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Archive: October 2009 October 31, 2009 A man addicted to riding his bike. Floyd Landis doesn't think he will ever race the Tour de France again. Compton and Johnson Superb at Muddy, Snowy Blue Sky Cup. Tim Johnson and Katie Compton take big solo wins in Longmont. Grenoble 6-jours: Day 2 - Van Bon/Vermeulen hold onto slim lead. Day 1 - Van Bon and Vermeulen lead after first night. Vuelta a Guatemala: Stage 10 - Contreras scores on stage 10. Tour du Faso: Stage 8 - Tomasi gets second French win. Lee Waldman: Dancing on (and off) the Pedals. On Tap: NACT in Colorado and MAC’s Beacon Cross & HPCX. Tricks or treats for this Halloween weekend in cross racing as we have four UCI races in the US. Gesink gets hill named after him. Daily Quote: "One has to ask the question, 'what's going on here?' What's the agenda? What's the objective? Is it to damage the Tour de France? It doesn't make sense. Cycling and the UCI, as defender of cycling, won't accept it anymore." - Pat McQuaid CyclingNews Hoy leads British sprint clean sweep. UCI Track World Cup 2009-2010 #1: Session 2 - Local heros dominate day one of World Cup season. Session 3 - British and Australians dominate day two qualifiers. Session 4 - Meares back on top in 500m TT. Thomas, Goss, Hoy, Newton, Nimke and Pendleton earn gold. Geraint Thomas laments loss of individual pursuit. First Edition Cycling News, Saturday, October 31, 2009. US Market Puts Shimano's Q3 Results under Pressure. Shimano reports sluggish sales of mid-range and high-end bicycles in North America since this spring. Editorial: Bikers and Walkers. Bicycling by the numbers at the Art Museum. Meyer brothers reunited at Garmin for 2010. Travis Meyer signs on for neo-pro year with Garmin-Slipstream. 2012 is looming but Pooley is determined not to think about it. DougReport: Potpourri 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song? Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Trial focuses cyclists' attention on dangers. Outliers: Astana Cycling Becoming a Refuge for Lost Cycling Souls. Since the mass exodus of Lance Armstrong, Johan Bruyneel and a host of other talented cyclists from the Astana cycling team, the Kazakh-based squad has become a sort of refuge for riders who have had difficulty in past seasons. Grenoble Six: Two Days At The Office. McQuaid: UCI doesn't need French anti-doping agency. Lefevere awarded €500,000 by Belgian court. Court rules in favor of the Quick Step manager over journalists' allegations of doping program. Why ride a fixed gear? Video: Rodriguez Looking Back, Looking Ahead to Europe. It looks like Freddie's Rock Racing team will be stepping-up their game for next year. Criminals deal setback to Paris bicycle program. Mountain biking: mud, sweat and gears in the Rockies. Porter: A new path to peace needed for cars, cyclists. Columnist Catherine Porter is waiting for a reason to gift a driver with a Toronto Cyclists Union card thanking them for being considerate. Visit Ride Oregon website to plan bike vacation. 2010 LiveStrong Challenge bike rides will return to 2009 cities. Woman gets 20 years for DUI hit & run in bicyclist's death. New Product Spotlight: Challenge Latex Cyclocross Tubes. Cyclocross racers using clinchers typically have to chose between heavy 700×30c innertubes and lightweight road tubes but with an increased flat risk. Cycling in Chinese city is anything but leisurely. Daily Pez Distraction Evans leaves Silence-Lotto - where will he go for 2010? Cadel Evans leaves Omega Pharma-Lotto. Cadel Evans to leave Silence-Lotto. Evans to leave Silence-Lotto. Mutual agreement with the team frees up World Champion. Chris Boardman stands down from British Cycling's "fab four." Houvenaghel critical of Olympic schedule changes after romping to gold. Klöden to pay fine in Freiburg clinic doping case. Klöden pays 25,000 euros to end T-Mobile case. Payment will stop proceedings against German. Cycling through the mist. Cycling the state parks: Mount Diablo summit. Riders Wanted for Vuelta a Costa Rica. NYT: A Retirement That Is More Reinvention. Commentating career for gold medal cyclist Kristin Armstrong? World champ ID cyclist retires. Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong poses with one of her road bikes in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, after speaking at a school assembly. Nys to replace Vervecken on UCI 'cross commission. Joe Parkin: Hope is not lost. 100 Pounds Ago: Let There Be Light. Elite Custom Carbon Bottle Cage. The Elite Custom Carbon cage is constructed from carbon fiber. Castelli winter clothing. MotoGP-style jacket plus gloves and overshoes. Jef Mallett: Trizophrenia The thrill of mountain biking in the dark. One Planet Adventure at Llandegla forest in Denbighshire, north Wales. CyclingNews: USA team transfers Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 30, 2009 Valverde would welcome Contador at Caisse. UCI report condemns AFLD over Tour de France procedures. UCI admits Astana were the most tested team at the Tour de France. Track Cycling World Cup: Geraint Thomas breaks 4km pursuit world record. Record breaker: Geraint Thomas recorded the fatest 4km Individual Pursuit since Chris Boardman's 'superman' time from 1996. Live! Manchester Track World Cup. Friday, October 30: Live text coverage direct from the Manchester velodrome. UCI Track World Cup 2009-2010 #1: Session 1 - Favorites advance through day of qualifying. 2008 Tour Down Under winner Andre Greipel, who crashed out in '09, will return next year. Debate way to curtail future road-rage incidents. 2010 Cannondale RZ One Forty Carbon 2. High-tech all-mountain travel ride. Crocodile Trophy: Stage 10 - Aussie battler gifted final stage win. Bicycle Racing still doesn't Stand a Chance Unless... A high school cross-country meet on the same ground denied MFG. Hate for their source of wealth and fame Victoria Pendleton, said after winning gold in Beijing last year: "I was an emotional wreck beforehand." Daily Quote: "He [Chris Hoy] probably did more hours of mental training than he did physical." - Steve Peters BBC Vendor Spotlight: Prologo. Constructed of braided filaments of carbon and Kevlar reinforced with aluminum filaments in the clamp area. Brent Bookwalter (BMC Racing Team) joins "Cycle with Champions" benefit ride in Sonoma County this weekend. Astana, Vinokourov put faith in Gasparotto. Italian disappointed and leaves Lampre after one year. First Edition Cycling News, Friday, October 30, 2009 DougReport: Potpourri 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song? Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top RBA News. Team Columbia Takes Former Winners to Tour Down Under, Euskaltel-Euskadi Signs Bevy of Young Riders, Six to Seven CERA Positives at 2008 Giro?, Gent-Wevelgem Moves Date, Increases Length. Rasmussen's future still to be determined. Rasmussen to CDC-Cavaliere. Rasmussen to ride for the Centri della Calzatura team in 2010. Dane finds a place in Euro peloton after two-year ban. Doping scandals in Europe include Giro sample re-tests and intercepted text messages in Spain. Italian doctor under investigation for administering ozone therapy. Doping via blood manipulation technique. LA road-rage trial closing arguments wrap up. Armstrong reinvents herself again as retired champ. World champion Kristin Armstrong says she's considering a move to the commentary booth but don't expect to see her back on her road bike anytime soon. Old Man Winter blows through Colorado, setting up a snowy weekend of 'cross racing. Specialized Transition S-Works. There are plenty of time trial bikes on the market, but few can match the Transition’s mix of aerodynamic proficiency and spot-on handling. UCI/AFLD war of words continues. McQuaid slams AFLD as UCI respond to Tour de France accusations. McQuaid: "There's a lot of misconception of how good the AFLD is." BBC: The man behind the medals. When Chris Hoy climbs onto his bike in Manchester for this weekend's World Cup, he'll have a weapon on his side that is the envy of all his rivals. Daily Pez Distraction ERGVideo Does France: Part Deux. Columbia-HTC pleased with women's season. BSNYC: I Must Away (and Friday Fun Quiz)! Which boutique hotel now has "guest fixies" in collabo colorways? Fat Cyclist: Halloween. All of your cycling news – October 30, 2009. PEZ: Six, Six, Six - The Number Of The Race! BBC: Cycling's problematic pursuit of equality. Fitness Q&A: October 30, 2009. shePedals: the Journal of Women in Cycling. "I got mine yesterday and read it cover to cover...have NEVER done that with any other magazine. Love it!" Andrew Hood: Euskaltel-Euskadi reshapes following doping scandals. Italian investigation discovers new blood doping technique. UCI gives OK to test 2008 Giro samples for CERA. 2008 Giro: Six to seven possible CERA positives. Lambert, Race Face End Agreement. OR Winter Show Online Registration Open. Gruppo Bici, BiciSupport Agreement Ends. Performance's New Carbon Components. Team transfer rumor: Contador to Garmin, Wiggins to Sky in mega-million dollar buyout negotiation? Contador says the deal isn't done yet, despite the one year remaining on his contract, which also seems to have a legitimate loophole. 'It's About the Bike:' A gallery from the Lance Armstrong bike exhibit and auction. Students take advantage of free bicycles David Bowler dices with death during his morning ride to work. Best 2009 World Cup events announced CyclingNews: USA team transfers Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 29. 2009 Weekend Preview: NACT Storms Colorado. U.S. pro championships return to Greenville for 2010. What will the later dates mean? US pro road championships return to Greenville for 2010. USPRO to return to Greenville Sept. 18-19, 2010. The USA Cycling Professional Championships will be contested three weeks later than the previous editions in Greenville. BBC: Scottish cyclist smashes record. Scott pedalled more than 100 miles a day during his journey. UCI: 2009 - 2010 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics - The return of Sir Chris Hoy. Columbia tops team win list again in 2009. Overwhelming lead with 86 season victories Seattle’s MFG Series Finds New Home After 11th Hour Permit Cancellation. Boulder Cup Cyclocross race moves location. Britain's Team Sky Signs First Foreign Cyclists. Footon signs five young cyclists, including Brit Faiers. Tom Faiers signs for ProTour squad Footon-Servetto. Katusha starts season early in Italy. Electra Names Skip Hess Co-CEO. Hess will lead operations including supply chain, inventory control, sales and distribution, and will oversee the finance and warehousing functions Deputies Probe Twine Strung Across Cycling Trail. Couple Biking Spotted Chest-High Line Before Anyone Was Hurt. On the Road with Lauren Edwards. First off, it is a lot harder and 10 times more fun than it looks. DougReport: Potpourri 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song? Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top RBA News. UCI and AFLD Continue War of Words, Contador and Astana Still Undecided, U.S. Professional Championships Change Dates. Video: Talk To Fast Freddie - Injuries and the Off-Season. The regular rest of cycling's off-season is the time for racers to rebuild their bodies after months and months of competition. All of your cycling news – October 29, 2009. Second Edition Cycling News, Thursday, October 29, 2009. PEZ: EuroTrash Thursday! Kazakhs claiming Contador. Contador says his future will be decided soon. Getting out of Astana contract "not simple." Tour de France champ Contador to stay with Astana. Contador admits he might stay with Astana. Contador to stay with Astana. Astana says Contador will stay for 2010. License delays due only to technical problems, team says First Edition Cycling News, Thursday, October 29, 2009. EU Wants To Abolish Selective Dealership. RKP: Blackburn Flea Light Combo. The Flea Front and Flea Rear both accomplish the impossible: they can nearly blind you with only four LED lights. CrankBrothers Joplin 4. More travel, new internals for 2010 Daily Quote: “For my family and friends it does not matter whether I race in the red and white of Denmark or the black of New Zealand. But I'm curious as to how the Danish spectators will receive me, I hope I will not be booed." - Linda Melanie Villumsen CyclingNews LA road-rage defendant says he stopped to try to take a picture. Doctor denies trying to injure cyclists. New mayor should plan for foot, bike transport. "I believe that the greatest threat to my personal safety on the streets comes from distracted drivers, not the shadowy figure in a dark alley." Car-free cities: an idea with legs. 'Not anti-car, just pro-choice' ... a cyclist in Vauban, Germany Daily Pez Distraction BSNYC Interview: Dave Koesel of Felt Bicycles. Fat Cyclist: Hanging With Lance. Geoff Kabush: Cramming in the frequent flyer points. View from the top of my favorite MTB mountain, Mt. Geoffrey, Hornby Island. Matt Page: As One Season Comes To A Close, Another Begins. Slowtwitch: What We Have Noticed - Materne, Rockport, Vittoria... Giro 2010: Weeks 1 And 2 Up Close. Schumacher to appeal French court ruling on suspension. CAS hearing set for coming week Any Time is Wool Time. Blue Sky Velo Cup set for Saturday. World Champ Throws Down -"I'm tired of being the bloke who finishes second in the Tour de France." Australia's Cadel Evans said Thursday he is fed up of being the nearly man of the Tour de France and is more determined than ever to win cycling's most famous race. World champion Cadel Evans says he's still aiming for the top spot on the Tour podium. Evans restates ambition to win the Tour. Cadel Evans tired of finishing second. Columbia-HTC’s Greipel to return Down Under. Livestrong Fitness Equipment Now at Dick's. Livestrong fitness equipment is now showing up at Dick’s Sporting Goods locations throughout the U.S. Tough Market Trims Shimano Income Forecast. Performance Launching Carbon Components. Friends’ fury over accident verdict on crushed cyclist. Cyclist Rebecca Goosen, 29, who was caught in a blind spot as a cement mixer turned left in Islington. CyclingNews: USA team transfers Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 28, 2009 Bike quote: How Bruyneel convinced Armstrong not to quit Winter Storm Forces Last-Minute Move of Boulder Cup Friedman beefs up Jelly Belly roster Michael Friedman was delighted with his scratch race win in the Beijing World Cup. Before and After: Rasmussen and Ricco Prepare to Come Back to Cycling Sans Doping . . . Hopefully Second Edition Cycling News, Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Crocodile Trophy: Stage 9 - Huber secures Crocodile Trophy Masters Track World Championships final day UCI rules ruin another riders Southland plans Michael Vink - too good too young Michael Barry moves to Team Sky, where he will be one of the veteran riders Contador looks to Ardennes Classics UCI: Director Sportif Program - On the road to success Video: Jens Voigt Races on German TV Here's more proof of why Jens Voigt is everyone's favorite bike racer USA Cycling offers condolences to family of Terry McGinnis McGinnis was a professional racer for more than 20 years Hawley Company's Foyster Killed The Hawley Company's service center manager Ian Foyster was tragically killed on Monday Bellis to return to Britain following crash Carlos Sastre says he hasn't made up his mind about his 2010 race calendar. Sastre leans towards Giro d'Italia, Vuelta a España Pellizotti to lead Liquigas' Giro d'Italia team? Zipp Speed Enters Shifter Market With VukaR2C Villumsen changes from Denmark to New Zealand Linda Melanie Villumsen (Denmark) manages to crack a smile on her bronze medal ride Wool gets thin with new Smartwool PhD cycling socks The socks have a nice smooth feel and you would scarcely know that these are made of wool from their thinness and non-itchiness Last Chance Saloon: 5 Cyclists That Could Be Gone After 2010 DougReport: Potpourri 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song? Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top RBA News Olympic Track Changes Worry Pursuiters, Team Type 1 Announces 2010 Lineup, Classics for Contador? Schumacher Suspension Upheld, Transfers: Bernucci and Intxausti Rebecca Romero attacks 'ludicrous' Olympic track cycling changes All of your cycling news – October 28, 2009 Emilia Redux: The Climb to San Luca Riders probably don’t know about myth surrounding this place Carolyn Hewet: Cycling in France "I pushed the envelope a little 10 days after coming off my bike by heading into the Alps for a week of tough cycling" First Edition Cycling News, Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Ride the City directs bike riders to safest routes Ask RC: The Great Pedal Debate, Road or Mountain If you never walk, ride a good road shoe and pedal. If you ride RAGBRAI, choose a mountain bike shoe and pedal Raleigh’s Power Is Back Up CSG Promotes Jeff Weiss Fulcrum Racing Zero 2-Way Fit Fulcrum’s Racing Zero is the Italian wheelmaker’s best aluminum wheelset, and 2-Way Fit means that the Zero rim profile accepts tubeless tires without any special rim strip Bike Pure aiming to spread anti-doping message in cycling Team Sky confirms Sutton, Barry and Pauwels Performance Bicycle Introduces Forté Carbon Road Bike Components New 10-Speed Carbon Road Bike Components are High-Performance Replacements and Offer Great Value for Recreational and Serious Cyclists; Derailleurs and Dual Control Shifters Can be Bought Separately or Together Dez: Have you seen this yet? Check this thing out! The new carbon Flash Ultimate from Cannondale weighs 16 lbs What to do in November What Portland Residents Have To Say About The Bicycle Master Plan Daily Pez Distraction The Cyclingnews guide to USA team transfers BSNYC: Contre-La-Mantra - Streamlining Your Sales Pitch Joe Parkin: Is it a big deal for Pros to change components? 