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| Oct 31 |
 Giro
d’Italia race director Michele Acquarone sits alone and in the dark at
home as winter moves in on Milan. (velonews.com)
 Year-long
investigation likely to reveal the full extent of doping in Denmark.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Verbier
and Saas-Fee to feature on final weekend. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
La Ruta - Oct 24-26 (Results), Tour of Hainan - Oct 20-28 (Results), 2014 Tour de France - July 5-27 (Stages), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  Frankie
Andreu takes a look at the 2014 Tour edition’s route and remembers his
biggest first week of the Tour, back in 1994. (bicycling.com)
 As
a much-travelled former national road race champion, an inaugural
member of Team Sky – the first British rider to win an individual stage
for them – and current national criterium champion, Russell Downing has
been there, done that. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Van
der Schueren trying to get additional budget to sign more riders.
(velonation.com)
 Volagi
is a small US based firm with a clear and simple focus - creating
products designed specifically for the endurance
cyclist. (bikeradar.com)
From
the earliest days of the LeMond/Armstrong conflict there has been an
unseemly, jealous and petty sense to LeMond’s dislike of Arrmstrong.
(redkiteprayer.com)
Banned
Italian to take on Mayo's Ventoux mark and others. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
like the Eneco Tour and Tour de Pologne get downgranded. Paris-Nice,
Tirren0-Adriatic, the Dauphiné and Tour de Suisse all shrink. Other
races vanish. (inrng.com)
Dutch
union reportedly starting Continental team for unemployed pros.
(cyclingnews.com)
Mark
Cavendish has been invited to train with the Great Britain track team
before the end of this year as officials assess whether he’s a genuine
contender for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. (velonews.com)
Former
Tour de France green jersey rider says no hard feelings with Australian
team. (velonation.com)
2013
saw the introduction of TeXtreme to the bicycle industry with Felt’s
first use of the incredible fabric in the launch of their FRD line.
Since then, Felt has introduced 4 new models that also get the special
checkerboard look. (bikerumor.com)
 Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Cycle On The Rollers How To Be A Good New Rider Video: The truth about dishonesty Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries Documentary: Cycling’s Greatest Fraud |  Agency
‘disappointed’ in delay, says many clean Canadian athletes were cheated
out of opportunity to shine. (velonation.com)
 Shane
Sutton has an enviable coaching track record and his previous pupils
include two Sirs – Bradley Wiggins and Chris Hoy. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Look
at the map and it looks like a Tour of Eastern France. How can you have
a race that misses out so much of the country? (inrng.com)
 Kannibaal
aiming for incredible tenth victory on Flemish hill; Helen Wyman aiming
for number three. (velonation.com)
 Welshman
aims to return to Paris-Nice (cyclingnews.com).
 It’s
a simple single bolt design using carbon rail clamps on a curved base
to adjust both tilt and slide. Weights are as low as 89g.
(bikerumor.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 90 out of 100 stars. "High quality build and proven handling
at a modest price."
 2020
world calendar with no US or British races. (cyclingnews.com)
|  Insurance
company looks to recoup $7.5 million payment. (cyclingnews.com)
 There
can be no doubt that the result from his failed attempt to document
Armstrong’s comeback makes a far more interesting film than what he had
intended." (redkiteprayer.com)
“I plan to fight for my place up until Paris-Roubaix.” (velonation.com)
 The
mighty ASO machine behind the Tour de France came to Japan this past
weekend and with them they brought Chris Froome, Rui Costa, Peter Sagan
and a host of other big stars to particpate in the first ever Saitama
Criterium. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 It’s
an impassioned podcast this week at Cycling Central HQ. (sbs.com.au)
 The
manufacturer recently shuttered their Seattle factory and word from
co-founder Ric Hjertberg ( who also co-founded Wheelsmith and Wheel
Fanatyk) is that the company is headed for bankruptcy. (bikerumor.com)
BikeRadar
verdict: 60 out of 100 stars. "The Armstrong Lie does not offer new
insight into Armstrong, but rather, neatly packages the story to date."
In
response to Michael Rasmussen’s claims that Ryder Hesjedal learned how
to use EPO in 2003, the Canadian rider has come clean and publicly
admitted to being a part of cycling’s “dark past.” (velonews.com)
States
both Bjarne Riis and the UCI were aware of his use of banned substances
but didn’t act. (velonation.com)
Tour
de France champion Chris Froome has won the prestigious Velo d'Or award
as the best rider of 2013. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
Videos:
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 From
the earliest days of the LeMond/Armstrong conflict there has been an
unseemly, jealous and petty sense to LeMond’s dislike of Arrmstrong.
(redkiteprayer.com)
 Banned
Italian to take on Mayo's Ventoux mark and others. (cyclingnews.com)
 Races
like the Eneco Tour and Tour de Pologne get downgranded. Paris-Nice,
Tirren0-Adriatic, the Dauphiné and Tour de Suisse all shrink. Other
races vanish. (inrng.com)
 Dutch
union reportedly starting Continental team for unemployed pros.
(cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
La Ruta - Oct 24-26 (Results), Tour of Hainan - Oct 20-28 (Results), 2014 Tour de France - July 5-27 (Stages), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  Mark
Cavendish has been invited to train with the Great Britain track team
before the end of this year as officials assess whether he’s a genuine
contender for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. (velonews.com)
 Former
Tour de France green jersey rider says no hard feelings with Australian
team. (velonation.com)
 2013
saw the introduction of TeXtreme to the bicycle industry with Felt’s
first use of the incredible fabric in the launch of their FRD line.
Since then, Felt has introduced 4 new models that also get the special
checkerboard look. (bikerumor.com)
 If
you’re racing cyclocross or gravel races on disc brakes, you have
almost certainly pondered the issue of building a collection of
multiple wheelsets. (velonews.com)
 Lucas
Dubau narrowly retains lead among juniors. (cyclingnews.com)
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Cycle On The Rollers How To Be A Good New Rider Video: The truth about dishonesty Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries Documentary: Cycling’s Greatest Fraud | 2020
world calendar with no US or British races. (cyclingnews.com)
Garmin-Sharp team states it supports 2012 Giro d’Italia winner, and
that he testified to USADA. (velonation.com)
 One
basic rule of corporate communications is to say what you’re going to
do, tell people when you’re doing it and once you’ve done it let
everyone know you’ve finished the job. (inrng.com)
 French
climber relishing the chance to work for a contender; hopes to ride the
Tour. (velonation.com)
 Three-year
deal for new title sponsor. (cyclingnews.com)
 Katusha
man will start season at Tour de San Luis. (cyclingnews.com)
 This
year’s ExpoBici in Padova, Italy featured a special creation: a
collaboration between tubeset makers Dedacciai, and framebuilder Darren
Crisp. Building up a sweet, titanium Show Bike can be a lot of fun,
even if it never gets ridden. (pezcyclingnews.com)
.  While
our money’s still on them releasing a 650B version eventually,
Cannondale’s just put their new Trigger 29er Carbon under factory
riders Ben Cruz and Jerome Clementz. (bikerumor.com)
 “We
want to get some exercise and we don’t want to work too hard at it.”
(nytimes.com)
|  BikeRadar
verdict: 60 out of 100 stars. "The Armstrong Lie does not offer new
insight into Armstrong, but rather, neatly packages the story to date."
 In
response to Michael Rasmussen’s claims that Ryder Hesjedal learned how
to use EPO in 2003, the Canadian rider has come clean and publicly
admitted to being a part of cycling’s “dark past.” (velonews.com)
“The latest allegations do not appear credible to me. It 's not going
to affect our relationship with Bjarne at all.”
 States
both Bjarne Riis and the UCI were aware of his use of banned substances
but didn’t act. (velonation.com)
 Tour
de France champion Chris Froome has won the prestigious Velo d'Or award
as the best rider of 2013. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Sagan
to get extra support in the Classics and sprints. (cyclingnews.com)
 With At Speed Mark
Cavendish has produced what amounts to volume two of his autobiography.
In part one, he was on his way to the top this is about what it's like
when he gets there. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Using
two dozen different polymers, BASF and design partner DING3000, have
rethought and updated every facet of this historical marvel.
(bikerumor.com)
Videos:
Tour de France, 2013 and 2014
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Lucas
Dubau narrowly retains lead among juniors. (cyclingnews.com)
 Andrew
Talansky of Garmin-Sharp is on an upward progression that may end on a
podium step of the Tour de France someday. (atwistedspoke.com)
 "I
know that times are tough and there won’t be place for everyone but I
did some great things on the bike.” (velonation.com)
 Fifth
year for British women’s team as it aims at “Women’s Tour.”
 Scotsman
on debut GrandTour, life at one of cycling's biggest teams, and the
2014 Commonwealth Games. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Orica-AIS
rider Annette Edmondson has switched her focus back to the velodrome
ahead of the first leg of the UCI Track World Cup Series which begins
in Manchester this Friday. (sbs.com.au)
Races
& Results.
La Ruta - Oct 24-26 (Results), Tour of Hainan - Oct 20-28 (Results), 2014 Tour de France - July 5-27 (Stages), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  With
two WorldTour teams - Vacansoleil-DCM and Euskaltel-Euskadi - folding
after the 2013 season due to lack of sponsorship, the professional
rider market has been flooded with unsigned talent.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 It
is the tail end of a busy month for bike racing in China. (sbs.com.au)
 The
30-year-old Austrian had spent the last three seasons at the Leopard
set up – known as RadioShack Leopard in 2013 – but was not been
retained by the Trek team for 2014. (cyclingnews.com)
 He
doesn't talk about the race very often, but when he does his memories
are vivid as he recounts the day that he left Francesco Moser, Freddy
Maertens and Cees Priem in his wake. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 The
opening stage of the race on Wednesday May 7 will take
place in Northamptonshire, with stage two running from
Hinckley to Bedford and incorporating Leicestershire, Northamptonshire
and Bedfordshire. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 What
you eat when you wake will make or break the rest of your day.
(bicycling.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 50 out of 100 stars. "Looks great, but let down by
frame-building cliché and typos."
