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Archive: December 2009 December 31, 2009 RKP: The Overhaul. 55/60+ Racing: Year End Review. Pappillon: Upcoming Archival Material. Sastre ends 2009 with an analysis of season of highs and lows. The 34 year old Spaniard will shortly begin his second season with the Cervélo Test Team. Vanthourenhout Takes Sylvestercyclocross. Daily Roundup: Mark Weir’s loss, Bike biz slump, Jimmy Mac looks back, Steve Smith rocks! Smackdown Finals: Zabel vs. Cancellara! Vote Now Another incredible nailbiter for Cancellara. Second Edition Cycling News, Thursday, December 31, 2009. Vacansoleil lays out early season plans, Fly V Australia announce 2010 roster, Simoni to continue?, Valverde hopes for Classic win, Contador and Schleck hard to beat in 2010, Armstrong says, Wiggins targets Giro pink jersey, Wrubleski returns to Webcor Builders, Basso extends with Liquigas through 2012. Best Training Resolutions. 10 easy ways to see huge results this year. Daily Quote: "The biggest problem was situated in Pontarlier when George Hincapie just missed out on the yellow jersey. That was stressful. George thought that we had ridden against him, which we did not. George didn't want to speak to any of us. For weeks.” - Lance Armstrong CyclingNews Wiggins confirms Giro participation. Bradley Wiggins has confirmed that he will ride the 2010 Giro d'Italia. Wiggins targets Giro pink jersey. Sky's new signing aims for Giro time trials on path to Tour de France. The Euro Experience: A Conversation with David Kessler. Euro Cross Camp Day 4- Trujillo, Spinks and Kessler riding to the call up in Loenhout. © Nathan Phillips. USA Cycling awards four scholarships to student cyclists. Sherwood, Reinert, Millsop, Clark recognized for on and off-bike accomplishments. Your (and our) big bike hopes and resolutions for 2010. Cycling 2010: complete calendar for the year ahead. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top 2009 Cycling Season: A Final Look Back. RBA News. Cervélo Completes Correia's Return, Basso Stays With Liquigas, Astana Hires Seigneur, Roesems Retires. WADA Releases Updated Prohibited Substances List. Vaughters predicts big future for Dan Martin. Irish rider showing big promise. End of year bike deadlines; first of year bike rides. Highlights of the decade. Although he did not ride for three-and-a-half years after his Tour de France 2005 triumph, American Lance Armstrong emerged as the most successful rider of the decade. Twisted Spoke: Stop thief! Don’t make me throw my bike at you! Decade in sport: Taming Father Time. Alberto Contador was relentless. He was a machine, just like Lance Armstrong used to be. PEZ: EuroTrash Thursday! Basso extends with Liquigas through 2012. Tentative offer from Saxo Bank withdrawn. Cooke says he’s stronger than ever before, motivated for Saxo Bank debut. Ice thrown from Edinburgh bridge hits cyclist. Lapierre Shaper 900. "Well equipped but an uncompromising ride quality." Looking back at April. Levi Leipheimer used the Sea Otter races for final training. Nude cyclist charged with indecent exposure. 100 Pounds Ago: Polar Rhino Ride. "We are on the eve of the Polar Rhino Ride which I will be taking part in starting at the crack of noon tomorrow." Geelong cycling star Leigh Howard should get plenty of help from his team in Bay Cycling Classic. PEZ: Daily Distraction. Browne Eye: 2010 speculations and musings. Twisted Spoke: Gilberto Simoni, back for one last candy bar. PEZ: Top 12 Of 2009 - #1 Gilbert's Legendary Autumn. Voigt not yet ready to call it quits. Acknowledges he probably won't win the Tour in his career. Cycling 2010: complete calendar for the year ahead. Target: Alberto Contador will be hoping he can retain his Tour de France title in 2010 Pappillon: Google Voice = Funny Transcript. Armstrong reflects on 2009, takes different approach to Tour, Contador and Schleck hard to beat in 2010, Armstrong says. Totally focused on 2010 Tour de France. Bike Intelligencer Ride Classics: North Umpqua River Trail. Wrubleski returns to Webcor Builders. Eight-rider team announced for coming season. Fly V Australia Unveils Powerful Roster. Fly V Australia’s roster for 2010 is loaded top to bottom with talent that stands ready to tackle an international racing schedule. Cozy Beehive: Thomson Masterpiece Seatpost Failure. What happens if I screw my cap screw in too much, vastly exceeding specified torque values? Euro 'Cross Camp VII, It's all about the warming van. Euro 'Cross Campers fend off winter's nip with some help. Teen completes record-breaking Christchurch ride. Helen Wyman’s Christmas Campaign: Nabs 5th in Loenhout. British National Champ Helen Wyman (Kona / FSA). 2009 Azencross - Loenhout GVA Trofee Series. © Bart Hazen. DJs Produce-Rocket Sports Racing Team announces 2010 squad. Junior development team finalized for new year. And the Winner Is… Panel's Pick: Everybody Hates the Bike Plan, The Trial and Conviction of the Road Rage Doctor. 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. Subscribe to the Doug Report. December 30, 2009 Voigt preparing for what could be final season. Auckland cyclist ahead of the pack. Nelson's Karen Fulton raises her arm as she wins the final stage of the Tineli Nelson Tour de Femme ahead of overall winner Marina Duvnjak. Bruyneel downplays Contador’s comment. Former Astana boss Johan Bruyneel dismissed suggestions by Alberto Contador that he didn’t receive the technical support he needed during the 2009 Tour de France. Euro 'Cross Camp VII: A Nice Day Off. Jeff Bahnson gets a well-deserved break. BWN: Cycling news: December 30, 2009. Still no word on Landis, Armstrong advises Contador to look in the mirror and more. PEZ: Catching Up With Jeremy Powers. Team Sky's Peter Kennaugh has Tour de France success in his mind's eye. Ambition: Team Sky's rising star Peter Kennaugh hopes to win a future Tour de France. EuroCrossCamp VII Diary Series: Protected Riders. Looking back at February. Here we are at the end of 2009 and boy what a year it’s been - so many races, so many stories A look back at the Amgen Tour of California in February 2009 through four photos. Team Tibco takes UCI license to Europe in 2010. The 2009 NRC winning team is looking to go even bigger in 2010. RKP: By Accident. How I got hit. RBA News. León Sanchez "Stronger Mentally," Fly V Australia Assured Sponsorship, Tour de France Schedules Around Soccer World Cup, 'Cross Champ Albert Wants Belgian Stripes. Bike Intelligencer Ride Classics: The McKenzie River Trail. Euro 'Cross Camp VII: The hits just keep on coming. Justin Lindine reflects on a day of learning and getting lost. Video: Best of 2009 - The Rabbits of Roubaix. We all know that European cycling fans can be a rabid bunch. Bradley Wiggins Sky Move Stirs Up Peloton and Fans. Best Of PEZ 2009: Serotta’s Meivici Custom Carbon. Serotta are not buying tube sets and making them work. They're custom tuning tube sets in house. Bronx cyclist Michael Molina suing NYPD after he says cop hit him with patrol car. Firefighter brothers cycle 12 hours for charity. Silver streak: Cyclist crowned cyclocross champ at 76. COP15 - At Least the Cycling was good... 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top First Edition Cycling News, Thursday, December 31, 2009. Sky to nurture young talent, Villumsen cleared to ride for New Zealand, Belgian Roesems retires, Van Bon continues with Marco Polo, Nederlands Bloeit signs as title sponsor for Vos' team, Xacobeo Galicia optimistic in face of budget cuts, Bobridge chooses Bay Classic over nationals, Public invited to ride with Team Type 1 RBA News. Armstrong Attacks Contador, Davis Not Leaving Quick Step for Free, Vinokourov to Ride Le Tour Méditerranéen, Eltink to Retire, Villumsen Becomes a Kiwi. Joe Parkin: Keep your hands and feet warm/dry during early season days of cold rain. Graham Watson’s 2009 Tour de France gallery. Thor Hushovd winning stage 6. Daily Roundup: New bike legislation! Ellipti-wha? Logan Owen can ride! Fuita reg open, LA bike plan where? The Hour of Power Workouts. Carmen & Rick spend their hour of power together in the basement, motivating each other as needed. Jonathan Vaughters on the enigmatic Tom Danielson. Cycle Sport's Big Read of 2009. Bridging The Gap For December 21st Through December 27th. "This week, we have but a handful of races to cover and they all took place in sunny (cough) Belgium." Party While You Pedal: Beer-Biking in Amsterdam. Video of the Amsterdam Beer Bike. Daily Quote: “Eight of the nine riders who did the Tour moved away to another team. Even his [Contador's] room-mate [Sergio Paulinho]. “[If that was me] I’d have looked long in the mirror. I’d never let that happen. Never." - Lance Armstrong VeloNation Lance Armstrong bests Tiger Woods for Athlete of the Decade. The International Sports Professionals Association (ISPA) announced today that it has named Lance Armstrong as its Athlete of the Decade. Armstrong blasts Contador over Tour de France. Armstrong slams Contador's entourage. Criticises Tour winner’s 'yes' men. Pro Bike Profile - Alison Dunlap’s Orbea Igorre. Alison Dunlap's Orbea Igorre. © Cyclocross Magazine. Jonathan Page's Planet Bike Blue Norcross. American 'cross racer Jonathan Page spends most of his time competing in Europe aboard a new Blue Norcross designed specifically around his needs. PEZ: Daily Distraction. Pappillon: Zirbel - What a Waste of a Great Career. Twisted Spoke rubbing elbows with Velonews. Cycling publication of the year. Year in Review: Cycling story that should go away, Chad Gerlach The wild ride that is Chad Gerlach's life was a story. Now, it's boring. Red Cross Riders Web site goes live. The site, www.redcrossriders.com, features information and registration forms for the  Red Cross Riders Ocean to Lake to Lake on March 21, 2010. PEZ: Top 12 Of 2009 - #2 Cav's Sprint In Sanremo. A headstart was about the only way anyone had a chance against Cav in 2009. BSNYC: This Just In - I Bid You "Aduh" Until 2010, Neil Bezdek has gone from bike messenger to a domestic pro in two seasons, Bezdek at Grant's Tomb (photo courtesy Anthony Skorochod) NYT: Back in Racing Form After Dropping the Fork. Cervélo TestTeam hires Bicycling associate publisher João Correia. Cervélo TestTeam signs Bicycling Magazine's João Correia. Cervélo TestTeam has been known for taking a different approach with their team, and the signing of João Correia is no exception. Lance Armstrong hits Alberto punching bag again. The King of Spain rides for Kazakhstan? Bruyneel on Contador, Armstrong and Le Monde’s accusations. RadioShack boss sets the record straight. First Edition Cycling News, Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Best of the Aughts: Best Season. On Test: Easton EC90 SL Tubular Wheelset. It is hard to find fault with the Easton EC90 SLs, which puts them high on our list for race day or long hours in the saddle. Financial crunch for Quick Step. Fewer races and Davis can't leave for free. October Data Shows Sales Continue to Fall. Gluskin Townley Group, Cadence Retail Group Partner. WTB's Weir Escapes Harm in House Fire. The family got out safely after being alerted by the fire alarm system. Royal Racing Finds U.S. Distributor. Country swap a coup for NZ. Villumsen cleared to ride for New Zealand. Will debut for new homeland at national championships in January. BSNYC: Passing the Mantle - The End of the Aughts is Nigh. 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. Subscribe to the Doug Report December 29. 2009 Operacion Grial. A new Year? Yes, it’s 2004 again. Nys wins Loenhout. Van Den Brand, Nys Bounce Back in Loenhout. Van Den Brand wins at Loenhout Dutch champion Van Den Brand takes fifth career GvA Loenhout victory. Cyclist wins Male Athlete of the Decade. No. It's not Lance Armstrong, who got squeezed out by a golfer in the Associated Press and USA Today polls. Andy Schleck: A battered and bruised family Christmas. Andy Schleck talks about burning Contador and Wiggins' Sky move. Lucas Euser's road to recovery. Signs with Continental team for 2010 season, aims to race one year after collision with car. Bike Intelligencer Ride Classics: Mt. St. Helens’ Juniper Ridge. Tour de Femme 2009 Results. Aucklander Marina Duvnjak leads the General Classification after Day 2. Bradley Wiggins: The transformation. No sympathy for Rasmussen from Danish Cycling Union. 