Friday, October 1: (Thursday night U.S.)
     Under 23 Men Road Race (1pm local)
Saturday, October 2: (Friday night U.S.)
     Elite Women Road Race (1pm local)
Sunday, October 3: (Saturday night U.S.)
     Elite Men Road Race (10am local).

U23 Riders who ride for ProTour teams are NOT allowed to compete. Stagiairs/interns are ok. Also, you can't compete in both the elite and the U23 race.

Cannondale is stepping up its commitment to the Liqugas team, which it has supported for four seasons. For 2011, the Italian team will be renamed Liqugas-Cannondale.

USA Cycling has announced Grand Rapids, Michigan, as the host site for the 2011/2012 USA Cycling Professional Criterium National Championships. Set for July 30 of 2011, the professional men’s national championship race will operate in tandem with the Grand Cycling Classic. The 2011 edition will also mark a new era in American bike racing with only U.S. citizens allowed to participate in the pro criterium national championships. In previous editions,

Millar strong but settles for second, Zabriskie eight.

And here comes The King, he’s in a different race – smiling, four fingers held high, one minute plus ahead of Millar.

"There are two gold medals, there is one for Fabian and one for everyone else. He is quite far ahead of everyone else, and he has been for some time."

2006 World champion hopes to go one better than her three consecutive silvers.

Expressionless: Fabian Cancellara on his way to number 4. With this ride he has been added to the list of favorites for Sunday.

PodiumInsight: USGP Shaping Up To Be A Battle Royale Between Teammates.

Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com teammates Jeremy Powers and Tim Johnson.

Phinney Power – it's real, it's now, it's really only just begun...

The new company was born out of the fiasco that was Rock Racing. Cruz was supposed to ride for the team in 2010 but the programme imploded, leaving the athletes on the roster with no support.

At the moment it seems they are saying, maybe he took something he shouldn’t have, but we’re not sure so we are suspending him anyway.

Contaminated food, or tainted blood transfusion?

Three-time yellow jersey winner Contador was provisionally suspended by the International Cycling Union (UCI) Thursday after a sample taken on the second rest day at the Tour de France on July 21 tested positive.

Riis Cycling  stressed that they have always held a very strong stance against doping  in the sport.

Alberto Contador is on the growing list of ex-Lance Armstrong teammates who have tested positive once they leave his team.

Anti-doping experts divided over Tour de France winner’s positive; colleagues supportive.

Spanish Tour winner assures he did not take Clenbuterol knowingly.

"Cobra" now officially linked to Enrico Rossi scandal.

Federico Ortiz Uribe, a pioneer in Colombian cycling..

Cannondale upped its sponsorship commitment of the Liquigas pro cycling team to co-sponsor today. With the new arrangement the team will expand beyond its European-centric roots to a more international focus. That includes presence at the Tour of California, the TD Bank Philadelphia International Championship and the Quizno’s Pro Challenge in Colorado.

Here's a handful of new products that caught the eye of RBA's in-house stringer.

Another marketing gimmick? A passing fad like fixies or a cool reason to get another bike and take up more room in your house. We investigate the case for the 29er .

The new design Schwinn unveiled at Eurobike represents a break-through in use of natural, biodegradable flax fibers.

Alleges traces of a plasticizer in blood bags were found in rider’s blood sample.

Justice cannot be automated.

News of Alberto Contador’s positive test for clenbuterol triggered a flood of reader questions.

“I find it hard to believe that a professional like Alberto Contador would risk a detectable drug and I can’t believe how many people have left a certain team and then gone positive." - Greg LeMond.

"Let science sort this out" says Garmin-Transitions boss.

Today's news that  Tour de France winner Alberto Contador,  Tour of Spain runner up Ezequiel Mosquera and his teammate David Garcia Da Pena all tested positive for banned substances has yet again put doping in the spotlight of professional cycling.

I don’t use drugs and I don’t associate myself with anyone that uses drugs recreationally or otherwise.

Spanish media outlets are reporting that Ezequiel Mosquera, a stage-winner and second overall at the 2010 Vuelta a España, has tested positive.

Permit me a moment of suspicion: Are we really meant to believe that clenbuterol routinely contaminates meat but of the thousands of test samples cyclists give each year only Alberto Contador consumed enough contaminated meat to result in a positive test—and it just happened to occur during the Tour de France? Really?

Everyone's got a view on Alberto Contador today. But they're not thinking about the rules that govern sport and in particular, anti-doping.

“Clenbuterol is a non-steroidal adrenergic agonist with some structural and pharmacological similarities to epinephrine and salbutamol, but its effects are more potent and longer-lasting as a stimulant and thermogenic drug. It causes an increase in aerobic capacity, central nervous system stimulation, and an increase in blood pressure and oxygen transportation. It increases the rate at which fats are metabolized, simultaneously increasing the body's BMR. It is commonly used for smooth muscle relaxant properties. This means that it is a bronchodilator and tocolytic. It is usually used in dosages anywhere from 20-60 micrograms a day when prescribed. A dose of about 120 μg should never be exceeded in a day. It is also prescribed for treatment of horses; however, equestrian usage is usually the liquid form of clenbuterol. Clenbuterol is also a sympathomimetic in the peripheral nervous system.” -- Chance Whitaker Swamis

One original stipulation of Lance Armstrong’s endorsement contract with Nissan was that the seven-time Tour de France winner would receive the first LEAF delivered to consumers in the United States.

# 7. Identification/Money/Insurance Card.

"We have seen a growing interest for cycling among people in Stockholm and our ambition is to identify interesting markets and expand new concept stores around Europe."

Andy Schleck's bid to win the Tour de France yellow jersey has been given a boost after his new team signed a sponsorship deal with Mercedes-Benz Luxembourg.

Thursday, September 30: (Wednesday night U.S.)
Men Elite TT starts at 1:00pm local (05:00am CET) (11:00pm U.S. Eastern Wednesday).
Friday, October 1: (Thursday night U.S.)
     Under 23 Men Road Race (1pm local).
Saturday, October 2: (Friday night U.S.)
     Elite Women Road Race (1pm local).
Sunday, October 3: (Saturday night U.S.)
     Elite Men Road Race (10am local).

We all know who the number one favorite for today's race is, and a preview of Fabian Cancellara's hopes of a possible rainbow jersey, which has been more or less tattooed on his back since my second kid was born, would be beyond merely dull. So let's turn the page directly to the subject of, who can stop the guy?

The circuit "is closest to Lisbon [2001] due to the technicality of the pace changes. Not technical in the corning sense, but in the pace sense, small and big ring the whole time," said Millar today.

American Taylor Phinney added another world title to his growing list with victory in the men’s under-23 time trial at the world road race cycling championships on Wednesday.

Britain’s Emma Pooley claimed her first world title when she won the time trial at the world road race cycling championships on Wednesday.

"It all started with a win at the start February in Qatar, which was great for me as it was my first pro win."

Geelong is situated in the state Victoria about 70km south west of Melbourne. Melbourne will host the start of the Men’s road race; Geelong will be the hub for all other events.

Real douchebags see the world as one big hostile environment, where it is THEM against everyone else.

2010 Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol.

Anti-doping expert: Clenbuterol contamination plausible.

“There are good people in cycling who also made the same decisions I made.” -- Floyd Landis VeloNation

Further confirmation of American’s ability.

Great Britain's Emma Pooley upset the applecart a bit today with a solid victory in the Elite Women's Time Trial.

TheInnerRing: Aldo Sassi to tame the Cobra?

Sasso works on Ivan's mind.

Giant has put out an all-points bulletin for Adam Craig’s Rabobank-Giant Anthem X Advanced SL bicycle. The MTB pro’s bike was taken from where it was displayed at the Fox Racing Shox booth during Interbike.

The BOND (Built of Notorious Deterrents) Bike features a handlebar-mounted flamethrower, an ejector seat and a rear caterpillar track.

I want those Vans in the worst way.

Rider suspended over minute traces of clenbuterol.

CyclingNews: Alberto Contador tests positive for clenbuterol....

Tour de France test carried out on July 21, Spaniard blames food contamination.

Apparently it’s grand jury month in pro cycling. First was the news last week that Stephanie McIlvain met the federal grand jury that is reportedly investigating Floyd Landis’ allegations against Lance Armstrong. This week, it’s Kevin Livingston and Allen Lim’s turn. As always, it’s most interesting what is not said.

Armstrong’s former teammate and physiologist next to face questioning.

Stephanie McIlvain: what's she telling the Feds now?

The Irish national team has seen a McQuaid on the squad time after time. Paul McQuaid for example represented Ireland in the Worlds. Impressive DNA.

“Once again, the industry came together and made the show a success,” said Andy Tompkins , Interbike  show director.

The 2010 Opening Ceremonies were a truly unique event. Photo MPC.

Given the time difference (Melbourne is 14 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern), Wednesday's Day 1 Men U23 Time Trial gets underway at 8pm U.S. Eastern tonight (Tuesday). LIVE video from 10:00am local (02:00am CET Wednesday) (8:00pm U.S. Eastern Tuesday).

