King of the Mountains
Jersey In Ireland, Basso To Lead Liguigas At Vuelta
Richmond,
Virginia joins Providence, Cincinnati, and Folsom Lake, California as
hosts of “cyclocross festivals”
David
Kessler won stage one of the West Vlaanderen Cycling Tour as a part of
the USA Cycling Junior 15-16 squad.
Marianne
Vos (DSB Bank) on the podium after her victory in the women's La Flèche
Wallonne
Who is that guy?
Tour
of Utah 2009 - Stage 3: New pro sensation Mathew Busche rode strong in
the TT
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Armstrong the icon ready to focus
on momentous battle
Tom
Zirbel (Bissell) flew around the course today to come in with the best
time
The wily veteran
RKP: Giro V. Tour
Fausto
Coppi leading Jean Robic up l'Alpe d'Huez in 1952
As
Haedo has gradually assimilated to life in the European peloton over
the past three seasons, he has not found success nearly as easy to come
by as he has in America
Increased
ventilation from Canadian company
Given
the legendary reputation of their headset bearings, Chris King have
been cautious about putting their name to a product that’s notoriously
hard to get right, but their external bearing unit has proved pretty
smooth so far
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August 21,
2009
Tour of Utah: Stage 3
Zirbel
commands in Utah TT
Mathieu
Perget (Caisse d'Epargne) wins the overall at the Tour du Limosin
Brit
Russell Downing wins opening Ireland stage over Russia's Alexandr
Kolobnev
After
a torrid Tour de France, blighted by misfortune and injury, this is the
first time in a couple of months that the Belgian champion has looked
more like his old self
No
Tour of Utah live video has been announced but the official site says
there will be updates on KFAN
1320 radio (hourly) and ESPN Radio
1230
(every 20 minutes)
Delayed
video (English) at 6:00pm Eastern
The
three-day Tour of Ireland will be Lance Armstrong's last race with
Astana
Live
Video Starts
at 14:30 CET, 8:30am U.S. Eastern
Luca
Paolini won Coppa Bernocchi, but has fight for spot on Italian Worlds
team
USA's
Jacob L. Rathe out-sprinted German Ron Pfeifer at his
home race
"Madison
residents expect quality products and a quality shopping environment,
and our new shop brings this directly to them”
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Evans
Ready for Vuelta, No Vuelta for Rasmussen, Vinokourov Possible for
Vuelta, Austrian Lab Employee Investigated
Tech review: Four sets of cycling
glasses with interchangeable lenses
The
Astana captain is something of a rock star in Ireland
Riding
across the Gulf Stream on July 9
Tour of Utah disqualify 11 for
holding on to cars
The
Tour of Utah disqualified 11 riders for holding on cars to stay with in
the race in Stage two
Daily
Quote:
"Cadel
thought he would be fired on the last day of the race, something he
heard from an Australian journalist. Complete nonsense, of course, but
it played with his head." - Marc Sergeant CyclingNews
The
SST 2.0 is not a super lightweight, fragile, only-ride-on-smooth-roads
bike. It is a street fighter, meant for the big, powerful riders who
are out to win races
New
belt drive model, more retro looks and budget machine
Pierrick
Fedrigo (BBox Bouygues Telecom) is the defending champion in the GP
Ouest France
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Tour of Utah
"The
following fines have been issued: Non-regulation advertising, shorts,
2nd offense $600 #19 Zabriskie Dave Garmin Slipstream"
Ball
promises that team will continue into 2010 despite budget cutbacks
Basso,
Bennati, Kreuziger called to race
Evans,
32, said that his difficulty in the Tour was due to physical problems,
but Sergeant (above) puts it down to a mental collapse. "But I have the
impression that things are in order again"
The
Toupé saddle comes in three widths, two base stiffnesses and two
different padding thicknesses
At
Stage 1 of the Tour of Utah, Trek/Livestrong director Axel Merckx was
driving the team car from the start in the city of Ogden. He leaned
over to grab something, not realizing that a policeman on a motorcycle
was right in front of him. BANG!
World
Champion Alessandro Ballan on hunt for win in Plouay and Vuelta
Chrome
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Hushovd
and Haussler to Missouri, Armstrong to Host Summit in Ireland, Contador
Backs out of Plouay, Skil-Shimano Extends with Koga
Astana
manager looking to raise $1M in November
Timing
is everything, and he picked the perfect day to win a race
Petacchi
admitted earlier in the week that he was in negotiations with several
ProTour teams in order to guarantee his participation in the most
prestigious races
American
proves unstoppable in Eneco Tour sprints
Italy's
Luca Paolini wins important pre-Worlds race, Coppa Bernocchi
Live
Video Starts
at 14:00 CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)
This
guy made climbing in the drops famous
Thor
roars on home turf
Race
gets underway tomorrow with big names Armstrong and Cavendish on the
start line
The womens 40-44
two-kilometer pursuit podium
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the Enemy, Save the World
Daily
Quote:
"Before
I became a board member of World Bicycle
Relief last year, I’ll admit that having a bike was something I took
for granted. I grew up on a bike and have been surrounded my entire
life with some of the most expensive and nicest bikes in the world"
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Sprinters
can and often do win, so you have a half-dozen or so elite fastmen
interested from the start
Austrian lab employee under
investigation
Lab
employee suspected of illegally testing doping samples
Italian
Emanuele Sella raced Agostoni, his first race since testing positive
for drugs
Titanium
cyclo-cross model from Tennessee
PRO
Bar/stem: Braze-on style bolts on the stem underside for mounting an
accessory computer perch
Team
Columbia's Bert Grabsch out of Tour of Ireland with bronchitis
Herhold: A cyclist's resolve
MaryAnn
Levenson poses for a picture near Valparaiso Ave and Hallmark Circle
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A
cold has ruled Alberto Contador out of this weekend's GP Ouest-France,
according to Europa Press
You
know your race has achieved star status when Bob Roll shows up
Heinrich
Haussler changed his mind and will ride for the German national team
again in 2010
Starting
August 29th, the network will be the exclusive online and television
outlet for the Vuelta a Espana
Ongoing
shoulder and back problems, caused by a crash at the Dauphiné Libéré in
June, are forcing Wegmann to postpone his return to racing
Katie
Compton racing to a win in Roubaix. What colors will she wear this
season? by Joe Sales
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2009
Rock
Racing’s Francisco and Oscar Sevilla showed the Tour of Utah peloton
that Rock’s Not Dead
Kenny
Williams stood on the top step of the podium after winning the mens
40-44 kilometer time trial on opening day of Masters Track Nationals
USA's
Tyler Farrar wins stage one, takes lead of Eneco Tour ahead of crash
Brent
Bookwalter (BMC) was fastest at 6:12
USA's
Tyler Farrar hopes for World title in coming years
Coastal
Bend area of Texas
Lance
Armstrong’s August 15, 2009 record-breaking win of the Leadville 100
mountain bike race further solidifies his standing among the all time
greatest cyclists in the world
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Full
tuition college scholarships for 100 NYC students
Phil
Gaimon won the Mt. Washington Auto Road Hill Climb for the second year
in a row--but faced tough competition from a couple old guys
"We
Americans live in a country that has amazing natural
resources, beautiful countryside, breathtaking mountains, and seemingly
endless opportunities. Bobke and I used to joke that all of the guys we
were racing with and against would rather be driving a lifted,
gas-guzzling 4x4, with a Calvin-peeing-on-something-or-another window
sticker than their BMW M3 or whatever cool road car they were driving."
