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 Deadline
upcoming for new signings and financial guarantees. (cyclingnews.com)
 Earle
takes over GC lead, Huon-Genesys remain in control. (cyclingnews.com)
 “I
just went hoping my legs wouldn’t fail me. They didn’t fail me.”
(velonation.com)
 The
road worlds are finished for another year and it was a meet that
featured plenty of memorable moments, some results we expected, and
some we certainly didn't. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Spare
Bicycle lights created a set of commuter lights which seamlessly
integrate into your frame, making it incredibly difficult for thieves
to snag…and they’re beautiful! (bikerumor.com)
 "This
brake system wowed me. I don’t see any point in lying. Two years ago I
was arguing against disc brakes on road bikes as causing more problems
than they solve." (redkiteprayer.com)
 One
of the best coaching manuals - for cycling coaches - that you're likely
to read and also likely to find favor as a general management book.
(podiumcafe.com)
 Rodriguez,
Valverde take silver and bronze for Spain. (cyclingnews.com)
 All
eight British riders in the world championship road race abandoned on
Sunday, capitulating meekly midway through the battle and prompting
coach Rod Ellingworth to hit out at their attitude.
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Drapac
second, CharterMason third. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Tasmania - Sept 29-Oct 6 (Stages & Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  F1
driver studying riders for his 2015 team. (cyclingnews.com)
 Marianne
Vos (Netherlands) added another rainbow jersey to her collection on
Saturday at the UCI Road World Championships. (velonews.com)
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Cycle On The Rollers How To Be A Good New Rider Video: The truth about dishonesty Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries Documentary: Cycling’s Greatest Fraud |
 Rui
Costa’s UCI Road World Championship victory was the pathway he took to
the finish line in Florence, with the Portuguese rider avoiding the
traditional build up of the Vuelta a Espana. (sbs.com.au)
 Solid
rather than spectacular showing from Swiss captain. (velonation.com)
 "He
should have chased down anything that moved, even the motorbikes."
(cyclingnews.com)
 "The
world championships are over. The course in Toscana was amazing. I
don’t believe that anyone undeserving really ever wins a world
championship, but the winners crowned in Florence were exceptionally
deserving of their titles." (velonews.com)
 Such
is Great Britain's cycling success, that any race involving a British
cyclist now carries the expectation of a victory. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 2Toms
has a number of products that may have you reaching for them in the
near future. Ready for an alternative to chamois cream? (bikerumor.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "A classic torque tool receives a
significant upgrade."
 Fresh
from the production line at Shimano comes the RS81 C35 wheelset, an
11-speed compatible replacement for the RS80, and as the name suggests,
equipped with a rim some 35mm deep. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Costa
had been off the front in the final lap of the 272.2km race with
Joaquim Rodriguez and Alejandro Valverde (Spain) and a resurgent
Vincenzo Nibali (Italy), who fought back from a crash to be in
contention for the rainbow jersey. (velonews.com)
 Dutch
star leaves peloton in her wake. (cyclingnews.com)
 One
of the most open UCI Road World Championship road race titles in a
decade will be decided by a gruelling 272km course in Florence.
(sbs.com.au)
 In
Tuscany today a mixed and able bunch of American pro bike riders will
line up for the UCI Road World Championships. Their heritage now rich
could easily have sprung from 1982. (sbs.com.au)
 An
interesting feature of the Garmin Connect is LiveTrack. This allows
people to follow your ride live via Facebook, Twitter, or by an email
invitation. (roadcycling.com)
Defending
the rainbow stripes proved a tough task, but Marianne Vos (Netherlands)
was unstoppable in a flawless performance Saturday to win her third
career world crown. (velonews.com)
|
 The
head of British Cycling and Team Sky also called for the truth to come
out before people rushed to judgment on the future of last year’s Tour
of Britain winner. (telegraph.co.uk)
 Giro
d'Italia organiser could have lost several million Euros.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Almost
seven and a half hours of racing gives us a lot to analyze with good
tactics, great tactics and even just plain terrible tactics all on
display in Florence yesterday. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Belgian
coach happy that Spanish did not win. (cyclingnews.com)
 Last
year, Cateye updated their line to include smart GPS enabled computers
with their Stealth line. Cateye is slated to launch their new
Strata Smart Bluethooth enabled computer in 2014. (bikerumor.com)
 C-Bear
and Sprocket Scientist put together a custom build off between
Parlee/Signature Cycles and Alchemy/Nie Brothers. (bikerumor.com)
 There
can be little argument that Assos creates some of the finest cycling
clothing in the world. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 Four
ride into Florence. Joaquim Rodriguez attacks on the final bump of the
day and Vincenzo Nibali chases with Alejandro Valverde and Rui Costa
following. (inrng.com)
 "I
didn’t want to take any risks and so couldn't hold Rodriguez's wheel."
(cyclingnews.com)
 It’s
fair to say that Friday’s UCI Congress was a stressful day for American
Mike Plant. (velonews.com)
 Period
in question pre-dates rider's time with Sky. (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Fast, agile and surprisingly comfy aero
road machine."
 As
he did in the classics, Peter Sagan (Slovakia) took away valuable
experience from the world championships. And one day, he will use it to
win. (velonews.com)
 Egyptian
Mohamed Azzam, Australian Tracey Gaudry and Frenchman David Lappartient
will comprise the second tier of the UCI hierarchy under Cookson.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Text
of the
USADA Report
U.S. Real Time Wind Map 2014 Women's UCI Road Calendar 2014 UCI Road Calendar 2013 Calendar and iCal UCI 2013-2014 CX Race Calendar Women on Bikes Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter Twitter Hashtags For Races Shop Talk Local Bike Shop Inventory Unwritten rules of cycling etiquette Bike trade tweeps Archive Health and Fitness Tips and Safety Race Reports 5 things you should check before every ride Sunscreen User's Guide |
Rodriguez,
Valverde take silver and bronze for Spain. (cyclingnews.com)
All
eight British riders in the world championship road race abandoned on
Sunday, capitulating meekly midway through the battle and prompting
coach Rod Ellingworth to hit out at their attitude.
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
Drapac
second, CharterMason third. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Tasmania - Sept 29-Oct 6 (Stages & Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results). F1
driver studying riders for his 2015 team. (cyclingnews.com)
Marianne
Vos (Netherlands) added another rainbow jersey to her collection on
Saturday at the UCI Road World Championships. (velonews.com)
 American
fifth in elite women's road race. (cyclingnews.com)
 Mathieu
Van Der Poel claimed his second world title of the year when he won the
junior men's road race at the UCI Road World Championships in Florence.
(sbs.com.au)
 Team
USA backed Vuelta winner's decision to stay Stateside. (cyclingnews.com)
 Strong
Dutch team to challenge in Italy. (cyclingnews.com)
 One
of the revelations of the recent Tour of Britain was Sam Bennett, the
22 year-old Irishman took two second places on stages; both to former
World Road Race Champions – Gerald Ciolek and Mark Cavendish – but made
Stage Five his own to take a huge win for his AN Post team.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Cycle On The Rollers How To Be A Good New Rider Video: The truth about dishonesty Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries Documentary: Cycling’s Greatest Fraud |
Costa
had been off the front in the final lap of the 272.2km race with
Joaquim Rodriguez and Alejandro Valverde (Spain) and a resurgent
Vincenzo Nibali (Italy), who fought back from a crash to be in
contention for the rainbow jersey. (velonews.com)
Dutch
star leaves peloton in her wake. (cyclingnews.com)
One
of the most open UCI Road World Championship road race titles in a
decade will be decided by a gruelling 272km course in Florence.
(sbs.com.au)
In
Tuscany today a mixed and able bunch of American pro bike riders will
line up for the UCI Road World Championships. Their heritage now rich
could easily have sprung from 1982. (sbs.com.au)
An
interesting feature of the Garmin Connect is LiveTrack. This allows
people to follow your ride live via Facebook, Twitter, or by an email
invitation. (roadcycling.com)
 Defending
the rainbow stripes proved a tough task, but Marianne Vos (Netherlands)
was unstoppable in a flawless performance Saturday to win her third
career world crown. (velonews.com)
Katusha scrambling to build new bikes for Sunday's road race.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Tour
of Britain organizers on Saturday slammed the UCI’s decision not to
upgrade their event’s status for 2014. (velonews.com)
 There
are few races when we see sprinters line up alongside classics
contenders and stage race specialists all with the ambition of
winning. (inrng.com)
 Lombardi:
Peter can win the sprint or alone. (cyclingnews.com)
|
Four
ride into Florence. Joaquim Rodriguez attacks on the final bump of the
day and Vincenzo Nibali chases with Alejandro Valverde and Rui Costa
following. (inrng.com)
"I
didn’t want to take any risks and so couldn't hold Rodriguez's wheel."
(cyclingnews.com)
It’s
fair to say that Friday’s UCI Congress was a stressful day for American
Mike Plant. (velonews.com)
Period
in question pre-dates rider's time with Sky. (cyclingnews.com)
BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Fast, agile and surprisingly comfy aero
road machine."
As
he did in the classics, Peter Sagan (Slovakia) took away valuable
experience from the world championships. And one day, he will use it to
win. (velonews.com)
Egyptian
Mohamed Azzam, Australian Tracey Gaudry and Frenchman David Lappartient
will comprise the second tier of the UCI hierarchy under Cookson.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 "World’s
road race on Sunday and our hard-earned money is on Peter
Sagan." (atwistedspoke.com)
 "It'll
be like racing on a roller coaster." (cyclingnews.com)
 Peace
of mind for Tour de France stage winner prior to the world road
race championships tomorrow. (velonation.com)
The One is Schwalbe’s latest rubber for the gathered forces of
Radioshack-Leopard, FDJ, and AG2R-La Mondiale, and debuted at the Tour
de France. (roadcyclinguk.com)
Text
of the
USADA Report
U.S. Real Time Wind Map 2014 Women's UCI Road Calendar 2014 UCI Road Calendar 2013 Calendar and iCal UCI 2013-2014 CX Race Calendar Women on Bikes Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter Twitter Hashtags For Races Shop Talk Local Bike Shop Inventory Unwritten rules of cycling etiquette Bike trade tweeps Archive Health and Fitness Tips and Safety Race Reports 5 things you should check before every ride Sunscreen User's Guide |
Marianne
Vos (Netherlands) added another rainbow jersey to her collection on
Saturday at the UCI Road World Championships. (velonews.com)
American
fifth in elite women's road race. (cyclingnews.com)
Mathieu
Van Der Poel claimed his second world title of the year when he won the
junior men's road race at the UCI Road World Championships in Florence.
(sbs.com.au)
Team
USA backed Vuelta winner's decision to stay Stateside. (cyclingnews.com)
Strong
Dutch team to challenge in Italy. (cyclingnews.com)
One
of the revelations of the recent Tour of Britain was Sam Bennett, the
22 year-old Irishman took two second places on stages; both to former
World Road Race Champions – Gerald Ciolek and Mark Cavendish – but made
Stage Five his own to take a huge win for his AN Post team.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 Sunday's
UCI Road Worlds Elite Men Road Race gets underway at 10:00am CET
(4:00am U.S. Eastern). Road Worlds live streaming video
should get
underway at around *9:30am CET (*3:30am U.S. Eastern).
(cyclingfans.com)
 New
UCI president admits he was emotional after winning the vote.
(cyclingnews.com)
Meintjes earns silver while Enger sprints to bronze medal.
 Worlds'13
Junior Womens RR: The first road race of the Championships have been
run and won with Denmark claiming first blood thanks to Amalie
Dideriksen. Amalie claimed the gold ahead of Anastasia Iakovenko
(Russia) and Olena Demydova (Ukraine) after an almost race long
breakaway. (pezcyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races & Results), Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results)  The
2013 UCI Road Cycling World Championships kicks off in Florence, Italy,
on Sunday September 22 with the women's and men's team time trials.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Defending
World Champion warns that rain could cause big crashes.
(cyclingnews.com)
 This
Sunday’s Worlds Road Race sees the men take on one of the toughest
Championship circuits in recent memory with also one of the best
fields.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 Looking
for a possible return to Saxo Bank. (cyclingnews.com)
 RCS
Sport unveils the full race route. (cyclingnews.com)
 Dockx,
Kaisen, Van der Sande and Van Genechten longer with Belgian team.
(cyclingnews.com)
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Cycle On The Rollers How To Be A Good New Rider Video: The truth about dishonesty Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries Documentary: Cycling’s Greatest Fraud |
Defending
the rainbow stripes proved a tough task, but Marianne Vos (Netherlands)
was unstoppable in a flawless performance Saturday to win her third
career world crown. (velonews.com)
Katusha scrambling to build new bikes for Sunday's road race.
(cyclingnews.com)
Tour
of Britain organizers on Saturday slammed the UCI’s decision not to
upgrade their event’s status for 2014. (velonews.com)
There
are few races when we see sprinters line up alongside classics
contenders and stage race specialists all with the ambition of
winning. (inrng.com)
Lombardi:
Peter can win the sprint or alone. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
2013 Soudal Classics Cyclocross series (previously Fidea) gets underway
Saturday, September 28 with the GP Neerpelt. Coverage gets underway at
2:15pm CET (8:15am U.S. Eastern) with the Elite Men race beginning 15
minutes later. (cyclingfans.com)
Challenger ousts Pat McQuaid. (cyclingnews.com)
 Wasting
no time as the newly elected president of the UCI, Brian Cookson has
already had his rival’s offices at UCI headquarters
fumigated. (atwistedspoke.com)
 The
China-based Professional Continental team was formed with the objective
of giving emerging Asian riders to opportunity to ride at the highest
level. There was no reason given for its discontinuance.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Jan
Bakelants (Radio Shack & Belgium) thinks that parcours is no
good for Tour winner, Chris Froome (Sky & GB) with the climbs
too short and the descents too technical, especially if it rains.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 We’ve
seen some impressive cycling kits over the years, with the Peewee
Herman skinsuit and jean short overall bibs being two of the favorites.
But the limited edition Sugoi Ted King Lumberjack kit may just log roll
them all. (bikerumor.com)
 Former
Danish professional Michael Rasmussen has given substantial information
about doping and has had his ban reduced from eight years to two.
(sbs.com.au)
Management committee accepts Professional Cycling Council's proposed
reforms.
|
Egyptian
Mohamed Azzam, Australian Tracey Gaudry and Frenchman David Lappartient
will comprise the second tier of the UCI hierarchy under Cookson.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
"World’s
road race on Sunday and our hard-earned money is on Peter
Sagan." (atwistedspoke.com)
"It'll
be like racing on a roller coaster." (cyclingnews.com)
Peace
of mind for Tour de France stage winner prior to the world road
race championships tomorrow. (velonation.com)
 Italian
race threatened by new UCI classification of Belgian Semi-Classic.
(velonation.com)
The One is Schwalbe’s latest rubber for the gathered forces of
Radioshack-Leopard, FDJ, and AG2R-La Mondiale, and debuted at the Tour
de France. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 “We’ve
had enough of this. I propose that we go straight to the vote between
the two candidates.“ (inrng.com)
 "Where
does the vote leave global cycling? For starters there is now
certainty, a clear break with the past and a chance for cycling's
governance to repair itself." (sbs.com.au)
 Tensions
bristle in UCI congress. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Spanish armada sails into Italy for Sunday’s men’s elite world
championship road race with more pressure than perhaps any team other
than the hosts. (velonews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Highly refined, lightweight frame and decent
components add up to a great ride."
 Who
votes? Can McQuaid hang on? How can Cookson win? (cyclingnews.com)
 Pat
McQuaid has demonstrated he is not capable of being an effective and
stable leader. (velonation.com)
 Garmin
Sharp manager Jonathan Vaughters told Reuters that McQuaid asked an
unidentified employee to ignore the team's instructions to cooperate
with a U.S. federal investigation in May 2010. (ca.sports.yahoo.com)
Text
of the
USADA Report
U.S. Real Time Wind Map 2014 Women's UCI Road Calendar 2014 UCI Road Calendar 2013 Calendar and iCal UCI 2013-2014 CX Race Calendar Women on Bikes Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter Twitter Hashtags For Races Shop Talk Local Bike Shop Inventory Unwritten rules of cycling etiquette Bike trade tweeps Archive Health and Fitness Tips and Safety Race Reports 5 things you should check before every ride Sunscreen User's Guide |
New
UCI president admits he was emotional after winning the vote.
(cyclingnews.com)
Strong
Dutch team to challenge in Italy. (cyclingnews.com)
Saturday's
UCI Road Worlds Elite Women Road Race gets underway at 2:15pm CET
(8:15am U.S. Eastern). Road Worlds live streaming video
should get
underway at around *1:50pm CET (*7:50am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Meintjes earns silver while Enger sprints to bronze medal.
Worlds'13
Junior Womens RR: The first road race of the Championships have been
run and won with Denmark claiming first blood thanks to Amalie
Dideriksen. Amalie claimed the gold ahead of Anastasia Iakovenko
(Russia) and Olena Demydova (Ukraine) after an almost race long
breakaway. (pezcyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races & Results), Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results) The
2013 UCI Road Cycling World Championships kicks off in Florence, Italy,
on Sunday September 22 with the women's and men's team time trials.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Defending
World Champion warns that rain could cause big crashes.
(cyclingnews.com)
This
Sunday’s Worlds Road Race sees the men take on one of the toughest
Championship circuits in recent memory with also one of the best
fields.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 It’s
on Saturday 28th September, and it starts at 14:15 CEST (1:15pm
UK/8:15am USA EDT/10:15pm Australia AEST) and there should be ways to
see it all live. (podiumcafe.com)
Looking
for a possible return to Saxo Bank. (cyclingnews.com)
RCS
Sport unveils the full race route. (cyclingnews.com)
Dockx,
Kaisen, Van der Sande and Van Genechten longer with Belgian team.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Wednesday
in Florence, Tony ‘Der Panzerwagen’ Martin (make sure you get that
Hogan’s Heroes-Colonel Klink intonation happening when saying
‘Paan-zer-var-gen’, ya?), true to form, steamrolled his adversaries en
route to a third individual time trial world title. (sbs.com.au)
 The
Stilettos saved a significant 340g over the far-from-heavy Mavic
Ksyrium Elite S. This is the sort of saving we’d expect to require a
four figure investment and the use of carbon as a rim material, so
Spada are to be commended on their attention to detail in achieving
this weight. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Evil,
truly diabolically evil. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 The
Belkin team wore this aero road helmet at the Tour de France (the hot
new term for them is “sprint helmet”). (redkiteprayer.com)
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Cycle On The Rollers How To Be A Good New Rider Video: The truth about dishonesty Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries Documentary: Cycling’s Greatest Fraud |
Challenger ousts Pat McQuaid. (cyclingnews.com)
Wasting
no time as the newly elected president of the UCI, Brian Cookson has
already had his rival’s offices at UCI headquarters
fumigated. (atwistedspoke.com)
The
China-based Professional Continental team was formed with the objective
of giving emerging Asian riders to opportunity to ride at the highest
level. There was no reason given for its discontinuance.
(cyclingnews.com)
Jan
Bakelants (Radio Shack & Belgium) thinks that parcours is no
good for Tour winner, Chris Froome (Sky & GB) with the climbs
too short and the descents too technical, especially if it rains.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
We’ve
seen some impressive cycling kits over the years, with the Peewee
Herman skinsuit and jean short overall bibs being two of the favorites.
But the limited edition Sugoi Ted King Lumberjack kit may just log roll
them all. (bikerumor.com)
Former
Danish professional Michael Rasmussen has given substantial information
about doping and has had his ban reduced from eight years to two.
(sbs.com.au)
Management committee accepts Professional Cycling Council's proposed
reforms.
 Name
appears in unredacted O'Reilly affidavit. (cyclingnews.com)
 German
event returns; Tour of Britain confirmed; Gent-Wevelgem gets UCI
status. (velonation.com)
 More
problems for British rider in troubled first WorldTour season.
(velonation.com)
 Peter
Sagan, Fabian Cancellara, Vincenzo Nibali, and Alejandro Valverde;
those are the names that are garnering buzz ahead of Sunday’s elite
men’s road race. Edvald Boasson Hagen? He’s barely a blip on the radar.
(velonews.com)
"Suspension
losses cause a significant resistance when riding your bike. We knew
this from our testing, but it was illustrated in a powerful way during
a 300 km brevet a few years ago." (janheine.wordpress.com)
|
“We’ve
had enough of this. I propose that we go straight to the vote between
the two candidates.“ (inrng.com)
"Where
does the vote leave global cycling? For starters there is now
certainty, a clear break with the past and a chance for cycling's
governance to repair itself." (sbs.com.au)
Tensions
bristle in UCI congress. (cyclingnews.com)
The
Spanish armada sails into Italy for Sunday’s men’s elite world
championship road race with more pressure than perhaps any team other
than the hosts. (velonews.com)
BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Highly refined, lightweight frame and decent
components add up to a great ride."
