Zolder World Cup and Loenhout GVA.

The Cannibal (as he is called in the Belgian press) crashed while doing a bike exchange in the pit.

Belgian will sit out February and March.

The boys on the Liquigas-Cannondale pro team are all back at their respective homes around the world, resting-up for the 2011 season.

Nothing's happened to shake the foundations of bike design, but there's been plenty of interesting developments along the way.

CyclingNewsAsia: NeilPryde sponsor a 4,500km “Epic Bush Ride” across Australia.

Starting from Perth on 3 January 2011, they will ride along the Great Australian Bight, through Adelaide and finish in Melbourne about 28 days later.

Get excited--and prepared--for your next 24-hour solo, or marathon, or 7-day, nonstop tour of the Alps.

Yesterday we got in 4 hours. And it was really windy. Extremely.

Belgian classics star of the 1950’s is lost to the sport.

Team seeks to start year off on a good note.

Belgian legend praises Gilbert and Cancellara in 2010.

PodiumInsight: McDonald Skating the Flats To The Front.

A strong ending for McDonald to his Christmas racing in Belgium.

Team Milram rider has already retired from the sport.

Beaker Concepts SpeedFold Riding Wallet.

A local hero in front, a champion on top of the podium and a race that was truly worthy of the legend of the Ronde van Vlaanderen.

Garmin’s Ryder Hesjedal earned accolades from his hometown paper when he appeared on a year-end list of the top athletes hailing from British Columbia, Break-out star Richie Porte sees the glass as half-full following the departure of many top riders for the new Luxembourg team, more...

A pro wrench shares her hard-won advice on repairing, or avoiding, a bike's most common breakdowns.

"It works well, is super light, but pricey for its stiffness. There are aluminium cranks that match it."

Cal Poly's Blake Anton was the male recipient of the Joshua Kuck Scholarship.

All experienced mountain bikers have been there – out on the trail so long that grip starts to go and your hands cramp badly.

YehudaMoon: Resolution.

What aging champion do you want offering critiques of the sport?

Italian unsure of post-Giro program.

And Victoria Pendleton? Well the divine Miss P eating a Hovis sarnie was our 71st most popular news story of the year.

Well wishes, Bettini's comments and rankings.

Alberto Contador and allegations leveled by Floyd Landis against Lance Armstrong and other top North American pros headlined another busy season on the doping front in 2010 that also saw the biological passport program come under fire from some who say it too subjective to be used as a stand-alone tool to impose bans.

It's been a great year for riding videos, with Danny MacAskill releasing a follow-up to the YouTube clip that made him an overnight star, Martyn Ashton showing that road bikes aren't as delicate as you might think and Gee Atherton going head-to-head with a motorbike.

Not so Daily Quote:

“Now it’s official! To be a race commissar [sic] you don’t need brains but only know the rules! Their motto: ‘c’est le reglement!’" - Johan Bruyneel  CyclingNews

BikingBis: The most read stories at Biking Bis blog in 2010.

This was quite a year for bicycling news. Doping allegations against Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador, and a bicycling ban in Black Hawk, Colorado, were among the biggest stories of 2010.

A surprising new approach to losing weight and keeping it off—and riding longer and stronger than ever.

As the Christmas cyclocross week craziness slowly winds down with the GvA Trofee Grote Prijs Sven Nys on New Year’s Day and the Fidea Cyclocross Tervurven on Sunday, we have some good New Year cheer and exciting rumors and rumblings to talk about.

Sean Babcock feels at home.

BikeWorldNews: Olympic & World Champion Emma Snowsill to ride Felt through 2013

Snowsill, one of the most accomplished short distance triathletes of all time, will focus on ITU and non-draft legal triathlons in 2011 and look to defend her Olympic Triathlon title in 2012.

"We are seeing a growing proportion of teams defined by their nationality."

Canadian ’crosser Craig Richey is spending this winter in Belgium, taking his racing to a new level.

The cycling season from a British perspective: Mark Cavendish earns the ‘Runner-up of the Year’ award for finishing second in the Tour points competition, while Geraint Thomas earns an honorable mention for displaying “plenty of Welsh hwyl to finish a battling second on the brilliant pavé.

"Classy looks, great shape and surprising performance..."

"Our man Zach McDonald is over in Belgium. The action there should soon heat up, even as the temperatures continue to plummet (even by Belgian standards) in what is traditionally known as the Christmas Cross week."

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"Everything about him: his personality, work ethic, the way he does things and the knowledge that he is 100 percent pure. In the future, he will dictate how the sport is seen. Edvald [Boasson Hagen] personifies everything about a true athlete, and he's going to be a legend in the sport.” - Bradley Wiggins CyclingNews

Noggin protectors for the colder seasons of cycling.

More and more we've come to appreciate that our sport is about the tradition, the passion and the feeling that we cyclists are on to a secret that no one else knows about.

The immensity of the physical challenge that awaited us all created a very tangible tension in that hotel breakfast room.

“It’s essentially a road race,” “it’s not technical.”

Will 48 year old head up top team?

Fondriest’s brand new for 2010 TF1 top line carbon – made in Italy – race bike. It’s decked with SRAM Red, FSA bars, stem, seatpost, and Mavic wheels. Do I love my job?

"I am the type who gets on the bike, pedals, goes to train or to race, and then, enough!"

World champion acknowledges team's role in victory.

The end of Armstrong and le Tour.

"We've done some digging and pulled out the most popular articles (not counting forum threads) this calendar year."

Rapha: The Festive 500 Finale.

There's roughly 24 hours to go of the Rapha Festive 500. We've been overwhelmed with how many riders worldwide have risen to the challenge.

Here’s what the 60+ men’s ’cross Nationals race looked like from inside.

Latest investigation surrounding Eufemiano Fuentes starting to see results.

YehudaMoon: It's What He Does.

The Explainer follows up on a few continuing stories and answers a few questions from the inbox.

EuroPeloton: How Cool Would It Be If Jan Ullrich Returned to Pro Cycling?

Jan Ullrich has been retired for several years now, but at only 37 years old he could still hope to make a comeback if the desire was there.

The Aussie coach has been one of the driving forces behind the rise of Australia as a cycling nation, creating a conveyor-belt of talent that brings the best from Down Under to the wider world.

Dave Moulton: Talisman.

Tal-is-man (noun) an object believed to give magical powers to somebody who carries or wears it, e.g. a stone or jewel.

"Well-equipped all-rounder that handles well on all but the most technical trails."

The idea behind the new team, which is called Velocity 3-In-One and has already recruited a title sponsor in the shape of 3-In-One oil and is also backed by Evans Cycles, took root when the dads got chatting while watching their sons race.

At first blush the DZR Ovis is a hipster take on the classic Chuck Taylor, But slip them on and that's where the similarities diverge.

EuroSport: Year in review - More scandal for cycling.

Cycling in 2010 was struck by a series of crises that threatened to wipe out most of its efforts to fight doping, with the sport's two biggest names involved in scandals.

Poor posture is often the overlooked cause of chronic pain, nagging injury, and lackluster performance.

American ProTeam highlighted by Leipheimer, Zubeldia, and Brajkovic in Andalucia.

"I wrote back in August  that the Italians were investigating the phenomenon of Power Balance wristbands. Being sarcastic, this means the Italians might rule on the matter by 2015 but the wheels of justice turn slowly in many other countries."

Race organizers confirmed Wednesday that Leipheimer will lead the squad in what will be the American team’s first appearance in the five-day race held across Spain’s Andalucía region, set this year for February 20-24.

Mark Cavendish’s former teammate Axel Merckx has lauded the Manxman’s mental strength and recalled how the young Cavendish’s performances on the road greatly outstripped his pre-season test results.

Belgian champion's mechanic Wouters in the spotlight.

Elite Women - Vos prevails in Loenhout....

 Race start: 3pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern).

No matter how many pivots your bike has, it won’t work as it ought to for very long if you don’t attempt to keep the bearings clean and lubed.

The physical consequences of being a cyclist, as depicted in the El Colombiano newspaper circa 1955. Photographed during my recent visit to the home of Ramon Hoyos.

Hard work and innovation has paid off for Victor Major and his wife and are proud of receiving the prestigious award in Taiwan.

New Year’s Eve rides are a yearly tradition much like singing “Auld Lang Syne” at the stroke of midnight.

I am simply pointing out that Daniele Bennati, late of Liquigas and now the token sprinter guy on Team LeopardSchleck, has announced that he plans to ride all three grand tours in 2011. Why is this news?

With the 2010 pro cycling season proving to have been packed with incident both on and off the bike, it’s amazing to think that its less than 12 months since we sat in on Team Sky’s launch in London.

VeloNews: They will be missed: Fignon, Ballerini and others cycling has lost in 2010.

One was a rider known more for the Tour de France he lost than the two that he won. The other was a classics rider who won more accolades as a coach than for what he did on the bike.

The 2011 cycling season is nearly upon us and with the news season comes enormous pressure for a select group of star riders.

