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December 31st
Rock Racing Losing Big Names: Cooke, Dominguez, Walker Gone
2008: The whole picture
Virtual Directeur Sportif 2009: The Races!
First Edition Cycling News - Giro di Sardegna returns, 20 teams for the 2009 Le Tour de Langkawi, World champions bound for Buninyong, Tour and Vuelta for Valverde, Euskaltel-Euskadi leaders set for season's start, No Boom for Grote Prijs Sven Nys, Colnago and Landbouwkrediet sign three-year agreement, Richardson honored by the Queen
The BSNYC Year-End Bike Porn Extravaganza!

Some things never change, and I'm confident that in 2009 you'll still be able to buy expensive secondhand Pistas like this one
Brooklyn Bike Lane Controversy Continues
Ivan Basso: Christmas time
Frozen Whoopdees Are Not For Eating - An Azencross Report by Sue Butler
Cold Weather Riding #7: Physical Considerations
BMX Elite Development Squad announced
BMX Elite Development Squad announced
Cycling Australia has announced details of it's Queensland based 2009 BMX Elite development squad
Best of 2008 - How To Clean White Bar Tape
Bikes back in fashion as eco-friendly alternative
That 4,000-mile goal for 2008? Nailed it, barely
Cycling buzz: Your guide to the best bikes on the market - by Nicole B - Helium
Review: Storck Absolutist 0.9
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Storck has been a premier brand in Europe for a number of years, but they are just starting to make inroads into America. They are working hard to add dealers and increase their presence here. As part of their greater exposure, Storck recently announced that they would be sponsoring the Vanderkitten racing team for the 2009 season
Best of 2008 - Tuesday Tip - Jonathan Vaughters
Rogers, Arndt head road cycling fields
2008 news roundup: Most popular road stories of the year
2008 news roundup: Most popular road stories of the year
It's been an amazing year for cycling - here are highlights
2009 Le Tour de Langkawi - Teams Announced
Langkawi teams named
Euro 'Cross Camp: The Fox
Wish List, 2009: Lance Armstrong, Greg LeMond make up; Dick Pound stays away
Lance Armstrong's 2009 New Year's resolution has put his love of cycling in perspective
Lance and the other top cycling stories of 2008
20 Questions, Smack Talk and Hidden Races - A Column by Christine Vadaros
Notes From The UK

British Cycling that absolutely wiped the floor with everyone else in Beijing, and left with the lion’s share of the medals
Cycling Sir inspires Hoy-polloi
The wheel man: John Allis knows the life cycle of bikes
2008: Highlights and lowlights
My, what strong chompers you have!
This past year was exciting and dynamic
A year at the Mothership
On yer bike: Why there's never been a better time to saddle up
Cycling News Roundup - World Champions in Australia, Baden Cooke, Frederik Kessiakoff, Three more UCI registered Pro Cont. teams, 2009 Anti-Doping Rules, UCI America Tour, Stroetinga's track triple, Zabel wins Dortmund, Saxobank, Skil, Tour de Georgia petition and more
Road Bike Action News

Cunego And Simoni To Join Forces, Silence-Lotto In Talks With Wauters, Kuyckx Has Doubts About New Team
Biking More And Driving Less: The Recipe For Savings
Uncle Sam's Bike-to-Work Allowance
Jeremy Powers on how European cyclocross is different
J-Pow's Journal: Me at Middelkerke
J-Pow's Journal: Me at Middelkerke

The Explainer - Employed to ride a bike?
BEST '08:  Giro Wrap
2008 - The Year in Pictures
Boulder Report: We Want, Oh-Nine - Forget 2008, we are pushing into the New Year. Lance welcomes his fourth child, McDreamy dreams up a cause ride in Maine, and a missed drug test may spell the end for 'crosser Jonathon Page
BFF: Cunego and Simoni Make Nice
Wednesday's Wound-up: A year's worth of O'Grady cartoons
This wasn't a mag' cartoon; I dashed this off for a Tour live update that mentioned Garmin-Chipotle's secret weapon (a burrito).
This wasn't a mag' cartoon; I dashed this off for a Tour live update that mentioned Garmin-Chipotle's secret weapon (a burrito)
Legally Speaking: The 1-mile solution
Lupine Tesla - Latest Lupine light chucks out 700 lumens
Dream Team – The Lance Effect
Nordic Capital Pumps New Life into Thule
Oregon Companies Keep Production Local

Bike Friday manufactures about 3,000 folding single, tandem and triple bikes per year at its facility in Eugene, Oregon and exports 95 percent of its product out of the state. Less than five miles away, the 16 employees at Co-Motion Cycles craft about 1,300 high-end tandem and single bikes each year
Knog bring porn to retail?
Reliable products will win out in 2009
Ex Saturn Pro Scott Fornter Joins Scott USA
Scott USA Hires Fornter for Sales
Gus' International Bicycle Shop Open Again
Euro 'Cross Camp: The Fox
Hoy and GB Team Honoured by HM The Queen
December 30th
Aussie Cooke signs for Vacansoleil
Aussie Cooke signs for Vacansoleil
Baden Cooke to ride for Dutch Continental team Vacansoleil
First Edition Cycling News - O'Grady to lead Saxo Bank at Tour Down Under, Nys calls for Belgians to unite against Boom, Rolf Aldag: German Shepard, Powers cracks Europe's top ten, Americans bloodied at start in Middelkerke, Page awaits verdict, California Giant Berry/Specialized announces '09 team, USA Cycling announces scholarships, Burkina Faso elects new federation president
National Champion Tim Johnson talks cyclocross, Landis and Lance
Tour de Palm Springs

Riders await start of ride on Palm Canyon Drive. This year's tour starts Friday, February 13: Palm Springs Convention Center located at 277 N. Avenida Caballeros in Palm Springs, CA
Cycling Classic hosts best-ever field
Lay-Down Sally Robbins gets on her bike in new Games bid
2009 Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series

Once again there will be a Winter Mountain Bike Race Series in Leadville this winter. There are 5 races in the series. The first race is on January 17th
Putting It Away: Storing Bikes and Storing Calories - BSNYC
Uber-Coach Heiko Salzwedel
Start the New Year with a Training Camp - Any good training camp should share three common features: predictable climate, inspiring routes and an escape from the worries of everyday life
Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn: Torque wrenches and temps; shifting and shimmy
Cavendish 'set for 2009 success'
Mark Cavendish
Mark Cavendish won four stages of the 2008 Tour de France
Dempsey plans charity bike trek
Matt Yglesias rides a bike!
Cal Giant-Specialized announces 2009 roster
A Special World Cup - Zolder Report by Christine Vardaros
Fans were everwhere.
If I had one Christmas wish it would be that every cyclocross fan could see an event held at the Zolder venue. It is really something special
Mountain Bike Art Museum Opens - The sport of mountain biking is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2009
Best of 2008: Champion Physiology 2
Ag2r la Mondiale - 2009 ProTour Team - Vincent Lavenu's 30 man UCI ProTour squad returns with an international mix of talented young guns and well tested veterans including the attacking Efimkin twins of Russia
Azencross Loenhout - GVA Trofee #5: Men's results
Cyclo-cross - GvA, Azencross Loenhout Elite men results - Jeremy Powers 13th
Azencross Loenhout - GVA Trofee #5: Women's results Simms 13th, Eliot 21st
Cyclo-cross - GvA, Azencross Loenhout Women results
Cyclo-cross - GvA, Azencross Loenhout Under 23 results
Cyclo-cross - GvA, Azencross Loenhout Juniors results
Ask RC: How common is toe-overlap with cyclocross bikes?

The sport is designed to give its competitors many reasons to fall and look foolish—sticking your shoe into the front tire should not be one of them
Top 5 sports stories of the year - Julich calls it a career; Golay makes Hall of Fame
The Gtray Bicycle Craze
Riding For A Reason
Major Taylor Iron Riders Cycling Club
Group Plans Bicycle Valet for Inauguration
Small Manufacturer Feels Economic Pinch
Cunego plots to counter Armstrong
Road Bike Action News
CSC
Riis: "Even better next year", O'Grady not worried about Armstrong in Australia, Banfi to direct Cervélo women, UCI confirms Continental Teams, Kona backs Team H&R Block
Hoy Awarded Knighthood, GB Cyclists Honored
Take the sign survey for East Coast Greenway - The East Coast Greenway is a 3,000-mile bicycle-pedestrian route from Calais, Maine, to Key West, Florida
Catch the reaction to Tom Boonen's Paris-Roubaix victory from inside a local pub
Stybar Outsprints Nys, van den Brand Beats Compton at Azencross
 
The pro racers got in one last race of 2008 at the famous Azencross course before riders change teams and bikes with the new year. Americans had a good showing in Loenhout, highlighted by Compton’s silver and Powers’ 13th
UCI Publication of the 2009 Anti-Doping Rules - New version effective as of January 1, 2009
The Forgotten Man
Mark Cavendish
If he had won gold in Beijing, this year's hero of the Tour de France would have been on his way to becoming the greatest British cyclist ever. But he didn't. Overshadowed by his Olympic team-mates, the outspoken sprinter says he is 'bitter' and 'distraught' - and explains why he will never return to the track
Elite Competitive Cyclists Needed for Research Study
Battenkill Tour Gaining Momentum
Preregistrations pour in for New York's Tour of Battenkill
View from the sunflowers: I want my cycling T-shirts
Cycling DVD sales still going strong
Nicole Cooke and other top cycling stories of 2008
Michael Rogers to star in Ballarat
Michael Rogers to star in Ballarat
Triple world time trial champion Michael Rogers will make his comeback to the Australian cycling scene at the Open Road Championships in Ballarat in January
White Style 2009 - Fourth anniversary of unique winter slopestyle event heads to Leogang
New Canadian Sport Dispute Resolution Code Takes Effect January 1
Thule 990 DoubleTrack Hitch Rack

The Thule 990 DoubleTrack is a platform style hitch mounted rack that sits low to the ground to allow for bicycles to be easily loaded and unloaded
Rolf Aldag: German shepard
BMX racers have thrills on 2 wheels
Adam Craig - Central Oregon being a mountain-biking mecca, it was fitting that a local rider, Bend’s Adam Craig, was one of only two American men selected to compete in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing
Mountain bikers go gearless with their single-speed steeds
French Cycling Coverage on Dish Network
December 29th
Track - Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals: Devonport Day 1 results & photos
Determining Correct Tire Pressure
topeak-smarthead-digital-air-tire-pressure-guage-300x300 Determining Correct Tire Pressure
Tire pressure is the single best thing that a biker can do to improve the performance of their bicycle without having to spend any money
First Edition Cycling News - O'Grady to lead Saxo Bank at Tour Down Under, Nys calls for Belgians to unite against Boom, Rolf Aldag: German Shepard, Powers cracks Europe's top ten, Americans bloodied at start in Middelkerke, Page awaits verdict, California Giant Berry/Specialized announces '09 team, USA Cycling announces scholarships, Burkina Faso elects new federation president
Monday Euro News
Troubled Chad Gerlach interivews
Stybar Grabs First Win at Diegem Superprestige
American 'crosser Page on thin ice
Jonathan Page races the recent US National Cyclo-cross Championships in Kansas City, Kansas.
Racer missed doping control November 29
National Bike Summit 2009
Easton EC90 TT Wheels

The EC90 TT wheelset is designed for time trials and flat, fast courses. Based on the EC90 Aero wheelset, the EC90 TT uses Easton’s aerodynamic R4 TT front hub that features 50-percent less frontal exposure
New Craft base layers - Latest Craft base layers feature Windstopper material
Win a Signed High Road jersey

All the signatures are here...Hincapie, Cavendish, Ciolek, Hansen, Kirchen, Hagen, Lövkvist and Wiggins. It's the ultimate New Year's gift

O'Grady to lead CSC at Tour Down Under
Two-time winner O'Grady racing Tour Down Under

Aussie leading Team Saxo Bank January 18-25
O'Grady home to lead Danish Saxo Bank Team
Armstrong not favorite for Australia race - O'Grady
Track - Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals - Launceston results, full report & photos
Sastre, Hoy, Cancellara Battle for Best of '08

From tales of Olympic dominance and redemption by Hoy and Curuchet, to classy wins by Sastre and Cancellara, 2008 had its share of exploits
All Over the Map: Rides of the Year - Start planning your 2009 ride calendar with the best ride maps of 2008
Another Bay Area bicyclist hit & run; both cars left the scene
Fit Chick: I Hereby Resolve
Bike valet service for inauguration moves closer to reality
Matt's gloss finish on regional cyclo-cross title
Women's News Roundup
BEST of '08: Pez Goes MOTO
Cyclo-cross World Cup : Dutch domination on Zolder circuit
While the victory of Marianne Vos (Netherlands) in the Women's category wasn't a major upset, the win from her compatriot Thijs Al in the Elite Men's category surprised many spectators
Vuelta a Costa Rica Stage 14 Final - Brenes Wins
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica: Stage 14
Road Bike Action News

Contador Wins Prize, Zabel Wins #212, O'Grady For Tour Down Under
Catching up for December 22 Through December 28
Another bicycling adventure - Here's a book about precarious border crossings, bandits, wars and civil unrest, and big ol' hairy rats - Down the Road in South America
Lance Armstrong Interview
Cycling Weekly 2008 News Review: Part One
Cycling Weekly 2008 News Review: Part Two
Cyclo-cross - Noordzeecross results

Belgian Champion Sven Nys
Cyclocross News Roundup
Trek Red Truck Racing Announces Team Manager & New Signing
Fantasy Cyclocross Update
Strong field for Jayco Bay Classic
Strong field for Jayco Bay Classic
The 20th Jayco Bay Cycling Classic will present a strong field of current Australian US and European champions
Burnaby Velodrome Track Closed Indefinitely
December 28th
Team of the Year: Great Britain Cycling Team
Road Bike Action News

Armstrong On Schedule For Tour De France, Cooke Signs With Vacansoleil
First Edition Cycling News - Worried Page back racing, Boom giving all for second title, Summerhill suffers in Diegem's cold, Jayco Bay Cycling Classic set to Rock, Rodriquez sets goals for 2009 season, ISD continues push for Giro entry
Travel To - Hawaii for Tom Danielson's Winter Training

While many of us face the choice of braving the cold, the wind and the wet outside, or sitting on the trainer in the garage, Garmin's Tom Danielson is riding in the warmth of a tropical island this week
Boulder Earns Platinum Rating; 10 New Communities Earn Rankings With League of American Bicyclists  - Boulder, Colo. was promoted to Platinum, joining Portland, Ore. and Davis, Calif. as the only cities in the U.S. to have earned this top designation
All-weather Biker - Nearly a half-foot of snow covered the Waterford Hills Raceway. The temperature hovered around 12 degrees and winds whipped up to 35 mph
Daily Dope
Don’t Starve a Cold of Exercise
BEST of '08: Parlee's Z4

Parlee have been one of the “it” bikes for several years now. Easily and firmly one of the top carbon shops on the planet
Carpetbagging in Belgium - A Report by Sue Butler
Tim Butler chasing first place in Belgian fields. by Sue Butler
Tim Butler chasing first place in the Belgian fields
As Crisis Spreads, a Pinch Becomes a Squeeze  - Wayne Sosin is the president of Worksman Cycles in Ozone Park, Queens, a 110-year-old shop that produces heavy-duty bicycles and tricycles used in warehouses and factories
Back Pocket Previews: Katyusha
Tour down Under Updates
Troupe Racing Company Announces 2009 Sponsors + Team Roster
eSoles Review - A 3D image is taken of both feet and the foot bed is further customized according to the brand and model of you’re cycling shoe
Superprestige cyclocross - Diegem - LIVE stream
Cyclo-cross - Superprestige #6 Elite men results & photos
Cyclo-cross - Superprestige #6 U23 men results
Cyclo-cross - Superprestige #6 Juniors results

Zolder Elite Men: Thijs Al Escapes Favorites, Descends to Victory - Full Report and Photo Gallery
Vos Sprints to Zolder World Cup Win - Full Report and Photos
Desperation bicycle ride around Lake Washington
Chico Racing with Sacred Rides in Guatemala
BEST of  '08: TOC - Photog's View
BEST of  '08: ToC Warm-Up
December 27th
Road Bike Action News

Quick Step and Milram Announce Tour Down Under Teams, Page Misses Doping Control
Euro 'Cross Camp: Zolder World Cup
Euro 'Cross Camp: The first World Cup
First Edition Cycling News - Page missed post-race doping control, Bileka resigned due to positive EPO control, Tibco headed to Europe in 2010, Corbett back from retirement with Tibco, The peloton's best of 2008 (part 2), Riccò to become father in June, Quick Step and Milram confirm Tour Down Under rosters, Aeronautica Militare-Amica Chips signs Kwiatkowski
Women's Team, Touchstone Cycling, Announces 2009 Roster
Richard Campbell: Include cycling in economic-stimulus plans
Cross - Sylvestercyclo-cross results
Cross - Scheldecross results, report & photos
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Dutchman Thijs Al (Chainreaction Cycles) takes the win in the Scheldecross
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica: Stages 10-13
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica stage 13 results
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica stage 12 results
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica stage 11 results
Cross - Internationales Radquer Dagmersellen results
Cross - Grand Prix DAF Grand Garage Engel results
Breaking News: Jonathan Page’s Season in Jeopardy? - Updated
Jonathan Page in Kansas City. © Cyclocross Magazine 
Jonathan Page in Kansas
Page notified of missed test
County that launched RAGBRAI ban backs down - The county's board of supervisors earlier this week rescinded the ban they instituted in October 2007. That's when their insurance carrier paid $350,000 to settle a negligence lawsuit with the family of a man who died in the 2004 RAGBRAI
Athlete shows commitment to heart health
Cycling Central News
Spain take the year’s honors

Spain, led by Alberto Contador and Carlos Sastre, dominated another doping-rocked year of cycling but will face a daunting task to retain their status when Lance Armstrong returns from three years in retirement
World Cup Cyclocross - Zolder: Elite Men
World Cup Cyclocross - Zolder: Elite Women
Cycling is a foolhardy way to get around in winter
Road Bike Action News
Road
US Cyclocross Nationals Move to Bend, Tuft Wins Canadian Cyclist Of The Year, Cervélo Signs Häusler
Quick Look: Quintana Roo Cd0.1

Seeking the lowest drag coefficient ever, the Cd0.1 features a radically designed downtube that is slightly offset from the head tube to the bottom bracket
Tour Down Under - Quick Step & Milram Announce Teams
Cycling's (unwitnessed) memorable moments, 2008: Marco Pantani to Davis Phinney
First Edition Cycling News - Tactics turn the tide for Al in Zolder, Compton faces tough competition, The peloton's 'best of 2008', Driscoll makes headway in elite ranks, Trebon blows motor on Zolder F1 track, McDonald finds his Euro' feet, Cervélo adds three, Bamberger joins Touchstone
Best of 2008 - Riding the Cobbles of Roubaix

Riding part of the route of the Paris-Roubaix race is something that every cyclist should experience once...and probably only once...in life
Treading Water in Zolder - a Molly Cameron Report
Cyclistes Professionnels Associés (CPA) News - December
Thijs Al wins Zolder cyclocross world cup
 2008 Zolder WC: Marianne Vos wins the sprint.
2008 Zolder WC: Marianne Vos wins the sprint
Zolder Elite Men: Thijs Escapes Favorites, Descends to Victory
Vos Sprints to Zolder World Cup Win - Full Results
Walsleben Sprints to Zolder World Cup Win - Full Results
De Bie Wins Juniors at Zolder, U.S. National Champ McDonald in Sixth - Full Results
Track - Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals Latrobe results
Track - Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals Roseberry results
Gord Finds Brittany
Alberto Contador - International Cyclist of the Year
This may have been our easiest choice in years.
This may have been our easiest choice in years
2008: The year in cycling
Cyclo-cross World Cup #7 Elite men results
1 Thijs Al (Ned) BeOne-Chain Reaction Cycles
2 Kevin Pauwels (Bel) Fidea Cycling Team
3 Sven Vanthourenhout (Bel) Sunweb-Projob