2010 begins in a matter of days, yet there is still no firm news about where Michael Rasmussen will be competing. Yakima Has Unlikely Partner in Taiwan. The Taiwan manufacturer specializes in plastic injection molding. Behind the scenes at Univega. German customers are among the most demanding in the world, with a meticulous eye for detail. Amer Sports Taps New President. A shake up at the top of Amer Sports, parent company of Mavic, has resulted in the appointment of a new president and chief executive officer. W H Worrall to Distribute Zipp. Bicycle Industry News Roundup. Santa Cruz has hired Ariel Lindsley and Abby Hippely to rock their 2010 demo tour. V Australia Signs on Through 2011. Giant's Outlook For 2010. Giant’s CEO Tony Lo. Giant is focussing on selling ‘total cycling solutions’ instead of just bikes. After the Tour: The Alberto Contador interview. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top BWN: Cycling news: December 29, 2009. Valverde looks back on 2009, discusses 2010. Caisse d'Epargne leader Alejandro Valverde was online with Spanish newspaper El Mundo this morning to talk about his upcoming 2010 campaign. PEZ: Best of the Aughts Smackdown!! The Quarterfinals. First Edition Cycling News, Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Nibali has big ambitions for 2010. The promising 25-year-old takes his confidence-boosting seventh overall at the 2009 Tour de France into the new season. John Stenner and Joshua Kuck Scholarships Awarded. USAC: Development Foundation awards four collegiate cycling scholarships. Nick Reinert is the male recepient of the 2009 John Stenner Collegiate Cycling Scholarship. Best of PEZ 2009: Can Thinking Make You Slow? McEwen’s nationals objections to be raised Former champion details opposition to foreign entrants Daily Quote: “I have been through a lot of adversity in my life and I have fought through it and succeeded but the journey has been far from easy." - Amber Neben BicycleRetailer The Best Of The Aughts: The VM Rankings. Bicycling's Exploit of the Year. Lance's return, Cadel at Worlds, Contador in the Tour de France. None of these 2009 moments matched Mark Cavendish's impressive win at Milan-San Remo. 1930s Team France: Almost the Greatest Team Ever. Until 1930, the Tour as contested by trade teams, as it is today. Alcyon-Dunlop, Alleluia-Wolber and Lucifer-Hutchinson were the Cofidis’, Columbia-HTCs and Garmin-Transitions of their time. 2009 Top Commuting Products: Lights. The bike-stunt video that changed a life. How Danny MacAskill got famous. NYT: A Stunt Cyclist’s Tour de Fence. Danny MacAskill preaches positive thinking. “Whether it's 10 feet or 1,000 feet from the ground,” he said, “I do not plan to fall.” Graham Watson’s 2009 Giro d’Italia Gallery. "Watch for the Tour de France gallery in coming days. Happy Holidays." Cycling Great Christian Vande Velde. The son of United States Bicycling Hall of Fame inductee John Vande Velde, Christian became professional in 1998 for US Postal. PEZ: Daily Distraction. Cycling From Kunming To The Vietnam Border: Part Two. With the dry, sunny weather of Yunnan's winter calling us out of the office, we took a few days off to cycle south to the Vietnam border. Footon-Servetto unable to hire riders. Footon-Servetto is unable to put together the roster it wants because of financial constraints. 100 Pounds Ago: The Almost Impervious Laws Of Nature. Video: Best of 2009 - Jens Voigt's Courageous Comeback. Less than two months after his frightening fall Jens was back, racing in the USA at the Tour of Missouri. PEZ: Top 12 Of 2009 - #3 Cadel Slays The Dragon. Virú investigation turns up Kelme documents. Operación Grial heralds more arrests. Cycling Weekly Readers' Poll 2009: The results. Famous French Framebuilder Csuka Dies. In 1964, Csuka took over Alex Singer and went on to make some of the finest bikes ever produced. Rinaldo Nocentini interview: An Italian in yellow. Nutrition: Sugar Rush. "Many of you will be familiar with the concept of GI (Glycaemic Index) as a measure of how different carbohydrate foods release glucose into the bloodstream." Twisted Spoke’s 2010 New Years wishes for the peloton. Pappillon: Twisted Spoke’s 2010 New Years wishes for the peloton. Vinokourov opens with Tour Med. Looking to repeat 2005 win in Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Daily Roundup: Bike beating, Bike parking. Video: 2009 Columbia-HTC Highlights. Zap: Best Of 2009 Part 1. The Bikes, Parts and People That Counted Most. Zirble Left Off of Garmin-Transitions Final Roster. 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. Subscribe to the Doug Report December 28, 2009 The Top Ten Riders of 2009. "Choosing the ten best riders of the year may seem like a simple task, but it's not, believe me." Lance: The comeback that nearly wasn’t. Lance Armstrong’s return to the podium of the Tour de France may have been the biggest story in cycling this year, but Johan Bruyneel says it nearly didn’t happen. BWN: Cycling news – December 28, 2009. Evans to open European season in Switzerland. World Champion headed for Lugano in February. Albert wants Belgian Tricolor above everything else. Nicola Cranmer on the state of women cycling in the US. The Managing Director of the PROMAN Women’s Cycling Team, was invited to speak with Bay Area Women Cycling members about the state of women cycling in the US. Landis’ move to Rock Racing will be decided on January 4th. Floyd Landis to Rock Racing? Landis on verge of signing for Rock Racing, Contract depends on team getting Professional Continental licence. Video: Armstrong's 2009 review (1/2). Video: Armstrong's 2009 review (2/2). Year in Review: Innovator of the Year - Lance Armstrong. Armstrong has made press conferences obsolete.. What Happens in Moab Day 7: White Rim and it’s a wrap!. Team Invites Riders to Share Training Camp Experience. Nalini Palombo Jacket. Stretchable winter jacket designed for very cold temps (15-43F). Prudhomme says Tour de France start in Qatar possible. The podium girl shortage. One is not enough. Late afternoon winter bike ride in Bellevue. Cycling From Kunming To The Vietnam Border: Part One. With the dry, sunny weather of Yunnan's winter calling us out of the office, we took a few days off to cycle south to the Vietnam border. Emma-Kate Lidbury: Team Wiggle 2009 Highlights. Enjoying a much-needed Coke after a long hot ride while training in Lanzarote. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top Zirbel: The other side of the story, the Hell side. Vaughters said he’d no choice about Zirbel. ‘Zero tolerance’ policy in existence at Garmin-Transitions. Browne Eye: Here we go again… Boulder Report: Zirbel Positive for DHEA? Tom Zirbel Possible Doping Positive Deals Body Blow to Domestic Cycling Scene. Zirbel - second place at '09 US Pro TT championships. Zirbel denies “knowingly” ingesting DHEA. “Unknowingly” a tough sell. RBA News. Andy Schleck Hit by Car, Albert Takes Diegem Superprestige, Barcelona to Host 2014 Tour Start? Landis to Rock Racing? ‘Pedal With The Pros' Supports Team Type. Best of the Aughts... Smackdown!! PEZ: Top 12 Of  2009 - #4 Cancellara's Everything. Zirbel: Waiting is the hardest part. Zirbel: ‘A’ sample positive for DHEA Zirbel denies knowingly ingesting DHEA. Garmin-Transitions 2010 contract terminated. Daily Quote: "What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say." - Ralph Waldo Emerson QuotationDetails First Edition Cycling News, Monday, December 28, 2009. Crazy or not, bikers train for winter race. Cyclists welcome hazard sign to alert motorists. The prominent 5m sign, which began operating last week, flashes up in orange lights when approaching city-bound cyclists ride over loops in the road surface. Sunderland expects big things of Boasson Hagen, no new approach to Cavendish. Team Sky director Scott Sunderland     is counting down the days to the start of the new season. UCI: Cyclo-cross World Cup - Pauwels and Vos best pilots in Zolder. Christine Vardaros: Scheldecross and Kalmthout World Cup. Christine Vardaros working through the snow in Kalmthout Space Still Left for Park Tool Summits. QBP to Distribute Edge in Canada. Timbuk2 to Develop Product Red Bag. Timbuk2 has joined the ranks of iconic brands like Apple, Converse and Dell with the creation of its Product Red special edition classic messenger bag. Gut Wrenching Mechanical Mondays: Tagging. Florence gives up on 2013 world championship bid. Italian city withdraws candidacy. Boyhood hobby leads to bicycle biz. Herman Burns discusses his new business, Burns Bikes and More. PEZ: Daily Distraction. NYT: A Stunt Cyclist's Tour de Fence. PEZ: EuroTrash Monday! RKP: Friday Group Ride #2 Summary. Daily Roundup: Moving Pictures. "If a picture is worth 1,000 words, this would be a gimongous post. Enough said." Euro 'Cross Camp VII: Jim. Zach McDonald reflects on a trusty companion in the Izegem house. Training: The Power of a Network. Video: Best of 2009 - Lance Gives a Tongue Lashing. Power Brain Connects Bikes to iPhone, Web. Pedal Brain turns your iPhone into a powerful cycling computer, Pedal Brain Synapse is the device that syncs your ANT+ data with an iPhone to provide realtime data that you can see on your iPhone. Competitive Cyclist: 2009 Year End Awards, part 2. Andy Schleck escapes injury in collision with car. Schleck fine after car collision. Bruised Schleck says car came off worse. Schleck crashes into car on training ride. A very small car. Pappillon: Tom Zirbel Tests Positive for DHEA. This Day in Doping: Tom Zirbel’s positive test and denial. Euro 'Cross Camp VII: Feeding frenzy. Cooking for hungry cyclists is no easy chore. Boonen training hard in advance of new season. Former world champion Tom Boonen had a hit and miss 2009 season, winning Paris-Roubaix but facing another positive test for cocaine and having a totally forgettable Tour de France campaign. Ask RC: What is the long-term verdict on Tufo Extreme tubular tape? If you are using your tubulars for TT or Triathlon events, Tufo Extreme tape is a good choice, because cornering forces are lower, Brits in the Tours: From Robinson to Cavendish. 1958-2009: Half a century of British grand tour stage winners. Kansas City Cross: Holiday Week In The Heartland Hydration comfort after being lapped in KC. by Larry Rosa. 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. Subscribe to the Doug Report December 27, 2009 Albert takes Superprestige lead. Albert wins in Diegem. Niels Albert (BKCP Powerplus) celebrates his win in the dark. First Edition Cycling News, Sunday, December 27, 2009. Armstrong pulls the strings, but Contador the king. Armstrong is not used to coming second best. What Happens in Moab Day 6: Moab Race Loop (Jacob’s Ladder). Cyclocross Crossover: Racing on Mountain Bikes. Katie Compton Winning Mountain Bike Races to get Ready for Cyclocross. 2009 Stan Siejka International Cycling Classic: Report. Renshaw hopeful early season setback helps Worlds selection. Virus forces lead-out man to re-shuffle schedule. Cycling gets a lift in New York City. A new law which has just come into effect in New York City allows bicycles to be carried in freight elevators. Risky cycling rarely to blame for bike accidents, study finds. With adult cyclists, police found the driver solely responsible in about 60%-75% of all cases, and riders solely at fault 17%-25% of the time. VDS Team Themes! "Check out these VDS teams, each with their very own theme!" Geoff Proctor: Building skills at EuroCrossCamp. Discipline. Sportsmanship. Integrity. Leadership. Every day Director Geoff Proctor focuses on a character skill for the eighteen riders at the EuroCrossCamp house in Belgium. Proposals seek to encourage more cyclists and to make Baltimore streets safer for them. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top PEZ: Top 12 Of 2009 - #5 Andy Schleck's Victory In Liege. Lance Armstrong: the greatest player of the decade? Lance Armstrong, by the length of the Champs-Élysées, remains cycling's biggest-ever name and most controversial figure, a towering presence who makes the headlines and sets the news agenda. Your 2010 Cycling New-Year's Resolution? The peloton's highlights of 2009 Part Three. Insiders look back at the past season. Tondo to help Sastre in Giro. Tondo looking forward to helping Sastre in the Giro. Spaniard happy with “dream” racing calendar with Classics and Giro. Bennati: A sprinter and a gentleman (Aptil 2009). Meet Daniele Bennati, the nicest guy in the peloton. Boasson Hagen to make Tour debut. Norwegian aiming at Grand Tour stage win. Seattle mayor’s new communications head is a cyclist. PEZ: Daily Distraction. Prudhomme confirms Qatar, Tokyo expressed interested in hosting Tour start. Race director welcomes globalization of cycling. Armstrong the greatest of the greats. Courage, stamina, a will of iron. The Nut Case: Do They Have Too Much Fat? 100 Pounds Ago: New Definition - Road Zombie. Zolder World Cup - View From the Junior Ranks. Jeff Bahnson raced to 44th place in Zolder, Belgium Dec 26, 2009. Burghardt ready to move on at BMC. Former Columbia-HTC rider looking foward to the future. Santambrogio eager to ride for BMC. Italian ready to help captains Evans and Ballan at “the team of the future.” At home with Lance (January 2009). "Regardless of how much you stand up and scream and jump around on the table, I'm not going to lie to make you happy." Daily Roundup: Aptos starz, Cascade Bicycle Club advocacy, Folders are hot, bikes ‘n fealty & more. Daily Quote: "t's difficult to encourage people to go out and use the roadways if we don't have laws to protect them." - Brandon Jones ClarionLedger Is this the year of the scratch rider? 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. Subscribe to the Doug Report December 26, 2009 Zolder race proves tough for Americans. American Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) looked a little muddy. Pauwels Takes Zolder, Nys Again Battles to Podium. Pauwels triumphs in Zolder. Vos takes a win, making it look easy. Vos wins in Zolder, Compton leads World Cup. Kevin Pauwels (Telnet Fidea) takes the win. Belgians sweep top three spots. Alaphilippe, Meeusen Take Juniors, U23 in Zolder. Meeusen on another level. Christmas comes early for U.S. junior hopeful Jeff Bahnson’s podium finish at USAC Cyclocross Nationals gift wrapped a discretionary spot on the junior world cyclocross team for the Thule-Van Dessel rider. 'Cities for Cycling' gain advocates nationwide. The new buzz about cycling is clearly a mark of the times. You can credit snarled traffic. Greipel to go steady at Tour Down Under. New father looking at a long season ahead. Good lineup expected for Stan Siejka Launceston International Classic. Bills to look at cyclists, road safety. "We want to make sure the cyclists are conducting themselves that is safe and make sure that motorists are looking out for them." The Best of 2009: Lance Armstrong's comeback. Slámová signs with Team Vienne Futuroscope. Czech junior road champion headed to French UCI team for 2010. "Dregs" at Astana? 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top Daily Roundup: Shot on a mountain bike! BikePortland support, BikeJuju photo winners, Cyclists are sexier & more. Most popular bicycling stories of 2009: month by month. First Edition Cycling News, Saturday, December 26, 2009. New custom wrap graphics from Funn. Rather than just powder-coating or anodising their products in different colors, Funn is able to superimpose images onto them. Caisse d'Epargne Loaded for TdU. The Caisse d'Epargne squad will feature World #1 Alejandro Valverde, Tour-dude-in-waiting Luis Leon Sanchez, and all-round stage racer Jose Ivan Gutierrez. Euro 'Cross Camp VII: A first World Cup experience. Going faster in Europe. Houffalize may have to cancel World Cup MTB race in 2010. Financial shortfall threatens Belgian race. Maclay student ends year as No. 1 sport mountain biker. David Berg,  tops in USA Cycling's national rankings of mountain bike racers in his class. Leadville 100 Adding Event. 12- and 24-hour Events to be on Schedule for 2010. Rogge defends Olympic track changes. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge has defended decision to cut the program of Olympic track cycling. PEZ: Daily Distraction. PEZ: Top 12 Of 2009 - #6 Wiggins' 4th At Le Tour. RBA News. Pauwels and Vos Take Zolder World Cup, Stapleton: Lance is “passing the mantle” to Cavendish, O’Grady to Start Tour Down Under, Rasmussen To Race Tour de San Luis. Kazakh-flavored Astana team likely for Grand Tours. Several Kazakh riders likely part of Tour and Giro teams. Astana wants four Kazakh riders in Tour, six in Giro. It appears that politics could have as much an impact on squad selection as the riders’ form will. The peloton's highlights of 2009 Part Two. Insiders look back at the past season. What Happens in Moab Day 5: Porcupine Rim. Daily Quote: "t's difficult to encourage people to go out and use the roadways if we don't have laws to protect them." - Brandon Jones ClarionLedger Beacons amid the gloom. Alison Shanks and Jesse Sergent are about as good as it gets in cycling's individual pursuit, so you can imagine their disappointment at having it erased from the Games program. End Of The Season. Well, it`s that time of year again. Bike quote: Naked cycling brings helmet lecture. Team Garmin-Transitions Releases 2010 Roster. Boulder-based cycling team set to go without Wiggins. Team Garmin-Transitions is speeding toward its 2010 season with a new name but with its key components still in place. True-grit cyclists show rest of city way to go when it snows. Giove Facing 5 Years in Prison. Pleads Guilty of Conspiracy. 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. Subscribe to the Doug Report December 25, 2009 Training with Power for Cyclocross: Kenton Berg’s Diary #7 – What If? Kenton Berg doing what he loves - racing 'cross! O'Grady cleared to start TDU. Arvesen says Boasson Hagen can win major Classic in 2010. “He can win one of the great Classics like Paris-Roubaix, Tour of Flanders and Milan San Remo in 2010." Daily Quote: “I have a strong feeling of Déjà Vu. Actually I have no response. In the past, it was no different. This is the umpteenth time that the French media throws these facts up. We cannot possibly defend against [the media reports] and we will not let it disturb our sleep.” - Johan Bruyneel VeloNation Still raring to ride after 60 years in saddle. Owen Duffy, a competitive cyclist for 60 years, holds up his professional license. Colom orders doping suspension to be dropped. Claims UCI case is filled with errors. Santa dumps sleigh for unicycle. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top Why doing nothing is good for you. Worried that the holidays have taken a toll on your fitness? Relax, a break from exercise is what you need. One-on-one with Johan Bruyneel. Stapleton says Armstrong “handing mantle” to Cavendish. Uh, no. Stapleton says Armstrong's comeback good for cycling. Columbia boss sees Armstrong “passing the mantle” to Cavendish. RKP: Friday Group Ride #2. Euro 'Cross Camp VII: A Home away from Home. Santa Mario and me. Organisers confident Zolder course will be good to ride. Salt used to thaw World Cup 'cross course. PEZ: Daily Distraction. French officials investigate Lance Armstrong and teammates for doping... again. In 2009 Lance Armstrong came back to France with a new team and new tactics, but French anti-doping officials are up to their old tricks. First Edition Cycling News, Friday, December 25, 2009. The Road to Worlds with Jeremy Powers. > Jeremy recalls fond memories of Christmas past including a sweet go-cart and his first bikes. Cycling News Roundup: 25 December 2009. Team News & Christmas Greetings, Tour Down Under Squads, Garmin/Transitions, Caisse d'Epargne, Johan Bruyneel, Mark Renshaw, Teutenberg & Martin Honored, Duvel Signs Lyons, Team Zappi, Tour of California Breakaway From Cancer, and more. PEZ: Top 12 Of 2009 - #7 Thor's Green Jersey. The Peloton's highlghts of 2009. Insiders look back at the past season. BMC Racemaster SLXO1. "We were blown away to find out that the frameset is landing in America for only $1999 and a complete bike with Shimano Ultegra SL sells for $2849." Can Mark Cavendish Win the World Championship in Australia in 2010? Pedersen makes Footon-Servetto's Tour de France squad. Christmas present for Dane eager for his first Grand Tour. 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. Subscribe to the Doug Report December 24, 2009 RBA News. Garmin-Transitions Keeps Core Talent, No Tour de Georgia for 2010, Renshaw Showing Progress Against Illness, Quick Step Adds German Sprinter, New DS for Cervélo TestTeam Women. 100 Pounds Ago: Let The Beatings Continue. Garmin-Transitions announces 2010 roster. Vande Velde, Martin and Zabriskie sign extended contracts. Cervelo and Centurioncycling Launch Racing Series. Four Events in 2010 Will Visit Boulder, Madison, Mammoth and Ontario. What Happens in Moab, Day 4: Sovereign Trail. Henderson aiming high with Team Sky. Sprinter looks to challenge former teammates Cavendish and Greipel. 2009 Stan Siejka Classic - Fly V Tackles Race Head On. Davis brothers poised to join Astana. Astana will ride with two more for 2010 as Australian brothers Scott and Allan Davis are set to join the team, the squad reported Wednesday. Breschel wants Paris-Roubaix success. Seeking to build on a successful 2009 season, Danish rider Matti Breschel is dreaming of a win in Paris Roubaix in four month’s time. 2009 Stan Siejka Classic - Dempster Launching A Platform. Armchair Attacker: Your Chance to Run Your Own Pro Cycling Super Team. Video: Limar Pro 104 world's lightest bike helmet. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top RKP: The Routine. Renshaw's absence forces Columbia to shuffle Cavendish's lead-out train. > Goss expected to move into Renshaw's lead-out position. Cyclocross is Spoken Here: Pony Shop, Chicagoland. Contador: 2009 was my best but most difficult season. PEZ: Top 12 Of 2009 - #8 Lance's Comeback. Do we even need to say anything about the Lance v. Contador spat? It very nearly defined the Tour de France. First Edition Cycling News, Thursday, December 24, 2009. Dutchman to complete TransAmerica bike ride 34 years late. Astana’s Kazak revenge part II. Proskurin dooms Radio Shack with leaked intel on doping products. Bruyneel says he’s got feelings of Déjà Vu about Astana investigation. Following on from yesterday’s disclosure that the Astana team riders from this year’s Tour de France is are investigation after intravenous drips were found, Tour manger Johan Bruyneel has played down the significance of the news. PEZ: EuroTrash Thursday! Rebellin denies doping in Beijing. Continental team rosters for 2010. USA Cycling has released the rosters of the 11 squads that have been registered as UCI Continental teams in the United States for the 2010 racing season. PEZ: Daily Distraction. Neben gives 40+ bikes to homeless kids for Christmas. Neben distributed some of the Christmas spirit to a number of California families with help from Fuji Bicycles, SixSixOne, the Edge Cycle Sports and a volunteer crew of bike builders. Bahati Foundation takes new approach to sponsorship and coaching. Learning Christmas. Contador talks Tour de France. As the year heads towards an end, Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has been reflecting on the 2009 season and looking ahead to 2010. Alpine Epic returns for second year. New Zealand mountain bike stage race set for February. Daily Quote: “I have a strong feeling of Déjà Vu. Actually I have no response. In the past, it was no different. This is the umpteenth time that the French media throws these facts up. We cannot possibly defend against [the media reports] and we will not let it disturb our sleep.” - Johan Bruyneel VeloNation Holiday Gift Idea: Blackburn AirStik SL Pump. The unique two-chamber design makes for 37-percent more air per stroke when compared to other pumps of the same size. Euro 'Cross Camp VII: Settled in at Izegem. 