Tour
de France sprints remain Cavendish’s big goal for 2014 but he could
miss the Giro d’Italia. (cyclingnews.com)
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Cycle On The Rollers How To Be A Good New Rider Video: The truth about dishonesty Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries Documentary: Cycling’s Greatest Fraud |  Management
committee discusses Independent Commission on past wrongdoing and new
women’s commission. (cyclingnews.com)
 Former
WADA chief honoured for his fight for clean sport. (velonation.com)
 "I
got lots of TV time in the beginning and at the end, because I was just
behind, then with, then just ahead of Kevin Pauwels."
(competitivecyclist.com)
 Team
Belkin won all nine stages of the Tour of Hainan with Moreno Hofland
winning the overall. It’s an impressive feat to win all stages and the
overall. Perhaps it’s been done before. (inrng.com)
 Young
American jumps into the top 10 overall in his first Tour de France.
(bicycling.com)
 The
big change this year is depth. The lead groups at the big races have
been large—sometimes with up to 10 guys in contention halfway into the
race. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 Belgian
previously took best young rider award in Giro d’Italia and Paris-Nice,
hoping for a contract. (velonation.com)
 South
African to continue the internalization of the Italian squad.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Team
follows MPCC rules but Italian will attend training camps.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Bike
maintenance gear, clothing, books, posters, cycling-safe headphones and
more. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 80 out of 100 stars. "Light, packable and impressively
waterproof."
 While
there are dozens of amazing new 650B travel bikes on the market, none
of them are built out of natures best wonder material – Titanium.
(bikerumor.com)
 From
stink-proof base layers to stylish accessories, wool has come a long
way since your dad’s plaid Pendleton. (bicycling.com)
 It
serves to remind us that it’s already time to start making sure that
next year’s vacation schedules match up with our favorite big rides.
(bikebiz.com)
 Consider
that Floyd Landis and Tyler Hamilton will have an opportunity to sit
down in the same room as members of the UCI, tell everything they saw
and took part in while members of U.S. Postal and Phonak, and when
finished Pat McQuaid won’t be there to call them “scumbags.”
(redkiteprayer.com)
Moments
that made us cringe, sigh or shake our heads in disappointment.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
|  UCI
president making strides with independent commission. (cyclingnews.com)
 German
federation says doping is still fraud. (cyclingnews.com)
 Judge
throws out former team manager’s case against Stefan Schumacher.
(velonation.com)
 "We've
prescribed it minimally" says team doctor. (cyclingnews.com)
 Tim
Lewis's Land of Second
Chances is, arguably, not just the best cycling
book released this year, but the best sports book of the year.
(podiumcafe.com)
 "We
know, it’s not even Halloween yet. But although Christmas may be two
months away, Hanukkah begins in late November this year, and some
simply prefer to get their shopping done early. We love presents, so
we’re doing just that." (velonews.com)
 Clothing,
shoes, a helmet, tools, a water bottle…the list of supplementary kit
required to make the most from your shiny new steed can seem endless.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 "I
was hit by a car going 40 miles per hour. When it happened, I was
halfway through my turn, and frankly, I never saw it coming."
(competitivecyclist.com)
 "I
must admit I’ve always liked Canadians, and a few weeks in the company
of No 22’s Great Divide has cemented this affection."
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 "Poor
bike fit is the first obstacle big riders encounter when seeking a
decent ride. I believe that more than just the frame needs to scale up
for the bigger rider." (velonews.com)
 Cannondale
will exhibit rarely seen bikes at the London Bike Show in February and
offer visitors the chance to pull a Peter Sagan-style
wheelie. (bikeradar.com)
 Dahon’s
done an internally geared folding bike before, but this is their first
that uses one with a Gates Belt Drive. (bikerumor.com)
 "At
a given power output, reducing the torque load by increasing the
cadence can result in a higher power output." (bikeradar.com)
Videos:
Tour de France, 2013 and 2014
Text of the USADA Report U.S. Real Time Wind Map 2014 Women's UCI Road Calendar 2014 UCI Road Calendar 2014 Calendar and iCal UCI 2013-2014 CX Race Calendar Women on Bikes Men's Pro Cycling on Twitter Twitter Hashtags For Races Shop Talk Local Bike Shop Inventory Unwritten rules of cycling etiquette Bike trade tweeps Archive Health and Fitness Tips and Safety Race Reports 5 things you should check before every ride Sunscreen User's Guide |
 The
kid from up north is making the leap to... somewhere. Somewhere big.
(podiumcafe.com)
 Tour
de France sprints remain Cavendish’s big goal for 2014 but he could
miss the Giro d’Italia. (cyclingnews.com)
 Simply
put, the math is bad. Very, very bad. Unless your name is Christopher
Froome. (velonews.com)
 Not
since 2004 has a first year U23 'crosser won a World Cup round.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Spanish
Flandrian reflects on his career after quitting the professional saddle
this month. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Former
world time trial champion failed to find a team for 2014.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Cyclo-cross
World Champs remain a possibility. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
La Ruta - Oct 24-26 (Results), Tour of Hainan - Oct 20-28 (Results), 2014 Tour de France - July 5-27 (Stages), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  Belgian
unveils Philippe Gilbert square in his home town. (cyclingnews.com)
World time trial champion able to continue training with
cycling-specific cast. (velonation.com)
 Selle
San Marco’s MD Giovanni Giradi shows the
pick of the 78 year-old company’s new range. (bikeradar.com)
 Specialized
appears to have employed a number of design features from their
successful road range, and as such we have an oversized carbon frameset
sporting features such as a tapered head tube, supplied with integrated
cartridge bearings. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 It’s
a rare piece of equipment can be credited with legitimately helping win
a grand tour. (pelotonmagazine.com)
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Cycle On The Rollers How To Be A Good New Rider Video: The truth about dishonesty Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries Documentary: Cycling’s Greatest Fraud | Consider
that Floyd Landis and Tyler Hamilton will have an opportunity to sit
down in the same room as members of the UCI, tell everything they saw
and took part in while members of U.S. Postal and Phonak, and when
finished Pat McQuaid won’t be there to call them “scumbags.”
(redkiteprayer.com)
 Moments
that made us cringe, sigh or shake our heads in disappointment.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 Who
had the biggest year in 2013? Certainly in qualitative terms Chris
Froome is the obvious choice and winning awards and exhibition races
alike. But what about Adam Hansen’s Giro-Tour-Vuelta grand tour
trinity? All valid but in terms of pure numbers it’s Albert Timmer
(Argos-Shimano) who’s had the biggest season. (inrng.com)
 Spanish
team begins preparing for 2014 with get together in Pamplona.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Since
the start of her cyclocross racing career five years ago, the
California Giant Berry Farms/Specialized rider’s highest finish had
been 11th, twice in 2012. (podiuminsight.com)
 Helen
Wyman (Kona) led home a British one-two in the opening round of the
2013-14 Superprestige cyclo-cross series in Ruddervoorde, Belgium, on
Sunday. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Road
career beckons for Australian rider. (velonation.com)
 French
rider cleared of possession of doping products but takes a step down to
former team. (velonation.com)
Team
follows MPCC rules but Italian will attend training camps.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Avancini
and de Paiva become first Brazilian winners. (cyclingnews.com)
|  Landis
feels the weight of the omerta. (cyclingnews.com)
 To
some, Veilluex's retirement was perplexing. How could someone be at
such a high point in their sporting career, and still walk away from
it? (cyclinginquisition.com)
 Trek
Factory Racing confirmed three new signees on Monday, announcing deals
with Danilo Hondo, Giacomo Nizzolo, and Calvin Watson. Hondo and
Nizzolo move over from RadioShack-Leopard when the team transfers
ownership to Trek in January. (velonews.com)
 Marcel
Kittel was the fastest sprinter at the Tour de France this year but
continues to avoid boastful titles preferring to let his performances
speak for themselves. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 AIGCP
chief emphasises need for various stakeholders in sport to all pull
together. (velonation.com)
 With
the 2013 road season wrapped up the banter between journos at
this time of year is always about what their favorite performances were
in the past season and once again opinions are divided.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 Wants
to try to take another Paris-Nice title next season. (velonation.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Great quality tools, packaged inside an
intelligently designed, easy to access and portable box."
 The
pace of innovation lately has become slightly out of hand. First it was
disc brakes, and all the new gear those required, followed closely by
11-speed rear shifting, then 11-speed shifting with hydraulic disc
brakes, and now electronic 11-speed shifting with hydraulic disc
brakes. It’s all a bit dizzying, really. (velonews.com)
Videos:
Tour de France, 2013 and 2014
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 The
2013 Superprestige Cyclocross - Ruddervoorde (Hansgrohe Superprestige)
is Sunday, October 27. Live streaming video: 3:45pm CET
(10:45am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 The
2013 Six Days of Amsterdam Track Cycling (6-Daagse van Amsterdam) are
being held October 21-26. Live streaming video: 7:20pm CET
(1:20pm U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 Technical
issue sees chasers close in but US champion holds on. (velonation.com)
 Dutch
team win seven straight stages. (cyclingnews.com)
 Defending
champion Paolo Montoya (Frijoles Los Tierniticos-Focus) won the second
day of La Ruta de Los Conquistadores in Turrialba, Costa Rica, on
Friday, besting stage 1 winner Marconi Durán (Coopenae-Movistar) by
1:19 in the 100-kilometer race. (velonews.com)
 30
wins in transitional year for American team. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
La Ruta - Oct 24-26 (Stages & Results), Tour of Hainan - Oct 20-28 (Stages & Results), Japan Cup - Oct 20 (Results), Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Results), 2014 Tour de France - July 5-27 (Stages), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results). Cobblestones
are back for the 2014 Tour de France, and you could almost feel the
tension fill the room as nervous GC candidates watched in growing gloom
from their seats Wednesday in Paris as Tour officials confirmed their
worst fears. (velonews.com)
Rules
of the
Road
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2014 Tour de France route was unveiled and Stage 14 looks to like the
Queen Stage, it’s certainly got mountain aristocracy with the climbs of
the Lautaret before the Izoard and the final climb to
Risoul. (inrng.com)
 We
all know the Biblical revelation: you were duped. Cut to the chase,
long story less long, you’re innocent. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Gives
thumbs up to pavé stage, but says route is too mountainous.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Japanese
champion on life at Europcar. (cyclingnews.com)
 Cyclocross
is officially in full swing now over in Europe, and we've got two major
competitions on tap for this weekend. WC Round Two in Czech;
Superprestige kicks off in Belgium. (podiumcafe.com)
 Just
24 hours after the 2014 Tour presentation in Paris, race director
Jean-Francois Pescheux and a number of Tour stars landed in Tokyo for
the Tour presentation number two but it was the Badger, Bernard Hinault
who stole the show. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Tour
de France organizers ASO took a bold leap into a new market by holding
the first event outside France to carry its prestigious name in Saitama
on Saturday. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 "I
clean the chain by placing it in a screw top jar about one third full
of Lacquer Thinner, a pretty good solvent for removing grease."