100 Pounds Ago: Swine Flu….Day 2 Cruz signs with Rock Racing for 2010 Former national crit champion wants another title in his final season French court upholds Schumacher suspension Transfers and Team Mojos: A Snapshot of 2010 Chris Davidson: USGP Louisville Fit Chick: Show Some Love Fat Cyclist: LiveStrong Challenge Austin 2009 - Meeting Team Fatty That’s Chris Brewer in the green shirt in the background, by the way. An incredibly terrific guy and survivor who’s made the fight against cancer his life’s mission Living the Dream: Back to My Roots MTB News & Racing Round-up, October 28, 2009 Danny MacAskill stars in VW car advert Jaw-dropping moves on the streets of Lisbon Dr. Thompson takes the stand in his trial on assault charges Interbike 2009: Hidden Treasure, Good Deal, New Stuff SRAM Suing Hayes For Patent Infringement SRAM has sued Hayes Bicycle Group claiming that the company’s Stroker hydraulic disc brake infringe on one of SRAM’s patents Daily Quote: “For my family and friends it does not matter whether I race in the red and white of Denmark or the black of New Zealand. But I'm curious as to how the Danish spectators will receive me, I hope I will not be booed." - Linda Melanie Villumsen CyclingNews Drivers' reading habits, the ATOC route and more Yamaha Sets Course for Future in e-Bikes Yamaha, the company that over a decade ago pioneered in e-Bikes with its PAS system, is once again taking the lead in technological developments for electric bicycles Last week to enter raffle for Lynskey bike, benefiting the Breast Cancer Fund Restricting bike riders who exercise dogs on leashes USA's first multi-use transit centre breaks ground Covina Metrolink station in California gets first secure bike module 100 Pounds Ago: House Arrest CyclingNews: USA team transfers Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 27, 2009 Browne Eye: More transfer news, with a poll as well!! Neben cleared to resume training after Worlds injury Worlds gold medallist Amber Neben will show off her jersey in France Empire State Cyclo-cross UCI race cancelled "Bureaucracy" forces organisers to scrap NYC event UCI to conduct first-ever directeur sportif program Races Sought For 2010 Nature Valley Pro Ride Calendar TDF 2010: Week #3 Up Close US announce five riders for Manchester World Cup Proman Hitsquad's 5-foot assassins Shelley Olds and Coryn Rivera Powers, Bruno-Roy take lead in USAC cyclocross standings The Chicken finds a new roost: Rasmussen says he's found a European team, Rasmussen about to announce new team Following his recent return from a two year suspension, VeloNation reported that  Danish rider Michael Rasmussen has apparently found a team for 2010 and plans to ride a Grand Tour next season Boys of Summer Flocking to Flanders? Napa Valley Cycling & Wine Harvest Extravaganza Slowtwitch: Max Renko speaks his mind Max "Rocco" Renko won the 18-24 age group and posted the 3rd fastest age group time overall Inside Cycling: A stage-by-stage analysis of the 2010 Giro UCI: Africa Tour - New season under way Croc Trophy: Stage 8 - Huber gets one back on Brentjens Urs Huber (Team Stöckli-Craft) was happy with victory today Team Type 1 adds some more firepower for 2010 Identifying cyclists will not cure road rage Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Lance's Livestrong Army Invades Austin The centerpiece of this Lance-fest is the Sunday ride Lennard Zinn: How to remove a stuck seatpost. WARNING: Not for the faint of heart First Cyclo-cross news & racing round-up, Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Second Edition Cycling News, Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Bellis set to return to Britain after accident Manx cyclist improving after serious scooter accident and is now due to return to Britain Cervélo TestTeam Documentary: #8a Tour de France Part 1 RKP: The Gran Fondo Concept Boonen says counsellor is helping with consumption issues Andy Schleck: The off-season has arrived Andy's still busy with a trip to Spain, the Tour presentation and home construction Schleck convinced he can win the Tour, outlines season plans and blasts Sastre Floyd Landis, Tony Cruz riding for Rock Racing in 2010? Floyd Landis to Rock Racing? Rock Racing may register as a Mexico-based Pro Continental team for next year with a long-term goal of being the first Mexican registered Pro Tour team Toolbox: Cutting Edge Nutrition Strategies     White Lightning Clean Ride "A great lube that keeps you honest and your chain clean" De Rosa becomes title sponsor for new Italian team Giovanni Fidanza's De Rosa-Stac Plastic born from ashes of LPR Brakes Half-way through 'Cross season, Powers and Bruno-Roy lead calendar McDonald and Berg Win Seattle Cyclocross #4 at Steilacoom Acqua & Sapone confirm Palumbo, Miholjevic for 2010 Wellens to return at GvA Trophy in Essen KBWB appoints Meirhaeghe coach of Be-Gold Project Daily Pez Distraction From the BSNYC Culture Desk: "It's About the Bike" Auction Bruyneel sticks it to Contador in Belgian magazine Female mountain bikers do well at Xterra World Championships Marie-Helene Premont (Maxxis-Rocky Mountain) at the start All of your cycling news – October 27, 2009 RBA News Armstrong Wanted to Quit, Ballan Targets Giro With BMC, Petacchi Vs. Cavendish, Rund Um Die Nurnberger Loses Sponsor Fat Cyclist: LiveStrong Challenge Austin - Friday and Saturday Bike Hugger Cross Tips With Tim Rutledge Part 3: Know The Saddle Coach Frank Overton shares three of his favorite cyclocross workouts Katie Compton's Planet Bike Stevens Cyclocross Carbon Team New carbon machine for America's top female 'crosser Bruyneel's year of living stressfully A season of strained relations for the man behind nine Tour wins Bruyneel: Armstrong close to quitting after collarbone mishap Footon-Servetto: In with the young. The former Saunier Duval team organization rejoins the ProTour as 'Footon-Servetto' Daily Quote: "I'll die someday & I spend time daily trying to get cool with the idea. When my time comes I hope it's not on the bike." - CompetitiveCyclist Supernova E3 dynamo light German LEDs for on and off road Hill Billy USA Introducing E-Bikes First Bikestation Contracted for Covina Joint Venture Spawning Bike Report A Chance to Win a Ride with Armstrong Cyclocross Goes Hawaiian Style, Cristina Begy Battles Men for Nats Training Cyclocross made its return debut to the state of Hawaii after a thirty year absence Analysis: varied 2010 Giro d’Italia route will demand a worthy winner A mixture of flat, time trial and mountain stages will see a tussle Boulder Nordic racing team hosts gear swap Nov. 4 2010 Giro d'Italia route starts in Amsterdam, ends in Verona Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 26, 2009 BMC Thinking Big for 2010 with George Hincapie, Alessandro Ballan and Karsten Kroon All of your cycling news – October 26, 2009 RBA News Sorenson Scores at Japan Cup Contador Awarded Velo d’Or, Defense Begins Case in Mandeville Canyon Road Rage Case Monday's British news round-up Crocodile Trophy: Stage 7 - Brentjens takes another stage, inches closer to Huber's race lead Cameron, Van Meter hammer to wins in Cross Crusade No. 4 USGP of Cyclocross Derby City Cup Day 2: Johnson heads Cannondale/CyclocrossWorld podium, Nash doubles up in Derby City Tour of Britain 'attracts 4m spectators' British stage race organiser says numbers are well up on last year; TV coverage pulls in 3m viewers Dan Timmerman (Richard Sachs) and Mo Bruno-Roy (MM Racing/Seven) double up at the Verge series' Maine weekend. Daily Quote: "I'll die someday & I spend time daily trying to get cool with the idea. When my time comes I hope it's not on the bike." - CompetitiveCyclist Take the lane, beware of texters and ... Modesto? Preliminary Nats Call-ups Posted, USAC Reaches Out to Registered Riders Clear2Go(TM) Invites Fans to Win a Ride with Lance Armstrong Hit And Run Suspect Sought In Cyclist Death David Sherman of Summerfield was struck and killed as he rode his bicycle on North Church Street near the intersection with Highway 150 First Edition Cycling News, Monday, October 26, 2009 Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Fat Cyclist: The Speech Competitive Cyclist: I see docents The Return of the Monster Stage Race (Sorta) Some weeks back I wrote a remembrance of the Killington Stage Race. It was easily the best event in which I ever participated Thomson Bike Tours: The Definitive Cycle Challenge Henn moves upstairs as Milram restructure Getting To Know Athena Inside the new 11-Speed offering from Campagnolo Video: New York City bike lanes explained Could other cities learn from the Big Apple? Biking across campus on a sunny autumn day The Kelly Benefit Strategies team goes to Africa, while Kona AfricaBikes go to Vietnam Preliminary call-up lists for 'Cross Nationals available online Preliminary versions of the call-up lists for Cyclo-cross Nationals are now available on the event webpage Easton EC90 Carbon Stem The EC90 weighs 130-grams in a 120-millimeter length Daily Pez Distraction 100 Pounds Ago: My Heart And Brain Are In Austin BSNYC: The Indignity of Commuting by Bicycle - Shoals of Idiocy Cycling Australia opens people’s choice voting Evans, Gerrans, Buchanan - vote for your favorite PEZ: EuroTrash Monday! UCI: UCI President attends Caribbean Elite Road Race Championships Sastre: A Giro for climbers. Carlos Sastre likes the look of the '10 Giro Schleck to prepare for Tour with Spring Classics Tyler Hamilton Looks to the Future Hamilton retired earlier this year when it was announced that he had tested positive for banned steroid Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) The Hard Men of the Peloton Sea Otter Registration Opening Focale 44 Launches New Site Ellsworth Retreat Coming Up Bike Art Spectacular Two Weeks Away Friend of Vandenbroucke also dies in Senegal DEVELOPMENT WRAP-UP: Americans strong on the track in Amsterdam Cari Higgins and her Dutch partner won the Madison on night five of the Amsterdam Six-Day Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 25, 2009 PEZ: Fleeman Flies To British Hill Climb Win Cervelo’s Dan Fleeman left it late to take his first win of the year; but it took him just 3 minutes 18 seconds Nys reflects on hard-fought Koppenberg 'cross win, Nys takes his seventh Koppenbergcross title, Havlikova wins women's race, Gavenda victorious in Under 23 race Today's win was Nys' sixth straight win in the event Katerina Nash And Ryan Trebon Win At Day One Of The USGP Derby City Cup, Nash captures Derby City Cup, Trebon takes day one in Louisville Brentjens Wins Third Straight Stage; Huber Retains Overall Lead. Crocodile Trophy: Stage 6 - Brentjens and McLennan win at Mt Mulgrave Mike Mulkens before his podium effort Saxo's Sorensen wins Japan Cup. Saxo Bank Takes Epic Win in Japan 2009 Shipwreck Coast Classic + VIC Open Road Championships Incorporating the Victorian Open Road Championshops, Cameron Jennings claims victory in the Shipwreck Coast Classic. Jenny McPherson seals victory in the Women's 148,000 cyclists demand better deal Two-wheel troublemaking: Have motorists let bicyclists' 'rights' go too far? Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Beetroot juice could help boot your VO2MAX and improve your sports endurance by 16% RBA News Contador Eyeing Spanish Team, A Look t the Key Stages of the 2010 Giro, Tour of Utah Mourns the Loss of Terry McGinnis, Prosecution Rests in Mandeville Canyon Road Rage Case 2010 Giro d'Italia route: Riders' reactions The 2010 Giro d'Italia begins in Amsterdam but will follow a traditional and spectacular route Columbia-HTC's Marco Pinotti Delighted With 2010 Giro Route Mud, Sweat and Gears Wet cross! muddy cross! Good times had by all Riders take turn at cyclo-cross Peter Oien jumps over a barrier during a cyclo-cross race Saturday morning at Legacy Park in Sioux Falls MTB News & Racing Round-up, October 25, 2009 Daily Pez Distraction Veloswap exposes Colorado cycling culture Favorites react after Koppenbergcross Mourey, Stybar, Page share their post-race thoughts Danielson leads Colorado High School League fundraising ride Road racer helps kickstart new MTB racing league How the Beijing Olympics changed Chris Hoy's life forever Powerhouse: Chris Hoy has both eyes on a medal at London 2012 First Edition Cycling News, Sunday, October 25, 2009 Daily Quote: "...go take a long,hard look at yourself and be critical. It can only be a good thing!" - Rory Sutherland CyclingNews Tech news: Tacx Bushido electronic trainer Tacx's new electronic home trainer offers impressive collection of bells and whistles – but without any wires Greenville again wins bicycle friendly honor Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 24, 2009 Nash, Trebon score wins in Louisville Giro 2010: Corsa Rosa Announced! 2010 Giro d'Italia - 3,416.5km, from Amsterdam to Verona There's a bit of everything on the route of the 2010 Giro d'Italia 2010 Giro unveiled Giro d'Italia 2010 Live Dashboard. 2010 Giro d'Italia Route Presentation Live. Giro d'Italia 2010 Presentation...Live. Rai3 will be showing the event live beginning at or shortly after 16:30 CET (10:30am U.S. Eastern) and there will be live streaming video Crocodile Trophy: Stage 5 - Brentjens wins in Chillagoe...again Bart Brentjens drops the hammer. Huber keeps pace to hold overall lead, Zeldenrust extends Swobo Merino 753 jersey Soft, thin and high performance all in one Bidding Started for Mavic Sale Rumors are also going around on what Mavic should cost Vittoria Competition: Giro di Lombardia Update Dez: Ouch! On Tap: USGP of Cyclocross Derby City Cup, NECCS Downeast Cyclocross Coming up this weekend: the USGP of Cyclocross Derby City Cup in Louisville KY, and the Downeast Cyclocross  in New Gloucester ME Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Prosecution rest in LA road rage case. Defense will call witnesses Monday Giro d'Italia 2010: The Basics There you go, the Giro in all its glory RBA News 2010 Giro d'Italia Unveiled, Contador Free to Leave Astana, Cobo to Caisse d'Epargne, Fuglsang Extends With Saxo Bank, BBox Bouygues Telecom to Colnago, More Than 1500 Pay Tribute To VDB PEZ: Wrapping Up '09 With Timmy Duggan Four teams vying for Contador signing Caisse d'Epargne, Quick Step, Garmin-Slipstream and Liquigas Colnago sign-on with BBox Bouygues Telecom Ernesto Colnago. Italian company to supply frames to French, US and Italian road teams in 2010 Team Share the Road affected by another crash Daily Quote: "...go take a long,hard look at yourself and be critical. It can only be a good thing!" - Rory Sutherland CyclingNews Anchorage deemed a bicycle-friendly city Daily Pez Distraction Cycling giant McGinnis dies of cancer. The Utah cycling community mourns Terry McGinnis, the executive director of the Tour of Utah Seeing the Light: Cunego to Target Stage Grand Tour Wins, One Day Classics in 2010, Forego GC Ambitions Damiano Cunego has finally seen the light Cycling Linked to Arthritis of the Knees First Edition Cycling News, Saturday, October 24, 2009 Vandenbroucke laid to rest in Belgium Family, friends and thousands of fans gather to pay their respects Sitting In: The Prisoners The modern day pro racer can do everything an old school pro can do, except this Joe Parkin: Have pros taken non performance enhancing drugs to race? Eddy vs. Edvald Pearson's comeback culminates in classic victory Danger lurks for cyclists Hit-and-run driver 'targeting cyclists' IFOA XXX: David Byrne on bikes Cyclists campaign to sooth tensions with drivers, but will it work? Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 23, 2009 Double joy for Hoy Chris Hoy leads out the team sprint Lizzie Armitstead wins second title at British National Track Cycling Championships Double joy: Lizzie Armitstead won her second title in two days with victory in the women's points race at the British National Track Cycling Championships Vuelta a Guatemala: Stage 3 - Rojas Villegas sprints to stage 3 win Crocodile Trophy: Stage 4 - Brentjens Wins at Outback Chillagoe Huber leads overall by just under two minutes 6-Daagse van Amsterdam: Day 4 - Risi/Marvulli assume race lead Sebastian Haedo, Luis Amaran, and Alejandro Borrajo join the newly named Jamis/Sutter Home team UCI Press release: Aurélien Duval provisionally suspended. FdJ's Duval suspended. Duval tests positive, provisionally suspended New Vuelta summit finish "spectacular" 2010 Vuelta may include Bola del Mundo climb Cobo to Caisse d'Epargne Races Sought For 2010 Nature Valley Pro Ride Calendar 2009 UCI Track Cycling Masters World Championships: Sprint Qualifying - Men, women qualify for sprint finals Marine on St. Croix trail hosts first bike race Cyclocross combines mountain bike racing with running on a one to two-mile loop course that allows for great action and excellent spectator viewing Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top All of your cycling news – October 23, 2009 Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen, a young Dutch actress and presenter, will be the new face of the Tour of Italy 2010 RBA News Astana Believes it Will Keep Contador, French Cyclist Suspended After Failed Dope Test, Colavita/Sutter Home Cycling Team Announces New Name, Signings UCI waiting for more information on Losa allegations Riis happy with Fuglsang debut UCI confirms Contador can leave Astana. Astana works to keep its star rider. Astana rider Alberto Contador free to join Lance Armstrong's team Spaniard Contador has repeatedly said he wanted to leave Astana in order to join a team with the capacities to support him in his bid for a third Tour de France victory next year First Edition Cycling News, Friday, October 23, 2009 Will the first folding helmet turn heads? The folding bike manufacturer Dahon innovates with the Pango folding cycle helmet University of Nevada police warn students after rash of bicycle thefts Ellis 953 The Ellis is smooth. It sits under you, soaks up the road and holds steady on corners and descents Daily Quote: "...go take a long,hard look at yourself and be critical. It can only be a good thing!" - Rory Sutherland CyclingNews Clásico RCN Comcel: Stage 6 - Duarte takes narrow stage victory Daily Pez Distraction BSNYC: 星期五乐趣测验! RKP: Why Interbike is In September. In Las Vegas Euro Peloton: UCI Rules Alberto Contador Can Leave Astana, Seek Contract with Alternate Pro Tour Team . . . Good Luck Vino! Huge news in the cycling world today as the world's best stage racer, Alberto Contador, was freed from his contract to the Kazahk-based Astana team 100 Pounds Ago: AM -vs- PM….The Steel Cage Match TDF 2010: Week #2 Up Close E-HUB Claims Bike Power Boost Using Springs The E-HUB claims to speed up your cycling using springs. Brilliance or bunk? 2010 Giro route could be a classic Top Ride: The Chris King Gourmet Century AToC, physics and an apology Efforts in motion to promote Steamboat as cycling destination Cyclists compete in the Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare Criterium event, which was the final event in the inaugural four-day Steamboat Springs Stage Race Pedro's Partners with UK Distributor 2pure Vaughters Hosting NorCal League Benefit Latrobe Cycling Carnival a No Go Vision Drink System The Vision drinking System can hold up to a liter of fluids Video: World Bicycle Relief - US Pros Return From Zambia Yosemite National Park Says "No Thanks" to Major Cycling Race Tour of California Host Cities Unveiled Astana/Contador meeting to be held Future of two-time Tour winner still in limbo Is Contador free to go? "If CyclingNews.com is reading UCI regulations correctly, Alberto Contador is free to terminate his contract without liability" Comeback man Hoy takes maiden national sprint title Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 22, 2009 BBC: Hoy is fastest on GB track return Hoy covered 200m in qualifying at over 44mph