"A well-mannered, do-everything road rig"

Spaniard’s motivation has returned after good 2010 season.

Maybe I don't have the words, perhaps it needs one of the old time journos, a JB Wadley or a Marcel de Leener - they could express things in the terms required for an epic such as this.

Ardennes Classics, World Time Trial Championships, and Italian Fall Classics also goals for Fuglsang.

Struck in DC is a grassroots organization that uses Twitter and Blogs to collect data and report on then map locations where cyclists and pedestrians hit by cars in the Washington, D.C. area.

Czech seeks move to Quick Step.

Former Footon-Servetto rider confident of Continental ambitions.

YehudaMoon: Small Fortune.

TheInnerRing: recyclingnews.com ?

Things go round in circle, the media snake eats its tale.

Compared to the Grand Bois Hetre, the 3 mm smaller width means that shock absorption isn’t quite as good on bigger bumps.

The scourge of doping blighted cycling once more in 2010, when the most gripping Tour de France duel in years was marred by the subsequent revelation that winner Alberto Contador had failed a drugs test.

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"Everything about him: his personality, work ethic, the way he does things and the knowledge that he is 100 percent pure. In the future, he will dictate how the sport is seen. Edvald [Boasson Hagen] personifies everything about a true athlete, and he's going to be a legend in the sport.” - Bradley Wiggins CyclingNews

“I think the team will come out swinging; the vibe I feel in the team at the moment is that we really want to do well at the Tour Down Under.”

HTC-Highroad takes a crack squad to opening ProTour round.

Classics specialist aiming to hold on to top form through all of April.

When was the last time you suffered the agony of getting dropped and watching all your training buddies ride away into the sunset while you were on your stationary trainer?

RoadBikeAction: Tipping Point, Part Eleven.

Tipping Point continues with more group riding advice and some race warm-up tricks.

Team will begin with the Vuelta de Chile.

Bob Norem was honored as one of two USA Cycling Motorefs of the Year for 2010.

'If I have a trademark, it would be that I almost always wear booties when riding."

Wednesday, 29 December: Loenhout - GVA.

Full route to be revealed on January 12.

Joaquím ‘Purito’ Rodríguez says he hopes to win either the Giro d’Italia or Vuelta a España someday following his breakthrough 2010 season after his move to Katusha.

Irish champion scheduled to ride top events.

The beauty of rollers is that you just stick the bike on top of them and go.

What good is low weight if the product doesn't last?

Not so Daily Quote:

"Everything about him: his personality, work ethic, the way he does things and the knowledge that he is 100 percent pure. In the future, he will dictate how the sport is seen. Edvald [Boasson Hagen] personifies everything about a true athlete, and he's going to be a legend in the sport.” - Bradley Wiggins CyclingNews

Belgian champion sees ten point deficit to Kevin Pauwels as not insurmountable.

Italian looking forward to debut season at Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project.

It's press release Tuesday! HTC-Highroad has announced today that Judith Arndt will finish her career with the team.

Despite the fact that they haven't ridden a single race as a team, despite the fact that they haven't even officially announced the name of their team, the Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project already is operating under enormous pressure for the 2011 season.

Humans are suckers for forecasts for the year to come.

Team Luxembourg's new signing Brice Feillu's is partial to re-enacting scenes of ancient combat.

2×10 compatibility between Shimano and SRAM systems?

We went from the gloom and despair of sheltering from a monumental thunderstorm, wondering how the hell we would get home, to discovering the beating heart of France thanks to the kindness of strangers we are now lucky to call friends.

Time trials are all about “leaving everything on the road.”

Come winter, when the mercury in the thermometer dips below zero, hands and feet are the most vulnerable and difficult points to protect - and the least fun to have freeze.

"There is no way you can realize this,” van der Vorst explained. “To feel something in your legs, where you felt nothing before."

Silence a rumbling stomach with a high-protein breakfast.

A day in the life of Steve Fisher.

YehudaMoon: Shop Intervals.

Twisted Spoke peers into the crystal ball to predict the big news for the coming season.

More efficient controls and more ethical riders.

Swiss superstar unhappy about out of competition test the day after Christmas.

The Danish-backed project to create a new pro team around Michael Rasmussen took a stronger form Tuesday when it announced ex-pro Michael Blaudzun will be the team’s top sport director for next season.

road.cc: Power Balance bracelets don't work, rules Australian government.

Do Power Balance bracelets that are said to “work with your body’s natural energy field” to improve performance, actually work?

Further details have emerged of the efforts the Italian cycling legend Gino Bartali  made during the Second World War to help protect the country’s Jews from the Holocaust with the news that not only did he use training rides to act as a courier, but also hid a Jewish family in the cellar of his own home in Florence.

German rider trying to come back to previous level.

Fan rode off on bike after Sunday's cyclo-cross race.

Cycling medical providers are starting to take head injuries more seriously, and riders should take note.

The Runner got me a unicycle for Christmas.

Belgian champion will end his career with current team.

Race start (Elite Men): 5:30pm CET (11:30am U.S. Eastern).

“If I’m physically ready, I do not know, but it does not matter,” said Stybar.

Set straight by a visit to the osteopath.

Saxo Bank rider sees self moving up in team.

Euro 'Cross Camp VIII: Kortrijk, magical Kortrijk...

What hides behind door 'X'?

Jeremiah Dyer ponders from across the pond.

A trying Trans-Atlantic crossing.

Many people will make resolutions this holiday season, hoping the new year will bring the power and leverage (or at least the willingness) to replace bad habits with positive behaviors.

Christopher Jones is a member of the Rapha-Focus cyclocross team as well as the road racing squad Team Type 1. He is a true all-around rider, frequenting podiums on both the professional road and cyclocross circuits.

Portland, OR, pro racer Sue Butler was at the Zolder World Cup this past weekend, where Katie Compton took the win for the women, and Lars Boom took the men’s. Read on for her experience of this icy race.

Finds form with national championships two weeks away.

1997 Tour winner to be a father again soon.

Sky’s Bradley Wiggins has anointed teammate Edvald Boasson Hagen as the future of cycling. A rider capable of winning just about any race he points his Pinarello at.

Tornado Tom returns to the deserts of Qatar.

Belgian sprinter to follow traditional race program.

In an interview with Sky News, the 30-year-old, who failed to recapture his 2009 form and finished the Tour in 24th place, admitted that the burden of living up to the pre-race hype had taken its toll.

Briton says Norwegian will go on to dominate the sport.

"Speedy and fun retro ride with modern manners"

Italian sprinter Daniele Bennati will soon get his first season underway with the Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project, and said that he is looking forward to having strong support in the sprints and to riding all three Grand Tours.

Winner of 12 stages in the Tour and the Giro, McEwen says that 2011 will be his final year as a professional.

VILLAIN OF THE YEAR
1 Alberto Contador
2 Floyd Landis
3 Lance Armstrong

Is It The End of The Year Yet? The good, the bad and the rumored in 2010, plus Contador's Christmas confession...

YehudaMoon: Finding the Rattle.

Where has Rock Racing gone?

Not so Daily Quote:

"Everything about him: his personality, work ethic, the way he does things and the knowledge that he is 100 percent pure. In the future, he will dictate how the sport is seen. Edvald [Boasson Hagen] personifies everything about a true athlete, and he's going to be a legend in the sport.” - Bradley Wiggins CyclingNews

I'm not a fan of all those end of year reviews, the countless lists and retrospectives.

After finally landing a decent win after a very troubled season - injury, setbacks and his own brother jailed for drug smuggling - Mark Cavendish finally won a race.

Christian Vande Velde is almost a connoisseur of tarmac.

From the 1930s until a few decades ago , most riders used handlebars that would be considered very narrow today. Fausto Coppi was 6 feet tall, and he rode 40 cm-wide handlebars.

Red and white primary colors in 2011 team kit.

We’ll start with the bikes being ridden by the UCI Pro Teams and go from there.

"Not as stiff as Deore, and pricey too, but reliable, long lived and with great shifting performance"

Bradley Wiggins admitted that the pressure of being a Tour de France contender coupled with the added responsibility of being team captain at the new Team Sky “became increasingly miserable.” In an interview with Sky News, Wiggins admitted things went sideways in 2010...

Researchers speculate, any given exercise routine may be easier to stick to if it fits your personality.

I decided to be there. With all those people, on the hills where Marco Pantani was training.

Swiss champ meets new team in Athens, Georgia.

Monday 27th December, 17:30 CET, 16:30 GMT, 11:30 US Eastern.

CyclingNews: UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup #6 Elite Men - Boom races to snowy victory in Zolder ahead of Albert....

Albert confirms overall with secondplace; Compton takes women's race.

Gavi Epstein is a 24-year-old rider who this week signed with Slipstream Sports’ continental team. In addition to winning a number of races near his home in the New York City area and placing consistently high in races on the East Coast, Epstein has stood on the podium at the USA Crits finals.