'Cross Camp veteran Troy Wells eager for heavy block of Belgian racing. Police claim Astana had illegal transfusion kit during tour. 7 finger prints for 9 riders. Who got gypped? Can Bikes and Electric Cars Get Along? 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. Subscribe to the Doug Report December 23, 2009 Rosters announced for eleven 2010 American UCI Continental teams. Many top contenders on the NRC, eleven different U.S. teams comprised of over a hundred riders will operate as UCI Continental squads in 2010. Tour de Georgia delayed for another year. Tour de Georgia canceled (again) for 2010. Tour de Georgia canceled for 2010. MTB News & Racing Round-up, December 23, 2009. BWN: Cycling News – December 23, 2009. UHC announces roster, more TDU rosters, Nys takes win going into Christmas weekend and more. Euro 'Cross Camp VII: A brush with greatness. Joe Dombrowski experiences Belgian 'cross culture. Wanted: Grassroots racers from California and nearby states. Northstar-at-Tahoe and Giant partnering to back grassroots racers. Mancebo closes season with mountain bike win. Two Rock Racing teammates finish in top five at Spanish race. Biking bond: 500-mile ride brings young family closer. Video: Donald Duck bike polo cartoon - 1938. Five great Boxing Day rides. Nude cyclists issued warning for not wearing a helmet. Naked cycling appears to have sparked the imagination of cyclists around the globe. 100 Pounds Ago: One Step Closer To Complete Techno-Dorkitude. What Happens In Moab Day 3: Moab Rim. December Update: Vicki Thomas En Route to Worlds. Vicki Thomas puts her snow skills to the World Cup test. Frankie Andreu: Cyclist, Director, Coach, and So Much More. BBC: Cycling leads anti-doping fight, says David Millar. David Millar believes cycling has gone from being one of the sports worst affected by doping to leading the fight against performance-enhancing drugs. PEZ: Holiday Wish List #4. Test: Smith Pivlock V90 Max. Good coverage, Pivlock system, flawless optics and lightweight feel make the Smith Pivlock V90 Max a solid choice. Rebellin talks about positive tests, restates his innocence. Rebellin denies using CERA at Olympics. Italian determined to prove innocence. UCI: "From Passion to Performance" - first wave of Directeurs Sportifs gain diplomas. Daily Quote: "Some believe that Armstrong could have made a stronger push for the yellow jersey; instead he cooled his assault for the benefit of the team. This is a clear indication of the true professional he remains." - Carl Blacker iAfrica 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top 2010: the year of Boonen vs Gilbert? With all the media talk focused on the predicted duel? O'Grady to ride Tour Down Under. Inaugural champion won't be at best for home event. RBA News. Davis Signs For Astana., Millar’s Commonwealth Ban Lifted, Rebellin Protests Innocence, Valverde to Lead Caisse d'Epargne at Tour Down Under. Wired: NYC Bike Lane Brouhaha No Laughing Matter. How Eyewear For Cycling Is Designed & Made. Bradley Wiggins: Guitar Hero. Wiggo's top ten tracks. Second Edition Cycling News, Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Astana May Have Violated French Anti-Doping Laws. French agency targets Astana for illegal transfusion kit. Astana is back under France’s microscope. French newspaper LeMonde.fr is reporting today that Parisian prosecutors are investigating the Astana team for criminal offenses related to the possession of infusion sets. Competitive Cyclist: 2009 Year End Awards, part 1. Blazin' Saddles: 2009 cycling review. Blazzin Saddles looks back on a year of cycling that has had its fair share of controversy, incident and heroic feats. PEZ: Top 12 Of 2009 - #9 Boonen’s Paris-Roubaix. Tense Tour top story of 2009. Giove pleads guilty to drug charges. Ex-mountain bike champ Missy Giove admits drug offences. Retired downhiller faces up to 40 years in jail. Team Sky: As the dust settles. An analysis of the impact of Bradley Wiggins move to Team Sky. UnitedHealthcare Presented by Maxxis - 2010 Squad Announced. UnitedHealthcare presents its 2010 roster. Team stalwarts Rory Sutherland (above), Karl Menzies, Roman Kilun and Tim Johnson will carry the 'experience' tag. Cycling Is Trendy on The Balkans. With nice temperatures all year round and a growing environmental awareness, commuting is getting popular in Greece. NBDA to Grant Scholarships for Bike Summit. Trebon Keeps Cold-Weather Kit Simple. When it comes to choosing the right kit for a cold cyclocross race, Ryan Trebon makes a few basic items go a long way. League Prez Reflects on Climate Summit. He saw some irony in how little bikes were touched upon in the climate change discussions within a city that has embraced cycling. Daily Roundup: More bike giveaways, including a new record, robotic tandem, justice equally meted & more. PEZ: Daily Distraction. Fat Cyclist: The Runner. BSNYC: Wednesday Competition of the Knowledge of the Bicycle Snobs NYC! (And Announcement of Short Recess.) Meet local cycling superstar Christian Vande Velde. Christian Vande Velde, Chicago’s hometown Olympian and Tour de France phenom, will be signing autographs and chatting with cycling fans. Nys tops Noordzeecross. For the fifth time in his career Sven Nys has won the cyclo-cross race near the North Sea in Middelkerke, Belgium. Bike trail or light rail or both? Port buys BNSF RR corridor. Team TORQ: Feeling the pull. Team TORQ heads to the Gravity 12 hour. RPK: SmartWool Flagstaff Bibs. Plain black shorts went out of style for me somewhere between 1992 and 1995. Hump Day News. Chicago races in jeopardy. van der Genugten calling it quits. 2010 roster for UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team p/b Maxxis. McEwen makes his return at the Bay. Australian sprinter comes back from injury-plagued 2009 season. Mark Renshaw to miss early season with Epstein-Barr virus. Renshaw out with Epstein-Barr. Mark Cavendish and Mark Renshaw celebrate on the Champs-Élysées. Is this the ultimate tandem? No, you're not seeing things – this really is a tandem version of Specialized's carbon fiber Shiv time trial bike. Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins lead British cycling on road to success. Holiday Gift Idea: ROCKTAPE. Taping with ROCKTAPE is designed to increase blood flow to muscles and joints. QBP Signs Lease for a Temporary Distribution Center in Utah. Chrome Founders Launch Mission Workshop. Two business partners officially launched Mission Workshop in October after their noncompete contract expired following the sale of Chrome. How Santa Rosa, Sonoma County became cycling hub. Levi’s GranFondo has become America’s premier GranFondo after only one year. 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. Subscribe to the Doug Report December 22, 2009 Is the Santos Tour Down Under a Parade Lap for Popular Pros and GC Riders? First Edition Cycling News, Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Astarloa faces retirement for lack of new team. RBA News. Astana Takes Aim at RadioShack, Duenas Free to Return, Hoy Focused on Only Gold, Marchante Excited Ahead of Next Season, Cannondale To Sponsor Bahati Team. Chocolate, Waffles and ’Cross: Natz report. Brandon Dwight reports from the U.S. Cyclocross Nationals and raises questions about the need for a better rider ranking system at the elite level. Video: Horner's Hurtin' - "I'm Not Relaxed on the Bike." He's not happy, and it looks like he's the one who's suffering. Video: One-on-one with Axel Merckx. Competitive Cyclist: 2009 Year End Awards, part 1. What Happens in Moab Day 2: Poison Spider and Portal. Stars of the decade: 4. Lance Armstrong. Ranking of the decade's greatest sporting stars. Daily Quote: "Some believe that Armstrong could have made a stronger push for the yellow jersey; instead he cooled his assault for the benefit of the team. This is a clear indication of the true professional he remains." - Carl Blacker iAfrica Public invited to ride with Team Sky. 300 riders will get the chance to join pros on ride through London. Video: Inside the Garmin-Slipstream Bus. Retailer Shares Lessons from Closure. Study Shows Slight Slip in Bike Sales. Specialized Opens New Service Center. "This helps us better serve our domestic and international customers’ needs.” Cannondale Sponsors Bahati Pro Team. Cantwell can't wait for national championships. Australian revelation hopes to take a jersey in January. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top Browne Eye: Side view of the national championship kit. Just a tease of the national champion's BMC kit. PEZ: Top 12 Of 2009 - #10 Contador’s Tour. Hincapie to tune up for Classics at Tour Down Under. BMC Racing finalizes roster for Australian race, World Champion Evans begins 2010 campaign at home. Hoy considers Olympic strategy. British cycling great Chris Hoy is ready to abandon the defence of some of his Olympic titles at the 2012 London Games ifit increases his chances of adding to his gold medal collection. NYT: Armstrong Reigned Supreme Amid Cycling's Tumult. Joseph Schmalz: leaping into the unknown. “Why can’t I?” Off Season Activities: The Knitted Bike. Everyone is going to be running crocheted fenders next year. First Edition Cycling News, Tuesday, December 22, 2009. Joe Parkin: Wear white or black?? My name is Joe and I have a shoe problem. Toolbox: Off-season Myth Busters. Kelly Benefit Strategies heads into 2010 with new confidence - and a couple of new sponsors. Bike Ban. Manor, Texas is an ideal place for cyclists. The town, located 15-miles east of Austin, is surrounded by lush farmland. City Council approves Bicycle Master Plan, Best of 2009: Astana shines at the Tour de France. PEZ: Daily Distraction. RKP: Faith. BWN: Cycling news – December 22, 2009. Rasmussen to Miche, Millar back in good graces of Scotland’s Commonwealth Games committee, USA Cycling wraps up second BMX devo camp and more. BSNYC: The New Spin - From Fixed to Broken. Fat Cyclist: What to Buy a Cyclist for Christmas: Last-Minute Stocking Stuffer Edition. Fit Chick: Opportunity Knocks. Best Holiday cycling gift: the bondage biker babe calender! Numbers: Legitimate Greip. André Greipel, second in the world in victories this year. Road Rights: Philly's Pushback. Graham Watson’s 2009 Vuelta a Espana gallery. Euro 'Cross Camp VII, Have 'cross bike, will travel. Jerome Townsend opts for a snowy ride to Kortrijk in lieu of the trainer. Coming to a road near you. Luis León Sánchez targets solid start Down Under. Caisse d'Epargne rider moots Tour de France-Vuelta a España double in 2010. Richard Carter: Looking For Alternatives. Mixed reactions to Albert's road ambitions.  Reactions to the road ambitions of Niels Albert have been mixed. Comeback of the year. First look: Cervelo T1 track frame. T3's aluminium little brother. Holiday Gift Idea: ZYM Catapult Berry Drink Tabs. ZYM Catapult formula has a berry flavor and is designed to replenish electrolytes with an energy boost. Cycling and the Holidays. "One of the few presents I remember from my childhood was a bicycle." 