(davesbikeblog.squarespace.com)
|  Tour
de France winner beats Peter Sagan and Rui Costa. (cyclingnews.com)
 European
track championship medals also encouraging for first year under 23
rider. (velonation.com)
 Sky
rider in Japan, wins Saitama Criterium. (cyclingnews.com)
 Operation
was possible, but Spanish rider believes risks are too great to
continue in the sport. (velonation.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Classic looks combined with thoroughly
modern handling."
 A
decaleur is a quick release for a handlebar bag. It attaches the bag
securely while keeping it offset from the bars so there’s room for your
hands on the handlebars. (janheine.wordpress.com)
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2013 UCI Cyclocross World Cup at Tabor is Saturday, October
26. Live streaming video: 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 Russian
businessman ready to create his own team for 2015. (cyclingnews.com)
 Cobblestones
are back for the 2014 Tour de France, and you could almost feel the
tension fill the room as nervous GC candidates watched in growing gloom
from their seats Wednesday in Paris as Tour officials confirmed their
worst fears. (velonews.com)
The
2013 Six Days of Amsterdam Track Cycling (6-Daagse van Amsterdam) are
being held October 21-26. Live streaming video: 7:20pm CET
(1:20pm U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
La Ruta - Oct 24-26 (Stages & Results), Tour of Hainan - Oct 20-28 (Stages & Results), Japan Cup - Oct 20 (Results), Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Results), 2014 Tour de France - July 5-27 (Stages), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  Phil
Southerland is a team manager like no other. He founded his
revolutionary Diabetes awareness team, Team Type 1 team back in 2008,
rode in it as a rider and now this year took the brave step of changing
his successful
team of International non-diabetic and diabetic team into a 100%
diabetic team, Novo Nordisk. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 German
on the Classics and new Milan-San Remo route. (cyclingnews.com)
But
on the whole hosting the Tour de France is seen as a good thing and
towns pay for the privilege. How much does it cost? (inrng.com)
Belgian
likely attracted by nine cobblestone sectors on stage five to Porte du
Hainaut. (velonation.com)
Team
manager thinks Pyrenees and time trial will be decisive.
(cyclingnews.com)
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June 12, 2012, the United States Anti-Doping Agency unleashed a letter
that set the cycling world ablaze in a still smoldering fire, a letter
that outlined the evidence and charges against a who’s who of Lance
Armstrong’s teams. (velonews.com)
 With
its more copious menu of mountaintop finishes, and time trialing
reduced to a single stage 24 hours before the finish in Paris, next
year’s 101st Tour de France has already been labeled one for the
climbers. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 Dutch
champion finds new squad after Vacansoleil DCM team folds.
(velonation.com)
 Marconi
Durán and Pua Mata rode away with day one wins at La Ruta de los
Conquistadores on Thursday in El Rodeo, Costa Rica. (velonews.com)
 Richie
Porte (Sky) is the archetypal loyal lieutenant, a man you can count on
in a crisis, a man who sacrifices himself and his own ambitions for the
greater good of his team. (velonews.com)
 Family
member of Tour de France runner up signs contract with Spanish
WorldTour squad. (velonation.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Shimano's hydraulic road system trumps
SRAM's."
RoadID is offering new badges that sit next to the ID badge. Most of
the badges are simply a space to customize your RoadID to your
activities, but the Medical Alert Badge is probably a good one to have
if you need it. (bikerumor.com)
 Adding
another option to the standard US tool and pump choices, Quality
Bicycle Products just announced that they will be distributing Birzman
products stateside. (bikerumor.com)
| 
Anti-doping expert encouraged by Cookson’s win in presidency battle,
says new leadership is crucial for UCI and the sport. (velonation.com)
 Kroll
enlisted to help Cookson uncover alleged wrongdoing. (cyclingnews.com)
 Tour
de France champion Chris Froome (Sky) has backed new UCI president
Brian Cookson to rid the sport of its doping culture and usher in a new
dawn. (velonews.com)
 ASO
launches new venture in Japan. (cyclingnews.com)
 Giro
d’Italia focus allows former World champion to ride home race.
(velonation.com)
 First
finish outside Madrid since 1993 on the cards. (cyclingnews.com)
 Five
of the best bits of road cycling kit, five of the best pieces of
mountain biking gear, brought to you on a
Friday. (bikeradar.com)
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on the whole hosting the Tour de France is seen as a good thing and
towns pay for the privilege. How much does it cost? (inrng.com)
 Belgian
likely attracted by nine cobblestone sectors on stage five to Porte du
Hainaut. (velonation.com)
 Team
manager thinks Pyrenees and time trial will be decisive.
(cyclingnews.com)
 First
details of Tour’s third stage also released at Paris presentation.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Pozzovivo
likely to miss out due to cobbles in week one. (cyclingnews.com)
The
2013 Six Days of Amsterdam Track Cycling (6-Daagse van Amsterdam) are
being held October 21-26. Live streaming video: 7:20pm CET
(1:20pm U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
La Ruta - Oct 24-26 (Stages & Results), Tour of Hainan - Oct 20-28 (Stages & Results), Japan Cup - Oct 20 (Results), Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Results), 2014 Tour de France - July 5-27 (Stages), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  Mata
hopes to defend title in Costa Rica. (cyclingnews.com)
Looking for something to play on the speakers at your shop this holiday
season? Tired of the same old carols and Muzak?
 German
power meter company builds instrumentation by hand. (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Brake cleaner with blasting power to rid
of grime, but expensive for heavy use."
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People — more than three dozen of them — were mentioned in the United
States Anti-Doping Agency report that exposed Armstrong’s long-lived
lies and duplicity. But a year after the report was released, we still
do not know the identities of most of them. (nytimes.com)
 Former
team manager and team doctors face USADA arbitration. (cyclingnews.com)
 Elder
brother Fränk has no fear of the cobbles as the Luxemburgers prepare
for their comeback. (velonation.com)
 German
calls time on controversial career. (cyclingnews.com)
 German
expects great year from Schleck brothers. (cyclingnews.com)
 Martinelli:
"It's a good Tour for Vincenzo." (cyclingnews.com)
 Exclusive
interview with former Australian Champion. (cyclingnews.com)
 Basque
project continues after demise of Euskaltel. (cyclingnews.com)
 This
is a bit of a second coming for Rotor Power. After the initial launch
in autumn 2012, it all went a bit quiet and sourcing a pair of the
Power cranks proved to be a bit challenging. Production delays and a
few technical glitches later, Rotor cranks have finally landed.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Comfortable and stable steed for churning
out the miles."
|  Change
welcomed across the cycling community. (cyclingnews.com)
More details emerge of election day manoeuvre in Aigle.
 Fernando
Alonso Cycling Team confident of finding sponsors for 2015 World Tour
debut. (cyclingnews.com)
 Tour
de France director Christian Prudhoome has a new toy and he’s having a
great time playing with it: the Voges. (atwistedspoke.com)
 German
sprinter weighs in on the 2014 route. (cyclingnews.com)
 Race’s
two British winners could put personal enmity aside; Yorkshire start
could be key. (velonation.com)
 Mike
Rust was one of the influential figures in the development of the
modern mountain bike. (bicycling.com)
 You
need a good vest. You really do. (velonews.com)
 Just
when we thought the road bike disc brake debate might have a chance to
settle down, Basque based race bike builders Orbea delivered us their
all-new Avant. (bikeradar.com)
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summit finishes and a tribute to the centenary of World War I for the
101st race. (velonation.com)
 Planche
des belles filles preceded by six climbs on Bastille Day.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Hip
fractures, shorter seasons, Spring Classics and the Yates twins.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Teunissen,
Aernouts round out podium. (cyclingnews.com)
The
2013 Six Days of Amsterdam Track Cycling (6-Daagse van Amsterdam) are
being held October 21-26. Live streaming video: 7:20pm CET
(1:20pm U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
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makes it pretty easy for dealers to help you customize your system.
Unfortunately, they’ve not done the best job spreading the word to
riders that such options are available. (bikerumor.com)
 Simple
solutions are always the best. And with the boom in cycle-commuting we
could all use a little more piece peace of mind. (bikerumor.com)
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Cookson: “They had to secure the computers. They took all the back-up
tapes and all the IT stuff.” (velonation.com)
 It’s
official we can see the map for real, watch the excellent video
montages and crucially learn more about the roads between the start and
finish towns. (inrng.com)
Reigning champion Chris Froome (Sky) said he was delighted by the 2014
Tour de France route, despite it seemingly favoring pure climbers.
(velonews.com)
 Frenchman
points to difficulty of Vosges stages. (cyclingnews.com)
 Alex
Grant heading
to Costa Rica for a dose of Pura Vida. (cyclingnews.com)
 28-year-old
Nate English (5Hr Energy p/b Kenda) is a five-year professional bicycle
racer who has competed at the top level of domestic cycling.
(cyclingiIlustrated.com)
 Ritchey's
R&D crew has been busy, and the company released a flurry of
new product for the 2014 model year. (bikeradar.com)
|  12
months ago the Lance Armstrong myth came crashing down.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 A
controversial UCI rule blocking the consideration of points of riders
after they returned from doping bans has been overturned by the Court
of Arbitration for Sport. (velonation.com)
 A racer
does a drug regimen. The drug is testosterone, a banned drug in all
Olympic sports. He decides to apply for a Therapeutic Use
Exemption, or TUE, from the United States Anti-Doping Association
(USADA). He doesn't get it. (jralong.blogspot.com).