Who
votes? Can McQuaid hang on? How can Cookson win? (cyclingnews.com)
Pat
McQuaid has demonstrated he is not capable of being an effective and
stable leader. (velonation.com)
Garmin
Sharp manager Jonathan Vaughters told Reuters that McQuaid asked an
unidentified employee to ignore the team's instructions to cooperate
with a U.S. federal investigation in May 2010. (ca.sports.yahoo.com)
 International
Cycling Union staff have been accused of a last “desperate” attempt to
torpedo Brian Cookson’s bid to depose Pat McQuaid as president after
banning the use of audio-visual material during Friday’s pre-election
speeches. (telegraph.co.uk)
 Months
of shadowy politicking, allegations of corruption, and the use of
secret, damning dossiers will come to an end on Friday when cycling’s
world governing body, the UCI, holds its presidential election.
(velonews.com)
 The
reality is that only minimal physiological declines occur before about
50 years of age, particularly when we’re talking about an athlete’s
musculature. Any declines in athletic potential and performance that
happen until that point are largely due to a drop in the athlete’s
VO2max. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Family
struck by serious injury, Boulder floods. (cyclingnews.com)
 Belgian
vying for OPQS roster spot with Bakelants. (cyclingnews.com)
Text
of the
USADA Report
U.S. Real Time Wind Map 2014 Women's UCI Road Calendar 2014 UCI Road Calendar 2013 Calendar and iCal UCI 2013-2014 CX Race Calendar Women on Bikes Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter Twitter Hashtags For Races Shop Talk Local Bike Shop Inventory Unwritten rules of cycling etiquette Bike trade tweeps Archive Health and Fitness Tips and Safety Race Reports 5 things you should check before every ride Sunscreen User's Guide |
Friday's
UCI Road Worlds U23 Men Road Race gets underway at 1:00pm CET (7:00am
U.S. Eastern). Road Worlds live streaming video should get
underway at around 12:50pm CET (6:50am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
This
Sunday’s Worlds Road Race sees the men take on one of the toughest
Championship circuits in recent memory with also one of the best
fields.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
It’s
on Saturday 28th September, and it starts at 14:15 CEST (1:15pm
UK/8:15am USA EDT/10:15pm Australia AEST) and there should be ways to
see it all live. (podiumcafe.com)
Looking
for a possible return to Saxo Bank. (cyclingnews.com)
RCS
Sport unveils the full race route. (cyclingnews.com)
Dockx,
Kaisen, Van der Sande and Van Genechten longer with Belgian team.
(cyclingnews.com)
Wednesday
in Florence, Tony ‘Der Panzerwagen’ Martin (make sure you get that
Hogan’s Heroes-Colonel Klink intonation happening when saying
‘Paan-zer-var-gen’, ya?), true to form, steamrolled his adversaries en
route to a third individual time trial world title. (sbs.com.au)
The
Stilettos saved a significant 340g over the far-from-heavy Mavic
Ksyrium Elite S. This is the sort of saving we’d expect to require a
four figure investment and the use of carbon as a rim material, so
Spada are to be commended on their attention to detail in achieving
this weight. (roadcyclinguk.com)
Races
& Results.
UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races & Results), Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (esults), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results) The
2013 UCI Road Cycling World Championships kicks off in Florence, Italy,
on Sunday September 22 with the women's and men's team time trials.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Evil,
truly diabolically evil. (cyclingtips.com.au)
The
Belkin team wore this aero road helmet at the Tour de France (the hot
new term for them is “sprint helmet”). (redkiteprayer.com)
 The
new Xenith road bike mixes race weights with aero features for a well
rounded performance bike that looks quite sharp. (bikerumor.com)
Wiggins and Cancellara round out podium. (cyclingnews.com)
 "Missing
the Tour was the best thing that ever happened to me." (cyclingnews.com)
 Worlds
ITTs are different to what we see in the usual races. They're
a much smaller peloton, just 48 riders, and with the UCI promoting
internationalization, there were lots of riders who don't race in the
pro-races getting their chance to race on the World stage.
(podiumcafe.com)
 "I’m
not sure if the Vuelta GC riders will perform at the worlds."
(velonation.com)
British
favorite recovered after Tour of Britain. (cyclingnews.com)
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Former
Danish professional Michael Rasmussen has given substantial information
about doping and has had his ban reduced from eight years to two.
(sbs.com.au)
Management committee accepts Professional Cycling Council's proposed
reforms.
Name
appears in unredacted O'Reilly affidavit. (cyclingnews.com)
German
event returns; Tour of Britain confirmed; Gent-Wevelgem gets UCI
status. (velonation.com)
More
problems for British rider in troubled first WorldTour season.
(velonation.com)
Peter
Sagan, Fabian Cancellara, Vincenzo Nibali, and Alejandro Valverde;
those are the names that are garnering buzz ahead of Sunday’s elite
men’s road race. Edvald Boasson Hagen? He’s barely a blip on the radar.
(velonews.com)
 Suspension
losses cause a significant resistance when riding your bike. We knew
this from our testing, but it was illustrated in a powerful way during
a 300 km brevet a few years ago. (janheine.wordpress.com)
 Second
batch of goods includes highlights from Giant, KHE, Ison, SKS,
Schwalbe, Fi'zi:k, Vee Rubber, Lapierre and Knog. (bikebiz.com)
 Here's
a few quick highlights from the show, including De Rosa's new Idol Disc
road bike. (road.cc)
 The
Nago Evo Pas is an all-new design with a central relief channel to keep
your important bits feeling…well, just “feeling”. The nose on these
models gets a slightly more pronounced drop and squared off shape.
(bikerumor.com)
 Using
a small switch on the side of the glasses, users simply slide the lock
to the side, and remove the lens. (bikerumor.com)
 Famous
as the symbol of cycling’s world champion, cycling’s rainbow jersey was
first introduced in 1927 when the inaugural world championships were
organised in Germany. The winner was Italian Alfredo Binda, one of the
sport’s first superstars. (inrng.com)
 Though
he’s only 23, Phinney has had a storied career at world TT
championships. He won world TT titles as a junior and U23 rider, he was
the U.S. national TT champion in 2010, and he’s twice been world
champion in the individual pursuit. (velonews.com)
 American
Chris Horner (RadioShack-Leopard) will release his biological passport
data today in an effort to curb the cynicism that’s bloomed around his
remarkable Vuelta a Espana win — a win he called “perfect and
beautiful.” (velonews.com)
|
Who
votes? Can McQuaid hang on? How can Cookson win? (cyclingnews.com)
Pat
McQuaid has demonstrated he is not capable of being an effective and
stable leader. (velonation.com)
Garmin
Sharp manager Jonathan Vaughters told Reuters that McQuaid asked an
unidentified employee to ignore the team's instructions to cooperate
with a U.S. federal investigation in May 2010. (ca.sports.yahoo.com)
International
Cycling Union staff have been accused of a last “desperate” attempt to
torpedo Brian Cookson’s bid to depose Pat McQuaid as president after
banning the use of audio-visual material during Friday’s pre-election
speeches. (telegraph.co.uk)
Months
of shadowy politicking, allegations of corruption, and the use of
secret, damning dossiers will come to an end on Friday when cycling’s
world governing body, the UCI, holds its presidential election.
(velonews.com)
The
reality is that only minimal physiological declines occur before about
50 years of age, particularly when we’re talking about an athlete’s
musculature. Any declines in athletic potential and performance that
happen until that point are largely due to a drop in the athlete’s
VO2max. (cyclingtips.com.au)
Family
struck by serious injury, Boulder floods. (cyclingnews.com)
Belgian
vying for OPQS roster spot with Bakelants. (cyclingnews.com)
 Bollé
has re-entered the cycling sunglass market, and debuted its new 2014
lines of cycling sunglasses, 6th Sense and Breakaway, at Interbike 2013
in Las Vegas. (cyclingperspective.com)
Road.cc verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Despite a puncture-resisting
layer, the Bontrager AW3 Hard-Case Lite tires roll quickly and gip
securely in all conditions."
 Candidate
backs widespread truth and reconciliation. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
cyclocross world was buzzing this morning after Cyclocross Magazine ran
an article titled "Katerina Nash Announces Plans to Retire from
Professional Racing." (podiumcafe.com)
 The
UCI is awarding rainbow jerseys at the Road World Championships this
week, but there are some riders who deserve one regardless.
(roadcycling.com)
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Wiggins and Cancellara round out podium. (cyclingnews.com)
"Missing
the Tour was the best thing that ever happened to me." (cyclingnews.com)
Worlds
ITTs are different to what we see in the usual races. They're
a much smaller peloton, just 48 riders, and with the UCI promoting
internationalization, there were lots of riders who don't race in the
pro-races getting their chance to race on the World stage.
(podiumcafe.com)
"I’m
not sure if the Vuelta GC riders will perform at the worlds."
(velonation.com)
 British
favorite recovered after Tour of Britain. (cyclingnews.com)
There
are no competitions at the UCI Road World Championships on
Thursday. The championships continue Friday with the Junior
Women and U23 Men Road Races. (cyclingfans.com)
The
2013 UCI Road Cycling World Championships kicks off in Florence, Italy,
on Sunday September 22 with the women's and men's team time trials.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Villumsen and Small earn silver and bronze medals.
Races
& Results.
UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races & Results), Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (esults), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results)  "At
the Giro, I had the form but not the commitment." (cyclingnews.com)
 Redline’s
Kari Studley was one of the 23 women to compete in China's first-ever
UCI cyclocross race. (podiumcafe.com)
 German
power meter makers Power2Max has some pretty clean looking spider based
units compatible with a whole host of units. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 "We
have had Lezyne’s Zecto Pro light for over a month now and as the
nights have drawn in have been able to test its abilities."
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 "Now
that Garmin’s Vector Power Pedals are finally here, we got a couple
closeup shots of them while discussing the software updates that’ll
allow you to remote control their new VIRB action sports camera from
your Edge cycling computer." (bikerumor.com)
 Hot
seat should change quickly amongst final 10 starters. (cyclingnews.com)
 Paillot,
Hansen round out podium. The USA's Lawson Craddock finished fifth, 1:41
down after being affected by a mid-race crash. (cyclingnews.com)
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Famous
as the symbol of cycling’s world champion, cycling’s rainbow jersey was
first introduced in 1927 when the inaugural world championships were
organised in Germany. The winner was Italian Alfredo Binda, one of the
sport’s first superstars. (inrng.com)
Though
he’s only 23, Phinney has had a storied career at world TT
championships. He won world TT titles as a junior and U23 rider, he was
the U.S. national TT champion in 2010, and he’s twice been world
champion in the individual pursuit. (velonews.com)
American
Chris Horner (RadioShack-Leopard) will release his biological passport
data today in an effort to curb the cynicism that’s bloomed around his
remarkable Vuelta a Espana win — a win he called “perfect and
beautiful.” (velonews.com)
 The
World Time Trial championship in Florence, Italy was billed as a
three-man battle. Turns out it was really a two man contest … for
second place. (atwistedspoke.com)
Czech rider calls a halt to his season. (cyclingnews.com)
 Future
calendar reforms outlined at PCC meeting in Florence. (cyclingnews.com)
 Starting
today, US cyclists will be able to order up their very own Eddy Merckx
road bike and have it shipping directly to them…or, preferably, your
closest favorite local bike shop. (bikerumor.com)
McQuaid says he will walk away if defeated in UCI presidential election
(cyclingnews.com).
 Four
riders in search of three podium places. (inrng.com)
 Defending
time trial world champion, Tony Martin believes Bradley Wiggins is
disadvantaged coming from Tour of Britain to race the World
Championships. Wiggins arrived in Florence yesterday, which is too late
according to the German. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Three
teams in one day? Yesterday brought the news that Euskaltel-Euskadi had
stopped negotiations with Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso and there
was confirmation in Cycling Weekly that Vacansoleil-DCM was stopping
and via Twitter it seems Team Sojasun have no replacement sponsor for
2014. (inrng.com)
 “It
is extremely difficult to eradicate the uncertainty about next year out
of my head.” (velonation.com)
 We're
well into World Championships week, and it's time for the Individual
Time Trials, with the women's ITT on 24th September. (podiumcafe.com)
 Swiss
rider targets fifth world title but insists he is not the favorite.
(cyclingnews.com)
 This
model and flower presenter mistakenly believes all the photographers
are there for her. (velonews.com)
|
Russian
oligarch talks about the dossier and using his personal wealth to help
cycling. (cyclingnews.com)
Candidate
backs widespread truth and reconciliation. (cyclingnews.com)
The
cyclocross world was buzzing this morning after Cyclocross Magazine ran
an article titled "Katerina Nash Announces Plans to Retire from
Professional Racing." (podiumcafe.com)
The
UCI is awarding rainbow jerseys at the Road World Championships this
week, but there are some riders who deserve one regardless.
(roadcycling.com)
 Radio
problems cost the Swiss star precious seconds. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
new Lazer Z1 road helmet won’t be available until June 2014, but it
represents the lightest helmet they’ve ever made at a claimed 220g.
(bikerumor.com)
 Attorneys
ask for simultaneous deposition to multiple suits. (cyclingnews.com)
 I"t's
been a few months now since we last checked in with Argos-Shimano's
resident Dutch-Australian Koen de Kort. It's fair to say Koen's been
through a few ups and downs in that time."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 Rarely
has the elite men's time trial been anticipated with such excitement at
the world championships as this year's edition. Thanks to a
mouth-watering line-up of household names at the peak of their powers,
2013 sets to be one of the most competitive time trials in years.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 The
American squad will make wholesale change next year, as it signs more
key climbing domestiques and gives its top general classification
riders specific objectives, and dedicated squads to support them.
(velonews.com)
 Felt's
electric concept fat bike with a Bosch motor was true standout in an
electric bike field. (roadbikeaction.com)
 This
Bianchi celebrates the 80th anniversary of Campagnolo. This is the bike
that Bianchi will be presenting to Valentino Campagnolo.
(redkiteprayer.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "For a taste of pro shoe performance on a
budget, the Riot is hard to beat."
 Fizik
has had three road-specific saddles in its arsenal for years now, so
the introduction of a new model, the Volta, is big news. (velonews.com)
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 Wednesday's
UCI Road Worlds Elite Men Individual Time Trial gets underway at 1:15pm
CET (7:15am U.S. Eastern) with the departure of the first
rider. Road Worlds live streaming video should get underway at around
1:10pm CET
(7:10am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Villumsen and Small earn silver and bronze medals.
The
2013 UCI Road Cycling World Championships kicks off in Florence, Italy,
on Sunday September 22 with the women's and men's team time trials.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Races
& Results.
UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races & Results), Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (esults), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results) "At
the Giro, I had the form but not the commitment." (cyclingnews.com)
Redline’s
Kari Studley was one of the 23 women to compete in China's first-ever
UCI cyclocross race. (podiumcafe.com)
German
power meter makers Power2Max has some pretty clean looking spider based
units compatible with a whole host of units. (pezcyclingnews.com)
"We
have had Lezyne’s Zecto Pro light for over a month now and as the
nights have drawn in have been able to test its abilities."
(roadcyclinguk.com)
"Now
that Garmin’s Vector Power Pedals are finally here, we got a couple
closeup shots of them while discussing the software updates that’ll
allow you to remote control their new VIRB action sports camera from
your Edge cycling computer." (bikerumor.com)
Hot
seat should change quickly amongst final 10 starters. (cyclingnews.com)
Paillot,
Hansen round out podium. The USA's Lawson Craddock finished fifth, 1:41
down after being affected by a mid-race crash. (cyclingnews.com)
 Nicholls
and Manly take podium spots for Australia. (cyclingnews.com)
The undulating countryside and the ramps leading to Florence's centre
will tear apart this year's World Championships road races. After a leg
from Lucca, the circuit takes in three climbs: Fiesole, Salviati and
Trento. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 American
still hoping for rainbow jersey in road race. (cyclingnews.com)
A
look at the more famous cases linked to the curse of the rainbow
jersey.
(podiumcafe.com)
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McQuaid says he will walk away if defeated in UCI presidential election
(cyclingnews.com).
Four
riders in search of three podium places. (inrng.com)
Defending
time trial world champion, Tony Martin believes Bradley Wiggins is
disadvantaged coming from Tour of Britain to race the World
Championships. Wiggins arrived in Florence yesterday, which is too late
according to the German. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Three
teams in one day? Yesterday brought the news that Euskaltel-Euskadi had
stopped negotiations with Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso and there
was confirmation in Cycling Weekly that Vacansoleil-DCM was stopping
and via Twitter it seems Team Sojasun have no replacement sponsor for
2014. (inrng.com)
“It
is extremely difficult to eradicate the uncertainty about next year out
of my head.” (velonation.com)
We're
well into World Championships week, and it's time for the Individual
Time Trials, with the women's ITT on 24th September. (podiumcafe.com)
Swiss
rider targets fifth world title but insists he is not the favorite.
(cyclingnews.com)
This
model and flower presenter mistakenly believes all the photographers
are there for her. (velonews.com)
 According
to Spanish publications Sport.es and AS.com, negotiations have been
broken off, although it is said that there is still the possibility of
a solution. (velonation.com)
 German
speaks about Omega Pharma-Quickstep's narrow victory. (cyclingnews.com)
 All
week long, cyclists from nearly 70 nations will converge in Florence to
celebrate the sport and chase the revered rainbow stripes.
(velonews.com)
 Mark
Cavendish is looking forward to his support role at the Road World
Championships after being the headline act at the Tour of
Britain. (telegraph.co.uk)
 Various
WorldTour possibilities for Belgian rider. (cyclingnews.com)
 Called
the FatE, the prototype fatbike is likely a 2015 model if it makes it
to market at all. Equipped with a 250 watt Bosch
motor, the FatE promises big power with an extended run time.
(bikerumor.com)
 The
tenth edition of the modern Tour of Britain capped a decade of enormous
growth in the popularity of the national cycle race in fine style.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
|
Attorneys
ask for simultaneous deposition to multiple suits. (cyclingnews.com)
I"t's
been a few months now since we last checked in with Argos-Shimano's
resident Dutch-Australian Koen de Kort. It's fair to say Koen's been
through a few ups and downs in that time."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
Rarely
has the elite men's time trial been anticipated with such excitement at
the world championships as this year's edition. Thanks to a
mouth-watering line-up of household names at the peak of their powers,
2013 sets to be one of the most competitive time trials in years.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
The
American squad will make wholesale change next year, as it signs more
key climbing domestiques and gives its top general classification
riders specific objectives, and dedicated squads to support them.
(velonews.com)
Felt's
electric concept fat bike with a Bosch motor was true standout in an
electric bike field. (roadbikeaction.com)
This
Bianchi celebrates the 80th anniversary of Campagnolo. This is the bike
that Bianchi will be presenting to Valentino Campagnolo.
(redkiteprayer.com)
BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "For a taste of pro shoe performance on a
budget, the Riot is hard to beat."
Fizik
has had three road-specific saddles in its arsenal for years now, so
the introduction of a new model, the Volta, is big news. (velonews.com)
 Monfort
replaces Meersman for Belgium's elite men's road race roster.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Team
Sky boss Sir Dave Brailsford says that his goal in handling his two two
riders, Sir Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome is to win races,
regardless of the rivalry between the pair. “We are not running a
marriage guidance service here,” he told The Times. (road.cc)
 American
still counting himself an "underdog." (cyclingnews.com)
 I’m
beginning to think we, as females, are doing something of a disservice
to fellow female cyclists. Everything is okay, but nothing is perfect.
(competitivecyclist.com)
 Spaniard
plans later start to next season. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
overriding feeling for Bradley Wiggins was that of relief after he
crossed the finish line in London on Sunday to seal the 2013 Tour of
Britain title. (cyclingnews.com)
Belgian
looking for Worlds repeat in Florence. (cyclingnews.com)
Astana's
Silin and two riders from RusVelo join Russian team. (cyclingnews.com)
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Tuesday's
UCI Road Worlds Elite Women Individual Time Trial gets underway at
2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern) with the departure of the first
rider. Road Worlds live streaming video should get underway
at around
2:20pm CET (8:20am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Hot
seat should change quickly amongst final 10 starters. (cyclingnews.com)
Paillot,
Hansen round out podium. The USA's Lawson Craddock finished fifth, 1:41
down after being affected by a mid-race crash. (cyclingnews.com)
Nicholls
and Manly take podium spots for Australia. (cyclingnews.com)
The undulating countryside and the ramps leading to Florence's centre
will tear apart this year's World Championships road races. After a leg
from Lucca, the circuit takes in three climbs: Fiesole, Salviati and
Trento. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
The
2013 UCI Road Cycling World Championships kicks off in Florence, Italy,
on Sunday September 22 with the women's and men's team time trials.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Races
& Results.
UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races & Results), Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (esults), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results) American
still hoping for rainbow jersey in road race. (cyclingnews.com)
 A
look at the more famous cases linked to the curse of the rainbow
jersey.