“I feel like I’ve been given a God-given ability and the opportunity to race,” the 2008 world time trial champ says.

It's happened before. From 1995 thru 2001 there were four sightings of the Double Rainbow.

VeloNews: Defending champ Cadel Evans predicts a race of attrition at Sunday’s world road race championships....

Defending world champion Cadel Evans would like to believe a fellow Australian will succeed him as world road race cycling champion on Sunday.

CyclingWeekly: Cavendish up against odds at Worlds, says defending champ Evans.

Mark Cavendish and his British team will have a fight on their hands to win the World Championships this Sunday in Geelong, Australia, according to defending champion Cadel Evans.

Who will stand the test of time?

VeloNation: European champion Dowsett joins Urán and Zandio as new Team Sky signings....

Brailsford pleased with additions.

As long as this economic malaise hangs around, PEZ will continue to humor Mr. CheapOh’s populist quest to save cyclists some money.

There's a little-known UCI rule on the desirability of sponsors that could block Australians from backing the sport.

While only 16-years old look for Ward to be a serious threat next year. You’ve been warned.

Amber Neben -- United States [Monty's pick!]

Team USA manager Jim Miller on the mix of young and old on the women’s team, Dave Zabriskie’s idiosyncrasies and the plan for the men’s elite race.

Italian coach wants to 'save' controversial climber.

Team USA’s Evelyn Stevens says her goals for the world championships are simple: Suffer and suffer some more.

“There are good people in cycling who also made the same decisions I made.” -- Floyd Landis VeloNation

Philippe Gilbert’s key lieutenant injures elbow and hip in training crash.

The grand touring category of road bikes is growing, but honestly, some of the bikes handle a cow on roller skates. Not so the Specialized Roubaix.

Fly-V has been a useful Australian team that's also been operating in America to publicise its sponsor, an Australian airline, V Australia. Only now the team is stepping up and gunning for a UCI ProTour licence.

RaceFace are replacing their Deus range of components with the new Turbine collection for 2011, which includes aluminium cranks, handlebars and stems.

Bicycle saddles take the brunt--of complaints from uncomfortable riders and of more than half a cyclist's weight. They also rank as a high-wear component.

Kohl joins Twisted Spoke tweet army.

French anti-doping chief blames vested interest of sports-business.

Talks at New Pathways for Pro Cycling conference about the need to keep things in perspective.

Gilbert not abstaining before World road race.

Fabian Cancellara says he’s driven to make cycling history this week by winning a fourth world time trial title.

SRM has been making cycling power meters for 25 years, and they offer models to suit a wide variety of standard road cranksets. However, until now, if you wanted to use an SRM meter with compact cranks the only option was FSA.

Jure Robic after winning the 2007 Ride Across America.

Heather Irmiger hydrates after winning the 2009 SSWC in Durango. That'd be Officer Kelli Emmett in the background. Photo by Frank Mapel.

Special vibe and a punch in the face keep Worlds interesting.

BikeWorldNews: Deal Alert - Free Socks from Icebreaker!

If you spend $50 at Icebreaker today or tomorrow, you’ll receive a free pair of their excellent Merino wool socks!

Pozzato reports that he hasn’t gotten laid recently, because he is single.

One scenario that I personally have been chewing on is what happens if Fabian Cancellara is near the front of the field as the peloton crests the Ridge on the last lap.

Manx rider changes mind after riding on route.

It was a bit of a surprise to see that Marianne Vos wasn’t in first place in the rankings.

Fabian Cancellara and Cadel Evans, the reigning world time trial and road champions.

The wide world of cycling extends Down Under.

Road Race course (total distance 260km).

Swiss Fabian Cancellara wants to make World Championships history on Thursday to become the first cyclist to win four time trial titles.

The move to NetApp will signify a new period in Cozza's career and a hoped for transition from domestique to leader.

The Zipp 404 carbon clincher is probably the best all-around wheel on the market, and even if it’s not, it is very likely the most coveted wheel on the market.

"I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult." -- E. B. White QuotationsPage

The Case for ’Cross.

The Road Drive CFH pack includes a pump, inflator and two CO2 cartridges.

Galician team needs to find a sponsor to ensure its survival.

Despite reluctance from other athletes — and reports of snakes in dorms and collapsing bridges — Mark Cavendish says he’d like another medal from the Commonwealth Games.

BMC Racing’s Jim Ochowicz talks with VeloNews about signing Taylor Phinney and the team’s role in developing young riders.

Italian team jerseys will carry dedication to injured rider.

The record books only tell you so much.

Belgian leaves Quick Step after two years.

Cannondale's cult classic CAAD9 aluminium road chassis gets a big bump in performance for 2011, and it's not just a modest refresh – the new CAAD10 is a wholesale redesign from top to bottom.

Don't let saddle sores become a serious problem and create havoc for a weekly training schedule.

Glamourous it isn't.

Katie Compton (Planet Bike) sweeps Planet Bike Cup.

Tim Johnson (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com) powers up runup.

Mendrisio bronze medallist is surprised by the severity of the course's two climbs.

BSNYC: Untenable Positions - Contortionist Cockpits.

If the Spanish give up, can Francesca Rossi get on the case?

CyclingInquisition: Invites and Unvites. The secret life of a celebrity blogger.

Pozzato. No sex, no medal?

Note the distinct lack of crowdedness in the background.

With Worlds upon us, we are fully into the season’s wind down. Riders who peaked for the Spring Classics may have mustered one more burst, or managed their work load with an eye on some of the Fall races.

Lost some skin with an untimely feedzone incident… That one need not a photo, but suffice it to say that it a) sucked and b) sucked.

Argues deposed Tour winner is not qualified to speak.

Hot off finishing the Vuelta a España, Christian Vande Velde is looking to end his tumultuous 2010 season on a high note with a strong showing at the world championships in Australia.

Eddy Merckx survives Interbike.

The death of a mountain biker  on Snowdonia's Marin Trail earlier this month has brought home the inherent risks associated with the sport, especially when riding in isolated areas that are hard for the emergency services to reach.

Bauer steps in for Vennell on New Zealand team.

Former cyclocross World champion thinks his team can do well.

Caleb Fairly third in only his second race as a professional.

Race starts at: 12:10 CET (6:10am U.S. Eastern) LIVE video (15:20 CET) (9:20am U.S. Eastern).

Italy’s Filippo Pozzato took a confidence-boosting victory Sunday after taking the flowers at the Herald Sun World Cycling Classic Ballarat.

Italian takes the win out of four-up break, Cancellara fourth.

Decroix takes second over Swart.

Laura Van Gilder gets the hole shot in the New Hampshire UCI event, while Justin Lindine bides his time before attacking.

UCI World Road Cycling Championships boss Michael Palmer yesterday said he felt sick at the prospect of dealing with his worst nightmare, a clash with the AFL Grand Final replay.

The Staverley-based Wheelbase rider took the inititive over the first climb of Ingleborough and held a minute gap over the chasing field led by last year's winner Nick Craig of Scott UK.

The national champ rides to a solo win, making it a Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com double in Wisconsin.

Compton shows she is back with a KFC-style dominating win at the Planet Bike Cup in Wisconsin.

Omega Pharma-Lotto manager not worried that Gilbert has peaked too soon.

"I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult." -- E. B. White QuotationsPage

Smith Optics were showing off a new summer sport lens called Blue Mirror at this year's Interbike trade show.

Cancellara bids farewell in his Swish style.

"Interesting concept but wholly unnecessary and so-so execution."

Australian puts health first for a successful 2011 season.

British sprinters accuses a rival team of playing mind games.

As we look down at the hairpin bend  below - then suddenly through the masses comes the pink jersey beside Pantani in yellow, edging ahead, Pellizotti follows Frigo, a Lampre rider, the noise is deafening, the riders so focused and cool, eyes fixed, Go Marco, Go Marco...!

Cervélo rider to miss second successive Worlds as German team reduced to five.

Beautiful carbon, family legacies and THE one thing everyone was talking about...

There are no dates or prices yet for the new accessory but the fact that the Vector sensors communicate by means of Garmin's own Ant+ wireless technology is likely to be a huge training advantage for users of Ant+ products.

Marian University won the team omnium in Division I on the final day of Collegiate Track Nationals.

Planet Bike’s Jonathan Page scores third for the race sponsor.

Voeckler sets Monday deadline as Bernaudeau hopes to secure sponsor.

Katie Compton solos to victory in round one of the Greenware U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross in Wisconsin.

Applauds efforts made by the sport to clean up.

Talented young double threat - both on the road and in the mud of the cross season.

Katusha has signed three riders to round out its base while Ag2r has picked up former mountain bike pro Jean-Christophe Péraud in a two-year deal.

“There's no indication that his [Lance Armstrong's] negative recognition has grown at an alarming rate. [That’s] unlike other athletes like Tiger Woods, where the negatives went through the roof. He's nowhere near that kind of disaster.” - Henry Schafter VeloNation

Jason Kenny served Sir Chris Hoy a message of intent by beating him at the National Track Championships in Manchester.