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. Subscribe to the Doug Report December 21, 2009 2009 marked seventh consecutive year of growth for USA Cycling. Millar's Commonwealth Games ban lifted. Garmin-Transitions pro eligible to race for Scotland in India. BWN: Cycling news – December 21, 2009. RBA News. Boonen: ‘Cocaine Brings Misery,’ Veloso Breaks Collarbone, Risi and Marvulli Take Six Days of Zurich. Talking Team VBF with Lisa Hunt. Bahati foundation nets Cannondale as sponsor. Television series about the team in the works. Barry Wicks’ Journal: Meanwhile, at ’cross nats. "Topless" Bedford Bike Lane Protest Draws Media, Clothed Cyclists. Star-Crossed Stuart O'Grady Sick Ahead of Santos Tour Down Under. Stuart O'Grady set to miss Tour Down Under because of pneumonia. Stuart O'Grady has been told to take a complete break from the sport. Thinking outside the box to create Ohio bike trail. Saxo Bank down but not out, expects bigger challenge from Armstrong. Saxo Bank boss Bjarne Riis said his team will be racing less in the 20. Daily Quote: "Cocaine brings misery to a lot of people.” - Tom Boonen CyclingNews 2010 TransRockies 'more epic than ever.' 400km route through Canadian wilderness. Daily Roundup: Sharrows, Holiday cheer, Pastajet or Niki? (You decide), More Bikes Under the Tree & more… Cyclingnews: Guide to team training camps. The Columbia-HTC squad pass a church on the Island of Lanzarote. UK cycling round-up: Icy weather disrupts time trials. Cyclo-crossers brave the snow for some neck-and-neck racing. Cycling: A decade in review. Stage of the decade: Tour de France 2003, ninth stage. Pro bike: Dan Timmerman's Richard Sachs cyclo-cross. Some might consider steel frames and forks to be too heavy for cyclo-cross but Dan Timmerman let his legs do the talking. BMX Development Camp hosts 22 young riders. 22 riders marked the largest-ever USA Cycling Intense BMX Junior Development Program Camp last week. Best of the Aughts: The Cycling Quotient Ranking. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top Ride Classics: What Happens in Moab. Dueñas cleared to race. Spanish rider Moisés Dueñas gets the OK to return to competition after serving a reduced ban for testing positive for EPO. Danny Summerhill: Euro 'Cross Camp VII, Roundabout routes to snowy Belgium. Danny Summerhill (Garmin) has good reason to smile, having just earned a U23 national 'cross championship. Hesjedal and Pendrel chosen as Canadian Cyclists of 2009. Hesjedal wins rider of the decade accolade. Britain's Nikki Harris features in Cyclepassion 2010. British cyclo-cross and road racer Nikki Harris features in the 2010 edition of Cyclepassion, the calendar that features women cyclists. Albert, Stybar tied in World Cup standings. Compton holds onto lead in women's series. PEZ: EuroTrash Monday! Boonen talks about cobblestones and cocaine. Belgian wants a fourth Paris-Roubaix crown, confesses to illegal drug use. UCI: New issue of  "Vélo World" available on the UCI website. First Edition Cycling News, Monday, December 21, 2009. Todd Wells' Specialized S-Works Tricross. Specialized S-Works Tricross of two time national cyclocross champion Todd Wells. Euskaltel and Saxo Bank teams announce their Tour pre-selection. Africa Mason: National Bronze. "As the Triathlon season winds down I am still keeping in with my other sporting commitments." Cervélo's men and women report on training in Tenerife. Riders pleased with progress at Canary Islands camp. Cycling jerseys that send a message to drivers. NYT: Bed-Stuy Shop Struggles in Bike Boom. NYT: A Pro-Bicycle City Faces Trouble Promoting Electric Cars. Education key to reversing trend in bicycle accidents. An alarming 21 percent increase in bicycle accidents showed up between 2007 to 2008, according to city statistics. The perfect gift. Napa Valley star Lucas Euser is a big-time racer, but every cyclist is hoping for that surprise present this holiday season 12 hours of fun: Three teammates pedal to victory in bushfire-ravaged area. Luke Fetch helps his team toward victory in the Gravity 12 Hour race. PEZ: Daily Distraction. RKP: The Sprint. BSNYC: You Must Be Crazy - Strength of Conviction. Fat Cyclist: Christmas Present. She’s never gonna guess what’s inside. PdC Inquiry: Rabobank Communication Strategy. Monday's British news round-up. US Cup launches Triple Crown series. Announcement follows Pro XCT pullout. 100 Pounds Ago: Mud Fest 2009. Milram leaves frigid Europe for sunny Spain. PEZ: Top 12 Of 2009 - #11 Mount Vesuvius. CW: Top ten stories of 2009. 2010 Tour de San Luis roster announced. Rasmussen listed to race with Miche. CW: Top 30 British riders of 2009 - No. 10. Vendor Spotlight: GORE™ RideOn® Cable Systems. “[After installing the cables], I noticed immediately that the shifting action was much lighter.” Breakaway Rides raise cancer awareness across America. Chance to ride parts of the Tour of California route. Holiday Gift Idea: Voler Thermal Booties. Made for when one needs extra protection for those icy morning rides. Third Party Testing Deadline Extended. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has extended by three months a stay of enforcement on third-party testing for children’s bicycles. Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky. It proved to be one of the most drawn out transfer sagas of the year but Bradley Wiggins finally got his move to Team Sky and the chance to join forces with British Cycling guru Dave Brailsford. 3A to Distribute BBB in Brazil. 3A Distribuidora has signed an agreement to distribute Bikeparts for Bikers by Bikers (BBB) in Brazil. USA Cycling Graduates Mechanics. CW's top 30 British riders of 2009: No. 9. No. 9 Victoria Pendleton. Arrow Bicycles Wins Service Award. Arrow Bicycle owners Chris Militello and Chris Davidson were recognized on Dec. 7 with the 2009 Hyattsville Volunteer Service Award for their commitment to community outreach and bicycle safety. Coffee With Ted King. The New Englander is in town training in the warm California weather for his second season of racing for Cervélo. 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. Subscribe to the Doug Report December 20, 2009 Euro 'Cross Camp VII: Let it snow. Wiggins eyes Tour de France-Olympic double. Tour, Olympic team pursuit floated as possible goal for 2012. Nys Will Not Be Denied in Kalmthout Snow. Nys takes snow cross in Kalmthout. He won the race with a slim margin of one second on the snow covered parcours in Kalmthout, the sixth of nine World Cup races. Tour de Cycling: Sunday. Track Cycling: Zurich Six Days Live. Cross: UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup at Kalmthout Live. Nys, Van den Brand score wins at Kalmthout World Cup. Van Den Brand Outduels Vos in the Snow. Farrar has speed to beat Cavendish, says Garmin’s Weltz. I'm a buddhist till the last 1000 meters. Meeusen Crashes but Wins U23’s in Kalmthout. Saxo Bank's race schedule to shrink in 2010. Financial constraints force team to approach new season with smaller team, program. Bamboo Bikes. Bamboo bikes take root in the US, Africa and DIYers' garages. Many bicyclists prefer them because of their ride, but also because they use a sustainable frame material. Bandido Nats Offers River Crossings, El Compadre and Smooth Away. Allan Davis to Astana? Australian could be re-united with Contador once again. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top Browne Eye: Sneak peek – Team Type 1 sexy new Colnago. Colnago CX 1, Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 and Kenda tires - Booyaa! Pneumonia forces O'Grady to cancel comeback race. Strong field set to take part in Siejka Launceston International Classic. Russia abandon Costa Rican tour. Alexander Khatuntsev (Russia) finishes the stage, but he was disqualified from the race. Daily Quote: "By the time of his failed drug test, he was doing his best to support the entire pharmacological industry - EPO, human growth hormone, testosterone, insulin, steroid and amphetamines. No doubt he popped a few aspirin, too." - Twisted Spoke Future King of the World. Holiday Gift Idea: SUGOI Bradley Jersey. The SUGOI Bradley is constructed of heavyweight polyester fabric to provide warmth while remaining breathable. Jesse Anthony Reflects on His Season Jesse Anthony had a season of ups and downs. What are they riding now? Jordan Rapp and Ain Alar Juhanson are 2 Pros who have recently swapped their rides. PEZ: Daily Distraction. Veloso breaks his collarbone. First Edition Cycling News, Sunday, December 20, 2009. Cavendish: ‘Green jersey is goal.' RBA News. Davis Linked to Astana, Nys and Van den Brand Win World Cups In Kalmthout,, Russian Team Pulls Out of Vuelta Ciclista Internacional a Costa Rica, Junior Rider Suspended for Doping. Five Hydration Tips for Cyclists. Dehydration is a serious issue for athletes and can lead to death. Is Seattle Catching Portland as America’s “City to Bike”? McEwen calls for Aussie-only nationals. Great New Year's line-up for Tour de Vineyards. PEZ: Top 12 Of 2009 -  #12 The Debutantes. Farrar's win at the Vattenfall Cyclassics was top notch. Milram training hard on Mallorca. The Milram team with all its 24 riders is currently doing a tough program on Mallorca. Sessions are up to six hours long. Joe Papp, doping, culture, EPO sludge. Joe Papp fell off his bike, a casualty of the doping culture in cycling. Big jump in serious cycling crash injuries. Michael Forbes, once an elite cyclist and triathlete, is a quadriplegic after a truck hit him while he was training last June. Sørensen to lead Saxo Bank in Giro. Saxo Bank's manager Bjarne Riis has chosen Dane Chris Anker Sørensen to lead his team for the Giro d'Italia when it starts on May 8 in Amsterdam. 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. Subscribe to the Doug Report December 19, 2009 Cycling News Roundup - 19 December 2009. Bahati Foundation Documentary, Saxo Bank, Iván Gutiérrez, Tyler Farrar & Christian Vande Velde, Fabrizio Macchi, AEG's Tim Leiweke, CamelBak at the UN Conference, Racing Weight Book, and more. Euro 'Cross Camp VII: No more Mr. Nice Guy. PEZ: FDJ's Wes Sulzberger. Wesley on the podium following a fantastic ride at U23 Worlds in Salzburg. First Edition Cycling News, Saturday, December 19, 2009. World Premier of “The Cyclocross Meeting” Film. The Cyclocross Meeting’s world premier was held  in conjunction with the U.S. National Championships. Carlos Sastre will race 2010 Giro d'Italia. Sastre targets 2010 Giro Spaniard selects Italian Grand Tour as first major goal of season. Holiday Gift Idea: Fi’zi:k Dual:Tape. Fi’zi:k’s Dual:Tape is a two-color microtex fiber tape stitched together to provide a natural air cushion. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top RBA News. Sastre to Ride Giro, Saxo Bank Ends Anti-Doping Program, Dekker and Boogerd Questioned, Davis Out at Quick Step. Training: Resolve To Do Nothing...Sort Of. Summerhill wins U23 race at Lichtervelde. Questionable positive of Vuelta a Guatemala winner. "It doesn't make sense that one day before he tests negative, one day positive and then the next day negative again." Boogerd, Dekker questioned in Austrian blood-doping investigation. Rebellin's CONI hearing postponed. Rebellin awaits Olympic decision, Di Luca reacts to prospect of three-year ban. Guldhammer the new climbing star for Columbia-HTC. Best young rider Rasmus Guldhammer Poulsen (Team Capinordic). Nude bike ride in New York. PEZ: Daily Distraction. The Fat Cyclist at Team RadioShack Camp - Finale. Interview: Richie Porte Getting Started. 20 teams seeking wildcard status. The UCI announced on Friday that 20 teams are seeking wildcard status that will make them eligible to ride in Pro Tour events. Kiwis live the simple life. The Amish community in Pennsylvania, complete with horses and carts and roadside fruit and vegetable stalls, will be helping New Zealand's quest for international cycling glory next year. Saxo Bank ends independent testing program. Danish team express confidence in UCI's biological passport. USA Cycling announces its 2009 Club of the Year winners. Red Zone Cycling won the Junior/High School Club of the Year award for the second consecutive year. Daily Quote: ''It's as if they're saying, 'Hey all you Australian riders you're too shit to have your own race, we're going to throw in some foreigners to spice it up'." - Robbie McEwen TheAge Romero quits as PhilCycling president. Hope Vision 1. "Like having a searchlight, it’s a fantastically bright, tough and durable commuting option." 