(podiumcafe.com)
 Low
cortisol levels caused by asthma medication. (cyclingnews.com)
 Danny
debuted his new kit and team aboard his Felt F1X in Las Vegas and he
collected his first win taking Day 2 in the Trek CX Collective Cup in
Madison, WI finishing ahead of such notables as Tim Johnson, Yannick
Eckmann, Ben Berden, Ryan Trebon and Jeremy Powers.
(feltbicycles.com)
 Hands
down, Alchemist has the most unique wheels, hubs and rims. And not just
the Stealth version shown above…there’s Wave and ultralight prototype
29er rims, too. (bikerumor.com)
 Guru
has introduced a new frame, the Photon HL. While a great many
manufacturers lead with frame weight, Guru has something a bit
different. The Photon HL comes in custom geometry. Only custom
geometry. (redkiteprayer.com)
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According
to Spanish publications Sport.es and AS.com, negotiations have been
broken off, although it is said that there is still the possibility of
a solution. (velonation.com)
We're
well into World Championships week, and it's time for the Individual
Time Trials, with the women's ITT on 24th September. (podiumcafe.com)
German
speaks about Omega Pharma-Quickstep's narrow victory. (cyclingnews.com)
All
week long, cyclists from nearly 70 nations will converge in Florence to
celebrate the sport and chase the revered rainbow stripes.
(velonews.com)
Mark
Cavendish is looking forward to his support role at the Road World
Championships after being the headline act at the Tour of
Britain. (telegraph.co.uk)
Various
WorldTour possibilities for Belgian rider. (cyclingnews.com)
Called
the FatE, the prototype fatbike is likely a 2015 model if it makes it
to market at all. Equipped with a 250 watt Bosch
motor, the FatE promises big power with an extended run time.
(bikerumor.com)
The
tenth edition of the modern Tour of Britain capped a decade of enormous
growth in the popularity of the national cycle race in fine style.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 BMC
took the design principles developed for its time-trial bikes and
applied them to a road chassis to yield the TMR01.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Carbon paste in a resealable tube for a
good price."
 Lighter
and stiffer carbon road bike as raced by Philippe Gilbert. (road.cc)
 There
was lots of women’s gear to get excited about at Eurobike. Here are
some of the items that caught our eye. (bicycling.com)
 American
admits the whole team had a bad day. (cyclingnews.com)
|
Rarely
has the elite men's time trial been anticipated with such excitement at
the world championships as this year's edition. Thanks to a
mouth-watering line-up of household names at the peak of their powers,
2013 sets to be one of the most competitive time trials in years.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Monfort
replaces Meersman for Belgium's elite men's road race roster.
(cyclingnews.com)
Team
Sky boss Sir Dave Brailsford says that his goal in handling his two two
riders, Sir Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome is to win races,
regardless of the rivalry between the pair. “We are not running a
marriage guidance service here,” he told The Times. (road.cc)
American
still counting himself an "underdog." (cyclingnews.com)
I’m
beginning to think we, as females, are doing something of a disservice
to fellow female cyclists. Everything is okay, but nothing is perfect.
(competitivecyclist.com)
Spaniard
plans later start to next season. (cyclingnews.com)
The
overriding feeling for Bradley Wiggins was that of relief after he
crossed the finish line in London on Sunday to seal the 2013 Tour of
Britain title. (cyclingnews.com)
 Belgian
looking for Worlds repeat in Florence. (cyclingnews.com)
 Astana's
Silin and two riders from RusVelo join Russian team. (cyclingnews.com)
 Road.cc
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Decent aero performance & good
braking rain or shine, but a bit heavy and pricey compared to some of
the competition."
 Pelican
Pro Gear puts your smartphone where it belongs: on your bars.
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Monday's
UCI Road Worlds Under-23 Men Individual Time Trial gets underway at
2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern) with the departure of the first
rider. Road Worlds live streaming video should get underway
at around 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 Orica-GreenEdge
beaten by 0.81 seconds in an edge-of-your-seat finale. (velonation.com)
Rabobank Liv/Giant and Orica AIS in silver and bronze medal positions.
(velonation.com)
The
2013 UCI Road Cycling World Championships kicks off in Florence, Italy,
on Sunday September 22 with the women's and men's team time trials.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Britain - Sept 15-22 (Races & Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races), Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (esults), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results)  By
finishing 8th in this race, Bryan Coquard (Europcar) takes the first
place in the Coupe de France PMU 2013 classification (133 points).
(velowire.com)
Bradley Wiggins holds overall lead. (cyclingnews.com)
 “This
year we don't want to be close but we want to stand on the top.”
(velonation.com)
 Novatec
is on a major roll this year. At Eurobike, they released carbon road
wheels and road disc wheels, and now they’re officially releasing
details about their all new carbon rims. (bikerumor.com)
 For
some people, climbing hills comes easily; almost second nature. For
others it can be more of a struggle. But we can all improve whatever
level we’re at. (stickybottle.com)
Road.cc verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "The Atom Comp X-Light tire from
French manufacturer Hutchinson is a clincher that's designed for racing
and other duties where speed is more important than puncture
protection. It's light, fast, and (for a tire of this type) reasonably
priced too."
Wiggins remains in leader's jersey on Haytor uphill finish.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Italian
had already been suspended by Cannondale team. (cyclingnews.com)
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American
admits the whole team had a bad day. (cyclingnews.com)
 Women
break 50kph average. (cyclingnews.com)
 Details
emerge of LeMond limited edition bikes, pricing and sizing.
(velonation.com)
 Letting
bygones be bygones and perhaps signaling a warmer relationship, Lance
Armstrong’s Mellow Johnnys bike store in Austin, Texas will carry the
new Lemond road bikes. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Anti-doping
testing not good enough during Armstrong era. (cyclingnews.com)
 Garmin-Sharp
fired up to push for victory in race against the clock. (velonation.com)
 Millar:
It's going to hurt like hell. (cyclingnews.com)
 Tomorrow
in Florence the World Championships are kicking off with the exciting
new event, the Team Time Trial. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 An
Post Chainreaction team chief believes Tour of Britain stage winner is
ready to move to a bigger squad. (velonation.com)
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 British
cycling's success has been glorious, and the sport's increased
popularity is welcome - but give and take is needed from all road
users. (telegraph.co.uk)
 Calls
on next elected UCI president to force men’s World Tour teams to invest
in a women’s squad. (road.cc)
 The
new Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II is a fresh option that puts colors
down at the bead rather than on the tread. (bikerumor.com)
 Successful
Homecoming in Boston for the Keough Brothers as Luke Keough Wins TD
Bank Mayor’s Cup and Brother Jake Takes 3rd Place.
(cyclingillustrated.com)
The new Devinci Newton is their latest commuter bike, the first that’s
inspired by their bike share models for New York, Chicago, Aspen, San
Francisco and others.
 A
new title sponsor and possible new signings as former Vacansoleil
director joins alternative Belgian pro continental squad.
(velonation.com)
 Stacey
Schnee says women should be able to go bare-chested too - and her
campaign is getting plenty of attention. (road.cc)
 Power2Max’s
new power meter spider is 60g to 80g lighter, cheaper, smaller and
works with more brands of crank arms. For those looking to add power,
that’s a win x 4. (bikerumor.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "You’d expect a carbon-framed,
race-focused hardtail to be fast. That it’s fun too is a massive bonus."
 Good
news for those of you with older bikes that you want to ride more
often. (janheine.wordpress.com)
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UCI Road Worlds Elite Men Team Time Trial gets underway at 2:00pm CET
(8:00am U.S. Eastern) with the departure of the first team.
Road Worlds live streaming video should get underway at around 2:00pm
CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
The
2013 UCI Road Cycling World Championships kicks off in Florence, Italy,
on Sunday September 22 with the women's and men's team time trials.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Sunday's
Tour of Britain Stage 8 (the London stage) departs Whitehall at 3:30pm
BST (10:30am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Whitehall
at around 5:30pm BST (12:30pm U.S. Eastern). Tour of Britain
live
streaming video should get underway at around 4:00pm BST (11:00am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Bradley Wiggins holds overall lead. (cyclingnews.com)
“This
year we don't want to be close but we want to stand on the top.”
(velonation.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Britain - Sept 15-22 (Races & Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races), Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (esults), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results) Novatec
is on a major roll this year. At Eurobike, they released carbon road
wheels and road disc wheels, and now they’re officially releasing
details about their all new carbon rims. (bikerumor.com)
For
some people, climbing hills comes easily; almost second nature. For
others it can be more of a struggle. But we can all improve whatever
level we’re at. (stickybottle.com)
Wiggins remains in leader's jersey on Haytor uphill finish.
(cyclingnews.com)
 “This
is very disappointing for me, but I have decided not to race worlds,”
Olds said in a press release. (velonews.com)
 This
Sunday sees the UCI World Championships start with the team time trial.
If a team time trial isn’t new, the format is still a novelty at the
worlds after it was introduced last year.. (inrng.com)
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Anti-doping
testing not good enough during Armstrong era. (cyclingnews.com)
Garmin-Sharp
fired up to push for victory in race against the clock. (velonation.com)
Millar:
It's going to hurt like hell. (cyclingnews.com)
Tomorrow
in Florence the World Championships are kicking off with the exciting
new event, the Team Time Trial. (pezcyclingnews.com)
An
Post Chainreaction team chief believes Tour of Britain stage winner is
ready to move to a bigger squad. (velonation.com)
Road.cc verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "The Atom Comp X-Light tire from
French manufacturer Hutchinson is a clincher that's designed for racing
and other duties where speed is more important than puncture
protection. It's light, fast, and (for a tire of this type) reasonably
priced too."
 Pat
McQuaid is confident of pulling cycling back together if he is elected
next week to serve a third term as International Cycling Union
president ahead of challenger Brian Cookson. (telegraph.co.uk)
The curse of the rainbow jersey? Not a chance. (velonews.com)
 There
were two high profile American riders without contracts late in the
season: RadioShack’s ancient Chris Horner and Garmin-Sharp’s struggling
sprinter Tyler Farrar. (atwistedspoke.com)
|
A
new title sponsor and possible new signings as former Vacansoleil
director joins alternative Belgian pro continental squad.
(velonation.com)
Stacey
Schnee says women should be able to go bare-chested too - and her
campaign is getting plenty of attention. (road.cc)
Power2Max’s
new power meter spider is 60g to 80g lighter, cheaper, smaller and
works with more brands of crank arms. For those looking to add power,
that’s a win x 4. (bikerumor.com)
BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "You’d expect a carbon-framed,
race-focused hardtail to be fast. That it’s fun too is a massive bonus."
Good
news for those of you with older bikes that you want to ride more
often. (janheine.wordpress.com)
Italian
had already been suspended by Cannondale team. (cyclingnews.com)
 Vacansoleil-DCM
ended its final grand tour with only three riders arriving to the
finish line at the Vuelta a Espaņa. (velonews.com)
 Vincenzo
Nibali and Astana can check the “mission nearly accomplished” box next
the Vuelta a Espaņa on their 2013 calendar. In a little over a week,
the Italian hopes to check the “rainbow jersey” box next to the world
championship road race. (velonews.com)
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Wiggins remains in leader's jersey on Haytor uphill finish.
(cyclingnews.com)
“This
is very disappointing for me, but I have decided not to race worlds,”
Olds said in a press release. (velonews.com)
This
Sunday sees the UCI World Championships start with the team time trial.
If a team time trial isn’t new, the format is still a novelty at the
worlds after it was introduced last year.. (inrng.com)
Saturday's
Tour of Britain Stage 7 departs Epsom at 12:00pm BST (7:00am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Guildford at around 3:56pm
BST (10:56am U.S. Eastern). Tour of Britain live streaming
video should get underway at around 2:00pm BST (9:00am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 Live
video for Sunday's (September 29th) Elite Men's RR starts at 10:00 CET
/ 1:00:00 AM PST.
(steephill.tv)
 Peter
Sagan has tuned his 2013 season to be ready for the world championship
road race next Sunday in Florence, Italy. He skipped the post-Tour de
France criteriums and honed his form; all that is left is for the
Slovak champion to take the rainbow jersey. (velonews.com)
Races
& Results.
CrossVegas - Sept 18 (Results), Tour of Britain - Sept 15-22 (Races & Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races), Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (esults), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results) The
2013 UCI Road Cycling World Championships kicks off in Florence, Italy,
on Sunday September 22 with the women's and men's team time trials.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 The
Eurosport cycling podcast is back for another episode as Scott O'Raw
and John Galloway break down all the latest goings-on in the sport.
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 "The
carbon layup work on this wheel was remarkable. This is definitely the
first carbon fiber rim bead that seemed capable of holding on to a road
tubeless tire." (redkiteprayer.com)
 "The
iBike Newton+ is actually a rather impressive device with some great
features that far exceeded my expectations."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 Amgen’s
most recent contract with the race ended after the 2013 edition. The
brand behind cancer drug Erythropoietin (EPO), Amgen has renewed with
the race multiple times since its 2006 inception.
(velonews.com)
 Irishman
goes one better than Kendal at the head of an elite final group.
(velonation.com)
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Pat
McQuaid is confident of pulling cycling back together if he is elected
next week to serve a third term as International Cycling Union
president ahead of challenger Brian Cookson. (telegraph.co.uk)
The curse of the rainbow jersey? Not a chance. (velonews.com)
There
were two high profile American riders without contracts late in the
season: RadioShack’s ancient Chris Horner and Garmin-Sharp’s struggling
sprinter Tyler Farrar. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Race
is “a high priority” for American team. (cyclingnews.com)
 Belgian
team eager to continue with former world champion despite an injury hit
2013. (cyclingnews.com)
 "Life's
short, you've got to take every chance you get."
 Stetina
suffered a traumatic brain stem injury in the crash, which reportedly
came after a driver pulled across the oncoming traffic lane ahead of a
group of cyclists in Lefthand Canyon. (velonation.com)
 What
the? Flexible down tubes can be changed on this commuter bike. (road.cc)
 Allan
Peiper, former rider, former directeur sportif at Garmin and High Road,
switched teams in the close season to work with BMC. To go from the
ostensibly happy-clappy freewheeling Garmin squad to the rather more
troubled BMC team seemed like a weird move, but the 51 year old had
good reasons. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
|
Italian
had already been suspended by Cannondale team. (cyclingnews.com)
Vacansoleil-DCM
ended its final grand tour with only three riders arriving to the
finish line at the Vuelta a Espaņa. (velonews.com)
Vincenzo
Nibali and Astana can check the “mission nearly accomplished” box next
the Vuelta a Espaņa on their 2013 calendar. In a little over a week,
the Italian hopes to check the “rainbow jersey” box next to the world
championship road race. (velonews.com)
 "Dan
Martin twice thrust himself toward glory, but his aggression backfired
on stage 6 of the Tour of Britain today, Friday." (stickybottle.com)
 Ytterborn
credited the company’s constant focus on improving its operations on a
daily basis for its success in the snowsports and mountain bike
markets. (velonews.com)
 "The
innovative, futuristic or just plain bizarre is also a big part of this
show." (pezcyclingnews.com)
 New
jerseys, base layers, jumpers, wheels, bikes, water bottles, cycle
posters and much more. (road.cc)
 What’s
cool at Interbike? Heat dissipating carbon wheels. (bicycling.com)
Former UCI president will not comment on specific allegations.
 Johnson
cites “questionable behavior” within UCI. (cyclingnews.com)
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Amgen’s
most recent contract with the race ended after the 2013 edition. The
brand behind cancer drug Erythropoietin (EPO), Amgen has renewed with
the race multiple times since its 2006 inception.
(velonews.com)
Irishman
goes one better than Kendal at the head of an elite final group.
(velonation.com)
 Bradley
Wiggins declared himself satisfied after a "perfect day" at the Tour of
Britain saw him retain the IG gold leader's jersey in Caerphilly this
afternoon. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 History
says he can't, the course doesn’t suit him, and the man himself is
playing down his own chances. (sbs.com.au)
 Quintana,
Martin and others certain to attack today.
Races
& Results.
CrossVegas - Sept 18 (Start List), Tour of Britain - Sept 15-22 (Races & Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races), Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (esults), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results)  Tuft,
Meier and Parisien to line up for Canada in Florence. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
biggest pro cycling sponsor? You’ll spot the Škoda logo on the jersey
too. (inrng.com)
Thursday's
Tour of Britain Stage 5 departs Machynlleth at 11:00am BST (6:00am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Caerphilly at around 3:28pm
BST (10:28am U.S. Eastern). Tour of Britain live streaming
video
should get underway at around 2:00pm BST (9:00am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 "The
DeMarchi family owns Cytech, the makers of the elastic interface
chamois. The bibs featured above and below incorporate a proprietary
pad that uses four layers of foam sandwiched together, to offer a
chamois that presents what I’m told is an unusual degree of comfort for
days that may go longer than six horus." (redkiteprayer.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "The Superfly melds hot-hatch performance
with family estate usability. There’s a lot to like."
Wiggins retains overall race lead. (cyclingnews.com)
Morale-boosting pre-Worlds victory for Tour de France stage winner.
(velonews.com)
 There
is a real dogfight brewing for the world time trial championship later
this month in Italy. (velonews.com)
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Allan
Peiper, former rider, former directeur sportif at Garmin and High Road,
switched teams in the close season to work with BMC. To go from the
ostensibly happy-clappy freewheeling Garmin squad to the rather more
troubled BMC team seemed like a weird move, but the 51 year old had
good reasons. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Vaughters
has high expectations: “Sebastian is a huge talent.” (velonation.com)
Belgian
determined to defend title in Florence. (cyclingnews.com)
 Vakoc
as neo-pro to Omega Pharma-QuickStep. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Vuelta over, the UCI Road World Championships about to begin in
Toscana, and a helluva lot of cycling in the interim, it's a
blockbuster podcast this week from SBS HQ. (sbs.com.au)
 If
ever the phrase “kid in a candy store” applied, Interbike is it for the
cycling enthusiast. Every kind, brand, color & type of bike,
gleaming under perfect lighting beckoning you to come explore more.
(cyclingperspective.com)
 Tear
down, travel, rebuild, and tune wherever you go. (bicycling.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "For relatively cheap efficiency gains, look
no further."
 Canadian
brand, Cervelo, has a long-established reputation for leading-edge
technology, and their stand at Eurobike included further examples of
both. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Candidate
picks up more support. (cyclingnews.com)
 Axel
Merckx and the Bontrager team, the u23 development program behind
riders like Taylor Phinney, Ben King, Joe Dombrowski, Ian Boswell, and
Briton Alex Dowsett will continue with technical partners Trek and
Bontrager, under the Bissell banner, in 2014. (velonews.com)
|
Former UCI president will not comment on specific allegations.
Johnson
cites “questionable behavior” within UCI. (cyclingnews.com)
 Less
than two weeks before the UCI presidential election, Italian newspaper
Facezia Dello Sport reports that incumbent Patrick McQuaid may be
responsible for the murder of troubled climber Marco
Pantani. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Despite
turning professional with Argos-Shimano at the start of the season,
Lucy Garner has seemingly changed very little from the rider who won
two junior World Championship road race titles in 2011 and 2012.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 In
25 year-old Gregory Brenes, Champion System might just have the next
star to emerge from a small country. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Shareholders
unhappy with his work as brand ambassador. (cyclingnews.com)
 One
week before the world championships, Michele Scarponi remains one of
the highest ranked riders without a contract for 2014. The Italian, who
on Sunday completed the Vuelta a Espaņa, has yet to renew with
Lampre-Merida or indicate his future plans. (velonews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Performance-boosting aero wheels without
any handling worries."
 Lance
Armstrong says it’s time for cycling to come clean and move on, and
indicated on Wednesday that he would be willing to take part in an
amnesty process forwarded by UCI presidential candidate Brian Cookson.
(velonews.com)
 US
champion believed US team needed another climber. (cyclingnews.com)
 Final
thought on old man Chris Horner winning the Vuelta six weeks before his
42nd birthday: what if the suspicions are
true? (atwistedspoke.com)
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2013 CrossVegas cyclo-cross is Wednesday, September 18. Live streaming
video: 8:00pm U.S. Pacific (05:00 CET). (cyclingfans.com)
Wiggins retains overall race lead. (cyclingnews.com)
Thursday's
Tour of Britain Stage 5 departs Machynlleth at 11:00am BST (6:00am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Caerphilly at around 3:28pm
BST (10:28am U.S. Eastern). Tour of Britain live streaming
video
should get underway at around 2:00pm BST (9:00am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Morale-boosting pre-Worlds victory for Tour de France stage winner.
(velonews.com)
 World
champion Sven Nys headlines international field. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
CrossVegas - Sept 18 (Start List), Tour of Britain - Sept 15-22 (Races & Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races), Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (esults), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results) There
is a real dogfight brewing for the world time trial championship later
this month in Italy. (velonews.com)
 Peter
Sagan wants to make one decisive move to win the World Championships
next Sunday in Florence. Team Cannondale's Slovak just returned from
Canada, where he showed it is possible in the GP Montreal.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Briton
fired up for Florence, and also to retain lead in Tour of Britain.