Daily Quote: "...go take a long,hard look at yourself and be critical. It can only be a good thing!" - Rory Sutherland CyclingNews BWN: All of your cycling news October 22, 2009 Leipheimer wants a fourth Tour of California win Says 2010 race shaping up to be the hardest edition yet This weekend's 21st Annual Subaru Denver VeloSwap will have a live webcast Dramatic Crocodile Trophy stage neutralized. Crocodile Stage 3: Brentjens' Outback adventure a day to remember. Crocodile Trophy: Urs Huber Remains in the Overall Lead Bushfire, medical emergency, lost racers make eventful day Albert, Compton lead UCI rankings American Katie Compton cruised to the top of the UCI rankings with a seven-for-seven winning streak 6-Daagse van Amsterdam: Day 3 - Barko/Kluge maintain lead on night 3 PEZ Talk: Chris Carmichael's New Book! 2010 Amgen Tour of California Route This morning the host cities for 2010 Amgen Tour of California were announced via an orchestrated marketing campaign on twitter launched by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Leadville 100 bike race movie in selected theaters Evens eyes Tour Down Under Registration closing soon for Bill Woodul Race Mechanic Clinic Registration for the Bill Woodul Race Mechanic Clinic will close November 1 2009 UCI Track Cycling Masters World Championships: Scratch Race - Australia, New Zealand hard to beat in scratch heats, Individual Pursuit - Men, women individual pursuit titles decided, 500m, 1km TT - Records fall on opening day of Masters Worlds Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Astana's ProTour application still not in order, Contador free to go? Astana's missed deadline may give Contador an out Sky, Caisse d'Epargne, Saxo Bank and Euskaltel also pending 'I want to teach them a lesson." Road rage trial resumes Armstrong and defending champion Leipheimer commit to Tour of California George Hincapie and Dave Zabriskie will also race Blazin' Saddles: Cav's white stuff Blazin' Saddles wonders what possessed Mark Cavendish to don a gaudy white suit while picking up an international cycling award Colorado launches high school mountain bike league Fluid – Just how much do you need? We are forever told that we must drink 8 glasses of water a day – but do we actually need that much? First Edition Cycling News, Thursday, October 22, 2009 Ribeiro accuses team doctors Liberty Seguros rider "did not know" that he was administered EPO Spanish doctor banned in Portuguese doping case UCI reduces Riccò's suspension back to 20 months Italian Riccardo Riccò able to return to race in March JONESwares Expands Clothing Line They have rolled out some new cycling jersey designs, added a full range of gear for running, and increased the number of styles and weights available in base layers Full Speed Ahead Europe Hires Two Zielinski Launches Tri Blog for Retailers Veltec Creating Dealer Incentive Offers Revolution Cycles Opening Concept Store Two auctions for bicycle nonprofits in Seattle this weekend   Daily Pez Distraction 2010 Giro d'Italia vs. Amgen Tour of California: The Opening Salvo The debate can now officially begin as to whether riding the AToC is the best prep for the July Tour de France BSNYC: Alternate Realities - East is West, Thursday is Wednesday, and the Burritos are Delicious Joe Parkin: What’s one bit of modern bike gear that they can take from you when they pry it from your cold, dead hands? 2010 Tour of California - 8 Days, 750 Miles, One Helluva Race Rory Sutherland: Retooling on and off season Todd Carver digitizes Rory's bike Second Edition Cycling News, Thursday, October 22, 2009 The road to France? ATOC organizers explain the race's move from February to May Video: Katheryn Curi Mattis - "The Data Doesn't Matter" Put away the bike computer way...cover up the SRM. PEZ: EuroTrash Thursday! RKP: A Study in Geometry Fat Cyclist: My Plan for the Austin LiveStrong Challenge San Diego loses bid for Tour of California stage. 2010 Tour of California route unveiled. Tour of California bumps San Diego. Tweet, tweet: How to follow California’s route announcement Information to be ‘leaked’ throughout the morning Fabian Cancellara's Specialized team bikes Specialized and Saxo Bank's partnership is one of the most intimate between equipment sponsor and team in professional cycling Video: Interviews with Croc Trophy racers Riis not panicking despite ongoing search for second sponsor Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 21, 2009 RBA News Tour of California Returns to Sacramento, De la Fuente to Astana and Other Transfer News: Bbox Bouygues Telecom, Lampre and Milram, Moreni Willing to Pay BWN: All of your cycling news – October 21, 2009 Inside Cycling: Four TTs in tougher 2010 Giro? Vuelta a Guatemala: Stage 2 - Back-to-back victories for Velásquez Clásico RCN Comcel: Stage 5 - Ramirez breaks away for stage win, overall lead Clásico RCN Comcel: Stage 4 - Colombian Chaparro claims stage win Page remains atop NACT standings, Johnson closing in Jonathan Page (Planet Bike). Elliott has stranglehold on women's rankings Green River Trail will be closed to bikes for 3 to 5 years Crocodile Trophy: Stage 2 - Brentjens turns the tables on stage two Bart Brentjens gets his first Crocodile Trophy stage win Saratoga Spa 'Cross brings unique racing action to city De La Fuente joins Astana Spanish climber bolsters Kazakh team Albert Takes Second World Cup Win Of Season In Plzen NYT: Hoy Returning to World Cup Action After Crash Day 2 - Pendleton, Newton unstoppable in sprint, scratch races, ="">Victoria Pendleton reigns supreme with 7th National 500m title, Pendleton and Burke grab first national track titles World and Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton underlined her class in the 500 metre time trial Gould And Trebon Again In Wissahickon 2009 Six Days of Amsterdam – Day 2 Results. 6-Daagse van Amsterdam: Day 1 - Bartko/Kluge take early lead in Amsterdam, Day 2 - Bartko/Kluge remain in lead Robert Bartko and Roger Kluge continue to lead the Six Days of Amsterdam after the second night Alessandro Petacchi Prepping for Huge Season with Lampre in 2010 Alessandro Petacchi has been one of the world's top sprinters for the last ten plus years New Details in Death of "Bicycle Bob" Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Interview: Christian Vande Velde UCI: Giovanni Visconti wins UCI Europe Tour ranking David De La Fuente, Paolo Tiralongo Sign with Astana, But Why? Why any rider would choose to ride for the Kazahk outfit. Now that Johan Bruyneel and most of the key riders from 2009 are no longer associated with the team? WADA finalizes 2010 substances and methods list Second Edition Cycling News, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Wednesday's British news round-up Katie Compton becomes the first American to lead the UCI 'cross standings Tour officials already planning for 2013 Giro d'Italia to skip Milan in 2010 First time in 21 years stage race avoids Milan, returns in 2011 Do you live in a bicycle-friendly community yet? New ciies named NYT: Business Travelers Take to Their Bikes Christopher Bennett, a civil engineer on assignment in Tbilisi, Georgia, for the World Bank, gets around on two wheels The world's worst cycle lanes This cycle lane lets you smack both your handlebars and your knuckles into a lamppost at 50 metre intervals Stop Means Stop: Slate on Cycling Slate's Christopher Beam asks why cyclists tend to break the law and ignore stop signs RBA News Gilbert Wants Them All, Ljungqvist Retires; Joins Team Sky as DS, Ullrich Dismisses "Known Allegations", Bike Share Coming to London 2010 preview: Chumba Racing rigs Adjustable geometry, tuned shocks and kit options Test: Blackburn Flea The Front Flea is a micro size Lithium Ion rechargeable headlight that uses four super-bright White Nichia™ LED’s Latest Atherton and Vanderham kit from PRO Plus slinky micro-tool and FRS all-mountain gear Radios, road rage and horse pucky SmartEtailing, 3DVO Form Partnership New doping scandal coming out of Spain? 100 Pounds Ago: Would It Kill You To Wave? Daily Pez Distraction BSNYC: Blows to the Hed - The Price is Blah "Yesterday, I suggested that many new bicycles are over-designed and overpriced. The same can also be said for road wheels" Joe Parkin: During a stage race, why is it so important to do a decent ride on the rest day? Slovenians face rough start to Crocodile Trophy Mugerli crashes out, Robic takes wrong turn Lelangue looking forward to BMC expansion Big signings mark step forward for American team Sean Kelly Academy closing Cycling Ireland to consider other options in a bid to save costs Gavin Chilcott: Plans for BMC, the new team of George Hincapie and Allesandro Ballan PEZ Interbike: The Hits Just Keep On Comin! The Explainer: We just wanna ride Daily Quote: "If there weren't cars, we wouldn't need stop signs. They're not there for bicycles.... You didn't need stop signs until cars were in common use. You just looked in the eyes of the other guy and it sorted itself out." - Andy Thornley TreeHugger Ribeiro, Nozal and Guerra's B-samples positive. Police investigating doping ring in Spain Moises Dueñas Nevado (now ex-Barloworld). Previously implicated Valladolid doctor suspected of doping key riders RKP: My Many Masters Fat Cyclist: Big Day for Team Fatty Presentation: PEZ Does Paris Moreni to pay UCI salary fine First rider to pay UCI a year's salary for testing postive Richard Pearman: New Forest Sportive Ride BWN: Dope, not doping Twenty Tech Questions There will be a test later... Joe Parkin: Rock & Roll High School The National Interscholastic Cycling Association is something that all of us who have raced, would like to race, or care about the future of American cycling should get behind CSG Hires Denk as Technology Director MTB News & Racing Round-up, October 21, 2009 Kiremko Nacht van Woerden: Nys, Vos top Nacht van Woerden Sidewall to Distribute TSG Safety Gear More carbon wheels from Ritchey for 2010 Tubular and clincher road and mountain bike hoops Prologo Partners with Distributor 3A Corsair Accepting Sponsorship Sign-Ups Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 20, 2009 Victoria Pendleton leaves pretenders trailing to claim time-trial Velásquez takes opening stage, race lead, at Vuelta a Guatemala Contador hopes to end Astana contract today But Spanish Tour de France winner may have to wait until mid-November, according to UCI boss Pat McQuaid Huber wins Croc Trophy opener ahead of Brentjens Weighall and Berg Storm the Beach at Seattle Cyclocross #3 Seattle Cyclocross Series (SCX) moved to a new location on the shores of Silver Lake in Everett, WA Marcus Ljungqvist confirmed as Team Sky sports director Swedish pro retires to take up management position Boulder Report: Gilbert's Win Bodes Well for Cadel Tiralongo, Davis linked to Astana; Arroyo stays with Caisse d'Epargne. Astana signs Tiralongo on two-year contract Tiralongo leaves Lampre after four years, Pietropolli transfers in to Lampre from LPR Cycling Sports Group hires Peter Denk as director of technology Strong implications for development of Cannondale, GT, Mongoose, Schwinn labels HED expands wide-rim wheel line for 2010 New entry-level and carbon models Have we seen the last of Rebecca Romero on the track? Olympic champion may target time trial on the road Britain's love affair with cycling continues to grow Development Wrap-Up: Track programs warm-up at home and abroad Daniel Holloway is one of 11 riders who attended a USA Cycling track prep camp at the Home Depot Center Velodrome in Carson, California last week Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Tyler Farrar is top US cyclist on World Ranking All of your cycling news – October 20, 2009 Vacansoleil wins some and loses some, Kluge to Milram, NetApp team has Pro Tour ambitions, Ullrich will respond on his schedule, and more Vandenbroucke to be laid to rest on Saturday Ullrich dismisses latest doping allegations Garmin extends sponsorship to 2013. Garmin extend sponsorship through 2013 The American team's manager Jonathan Vaughters said the deal, which will see Garmin remain as title sponsor until at least 2013, will allow the team to reach its long term goals Tech Update: New stuff from Cateye, Skins and Blackbottoms Matt Pacocha: Some 2010 cyclocross gear you can buy today Video: Canadians bike to Austin for LiveStrong Challenge Raleigh Limited Edition SSCXWC Framset Raleigh is a big sponsor of the SSCXWC and 100-percent of the profits of the framesets will go the SSCXWC event Blackburn AirStik LongNeck frame pump Detachable head solves snapped valve stem problem First Edition Cycling News, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Texas Custom Bicycle Show Starts Friday ACT Lab Selected for Chinese Safety Summit Giant Hires Davis as West Sales Manager For the past nine years, Davis has worked for Michelin North America League Announces Bike Friendly Areas Magura Direct Donating to TFK MTB News & Racing Round-up, October 19, 2009 Cyclist Swanguen suspended after doping violation Daily Pez Distraction The Irrelevancy of Time: Bicycle Products Don't Spoil Fat Cyclist: Ibis Contest: Bonus New Prizes! Last Day Today! Donate Now!!! Second Edition Cycling News, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 TDF 2010: Week #1 Up Close Suspicions over probe into Armstrong team There is something fishy about France's latest probe into the former team of seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong Chris Baldwin: High tech wins cycle races, but strangles panache "When you are racing that hard, you need every technical advantage you can find." Cavendish keeps on winning... awards Manxman continues his winning streak as he scoops prestigious International Flandrian of the Year prize and then traveled to Italy on Monday for the Gran Gala Ciclistico in Conegliano Video: Talk To Dr. Thorburn About Rest and Relaxation She's a US national time trial champ, a bronze medal winner in the World Champioships, and a two-time Olympian Fullana returns to riding her bike Toolbox: Italia Calling Lennard Zinn: Nice rides for 2010 Video: Bike Hugger Cross Tips With Tim Rutledge Part 2 - Committing Your Footwork Tim Rutledge from Redline is considered by many to be the Godfather of American cross racing XDK Slug CamelBak opener Rudy Project wants to butt heads with the helmet giants, with two new offerings this fall New York Times article stirs trail access pot Daily Quote: "Cyclists in the United States do not have a reputation for successful activism. Causes to which their efforts would be well applied rarely get the effort they deserve." - Padraig RKP Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 19, 2009 Video: Bike Fitting Tom Boonen in 2010: Sprinter, Strongman, or Time Trialist? Robic returns to Croc Trophy Four-time RAAM winner flies in under the radar Contador, Astana carry UCI world rankings. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Contador finishes at top of UCI ranking With the Tour of Lombardy completed, it's now official: Alberto Contador will finish the year at the top of the UCI World Ranking Asheville's Koerber takes second in inaugural Pisgah Mountain Bike Stage Race Daily Quote: "Cyclists in the United States do not have a reputation for successful activism. Causes to which their efforts would be well applied rarely get the effort they deserve." - Padraig RKP Kersting, Borem win BloomingCross Fit Chick: Sweet Emotions at Iron Cross Cameron, Williams win Cross Crusade No. 3 Toronto International Cyclo-cross Day 2: Elliott sweeps Toronto weekend, Cannondale/Cyclocrossworld.com dominates Powers leads team's podium sweep with Johnson and Driscoll Trebon, Gould win Wissahickon. Wissahickon Cross: Gould unstoppable in Wissahickon, Trebon powers to Wissahickon win Gould follows Granogue victory with another dominating ride Bicycling improvements face challenges in suburbs Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top All of your cycling news – October 19, 2009 Monday's British news round-up RBA News Contador, Spain Dominate World Rankings, Contador May Learn Astana Fate Today, Campagnolo Sponsors Toy Drive for Christmas, ER Doc’s Road Rage Case Continues in Los Angeles Gilbert named Belgian rider of the year Horses, the '10 Tour and racing Down Under Is the cycling world ready for the Honda Bicycle Simulator? Japan's obsession with all things simulating, sees Honda launch the Bicycle Simulator First Edition Cycling News, Monday, October 19, 2009 Milram may need wildcard bid for major races in 2010 Contador awaits UCI decision on Astana Ask RC: Body Weight Vs. Speed Unless you are riding a lot of hills, your weight bias should not be the determining factor Landrover-ORBEA is looking for a new sponsor for 2010 2010 clothing from Descente High-tech fabrics rule Rocket7 Prescription Shoes Rocket7 prescription cycling shoes are constructed directly from full plaster casts of the rider's feet LA road rage trial begins. Prosecutors play a 911 recording, the defense calls it an unfortunate accident. First look: Blackburn Flea head and tail lights USB and solar charging options for 2010 Daily Pez Distraction BSNYC: Oily Renderings - Inspiring Portraits and Suggestive Hand Gestures Podium Cafe: Exhale... 