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. Subscribe to the Doug Report December 18, 2009 Browne Eye: Team Sky starts leaking photos. The RadioShack squad isn’t the only big shiny new team for 2010. BWN: Cycling news. Second Edition Cycling News, Friday, December 18, 2009. RBA News. Verbruggen and Pound Settle Lawsuit. UCI Announces Format for Olympic Omnium, Criterium International to Visit Corsica, Bissell Adds Three, Mock Hit With Cannabis Violation. BSNYC Hot Friday Quiz Action! Could Portland's reign of self-righteous terror be over? RKP: Job Review - Lance Armstrong. Friday's British news round-up. Yahoo! Cycling and Computers, Together At Last!! Yahoo! Cycling Team to launch in 2010. Kevin Kline will be managing the Yahoo! Cycling Team. PEZ: Vuelta 2010 - A La Bar! Road to Worlds with Jeremy Powers. Barbara Howe: Frozen over. Chilly temps, not mud, at Portland USGP finale. At 13, Grand Rapids' Zoe Reeves is youngest cyclist on Priority Health team. Zoe Reeves will represent Priority Health in races statewide in 2010 and likely will enter a national event or two. Cyclocross is Spoken Here: Sunnyside Sports in Bend, Oregon. Decision time for Horrillo. Rabobank rider to continue cycling career or retire? Holiday Gift Idea: Squirt Lube. Squirt Lube is a wax/water emulsion bicycle chain lubricant that has found favor with the likes of Ned Overend, Travis Brown and Katie Compton. Superbike Illustrations. Remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books from when you were a kid? Do As the Euros Do: Keep Racing Through January. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top 20-year-old Guldhammer signs with Columbia-HTC. Video: Chris Horner at Camp - How Is This Team Different? He's raced for the Astana team, both with and without Lance. But this is a whole new ballgame. Dear Well Known Pro Cyclists and Local Fans: Support Your Local Crit Races! PEZ: Rewel Bikes - Appreciating The Un-fabulous. A cool homemade sign is a good omen. Interview: Cameron Meyer - Young Gun. Sitting In: Drilling Down. Even a seasoned cyclist can still feel like he knows nothing about the sport. Team Radio Shack Dance elf yourself. Merry Christmas with the Dancing Stars Johan Bruyneel, Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner. Daily Quote: ''It's as if they're saying, 'Hey all you Australian riders you're too shit to have your own race, we're going to throw in some foreigners to spice it up'." - Robbie McEwen TheAge Italy suspends Junior rider for 21 months. 18-year-old Bani found to have used pregnancy hormone. UCI wants one cyclo-cross race-free weekend monthly in Belgium. Organisers in other countries say there are too many Belgian races. Cycling significantly on the up, says survey. Amer Says Mavic Isn’t For Sale. Mavic’s Finnish parent company has decided against divesting the cycling brand. The Bontrager Wingtip. The Wingtips are SPD compatible rather than just for use within the confines of toe-cages. Gresmer on the Road with Currie. Currie Technologies new director of sales Jack Gresmer has been hitting America’s open roads to engage retailers on the company's e-bikes. Ardath Rodale, 1928-2009. Bicycling and Rodale, Inc. mourn the passing of a publishing matriarch. Twisted Spoke: Valverde gets prison book at 2010 Vuelta route presentation. While the other famous riders attending the presentation of the 2010 Vuelta a Espana received lavish photos books of this years’ race, Alejandro Valverde of Caisse d’Epargne received a different coffee table selection. Todson Recalling CO2 Tire Inflators. The pressurized cartridge containing CO2 can forcefully separate from the pump head. Veltec Adds Sales Vet to Rep Force. Veltec Sports has added Steven Jonsson as its Northern California and Northern Nevada sales representative. Gould, Nash, Pendrel anchor 2010 Luna team. Dombroski, Dunlap round out mountain bike squad. Kent Wins Walmart Supplier Award. “We’ve had a good year this season, but our adult bike business is still not taking off as we would like." PEZ: Daily Distraction. Fat Cyclist: Riding with the Shack - The Riding Video. Noval: ‘Contador is best rider in world.’ RKP: The Friday Group Ride #1. Chad Gerlach to turn his focus to sobriety. Gerlach had made a return to professional cycling after nearly seven years of living on the streets of Sacramento, California as an alcoholic and an addict. US Cup announces new Triple Crown All Mountain Series. Robbie McEwen slams foreign policy. Local hero Robbie McEwen says imports are an insult. Signs of the times for bicycling. ValueAct womens team is now: Team VBF. New venue for Critérium International. Race moves to Corsica, details yet to be announced. First Edition Cycling News, Friday, December 18, 2009. Armstrong abandons independent testing, publication of blood values. Radioshack will not use Damsgaard for internal testing. Katie Compton's Planet Bike Stevens. A close look at Katie Compton's Planet Bike-Stevens team bike. Blackburn Flea USB+Solar lights. Tiny, and usefully bright for emergency use or commuting, with handy charging and mounting options – but expensive for infrequent users. United Healthcare steps in for OUCH. Lizzie Armitstead meets Cervelo team-mates in Tenerife. Cervelo pre-season get-together in Canary Islands. Lone Star Cyclocross Festival Brings Top ‘Cross to Austin. Team TORQ: Team Torq's Kona 24 hour. A deluge and damaged dropout challenge team. Will the Copenhagen Wheel Cure Cancer? Dreamy Winter Night Bicycle Ride. Like Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, or Santa on Christmas Eve - high above the chimney tops. UCI Press release: Twenty UCI Professional Continental Teams apply for Wild Card status. Joe Parkin: Training wheels. 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. Subscribe to the Doug Report December 17, 2009 Bicycle tire inflators recalled. This recall involves Zefal CO2 bicycle tire inflators with a small pressurized carbon dioxide cartridge. ‘Sporting cyclists’ are dangerous. Team Sky bicycle. Team Skyunveiled the new road racing bike that their latest recruit Bradley Wiggins will ride next season. BWN: Cycling news – December 17, 2009. UCI Press release: Olympic Track Cycling Program - Omnium Format Announced. Olympic omnium format unveiled. Verbruggen, Pound end lawsuit. UCI and former WADA president Pound make peace. Lawsuit over Pound's statements against Verbruggen and UCI dropped. PEZ: Holiday Wish List #3. Armstrong still possible for 2010 Worlds. Organizers haven't given up on persuading Armstrong. Prosecutor asks for three years in Di Luca case. Danilo Di Luca facing three-year doping ban. 2007 Giro champion tested positive for EPO. Vendor Spotlight: Rotor. Rotor designed the crank based on the input and exacting standards of the Cervelo team. British Cycling names Hall of Fame heroes. All 50 inductees in the inaugural British Cycling Hall of Fame are announced. US CX Nats race tech: One of Fisher's finest shapes up. Trick-looking Gary Fisher prototype 'cross bike spotted in the pits at nationals. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top RBA News. Di Luca Faces Three-Year Ban, Schumacher Hearing Postponed, Quick Step Wants Contador in 2011, UnitedHealthcare Takes Over as Title Sponsor of OUCH Team. Video: Chris Horner - "Still Not Pain-Free." At age 38, Horner is nearly always in pain. Rabobank spy infiltrates Cervelo training camp in Canary Islands. Schumacher CAS decision postponed until January. Lawyer says delay indicates judges' “extensive discussion.” Critérium International heading to Corsica. The 2010 edition of the Critérium International will be held on the island of Corsica on March 27 and 28, the organizer announced Thursday. PEZ: EuroTrash Thursday! Chad Gerlach turns down Amore & Vita contract. Leaving pro cycling to focus on recovery. China suspends new requirements on electric bicycles. China has 2,400 e-bike manufacturers, with annual sales of 20 million units. Second Edition Cycling News, Thursday, December 17, 2009. First Edition Cycling News, Thursday, December 17, 2009. Soler hopes to rediscover wings at Caisse d’Epargne Holiday Gift Idea: Knog Boomer. The new Knog Boomer packs a powerful 1 watt punch wrapped in the brand's iconic silicone casing. RKP: Giro Filter. Gran Fondo bike rides gain popularity in US. Recreational bicyclists in the US and Canada will get more opportunities to participate in Italian-style gran fondo bike rides in 2010. Health & Fitness Expo May Join Interbike. Bianchi Outside Warehouse Catches Fire. Castelli Wins Vendor of the Year Award. Holiday Ride for Dollars. Use the Off-Season to Get Stronger. Woods beats Armstrong to AP Athlete of the Decade award. PEZ: Daily Distraction. Fat Cyclist: Riding With the Shack, Part III - Actually Riding With the Shack BSNYC: Naked Intent - What Lies Beneath. Feed the Need: America Needs a Spring or Fall Cycling Classic. From one day classics to three week grand tours, Europeans have supported cycling throughout the decades. Weltz expects Farrar to challenge Cavendish in 2010. Jump in number of wins proves American is on the up. USAC names womens, U23 and Junior world cyclocross teams. Browne Eye: Sneak Preview - Bahati Foundation Professional Cycling Team. Bahati taking a convincing win at the Dana Point GP. Video: Bob Roll on the 11th Day of Christmas at El Camino Bike Shop. RKP: A Jersey With a Message. You can check out jerseys from Share the Damn Road. Inside the RadioShack Camp And Lance's New Bike. Go behind the scenes at the RadioShack team camp for a closeup look and Lance Amstrong's Trek Madone. UnitedHealthcare announces title sponsorship. Team OUCH gets health insurance. Video: MIT Brings Formula One Technology to Bicycles. The wheel is a regenerative brake that captures kinetic energy created under braking and stores the power in batteries for use later. Daily Quote: "The AFLD have lost our trust." - Anne Gripper CyclingNews Downhiller suspended for pot. Mountain bike racer David Mock has accepted a three-month racing ban after testing positive for a marijuana metabolite at a race in New York in August. 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. December 16, 2009 Boulder Report: No Giro for RadioShack? BWN: Cycling news – December 16, 2009. In today’s cycling news, AToC organizers announce Gran Fondos, Dwars door Vlaanderen gets new route, Kenny de Ketele out of Apeldoorn Six Day and more. UCI: WCC athlete, Sarah Hammer in top shape at Cali. In her first competition since her recent arrival at the World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Aigle, Switzerland, where she is now training, two-time World Champion Sarah Hammer did not disappoint. Wednesday's British news round-up. Vuelta route gets positive reviews. Vuelta 2010: First Impressions. Vuelta a Espana 2010 route revealed. Details of the 2010 Tour of Spain: Stage list and map. Gunn-Rita Dahle: Time to reflect on a busy year. Babies and bikes can mix, even at the highest level! Vos named Dutch female athlete of the year. Vos claims honor for second consecutive year. Sanders family tradition. Ben Sanders crosses the line at Hisense Arena last night. Review: Nalini Palombo Jacket. The Palombo is new to Nalini’s line this year, targeted for temperatures between 27 and 43 F (-3 to +6 C). Bike Riders Will Get Naked To Save The Bedford Ave. Lane. After a demonstration last weekend drew more police officers than protesters, cycling activists will rally again to show their support for the Bedford Avenue bike lane but this time they'll do it in less clothing. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top Is Armstrong big enough to be Athlete of the Decade? No, he's No. 2. What Are Your Cycling Resolutions? Bicycle-maker enjoying a “pash” for retro. Orders for Pashley bikes have defied the recession by increasing 100 percent over the previous year in June. RKP: The Crucible - Tarmac vs. Roubaix. PEZ: Former World Champion, Graham Webb. Mavic's New K10 Tire and Wheelset What's A Wheel System Without A Tire? Mavic Knows The Answer. Caffeine Cycle. Joyride Cycles combines coffee and a cause. Rochester: an emerging world-class cycling spot. Ride Classics: Stanley Idaho’s Boundary Creek. Nautilus Selling Some Commercial Assets. The agreements provide for the sale of certain assets of StairMaster and Schwinn Fitness. Harvesting cyclists' kinetic energy. Cyclists can harvest energy from coasting downhill and use it to help pedal uphill. First Edition Cycling News, Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Carmichael Training Systems Hires Ramey. Company founder and CEO, Chris Carmichael, is looking to Ramey to bolster CTS's leadership position in the endurance coaching industry. Double collarbone fracture for Liquigas' Bodnar Polish time trial Champion injured in training crash. Book Review: Zinn & the Art of Road Bicycle Maintenance. They always seem to be outdated and cover basic topics in a way that makes them not really useful. This book is different. QBP Launches Freeride Initiative. QBP is piloting a new initiative focused on supplying bike dealers with freeride components, accessories and apparel for skilled mountain biking. E-Bikes Powering Onto Eurobike Stage. At next year's Eurobike, pedelecs and e-bikes will have a bigger presence than ever before. South African cycling legend dies. Car accident claims life of '79 Giro stage winner. PEZ: Daily Distraction. BSNYC: Give It Up - The Best Gift is Nothing at All. Fat Cyclisy: Riding With the Shack, Part II - The Morning Before the Ride. New rules give engineers more tools for bike traffic. This morning the Federal Highway Administration released an update to their Manual. Drug case on eve of Valverde visit. Alejandro Valverde Under Pressure: Impending CAS Dates Create Anxiety for Planned Tour Down Under Start. Reflections On Doping From An Ex-Doper. Daily Quote: "The AFLD have lost our trust." - Anne Gripper CyclingNews Tour of California announce cyclo-sportif events. The two 'Breakaway Rides presented by Specialized', will see up to 7,000 amateur cyclists tackle the second and eighth stages of the 2010 race, a month before the professional peloton. Down In the Pits at Nats: Tire Choices. Holiday Gift Idea: CycleItalia Italian Cycling Tours. CycleItalia offers guided tours allowing riders to experience a classic Italian cycling vacation. Bike thief gets 30 months. Although it was believed many of his horde of 3,000 bikes were stolen, he was only charged with 58 to keep the case manageable. Peformance Bike Shop to sell FOCUS Bikes. FOCUS Bicycles USA and Performance Bicycle today announced an alliance in which FOCUS bicycle will be sold beginning in Spring 2010. USA Cycling graduates 49 from 2009 Bill Woodul Mechanics Clinic. Instructor Dave Arnauckas demonstrates Shimano electronic components to some Bill Woodul Mechanic Clinic students. Vermarc Super Roubaix Double Zip Warmup Tights. Ultra-convenient full-zip tear-off capability, warm and cozy Super Roubaix fabric and high quality construction, but very expensive and so-so fit. Bikes are not Cars. We need laws that recognize that bicycles are different vehicles than cars. 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. December 15 2009 RBA News. Evans Targets Giro. Caisse d'Epargne Looks Ahead and Down Under, Court Date Set for Valverde, Cervélo Hits the Islands, Skil-Shimano Hopes for Italian Invites. BWN: Cycling news – December 15, 2009. KBS revs up, The Cobra nearly gets run over by a bus, Six Day racing returns after Cali World Cup and more... Rory Sutherland: Back at it A rejuvenated Sutherland looks to next season. Daily Roundup: Drunkcyclist in Skagit, Palo Alto Bicycles founder, new Momentum editor and more… Vuelta presentation on Wednesday. Details of the season’s third grand tour will be revealed Wednesday during a ceremony in Sevilla, Spain. Fort Lewis and Applachian State Earn Collegiate Titles. Zach McDonald took the Collegiate Men's D1 Cyclocross National Championships. Competitive Cyclist: Orange Crush. Scherz and Van Gilder Win MAC Titles. Valentin Scherz became the first racer in MAC history to claim both the U23 and Elite Men titles and also the first to win both titles in the same year. Ride Classics: Sun Valley’s Mars Ridge the long, sheepish way. Valverde to start at Tour Down Under. Spaniard announces race program for Tour lead up, dates set for CAS hearings. Eight years later, Evans to return to the Giro aiming to win. Evans to ride Giro d'Italia in 2010. World champion targets Giro and Tour. Video: The Cyclocross Meeting Trailer Hoogerland: "Better next year." Hoogerland had a breakout season in 2009, but promises to even improve in 2010. Cobbled Quest: Tom Boonen's Pursuit of Monsieur Paris-Roubaix, Roger De Vlaeminck. Tom Boonen had a rough 2009 season, but he got one thing right . . . he won Paris-Roubaix. Canada's most prolific bike thief gets 30 months. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top Best of the Aughts: Classics Studs. "Without slipping into a full-on tribute to the eternal awesomeness of the classics, let me just briefly tick off a little of what makes them so great, and what it means about the riders who contest them." No Competition: For Early Season Prep, Tour Down Under Holds Monopoly. AFP: Lance Armstrong - Steel on two wheels. Gripper: We're winning the war on doping. UCI anti-doping head encouraged by outcomes of biological passport conference. Valverde to face two court hearings. CAS sets date for Valverde. Beleaguered Spanish rider Alejandro Valverde will finally get his day in sport court – or make that two. PEZ: Farewell Pursuit, Points, And Madison. Toolbox: Carpe Diem! Trek backing adds millions to Team RadioShack budget. According to the Guardian, the recently-confirmed backing of RadioShack by Trek bicycles will result in a $3.75m sponsorship deal. Holiday Gift Idea: Pearl Izumi Barrier Short Sleeve Baselayer. The Barrier Short Sleeve Baselayer combines a next-to-skin windproof front panel and Pearl Izumi’s P.R.O. Transfer fabric. First Edition Cycling News, Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Big Cities Unite to Promote Cycling. Congressman Earl Blumenauer, New York City Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, and artist/musician David Byrne joined officials from 15 big U.S. cities to unveil Cities for Cycling in Washington, D.C. CSG Refurbishes Bikes for Kids' Program. Employees Cycling Sports Group gathered last Friday to refurbish over 100 donated children’s bicycles. Pick your bike racer quote of the year. "I am against them. It is just a 'Game Boy' that has a gigolo attached at the end telling the racer when to take a piss." NYT: For Bicyclists Needing a Boost, This Wheel May Help. It is not easy to reinvent the wheel, but researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are giving it their best shot. Pellizotti strips, sexy girls gyrate. God bless Italian cycling. Alliance Awards $104,000 in Grants. The Alliance for Biking & Walking is awarding $104,000 in grants to five grassroots biking and walking advocacy organizations. PEZ: Daily Distraction. BSNYC: Pedal Stroke of Genius - Nonplussed 2.0. Rider Profile: Dr. Scott Ramsey. Starbucks/SCCA teammate Vern Cole and Scott in the mix. NYT: A Cycling Gift Guide - Made in New York. Video: Is "Team RadioShack" Really Just "Team Lance"? Lance Armstrong admitted last week that “RadioShack isn’t just built around me”...but is that really true? Daily Quote: "The AFLD have lost our trust." - Anne Gripper CyclingNews Fat Cyclist: Riding With The Shack, Part I - The Night The Before the Ride. Dinner was buffet style: pasta with marinara sauce, chicken, potatoes, salad. Bike Intelligencer’s Top 10 Bike Names of All Time. Browne Eye: Podcasting with Tim Johnson. Johnson will be swapping out the green for red, white and blue. 100 Pounds Ago: First Snow Ride. Roche talks race radios and doping. 1987 Tour de France winner Stephen Roche is well known for having been an intelligent, intuitive rider who won with his head and his legs. Cavendish and Columbia-HTC train in Lanzarote. British sprinter Mark Cavendish and the 2010 Columbia-HTC team have first get-together. Taichung Bike Week Might Shift Dates. Organizers of Taichung Bike Week are considering moving the 2010 event to the week of Nov. 15 instead of its customary time slot in early December. Longtime Michigan Retailer Closes. Michigan retailer Bikesport, Inc. has closed its doors citing a long list of reasons including a reserve account imposed by its credit card processor that took $60,000 out of the store’s operating cash flow. David Millar Interview. "We’ve Got a Lot of Soul on Our Team." Big jump in Seattle bike commuting the past two years. 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. December 14, 2009 AFP: Contador says 2009 was 'best year ever.' "I think this has been my best year ever, in terms of results rather than other circumstances, given the constant tension and pressure to which I was submitted." Cali Track World Cup roundup. The third round of the 2009/10 Track World Cup in Cali, Colombia saw some impressive performances. Valverde wants another shot at Tour. Alejandro Valverde is hoping to return to the Tour de France in 2010 and make a run for the final podium. Wheels turn full circle for Roche. "Competing in his debut Tour has allowed Nicolas Roche to step out from shadows of his famous father." BWN: Cycling news – December 14, 2009. RBA News. Contador Receives UCI’s Award as Best Rider, Contador: ‘I Am Shielded’, Mourey Takes French National Championship. Canada, Colombia golden in team pursuit. Muche wins women's keirin, Cofidis earns men's team sprint gold, Colla captures men's scratch race. Race tech: US cyclo-cross national championships. Cavendish talks Tour pressure, takes fourth in British SPOTY award. Mark Cavendish has given an insight into the pressures he faces as the fastest sprinter in cycling. Fit Chick: My Favorite Things. Compton Wins Sixth Consecutive National Title. Wyman wins in Switzerland. It's Wyman's fourth win of the season so far, having won last weekend's Giro d'Italia Cyclo-Cross in Italy. Ride Review: Soquel Demonstration Forest, Santa Cruz CA. Chris Boardman announces >B56 project. Chris Boardman, one of Britain's leading lights in the cycling world, has announced his latest venture: Beyond Fifty-Six Special Projects Program. The number refers to his absolute hour record of 56.375km, which he set in 1996. Browne Eye: If you train, you probably have pain. "I’ve been suffering with lower back problems for well over six months." RKP: The Specialized Tarmac, Part II. The curving top tube is a key design cue of Specialized’s road bikes. Cops Outnumber Cyclists at Rainy Bedford Bike Lane Protest. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top Joe Parkin: The real “Belgian Kneewarmers.” Corioni bests Pellizotti in beauty contest. Italian end of the year gala fun in Cardano al Campo. Domínguez return looking unlikely. Injuries and team problems could keep young climber sidelined. RadioShack's Chris Horner not slowing down. It's surprising, even to Horner himself, that he has found probably the most ideal team and fitness that only gets better now that he's at the twilight of his cycling career. Cyclo-cross news & racing round-up, Monday, December 14, 2009. Amy Dombroski signs with Luna. PEZ: EuroTrash Monday! Monday's British news round-up. UCI Press release: Award of Trophies for UCI World Ranking During a ceremony in Madrid, the President of the UCI awarded the trophies for the best rider and the best nation of the 2009 season to Alberto Contador and the Spanish National Cycling Federation. More First Edition Cycling News, Monday, December 14, 2009. First Edition Cycling News, Monday, December 14, 2009. An incentive to ride a bike or dangerous obstruction? Ask RC: The Feel of Steel. You can notice the ride quality between a frame made from average butted chromoly tube and the latest stainless steel derivatives. Plans to start 2012 Giro d'Italia in Washington DC. McQuaid concerned about Giro start in DC. PEZ: Kurt Kinetic Power Computer. The new Kurt computer in its wireless iteration nicely addresses the previous lack of features by adding an altimeter, percent grade, altitude gain/loss, heart rate limits, calorie expenditure, temperature, distance countdown, and a service interval reminder. 