Determined. Hard-working. Intense. Family-man. These are all words that have been used to describe Jonathan Page  (Planet Bike), the 34-year old American racer who upped and moved himself and his family to Belgium six years ago to pursue his passion for cross.

11 racers from the Euro Cross Camp attended a “B” race just up the road from the USA House today in the town of Beernem, Belgium.

Youngster not willing to make the necessary sacrifices, Dane claims.

PodiumCafe: Riis Starting Contador in Murcia?

Saxo-Sungard boss Bjarne Riis raised some eyebrows today with his announcement that he plans on starting Alberto Contador in the Vuelta a Murcia in March.

"Not cheap, but this fast yet capable ride is the best off-the-peg alloy framed 29er hardtail we’ve ridden"

Polish mountain biker looks to the future.

Former Footon - Servetto riders join Tobias Erler in Asia-focused race team.

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“The UCI can now only sincerely regret this conduct from the leaders of Pegasus Sports and express its sympathy to all the riders and others involved with the Australian team who unfortunately bear the consequences.” - UCI road.cc

YehudaMoon: What Would Fred Do?

It was a bold move by Federal Investigators to plan a Holiday “interrogation” of Lance Armstrong right outside his house in Austin, Texas.

Hopes to challenge new Luxembourg team.

The city recently introduced a piece of legislation for pre-licensed drivers to learn about bike safety.

Norwegian to ride for Sky in 2011.

A visit to the Tour of Flanders museum.

Race start (Elite Men): 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern).

11 racers from the Euro Cross Camp attended a “B” race just up the road from the USA House today in the town of Beernem, Belgium.

Dispelling the Myth.

Gravity nationals to North Carolina, Collegiate to West Virginia.

Czech rider returns to racing on Monday in Superprestige Diegem.

Shimano isn't denying rumours about possible groupset addition.

Gutierrez and Rojas to lead Spanish squad.

Check out any list of cycling novels and Ralph Hurne's The Yellow Jersey will probably be on the podium, up there with Tim Krabbé's The Rider.

The famous Christmas week of ’cross kicks off with a bang this Sunday in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.

YehudaMoon: Spoked Santa Sighting.

Additional funding sought by selling Christmas gifts that won't be delivered until August 2011.

29ers – the new breed of mountain bikes with 29in rather than standard 26in wheels – stir up emotions. To their detractors, they apparently look like clowns’ (or even old men’s) bikes. But, inevitably, many of those who are against big-wheelers haven’t spent much time on them.

First showdown of the new season will be in Adelaide.

Two of this year's Grand Tours were really grand while most of the classics were just that - classic.

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“The UCI can now only sincerely regret this conduct from the leaders of Pegasus Sports and express its sympathy to all the riders and others involved with the Australian team who unfortunately bear the consequences.” - UCI road.cc

Team owner Chris White insists budget was half a million dollars in surplus.

With the build up to the Christmas ’Cross Week, one would think that we would have a lot of noise from the pro ’crossers in Europe.

Kalmthout winner not ready for team leadership yet.

"Ultra-lightweight, race-ready and stylish – a winning combo"

As if the Tour de Langkawi wasn't going to be hitting record breaking speeds this year anyway, now Skil-Shimano will be heating up the action from January 23rd to February 1st.

The super-fast way to unfunk your bike.

Liquigas sticks with Cannondale but moves to SRAM.

CyclingNews: Valverde wants to return to the top in 2012.

Suspended Spaniard still training like a pro.

The famous Christmas week of ’cross kicks off with a bang this Sunday in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.

Le Quotidien: Schleck: ‘Everything is new.’ Andy Schleck speaks with trademark frankness in this end-of-season interview in the main Luxembourg paper, more...

20-year-old Belgian champion asserts herself in the sport that her countrymen dominate.

road.cc: Bike Eye bike mirror.

A great improvement over the original, very clever concept.

VeloNation: Wiggins to begin 2011 season in Qatar, Boasson Hagen in Oman.

Team Sky outlines early schedules for 2011 season.

A cold and wet winter is either here already or on its way. But that doesn't mean you have to knock riding on the head. Embrace it.

Daughter of Dutch legend joins new women's team.

Evans blogs Google Zeitgeist trends for bikes, finding that searches for road bikes lead the pack.

Racing with unlucky number 13.

YehudaMoon: You Would Even Say It Glows.

"I never thought I'd see the day. Danilo Di Luca, thrice implicated for doping, has finally come forward and admitted that he has participated in doping throughout his professional career."

Alberto Contador is hunkering down this weekend to celebrate the Christmas holidays with family and friends in Spain as he faces a far from certain future.

Whilst some farmers have been in uproar over the idea that their cattle are doped, it seems others are adopting a more generous stance towards Alberto Contador and his allegations.

Portuguese Anti-Doping Council insists on suspension.

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“The UCI can now only sincerely regret this conduct from the leaders of Pegasus Sports and express its sympathy to all the riders and others involved with the Australian team who unfortunately bear the consequences.” - UCI road.cc

Tipping Point continues with mechanical hints and race prep techniques.

"It’s been no secret over the years that the fastest way to get a story posted on the site is to send one already written, with pictures, that requires as little work from me as possible. "

Ryan Knapp enjoys his first time in Belgium.

They flattened Pegasus with a coherent, well-argued and presented response that clearly showed the UCI had made every effort and extended every courtesy and deadline in the hopes the mythical Pegasus would pull itself together.

UCI criticises unprofessional management.

No Muur but three times around Haaghoek for Flemish opener.

Shimano launched their electronic Dura-Ace road groupset, dubbed Di2 (Digital Integrated Intelligence), last year to acclaim from racers, riders and the press alike. Just about the only issue anyone had with it was the price – over $3,000.

It’s been exactly one year since I last raced on snow and ice. Funny how much I can forget in a year.

This is what I bought yesterday. If you're looking for a Christmas present for any cyclist, this would probably do it. It's $39 at Sears, but you still need to get the19.2V battery and charger.

Riding with a worn chain ruins cogs and chainrings, which are more expensive, as well as more time-consuming to replace than chains.

Former Great Britain coach helping Eastern Europe revival.

Working with a coalition of Minnesota based businesses and government agencies, HaveFunBiking.com will add a second bicycle event at the Mall of America (MOA), March 18-20, 2011.

The ankle cuffs are made using soft supple leathers and reflective bead technology fabrics in a choice of several different colors and, sometimes, patterns.

As expected, veteran Australian sprinter Robbie McEwen and South African speedster Robbie Hunter are each joining Team RadioShack for 2011. The pair had both been part of the foundering Pegasus Sports program.

It’s Christmas in a couple of days, but the EuroTrash is still building up!

If you're looking for a few laughs, check out the Facts about Jens Voigt website.

Brothers positive after apparently taking contaminated supplements but WADA rules must apply.

Tour Down Under and Majorca Challenge will be first races for US ProTeam.

Carbon fiber bikes have changed more in the last 10 years than steel bikes have in the last 50 years.

Eugene Goldwasser, the biochemist who made the discoveries that led to EPO, died of prostate cancer  in Chicago at 88. Goldwasser never patented his discovery, which later became one of the most commercially successful drugs, though he did take satisfaction that his discoveries helped millions around the world.

Swiss manager says he is not selling the team to the sponsors.

Sponsors in power struggle with manager Gianetti.

January in Philadelphia means the Mummers and their world-famous New Year’s parade.  It also means the Champion System MAC Series’ traditional “MACquet” Party is at hand.  In both cases, alcohol may be a contributing factor.

Home Office meeting successful, 2011 events to take place as planned.

It’s only been a month since I was training up a storm in Geelong, but Geelong camp seems as though it was years ago!

A party plan helps you have a good time and keeps you from feeling guilty in the morning.

YehudaMoon: Stowaway.

CyclingNews: California Giant/Specialized announces 2011 team.

Amater squad to develop young talent.

"I want to say that I strongly disagree with your conclusion that a boycott of the community of Vail, Colorado, would not be an effective way of sending a message that the light sentence (Martin) Erzinger received was entirely inappropriate."

The economic impact of Lance Armstrong’s return to the Tour de France in 2009 after a three-year absence has been seriously misstated.

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“The UCI can now only sincerely regret this conduct from the leaders of Pegasus Sports and express its sympathy to all the riders and others involved with the Australian team who unfortunately bear the consequences.” - UCI road.cc

Doping case related to HumanPlasma blood clinic.

Dutch cycling federation suspends national mountain bike champion.

Intervals aren't just for racers and people who care about getting faster.

The NeilPryde Alize is one of two new road bikes launched by the company as famous to windsurfers as it is unknown to cyclists.

"A competent bike, but it won’t excite you – although it won’t scare you either."

Following on its rejuvenation and success in 2010, the amateur squad out of California, CalGiant will be fielding 9 under-23 riders, or espoirs, in 2011.

The Veloist, an online social community for cyclists.

In Part One, Marco Polo Cycling Team Director Sportif Remko Kramer looks back at 2010 and some new races for 2011.