Serpa, Belletti round out podium.

Behind-the-scenes insight into pro cycling.

The full list of riders and the identity of the main sponsors of Pegasus Racing are due to be released in the first half of next week, but more names have emerged as being linked to the would-be ProTour team.

"Basic pedals; Power Grips provide good security for everyday shoes."

The rims go into the spray booth in batches to keep a tight control on quality. This also enables limited runs of special colors, which is great for Velocity as they can match supply with demand.

In the women's points race, Kaitlin Antonneau grabbed yet another national title for Marian University. (Photo vby Ann Williams).

Australian eager to be teammates with compatriot Cadel Evans.

The Italian national team will test themselves for the first time ahead of the World Championships against Britain's Mark Cavendish on Sunday in Ballarat, Australia.

Says he’s in similar form to the years when he won gold.

Vuelta winner given key role in Italian team.

Why is it that even as long-standing races vanish from the calendar, the Italians are able to come up with such great replacements, none more spectacular than tomorrow's opening edition of the Eroica Rosa.

My Como cycling buddies were more than happy to take breaks at the many lake-side cafes!

Includes clips from Meredith Miller, Alison Powers, Sean Mazich, Brad Huff, Kiel Reijnen and Sergio Hernandez, Jens Voigt, Chris Jones and Zach McDonald, Jake Keough, Ryder Hesjedal and Peter Stetina, Paul Mach and Dave Towle.

At the 2010 Interbike trade show this week, Carolina Cycling News attended the 2010 Bike Tweetup shortly after our arrival in Las Vegas.

Italian manager defends selection policy.

Roadside PEZ: The Championship Of Flanders.

On Koolskamp High Street the break toiled on, but the gap was coming down slowly..

The Garmin-Transitions team is changing in big ways for 2011.

In a move that can best be described as confusing, CycleTo favorite Steven Cozza has opted-out of the final year of his contract with the Garmin-Transitions team, and signed with the German Team NetApp for 2011.

Victoria Pendleton claimed her ninth successive national title in the women's sprint on Thursday evening in Manchester.

“There's no indication that his [Lance Armstrong's] negative recognition has grown at an alarming rate. [That’s] unlike other athletes like Tiger Woods, where the negatives went through the roof. He's nowhere near that kind of disaster.” - Henry Schafter VeloNation

Interbike is proof that while the world economy collapsed, that just put more nutballs in the garage to tinker.

Naturally, this piece caught my eye.

US team looks forward to also utilizing Boardman's expertise.

VeloNews: RAAM winner Jure Robic dies in traffic accident....

5-time RAAM winner collides with car.

The tactics of cyclists' agents have become too much for Saxo Bank team manager, Bjarne Riis, during this transfer season.

One of the notable things about Maertens' career is his record in the World Championship Road Race. He won it twice, twice had to settle for second.

Successful French squad awaits decision which will save or sink the team.

If you are going to ride a century, the fuelling starts 3 days before.

Make faster bikes. That's the main thrust of Belgian manufacturers Ridley's future plans.

Bradley Wiggins  will ride  the last three big Classics of the season, starting with Paris-Tours, continuing with the Giro Piemonte and going through to the last ‘Monument' of the year, the Tour of Lombardy.

Bordry gained major attention in 2008 when the AFLD was in charge of the drug testing during the Tour de France following a feud between the race organizers and the UCI.

These bikes are new. These bikes are at Walmart. These bikes cost $75, each.

You can win the beautiful, strong, light, 2011 Orbea Orca, outfitted with the most incredible set of components imaginable, all by joining Team Fatty in our fight against cancer.

Tracey Gaudry helps out up and coming Canberra cyclist Adam Phelan at the local crits.

Bjarne's Tasmanian Devil.

Lennard Zinn: Interbike Bits - Sun Ringlé and Enve Carbon DH Wheels.

The carbon Edge wheels on Greg Minaar's Santa Cruz V-10.

Sam Whittingham and Barbara Buatois successfully defended their respective titles as the fastest man and women in the world at the 11th annual World Human Powered Speed Challenge (WHPSC) held from September 13-18 in Battle Mountain, Nevada, USA.

Both riders will be honest if they arrive at the finish together.

UCI President says he has not been contacted by US federal investigators.

Could Lance Armstrong ride in 2011?

When Rory Sutherland’s wife gave birth to their first child in August 2009, the multiple National Racing Calendar champion decided it was time to buckle down and focus.

I’m not one of those guys that hates Las Vegas and I was a little bummed that Interbike after a 12 year hiatus is returning to Anaheim, California.

Francis Mourey (Française des Jeux) and Katerina Nash (Luna) scored big-time prize money and bragging rights at CrossVegas Wednesday night.

More American riders anticipated at Italian team.

The 18 year old hasn't exactly come from the shadows: her mantelpiece is already cluttered with trophies, underlining her versatile ability.

France's largest selling newspaper Ouest France reports today that the Bbox team is heading for the buffers.

“There's no indication that his [Lance Armstrong's] negative recognition has grown at an alarming rate. [That’s] unlike other athletes like Tiger Woods, where the negatives went through the roof. He's nowhere near that kind of disaster.” - Henry Schafter VeloNation

CyclingWeekly: Vincenzo Nibali Rider Profile.

Vincenzo Nibali's overall win at the 2010 edition of the Vuelta a Espana went some way in fulfilling the young Italian rider's immense promise.

Joaquin Rodriguez enjoyed the best season of his career in 2010 and took over Alberto Contador's top spot in the UCI's world ranking after his consistent results over the year.

"Last couple times I've been out, my bike gloves have ended up soaked.  Mud, rain, sweat -- the gloves have marinated in a noxious brew of all three to the point that they really began to stink."

Enter the Cateye Adventure CycloComputer - it’s light (29grams for the body), small (55 x 13x 33mm), and best of all – really simple to set up and use.

Italian latest name confirmed for Schleck team after three years at Liquigas-Doimo.

Poor conditions at venues and accommodation cause riders to pull out, but decisions are their own.

The world road championships are only days away now and the top contenders are gearing up for what should be an amazing race.

Pegasus Racing plans to run four teams, including new women’s squad.

Abstinence king Filippo Pozzato NoSexo joined his Italian teammates for a morning ride in Geelong.

“The new groupo, without the titanium option, is lighter than SRAM Red. When we weigh, we weigh the complete group. We weigh it with the full length of the chain, all of the bearings, everything.”

Two cycling bloggers deep in mutual admiration.

GPS powerhouse Garmin have announced the outright purchase of MetriGear, inventors of the highly promising pedal-based Vector power meter first seen at last year's Interbike show.

The second bike is one I built in England 33 years ago in 1977, still with the original paint.

Look at how relaxed and happy this guy looks. I guess that when you have a mustache and you wear a Mapei kit, the sight of people who want to kill you seems pretty normal.

Claims American rider is out to create a ‘hullabaloo.’

McIlvain testifies in federal investigation concerning allegations that Armstrong doped.

Danilo Di Luca collaborates to reduced doping suspension.

Caisse d’Epargne boss welcomes Telefónica, feels his captain punishment was too severe and still thinks he can sign Alberto Contador.

Top North American and visiting European cyclocross racers will have their sights set on the opening round of the Greenware U.S. Grand Prix of Cyclocross this weekend in Wisconsin.

Which hat is he wearing today?

Larceny entered my head when I saw this $2499 as-equipped carbon fiber ‘cross bike from Bianchi.

BikeWorldNews: Craft Introduces 2011 Bra Collection.

For more information or to request a sample, contact: Lisa Lazarczyk 781.646.0667.

Cycling in Shangri-la.

The race itself is 262km, one of the longest events on the entire cycling calendar.

Swiss rider to target time trial and road race in Melbourne and Geelong.

"Compact and well finished but you’ll need to be patient when going for higher pressures."

Victoria Pendleton  won the national 500-metre time trial title for the eighth time in her career at Manchester. It was also her 25th national track gold medal.

Astana rider will target Asian games instead.

I haven’t seen the AR in the wind tunnel, but I have my suspicions that it is a very clean bike to the wind.

"no one seems to be commenting on a talented young rider's need/desire to turn away from Radioshack."

Twenty year old agrees long-term professional deal.

Big time time trialist, Fabian Cancellara, is officially a free agent.

VeloNews: Jens Voigt says he’ll be back for one more year.

Jens Voigt (Saxo Bank) is among the most popular riders in the peloton and after 14 years as a professional road racer, the German hardman is looking forward to another year – and looking back.

Reveals strained relationship with Lance Armstrong.

US time trial champion signs contract with squad of Evans and Hincapie.

"Non-approved" substances added to banned list for 2011.

"The Bicycle Friendly Businesses program has inspired companies to use bicycling as a simple way to improve worker health and satisfaction while promoting sustainability and social responsibility."

MOTOREX don't suggest magic potions  and it's not marketing hype driving the brand. Their engineers have gone about designing, producing, and testing while their marketing team have quietly gone about spreading both cleaning and lubrication products across Europe.