(velonation.com)
 The
Manta Pro has a secret: suspension. The frame utilizes chain stay flex
and this YBB-style seat stay yoke to provide just a hint of give out
back. (velonews.com)
 "I
had to win today, whatever. The conditions weren't ideal for me, but I
thought I'd rather end up in hospital today than be beaten, so it was
100 per cent commitment." (sbs.com.au)
Sky rider takes overall race lead. (cyclingnews.com)
 Briton
on Wiggins and his Worlds hopes. (cyclingnews.com)
 Former
European track champion building on stream of solid recent result.
(velonation.com)
 Having
successfully finished the three Grand Tours in both 2012 and again this
year, Australian hardman Adam Hansen has said that his body has adapted
well to the effort and that he has energy in reserve after completing
the Vuelta a Espaņa. (velonation.com)
.  As
much as its carbon monocoque frame construction, you have to like the
color combination on this Fuji C10 cyclocross bike.
(velonews.com)
 "It’s
been a while since I’ve gotten to look at a Calfee up close and they
continue to be beautiful bikes that are exceedingly well crafted. The
touch of the internally routed brake cable was something I’ve not seen
before." (redkiteprayer.com)
 A
roundup of new products seen at Eurobike. (road.cc)
 "I
would like to see a thorough and independent test of Zencranks
(and the same for mid-foot cleats, super-long and super-short crank
lengths, wide or narrow stance widths, articulated cranks, non-round
chainrings, pedals that only rotate one direction, and disc brakes on
road bikes), with a large number of test subjects." (velonews.com)
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Candidate
picks up more support. (cyclingnews.com)
Axel
Merckx and the Bontrager team, the u23 development program behind
riders like Taylor Phinney, Ben King, Joe Dombrowski, Ian Boswell, and
Briton Alex Dowsett will continue with technical partners Trek and
Bontrager, under the Bissell banner, in 2014. (velonews.com)
 Sky
leads team standings, Spain remains top nation. (cyclingnews.com)
 Contract
extensions and new riders for women's team. (cyclingnews.com)
 Young
riders bolster strength of Spanish WorldTour squad. (velonation.com)
 Frenchman
to focus on time trial in Tuscany. (cyclingnews.com)
 Zipp
had a couple of announcements. They revamped their Service Course bars
to make them a bit more intuitive for fitters. There are three bars,
all of which feature a flatter drop to the levers. (redkiteprayer.com)
 Just
when we all thought that the idea of compatibility between drivetrain
components from various manufacturers was hopelessly quaint, along came
11 speeds, and we have compatibility of the most generous kind once
again. (velonews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A tidy kit for space-limited home mechanics
or serial road trippers."
 Italian
seat maker introduces first short-nose saddle for multisport riders,
road models with deep channels, and classic shapes. (bicycling.com)
 Brian
Cookson has hinted that he would be in favor of a reduction in Lance
Armstrong’s life ban from sport if the cyclist comes clean
about the extent of the doping culture that helped him to dominate the
Tour de France. (telegraph.co.uk)
 Chris
Horner wins the Vuelta amid the drama. There was another American too.
(roadcycling.com)
 Big
news: Bradley Wiggins still hates Chris Froome but wants to help him
win the Worlds Road race. (atwistedspoke.com)
"I am happy because the stability of the team is guaranteed," says CEO
Patrick Lefevere. (velonation.com)
 “Whether
people get on or they don't get on in walks of life, it shouldn't stop
you going out and doing the job you do.” (velonation.com)
 Australian
on the demands of Grand Tours in current era. (cyclingnews.com)
 Despite
complaints from sprinters that the Vuelta a Espaņa is too mountainous,
race director Javier Guillén said the Spanish tour will keep its focus
on the vertical. (velonews.com)
 "This
will be the penultimate version this year as we’re now into the final
section of the season with just 47 of the 553 days of racing
remaining."
(inrng.com)
 Tour
de France champion Chris Froome has retained his position at the top of
the UCI WorldTour Rankings. Early season injury which kept Horner off
the bike meant his Vuelta victory saw the Amercian rise from a lowly
81st place to 12th in the individual ranking. (sbs.com.au)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Shimano's hydraulic road system trumps
SRAM's."
|
Lance
Armstrong says it’s time for cycling to come clean and move on, and
indicated on Wednesday that he would be willing to take part in an
amnesty process forwarded by UCI presidential candidate Brian Cookson.
(velonews.com)
US
champion believed US team needed another climber. (cyclingnews.com)
Final
thought on old man Chris Horner winning the Vuelta six weeks before his
42nd birthday: what if the suspicions are
true? (atwistedspoke.com)
 UCI
Presidential candidate offers an incentive for further confession.
(cyclingnews.com)
 It
doesn’t really matter if you are a professional cyclist or a charity
challenge rider, the principles of training are the same. You may look
vastly different decked out in your lycra, but believe it or not, your
body and the pro’s are identical in their responses to training.
(stickybottle.com)
 "The
Felt AR FRD model styled aero frame on a rotating turntable
showing off its aerodynamic frame fom every angle and was simply
gorgeous, in a futuristic aero kind of way." (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Italian
brand serves up new carbon fiber for comfort’s sake.
(roadbikeaction.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A sharp, rapid-riding and modern
interpretation of a titanium race bike."
 The
brand Merlin was purchased by the online retailer Competitive Cyclist
more two years ago, and the name itself was all that Competitive
Cyclist and its parent brand, Backcountry, received. (velonews.com)
 Check
out the key products, including Birzman’s stylish pumps. (road.cc)
 Brian
Cookson, the challenger to incumbent Pat McQuaid in next week’s
presidential election at the UCI, has vowed to cleanse the organization
of its tarnished reputation over doping if he is elected by the UCI
Congress. (velonews.com)
 “In
my opinion, Marco had ruffled someone's feathers.” (velonation.com)
 A
team of Dutch students have set a new world record for the fastest
unpaced cyclist in a human powered vehicle, clocking 133.78kmh
(83.13mph) in their VeloX3 fully faired
recumbent. (bikeradar.com)
 The
Basque team will fold at the end of this season and although it looks
like they’ve found a saviour in Formula 1 hero, Fernando Alonso the
Orange team as we know it will never be the same. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 New
management denies reports that negotiations have reached a standstill.
(cyclingnews.com)
 "Tony’s
favorite bike from Eurobike was Cannondale’s black-on-black stealth
superbike." (road.cc)
 What
makes a great climb? The gradient, the view, the challenge or its use
in the great races? For many it is the last category that trumps the
others, it’s what makes people flock to Alpe d’Huez yet ignore the
nearby roads. (inrng.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Buzz-busting bar that works – but be
careful how you tape it."
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"I
had to win today, whatever. The conditions weren't ideal for me, but I
thought I'd rather end up in hospital today than be beaten, so it was
100 per cent commitment." (sbs.com.au)
 Wednesday's
Grand Prix de Wallonie departs Chaudfontaine at 11:55am CET (5:55am
U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Namur at around 5:00pm
CET (11:00am U.S. Eastern). GP de Wallonie live streaming
video should get underway at around 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern).
(cyclingfans.com)
Sky rider takes overall race lead. (cyclingnews.com)
 Wednesday's
Tour of Britain Stage 4 departs Stoke-on-Trent at 11:00am BST (6:00am
U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Llanberis at around
3:44pm BST (10:44am U.S. Eastern). Tour of Britain live
streaming video should get underway at around 2:00pm BST (9:00am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Briton
on Wiggins and his Worlds hopes. (cyclingnews.com)
Former
European track champion building on stream of solid recent result.
(velonation.com)
Races
& Results.
Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages & Results), Tour of Britain - Sept 15-22 (Races & Results), Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec - Sept 13 (Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results) Having
successfully finished the three Grand Tours in both 2012 and again this
year, Australian hardman Adam Hansen has said that his body has adapted
well to the effort and that he has energy in reserve after completing
the Vuelta a Espaņa. (velonation.com)
. As
much as its carbon monocoque frame construction, you have to like the
color combination on this Fuji C10 cyclocross bike.
(velonews.com)
"It’s
been a while since I’ve gotten to look at a Calfee up close and they
continue to be beautiful bikes that are exceedingly well crafted. The
touch of the internally routed brake cable was something I’ve not seen
before." (redkiteprayer.com)
A
roundup of new products seen at Eurobike. (road.cc)
"I
would like to see a thorough and independent test of Zencranks
(and the same for mid-foot cleats, super-long and super-short crank
lengths, wide or narrow stance widths, articulated cranks, non-round
chainrings, pedals that only rotate one direction, and disc brakes on
road bikes), with a large number of test subjects." (velonews.com)
 Lofkvist
run down in uphill finale. (cyclingnews.com)
 With
the World Championships road race two weeks away, Peter Sagan
(Cannondale) showed the world that he is ready, putting in a strong
late attack in the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal to take a solo win.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Will
American Chris Horner continue next season with the team that supported
him in his victorious Vuelta a Espaņa ride? (velonews.com)
 Team
Sky captain to target the time trial stage and overall.
(cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Smooth and simple speed, and at an
affordable price given its aspirational name."
 The
company will complement its line of Shimano crankarms with the addition
of an Ultegra 6800 model, joining the Dura-Ace 7900 and 105 arms
currently available. (velonews.com)
Road.cc verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A high quality workshop chain tool
compatible with 7- to 11-speed chains. A must for the serious home
mechanic."
First American Grand Tour winner since LeMond. (cyclingnews.com)
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Brian
Cookson has hinted that he would be in favor of a reduction in Lance
Armstrong’s life ban from sport if the cyclist comes clean
about the extent of the doping culture that helped him to dominate the
Tour de France. (telegraph.co.uk)
Chris
Horner wins the Vuelta amid the drama. There was another American too.
(roadcycling.com)
Big
news: Bradley Wiggins still hates Chris Froome but wants to help him
win the Worlds Road race. (atwistedspoke.com)
"I am happy because the stability of the team is guaranteed," says CEO
Patrick Lefevere. (velonation.com)
“Whether
people get on or they don't get on in walks of life, it shouldn't stop
you going out and doing the job you do.” (velonation.com)
Australian
on the demands of Grand Tours in current era. (cyclingnews.com)
Despite
complaints from sprinters that the Vuelta a Espaņa is too mountainous,
race director Javier Guillén said the Spanish tour will keep its focus
on the vertical. (velonews.com)
"This
will be the penultimate version this year as we’re now into the final
section of the season with just 47 of the 553 days of racing
remaining."
(inrng.com)
Tour
de France champion Chris Froome has retained his position at the top of
the UCI WorldTour Rankings. Early season injury which kept Horner off
the bike meant his Vuelta victory saw the Amercian rise from a lowly
81st place to 12th in the individual ranking. (sbs.com.au)
BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Shimano's hydraulic road system trumps
SRAM's."
 A
video first look at Elite’s new fluid direct drive trainer with
wireless connectivity. (road.cc)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Quite heavy but good comfort for the more
upright-riding cyclist."
 "The
Spanish Press has completed its reverse-meltdown and now the focus is
all about El Abuelo (Grandpa)."
 Error
was on part of Spanish testers. (cyclingnews.com)
 RadioShack
claims testers went to the wrong hotel. (cyclingnews.com)
 RadioShack-Leopard
team manager Luca Guercilena stood outside the team bus Saturday,
before the start of the decisive summit finale up the Anglirú that
would decide the entire the Vuelta a Espaņa, patiently fielding
questions that he knew were all but impossible to answer. (velonews.com)
 Last
week, former Team Sky sports director Sean Yates claimed the
relationship between the pair broke down to such an extent during
Wiggins' victorious 2012 Tour de France campaign that the eventual
winner almost quit the race. (telegraph.co.uk)
 The
Gaerne G Platinum road shoe is a solid and comfortable performer.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 Vincenzo
Nibali might have hoped that Chris Horner’s 41 years might have cost
him some of the spring in his pedalstroke. (inrng.com)
|
Brian
Cookson, the challenger to incumbent Pat McQuaid in next week’s
presidential election at the UCI, has vowed to cleanse the organization
of its tarnished reputation over doping if he is elected by the UCI
Congress. (velonews.com)
“In
my opinion, Marco had ruffled someone's feathers.” (velonation.com)
A
team of Dutch students have set a new world record for the fastest
unpaced cyclist in a human powered vehicle, clocking 133.78kmh
(83.13mph) in their VeloX3 fully faired
recumbent. (bikeradar.com)
The
Basque team will fold at the end of this season and although it looks
like they’ve found a saviour in Formula 1 hero, Fernando Alonso the
Orange team as we know it will never be the same. (pezcyclingnews.com)
New
management denies reports that negotiations have reached a standstill.
(cyclingnews.com)
"Tony’s
favorite bike from Eurobike was Cannondale’s black-on-black stealth
superbike." (road.cc)
What
makes a great climb? The gradient, the view, the challenge or its use
in the great races? For many it is the last category that trumps the
others, it’s what makes people flock to Alpe d’Huez yet ignore the
nearby roads. (inrng.com)
BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Buzz-busting bar that works – but be
careful how you tape it."
 The
hot topic in women's cycling this week has to be the Giro della
Toscana.
(podiumcafe.com)
 "In
the a post-USADA world, for better or worse, all performances will be
questioned and that there’s a gap between perception and
reality." (atwistedspoke.com)
 "There
have been questions about Horner in this race – and I don’t mean; ‘is
his helmet too big?’ or ‘are his handlebars too wide?’ – and that’s a
‘yes’ on both counts. I refer to his power outputs."
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 "When
I posted my last update on Pat McQuaid and the election for the
presidency of the UCI, five federation presidents had requested the UCI
voluntarily allow CAS to rule on its recent rule changes."
(redkiteprayer.com)
 For
2014 the R3 has been given a substantial update, with the latest
iteration of the Squoval tubes, first seen on the RCA and R5. (road.cc)
So far, according to the Washington Post, police have issued 104
citations and warnings. Tickets cost $167. (bikingbis.com)
 Initial
deadline of Sept. 30th for ProTour 2014 teams. (cyclingnews.com)
 Fourteen
UEC delegates given mandate to vote for presidential challenger.
(velonation.com)
 British
Cycling president Brian Cookson has vowed to restore credibility to the
sport should he win the vote to replace Pat McQuaid as UCI
chief. (telegraph.co.uk)
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Lofkvist
run down in uphill finale. (cyclingnews.com)
Tuesday's
Tour of Britain Stage 3, a 16km Individual Time Trial at Knowsley, gets
underway at 12:01pm BST (7:01am U.S. Eastern). Tour of
Britain live
streaming video should get underway at around 12:30pm BST (7:30am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages & Results), Tour of Britain - Sept 15-22 (Races & Results), Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec - Sept 13 (Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results) With
the World Championships road race two weeks away, Peter Sagan
(Cannondale) showed the world that he is ready, putting in a strong
late attack in the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal to take a solo win.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Will
American Chris Horner continue next season with the team that supported
him in his victorious Vuelta a Espaņa ride? (velonews.com)
Team
Sky captain to target the time trial stage and overall.
(cyclingnews.com)
BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Smooth and simple speed, and at an
affordable price given its aspirational name."
The
company will complement its line of Shimano crankarms with the addition
of an Ultegra 6800 model, joining the Dura-Ace 7900 and 105 arms
currently available. (velonews.com)
First American Grand Tour winner since LeMond. (cyclingnews.com)
Counters every attack and makes the winning move on his own; Ponzi over
Hesjedal fills out podium.
 Cannondale
rider takes opening stage. (cyclingnews.com)
 Michael
Mathews of Orica-Greenedge won the final stage in Madrid proving that
he was the standout rider in an otherwise weak field of sprinters in
the Vuelta. (podiumcafe.com)
 Stage
20 of the Vuelta was considered to be the final real stage before
tomorrow’s parade into Madrid. Everyone who arrives at the finish
today, barring mishap, tomorrow should finish this year’s Vuelta a
Espana. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Spaniard
racing in Canada as Vuelta goes through his hometown. (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "This charismatic Spaniard offers an
outstandingly stable and comfy ride with a great balance of lively
float and easy speed."
 Road.cc
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. Phenomenal speed, phenomenal handling,
phenomenal looking, could do with a little bit of character though.
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"The
Spanish Press has completed its reverse-meltdown and now the focus is
all about El Abuelo (Grandpa)."
Error
was on part of Spanish testers. (cyclingnews.com)
RadioShack
claims testers went to the wrong hotel. (cyclingnews.com)
RadioShack-Leopard
team manager Luca Guercilena stood outside the team bus Saturday,
before the start of the decisive summit finale up the Anglirú that
would decide the entire the Vuelta a Espaņa, patiently fielding
questions that he knew were all but impossible to answer. (velonews.com)
Last
week, former Team Sky sports director Sean Yates claimed the
relationship between the pair broke down to such an extent during
Wiggins' victorious 2012 Tour de France campaign that the eventual
winner almost quit the race. (telegraph.co.uk)
The
Gaerne G Platinum road shoe is a solid and comfortable performer.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
Vincenzo
Nibali might have hoped that Chris Horner’s 41 years might have cost
him some of the spring in his pedalstroke. (inrng.com)
 Claudia
Haüsler declared winner as half the peloton pulls out. (velonation.com)
 Katusha
pro takes fourth and a stage win in home race. (cyclingnews.com)
Canadian
wraps up 2013 campaign on home soil. (cyclingnews.com)
 Nearly
100,000 signatures on a petition to boost women's cycling - starting
with the biggest race of all. (road.cc)
 Cromwell
and Gillow for women's elite team. (cyclingnews.com)
 Calfee
will present a new 650B Adventure model, fully equipped for
randonneuring with lights, a front rack and wide tires.
(janheine.wordpress.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "The ultimate race-light, trail-tough
system for SRAM’s 11-speeders."
|
The
hot topic in women's cycling this week has to be the Giro della
Toscana.
(podiumcafe.com)
"In
the a post-USADA world, for better or worse, all performances will be
questioned and that there’s a gap between perception and
reality." (atwistedspoke.com)
"There
have been questions about Horner in this race – and I don’t mean; ‘is
his helmet too big?’ or ‘are his handlebars too wide?’ – and that’s a
‘yes’ on both counts. I refer to his power outputs."
(pezcyclingnews.com)
"When
I posted my last update on Pat McQuaid and the election for the
presidency of the UCI, five federation presidents had requested the UCI
voluntarily allow CAS to rule on its recent rule changes."
(redkiteprayer.com)
For
2014 the R3 has been given a substantial update, with the latest
iteration of the Squoval tubes, first seen on the RCA and R5. (road.cc)
So far, according to the Washington Post, police have issued 104
citations and warnings. Tickets cost $167. (bikingbis.com)
Road.cc verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A high quality workshop chain tool
compatible with 7- to 11-speed chains. A must for the serious home
mechanic."
Initial
deadline of Sept. 30th for ProTour 2014 teams. (cyclingnews.com)
Fourteen
UEC delegates given mandate to vote for presidential challenger.
(velonation.com)
British
Cycling president Brian Cookson has vowed to restore credibility to the
sport should he win the vote to replace Pat McQuaid as UCI
chief. (telegraph.co.uk)
 Garmin
rider flies home early for medical examinations. (cyclingnews.com)
 "Because
so many riders seem so resistant to the idea that aerodynamics can make
a significant difference in performance, I keep working to think of new
ways to convey the extra speed." (redkiteprayer.com)
 Helen
Wyman (Kona Factory Racing), former British National Cyclocross
Champion, attacked off the line, dropping the entire women’s field in
the wake of her authoritative racing prowess. (podiuminsight.com)
 Course
has to be right for sprinter to take title. (cyclingnews.com)
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First American Grand Tour winner since LeMond. (cyclingnews.com)
Counters every attack and makes the winning move on his own; Ponzi over
Hesjedal fills out podium.
Cannondale
rider takes opening stage. (cyclingnews.com)
Michael
Mathews of Orica-Greenedge won the final stage in Madrid proving that
he was the standout rider in an otherwise weak field of sprinters in
the Vuelta. (podiumcafe.com)
Stage
20 of the Vuelta was considered to be the final real stage before
tomorrow’s parade into Madrid. Everyone who arrives at the finish
today, barring mishap, tomorrow should finish this year’s Vuelta a
Espana. (cyclingtips.com.au)
Races
& Results.
Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages & Results), Tour of Britain - Sept 15-22 (Races & Results), Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec - Sept 13 (Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results) Spaniard
racing in Canada as Vuelta goes through his hometown. (cyclingnews.com)
Sunday's
Tour of Britain Stage 1 departs Peebles at 10:30am BST (5:30am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Drumlanrig Castle at around
3:44pm BST (10:44am U.S. Eastern). Tour of Britain live
streaming video should get underway at around 2:00pm BST (9:00am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 Elissonde
wins stage 20 of Vuelta a Espana. (cyclingnews.com)
 Chris
Horner (RadioShack) defended his red jersey in a thrilling finale to
the Vuelta a Espana, despite the brave efforts of his rival Vincenzo
Nibali (Astana) on the brutal Angliru climb. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 French
riders earn fourth stage victory of this Vuelta. (cyclingnews.com)
 2012
runner up will net third this time round, turns attention to worlds
road race. (velonation.com)
 "The
likelihood is that Horner will hold on to the jersey and cruise
triumphant into Madrid on Sunday, anything is possible in this race."