'Sales for Trails' Program a Success. WTB donated 10 percent of the value of all preseason orders to support trail crews, bike shops and local advocacy groups working to preserve and expand trail systems. Louis Garneau to sponsor Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team. The Bahati Foundation, founded by Rahsaan Bahati, is a non-profit organization that inspires and empowers underprivileged youth to rise above their circumstances. PEZ: Daily Distraction. BSNYC: The Weird World of Bike Advocacy - Mourning Becomes Electrolux. Fat Cyclist: A Little Now. More When I Am Not Completely Beat. "I got a big surprise - Trek and Johan decided that they wanted me to have a Madone as well. Not to borrow. To keep." Winners of the CPH Bike-Share Competition. Winners in the Copenhagen Bike-Share Design Competition. Raña going back to triathlon. Champion triathlete Iván Raña is giving up on his one-year experiment trying to race in the professional ranks to return full-time to triathlon. Twisted Spoke: Riccardo Ricco and the “spin class” penalty. The new doping deterrents. Vote for Rider Quote of the Year! Daily Quote: “But, of course, there’s a fine line between crazy stupid and crazy spectacular.” -  Christian Vande Velde VeloNation Two medals for U.S. at World Cup in Cali. Sarah Hammer grabbed the gold medal in the individual pursuit at the Track World Cup in Cali this month. The 2010 Santos Tour Down Under start list:. CW's top ten stories of 2009. Like its new jersey, something's not quite right with Team RadioShack's new bikes. Merry Cycling Christmas: Unsucky Stocking Stuffers. Custom anodized valve stem caps. OK, this may seem a little ridiculous, but you can get valve caps to match your blingy color scheme from Purely Custom over the Web. Martin and Teutenberg win German cyclist of the year. Tony Martin (Columbia-HTC) has been voted the Best German cyclist of the year outpacing teammate and sprinter Andre Greipel. Holiday Gift Idea: Cateye Strada Double Wireless. The Cateye Strada Double Wireless functions include: cadence, current speed, maximum speed, average speed, odometer, trip distance, trip distance 2, elapsed time and clock. Focus Joins Lineup at Performance. Focus bicycles will be sold through Performance’s Web site, catalog and select retail locations beginning this spring. McCartney still makes the grade at RadioShack. American veteran looking forward to possible 2010 Tour ride. First MTB news & racing round-up, Monday, December 14, 2009. Ride Classics: Sun Valley’s Wolftone Creek. NYT: Cycling Takes World of Risk With Giro’s Planned U.S. Start. Williams Racing Presented by Southern California Velo Momentum Mag Has New Editor. Ripplinger brings with her years of experience working in the mainstream press and for numerous magazines and online publications. 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. December 13, 2009 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships: Elite men - Johnson wins third elite championship. Tim Johnson wins the national championship in a heated battle with Ryan Trebon. The Big One: Live Coverage Day 4. Cyclocross Nats Day 4, Women & Men, Sunday December 13, 2009 10:15AM PST. Final Set Of Masters Results From CX Nationals. USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships: Compton claims sixth straight. Ryan Trebon's Kona Major Jake custom. Ryan Trebon is hard to miss aboard this ultra-tall - and very orange - Kona Major Jake with custom geometry. Ride Classics: Sun Valley’s Oregon Gulch. Nats Day 3: Colorado Domination as Summerhill, Baker and Berry Take Titles. Nats Day 3: Hines, Webber and Kaiser Take Morning Races. Summerhill nails U23 'cross title. Summerhill wins U23 among six titles awarded at Cross Nats. Cody Kaiser celebrates his junior 17-18 national title as he crosses the line. A tandem bike ride leads to treatment for Parkinson's. Webber and Myrah: A battle of the ages. 2009 End of Season Cycling Survey: Results Revealed. Welcome back Jonathan. After racing in Europe, Jonathan Page is back in the United States on the hunt for another Stars and Stripes. Albert Leaves Little Doubt that he’s Back on Top in Overijse. Porte survives his first Saxo Bank training camp. First Edition Cycling News, Sunday, December 13, 2009. Bulgarian Cycling Federation needs serious overhaul. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top Compton, Johnson claim ‘cross crowns. Contador and Vinokourov present the new Astana kit. Astana present a united front as first training camp wraps up in Italy. Can you do this with your seat post? Scarponi asks Father Christmas for Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Michele Scarponi, winner of Tirreno-Adriatico and the two stages in the last Giro d'Italia this season, has experienced his best year to date. Caisse d’Epargne signs Plaza. Rubén Plaza returns to Caisse d'Epargne. Spaniard to race with Unzué-led squad for third time in career. Holiday Gift Idea: CAPO Track Jacket. The Track Jacket defines the Capo casual apparel collection, offering a classic and comfortable addition to any cyclist’s wardrobe. As Christmas nears, heartwarming bike stories appear. Glen Rewi and his retro rides. Colnago Master - the bike which started it all off for Glenn Rewi. Albert ahead of Nys this time. Niels Albert used an impressive start to grab the top spot in the Gazet van Antwerp (GvA) race in Essen, Belgium. Daily Quote: "It's possible that I could be friends or an ally with Lance in the future. In sport you can never say never." - Alberto Contador EuroSport Tampines town council to punish errant cyclists. PEZ: Daily Distraction. Cavendish misses out on BBC award. Mark Cavendish and Fiorella Migliore, BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. Vino dreams of pink, Contador in yellow. Alexandre Vinokourov said he will be targeting Liege-Bastogne-Liege and the Giro d'Italia in 2010 at Friday’s team Astana press conference in Pisa. Velorution: True Dane II. Cycling training tips: The Big chainring - your secret weapon for cycling power training on your bike. FatCyclist joins Team Radio Shack. The blogger fatcyclist has made it to the training camp of Team Radio Shack in Tucson, Arizona. He was welcomed by the team Saturday afternoon. Cycling vets set to roll. More than 190 injured veterans will cycle across Florida during the six-day, 350-mile Ride 2 Recovery. A doping case study from Bike Pure. It is said that a cat burglar designs the best security system and for this reason Bike Pure sought the reformed doper Joe Papp to help us define solutions for the problem our wonderful sport has with drugs. Ride Classics: Sun Valley’s Oregon Gulch. AMPO signs on as sponsor with Footon-Servetto. NYC Rollers. Jonathan Vaughters and the Garmin men descend on New York City for a night of roller racing mayhem. Interview: Cycling Writer & Presenter Matt Rendell Part One. Mellow Johnny’s Classic Mountain Bike Race Seeks May Calendar Slot. 2009 Success Might Put Race on National Calendar. Quick Step trains in Spain. Stijn Devolder makes a few adjustments before hitting the road. 2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule. CyclingNews: USA team transfers. Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter. Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter. Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs. Classified - bikes and accessories for sale. Archive - looking? it may be in the archive. Health and Fitness - also training information. Tips and Safety - what to watch out for. December 12, 2009 Schumacher, Rebellin challenge Olympic disqualification to CAS. Nats Live Coverage - Day 3. Big things in store for Meyer. Cameron Meyer celebrates after winning the points race at last month's UCI track cycling world cup event in Melbourne. GVA Trofee - GP Rouwmoer: Albert prevails in Essen. Twisted Spoke: Astana and the leaning tower of Pisa. A training camp metaphor. The Pisa cycling metaphor. Contador confident in Astana. Contador with stronger team in 2010. Vinokourov confirms Giro, desire to race Tour. Kazakh pledges support for Contador at Tour, if ASO allows him. Chocolate, Waffels and Cross: Riding the indoor circuit. Brrrr! But it beats riding the trainer! Hammer back on form in Colombia. Double champion Sarah Hammer returned to the top of the podium with individual pursuit gold at the UCI Track World Cup in Cali, Colombia. UCI Track World Cup 2009-2010 #3: Session 4 - Sarah Hammer tops women's pursuit final. BMC Racing Team on show down under. Cadel Evans confirms Tour Down Under start. First race for world champion for BMC Racing. Sitting In: Between the Notes. Look past what you'd think are the most exciting moments of any race--you'll find something better. Wilson secures European return with Garmin-Transitions. Australian believed he could fight back after Unibet debacle. Weekend Roundup: Ibis Mojo HD, Bike Biz OK after all, Duthie work party, LA anti-harassment & more. Course changes on eve of US elite 'cross nationals. 2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review. 2009 National Champions (recap). Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream. Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th). DougReport - miscellaneous information. Video: Performance - a theme song?  Back to the top Mixed Reviews: RadioShack Kit "Butt Ugly" and "Very Cool." RadioShack’s Chris Horner talks about the value of reading races. Horner is renowned for his ability to replay every race, in great detail, whether his team won or lost. Garmin-Transitions hit the town in NYC. David Millar, Jonathan Vaughters and Tyler Farrar on stage. Holiday Gift Idea: Effetto Mariposa Giustaforza PRO Torque Wrench. The Giustaforza PRO is the industry’s first bicycle-specific torque wrench, an essential tool for lightweight parts. Survive the Cold This Weekend. Two-thirds of the country is dealing with frigid weather right now, but don't let that stop you from riding. Bundle up with jackets, gloves, baselayers, tights, and other winter gear. While you're at it, learn how to winterize your bike. Sarah Burkhart: Treat food for cyclists. We all like treat foods, but do you think about your consumption of these and how it may affect your performance? WADA frustrated by Spanish courts in Operación Puerto case. John Fahey (right) with former WADA President Dick Pound. UCI: 2012 London Paralympic Games - New qualification criteria. Tour de France - Contador would team up with Lance. Alberto Contador has not ruled out the possibility of being a team-mate of Lance Armstrong again despite their difficult relationship when both were with Astana. Kristin Armstrong at peace. Armstrong is in the process of retiring from the sport of professional cycling after capping her winning career. Women Riding Bikes. Members of the women’s peloton discuss their sport. PhilCycling: RP Team officials 'unpatriotic.' "That, I believe is very unpatriotic for anyone to talk Tes (Bitbit) into not participating because she has all the right to represent the country in the races." PEZ: Daily Distraction. A Load of Bull: Return of 'aLoB.' You can never "go home", or so they say... public denial meets the return of a dream. Contador's Toughest Climb? Contador comes off a fall/winter rife with uncertainty, if not turmoil. Joe Parkin: I am bored with the 2012 Olympics … already. Daily Quote: "It's possible that I could be friends or an ally with Lance in the future. In sport you can never say never." - Alberto Contador EuroSport PEZ: Garmin Mechanic Daimeon Shanks. "Brad Huff! That guy crashed every other race he did! But I still love him to death." First Edition Cycling News, Saturday, December 12, 2009, Todd Wells' Specialized S-Works Tricross. Todd Wells (Specialized) switches from an aluminum frame to a car