CyclingNewsAsia: Shanghai - Trek Series Round Seven – 18km ITT - Cui reigns supreme at Shanghai time-trial.

Note the big disc wheel and the super fast helmet.

VeloNation: Johan Bruyneel wishes Taylor Phinney all the best at BMC.

Regrets that US talent won't be part of RadioShack line-up, but has other choices for 2011.

The premiere issue of Paved Magazine , the road spin-off put out by Joe Parkin and his crew at Bike Magazine is now for sale.

It looks like one of those linear drive systems have shown their face again.

The team is being called before a disciplinary hearing for wearing un-approved kit on the last day of the 2010 Tour de France.

“There's no indication that his [Lance Armstrong's] negative recognition has grown at an alarming rate. [That’s] unlike other athletes like Tiger Woods, where the negatives went through the roof. He's nowhere near that kind of disaster.” - Henry Schafter VeloNation

"According to the races I chose to score here are the top 10 riders on the one-day circuit this year:"

Since beginning his partnership with the Italian ISD team, Mario Cipollini has graduated from designing a striking team kit to now supplying the riders with frames.

Daniel Oss was exceptional in support of Bennati in the finale of Milan - Sanremo, grabbed fifth in Gent - Wevelgem and has held good form right through the season.

2002 world champion picks Freire, Gilbert and Cavendish as favorites.

PodiumCafe: Giro di Lombardia - Course Shakeups...!

The announcement today of the Giro di Lombardia course came with a few changes of note.

It's not just the Swiss connection. BMC is a small company but backed by billionaire Andy Rihs.

Amongst the multitude of rumours there is some confirmed news for next year.

EuroPeloton: Did Lack of Race Radios at US Pro Cycling Championship Aid Ben King's Victory?

For the first time in years race radios were banned at this past Sunday's US Pro championship road race.

The course isn't too selective and in previous editions where the course isn't too challenging we've seen a few surprise winners who are miles from being the best in the world.

The field has been extended to 140, and both national and world champions to take part.

Every year, a crop of hopefuls gets a taste of the big time. A stagiare contract offers a couple of months to mix with the big boys and show whether you have the goods to ‘make it’.

Sprinters Mark Cavendish and Tyler Farrar locked horns over the last three weeks at the Vuelta a España, with Britain's Cavendish getting the upper hand: 3 - 2.

I’ve spent some time on the F1 and can tell you, the changes due to the new design and new construction methods make the improvements more than apparent.

The World Press Cycling Championships, held in the Belgian town of Lierde between 17-19 September were the biggest yet, attracting over 130 competitors from 15 different countries.

Top Belgians face off in Fidea Grand Prix.

Public relations efforts limit losses, but drop in popularity is indisputable.

Liquigas have won two grand tours this year thanks to Ivan Basso and Vincenzo Nibali. Indeed Nibali's win marks the first Italian win in a grand tour outside the Giro since Pantani in 1998.

By common consent, the seventh Tour of Britain, which finished in London on Saturday, was the best yet.

"MetriGear earned “Best of Show” accolades from multiple publications at Interbike 2009 upon the introduction of Vector™, a pedal-based power solution that integrates MetriGear’s custom force and motion sensor  platform into the spindles of bicycle pedals to measure a cyclist’s performance."

New Zealand team manager floats possibility that teams could withdraw.

Andrea Smith (Ladies Racing) takes her first UCI win - photo c Laura Kozlowski.

In the absence of Shimano's eventual release of an off-road version of its electronic transmission system, several companies and retailers have taken it upon themselves to create their own modifications.

A motorist fails to see a cyclist and makes a left turn--it accounts for almost half of all bike-car crashes.

The Tifosi's represent a great mid range product for people who want a lot of product for the price.

Danish rider becomes the latest rider to be confirmed as leaving Danish team.

Those crazy Riccos and Rossis. Enrico Rossi of the Flaming Ceramics team was just arrested by the Italian anti-drug unit NAS.

“There's no indication that his [Lance Armstrong's] negative recognition has grown at an alarming rate. [That’s] unlike other athletes like Tiger Woods, where the negatives went through the roof. He's nowhere near that kind of disaster.” - Henry Schafter VeloNation

Since breaking my collarbone, I have been in full recovery, refocus, rebuild, and train mode.

Operation Cobra-Red sparks arrest of Ricco's brother in law.

Team Sky rider suggests rider’s entry should be blocked.

Reijen finished third in the US Pro road race.

Last week came the good news that Horizon Fitness has decided to continue their support for the women at On the Drops.

Kansas Bob braves the heat to show the latest from Mad Fiber, Storck & Ellsworth.

Felt showed two interesting fixed gear models at the dirt demo, one of which offered three gears at your fingertips, while the other stole looks with its faux wooden rims.

The latest attempt to improve on the chain-drive system used on nearly all bicycles comes from Hungary, where developers have created the Stringbike that uses cables and pulleys to propel it forward.

After CrossVegas and the Planet Bike Cup it’s back to Belgium for four months of racing on the European cyclocross circuit.

More (somewhat) affordable bikes and gear from Interbike’s Outdoor Demo West.

VeloNation: USA Cycling announces teams for Melbourne World Championships.

American teams built on both youth and experience.

In a history making move Ben King of Trek/Livestrong was part of a three man break that rode away early from the peloton.

Davide Frattini and Laura Van Gilder solo to victory in Baltimore.

The 2010 Tour of China finished today with the Stage 7 Criterium around Tianjin. The eventful sprint was won by a charging Aaron Kemps (Fly V Australia).

Fast, exhilarating descents are cycling’s way of saying thank you for the hard hills. Beginners often find them scary, but they don’t have to be, explains Andy Cook, if you follow a few simple rules.

Aleksejs Saramotins  put in a spectacular performance  at GP Isbergues  on Sunday, taking the win after 160km in the break.

In his first season as pro rider, 21 year old Diego Ulissi  has already obtained his first victory: the former Junior World Champion won the GP Industry and Commerce of Prato, preceding Michele Scarponi  and Alessandro Proni at the line.

An examination of some of the scientific studies of the benefits of compression socks and tights.

Italian praises teammate's Vuelta victory.

“I don’t know how this substance entered my body. I don’t know of this substance. This is the first time I have heard of it since I have been in cycling.” - Oscar Sevilla VeloNews

It always makes me nervous to say so, but the pall of doping didn't hang over this race.

Alexander Vinokourov is to star in a French-produced film backed by Kazakh money. Vino will play... Vino, in this case Alexander Vinogradov, the tale of a champion making his way from Kazakhstan to France and then onwards and upwards through the hierarchy of the sport.

Tim Johnson doubles at the Green Mountain Cyclocross in Vermont as Andrea Smith takes her first UCI win.

No successes at all for Dutch team.

Zhang Li, Liu Min and Cui Jinhao looking pleased with their winning cheques!

French climber prefers Spanish race to the other.

A Luxembourg newspaper is reporting that Olympic time trial champion Fabian Cancellara will follow the Schleck brothers to a new team backed by still unnamed sponsors.

The Road World Championships will take place on 3 October and if you're like me you're asking yourself: "Who are the captains? Who are the favorites?

Slovakian all-rounder aims for top 10 at Tour de France.

"We love to chronicle all that’s fun and quirky about bike racing. But sometimes, the overwhelming storyline is the sheer human drama of a race."

He's looking over because I just shouted "He is Ted King!" at him, something I'm sure he's heard before. But he still smiled and waved, which is the mark of a true professional.

A learning experience at the race of the future.

The team has announced two more signings, Christian Knees and Sergey Klimov.

Several sources have confirmed Rogers will leave HTC-Columbia at the end of this season to possibly ride for Team Sky, the British-based squad that often struggled through its debut season this year.

Sun setting on unique project.

Similar in concept to the endurance razor we mentioned a few weeks back, the Tempo Razor is a bit higher intensity and includes stints at and above threshold.

Olds, Stevens and Neben lead women's charge.

Guess what? Floyd Landis is coming to town!

It’s difficult to beat Cavendish... you have to put up with his excuses and the belittlement of your accomplishment.

Add waffles to the growing list of products — automobiles to beer, energy drinks to bicycle races — that Lance Armstrong is promoting.

Spain stays top nation, Astana remains as best team.

Andy Stone, Pro mechanic with Team BMC, shares his tips on proper bike setup.

While every cycling fan follows the Tour de France, few of them know about the Tour de L'Avenir.

It seems bigger is better in the Deda camp these days, as the Italian component makers have introduced a 35mm-diameter handlebar and stem system.

He might have finished second in the Vuelta a Espana to Vincenzo Nibali but would you recognise Ezequiel Mosquera if he walked past you in the street?

It is essentially a pictorial history of one-day races.

The occasion of this week’s Interbike gave us the opportunity to present a “one year later” look at Kuat’s flagship rack.

Vuelta win is a sign of things to come, according to former French rider.

Nibali Charges Up the UCI Rankings, Michael Rogers Leaving HTC-Columbia, Danny Pate Joins HTC-Columbia, Landis Lashes Out at Worlds Organizers.