Cyclo-cross World Cup #7 Womens results
1 Marianne Vos (Ned)
2 Hanka Kupfernagel (Ger)
3 Daphny Van Den Brand (Ned)
4 Katherine Compton (USA)

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Marianne Vos (Team DSB Bank)
Slow Starts, Fast Finishes and Drinking in the Showers - A Column by Christine Vardaros
Cyclo-cross World Cup #7 Under 23 results, full report & photos
Cyclo-cross World Cup #7 Juniors results & full report
BikeRadar road review roundup - reviews of the year
BikeRadar road review roundup
Who's come out on top?
Gord Fraser and Vassili Davidenko Join Team Type 1
Team Type 1 adds new directors
Punk Bike Enduro Video
Ale's Look Back At Il Giro
Gus' International Bicycle Shop back in business
Top Photo
Gus’ International Bicycle owner Jeff Latimer stands with shop dog Tex, and next to a photo of the original Gus, at the North Hampton shop

My top 10 bicycle rides of 2008
Success spun cycling's wheels during 2008
Miami-Dade cycling and skating groups find fun on wheels
Speedgoat Bicycles Hires New COO
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
Back to the Top...
December 26th
Road Bike Action News
Russia
Katusha Presented In Moscow, Piepoli Admits Doping, Bileka Suspended For Two Years, See for yourself:
Davis to lead Quick Step Down Under
How To - Cozza Climbing with a Camera

They say that if you give a man a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Well, give Steven Cozza one of those little "Flip" video cameras, and everything looks like a movie
Save Mountain Biking in  National Parks
First Edition Cycling News - 'Sweet baby Jesus' on form for Armstrong, Contador, Richard England: A new lease on life, Gould reflects on European 'cross debut, USA names 'cross worlds team, US 'cross titles to be decided in Bend, Oregon, Battenkill adds AMD as sponsor, Tuft & Pendrel Canadian Cyclists of the year
Richard England: A new lease on life
The Coach(ed) Corner: A Christmas wish list
Here's hoping for good luck at Roubaix.
Here's hoping for good luck at Roubaix
HOLIDAY GREETINGS!
Happy Holidays! Brief Report
Have you been good? We spotted Santa Cycloklaus and he's heading your way. by Digammo on flickr
Have you been good? We spotted Santa Cycloklaus and he's heading your way. by Digammo on flickr
Los Angeles cyclists fight bicycle licensing
Top Rides: The Passo Dello Stelvio
The Explainer - Whether weather makes a difference
Some days they make them ride anyway.
Some days they make them ride anyway
Cyclo-cross World Cup #7 Preview
Is CO2 for You? Using Cartridge Inflators
3T Doric Team seatpost
Ride the giants of the Alps with Procycling
Tackling the Giro d'Italia Alps in 2008. 
Sign up now for our ride up the most famous climbs from the Tour
Store Owners Feel Financial Squeeze
Winter biking challenges the hearty cyclist
Winter
Norm Hansen says gear, especially lights, are important for the winter cyclist
Bike Shipments Soften Through Third Quarter
Importers Wrestle with Unstable Dollar
Euro 'Cross Camp: Head-congested trip
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
Back up to the Top...
December 25th
Road Bike Action News
Russia
Katusha Presented In Moscow, Piepoli Admits Doping, Bileka Suspended For Two Years, See for yourself:
Davis to lead Quick Step Down Under
How To - Cozza Climbing with a Camera

They say that if you give a man a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Well, give Steven Cozza one of those little "Flip" video cameras, and everything looks like a movie
Save Mountain Biking in  National Parks
First Edition Cycling News - 'Sweet baby Jesus' on form for Armstrong, Contador, Richard England: A new lease on life, Gould reflects on European 'cross debut, USA names 'cross worlds team, US 'cross titles to be decided in Bend, Oregon, Battenkill adds AMD as sponsor, Tuft & Pendrel Canadian Cyclists of the year
Richard England: A new lease on life
The Coach(ed) Corner: A Christmas wish list
Here's hoping for good luck at Roubaix.
Here's hoping for good luck at Roubaix
HOLIDAY GREETINGS!
Happy Holidays! Brief Report
Have you been good? We spotted Santa Cycloklaus and he's heading your way. by Digammo on flickr
Have you been good? We spotted Santa Cycloklaus and he's heading your way. by Digammo on flickr
Los Angeles cyclists fight bicycle licensing
Top Rides: The Passo Dello Stelvio
The Explainer - Whether weather makes a difference
Some days they make them ride anyway.
Some days they make them ride anyway
Cyclo-cross World Cup #7 Preview
Is CO2 for You? Using Cartridge Inflators
3T Doric Team seatpost
Ride the giants of the Alps with Procycling
Tackling the Giro d'Italia Alps in 2008. 
Sign up now for our ride up the most famous climbs from the Tour
Store Owners Feel Financial Squeeze
Winter biking challenges the hearty cyclist
Winter
Norm Hansen says gear, especially lights, are important for the winter cyclist
Bike Shipments Soften Through Third Quarter
Importers Wrestle with Unstable Dollar
Euro 'Cross Camp: Head-congested trip
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
Back to the Top...
December 24th
It’s Waterpark Time - The Season’s Final Column by Ben Popper
First Edition Cycling News - Piepoli admits mistake, Pozzato gets early start in Moscow, Sastre's yellow jersey auctioned for 15,000 euros, Armstrong to be father for fourth time, UCI awards three Professional Continental Team licenses, Murcia-Contentopolis AMPO relieved by UCI registration, World Cup kicks off holiday 'cross-fest, Drapac Porsche to race Trust House Cycle Classic, New women's UCI race for New Zealand
Euro 'Cross Camp: We are going for a walk
Something big on the way from Trek?

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Trek employees received this cryptic message a few days ago
Russia hails new cycling force of Katyusha
UCI Press Release: Registration of three more UCI Professional Continental Teams - The Rock Racing team (USA) has applied for its registration as UCI Continental Team
Race Report – Santa Cross
Cycling News Roundup
Road Bike Action News

Yellow Jersey Auctioned, Bartoli To Return, Rapha Looking for Riders
2008 cycling review
1211 Armstrong_chez_Astana - 0
Spain, led by Alberto Contador and Carlos Sastre, dominated another doping-rocked year of cycling but will face a daunting task to retain their status when Lance Armstrong returns from three years in retirement
Top Rides: The Passo Dello Stelvio
Team Presentations - Katusha and BKCP Bank Photos
Vuelta a Costa Rica Stage 9-10 - Brenes Leads GC, Fillion 32nd
Cold Weather Riding #6: Snot
Glove Wipe
That snot all over your kid’s face, or yours, is actually mucus, and it’s good stuff.
Legally Speaking: A cyclists' Bill of Rights
Fit Chick: The Elephant in the Room
‘Bicycle Environments’ takes HSPH and GSD students for a ride
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Anne Lusk teaches a class using case studies to examine bicycle communities
Boulder Report: Cross Idiocy
The Great Chamois Debate

The chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is a goat-like animal native to the Carpathian Mountains of Romania, the European Alps, the Gran Sasso region of the central Italian Apennines, the Tatra Mountains, the Balkans, parts of Turkey, and the Caucasus
Cycle Solutions O-Cup DH Awards Winners
Dede Griesbauer to Join Kestrel Athletes
Charly Wegelius Interview
Alessandro Petacchi puts troubles behind for 2009
South Korean's worldwide bicycle tour reaches the US - South Korean, 46, in US on worldwide bicycle tour. Former merchant has biked in 169 countries in 7 years
First look: Basso Astra road race machine
Basso Astra road race machine
Beautiful bike made in Italy
Popo's holiday, Coverage of Armstrong
The Original Bicycle Festival 2009
Living the Dream: Spinning In Circles
Community Sport Hero Awards - Nominate Volunteers in Your Community
Armstrong's new baby conceived naturally (AP)
Lance Armstrong expecting baby with girlfriend
Lance Armstrong expecting baby with girlfriend
Lance Armstrong
Fourth child for seven-time Tour champion
Cole Wheels Signs Velimpex as Agent
Speedgoat Bicycles Hires New COO
QBP's ACE Helping Deliver Free Bikes
Kenda Launches Revamped Web Site
Acquisition Leads to Mega e-Bike Component Maker

Last weekend electronics giant Panasonic Corp. announced the acquisition of one its larger Japanese counterparts, Sanyo Electric Co. Panasonic has gained a 70.5% stake in Sanyo
Three new brands Propelled into UK market
All I Want for X-Mas...
Gift Card Guide for Cycling and Outdoor Gear
Holiday Gift Idea: CLIF SHOT Bloks

CLIF SHOT Bloks offer similar nutrition to SHOT Energy Gels. The primary ingredient for both is brown rice syrup–which provides easy to absorb carbohydrates for working muscles
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 24

VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 23rd
First Edition Cycling News - Katusha presented on home soil, Bartoli returning in 2009?, Roche settles in at AG2R - La Mondiale, Riders demand 'valued' jersey, Cooke to lead UniSA-Australia, Perez and Curuchet take award, Sydney gets New Year carnivals
BREAKING NEWS - Is Lance Going To Be A Daddy...Again? - Congrats "officially" to L and A for the bebe... We're all very excited at the Phinney household!: Taylor Phinney 
Snubbed Contador still shines

Cyclist Lance Armstrong, left, and team mate Alberto Contador during a training ride in Tenerife earlier this month. (Paul Hanna/Reuters)
Cycling's (witnessed) memorable moments, 2008: Cipollini to Cavendish 
Tour of the Battenkill gets a sponsor
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica stage 10 results
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica: Stage 9 cancelled
2009 Tour Down Under - UniSA-Australia Team
Road Bike Action News

Team Type 1 Announces New Directors For 2009, Silence-Lotto Moves, Three Teams Say No To Giro, Kirsipuu To Make Comeback
News and Results: December 23, 2008
Michele Bartoli Wants To Race Again
USA Cycling awards four collegiate cycling scholarships

Bucknell's Jeffrey Salvitti is one of the first annual recipients of the Kuck Memorial Scholarship
This Just in: I Break for Holidays! (BSNYC)
Sastre jersey sold on eBay as fund-raiser
MTB News & Racing Round-up - UCI gives thumbs-up for Pietermaritzburg, Alvarez Gutierrez signs extended contract with Giant Italia, Vallnord World Cup makes course modifications, Pendrel named Canadian Cyclist of the year, One month until Australian nationals, USA Cycling names clubs of the year, Alpine winter downhill series returns to Innerleithen
Elite women, U23 and junior men named to 09 CX World Champs squad

Zach McDonald and Luke Keough are two of the five junior men who will represent the U.S. at the 2009 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships
With Training Camp Just Weeks Away, BMC's Jeff Louder is Excited for the Season to Start
Ready to ride: Q&A with BMC's Jeff Louder
Jeff Louder winning stage 4 of the 2008 Tour of Utah.
Jeff Louder winning stage 4 of the 2008 Tour of Utah

Quickstep manager Lefevre powerless in Schumacher case?
Racing in the pasture
Bike Culture: Spokes People
Study: Leaner nations bike to work
Martijn Maaskant Interview

The focus is the same as last year - on the Spring Classics, then the Tour of Catalonia and the build up to the Tour
UCI America Tour: Racing is in full swing in South and Central America!
Best of 2008 - Tuesday Tip - Freddie Maertens
Niki Terpstra withdraws from the Six Days of Rotterdam
Mark Cavendish Interview
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A third of all accidents requiring hospital treatment happen in the home, as Mark Cavendish is only too aware. Cavendish is nursing an injury when Cycling Weekly visits him at home on the Isle of Man
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica stage 9 results
Champion Physiology: What Makes you Fast?
Metabolism, Resistance training
Francaise des Jeux withdraws from the Giro
Cervelo TestTeam signs riders, director
Dietel, Häusler and Touffet sign with Cervélo
Niels Albert will return to action on Friday
Cancellara confirms Giro bid
 CYCLING 2008 Beijing Olympics Fabian Cancellara - 0
Organisers for the Giro d'Italia have announced that Olympic time trial champion Fabian Cancellara will join former seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong on the start line for the centenary 2009 edition
German Cycling Cup premieres in 2009
Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn - Rim remnants and the great mix-and-match debate
 If you do follow Zinn's recommendation and use acetone, be sure to wear gloves and work in a well-ventilated area.
If you do follow Zinn's recommendation and use acetone, be sure to wear gloves and work in a well-ventilated area

CC Awards 2008: And the Winners Are...
Cycling Weekly Reader's Poll Results
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BEST INNOVATION
1 Campagnolo's 11-speed groupset
2 Shimano's electronic gears
3 Garmin 705

Putting the brakes on bike theft
Bike-to-work in review
Cycle-to-work in review
Time reveals the losers in bike-to-work schemes
Silence-Lotto moves to new headquarters
Fantasy Cyclocross Update
Euro 'Cross Camp: And so it begins
Heavy Travel, Heavy Mud, and a Win: A Mark Legg-Compton Report
U.S. World cyclocross teams named
'Cross nats to Bend in 2009, '10
2009-10 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross Nationals awarded to Bend, Oregon

The 2009-10 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships are heading back to the Pacific Northwest as Bend, Oregon will host the next two editions
Video of Heckler Scuffle in Kansas City
Compton and Boom shine in the French mud
USA Cycling names Clubs of the Year
SoCal Cyclocross Ends with a Smile!
Vinokourov wants to race Spring Classics
Interview: Julie Beveridge
A Year In Photos
Road to Roubaix

Slogging through cold, wet mud and across brutally pounding cobbles doesn't sound like fun to most people but just the mention of it can bring a glimmer to the eye of cycling fans. Les Clarke plops down in front of the television with one of his new favourite DVDs that captures the beauty and spectacle that is Paris-Roubaix
Third-Party Lead Testing Deadline Passes
Marin Hires New VP of Branding, Design
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Numbers Shaping Up
Don't Miss Shimano Multi-Service Seminars
Intense Spider 2

The Spider 2 trail bike will neatly fill the gap between the cross country race-specific Spider FRO and recently introduced Tracer VP do-it-all machine
SLIDESHOW:Winter Gear and Trainers
Biking Gifts, Last Minute
Holiday Gift Idea: Louis Garneau Massimo Jacket
Holiday Gift Idea: Blackburn System X8

The System X8 features two Luxeon powered lamps for 170 lumens and a compact lithium-ion battery pack
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 23
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 22nd
Cycling group pushes cell-phone ban for drivers
Ryder Hesjedal Video Blog Update
Silence-Lotto: 2009 Jersey & New Service Course
Team Type 1 Announces New Directors For 2009
Daily Dope
Ueberroth: USOC must be worldly
Compton and Gould take gold and bronze at Nommay World Cup

With her victory Compton moved into third in the 2008-2009 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup standings
The Spokes Woman
Sacramento To Host Tour Of California Team Presentation Gala
First Edition Cycling News - Rabobank changes tack in '09, Fraser new Team Type 1 director, Clarke excited by Down Under start, Chicago adjusts Olympic bid, cycling venues, Italian teams for Tour Down Under, Euskaltel aids in kids' camp, CSF Group-Navigare holds team camp, British Cycling helps members, Specialized teams up with London-Paris, New videos from USGP Portland
Cali: Nowhere to go but up
The Fast and the Spurious: Acting Tough (BSNYC)
Road Bike Action News December 22, 2008

Ballan Bling, Tour Down Under Announces Italian Teams
Team rosters for 2009 Tour Down Under announced - In addition to Armstrong, other US cyclists listed on the official rosters are George Hincapie (Columbia), Timmy Dugan (Garmin), and Ivan Dominquez (Fuji)
Catching up for December 15 Through December 21
Monday's British News Round-up
More Flavor: City Gem Chicago Cycling Club: The Bagel Ride
Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club Earns Top Award
2008 Clubs of the Year announced

Clubs were judged on several areas including race promotion, membership composition, clinics, club activities, charitable contributions and racing performance
Cristian Fanini Interview
Interview With Natasha Elliott
Take Action to Open National Parks to Mountain Biking
The President of the National Federation of São Tomé and Príncipe visits the WCC

The subjects tackled included the development of road cycling and mountain biking in São Tomé and Príncipe, the scope for training provided by the UCI to commissaires and coaches, the opportunities for training courses for riders at both the UCI Continental Centre in South Africa and at the World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Switzerland, and participation by riders representing São Tomé and Príncipe at the African Continental Championships
Cycling Classic riding a wave of applause
Bahrain claim cycling silver

BAHRAIN yesterday took the silver medal in the men's junior team time-trial race on the first day of the Arab Cycling Championship in Sharjah
Bicyclists are asking: where’s our bailout?
SRAM Torpedo hub
SRAM Torpedo hub
Is the flip-flop hub history?
Monday Euro News
Company puts new spin on competition - Zipp is part of the new Cervélo TestTeam: an international squad designed to be a rolling research-and-development project
Making the Grade: Carla Swart
Monday's Internatinal News Round-up
Monday Initial O/T
Will Lance Armstrong ride the Sarthe/Loire Tour?
Will Lance Armstrong ride the Sarthe/Lorie Tour?
On Saturday, the organisers of the Tour of the Sarthe/Loire announced that Lance Armstrong would be competing in the five stage event, which takes place on the 7 to 10 April
Brad Wiggins walks a different road
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica stage 8 results
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica: Stage 8
Cycling Golden Jersey stage 3 results
Launceston International Classic results & report
Lance Says Tour of Cali will be shown Live on Vs.
Cyclo-cross World Cup : Compton and Boom shine in the French mud

USA's Katherine Compton in the Women's category and World Champion Lars Boom (Rabobank) in the Men Elite category both grabbed their second win in a round in the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup presented by Safety Jogger in Nommay, France
Wyman Moves up in Cross World Cup
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Helen Wyman's consistent form in the UCI cyclo-cross World Cup series has seen her move up to fifth place overall after coming fifth in the sixth round on Sunday in Nommay, France
UK Time Trial Round-up: Nik Bowdler dominant in Hampshire
Hammond No-Show as Crawforth Cleans Up
Fitness trends: group fitness in review and what's hot for 2009
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Who says you can't have it all when it comes to lightweight brake calipers? Cyclingnews technical editor James Huang finds eecycleworks' eebrake to possibly be the best featherweight out there - but be prepared to pay for its stunning performance
UK Cyclo-cross: Oli Beckingsale makes rare appearance in Bristol race
MTB World Cup Returns to Scotland in 2009
2008: the pro peloton in review
New Transportation Secretary Will Listen?

Advocacy groups were thrown a slight curveball when President-elect Barack Obama recenty nominated Rep. Ray LaHood (R-Ill.) as his Transportation secretary
Magura Recalling Durin Race Forks
UCI asks sport court to keep Vinokourov banned
UCI formally requests doubling of Vinokourov ban
3T Consolidates Distribution with Facility
Doug Dye Joins Scott USA

Scott USA has hired Doug Dye. He will join the bike sales department and manage the Minnesota territory
Biggest day of the year for retail?
KTM seeking UK IBDs
Rage, the First Amendment and paranoia
Paris Cycle Show Goes Yearly In September
WTO Doha Wants to Eliminate Duties on Bike Parts
Lance Armstrong trusts his scale
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If I stepped on the scale in the morning and it said a certain weight and the power output was where it was supposed to be when I tested at the end of the day, it was over. Nobody close
Sales Ban For Northtec MTB
Plans for Lake-to-Sound bicycle trail in south King County

The latest proposal is a 17-mile trail that links four other bike paths as it rolls between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington south of Seattle
Win a Trip to See Armstrong in Tour Down Under
World Bicycle Relief creates spin-off
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 22
Hope Technology
The Rouleur Annual 2008 is a must have. Its pages are stuffed with some of the very finest photography from the four corners of the cycling calendar
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
More News and Cycling Information...
December 21st
Can computers slow you down?
Critical Mass Cyclist Attack Cop Indicted
Cycling News Roundup
Road Bike Action News December 21, 2008

UCI Seeks To Double Vinokourov Ban, Schumacher Plans To Ride In 2009, Ballan To Ride Giro
Euro 'Cross Camp: Ready to race
Liquigas, Lampre set for Tour Down Under
Tour Down Under - Italian ProTour Squads Announced
Arise Sir Chris Hoy of Meadowbank
Well, maybe he's not coming: Armstrong not confirmed for Sarthe-Loire
First Edition Cycling News - American women excel in French round of cyclo-cross World Cup, Hoy to be knighted, No Circuit de la Sarthe for Armstrong, Deignan motivated by team change, New Tour of Qatar added to women's calendar, Schumacher determined to return, Klöden plays by the rules, Zaballa back to cyclo-cross preparation
Agent To The Stars: Alex Carera
Schumacher wants to ride
Schumacher says he should get his license and have his contract honored.
Schumacher says he should get his license and have his contract honored
Boom, Compton tops in Nommay
Cyclo-cross World Cup #6 U23 men results
Cyclo-cross World Cup #6 Junior men results
Lars Boom Nips Nys in Nommay - Brief Report & Full Results
Cyclo-Cross World Cup #6, Men's full results
Cyclo-cross World Cup #6 elite men results & report
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World Champ Lars Boom and Sven Nys battled til the end in Nommay, with it coming down to a two-man sprint
Cyclo-cross World Cup #6 elite women results
Cyclo-Cross World Cup #6, Women's results
1 Katherine Compton (USA) Spike
2 Hanka Kupfernagel (Ger) Itera at 27
3 Georgia Gould (USA) Luna

Compton Wins Nommay World Cup, Gould Third - Brief Report & Full Results
Cyclo-cross World Cup #6 Preview
Women's Cyclo-Cross World Cup Standings after #5
Czech Women's Cup - 2008 Rankings Announced
In the House: Nic Sims, Specialized
UCI Cyclocross World Cup to be Abolished?