- Joe Parkin 6yearsinaraincape
The
bikes are washed and ready for assembly
The
Team Type 1 crew chill out after a hard day racing
Brit
Roger Hammond races Ireland with eyes on Vuelta and Worlds
Spinergy
Stealth PBO Wheels feature a new, non-metallic spoke technology
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Type 1 and its mission to instill hope and inspiration for people
affected by diabetes will be in the spotlight later this week when the
men’s professional team participates in the Tour of Ireland
Gardeyn
Seriously Injured In Eneco Tour Crash, Kroon To Milram?, Soler To
Caisse d'Epargne, Weylandt Out Of Vuelta
Allan
Davis will contest the Vuelta a España this month as a reward for his
professionalism during July, when he was drafted in – then back out of
– Quick Step’s Tour de France roster at the last minute
Eight
riders were injured in the first stage of the Eneco Tour Wednesday, one
seriously
David
Clinger, formerly of Rock Racing
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Contador
Leads World Rankings, Astana with Armstrong in Ireland, Contador in
France, McEwen Forced to Wait, Sastre Enjoys the Grand Prix
If
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because the extra slack will keep the rear derailleur’s upper pulley
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2009
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Contador
Leads World Rankings, Astana with Armstrong
in Ireland, Contador in France, McEwen Forced to Wait, Sastre Enjoys
the Grand Prix
The
big win podium kisses have been a long time coming for Farrar
Italian
Mauro Santambrogio (Lampre) won the Tre
Valli Varesine today in Campione d'Italia, Italy
Al
Shorts thought he was through with racing for the 2009 season after the
Brentwood Grand Prix
Yacht
company Skyter replaces insurance company Nürnberger Versicherung after
10 years
After
serving a one-year suspension for doping, Italian rider Emanuele Sella
will return to competition today in the Tre Valli Varesine
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Brakes searches for new
sponsorship, but Alessandro Petacchi to leave one year early
Louder
with his the sensor at the Cascade Classic
"It
is estimated that half of all new cancers are skin cancer.
This year alone in the United States, more than 1 million cases of skin
cancer will be diagnosed and approximately one person dies from
Melanoma every hour." - FatCyclist
About
300 people have joined an impromptu bike ride with cycling legend Lance
Armstrong after he issued an open invitation on a Twitter post
Budget
bargains and scandium-rimmed stunners
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Nature
Valley Grand Prix leader Kristin Armstrong (Cervelo Test Team) waves to
the Saint Paul fans
Six-time
national criterium champion will co-direct with current teammate Rachel
Heal
Tough
apprenticeship as professional teams take on trainees
According
to Trek president John Burke, bicycle commuting and recreational
cycling have surged in recent years and he has the numbers to prove it
With
around 1,500 retailes pre-registered for the two-day show, organizers
were delighted with the turnout
Plus
more California state mountain bike news
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2009
Beat the Heat
Some
things to keep in mind as you ride
Rocky
Mountain Factory team unstoppable
See
some of what helped make Brett Favre and Lance Armstrong succeed...
There
was plenty to see at the annual Trek World bash
For
one, it's a first...for the other, it's number six. John Murphy and
Tina Pic win the US national criterium titles today in Downers Grove,
IL. It's John's first national title, and Tina's sixth
Andy
Wilkinson sets new record distance to win National 12-Hour
Tina
Pic (Colavita-Sutter Home) added a sixth national criterium title
to her collection after winning the US National Criterium Championships
on the streets of Downer's Grove on Sunday
David
Wiens' winning streak at the Leadville 100 came to a close when Lance
Armstrong finished first by about a half hour.