PEZ: Nibali Confirms His Promise...!

Vuelta a España winner, Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas-Doimo) became teh first Italian to win the Spanish race for 20 years.

Did broken spoke cost Manxman fourth stage win?

Sunday's Vuelta a Espana Stage 21 departs San Sebastián de los Reyes at 14:15 CET (8:15am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish in Madrid between 17:31 and 17:49 CET (11:31am and 11:49am U.S. Eastern).  Vuelta a Espana live video should get underway from around 16:00 CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern).

HTC-Columbia passes leader's jersey to Arndt.

Sally Annis and Tim Johnson Cannondale opened up the Verge  New England cyclocross series with wins at Vermont’s Catamount Family Center on Saturday.

Teammates on the Jelly Belly p/b Kenda team, Carter Jones and Bernard Van Ulden, vying for the third spot on the podium.

Round three of the UCI BMX Supercross  World Cup presented by Swatch got underway on Friday as the best BMX racers from 21 nations converged on the Olympic Training Center  in Chula Vista , Calif.

Thomas Casarotto crashed into a car during the Giro del Friuli Venezia Giuli as he descended the Sella Ciampigotto. Since then he has been in a coma on life support in the intensive care unit of Udine hospital. His family made the decision to turn off the machines after 4 days.

A big winter of racing about to kick off.

Event to remain in Greenville through 2012.

Trek-Livestrong's Ben King, 21, blasted off on a 50-mile solo flyer on Sunday to win the road race of the USA Cycling Pro Championships in Greenville, S.C.

The Trek-Livestrong rider adds a pro road title to the two U23 national titles he’s earned this year.

Sunday's USA National Championships Road Race starts at 1pm U.S. Eastern (19:00 CET).  There should be live video starting from around 12:45pm U.S. Eastern (18:45 CET).

“I don’t know how this substance entered my body. I don’t know of this substance. This is the first time I have heard of it since I have been in cycling.” - Oscar Sevilla VeloNews

Tyler Farrar is confident ahead of the world championships after nabbing a straight up stage victory on the last day of the Vuelta.

Australia's Rogers will ride with Brad Wiggins at British team according to Italian press.

The former U23 world champ is heading to HTC for the 2011 season, the team announced Sunday.

German sprinter to end his season at the world championships.

Dane looks forward to spring classics and working with Cavendish.

Spain's Rotor had their new 3D+ crank, S3X handlebar and stem, singlespeed ring and road chain catcher on display at this year's Eurobike trade show. 

iPhone-using cyclists are already saying good things about a just-released cycle navigation application from Bike Hub.

After watching Taylor Phinney narrowly beat his RadioShack teammate in the national time trial championships I realized that his stock just went up.

Sicilian comes of age with Vuelta win.

A rider expected to start Sunday’s professional road race championships has been charged with a doping violation. He is allowed to continue racing pending results of an arbitration hearing.

‘I am innocent. I feel frustration and rage,’ the Spaniard says of doping charges.

Claudia Häusler will not ride the world championships in Australia, the German cycling federation has announced. The Cervelo TestTeam rider suffered head injuries in a crash at the Giro dell Toscana.

Floyd Landis has condemned world road cycling championships organisers for withdrawing support from his appearance next week at a Deakin University conference.

RoadBikeAction: EuroBike Report, Part 7.

What about the French? Look offers up some stunning new bikes and technology. Plus the latest in electric bikes....

It’s Sunday and time to continue the Waffles & Steel weekly series that deconstructs the great cycling documentary “A Sunday in Hell.”

American confident for world championships after beating Cavendish.

Making strong progress, will keep working hard.

Sunday's Vuelta a Espana Stage 21 departs San Sebastián de los Reyes at 14:15 CET (8:15am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish in Madrid between 17:31 and 17:49 CET (11:31am and 11:49am U.S. Eastern).  Vuelta a Espana live video should get underway from around 16:00 CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern).

Flat fast circuit, the traditional finish to the Vuelta. Phew, these grand tour thingies are long! 

Taylor Phinney edges Levi Leipheimer for the stars-and-stripes.

Greipel completes HTC-Columbia dominance with third stage win in London.

The Vuelta ends in Madrid on Sunday with a 85km criterium stage around the Spanish capital.

CyclingNewsAsia: Xian - Tour of China, Stage 6, Hebei Museum Criterium.

Kiwi Rico Rogers (Giant Asia Racing) won today with a unique salute - we've named it the Orca. Photo Bikeman Media.

As Garmin's Christian 'Wishbone' Vandevelde said earlier in the race: "It looks like they drove a truck up there and just dumped concrete out the back of it. It's going to be insane."

Galician close to making a breakthrough.

The season long Belgian domestic competition, the Wielertrofee Vlaanderen comes to an end this weekend.

Lee Rodgers he can ride and write at the same time (it's a walking and chewing gum phenomenon).

Sunday's USA National Championships Road Race starts at 1pm U.S. Eastern (19:00 CET).  There should be live video starting from around 12:45pm U.S. Eastern (18:45 CET).

For as long as we’ve had bicycle racing, we’ve had off-the-bicycle drama.

Final start list for Sunday’s U.S. professional road race championships in Greenville, South Carolina.

Spartacus leaves Danish team but with destination currently unconfirmed.

World champion ignores team management and calls it quits.

 Lance Armstrong in the 2010 RadioShack jersey. Photo: Courtesy of Team RadioShack.

Banana and blueberries, great sources of fuel for cycling.

Tour of Britain Carries On, UnitedHealthcare readies for Nationals while HTC-Columbia just keep on winning and Slovenia buckles...

PodiumInsight: Getting To Know Isaac Howe.

Want to know who the up and comers sprinters are in North America?

Tim Johnson will not renew his professional road contract with UnitedHealthcare p/b Maxxis team and will step away from professional road racing after a decade-long career.

Video from US Pro Press Conference with Taylor Phinney , defending champion George Hincapie, Levi Leipheimer, Teddy King and Scott Stewart.

Lance Armstrong is interviewed by ex-teammate Frankie Andreu before the start of the 2002 Tour de France. Armstong wins a record seven times in cycling's showcase event.

Belgian paper reports major consequences for ignoring commissaires.

Taylor Phinney is the favorite for a U23 world title, but he’s now qualified to race as an elite. The young star is still pondering.

l'Avenir revelation returns with high hopes as Garmin-Transitions stagiaire.

Cervélo partnership causes a shake-up in personnel.

American talks intimately about why he decided to confess to doping.

“For someone [Armstrong] to have that much influence on people is scary. Well, the whole thing of it is, Greg [LeMond], is there is so many people protecting him that it is just sickening, you know.” - Stephanie McIlvain NewYorkTimes

70 to 80 riders who had called in sick to their jobs in order to say they rode next to George Hincapie, Jeff Louder, the rest of the BMC squad, Craig Lewis and Lucas Euser of Team SpiderTech.

World and Olympic Champion, Fabian Cancellara is uncertain about his future with Bjarne Riis' Saxo Bank team, a situation underscored when he abandoned the Vuelta a España stage race yesterday in Spain.

Jonathan Page and his family have embraced European cyclo-cross – a sport that's very different from the version practised back home in America. His logic is sound: you race the best in the world if your aspiration is to be the best in the world.

Once upon a time QuickStep and its predecessor Mapei was a Belgian superteam with an Italian flavor.

The climbing finale of this year's Vuelta. Nothing like finishing a grand tour with a mountain stage.

The stage exploded into life as the peloton hit the outskirts of Toledo. Prior to that, the day's action was dominated by a breakaway.

The world champion in the race against the clock was beaten in the Vuelta time trial and has been complaining of fatigue.

HTC-Columbia rider wins stage, assumes race lead.

TwistedSpoke: Shark bites Mosquera again.

Mosquera: Insult me, I need it.

To say 20 year old Taylor Phinney’s cycling career has been meteoric is just scratching the surface.

Tour champion travels to sponsors' homeland.

Albasini continues as race leader.

Mountain Khakis finishes five riders on the night and takes the second consecutive team title.

Fedrigo: mobile and often hands free.

The best part of Interbike are the two demo days out at Bootleg Canyon.

Current second place hopes that time lost in today's split peloton does not cost him the race.

The most successful American women road cyclist, Armstrong won the 2009 World Cycling Championship in Mendrisio, Switzerland, before retiring. She won her first world championship gold medal at a time trial near Salzburg, Austria in 2006.

The broadcast schedule includes live blogging of the Time Trial Championships at 11:30 AM EST on Saturday, Sept. 18, and livestream coverage of the Road Race Championships beginning at 1 PM EST on Sunday, Sept. 18.

Won’t back down despite growing pressure.

“For someone [Armstrong] to have that much influence on people is scary. Well, the whole thing of it is, Greg [LeMond], is there is so many people protecting him that it is just sickening, you know.” - Stephanie McIlvain NewYorkTimes

AG2R-La Mondiale provisionally suspended Tadej Valjavec earlier this year after the UCI raised doubts about his biological passport, but the Slovenian cycling federation has refused to take any disciplinary action against him.