With several North American promoters trying hard to bring a World Cup to the continent, will the series continue long enough for American fans to witness such a groundbreaking expansion? In Europe, controversy is brewing over several prominent people calling for an end to the UCI World Cup
Geoff Proctor’s Euro Cross Camp #6 Underway
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica stage 7 results
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica: Stage 7
Vuelta a Costa Rica - Stage 7 - Cortes 22nd, 2nd in Sprints
Tour of South China Sea stage 8 results
Cycling Golden Jersey stage 2 results
The day I took on Olympic hero Chris Hoy
Bicycle delivery service for tourists in North Georgia - The Tour de Georgia bike race isn't returning in 2009, but a North Georgia town has a plan to boost tourism using bicycles anyway
Sometimes it hurts…
Join new cycling club for Kenya
International Grand Prix Doha results
International Grand Prix Messaeed results
International Grand Prix Losail results
International Grand Prix Al-Khor results
Geraint Thomas outshone Usain Bolt, claims Sutton - Sutton, the former Wales coach who still lives in Cardiff, is adamant the greatest performance in Beijing came from Welsh ace Geraint Thomas – with a little help from his friends Bradley Wiggins, Ed Clancy and Paul Manning – in the men’s 4km track team pursuit
Doping, comebacks and a man called Contador
First Eight Teams Announced for 2009 Amgen Tour of California - Best field ever to compete on U.S. soil
Americans Drove Less This Year
Holiday Gift Idea: Sigma BC 2006 MHR

The digitally coded Sigma BC 2006 MHR combines the classic features of a wireless bike computer with the most important altitude, heart rate and temperature functions
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 21
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 20th
Kenny already saddled with Hoy hopes
North Carolina: One Series Down, One to Go
CX4 Off Camber Crowds
Another successful North Carolina Cyclo-Cross (NCCX) Series has drawn to a close with the final race of the year
Euro 'Cross Camp:Promising young Americans go abroad
Velo Club La Grange: 39 Years of Putting Cycling First
First Edition Cycling News - Promising American cyclo-crossers head to Europe, Jaksche racing for one euro salary, Armstrong to Circuit de la Sarthe-Pays de la Loire, Rujano with new team, UCI clarifies Duarte's status, 2009 Vuelta al Táchira presented, Two in a row for Brownie, Danish pursuiters, Vos & Velo Girls honored, Vacansoleil signs Löwik & Carrara
Hoy to be named first cycling knight
Women's Cycle Tour of New Zealand Anounced
Ride with “Fast Freddie” Rodriguez - Fundraiser for the Fast Freddie Foundation
Road Bike Action News

The News Of 2008, Armstrong To Race Tour Of The Sarthe, Jaksche Signs 1 Euro Contract, Riccó Kohl, Dueñas Fail To Show For Hearings
Bicycle made from plastic bottles wins Google-sponsored award
Best of 2008 - Travel To Belgium, Climb the Koppenberg
Armstrong will ride Sarthe-Loire
Death, taxes and ... free riders?
Make a difference this weekend

Somewhere between a fred and a hammerhead, Jonathan Pait started riding mountain bikes in the early 1990s. After discovering the ride can start at the end of his driveway, he moved to the road in 2006. Now he is learning his way around the Greenville cycling scene. He is ready to help people learn from his mistakes and maybe convince a few to hit the road
MTB News & Racing Round-up - Fontana plans next year with Cannondale, New Sunshine Cup course set, World Cup downhill champion races enduro, Milatz renews with Multivan Merida, GT Bicycles unveils Fastest Trophy series, Mountain bike museum opens in North Carolina, Luna racers to BC Bike, New Zealand gets supported stage race, Scottish events & GimondiBike for 2009
Patrik Sinkewitz denies naming Kloden
Record entry for Tour de Femme
Race Winning Diets: More Than Oatmeal?
UCI Under 23 Road World Champion – a clarification
Interview: Alex Howes
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After a year of racing as part of one of the best amateur teams in France, Alex Howes is coming back to his roots, rejoining the Slipstream organization, as he will be racing with the U23 team VMG/Felt for the 2009 season
Oleg Tinkov: Brewing over cycling exit
USWCDP: Toto and surgery
Meet Alex Howes of the U23 Slipstream squad
The Gossip Page
Scheldecross Results - Simms 6th
Bike Bug 500 results
Tour of South China Sea stage 7 results
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica: Stage 6, A Win for Cortes
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica stage 6 results
2009 Cervélo RS

Known for being perched atop expensive cars and for powering Carlos Sastre to a 2008 Tour de France victory, Cervelo carries a mystique that many bike industry insiders are still trying to figure out
Socal Hosts Series Final, CX Clinic, Eco-Sportfest, and 5k XC Run
Cycling BC Coaching Courses 2009
Local cycling gets overseas help
Legally Speaking: Death, taxes and ... free riders?
Brain Fart: SLX Group Test Bike Build
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The Santa Cruz Heckler frame, previously seen in a different configuration, is being reborn as the test bed for some new products
USA Cyclocross Series Wrap Up - Mac and OVCX Tour
Boulder Report: Quick Hits - Pro cycling continues its weird run in a weird economy, and updates from the worlds of politics and law enforcement
Rail trails a great summer cycling vacation
Cycling News Roundup
Nominate: Thread of the Year
Richard Sachs sending fourth cyclo-crosser to World's
Under 23 cyclo-crosser Will Dugan (L) is racing the World's in the Netherlands January 31, 2009.
Connecticut framebuilder proud of U23 Will Dugan
Last Minute Gift Ideas
Recession Buster Gift List
Holiday Gift Idea: Jelly Belly Sport Beans
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 20
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 19th
GT introducing 2009 Golden Bike series

The GT Zaskar Carbon Team, dreamy in gold (not the actual golden bike, but you get the picture).
Win the cross country race, keep racing the Golden Bike
First Edition Cycling News - Kohl, Dueñas no-show at doping hearing, Tinkov brewing over exit from cycling, Benfica to stop, Giro faces dilemma over classic stage, Gianetti wants Tour of California spot, Rojas ready for Tour Down Under, Kiryenka to Caisse d'Epargne, Sinkewitz denies naming names, Schumacher goes ahead with AFLD lawsuit, Elk Haus for 2009, Gilmore prepares for World Cup, Milram donates to charity, Cycling Ireland seeks new performance director
Road Bike Action News

Armstrong To Lead Astana At Tour Down Under, UCI Keeping Close Track Of Armstrong, Cancellara To Ride Giro, Race Of Truth Fundraiser Announced
Astana names Armstrong teammates for Tour Down Under
Hilton Clarke joins Fuji-Servetto
Cervélo signs Heinrich Haussler and Jose Angel Gómez Marchante
Fabian Cancellara racing the 2009 Giro d'Italia
Swiss road racer Fabian Cancellara on the podium in Beijing after winning the men's Olympic time trial in August 2008.
Spartacus versus Sir Lancelot
Fabian Cancellara confirms he will race the Giro d'Italia
What's in a cycling name? Jaan Kirisipuu and Djamolidine Abdoujaparov know

Among all the unusual cyclists in the pro peloton, two retired riders remain my favorite. But it’s not because of their impressive accomplishments
San Jose Cycling Classic Set for February
How To - A Pro "Shows 'em What NOT To Do"

Blame it on the dirt, blame it on the rain, or blame it on the gophers....but when BMC's Scott Nydam came back from a recent training ride with a bunch of California teenagers, he was bleeding
Columnist Patrick O'Grady weighs in on the Kansas City fracas
BSNYC Friday Fun Quiz!
News and Results - Pez looks at the Giro, Kiriyenka to Caisse d'Epargne, Gilbert and Balla
Cycling team set for Beijing shakedown - The Kiwi track team has been announced for the Beijing leg of the World Cup series and includes members of the successful Olympic campaign and a couple of new faces
Cross - Scheldecross results & report
Track - International Track Challenge day 1 results
Renewed doping suspicions for Andreas Kloden
A Corsa Like Never Before

Stage 9: The 100km circuit race through the streets of Milano starts at the majestic and awe-inspiring Duomo
Saskatchewan Cycling News
Bennati Ready to Take on Cavendish in Giro Sprints
Mark Cavendish Daniele Bennati Giro 2008 stage 13
Italian sprinter Daniele Bennati (Liquigas) has admitted that Britain's Mark Cavendish (Team Columbia) will be his biggest rival in next year's Giro d'Italia but is confident he can win again and claims he beat the young Brit four to two in head to head sprints in 2008
Contador thinks that the Vuelta suits him
TransWales 2009: Entry now open
Ask The Coach - Being realistic about goals and the time you have to dedicate to cycling; winter base training is good for some but not for others
Friday's British news Round-up
Andrea Wolfer wins the points race in Ladies Sixdays Night
Andrea Wolfer wins the points race in Ladies Sixdays Night
Andrea Wolfer won the points race (one of the events of the Zurich 6-day race) hands down in front of the German Verena Jooss and the Italian Elenora Soldo
Tour of South China Sea stage 6 results & photos
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica stage 5 results
Vuelta a Costa Rica - Stage 5 Cortes Riding Away with Points Jersey
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica: Stage 5
Drug testers shadowing Armstrong - Armstrong claims to have been drug tested 11 times in the past 18 weeks and two times in the past four days. The latest test was conducted by officials from the International Cycling Union on Thursday at his Texas home
Lance Armstrong, Jose Luis Rubiera highlight Astana's team for next month's race
Astana confirms Tour Down Under team
 CYCLING 2008 Astana Armstrong Contador - 0
Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong's Astana team roster for next month's Tour Down Under in Australia includes three riders from the 2008 Giro d'Italia
Memory-Map’s guide to pubs
Separate Consumer, Trade Show
Ride Your Bike to Work
Festivities keep cyclists warm on Bike to Work

Rolling through Old Town with a frost-covered beard is nothing new for year-round cyclist Jeff Nye, but Wednesday morning, he had some extra company as cyclists across Fort Collins took to the streets for Winter Bike to Work Day
Short ride planned on shortest day
Biking across America
Cycling team wins second national title in three months
Bicycle through the icicles: Cyclists can train in winter
Burke Swindlehurst
Burke Swindlehurst, a professional cyclist for Bissell Pro Cycling, rides on Wasatch Boulevard last week. Swindlehurst modifies his training regimen and wears special clothing in cold weather
Parks Service Moves to Widen MTB Access
Ride On Set for Next February in Italy
World Bicycle Relief Needs Your Help
Mud mad: top ten slime-surfing tips
Letters on Philly Week, Masters racing and Driscoll's finger tips
Job Opportunity - UCI
Adidas adiStar Super-Lite Cycling Jersey - Men's
Video of the week: Repairing a puncture
Repair a puncture
Basic but essential skill for every cyclist
BeOne 2009
Fury reviewed by MTB Trail Review & Posted on MTBR
Quik Stik Tire Changer

 Tire Changer
If you go in any bicycle shop, you could almost guarantee that the mechanics have Quik Stick in their aprons
Niterider Minewt mini USB Plus
Holiday Gift Idea: Pedro's Ego Sport Inflator
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 19
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
Back to the Top...
December 18th
Officer from YouTube cyclist video pleads not guilty
Armstrong reigns without a pedal's push
San Jose Cycling Classic Set for February
Team training camps - Inside top riders' 2009 preparations
In his effort to get back on his bike, columnist Tom LeCarner has some setbacks
Ivan Basso: The 2009 Giro
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Ciao
California Single Track News
Bicycle plan coasts ahead
It Took All Season - A Column by Andrew Bernstein
Collegiate Cycling News - Marian Star Graduates to Pro

Bennet van der Genugten in action
Moab Trails Spared for the Moment
Boulder Report: Quick Hits - Pro cycling continues its weird run in a weird economy, updates from the worlds of politics, law enforcement
Road Bike Action News

Schumacher Sues The AFLD, Piepoli Looking At Two Years, Museeuw Will Not Appeal, Eight ProTour Teams Announced For Tour Of California
News and Results
Cyclocross News Roundup
Triple Crown of PA cancelled
Raising the Stakes: The Contest Continues (BSNYC)

Pros: wide-range cassette and quick-release seatpost clamp are decidedly un-tracky. Cons: whole thing not slathered in marinara sauce
Pereiro to race at Giro
Jakob Fuglsang: Switching sides
Cordarounds bicycle commuter pants
McCauley joins team
First Edition Cycling News - Eight ProTour teams for Tour of California, The Ronde returns to its roots, New sponsorship could shrink Philly week, Roberts stays in Germany, Cooke's Vision taking shape, Mauri to lead Andorra-Grandvalira, 20th Bay Classic launched, Training camps on Cyclingnews
Nicole Cooke's Vision 1 roster taking shape
New Vision 1 Racing rider Vicki Whitelaw joins Nicole Cooke in 2009.
Reigning Olympic and World champ adds five riders
Two-year ban requested for Piepoli
Piepoli faces ban after positive test for CERA
Prosecutor: Two years for Piepoli
Kirsipuu makes comeback - Estonia's Jaan Kirsipuu has come out of retirement aged 39 to ride for small Wallonian team Geofco-Jartazi
U23 National 3x Gold Medalist Amy Dombrowski talks about her win and her future
ProTour Teams Announced For 2009 Amgen Tour of California
Amgen Tour of California ProTour teams announced
Tour of California announced the first 8 teams, all ProTour
Star-studded field builds for Tour of California
David Millar (L), teammate Christina Vande Velde, and defending champ Levi Leipheimer. 
Leipheimer, Armstrong, Basso, Hincapie and Vande Velde's teams
Junior silver medalist Nate Morris puts SRAM at the top of his Christmas wish list
German Society for Sports Medicine calls for abolition of B-samples
MTB News & Racing Round-up - Fuglsang switches sides, Kenda team set for next year, National Champ Jongewaard outclasses Olympians, Mazda bids farewell, Rennie says goodbye to Santa Cruz Syndicate, New bike fest to accompany World MTB Conference, Giant Italia looking to 2009, Vuelta a Ecuador
Thursday Euro News
Support Cycling Non-Profits - Make a Bid on a Jamis MTB
Cinelli team heads to training camp
Did Sue Haywood make more money by suing USA Cycling than Kristin Armstrong did winning Olympic gold?
Armstrong on the cover of VeloNews. So she's got that going for her.
How is it that Sue Haywood ended up making more money by missing the mountain bike race at the 2004 Olympics in Athens than it appears Kristin Armstrong has earned off of her gold medal from the time trial in Beijing this year?
Do energy drinks have a place in athletes' diets?
Catching Up With Paul Sherwen
Stefan Schumacher says he's suing
Stefan Schumacher argues for 2009 license
Stefan Schumacher suing French anti-doping group
German cyclist Stefan Schumacher leaves the Tour de France doping control while leading the race in early July 2008.
German won both Tour time trials; tested positive for CERA
Armstrong May Not Be Contender for Tour de France, Sastre Says
No decision on Cadel Evans in Giro until January
Dream Ride '09 - Rocky Mountain National Park: Trail Ridge Road
Sub-zero cycling
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Aidan Harding heads to Alaska to learn the vital skills needed to survive the 350 mile Iditarod Trail Invitational
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica stage 4 results
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica: Stage 4
Vuelta a Ciclista Costa Rica - Stages 3-4 - Cortes Still Leads Points
Track - Revolution 4 / Melbourne Cup on Wheels results, report & photos
Zabel, Bartko and Risi favorites for Bremen Six Day Race
Tour of South China Sea stage 5 results
Trust House Cycle Classic - New Zealand
The Return of a Child Prodigy and Yellow Clown Faces - A Column by Christine Vardaros
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The Frankfurter course venue was located in the parking lot of a skating rink so while we got ready to race, a steady stream of metal blade-equipped kids with parents in tow weaved in and out of the cyclists’ mobilehomes
Litespeed Launches Consumer Rebate Program
Litespeed offering cashback deal
Litespeed is offering a cashback deal
Rebate offer is response to credit crunch
Ryan Trebon's Kona-FSA Kona Major Jake
Old News: Fighting at CX Nats - With Audio of Page Interview
Scuffle at Kansas City cyclocross nationals
What happened in Kansas City stays in Kansas City
UCI Cyclocross Schedule Expands for ‘09-10 Season, USGP Adds Wisonsin Weekend
U.S. Cyclocross Season Expands for 2009-’10
Clarke to Lead New Team
Dave Clarke
 Tour of Wessex organisers set to launch a road team for 2009
Vuelta a Espana starts in the Netherlands, hops to Spain - The course for the Vuelta is unusual, as it starts in the Dutch city of Assen and the bike race's first three days take place in the Netherlands. Then the peloton passes into Belgium before taking a day off to travel to Tarragona, Spain, to continue the race
Van Haverbeke Joining Look Cycle
Road rager thumps my pal - Two skinny roadies - me and Dave - could be charged with assaulting a burly Border Reiver type, built like the proverbial brick outhouse, and with fists the size of my head
Salazar Selected as Interior Secretary
Fuji Registers with ProTour for 2009
Pedal-powered snowplows clear driveways and paths
Holiday Gift Idea: Cateye Single Shot Plus

The new Single Shot Plus is powerful, rechargeable and affordable. It features two one-watt LEDs, combined with the Cateyes ROL (Reverse Offset Lens) to emit the greatest possible amount of light
The Trek and Urban Wool Pants by Joneswares
Road Racing Calendar
Jingle Wheels
Girl meets bike gift Ideas
Makai Bikes Bell
Makai Bikes Bell
Hoiday Gift Idea: Trek Time Computer - Simplicity at its best
Christmas Wishlist Part 2 - Zipp 404, Sidi Women's Race Shoe
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 18
Garmin edge 705
Navigate your way to the best trails and record every aspect of your ride (if you wish) with Garmin's cycling-specific GPS computer, the Edge 705
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 17th
USA Cycling News Update

Over the last two weeks in American cycling USA Cycling announced the dates and locations of the majority of its 2009 national championships, the 13 American squads that will compete as UCI Continental teams in 2009 were announced, plans for the new USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Cross Country Tour presented by Sho-Air or ProXCT were unveiled, the third UCI Track World Cup went off in Cali, Columbia, the USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Calendar wrapped with the national championships in Kansas City
Cycling coach Sutton wins award
UCI Updates 2009 ProTour Teams and Events
Barbara Howe: A quick trip to So Cal
Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn: Electric shifting and eclectic componentry
The Dura-Ace electric drivetrain
The Dura-Ace electric drivetrain
First Edition Cycling News - Tinkov breaks with Katusha, Contador leaves door open for Vuelta participation, Vaughters: Armstrong's explosiveness important for Giro success, Saxo Bank continues with Damsgaard, Lotto wants Evans in Giro, German group calls for eliminating B samples, De Groot breaks collarbone, Cross-training with the pro, Vilajosana recognized, British cycling's funding nearly doubles, World Bicycle Relief campaign
Road Bike Action News