 Easier
route may be more humane for the racers. (cyclingnews.com)
 15.4km
of the Pavé du Nord to negotiate, but nothing as serious as first it
appears. (velonation.com)
 Custom
geometry for lanky 'cross racer. (cyclingnews.com)
 Holding
firm to the principle of trickling down cutting-edge tech from its
top-of-the-range bike to the rest of the range, Cervélo has updated
three bikes for 2014 with technology from its 2013 hyper-bike, the
£7,499 RCA frameset. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Aggressive pricing and attitude put Marin
back at the top of the big fun, tough-trail charts."
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2013 Tour de France champion tells us about the changes in his training
that made a difference and looks ahead to more tough racing in 2014.
(bicycling.com)
 October
23 show starts at *11:30am CET
(*5:30am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 12:30pm CET (6:30pm U.S.
Eastern). Live video from *11:30am CET (*5:30am U.S. Eastern).
(cyclingfans.com)
The
2013 Six Days of Amsterdam Track Cycling (6-Daagse van Amsterdam) are
being held October 21-26. Live streaming video: 7:20pm CET
(1:20pm U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Hainan - Oct 20-28 (Stages & Results), Japan Cup - Oct 20 (Results), Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Results), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  American
hopes to continue early season success. (cyclingnews.com)
 Miller
still examining route options for 2014. (cyclingnews.com)
 Slovenian
rider gets vote of confidence from Riis after mixed 2013 season.
(velonation.com)
 South
African talks about his hip injury, tough times and getting back into
shape. (velonation.com)
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There are people who are criminals that just shouldn’t be able to
participate again in anything.” (velonation.com)
 One
year ago the UCI gave its response to USADA’s reasoned decision and the
ban imposed on Lance Armstrong. The media was convened to a hotel in
Switzerland where Pat McQuaid announced the UCI accepted USADA’s
verdict and it would ban Armstrong and strip him of almost all his
results. (inrng.com)
 The
Tejay van Garderen who showed up in Aspen, Colorado for the US Pro
Cycling Challenge wasn't the same rider who lost the race by 21 seconds
last year and 17 seconds the year before. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 50km
time trial set to be decisive next year. (velonation.com)
 Dutchman
on his move to Garmin-Sharp. (cyclingnews.com)
 Valkenburg
winner Lucas Dubau is top junior. (cyclingnews.com)
 "I’m
most excited to relay my experiences with electronic shifting through
the first month of the cyclocross season." (velonews.com)
 The
tool is designed to work best with your standard house key style blank,
and two of those are included. (bikerumor.com)
 Three-time
Tour de France winner Greg LeMond has come out with renewed vigor
against Lance Armstrong in an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, to
be aired at 8PM Monday (EDT). (cyclingnews.com)
|  In
an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper aired on Monday night, LeMond
denounced Armstrong as a bully and a thug, and said that Armstrong
should face jail for doping and corruption, which he believes
constitute criminal as well as sporting infractions. (cyclingnews.com)
 According
to the latest damning quote from Greg Lemond, Lance Armstrong is no
better a rider than Daniel Atienza, Stephane Goubert or Alexandre
Botcharov. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Chapter
13 details Floyd Landis's predicament. (cyclingnews.com)
 Immediate
future looks secure for green team despite current lack of co-sponsor.
(velonation.com)
 Suspension
manufacturer Fox Racing Shox has issued a voluntary recall of up to
40,000 Evolution series forks manufactured between March 1, 2012 and
November 30, 2012 March 1, 2012 and November 30, 2012.
 Luis
Amaran, Ben Jacques-Maynes, Tyler Wren, and Matt Cooke were among the
core riders confirmed on Tuesday for U.S. Continental team Jamis-Hagens
Berman’s 2014 roster. (velonews.com)
 Veteran
Italian boosts Nibali's Tour de France squad. (cyclingnews.com)
 Founded
in 1986, the Tennessee-based bike company has become one of the
industry leaders in titanium frame technology. (roadbikeaction.com)
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Pescheux has stepped down as the race director of the Tour de France
and this week’s presentation of the 2014 route will be a parting
gift. (inrng.com)
 15
Euskaltel-Euskadi riders still searching for new teams.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Two
months after being a non-starter at the Vuelta a Espana due to a health
condition, flying Dutchman Theo Bos is back after he claimed stage 2 of
the Tour of Hainan. (cyclingnews.com)
The
2013 Six Days of Amsterdam Track Cycling (6-Daagse van Amsterdam) are
being held October 21-26. Live streaming video: 7:20pm CET
(1:20pm U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
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& Results.
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sprints to seventh win of the season. (cyclingnews.com)
 Seals
Chrono des Nations hat-trick. (cyclingnews.com)
 Squad
says goodbye to Sam Bennett, Niko Eeckhout and Ronan McLaughlin.
(velonation.com)
 Aluminum’s
story, sadly and quite simply, isn’t as exciting in our current age of
road bike technology and marketing. But that’s exactly what a handful
of bike brands are hoping to change. (roadbikeaction.com)
 With
SRAM and Shimano now offering full production road bike hydraulic disc
brakes, Campagnolo fans that aren’t riding a Colnago C59 are left
wanting. But not for too much longer. (bikerumor.com)
 Weight
weenies rejoice! FSA has figured out a way to shave a few grams from
conventional steel headset bearings while retaining comparable levels
of durability. (bikeradar.com)
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Tour de France winner Greg LeMond has come out with renewed vigor
against Lance Armstrong in an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, to
be aired at 8PM Monday (EDT). (cyclingnews.com)
 No
one really knows how safe it is, or whether its safety has changed over
the years. (nytimes.com)
 Joe
Dombrowski (Sky) ended his neo-pro year with seventh place in the Japan
Cup on Saturday. Going from Oman to Japan, racing several big European
events along the way, proved an experience for the Virginia native and
former Baby Giro winner. (velonews.com)
 Speaking
to Sky Sports, Sky’s performance director said the team is plotting
strategies based on what comes out of Wednesday’s presentation of the
2014 Tour route. (velonews.com)
 While
there are a couple of smaller races still happening around the globe,
the professional road season is largely finished for 2013.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 BMC
aims for 40 victories next season. (cyclingnews.com)
 “Joaquim
is at the peak of his form and consistent second, third and fourth
places in Grand Tours only make him angrier.” (velonation.com)
 Talented
South African returning to strong form after overcoming complications
from hip resurfacing operation. (velonation.com)
 Former
under 23 world champion Romain Sicard and French sprinter Yannick
Martinez have joined Team Europcar ahead of the 2014 season.
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Garmin
recently released two new computers into their Edge GPS range: the
Touring and the Touring Plus. (road.cc)
 Wilier
has unveiled its latest creation, the Cento Uno Air, its first foray
into the aero bike market. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
|  Departing
WADA chief states that only four percent of tests are currently done
using blood. (velonation.com)
 Hammond
is handsome in the way lots of older racers are: lean, graying temples,
faces that show the miles in the legs below. You’d be hard pressed to
know he had any medical troubles at all. (velonews.com)
 After
almost 20 years in the Pro Peloton the Basque team failed to get the
sponsorship dollars to continue for 2014 leaving a big orange hole in
the Worldtour. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Belgian’s
knee injury recovered enough to start preparations for 2014.
(velonation.com)
 Maximilian
Levy wins gold in keirin. (cyclingnews.com)
 “I
know that with hard and dedicated work I can be a great helper to my
teammates, but also get some results myself.” (velonation.com)
 As
the autumn weather starts to grip northern Europe, Shimano had the
foresight to arrange its demo days for the European press in Sicily on
the slopes of Mount Etna. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 The
Mavic Cosmic Carbone 40C wheelset combines an aerodynamic rim and
reliable braking with reasonable weight in what is a thoroughly useable
‘everyday’ carbon clincher. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 One
lucky reader will win Dan Martin's Cervélo R5 race bike.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Thanks
to the rise of the LED and compact Lithium Ion batteries, the world of
compact and powerful bicycle lighting is changing by the day.
(bikerumor.com)
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Classification effectively over for Belgium’s leading riders after
opening round. (velonation.com)
 American
Jonathan Page (Fuji-Spy) finished 30th at 4:49. (velonews.com)
 World
champion shows her class in the mud. (cyclingnews.com)
 Both
riders wrap up season with victory in final round. (cyclingnews.com)
 Olympic
golden couple Laura Trott and Jason Kenny took Great Britain's medal
count to eight after respectively claiming a gold and silver in the
final session of the European Track Championships in Apeldoorn, the
Netherlands on Sunday. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
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contingent races in Valkenburg. (cyclingnews.com)
 Larrson
and Chavanel complete the podium. (cyclingnews.com)
 Australian
takes his first win of the season. (cyclingnews.com)
 World
champion returns home for the first time. (cyclingnews.com)
 Colombian
continues with Italian team. (cyclingnews.com)
 Cannondale
sprinter enjoys mixing road and track racing. (cyclingnews.com)
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verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Well made and well thought out saddle
with an instantly comfy shape."
 In
what is described as a massive scheduling error, the Tour de France
will not begin with three stages in Yorkshire. Instead the three week
grand tour will begin in Paris and end in
England. (atwistedspoke.com)
"I wouldn’t be against asking cyclists to slow down. There is an issue
there for pedestrian safety. I’ve seen it and I’ve experienced it a
couple of times. You have to be very careful there.” (stickybottle.com)
In
an entirely bizarre (or predictable - depending on how you look at it)
turn of events, the American veteran - last seen sitting in the saddle
circa 2008 - this week confirmed that he was not signing on for the new
Trek Factory Team for the new campaign. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
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Team lineup unveiled for next season. (velonation.com)
 Australian
beat Eisel and Trentin in the sprint. (cyclingnews.com)
 Great
Britain's new-look women's team pursuit squad powered to the European
title and a new world record in Apeldoorn. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 2013-2014
Cyclocross season action continues Sunday with UCI Cyclocross World Cup
at Valkenburg, Netherlands. (Cauberg Cross). Live streaming
video: Elite Men: 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). Elite
Women: 1:30pm
CET (7:30am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 2013
Chrono des Nations LIVE, October 20, Les Herbiers,
France. First event starts at 11:00am CET (5:00am
U.S. Eastern). LIVE
video from 11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern).