The
Propero meets CPSC, SNELL B90A, CE and AS/NZS safety standards
"When
I, as a retired woman, walk these streets, I have fear of my safety
that I will be hit by these riders and get knocked down"
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Defending
Tour of Utah champion Jeff Louder poses with some of his bikes
Collaboration
between American bicycle advocates, US government
Phinney
also confirmed that his road season may be over, with the world pursuit
champion considering a return to the track for the remainder of the
season
"Amateur
racers love to copy the pros. That's why they hire
coaches in order to ride around in their local parks on $6,000 bikes
while covered in sponsor logos and wired to power meters." - BSNYC
31-year-old
Healion was killed in a single-vehicle car accident while driving near
Ardee, County Lough on Sunday night
Trek
has introduced a new freeride bike and XC and trail-oriented
full-suspension 29ers under its Gary Fisher brand
World-class
Supercross racing comes to Chula Vista next month. Registration open
until September 9th
“Don’t
be a carbophobe; low carb lifestyles can be self-sabotage for athletes”
Jimmie
Cramer, left, sports his birthday suit with other "Hemp Riders" while
answering questions from a Hempfest participant
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Landis
and Baldwin to Lead OUCH team, Kelly Benefit adds Busche, Team Type 1
Ready For ‘Hardest Race’
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Tyler
Farrar Jumps Up The UCI Rankings, Horner Still in Negotiations, Milram
Confirms Negotiations With Steegmans, Phinney to Stay at Trek-Livestrong
Trek
bicycle family fills remaining bike lineup holes for 2010
Liquigas
rider Kjell Carlström could assume the Finnish national road title
after Toni Liias tested positive for testosterone at Finland's national
championships in June
The
Garmin-Slipstream rider had been sitting 57th on the UCI list prior to
Sunday's race, but today moved up to 25th as a result of his victory in
the ProTour event
The
anti-doping lab in Seibersdorf, Austria, was not one of those whose
employees were paid or bribed to test urine samples from athletes to
help them escape a positive doping test, the head of the lab has said
Martijn
Maaskant (Garmin-Slipstream) will be forced to miss this week's Eneco
Tour of Benelux after he came down in a crash in the final stages of
the Vattenfall Cyclassics on Sunday
One
of their suggestions is to make it a misdemeanor to throw objects at
cyclists
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2009
Vigano enjoys good result at
Vattenfalls
Italian
rider proves himself recovered from a crash at the Brixia Tour
Kabush, Davison win STXC at
Windham
Tyler
Farrar took the biggest win of his career at the Vattenfall Cyclassics
on Saturday
The
top three teams: Stefan Widmer & Marty Lazarski (1st, Rocky Mtn
Factory Team) João Marinho & José Silva (2nd, Team Amarante
Bike Zone - Onbike)
Conditions
deteriorated and eventually the final stage and the Victorian Open Road
Race Championships were cancelled and postponed respectively
Tom
Cline, of Berlin Heights, takes a break on the Across Ohio Bicycle
Adventure
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Cyclists, pedestrians and cars
clash over biking boom in New York City
Bicyclist
in downtown Brooklyn evades vehicles encroaching on the designated bike
lane
Jonathan
Vaughters has leapt to the defence of the UCI's biological passport,
saying that clean riders can win the Tour de France
The
tale of Bernard Kohl just keeps getting more and more curious
Hutchinson
Tubeless road tires and the Dura Ace WH-7850 wheel set has transformed
my 2005 Felt F1C from a harsh ride into a more compliant and easier
bike to ride for longer distances
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Columbia-HTC and Milram ready for
Eneco
Edvald
Boasson Hagen (Team Columbia-Highroad) was delighted with his third
time trial championship win
"My
doctor told me to stop using the chamois cream I'd been
slathering on because it might be exacerbating, or even causing, the
irritation. And he prescribed a lotion that contained triamcinolone, a
corticosteroid that had gotten Lance Armstrong in trouble with the UCI
in 1999 until he produced a doctor's note saying he'd used the lotion
to treat saddle sores. I figured: If it's good enough for Lance, it's
good enough for me. And it was—sort of" - Geoff Van Dyke Bicycling
Pipp, Carroll ride breaks to win
nationals warm-up
Fabian
Wegmann of Team Milram reluctantly had to cancel his plans to ride
today's Vattenfall Cyclassics due to an ongoing back injury
Lance
and company prepare for the Leadville 100 in Colorado
Dan
Heeley, shown above starting the mens points race, also raced the
Madison with Kit Karzen. The American pair finished in eighth
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2009
Three
riders hospitalized after pile-up
Leadville 100 live video streaming
The
Leadville 100 race
begins at 6:30am MST (8:30am U.S. Eastern or 14:30 CET). Note
that the
course record, set last year by Dave Wiens, is 6 hours and 45
minutes.
They are talking about blowing apart that record today
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Trying
to be both super dad and super bike racer at the same time was taking
its toll
Reunification
Of Armstrong And Hincapie In The Works?, McEwen Out Of Vattenfall
Cyclassics, OUCH Gears Up For Downer's Grove, Vervecken To Race Cross
Vegas, Team Type 1 Goes Back To School
Let’s
face it you can’t always be on your bike
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Leipheimer for The Shack?
Following
rumors circulating that Alberto Contador may change teams for 2010, his
current Astana team reconfirmed that the two-time Tour de France winner
would stay on its roster for next season
First MTB news & racing
round-up, Saturday, August 15, 2009
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2009
Talking Utah with Jeff Louder
Tom
Boonen got his redemption in the Eneco Tour last year - will he repeat?
World
Bicycle Relief in a non-profit organization dedicated "To provide
access to independence and livelihood through The Power of Bicycles"
Old
sparring partners could be reunited in 2010
Lance
Armstrong’s Trek Top Fuel is sure to turn heads with his custom graphic
First
Tour de Timor hopes to boost tourism to embattled country
Was
Danilo Di Luca stupid for taking CERA knowing there was a test for it?
Or did he make a colossal, yet common, error of assumption?
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Chris Horner says he's still
weighing team offers
USA
Cycling announced this week that Micah Rice has been hired as the new
National Events Director
Bernhard
Kohl has confirmed reports that his former manager Stefan Matschiner
bribed anti-doping laboratories to analyze samples in order to
determine how best to avoid a positive doping control
Teaming
with Alonso not ruled out, Quick Step throw their hat in the ring
There
was plenty to see at the annual Trek World bash held in Wisconsin
TIME
is pre-releasing line drawings and a video of a completely new line of
road pedals, called I-Clic. The company claims it is the first clipless
road pedal without a metallic spring, and the first clipless pedal with
a pre-opening automatic engagement
Seventeen-year-old
Mitch Ropelato earned spots to represent the U.S. in both elite men's
4X and junior men's downhill at the UCI Mountain Bike World
Championships
43
riders across three disciplines
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Leadville trash talk continues
"You
can’t pick them all…. Lance Armstrong confirmed yesterday that George
Hincapie will ride for Radio Shack Cycling next year. I didn’t even
pick Hincapie as a possibility when I handicapped possible team
members, thinking that he had a pretty plum ride going with Columbia."
- Al Fresco BikeWorldNews
What's
going on here?