2009 Tour of Spain To Start In Netherlands, Clarke Joins Fuji-Servetto, Steegmans Debuts At Tour Down Under
Interview: Valentina Scandolara
Alexander Girard cruisers from Electra
The Season Isn’t Over: Virginia Beach Highlights Late Season Racing
Cold Weather Riding #5: Studded Tires
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Studded tires are one of those things that may not be useful a large percentage of the time, but for those times when they are useful, they are absolutely essential – specifically, when there may be ice on the road or trail
Kadisco Interview with Puma CMO Antonio Bertone
Tour of California Prep - "It's Getting Pretty Intense"
Touchy, Touchy: Catching Up With "The Climb" (BSNYC)
Cyclo-cross News & Racing Round-up
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Trebon triumphs in Kansas City, Compton takes number five, Gould to make Euro debut, Nys extends GvA lead, Pauwels takes first elite win, US championship to stay in December - for now, Punch-ups mar US championships, Tsujiura takes seventh title, Tight collegiate racing ends in tie-breaker, Recent Cyclo-cross results
Wednesday' British News Round-up
Wednesday's International News Round-up
Vesus to broadcast the Tour Down Under
Versus Airs Tour Down Under
Haulded Over the Kohl
Bernhard Kohl
Bernhard Kohl, Riccardo Ricco and Moises Duenas will appear in front of the French anti-doping agency (AFLD) tomorrow in light of their positive drugs tests at the Tour de France
Tour of Missouri gets continued state support
Orono cycling club gathering bikes for local children in need
Tour of South China Sea stage 4 results
The Bobby Julich Chronicles
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There are no words to describe the difference between the other camps that I attended and the ones that Riis and B.S. Christiansen arranged. All I can say is that they were massive!
The Wednesday Comment
The Epic Pre-Ride Ritual
Vuelta a Espana will start in the Dutch city of Assen
Vuelta Presentation: First Look
Vuelta route unveiled
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Cycling's top stage racer, Spaniard Alberto Contador, said he felt inspired by the 2009 Vuelta de Espana route
Contador upbeat over 2009 Tour of Spain route
Vuelta Favors Climbers - Five summit finishes in Tour of Spain 2009
Vuelta 2009: Easy start, tough ending
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Race organisers Unipublic and ASO presented today in Madrid a 2009 Vuelta a España that will kick off outside of Spain for the first time since 1997
2009 Spanish Vuelta to begin in Netherlands
Kona and Giordana Continue with Team H&R Block-Kona
Kona and Giordana Back on Board to Support Team H&R BLOCK-KONA
Look Keo Cleat Fit System

Look Cycles USA will be rolling out a new pedal fitting process this year, called the Keo Cleat Fit System. The system aims to help cyclists select the best cleat based on angular float and also to correctly position the cleat on the shoe
Review: Aerocat ACR500
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Aerocat is a relatively new bicycle manufacturer headquartered in Portland, Indiana
Chain Reaction: The Fort Collins bicycle community continues to grow
Easton EA90 Aero wheelset
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Easton's EA90 Aero road wheels offer an impressive combination of reasonably light weight, mild aerodynamic enhancements, aluminum clincher versatility, and outstanding build quality to go along with its manageable $800 retail price
Track - Zürich Six Day day 6 results
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica: Stage 3 - Cortes in Sprint leaders jersey
Museeuw will not appeal
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition Appoints New President
3point5.com Partners with Skullcandy
The Consumer Product Safety Commission Seeks Input on Component Testing
Biking benefit in transit
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It was one of the more quirky provisions attached to the $700 billion financial bailout plan: a $20 monthly benefit for employees who regularly bike to work
Biking Your Way Thin How To Lose 10 Pounds Fast Without Trying
Hit the North Winter Sprinter
Have Park Tool Summit, Will Travel
Park Tool BCB-4 Cleaning Brush Set
BCB-4 Cleaning Brush Set
The Park BCB-4 brush set makes the job a little easier and assures no missed areas
MB News: Ride Fast, Win This
Ride the Route' -- Come rain or shine
World soon able to buy from Lance's bike shop
Local riders take soggy tour of Stage 6 route
Reasons exist to keep bikes on road
Plan envisions county bike network
Bike-friendly Davis sees room for improving biker habits
UK cycling gets windfall from Sport England  - Things just get better for cycling
The Phenomenon Of The Specialized Globe

The original Specialized Globe launched in 1994, before the commuting revolution had begun in the US. Today, Specialized has five different Globe lines to meet the needs of a variety of cyclists. We talked to Nic Sims as Specialized to find out how and why it all happened
Tour de Xmas
Holiday Wish List V.2: Stuff You Gotta Have
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 17
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 16th
Cold? Try a ride in Arizona this weekend
Four UCI ProTour licences awarded
Cycling News Roundup
Boulder Report: Quick Hits
Fit Chick: By the Water's Edge
Pre-Season Interview with Svein Tuft
Svein Tuft (Can) Garmin-Chipotle
Svein prepares for his inaugural season on the Pro Tour as a member of the powerhouse Garmin-Chipotle Cycling team
Zion And Gooseberry
First Edition Cycling News - Petacchi requires strong team for diverse Giro, Clarke follows Dominguez to Fuji-Servetto, Schumacher, Holczer in court, UCI locks away ProTour details, Haussler, Marchante sign with Cervélo TestTeam, Spanish teams confirmed for Tour Down Under, Kirsipuu returns to racing, Milram's van Gerwen "family affair"
Road Bike Action News

Museeuw And Others Get Suspended Sentences, Sastre Focuses On Tour, Reinforcements At Cervélo, Pereiro For Tour Down Under, Firenze Bids For Worlds
Spain take the year’s honors - In an amazing year for Spain, Contador, Tour de France winner in 2007, became only the fifth man to win all three big Tours with a Giro-Vuelta double, and Sastre claimed the Tour
Tour of South China Sea Stage 3 results & photos
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica Stage 2 results & full report
Top Rides: The Gold Hill Loop With Tom Zirbel
Strong Cycling Skills Indoors? You Bet!
Svein Tuft Interview
The Times They Are A-Rockin': The Future of Rock Racing (BSNYC)
Rock Racing To Continue in 2009

Rock Racing Fans Had A Collective Panic Attack Yesterday When News Got Out That Rock Racing Was "Not" Here To Stay. Official Word From The Team: "We Will Continue To Race In 2009."
Cash boost for athletics and cycling
Indictment in YouTube's NY cop vs. CM cyclist knockdown
Pauwels Upsets Nys and Boom at Vlaamse Druivenveldrit Overijse
Tour of Flanderes Open for Business
Tour of Flanders Route Announced
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According to an item in Sportwereld.be the 2009 edition of the Ronde van Vlaanderen will once again begin in Bruges and finish in Meerbeke
Michael Barry's Diary: Back in the saddle again
Cycling News Flash - Johan Museeuw receives suspended jail sentence and fine
Ex-Belgian racer Johan Museeuw receives jail time
Belgium's Johan Museeuw (C) (Quick Step) rides on a cobblestone road during the 102nd Paris-Roubaix cycling race, 11 April 2004. 
Former QuickStep rider admitted guilt in 2007
SoCalCycling.com Club is Open For Membership
Best of 2008 - Tuesday Tip - Davis Phinney
Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn: Electric shifting and eclectic componentry
Cancellara, Hoy and Nys: cycling is honored
Three medals for the WCC trainee, Lisandra Guerra

The Cuban, Lisandra Guerra, currently a trainee at the World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Switzerland, has achieved excellent results in Cali (Colombia), at the 3rd round of the UCI Track World Cup Classics
Pereiro slated to race Down Under
Pereiro signs on to race SA tour
Back on the Bike as Nikki Butterfield: Riding with Robbie on a Rampage
2009's Bizarro Race Routes
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With about five weeks to go before Lance Armstrong makes his return to pro cycling at a stage race in Australia, the weirdness is mounting
Tour of South China Sea stage 1 results & photos
Track - Zürich Six Day: day 5 results
US National Championships Day 4: Collegiate and Singlespeed Titles Awarded
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The USA Cycling Collegiate Cyclocross team and individual titles were awarded in two categories - Division I (D1) and. With a tie amongst the top two schools in DI, Fort Lewis College and Lees-McRae College, the team title came down to the highest placing of the day by an individual rider from that institution. That meant Carla Swart’s (Banner Elk, N.C./Lees-McRae) gold-medal performance in the women’s race broke the tie and handed the Bobcats the win over their Colorado rivals
Cyclo-cross - Japanese Cyclo-cross Championship results, report & photos
Ex-cyclist gets suspended sentence for doping - After years of denial, Museeuw admitted last year that he had resorted to doping during the final year of his storied career. Along with the 1996 world championship, Museeuw won the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix three times. He also won two stages of the Tour de France
Museeuw convicted in doping case - A Belgian court has found former world champion Johan Museeuw and nine others guilty of doping offences
Museeuw Found Guilty of Doping
Flu Fighters Part II: Seeing Vitamin C
British cycling eyes more funding
British cycling eyes more funding
British cycling chiefs promise the biggest contribution to the legacy of the 2012 Olympics if they recieve adequete funding
Trebon, Gould claim overall titles in U.S. 'cross series
Pereiro to race Armstrong in Tour Down Under
Pereiro to face Armstrong Down Under
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Spain's 2006 Tour de France champion Oscar Pereiro will join Lance Armstrong in competing in the Tour Down Under in Australia next month
2008 Punk Bike Enduro
Vetta NanoLux Under the Lens – a Test and Review of the Lighting System
Vetta NanoLux
The Nano-Lux is a sleek, well made light that is capable of providing a fine light for the commuter. When you couple the headlight with their supremely bright taillight and you have a total package in your hands. Nice work from Vetta
Rotor Bike Components to sponsor BMC UK Racing Team
The BMC UK Racing Team's training bikes are already being equipped with Rotor's Q Rings
Squad will use Italian brand's elliptical chainrings, cranks and BBs
3T Palladio
Nanogelite insulated water bottles
fi'zi:k Antares

The new fi'zi:k Antares borrows design elements from the Arione and Aliante
Cooke's Team Still Searching for Main Sponser
Votran Bus Crushes Bicyclist
Project Rainbow Jersey
Project Rainbow Jersey logo
“We got to a point where we said, 'What's it going to take to win the road Worlds?'

Making movies - How to make a mountain bike film in under two days
Road Commissaires Course to be Offered in PEI
Custom Titus frames
Erie rider, 6, wins national title
Hans Johnsen Looks Ahead with New Items
Big Question Remains on Commuter Act
Haro Partners Up with Surfrider Foundation
A History of Competition Bikes in Pictures
Ritchey Reminds of Cranksets Recall
First look: Knog Beetle, Skink, and Gekko LED lights
Knog's new Beetle is just as small as its original Frog but doubles up with two LED emitters for better visibility.
 Low power, be-seen lights
Holiday Gift Idea: CrankBrothers Power Pump Pro
Survive the Holidays
Campagnolo and Fulcrum North America First Annual Toy Drive a Success
Order pro cycling prints in time for Christmas - Best pictures of 2008 including the Olympics, Tour de France and more
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 16
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 15th
10 gifts for gearheads
 cars autos Los Angeles Times A2B electric bike
The A2B is a kind of cross between a bicycle and a scooter. It can go for 20 miles at 20 mph on lithium-ion battery power alone. Or there’s the option of buying a second power pack to double that range
Tour de France champion Oscar Pereiro to compete in Tour Down Under
Texas State Bicycle Survey Reveals Danger Concerns - Almost 70 percent of the survey respondents feel bicycling is “very dangerous” or “somewhat dangerous” in terms of traffic accidents. In contrast, only 21 percent of respondents feel bicycling is “somewhat dangerous” or “very dangerous” in the context of crime
View from the sunflowers: If NBC gets Tour of Italy rights
First Edition Cycling News - Another Tour champ for Tour Down Under, Rock Racing to remain, but feeling the pinch, Florence 2013 bid launched, V Australia/Virgin Blue target Aussie titles, White reflects on stellar '08, Albert may return in 2008, Xacobeo-Galicia faces storm en route to Santiago
Hincapie Sportswear Named Official Jersey of Amgen Tour of California
Hincapie Sportswear Named Official Jersey of Amgen Tour of California
Hincapie will produce special jerseys for the Amgen Tour of California, including the King of the Mountain, Best Young Rider, Most Aggressive Rider, Sprint and Amgen Overall Leader jerseys, customized with their team sponsor logos. Hincapie uses advanced portable custom sublimation technology—the same technology used in the Tour de France—to print sponsor logos onto the jerseys for each category leader every day
Interview With Zach Bell - Cali Scratch Gold Winner
UCI Track World Cup : Historic victory for Columbia
Monday's International News Round-up
Order a copy of the "Organiser's Guide to Road Events"
Statement From Rock Racing - Regarding 2009 Team Status
Rumorage! The End of Rock Racing?
Rock Racing shutting down?
Tyler Hamilton's national road championship win was a team highlight
Tyler Hamilton's national road championship win was a team highlight
Trebon and Gould wrap-up Cyclo-cross National Calendar titles
USA Cycling Cyclo-Cross National Calendar Standings
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica Stage 1 results
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica
MTB - Australian MTB Series #3 Short Track results
Road Bike Action News
 
Valverde Dreams Of Tour Podium, Robbie McEwen Looks For Katusha Komeback, Paolo Bettini Giro Moto-Man
Monday Euro News
German broadcasters with tough choices
Passing Judgment: Platitudes, Pictures, and Patches
Giro: What The Riders Had To Say
Haussler and Marchante sign with Cervélo TestTeam
Heinrich Haussler (R) of Team Gerolsteiner passes the Arc de Triomphe during Stage 21 of the 2008 Tour de France on July 27 in Paris, France.
German and Spaniard begin their fifth seasons in 2009
Canadian couple explore 13 countries by bicycle in 100 days
Monday's British News Round-up
Catching up for December 1 Through December 7
Latest Cycling News - German TV must broadcast Tour says EBU chief, Savio aims Diquigiovanni for early maglia rosa, Sánchez hopes for strong season start, US National cyclo-cross championships decided in bitter cold, Nys Belgian male athlete of the year, Wegmann still disappointed, Ciolek from snow to sun, Hoy versus Hamilton cancelled, Webcor/Alto Velo expands
Getting a Leg-Up on the Season: Mini Camp in Mallorca With BMC
Workingman's Guide to the Centenary Giro
Lance Armstrong getting warm reception in Italy
Trebon & Compton earn elite Stars-and-Stripes at 'Cross Nationals

Ryan Trebon rode with determination on his way to the USA Cycling elite men's cyclo-cross national title
MTB - Australian MTB Series #3 downhill results & photos
Virtual Directeur Sportif: Gear Up for 2009
Blackburn Mammoth 2Stage
Should I put on a 11/28 or a compact crankset.

If you are busting out climbs with standard chainrings and a 12 X 27 cassette, then stay with a 27-tooth
2009 Pro Mountain Bike XC Tour Announced
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The ProXCT will be comprised of seven UCI-sanctioned events throughout the United States, with each event offering ranking points to top finishers, and the series offering overall individual and team titles for men and women
UK cyclo-cross: Paul Oldham takes victory in Rutland
UK time trial round-up: Horner takes victory in South Yorks
UK time trial round-up
Top Rutland riders just one second apart
Luke Smith junior masterclasses
Ritchey Cranksets Recall Reminder
 - All affected cranks are black finished with a silver machined face or are solid black color. (Any Ritchey crank that is silver isn't affected.)
Electra Expanding Operations
Americans Drove Less This Year
Physician to be Tried for Hitting Cyclists
Ltd edition Titus models available soon
Biking benefit in transit
Taking the snow in stride: Boulder cyclists gears up for Winter Bike to Work Day
Cyclists have rights on local roadways
There's no Smiling in Cyclocross
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On the third day of racing at Cross Nationals, the course conditions improved. The grassy slop from Saturday changed to a soft, grippy peanut butter that made for super-fast racing. But conditions in the crowd rapidly deteriorated into full-scale, beer-drinking, noise-making, costume-wearing mayhem
Alberta Cycling Survey - 2008 Year in Review
Chris King Bottom Bracket
Rolling Blunder!
Vote for the 2008 Canadian Cyclist of the Year Awards
Derailleur Hanger Alignment

With 9 speed mountain bike cassettes (10 and now 11 speed for road), proper derailleur hanger alignment is absolutely imperative. Even a slight deviation of the hanger can cause incorrect shifting, and also cause the derailleur to shift into the spokes of the wheel, or jam the chain between the cassette and frame
New Study Reaffirms That Cars Make People Fat
Mountain Bikes
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 15
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 14th
MTB - Australian MTB Series #3 Men and women cross-country races results, full report & photos
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Katherine O'Shea celebrates her win
Track - Zürich Six Day - day 4 results
Hoy/Hamilton match-up scrapped
First Edition Cycling News - Armstrong, Astana not unhappy with Giro route, Simoni to take initiative in 2009 Giro, A Giro for Bruseghin, Hoy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Contador and Sastre play football for good cause, US Track talents storm Europe, Bru ends career, Team Toshiba on top, Kevin Van Impe crashes at training camp
Cyclocross: Vlaamse Druivenveldrit Overijse
Cyclo-cross - Vlaamse Druivenveldrit results, report & photos
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Kevin Pauwels wins a close race
Cyclo-cross - Ciclo Cross Ciutat de Valencia results
Cyclo-cross - Toi Toi Cup Plzen results
Women's pursuit team down to five
Track World Cup #3 Day 3 results
UCI Track World Cup #3 Day 3
Track - Zürich Six Day - day 3 results
GB cycling team win BBC double
Hoy named Sports Personality 2008
Chris Hoy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2008
Hoy wins  
British cyclists Team of the Year, Brailsford Coach of the year
Road Bike Action News

Astana Reacts to Giro Route, Kirchen Wins Luxembourg Sportsman Of The Year, Riis Forced To Cut Staff, Campagnolo Focuses On Children
Cross nats 2008: A Ben Ross gallery
USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships Results
Trebon, Compton Win Cyclocross National Titles
Compton Digs, Spikes, and Kills - Full Report and Results
Compton, Trebon win US cyclo-cross nationals
Katie Compton enjoys her fifth consecutive cyclo-cross national title Sunday.
Fifth in a row for Compton; Trebon redeems last year's crash
Trebon Triumphant! - Full Report and Results
Trebon overpowers star-studded field to win second 'cross crown
USA Cyclo-cross National Championships Live Coverage
Elite Men Results:
1 Ryan Trebon (Kona FSA)
2 Jamey Driscoll (Cannondale/Cyclocrossworld.com)
3 Jonathan Page (Planet Bike)
4 Jesse Anthony (Jamis)
5 Tim Johnson (Cannondale/Cyclocrossworld.com)

USA Cyclo-cross National Championships Elite women resultsElite men results, Collegiate men resultsCollegiate women results,  Single speed results
Compton solos to fifth straight 'cross crown
Weather, hilly course on elite racers' minds in KC
Rachel Lloyd (wearing glasses) joins her colleagues for a warm-up in a tent as the weather deteriorates.
Rachel Lloyd (wearing glasses) joins her colleagues for a warm-up in a tent as the weather deteriorates