(pezcyclingnews.com)
![Photo: By Sierra del Aramo (Vista de Viapará desde la subida al Angliru) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.](http://cdn0.sbnation.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/19486619/angliru_viapara.0_standard_709.0.jpg "Photo: By Sierra del Aramo (Vista de Viapará desde la subida al Angliru) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.") The
Majesty. The Madness. Unclimbable mountains. (podiumcafe.com)
 For
those who thought Chris Horner might wait until the fearsome Angliru on
Saturday to erase the final three second deficit on Vincenzo Nibali,
the answer is nope. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Rodriguez
attacks to win stage 19. (cyclingnews.com)
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Vincenzo
Nibali might have hoped that Chris Horner’s 41 years might have cost
him some of the spring in his pedalstroke. (inrng.com)
Claudia
Haüsler declared winner as half the peloton pulls out. (velonation.com)
Katusha
pro takes fourth and a stage win in home race. (cyclingnews.com)
Canadian
wraps up 2013 campaign on home soil. (cyclingnews.com)
Nearly
100,000 signatures on a petition to boost women's cycling - starting
with the biggest race of all. (road.cc)
Cromwell
and Gillow for women's elite team. (cyclingnews.com)
Calfee
will present a new 650B Adventure model, fully equipped for
randonneuring with lights, a front rack and wide tires.
(janheine.wordpress.com)
BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "The ultimate race-light, trail-tough
system for SRAM’s 11-speeders."
Road.cc
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. Phenomenal speed, phenomenal handling,
phenomenal looking, could do with a little bit of character though.
BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "This charismatic Spaniard offers an
outstandingly stable and comfy ride with a great balance of lively
float and easy speed."
 World
champion outsprints a group of six after five-day race’s toughest day.
(velonation.com)
 Italian
gives his all on the Angliru as Astana’s best laid plans don’t quite
come off. (velonation.com)
 On
an Angliru stage that delivered everything it was built up to be, Chris
Horner sealed his victory in this Vuelta with a late surge after having
fought off repeated attacks by Vincenzo Nibali on the steepest parts of
the climb. (podiumcafe.com)
 American
set to become oldest Grand Tour winner. (cyclingnews.com)
 Vincenzo
Nibali went down swinging and he’s also buying the beers in
Madrid. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Horner
and Nibali face off on Spain's toughest climb. (cyclingnews.com)
"Katusha
took the race by the scruff of the neck and by days end the stage
winner came from their ranks." (cyclingtips.com.au)
BikeRadar
verdict: 2 out of 5 stars. "Light, airy and comfy, but with one fatal
flaw."
|
Initial
deadline of Sept. 30th for ProTour 2014 teams. (cyclingnews.com)
Fourteen
UEC delegates given mandate to vote for presidential challenger.
(velonation.com)
British
Cycling president Brian Cookson has vowed to restore credibility to the
sport should he win the vote to replace Pat McQuaid as UCI
chief. (telegraph.co.uk)
Garmin
rider flies home early for medical examinations. (cyclingnews.com)
"Because
so many riders seem so resistant to the idea that aerodynamics can make
a significant difference in performance, I keep working to think of new
ways to convey the extra speed." (redkiteprayer.com)
Helen
Wyman (Kona Factory Racing), former British National Cyclocross
Champion, attacked off the line, dropping the entire women’s field in
the wake of her authoritative racing prowess. (podiuminsight.com)
Course
has to be right for sprinter to take title. (cyclingnews.com)
 It
ain’t over till it’s over. Brian Cookson is campaigning vigorously in
his bid to unseat incumbent president Pat McQuaid when the UCI Congress
convenes to elect a new leader later this month. (velonews.com)
 Barbados,
Turkey back pro-McQuaid measures. (cyclingnews.com)
 Leaked
letter from Makarov to UCI Management Committee. (cyclingnews.com)
 A
badly-suffering Nicolas Roche lost time to his rivals on the barbaric
Alto de l’Angliru, but the Irishman was able to keep hold of that
precious fifth overall place on the penultimate stage of the Vuelta a
Espana today, Saturday. (stickybottle.com)
 For
one rider, a victory helped salvaged a disappointing season. For
another, standing on the podium was little consolation. This is the
difference in pro cycling , between first and third place, sometimes
separated by less than one second. (velonews.com)
 Former
hour record holder to retire from speed attempts after one final effort
today. (velonation.com)
 Quebec
native ends career on home roads "with my head high." (cyclingnews.com)
 "Let’s
be honest, if you’re going to try to revamp what everyone thinks
cycling clothing is or needs to be, you can’t just dispense with the
padded short." (redkiteprayer.com)
Like
your sound on the go? Here are three ways to make it happen.
(podiumcafe.com)
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Elissonde
wins stage 20 of Vuelta a Espana. (cyclingnews.com)
Chris
Horner (RadioShack) defended his red jersey in a thrilling finale to
the Vuelta a Espana, despite the brave efforts of his rival Vincenzo
Nibali (Astana) on the brutal Angliru climb. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
French
riders earn fourth stage victory of this Vuelta. (cyclingnews.com)
2012
runner up will net third this time round, turns attention to worlds
road race. (velonation.com)
"The
likelihood is that Horner will hold on to the jersey and cruise
triumphant into Madrid on Sunday, anything is possible in this race."
(pezcyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages & Results), Tour of Britain - Sept 15-22 (Races), Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec - Sept 13 (Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results)  Sunday's
Vuelta a Espana Stage 21 departs Leganes at 2:33pm CET (8:33am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Madrid at around 5:40pm CET
(11:40am U.S. Eastern). Vuelta live streaming video should
get underway at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Sunday's
Tour of Britain Stage 1 departs Peebles at 10:30am BST (5:30am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Drumlanrig Castle at around
3:44pm BST (10:44am U.S. Eastern). Tour of Britain live
streaming video should get underway at around 2:00pm BST (9:00am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 Sunday's
Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal starts at 11:00am EDT (17:00 CET) and
is expected to finish at around 4:15pm EDT (22:15 CET). GP de
Montreal live streaming video should get underway at around 1:00pm EDT
(19:00 CET). (cyclingfans.com)
The
Majesty. The Madness. Unclimbable mountains. (podiumcafe.com)
For
those who thought Chris Horner might wait until the fearsome Angliru on
Saturday to erase the final three second deficit on Vincenzo Nibali,
the answer is nope. (atwistedspoke.com)
Rodriguez
attacks to win stage 19. (cyclingnews.com)
 Robert
Gesink won the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec on Friday. Gesink (Belkin)
won a long sprint from a reduced group to close the 201-kilometer
WorldTour race. (velonews.com)
 Legendary
Oviedo climb second last Vuelta 2013 summit finish.
World
champion takes it by millimetres as peloton faces traffic on the
course. (velonation.com)
 Garmin-Sharp
rider has hopes for team time trial, time trial and road race.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Every
grand tour rider faces a series of hurdles and obstacles that require
tremendous willpower to overcome. No one is immune. (velonews.com)
Horner gains 25 seconds on Nibali, leaving him just three
seconds
behind the Italian on the general classification. (cyclingnews.com)
 When
we heard over the radio the Kiryienka had attacked with 50km to go,
everybody knew the stage would be run and won by the Team Sky Bell
Russian! (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Four-time
world ironman champion Chrissie Wellington, Marianne Vos - the most
decorated female cyclist in history, Olympic silver medalist Emma
Pooley and professional cyclist Kathryn Bertine today turned up the
heat on their women’s Tour de France campaign. (podiumcafe.com)
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World
champion outsprints a group of six after five-day race’s toughest day.
(velonation.com)
Italian
gives his all on the Angliru as Astana’s best laid plans don’t quite
come off. (velonation.com)
On
an Angliru stage that delivered everything it was built up to be, Chris
Horner sealed his victory in this Vuelta with a late surge after having
fought off repeated attacks by Vincenzo Nibali on the steepest parts of
the climb. (podiumcafe.com)
American
set to become oldest Grand Tour winner. (cyclingnews.com)
Vincenzo
Nibali went down swinging and he’s also buying the beers in
Madrid. (atwistedspoke.com)
Horner
and Nibali face off on Spain's toughest climb. (cyclingnews.com)
 "Katusha
took the race by the scruff of the neck and by days end the stage
winner came from their ranks." (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Will
back Nibali in 2014 Tour de France but wants to lead team in shorter
stage races. (velonation.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 2 out of 5 stars. "Light, airy and comfy, but with one fatal
flaw."
 The
wider history is the glue that holds together a book like this. Without
it all you have is a series of potted histories and capsule
biographies, one blurring into the next, a book to be dipped in and out
of, not read in one go. (podiumcafe.com)
 Barbados
and Turkey want incumbent president given the right to stand.
(velonation.com)
 The
e-mails come, one after another. Brian Cookson’s campaign. Pat
McQuaid’s. Announcements. Challenges. Calls for investigation.
Accusations. Denials. (velonews.com)
 Grand
Tour will begin in Belfast and conclude in Trieste. (velonation.com)
 A
tweet from Daniel Baal suggests the Tour de France could be for sale as
the Amaury family might be selling its business empire which ranges
from sports events like the Tour but publishing and newsprint too with
L’Equipe and Le Parisien. (inrng.com)
 "Our
testers uncork the best new drinks to fuel your ride, whether you're
battling heat and long miles, or just trying to recover."
(bicycling.com)
 British
time trial legend Ian Cammish has put his 1983 record-breaking time
trial bike up for sale because, he says, his wife is fed up of looking
at it above their fireplace. (road.cc)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "Excellent XX1-like chain security for
standard cranks."
 "So
the Ed returns from Genesis Bikes’ model year 2014 product launch with
stories of high-end steel race bikes, and a long conversation begins
about the purpose of certain bikes." (roadcyclinguk.com)
Bicycle advocates in California are waiting for Gov. Edmund G. Brown
Jr. to make their state No. 22. (bikingbis.com)
 Amaury
Group appoints bankers to explore options for businesses including ASO
and L'Equipe. (road.cc)
|
It
ain’t over till it’s over. Brian Cookson is campaigning vigorously in
his bid to unseat incumbent president Pat McQuaid when the UCI Congress
convenes to elect a new leader later this month. (velonews.com)
Barbados,
Turkey back pro-McQuaid measures. (cyclingnews.com)
Leaked
letter from Makarov to UCI Management Committee. (cyclingnews.com)
A
badly-suffering Nicolas Roche lost time to his rivals on the barbaric
Alto de l’Angliru, but the Irishman was able to keep hold of that
precious fifth overall place on the penultimate stage of the Vuelta a
Espana today, Saturday. (stickybottle.com)
For
one rider, a victory helped salvaged a disappointing season. For
another, standing on the podium was little consolation. This is the
difference in pro cycling , between first and third place, sometimes
separated by less than one second. (velonews.com)
Former
hour record holder to retire from speed attempts after one final effort
today. (velonation.com)
Quebec
native ends career on home roads "with my head high." (cyclingnews.com)
"Let’s
be honest, if you’re going to try to revamp what everyone thinks
cycling clothing is or needs to be, you can’t just dispense with the
padded short." (redkiteprayer.com)
 Like
your sound on the go? Here are three ways to make it happen.
(podiumcafe.com)
Cites a lack of independence by UCI ethics commission. (cyclingnews.com)
“There's this great police phrase, ‘noble-cause corruption.’”
 Italian
newspaper claims the American produced 6.83w/kg on the Peņa Cabarga
climb. (cyclingnews.com)
 Russian
cycling federation Igar Makarov says he won’t hand over the notorious
UCI corruption report unless “an external and independent panel of
experts is appointed to proceed with such investigations.” (road.cc)
 The
first of a three-part look at the likely protagonists in the Men's Road
Race World Championship. (podiumcafe.com)
 "What
he showed me at Shelter Half this evening was a full carbon fiber
creation. Not only is it his design top to be bottom, but the bike is
fully customizable both in terms of layup and sizing."
(redkiteprayer.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "A clever solution for the messy
home-mechanic."
 The
formula used to calculate our RiTMO ratings has been updated, making it
better and more meaningful for everyone. (cyclingweekly.cc)
 The
upper echelons of Trek’s Madone range received an aero overhaul last
year and this, the 5.2, marks the entry point into the line-up.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 A
sign of the acceptance and popularity of discs on road bikes is the
growing number of wheel manufacturers showing disc wheels at Eurobike.
 UCI
management committee member says ethics commission is not sufficiently
neutral, sends dossier to USADA. (velonation.com)
 Disgraced
Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong claimed, via Twitter, that he
has returned his bronze Olympic time trial medal to the U.S. Olympic
Committee. (velonews.com)
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 Saturday's
Vuelta a Espana Stage 20 departs Aviles at 1:37pm CET (7:37am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Alto de L'Angliru at around
5:40pm CET (11:40am U.S. Eastern). Vuelta live streaming
video should get underway at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
The
Majesty. The Madness. Unclimbable mountains. (podiumcafe.com)
For
those who thought Chris Horner might wait until the fearsome Angliru on
Saturday to erase the final three second deficit on Vincenzo Nibali,
the answer is nope. (atwistedspoke.com)
Rodriguez
attacks to win stage 19. (cyclingnews.com)
Sunday's
Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal starts at 11:00am EDT (17:00 CET) and
is expected to finish at around 4:15pm EDT (22:15 CET). GP de
Montreal live streaming video should get underway at around 1:00pm EDT
(19:00 CET). (cyclingfans.com)
Robert
Gesink won the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec on Friday. Gesink (Belkin)
won a long sprint from a reduced group to close the 201-kilometer
WorldTour race. (velonews.com)
Legendary
Oviedo climb second last Vuelta 2013 summit finish.
World
champion takes it by millimetres as peloton faces traffic on the
course. (velonation.com)
Races
& Results.
Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages & Results), Tour of Britain - Sept 15-22 (Races), Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec - Sept 13 (Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results) Garmin-Sharp
rider has hopes for team time trial, time trial and road race.
(cyclingnews.com)
Every
grand tour rider faces a series of hurdles and obstacles that require
tremendous willpower to overcome. No one is immune. (velonews.com)
Horner gains 25 seconds on Nibali, leaving him just three
seconds
behind the Italian on the general classification. (cyclingnews.com)
When
we heard over the radio the Kiryienka had attacked with 50km to go,
everybody knew the stage would be run and won by the Team Sky Bell
Russian! (cyclingtips.com.au)
Four-time
world ironman champion Chrissie Wellington, Marianne Vos - the most
decorated female cyclist in history, Olympic silver medalist Emma
Pooley and professional cyclist Kathryn Bertine today turned up the
heat on their women’s Tour de France campaign. (podiumcafe.com)
 The
68th Vuelta a Espaņa is coming down to the wire. After a wild ride into
Burgos, Spain, in Wednesday’s 17th stage, the general classification is
knotted up going into three final, decisive climbing stages.
(velonews.com)
 Enjoying
aggressive approach and digging deep – “The more f*cked you are at the
finish, the more satisfied you are.” (velonation.com)
 Limited-edition
line to be introduced at Interbike. (cyclingnews.com)
 "Today
was a ticking time bomb after our day of leisure yesterday. The peloton
was full of beans and the wind was blowing just hard enough that if a
team wanted to blow the race to bits, the opportunity was there for the
taking." (cyclingtips.com.au)
 "Some
are having trouble enjoying Chris Horner’s ride in the Vuelta this
year. The 41 year old is riding high in the Vuelta. It’s attracting
attention and praise but also questions because of his age and he seems
to be performing at a level higher than before." (inrng.com)
Pozzovivo
loses time, Roche moves up. (cyclingnews.com)
 US
bike brand Felt have been busy in the wind tunnel creating new versions
of their AR aero road bikes, which they reckon are the most aerodynamic
road bikes in the world, and an all new IA non-UCI time trial/triathlon
bike, which they claim to be the fastest bike of its kind ever
developed, by a long way. (road.cc)
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Barbados
and Turkey want incumbent president given the right to stand.
(velonation.com)
The
e-mails come, one after another. Brian Cookson’s campaign. Pat
McQuaid’s. Announcements. Challenges. Calls for investigation.
Accusations. Denials. (velonews.com)
Grand
Tour will begin in Belfast and conclude in Trieste. (velonation.com)
A
tweet from Daniel Baal suggests the Tour de France could be for sale as
the Amaury family might be selling its business empire which ranges
from sports events like the Tour but publishing and newsprint too with
L’Equipe and Le Parisien. (inrng.com)
"Our
testers uncork the best new drinks to fuel your ride, whether you're
battling heat and long miles, or just trying to recover."
(bicycling.com)
British
time trial legend Ian Cammish has put his 1983 record-breaking time
trial bike up for sale because, he says, his wife is fed up of looking
at it above their fireplace. (road.cc)
BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "Excellent XX1-like chain security for
standard cranks."
"So
the Ed returns from Genesis Bikes’ model year 2014 product launch with
stories of high-end steel race bikes, and a long conversation begins
about the purpose of certain bikes." (roadcyclinguk.com)
Bicycle advocates in California are waiting for Gov. Edmund G. Brown
Jr. to make their state No. 22. (bikingbis.com)
Amaury
Group appoints bankers to explore options for businesses including ASO
and L'Equipe. (road.cc)
 Spaniard
paces his effort well to recover from difficult moment on final climb.
(velonation.com)
 The
almost 42 year old Chris Horner, smiling instead of grimacing, attacked
in the final kilometer to gain back 25 seconds on the
Italian. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Chris
Horner (RadioShack-Leopard) looked as cool as a cucumber ahead of the
start of Thursday’s opening salvo of three decisive days at the Vuelta
a Espaņa. (velonews.com)
 Luxembourg
rider regarded as major young talent. (velonation.com)
 American
Under 23 rider impresses at the Tour de l'Avenir. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Shark had regained some advantage on the Old Man, it was true, but
victory was far from assured and the relentless rhythm of attack was
even taking a toll on the fabled L’Astana man. (cyclismas.com)
After 17 years of professional racing, Chris Horner faces arguably the
most important four days of his career this week as the American
battles to become cycling's oldest ever Grand Tour winner in the 2013
Vuelta a Espana. (sbs.com.au)
 A
federal judge sided with Lance Armstrong on Tuesday, ruling that the
accounts in his books, even though some of their elements were later
revealed as untrue, were protected as free speech and did not amount to
false advertising or fraud. (velonews.com)
 Recently,
Pat McQuaid accused Brian Cookson of trying to engineer a “coronation
and not an election”. In this report, I ask if the reality of the
situation is far, far worse and whether Brian Cookson is even aware of
it? (velocast.cc)
|
Cites a lack of independence by UCI ethics commission. (cyclingnews.com)
“There's this great police phrase, ‘noble-cause corruption.’”
Italian
newspaper claims the American produced 6.83w/kg on the Peņa Cabarga
climb. (cyclingnews.com)
Russian
cycling federation Igar Makarov says he won’t hand over the notorious
UCI corruption report unless “an external and independent panel of
experts is appointed to proceed with such investigations.” (road.cc)
The
first of a three-part look at the likely protagonists in the Men's Road
Race World Championship. (podiumcafe.com)
"What
he showed me at Shelter Half this evening was a full carbon fiber
creation. Not only is it his design top to be bottom, but the bike is
fully customizable both in terms of layup and sizing."
(redkiteprayer.com)
BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "A clever solution for the messy
home-mechanic."
The
formula used to calculate our RiTMO ratings has been updated, making it
better and more meaningful for everyone. (cyclingweekly.cc)
The
upper echelons of Trek’s Madone range received an aero overhaul last
year and this, the 5.2, marks the entry point into the line-up.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
A
sign of the acceptance and popularity of discs on road bikes is the
growing number of wheel manufacturers showing disc wheels at Eurobike.
UCI
management committee member says ethics commission is not sufficiently
neutral, sends dossier to USADA. (velonation.com)
Disgraced
Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong claimed, via Twitter, that he
has returned his bronze Olympic time trial medal to the U.S. Olympic
Committee. (velonews.com)
 Confidential
letter sent to confederations acted to damage chances of McQuaid’s
election rivals. (velonation.com)
 "There
is no one at Sky who knows much about bike riding." (cyclingnews.com)
 The
car speedo was up between 55 - 60 mph after three miles...
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 "The
mountain bike worlds have come and gone. And like all events, it has
been measured on a lot of levels, by a lot of viewpoints."
(velonews.com)
 "Getting
down the descents was very dangerous because we were all shaking
uncontrollably with the cold." (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Lezyne
has taken all the guesswork out of the mobile tool kit with the
Port-a-Shop. (redkiteprayer.com)
 Sky's
former sports director says Wiggins felt Froome had "stabbed him in the
back." (road.cc)
World
champion takes first Maglia Rosa in final pre-Worlds stage race.