100 Pounds Ago: Frozen Toes Keisse doping decision to come November 2 Belgian denies having doped, faces two-year ban Fat Cyclist: What I’m Going to Say in Austin "Today I’m thinking about a much broader geographical area, that of the great Southwest…" RKP: Google to Add ‘Bike There’ How to use heart rate monitor and zones to improve your cycling A sports nutritionist looks at the problem of low bone density in cyclists and what they can do about it NYT: Pedaling on the Road Rudy Project wants to butt heads with the helmet giants, with two new offerings this fall. Year of the Helmet: The new Rudy Project Sterling helmet in Team Milram colors Race news roundup: Contador, Arvesen, VDB and Ullrich The good, the bad, and the ugly PEZ: EuroTrash Monday! Competitive Cyclist: Peter Pan meets Lou Reed Sitting In: The Mess We Made “No more doping,” says Basque government to Euskaltel The Basque government has told Euskaltel-Euskadi team management that they will not tolerate any further cases of doping on the team Torckler pushes toward US in her bike career Columbia-HTC women aim for return to the top in 2010 Team Columbia-HTC's race leader, Ina-Yoko Teutenberg with team-mate, Chantal Beltman Mr. Hood's Musings: Looking Back At Lombardia SockGuy Taps Creagh-Keller Sales Felt Launches New Web Site Team RadioShack Gets ProTour License Kinetic Koffee '10 Catalog Here 100 Pounds Ago: Frozen Toes Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 18, 2009 Astana's Alexander Vinokourov wins the 28th Chrono des Nations in decisive fashion. Chrono des Nations Live. Vinokourov tops Chrono des Nations Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) en route to victory in the Chrono des Nations NYT: Norway's Arvesen Joins Team Sky Elliott, Powers win day 2 of Toronto CX UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #2: Albert wins World Cup round two in Plzen Coppa Lella Mentasti - GP Città di Stresa: Pinotti wins GP Stresa time trial Italian Champ closes season with win over Raisoni and Basso Larsson gives self in Lombardia for Kolobnev's chances Granogue Cross: Gould wins first UCI race of season, Trebon solos to victory Gran Premio Cancun: Contador claims Cancun exhibition Spain's best put on a show for the locals Less prize money in the pot for USA bike racing this year Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Bradley Wiggins reflects on a stellar 2009 and his plans for '10 PEZ Lombardia Finale: La Foglia Morte RBA News Vinokourov Wins Chrono des Nations, Albert Wins Second Cyclocross World Cup, Fédrigo Backs Down, Gilbert Wins Flandrien 2009, Arvesen Joins Sky, Löwik to Omega Pharma-Lotto De la Fuente close to Astana deal Contador Says Tuesday The Deadline For Astana’s Future According to the Spaniard, Tuesday the day that the UCI will reach a decision on whether or not Astana has a viable future as a ProTour team Fort Lewis, Brevard in the lead at Collegiate MTB Nationals The Division II mens short track contest saw Stephen Ettinger take his second national title of the weekend Pisgah Mountain Bike Stage Race: Stage 2: White Squirrel Loop - Bishop and Haywood in control, Stage 1: Tornado Time Trial - Bishop bests pro men's field Daily Pez Distraction NYT: Life of Drugs and Delusion Left Broken Hearts Along the Road Cunego empty handed in Lombardia, blames teammate Santambrogio Damiano Cunego's attempt at a fourth Giro di Lombardia win yesterday in Como, Italy, failed for what he believes was lack of team Lampre support Davis Phinney: 2010 Tour's first week will be stressful Davis Phinney (7-Eleven) frequently found himself on the top step of the podium in the 1980s Top 15 Kona Finisher Bikes: Men The bikes of the top 15 finishers at the 2009 Ford Ironman World Championships in Hawaii Daily Quote: "Is it ridiculous to be excited about a bike race route announced nine months in advance? Probably. Do any of the millions of us who can't wait care? Absolutely not." - John Swart TheStandard Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 17, 2009 Lombardia: Hot, Hot, Hot Streak Goes On! Giro di Lombardia: It's Gilbert. Gilbert nips Sánchez to win Lombardia Belgian wins first Monument, claims fourth straight post-Worlds victory Full Legit: Philippe Gilbert Takes Giro di Lombardia, Confirms Elite One Day Racer Status At only 24 years old, Gilbert was marked as a rider to watch for the future Giro di Lombardia:Live coverage. Giro di Lombardia 101 - Live Ticker. Giro di Lombardia--LIVE thread. 2009 Giro di Lombardia LIVE Live Video Eurosport France: 9:30am U.S. Eastern Giro di Lombardia 2009 Live Dashboard Cantwell takes final stage, Wiggins wins overall title at Sun Tour. Stage 6 - Cantwell closes with second stage win. Wiggins ends the season with Sun Tour win Bradley Wiggins (Garmin) ended his remarkable 2009 season on a high on Saturday, with overall victory in the Jayco Sun Tour in Australia Honda Hybrid Women's Tour: Stage 3 - Gilmore takes final stage Rochelle Gilmore (HP Pinarello) won the final stage in the Honda Hybrid Women's Tour, in a tough final sprint to the line Toronto International Cyclo-cross: Elite Men - Johnson wins Toronto weekend opener, Elite Women - Elliott victorious in Toronto Natasha Elliot takes the lead in the NACT series with her win Haussler still considering nationality switch German rider undecided about possible Australian future Tell Google about your favorite bike trail for StreetView Olympic cycling bronze medallist Jiang calls it quits Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals open with cross country races Rotem Ishay of Fort Lewis College is congratulated after a dominating win in the Division I cross country contest Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Ullrich, Fuentes ties documented. Ullrich visited doctor Fuentes 24 times Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich visited Doctor Eufemiano Fuentes in Madrid 24 times from 2003 to 2006, according to the German news magazine Spiegel Trying to build early hype for 2010 Tour de France First Edition Cycling News, Saturday, October 17, 2009 RBA News Ullrich Visited Fuentes 24 Times, Cause of Death Released In Vandenbroucke Case, Wiggins Wins Herald Sun Tour, De Jongh Joins Sky, 2010 NRC Schedule Released Hincapie introduces leg compression line R3 Performance to be used by Team BMC Racing in 2010 Chris Horner's comeback, Part II: The final push toward the Giro di Lombardia Chris Horner's comeback, Part I: What I learned at Giro dell'Emilia Cycling the Berlin Wall Parts of the wall are still visible in the city center Toronto International Cyclo-cross : Elite Women's and Men's full results. Johnson and Elliott Take Toronto Day 1 - Report Trebon, Gould Dominate Muddy Granogue - Report and Results Cycling Icon Eddy Merckx to Ride for Charity in NYC's Central Park Fat Cyclist: How About Riding a Hakkalügi in Sonoma County? The Almost Unbearable Lightness of Being…On a Hakkalügi in Sonoma County Brother cyclists take home team to victory Interview: Round-the-world cyclist James Bowthorpe On 19 September 2009, James Bowthorpe shattered Mark Beaumont’s supposedly ‘unbreakable’ world record for the fastest bicycle circumnavigation of the globe, raising the bar for future riders to an impressive 176 days Cyclist in serious condition after being struck by racing vehicle Stolen bike found on Craigslist, for the umpteenth time Daily Pez Distraction Chris Horner: Finishing the season healthy a victory in itself Chris Horner (left) closed his 2009 season with his Astana teammates at the Giro di Lombardia Giro di Lombardia: Gilbert Continues Late Season Success Belgian Philippe Gilbert won his fourth race in a row as his hot streak continued with victory in Saturday's Giro di Lombardia over 242km from Varese to Como Lombardia: Gesink ends season on high. Gilbert wins Lombardia thanks to World Champion's work. Sánchez comes up short in Como Daily Quote: "Is it ridiculous to be excited about a bike race route announced nine months in advance? Probably. Do any of the millions of us who can't wait care? Absolutely not." - John Swart TheStandard Autopsy: Vandenbroucke died of natural causes. Vandenbroucke died of natural causes, says Senegalese doctor Pathologist finds double blood clot in lung led to death Monday Bart Brentjens is Favored in Crocodile Trophy NYT: Pedal Peepers in Vermont Cyclists share the road with farm equipment during a fall tour in Vermont’s dairy country On your bike: What the world can learn about cycling from Copenhagen Danish delight: After 30 years of commitment to changing its structure, 40 per cent of Copenhagen's 5.5 million inhabitants cycle to work along 200 miles of bicycle lanes Ritchey WCS Alloy 1-Bolt seatpost and Streem saddles Roche uncertain about Lombardy chances Irish champion looking forward to season's end Wiggins opposes revised Olympic track program "They've changed the program now, given the women a load of events. It's a shame, it will probably end up killing off track endurance cycling" Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 16, 2009 The scandal that just keeps on giving: Puerto investigation faces another delay. Operación Puerto delay scandalous, says McQuaid Tour of Lombardy: The Big Preview Giro di Lombardia - A Historical Perspective Four time winner Alredo Binda U.S Gran Prix of Cyclocross Derby City Cup presented by Papa John’s Races Back into Louisville National Series returns for third consecutive season USA Cycling announces the 2010 NRC schedule: 27 events in 22 states The Redlands Bicycle Classic will kick off the 2010 National Racing Calendar on March 25 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #2: Albert favourite for second World Cup round Cyclists give a thumbs up to Texas Forts Tour Wiggins wins TT, leads GC at Sun Tour. Stage 5: No surprises as Wiggins wins stage, takes race lead Much was expected of Garmin-Slipstream at the beginning of this year's Herald Sun Tour and the American outfit has delivered the blows Honda Hybrid Women's Tour: Stage 2 - Whitelaw wins second stage Vicky Whitelaw will take the red leader's jersey into the final stage First Edition Cycling News, Friday, October 16, 2009 Rebecca Romero considers quitting the track for the road Wiggins slams Olympic cycling program British cycling star Bradley Wiggins says a planned shake-up of the program for the 2012 London Olympics could kill off track endurance cycling European road season closes at Lombardia Giro di Lombardia On Tap, Competition for Final 2009 Cycling Monument Wide Open The final monument of the 2009 cycling season, the Giro di Lombardia, runs this Saturday in the beautiful Lombardy region in northern Italy Cyclist dies after Helensville hit and run Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Johan Bruyneel, Lance Armstrong, and Contador's Lament RadioShack gets ProTour license Daily Quote: "We're pawns in their game. We're just riders, it doesn't matter what we think." - Bradley Wiggins BrisbaneTimes RKP: FTC - Fess Up Bloggers! This past week the Federal Trade Commission announced a revision to rules regarding testimonials and endorsements Video: Giro di Lombardia - First Ghisallo, Then Civiglio If you liked it going up, you'll love it going down Martyn Brunt: If You Can’t Stand The Heat… Matt Page: Crud Roadracer Review Joe Parkin: Hey look! I have my own poster Now I just need a band Manifest event promises bike racing anecdotes and world’s first bib shorts First MTB news & racing round-up, Friday, October 16, 2009 RBA News Bruyneel Free to Join RadioShack, Armstrong and Contador Await 2010, Boonen Would Welcome Contador, Giro del Piemonte: Gilbert Wins Again, Horner Ready for Lombardia, Cornu to Skil-Shimano CLIF Shot Roks Inside the crunchy shell is a moist, chewy center and flavored with either Peanut Butter, Chocolate or Chocolate Chip Cookie The War on Cyclists and Pedestrians is Getting Ugly Math Research Tackles Problems of Bike + Car Bicycle Injuries in U.S. on the Rise 9th grader names bikeway in Massachusetts Blue Norcross < Top US 'cross racer Jonathan Page will compete this season aboard a Blue Norcross Daily Pez Distraction BSNYC: Freitag Spaß-Quiz! Fat Cyclist: Evidently, Taunting Someone Much Faster Than You Is a Less-Than-Effective Strategy Top Rides: The Climb to Madonna del Ghisallo. Riding to Madonna del Ghisallo The signature climb of this weekend's Giro di Lombardia is the climb from Bellagio to the chapel of the Madonna del Ghisallo All of your cycling news – October 16, 2009 "It is with a profound sense of melancholy that I write the last daily digest of road racing news on the eve of the Giro d’ Lombardia" Lombardia: Can Cunego Make It Four? Mailbag: Road safety, sharing and radios Nicole Cooke signs for Skyter-Shipping Team to be renamed from Equipe Nürnberger Pedal power: how to get the best from your bike Cadel Evans to be star of Gran Premio Città di Stresa Recently crowned World Champion Cadel Evans will be the star of Sunday’s Gran Premio Città di Stresa time trial on the western shore of Lake Maggiore in Italy Traitor Exile The Exile is not first on our list for a race bike, but for all-day training rides and long commutes, the Exile fits the bill Suppliers Import $90 Million Fewer Bikes Exhibitors Flock to Kona Demo Days Triathlete Magazine's Kona Demo Days saw a 15 percent in the number of vendors attending this year’s event Sidewall to Distribute Shitluck Clothing Kona AfricaBikes Head to Vietnam Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 15, 2009 Vodeo: Giro di Lombardia and the Ghisallo This Saturday They call it "The Race of the Falling Leaves." Autopsy reveals no alcohol in Vandenbroucke's system Video: Garmin-Slipstream's Matt White taks about the team performances at the Jayco Herald Sun Tour The second episode of the 'Cross Reality video series: CrossVegas and training back home Team TOR: Team Torq reflects on racing in Timor 2010 Women's Bikes and Gear Next year will bring new women's bikes from Masi and Eddy Merckx, plus apparel from Luna, Sugoi and more Garneau Evolution Team Seeks Riders for 2010 Inside Cycling: Perspective on the 2010 Tour route Sutton scores Sun Tour hat-trick. Sutton nails another at Jayco. Stage 4 - Another stage edges Sutton closer to overall victory Chris Sutton (Garmin-Slipstream) scored his third consecutive stage win Wiggins gears up for charge Bradley Wiggins virtually ruled himself out of contention for overall tour champion, he also made an ominous pledge to go ''full gas'' in the individual time trial Honda Hybrid Women's Tour: Stage 1 - Gilmore wins inaugural Women's Tour stage win Albert Solos for Kermiscross Win, Page “Lucky” 13th Again GranPiemonte: Warm Up the Legs. Giro del Piemonte: Piemonte the perfect preparation for Lombardy Aldag foresees exciting Tour Brailsford plans for 2010 Tour Team Sky director focused on getting a wildcard Farrar even bigger rival for Cavendish in 2010 Tour Haussler looking forward to cobbles Feillu hopes for Tour invite Cyclo-cross National Championships registration USA Cycling looks forward to hearing you feedback on start order methods via the post-event survey Light and Motion’s Seca 900 lights up the night "All I know is that the Seca 900 put out the brighest, whitest light that I’ve ever seen from a bike light" Portland police, cyclists reach rapprochement Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Fat Cyclist: I am Not Sorry. (I’m Sorry!) Blazin' Saddles: Route paves over cracks. What Didn't Happen at the Tour Intro Here's what you may not have read Video Interview: Armstrong fears opening week Vaughters already formulating 2010 Tour team Daily Quote: “One thing that I learned is that my bike didn’t come visit me in the hospital. Even if it had, I couldn’t put my arms around it." - Marco Rullo WestLinn DCCX Offers Women’s Clinic, Equal Pay Italians Sell 57,000 Bikes in 5 Days with Incentive Plan Mr. October: Gilbert gets another win. Gilbert continues hot streak in Piemonte Belgian Gilbert adds Piemonte to Paris-Tours and Sabatini wins PEZ: EuroTrash Thursday! Cycling News Roundup - 15 October 2009 Sastre hints he might skip Tour Kloden, Rast and Popovych to Radio Shack. More RadioShack transfers confirmed Klöden, Popovych and Rast follow Armstrong from Astana Top flight field for Toronto 'cross weekend. Showdown Up North: GNC Toronto International Cyclocross Preview Competitive Cyclist: Countdown to Lombardy. Lombardia: PEZ Takes A Closer Look Joe Parkin: Are there American friendly teams abroad? Epic stage race hits the mountains A rider heads down the Daniel Ridge Trail in Pisgah National Forest which will be the site of the four-day Pisgah Mountain Bike Stage Race Steven de Jongh to manage Team Sky Steven de Jongh (Quick Step) will end his professional riding career at the Tour of Piedmont and transition to a management position with Britain’s new Team Sky Electra Expands Bicycle Recall Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Tires Recalls: Schwalbe bike tires and bikes with front baskets Pace Sportswear Adds New Licensee Daily Pez Distraction Chris Horner's Giro di Lombardia diary: Coming back because a crash is no way to end a year There is only one rest day to go before Saturday's last race of the season, the Giro di Lombardia Video: A celebration of the 2009 Tour de France Giro di Lombardia On Tap: Competition for Final 2009 Cycling Monument Wide Open. Giro di Lombardia: Preview and Power Poll! BSNYC: Essential or Extraneous? One Person's Helmet is Another Person's Wheelbrow Fit Chick: Sweet Emotions at Iron Cross Armstrong featured in Leadville documentary "Race Across The Sky" showing across US on October 22 RadioShack roster includes Armstrong, Leipheimer, Horner, Kloden All of your cycling news – October 15, 2009 Second Edition Cycling News, Thursday, October 15, 2009 Valverde CAS hearing in November, but longer wait in store. CAS sets November date for Valverde Jonathan Vaughters to speak at NorCal League fund raiser Nov. 6-8 Vandenbroucke: last calls from Senegal A bike to match the rider: Bradley Wiggins' race-bike modifications Tour 2010: Armstrong/Contador rivalry simmering Pair already drawing battle lines First Edition Cycling News, Thursday, October 15, 2009 The long road back Former Italian pro cyclist Marco Rullo – now living in Lake Oswego – finds renewed strength as he makes his return to the pro circuit Good's Portland cycling stats not so, well, good Maybe Good magazine should change its name to Stale -- at least when it comes to statistics about bike commuting Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 14, 2009 The Explainer: Sharing the path, sharing the roads Sutton takes another, and the race lead, at Sun Tour. Jayco Herald Sun Tour: Stage 3 - Another Sutton in yellow after 25 years Chris Sutton (Garmin-Slipstream) takes out stage three of the tour in Apollo Bay Second Edition Cycling News, Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Nationale Sluitingprijs - Putte - Kapellen: Flahaut wins in Belgium Frenchman Denis Flauhaut outsprints Dutchman Stefan Van Dijk for the win Bruyneel dismisses 'suspicious syringes' claim Johan Bruyneel today brushed aside allegations that the Astana team under his control at this year's Tour de France discarded 'suspicious syringes' during the race Parker Breaks 12-hour Bicycle Endurance Record "I was a little light-headed from not getting the nutrition I needed due to the nausea, and I got too close to the car, bumped it, and went down" ACE partners with Peaksware Monroe bicyclist dies when hit by car Weather no deterrent to pedal power A lone cyclist on the city fringe defies the conditions for Ride to Work Day First Edition Cycling News, Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Interbike 2009 videos Hear about the latest headsets, bikes and accessories Analysis of the 2010 Tour de France route Sergeant: No team time trial should open Tour field Sastre: 2010 Tour is spectacular for climbers Zomegnan praises Tour's 2010 course Breukink plans Rabobank’s 2010 Tour de France 2010 Tour de France: Northern stages favoured by Quick Step riders Wiggins eyes yellow finish to 2010 Tour Cavendish eyes five stage wins in 2010 Tour Gallopin not impressed by hectic Tour de France beginning Andy Schleck sees 2010 Tour route advantages Armstrong: 2010 Tour route is interesting Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Cycling is on the rise, but injuries may be, too Belgium stunned by cycling champ’s death All of your cycling news – October 14, 2009 Bruyneel negotiates exit from Astana. Bruyneel cleared for departure from Astana CNN: Armstrong and Contador ready for Tour showdown Contador (left) and Armstrong beside the official route of the 2010 Tour de France The Wednesday Comment In Kafka’s Castle: TDM in Action Top riders react to 2010 Tour route 2010 Tour de France: By the Numbers. Tour de France route highlights Savoy region. 