US track talent storm Europe
Versus will broadcast Tour Down Under - The first race of Lance Armstrong’s 2009 comeback season will be televised in North America by Versus, according to MediaPost.com
Versus TV schedule for 2009 Tour Down Under
Day 4: Live Coverage from Kansas City
Australian Criterium Championships results, report & photos
Australian MTB Series #3 men and women cross-country race results, full report & photos
Scotty's Race (Australian) results
Countdown to Nationals: An Interview with Jonathan Page
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With three days of racing action behind us, attention is shifting to toward Sunday’s elite races at the contenders vying for the title of National Champion. One of those looking to take the title is Jonathan Page of Planet Bike. He’s made the trip from his home in Belgium to fight it out on Sunday for the Elite National Championship
Interview with Tara Whitten Post-Cali
Blackburn Airstik SL
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The Blackburn AirStik SL is tiny and light
Sports Briefing | Cycling Highlights for a Race
A bespoke tour of Manhattan
Manhattan, a bespoke tour. Cyclists, New York
Andy Martin and his son, Jack, stop to admire the Statue of Liberty on their cycle tour of Manhattan. Photograph: Andrew Testa
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 14
National Championships Day 3: Masters and Espoirs Battle, Four Repeat
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Six more national titles were awarded on the third day of competition at the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships. After Nick Weighall (Millcreek, Wash./Rad Racing) secured his nomination to the U23 world championship squad, high winds dried out the climbing course at Tiffany Springs Park, making for some fast and furious masters racing
Nys Wins GVA Trophy #4 in Essen
Cycling kid Kevin Stewart starts Olympic training program
Decision on allowing cycling on Tampines footpaths expected
Results for USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships on 12/13/2008
Results for USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships on 12/12/2008
Results for USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships on 12/11/2008
Living the dream
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 13th
After Taking a Little Break, Cyclists Have a Lot of Catching Up to Do
Jeremy Powers' Cannondale
Powers' bike: This is Powers' second year with the Cyclocrossworld.com team. In 2007 he rode a Ridley.
Powers' bike: This is Powers' second year with the Cyclocrossworld.com team. In 2007 he rode a Ridley
USA Cycling announces 17 national championships for '09
First Edition Cycling News - Home-grown reactions to Giro route, Garmin's Vaughters looks for second pink jersey, Bruno Roy regains lost jersey, Shimano joins the 24 hours of Le Mans, Slovenian champion goes Japanese, expects debut in Malaysia, Rujano in search for third Vuelta al Táchira, Tigros will satiate Liquigas
Road Bike Action News

Giro Route Unveiled, Evans Says He Is Not Riding Giro, USA Cycling Announces 2009 National Championships, Katusha Training Camp Begins
MTB - Australian MTB Series #3 results, full report & photos
Centenary Giro d'Italia Offers Great Course & Riders
Giro will be a 3,395km whopper - Astana, Liquigas and LPR gunning for victory
GIRO '09: Presentation First Look
Polemica! Cunego and Ballan Skip Giro Presentation
Armstrong likes Giro route, calls Basso favorite
Organizers announce route for centenary Giro
Giro route opens with time trials in Venice
2009 Giro Route Unveild in Venice
Giro d\'Italia 2009 map
Race director Angelo Zomegnan boasted the centenary edition of the Giro would be a special route for a special race and lay the foundations for another 100 years of the Giro d'Italia
Cyclo-cross - GvA Trofee #4, GP Rouwmoer, results & report
Cyclocross: Gazet van Antwerpen Trofee #4 - Essen
U23 and master men's contests highlight day three of Cross Nats

Nick Weighall held off Nicholas Keough to win the men's U23 national title on Saturday
Day 3: Live Updates from USA Cycling’s Cyclocross National Championships
Weighall outduels Keough for U-23 CX crown
USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships: Masters racing
USA Cyclo-cross National Championships U-23 men results
USA Cyclo-cross National Championships U-23 women results
Andy Jacques-Maynes' Specialized
AJM's bike: The former Specialized product manager helped design the bike he races.
AJM's bike: The former Specialized product manager helped design the bike he races

Dombrowski repeats as U-23 CX champ
USA Cyclo-cross National Championships Master men 45-49 results & photos
USA Cyclo-cross National Championships Master women results, report & photos
2008 U.S. Cyclocross Nationals schedule
National Championships Day 2, Masters: Eight Titles, Four Repeats
Tilford gets another title Friday
2008 Kansas City Cyclocross Nationals: The races get underway this week.
2008 Kansas City Cyclocross Nationals: The races get underway this week
Local Boy Places In Top 5 Of Cyclocross Race
Sixteen Win Stars-and-Stripes on Day Two of Cyclo-cross Nationals in Kansas City
Juniors and Masters featured on day two of Cyclo-cross Nationals

Seventeen year-old Anna Young was one of hundreds of racers who was contending for a national title on Friday
Compton switches to Shimano
Arundel Mandible
Giro release Astana and Garmin-Chipotle team helmets
US Christian Vandevelde (Garmin-Chipotle/US) during the 156 km tenth stage of the 2008 Tour de France
High-end race lids for ProTour fans
Track - Zürich Six Day - Zürich day 2 results
Track - UCI World Cup #3, Cali Day 3 results
Track - UCI World Cup #3, Cali Session 2 results
Track World Cup #3 Day 2 results - Another Medal for Whitten
Hayles misses out
CYCLING Great Britain Robert Hayles - 0
The 35-year-old Commonwealth Games gold medallist from Portsmouth could only finish 17th out of 24 in the 60-lap race, finishing a lap down on the top four including Canadian victor Zach Bell
Cycling is king in northern Italian city
Fierce rain? Biting wind? Let's go riding!
Special Edition Vanderkitten Zero Gs
Police Cite Driver in Deadly Bicycle Accident
Cycling enthusiast hit by car
Techs-Mechs: Campy vs Shimano vs SRAM, Yup, it's that old topic again...
Dave Zabriskie's Latest - "I Had an Epiphany"
Columnist tries bicycle route from San Francisco to Google
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 13
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 12th
Evans denies plans for Giro
Cyclo-therapy: Get on your bike and you’ve bucked the system
Tales of two cycling cities: Chicago has no license fee, Honolulu does
Honolulu requires a $15 registration fee. (Courtesy of city of Honolulu.)
Honolulu requires a $15 registration fee
BSNYC Friday Fun Quiz

What is this rider doing?
Weapons of much distraction - It’s been a little less than a year since I was hit by a car. As car/bike accidents go it was pretty benign
Bicycling Across America: A Christmas Tale About a Man Named Joe
Some Comfort for the Lady Rider, We Test the Liberator X
King County Bicycling Guidemap Survey - The survey will be available until December 19th, 2008
US e-Bike Market Takes Off
The margins between victory and defeat, and the myopia of sports science
Cycling Can Make You Smarter

Have a tough problem at work, an exam coming up, or just can’t seem to remember names as well as you used to? It may be time to go for a ride
ProTour Team Training Camps - Astana and Liquigas Photos
Tuttosport Reveals 2009 Giro Route
Giro 2009 map Tuttosport
The Tuttosport map seems to confirm many of the leaks already published, including the Venice start, the early trip to Austria through the Dolomites, the criterium stage in the centre of Milan and the Cuneo to Pinerolo stage in the Alps which replicates the stage in the 1949 Giro when Fausto Coppi won after a 192km solo break
Best of 2008 - Let Levi Ride - Alone!
He Said, He Said: Cadel Evans and the Giro
First Edition Cycling News - Evans still working on pre-Tour programme, Dolce & Gabbana designed maglia rosa, Landis joins Ouch for a second camp, A conversation with Bob Stapleton, Basque says no to Vuelta, Pucinskaite ready to lead, USAC announces 2009 Nationals schedule, Figures show unprecedented British Cycling growth, New role for Nothstein
\National Champion Tim Johnson talks cyclocross, Landis and Lance

Tim Johnson talks about his cyclocross season, the addition of Floyd Landis to his road team and the return of Armstrong
Eight Junior National Championships Awarded, McDonald and Rivera Upset Defending Champs
USA Cyclo-cross National Championships Junior women resultsJunior 17-18 men results & reportMaster men results & photosJunior men 16 & under results - B races results
Day 2: Live Updates from USA Cycling’s Cyclocross National Championships
Four favorites for men's win at cyclocross nationals
Versus Wants Your Opinion of the Tour
Tendencies of states where people search "bicycle"

This red-blue US map shows states where people most frequently Googled the word "bicycle," with red being the most, blue the least, and purple in between
Saxo wins - Riis loses
Silence-Lotto and Bouygues Telecom confirmed for the Tour Down Under
2009 National Championship dates and locations announced

Dave Zabriskie was one of 480+ athletes to claim a national title in 2008. Next year, he will be looking for his fourth straight pro time trial title in Greenville, S.C.
2009 USA Cycing national championship dates and locations
Road Bike Action News

Giro 2009 Announced Saturday In Venice, Hoy Touts Flakes, Aerts Down Under
Bob Stapleton on new anti-doping program
Di Luca fears Giro adapted for Armstrong
Former Giro winners Ivan Basso (2006), Gilberto Simoni ('01 and '03) join Danilo Di Luca ('07) during the presentation of the 100th anniversary of the leader's pink jersey on the eve of the official 2009 race presentation.
2007 winner doesn't like possibility of long time trial
Age-graded titles awarded at cyclocross nationals
National Championships Day 1: Five Master Men Titles Awarded
Five earn first Stars-and-Stripes of 2008 Cyclo-cross Nationals

The USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships began on Thursday at Kansas City's Tiffany Springs Park
Video: US Gran Prix of cyclo-cross in Portland, Oregon
Todd Wells in action
Mud plugging with the best in the USA
Friday's British News Round-up
Cycling to beat boxing and F1 this weekend?
Fast Beauties Beautifully Photographed

Aside from rigorous sessions on the trainer this winter, nothing rejuvenates the desire to actually ride like a good book on cycling
Catching Up With Dario Cioni
Track World Cup Cali Colombia: Bronze for Whitten, 4th for Bell
Kennaugh edged out by Duque
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Britain's Peter Kennaugh took a silver medal in the points race on the opening night of the third round of the UCI Track World Cup in Cali, Colombia
Latest Cycling News - Millar looks ahead to 2009, Di Luca fears Giro adapted for Armstrong, Hansen wants the double, Katusha's on display in Italy, Silence-Lotto, Bouygues for Down Under, Kirchen Luxembourg's male athlete of the year, Albert on the road again, Perutnina Ptuj riders looking for new teams, Meet the pros in San Luis Obispo
Silence Lotto to clear Giro issue with Evans
Cadel Evans won't race the 2009 Giro d'Italia
Cadel Evans is setting his sights squarely on winning the 2009 Tour de France.
Aussie accuses organisers of falsely using his name
Silence Lotto to have talks with Evans
Wattbike: not just an ordinary indoor bike
The Wattbike takes indoor training to another level
Aiming to develop a new generation of cyclists
Cycle computers 'could lead to underperformance'  - New research warns against over-reliance on gadgets
Cannondale Factory Racing 2009
British Cycling Membership at All-time High
British cycling reaps benefit of Olympic, world medals
First look: Powercranks xLite Adjustable crankarms
The Powercranks xLite Adjustable cranks are big, heavy and expensive… yet still might be one of the best training tools for enhancing your pedal stroke.
Designed to "smooth out" your pedalling
Cafe Bookshelf: The Art of the Cambio
Yale Bike Shop Closes Amid Stalled Economy
Sho-Air International to Lead Pro XC Tour
Cannondale Refurbishes 50 Bikes for Kids
MTBR Looking For More Shop Reviews
Device disables cell phones to prevent use behind the wheel

Civil engineer Xuesong Zhou holds a sample of the car key device (right) that wirelessly - would be a safety feature for cyclists on the road with cell talking drivers.
Join Team Columbia for fund-raising ride
Lance Armstrong will race in Oakhurst
The big bike build
Fort Lewis names cyclocross nationals
Cycling gets FLC bump
Bicyclist killed in collision
Moots Factory Tour

Moots has been building custom bikes since 1981 and working in titanium for the past seventeen years. Road Bike Action was recently invited to tour the Moots factory and see how they make their titanium marvels
Boulder, Colorado Achieves Platinum Bike Status
Duvendeck, Watkins representing Hawk Relay at Cali World Cup
Evans and Silence-Lotto Disagree on Giro
Silver for Kennaugh in Columbia
Hoy vs Hamilton Live
Dolce & Gabbana Design new Giro Jersey
Giro d Italia jersey 2009
Organisers of the Italian stage race wanted to give the famous Maglia Rosa a touch of Italian style to celebrate the race's centenary
Hoy still playhing down his chances
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 12
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 11th
Lezyne Road Drive

The Lezyne Road Drive M doesn't resemble most mini-pumps we're used to, but in this case, that's a very good thing. Instead of the usual right-angle head mounted on one end, the Lezyne pump features a unique removable hose that is conveniently stored within the body
Sanction Battenkill bike race, let it grow
Sea Otter Classic, 2009: Monterey Peninsula cycling tradition

The Sea Otter Classic has always had an identity crisis. But in the case of the 19-year-old bicycle race on the Monterey Peninsula, it’s not a bad thing
Track - UCI World Cup #3, Cali Session 1 results & photos
It's All in the Details: Component or Crutch? (NYC Bike Snob)
Cafe Bookshelf: The Art of the Cambio
Road Bike Action News

Sastre gets on the Giro train, Tour 2010 takes shape, Casper joins Heulot's team, Cycling should weather credit crunch, ProTour license for Eneco Tour
USA Cyclo-cross National Championships results
First Edition Cycling News - Andy Schleck says 'no' to Giro, focuses on Tour, Sastre targets Giro as first 2009 goal, Page on the hunt for the title, Victory at last, Haussler ready to put difficult year behind him, Team Astana members travel to Kazakhstan, Another broken collarbone for Van Den Broeck
Bahati optimistic
Bahati is optimistic that it will all work out with Rock Racing
Bahati is optimistic that it will all work out with Rock Racing
Tim Johnson: Victory at last
Cyclo-cross News & Racing Round-up - Balmy weather on tap for nats?, Compton looks to tie record, '09 US championship back to Portland?, Johnson's story is a wrap, Van Compernolle earns pro contract, Vantornout extends with Sunweb, Major US 'cross series to add events?, German 'cross champion Urban retiring, Recent Cyclo-cross results
Everyman Racer columnist Jason Sumner wraps up his season of training and racing
Live Updates from USA Cycling’s Cyclocross National Championships
Magura recalls Durin Race forks
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Magura has announced a product recall affecting the first production batch of its otherwise rather excellent Durin Race fork
Cycling News Roundup - Team News, Dominique Rollin Testing, Spiuk, British Cycling, BMC UK Team, BMC 09 team, Liquigas, Sidi, Vanderkitten Brakes, DHL Sprint School, MTB news, U.S. Cup
Spinning launches first heart rate and fitness app for Apple iPhone, iPod touch
Route details announced for 2009 Tour de Langkawi
Track - UCI World Cup #3, Cali Preview, Schedule
Seattle bicyclist struck and killed in Renton
Thursday Euro News
Latest Cycling News - Giro visits Merckx's first: Block Haus, Van Goolen targets Giro, Rogers out for two national titles, Le Tour de Langkawi launched, 2010 Tour de France start details announced, Schleck and Riis happy, Madiot responds to Armstrong, Second chance for Pro Conti applicants, bigla announces 2009 line-up, Keisse positive on two substances?
2009 Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Team Roster
Bigla Cycling Team 2009
Crawford Defends National Trophy Lead in Rutlan
Bazin Field national trophy mallory park
New race venue Rutland Water hosts the penultimate round of the National Trophy cyclo-cross series this Sunday, December 14

2010 Tour de France starts in Rotterdam
Tour to start in Rotterdam in 2010
I Believe the French have Pastries for Breakfast
Oh, to Be French and Smug
Legally Speaking: Can't we all just get along?
George Hincapie signs two year Endorsement Agreement with Xtreme Sports ID
Project Pruitt: The Fit Session
Project Pruitt: The Fit Session
I was  brought into the biomechanical fit lab, which was impressive, and, frankly, a bit intimidating
Holiday Wish List - V.1
TbV Soon To Be RIP
Leogrande, Boonen & Basso
Keanu Reeves - From Pro Cyclists to Actor?
Two Irish blokes on a worldwide bicycle tour

Irish cyclo-tourists Simon Evans and Fearghal O'Nuallain began an around the world bicycle expedition in November
Orbea Opens First Concept Store
UCI: 'Cycling will beat credit crisis'
First Serfas Bicycle Swap Meet Draws a Crowd
British Cycling awards dinner date set
Sun & Ski Sports 'Bike U' Set for January
Madison to launch new B2B site
UK Saracen Acquired By Madison
Currie Introduces IBD Fulfillment Program
Rotor Ágilis XC2

Rotor now offers its intriguing Q-Rings complete with its own Ágilis crankarms for riders seeking a turnkey package. Cyclingnews' technical editor James Huang checks out the light and narrow Ágilis XC2 and finds it to be an very good two-ring choice for cross country racing
Out There almanac
LUNA Pro Team to Participate at BC Race
2009 Tour of Missouri Dates Announced
USFS eases up on mountain bikes
Cyclocross Nationals Underway
Cyclocross Nationals Underway
The 2008 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships kick off Today
Chasing California: Planning a Trip to the Tour, Part 2
Pedal Magazine Sponsors FCV Women's Program
Are you getting your $20.00 per month?
Blake Caldwell, Fast and on the Rise – the Interview
Blake Cladwell at US Pro Championships
Prepping Your Bike For Winter Storage
How to Waste Time in the Gym: 5 Exercises That Aren’t Doing You Any Good

Now, with the cold winds and snow outside, it’s the time of year we cyclists and runners hit the gym for a little weight lifting
Land Use Resource for Cyclocross Organizers
Nissan UCI MTB World Cup Seminar - Bromont Organizers Honored
Nissan UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Seminar at the WCC
2009 USA Cycling Pro XC MTB Tour Unveiled
End of an Era
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As Credit-Agricole folds, Robert Legeay ends his 30-year career as a team manager
Gorrick/Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series
One of a Kind - An indoor cycling center comprising a velodrome and a mountain-bike terrain park is nearing completion in Boulder Colorado
dhb Wickham eVent shorts
Ivan Dominguez to the Pro Tour: Confirmed to Fuji Servetto
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Sprinter Ivan Dominguez has confirmed that he will ride for Fuji-Servetto next season. The new contract offers the 32 year odl Dominguez an opportunity to test his sprinting talent at the pro tour level for the first time
Hottitude Makes Wikipedia
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 11
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 10th
Cyclocross News Roundup
Great Expectations: In Hard Times, Tyler Hamilton Toughens Up Part 2

In a province of China Westerners rarely see and high above in the clouds of the Tibetan Plateau, an area known as Qinghai Lake, it became obvious Hamilton was back
Race Across the West - Registration Opens January 1
Moving Comfort introduces all new cycling apparel for Spring 2009
Rollin Preps for ProTour in Philly with Brian Walton
First Edition Cycling News - US Successful Living merges with Aussie team Virgin Blue, BMC adds five, Bahati stays calm, Bennati confident leading Liquigas, Bisceglia settles with USA Cycling & Ochowicz, Moletta puts troubles behind & signs with Miche, Besson Chaussures - Sojasun signs Casper, Goin' back to Cali, Criticism for Keisse, Schreck retiring, British Championships return to Beverley
For one day, you can bike with Team Columbia

Mere mortals (recreational cyclists) can join members of Team Columbia on either a half century to San Luis Obispo or a metric century to Cayucos to raise money for the non-profit San Luis Obispo ALPHA.
Project Pruitt: The Fit Session
Rumor Mill: ‘09 Nats in Oregon, Disc Brakes Legal, and Drought-Loving Rhinos
Cold Weather Riding #4: Temperate Torsos
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In this installment: a few layering options and some budget minded tips for keeping the upper body warm this winter
Cycling news from Around the World
Fitment Issues: K.O.P.S. vs. C.O.P.S. (NYC Bike Snob)
Road Bike Action News

Evans To Race Giro d'Italia, Merckx Says Armstrong’s Return Is Good, Schleck Cleared, Keisse Positive, Dominguez To Fuji-Servetto?
Ivan Dominguez Signs With Fuji-Servetto and Moves to Pro-Tour
Ivan Dominguez signs with Fuji-Servetto
Ivan Dominguez during the 2007 Tour de Georgia.
Cuban sprinter raced for Toyota-United
Cervelo TestTeam Teams Up with Quarq
Barry Wicks' journal
Barry Wicks' journal: Sometimes it takes more of this to get out the door.
Sometimes it takes more of this to get out the door.
Disaster relief in Iowa delays trail completion