Elite Women start: 1:06pm CET (7:06am U.S. Eastern). Elite Men start:
2:39pm CET (8:39am U.S. Eastern).
Races
& Results.
Japan Cup - Oct 20 (History), Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Results), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  Future
remains unclear. (cyclingnews.com)
"When
I immersed myself in the business of professional bike racing, I began
to feel distanced from what I loved most about riding."
(competitivecyclist.com)
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is gone. This can only be good news to Tour de France GC contenders
afraid of being taken down in the first week by the notoriously sloppy
bike handling skills of the Basques. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Negotiations
still on going to bring in Russian title sponsor. (cyclingnews.com)
 Dutch
city working to secure the 10 million Euro budget. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Planche des Belles Filles is a novelty that first appeared in the Tour
de France in 2012. According to several sources it will be back in 2014
and it could well reveal the podium contenders once
more. (inrng.com)
 New
course suits former World champion as he seeks to fill the hole in his
palmares. (velonation.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "If you want to ditch the front shifter
but still get up hills, this is your friend."
 Nisnas
has shown us some pretty amazing wood fenders before. And some gorgeous
leather messenger bags and accessories. Now, they’ve combined the two
classic materials with their new bike bags. (bikerumor.com)
Veteran
Italian director Valerio Piva will join the team for 2014,
complementing a crew that includes Fabio Baldato, Yvon Ledanois,
Valerio Piva, Max Sciandri, and American Jackson Stewart. (velonews.com)
| Chapter
13 details Floyd Landis' predicament. (cyclingnews.com)
 In
an entirely bizarre (or predictable - depending on how you look at it)
turn of events, the American veteran - last seen sitting in the saddle
circa 2008 - this week confirmed that he was not signing on for the new
Trek Factory Team for the new campaign. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Winning
is a type of outcome goal. Setting outcome goals is critical to racing
successfully and to help you define the action. (velonews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Capable multi-purpose ride with a few spec
disappointments."
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A great way to eke out a bit of extra speed
on flatter routes."
Parisotto: ‘As far as I am concerned, there are very valid questions to
be asked’. (velonation.com)
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Cyclocross season action continues Sunday with UCI Cyclocross World Cup
at Valkenburg, Netherlands. (Cauberg Cross). Live streaming
video: Elite Men: 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). Elite Women: 1:30pm
CET (7:30am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Future
remains unclear. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Stages & Results), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  "When
I immersed myself in the business of professional bike racing, I began
to feel distanced from what I loved most about riding. Instead of the
pure joy of real racing, I felt conflicting emotions."
(competitivecyclist.com)
 Colombian
rider recovering steadily from injury, should add climbing firepower to
team. (velonation.com)
 The
complete bike (sans pedals) tipped in at 5.93kg (13.07lb) with full
Dura-Ace 9000. (bikerumor.com)
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Italian director Valerio Piva will join the team for 2014,
complementing a crew that includes Fabio Baldato, Yvon Ledanois,
Valerio Piva, Max Sciandri, and American Jackson Stewart. (velonews.com)
 The
current contract expires with next year’s edition. Director Alain
Rumpf, head of the UCI’s Global Cycling Promotion wing, said that he
would talk with UCI president Brian Cookson to find solutions to grow
the race’s roots and to continue beyond 2014. (velonews.com)
 The
orange-clad Basque team shutters its doors after 20 years of history,
bringing a sad end to a long-running tradition as well as a reflection
on the rising costs of running a top-level cycling team. (velonews.com)
 Team
a mix from Europe and North America. (cyclingnews.com)
 2014
team presentation today in Switzerland; Eijssen, Kohler and Wyss also
stay on board. (velonation.com)
 Spaniard
on Valverde, Katusha and 2014. (cyclingnews.com)
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Parisotto: ‘As far as I am concerned, there are very valid questions to
be asked’. (velonation.com)
 High
payroll taxes in France are fundamental to understanding why French
teams face an uphill task compared to their rivals. (inrng.com)
 It
seems that every major Italian race saw downright crappy weather, from
the Milano-Sanremo to the Giro and the World Championships and now il
Lombardia. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 This
Italian manufacturer has a cult following, including the
soon-to-be-defunct Vacansoleil-DCM cycling team.
(competitivecyclist.com)
 Consistency
the key to BMC rider's victory. (cyclingnews.com)
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indication as yet where Vuelta a España winner will compete.
(velonation.com)
 Costa,
Froome, Kittel, Sagan and Riblon amongst those due to ride.
(velonation.com)
 Nairo
Quintana (Movistar) was looking dapper in a tailor-fitted suit
Wednesday as he met with reporters to discuss the future as the title
sponsor assured the team’s future through 2016. (cyclingnews.com)
 Spanish
squad said to be changing bike suppliers from Pinarello to Canyon.
(velonation.com)
 Cannondale's
Peter Sagan, has been confirmed as a starter for the Subaru Australian
Open Criterium on 2 November. (sbs.com.au)
 New
riders replace Acevedo on American team. (cyclingnews.com)
 Second-place
finisher Grant eyes top step of podium. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Stages & Results), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Super-powerful, self-contained bar lamp,
but it’s vulnerable and needs helmet light back-up."
 You
gotta love it when technology that used to be reserved for the high end
goods, trickles down to the lower price points. (bikerumor.com)
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McQuaid could still be in power if the USADA report was handled better.
(cyclingnews.com)
Bettini
has not been approached, says driver's manager. (cyclingnews.com)
 Film
charts journalist's pursuit of one of sport's greatest scandals.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Final
season in Belgium for US champion? (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Goes fast without beating you up – what
more can you ask?"
 "With
about 1500 kms of use over the course of five months (including some
real grinding over a few famous Italian Alpine passes), I can
definitively say that the Look Keo Flex pedals met all my
expectations." (bikerumor.com)
 Unveiled
last August, the Trigger 29er ushered in the era of long travel Lefty
forks and DYAD dual travel rear shock for big wheels. (bikerumor.com)
 Grape
joins Berry as a caffeinated option with 100mg per serving. Lemon Lime
is the standard, and Orange Rival adds Rhodiola Rosea, an herb that
supposedly boosts energy and reduces fatigue. (bikerumor.com)
|  With
three Lance Armstrong movies in various stages of production and a just
released documentary. However, his close friend and manager Johan
Bruyneel has so far gone without a movie or even a short television
show or animated feature. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Now
that Brian Cookson finds himself elected to the high office of
president of the Union Cycliste Internationale, he may well find he has
more urgent matters to consider than the regulations that govern
equipment and technology. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 While
Dave Zabriskie, Robbie Hunter and Christian Vande Velde are retiring
and there’s no room at the inn for Alex Rasmussen, Martijn Maaskant and
Sébastien Rosseler; it’s not just the escape chute that’s been in
action at Garmin. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Concussion
hastens end to German rider’s period as an athlete; Colclough also
hangs up her wheels. (velonation.com)
 Rider
with longest successful breakaway lived to 96. (cyclingnews.com)
 National
champion Matt Brammeier leaves China Thursday, bound for the
Japan Cup on Sunday for what he hopes will be a successful end of
season for him. (stickybottle.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "If flat-out trail riding and enduro
racing is your bag, you’ll be hard pushed to beat this shoe."
 Australian
Federation facing leadership change. (cyclingnews.com)
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strong backup riders have been confirmed for the Schleck brothers and
Fabian Cancellara. (velonation.com)
 Pinotti
bows out in the final race of the European season. (cyclingnews.com)
 Italian
just missing one Grand Tour from his palmares. (velonation.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Stages & Results), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  Carfrae
rode the 2014 Felt IA to her second Ironman world title.
(triathlon.competitor.com)
 The
See. Sense light first off doesn’t have a switch, it just detects your
movement and switches on. It tracks you as you ride increasing its use
and intensity when you need it most. (elcyclista.com)
 To
say that Sidi knows shoes would be to engage in the gravest
understatement. (velonews.com)
 Creating
runs of limited edition rides decked out with incredible build kits
seems to be turning into something of a habit for Ridley lately.
(bikerumor.com)
 The
fork was reinforced to handle the different stresses, but maintains its
slight appearance. The legs end with a 15mm thru axle and the complete
bike will come spec’d with DT Swiss’ RWS axles and the new 2014 DT
Swiss Spline disc brake road wheels. (bikerumor.com)
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1.1 status for both men's and women's races. (cyclingnews.com)
 Telefónica
expresses satisfaction with return from its sponsorship in cycling.
(velonation.com)
 Italian
to target the Classics in 2014 but critical of Milan-San Remo route
changes. (cyclingnews.com)
 Robert
Gesink (Belkin) will skip the Giro d’Italia and return his focus to the
Tour de France next year. The Dutchman, who was fifth overall in the
2010 Tour, will pair with Bauke Mollema. (velonews.com)
 Australian
showed climbing ability in Utah and Colorado this season.
(velonation.com)
 Better
specced than Slovak rocket's version? (cyclingnews.com)
 Sugoi
has been in the cycling apparel biz since 1987. The brand has been on
the up in recent years, scoring some high-level visibility as sponsor
of the Cannondale pro Cycling Team and Peter Sagan. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 "I’d
say never tell a builder what to build — instead tell them what you
want your machine to do. An honest builder will tell you what is
realistically possible with their build." (cyclingtips.com.au)
 GSL
Micro with a revised cam mechanism to make the calipers more compatible
with today’s wider rims. (bikerumor.com)
What’s
the big picture? Where are all the races, which are the busiest months
of the year and what’s the split of races between their different
categories? (inrng.com)
| Australian
Federation facing leadership change. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
2013 season is drawing to a close and many riders are looking forward
to a break from work with no bike to ride or diet to
watch. (inrng.com)
 De
Jongh will remain as directeur sportif. (cyclingnews.com)
 Irish
fastman hoping for strong form in 2014, and that new team is given a
green light for Giro wildcard. (velonation.com)
 Can
Chris Froome make it a third consecutive Tour de France win for a
British rider in 2014? If rumours of next year's Tour de France route
prove true, it looks like a course to suit the defending champion's
talents. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Cyclo-cross
series gets underway in Zonhoven. (cyclingnews.com)
 "I
don’t think I’ve ever said before that the prettiest bike I saw at
Interbike was a Diamondback, but I’m saying it now! I love the red wet
look and the white highlights of this Podium Equipe Super Record EPS."