A stroll through the Italian pavilion brings with it more two-wheeled artistry.

Italian bike manufacturers Cinelli were showing off their 2011 range at this year’s Eurobike trade show, including a new Saetta Sprint, steel Gazzetta della Strada and refinement of the company’s existing models.

Xacobeo boss admits he’s deliberately criticised his leader in the press.

PodiumCafe: USA Nats: Changing of the Guard?

With Dave Zabriskie at the Vuelta a Espana, the time trial title is open for the taking, but if Leipheimer isn't up to the task, wunderkind Taylor Phinney almost certainly will be.

Rory sticks with UnitedHealthcare for 2011.

In the history of mankind, there perhaps has been no greater pursuit of authority vs. possible wrongdoer than pro cycling's vendetta against Lance Armstrong.

Up to 187 athletes involved.

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced Friday that Jelly Belly pro Jonathan Chodroff has accepted a two-year period of ineligibility for use and possession of EPO when he was a Category 3 amateur.

Melbourne 2010 committee unhappy with American's presence in Geelong.

Stephanie McIlvain, who served as Armstrong’s liaison to one of his corporate sponsors, the sunglasses company Oakley, is expected to be questioned about whether she knows anything about Armstrong’s alleged doping.

Meets Novitzky, comments on Stephanie McIlvain recording.

Bicycle Retailer and Industry News will announce the nation’s best retailers of 2010 on the first day of Interbike.

"Fantastic option for dawn or dusk but might not be dark enough for midday."

The Interbike Trade Show starts next week, and the even bigger Eurobike show is now a fading, but recent memory.

Young talent decides not to return to his former HTC-Columbia team.

Lengthy. Breakaway looks likely. Madrid, so close yet so far away.

Andre Greipel won the sixth stage of the Tour of Britain after winning the bunch gallop into Great Yarmouth today.

The flattest stage of the Vuelta a España had field sprint written all over it.

What the fans saw from Mullers attack.

Mark Cavendish  has confirmed that he won't be taking part in Paris-Tours, the last great sprinters' classic of the season, with the Commonwealth Games road-race on October 10 in New Delhi, India, bringing down the curtain on his season.

Yes, the Shack stood the Giro d’Italia up, turning down an opportunity to race Italy’s most important race. Yes, Zomegnan was pissed off, offended.

Ezequiel Mosquera (Xacobeo-Galicia) is poised for one of the biggest upsets in recent cycling history if he gains just 39 seconds on Saturday’s stage in the Vuelta a España.

CyclingFans: 2010 Vuelta a Espana Stage 18 LIVE.

Thursday's Vuelta a Espana Stage 18 departs Valladolid at 14:00 CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish in Salamanca between 17:31 and 17:50 CET (11:31am and 11:50am U.S. Eastern).  Vuelta a Espana live video should get underway from around 16:00 CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern).

RadioShack fields five at USPRO Championships.

CyclingNewsAsia: Tour of China, a brief chat with Dirk Muller.

Dirk in Yellow - 2010 Tour of China Stage 2.

Brice Feillu, who will leave Vacansoleil, hopes to relaunch his career with the team switch.

Guinness World Records have confirmed that British cyclist Vin Cox has set a new record for circumnavigation of the globe by bike.

There are some things about cycling that make absolutely perfect sense. Other things, not so much.

“For someone [Armstrong] to have that much influence on people is scary. Well, the whole thing of it is, Greg [LeMond], is there is so many people protecting him that it is just sickening, you know.” - Stephanie McIlvain NewYorkTimes

Feels Vacansoleil teammate rode against him in GP de Wallonie finale.

Strong U.S. Pro and `cross rosters headline this week as Barrows, Howe duke it out in Dallas for USA Crits title.

Spanish sports daily MARCA reports that Ezequiel Mosquera (Xacobeo-Galicia), currently second overall in the Tour of Spain, will be riding for Dutch squad Vancansoleil.

Once you have your Max Heart Rate you can calculate your Heart rate zones. Here is how to do it...

Team Cinelli Ritchey proves that small, part time teams can win races, be fun and provide great returns for their sponsors. The best part is they are looking for more riders next season. Want to join a sponsored team, then read on...

Screw the Standards.

Theo Bos (Cervélo) has been released from the hospital following his horrific crash in Wednesday’s time trial at the Vuelta a España.

Stephanie McIlvain, who served as Armstrong’s liaison to one of his corporate sponsors, the sunglasses company Oakley, is expected to be questioned about whether she knows anything about Armstrong’s alleged doping.

BSNYC: Putting it Out There - BRAs, Belts, and Cockies.

'The Heat is On', is a docu-reality series with upcoming episodes airing on the web. The series follows The Peanut Butter & Co Twenty12 cycling team at selected events through the 2010 season.

25 cyclists on a recreational ride stopped and ticketed for running a stop sign.

CyclingWeekly: Sevilla tests positive for blood plasma substitute.

Veteran Spanish climber Oscar Sevilla has been suspended following a positive ‘A' test for hydroxethyl starch, a blood plasma substitute, during the Tour of Columbia, in which he finished second overall.

The writing isn't on the wall.

CarolinaCyclingNews: Southeast Leadout Sept 17-23: US Pro Edition.

The Southeast Leadout is a weekly report on cycling in the Carolinas and the greater southeast region.

AFLD will collaborate with federal investigation.

Exodus of top riders leaves Thomas Voeckler as French team's only big starRead More.

CycleOps waited a long time to release the successor to the hugely popular, original Cervo computer. It was well worth the wait though.

Luke Roberts and Trent Lowe join Robbie McEwen and Svein Tuft on the would-be ProTour team.

RadioShack’s Levi Leipheimer kept his promise of creating a bigger and better second annual King Ridge GranFondo, which will be held on 9 October in his hometown of Santa Rosa, California. This year handful of world-class cyclists and actor Patrick Dempsey will toe to the line.

Flat stage with sprint written all over it.

German outsprints Ricco, Evans for win.

Marco Frapporti (Colnago-CSF Inox) denied Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky) a stage win in his home tour after escaping the clutches of the lead group within the final five kilometres of today's Tour of Britain stage to Glastonbury.

Ina-Yoko Teutenberg  was the first HTC-Columbia  rider to cross the the finish line in the 5.5-kilometre team time trial  in Viareggio 11 seconds ahead of closest pursuers, Cervélo.

It was a day of astounding performances, and the best of the bunch was a rather unexpected name.

CyclingFans: 2010 Vuelta a Espana Stage 17 LIVE.

Wednesday's Vuelta a Espana Stage 17, a 46km Individual Time Trial at Penafiel, gets underway at 13:41 CET (7:41am U.S. Eastern) with the departure of the first rider.  We'll have full Start Order and Times in the morning.  Vuelta a Espana live video should get underway from around 15:45 CET (9:45am U.S. Eastern).

The sun splits the sky and the Vuelta's 17th visit to Lagos de Covadonga is for the reference books.

Martin’s withdrawal and team illness increases pressure.

Spotted in the downtown Greenville bike shop, Carolina Triathlon, were Levi Leipheimer, Taylor Phinney and hometown hero George Hincapie.

They arrived in Teignmouth, at the end of stage four of the Tour of Britain, in ones and twos, with pain written into grimy faces.

No broken bones after run-in with motorbike.

Velits: No, I cannot explain how I beat Cancellara?

The recent first ever ProTour visit to North America was, by all accounts, a smashing success.

Former world champion laments Bettini's final selection.

CyclingFans: Grand Prix de Wallonie LIVE.

The GP de Wallonie departs Chaudfontaine at 11:55 CET (5:55am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish in Namur between 16:49 and 17:11 CET (10:49am and 11:11am U.S. Eastern).  Grand Prix de Wallonie live video is scheduled to begin at 14:45 CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern).

The Tour of Romandy gets UCI permission to add a 26th team — RadioShack — to the race.

Australian wants to take second world title.

Generally speaking, our cycling life informs our daily life. The lessons we internalize on endurance, on building strength, how to recover, set goals, act with grace and even digest disappointment have probably transformed most of our lives. But lessons from daily life rarely work in cycling.

"Big guys who prefer an upright position will enjoy this bike; others may find it too stiff, too heavy or too relaxed."

It's day one in the Pyrenees where we're out to shoot riding shots for the mag and the weather's idyllic.

King loses its Achilles' heel.

Issue number 64 (September 2010) of «Vélo World», the International Cycling Union’s official magazine, is available from today...

This year's Vuelta a Espana has been an amazing race thus far, with multiple lead changes and high drama throughout.

Belgian manager has never tired complaining about underachieving Belgian champion.

The arrival of Tour de France champion Alberto Contador next year at Saxo Bank could not come at a better time for team owner Bjarne Riis. Riis criticised his outgoing star rider, Andy Schleck, for being wild and not serious.

CyclingNews: UCI to keep top teams out of national events.

McQuaid confirms intent to clamp-down on rule 2.1.009.

Sweat of the Gods author Benjo Maso has kindly granted us permission to publish two extracts from We Were All Gods, his book about the 1948 Tour de France.