WADA
Labs Corrupted by Disgraced Austrian, Claims Kohl, Armstrong Works to
Revive Coors Classic, Timor Gears up for Grueling Stage Race
Fat Cyclist: A good reason to
come ride with me today
Dutch
rider still recovering from broken wrist, Boom gunning for prologue
"Designed
specifically for athletes with nothing synthetic added"
A
change in riding style is just another opportunity to appreciate the
many ways cycling is great
Guests
paid $100 each to attend the fundraiser held at the Monona Terrace
where Trek is holding its dealer product launch
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these 12 disease-fighting, immunity-boosting fruits to your diet to
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| Hamburg Helper
Welcome
to the sprint event of the year
Garmin's
Lucas Euser is back in his Napa home, three months after a nasty car
vs. bike training crash in Spain
Michael
Hepburn after his record-breaking ride
Trans-Sylvania
Epic to State College area in 2010
Czechmasters
attack but Rocky Mountain triumphs for fourth stage win
So,
what's the difference? Save for the additional battery, there's little
to indicate from afar that this is anything but standard
cable-actuated
Trek
is showing a greater commitment to the transportation bike category
The
USA Cycling
Women's National Team continued their impressive performance at La
Route de France
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Voigt
Ready for Return, Gilbert Hopes for Vuelta Finish, American Stevens
Confirms in France, Back to School for Team Directors
Dave
Wiens dropped Lance Armstrong in the last ten miles of last year's
Leadville 100, and cranked in to the finish in downtown Leadville with
Armstrong breathing down his neck
This
was me, last week
Home
of the Wright Bros bringing 300 advocates together
Kristin
McGrath finished third in the stage 2 time trial at La Route de France,
joining Australia's Cromwell (center) and Germany's Teutenberg (left)
on the podium
L'Eroica
Boulder, a one-day cyclotourist "rallye" around Boulder, in the fashion
of the original L'Eroica in Tuscany, run on the same day
One
month to go for intrepid British cyclist
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No McEwen in Vattenfall
Australian
plans to re-start season at Eneco Tour
Daily
Quote:
"Levi
faked his
broken wrist so I wouldn't wipe his ass at Leadville." - Lance
Armstrong VeloNews
There
is one Astana rider
in particular who has recently made a much-publicized comeback, and
whose ego has swelled up like a saddle sore in the intervening years
Nicole
is in Switzerland where she's working with her new team, Vision 1
Racing, and deep in training to defend her world title
Saxo
Bank rider recovering well from horrific Tour crash
Singlespeed
city machine with power assist motor
I
jokingly wrote Randy Drusen and asked him if he had been living in a
cave all these years and riding a trainer all day long
Seventeen-year-old
Mitch Ropelato earned spots to represent the U.S. in both elite men's
4X and junior men's downhill at the UCI Mountain Bike World
Championships
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2009
Liquigas' Pellizotti and Chicchi
head to Tour of Missouri
Trek
Travel’s California Wine Country trip just got a boost with a visit by
three time Tour of California winner Levi Leipheimer on one day of the
trip
Livestrong
fundraiser conflicts with race
Can
Horner pull off the overall win on the Colombier? Will Vino live up to
his word and help him?
Wiggins
absent but expected to be part of Worlds selection
British
continental pros Cavendish, Hunt, Lloyd, Fleeman, Bellis and Hammond
all racing
GP Citta' di Felino
Zabriskie
will participate along with a who's-who of American cycling
UK
folding bike manufacturer Brompton Bicycle has established a subsidiary
in the United States led by industry veteran Ed Rae
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Di
Luca Fired, Taaramae Takes Tour de l'Ain, Caisse d'Epargne Wants
Contador, Azevedo Joins The Shack, Martin Stays With Columbia, No
Missouri for Armstrong, SRAM Announces PowerLock Recall
Christoph Sauser: After the mud
in Canada
Sauser
returns home and finds form in Bern
Daily
Quote:
"If
more people do not sign up for the Raisin Hope ride, we will
have to cancel. As of now only 15 people are signed up." Saul
Raisin CyclingNews
German
youngster and Sieberg to extend with Columbia
Zabel
joined the American team this year to provide technical advice to the
team's sprinters, Mark Cavendish and Andre Greipel
Affects
10 speed PowerLocks made between January and June 2009
"The
main goal here is to change people's minds about cycling"
While
most manufacturers escaped serious damage as Typhoon Morakot swept over
Taiwan last weekend, most companies were forced to halt production
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Colton
and Dano Barrett display their shirts, medals and suits they hope will
help propel to a spot on the 2010 U.S. Olympic teams.
Even
in the notoriously slow racing month of August, the Tour de l'Ain
doesn't merit much more than a second glance
Raisin Hope Ride seeks
participants
September
ride to benefit brain injury-related foundation
Pro
cyclists can sign with a new team at any point during the season, but
can't talk about it until September 1, leaving cycling fans to wonder
what's up
"I'm
making fun of performance bikers as much as hipster bikers"
Team
and sponsors plan to sue Di Luca for damages
The
SDG I-Beam design has been on the mountain bike scene for a couple of
years now and has earned a reputation as a tough and durable setup
With
all of Columbia's success in 2009, a price must be paid
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2009
Kabush
can boast 15 wins, surpassing the total of his boyhood idol John Tomac
Riding
for the Kazakh national team, Vinokourov won the 8.8km time trial in
St. Genis-Pouilly over Dutch rider Michiel Elijzen (Silence-Lotto)
Horner
moves into second overall ahead of TT
George
Hincapie moving on as Mark Cavendish loses key lead-out man
Rumours
that Columbia-HTC's George Hincapie and Astana's Levi Leipheimer are
entertaining the possibility of joining the fast-growing,
American-based BMC Racing Team continue to circulate as the hustle and
bustle of rider-team transfers for the 2010 season builds momentum
Slipstream-Chipotle's
Tom Danielson is hoping to second part of the season will be better
than the first
But
Vincenzo Nibali a definite no-go
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Vino
Wins in France; Horner Leads Tour de l'Ain, Skil-Shimano Keeps Beppu,
Paulinho to The Shack?, McEwen Back This Weekend, Tragedy in Italy
No
truth in Dan Martin rumor, Moncoutié wants one more year
Daily
Quote:
"But
whatever you do as a rider you can't stop the media
speculating. At this year's Tour I spoke to Lance Armstrong and guess
what, there's a headline that I'm going to ride for him next year. I
spoke to Alberto Contador and guess what, we're working together
against Armstrong." - Andy Schleck CyclingNews
Video: Lucas Euser: "Slowly
Coming Along"
Garmin's
Lucas Euser has been off his bike for three months, ever since he was
hit by a car while out on a training ride in Spain
Lower
back pain while cycling. What can I do?