2010 Tour route unveiled. Prudhomme presents 2010 Tour de France weighted with Pyrenean stages Tourmalet mountaintop finish; team time trial scrapped Video: 2010 Tour Route Revealed Today in France Madiot wants pavés every year at the Tour de France The cobbles will add a different twist to the 2010 Tour de France. More Opportunities for Cav Wins There are nine officially classified flat stages in the 2010 Tour de France route for Mark Cavendish to target Contador: 2010 route better than this year Tour 2010: Hushovd hopeful for green and yellow Le Tour 2010: All About the Pyrenees 2010 Tour de France route visits Pyrenees in closing stages Video: BigBen to ship exercise bike with Wii game Cyberbike Bigben will release Cyberbike in January 3 arrested in connection with Vandenbrouke’s death. Vandenbroucke: Three persons arrested in connection to death Daily Pez Distraction BSNYC: High Times - Suspending Bikes and Disbelief A little intrigue returns for 2010 Tour Euro Peloton: Cycling's Race Radio Debate - Perspectives from an Old Schooler and Budding Star RKP: 2010 Tour de France Route RBA News Reactions To Tour Route, Cavendish And Hushovd To Battle For Green, Quick Step Still Wants Contador, Three Arrested In Vandenbroucke Case PEZ: From TT To Sprint! TDF: The Parcours Announced Lefevere still hopes to sign Contador Contador could choose four teammates if he joins Quick Step A conversation with Ben Jacques-Maynes PEZ Presents: The 1952 Giro Di Lombardia A hippocratic suggestion, radio chatter and concrete Ask RC: What are the pros and cons to Tufo's clincher to tubular conversion? Tufo tubular conversions are an excellent way to experience the feel and roll of tubular tires without the start-up cost of a new tubular wheelset Cambridge Dealers Cater to College Kids New bike sales and service are steady from mid-August through early October as college students return to school SRAM Signs Sea Otter Sponsorship Deal Turner Hires Miller as Sales Manager Nicole Cooke: Cycle Show 09 "On Saturday I was at Cycle 09 with fellow cyclists and the world’s leading ladies in their own different disciplines of cycling, Victoria Pendleton (Track Sprint Olympic Champ), Rachel Atherton (Downhill World Champ) and Hollie Avil (Triathlon U23 World Champ)" Higgins elected as Board of Trustees athlete rep Trips for Kids Receives California Award Spandau Ballet still pedals for gold Olympian Bradley Wiggins is known as the 'rockstar' of cycling, but is Gary Kemp really the only popstar on two wheels? Daily Quote: "At the beginning of the year I was riding with Cavendish in Qatar and he's a very nice guy." - Eddy Merckx EuroSport Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 13, 2009 All of your cycling news – October 13, 2009 Armstrong to face media questions over 'Astana syringes' Are You Ready For Some... Parcours?? Tomorrow, ASO opens its doors, invites into a grand auditorium the cream of the non-Lombardia cycling crop Road Rights: License to Ride Teams want role in radio decision. AIGCP opposed to UCI's two-way radio ban PEZ: Off To The Shack For Daryl Impey Riding is My Ritalin Garmin takes control in wind at Sun Tour. Stage 2 - Sutton finally snatches victory Chris Sutton (Garmin/Slipstream) reversed the Tour preface result on Sunday by edging out Jonathan Cantwell of Fly V Australia for victory Bellis out of coma, still in serious condition. Bellis out of coma. Bellis shows signs of improvement Jonny Bellis has come out of a coma and is slowly recovering from the serious injuries Defending champions sidelined by flu-like illness at Moab Eatough does not start, Sawicki abandons at US 24-hour championships Tostado and Horanyi overtake 24-Hour Mountain Bike national titles Barloworld team comes to an end Team Barloworld called an end to its existence after seven years in the peloton Tomac Launches New Web Site Van Dessel Cycles owner peddles his wares in Mendham Edwin Bull, owner of Van Dessel Cycles, at his store in Mendham. He says sales are doing well after a rough patch Google maps adding bike trails; directions are next Man attempts 800-mile bike tour on supplemental oxygen Talent ID Camp held; Martin 3rd in World Cup Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Vandenbroucke’s parents thought he’d found stability The courtyard inside La maison bleue, the hotel where Frank Vandenbroucke was found dead RPK: Frank Vandenbroucke 1974-2009 Rest In Peace: Frank Vandenbroucke More on Frank Vandenbrouke. Drugs found by Vandenbroucke's bed? Officials in Senegal will perform Vandenbroucke autopsy. Details begin to emerge about Vandenbroucke's final hours. Cycling fraternity reacts to Vandenbroucke passing Frank Vandenbroucke won a stage at Boucles de l'Artois in Mont Saint Eloi, France during his final year of racing this season Death of Frank Vandenbroucke a stark reminder of cycling's dark side Wii CyberBike Cycling Sports Nintendo is set to release something huge.  Enter the Nintendo Wii CyberBike RBA News Tour de France Route to be Announced, Prudhomme Stoic as Scandal Looms, Astana Issues Statement, VDB Autopsy Expected, Sea Otter Dates Announced Video: Cross Tips With Tim Rutledge Part 1: Controlling The Bike While Running Cyclist's cool thinking saved bear attack victim Colle+McVoy Wins Bikes Belong Business The $600 cycling jacket and other new products from Campy, Mororex and Pactimo For $600, Campy’s 11 Speed jacket will keep you warm, and fashion-forward Second Edition Cycling News, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 SRAM Cycling Fund Awards ETRA First Edition Cycling News, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Plugging Back In: Reactions to the Recent Cycling Scene Alberto Contador continues to wait on an answer as to where he'll ride in 2010 Bradley Wiggins watchers focus on Tour de France route announcement Daily Pez Distraction Tostado, Horanyi crowned 24 Hour champs in Moab Idaho Potato Commission slautes world cycling champion and Boise native, Kristin Armstrong Frank Muir, President & CEO, Idaho Potato Commission, holds the Olympic gold medal that cyclist Kristin Armstrong (pictured with F. Muir) won in the 2008 Olympics BSNYC: Riding Lessons - Ugly Truths and Loose Balls RPK: Astana: Chaos Cycling News Roundup - 13 2009 Fat Cyclist: Fight Cancer, Win Just About Any Ibis You Want, then Ride It with Chuck and Fatty Wherever You Want Toolbox: Beginner’s Mind, Part 1 Astana: Bruyneel not out yet "When I understood that we weren't going to agree, I got up and told them the best would be that everyone went home to think it over," said Bruyneel, reportedly angry Tour de France rocked by new drugs probe on eve of 2010 unveiling. French open Tour investigation. Astana under investigation in France Team's syringes disposed at Tour de France being analysed Daily Quote: "At the beginning of the year I was riding with Cavendish in Qatar and he's a very nice guy." - Eddy Merckx EuroSport A conversation with Fly V Australia director Henk Vogels Absalon extends contract with Orbea French mountain biker Julien Absalon extended his contract with his Orbea Racing Team for three more years MTB News & Racing Round-up, October 13, 2009 The man behind the Herald Sun Tour Better Late than Never for Cyclists The Many Faces of Dave Zabriskie ="" target="_blank"> Dave Z was in Marin County, CA for an hour-long question and answer session on Sunday More Interbike goodies from Lennard Zinn Brand Diversity Rules in Boston Bike Working Group Gives Cyclists a Chance to Talk Bike Plan This Weekend Outstation cyclists boost medal hope Car drags cyclist to his death A firefighter examines the damaged car that dragged a cyclist to his death Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals set for this weekend Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 12, 2009 Lowe's back in the saddle after fighting chronic fatigue Inside Paris-Tours With Cervelo's Dan Lloyd Chris Horner returns to racing, finishes 18th in Giro dell'Emilia. Horner makes successful return in Italy Chris Horner back in action at the Giro dell'Emilia 58th Jayco Herald Sun Tour: Stage 1 Report, Kirsipuu takes sprint, race lead at Jayco Herald Sun Tour, Stage 1 - Kirsipuu cracks another down under Estonian Jaan Kirsipuu topped riders nearly half his age to win stage one and take the overall classification of the Sun Tour Monday in Ballarat, Australia 24-hour National Championships: Tostado, Horanyi crowned national 24-hour champions. Tostado and Horyani overtake 24-Hour Mountain Bike national titles A record number of riders competed in this year's 24-Hour Mountain Bike National Championships Paulissen reigns as king of Roc d'Azur Beligan world champ wins marathon and cross country Roc d'Azur Elite and Under 23 Men - Paulissen outpaces Paez at Roc a'Azur California road-rage case heads for court Season roundup - Alex Meenhorst Alex Meenhorst sums up his successful European season where we won titles and jerseys, and rode in a break with two of the world's best riders UK time trial/cyclo-cross round-up: Urquhart wins Rudy Project 7 Clinton suffers first defeat in almost two years Lloyd signs to Cervelo until 2011 Martin eyes Lombardia success Ireland's Daniel Martin (Garmin-Slipstream) rides in Vuelta a España stage four Paris-Tours & GP Beghelli - Team & Rider Reactions Dhevatara wins Extreme Race on Koh Samui Lewis at potential career turning point Craig Lewis (Columbia-HTC) stringing out the group in full chase mode The Block Party at the End of the Longest Cycling Event in Dallas History Hang from straps, cycle with a celeb and defy gravity for a good cause Region offers windy welcome for world-class cyclists Interview with Geoff Kabush - 2009 CX Champ Interview with 2009 CX Champ Alison Sydor Ontario Omnium Championships - Race Report Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Frank Vandenbroucke Dead At 34. Vandenbroucke dies. AFP: Vandenbroucke dead Agence France Presse reports Vandenbroucke is dead at age 34 Prudhomme ignites the spark for 2010 Tour Tour boss praises 2009 race on eve of route presentation Cycling News Roundup - 12 October 2009 Team News and Signings for 2010, Milram Signs Belgian Classics Duo, Ouch's Bobby Lea Scratch Champ, .il Giro, Road Guardian Launch, dell’Ovest Ticino, Biocon Fire, Fly VAustralia Cantwell Close, Napolitano Re-Ups and more RAAM, LLC signs Letter of Intent to acquire all right, title and interest to the intellectual property associated with the Race Across America RBA News Kirsipuu Wins First Stage of Herald Sun Tour, Astana Secures Funding, Los Angeles Road Rage Case Goes to Trial ESPN Astana to sign deal with Kazakh giant, Astana secures three-year sponsorship deal, Astana to ink sponsorship deal Cycling moving away from scandals, says Tour boss Taylor Phinney: Rebound 2009 will be remembered as one giant roller coaster ride and a whole series of rebounds Daily Quote: "At the beginning of the year I was riding with Cavendish in Qatar and he's a very nice guy." - Eddy Merckx EuroSport Basso races Lombardia, memories of Chiappucci 15 years ago Ivan Basso closes euro-season with Giro di Lombardia, at home without pressure Cycle Show 09: Enigma road and mountain bikes Steel and titanium rides built in Britain Vendor Spotlight: Electra Inspired by European handbuilt bicycles, the line offers classic English touring style and bikes Mayor's Transport Strategy wants 'cycling revolution' Beyonce Knowles sees herself as the female version of Lance Armstrong “I started riding a bike on my days off with others like my assistant and stylist” Copters cause a stir for charity First Edition Cycling News, Monday, October 12, 2009 Daily Pez Distraction RKP: An Interview With Steve Hampsten, Part II Steve talks about several of his big loves in equipment: Best iphone bicycle mounts: Bracket and bike it What the Hell Has Gotten Into Silence Lotto? BSNYC: Cheap and Easy - The Fundamental Problem of Cycling Fat Cyclist: 24 Hours of Moab Race Report Joe Parkin: Modern tires made with synthetic rubber vs. natural rubber I can tell you 100% for certain that synthetic is better than natural when it comes to the "chamois" in your bike shorts All of your cycling news – October 12, 2009 PEZ: EuroTrash Monday! Monday's British news round-up Team Kenda-Seven-NoTubes: Mary McConneloug & Mike Broderick - From mountain bike to 'cross season Merckx: Cavendish can be great Eddy Merckx believes Mark Cavendish will one day join him in the pantheon of cycling greats Trans Germany breaks new ground Milram signs Belgian duo Chad Gerlach is back in addiction treatment after a set back in his much-publicized comeback David Clinger's recovery continues as his tattoos slowly fade David Clinger knows the sport of cycling from the highest of the highs to the lowest depths it brings Competitive Cyclist: Countdown to Lombardy 100 Pounds Ago: Quick Catch Up Roadside Emilia: Gesink Storms To Victory Right of way, and what's right along the way Editor's Picks From Interbike: With Some Bobke Thrown In An odd array of bikes, products, and as usual, people that seem worthy of highlighting Kohl accuses former Gerolsteiner doctor of doping involvement Sentjens’ Milram move motivated by classics Armstrong to join guests at Tour route presentation How to get others riding the roads Scott Was #2 Brand at Kona USE Alien Carbon Seatpost 139-grams in a 270-millimeter length, and 160-grams in a 350-millimeter length Dealer Tour Hits Beantown Seeking justice for bike riders in Washington state Outdoor Demo East Gets Mixed Reivews Survey Finds Retailers Value Advocacy Northwave Rebel SBS shoes High value and bomber durability but still a curiously high-volume fit 3G Bikes Launches New Web Site Harvest Homecoming Bicycle Tour a Hit UCI: Second Youth Olympic Games newsletter available on the UCI website Rujano returns to Europe with team ISD Venezuelan climber has chance to return to Giro d'Italia ZM Turkey Cross Report, Photos - Best Turkey Cross Ever Superprestige #1 - Topsport Vlaanderen Trofee Full Results, Photos - Nys Wins Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 11, 2009 RBA News Vinokourov Says Contador Will Stay At Astana, Kohl Accuses Former Gerolsteiner Doctor Of Doping, Sevilla Wraps Up Vuelta a Chihuahua Paris-Tours'09: Gilbert Does It Again! Gilbert repeats at Paris-Tours Gilbert repeats, wins Paris-Tours ahead of Boonen Belgian Philippe Gilbert holds off Tom Boonen for second Paris-Tour win Paris-Tours Espoirs: Breton hope Halléguen surprises European champion Paris - Tours: Live coverage 2009 Paris-Tours LIVE Paris - Tours...Live Paris-Tours Live Video (French) Paris-Tours Live Video (English) Dutch Marathon Championships: Turpijn secures slim win, Brentjens walks away with national title Giro dell'Emilia - Team & Rider Reactions "It's absolutely my most beautiful win in my career. Also because of the bad luck this season with my broken wrist in the Tour and the stupid crash in the Vuelta." Cantwell takes criterium win at Sun Tour opener Preface - Cantwell out-paces international competition Return of the king: Nys back to winning Reactions from the Superprestige opener in Ruddervoorde Durham Classic Cyclocross results G.P. Beghelli: Ventoso wins Italy's GP Beghelli David Vittoria Wins Points Jersey for Rock Racing Crowie and Chrissie take Kona encore wins The incredible Chrissie Wellington Express wrote a new chapter in triathlon history by taking down the 17-year Ironman Hawaii race record held by eight-time winner Paula Newby-Fraser Mini cycling tour riding high It might be a few years before they can sign up for the main event but these children are on track to become the Tour Down Under cycling stars of the future Cyclists flock to Harvest Homecoming tour in Indiana Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Kohl says doctor involved in doping Giro d'Italia to cover Siena's gravel roads 2010 Giro d'Italia to use Eroica's route, racing over Siena's white gravel roads Team Sky's interest in Contador was short-lived, says Brailsford Johnson and Nash repeat at Providence, Nash nails Providence win, Johnson claims Providence victory Candian Cyclocross Nationals: Elite Women, Elite Men, U23 Men and Junior Men Report, Photos and full results Challenge de la France Cycliste de Cyclo-cross 1: Mourey victor in Saint Quentin Cyclo-cross International Podbrezova: Barenyi wins on home turf Sand pit prohibition forces 'cross promoters to be creative Niels Albert came to grief in the sand pit at Ruddervoorde last year Tri for Life celebrates cycling, second chances Ballarat destined to be state's cycle capital Hundreds of people gather to watch the Jayco Herald Sun tour ride through Ballarat at the weekend Memorial 'ghost' bicycle appears at Longwood fatal accident scene A white "ghost bicycle "marks the spot on Longwood Avenue in Brookline where 22-year-old Emmanuel College graduate Tracy Milillo was fatally injured last month. A motorist who stopped at the scene after thinking that he may have struck Milillo has been cleared by police Growth in Bike Sales Holds Promises for UK Cycle Show Dempsey Challenge bike ride raises money for cancer Cycle Show 2009: Photo special Garmin's dinky Edge 500 GPS-based bike computer caused a stir - it can track speed, distance, elevation change and route of your ride Daily Pez Distraction Contador to remain with Astana, says Vinokourov "He will stay with us, without a doubt," Vinokourov told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "We will also resolve the problems with the UCI soon" Daily Quote: "On Wednesday in Paris, the top three of the 2009 Tour,   Alberto Contador,   Andy Schleck and Lance Armstrong will be there as well as Mark Cavendish." - Christian Prudhomme Reuters Nissan Superprestige Topsport Vlaanderen: Van Empel surprises with Ruddervoorde victory, Nys returns to the top in Ruddervoorde, Sweeck bests Teunissen for Superprestige opener, Resurgent Nys beats Albert at Superprestige, Albert expects Nys to continue improvement Sven Nys celebrates his first win of the season in Ruddervoorde Cyclocross Nationals report Kabush repeats as Canadian 'cross champ, Dahl takes Canadian 'cross title , Guthrie tops Canadian espoirs 'cross titles Pow-pow-Powers sweeps Ohio triple, Hat trick for Compton in Ohio National Trophy Round 2: Sickmuller powers to win in Derby Video: Giro Prolight Helmet Hoy ready for track return at British nationals First Edition Cycling News, Sunday, October 11, 2009 First Cyclo-cross news & racing round-up, Sunday, October 11, 2009 Robinson and Martin third overall in 2009 BMX Supercross World Cup Mariana Pajon (COL), Latetia Le Corguille (FRA) and Arielle