Two guys worth celebrating in 2010: Andy Schleck and Fabian Cancellara.

As riders dismount from the mythical (more by the day) Pegasus outfit and sign with other teams, here’s one headline we haven’t read: _____ inks deal with Christina Watches. Does that strike you as odd or expected?

Excited about the team launch on January 6.

Made it to the center of cross racing: Belgium. A few of you have asked for my first impressions of the races here, so here goes. Please remember that these are colored by my North American viewpoint.

A total of 17 events will provide riders of all ages and abilities with opportunities to win national titles across all five disciplines of competitive cycling.

Others who were arrested also likely to be in court soon.

Javier Fernández Alba denies doping charges and links to Alberto Contador.

Just two short days after returning home from nationals in Bend, OR I was back on a plane.

It looks like it will be another climbers’ delight for the 2011 Vuelta a España as new details of the likely route for next year’s Spanish tour are being revealed by local media.

Still a possibility of moving to RadioShack with season about to start.

A 2010 photo montage celebrating Road IDs customers and brand ambassadors. Most of the photos were posted to Road IDs Facebook fanpage.

How to diagnose a loose one--and fix it before it's too late.

BikeRadar: Rohloff cease production of eight- and nine-speed chains.

With the move to 10- and 11-speed road cassettes, Rohloff say they aren't able to provide a compatible chain that retains their trademark strength and durability.

Garmin Edge 500 with Heart Rate and Cadence GPS.

Belgian to ride for Topsport Vlaanderen in 2011.

CyclingNews: Nys, Compton lead UCI 'cross rankings....

When will world champion Stybar return?

RadioShack team officials confirmed Wednesday that they’re studying their budget to add riders who might opt out of the Pegasus team following the decision Monday to deny the Australian start-up team a Pro Continental license.

Australian sprinter waiting to hear back from Team RadioShack.

Gareth Williams, the MI6 spy was found dead in a bag in his bath.

By now most PEZ-fans should be familiar with Joe Parkin  – maybe not so much for his career as a journeyman pro cyclist, but more likely for his entertaining and refreshing memoirs of his racing days.

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“I am innocent and I will return to competition as soon as I recover from my pregnancy. A lot of damage has been done to my image, my family and my loved ones.” - Marta Dominguez VeloNation

Robbie McEwen's life off the bike took an interesting turn when he saved the lives of two former Australian sporting stars during a charity event last weekend.

American riders particularly determined to ride well on home soil.

Russian frustrated over Olympic medal delay.

The first serious legal challenge to the UCI’s biological passport anti-doping programme is underway at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Sealed systems, such as Gore’s Ride-On cables, have an uninterrupted PTFE middle liner, through which a PTFE-coated cable slips with no chance of contamination.

Underpants for the hands and other unspeakables among the holiday horrors for presents.

Here's a little bit of holiday cheer brought to us via YouTube by the London-based FreshNetworks social media company.

Claims banned ingredient was introduced to product line before ingredients list was updated.

Why is Mario Cipollini climbing a ladder?

YehudaMoon: Warming Up at the Grill Roller.

PodiumCafe: Are The Classics Cleaner?

"I think it's worth looking closer at why you don't hear of many doping cases arising out of the classics. Should we conclude that they aren't as compromised?"

CyclingNews: Di Luca confesses to doping mistakes....

Italian speaks in front of 500 students.

Grab an awesome Soigneur jersey that is made out of 100% pure Merino Wool.

Sadly it's a common refrain where cronyism wins out in some countries. Corruption makes long-term investment hazardous if not pointless.

VeloNews Must Reads: Feillu’s move; Davis’ hopes; Breschel’s prize; Lotto’s future.

France Soir: Feillu excited about move to Lux team
Brice Feillu, the young French climber who made a splash with a stage win in the 2009 Tour de France, says he’s ready to forget his low-profile season with Vacansoleil in 2010, more...

Giana Roberge introduces another episode of 'The Heat is On.'

She is a prodigious talent on the track taking countless world titles, with the sprint being her speciality.

Wiggins' has focused predominantly on the track throughout his career, with his major breakthrough coming at the age of 18, winning the World junior pursuit title.

Cavendish shot to prominence on the international stage by winning the 2007 Scheldeprijs classic in Belgium ahead of sprint legend, Robbie McEwen.

Bellis made his breakthrough on the road in 2007, finishing an impressive third in the U23 World road race championship in Stuttgart.

Downing first shot to prominence in 1999, taking the national team pursuit title as well as the Havant Grand Prix on the road.

Each bike has won this coveted design prize for 2011 in the leisure + lifestyle section.

The first edition of the UCI Yearbook has now been published and can be ordered from the International Cycling Union.

Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne winner is “open to everything.”

13 Regional Champions Crowned on Last Day of New England Season.

Long Term Athlete Development is the process of optimizing training, recovery and competition programming relative to the biological maturation and development of the athlete.

Doesn’t understand UCI decision, said full backing was set to happen.

Steegmans, late of Radio Shack and Katusha, hasn't had much fun since he left Tom Boonen's side after a very strong 2008 season.

“I’ve broken an ankle before, broken a collarbone, but it’s a whole other thing when you break your face!”

The bitter wintry conditions couldn't stop a hundred-odd revellers from gathering at London café-bar-workshop Look Mum No Hands! for the Winter Energy Party on Friday night.

Ted reports in from his team’s winter camp in Sardinia.

2010 Giro d'Italia King of the Mountains should be back to full capacity within three months.

Liquigas-Cannondale's training camp in Sardinia ends tomorrow and its riders leave with a clear vision of the new year.

It is good to be back in Belgium. Last year I had to forego my Euro racing campaign due to asthma, so I’m happy to be here, snow and all.

The star of the new lineup is the 2011 Stradalli Palermo full carbon road bike, a professional road bike at an affordable price.

"Does the job exceedingly well in all conditions. A bit pricey, but it lasts well."

A recent spate of clenbuterol positives has prompted Spain’s professional athlete’s association to raise the alarm over their collective fear of doping cases triggered by digesting tainted food.

The made-to-measure carbon frame has just been crafted in Italy and we’re getting pretty excited about slinging a leg over the finished bike.

Despite the proliferation of new cycling caps made form polyester (making them easier to clean and keep new-looking), The cotton twill cap that graced the stunning crania of Eddy Merckx, Fausto Coppi and Jacques Anquetil has yet to go the way of the Dodo.

Most riders who have won the U.S. road race championship did so after racing on European-based pro teams. At age 21, Ben King hasn’t yet started that part of his career officially, but he’s looking forward to suiting up for races in his red, white and blue RadioShack jersey in Mallorca next year.

RoadBikeAction: Tipping Point, Part Nine.

Tipping Point continues with more advice for aspiring racers.

Aims for world championships and Olympic selection.

Bike maintenance doesn't have to be like major surgery. A pro bike doctor explains 4 quick, vital checkups that'll keep your machine running smooth and safe.

A new event in the sportive calendar, the route is 162km from Saint Quentin to the Roubaix Velodrome, taking in 18 cobbled sectors, the day before the pros race.

"If you're a last minute Christmas shopper like me, you need to be very organised and have a very clear idea of what you're looking for - before leaving the house."

BikingBis: Friends of fallen cyclist find hit-and-run driver.

You can't say that the friends of a Hawaiian bicyclist who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run motorist took the law into their own hands, but they did help police with their investigation.

Pure Tasmania and Deloitte enter into partnership.

A century after Good Housekeeping Magazine introduced its  Seal of Approval the UCI has unveiled its own variation.

BSNYC: Sock It To Me - Filling In the Blanks.

Tour de France winner will race with Menchov next year.

“If an athlete’s posture is really bad, I’ll tape him,” says Sue Falsone, PT, CSCS, the director of performance physical therapy for Athletes’ Performance.

The UCI sent the team to the knacker's yard. It should not be the case that a team is genuinely surprised if the rules are objective.

And, oh, by the way, the promoters are also angling for a 10-day UCI stage race in 2012. Not that any mention was made.

This is huge news to American cycling fans, as the world championships have not been held in America since 1986.

YehudaMoon: Something to Chase.

Our form is our style, and our style is indistinguishable from who we are.

Canadian departs Pegasus Sports.

Lake's CX401 race shoes are expensive, there’s no two ways about that, but they might just be the most comfortable you ever buy thanks to their custom fit.

The sole, made from Teva's proprietary Spider365 sticky rubber, was designed specifically to interface with the platform of a freeride bike pedal.

Manx rider can count on right-hand men Mark Renshaw and Bernhard Eisel next month.

Little 5 N-m torque key for M5 bolts (4mm hex key size).

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"Contador. He's completely calculated, a perfect race car built in the laboratory for one race, the Tour. It does not matter whether or not he has character. He and Schleck are the same. You know how they race; you know where you need to wait for them. They have no imagination, no risk." - Moreno Argentin CyclingWeekly

"The 101 underwhelms on paper but performs well and looks good on the road."

Four more years for professional team.