Edvald
Boasson Hagen uncorks the champagne after his Giro d'Italia stage win
Astana's
Levi Leipheimer and BMC's Scott Nydam were both out for a rehab hike
Based
on strong individual performances by several of America's top cyclists,
the USA will be able to start the world championship road race in
Mendrisio, Switzerland this fall with the full allowable
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Interval Training
Coach
Hart talks about how to build the anaerobic system with specific
intervals and high intensity
“Basically,
to make the Shiv as stiff as possible, as stiff as the Tarmac SL2 road
bike. To make it as aerodynamic as possible. To ensure that the fit is
the best for the rider. And to get the weight as low as possible
without compromising the stiffness.”
Second
on the stage and a white jersey to boot for Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank)
According
to Michael Rasmussen teams are starting to circle
UK
titanium brand pushes overseas
Sid
Taberlay (ShoAir/Specialized) and Todd Wells (Specialized) in a breakawa
Christophe
Sauser (Specialized) getting his white World Champion's kit quite dirty
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2009
Money Matters
"Since
the transfer season is the biggest story in our summer doldrums period,
I thought it might be worthwhile to look at team budgets"
Alexi
Grewal once won an Olympic gold. Now, he's trying to become a winner
A
rider from the Rocky Mountain Factory team on the way to winning stage
one of the seven-day event
Team
Giant Italia's Ivan Alvarez Guiterrez crashed at the HC-category
International Mountain Bike Race in Bern, Switzerland
On
Sunday, August 9, 450 riders from 22 countries were set to kick off
racing the 2009 TransRockies at the start line in Panorama Mountain
Resort high in the mountains of British Columbia
The
Tour of Portugal, the Tour de l’Ain and the Route de France
Féminine kicked off last week and wrap up later this
week. Then this weekend, the Vattenfall Cyclassics in Hamburg brings
big-time cycling back to Germany
Andre
Greipel of Team Columbia-HTC won the final stage of the Tour of Poland
after missing out on earlier stages of the race
Liquigas
rider confirms he is staying put after months of speculation linking
him to new British team
Byrne to
host an evening that claimed to be "dedicated to the advancement of
bicycling"
Irish
professional Philip Deignan hasn’t raced much since this year’s Giro
d’Italia, but the climber is showing signs that he is coming into good
form in advance of the Tour of Ireland
Aldo
Ino Ilesic (Team Type 1) wins the Hanes Park Classic
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How
did a thirteen year old black boy in 1891 come to be such a crackerjack
cyclist--or even to own a bicycle?
Astana
and Garmin riders help US to tenth in UCI World rankings
Óscar
Pereiro will not race this year’s Vuelta a España as he continues to
recover from the fatigue that saw him withdraw from this year’s Tour de
France after eight stages
Outfitted
as a pure racer, the TF1 breaks from the present trend towards
addressing the comfort concerns of amateur enthusiasts with taller head
tubes, shorter stems and forward-position saddles
Daily
Quote:
"One
of the things I enjoy most about racing is the routine;
knowing the plan will be wake up, eat/caffeinate, kit up and ride/race,
come home and shower/eat/nap and then dinner and sleep." - Liz Hatch CyclingNews
Unexpected
success for Whyte rider in Botswana
Daniel
Holloway sprints to the win in the fifth and final stage of the Tour de
Namur in Belgium on August 5th
To
sit on our State of Retail panel for the 2009/2010 year. Panelists are
asked to weigh in on a range of topics pertaining to their business,
the state of the industry, etc
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10, 2009
The
Pro Tour comes to Canada, Steegmans seeing interest from several
fronts, Barloworld to end sponsorship, Valverde continues to win and
more cycling news from Bike World News
Jakob
Fuglsang is not a name many Americans recognize yet…but they all soon
will
Their
Bicycle Frame and Rim Cleaner and Bicycle Degreaser wipes provide a low
mess way to get road grime off of your bike
Most
cyclists are killed or injured not when running a stop sign, but when
being passed by a vehicle
Brooke
Miller earned NRC wins in both the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational
Criterium and the Hanes Park Classic over the weekend
Even
a beach vacation can't balance a pro cyclist's skin
Eating,
sleeping and the occasional trip to the beach
Concerned
bicyclists say their safety is being forgotten as New Mexico plans new
highways and maintains thousands of miles of existing traffic lanes
Gert
Steegmans has returned to racing for the first time since June,
finishing eighth in a criterium in Wolvertem, Belgium
The
Cobb Max saddle is designed to provide comfort for triathletes, time
trialists and riders that prefer a lower more forward position
Message
from Mark Beaumont helped keep him going
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Vinokourov
Returns to Competition as Buffaz Takes Stage, Ribeiro Leads in Portugal
as Cabreira Wins Stage, Ilesic Delivers 50th Win For Team Type 1,
Stetina Signs With Garmin-Slipstream, Veilleux Solos to Victory
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Bobke: Who will join Lance
Armstrong on his new Radio Shack team?
American
overtaken by Valverde in overall, but still
happy
The
Rainier-inspired logo was a big hit, and was approved by the rights
After
a valiant team effort, Jacob Rathe sprinted to a 17th-place finish in
the road race at the UCI Junior Road World Championships on Sunday
Brentwood Grand Prix
Velo
Club La Grange & Adageo Energy Bring Professional Bicycle
Racing Back to Brentwood on San Vicente Boulevard August 9
Popkov
maintains GC lead
The
new bike lane on Commonwealth Avenue
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Bruyneel discusses his 9th Tour
victory
For
me it is logical that Alberto does not want to share the leadership in
the team and that he will not be teammates with Lance
Daily
Quote:
"It's
very disturbing. This does not mean that we are already
beaten, but it says a lot about the true position of France in
international cycling. I hope this will at least provoke some thought."