Martin of the U.S. atop the podium following the final 2009 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in France Apples and oranges Robin Persaud takes Hand- in-Hand cycling feature race Judge tells 'Speedo Man:' No more thongs An avid bicyclist who regularly rides around town wearing only a thong, Richard Irby, 55, was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 10, 2009 Will Lance Race the Giro or the TOC? Armstrong has hinted he might race in Italy instead of the Tour of California. Here's why Stage 6 - Sevilla wins Vuelta Chihuahua Johnson and Nash dominate Providence 'cross races, Pow-wow! Powers doubles up in Lionhearts 'cross, Compton cruises to second win in Ohio. Agritubel bids adieu in Paris-Tours Paris-Tours marks the end of the season for many riders, but it marks a sad terminus for the soon to be extinct Agritubel squad Sevilla carries lead into Chihuahua's final stage. Stage 5 - Vaquera upsets the favoured sprinters Mexican rider Cesar Vaquera (Orven) broke the European dominance at Vuelta a Chihuahua to win the fifth stage Powers and Compton Survive Soggy Greens to Win Cyclo-Stampede, UCI3 Cyclocross Festival - Report & Full Photo Gallery Compton and Powers take the Friday night races in Ohio. Compton falls then rises to victory, Powers dominates Kona rivals Katie Compton (Planet Bike/Stevens) won at a muddy Cyclo Stampede, the opener of this year’s Cincinnati UCI3 Cyclocross Festival GVA Trofee - Cyclocross International de la Ville de Namur: Albert conquers Citadel's challenge, Van den Brand storms the Citadel, Petrus takes espoir race over Gavenda USA Cycling's 24 Hour MTB Nationals Invades Moab Jayco Herald Sun Tour kicks off Sunday Rodríguez to lead Caisse d'Epargne at Giro de Lombardia Cunego puts Worlds behind, eyes fourth Lombardia win Farrar Favored at Paris-Tours Garmin's Tyler Farrar at home in Ghent, Belgium. The American sprinter is the favorite to win the Paris-Tours classic this weekend Page considers Citadel one hell of a hill American enjoys solid finish after jet-setting from US Bike your way through Napa wine country Traditional training utilizes oval track, roads > Alex Cataford illustrates the success of the old track training method. He was the dominant cadet road cyclist in Ontario and moved up to junior (17-18) to capture three medals at the Canadian track championships Doug Report: Potpourri 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Irizar latest Spaniard to join RadioShack Basque rider joins Zubeldia on Armstrong's team RBA News Gesink Rebounds From Vuelta Disappointment, Ljungqvist To Retire After Paris-Tours, Boonen To Focus On Time Trials, Sevilla Closes In On Vuelta a Chihuahua Win, Orbea Continues With Luna Cyclo-cross is a lot more than just riding a bike Participants in the age 35 and above class compete Saturday at Roger Williams Park at the 2009 Providence Cyclo-cross Festival Gesink scores win in Italy Gesink rules of San Luca to win Emilia Robert Gesink first to San Luca's Sanctuary, wins Giro dell'Emilia ahead of Jakob Fuglsang Giro dell'Emilia: Live Thread A classic fall weekend for racing Tour de Cycling - Saturday Levi Leipheimer's GranFondo: the shape of things to come? The inaugural Levi Leipheimer King Ridge GranFondo, which saw thousands of riders take on the ribbons of asphalt winding through Sonoma County near the Northern California coast, has been hailed a great success Dallas police again enforcing law requiring bicycle helmets on all riders Cycle Show 09: Women's round-up Highlights of the latest clothing and bikes Cycle Show 2009: Star bikes Famous riders' bikes on show at Earls Court in London BBC: Dutch cyclists honoring soldiers Dutch workers are cycling from a south Wales town back to their homeland in tribute to the soldiers who liberated their city in World War II Daily Pez Distraction Michael Barry: Radio ga ga TOI TOI CUP #4: Bina takes round four in Kolin The BBC treated Olympic cycling heroes like performing monkeys, fumes triple gold winner Sir Chris Hoy A bit flat: Sir Chris Hoy was disappointed with the way he and the other cyclist were treated at the BBc Sports Personality of the Year awards Lance Armstrong Set to Take South Australia by Storm Team Sky aim to tackle Lance Armstrong by luring Spanish rider Alberto Contador PEZ: Mr. Moving Up, Jack Bauer Robinson and Martin third overall in 2009 BMX Supercross World Cup Mariana Pajon (COL), Latetia Le Corguille (FRA) and Arielle Martin of the U.S. atop the podium following the final 2009 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in France Cannondale duo crushes Providence competition, Nash dashes away to victory from Mconneloug Ljungqvist to retire, rejects contract offers from Armstrong, Riis Swede Marcus Ljungqvist, 34, will retire after tomorrow's Paris-Tours race. He refused contract offers with Lance Armstrong's and Bjarne Riis' teams, according to Dalarnas Tidningar Interbike E-bike TV Show Goes Live on YouTube BikeBiz Executive Editor Carlton Reid to Host Show Daily Quote: "We were in Copenhagen (at the International Olympic Committee meetings) and I asked my colleagues from other sports if they had a definition [of gender] and nobody has one. But nobody (else) has had the problem so far." - Pierre Weiss USAToday IAAF plans to develop gender definition. AP: IAAF meets to form gender definition Newburgh bicycle race draws concerns about damage to Downing Park RKP: An Interview With Steve Hampsten, Part I Chandler woman rising fast in the sport of road cycling Heidi Melendez, of Chandler, waits for the start of the sixth annual Tour de Scottsdale Cyclists prepare for Assault on Sugarloaf Mountain; Bike advocacy in central Florida Fewer French teams in top tier in 2010 Merckx slams French accusers Five-times Tour de France winner Eddy Merckx has hit out at the French Anti-Doping Agency for claiming Astana received favourable treatment from drugs testers in this year's Tour Fanini leaving the door open for Gerlach Amore & Vita boss wants to help with rehab effort Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 9, 2009 Sitting In: I've Cracked RBA News Gilbert Scores at Coppa Sabatini, Sky to Ride Pinarello, Sky Picks Up Calzati, Saxo Bank Signs Another Aussie, Sevilla Increases Lead At Vuelta a Chihuahua Roc d'Azur: Roc Marathon 83 - Paulissen claims third Roc Marathon, Enduro Roc - Remy Absalon speeds to Enduro Roc win Paris-Tours: The Eternal Question Begs Asking Giro dell'Emilia: A Century of Italian Glory. Giro dell'Emilia: Who What Where. Giro dell'Emilia: 2009 participants Jayco Herald Sun Tour start list, Herald Sun Tour kicks the southern summer into gear It's official: Tour of California returns to Santa Rosa The peloton makes its way through the streets of Santa Rosa during the first stage of the Tour of California in 2009 African stage race still on schedule BBC: Are women cyclists in more danger than men? Coppa Sabatini Pics & Report La Vuelta a Chihuahua: Stage 4 - Caisse comes up trumps with another stage Lone cowboy: Daniel Moreno (Caisse d'Epargne) brings it home for the win. Sevilla strapped in for the ride New Zealand Madison Championship: Young duo upset Beijing Olympians Contador attracts the crowds at Cycle Show Alberto Contador pulled in an enormous crowd of fans at Cycle Show 2009 at Earls Court, London, on Friday RBA's Picks From InterBike: Brad's Top Five Like everyone else, Brad's top picks ran the gamut from cool bikes to first-time-seen new products San Diego: Cyclists to fill local streets for fundraiser to combat MS Video: Father Son Tour-Levi's Granfondo Santa Rosa US cyclo-cross championships registration opening soon. Online registration opens this weekend for Cyclo-cross Nationals Masters registration opens on October 10 and registration in all other categories will open on October 12 Doug Report Potpourri 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Absalon extends Orbea deal New biography examines life of bike racer Major Taylor Markus Zberg accused of doping Retired pro allegedly bought EPO from Bernhard Kohl's manager Pinarello announced as Team Sky bike supplier. Pinarello named as Team Sky bike sponsor Armstrong to tackle Ironman Worlds in 2011 RadioShack leader's coach says he will aim for victory in Kona Wired: Classic Styled Bike Shoes You Could Wear to Dinner "...these wonderful cycling shoes, which are equally at home on the street as they are in the pedal" Rudy Project Rydon II "3FX polarized lenses reduce 99.9% of visible glare from pavement for increased visual acuity and decreased eye strain" Second Edition Cycling News, Friday, October 9, 2009 First Edition Cycling News, Friday, October 9, 2009 MTB News & Racing Round-up, October 8, 2009 Zipp SL145 Stem: Update The new faceplate will be standard with all SL145 stems USA Today: Cyclists hit the rail trail for a recession-resistant getaway American Heroes Ride to Recover "...it raises money to support Spinning Recovery Labs and outdoor cycling programs at Military and VA locations around the U.S." Armstrong named USOC athlete of the month. Kristin Armstrong named athlete of the month Daily Pez Distraction What’s New in Cycling – October 9, 2009 Cycling Is The Ultimate Wake-Up Call Not only is cycling good for your health but is the best way to prepare your body and mind for the working day BSNYC Friday Fun Quiz! RKP: Whither Contador? Fit Chick: Get it On, Ommegang US Women's Development Program: The Ins, the Outs, the What Have You's Rebecca Much doing a little 'cross training. PEZ: Sky Recruit Steve Cummings Sexy cyclists: Hands up who fancies men with shaved legs? 100 Pounds Ago: Can’t Come Up With A Catchy Title Gilbert ready for Paris-Tours defence Belgian satisfied as he nears the end of debut season with Silence-Lotto UCI: Irish track cyclists and para-cyclists train at World Cycling Center Nys blames fatigue for terrible form Tour de France 2010: route speculation continues Katie Compton and her switch to SRAM Red SRAM’s Michael Zellman talks to cyclocross queen Katie Compton (oh, how we love her) about her switch to SRAM Red for 2009 Wiggins set for Sun Tour showdown VN Mailbag: Excuses, excuses and right-of-way Lapierre Zesty 714 Spritely, versatile all-mountain machine that’s had a great makeover East Coast Demo’s First Day Shines True Temper Files for Chapter 11 OR Shifts Summer Dates to August Cycle of Influence Conference Postponed Deadline for Report on Lead in Kids' Bikes Santa Clara County settles with cyclist's mom for $1.2 million Daily Quote: "Watching Stephen Roche ride made you feel almost like you should just quit. His style was so fluid and seemed effortless." Joe Parkin 6 Years in a Rain Cape Vierhouten to close career at Paris-Tours Kabush eyes another Canadian 'cross title Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 8, 2009 'Cross, Electrified - Shimano's Di2 group hits the dirt Both Albert and Nys are on Shimano’s Di2 group, and both have the battery mounted on the downtube Joe Parkin: How can teams like Columbia HTC control the sprint/flat stages so well in a grand tour, but seem to be helpless when it comes to the classics? Greipel takes win number 20 in Paris-Bourges. Greipel wins Paris-Bourges. German André Greipel claimed his 20th win of the season in Paris-Bourges, powering to the line ahead of Saxo Bank's JJ Haedo and Alexandre Usov (Cofidis) Gilbert claims Coppa Sabatini Silence-Lotto's Philippe Gilbert scored his fourth victory of the season in the Coppa Sabatini Rock Racing’s Sevilla bolts Into Chihuahua lead. Vuelta a Chihuahua Internacional: Stage 3. La Vuelta a Chihuahua: Stage 3 - Da Costa caps off quality season Chihuahua calling for Rock Racing Oscar Sevilla salutes the Rock Racing way. Sevilla's smarts secure overall lead in Mexico Share the Road message at Tour of Southland Cyclists pushing Dallas to keep their needs in mind Cyclists got in a workout, then exercised free speech outside City Hall on Wednesday. They came from all directions to hold a rally for safe streets and alternative transportation. The city is listening and working on plans Ohata drug positive nets 6-year ban The International Triathlon Union imposed a mandatory six-year ban on Mariana Ohata, Brazil's top ITU triathlete, for committing her second anti-doping rule violation Greipel ready for French end-of-season Classics. Greipel and Columbia-HTC Aim for Strong Season Finish in French Classics. Paris-Bourges and Paris-Tours to Wrap up Teams Season Hoogerland relishes his end-of-season form Vacansoleil rider to race Paris-Bourges and Paris-Tours, Lombardia his goal Granny Award nominees selected Moab Hosts USA Cycling’s 24-Hour MTB National Championships Pua Sawicki to Attempt to Enter Guinness Book of World Records CCA Victoria Track Camp Underway Summerhill hoping to capitalise on 'cross experiences Doug Report Potpourri 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Armstrong named USOC athlete of the month. Kristin Armstrong named athlete of the month U.S Olympic committee recognises world time trial champion Schumacher calls for withdrawal of positive results Former professional Stefan Schumacher has today called for the withdrawal of his positive test results for EPO-CERA at the 2008 Tour de France and Beijing Olympics ERG Video: On Location In France AFLD says incongruous products found during 2009 Tour The AFLD reported that French police discovered "incongruous" products in teams' rubbish at the 2009 Tour de France Team Raleigh to make a comeback. Raleigh back in the peloton from 2010. British brand has five-year plan to come back to the top of European racing Oakley debuts stunning C SIX plus other new glasses and watches. $4,500 carbon sunglasses from Oakley Plus other new shades, watches and clothing Mulder becomes first non-Frenchman on Cofidis track team Interview: Bewley on Team RadioShack Sam Bewley talks about his promotion to Team Radioshack. "This is a huge opportunity for me." Daily Quote: "Watching Stephen Roche ride made you feel almost like you should just quit. His style was so fluid and seemed effortless." Joe Parkin 6 Years in a Rain Cape Cantwell cleans-up Scody Cup Cycle Show 2009: New lights and luggage from Brompton Expensive and not so expensive options Poll says bike and hike trails improve neighborhoods Cyclists Off to Senegal SIX cyclists have been chosen to represent Rwanda at the tour of Senegal that is scheduled to run from October 9 to 18 First Edition Cycling News, Thursday, October 8, 2009 Video: A Look at Look - How to Find the Right Cleat It all seems pretty simple...screw a cleat into the bottom of your shoe Daily Pez Distraction RBA News Evans Laments T-Mobile Years, AFLD Perplexed by Substances Used at Tour, Greipel in Form for Paris-Tours, Kristen Armstrong USOC's Athlete of the Month Here’s what’s new in cycling today: October 8, 2009 Christoph Sauser: End of season racing and riding BSNYC: Curation Myths - Some Assembly Required Fat Cyclist: An Open Letter to Myself About 24 Hours of Moab Danielson heads to Roc d'Azur The American professional road racer is travelling to the Roc d'Azur in France, where he will participate in some of the non-competitive, organized mountain bike rides Gent-Wevelgem moved to Sunday before Tour of Flanders The Spring Classic Gent-Wevelgem will get a more prestigious spot on the world calendar in 2010 when it moves from the Wednesday after the Ronde Van Vlaanderen to the Sunday before it PEZ: EuroTrash Thursday! Evans rides first race as World Champ Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto) began his first race as world champion this morning at the Coppa Sabatini in Tuscany Iljo Keisse back on the scene Iljo Keisse has been waiting for a decision on his doping case since January 11th, when he was dropped from the Topsport Vlaanderen team for alleged doping US Bike Imports Dropped 15% During the first seven months of 2009, bike imports into the United States dropped 15% compared to the same period of 2008 Outdoor Demo East Kicks Off Today Bent Up Cycles Purchases Barcroft PDW Finalizes U.S. Distribution Network David: Audi's Anti-Bike, Anti-Everything Commercial "Har har, Audi. That's rich" Marin Bikes Adds New England Rep Barnett to Address Park Tool Summit Cycle sales push Halfords sales higher Bissell Pro Cycling Sets 2010 Lineup Led by Ben Jacques Maynes and Frank Pipp Team and rider news Transfer news for Kenda Pro Cycling, BISSELL, OUCH p/b Maxxis, Radioshack, Trek Livestrong and Volkswagen-Specialized Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 7, 2009 Coppa Sabatini On Tap Tomorrow the season's final phase kicks into high gear with the Coppa Sabatini, an historic warm-up race for the Giro di Lombardi BWN: Lance Armstrong, the traveling man Lance Armstrong has been quite the traveling man lately 24-Hour Mountain Bike Nationals to begin in Moab Saturday. 