The Echelon Gran Fondo series has teamed up with Fort Collins Cycling Festival to produce Colorado's biggest cycling event of 2011.

Italian sprinter looking forward to 2011 after four years on a general classification team.

Mark Legg-Compton, caught some great behind-the-scenes footage of before and after the race, and managed to snag some race action in between his duties working in the pits for Katie.

Alberto Contador denies link with Basque surfer Aritz Aranburu. According to Spanish anti-doping authorities the superstar surfer is a confidant and advisor to Contador.

Beleaguered Tour de France champion Alberto Contador on Monday “categorically denied” reports by a Spanish magazine that links him to Javier Fernández Alba, a Madrid-based trainer and manager reportedly under investigation by authorities for trafficking of doping products.

Just 48 hours after his victory in the team sprint, Kévin Sireau celebrated his first individual success of the season.

I’ve been writing a fair amount on this blog about drug usage recently. I’d really like to be writing about life and observations that I’ve experienced through the sport of cycling. But, there again seems to be a rash of positives happening.

Italian will head team as Evans delays start of season.

Fourteen months ago the 20-year-old was involved in a scooter accident that nearly cost him his life; with a partial return to racing at the tail end of this season under his belt and having suffered no permanent damage, he is ready to fulfil all the early promise that guided him to in the 2007 Under 23 road race world championships in Stuttgart.

"Together we are working to build a premier women’s off-road team with an emphasis on style and forward-thinking design. “Style and design?” you may ponder."

Cyclocrossers everywhere revel in reliving the glory of their races in online, home movie style, but videographer Burk Webb has taken it up several notches this year in documenting the Cross Crusade season.

"I loaded up the trusty Grand Bois Urban Bike with a 40-lb box of books and headed toward downtown Seattle."

Jeremy Ferguson (California Giant Berry Farms) produced a strong win in the Men’s Category A race in the Sacramento Cyclocross series, hosted by City Bicycle Works.

Retired Aussie cyclist starts as sports director with Danish team.

Well, it looks like it’s going to be a white Christmas again - suitable for the occasion but not the best for our training program this period.

Seven-time US cyclo-cross champion finding focus for 2011.

Aussie team shocked at UCI decision.

The UCI is refusing to register Australia’s Pegasus Sports team as a Professional Continental squad, the federation announced Monday..

Lactic acid causes muscle fatigue and the burning sensation when the going gets tough. Right? Wrong.

Salbutamol to be allowed in higher doses.

Armstrong case heads into New Year; Wires and European trips.

D2 Shoes isn’t a Johnny come lately to the world of high-end cycling shoes, nor is this the company’s first foray into off-road footwear.

Professional riders have raw talent and ability, determination to succeed, and a hard work ethic. These qualities alone set them apart from the general racing population world-wide. However, apart from this, they are basically the same as the rest of us and have no real secrets.

Welcome to Hell, they say. Entries to the inaugural Paris-Roubaix Challenge have now opened for 2011.

Dane to have his own chances to win in 2011.

There are more different bends of handlebars out there than there are makers of helmets. That is to say there are a bunch, but not so many as, say, species of fish.

From a record number of 85 applicants, a record number of 36 young riders, including six women, have been selected for Dave Rayner Funding to race abroad in 2011.

An American artist has devised a magnetic sticker that can be used by cyclists to alert drivers to the fact that their driving might be putting cyclists at risk.

Colombian cyclist Ramon Hoyos, as the spokesman for Lechuga hair gel/pomade. For those of you who took spanish in high school, yes, the name brand of this product translates to "lettuce".

Squad features U23s and juniors.

Browne Eye Media has exclusive footage of Landis teaching a dog techniques to attack cyclists.

Waffles&Steel Musings: The peak and rock bottom.

YehudaMoon: Looking for an Excuse.

Financial backers of any sport are usually nothing more than wealthy groupies of that particular sport; there is nothing wrong with that.

Mark Cavendish is treading a well-worn path for any sports star in Britain and has started a relationship with "glamour" model, Peta Todd:

Team Saxo Bank’s 26-year-old Chris Anker Sörensen has had an incredible season with a Giro stage victory, an impressive performance as a durable climber in the French mountains during the Tour de France and a historically memorable tactical move at the world championships this autumn.

Eddy Merckx was hammering like a crazed demon, trying to split the field. But he has eased up and the leading bunch is back together again.

Bikes for the World is losing its long-time storage site in Northern Virginia to redevelopment and is soliciting leads for a new location in the region.

Ortega returned positive result from pre-Tour of Portugal test.

Former world cycling champion Cadel Evans will gamble on a later than usual start to his season in 2011 in what could be his final chance to win the Tour de France, more...

According to its developers, “The KnowPro Tour de France quiz is based on the history, facts, racers and personalities of the biggest bicycle race in the world.

The clue is in his name, Ian ‘Field’ – smooth tarmac or even smoother hardwood boards are not for Mr. Field; he’s opted for the mud, sand, ice, adverse cambers, roots, yes, and fields of cyclo-cross.

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"Contador. He's completely calculated, a perfect race car built in the laboratory for one race, the Tour. It does not matter whether or not he has character. He and Schleck are the same. You know how they race; you know where you need to wait for them. They have no imagination, no risk." - Moreno Argentin CyclingWeekly

Patrick Lefevere’s team apparently determined to sign World Cyclocross champion.

Six months after his heart attack, there is growing evidence that suggests that Kim Kirchen  will finish his career.

American targets Worlds, World Cup podium.

'Tis the season to be greedy! Here are ten wishes for the upcoming cycling season. Fingers crossed...

A former national cycling champion in Argentina has committed suicide by throwing himself from a neighbour’s house in mysterious circumstances that are being linked to his having been kidnapped last week.

If you have ever been unfortunate enough to have your bike stolen, then statistically speaking, the chances are that it was from your home.

Many of us will have been there, minding our own business making good progress up the inside of stop-start urban traffic when a right-turning, oncoming vehicle cuts across our path.

The USA riders were some of the first riders to be out there in the morning. We all went back to the USA tent and started to warm up on the trainers.

22-year-old outsprints the Belgian master to take the biggest win of his career.

'Cross world champ Vos runner-up.

Race start (Elite Men): 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern).

For the second time in two years, December brought unusual cold and snow to much of Western Europe, burying the fifth round of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup.

High-quality, breathable jersey for use from autumn right through to the end of spring.

Tough veteran hopes to begin year with Tour de Langkawi in Malaysia.

Lauren Hall falls in love with the track.

Floyd Landis can consider it a safe bet that he has very few friends left in professional cycling.

Structure in place for Saxo Bank's cyclists, Contador's future in doubt.

The International Cycling Union's licensing commission is expected to meet to review a revised application by Pegasus Sports for a ProContinental licence.

Chance of being in Cavendish' sprint train.

"Correct fit is crucial but the Elite 29er is light, agile and a lot of fun for the money."

road.cc: Marin Ignacio.

2010's Ignacio was a drop bar fixer with leather fittings but for 2011 it's sporting narrow risers and using the same Cromoly frame as the Dominican.

"Where I live in this part of Spain it’s very hilly and you're never too far from the coast, so what’s better than combining them both for a great ride?"

Spain’s cycling federation president expects the Alberto Contador doping case to end up in the hands of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) no matter what decision is made.

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"Contador. He's completely calculated, a perfect race car built in the laboratory for one race, the Tour. It does not matter whether or not he has character. He and Schleck are the same. You know how they race; you know where you need to wait for them. They have no imagination, no risk." - Moreno Argentin CyclingWeekly

Evans to start his season at Strade Bianche.

YehudaMoon: Mysterious Symbols.

An interesting comparison between the new HTC-Highroad jersey and the older Vermeer Thijs squad.

Confiscated in the raid were some expensive hair sprays possibly used in the race preparation of riders. These styling products enabled riders to achieve better results and look good while doing it.

Raids on Ball’s apartment led to seizure of banned substances.

Job hunt difficulties for cyclists following doping investigations and suspensions.

NADA says Kircher also distributed products.

"Many of my favorite books -- both fiction and non-fiction -- involve travel or adventure."

Is this the next big thing in cycling?

Back to Belgium and looking forward to the World Cups.

Cancellara receives disqualified Rebellin's original silver medal in small podium ceremony at home in Switzerland.

Radomir Simunek Jr. (BKCP-Powerplus) stars in a thrilling episode of “One Good Line Theater” during a snow-packed Scheldecross Antwerp.

Mark Colton brings us recaps of both the Elite men’s and women’s races at the National Championships in Bend, Oregon.

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"Contador. He's completely calculated, a perfect race car built in the laboratory for one race, the Tour. It does not matter whether or not he has character. He and Schleck are the same. You know how they race; you know where you need to wait for them. They have no imagination, no risk." - Moreno Argentin CyclingWeekly

Tom Boonen posed as Quick Step’s special model for the 2011 team jersey. The Team Quick Step champion wore the 2011 jersey  designed by Vermarc – a longtime business partner for the team – in an exclusive sneak peek at the team’s outfit for next season.