(velonews.com)
 Built
with a longer wheel base and a stable ride, the frame weighs in at or
under 849g just like Olympia’s 949 29er mountain bike. (bikerumor.com)
 One
of the benefits often associated with road disc is the ability to
redesign the rim since it no longer has to act as a braking surface.
(bikerumor.com)
 Of
all of the Hermes products, these bicycles might just offer the most
bang for the buck – after all, they’re just a generic frame with the
Hermes logo attached. (bikerumor.com)
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beats Bouhanni in final Beijing sprint. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Stages & Results), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  Cannondale
captain eyes the Giro d'Italia as his goal of 2014. (cyclingnews.com)
 Ji
Cheng (Argos-Shimano), China’s first Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España
rider, wants to see his country continue to progress. The Tour of
Beijing and his team, he said, are giving the Chinese a chance.
(velonews.com)
 Danish
rider in good form again after several tough years. (velonation.com)
 The
Di2 rear derailleurs cannot be reprogrammed between 10- and 11-speed.
(velonews.com)
 A
brutal climb up a 12% grade in the heat of Summer is hard enough
without a jersey that isn’t prepared to man
up. (atwistedspoke.com)
 we’ve
got the important areas of bum, eyes and hands covered with some
interesting products from Ass-Savers, BBB and Lizard Skins.
(pezcyclingnews.com).
 Frenchman
considering Giro-Vuelta double. (cyclingnews.com)
Movistar
rider takes stage and race lead. (cyclingnews.com)
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the big picture? Where are all the races, which are the busiest months
of the year and what’s the split of races between their different
categories? (inrng.com)
 American
rider pleased with progress. (cyclingnews.com)
 Dominique
Rollin (FDJ.fr) stood and examined the vastness and emptiness of
Tiananmen Square this morning. It was a moment of reflection; without a
2014 contract, he faced what may be his last race in the Tour of
Beijing. (velonews.com)
 Dan
Martin moves up as Rodriguez seals individual UCI rankings.
(cyclingnews.com)
 “I
expressed clearly my feeling and my demand to the team…I hope that I
will get a favorable response.”
 When
you’ve been racing bikes for nearly 15 years, you’re likely to be
considered a veteran of the sport. (velonews.com)
 All
diabetic team aiming for TDF by 2021. (cyclingnews.com)
 Fourth
victory in a month for emerging Lotto-Belisol sprinter. (velonation.com)
 Tubeless
tire seating performance for the home mechanic. (bikemag.com)
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 For
some, nothing has changed since October 2012 but publicity. For others
— Lance Armstrong, notably — virtually everything has. (velonews.com)
 Triathletes
can tolerate more pain than the rest of us, a new study confirms, which
helps explain why they would swim, then bike, then run, all because
they want to and not because they are, perhaps, being chased by a bear.
(today.com)
 Few
other changes to German ProConti team after a successful 2013.
(velonation.com)
 Benjamin
Noval, a low-profile Spanish domestique who was so strong he earned the
nickname “el toro,” has quietly ended his 14-year professional career.
(velonews.com)
 20-year-old
Canadian mountain biker excited about new opportunity. (cyclingnews.com)
 December
1st closing date for sprinter, climber, young rider and overall
classifications. (velonation.com)
 The
company is based in Switzerland, their wheels are handbuilt in Taiwan,
then warehoused in the UK and shipped worldwide.
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Tour of Beijing Stage 5 departs Tiananmen Square at 1:30pm local
(1:30am U.S. Eastern or 7:30am CET) and is expected at the finish at
Bird's Nest Piazza at around 4:19pm local (4:19am U.S. Eastern or
10:19am CET). Tour of Beijing live video streaming should get
underway at around 2:45pm local (2:45am U.S. Eastern or 8:45am
CET). (cyclingfans.com)
 Movistar
rider takes stage and race lead. (cyclingnews.com)
 On
the highest peak near China’s capital city today, he shot free for
second place in the fourth stage of the Tour of Beijing, his likely
place when the race ends tomorrow. (velonews.com)
Ludvigsson, Preidler, Sinkeldam, Mezgec and Damuseau all renew with
Dutch team. (velonation.com)
 The
18-year-old from Hackney, London, has enjoyed a breakout season,
culminating in a truly dominant performance in the prestigious Italian
junior race Giro della Lunigiana. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 World
champion suffered with pain throughout 2013; will curtail cyclocross
season. (velonation.com)
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& Results.
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Sky rider Jonathan Tiernan-Locke, who was given 20 days to explain
inconsistencies in his biological passport, will be given more time to
prove he is not doping. (telegraph.co.uk)
 "It
was hard to tell what Alberto Contador might have been thinking. His
face remained expressionless as Saxo-Tinkoff boss Bjarne Riis, sitting
directly to his left, said plain as day that Chris Froome (Sky) is the
best Tour de France rider in the peloton right now." (velonews.com)
 Belkin
manager talked to 60 possible sponsors. (cyclingnews.com)
 Rui
Costa (Movistar) is living a dream being cycling’s new world champion.
The Portuguese rider led up the Muro di Sormano in the Giro di
Lombardia last week and yesterday, he zipped down a mountain pass in
pursuit of the win in the Tour of Beijing. (velonews.com)
 Young
French sprinters could both ride the Tour de France in 2014.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Unlike
many drugs, caffeine may be taken legally by people of all ages, which
helps make it the world’s most widely used stimulant. (sbs.com.au)
 This
year the departure of the Giro dell’Emilia took place from Modena, a
nice town in the middle of the Emilia region, not too far from Bologna.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 Giro’s
new Aspect helmet, like most of the company’s discipline-confused New
Road line, is lost deep in the thorny, mustachioed hinterlands between
urban aesthetic and performance-oriented functionalism. We’re still
glad we found it. (velonews.com)
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 French
climber wants to come back in pro ranks. (cyclingnews.com)
No leniency from Italian anti-doping investigators. (cyclingnews.com)
 Degenkolb
warns: "It will have consequences in the future." (cyclingnews.com)
Speaking to a Dutch media outlet, the 36-year-old, who will mark his
17th year as a professional in 2014, said the decision was not
difficult. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Italian
rider enjoys shaking things up on Tour of Beijing mountain stage.
(velonation.com)
 Hincapie’s
2014 clothing lineup evolves with new safety and convenience features,
plus trickle down tech from their former race team kits. (bikerumor.com)
 "Do
you want your next folding bike to ride like a full sized bike, or fold
up as small as possible? That seems to be the choice many riders have
when looking into bicycles that fold away to fit into smaller spaces,
bags, and vehicles." (bikerumor.com)
 "More
width, new tubeless compatibility yield awesome ride quality."
Cyclingnews Verdict: 4.5 out of 5.
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Tour of Beijing Stage 4 departs Yanqing at 12:20pm local (12:20am U.S.
Eastern or 6:20am CET) and is expected at the finish at Mentougou
Miaofeng Mountain at around 4:22pm local (4:22am U.S. Eastern or
10:22am CET). Tour of Beijing live video streaming should get
underway at around 2:45pm local (2:45am U.S. Eastern or 8:45am
CET). (cyclingfans.com)
Leonardo Duque scored the third victory of the season for the Colombia
team with a solo attack in the finale of the 198km GP Beghelli in
Monteveglio, Italy. (cyclingnews.com)
 Argos-Shimano
sprinter quickest in final race. (cyclingnews.com)
 Frenchman
repeats, but summit finish shakeup beckons tomorrow. (velonation.com)
Races
& Results.
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Anthony on the podium. (cyclingnews.com)
 Nikki
Harris wins for Amy Dombroski in women’s race. (velonation.com)
 Danish
champion pays credit to his team as he is edged out by John Degenkolb.
(velonation.com)
 FDJ
rider says summit finish is too hard for him to keep lead.
(cyclingnews.com)
 A four
day format is becoming more popular and has been adopted by the
inaugural Hollywood Championship Cycling (HCC) event which is taking
place right now – until Sunday night 13th October – at the AEG
Facilities located at the StubHub Center in Carson, CA.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
The
International Cycling Union has opened discussions with the World
Anti-Doping Agency to set up an independent investigation into the
cycling body's handling of past drug scandals. (sbs.com.au)
USADA
CEO reflects on cycling and doping a year after Armstrong Reasoned
Decision. (road.cc)
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 Norwegian
returns home due to daughter's illness. (cyclingnews.com)
 My
older sister has chosen a tougher path than mine but I can still rely
on her full support. (telegraph.co.uk)
 Rinny,
aboard her Felt IA, on her way to a course record-breaking win in the
2013 Ironman World Championships in Kona. (facebiik.com)
 Sky
rider confident of making it into next year's team. (cyclingnews.com)
 No
slowing down for world champion. (cyclingnews.com)
 Our
weekend product digest, featuring new Continental tires, Ritchey
tubeless wheels, Specialized Alias, Vulpine sneak peek and much more.
(road.cc)
Pain
killer abuse on WADA’s radar as MPCC push for change. (cyclingnews.com)
“We
have always been working on this as a catalyst.” (velonation.com)
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Paris-Tours departs Authon-du-Perche at 10:25am CET (4:25am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Tours at around 3:50pm CET
(9:50am U.S. Eastern). Paris-Tours live streaming video
should get underway at around 2:15pm CET (8:15am U.S. Eastern).
(cyclingfans.com)
 Sunday's
Tour of Beijing Stage 3 departs Yanqing at 11:45am local (11:45pm U.S.