The Raccoon River Valley Trail in west central Iowa has been dealt a setback in its bid to becoming the nation's longest looping trai
Riding in the Cold in California? - "A Sufferfest"
Chasing California: Planning a Trip to the Tour, Part 1
Tour of Missouri Officially Announces Dates and Upgrade to “Above Category”
MTB News & Racing Round-up - Seven events comprise new elite US national cross country series, Hermida renews with Multivan Merida, Norco Factory Team rides into 2009, Torq team diary, RockShox SID Team not just for racing anymore, 2009 Midwest Fat Tire Championship Series set, Registration opens for Breck Epic and Open MTB Gran Canaria
Video: Bcycle
US MTB XC Series Announced for 2009
US Cyclo-cross Nationals preview
Tim Johnson (R) and Jonathan Page will go head-to-head in Kansas City this weekend.
Mudpluggers reunite in Kansas City Dec. 11 - 14
New Sho-Air Cross Country Tour Announced by USA Cycling
2009 USA Cycling Pro Cross Country Mountain Bike Tour unveiled

The 2009 USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Cross Country Tour presented by Sho-Air features seven UCI-sanctioned events around the country
An Amazing Comeback For 2009: Chad Gerlach
2009 Across State Bicycle Tours
Cadel to the Giro!
Evans to take part in Giro d’Italia
Evans to race in Giro
Evans to race in Giro
Twice Tour de France runner-up Cadel Evans of Australia will take part in next year's Giro d'Italia
Cycling News Flash - Dominguez stepping up to ProTour?
Ivan Dominguez leaves Rock
Companies push biking to work
Easton EC90 Cranks - First Impressions

First Impression? Excitement. How can you not be excited with a feathery light carbon crankset (558 grams!) that is not only one of the lightest available, but rivals some of the stiffest cranks out on the market today
Lapierre Passport folding mountain bike
Lapierre Passport folding mountain bike
Just in from France: the new Lapierre Passport, a full suspension folding mountain bike and travel case. When packed inside of its travel case, this 24.5-pound, aluminum mountain bike only weighs 35 pounds, which means no extra weight fees for air travel
Bike accident policy
Bike crashes a grim reminder that death lurks at every intersection
Map: East Bay bicycle fatalities and trouble spots
First look: Schwinn Paramount 70th Anniversary
Schwinn celebrates the 70th anniversary of its upper-end Paramount nameplate with a limited edition model made of Reynolds 953 stainless steel tubing.
Classically proportioned and very pricey steel
Chris Horner regales Beach fans with tales
Schleck glad to be cleared by doping probe
Frank Schleck Cleared of Puerto Involvement
Luxembourg Anti-Doping Agency clears Fränk Schleck for further involvement in Spanish case
 
Based on the evidence and further investigations made by the Luxembourg Anti-Doping Agency it was decided not to open a disciplinary case against Fränk Schleck and the agency has decided to close the case
Latest Cycling News - A Giro time trial for Armstrong, Evans to race Giro d'Italia, Merckx: Armstrong's return good for cycling and Giro, Dekker's summer of discontent, Keisse said to be positive for cathine, New UCI road race in North America, French teams for Tour Down Under
Wednesday's British News Round-up
Cycling safe from credit crunch
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Cycling should largely escape the effects of the credit crunch, according to International Cycling Union president Pat McQuaid
Crisis unlikely to affect the sport - McQuaid
Thomas Dekker: Summer of discontent
Fat-burning, Cholesterol
To the courts! To the courts
Deuce McAllister is challenging his suspension in federal court.
Deuce McAllister is challenging his suspension in federal court
Watch Chris Hoy vs Lewis Hamilton live on BikeRadar
The Race of Champions will be broadcast live on Freecaster
Britain’s best racers go head-to-head
Polaris launches new jacket
Kona Delivers its 1,000th AfricaBike
Industry 'Character' Passes Away - Anyone that's been to numerous tradeshows and racing events probably knows Steve Long and his entrepreneurial spirit
Hutchinson USA GM Stepping Down
Panaracer, Garcia Partnering Up
Countdown to Nationals - A Packing List When You’ve Given Up
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Here’s a predicament you may be facing - as soon as registration opened for the big races, you signed up. Sure, you had the best intentions
Defending champs back for Tour Down Under
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The French team which won this year's overall teams classification at the Tour Down Under in Australia, Francaise des Jeux, will be returning in 2009 to defend their crown
World's top 10 best cycling adventures
Bicycle Apartments
Gearing up through cycling
Milligan College adding mountain biking program
The Roundup: USA Cycling Announces UCI Continental Teams
Raleigh to distribute Corratec bikes in UK
Raleigh is to distribute Corratec products in the UK
German company's 2009 range will be unveiled in January
Nutcracker Suite
In the Bike Lane: The Unthinkable
BMX frame four pound mark firmly broken
Sales dip for JJB Sports
Klunkerz keeps winning
Taiwans Biggest Scooter Maker Steps in e-Bikes
More cycling could boost Scottish economy
National Championships Head to Seven Regions, Nine States in 2009
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USA Triathlon (USAT) has announced the dates and locations for its 2009 National Championship events
Car-Free Commute program at school
American Trails continues annual contest - American Trails continues our annual contest to seek out the best websites in the cyberworld of trails and greenways
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 9th
Tour of Missouri announces 2009 dates
Russian Shpilevsky takes lead of UCI Asia Tour
Cyclo-cross - Premio Asteasu results
UCI ProTour Licence for the Eneco Tour
Video: Eddy Merckx - Recorde da Hora (1972)
Gear to Keep You in the Clear
Packing for a cross race. by Webb Zahn
A packing list of everything you need to succeed (unless your fitness is the lacking factor… we have a special packing list coming shortly especially for you.)
World Bicycle Relief
First Edition Cycling News - No case for Schleck to answer, Keisse positive, Olympic sample retesting begins January, Eneco Tour granted licence, Piepoli hearing next week, Johan back where he belongs, Quality field for Aussie Crit Champs, Irish enhances track programme, García-Casarrubios back with Murcia-AMPO, Now online: 2008 Cyclingnews reader poll
Schleck cleared in doping probe
Schleck case closed, anti-doping agency says
Rock N' Road Cyclery "Beat Hunger" Ride & canned food drive
Whitten and Bell - Next Stop Cali
Metal Cowboy: "You might be a cyclist if ... "

The latest wit and wisdom from Portland's Joe Kurmaskie, the Metal Cowboy. Favorite "You-might-be-a-cyclist if's:"
2009 Tour of California Course: Now, with Transfers!
MTB News & Racing Round-up - Trek/VW riders' futures in doubt, South African World Cup courses ready, Atherton wins BBC award, US Cup series going forward, Tasmania keeps national program host status, Multivan-Merida signs Van Houts, Cannondale evolves team for 2009, SuperBike champ Bostrom joins Sho-Air, USA Cycling appeals Haywood verdict, Review: Northwave Aerlite SBS
Best of 2008 - Tuesday Tip - David Millar
Defending champions return to Kansas City cyclocross nationals
USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships Kick-Off on Thursday
Fuji to use Subaru Moniker for Bikes - Made on a per-order basis, the Subaru XB will feature a chromium-molybdenum alloy frame, Shimano gears and chain and Michelin tires. Manufacturing will he handled by a bicycle maker on behalf of Fuji
Cervélo TestTeam adds Quarq and Castelli
Quarq joins the 2009 Cervélo TestTeam.
New team shaping up for 2009
Keisse suspended after positive test
Positive Test for Six Day Star
Testing tubular cyclocross tires from Challenge, Dugast and Tufo
A Visit to the Pedaling History Bicycle Museum

The velocipede, more aptly named “the Boneshaker.”
Trebon, Gould lead 'cross standings
Cody Stevenson: What will 2009 bring?
Contests and Con-Tests: Men Behind Curtains - I awoke this morning from dreams of dancing Modolo Morphos shifters and fauns playing delightful tunes in the Swiss alps on flutes made from BMC carbon nanotubes only to make a horrible discovery (NYC Bike Snob)
Road Bike Action News

Boonen Could Face Charges Over Cocaine Use, Zabel Happy About Armstrong’s Return, US Continental Teams Announced, Moletta Signs With Miche
Ontario Madison Championships Race Report
Superstar McEwen endorses Cycling Classic
Superstar sprinter endorses Cycling Classic Robbie loves Lonnie - Tour de France sprint champion Robbie McEwen has become the latest elite rider to endorse the Launceston Cycling Classic
Francaise des Jeux and Cofidis Line-up Down Under
Francaise des Jeux and Cofidis confirmed for Tour Down Under
How to fit a SRAM Red crank into a Trek Madone frame
New Mascot for the Giro d'Italia
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The Giro d'Italia has unveiled its new mascot for this year's race. The "simpatico stambecco" - that's friendly mountain goat - goes by the name of Girbecco
Cervélo TestTeam announces Quarq Technology as a sponsor
Another call for bicycle license fees in Seattle and King County
Tuesday's International News Round-up
Daily Dope
Zabel: Armstrong return good for sport
Armstrong's return will boost cycling, insists Zabel
Erik Zabel and Lance Armstrong
Increased media interest will be a win
Bruyneel brings Astana back stronger for 2009
New team for Marianne Vos
Marianne Vos will ride for a bigger team in 2009
Dutchwoman riding for merged DSB and Vrienden van het Platteland
No Comeback for Bobby Julich – an Interview
Countdown to Nationals - A Course Breakdown
USGP Women’s Final: Luna Teammates Battle for Win and Jersey
 Nash is relieved with her big, solo win. by Janet Hill
On Sunday, the Luna racers put on a demonstration, only this time they showed that when a prestigious title is on the line, team tactics fly out the window and even teammates will throw down all the way to the end
The Explainer: To the courts! To the courts!
Resistance Training 3: Form Considerations
Beijing doping retests to focus on new form of EPO
IOC to retest athletes for doping
Latest Cycling News - Boonen also on Ecstasy?, Schleck hearing today, Tour de France rivals team up for Revolution 4, Sastre to receive French medal of youth and sports, Simeoni at Giro presentation, OUCH Sports Medical Center takes over sponsorship for HealthNet, Katusha's first training camp in Italy, Bikes & Gear magazine: The essential 2009 preview guide
Test the Best Series - Specialized and Giant get back together for bike demo partnership in 2009
Video: Specialized Heads To The Wind Tunnel

Have you ever wondered how much faster a TT bike is?
Garmin-Chipotle Becomes Garmin-Slipstream
Slipstream cycling team plans doping tests
Team Garmin-Chipotle Changes Name to Team Garmin-Slipstream
California town bans bicycling on local street

Bicyclists in Los Altos Hills, California, are all fired up about a "No Bikes" sign stenciled on a local road
Ivan Basso: Starting the season right
Alie Kenzer's Richard Sachs
Cyclo-cross - Ciclocross del Ponte results & photos
Capo Forma's Winter Kit Review
The Mississippi River Trail
River Trail
This is the time when cyclists start planning their tours for the coming year. Some will be looking to depart on an extended cross-country adventure, while others search for an exciting multi-day tour. But before you make any plans, consider a new bike route, which accommodates all types of riders
Eating For a Century, Brevet or Double Century
USA Cycling 2009 Professional Tour
Olympic Cyclists Celebrated in New Book
Pillow Talk: Lance and Bert

Lance: This is the life...
Cest vrai! Lance To The Tour
SRAM Awards $200,000 to Safe Routes
Hawley Sales Manager Emphasizes Brand Mix
Madison buys Saracen
UK's Madison Acquires Saracen Brand
LA Times Spotlights Cali Customer Builders
Instyle S2 exercise bike brings outdoors indoors

For those lacking motivation to ride in the cold
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 9
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 10
Moms on Bicycles...Kids included
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VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 8th
Final 2007 NHTSA Crash Statistics Released
The Goodness of Bikes in Your Community
View from the sunflowers: promoting women's cycling; Team Kenda
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Krystal McNutt, Chicago Criterium, Team Kenda
Recreational cycling in Dubai
Girls of Rock Racing
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For all you Rock Racing fans, sit back and enjoy the more glamourous side to the world of professional cycling
First Edition Cycling News - Boonen court date looms, Checking in with Ivan, US Continental teams announced, Suspects arrested in 2005 Neliubin murder, Hong Kong riders to compete in Tasmania, New team for Vos, New Spanish continental team takes shape
Not A Creature Was Stirring...
Countdown to Nationals - Predicting the Elite Men’s Winner… With Science!
USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships Kick-Off Thursday

Nearly 1,800 of the country's best cyclo-cross riders are headed to Kansas City to compete for one of 34 national championships
Schempf and Winfield Take Gusty MAC Final
NS Provincial Cyclocross Championships
Rock Racing moves some big names off its Continental squad
Rock Racing roster: what does this mean for Bahati?
Rock Racing roster: what does this mean for Bahati?
Monday Euro News
USA Cycling 2009 Professional Tour
BMC aims to improve its three Rs in 2009
Velo Noir: The Bike Dick


The number of people using exotic bicycles with expensive components to ride around the streets of New York City only continues to increase. Consequently, so does theft
Bike racing is growing in the U.S., USAC says
Lance Armstrong: Velodrome Training Video
Thirteen UCI Continental Teams registered for 2009 racing season
U.S. registered Continental teams for 2009
Georgia Gould: gunning for the worlds
USA Cycling Cyclo-Cross National Calendar Standings

The Capital Cross Classic was one of five races that wrapped up the calendar heading into nationals
Cyclo-cross World Cup : Nys dominates in Spain
Cycling BC News
Bicycle Blog Roundup
Ryan Leech Helping Kids
Johnson, Nash Win USGP Series

Tim Johnson and Katerina Nash claimed series victories at the final race of the 2008 US Gran Prix of Cyclocros
Cyclo-cross - Capital Cross Elite men results, report & photos Elite women results, report & photos  - Amateurs results
VERGE New England Championship Cyclo-Cross Series #8-9 Final - Report, Results, Photos
2009 Giro Route to be Announced  - Exciting Giro d'Italia route to be revealed on Saturday
Scott Nydam - Team Swift "Pushed My Buttons"
Fit Chick: Rehab - Selene goes through withdrawal symptoms as she attempts to give up cycling for a week
Tom Boonen may face criminal charges over last May's cocaine incident
Boonen facing charges over cocaine use
Belgian cyclist Tom Boonen is seen at the start of the Belgian championship cycling race on June 29, 2008 in Knokke Heist
Three months to five years in jail possible for former world champion
Slackin', Sick and Senile
Team Kenda announces 2009 NRC roster
Zipp OVCX Tour Finals in Indianapolis First look: CycleOps JetFluid Pro and SuperMagneto Pro trainers
CycleOps' new JetFluid Pro and SuperMagneto Pro trainers are both built around the more stable and compact-folding Pro frame.
More stuff for indoor training junkies
The UCI congratulates the new RFEC President
Road Bike Action News

Armstrong Legstrong, Bagger Bagged In LA, Cipo Wins On Snow
Team Columbia and Garmin-Chipotle go with Don Catlin for in-house doing tests
High Road Sports and Team Columbia Participate in Comprehensive New Anti-doping Program
Slipstream cycling team plans doping tests
Garmin-Slipstream subscribe to new anti-doping program
Garmin get tough on doping
CYCLING 2008 Tour de France Garmin Chipotle - 0
The 29 riders from the Garmin-Slipstream team will be tested over 600 times next season after agreeing to a new internal anti-doping program
Latest Cycling News - Catlin fills ACE void for Columbia and Garmin, Petacchi rules out Hondo, welcomes Ongarato, Destiny and third Giro calling for Simoni, Reus starts in Australia, Bartko and Zabel: A "Dream Team" in Berlin, Haselbacher back to Austria with Vorarlberg, Steensen learns from hard debut
4 suspects arrested in killing of Olympic cyclist
Astana '09: A winning formula?
Olympic champ backs first Pedal It Pink event
Victoria Pendleton is an ambassador for Pedal it Pink
Women's ride in aid of breast cancer research
Nico Mattan Interview
New Zealand Criterum Championships - Christchurch results
OUCH team announces 2009 roster
White FSA K-Wing Handlebar And OS-115 Stem

Tell us why you ride, send us a letter or just drop us an email and be entered for a chance to win a white FSA K-Wing handlebar and OS-115 stem
Iron Horse Double Cross cyclocross bike
Rotor releases 83g stem
TRP EuroX Mag Cantilever Brake Set

The EuroX Mag brake set features magnesium brake arms with an open design that sheds mud and weight with no loss of power
Vanderkitten braking with Zero G  - Spendy 200g limited edition brakes available
Vanderkitten Zero-G brakes
Vanderkitten Zero-G brakes
The Vanderkitten Elite Women’s Team will be using a limited edition version of the Zero G brakes, which also will be available to the public next month
Fleeman to Ride Giro
Nys Wins Igorre World Cup
Former national champion Nick Craig wins in Derbyshire
UK cyclo-cross: Former national champion Nick Craig wins in Derbyshire
Ben Roach takes Welsh Championship
USGP of Cyclocross #6 - Portland Cup full results, report final standings
IMBA Introduces Gateway Trails - The International Mountain Bicycling Association’s (IMBA) Gateway Trails initiative is a new model for community-based mountain bike trails. IMBA will apply its decades of accumulated trailbuilding expertise and leverage its extensive club network to bring mountain biking recreation closer to millions of potential riders by developing trail systems in urban and suburban settings
Specialized Files Request to Examine Patent
Advanced Sports, Inc. Hires Four
Scott Bicycles Hires Warranty Manager

Scott Bicycles has hired Chris Bingham as its new warranty manager
Delta 7 Moves Into to Bigger Building
Danish fugitive turns himself in to LAPD
Stein Bagger
Stein Bagger attends a news conference at the road World cycling Championships, in Varese, Italy in September
Roulston to ride in Tour de France
Hincapie Sportswear uses portable sublimation technology
Will George Hincapie be wearing a Hincapie-made jersey in California next February?
George's company named Tour of CA jersey supplier
Landowski Pushes Milk, Not Miracle Vita-Drugs
Milk
MKA badly wants back in the game. But he has problems. First, he doesn't want to train very hard, or at all. Second, he's scared to death of needles, so blood doping is out of the question. Third, he gets claustrophobic inside oxy-suck tents and refuses to sleep at altitude on account his heart races so fast he can’t sleep
Bike products firm cycles forward
China tops in bicycle production, but handcrafted bike industry alive and well in US

There's no photo-finish in determining the largest bicycle-making nation on Earth. China wins by a huge margin with 87 million bicycles produced last year, about two-thirds of all bikes made
Cycling 'could help boost economy'
Obama's public works plan should include bicycle facilities; here's a petition
 
There might not be an opportunity to further the cause for bicycle paths, bike lanes and similar projects for a long time
Cycling funds disappoint
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 8
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 7th
Cycling News Roundup
North American Cyclocross Trophy looks to add events for next season
Road Bike Action News

Belgian 'cross armada sails on, Cancellara receives Swiss sporting honors
Worldwide winner for bicycle production -- China
Astana's Andreas Klöden adapts to a new team leader
Andreas Kloden at the Astana camp
Andreas Kloden at the Astana camp

First Edition Cycling News - Armstrong climbs Teide, Contador debuts in Italy, Giro visits Milan mid-race, Nash and Johnson win in Portland, Brailsford looks to build on Great Britain's Olympic succes, Hoy told to return to training, Cancellara Swiss Male Athlete of the Year, IT Factory director turns himself in to police
Cyclo-cross - USGP of Cyclocross #6 - Portland Cup Elite men results
Cyclo-cross - USGP of Cyclocross #6 - Portland Cup Elite women results & report
Cyclo-cross - USGP of Cyclocross #6 - Portland Cup Junior men results and report
Driscoll, Van Gilder dominate at the NBX Grand Prix
2008 NBX Grand Prix, Day 2: Wellons celebrates her series win.
2008 NBX Grand Prix, Day 2: Wellons celebrates her series win

Cyclo-cross - NBX GP of Cross #2, Warwick Elite men results
Cyclo-cross - NBX GP of Cross #2, Warwick Elite women results
Cyclo-cross - NBX GP of Cross #1, Warwick Elite men results, report & photos,
Cyclo-cross - NBX GP of Cross #1, Warwick Elite women results, report & photos
Garmin's Timmy Duggan

Timmy at the recent Garmin team presentation
Cyclo-cross - Frankfurter Rad-Cross results
Trebon takes USGP final; TJ wins series
Cyclo-cross - GP International Cyclocross Sion-Valais results
Some Country for Old Men

There is an item in today's Cycling News following the Columbia boys on their training camp, where George Hincapie serves notice that he intends once again to try to win Paris-Roubaix. Hincapie is 35 now, but thanks to Ursula's research we aren't restricted to admiring his pluck. If you are a Hincapie fan, you can still legitimately ask yourself if this is finally the year
Track - Revolution #22, Manchester results & photos
VERGE Cyclocross #8 - Results and Photos
Sven Nys wins the World Cup in Igorre
Cyclo-cross World Cup #5, Igorre Elite Men results & report
Live Coverage of USGP Portland Day 2
Tag Team Rules at USGP Portland Day 1 - Photos, Full Results
Johnson And Nash Take Round Five Of The USGP
Johnson, Nash tops in Portland USGP
Johnson scores in Portland.
Reigning national champion Tim Johnson and Katarina Nash out foxed the competition in two highly tactical races. The Cannondale duo Tim Johnson and Jeremy Powers double teamed Ryan Trebon in the Elite men's race
27.62 years old - When does the body begin to give out, when does the mind get interested in other things?
Cycling across heaven: From Deqin to Lijiang by mountain bike
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GoKunming contributor Guo Duomi recently took his bicycle to the high roads of northwestern Yunnan shadowing part of the ancient tea horse route from Deqin to Lijiang. Here he shares with us details of his journey through the foothills of the Himalayas
Cipo and Friends on the Slopes
California, Here We Come - Lance. Levi. Floyd. Hamilton. Basso
Is Your Significant Other a Cyclist?
No--And we're both cool with that

1014 (43%)
No--But I'm working on it!