Live coverage may begin as early as 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern).

WSJ says FDA are to question whether investors knew about alleged doping practices.

We heard last summer about the UCI’s rule changes for cyclocross racing internationally. The USAC has now finalized its rule changes for the season.

Telenet-Fidea rider developing further in the shadow of Zdenek Stybar.

"I wish there were more cycling novels of the calibre of Tim Krabbé's The Rider."

With the close of the U.S. national cyclocross championships on Sunday comes the opening of the eighth edition of EuroCrossCamp. Geoff Proctor and USA Cycling team up over the next two weeks to host a set of the country’s most promising ’crossers, including the junior men 17-18 and U23 nationals podiums, for a run at World Cups and the Christmas week races in Belgium.

Sorry to disappoint you but I don’t have anything bad to say about Alexi Grewal, just best wishes from Aspen on your comeback ride.

“My opinion is that the case will end in the CAS, because it won’t end happily for all parties. The case is not easy and requires a thorough study.” - Juan Carlos Castaño.

Reading L'Equipe this morning it appears the Spanish cycling federation is heading for a stand-off with Alberto Contador.

Alberto Contador's case will not be decided before the middle of January 2011, according to Juan Carlos Castaño, president of the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC).

America's greatest domestique and Classics racer talks about his obsession with Paris-Roubaix, the only two races that make him nervous, and riding after retirement.

"Brilliant fit and performance – as you’d expect at this price."

Want to race faster next summer? Then you need to be on the indoor trainer in winter.

The break went early and would stay away for most of the race, best known was big Shack German, Gregory Raast.

The big boys can throw down a whole lotta attacks in a few short km riding up Alpe d’Huez during the final stage of Dauphine 2010. Chapeau to Brajkovic (and hopefully you) for surviving them all!

After a record seven Tour wins, the joy ride turned bumpy. The investors never made back the money they put in. The Postal team they helped finance stands accused by one of its former riders, Mr. Landis, of systematic doping.

The Explainer reflects on this week’s hearing in Colorado in which a court accepted a plea deal for a wealthy defendant and explains why he won’t be calling for a boycott of an entire community based on the actions of one public official.

YehudaMoon: By the People.

How would you feel if a simple parking violation resulted in a ticket that surpassed the cost of your car?

Appeals to CAS to change dates of ban.

Flavia Oliveira, the Brazilian cyclist who recently won a reduction in her suspension for doping, has filed suit against the supplement manufacturer who she says caused the doping violation.

I knew Powerbar had been bought by Swiss food giant Nestlé, a sign that the market had to be big enough to attract a giant company but this confirms just how much money there is in sports nutrition.

US U23 champion without a jersey but ready to race.

No official word on whether he will join team for 2011.

"A hard worker but needs regular refreshment to keep its performance at its best."

The past 12 months have been peppered with some stand-out performances and in the first of our reviews we look at the riders of the year.

Track cyclists to be supported toward 2012 Olympics.

Coming out of the previous round in Igorre, Spain, Niels Albert holds the overall lead, but with only a 59-point advantage the competition is still wide open.

Can Nys take Scheldecross and Kalmthout in one Weekend?

It’s that time of year when we look back at the 2010 racing season and pick the winners  and losers, the surprise performances and failures, the riders who climbed to new heights and those who fell off the bike and rolled back down the hill scaring the tifosi.

The presenters of the Amgen Tour of California, AEG, are partnering with Pacific Sports to hold L’Etape du California next year.

CyclingNews: Spanish Olympic chief wants maximum ban if Contador doped....

Insists Spain is not complacent.

Believe it or not, this is the perfect time of year to tune up your riding skills.

A trip to Italy to benefit our friend and ex-team mate’s son, Andreas Knickman.

As things were marginally more relaxed than normal, we got to push the swing door open on the Cervelo Test Team kitchen to catch a few moments with their chef extraordinaire Willy Balmat.

CyclingNews: Argentin hits out at Contador and the UCI....

Former world champion describes riders as spineless.

Welsh track sprint specialist Becky James' rise on the international scene has been rapid.

Shimano Dura-Ace PD-7900 pedals

"All the good bits of the old Dura-Ace pedal but lighter."

A US businessman who left a cyclist for dead in a hit-and-run incident last summer has walked free from court after striking a plea bargain.

Good ride, good spec, and good value on a race capable all rounder.

Adidas’s Evil Eye glasses have long been popular all-rounders to ward off what even the most accursed trail or storm can hurl your way.

Triple World champion first cyclist to support 100% Dope Free.

There was a new name showing up in the top 10 of the Elite Men US Cross Championships this past weekend.

In a classic case of passive aggression the UCI in their newsletter/blog defended their actions regarding the Alberto Contador/Clenbuterol case.

YehudaMoon: Easy Send Off.

Bike shops are an important part of our community. I don’t think anyone believes that online retailers, as good as many of them are, can completely replace the LBS, so helping them find new ways to stay connected and relevant benefits us all.

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"Contador. He's completely calculated, a perfect race car built in the laboratory for one race, the Tour. It does not matter whether or not he has character. He and Schleck are the same. You know how they race; you know where you need to wait for them. They have no imagination, no risk." - Moreno Argentin CyclingWeekly

You can state with more certainty that Omega Pharma- Lotto is Belgium's top team, thanks to the presence of Philippe Gilbert and Jurgen Van Den Broeck, not to mention André Greipel.

The elegant Grand Bois/Nitto M-13 racks are designed for Grand Bois 650B bikes.

Where is Sep Vanmarcke riding next year??

Van Gerwen continues sponsorship search and hopes for come-back.

Great Britain's Track World Cup campaign continues strongly, with three medals on the opening day of the second round of the competition held in Cali, Colombia.

Fuji, Kestrel and Rotor supply Spanish squad.

"Compromised for everyday riding but a great value racer."

Sharp downhilling sensation, Willow Koerber joins the Trek World Team for the 2011 and 2012 seasons.

Big changes set for marathon and four-cross disciplines.

Markus behind the lens getting the right angle for some beautiful mountain riding.

The pros and cons of bike lanes.

This is the final part of a three-part interview with Pat McQuaid, focusing on McQuaid’s five years as head of the UCI. Part 2 was published last week and part 1 on Nov. 29.

Jason McCartney will be the only American supporting Lance Armstrong next month at the Tour Down Under, a race Armstrong says will be his last major road race outside the U.S.

Final international race for multiple Tour de France winner.

Company of former pro Jackson Stewart to manage development program.

Timmy is on contract with Garmin through the end of the year...so he has to wear their kit...but his heart is firmly planted in Italy.

US team goes for whiter retro look.

For most, the US Cross Nationals  mean the end of the cross season.

The contract for both Brugge, the start of De Ronde, and Meerbeke/Ninove is up next year.

Saxo Bank-SunGard Australian eager to repeat early successes.

"Not knowing about a subject has never stopped me from writing about it."

Chris McCormack is the first Ironman World Champion to appear on Wheaties boxes.

Where should you keep coffee to make it last long and taste great? Do you freeze it or simply store it in the refrigerator? Should you put it in a jar, wrap it with paper or keep it in a plastic bag?

So essentially the Frenchmen doesn’t have a good idea of how strong he is physically because of his haphazard training methods and isn’t sure how mentally strong he is, either.

The RadioShack team booked an early training camp this year in Calpe, Spain for the European riders to meet the new members of the team and for some light training.

Mario Cipollini dropped his machismo is dead quote on the cycling world and achieved the desired effect.

Eddy Merckx is the greatest cyclist of all time, simple as that.

Squinzi and Damiani remember the Italian coach.

French coach admits Riis is in a difficult situation due to Contador's doping investigation.

For some reason cyclists don’t like to pay the ever rising cost of flying with a bike.

Mark Cavendish is among the cyclists who have had restrictions placed on them riding in Australia.

The bike industry is reacting to the new approval procedure for race bike frames and forks set up by the International Cycling Union (UCI), cycle sport's world governing body, and it’s fair to say that there’s a mix of nervousness and incredulity.

The Hive offers preferred pricing on Honey Stinger products and merchandise to athletes and teams identified by Honey Stinger as influential in their sport, region or community.

Laying the foundations for the upcoming year by preparing the body with a block of long steady rides, marks the end of the social season and the beginning of the antisocial season.

"Expensive but outstandingly smooth rollers with loads of upgrade and resistance options."

Dismisses Dutchman's notion of using cross as training.

A Colorado judge on Thursday accepted a controversial plea agreement dropping a felony count in the case of a cyclist who was the victim of a hit-and-run driver in Eagle County last July.

VeloNatiuon: Could Eufemiano Fuentes lose his medical licence?

In the third installment of "SaddlePapp", Joe Papp the pocket-rocket from Pittsburgh talks blood thinners, chat-up lines, Christmas and the sexual habits of the peloton, while also making some insightful predictions for the 2011 season.