- Laurent Jalabert CyclingNews
French
only qualify six riders for Worlds road race
How
to spot if a cycle is stolen
Russell
Downing (CandiTV-Marshalls Pasta) soloed to victory in the Tour of
Pendle Premier Calendar event this Sunday
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Valverde
Cracks Danielson To Take Vuelta a Burgos, Armstrong Wins Snowmass,
Sinkewitz Returns With A Win, Netherlands Drops To Six, Vandenbroucke
And Mattan Unhappy With Cinelli
Fuel
your riding with these delicious dishes, including veggie quiche,
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Italy's
Alessandro Ballan won the Tour of Poland by 10 seconds from Spain's
Daniel Moreno
While
the mountain bike had several “birthplaces”, none contributed more to
the sport than Marin Country, California
Venues
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Vincenzo
Nibali (Liquigas) tops the GP Camaiore podium, Massimo Giunti
(Miche-Silver Cross) and Leonardo Bertagnolli (Diquigiovanni) l
& r
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Final
day in Poland is expected to end in a bunch sprint
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Lance
Armstrong showed his versatility by taking the victory in the
professional men's cross country race at Colorado's "Blast the Mass"
mountain bike race in Snowmass, Colorado on Saturday
No US nationals for Caldwell
Garmin
Slipstream rider still recovering from injury
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Ballan
Wins Tour of Poland, Danielson Wins In Spain, Barloworld Ends
Sponsorship, Di Luca Results Confirmed, Bruseghin To Caisse d'Epargne,
Phinney’s Injuries Worst Than Originally Thought
Kiwi
sprinter underwent surgery to remove pellet
Clásica
San Sebastián and Volta a Portugal test Damiano Cunego's condition
Mix
of new arrivals and old favorites
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Quote:
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one frequents Northern California cycling road races, it becomes
apparent that the female participation numbers are substantially lower
than in other sports involving cycling, including triathlon and
mountain biking" - Paul McKenzie SierraSun
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With
all due respect to the action in Poland and Burgos, the best action
over the weekend will probably be a classics-style dogfight on the
Tuscan coast
The
International Cycling Union (UCI) has told Cyclingnews that Vinokourov
will need to have secured a licence with the Monegasque cycling
federation before he will be allowed to start
The
Netherlands have replaced Germany at the top of the International
Cycling Union's (UCI) women's national world rankings, released this
week
Milram’s
Fabian Wegmann will marry his girlfriend Johanna shortly before the
start of the Vuelta
Pegoretti's
barbed wire themes were exemplary of the finish detail across the floor
If
broccoli and spinach are the rock stars of the vegetable world, then
corn and celery are the stagehands, working hard outside the limelight
"I
started racing a bike when I was 8 years old at the San Diego velodrome"
Italy's
Alessandro Ballan (Lampre) won a sprint finish for the fifth stage
Cavendish to miss Tour of Britain
Tour
star opts for Missouri again
Gert
Steegmans in Moscow at the start of the year for the Katusha
presentation. The contract between the two was dissolved this week
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Susan
Ellen Nelson (born Reeve) passed away August 5, 2009, after a long and
hard-fought battle with breast cancer
Phinney
crashed in the fourth stage of the Cascade Classic
RBA News
Steegmans
Lands Personal Sponsor, American Takes Silver at Junior World
Championships Time Trial, Cervelo Test Team Names Tour of Ireland
Squad, Kelly Benefit Strategies Team Preps for North Carolina Double
Header
Cervélo
TestTeam have confirmed their seven-man squad for the Tour of Ireland
that begins in Enniskerry on August 21. Cervélo will be represented at
the race by a number of the squad's British riders, including Roger
Hammond and Jeremy Hunt
"So...turns
out I broke my dorsal spine of my C5 vertibrae. Explains a lot. No Tour
of Utah for me!"
The
V-Ti features premium grade titanium in the temple fronts and
Beta-Titanium in the temple ends to provide maximum comfort and
flexibility
The
series that stoked the exponential growth of cyclocross in the United
States – the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross – and Advanced Sports Inc.
are pleased to announce that FUJI will be the Official Bike Sponsor of
the 2009 series
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Craddock silvers behind Australia's Luke Durbrige in Moscow
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one frequents Northern California cycling road races, it becomes
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than in other sports involving cycling, including triathlon and
mountain biking" - Paul McKenzie SierraSun
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'All
good mate' says Rory during the Cascade Cycling Classic
Folks
are shifting their attention to the upcoming cyclocross season
Nine
percent of all journeys by bike
It
takes more than adrenaline to get through 24 hours of grueling off road
bicycling, but a mixed team that included Drumheller area resident Gary
Chambers took the gold medal in its category in Canmore on July 25 and
26
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Australia's
Wesley Sulzberger (Française Des Jeux) celebrates his first win as a
professional at Paris-Corrèze
Carbon
aero road make over
Drinking Problems
Cyclists
need plenty of liquids, but beyond that basic tenet, things get murky
fast. Here are 5 common hydration mistakes, and how to avoid them
Ballan
breaks free on final climb to claim overall lead
Colombians
prevail on final stage
Team
Type 1's Alison Powers has wrapped up her overall win of the Women's
Prestige Cycling Series with a solid performance at the final event,
last week's Cascade Cycling Classic in Oregon
Mark
Cavendish (Columbia-HTC) was the center of attention in Aalst and went
on to win the race
Kenny
van Hummel is looking forward to making his return to the peloton on
Thursday for the first time since being forced to abandon his debut
Tour de France
Trousdale
competes in the 20k today, the 40k on Friday and the time trials
Monday. All take place on Canada Road in Redwood City
7
days, 532km, 14,300 metres of climbing await
Former
World and Olympic mountain biking champion Bart Brentjens will return
to Australia’s far north in 2009 to contest one of the discipline’s
most grueling stage races – the Crocodile Trophy
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Tinker
Juarez continues to tear up the endurance racing scene aboard his
Cannondale Scalpel Team
Franco
Pellizotti (Liquigas) gets away in the time trial
Cervélo's women lead team World
rankings
Race
leader Claudia Hausler (Cervelo TestTeam) made sure of her lead by
winning the stage to Castel Del Monte
Lance
Armstrong’s presence at the Tour de France has historically caused a
jump in new bike sales, but 2009 may be different, shop owners say
Daily
Quote:
"Sounding
just the tiniest, teensiest, little bit unloved, Alexandre Vinokourov
has returned to bicycle racing." - Samuel Abt NYTimes
Unfortunately
for me – because I am still new at this and still learning the basics –
I never feel ready for the low points
RKP: Withdrawal
Tom
Boonen will not race the Tour de l'Ain, due to a longer than expected
recovery from the virus that saw him abandon the Tour de France
Since
Veltec took on distribution of Sidi more than 20 years ago, it has
grown U.S. sales of the line from 10,000 pairs of shoes to more than
100,000 pairs last year
"For
me and my friends, biking is a way of hanging out that doesn't involve
typical Dallas activities. Like shopping. With a car"
The
third annual Grand Cycling Classic takes place Saturday in downtown
Grand Rapids and will circle Van Andel Arena
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exceptional attributes of cyclists and other endurance athletes are
less obvious—they're hidden in their blood and their lungs
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Vinokourov
To Start Tour de l'Ain, Ballan Is Back!, Boonen Out Of Tour de l'Ain,
Ilesic Makes It Two Straight For Team Type 1, Kelly Benefits and OUCH
Gear Up For Carolina
Alex
Candelario (Kelly Benefit Strategies) in action at the Clarendon Cup
"Susan’s
part in the battle is over, but she didn’t lose. She led the charge.