Eastern or 5:45am CET) and is expected at the finish at Qiandiajian at
around 4:26pm local (4:26am U.S. Eastern or 10:26am CET).
Tour of
Beijing live video streaming should get underway at around 2:45pm local
(2:45am U.S. Eastern or 8:45am CET). (cyclingfans.com)
 Frenchman
bumps Hushovd down to second in overall standings. (velonation.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Stages & Results), Giro dell'Emilia - Oct 12 (Start List), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), Il Lombardia - Oct 6 (Results), Tour of Tasmania - Sept 29-Oct 6 (Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  Ryan
Trebon (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) and Katie Compton (Trek
Cyclocross Collective) emerged triumphant on Saturday in the Colorado
Cross Classic. (velonews.com)
 The
one positive recurring theme I heard during this year’s Tour de France
was how stunningly beautiful Corsica is. (redkiteprayer.com)
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gets underway at 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern) with the Elite Men
race beginning at 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 The
International Cycling Union has opened discussions with the World
Anti-Doping Agency to set up an independent investigation into the
cycling body's handling of past drug scandals. (sbs.com.au)
 USADA
CEO reflects on cycling and doping a year after Armstrong Reasoned
Decision. (road.cc)
 Broken
bones, weight loss and the 2014 Tour de France. (cyclingnews.com)
 Two-time
Giro champion sees no issues about working with former rival.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Philippe
Gilbert made several comments on his personal website related to
shortening the UCI calendar and maybe improving the weather. Kudos on
the first and good luck on the second. (atwistedspoke.com)
The saddle measures 275mm from tip to tail, and hits 145mm at its
widest. The cutout runs nearly the entire length of the saddle (I
measured it to be 194mm long). (bikerumor.com)
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 Pain
killer abuse on WADA’s radar as MPCC push for change. (cyclingnews.com)
 “We
have always been working on this as a catalyst.” (velonation.com)
 Ian
Boswell (Sky) is ending his 2013 season wiser to the ways of
professional cycling. After races in China and Japan, he will head home
with bags of experience. (velonews.com)
 Irish
rider hoping Champion System can be saved. (cyclingnews.com)
 Belgian
rider strongest in stage two primes (velonation.com).
 Cyclo-cross
season is upon us and the Cannondale CAADX Disc Ultegra is the first
knobbly-tyred machine to arrive at RoadCyclingUK. (roadcyclinguk.com)
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Tour of Beijing Stage 2 departs Huairou Studio City at 11:30am local
(11:30pm U.S. Eastern or 5:30am CET) and is expected at the finish at
Yanqing at around 4:28pm local (4:28am U.S. Eastern or 10:28am
CET).
Tour of Beijing live video streaming should get underway at around
2:45pm local (2:45am U.S. Eastern or 8:45am
CET). (cyclingfans.com)
Sunday's
Paris-Tours departs Authon-du-Perche at 10:25am CET (4:25am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Tours at around 3:50pm CET
(9:50am U.S. Eastern). Paris-Tours live streaming video
should get underway at around 2:15pm CET (8:15am U.S. Eastern).
(cyclingfans.com)
 The
107th edition of Paris-Tours will take place this Sunday between
Authon-du-Perche in the Eure-et-Loir department and the Avenue de
Grammont in Tours. (velowire.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Stages & Results), Giro dell'Emilia - Oct 12 (Start List), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), Il Lombardia - Oct 6 (Results), Tour of Tasmania - Sept 29-Oct 6 (Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  Garcia:
“Although we won’t have a team next year, there is still a lot to do.”
(velonation.com)
Sander Cordell attacks out of day-long break but is caught with five to
go. (velonation.com)
American hopes to regain sprint form in 2014.
 Current
calendar is "all a bit much, if not wrong." (cyclingnews.com)
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says that independent anti-doping body is a priority and will be
implemented as soon as possible. (velonation.com)
 Based
on a report from the accident investigator and multiple Belgian news
outlets, Dombroski’s fatal training accident on Oct. 7 occurred on the
narrow stretch of road near Betekom, Belgium. (velonews.com)
 Timothy
Johnson is a professional cyclocross racer. Let’s just get that
straight. He’s a good one, too. He’s won the U.S. elite national
championship three times. (velonews.com)
 "Goodbye
world" tweet triggers massive rally-round for suspended Giro stage
winner. (road.cc)
 Italian
looking to inspire younger generation. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
South African explains the journey towards his first win for Argos.
(velonation.com)
 Mountain Higher
author Daniel Friebe talks about the joy of cols.
(podiumcafe.com)
 On
the cover is a wonderful René Herse Randonneuse built in 1950. Inside
are studio photos of twelve classic bicycles. (janheine.wordpress.com)
 Giro’s
footwear range been revamped for 2014, with significant updates to the
Prolight, Factor and Empire shoes. (roadcyclinguk.com)
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Armstrong's former doctor photographed in a US Postal Service jersey .
(cyclingnews.com)
 “I
have always worked with greatest transparency and honesty, as well as
with total dedication and loyalty to the RCS Group.” (velonation.com)
 We
talk a lot about what went wrong for Philippe Gilbert. Maybe it's time
to talk about what went right for Cycling? (podiumcafe.com)
 Effort
made to ensure quality, make it easier for teams to manage in 2014.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Easton
have revamped their road wheel range for model year 2014, with the
launch of the EC90 Aero 55 marking the arrival of the world’s first
widely-available tubeless carbon clincher. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Introduced
in August as a feature for premium members, Strava’s Route Builder is
now available to those using free memberships, too. (bikerumor.com)
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Tour of Beijing Stage 1 departs Shunyi at 12:00pm local (12:00am U.S.
Eastern or 6:00am CET) and is expected at the finish at Huairou Studio
City at around 4:26pm local (4:26am U.S. Eastern or 10:26am
CET). Tour of Beijing live video streaming should get
underway at around 2:45pm local (2:45am U.S. Eastern or 8:45am CET).
(cyclingfans.com)
 German
fastman takes bunch sprint after a day of attacks. (velonation.com)
 British
race shares ranking with non-upgraded Men’s equivalent. (velonation.com)
 NRC
loses Elk Grove, gains Park City. (cyclingnews.com)
 Lampre-Merida
rider claims uphill sprint. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Stages), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), Il Lombardia - Oct 6 (Results), Tour of Tasmania - Sept 29-Oct 6 (Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  Dirk
Bellemakers finished his last big race on Sunday in Lombardia to no
fanfare. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Rising
British star Simon Yates may have just signed a neo-pro contract with
Orica-GreenEDGE, but the Manchester-born youngster has not forgotten
where he comes from. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Fatbikes
have hit the industry in a big way, moving from a niche bike in the
extreme North, to the next bike I need to buy after a cyclocross and an
Enduro bike (once Enduro fatbikes hit the scene, it’s all over).
(bikerumor.com)
The big draw is the new VX line which features 8 different pedals and
has everything from your entry level $50 loose ball bearing SPD to your
pro level $140 race models which spin on LSL (Lightweight Self Lubing)
bearings. (bikerumor.com)
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Tour of Beijing starts tomorrow, but the future of organizer Global
Cycling Promotion (GCP) remains unclear. Speaking at the event, newly
elected UCI president Brian Cookson questioned GCP’s function in China
and worldwide. (velonews.com)
 “Brian
has genuinely my best wishes that he can take the sport to where it
needs to go.”
 Saxo
Bank to increase its backing? (cyclingnews.com)
 Contador
believes he can do Tour/Vuelta double in 2014, claims lack of training
base affected this season. (velonation.com)
 Euskaltel
leader denies rumors that he has agreed to join Saxo Bank.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Tony
Martin (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) returns to the Tour of Beijing as
king. Everywhere he looks, he sees himself on advertising banners and
magazines. The Chinese, at least around the northern suburbs of
Beijing, cannot get enough of him. (velonews.com)
 Portuguese
hopes to go out with a bang in Beijing. (cyclingnews.com)
 "I’ve
run across one event that I really feel has gotten the formula right
for producing a memorable cycling event. And it’s no secret that I
think that event is Levi’s Gran Fondo." (redkiteprayer.com)
 The
65mm ID bottom bracket shell is designed around the Look ZED2 crankset.
They did that to be able to fit a modified Campagnolo EPS battery into
the downtube. (bikerumor.com)
 The
simple, yet efficient, design of the common bicycle is repeated again
and again — 3,144 times — in the sculpture Forever Bicycles on display
in Toronto for the next couple of weeks. (bikingbis.com)
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 One
year to the day after accusing Lance Armstrong and the US Postal
cycling team, Travis Tygart believes clean cyclists have a better
chance of forging successful careers than ever
before. (telegraph.co.uk)
 New
UCI president says Verbruggen no longer attends UCI meetings.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Singer
received proffer agreement in exchange for cooperation with feds.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Sheryl
Crow apparently told federal investigator Jeff Novitsky that she saw
her then fiancée Lance Armstrong attempt to sing Country Western
music. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Lance
Armstrong was once not only the darling of the cycling world but also
the courtroom. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com).
 USA
Cycling announced the dates for its 2014 road calendars on Thursday,
laying out a slate of 25 races across the United States. (velonews.com)
 African
team continues to gain strength in advance of push for Grand Tour
participation. (velonation.com)
 Joaquim
Rodríguez secured the 2013 UCI WorldTour title on Sunday at the Giro di
Lombardia. The Spaniard called "Purito" accrued 607 points during the
season and will sit out the calendar-closing Tour of Beijing.
(velonews.com)
 It
counts steps, tracks the quality of your sleep, has a silent alarm and
syncs wirelessly via Bluetooth 4.0. (engadget.com)
 More
from the show floor, this time with Stop a Flat, Yurbuds, Gore, Park
Tool, Deda, Wilier, ISM, Kool Stop and Lemond. (bikebiz.com)
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to stay as Amadio works to extend Sagan's contract. (cyclingnews.com)
 Long
season almost over for Australian. (cyclingnews.com)
Cameron Meyer lone overall leader after Pieter Weening withdrawal.