Despite backing Contador after news of his failed test, Blanco dismissed any notion the Spanish cyclist would get preferential treatment after the cycling federation's president also came out in support.

Dutch MTBer of the year claims results came from contaminated Mexican meat.

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“I'd have to conclude that Pippo's tactic of going without sex during the competitive part of last season is great if you want to finish just outside of the medals at the Worlds.” - Joe Papp EuroSport

"International Cycling Union (UCI) President Pat McQuaid is pushing for longer doping suspensions. He told France's L'Equipe on Monday that he would like to ban EPO users for life.

Cycling is a sport where performance-enhancing drugs make a big difference. Put simply a doctor can change the results of a big race.

Supports life-time ban for Erythropoietin (EPO) users.

Warm-up Over – Pre-CX Race.

Which started out as a Quick Step fan snark, went via a big win Quick Step vs Rabobank, to a van den Broeck vs Gesink fight.

Fractal is a word coined by mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot (Above.) who published his findings as recent as the 1970s.

"A high-precision 3D fitting tool backed by a brand with a professional, collaborative and user-friendly fitting philosophy."

9W magazine is the brainchild of Harry Zernike. It's a lively mix of Harry's two passions: Cycling- he is currently a cat 4 with Teany- and photography, where he is a straight-up pro.

Cyclingnewsasia's Daniel Carruthers continues to provide us with the “inside” informaton on new products for next year and 2012.

Lovely smooth cables - trouble-free braking practically guaranteed.

Simple look a departure from Caisse d'Epargne jersey.

EuroPeloton: Is Lance Armstrong Still a Pro Cyclist?

Lance Armstrong had a very tough 2010 Tour de France, filled with bad luck, crashes and a huge dose of humility.

Mark Cavendish has insisted that he loves what he does after another successful year as an elite road sprinter.

"I have used motor pacing to sharpen my performance and bike handling skills for many years, but I have noticed that the topic is pretty much ignored in publications when it comes to advising its use."

The new Giro Factor is a prime example of why production cycling footwear deserves our interest.

Comeback fuelled interest and investment on the race.

The Remarkable Life Of Jacques Anquetil, The First Five-Times Winner Of The Tour De France.

Infamous cobbled sector stays in the race despite rumours to the contrary.

Former world champion building toward 2012 Olympics.

Crank Brothers will be the headline sponsor, with additional support from Schlamm Clothing, Ridley Bikes, SRAM and Cyclocross Magazine.

The Regale Carbon FX is classic design with distinctive Italian styling, and the #1 choice of professional cyclists who choose Selle San Marco.

Legal questions continue to follow Belgian rider, WADA supports UCI .

"World Champ and local rider Zdenek Stybar rode to a solo victory in the mens  Elite race."

Cyclocross: Clydesdale Championship of the Universe 2010.

The field this year had twice as many large-boned racers – 60 to 70 by most estimates.

"The Koksijde World Cup was my fifth consecutive weekend of racing."

Known for its epic tours around the world, the Tour d’Afrique has plans to ride coast to coast across the United States to benefit the Trips For Kids non-profit organization next spring.

New start for 25 year old American rider.

Ivan Basso, who is targeting victory in the Tour de France next season, has an added incentive to do so to concur following the revelation that the dying wish of the coach Aldo Sassi was for the Liquigas-Doimo rider win the maillot jaune and place it on his tomb.

It's been all quiet on the Garmin-Cervélo women's team front for a while, but we've finally got some news.

Despite recent reports of its demise, Pegasus Sports has secured enough money to save its ambitious plans to field a UCI Pro Continental team in 2011.

Team Christina Watches claims to have 100 applications.

“Harmful and noxious gases emitted from the upholstery can infiltrate the driver's compartment and potentially alter the driver.”

Charleroi is best known around here as being the start town of the Fléche Wallonne. The Wall Street Journal  tries to make it famous for other reasons, naming it the "ugliest" city in Belgium.

Tipping Point continues with some training tips, fitness hints, and racing secrets.

Last week Omega Pharma-Lotto director sportif Marc Sergeant squashed conjecture concerning Philippe Gilbert’s goals for the 2011 season. In an interview with Cyclingnews Sergeant refuted the idea that Gilbert might be a contender for the 2011 Tour de France.

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“Foreign competition is stronger than before. I think French riders are a little soft. Bernard Hinault  is severe with them; well, I agree with him. I also think that the French teams are too conservative; how do you run at the highest level internationally with a national vision.” - Pat McQuaid  VeloNation

"I’ve been watching him race for a long time now. I think the first time I noticed him was back at Cross Nationals in Providence. The snowy one. He was raging that day. Every since then I’ve kept my eye on him whenever I could."

Academy hopeful and Hausslerphile Tom Moses tells us about training with the Yorkshire chaingang, having one leg stronger than the other and his worst day on the bike.

Says cycling is an easy target.

Pegasus saved! (Maybe). UCI stickers now available.

War — has it really come to this? That’s what hard-core Lance & Landis fans were asking.

Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes leaves the Altavista Medical Center where he works in Las Palmas, on the Spanish canary island of Gran Canaria on December 15, 2010.

"I am here to help. Specifically, I’m here to help you stave off doing laundry by one more day by presenting the new, 2011, Fat Cyclist T-Shirt Collection."

Luxembourg can be a secretive place, the OECD's "grey list" of countries accused the country of lacking financial transparency and it's reportedly the country of choice for the North Korean dictatorship to stash its ill-gotten gains.

Castaño says it is good to clean up all sports.

Saxo Bank's Luxembourg talks about Saxo Bank's first training camp and the year ahead.

Young Briton speaks about her past, present and future.

"Imagine you are a young man.  You are racing in your first Tour De France."

"Nicole Cooke likely needs no introduction here. She has won a World Championship. She has won an Olympic gold medal. She's won multiple British National Championship titles and has three victories on the Mur de Huy."

Sixes, road, cyclo-cross, road, MTB - it's all the same to Colorado's Colby Pearce.

"When I was a cyclist I came from Australia to live and race in Holland for seven or eight years. I started to realize there were a lot of people building tracks that had no knowledge of cycling."

Britain's female team pursuiters will come up against their international rivals for the first time this season at the second round of the 2010/11 UCI Track World Cup in Cali, Colombia, from Thursday to Saturday (December 16-18).

The Athens, Georgia resident is a member of the BMC squad and is attending a pre-season training camp in Spain which just happened to coincide with his birthday.

The UCI, in a front page editorial in the latest edition of its Velo World magazine, takes issue with Floyd Landis’ charge that the organization gives favorable treatment to some cyclists.

RadioShack rider building for Tour and Vuelta.

As part of our series of what goes on behind the scenes of running a women's cycling team, DS Stefan Wyman sits down with a cappuccino and tells the cafe about the challenges of finding team sponsors for Horizon Fitness RT.

5 healthy foods that aren't so healthy when consumed in excess.

You could not have planned a more perfect day for Ivan Basso and the boys on the Liquigas-Cannondale squad to take their time trial bikes out for a spin in the Sardinian sun.

Förster to lead US-based team in first Pro Conti appearance.

USA Cycling has released the rosters of the ten U.S. teams registered as UCI Continental teams..

As of Monday evening, 29 landslides have struck city and county roads and state highways in Western Washington.

An excellent action camera – it's rugged, easy to use and provides high-quality footage.

By this time, who in the cycling universe doesn’t know about the glorious, beautiful and erotic Cyclepassion calendar?

Things will be different at the Team Type 1 squad for 2011 as they recently received a UCI Pro Continental licence.

He may have survived several of Saxo Bank boss Bjarne Riis’s notorious pre-season SAS-style boot camps, but Stuart O’Grady’s career with his new employers, Team Leopard, has got off to ta bad start.

"Super-confident, supremely balanced handling combine with a stiff frame and supple suspension to create an awesome ride"

Excess pressure on nerves in your hand can cause numb, tingly fingers and pain in your wrists.

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“Foreign competition is stronger than before. I think French riders are a little soft. Bernard Hinault  is severe with them; well, I agree with him. I also think that the French teams are too conservative; how do you run at the highest level internationally with a national vision.” - Pat McQuaid  VeloNation

General manager said things are ‘perfect’ with new team.

"I installed Sidi’s own shoe shields on both pairs of my Sidi Dragon 2 MTB shoes with carbon soles."

The bicycle victims’ assistance non-profit, Not One More, was founded by Dara Schulenberg, who was almost killed by a car while riding her bicycle five miles from her home in August of 2005.

"I have used motor pacing to sharpen my performance and bike handling skills for many years, but I have noticed that the topic is pretty much ignored in publications when it comes to advising its use."

In company financial filings, Amaury reported a $32 million increase in sales during 2009; that's a 20% increase over the previous year.

Can a team compete at a high level and attract enough sponsorship and income to exceed its wage bill and costs?

Entrance fees for certain areas at races to share the burden.

It took the UCI two weeks to get the results of Ezequiel Mosquera’s A sample from the Vuelta’s stage 18. Two and a half months later we’re still waiting for the results of the B sample.