24 Hours of Moab offering US$50,000 Last race for record-setting Eatough Second Edition Cycling News, Wednesday, October 7, 2009 "Best Stage Ever" to open Croc Trophy The Explainer: Whose bike path is it anyway? Paris-Tours start list Farrar aims for Sprinters' Classic double at Paris-Tours Garmin sprinter confident for Paris-Tours after Vattenfall, Franco-Belge wins PEZ: Classic Climbs Of The Alps Lance Armstrong Stars in Leadville 100 Special In-Theater Event on October 22 La Vuelta a Chihuahua: Stage 2 - Benitez wins second straight Javier Benitez (Contentpolis-Ampo) sprints to victory in stage two, the Spaniard's second consecutive stage win. Rasmussen remains in race lead  Louis Garneau Diamond Helmet "The Diamond features quality construction, fits well and the Spiderlock Elite retention system is a great addition that allows for easy one handed adjustment and provides a secure fit" Tour of Tobago report 60 riders from Germany, Austria, UK, Canada, Guadeloupe, USA and many more, for a total of 14 different countries represented Armstrong pushes for Coors Classic revival Phinneys join Governor for stage race discussions Lance & Le Tour book extract Lance & Le Tour takes readers behind the scenes of the greatest Tour de France rider's often frought - and continuing - relationship with the biggest bicycle race in the world Giro d'Italia to celebrate Coppi in 2010 The 2010 Giro d'Italia will commemorate a number of 50-year anniversaries, including the passing of cycling great Fausto Coppi, said race director Angelo Zomegnan Trials to select Sindh cycling team on the 11th The National Games will feature 5500 athletes from across Pakistan Bike trends come and go; what's the haps 2009 Oregon Manifest Bike Show At this year's Oregon Manifest hand built bike show, builders were challenged to create the ultimate commuter bike Doug Report Potpourri 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Video: A Look at Look - How to Find the Right Cleat It all seems pretty simple...screw a cleat into the bottom of your shoe Video: Blackburn RBA News UCI and AFLD Play Blame Game, Armstrong and Contador Face Scrutiny, De Bonis Snagged by Biological Passport, Lance Armstrong Partners With Michelob, Landis Heads Down Under, Simoni to Return to Lampre? Horner returns in Italy this weekend Astana rider to tune up for Lombardia at Giro dell’Emilia and GP Bruno Beghelli National team a force at Herald Sun Tour PEZ: Irish Strongman David McCann De Bonis tests positive for CERA. De Bonis positive for EPO. Italian Francesco De Bonis tested positive for third generation Erythropoietin (EPO), CERA, before the Giro d'Italia French anti-doping chief slams UCI and Astana. AFLD President publicly criticises UCI's Tour tests. Times: Doping officials question Tour's lack of busts. French chief backs dope test claim. AFLD head says UCI bungled Tour testing. Bordry says the UCI's failures may have contributed to the "clean" Tour of '09 Tour de Cycling - Wednesday Wednesday's British news round-up AFLD: No new cases of doping from 2008 Tour de France 17 riders subject to retesting for EPO-CERA, all return negative result British women prefer men who cycle Thumbs-down for rugby lovers, football fans and fishermen Joe Parkin: Who were the cyclists with the most “style”? RKP: Levi Leipheimer’s King Ridge Gran Fondo Barbara Howe: A whirlwind week Barb hangs with her buddy, Erwin Vervecken Recovered Johnson aiming for ‘cross worlds USGP, North American Trophy also in rider's sights First Edition Cycling News, Wednesday, October 7, 2009 MetriGear debuts promising new Vector power meter at Interbike "...one of the most promising designs we've seen in years" Preview: Cyclodelic's Girls Guide to Cycling Goal of teaching women everything they need to know about bicycling Crowds take to the saddle for third day-care cycle Secret film used to fight cyclist case Undercover footage of Manny Helmot and his family on holiday in the UK was shown to the Royal Court yesterday Bike tour maps published for northwest's Selkirk loop Daily Pez Distraction VN "Scoop": Le Tour 2010 Route? BWN: The AFLD-UCI battle continues + more racing news Lance, Booze, and Drugs. Mostly Unrelated Lance has a new sponsor in the form of Michelob Ultra as he tries to reinvigorate the Coors Classic and pro racing in Colorado Reminder to UCI Continental Teams: Registration deadline Oct. 31 Editor's Picks From Interbike: The New Stuff That Caught Philip's Eye From bikes to products to people, Philip names his favorites from the show BSNYC: Circling the Pedicabs - Cycling and the New Frontier Fat Cyclist: Armstrong Announces 90% Completion Toward Transformation Into Huge Nerd An open letter from Barry Wicks' nose following its unmitigated abuse at CrossVegas Cyclist Launches Website to Save Lives Web site where bicyclists can report, mark and share the geo-locations of their cycling incidents and trouble spots worldwide Liz Hatch: The year of 'WTF?!?' The Vanderkitten women celebrate taking the team title for the USA Crits series Rumpf clarifies lineup for 2010 races ProTour director Alain Rumpf with UCI head Pat McQuaid Daily Quote: "Watching Stephen Roche ride made you feel almost like you should just quit. His style was so fluid and seemed effortless." Joe Parkin 6 Years in a Rain Cape Sun-Ringlé's 2010 wheels Five new models due in stores in January Trek Sues CA Winery for Use of Name California-based Trek Winery uses the Trek Winery and Trek Wine names Dorels Unveils Apparel Division Plans Blazin' Saddles: Dog days Organisers of a traditional criterium in Valencia obviously didn't see the irony of pitting Messrs Valverde and Basso against a six-dog sled team last weekend Northwest Bike Show Coming in February LPR issue their suspension to Bosisio LPR issued their own provisional suspension to Gabriele Bosisio after the Italian rider tested positive for Erythropoietin (EPO) Simoni to join Cunego at Lampre? Gilberto Simoni and Damiano Cunego could join forces for the first time in five years Mt. Borah Introduces New Program Environment report knocks Toronto's lack of bike lanes In his annual report, this year entitled Building Resilience, commissioner Gord Miller criticized Toronto's handling over the Bloor Street revitalization project BWN: Are you in Cincinnati? We need your old bike Do you have a bike you aren’t using? Chicago’s Working Bikes Cooperative will refurbish it and distribute it, locally or internationally Police saddle up: Casey cyclists are in the running for a prize if they demonstrate safety on their bikes this month. Mulally and Bourque lead Gravity East Series Hoy launches autobiography Record numbers attend Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day 24-hour junkies flocking to Fort William Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 6, 2009 Landis to ride Down Under American will contest Southland with composite team USADA: All athletes subject to testing in and out of competition Cycling: Action Heroes prepare for 24 hours of Moab NYT: A Career Change With More Park Time Evelyn Stevens, up-and-coming professional bike racer, in Central Park. New women's Herald Sun Tour can rival men's race, says star cyclist Rochelle Gilmore Cycling star Rochelle Gilmore will race the inaugural women's Herald Sun Tour next week Power: The Next Step Page, Bruno-Roy still leading 'Cross standings with 31 events left Amanda Carey and Lynn Bessette race on day two of the Gran Prix of Gloucester Lloyd aims for good end of season, has bigger goals for 2010 MTB News & Racing Round-up, October 6, 2009 Video: Rider interviews from CrossVegas PEZ: Worlds - One Last Lap La Vuelta a Chihuahua: Stage 1 - Benitez takes season's first, Rasmussen remains Chihuahua leader Javier Benitez wins fourth career Chihuahua stage, Michael Rasmussen maintains green leader's jersey Inside Cycling: 2010 Tour to celebrate Pyrenean centennial Roll hosting SoCal CycleFest Will take place aboard the historic Queen Mary oceanliner on November 21 and is titled "Bobke on a Boat" Africa's Tour du Faso to begin at the end of October 23rd Tour du Faso: 10 stages, 11 African and 4 European countries represented New tour a boost for women's cycling in Australia UCI rejects 'soft touch' claims over Astana tests War continues with French Anti-Doping Agency Triathlete doubles as city planner Columbia City Council Approves Bicycle Boulevard Project Cycling: Disgraced 'Tour' winner to race here Riding The Everest Challenge Doug Report Potpourri 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top RBA News Hushovd Targets Green in 2010, Bissell Builds 2010 Roster, UCI Reacts to AFLD's Astana Claims, Italian Bosisio and American Comardo Suspended, Kelly Benefit Strategies Heads to Africa Lance Armstrong switches beer: Shiner out, Ultra in ESPN: Lance Armstrong to be spokesman for Michelob Ultra Delightful uncertainty key to late-season classic Paris-Tours is generally seen as a sprinter's haven, a race where the likes of Petacchi, McEwen and Zabel have battled it out in the past Guardian: Riders used two new drugs and hardcore medicines at Tour de France AP: Where bikes are heading: a look at the trends Bike makers keep tinkering to give us a smoother, more convenient, more stylish ride Cycle the UK Second Edition Cycling News, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Video: Bikers and Beans - Two of Colombia's Best Exports Houston-based amateur accepts doping suspension Comardo accepts two-year suspension for doping Gerdemann's 2006 blood values produce mixed opinions Milram clarifies with Linus Gerdemann after German TV broadcaster raises questions Bissell keeps Jacques-Maynes, Vennell, adds some crit speed Bissell signs three new riders First Edition Cycling News, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 UCI no soft touch NYT: Cycling Doping Allegations Are Criticized Ibis Has New UK Distributor Interbike Vendor Spotlight: SRAM XX SRAM’s new mountain bike group is a huge lead forward in technology and integration for the cross country crowd Backroads Acquires Bike Riders Tours Ritchey Redesigns 'Fit Logic' Poster Helps retailers explain the benefits of custom bike fitting to consumers SmartEtailing, Growth Cycle Join Forces Muc-Off 8 UK mountain bike enduro announced for 2010 Cervélo TestTeam add Laws to 2010 roster Sharon Laws signs for Cervelo Test Team British former mountain biker joins Cervélo's women's team on one-year deal Hohl signs with Equipe Nürnberger Slowtwitch: What We Have Noticed: Forze, Crowie, Ceepo... Follow 2008 Ford Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander on your iPhone. United Kingdom gets new eight-hour enduro race for 2010 Revolution Track Series introduces team format Comeback cyclist Gerlach relapses Daily Pez Distraction Armstrong recruits Trek-Livestrong duo for RadioShack New Zealand's Bewley, American Selander to turn professional in 2010 Video: Father and Son Ride Levi's Granfondo Portland bike festival is bigger and bikier (yes, that's possible here) Tony Pereira, builder at Portland's Pereira Cycles, wears his party attire as he celebrates finishing the Oregon Manifest's 77-mile Constructor's Race from Vernonia to Portland BWN: Road News and Results – October 6, 2009 BSNYC: In the Fold - Small Bikes and Fancy Pants Daily Quote: "...a bike is such a multipurpose tool. It's a toy. It's a piece of exercise equipment. It's a mode of transportation. And so really it's very common to have many trends at once." - Loren Mooney AP Collegiate MTB Nationals: Online Registration open until Oct. 13 Online registration for Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals closes October 12 Vasseur backs AFLD's retesting of Tour samples Bike access proposals at two National Parks Adventure Cycling bike travel photo contest UCI suspends another cyclist for doping Bosisio tests positive Bosisio tests positive for EPO Italian Gabriele Bosisio tests positive for EPO in out-of-competition test Fat Cyclist: A Review of My Daughter’s Cold-Weather Bicycle Plan Joe Parkin: Why aren’t there more messed up old bike racers? Toolbox: The best advice I never took Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn: Of sealant, socks and steerer tubes Chris Davidson’s Cross Report: Two Days in Gloucester Fall is upon us and cyclocross season is coming to the fore The Clothes Line: Outfits from Descente, Capo and Campy Win a Zabriskie-signed US national TT jersey Your chance to win French to Retest 2008 Tour Samples Work for Cyclingnews: a cycling website Women prove they have loads of pedalling power Cycling for change: After-school program helping thousands of Pajaro Valley children get fit Former velodrome cycling champ Stephen Alford teaches cycling techniques Pride Inc. brings cyclocross to the River Bend Armstrong confident of Colorado race revival Lance Armstrong to be spokesman for Michelob Ultra Queens Blvd Ghost Bike A Sobering Reminder Of Cycling Dangers Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 5, 2009 Joe Parkin: Spanning the globe … NYT: Things Go From Bad to Worse for the French Rebellin's future to be decided in December Tour de France racers may tackle Tourmalet twice in 2010 The Col du Tourmalet was the major climb of the decisive ninth stage of the 1930 Tour Bikes Catch a Free Ride: JetBlue Airways Waives Bike Fees for Cyclists Participating in the LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin UCI Asia Tour: Miyazawa victorious in a season belonging to Tabriz Petrochemical Racers Out Numbered the Cows Cross Crusade Kick-off Sets Attendance Record Trebon, Williams take Cross Crusade kickoff UCI: Albert and Compton win first round of UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Gran Prix of Gloucester: Back-to-back Gloucester victories for Elliott, Johnson sinks the 9-ball in Gloucester, Page and Elliot win at Gloucester opener Canadian Natasha Elliott triumphed after her second consecutive victory at the Gran Prix of Gloucester Meenhorst reviews his World Championship race Simpson Desert Challenge: Day 5 - Keenleside wins overall after completing 100 percent of the race Michael Rasmuessen Grabs Prologue Win. Rasmussen wins prologue in Chihuahua Dane Michael Rasmussen looks to add Mexican citizenship British Cycling: Latest Road Cycling News Items Gravity East Series - Mount Snow: Deja vu in Mount Snow with Mulally and Bourque wins iXS swiss downhillcup - Bellwald: Beer brothers go one-two in Bellwald Sella's starting point: Empordà win More than 3,500 hit the roads of Santa Rosa for the first Levi Leipheimer Gran Fondo Levi Leipheimer’s King Ridge GranFondo spoils 3,500 riders The secret's out: Santa Rosa, CA is cycling's Eden Hondsrug Classic: Pietersma beats Brentjens for win by two seconds Gran Premio Massi - Calaf: Nunez finishes ahead of Trayter for GP Massi win Extrême sur Loue: Huber wins marathon in Ornans Specialized BG Equinox Gloves Specializes uses windproof material for the top of the fingers and front of the hand Gran Caracol de Pista: Day 3 - Watkins claims international win in Keirin, Day 2 - Awang, Krupeikaite claim sprint titles Bishop and Maxwell Win Kelly Acres Cyclocross The Bike as Art and Agent of Change Philly ranks high in bike commuters 5 States Where Women Barely Dare to Bike Commute Women cyclists almost extinct in some states 2010 Lazer Helmets Sprint and Madison events wrap up Elite Track Nationals Track nats: a Mitch Clinton gallery USA Cycling Elite Track Championships: Day 5 - Higgins, O'Reilly add to medal tallies Ride Calendar supports brain and spinal injury research Doug Report Potpourri 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top BBC: Testers 'did not favor Astana'. UCI Press release: AFLD report conclusions are groundless. France. Doping. Astana. Blah, blah, blah. UCI vs AFLD war of words intensifies. UCI considers new partner for anti-doping testing on French soil. International Cycling Union disappointed in AFLD Road and Cross News and Results – October 5, 2009 RBA News UCI Went Easy on Astana French Papers Say, Gerdemann Had Suspicious Blood Profile, Rasmussen Wins Prologue at Tour of Chihuahua, Eldridge Earns Team Type 1 Its 100th Victory Report: Astana given easy ride by dope testers in Tour UCI denies preferential treatment on testing towards Astana Governing body defends testing procedures from AFLD attack UCI Approves Selected Retesting First Edition Cycling News, Monday, October 5, 2009 Geniez to Skil-Shimano Young French climber signs for three years Milram confident for future, sponsor search Daily Quote: "One thing is clear: without water carriers, even a Lance Armstrong would never have won one single Tour." - Bernhad Kohl CyclingNews Kohl recalls the hard life of a pro Bernhard Kohl was caught with CERA Mørkøv miffed at Olympic track program shake-up RBA Editor's Picks From Interbike: Kansas Bob Shares His Faves There was so much to see and appreciate at Interbike that we couldn't come up with a single top five list as a group, so we split it up Chihuahua, Mexico seeks 2014 road Worlds McCauley fastest Round the Mountain Paris to London cycle path Cyclist plunges 80ft off cliff at Cheddar Gorge but is saved by mystery climber She was 'very lucky' to be alive after she fell off her bike at Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, rolled down a grassy bank and went over the edge Curbs on 'Menace' NRI cyclist in UK town Deja vu in Mount Snow with Mulally and Bourque wins More mud and rain for Gravity East Series at penultimate round 2009 Club of the Year applications available now; Due Dec. 4 Team Sprint and Madison events wrap up Elite Track Nationals The 2009 USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships concluded at the Home Depot Center velodrome on Sunday “Wrenches” Re-Wheel Fair Haven Luz Miranda (pictured after Kirschner trued her tire, eliminating the wobbling and rubbing against the frame) Daily Pez Distraction BSNYC: Drug Tests and Bell Checks - The Element of Surprise Video: How Fast Can You Change a Flat? Canadian pro Michael Barry in favor of pro peloton radio ban Bordry: "Two new products were used at the Tour' Samples could be re-rested for the substances The London Blogger Interviews #26: London Cyclist Tim Johnson and Natasha Elliot Have their Day in the Sun Ballan's rainbows days over, big plans remain Alessandro Ballan plans for wins in Paris-Tours, Lombardia PEZ: EuroTrash Monday! Competitive Cyclist: Boulder is burning Fat Cyclist: My Winter Fitness Plan I find myself at a strange nexus of circumstances, rendered all the more strange by the fact that I don’t know what “nexus” even means Horner joins Armstrong, Leipheimer at RadioShack Biking Biz: New bike crossing over Hudson River is world's longest Valverde loses out to huskies in Valencia Shack! Signings....more to come? More names sneak out for Radio Shack Cycling Lance Armstrong’s Radio Shack team numbers 24 riders now and is likely nearing its final form Michael Creed Wins Silver Medal at USA Cycling Track Championships Cycle show opens in London on Friday Interbike 2009: More to Score Interbike’s most surprising exhibitor Wired: Oct. 5, 1895: Cycling’s ‘Race of Truth’ 1895: The North Road Cycling Club in London holds what is widely regarded as the first bicycle time trial Van Winden to Rabobank's ProTour team for two years Fizik Hires Nat Ross as U.S. Brand Specialist Interbike, Bikes Belong Award Grants EMS Relaunches Web Site Commonwealth Games not a priority admits King Bradley Wiggins, triple Olympic gold medallist on the track, has led Great Britain's resurgence on the road in 2009 Po Campo Redesigns Web Site UCI: Albert and Compton win first round of UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup USA Cycling Wrap: Farrar wins 2 stages and overall at Franco-Belge Tyler Farrar captured the overall win at Franco-Belge on Sunday after winning the first two stages of the four-day event Slowtwitch: Gomez, Norden top Los Angeles Cyclists: don't ride near cliffs alone Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, where the cyclist took her death-defying plunge 7th grader rides bike to school in defiance of district policy Charity ride to support education  Madras Miscellany: Cycling into the future Jamis launches three-pronged attack with 26", 650B and 29" mountain bikes The all-new Dakota D29 uses a carbon fiber frame with design features borrowed from the road-going Xenith SL Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 4, 2009 Sprint and Madison events wrap up Elite Track Nationals Cody O'Reilly and Iggy Silva won the men's Madison on the final day of competition at Elite Track Nationals Tim Johnson and Natasha Elliott win tactical battles on Gloucester's sunny Sunday Albert launches his assault on 2009/2010 Cinturó de l'Empordà: Stage 3 - Carmiooro-A-Style double whammy Farrar wraps up Franco-Belge victory Circuit Franco-Belge: Stage 4 - Haedo gives Saxo a stage win in Franco-Belge Garmin-Slipstream rider Tyler Farrar won the Circuit Franco-Belge as Saxo Bank's Juan Jose Haedo wins