(velonation.com)
 Fireworks
expected at European Cycling Union meeting. (cyclingnews.com)
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of the
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Horner gains 25 seconds on Nibali, leaving him just three
seconds
behind the Italian on the general classification. (cyclingnews.com)
When
we heard over the radio the Kiryienka had attacked with 50km to go,
everybody knew the stage would be run and won by the Team Sky Bell
Russian! (cyclingtips.com.au)
Four-time
world ironman champion Chrissie Wellington, Marianne Vos - the most
decorated female cyclist in history, Olympic silver medalist Emma
Pooley and professional cyclist Kathryn Bertine today turned up the
heat on their women’s Tour de France campaign. (podiumcafe.com)
The
68th Vuelta a Espaņa is coming down to the wire. After a wild ride into
Burgos, Spain, in Wednesday’s 17th stage, the general classification is
knotted up going into three final, decisive climbing stages.
(velonews.com)
 Friday's
Vuelta a Espana Stage 19 departs San Vicente de la Barquera at 12:55pm
CET (6:55am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Oviedo/Alto
del Naranco at around 5:40pm CET (11:40am U.S. Eastern).
Vuelta live streaming video should get underway at around 4:00pm CET
(10:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 Friday's
Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec starts at 11:00am EDT (17:00 CET) and is
expected to finish at around 4:15pm EDT (22:15 CET). GP de
Quebec live streaming video should get underway at around 12:30pm EDT
(18:30 CET). (cyclingfans.com)
Enjoying
aggressive approach and digging deep – “The more f*cked you are at the
finish, the more satisfied you are.” (velonation.com)
Limited-edition
line to be introduced at Interbike. (cyclingnews.com)
 Yes,
the points jersey is still in play. Current standings: Valverde 119
points, Roche 111, Moreno 98, etc. All about the GC men this year. Not
even close. (podiumcafe.com)
Races
& Results.
Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages & Results), Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec - Sept 13 (Start List), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results) "Today
was a ticking time bomb after our day of leisure yesterday. The peloton
was full of beans and the wind was blowing just hard enough that if a
team wanted to blow the race to bits, the opportunity was there for the
taking." (cyclingtips.com.au)
"Some
are having trouble enjoying Chris Horner’s ride in the Vuelta this
year. The 41 year old is riding high in the Vuelta. It’s attracting
attention and praise but also questions because of his age and he seems
to be performing at a level higher than before." (inrng.com)
 Pozzovivo
loses time, Roche moves up. (cyclingnews.com)
 No
repeat of Tour de France disaster for Spaniard. (cyclingnews.com)
 Saxo-Tinkoff
leader Nicolas Roche jumped into the top five overall as Domenico
Pozzovivo was caught out by crosswinds on stage 17 of the Vuelta a
Espana today, Wednesday. (stickybottle.com)
 Italian
convinced his form is good enough to secure victory. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Vuelta a Espana is about to conclude its 68th edition but appears a
Grand Tour in search of an an identity and a sense of place in the
sport, writes Philip Gomes. (sbs.com.au)
 Final
WorldTour race of the season starts one month from today.
(velonation.com)
US
bike brand Felt have been busy in the wind tunnel creating new versions
of their AR aero road bikes, which they reckon are the most aerodynamic
road bikes in the world, and an all new IA non-UCI time trial/triathlon
bike, which they claim to be the fastest bike of its kind ever
developed, by a long way. (road.cc)
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of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Cycle On The Rollers How To Be A Good New Rider ‘How to pee’ - for women Video: The truth about dishonesty Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries |
Amaury
Group appoints bankers to explore options for businesses including ASO
and L'Equipe. (road.cc)
Spaniard
paces his effort well to recover from difficult moment on final climb.
(velonation.com)
The
almost 42 year old Chris Horner, smiling instead of grimacing, attacked
in the final kilometer to gain back 25 seconds on the
Italian. (atwistedspoke.com)
Chris
Horner (RadioShack-Leopard) looked as cool as a cucumber ahead of the
start of Thursday’s opening salvo of three decisive days at the Vuelta
a Espaņa. (velonews.com)
Luxembourg
rider regarded as major young talent. (velonation.com)
American
Under 23 rider impresses at the Tour de l'Avenir. (cyclingnews.com)
The
Shark had regained some advantage on the Old Man, it was true, but
victory was far from assured and the relentless rhythm of attack was
even taking a toll on the fabled L’Astana man. (cyclismas.com)
After 17 years of professional racing, Chris Horner faces arguably the
most important four days of his career this week as the American
battles to become cycling's oldest ever Grand Tour winner in the 2013
Vuelta a Espana. (sbs.com.au)
A
federal judge sided with Lance Armstrong on Tuesday, ruling that the
accounts in his books, even though some of their elements were later
revealed as untrue, were protected as free speech and did not amount to
false advertising or fraud. (velonews.com)
Recently,
Pat McQuaid accused Brian Cookson of trying to engineer a “coronation
and not an election”. In this report, I ask if the reality of the
situation is far, far worse and whether Brian Cookson is even aware of
it? (velocast.cc)
 One
SMS was the spark that unleashed a quickly unfolding chain of events
that delivered the news last week that Alonso would take over ownership
of the floundering Euskaltel team. (velonews.com)
 Tour
of Alberta runner up Bookwalter and stage victor Evans also part of
very solid squad. (velonation.com)
 Spanish
Grand Tour winner says Irishman “riding exceptionally bravely.”
(cyclingnews.com)
 Canadian
ends his professional career at just 25. (cyclingnews.com)
 "'Women
are not small men.' That point may seem blatantly obvious. But for
ages, that’s how most sports nutrition manufacturers treated us."
(bicycling.com)
 To
see Jeremy Powers race ClifBar CrossVegas last year was to see a man
possessed. He was flying up the short grassy climbs and destroying the
downhills at the Desert Breeze Soccer Complex en route to his first win
under the Las Vegas lights. (velonews.com)
|
UCI
management committee member says ethics commission is not sufficiently
neutral, sends dossier to USADA. (velonation.com)
Disgraced
Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong claimed, via Twitter, that he
has returned his bronze Olympic time trial medal to the U.S. Olympic
Committee. (velonews.com)
Confidential
letter sent to confederations acted to damage chances of McQuaid’s
election rivals. (velonation.com)
"There
is no one at Sky who knows much about bike riding." (cyclingnews.com)
The
car speedo was up between 55 - 60 mph after three miles...
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
"The
mountain bike worlds have come and gone. And like all events, it has
been measured on a lot of levels, by a lot of viewpoints."
(velonews.com)
"Getting
down the descents was very dangerous because we were all shaking
uncontrollably with the cold." (pezcyclingnews.com)
Lezyne
has taken all the guesswork out of the mobile tool kit with the
Port-a-Shop. (redkiteprayer.com)
Sky's
former sports director says Wiggins felt Froome had "stabbed him in the
back." (road.cc)
World
champion takes first Maglia Rosa in final pre-Worlds stage race.
(velonation.com)
Fireworks
expected at European Cycling Union meeting. (cyclingnews.com)
 Incumbent
UCI president now open to teams sharing race organisers revenue.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Contador
camp denies cover-up claims. (cyclingnews.com)
2010 Montréal victor Gesink satisfied with condition: ‘I’m in a good
shape’. (velonation.com)
 Six
years with Garmin comes to a close. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
$40,000 season-long calendar includes the top events in U.S. cyclocross
and wraps with the Kingsport Cyclo-cross Cup in Tennessee on January 5,
2014. (velonews.com)
 "Here’s
a look at some more new bits shown at Eurobike from Shimano, Powertap,
Prologo, FSA and more." (pezcyclingnews.com)
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 Thursday's
Vuelta a Espana Stage 18 departs Burgos at 12:38pm CET (6:38am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Pena Cabarga at around 5:40pm
CET (11:40am U.S. Eastern). Vuelta live streaming video
should get underway at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Yes,
the points jersey is still in play. Current standings: Valverde 119
points, Roche 111, Moreno 98, etc. All about the GC men this year. Not
even close. (podiumcafe.com)
"Today
was a ticking time bomb after our day of leisure yesterday. The peloton
was full of beans and the wind was blowing just hard enough that if a
team wanted to blow the race to bits, the opportunity was there for the
taking." (cyclingtips.com.au)
"Some
are having trouble enjoying Chris Horner’s ride in the Vuelta this
year. The 41 year old is riding high in the Vuelta. It’s attracting
attention and praise but also questions because of his age and he seems
to be performing at a level higher than before." (inrng.com)
Pozzovivo
loses time, Roche moves up. (cyclingnews.com)
No
repeat of Tour de France disaster for Spaniard. (cyclingnews.com)
Saxo-Tinkoff
leader Nicolas Roche jumped into the top five overall as Domenico
Pozzovivo was caught out by crosswinds on stage 17 of the Vuelta a
Espana today, Wednesday. (stickybottle.com)
Italian
convinced his form is good enough to secure victory. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
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Vuelta a Espana is about to conclude its 68th edition but appears a
Grand Tour in search of an an identity and a sense of place in the
sport, writes Philip Gomes. (sbs.com.au)
Final
WorldTour race of the season starts one month from today.
(velonation.com)
US
bike brand Felt have been busy in the wind tunnel creating new versions
of their AR aero road bikes, which they reckon are the most aerodynamic
road bikes in the world, and an all new IA non-UCI time trial/triathlon
bike, which they claim to be the fastest bike of its kind ever
developed, by a long way. (road.cc)
 Fast,
lively and confident, Canyon’s updated Roadlite impresses on a first
ride around Germany. (road.cc)
 Restday
is coming to a close. Two weeks done. One to go ! One to go!
(podiumcafe.com)
 Horner
convinced of chances of overall victory in Vuelta's final week.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Prefers
second overall in Madrid to victory on Angliru. (cyclingnews.com)
 Astana
manager has confidence in Sicilian. (cyclingnews.com)
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After 17 years of professional racing, Chris Horner faces arguably the
most important four days of his career this week as the American
battles to become cycling's oldest ever Grand Tour winner in the 2013
Vuelta a Espana. (sbs.com.au)
A
federal judge sided with Lance Armstrong on Tuesday, ruling that the
accounts in his books, even though some of their elements were later
revealed as untrue, were protected as free speech and did not amount to
false advertising or fraud. (velonews.com)
Recently,
Pat McQuaid accused Brian Cookson of trying to engineer a “coronation
and not an election”. In this report, I ask if the reality of the
situation is far, far worse and whether Brian Cookson is even aware of
it? (velocast.cc)
One
SMS was the spark that unleashed a quickly unfolding chain of events
that delivered the news last week that Alonso would take over ownership
of the floundering Euskaltel team. (velonews.com)
Tour
of Alberta runner up Bookwalter and stage victor Evans also part of
very solid squad. (velonation.com)
Spanish
Grand Tour winner says Irishman “riding exceptionally bravely.”
(cyclingnews.com)
Canadian
ends his professional career at just 25. (cyclingnews.com)
"'Women
are not small men.' That point may seem blatantly obvious. But for
ages, that’s how most sports nutrition manufacturers treated us."
(bicycling.com)
To
see Jeremy Powers race ClifBar CrossVegas last year was to see a man
possessed. He was flying up the short grassy climbs and destroying the
downhills at the Desert Breeze Soccer Complex en route to his first win
under the Las Vegas lights. (velonews.com)
 "The
Scott Addict is back and, judging by our first ride at Eurobike, that’s
no bad thing." (roadcyclinguk.com)
 "Lake’s
Brett Lindstrom talks us through their unique - there is no other* -
cyclo-cross race shoe." (road.cc)
 UCI
President furious over "scurrilous and libellous" attacks on his
character. (cyclingnews.com)
 It’s
hard to find a dirtier election contest than the battle to run the UCI.
Overnight Velonews brought us enough allegations of shakedowns,
cover-ups and bribery to fill a James Ellroy novel. (inrng.com)
 Four
year bans also expected at November congress. (cyclingnews.com)
 A
film about Lance Armstrong's cycling comeback, shot in 2009 but shelved
when his doping denials began to unravel, had its own revival Monday,
offering fresh perspective on his lie. (sbs.com.au)
|
Sky's
former sports director says Wiggins felt Froome had "stabbed him in the
back." (road.cc)
World
champion takes first Maglia Rosa in final pre-Worlds stage race.
(velonation.com)
Fireworks
expected at European Cycling Union meeting. (cyclingnews.com)
Incumbent
UCI president now open to teams sharing race organisers revenue.
(cyclingnews.com)
Contador
camp denies cover-up claims. (cyclingnews.com)
2010 Montréal victor Gesink satisfied with condition: ‘I’m in a good
shape’. (velonation.com)
Six
years with Garmin comes to a close. (cyclingnews.com)
The
$40,000 season-long calendar includes the top events in U.S. cyclocross
and wraps with the Kingsport Cyclo-cross Cup in Tennessee on January 5,
2014. (velonews.com)
"Here’s
a look at some more new bits shown at Eurobike from Shimano, Powertap,
Prologo, FSA and more." (pezcyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "A responsive and balanced bike with a
smooth-rolling nature."
“What Pat is doing right now is distorting and distracting from the
various issues. He knows the truth.” (velonation.com)
Leaked
document reveals info on Contador, Armstrong cases. (cyclingnews.com)
 Cycling
chief Pat McQuaid told AFP he is confident that now he has been cleared
to be a candidate he will be re-elected easily as President of the
International Cycling Union (UCI) later this month.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
In
a letter to Artur Lopes, the vice president of the board, Plant says
the three members who voted on the matter misinterpreted what was being
requested. (cyclingnews.com)
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Restday
is coming to a close. Two weeks done. One to go ! One to go!
(podiumcafe.com)
Horner
convinced of chances of overall victory in Vuelta's final week.
(cyclingnews.com)
Prefers
second overall in Madrid to victory on Angliru. (cyclingnews.com)
Astana
manager has confidence in Sicilian. (cyclingnews.com)
 Wednesday's
Vuelta a Espana Stage 17 departs Calahorra at 1:04pm CET (7:04am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Burgos at around 5:40pm CET
(11:40am U.S. Eastern). Vuelta live streaming video should
get
underway at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
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and Pooley confirmed for the time trial. (cyclingnews.com)
 Australian
team on the verge of losing another key rider. (cyclingnews.com)
 Swiss
clothing company Assos today announced a new, four-model range of bib
shorts dubbed S7, including the top-of-the-line Campionissimo that will
retail for US$519/Ģ309. (bikeradar.com)
 The
Louis Garneau kit ($180) owns Summer and that’s a pretty bold
accomplishment. (atwistedspoke.com)
 KCNC’s
glass shelves house a few new parts, all carefully machined and
colorfully anodized to make your bike brighter and lighter.
(bikerumor.com)
 Nibali
loses time to Horner in final Pyrenean stage. (cyclingnews.com)
 Explosive
Spaniard gains 28 seconds on Nibali. (cyclingnews.com)
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President furious over "scurrilous and libellous" attacks on his
character. (cyclingnews.com)
It’s
hard to find a dirtier election contest than the battle to run the UCI.
Overnight Velonews brought us enough allegations of shakedowns,
cover-ups and bribery to fill a James Ellroy novel. (inrng.com)
Four
year bans also expected at November congress. (cyclingnews.com)
A
film about Lance Armstrong's cycling comeback, shot in 2009 but shelved
when his doping denials began to unravel, had its own revival Monday,
offering fresh perspective on his lie. (sbs.com.au)
 "Fortune
certainly favors the brave, and in Barguil’s case he started attacking
8km from the finish and was still doing it on the line!
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 The
change is aimed at creating a more explosive finale — a charge “La
Primavera” organizers have long pursued. (velonews.com)
 Trek
is taking over as title sponsor of RadioShack-Leopard for 2014, but so
far, only one American rider is confirmed next season for the team with
deep U.S. roots.
 Based
on Eurobike (and we’re sure soon to be Interbike), more an more
manufacturers are getting comfortable with Road Tubeless, which means
the inevitable use of carbon for the wheels. (bikerumor.com)
 Back
in 2007, Toronto based bike shop La Carrera collaborated with Colnago
and legendary graffiti artists Futura 2000 and Stash, to produce 38
custom painted Colnago Master Pista track frames for an art show
titled, Look Ma! No Brakes! (bikerumor.com)
 There's
a lot more disc road wheel options next year. (road.cc)
Italian
says holding the top spot "for so long" is getting fatiguing.
(cyclingnews.com)
|
“What Pat is doing right now is distorting and distracting from the
various issues. He knows the truth.” (velonation.com)
Leaked
document reveals info on Contador, Armstrong cases. (cyclingnews.com)
Cycling
chief Pat McQuaid told AFP he is confident that now he has been cleared
to be a candidate he will be re-elected easily as President of the
International Cycling Union (UCI) later this month.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 In
a letter to Artur Lopes, the vice president of the board, Plant says
the three members who voted on the matter misinterpreted what was being
requested. (cyclingnews.com)
 Team
manager Giuseppe Martinelli explained that his star rider has lost 20
watts since winning the Giro d’Italia in May. (velonews.com)
 "Where
should I hold the handlebars on descents?" (bicycling.com)
 "I
have seen companies advertise their product as hypoallergenic, but do
you know of a product or a company that focuses on hypoallergenic
clothing?" (velonews.com)
 MTN
Qhubeka, Saxo-Tinkoff and Belkin finalising line ups. (cyclingnews.com)
 "As
it turns out, the revelatory nature of riding in proper cycling
clothing was my personal apple from the Tree of Knowledge. Once I’d had
a taste of that comfort, I was unwilling to go back."
(redkiteprayer.com)
 "I'm
going to address the elephant in the room. I'm going to say what quite
a few of you have been thinking." (roadcycling.com)
 Nine
months have passed since decision to strip him of the result and medal.
(cyclingnews.com)
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Nibali
loses time to Horner in final Pyrenean stage. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
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Spaniard gains 28 seconds on Nibali. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Tour de France will remain on free-to-air television in major European
markets including Britain and Italy until 2019 after organisers agreed
to a new broadcast deal. (sbs.com.au)
 Tuesday
is the second and final rest day.
(cyclingfans.com)
 Forty
years on, Spanish race revisits Formigal. (cyclingnews.com)
 Irishman
sixth before final Pyrenean stage. (cyclingnews.com)
 However
settled the race’s heads of state appear in this year’s Vuelta pecking
order, the fat lady won’t be even humming a chord until after Stage 20.
(sbs.com.au)
 Up
and coming Canadian junior is one to watch. (cyclingnews.com)
 “He
doesn’t want to leave.” (velonation.com)
 "The
very features that made the Baldwin seem a bit more serious than
perhaps I warranted turned out to be some of its best points."
(redkiteprayer.com)
 Sagan
sprints to final stage victory. (cyclingnews.com)
Frenchman solos to maiden Grand Tour stage win. (cyclingnews.com)
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Italian
says holding the top spot "for so long" is getting fatiguing.
(cyclingnews.com)
 After
the second day in the Pyrenees, Chris Horner said “we just all watched
each other to the line. If we keep this up, nothing will change. We
might need someone to have a bad day before we can make another
selection.” (atwistedspoke.com)
 To
time trial, or not to time trial? That is the question for Fabian
Cancellara ahead of the world championships later this month.
(velonews.com)
 Move
follows Alberta stage win as stagiaire. (cyclingnews.com)
Garmin
Sharp investment in youth paying dividends. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Giro d’Italia organizer will present the 2014 route October 7 in Milan
but details are already leaking. (velonews.com)
 "With
wheels our first stop for performance upgrades, we took a look at
Bontrager’s Aeolus 3 carbon clinchers." (roadcyclinguk.com)
With several more mountain stages ahead, American rider seeking chink
in Nibali’s armor. (velonation.com)
 Italian
rides down challenges, finishes fourth. (cyclingnews.com)
Lotto
Belisol and Vacansoleil down to four riders. (cyclingnews.com)
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"I'm
going to address the elephant in the room. I'm going to say what quite
a few of you have been thinking." (roadcycling.com)
Nine
months have passed since decision to strip him of the result and medal.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Two
stage wins in the Vuelta means a remarkable début for Warren Barguil in
the pro peloton. This time last year he was an amateur but with a
difference as he’d just won the Tour de l’Avenir
overall. (inrng.com)
 BMC
Racing Team rider receives ‘nice confirmation’ of his improvement this
season. (velonation.com)
 Defending
world champions Tony Martin (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) and Philippe
Gilbert (BMC Racing) both abandoned an ever-extreme Vuelta a Espaņa
ahead of title defenses later this month. (velonews.com)
 "As
one of the most senior English-speaking Tour historians I had hoped for
more from Fife and from this, the most senior of English-language Tour
histories." (podiumcafe.com)
 A
large part of the excitement and appeal of racing comes from the fact
that the underdog can win, and a smart rider can outwit a stronger
rider by engaging their brain as well as their muscles.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 Adds
he 'wasn't part of the decision' not to involve the CAS in upcoming UCI
elections. (road.cc)
 "Apparently
the best way to attract newcomers to our sport is to eliminate all
exercise from it. Electric bikes, or e-bikes, were the rage."