After seven years writing exclusively for the world's biggest cycling site, journalist Anthony Tan decided to see if he could make it as a one-man band and at the same time, keep his integrity intact—or even improve on it.

Nimble and efficient lightweight that rides more like a road race bike than a sportive machine.

"Impeccably fast high-speed cruisers for smooth roads and the glue-averse. But they're not all that snappy feeling and you'll have to contend with ear piercing brake squeal during long descents"

Adam McGrath has been penning online columns all season long for CXM, and he checked in with his latest right before the big domestic finale – Elite National Championships in Bend, Oregon.

Blood Sweat & Gears: Racing Clean to the Tour de France is a flick that covers Team Garmin Slipstream from Colorado to Qatar to France.

Doping, it’s a family affair, Fuentes and Bernucci-style.

Goss, Howard likely candidates for second string.

Down but not out: Jeremy Powers hits the deck, loses gold but saves bronze.

UCI President sees future growth of cycling outside traditional European base.

Track rider not allowed to ride in Manchester in spite of Belgian court ruling.

Alfred Robert Engers, better known as Alf Engers was the first British Time Trialist to record a time under 50 minutes for the 25 mile distance. (40.23 Km.).

Matthew Pacocha (Hudz-Subara) jumped off the front at the start of the race and found extra motivation when he heard the race announcer say he wasn't the fastest man on the course.

Photo gallery of the Italian team on the road.

CyclingInquisition: Indurain's unibrow, Cannondale's troubles, and Manuel Noriega's face. The questiosn people ask me.

Why did Cannondale recently close production, and subsequently auction off the equipment at its Bedford, Pennsylvania factory?

Ride On was the first event kicking of the Taichung Bike Week and Cyclingnewsasia had the opportunity to take part for one whole day taking in the new product presentations from the various companies on display.

A student at the University of California, Berkeley has been hit with a $220 fine for locking his bike to a railing rather than a bike rack.

Jersey to be "cool and simple, a classic look"

The sad news came this morning that husband, friend, trainer, and anti-doping crusader, Aldo Sassi, had finally succumbed to the untreatable tumors in his brain.

With the passing of Aldo Sassi this past weekend, the cycling world lost a great man and advocate in the fight against doping.

With news that the Aussie team is set to implode, some are already casting around for the bogeyman here.

Contrary to reports that Pegasus Sports’ nascent team has disbanded, CEO Chris White affirmed to VeloNews Monday he has every intention to fulfill the UCI requirements required by the December 15 deadline extension and register as a Pro Continental team in 2011.

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“Foreign competition is stronger than before. I think French riders are a little soft. Bernard Hinault  is severe with them; well, I agree with him. I also think that the French teams are too conservative; how do you run at the highest level internationally with a national vision.” - Pat McQuaid  VeloNation

road.cc: UCI approval procedure for frames and forks comes into force.

A new approval procedure for race bike frames and forks set up by the International Cycling Union (UCI) will come into force in just a couple of weeks, on 1 January 2011.

Sneak previews in advance of official team launches.

Well made and worthy saddle for general road/’cross duties.

"Comfort levels far beyond what you'd expect of an aero bike, at a good price"

It's common to get the munchies when the temperature drops. Eating is one way that your body warms itself.

So why do their point totals keep shrinking?

UCI President speaks of reduced sentences for "lighter" substances.

Sassi was an Italian coach and sports scientist who ran the Mapei Training Centre near Milan in Italy.

Italian coach passes away due to brain tumor.

Allegedly threatened Spain's world and European football titles.

Rollers are viewed with suspicion, incomprehension or downright fear by many riders – a dangerous liability only suitable for hardcore experienced riders.

“Why is functional training better than typical strength training."

Six in ten people in England who are able to ride a bicycle are deterred from cycling to work because they believe that “it’s too dangerous for me to cycle on the roads.”

Descending through Selva di Cadore and down into Caprile from the Passo Giau is just fantastic.

Belgian cyclocross Kannibaal wants team to sign Sven Vanthourenhout.

Many randonneurs are planning to ride in Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP), the famous 765-mile ride in 2011.

Fans of ultra-tough gran fondo/cyclosportif events have just been given a dream come true.

One two-man race abruptly turned into another on Sunday as the elite men took to the course at cyclocross nationals in Bend, and what looked to be a battle between Todd Wells and Jeremy Powers turned instead into a race between Wells and hometown favorite Ryan Trebon.

Katie Compton (Planet Bike) collected her seventh cyclocross national championship on Sunday in Oregon, riding away from Luna’s Georgia Gould on the second lap of a heavy, muddy course.

CyclingFans: USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships LIVE.

Elite/U23 Women: 12:30pm PST (3:30pm U.S. Eastern) (21:30 CET).
Elite Men: 2:30pm PST (5:30pm U.S. Eastern) (23:30 CET).

Provisionally cleared Belgian not allowed to start in Manchester.

It’s not part of any major series, but the cyclocross in Overijse, Belgium, is among the discipline’s most prestigious.

CyclingFans: Druivencross Cyclocross at Overijse LIVE.

Vlaamse Druivencross Cyclocross at Overijse will be shown LIVE Sunday, with coverage scheduled to start before the Elite Men race gets underway at 15:00 CET (9am U.S. Eastern).

Cyclocross International de Saint-Jean-de-Monts will be shown LIVE Sunday, with coverage scheduled to start when the Elite Men race gets underway at 15:00 CET (9am U.S. Eastern).

Dutch talent shows well in Overijse, but promises that his goals will remain on the road.

First Canadian registered team to hit such heights.

Management working hard to resolve situation in advance of UCI deadline.

"I'd suggest a rule change: teams shouldn't sign riders until the funding of the team is certified."

On Sunday afternoon, Tim Johnson will line up in defense of his stars-and-stripes jersey at the U.S. national cyclocross championships for the third time in his career.

Brunel is L'Equipe's chief cycling writer and editor of the cycling pages. As such this places him right at the top of the press-pack pecking order, up with La Gazzetta Dello Sport's Pier Bergonzi.

British time trialist ready for new challenge.

This year Ikea employyes got new bikes. We wonder if they’re safe to ride.

"A light, stiff, strong but amazingly comfy frame. Good value too"

After any adventure to cover the great races of our sport, there’s always one story I can’t wait to write – about an experience so amazing, that it must be shared.

Spaniard’s lawyer claims he did nothing wrong.

Crazy Dane Michael Rasmussen told the cycling world he has the resumes of 50 riders itching to join him in his new Christian Watches team.

Here’s a dozen titles, old and new, in no particular order, and certainly not an exhaustive sample, that will hopefully make your task of choosing presents, or even drawing up your own wish-list, easier.

Informative and entertaining all you can eat buffet of cycling knowledge & trivia.

Lefevere confident but refuses to disclose fee.

Former Tour winner to join Coruxo.

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“I read an interview with Umberto Veronesi, a scientist, a reputed oncologist and Minister for Health. In five hundred years or more, human beings might have both sets of genitalia, male and female. I don’t want this evolution to have started already in cycling…”  - Mario Cipollini  CyclingNews

Gilbert to race in Mallorca and Algarve.

The team name founded by the Schleck family will be released Jan 6th, 2011.

Danny Summerhill (Holowesko Partners) outgunned Zach McDonald (Rapha-Focus) for his second consecutive U23 U.S. cyclocross national title Saturday in Bend, Oregon.

With two laps to go Bahnson made his move, putting in a huge effort and dropping Fox on the frontside of the course. 

A nasty wintry mix awaited the Masters men’s races that started off today’s race action.

Masters Men 40-44 starting at 9:30 a.m. PST, followed by the Junior men’s race at 11:00 a.m. Then on Sunday, live streaming video (p/b USA Cycling) and interactive text-based coverage of the Elite Men’s and Women’s races.

Belgian doesn't believe he'll hold off Nys.

A mechanical derails Niels Albert’s train and Sven Nys slips past for the win in Essen.

Essen (GP Rouwmoer) will be shown LIVE Saturday, with coverage scheduled to start when the Elite Men race gets underway at 15:00 CET (9am U.S. Eastern).

Groenendaal says Dutchman's remarks are bad for the sport.

"Cycling Fast is the best resource for any rider with a firm grasp on biking basics and a desire for the thrill of competition."

Early season races in the desert looking for equal representation from first and second tier teams.

UCI warn the organisers that he is only allowed to race in Belgium.

Cyclo-cross is the fastest growing discipline in American cycling. As a result of the sport’s massive popularity, it faces new challenges, the most prominent being how promoters can continue to offer what the racers came for in the first place: a fun, fair, quality racing experience.

Not so Daily Quote:

“I read an interview with Umberto Veronesi, a scientist, a reputed oncologist and Minister for Health. In five hundred years or more, human beings might have both sets of genitalia, male and female. I don’t want this evolution to have started already in cycling…”  - Mario Cipollini  CyclingNews

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