final stage Hammond Takes Third Overall In Franco-Belge Compton, Albert win UCI 'cross kickoff UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #1: Albert dominates World Cup opener, Compton solos to World Cup victory Tour de Vendée: Brutt claims solo Vendée victory VERGE: Great Brewers Grand Prix of Gloucester `Cross Tour de Cycling - Sunday Lazy Sunday action... Riders double up on Stars-and-Stripes at elite track nationals Cristin Walker caught reigning women's sprint national champion Cari Higgins at the line to take home her second national title of the week on Saturday UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #1: Gavenda claims World Cup opener, Viennet wins in Treviso Tour of Tasmania: Stage 10 - Cantwell wins Tassie finale AFLD begins re-testing of 2008 Tour doping controls French anti-doping authorities have a list of 40 riders under suspicion of doping in the 2008 Tour de France Memorial Cimurri - Gran Premio Bioera Vittoria Filippo Pozzato! Doug Report Potpourri 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Double Solos: Compton, Albert Dominate in Treviso Wellens to miss first half of cyclo-cross season Telenet-Fidea rider to remain off the bike whilst he recovers from virus RBA News Farrar Wraps Up Franco-Belge, Horner Tunes Into The Shack, Albert and Compton Dominate in Treviso, Vandenbroucke Going Transparent to Find New Team Horner signs on with RadioShack for two years Horner will join a number of his current Astana teammates including Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer and Andreas Klöden, plus team manager Johan Bruyneel at RadioShack next season Columbia-HTC recruits Saramotins Remembering a fallen cyclist: Bicyclists ride for slain friend and rights to the road Cyclist Bob Santaella, left, hugs Jill Kantos, widow of fallen cyclist Joseph Novotny, at a 12-mile Memorial Ride of Silence in Novotny's honor Recycling the urban spaces City Streets Design with the bike in mind Cycling: Here's more crap with a capital 'C' Cannondale owners Acquire Large UK Distributors of Mongoose and GT A ride to adventure Peaks of glory: Bikers participating in the rally Sun gives boost to Holkham charity cycle ride Daily Pez Distraction Vanthourenhout confident about season ahead Sunweb Pro Job rider refutes rumours of rift with cousin First Cyclo-cross news & racing round-up Gerdemann denies doping German television program claims he had questionable blood values in 2006 Michael Barry's Diary: The peloton unplugged Daily Quote: "Riders have lost their instinct and have become dependent on the orders from their car and the racing has become increasingly controlled. Radio communication has eliminated many of the variables which make cycling exciting and appealing to the public." - Michael Barry VeloNews Comeback cyclist Chad Gerlach living on the streets again Chad Gerlach's comeback from five years of homelessness and drugs to the heights of pro bike racing was the stuff of legend 466-mile Kansas cycling tour promotes recycling awareness BikePure urges industry to reject dopers Endorse the Future of Cyclesport with Bike Pure Last week Shimano told sponsored riders: dope and you're toast. BikePure wants other industry sponsors to do likewise 100 Pounds Ago: Everyone….Jeff, Jeff….Everyone Deignan to Lead Cervélo TestTeam in Germany First Edition Cycling News, Sunday, October 4, 2009 Castelli Sottile "Appealing on paper, but disappointing to use: noisy and sweaty" USA Cycling Elite Track Championships: Day 4 - Massie, Phinney, Walker and Hammer winners Cyclist Low Ji Wen wins Graham Gibson's lust for life recognized Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 3, 2009 Levi's Gran Fondo: Four Hours Of Bliss In Santa Rosa (with some suffering thrown in) Sometimes it takes a long ride with 3500 other bicycle nuts to remind you how great this industry truly is Page Crushes in Muddy Gloucester, Elliott Sprints to Victory - Report, Brief Results, Video Page, Elliott, win a muddy Gloucester GP Cyclocross News Roundup - USA, 3 October 2009 Cyclocross News Roundup - Europe, 3 October 2009 Cinturó de l'Empordà: Stage 2 - Ventoso wins second straight Saturday Results Thread Sparkassen Münsterland Giro: Saramotins wins in Münster Memorial Cimurri : Pozzato reigns supreme in Cavriago The podium: Luca Paolini (2nd, Acqua & Sapone), Filippo Pozzato (1st, Katusha) and Daniele Colli (3rd, Carmiooro–A Style) Season over for embattled Vuelta champion Valverde Valverde ends season early Tour de Cycling - Saturday Links for today's Circuit Franco-Belge Stage 3 and the 5th Memorial Cimurri (Italy) Tour of Tasmania:Stage 9 - Sulzberger soars in Scottsdale, Stage 8 - Lewis wins in George Town Caracol de Pista Track Race: Day 2 report Caracol de Pista Track Race: Day 1 report and results Gran Caracol de Pista: Day 1 - Bronzini wins two in Colombian track meet Malaysia's Joshia Ng celebrates after winning the men's 200m time trial Mourning for dead cyclists also leads to questions Gregory and Alexandra Bruehler were killed when a pickup hit them while they were riding their tandem Ten Arab cycling teams compete in Airport Cycling Race Outgoing Miami Mayor Manny Diaz making one last push for bicycles Hungary: Cycling Is “Chic” - but “Fascist” Bike lifting is always the main attraction of the Budapest Critical Mass Milwaukee-Madison rail route still on track despite Olympic vote 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top RBA News Valverde Ends Season, Boonen Back In Franco-Belge, Austrian Lab Denies Doping, Latham Takes New Zealand Criterium Title Seven Stars-and-Stripes awarded on busy day at elite track nats Both Taylor Phinney (Boulder, Colo./Trek-Livestrong) and Sarah Hammer (Temecula, Calif./American Track Foundation) catching their opponents in their respective men’s and women’s individual pursuit final USA Cycling Elite Track Championships: Day 3 - Phinney and Hammer take individual pursuit titles Taylor Phinney (Trek/Livestrong) on his way to individual pursuit gold Sarah Hammer and Taylor Phinney Continue Pursuit Domination Vandenbroucke to publish blood values online Ben Popper: Losing a Bar Fight and Getting Run Over Thrill ride puts pedal to mettle Boston drivers can appreciate, better than most, the mayhem found at a cyclocross race Cyclists' 3,000-mile journey through Africa an awakening Mike the Veloist: CX Tire Pressure Lastras extends for another year with Caisse d'Epargne Spanish veteran to race thirteenth season with Unzue's squad in 2010 Daily Pez Distraction Tom Boonen takes 3rd stage of Circuit Franco-Belge Boonen wins at Franco-Belge, Farrar leads Boonen grabs the third stage of Franco-Belge Farrar gets third and retains the overall lead Hammond second in stage three of Franco-Belge, third overall Daily Quote: "I need to rest both mentally and physically before thinking towards next season and resuming training." - Alejandro Valverde AFP First Edition Cycling News, Saturday, October 3, 2009 2009 El Tour Honors Jeannette Mare-Packard Eat To Compete: Pork Medallions with a Balsamic Fig Reduction Seven Stars-and-Stripes awarded on busy day at elite track nats Nineteen-year-old Taylor Phinney earned his third consecutive elite pursuit national title on Friday You Smell: Someone had to tell you Giro Havik 2 sunglasses Subtle updates to Alberto Contador’s specs of choice Doug Report Potpourri: October 3, 2009 Bike path's concrete median might put cyclists at risk This iron lady is not for turning Sportswoman of the Year finalist Chrissie Wellington is aiming for a third straight victory in the Ironman Triathlon Cane Creek launches handy new online headset fit database Champion athlete knocked off bike Woman fined days before hitting cyclists Bike DC Celebrates Bicycling and Community in Nation’s Capital No better way to pedal cycling than going for a ride Levi Leipheimer finishes his King Ridge GranFondo, Saturday October 3, 2009 at the Finley Center in Santa Rosa Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 2. 2009 Weekend Previews: Cimurri, Münsterland, Vendée Cinturó de l'Empordà: Stage 1 - Ventoso claims first stage, overall lead Simpson Desert Challenge: Day 4 - Rough night and shortened day challenge racers on day four 2009 USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships: News and Results The 2009 USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships continued on Thursday with the women’s team pursuit national record falling US women's team pursuit record may not stand Texas begins $3 billion quest to cure cancer Lance Armstrong, the cycling champion and cancer survivor, helped sell the plan to Texas voters Austrian lab admits tax violation, denies doping Bernhard Kohl, stripped of his third place finish in the 2008 Tour de France for doping, has admitted being a client Farrar wins again Circuit Franco-Belge: Stage 2 - Farrar on fire in Franco-Belge Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Slipstream) wins stage two of Franco-Belge Compton ready to stomp on 'cross World Cup US Champion Katie Compton (Planet Bike) before the start Pro Cyclocross Rumors and Rumblings - October 2, 2009 Record turnout expected at Cross Crusade opener Another Cross Crusade is about to get started Tour of Tobago on Sunday in Cycling Classic Tour of Tasmania: Stage 7 - Dennis wins stage seven, Stage 6 - Day leads Fly V Australia team to stage sweep Tour de Cycling: Thursday The October issue of Velo Magazine (French) just hit newsstands and the cover story is an interview with Lance Armstrong regarding his new team, RadioShack, and his plans for the 2010 season Munson Park to host night cyclo-cross USA Cycling Elite Track Championships: Day 2 - Olds, Lea and Massie the stars of day two Trek-Livestrong and Empower take teams titles 'Purito' now wants to win Lombardia 'True Champion or Cheat?' Lance Armstrong outlines 2010 race program Texan gears up to challenge Contador for Tour crown Gavia: The Wednesday Session  2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Video: Specialized Steps Up to Support Cycling in Schools On This Day in History: October 2, 1880 Brooklynite Wins Bike Race The first major racing competition in New York City was held at the Polo Grounds with Brooklynite Martin Wrigley the winner Bob Stapleton elected to USA Cycling Board of Directors Stapleton was elected to represent the USPRO Board of Trustees on the USA Cycling Board of Directors Daily Quote: "Sure - no problem - boy, am I handsome!" -  Jens Voigt RoadCycling Friday's British news round-up RBA News New, Improved Armstrong to Challenge Contador in 2010, Contador Hopes for Exit From Astana, Contador and Valverde to Race in Mexico, Evans Says World Title Won't Affect Tour Ambitions Merckx mourns loss of former team-mate PEZ: Airbrusher To The Stars Stefano Barzaghi UCI Europe Tour: fight for victory set for thrilling climax Hushovd wants to defend green jersey in 2010 Hushovd to defend green jersey in 2010 Tour Reports of Hushovd skipping Tour to concentrate on Worlds are denied Chicago eliminated from IOC vote Chicago eliminated first among 2016 Olympic bidders RadioShack on the ready for next season Armstrong looks to a strong Tour de France team Radio Shack roster now at 17 Most notable is Andreas Klöden, who looked to be staying at Astana until yesterday First Edition Cycling News, Friday, October 2, 2009 RKP: Interbike: Final Thoughts Bontrager InForm RXL Saddle The InForm RXL is offered in three widths, with each width featuring its own size specific curvature Vegas Hangover Part 2 The halls of Interbike continue to produce a wide array of exciting bikes and products UCI: BMX -  more than 30 athletes from seven National Federations train at World Cycling Center Evans' world title reward for Silence-Lotto British cyclist aiming to break record at Cycle Show RAAM finisher Jim Rees aims for 1,000 miles on a Wattbike Third Annual Race Proves to be Most Successful Daily Pez Distraction   Racing News:  October 2, 2009 In today’s racing news, Lance Armstrong reveals some of his plans for 2010, Cadel Evans still has sights set on a Grand Tour win, sprinters looking forward to Geelong and more J-Pow's Journal: The way of the Airport Ninja Doug Report Potpourri: Universal Sports no longer on Direct TV BSNYC: Frinary Fun Quiz! Sitting In: Legit...And Lame Stage racers head to Guatemala One week until El Reto del Quetzal Catching Up With A Missile: Ivan Dominguez 100 Pounds Ago: For Those Of You That Asked For The Specs…. Sell-out crowd of 3,500 expected at Leipheimer's Gran Fondo Tour Down Under beats Tour de France Lance takes time to talk to the crowd at the Tour Down Under Bellevue trying to meet the needs of bike riders Bernaudeau: Fédrigo "badly advised" Dekker vows to return after suspension Rabobank denies knowledge about his doping, explains internal program Olympic bid process revealed world-class cycling course to global audience Stan Mavis Out at Sugoi Argon 18 Hires Canadian Sales Director Zabriskie to headline USAC Development Foundation's Marin Classic Dave Zabriskie will be among the celebrity riders at the 2009 Marin Classic on October 11 Seplavy Hired as GT Product Manager ABA BMX to be Shown on Versus Cyclist ride will end in Surf City Wheat Ridge Cyclery carries on dad's dream Our biggest business challenge is the seasonality of our business and maintaining a strong educated employee base Karen Kefauver, Spin City: Fall finds Santa Cruz cyclists at home and abroad Thousands of Kids to Ride with IMBA Cyclesomatic: 10-day festival to celebrate bicycles in Dallas Fyxation with urban riding New Milwaukee, WI company rolls out tires, saddles and more Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for October 1, 2009 RBA News Evans Still Focused on Tour, Silence Drops Dekker, Silence-Lotto Name Change for 2010, Farrar Still on Winning Form, New Start for Paris-Tours EP: 2010 World Road Cycling Championships: One for the Sprinters Fat Cyclist: Stuff That Came In The Mail - 2 Things I Love Edition USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships Farrar wins Franco-Belge opener Stage 1 - Farrar resumes with Franco-Belge stage win American bests Napolitano, Boonen to claim race lead Messick's masterplan for the Tour of California Criterium Montreux: Cancellara canters to another win Upgraded Vuelta a Chihuahua begins Sunday Follow the money at 2009 Tour of Missouri bike race Riding again The nation's longest continuously running mountain bike race, Farmington's own Road Apple Rally, is set for its 29th running Saturday New British women's team for 2010 PEZ: EuroTrash Thursday! USA Cycling Elite Track Championships: Day 1 - O'Reilly, Higgins take first US titles Cody O'Reilly (Bissell) Page and Bruno-Roy Lead Standings In the Bike Lane: New Adventures Tour of Tasmania: Stage 5 - Lang takes Tasmania win, Sulzburger holds classification Richard Lang (Budget Forklifts) takes out stage five in Stanley after burning off Pratie's William Clarke Modern coaching techniques can bring rewards to the local cycling fraternity Sven Nys going for 10th Superprestige win Van Hummel closes on UCI Europe Tour title AnaNichoola launching new women’s clothing line Cycle clothing with a feminine feel Bike commuting climbs in 2008; top bicycling states, metro areas Cycling in Salem In 2008, Salem took a bronze medal in the race to become a bike-friendly city U.S. Pros Confirm Attendance for Toronto International Cyclo-Cross 2009 National Champions (recap) Video: Performance - Our theme song Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th) Back to the top Lance Armstrong hints at 2010 schedule Road News and Results – October 1, 2009 In today’s bicycle racing news, Zoncolan returns, Tyler Farrar takes a win, ‘cross seaon ramps up and more…. Evans promises to 'honor' rainbow jersey Stephens denies Evans was isolated in Aussie team Election for Athlete Trustee on USCF Board begins October 1 Voting begins October 1 and ends at 11:59 p.m. MDT on October 12 Circuit Franco-Belge start list Second Edition Cycling News, Thursday, October 1, 2009 Idaho Joins Cyclocross Festival Trend with Moosecross A permanent urban cyclocross course, a two-day cyclocross festival, and a ‘cross movie night at a historic city theatre? PEZ: To The ProTour For Adam Blythe Liquigas confirms young talent for 2010 roster Slowtwitch: 2009 IMH Men's Odds 2009 IMH Women’s Odds Silence-Lotto fires Dekker Daily Quote: "The Z5 was Pam Anderson in spray paint while the Z4 was Pam Anderson in … burlap sack." - Padraig RKP Silence-Lotto to become Omega Pharma-Lotto Omega Pharma-Lotto is the new name for Evans' squad Silence-Lotto to change name for 2010 Silence-Lotto is no more as ProTour team takes new name for 2010 Elite track nationals open crowning first-ever omnium champions Cody O'Reilly won the first-ever USA Cycling elite omnium national championship on opening day of elite track nationals First Edition Cycling News, Thursday, October 1, 2009 Dorel buys UK's Hot Wheels and Circle Bikes CSG UK created to distribute GT, Mongoose, Charge and Cannondale So Young, So Stupid: Thomas Dekker Sees the Light, Comes Clean About Drug Use The Kids Are... What?   Daily Pez Distraction BSNYC: Ridden to Distraction - Can't Afford to Pay Attention 100 Pounds Ago: Specialized Tri-Cross Lennard Zinn takes a look at a saw specifically designed to cut carbon tubes Scott Genius 20 The 2010 Genius 20 gives a truly versatile ride — it’s super fast yet can tackle anything with its 6in of travel Simpson Desert Challenge: Day 3 - Massive storm forces route change on day three, Day 2 - Keeneslide keeps dream of completing 100 percent of the race alive, Day 1 - Only 13 riders complete full distance on opening day RBA: Buyer Beware A conversation with Tour of California's director Andrew Messick explains race's move for 2010 Valverde to race dogs at Valencia criterium Mush Alejandro Mush! Caisse d'Epargne captain to face off against dog sled champion Kolobnev: 'They call me the sniper' Hybrid cars: Silent and deadly for bike riders? SRAM Sponsoring Team RadioShack Sicard re-affirms connection to Euskaltel-Euskadi Lake Cycling makes Carlos Sastre's shoes available Models for the cold weather too Saris' New Distribution Strategy in Canada Red Rose to Distribute Tommasini in U.S. Interbike Meets NAHMBS - Handmade Cyclocross Bikes at Interbike Custom builder Geekhouse showed off their team cyclocross bike Mount Snow hosting next Gravity East Series on brand new "Trail 13" Newhouse: Kruse is cruisin' on his bike California Coast Classic Bike Tour Starting Carmichael's SoCal Book Tour RKP: Road Feel There’s a reason why carbon fiber is king these days Joe Parkin: A Worthy Hero Interbike 2009: You Have the Power Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs Classified - bikes and accessories for sale Archive - looking? it may be in the archive Health and Fitness - also training information Tips and Safety - what to watch out for