"Jean-René [Bernaudeau] should have made an announcement two weeks ago. The wait goes on... and you can't rule out a disaster scenario."

 If I were boss, I would keep a clean house, not so much with the riders, but the staff." - Bjorn Leukemans VeloNation

American targets best ever grand tour result.

Dutch titanium specialists Van Nicholas have updated their top-end Astraeus road racer, retaining the hydroformed and diamond-profile top and down tubes but adding a newly integrated head tube and less heavily manipulated chainstays for 2011.

How do you describe Barry Hoban? Forthright, determined, talented; he's all of those, but above all he's tough.

With Interbike coming next week and flood of 2011 product news about to break, here’s a bit on what Fox will be showing.

CyclingFans: 2010 Vuelta a Espana Stage 17 LIVE.

Wednesday's Vuelta a Espana Stage 17, a 46km Individual Time Trial at Penafiel, gets underway at 13:41 CET (7:41am U.S. Eastern) with the departure of the first rider.  We'll have full Start Order and Times in the morning.  Vuelta a Espana live video should get underway from around 15:45 CET (9:45am U.S. Eastern).

A 46 kilometer time trial. Nothing short about this one. It's a nervy day for the general classification riders. The time gaps at the top of the general are tight, and this time trial is long.

Wednesday’s 46km individual time trial will have double meaning as the Vuelta a España clicks back into gear following Tuesday’s rest day in north-central Spain.

Stage four was billed as the queen stage of this year's Tour of Britain, and it lived up that title as Wout Poels of Vacansoleil finished five seconds clear of his teammate Borut Bozic to take the stage.

VeloNation: Porte vows to fight for Tour of Britain victory.

Australian third overall, holds points and sprints jerseys.

Spanish telecommunications giant puts pen to paper on Vuelta rest day.

Becky James clinched the European U23 women's sprint title in Saint-Petersburg on Monday, coming from a race down to beat French rival Virginie Cueff.

Rabobank rider in third serious crash of the season.

Rico Rodgers (Giant Asia Racing) takes the nervous bunch sprint.

Bicycling canvassed the country to find the best shop rides all across the U.S.A.

Campagnolo has unveiled four new cyclo-cross chainsets and three wheels, just in time for the 2010/11 season. At this stage details are scant, but here's a quick first look...

Apparently some other riders like Pedro Delgado also made it up and over the Gavia Pass that one day at the Giro. Who knew?

The third round of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup  presented by Swatch will be held in Chula Vista, California , on 17th and 18th September 2010.

Former Tour de France champion still unhappy with Cervélo TestTeam selection.

We were on the scene at last week's ProTour races in Canada. You can't beat Montreal and Quebec City for scenery, and from what we read, the beauty was matched by organizational know-how.

Could mean reduced rider allocation per team to comply with UCI regulations.

George Hincapie will end among the most frustrating seasons of his long career this weekend at USPro Road National Championships.

Designed in collaboration with Team Sky, the catchily-named Kobh 60.1 borrows technology from the company’s popular Dogma 60.1 but has been built for longer distances.

Moments after winning the 2009 national road race championships.

"In a recent conversation my friend said at the recent state time trial championship, ‘he just never got on top of it."

Weather is cooler and crowds are gone, but some shops scale back their hours.

Motorex focused on breaking down the bonding of dirt (especially dirt and petroleum product mixes). You can use the brushes if you need to... For lightly soiled bikes, just the hose will have you clean.

People ask me all the time, “How do you do it?”

Joaquin Rodriguez  seized the red jersey once the Vuelta resumed after the opening rest day and the same Spaniard is in the lead on the second rest day a week later.

Unofficial site hijacked.

 If I were boss, I would keep a clean house, not so much with the riders, but the staff." - Bjorn Leukemans VeloNation

Yet another transparent attempt to capitalize on the minimalist trend that is taking the nation by storm (or, more accurately, by brief rainshower, which is a minimalist storm).

FatCyclist: Watch “Ride the Divide,” Fight Cancer, and Convince Yourself to Never Ever Ever do the Great Divide Race.

Watch Ride the Divide, Help Team Fatty Fight Cancer.

As part of his training for the World Championship Road race in Australian Filippo Pozzato says he’s abstaining from sex.

Belgian star takes a critical eye to his former team, training partner, and future teammate.

Team aims for Giro d'Italia place.

VeloNation: Nicolas Roche interview - sitting fifth overall in the Vuelta a España.

Poor Roy Sentjens. The Milram rider was busted for EPO use and ejected from the Vuelta.

Rising Italian star Vincenzo Nibali will form part of Italy's nine-man team for the World Championships in Geelong, Australia, on October 3. Nibali will support team leader Filippo Pozzato, while former world champion, Alessandro Ballan will watch on television.

Wondering if Vincenzo Nibali will take a big enough bite of flesh out of race leader Joaquim Rodriguez or Zeke Mosquera or anyone else within shouting range in Wednesday's massively important* time trial.

The Transition Phase: September-October.

Kemps barely got his hands up in the hectic sprint, but took another great win for Fly V. Photo Bikeman Media.

Team RadioShack has released its roster for this Wednesday’s GP de Wallonie, a UCI category 1.1 race in Belgium.

The Vuelta a España took another dramatic twist after a day of aggressive racing culminated with the climb to the finish at Cotobello in the spectacular Asturias region.

CyclingFans: 2010 Vuelta a Espana Stage 16 LIVE.

Monday's Vuelta a Espana Stage 16 departs Gijon at 12:05 CET (6:05am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish in Cotobello between 17:24 and 17:59 CET (11:24am and 11:59am U.S. Eastern).  Vuelta a Espana live video should get underway from around 15:30 CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern).

HTC-Columbia rider takes overall lead in the rain.

The steep slopes of Constitution hill are set to welcome the Tour of Britain to Wales this afternoon, and the short 293 metre climb could prove disproportionately important as the rain is currently soaking the cobbled road.

Nibali, the other Velits and Rodriguez are glued to each other.

From Spain to Britain To Canada to France, the bike racers keep having at it...

De Jongh optimistic for more stage wins.

UCC rider looking for additional face time.

Tejay van Garderen tanks - tanks! at the Vuelta. And why that’s awesome.

VeloNews: Tough going for Van Garderen at the Vuelta a Espana; Danielson, Peterson attack.

Tejay Van Garderen loses time, but Garmin’s Danielson and Peterson come to life.

PEZ: EuroTrash Monday!

Peter in contention for final podium.

Colorado’s Quiznos Pro Challenge stage race is considering bids from host cities: On the menu? Maybe a monster stage in the Sawatch Mountains and the return of the East Vail time trial.

Italy, Italy, Italy. When it comes to beautiful road bikes, seldom to you need to say anymore. Here's our first dabble with all things Italiano.

Robert Gesink's happy, the organisers even happier.

Team Nutixxion controlled the pace on the long straight roads.

German bike manufacturers Cube had an impressive display of their 2011 models at this year's Eurobike trade show.

The October issue of Bicycling Magazine printed the top 50 shop rides in the U.S. and Greenville’s Sunshine Cycle Shop “Hour of Power” ride is among those listed.

NeilBrowne: Consulting the Magic 8 Ball for the Vuelta and U.S. Pro Races.

Doping sanctions against as many as two dozen U.S. riders — pro and amateur — could come out in coming weeks.

Yo, I'm climbing like a skinny Basque dude.

New additions to the ProTour make small changes to the classification ahead of Vuelta results.

Cruz will take aim at the high-end boutique bikes with designs that “are out of the box with no compromises."

Return to racing still "pure speculation."

Belgian champion: "I cannot do anything...I'm currently too tired and out of shape."

Your best food for cycling? It may not be what the pros eat. Then again, Team RadioShack’s rice cakes with eggs might be just the ticket.

It’s a popular fad to cut out carbohydrates for weight loss. Even Bradley Wiggins attributes some of his 2009 Tour de France form to an incredibly low body fat percentage of four percent.

Bicycle frame builders are an enigmatic lot.

“So a man walks into a bike shop and buys two innertubes and a loaf of bread.
It’s a bad joke, but with all the shoe ovens you’ll find in shops today, it might not be far off the truth.” - Joe Lindsey Bicycling

Hoy and Boardman look back at their first national champion outings and explain what it means to them and how their careers progressed since those early days.

Frank Schleck – making the most of strengths.

CyclingFans: 2010 Vuelta a Espana Stage 16 LIVE.

Monday's Vuelta a Espana Stage 16 departs Gijon at 12:05 CET (6:05am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish in Cotobello between 17:24 and 17:59 CET (11:24am and 11:59am U.S. Eastern).  Vuelta a Espana live video should get underway from around 15:30 CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern).

Four categorized climbs, including an uphill jaunt to the line. Anyone with ambitions to wear Red in Madrid will need to ride well here.

Colombian also takes overall victory, Tanlansky (USA), is second.

Nibali retains lead by four seconds over Rodriguez.

CyclingFans: 2010 Vuelta a Espana Stage 15 LIVE.