(competitivecyclist.com)
 The
queen stage of any grand tour is always meant to present the greatest
challenge to the peloton. For me, that was certainly the case.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 “The
form is good and I am still motivated to train at home.”
(velonation.com)
 Italian
caught up in an anti-doping investigation. (cyclingnews.com)
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 Monday's
Vuelta a Espana Stage 16 departs Graus at 1:36pm CET (7:36am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Sallent de Gállego. Aramón
Formigal at around 5:40pm CET (11:40am U.S. Eastern). Vuelta
live
streaming video should get underway at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S.
Eastern).
(cyclingfans.com)
Sagan
sprints to final stage victory. (cyclingnews.com)
Frenchman solos to maiden Grand Tour stage win. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
2013 GP de Fourmies/La Voix de Nord is Sunday, September 8.
There will once again be live streams. Live streaming video:
3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
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Belly rider in the mix in Canada. (cyclingnews.com)
 This
is a vital stage of the Vuelta, 225km across the Pyrenees and with a
tricky summit finish which might not be difficult by itself but after
such a long distance in grim weather means the time losses can be
huge. (inrng.com)
 Dennis
retains overall lead. (cyclingnews.com)
 Horner
moves to second overall behind Nibali. (cyclingnews.com)
 Rain
expected for Saturday's stage around Black Diamond. (cyclingnews.com)
 Rain
and attacks by Rodriguez forecast for Pyrenean showdown.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Final
event of UCI America Tour today in Pennsylvania. (cyclingnews.com)
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With several more mountain stages ahead, American rider seeking chink
in Nibali’s armor. (velonation.com)
Italian
rides down challenges, finishes fourth. (cyclingnews.com)
 Lotto
Belisol and Vacansoleil down to four riders. (cyclingnews.com)
 Members
of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), meeting in Buenos Aires,
have voted to confirm cycling as one of 25 ‘core sports’ in the Olympic
program. (sbs.com.au)
 For
all the talk of disc brakes being the future of road cycling, here’s
the winning road bike from the Eurobike trade show. It’s by Factor
Bikes and comes with integrated brakes. (inrng.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "Comfy, airy, and aero."
 BikeRadar
verdict: 2.5 out of 5 stars. "Well behaved rear end limited by
unnerving front end setup. A couple of spec changes would make it ready
to rip."
 "What
an absolute cracka of a day. Daniele the ‘Rat Man Rattster’ has been
banging on the door for a jolly long time and today he completely blew
the door of its hinges!" (cyclingtips.com.au)
Overall contender Basso among 14 riders to quit. (cyclingnews.com)
 Italian
reinforces lead as rivals fall back. (cyclingnews.com)
German takes the bunch sprint in Paris-Bruxelles replacement race.
(velonation.com)
 Australian
sprinter ends run of podium finishes. (cyclingnews.com)
 Mollema
on the way to redemption. (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "If you’re after an aggressive race bike
with sorted kit and proper superbike upgrade potential, the SL 4 has to
be on your shortlist."
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The
queen stage of any grand tour is always meant to present the greatest
challenge to the peloton. For me, that was certainly the case.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
“The
form is good and I am still motivated to train at home.”
(velonation.com)
Italian
caught up in an anti-doping investigation. (cyclingnews.com)
 Former
world champion puts injury and disappointment behind her.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Under
record high temperatures cyclists, beer drinkings and those who just
wanted a reason so dress up came out in support of the 6th annual Tour
de Fat in Denver. (303cyclingnews.com)
 Mark
your calendars for the inaugural Carlsbad Family Fun Ride (CFFR) on
Saturday, September 7, and Carlsbad Grand Prix on Sunday, September 8
presented by Hoehn Motors Carlsbad with KPRi as official media partner.
(socalcycling.com)
 On
a wet and miserable day reminiscent of this year’s Giro d’Italia,
Horner finished in third place up the daunting Collada de la Gallina,
just 2 seconds behind race leader Vincenzo Nibali
(Astana). (atwistedspoke.com)
 Spaniard
nearly fainted due to cold conditions. (cyclingnews.com)
 Brent
Bookwalter (BMC Racing) needed a break. Coming off his third Tour de
France finish and a busy 71 racing days in the first half of the year,
he was cooked, physically and mentally. Fun had given way to
exhaustion. (velonews.com)
 Stage
13 looked ideal for a breakaway to take the spoils and the only
questions were how long it would take the break to form, and which
riders would make it. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Strongest
field to date lined up, Martin likely to ride. (velonation.com)
 "Aluminium
bikes were still readily apparent among the sea of carbon at Eurobike
2013, but in addition to being an attractive alternative at the
entry-level, we saw a variety of more sophisticated
offerings. The fabric is back in vogue." (roadcyclinguk.com)
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This
is a vital stage of the Vuelta, 225km across the Pyrenees and with a
tricky summit finish which might not be difficult by itself but after
such a long distance in grim weather means the time losses can be
huge. (inrng.com)
 Stage
15 start time: Sunday 10:35 CEST (1:350 AM PST); Earliest live video:
16:00 CEST (7:000 AM PST); Approximate finish: 17:40 CEST (8:400 AM
PST);.
(cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages & Results), Tour of Alberta - Sept 3-8 (Stages & Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results) Dennis
retains overall lead. (cyclingnews.com)
 Saturday's
Tour of Alberta Stage 4 (the Black Diamond Loop) departs Black Diamond
at 12:10pm MDT and is expected at the finish at Black Diamond/Foothills
at around 4:15pm MDT. Tour of Alberta live streaming video
should get underway at around 3pm MDT.
(cyclingfans.com)
Horner
moves to second overall behind Nibali. (cyclingnews.com)
Rain
expected for Saturday's stage around Black Diamond. (cyclingnews.com)
Rain
and attacks by Rodriguez forecast for Pyrenean showdown.
(cyclingnews.com)
Final
event of UCI America Tour today in Pennsylvania. (cyclingnews.com)
 Breakway
prevails in Drumheller, Alberta. (cyclingnews.com)
 Breakaway
goes to the line on stage 13. (cyclingnews.com)
 Movistar
leader struck by spectator, loses valuable teammate. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
41-year-old American came to Spain ready to climb, but some formidable
contenders stand in his way. (bicycling.com)
Stagiaire’s victory highlights his potential. (pezcyclingnews.com)
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"What
an absolute cracka of a day. Daniele the ‘Rat Man Rattster’ has been
banging on the door for a jolly long time and today he completely blew
the door of its hinges!" (cyclingtips.com.au)
Overall contender Basso among 14 riders to quit. (cyclingnews.com)
Italian
reinforces lead as rivals fall back. (cyclingnews.com)
German takes the bunch sprint in Paris-Bruxelles replacement race.
(velonation.com)
Australian
sprinter ends run of podium finishes. (cyclingnews.com)
Mollema
on the way to redemption. (cyclingnews.com)
BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "If you’re after an aggressive race bike
with sorted kit and proper superbike upgrade potential, the SL 4 has to
be on your shortlist."
 Saturday's
Brussels Cycling Classic departs Brussels at 11:45am CET (5:45am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Brussels at around 4:41pm CET
(10:41am U.S. Eastern). Brussels Cycling Classic live
streaming video should get underway at around 2:35pm CET (8:35am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 With
three hard climbing stages looming in the Pyrénées, the GC favorites at
the Vuelta a Espaņa were content to let a breakaway have its moment in
the Iberian sun Friday. (velonews.com)
Executive board rules out neutral evaluation of regulations, says
delegates will decide at Congress (velonation.com).
 With
election in Florence just three weeks away, British Cycling president
cites testimonials. (road.cc)
 Vacansoleil
DCM rider latest to leave squad, which looks set to stop.
(velonation.com)
 Vincenzo
Nibali (Astana) was looking cool as a cucumber on the post-stage podium
Thursday after a fairly routine sprint stage that opened the second
half of the Vuelta a Espaņa. (velonews.com)
 Irishman
lying second overall as Vuelta hits Pyrenees. (cyclingnews.com)
|
On
a wet and miserable day reminiscent of this year’s Giro d’Italia,
Horner finished in third place up the daunting Collada de la Gallina,
just 2 seconds behind race leader Vincenzo Nibali
(Astana). (atwistedspoke.com)
Spaniard
nearly fainted due to cold conditions. (cyclingnews.com)
Brent
Bookwalter (BMC Racing) needed a break. Coming off his third Tour de
France finish and a busy 71 racing days in the first half of the year,
he was cooked, physically and mentally. Fun had given way to
exhaustion. (velonews.com)
Mark
your calendars for the inaugural Carlsbad Family Fun Ride (CFFR) on
Saturday, September 7, and Carlsbad Grand Prix on Sunday, September 8
presented by Hoehn Motors Carlsbad with KPRi as official media partner.
(socalcycling.com)
Stage
13 looked ideal for a breakaway to take the spoils and the only
questions were how long it would take the break to form, and which
riders would make it. (cyclingtips.com.au)
Strongest
field to date lined up, Martin likely to ride. (velonation.com)
"Aluminium
bikes were still readily apparent among the sea of carbon at Eurobike
2013, but in addition to being an attractive alternative at the
entry-level, we saw a variety of more sophisticated
offerings. The fabric is back in vogue." (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Cannondale
rider optimistic about finding a team. (cyclingnews.com)
 After
a judge ordered Lance Armstrong to answer specific questions regarding
his performance-enhancing drug use, the former Tour de France winner
told VeloNews he would be open and honest, and that this wouldn’t be
the only time he would be under oath in the coming year. (velonews.com)
 F1
driver refuses to be drawn on Contador rumors. (cyclingnews.com)
 First
seven riders announced are mix of youth and experience.
(cyclingnews.com)
 The
modern Tour of Britain will crown its tenth different winner in as many
editions in London on September 22. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
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Breakway
prevails in Drumheller, Alberta. (cyclingnews.com)
Breakaway
goes to the line on stage 13. (cyclingnews.com)
Movistar
leader struck by spectator, loses valuable teammate. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
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14 start time: Saturday 12:00 CEST (3:00 AM PST); Earliest live video:
15:00 CEST (6:00 AM PST); Approximate finish: 17:15 CEST (8:15 AM PST).
(cyclingfans.com)
The
41-year-old American came to Spain ready to climb, but some formidable
contenders stand in his way. (bicycling.com)
Stagiaire’s victory highlights his potential. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Across
the pond, Chris Horner (RadioShack-Leopard) is trying to rewrite the
definition of what it means to be a relatively senior citizen in a
young man’s sport. (velonews.com)
 German
bests Rovny, Rebellin in solo move. (cyclingnews.com)
 POC
announced its entrance into the road helmet market earlier this summer
with the Octal. POC is taking a strikingly different approach to its
helmet marketing and focusing first and foremost on safety, a helmet
feature that manufacturers seldom mentioned until recent years.
(velonews.com)
 Stage
3 start time: Friday 12:00 MDT (11:00 AM PST); Earliest live video:
15:00 MDT (2:00 PM PST); Approximate finish: 16:30 MDT (3:30 PM PST).
(cyclingfans.com)
Tour of Alberta leader Sagan takes field sprint for third.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Hectic
sprint goes the way of world champion. (cyclingnews.com)
 Fabian
Cancellara will take a minor mental edge into the UCI Road World
Championships time trial, after edging two-time champion Tony Martin in
the Vuelta's only race against the clock, in Tarazona. (sbs.com.au)
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With
three hard climbing stages looming in the Pyrénées, the GC favorites at
the Vuelta a Espaņa were content to let a breakaway have its moment in
the Iberian sun Friday. (velonews.com)
Executive board rules out neutral evaluation of regulations, says
delegates will decide at Congress (velonation.com).
With
election in Florence just three weeks away, British Cycling president
cites testimonials. (road.cc)
Vacansoleil
DCM rider latest to leave squad, which looks set to stop.
(velonation.com)
Vincenzo
Nibali (Astana) was looking cool as a cucumber on the post-stage podium
Thursday after a fairly routine sprint stage that opened the second
half of the Vuelta a Espaņa. (velonews.com)
Irishman
lying second overall as Vuelta hits Pyrenees. (cyclingnews.com)
 Crash
occurred on third stage of Vuelta. (cyclingnews.com)
 15
years straight with FDJ for Frenchman. (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A great option for training with GPS but
not quite as practical as the best on the market."
Mark
your calendars for the inaugural Carlsbad Family Fun Ride (CFFR) on
Saturday, September 7, and Carlsbad Grand Prix on Sunday, September 8
presented by Hoehn Motors Carlsbad with KPRi as official media partner.
(socalcycling.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Has potential but is held back by its
suspension. The lack of clutch mech makes it a noisy ride too.".
 No
offer from yet from Garmin. (cyclingnews.com)
 "It’s
funny how you perceive distance when you get this far into a grand
tour. Today, 160km seemed so incredibly short."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
|
Cannondale
rider optimistic about finding a team. (cyclingnews.com)
After
a judge ordered Lance Armstrong to answer specific questions regarding
his performance-enhancing drug use, the former Tour de France winner
told VeloNews he would be open and honest, and that this wouldn’t be
the only time he would be under oath in the coming year. (velonews.com)
F1
driver refuses to be drawn on Contador rumors. (cyclingnews.com)
First
seven riders announced are mix of youth and experience.
(cyclingnews.com)
The
modern Tour of Britain will crown its tenth different winner in as many
editions in London on September 22. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Emilia
Fahlin takes a late-season camp in the Pyrenees. (cyclingnews.com)
 Team
Sky's newest recruit, Irishman Philip Deignan, has admitted that moving
to the team is a "dream come true" but he said he's ready for the
challenge ahead and won't be intimidated by riding with the likes of
Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome and Rochie Porte. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Efficient-feeling smooth-speed favorites
that excel on the climbs."
 Airstreeem
is the brainchild of former KTM UCI Continental rider, Stefan Probst,
who has established a test center for his products – road,
time trial, and mountain bikes, as well as wheels – in Salzburg.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 "I’m
not exaggerating even a little bit when I say this is the best fitting
and most comfortable wind breaker I’ve ever worn." (redkiteprayer.com)
 SRAM
has released two high-end groupsets this year, and the newly-released
model year 2014 bikes will be the first cohort to feature them en masse.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 "Under
any governing body, there should be a rule that doesn’t allow a
president to run for a third term. Change is always good and for
somebody to be in a position to run an organization for 12 years is
wrong. The UCI itself needs to have this changed."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 It’s
the final days, all hope gone, enemies at the gates and
McQuaid wanders the now deserted UCI headquarters in Aigle, Switzerland
railing against his tormenters. (atwistedspoke.com)
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Tour of Alberta leader Sagan takes field sprint for third.
(cyclingnews.com)
Hectic
sprint goes the way of world champion. (cyclingnews.com)
 Stage
2 start time: Thursday 10:50 MDT (9:500 AM PST); Earliest live video:
14:00 MDT (1:00 PM PST); Approximate finish: 15:30 MDT (2:30 PM PST).
(cyclingfans.com)
 Friday's
Vuelta a Espana Stage 13 departs Valls at 1:27pm CET (7:27am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Castelldefels at around
5:40pm CET (11:40am U.S. Eastern). Vuelta live streaming
video should
get underway at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
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Cancellara will take a minor mental edge into the UCI Road World
Championships time trial, after edging two-time champion Tony Martin in
the Vuelta's only race against the clock, in Tarazona. (sbs.com.au)
 Briton’s
preparations appear to be on track for TT worlds. (velonation.com)
 Bone
graft needed for hand broken in Tour de France 2012. (cyclingnews.com)
 "It
is important to have a bit of a break at the end of the season whether
you are a racer or a sportive rider. The busier and more intense your
season has been the greater the importance of the break before you
commence your build up to the new season." (stickybottle.com)
Mark
your calendars for the inaugural Carlsbad Family Fun Ride (CFFR) on
Saturday, September 7, and Carlsbad Grand Prix on Sunday, September 8
presented by Hoehn Motors Carlsbad with KPRi as official media partner.
(socalcycling.com)
Cannondale rider unbeatable in first road stage. (cyclingnews.com)
 If
this is Spain, it must be... a bunch of Italians crushing the time
trial? What the hell just happened? (podiumcafe.com)
 American
drops to fourth overall but still gunning for lead. (cyclingnews.com)
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No
offer from yet from Garmin. (cyclingnews.com)
"It’s
funny how you perceive distance when you get this far into a grand
tour. Today, 160km seemed so incredibly short."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 "Cycling turned
me into a fierce competitor; someone who was obsessed with going faster
and getting stronger—than other people. That was key. Going faster and
getting stronger than other people. And to do that, I needed the best
bike. I needed carbon." (redkiteprayer.com)
 It
might be the Tour of Spain but there’s a French touch here. The event
is owned by the French, a lot of the sponsors are French and this
weekend the race crosses the Pyrenees for a French stage
finish. (inrng.com)
 The
Eurosport cycling podcast is back for another episode as Scott O'Raw
and John Galloway break down all the latest goings-on in the sport.
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Sergeant
signs Belgian for two years. (cyclingnews.com)
 "You
came here expecting a coffee shop cruise. You weren’t promised a coffee
shop cruise. You were promised a personal challenge. You just chose to
ignore that part." (bicycling.com)
 Saxo
Tinkoff owner plays down rumors star rider could go to Alonso’s new
team. (velonation.com)
 The
Eurobike show isn’t just about beautiful bikes, there was also
thousands of new products on display with wheels, pedals, handlebars,
lights, clothing and more. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 "We’d
love to simplify the debate between 26-inch, 27.5-inch and 29-inch
options. But it’s not simple. Wheel size is all about personal
preference, so you’ll need to do some soul searching." (velonews.com)
 "The
year is drawing to a close, but there's plenty of cycling left to do,
watch, read about and follow." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Left
leg and right collarbone take impact of downhill incident as well as a
neck fracture. (velonation.com)
 Court
states that both the requesting federations and McQuaid need to agree
on an expedited decision to get quick judgement. (velonation.com)
 Today
we jumped straight into a ITT, so it was nice way to get our engines
running again after yesterday’s day of leisure.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
|
"Under
any governing body, there should be a rule that doesn’t allow a
president to run for a third term. Change is always good and for
somebody to be in a position to run an organization for 12 years is
wrong. The UCI itself needs to have this changed."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
It’s
the final days, all hope gone, enemies at the gates and
McQuaid wanders the now deserted UCI headquarters in Aigle, Switzerland
railing against his tormenters. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Pellizotti
cannot race for Astana before May 2014, says Legeay. (cyclingnews.com)
 Former
ONCE pro and ex-Olympian says discussions to continue next week.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Board
of Directors: "Growth in cycling has been on the back of deceit and
cheats." (cyclingnews.com)
 "Whoever
wasn't a fan of mine before won't be a fan now either."
(cyclingnews.com)
 During
a career that spanned five decades, the fiercely competitive British
cyclist Beryl Burton won seven world titles (two road race
championships and five track pursuit titles) and 96 national titles (12
road race championships, 13 pursuit titles, and 71 time trial titles
against the clock). (pavedmag.com)
 His
season has featured the king of the mountains jersey at the Amgen Tour
of California, eighth overall at the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, and
11th overall at the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado. (velonews.com)
 "In
the first part of this two-part series, Joe McQuillan and Alan McCubbin
introduced us to high-fat, low-carbohydrate (HFLC) diets and compared
two athletes who were about to start a HFLC diet."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 "With
six French road race wins this season alone, including a tour, Doug is
now considering which offers from prospective teams will progress him
to the next level." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 "By
any measure, this stuff isn’t cheap, but the packets, by virtue of
being too small to be stolen from you by TSA and coming in a package
durable enough to be foolproof for travel makes the $3 a bargain."
(redkiteprayer.com)
 Insurance
company hoping to recover $3 million dollars. (cyclingnews.com)
 Climber
could escape sanction if news is confirmed; Di Luca before CONI today.
(velonation.com)
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Cannondale rider unbeatable in first road stage. (cyclingnews.com)
 Stage
1 start time: Wednesday 11:15 MDT (10:15 AM PST); Earliest live video:
14:00 MDT (1:00 PM PST); Approximate finish: 15:50 MDT (2:50 PM PST).
(cyclingfans.com)
If
this is Spain, it must be... a bunch of Italians crushing the time
trial? What the hell just happened? (podiumcafe.com)
American
drops to fourth overall but still gunning for lead. (cyclingnews.com)
 While
the ageless one Chris Horner turned in a lackluster time trial in the
Vuelta and dropped down to fourth on GC, Fabian Cancellara saved the
day with a decisive win against the clock. Worldwide sales of Trek race
bikes jump another 1.84%. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Wednesday's
Vuelta a Espana Stage 11, a 38.8km Individual Time Trial at Tarazona,
gets underway with the departure of the first rider at 1:14pm CET
(7:14am U.S. Eastern). Full Start Order and Times
here. Vuelta live streaming video should get underway at
around 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern).