627 (26%)
Yes--But we prefer to ride separately

113 (5%)
Yes--It's a great way to spend time together

619 (26%)
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 7
Evans reports 200 per cent sales growth - Evans has reported that sales of BMX and kid's bikes have soared in the build up to Christmas, with sales figures jumping by near 200 per cent month-on-month
Bicycling back into the Cold War

Even though I still take frequent bike rides, this is the time of year that I'm not so interested in laying down a lot of mileage. This is when I slow down to explore and poke around, maybe learn some roadside or trailside history
NBDA to Award Scholarships at Summit
Ironman does away with Clydesdale and Athena

United States Ironman athletes will no longer be able to sign-up for the Clydesdale and Athena weight class categories for any Ford Ironman Race
Vino cut from mountain bike race start
Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong Trek Madone 6.9 Pro Red

Armstrong’s Livestrong Madone 6.9 Pro Red Up Close
Police Cite Driver in Deadly Bicycle Accident
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 6th
Cyclo-cross - NBX GP of Cross, Warwick Elite women results
Cyclo-cross - NBX GP of Cross, Warwick Elite men results
Cyclo-cross - USGP of Cyclocross #5: Portland Cup Elite women results
Cyclo-cross - USGP of Cyclocross #5: Portland Cup Elite men results
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Tim Johnson (Cannondale/Cyclocrossworld.com) benefited from the late-race misfortune of local favourite Ryan Trebon (Kona) to take a closely fought men's event. Johnson's teammate Jeremy Powers was another beneficiary, finishing in second, while Trebon took a place on the lower step of the podium
Cyclo-cross - USGP of Cyclocross #5 - Portland Cup Junior Men results
3 Life Lessons You Can Use Both On And Off Your Bike
Women's News Roundup #14
Cycling chiefs tell Hoy – get back on your bike
First Edition Cycling News - Hincapie keeps sights set on Roubaix, Hoy shifts post-Olympic focus back to training, Astana busy training, US Cup MTB series going forward, Castaño becomes new Spanish cycling federation president, Bartko the track specialist, USA Cycling appeals Haywood verdict, Dubnicoff heads south
New American MTB Series for 2009
With the demise of the NMBS, the nation's best off-road pros will be lining up at the U.S. Cup races in 2009.
With the demise of the NMBS, the nation's best off-road pros will be lining up at the U.S. Cup races in 2009
Landis drops suit
"I call them freedom. Freedom wear"
Live Coverage of USGP’s Portland Cup
Robert Bartko: The track specialist
Des Moines Register changes extend beyond job cuts - The Des Moines Register will eliminate several annual special sections, most notably the RAGBRAI preview and RAGBRAI campground editions
Popovych and De Wolf glad to be back, as Contador proves fastest in first race of the season
Still in his Silence-Lotto kit, Popovych will be all Astana come 2009.
Still in his Silence-Lotto kit, Popovych will be all Astana come 2009

Countdown to Nats: An Interview with Tim Johnson
National Champion Tim Johnson, © Cyclocross Magazine
2008 Cyclocross National Champion Tim Johnson is undefeated in Kansas City. As we return next week to Kansas City for the city’s third hosting of the national championships in eight years, very few people will bet against the Cannondale / CyclocrossWorld rider
USAC to Battenkill: Nope
Now is the time to support your local bicycle shop
Giant Bolsters Product Development Team
Victories not important to Astana boss
Cyclo-cross World Cup #5:  Preview, Schedule, Start list, Past winners
Cyclo-cross - USGP of Cyclocross #5 - Portland Cup Preview
RBA NewsFlash: Racing Is Growing In The US!

“Once again, we’re excited to witness continued growth in the sport of cycling,” commented Steve Johnson, CEO of USA Cycling
Auction for Jersey Signed by Miller, Wiggins, Hammond and Cavendish
SoCalCycling.com Club is Open For Membership
College wants to operate Velodrome
Rollapaluza roller racing in Bristol, New Year’s Eve
Rollapaluza roller racing in Bristol, New Year’s Eve
See in the new year at 50mph
'Alleycat' cyclists hold illegal race through Capital's streets
Astana Will Take Back Vinokourov, Press Conference Link
Racing cyclist in critical condition

Crashed during the Christchurch Harbour Ride race
CCES Doping Control Statistics for July-September 2008
Light and Motion Seca 700 Race LED Front Light Review

Dynamite comes in small packages. Light & Motion has produced a front light with a powerful punch. Throw away your lead water bottle battery because the Light and Motion Seca 700 Race LED is a dynamite package
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 6
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 5
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 4
Ride like the pros (sort of) with a unique Amgen Tour of California Gift
Scoop takes stock of first Volume track frames
Interview: Brooke Miller
Bicycle commuting in Dubai

Dock workers bicycles in Dubai
Police stop cycling protest
Blue Competition Cycles Signs Cyclocross Pro Jonathan Page
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 5th
Sitting In: Looking Up- A simple directive during a race can make all the difference in the outcome
Trek, Schwinn & CycleOps
UCI denies Battenkill's appeal
Lance Armstrong reveals his killer workouts in comeback attempt
First Edition Cycling News - Rast on life with Armstrong, Laura van Gilder signs with Juice Plus, Nys looks to consolidate World Cup lead, Backstedt back to basics, Xacobeo Galicia rides Camino de Santiago, Sánchez has a plan for 2009, Colavita/Sutter Home Women's Team signs powerhouse sprinters, Rabobank's Stamsnijder breaks ankle, Former Belgian pro dies at age 80, Beijing medallists clash in BikeNZ National Series in Christchurch
America's competitive cycling on the rise
Amber Neben of the United States powers to win the women's time trial at the world road race cycling championships in Varese on September 24, 2008. Neben won ahead of Austrian Christiane Soeder and German Judith Arndt.
Sixth straight year of growth, says USA Cycling
Colavita announces 2009 womens team roster
Road Bike Action News

Vinokourov Not Welcome, Armstrong To Go Green?, Milram Stays, Pound Criticizes Anti-Doping Efforts, Clerc Signs With AG2R-La Mondiale
Brittany Webster is racing to the top
New iBike Sport Power Meter

Extra-Ordinary: From Publicity to P-Fars

But as trendy as the old-fashioned rides are, it's important to keep looking towards the future. And no company is more forward-looking than BMC
“Gran Fondo” is Italian for the “Big Ride”
Bruyneel eyeing ninth Tour victory
Bruyneel relishing new challenge at Astana
Participation in competitive cycling continues to climb
Liz Hatch - "Welcome to CycleTo!"
Nordmilch says will continue to sponsor Team Milram
Team Milram keeps Nordmilch AG as main sponsor
Milram says it will stay
Tour d'Indonesia stage 12 results & photos
Trek Time
Trek Time computer
The Trek Time Computer is wireless and has three functions: speed, distance, and time
Friday's British News Round-up
Latest Cycling News - Armstrong considers Tour of Ireland, Astana's super-domestiques content, No mountain bike race for Vino, Milram sponsor confirms for 2009, Pound criticises cycling's anti-doping efforts, Vuelta a Valencia in danger, Clerc latest addition to AG2R La Mondiale, High stakes for USGP of cyclo-cross finale, Bartko out of Cali World Up, Singapore hand sling, Bike raising for Namibia
Armstrong doesn't think "hate" to stop return
Legally Speaking: Reading and interpreting the law
Gent Six: Two Scotsmen In Belgium
Cyclo-crosser Jonathan Page switches to Blue
The Blue CXC Carbon cyclo-cross model, now raced by American Jonathan Page.
American racer no longer riding Ridley
USGP of Cyclocross: Wells, Gould lead going into Portland finale
Video: Lance Armstrong Strength Training Workout
Astana Meets The Press
Mario Cipollini Wins on the Summit of San Pellegrino
Dakine Storm Rider Glove
Dakine Storm Rider Glove
The Dakine Storm Rider includes a Gore Tex insert to help to keep your hands dry from precipitation and the Thinsulate insulation
Over the top letters on Lance, Contador and riders' rights (and responsibilities)
Bicycle Safety: How to Not Get Hit by Cars - This site shows you real ways you can get hit and real ways to avoid them
Blue Competition Cycles Signs Cyclocross Pro Jonathan Page
SoCal Prestige Series - Gene Galindo Memorial Turkey Trot CX
Northwave Aerlite SBS MTB shoes
(Click for larger image)
The Northwave Aerlite SBS MTB is a faithful adaptation of its successful road-going cousin, with an exceptionally well ventilated upper, a secure and supportive fit, a reasonably stiff sole plate and excellent durability that has held up well to the rigours of mountain bike trail duty and plenty of 'cross racing
Seattle CX Debuts at Sprinker Park - Full Report and One Rider’s Perspective
Cyclocross News Roundup #6
Taipei Cycle 09 is fully booked
Product recall - bike racks
Two Mottez/Bike Caddy racks have been recalled as a precaution
Owners of Mottez and Bike Caddy racks will receive full refund
Countdown to Nats: Your Next Big Race? Masters Worlds
Cycling News Roundup
Wulfkuhle and Popovic Crowned Pennsylvania State Champs
German Sport Scheck Starts Expansion Program
Top young racers take to the track in Manchester
Jamie Staff helps a young rider achieve the correct riding position
Finale of 2008 DHL Sprint School
The Beauty of Lombardy: Getting Up Close in Northern Italy
Armstrong and Contador train together for 3rd day
Armstrong Press Conference Photo Gallery
Armstrong looking to tour Ireland
CYCLING 2008 Lance Armstrong (Astana) - 0
The seven-time Tour de France winner is ready to include the August event on his schedule as he returns from retirement
Inflation drops in November
China Increases Export Subsidies for Bikes
Youths believe cars cooler than bikes, says PhD
Owning Your Bike: All You Haters Hold the Mayo
Rotor SL MTB Stem
Rotor SL MTB Stem
With the new Rotor SL MTB stem you can shave off a few more grams to make your mountain bike that much more responsive and make climbing just that much more effortless
OIA Looks at Impacts of New Law
Oahu Launching Bike Sharing Program
USA Cycling Reports Higher Numbers
Extralite RoadStem UL3

The UL3 stem is CNC machined from 7075-aluminum using multiaxial machining that allows more precise removal of material. This results in a lighter and stronger stem
Bike Medicine Gains Australian Distributor
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 5
Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 4
Equal rights for Regent's Park cyclists
ACA Announces Ride the Divide Sweepstakes Winners - Adventure Cycling Association and Dirt Rag announce the winners of the Ride the Divide Sweepstakes. This sweepstakes celebrates 10 years of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, the longest off-pavement bike route in the world
Simi family right at home on dirt
2009 Tour of California: Route to Santa Cruz includes two big climbs
Wheelmen club reclaims championship
Tour of California returning to San Francisco
Quite a finish: Amgen Tour cyclists will spin through Modesto twice
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 4th
Holiday gift guide: Gear that goes to work
Jonathan Page looks to cyclocross nationals and worlds
Page out of history: Page warms up for the Koksijde World Cup on his new Blue.
Page out of history: Page warms up for the Koksijde World Cup on his new Blue
Astana training camp: Fast wheels and a surprisingly strong Texan
Levi Leipheimer says his prototype Bontrager wheelset (on his bike here) and Lance Armstrong are each going pretty well.
Levi Leipheimer says his prototype Bontrager wheelset (on his bike here) and Lance Armstrong are each going pretty well
First Edition Cycling News - Armstrong: Contador is the best, Astana meet the press, Vinokourov returns to racing, Tour of California organisers excited, Rabobank names TDU squad, Koji Fukushima retires, Furlan to Lampre-NGC, Ride with Robbie McEwen at Revolution 4
USA Cycling reports competitive cycling's popularity increases again
Team Torq: Launched into action
Bite Your Tongue: Roadie Rage, and How to Avoid It
Mountain bike news
Ivan Basso aims to win Giro, Vuelta
Has Ivan Basso really said good-bye to his past as he prepares to take on Lance Armstrong in California and Italy in 2009?
Returning Italian won 2006 Giro
USWCDP: As I became a cyclist
Fun With Darts - If you want to kill a few minutes AND simultaneously express your distaste for Riccardo Ricco, go HERE now
Will Frischkorn Journal: Winding Down the Offseason

David Millar plays the part during the team's paint ball session. Slipstream Sports

Brit team wins Melbourne Rat Race
Time for you During the Holidaze  - During these hectic few weeks it might be hard to make YOU a priority. Yet, it is the most important thing – to put you on your holiday list
Lookin' Good: Holiday Cycling Fashions
RBA News Exclusive: Good Vibrations For Armstrong & Contador In Tenerife - American Downplays Rivalry; “Contador Is The Strongest Rider In The World” Says Lance
Road Bike Action News

Armstrong Denies Internal Strife At Astana, Talks About Comeback, 2009 AMGEN Tour of California Route Announced
Say Hello To My Little Friend - Being a completely spoiled SoCal rider, we ride all year long, and it is not unusual for us to ride in jerseys on occasion when opposite us, Buffalo is getting 15 more feet of snow
The Beginning of the End of Super Week?
Astana confirms interest in signing Vinokourov
Armstrong to Ride Tour of Ireland?
Lance Armstrong: I could be good for another two years of racing
INTERVIEW-Contador says he was right to stay with Astana
Armstrong: Contador is world's best
CYCLING Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong of the U.S. shakes hands with 2007 Tour de France winner and Astana teammate Alberto Contador of Spain during a news conference in Tenerife - 0
"He (Contador) has a tremendous amount of talent," Armstrong said at Astana's training camp in Tenerife. "It's pretty simple. This guy ... sitting on my left is the best cyclist in the world."
Armstrong downplays Tour de France chances
2009 Tour of California route unveiled
Route Details Announced for Expanded 2009 Amgen Tour of California

Specific route details for the 2009 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race were revealed today by AEG, presenter of the fourth-annual event, which will once again have a world-class field of competitors, including two-time defending champion Levi Leipheimer and seven-time Tour de France Champion Lance Armstrong
Thursday Euro News
Latest Cycling News - The biggest moments of 2008: Five-to-one, BMC "honoured" to receive Pro Continental license, Belgian awards to Gilbert and Bruyneel, Six Day rider Slippens retires, 2009 UK Road and Circuit race calendars revealed, British Stars out in force at Revolution 22, Midwest Cycling Series takes shape
Basso aims for cycling victories after doping ban
Trainer Wisdom
Best of 2008: Part two

Roelandts outguns the rest to become Belgian champion

The Best Neo-Pros of 2008
Interview: Richard England
The Roundup - Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy hops a freight to get out of Bangkok. Plus, a Colorado man is arrested for drinking and biking, and the economy begins to affect the bike industry
Cozza on Confidence...and Naked Bull Riding
British cycling gets cash boost for 2012 Olympics
World and Olympic Cycling Champion Chris Hoy
'Top four' medal ambition
Imagine: Gent-Wevelgem 2009...
Cross on the Rock Season #3 Wrap-Up
UK's biggest new bike festival coming in May 2009
At Astana’s Underground Garage: Team Tech Time In The Canaries

On a warm, sunny Canary Island morning at the Hotel Las Madrigueras in Playa de las Americas on Tenerife, Lance Armstrong and his Astana teammates gathered in the underground garage across from the hotel where the team bikes were stored
British Cycling announces dates for 2009 races
2009 UK road race dates announced
Russell Downing takes victory at the 2008 East Yorkshire Classic Premier Calendar Race
Premier Calendar and Elite Men’s Circuit series
Nicole on for BBC accolade
Liverpool Mercury (Dolan) link up with school
Intermontane Challenge News - Free Jerseys from Louis Garneau
Cycling Notebook: Biker makes best of trail less traveled
Biking to Work - Getting Started
 
I figured it might be a good way to save up some money for Christmas while getting into better cycling shape. And, more importantly, see how folks get around when they’re tied to someone else’s schedule. What I l experienced was very interesting
China Gives Back to Manufacturers
Giant Bolsters Product Development Team
First Dahon Flagship Taiwan Store Opens
Fallen Cyclist Savoy to be Remembered
Driver Sought In Fatal Alpine Hit-And-Run

Edward Costa, 30, was struck Tuesday afternoon while riding his bicycle on eastbound Alpine Boulevard, said California Highway Patrol spokesman Officer Brian Pennings
Continental Rubber Queen Tires
2009 Commencal Meta 6.2 First Impressions
commencal closeup
One of the first things to catch my eye while opening the box to build the bike was the Crank Brothers Joplin adjustable seatpost. I have been wanting to try this system for a while and finally have the opportunity
Milford bike race organizer hopes to draw fans into loop
NW Cyclist Magazine Launches in the Spring of ‘09
BMC Awarded ProContinental status for 2009
New iBike Sport™ Power Meter Delivers Accuracy and Affordability
Tour d'Indonesia stage 11 results & photos
VeloJames Jersey Designs - Examples of Team Kit designs by VeloJames
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
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December 3rd
Countdown to Nats: KC Course Preview Video
Best of 2008: Part One
Fast Freddie Rodriguez is that blur on two wheels

Here’s how to follow Fred Rodriguez, who happens to be a professional cyclist and three-time U.S. Pro champion, from his new house in the Oakland hills to his local coffee house in Berkeley
Top Lance Armstrong? Christian Vande Velde knows how hard it is
Bjarne's next battle
34 Down, 6 to Go: Trebon and Gould Lead NRC Rankings
USA Cycling News Update: Dec. 3

Guy East and Austin Carroll pose with program director Clay Worthington after their second-place-finish in the UIV Talent Cup's Gent Six Day
First Edition Cycling News - Horner unites with Armstrong despite past differences, Austrian Federation to take legal action Kohl, 2009 Vuelta a España route not decided, Pellizotti to face Giro & Tour, Danielson looks forward to "good pressure", Italian stars ride Pedalata con i Campioni, US 'cross nationals course & registration, Euskaltel-Euskadi duo visits wind tunnel, Tour of Bright
RockShox SID Team & Monarch
Jeremy Powers shares his cyclocross race travel list
J-Pow's Travel Bag
J-Pow's Travel Bag
Compton’s Season Has Just Begun: Behind the Scenes at Koksijde
Road Bike Action News