She showed the rest of us how to fight: with determination, focus,
creativity, and outrageous endurance"
By
now many of you probably know that Fat Cyclist's wife Susan passed away
last night
The
Speed Limit XXX brakes are unique in that they are constructed using
high compression molded (HCM) carbon fiber brake arms with stainless
steel and aluminum hardware
Thursday Euro News
The
measure would have required motorists to give cyclists and other
vulnerable road users at least 3 feet when passing
The
warmth of the people of Iowa is beyond belief. In every town, the local
people cheered us on, answered our questions for what must have been
the hundredth time, and always smiled at us as though we were the one
person they had been waiting for
Rabobank
announced on Wednesday that it has extended the contracts with Graeme
Brown, Grischa Niermann and Paul Martens, but Bram de Groot will leave
the Dutch squad at the end of the season
Belgian
media sources have reported that Steegmans is in talks with a number of
teams, with French squad BBox Bouygues Telecom being suggested as a
likely destination
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The
legend Fausto Coppi solos past Il Perlo enroute to a win at Giro di
Lombardia c.1950
Spaniard
Koldo Fernández (Euskaltel-Euskadi) won the opening stage of the Vuelta
a Burgos
Boasson
Hagen takes messy sprint
21-year-old
Jacopo Guarnieri made the first step toward translating his prolific
wins as an amateur into the professional ranks with a solid sprint
victory in the third stage of the Tour of Poland
Today's
stage is another long haul (239.7km) from NAŁĘCZÓW to RZESZÓW
Belgian
Fréderique Robert, 20, is likely to ride as a stagiaire ('trainee')
with team Quick Step this autumn
United
States of America cyclo-cross champion Ryan Trebon has confirmed he
will defend his title at CrossVegas in Las Vegas
OUCH-Maxxis'
Karl Menzies celebrates his grand prize following the Tour of Elk Grove
in Illinois on Sunday
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Lance’s
new team’s sponsor is also involved with NASCAR
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Katusha
Terminates Steegmans, Another Positive For Di Luca?, Boasson Hagen Wins
As Greipel DQ'd In Poland, Fernández Takes Burgos Opener, Dedicates Win
To Astarloza
Daily
Quote:
“Cyclists
are usually really good basketball players, so I’m not concerned.” -
Floyd Landis BikeRadar
Gert
Steegmans and Team Katusha have terminated their contract effective
immediately after the Belgian refused to sign the team's anti-doping
charter
Speed
wobble is caused when something, either an inherent misalignment of the
frame or components, or an outside force, that causes the wheels to
track divergent paths
Belgian
Kenny De Ketele of team Topsport-Vlaanderen has had a dramatic week.
After breaking a bone in his neck in a crash at Sunday's Sparkassen
Giro he then celebrated the birth of his first child on Monday
Swap
between four, three and two wheels
Clinton
Avery won the five stage Ronde Vlaams-Brabant in Belgium
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trial and three-point contest Aug. 7 in Utah
Colorado
is the latest US state to introduce a three-foot-to-pass
Flecha ready for team change
Spaniard
Juan Antonio Flecha is ready for a team change after four years with
the Dutch Rabobank team
Vinokourov
- seen here at a July press conference in Monaco - says he will ride
for Astana. No one is saying when, though
Having
recently returned to professional cycling, Alexandre Vinokourov has
weighed in with a message of support for Alberto Contador following the
war of words between the Spaniard and teammate Lance Armstrong
We
were surprised by the naming of Radio Shack as the title sponsor
The
acquisition will allow CSG’s key brands Schwinn, GT, Mongoose,
Cannondale and Sugoi to be united through the just-created Cycling
Sports Group (CSG) Australia
Beginning
this September, Lambert will be a Canadian distributor of Look pedals
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Joe Parkin: … like a race horse
On
Friday morning, I read an article about positive EPO tests in horse
racing
Hushovd
strikes again in Lacq
Jimmy
Casper (Besson Chaussures - Sojasun) leads the general classification
Another
day for the Italian's - Liquigas's young sprinter Jacopo Guarnieri
takes stage in mass sprint
Now
that the dust has settled, here's a quick look back
Spaniard
Juan Antonio Flecha turned down a new contract and is leaving team
Rabobank at the end of the current season, after four years with the
Dutch squad
Traditional
top cycling nations like France and Netherlands risk being represented
by only six riders each at this year’s UCI Road World Championships in
Mendrisio, Switzerland
Fly
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Australia’s David Kemp hopes to make the most of Leigh Howard’s absence
from next week’s Tour of Geelong
Six
junior
riders left for a Belgium-based race camp on Monday
Lance
Armstrong has defied doubters and debunked disbelievers throughout his
comeback to the sport of cycling after nearly four years away from
competition
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Quick Stepper: Allan Davis
Deserves to Be Co-Team Leader in 2010
Allan
Davis, at 29 years old, is in the prime of his career and has
demonstrated over the course of the season that he deserves to be
considered as a team sprint leader
Idaho's
stop-as-yield statute lets you ride safely and efficiently--without
breaking the law
The
Sock Guy socks came from Harlot Cycle Wear in the form of their “Beaver
Sock“. The wool blend is soft and comfortable
Daily
Quote:
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know that I have not taken anything prohibited, and
categorically say: 'I've never taken anything forbidden. I
received a
call from the UCI and I thought it was a joke. I was surprised because
I know I did nothing. If I had taken something I would have given a
wrong address [to the controllers]." - Mikel Astarloza CyclingNews
Schleck to race Vuelta despite
crash 
Andy
Schleck, second in the Tour de France, said yesterday he will race the
Vuelta a España stage race despite crashing Saturday in Spain's Clásica
San Sebastián
That
bike is sexy. Dangerously sexy
As
with their road and mountain bikes, Cannondale have focused on what
they call 'System Integration' for their urban bikes
"We've
sold 600,000 cases of Cycles Gladiator wines in 50 states, as well as
20 countries around the world, including sales in the state of Alabama
for 3 years, and not received one single consumer complaint"
The
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) is accepting nominations
for the 2009 bike industry Pioneering Woman and First Ascents awards
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Vino
Returns, Flecha Leaving Rabobank, Astarloza Denies Doping Allegations,
Guarnieri Wins Third Stage Of The Tour Of Poland
The art of loitering
It's
a pre-requisite for advanced studies in How to Win a Bike Race
Karl
Menzies took the overall,
the team made $35,200
You
think bike racing is just hammering hard and holding on until the
finish? Think again
Alexander
Vinokourov returned to cycling after a two-year doping suspension
Positive
EPO control, but Spaniard maintains innocence
South
African Daryl Impey will make his return to the professional peloton
this week in Italy, after recovering from a serious crash at the Tour
of Turkey in April
The
Tennessee Department of Transportation recently added rumble strips to
Highway 96 West, which is a designated bike route
The
first three containers of Focus bikes destined for the U.S. market are
on the water now, said Scott Rittschof, president of Focus Bicycles
USA. Rittschof, who is launching the U.S. subsidiary for the German
bike brand, will take delivery of its first shipment Aug. 15
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Gesink ready for redemption in
Vuelta
Robert
Gesink (Rabobank) seeks medical assistance after finishing stage five
Angelo
Furlan (Lampre-NGC) is awarded stage winner.