Sunday's Vuelta a Espana Stage 15 departs Solares at 12:30 CET (6:30am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish in Lagos de Covadonga between 17:25 and 17:57 CET (11:25am and 11:57am U.S. Eastern).  Vuelta a Espana live video should get underway from around 16:00 CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern).

CyclingNews: Tour of Britain Stage 2 - Henderson wins stage.

Sky rider also takes over race leadership.

Nibali rules Spanish Grand Tour, but must face three mountains stages before crowned king.

Swedes take top two spots ahead of America's Frey.

“So a man walks into a bike shop and buys two innertubes and a loaf of bread.
It’s a bad joke, but with all the shoe ovens you’ll find in shops today, it might not be far off the truth.” - Joe Lindsey Bicycling

Today the organisers served us up another cracking course of wide boulevards with a tricky little final kilometre that was packed out with cheering onlookers.

Sunday September 19th isn’t just a day for the professional cyclists.

Chris Horner has won major races in Europe and America, but as of yet he has not managed to add the Stars & Stripes jersey to his palmares.

Vuelta a España: Fränk Schleck sits sixth overall, but aims for first.

“The fans were amazing, overwhelming today, they really lifted me.”

“We showed that the Canadians are here and that they’re ready for the dance.”

Pozzato - someone should investigate that hair.

Euskaltel-Euskadi rider breaks elbow.

North Californian, Robert Nichols is a relative newcomer to the game, and represents three very different professional riders.

Alison Starnes opens up about the support that friends, family and fans have given her during her recovery from serious injury.

DaveMoulton: Character.

In the early 1960s I lived in Nottingham, a part of England's Industrial Midlands area. Raleigh had a huge bicycle factory there, the size of a small city itself.

Bruseghin and Uran set to start stage 15.

Trawling the halls of this year's Eurobike trade show on the lookout for developments in the world of folding bikes, we found no groundbreaking new designs – but plenty of incremental changes.

Not only are they moving the location, but they also chose to move the show’s date up—to early August.

Welcome to the latest edition in our long-running series that breaks down the classic cycling documentary “A Sunday in Hell.”

"Expensive, but they make us feel like we’re part of the pro peloton."

Early trip to Australia for training.

CyclingFans: 2010 Vuelta a Espana Stage 15 LIVE.

Sunday's Vuelta a Espana Stage 15 departs Solares at 12:30 CET (6:30am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish in Lagos de Covadonga between 17:25 and 17:57 CET (11:25am and 11:57am U.S. Eastern).  Vuelta a Espana live video should get underway from around 16:00 CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern).

Flat, flat, flat, mountain top finish! This stage feels like the Giro. Except it's September, and we're in Spain. Exactly the same, really.

CyclingNews: Tour Cycliste Féminin International de l'Ardèche Stage 6 - Ryan wins final stage.

Whitelaw takes home overall title.

The HTC-Columbia sprinter flats, gets a wheel from Marco Pinotti and takes the victory.

PEZ: Vuelta a España Stage 14 Results....

A day of high drama atop the Peña Cabarga.

CyclingNews: Tour de l'Avenir Stage 6 - Alexander Quintanarojas wins penultimate stage.

The Spaniard ends an Australian streak at the classic.

The beauty of the opening event was amazing - some new aero helmets made their debut.

Swedes go one-two in the Pennsylvania road race.

Euskaltel-Euskadi rider breaks elbow.

The Garmins’ two-up time trial in stage 14 was a tuneup for Vuelta ITT, worlds.

Garmin-Transitions deny any collaboration.

Steve Bauer, who won the precursor to GP de Montréal 22 years ago, says Sunday’s course fits his countryman’s character and abilities.

CyclingNews: Kirchen aims to resume career in 2011....

Katusha manager Tchmil labels plan "irresponsible."

RadioShack Appeals Tour of Lombardy Snub, Evans Returns To Competition at Paris-Brussels, Luxembourg Names One Schleck to Worlds Team, Boonen Ride Without Pain...

Duane Dickey given a lifetime ban following second infraction, while Andy Crater gets 3 months for THC.

Heinrich to focus on the Classics.

There’s nothing that’ll attract you to a display faster than a dart embedded in a non-deflated tyre, and that’s how Hutchinson were demonstrating their new, solid Serenity tube.

Kuota has updated their KOM flagship road model with revised tube shapes and a more advanced carbon fiber blend, lending the usual improvements in stiffness and ride quality as compared to the outgoing version.

Danish rider barely in contact with team management.

“So a man walks into a bike shop and buys two innertubes and a loaf of bread.
It’s a bad joke, but with all the shoe ovens you’ll find in shops today, it might not be far off the truth.” - Joe Lindsey Bicycling

When it comes to working on cycling skills, I always tell people the same thing. If you think you might need to improve your skills you probably should. If you don’t think you need work on your skills, you definitely should.

Despite missing out on a race-opening Tour of Britain victory after Greg Henderson was jumped in today's sprint into Blackpool, British champion Geraint Thomas is hopeful that Team Sky can leave their mark on the race.

Friday's Quebec ProTour race suitable for Worlds course thinks Dutchman.

CyclingFans: 2010 Vuelta a Espana Stage 14 LIVE.

Saturday's Vuelta a Espana Stage 14 departs Burgos at 12:50 CET (6:50am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish in Peña Cabarga between 17:26 and 17:55 CET (11:26am and 11:55am U.S. Eastern).  Vuelta a Espana live video should get underway from around 16:00 CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern).

Mountainous, with a nasty steep thing at the finish.
Got Climbs? Yesh! Four climbs, with an uphill finish. 19%!

Perfectly timed move puts French champion on the top step.

Third stage win for Cervelo rider, Whitelaw still leads.

Germany’s John Degenkolb won Friday’s transitional stage at the Tour de l’Avenir. Up next: the Alps.

Sprinters have their day (again).

The Univest Grand Prix  returns to Souderton and Doylestown, Pennsylvania , on September 11-12 with a dynamic and exciting new race course for Saturday’s UCI 1.2 (International Cycling Union   pro/am category) road race and what promises to be the strongest field in the history of the 13-year-old North American classic.

Italian living like a monk as he prepares for Melbourne.

New Australia Team Bulks Up With McEwen, Another positive test, Domestic race news, Oh Canada, Oh Scotland...

Whether you're racing against other riders or the clock, being a good hill climber is essential.

Here are 15 tips from top experts, recent scientific research and our own savvy staffers that will turbocharge your training without taking more time.

"Superb optical clarity, and durable too."

Newly minted Australian discusses his tumultuous 2010 season.

“So a man walks into a bike shop and buys two innertubes and a loaf of bread.
It’s a bad joke, but with all the shoe ovens you’ll find in shops today, it might not be far off the truth.” - Joe Lindsey Bicycling

Lennard Zinn Tech FAQ: Old Bikes, New Forks and Bottom Brackets.

How handling might be affected by installing a fork with 80-100mm of travel.

Time to switch to cyclo-cross.

Canadian Ryder Hesjedal comes into Friday’s GP Quebec confident and fit. But he concedes that after seeing the course first hand, it’s tougher than he was expecting. John Wilcockson talk to Hesjedal and his teammates Svein Tuft and Peter Stetina on the eve of the race.

Craigslist hasn’t helped me much in finding a commuter bike, but it has helped introduce me to a bunch of interesting people in Ann Arbor’s bicycle culture.

"Doesn’t deliver the comfort we’d hoped for and were promised."

We were not entirely clear on that market for the DVD, although it obviously would be a useful adjunct to a skills course.

Italian in intensive care after crashing into a car.

Riis is the father figure in this situation and the kids are moving out of the house. Following the Schlecks and O'Grady is Jens Voigt, Jakob Fuglsang and possibly Fabian Cancellara.

In preparation for the World Championships, Filippo Pozzato will abstain from:
--Sweets
--Body oil
--EPO
--Sex

Custom features are all the rage among shoemakers. But will they work?

“All I know is that we’ll be riding the Tour of Lombardy.” That was the one sentence Chris Horner spoke this morning.

Friday Group Ride #38

It has been alleged that Zomegnan’s pique with the Shack began when Armstrong did not appear for Milan-San Remo, as expected.

Belgian rider will not ask for B-sample analysis.

Belgian fears end of career.

RadioShack is asking the Court of Arbitration for Sport for damages after the team was not invited to the fall classic, Tour of Lombardy.

Brooke Miller made it official....she announced her retirement. She was the 2008 US National Crit AND Road Champion...she won the Sprint competition in the Tour de l’Aude this year...and has simply won too many races to mention...

It's been less than two months since cycling star Alison Starnes crashed...hard...during Stage 1 of Oregon's Cascade Classic.

The value of exports from Taiwan’s bike manufacturers shot up 31 percent in the second quarter of 2010.

Trek Bicycles has hired Trek brand manager Leslie Prevish to kick start the women’s strategy, marketing and community efforts to encourage more women to ride and be healthier on two wheels.

"Not cheap but a super-comfortable, soft nosed time trial/triathlon saddle that’ll get you noticed."