Zabel Joins Columbia, Horner Gets Pulled Over, Vasseur Building Professional Team For 2010, Page To Ride Blue
Horner stopped by Spanish cops for no helmet - Horner kept riding without a helmet because professional cyclists are not required to wear one in Spain
Spotlight '08: LeakyGaz - Italian giants Liquigas were briefly one of my favorite teams, but for the wrong reasons (DiLuca). In my Back Pocket Preview I called them a team in flux. 'Twas true, and for the obvious reasons, but while the captaincy became a hot potato, the second team made some important strides
Hutchinson road tubeless tires
Hutchinson Atom road tubeless tire
Have you been looking to run tubeless tires on your road bike? If not, here's a few reasons why you should: no pinch flats; ability to run lower pressure for better traction and a smoother ride; less weight than traditional tube-dependent clinchers; less expensive than tubulars
Sanyo To Launch Hybrid e-Bike
Quick Ride: Sampson Stratics Group

While best known for their carbon bikes, Sampson has been quietly developing the Stratics group over the last few years
Club of the Year application deadline extended to Dec. 12 - The Club of the Year application deadline has been extended to December 12, 2008.  Applications must be postmarked no later than December 12, 2008. USA Cycling's "Club of the Year" Awards are designed to recognize USA Cycling clubs that have made exceptional efforts to develop programs and promote all aspects of competitive cycling. Overall Club of the Year awards will be given in three different divisions along with several special awards
The Wednesday Comment
Training for Cyclocross: How to Peak for the Big Race
Cyclo-cross News & Racing Round-up - Vervecken claims record, Compton back on track, Breakthrough for Vantornout, Nys tops UCI rankings, Albert back on the bike, Sunweb-Projob roster changes, Hong Kong race canceled, US World Cup in doubt, Page goes Blue, Trebon, Gould lead US rankings, MAC winds up in Reston, Upcoming UCI races
Bruyneel: Armstrong is in good shape
Lance Armstrong Exclusive Interview
Lance Armstrong portrait two
It's been a long time since Lance Armstrong spoke to us – some time back in the day, we were added to his infamous blacklist. The blacklist never existed, he now informs us, in this exclusive interview
Armstrong and Contador train together for 1st time
Tour d'Indonesia Stage 10 results & photos
Test: Alan Cross XTreme
Latest Cycling News - Zabel zooms in for Cavendish, Armstrong and Contador ride separate paths towards Tour, Cops stop "topless" Horner, Gripper visits Columbia for anti-doping update, Sinkewitz will lead PSK Whirlpool-Author, Olympic gold medalist Carrigan retires, The biggest moments of 2008: Ten-to-six, Van Bon continues his voyage with Marco Polo, List of Professional Continental teams for 2009, USA Cycling cyclo-cross National Calendar standings, Hire a professional at the California BikeFest
Wednesday's British News Round-up
The Explainer - Disqualified!
Maurice Garin - seen here after winning Paris-Roubaix in 1898 - went on to win the first Tour de France, but was DQed the next.
Maurice Garin - seen here after winning Paris-Roubaix in 1898 - went on to win the first Tour de France, but was DQed the next
Biggest 2008 moments, part one
Coach Chris.ca Training Camp in South Carolina
Interview: Trent Wilson
Bjarne's next battle
Sara Carrigan retires
Sara Carrigan won the women's road race at the 2004 Olympics
Australian Olympic champ hangs up her wheels at 28
Madison bike shop owner assaulted by fellow cyclists
Yay!!! Back to the News (from last week)
2009 Canadian National Mountain Bike Calendar
Oregon Pro Cycling Classic is the old Mt. Hood classic

The loss of the Tour de Georgia for next year was sad news. But the Oregon Pro Cycling Classic is setting out to prove that there's good news for the sport of cycling as well, at least in the Pacific Northwest
Trek Plans Release of Two Belt Drive Urban Bikes in January
Financial Storm Not Affecting Taipei Show
Sidi Dragon 2 SRS Carbon Shoes Pro Review

Carbon Sole Replacement System (SRS), a pure carbon insert reaching from the heel to the toe, Patented Techno II buckle system and Caliper buckle, Sizes - 39 to 48, MSRP - $429
Giant Employees Set for Huge Bonuses
SoCal League Dinner Raises $20,000
3point5.com Reaches Milestone
Cold Weather Riding - Installment #3: Keep Yer Pants On
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In the third installment of our cold weather riding series I'll be moving up the body to talk about keeping one's legs warm and comfortable as the mercury falls. The legs are an often-overlooked aspect of cool weather cycling considering they are our primary source of power
Free winter bicycling classes in December
Slow Rides
Amber Rais: On the road again
A Little Mountain Tour In The Fog

It was foggy, essentially misty outside. Time to break out the Pacer (w/ full Honjo fenders of course!) and go for a spin.. to my favorite stretch of road in the Seattle area, Cougar Mountain
Cycling-race proposal rolls past council
ProTour Champ Alejandro Valverde
 
The friendly and almost always smiling Valverde agreed to grant us a quick interview before he headed off to grab his flight to his home in Murcia. We noticed Valverde’s yellow LiveStrong band adorning his left wrist and asked him “well what about Armstrong and his comeback”
Gain Strength, Not Weight - New research shows how to build power without bulking up
In the Bike Lane: New Ways to Ride
Former A-bomb worker, 91, is 'person of interest' in El Tour crash

A search warrant filed with Pima County Superior Court names William Arthur Wilson, 91, as the man sheriff's deputies said was a "person of interest" in the Nov. 22 hit-and-run collision that injured at least five El Tour de Tucson bicyclists
Bicyclist tells about wreck that killed pal
Tour de France to keep Lance busy
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
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December 2nd
New Team for Former Symmetrics Riders, Racer to Brewmaster .. and more
Tanya Dubnicoff Moves to LA Track
Road Bike Action News

Leogrande suspended, Armstrong and Contador hit the road, Carrigan retires, Transfer news
The Gossip Page
Podium Finishes Not Enough For Suprenant
Lea Davison: A breakthrough season


After six years racing as a professional mountain biker, this season the affable Lea Davison (Trek / VW) started to see results that seemed to her a long time in coming. With her accomplished teammate Sue Haywood retiring from World Cup and national series racing scene, the 25-year-old Davison is the most likely heir-apparent to fill the void. Dave McElwaine recently caught up with Davison while she was at home in Vermont
USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Calendar Standings
Rock Racing's Michael Ball responds to Kayle Leogrande's suspension
Battenkill Pushes for Prime April Date
Sarah Hammer signs with the Hawk Relay team
Hammer at the world championships
Hammer at the world championships
Armstrong will not get special security in Tour
'04 Olympic champ Carrigan calls it a career
Latest Cycling News - Team Columbia meets in Mallorca, Beginning of battle for Riis, Renshaw to make mark at Columbia, Zanini hopes Bettini will follow, Basso chooses mountains over surfing, Sella unsatisfied despite shortened ban, Racing changes for Tour of California, Down Under debutantes announce lineups, Hammer headlines Hawk Relay
MTB News & Racing Round-up - NUE Series set for third season, Davison's breakthrough season, 2009 Canadian calendar set, O'Shea takes step toward Olympic dream, Couple wins Aussie downhill double, Moseley to Trek, Rotorua declines to bid for marathon worlds, Man dies in New Zealand race, Costa Rica to host pre-Pan-Am race, Trips for Kids partying at "Brews, Bikes and Bucks", Twenty four hours Sydney registration opens
San Marco Vintage Series
The San Marco Regal
The San Marco Regal
Vuelta Ciclista Chiapas stage 6 results
Gieten superprestige report
Senator backs NY race's bid to replace TdG in 2009
Sen. Schumer's letter to USA Cycling
Armstrong teammate stopped by cops for no helmet
Armstrong, Contador to train together Thursday
Livestrong the focus of Armstrong's 2009 Tour
Lance Armstrong during a training session along with Spanish rider Alberto Contador (out of camera range) with the Astana team in San Isidro, Canary Island of Tenerife on December 1, 2008.
Anti cancer effort consumes Texan
Cyclocross Tips: Redline Vault of Cross Knowledge
Trebon, Gould lead U.S. 'cross standings
Choosing the right cyclocross tire for every course
Subway `Cross results
Katie Compton: It's all about the worlds
Katie Compton's World Cup-winning bike
Compton's battle: The World Cup-winning bike. The wheels and tires shown are slightly different from those used in the race.
Compton's battle: The World Cup-winning bike. The wheels and tires shown are slightly different from those used in the race
Fresh Korn: Here's a toast to team-building!
Can’t Stop The Rock - We are spending more money this year to hire the best riders and the best staff that go along with being one of the top professional cycling teams in the world. We are also investing a lot of time, energy and money in 2009 on increased anti-doping measures through Scott Analytics
Australian National MTB Series DH #2 - Buchar, Kovarik Win
Tuesday Tip - Jens Voigt
New mountain bike category system now in effect for 2009 licenses

Semi-Pros are reminded that for the '09 season they can take advantage of an automatic upgrade to Pro status or register as a Cat. 1 to usher in the new category system
Bicyclist, car collide in Oceanside
Latest Cycling News - Armstrong surfs with Astana, Ullrich says no comeback, Gilbert aims for more one-day wins, Zanini accepts Fuji-Servetto directeur role, Rock Racing manages negative attention in Leogrande aftermath, De Bonis to Diquigiovanni, Albert on the rollers, Bastianelli appeals suspension
UCI Announces Pro Continental Teams
Tour officials ho-hum about Armstrong's return
Cooke vs Calzaghe for Welsh Award
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Cooke was the author of an historic British double this year, when she became the first cyclist of either sex to win both the Olympic road race title and the World road race championship in the same year
Profile: Scotland's First Continental Team
Tracy Moseley joins Trek
Actual Statement from Lance Armstrong on the 2009 Tour de France
The Worldwide Loser [+ update]
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The caption: U.S. cyclist Lance Armstrong, right, walks with an unidentified member of his team after a training session...  "Unidentified"?!? Does this help? Still drawing a blank? How about this? Still nothing?
Tuesday's British News Round-up
Toolbox: Setting up a Team Training Camp
Vuelta a Ecuador Stage 9 results
Effetto Mariposa CarboCut
Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn - Fight flats, lose speed?
UK shops respond to cut in taxes
Evans are offering five percent off all parts and accessories
Some comfort for cash-strapped cyclists
Lance Armstrong confirms he'll race 2009 Tour de France
Levi Leipheimer and I. on TwitPic
That's Armstrong, right, and teammate Levi Leipheimer taking a break from surfing during the team training in the islands. (More pictures by Elizabeth Kreutz at Twitpic.)
Economic Downturn Claims Switchback Cyclery
Dorel Restructures Executive Team
Blind Afghan Veteran Lands Wrenching Job
NBDA to Award Scholarships at Summit
Taiwan's premier praises Giant
Rumor of the Week
Bicycle Industry Stands Firm
Flash-Point FP60 Wheel Set First Impressions

Flash-Point wheels are hand-built by Zipp; the FP60 clincher is a tasty slice of carbon wheel technology at a blue-plate special price
Some Like It Hot
 
These five postride beverages will warm you up while you're cooling down
Tour of Wessex to go Ahead
Freebies - More Garmin Goodies
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The new, official team water bottle, from Camelback
IT Factory Scandal
Eight bicycle calendars for 2009

Babes on bikes calendar is published in Seattle to benefit Bike Works and its earn-a-bike program. Entitled "Lovely Ladies on Beautiful Bikes," the calendar features some of the Emerald City's many female cyclists riding their mountain and road bikes around town
Order pro cycling prints
Order your pro cycling prints now
Best pictures of 2008 including the Olympics, Tour de France and more
Local cyclists pushing for complete roadways
OK, no perch will no unanalyzed
Stage is set for 2009 Amgen Tour
Amgen Tour of California 2009 route altered, women's stage race dropped
Another Upside to Biking to Work
Goldsprints: When Happy Hour Meets Cycling
Songs about bicycles
James Brown, the godfather of soul, takes a photo op with the QuickStep team at the 2006 Tour of Georgia. He's the one wearing a shiny, satin pant suit.
Mixing two wonderful passions
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
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December 1st
Zipp OVCX Tour’s Kentucky Champions - Louisville
CCB International announces its 2009 team roster
Jones and Kerlin Take Classic Golden Gate Park ‘Cross

Golden Gate Park’s history reaches back to the 1870’s, and people have been riding bicycles there nearly its whole existence. Cyclocross racing in Golden Gate Park reaches back to at least the 1970’s. There was a race here just one week before the very first Cyclocross National Championships (held in Berkeley’s Tilden Park) in 1975!
Bruno-Roy and Driscoll Win in Sterling
Wells Brothers Run Away from the Field at Jingle Cross Rock Day 1
BikeReg.com MABRAcross Final - Taneytown - Drama in the Mid-Atlantic. Jeremiah Bishop Holds-Off 15 year old phenom Jeff Bahnson in Tri-State Championships
15-Year Old Bahnson Nipped by Bishop at MABRA Championships
First Edition Cycling News - Leogrande gets two years, Astana trains in Tenerife, Hoy 'VIP freight' in Bangkok, Katusha adds another, Manibal appointed to CCA Board, Malaysian national team looking to Langkawi, Oregon Pro Cycling Classic returns, Davison to ride in Tasmania
Leogrande suspended - Leogrande, who does not have a contract for 2009, was found to have used EPO while competing in the Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic in 2007
Leogrande's results for the past year have been scrapped.
Leogrande's results for the past year have been scrapped
Cyclist who sued USADA gets two-year doping ban
Cyclo-cross World Cup: Compton and surprising Vervecken win in the sand
Irish delegation at World Cycling Center
Four representatives of the Irish Cycling Federation visited the International Cycling Union (UCI) headquarters in Aigle, Switzerland where they met with UCI President Mr Pat McQuaid
Monday's British News Round-up
Make Your Own Comeback
Tangled Web: Fuji-Servetto and Acqua&Sapone Close to Merger
Cyclocross Corner
Todd Wells, Amanda Miller win Day 2 in Iowa City
2008 Jingle Cross, Day 2: Day 1's winner Devon Haskell was fifth on Sunday.
2008 Jingle Cross, Day 2: Day 1's winner Devon Haskell was fifth on Sunday
Kentucky cyclocross champs crowned
Armstrong confirms Tour participation
Armstrong to make Tour de France comeback next year
Armstrong to Race in 2009 Tour
Four Cyclists Nominated for BBC Sports Personality
Road Bike Action News

Sponsor Woes For Bjarne Riis, Bettini Back In Cycling In 2009?
Lance Armstrong: Smoking ban is about health, not economics
Classic Video: Lance Armstrong Winning the 1993 Worlds at age 21
Lance Armstrong:1993 World Cycling Championships Finish
One year into his professional carrer he beats Miguel Indurain, Bjarne Riis, Andre Tchmil, Claudio Chiappucci, Dag Otto Lauritzen and Johan Musseeuw in the rain (credit socalcycling.com)
Frankfurt GP Saved - Public money used to save German race
Top Rides: Passo Mendola
Exposed: CERA's shadow casts doubt
Cyclo-cross - Jingle Cross Rock #2 results
Cyclo-cross - GP de la Commune Niederanven results
American 'crosser Katie Compton wins World Cup
American Katie Compton won the World Cup cyclo-cross race in Koksijde, Belgium November 29.
Held off World Champion Hanka Kupfernagel and Daphny van den Brand
More Specialized Fakes Turning Up - The current batch of counterfeit Specialized Tarmac framesets circulating the Internet isn’t the first time Specialized has dealt with sales of fake products, but it is the brashest case the supplier has seen
Napolitano Russian Bound
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The speedy Italian sprinter Danilo Napolitano is heading to Team Katyusha for the 2009 cycling season, according to radsport-news. The Italian had 6 wins for Lampre this year, his biggest win to date was a stage at the 2007 Giro
Monday Euro News
French cycling team Ag2r La Mondiale back for Tour Down Under
Latest Cycling News - Saxo Bank - IT Factory sponsor declares bankruptcy, Armstrong's anti-doping testing program pending, Sella's one year-ban upheld, Acqua & Sapone to merge with Fuji-Servetto?, Tour de France goes Belgian?, Cera's shadow casts doubt, Vuelta a Valenciana loses sponsor, French wins legal suit
Catching Up for November 22 Through November 29
Toschi supporting USA Cycling
Michael Toschi is also an avid cyclist, seen here in the foothills of Northern California.
Luxury shoe and accessories designer also avid cyclist
Bastianelli appeals to overturn 1-year doping ban
Italian cyclist Sella banned 1 year for doping
Italian Sella banned for a year after doping confessio
Saxo Bank squad loses co-sponsor
New CSC Team Sponser Bankrupt
Bjarne Riis
IT Factory declared bankrupt after chief exec 'embezzled millions'
Saxo Bank loses co-sponsor after it declares bankruptcy
Oregon Pro Classic back and better - The Oregon Pro Cycling Classic can count itself among North America’s best professional bicycle races
Hoy avoids stranding in Thailand
Chris Hoy caught up in Thailand protests
Chris Hoy caught up in Thailand protests
Sponsor comes to the rescue
Australian cyclist French wins defamation case
Ag2r sets roster for Tour Down Under
Danish cycling team loses sponsor in fraud scandal
BMC UK Racing Team unveil 2009 lineup
The lineup of the BMC UK Racing Team for 2009 has been unveiled
Strong focus on developing under-23 riders
How To - Adjust Your Rear Derailleur
What Are The Benefits To A 11/23 Or A 11/26 Cassette? - Closely spaced gearing, like an 11 x 23 gives a racer more options to spin in his or her comfort zone
Vuelta a Ecuador stage 8 results
Tour d'Indonesia stage 8 results & photos
133 week-long bicycle tours for 2009

Most are high-attendance, week-long rides that simply explore a region of the state by traveling the backroads
Dick's Sales Up 10 Percent - Dick’s Sporting Goods reports that its overall sales were $924.2 million, up 10 percent from its 2007 sales of $838.8 in the third quarter ending November 1
Sport Chalet Sales Down 1.2 Percent - Sport Chalet’s sales decreased to $96.5 million during its second fiscal quarter ending September 28
Pearl Izumi Barrier GTX Shoes
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The Barrier GTX is designed for riding in frigid temperatures, drifting snow, unrelenting rain and gale force winds. In other words they are perfect for cyclocross racing
Trials world cup confirmed for Rotorua - Rotorua will host another international mountainbike event with the UCI (International Cycling Union) Trials World Cup confirmed for the city next year
It's like cycling, only easier  - Japan's Sanyo Electric on Monday unveiled a new electric hybrid bicycle that can triple the user's pedal power to make it easier to climb hills
Cyclocross competitors battle bad conditions
Hawk Relay Cycling Team diary
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The Los Angeles-based Hawk Relay team is working to put its riders among the top of the world's best track cyclists. Through their Cyclingnews diaries, riders Jennie Reed, Adam Duvendeck, and Travis Smith and the Hawk Relay coach Andy Sparks will allow a unique insight into the world of track cycling and the training required to compete at the top of the sport
Cyclist Launches Campaign to Help Give Wheels to Those Who Walk
Armstrong's anti-doping testing program pending
UCLA doping expert Don Catlin (L) with Lance Armstrong and Taylor Phinney in Las Vegas September 25.
Negotiations with Don Catlin still ongoing
Armstrong plans to prove he's clean
To Pass Politely, Make Noise
Firms promote cycling to work
Women’s Only Track Camp at Burnaby Velodrome
Junkshow: A New Kind of Off Season
Trek Sponsors Punk Bike Costume Contest


That's right! A brand spanking new Trek 3x9 69er is the prize for the Punk participant with the best costume. We'll use the applause-o-meter at the after-party to pick the winner
Acadiana BMX Raceway soon to be reality
Beef up your bike
All downhill from here
Glenwood Springs cyclist going into U.S. Hall of Fame
Companies push biking to work
More and more companies are offering financial incentives for employees to ride bikes to work. In New York City, commuter cycling increased by 35% between 2007 and 2008, according to a 2008 report by the city's Department of Transportation.
More and more companies are offering financial incentives for employees to ride bikes to work. In New York City, commuter cycling increased by 35% between 2007 and 2008, according to a 2008 report by the city's Department of Transportation
Howies NBL Light LS Baselayer
Bikes and kit get (slightly) cheaper
Kendal Bike Night - done and dusted
Letters: Road rights, Landis' return
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