The
2008 Univest GP was hit by hurricane rains
David
Arroyo (Caisse d'Epargne) shows the strain of tackling the 25-kilometre
climb to the finish
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beaten by Tour green jersey
Max
Durtschi stands atop the podium after his win in the junior mens 17-18
criterium
2009 National Champions (recap)
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Kreuziger moves up in world
rankings
The
Clásica San Sebastián podium: Roman Kreuziger (2nd, Liquigas), Carlos
Barredo (1st, Quick Step) and Mickaël Delage (3rd, Silence-Lotto)
Nicole
Cooke's team cancel race programme as financial woes mount
New
Team Machine SLR01 and revised Fourstroke FS01
Monday Euro News
Andy
Schleck assesses his injuries following a crash while his bike is
retrieved by a mechanic
Daily
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I'll do RAAM one of these years. Am I crazy? Anyone know how many miles
a day they avg?" - Lance Armstrong Facebook
Designed
to be used with indexed bar end (aka barcon) shifters from Shimano,
Campagnolo, or SRAM
Giant
introduced a new range of stems, seatposts and handlebars
60-year-old
falls to death after crashing rented bike
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Team
News: Saxo Bank: Sørensen & Didier, Rabobank Vuelta squad, UCI
License Renewals, German Worlds Pre-Selection, Universal Sports TV -
Vuelta a España, Floyd Landis One on One with Utah Jazz's Deron
Williams! Glencoe GP, Eurosport Tour Record
National Ultra Endurance (NUE)
Series #5: Wilderness 101
Sawicki
dominates largest Wilderness 101 women’s field in history
RBA News
Ballan
To Join Armstrong At RadioShack?, Napolitano Stays With Katusha, Furlan
Scores In Poland, Menzies Wins Overall at Elk Grove, RadioShack
Undergoing Major Rebranding
Kazakh rider's future still undecided
Photographer
Fredrik Clement Captures Team Saxo Bank's 2009 Tour de France Journey
The
Helix hits the mark with its wild tube profiles and the handling and
performance to back it up
"Skoda’s
hostesses are charming, smart and gorgeous ... as Laura Antoine from St
Louis, Missouri, proved"
“The
local snooty pro bike shop had one, so I inquired about the prospect of
private ownership"
Massive
weight losses for downhill and freeride bikes
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Saxo
Bank stagiare Jakob Fuglsang defended his Tour of Denmark crown after
finishing in the peloton on the sixth and final stage
Verónica
Leal on her way to the Mexican time trial title win.
Jacob
Fuglsang (Saxo Bank) leads the race
2009 National Champions (recap)
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Garate
Breaks Hand, Ullrich Under Investigation, Fuglsang Defends In Denmark,
Bozic Finds Success in Poland
To
the casual viewer, the Tour de France marks the beginning, middle and
end of the cycling season, but to the true fan the Tour is just one of
many highlights throughout the year
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a day they avg?" - Lance Armstrong Facebook
Cavendish takes first post-Tour
victory in Germany
Columbia-HTC
pro wins one-day Sparkasse race in Germany on Sunday
Lucas
Sebastian Haedo (Colavita/Sutter Home p/b Cooking Light) wins a stage
of the Nature Valley Grand Prix
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Columbia
are completely loaded for stage wins, with Andre Greipel
patrolling the bunch gallops and Albasini, Boasson Hagen and Burghardt
for the longer attacks
Jan
Ullrich (T-Mobile) salutes from the podium
King
of Urkiola mountain: Antón
Riding
the Innerleithen track
The
La Poly Normande podium (l-r): Stefan Van Dijck (2nd, Verandas
Willems), Matthieu Ladagnous (1st, Française Des Jeux) and Wesley
Sulzberger
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RBA News
More
Time For Ricco, Fuji Servetto Allowed To Start Vuelta, Contador And
Schleck Win Post Tour Criteriums, Bissell Fires O’Bee
Elite
women time trial
Start
Time: Saturday 11:05 AM CET (12:05 PM PDT); Earliest live video: 15:15
CET (6:15 AM PDT)
Franco
Pellizotti (Liquigas) and his spotty brood
Schleck
breaks away from Hushovd
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Victory
guarantees a place on world championship team
The
Big Maggie
Mike
Olheiser won his second national title in as many days with a victory
in the elite mens time trial on Friday
Sponsor
Fuji pleased with Vuelta appeal
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Bissell
strong man powers into Elk Grove lead
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deeply regret that a mistake I made as an individual will
reflect poorly on the entire sport. I’d especially like to apologize to
my teammates and to my sponsors, and hope that my actions will not
damage their good names." - Kirk O’Bee RBAction
The
Tour de Pologne is in it's 66th year. A look at the favourites in
Poland's biggest tour
Jessica
Phillips (Lip Smackers) at the front even after her time trial win
yesterday
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