(cyclingfans.com)
 Fast,
largely untechnical course with straightforward climb. (cyclingnews.com)
 It
was a telling sign. Peter Sagan (Cannondale) was powering his way up
the short but steep climb in Tuesday’s Tour of Alberta prologue, a
climb that saw the majority of his rivals out of the saddle at various
points along the way. (velonews.com)
 Dennis,
Ludvigsson complete the podium. (cyclingnews.com)
 As
the only solo time trial of the 2013 Vuelta this is a vital moment of
the race. But this being the Vuelta it’s got a climb that rises over a
thousand metres above sea level. (inrng.com)
Races
& Results.
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defence on the line in Florence. (cyclingnews.com)
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Left
leg and right collarbone take impact of downhill incident as well as a
neck fracture. (velonation.com)
Court
states that both the requesting federations and McQuaid need to agree
on an expedited decision to get quick judgement. (velonation.com)
Today
we jumped straight into a ITT, so it was nice way to get our engines
running again after yesterday’s day of leisure.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 pecialized-lululemon
dominate on stage 2. (cyclingnews.com)
 Chris
Horner (RadioShack-Leopard) is already rewriting the history books as
the oldest rider to win and lead a grand tour, but the story is not
going to end here. (velonews.com)
 Chris
Horner and Tejay van Garderen will lead a formidable looking US charge
for rainbow stripes at the UCI Road World Championships in Florence,
USA Cycling has announced. (sbs.com.au)
 Not
to be confused with Sugino’s Zen track chainrings, this crankset’s full
name is Zencranks PAS (Power Augmentation Systems), and you’ve never
ridden anything like it. (velonews.com)
 Bomans
in Spain to discuss form and Florence course. (cyclingnews.com)
 Cadel
Evans is confident six weeks out of competition has been beneficial to
his worlds preparation after a solid start to this week's Tour of
Alberta. (sbs.com.au)
 La
Gazzetta Dello Sport says Di Luca waived the B-sample test so he’ll
face a full ban. But it seems Santambrogio’s B-sample is negative for
EPO so he could now be cleared. (inrng.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Highly adjustable seatpost with great
positional versatility."
 Space-grade
metal delivers durable speed and comfort. (bicycling.com)
 After
ten days of action we were rewarded with a rest day today. The rest day
marks the halfway point in the race and while it seems to have taken an
eternity to get to this point. (cyclingtips.com.au)
American
Chris Horner (RadioShack-Leopard) said it’s not a surprise to him that
he’s leading a grand tour at the age of 41, but he can understand why
it might seem like one to everyone else. (velonews.com)
|
Insurance
company hoping to recover $3 million dollars. (cyclingnews.com)
Climber
could escape sanction if news is confirmed; Di Luca before CONI today.
(velonation.com)
 “Right
now, I know that I am in good shape. I have to stay focussed.”
(velonation.com)
 “Martin
was impressive during his break; when we were in HTC, we used to call
him Ten K Tony.” (velonation.com)
 It’s
long way from his roots as a track rider – Dempster was a multiple
Australian junior and U23 champion in races as diverse as the junior
points and U23 time trial. (pezcyclingnews.com)
Mark
your calendars for the inaugural Carlsbad Family Fun Ride (CFFR) on
Saturday, September 7, and Carlsbad Grand Prix on Sunday, September 8
presented by Hoehn Motors Carlsbad with KPRi as official media partner.
(socalcycling.com)
 NetApp
rider still recovering from emotional strain. (cyclingnews.com)
 Most
creative suspension system: Lauf's TR29 leaf-spring fork weighs just
900 grams and offers 60mm of travel, found here on Open's 1.0 model,
built up to just 6.7kg (14.9lbs). (velonews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 2 out of 5 stars. "Larger volume would be useful, and the bag
doesn’t represent great value."
 Look
Flex: This lightweight pedal is remarkably simple—there’s a composite
body, an integrated spring assembly, and nothing else. (bicycling.com)
 "I
summon that famous, nay iconic, line from Monty Python and the Holy
Grail as a means of framing a certain perspective on Pat McQuaid and
the election for the office of UCI President that looms a few weeks
away." (redkiteprayer.com)
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Tuesday's
Tour of Alberta Prologue, a 7.8km Individual Time Trial at Edmonton,
gets underway at 6:15pm MDT. Finish at around 8:25pm MDT(4:25am CET).
Live video from *6:00pm MDT (*2:00am CET). (cyclingfans.com)
 As
the only solo time trial of the 2013 Vuelta this is a vital moment of
the race. But this being the Vuelta it’s got a climb that rises over a
thousand metres above sea level. (inrng.com)
Medal
defence on the line in Florence. (cyclingnews.com)
 Canadian
proud to be racing at home. (cyclingnews.com)
 Two
of his ubiquitous cardboard faces hung from the second floor railing
inside City Hall. His fellow riders were tabbing him as a can’t-be-beat
favorite. And so Peter Sagan (Cannondale) was asked if he could outrun
a bear. (velonews.com)
 Belkin
field strong team for Canadian stage ace. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages & Results), Tour of Alberta - Sept 3-8 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results)  Wednesday’s
lone individual time trial will be a battleground with two fronts as
the Vuelta a Espaņa clicks back into gear. (velonews.com)
 Team
aiming for Grand Tour participation in 2014. (velonation.com)
Tuesday
is a rest day at the Vuelta. The race resumes Wednesday with
Stage 11 ITT. Details Tuesday.
(cyclingfans.com)
 "There
is no reason a guy over 40 can't do all sorts of things, like get out
of bed in the morning and ride to a coffee shop or something."
 Armitstead
rides time bonuses to race lead. (cyclingnews.com)
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After
ten days of action we were rewarded with a rest day today. The rest day
marks the halfway point in the race and while it seems to have taken an
eternity to get to this point. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 American
Chris Horner (RadioShack-Leopard) said it’s not a surprise to him that
he’s leading a grand tour at the age of 41, but he can understand why
it might seem like one to everyone else. (velonews.com)
 Welcome
back to Horner Central, Senior Smiler, the Energizer Bunny on a Trek
bike. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Going
into last weekend’s trio of decisive climbing stages at the Vuelta a
Espaņa, there were no less than 18 riders within one minute of
then-race leader Vincenzo Nibali (Astana). (velonews.com)
The
guard leaned forward, and looked up and down the empty street from the
gateway to the castle. “Winter is coming. That’s
the news coming from the North. Winter is coming, and it’s
coming for us all.” (cyclismas.com)
 Professional
cycling has a reputation for premature deaths, either from tragic
crashes on the road or from dangerous performance-boosting substances.
(velonews.com)
Formula
1 driver Fernando Alonso’s rescue of the Euskaltel-Euskadi team has
prompted speculation from Gazzetta dello Sport that his friend Alberto
Contador may join the squad next season. (cyclingnews.com)
 Katusha
riders say they are determined to keep pushing for overall victory.
(velonation.com)
 Cannondale
leader confident about the second part of the Vuelta. (cyclingnews.com)
 German
ready to return to racing after a year off. (cyclingnews.com)
 Fast
and fun bikes for cruising around town, or speeding to work.
(bicycling.com)
 The
Shimano (and SRAM) 11-speed freehub is wider than the 10-speed one,
because the 11-speed Shimano (and SRAM) cogset stack height is taller
than 10-speed. (velonews.com)
Mark
your calendars for the inaugural Carlsbad Family Fun Ride (CFFR) on
Saturday, September 7, and Carlsbad Grand Prix on Sunday, September 8
presented by Hoehn Motors Carlsbad with KPRi as official media partner.
(socalcycling.com)
 US
squad seeks top-5 result at TTT world championship.
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"I
summon that famous, nay iconic, line from Monty Python and the Holy
Grail as a means of framing a certain perspective on Pat McQuaid and
the election for the office of UCI President that looms a few weeks
away." (redkiteprayer.com)
 It’s
only a few weeks until the UCI presidential election in Tuscany and the
story around the vote has been morphing and evolving almost every day
in recent months. (cyclingtips.com.au)
Friends
and family of Dale Stetina, the two-time national road champion
critically injured in a cycling accident Saturday in Colorado, had
reason to be cautiously optimistic Monday after the 57-year-old showed
several small but significant signs of improvement. (velonews.com)
 Dempster
gives a rest day recap on all the action in Spain. (cyclingnews.com)
 Ten
Dam also fatigued after Tour, but Dekker says he’ll keep battling.
(velonation.com)
 Vanendert
brothers also brought down in bad day for Lotto-Belisol.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Colombian
climber Esteban Chaves will link up with Orica-GreenEDGE next season,
the latest in a raft of signings announced by the team as it continues
to re-shape its composition and objectives for 2014 and beyond.
(sbs.com.au)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "A combination of surefooted confidence,
silky smoothness and explosive responsiveness makes the SuperSix a
total joy to ride." (bikeradar.com)
 Why
do high-end bikes and components cost so much more than budget
offerings? (janheine.wordpress.com)
 Your
chances of being struck by a vehicle are lower than you think. Here’s
how to reduce your risk even further. (bicycling.com)
 A
good booth at Eurobike isn’t complete without a sponsored rider’s race
bike drawing people in, like this Scott Scale 700 belonging to Nino
Schurter of Scott-Swisspower. (velonews.com)
 After
beginning her pro cycling career as a track rider and being part of the
five-time Worlds-winning team pursuit trio - not to mention a member of
the golden trio from London 2012 - Dani King has stepped away from the
boards and onto the road. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Continuing is recent raft of new product launches, Garmin has revealed
details of two new cycling-specific devices - the Edge Touring and Edge
Touring Plus navigation systems. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Let’s
all let out a collective, loud and cathartic OMG. Once again, 41 year
old Chris Horner of RadioShack is leading the Vuelta a
Espana. (atwistedspoke.com)
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Tour of Alberta Prologue, a 7.8km Individual Time Trial at Edmonton,
gets underway at 6:15pm MDT. Finish at around 8:25pm MDT(4:25am CET).
Live video from *8:00pm MDT (*4:00am CET). (cyclingfans.com)
 American
surges into race lead ahead of rest day. (cyclingnews.com)
 Spanish
rider impressed by American veteran’s performance but remains confident
of own form. (velonation.com)
 Pua
Mata and Ben Sonntag rang in the inaugural Grand Junction Off-Road on
Sunday with wins in the professional women’s and men’s races,
respectively. (velonews.com)
Tuesday
is a rest day at the Vuelta. The race resumes Wednesday with
Stage 11 ITT. Details Tuesday.
(cyclingfans.com)
 It’s
the end of stage one of the Vuelta a Espaņa. RadioShack-Leopard came
within seconds of winning the team time trial and claiming the red
jersey. Despite some initial disappointment from the close call, there
were smiles all around. After a strong ride, they knew they were onto
something special. (velonews.com)
Races
& Results.
Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages & Results), Tour de l'Avenir - Aug 24-31 (Stages & Results), Tour of Alberta - Sept 3-8 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results)  “I
have had a really good run of luck this year. It was about time I got
dealt a shit hand.” (velonation.com)
 Roche
loses red jersey by one second. (cyclingnews.com)
Spaniard denies he's Katusha's long-term Vuelta leader.
(cyclingnews.com)
Two new signings for Belgian team.
 Trio
lose time on eighth stage of Vuelta a Espaņa. (velonation.com)
 Spain’s
third pro team will not target WorldTour. (cyclingnews.com)
 What's
the best way of solving the problem of lack of space on the street for
bikes? Move them underground. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
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“I don’t think we should be in a position where as an organisation we
are not sure how we hold an election, or how candidates are nominated.”
(velonation.com)
 "Unfortunately
the hazards that the organizers tried to avoid would wreak havoc on the
field and ended up being more destructive than if we had of raced
through the city at full gas." (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Irishman’s
insistence that he has a valid nomination under scrutiny; USA Cycling
and others want clarity. (velonation.com)
 Three-time
Tour winner says Brit brings "honest and transparent leadership."
(cyclingnews.com)
 The
Puy de Dôme is an extinct volcano in central France with a road that
winds around the cone to the top and is the scene of the greatest duel
in the Tour de France. (inrng.com)
 Former
Tour de France yellow jersey wearer gets second chance in cycling.
(velonation.com)
 I
wanted lug work that was gorgeous but didn’t call attention to itself.
That meant no fancy windows, but points thinned enough to draw blood
and brass fillets to make them curve to the gentle contours of an
industrial designer’s eye. I wanted a bike that would contain
an extra layer of special for those who knew a thing or two about frame
building. (redkiteprayer.com)
 It's
a pity he doesn't always go like that, says Nibali. (cyclingnews.com)
Movistar
rider up to fourth overall after ninth stage. (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "A custom Italian thoroughbred for fans of
traditional XC handling but new-sized wheels."
 Nizzolo,
Dumoulin complete podium. (cyclingnews.com)
 With
a rest day and a monster transfer beckoning, look for this one to go
quickly. But it's a tough, tough stage. The Alto de Monachil comes with
30k to go and will loosen the legs considerably. But the last ascent
will just plain hurt. (podiumcafe.com)
 Irishman
one second behind Spaniard. (cyclingnews.com)
 Australian
road, 'cross and MTB racer wins eliminator Worlds. (cyclingnews.com)
|
Let’s
all let out a collective, loud and cathartic OMG. Once again, 41 year
old Chris Horner of RadioShack is leading the Vuelta a
Espana. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Samuel
Sánchez to lead team that will have a new name and base in Asturias.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Nicolas
Roche took a valiant 7th place as the Vuelta a Espana presented its
most difficult test thus far on stage 10 today, Monday.
(stickybottle.com)
 Veteran
focused only on the race, admits he has no idea what his future holds.
(cyclingnews.com)
 The
Tour of California, Tour of Utah, and USA Pro Cycling Challenge have
grown every year. Has American stage racing finally arrived on the main
stage? (podiumcafe.com)
 Disc
brakes, 11 speed rigs and custom carbon were the trends that were
expected at Eurobike this year but you never know just what you will
get until you walk through the doors of the massive salon in Germany.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 "A
favorite of mine for close to a year now, the Flare offers a whopping
75 lumens of in-your-face brightness." (pavedmag.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Simple aerodynamics and not actually
‘lite’, but a stiff, good value package for power riders."
Mark
your calendars for the inaugural Carlsbad Family Fun Ride (CFFR) on
Saturday, September 7, and Carlsbad Grand Prix on Sunday, September 8
presented by Hoehn Motors Carlsbad with KPRi as official media partner.
(socalcycling.com)
 The
first 100km were quite pedestrian. There was a peloton full of tired
legs after the mountain top finish yesterday and everybody was happy to
have a bit of quiet time... (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Former
U.S. national road champion Dale Stetina, father of Garmin-Sharp’s
Peter Stetina and brother of Shimano USA vice president Wayne Stetina,
was in critical condition Saturday night after a cycling accident
required him to be emergency airlifted to a Boulder, Colorado,
hospital. (velonews.com)
 Today
was all about Ivan. Judging by the finish of yesterday’s stage we knew
there would be a tired peloton, so there would be the opportunity to
strike a blow on the final climb if you had the legs...
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 With
41-year-old Chris Horner (RadioShack-Leopard) riding high on GC, this
Vuelta a Espaņa is being called by some the “Vuelta de los abuelos.”
(velonews.com)
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Roche
loses red jersey by one second. (cyclingnews.com)
Spaniard denies he's Katusha's long-term Vuelta leader.
(cyclingnews.com)
Two new signings for Belgian team.
 Monday's
Vuelta a Espana Stage 10 departs Torredelcampo at 12:29pm CET (6:29am
U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Güéjar Sierra. Alto
Hazallanas at around 5:40pm CET (11:40am U.S. Eastern).
Vuelta live streaming video should get underway at around 4:00pm CET
(10:00am U.S. Eastern).
(cyclingfans.com)
Trio
lose time on eighth stage of Vuelta a Espaņa. (velonation.com)
Races
& Results.
Vuelta a Espaņa - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages & Results), Tour de l'Avenir - Aug 24-31 (Stages & Results), Tour of Alberta - Sept 3-8 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Races), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results) Spain’s
third pro team will not target WorldTour. (cyclingnews.com)
What's
the best way of solving the problem of lack of space on the street for
bikes? Move them underground. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Anton overhauled inside final kilometre, Nibali and Horner not as
strong as expected on final climb. (velonation.com)
 It
couldn’t go on – had the frantic dog fights of the first four days of
the Vuelta continued then no one would have made it to Madrid. The last
three days saw surprise wins across stages supposedly built for the
sprinters’. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Former
world champion Julien Absalon (France) put in an impressive race; he
was competing with three broken ribs. (cyclingnews.com)
 Cross
country world champion pulls off repeat win after broken collarbone.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Queensland’s
Janine Jungfels secured Australia’s first ever Observed Trials World
Championship medal when she finished third in the elite women’s event
at the UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships. (sbs.com.au)
 "I
haven’t ridden another bike that offered as vibration-free a
ride while maintaining a lively, responsive nature. Of all the bikes
I’ve ridden
that were meant to put a pillow over the face of vibration, none did so
as effectively as the 622 slx." (redkiteprayer.com)
 Chris
Horner (RadioShack-Leopard) expects fireworks over the next three
stages in the Vuelta a Espaņa, and he promises to be the man to light
the fuse. (velonews.com)
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Nizzolo,
Dumoulin complete podium. (cyclingnews.com)
With
a rest day and a monster transfer beckoning, look for this one to go
quickly. But it's a tough, tough stage. The Alto de Monachil comes with
30k to go and will loosen the legs considerably. But the last ascent
will just plain hurt. (podiumcafe.com)
Irishman
one second behind Spaniard. (cyclingnews.com)
Australian
road, 'cross and MTB racer wins eliminator Worlds. (cyclingnews.com)
 Uran
holds top ten place, Henao recovers. (cyclingnews.com)
 Mixed
feelings for talented French rider. (velonation.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A great alternative if you're looking for
something a little different."
 Vision
released their first road handlebar, the Vision Metron 4D, at Eurobike
2013. It's been designed to counteract the hunched feeling riders get
from using smaller frames – a recent trend among
roadies. (bikerader.com)
 American
says he believes that Cookson wants “honest and transparent
leadership.” (velonation.com)
 Spaniard
waited too long on Alto de Peņas Blancas. (cyclingnews.com)
 Race
leader Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) and runner-up Chris Horner
(RadioShack-Leopard) were among those distanced on the grind to the
finish line, which saw Konig take the flowers ahead of Daniel Moreno
(Katusha) and Nicholas Roche (Saxo-Tinkoff). (velonews.com)
 Tjallingii
solos to victory on final stage. (cyclingnews.com)
 Dutchwoman's
fifth World Cup win this season wraps up overall title.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Future
goals include winning a stage in the Vuelta a Espaņa, thus completing
hat trick of Grand Tour successes. (velonation.com)
|
The
first 100km were quite pedestrian. There was a peloton full of tired
legs after the mountain top finish yesterday and everybody was happy to
have a bit of quiet time... (cyclingtips.com.au)
Former
U.S. national road champion Dale Stetina, father of Garmin-Sharp’s
Peter Stetina and brother of Shimano USA vice president Wayne Stetina,
was in critical condition Saturday night after a cycling accident
required him to be emergency airlifted to a Boulder, Colorado,
hospital. (velonews.com)
Today
was all about Ivan. Judging by the finish of yesterday’s stage we knew
there would be a tired peloton, so there would be the opportunity to
strike a blow on the final climb if you had the legs...
(cyclingtips.com.au)
With
41-year-old Chris Horner (RadioShack-Leopard) riding high on GC, this
Vuelta a Espaņa is being called by some the “Vuelta de los abuelos.”
(velonews.com)
 After
an unpredictable opening week of the Vuelta a Espana our erstwhile
blogger Blazin' Saddles looks back on the story so far.
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Samidi
27.9 (Eurobike electric bike design winner). (mbaction.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Cleverly raceable and walkable MTB shoes."
41-year-old threat shut down by Nibali on final climb before both lose
some time. (velonation.com)
 Who
isn’t amazed at what RadioShack’s Chris Horner has been up to in Spain?
Past the retirement age at 41, the guy from Bend, Oregon and San Diego,
California is lighting up the Helta Skelta
Vuelta. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Hushovd
looking to carry form into WorldTour race. (cyclingnews.com)
 Setback
for Irish world championship contender. (velonation.com)
 Adam
Yates finished second overall just over a minute behind overall race
winner Ruben Fernandez of Spain in a tough seven-stage-and-a-prologue
Tour de l'Avenir, arguably the most prestigious stage race in the
Under-23 Coupe de Nations calendar. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Mark
your calendars for the inaugural Carlsbad Family Fun Ride (CFFR) on
Saturday, September 7, and Carlsbad Grand Prix on Sunday, September 8
presented by Hoehn Motors Carlsbad with KPRi as official media partner.
(socalcycling.com)
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