 Rory
Sutherland also fired up to perform strongly for Saxo Tinkoff team.
(velonation.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Stages), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), Il Lombardia - Oct 6 (Results), Tour of Tasmania - Sept 29-Oct 6 (Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  This
week is a great, great time to be a cycling fan. Nearly each day
something awesome happens, with several distinct plot threads leading
up to a weekend of racing madness. (podiumcafe.com)
 Frenchman
goes Dutch again after the collapse of Sojasun team. (velonation.com)
 Wi-MM,
a start-up based in Santa Clara, CA, aims to make it harder to
steal your cycle with its new product Bike+, a combination alarm system
and cycling computer. (engadget.com)
 You
can have your Mosaic frame in titanium or steel, and they’ll build you
a track, road, cyclo-cross, gravel racer or mountainbike.
(road.cc)
 Six
wheels from carbon clinchers to tubeless and even road disc. (road.cc)
 If
you were to design a shoe specifically for cross, what would it be?
Giant toe spikes? Check. Replaceable sole pieces? Check. (bikerumor.com)
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still an option for the Vuelta winner. (cyclingnews.com)
 Linked
to too many doping stories, say team. (cyclingnews.com)
 Lotto-Belisol
domestique to bow out on Friday. (cyclingnews.com)
 Dubai
Tour staff visit il Lombardia before inaugural race in 2014.
(cyclingnews.com)
 With
autumn closing in and the days getting shorter many in the northern
hemisphere will using an indoor trainer. (inrng.com)
 "This
round of more cool cycling gear from Interbike 2013 covers you from the
top down as we look at head gear from POC, eyewear maker Bolle’s
return, Gore Bike Wear’s latest kit, fine footwear from Lake Shoes, and
some training gear from Wahoo Fitness that’ll make you sweat – all in a
good way." (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Having
successfully gotten through Kickstarter and launching their modular
mini tools, Fixit Sticks is expanding their offerings and showing off a
few prototypes of things to come. (bikerumor.com)
 The
very reason riding a bike is easy on your joints makes it less
beneficial for your bones. Here’s how to shore up your skeleton and
stay injury-free. (bicycling.com)
 Fairdale,
State, Chrome, Electra, Tern, Sombiro, C-Drive, Shimano and Pro.
(bikebiz.com)
 Having
been around a few years now, Quebec brand Argon has given its
range-topping Gallium Pro a 2014 redesign. It's more or less a clean
sheet, with just the name remaining. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Phone
alerts & tamper sensors included in high-tech lock. (road.cc)
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 Usually
drugs in sport are the subject of universal condemnation, but have they
actually made things more interesting? (bbc.co.uk)
 The
Spanish armada, which has dominated and influenced the international
peloton over much of the past two decades, is taking on water fast.
(velonews.com)
 Chris
Froome (Sky) is throwing the towel in on his 2013 season despite being
tantalizingly close to the WorldTour’s No. 1 ranking. (velonews.com)
Italian
set to choose between Lampre-Merida, Astana, Cannondale and Europcar.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Australian
back on bike after Vuelta fracture, will ride Santos Tour Down Under
and possibly Herald Sun Tour. (velonation.com)
 Regarding
power, heart rate, and perceived exertion it’s important to realize
that all are a measure of intensity and that all have a strong
relationship between one another. (competitivecyclist.com)
 Last
weekend’s Providence Cyclocross Festival came at the end of the first
big block of racing for most cyclocrossers in the Northeast.
(pelotonmagazine.com)
 Indestructable
bike lights, intelligent bike lights, a boot for your bike and, a
simple shifter. (road.cc)
 If
you race at the top end you need top end stuff. Now the top end stuff
just got that much better. Zipp calls it an improvement of the
“coolness-to-weight ratio.” (bikerumor.com)
 Eight
products that let you soak in the fun without getting drenched.
(bicycling.com)
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at an uneasy place with our heroes. Even without the benefit of a Truth
and Reconciliation Commission, the landscape of our understanding of
professional bike racing in the last 20 years has fundamentally
changed. (redkiteprayer.com)
 Basque
climber admits he’s nervous despite some interest from WorldTour
squads. (cyclingnews.com)
 "I've
always preferred the Giro to the Tour." (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Beijing - Oct 11-15 (Stages), Il Lombardia - Oct 6 (Results), Tour of Tasmania - Sept 29-Oct 6 (Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), 2014 Giro d'Italia - May 10, 2014 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  Australian
rider wants to settle ‘unfinished business’ with race; Santos Tour Down
Under may be on race program. (velonation.com)
 At
only a 14% increase of their RFSCs, the Rail52s are a steal at $1,285
especially when you consider the design and performance. (bikerumor.com)
 Moots
launch disc version of its titanium road bike. (road.cc)
 Each
frame is hand-built at the famous Waterford plant and then built up at
the company’s beautiful Detroit headquarters. (bikerumor.com)
 Many
road jerseys present you with a choice for long rides: load the pockets
of your jersey up until they sag like 10 year old spandex, or be forced
to run a saddle bag (gasp!). (bikerumor.com)
A
generational change coupled with the closure of four major teams means
that dozens of riders are either leaving the sport on their own terms
or are facing unemployment and have no other choice than to bring a
premature end to their racing careers. (velonews.com)
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supports donor group over Brown. (cyclingnews.com)
 Cycling
broadcasting needs to dragged into the 21st century. (roadcycling.com)
 Women's
road cycling has spent the last few years in a deadly spiral - less
money, fewer races, less media coverage, leading to less money, fewer
races,
and so on. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Visa
requirement would have prevented any last minute decision.
(velonation.com)
Three new riders, two departures for American team. (cyclingnews.com)
 "After
a while I decided to offer some assistance, in the form of 'Shut up,
for God’s sake'." (cyclismas.com)
 Tubeless
tech for smoother road surfaces hasn’t caught on as quickly, despite
claimed weight and puncture resistance advantages. Enter American
Classic’s Argent tubeless wheel – their new take on tubeless.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 NikeVision
Show X-2 glasses, Nike's multi-purpose, lightweight,
interchangeable-lens shades billed as "Ideal for baseball and training,
they are also functional for winter sport, golf, tennis and cycling."
Cycling! We're back! Well, it's a toehold anyway. (podiumcafe.com)
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Mike Plant, the United States’ representative to the UCI Management
Committee, will serve as president of the Cyclocross Commission for
cycling’s global governing body, USA Cycling confirmed on Tuesday.
 Vuelta
winner unfurls a litany of hashtags. (cyclingnews.com)
 Reduced
teams, races, race days proposed. (cyclingnews.com)
 As
it did with frames and forks in 2011, the Union Cycliste Internationale
(UCI) is overhauling its wheel ratifying procedure by updating its
impact test and introducing an approval sticker. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Whether
you’re warming up for a race, trying to stay fit in the winter, or just
spin your legs due to injury, for many cyclists trainers are a
necessary evil. (bikerumor.com)
 Retail
is $99 for bibs and $89 for shorts. Jersey is $69. And no, those prices
are not missing a “1″ in front of them…which means you can about get
two sets for the same prices as a single kit from others.
(bikerumor.com)
 "I
think it is more of an advantage in ‘cross than on the road. I am the
only guy I’ve ever seen using Campy EPS electronic shifting in ’cross,
and on some courses, I feel that it’s a really big advantage."
(velonews.com)
 Hydraulic
disc brakes, titanium frame and carbon forks, a a video first look at
Enigma's all-new Evoke. (road.cc)
 The
ultra lightweight Photon series launched at NAHBS and carries over,
available in complete bikes or as a frameset. The 675g Photon HL is
custom only. (bikerumor.com)
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2014 theme of the presentation was “a more humane Giro” meaning fewer
long transfers. (inrng.com)
 A
generational change coupled with the closure of four major teams means
that dozens of riders are either leaving the sport on their own terms
or are facing unemployment and have no other choice than to bring a
premature end to their racing careers. (velonews.com)
 Back
problems mean Sky rider won’t ride Tour of Beijing, Valverde only one
who can stop J-Rod. (velonation.com)
Races
& Results.
Il Lombardia - Oct 6 (Results), Tour of Tasmania - Sept 29-Oct 6 (Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  How
did the 2013 calendar change? (podiumcafe.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "The perfect all-out cross-country race
bike."
 The
only thing better than climbing the north side of Old Blewitt Pass is
descending the south side! (janheine.wordpress.com)
 Mark
Cavendish and Peta Todd, a former glamour model, got married on
Saturday October 5. (road.cc)
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more human Giro” has been the refrain at RCS Sport since Angelo
Zomegnan handed over the reins of the race in 2011. (cyclingnews.com)
 Tour
of Beijing will be the final race for Classics nearly-man.
(velonation.com)
 Tiralongo
also brought down ahead of Sormano. (cyclingnews.com)
 World
time trial champion to build towards Rio 2016 with expanding Dutch
squad. (velonation.com)
Cannondale's take with the Synapse is to produce a raceworthy bike,
i.e. stiff, light and fast for those that don't have a chiropractor
waiting for them in the team hotel at the end of the ride.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 The
Trek Madone 5.2 was overhauled for 2013 and combines low weight and
aerodynamics with the ride quality and dependable handling of the
previous iteration of the US firm’s race bike. (roadcyclinguk.com)
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 Plans
to remodel the calendar and promises radical change with fewer
race days, fewer top teams and fewer races. (inrng.com)
 Oleg
Tinkof, please go away. Take your supposed, likely inflated six million
euros and go buy yourself a rich-man yacht to enter the America’s Cup.
Find another sport to embarrass. (atwistedspoke.com)
 "We'll
leave the speculation to the press." (cyclingnews.com)
 Former
Tour de France champion Cadel Evans said he is unlikely to compete at
the 2014 edition of the race as he concentrates on targeting a win in
the Giro d’Italia. (velonews.com)
 Spanish
Katusha rider speaks after superb Classic win. (velonation.com)
 Cycling
is almost by definition a group activity. The more people you ride
with, the easier the ride becomes. (redkiteprayer.com)
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route for the 2014 Giro will be presented Monday, October 7 at the
Palaghiaccio Piranesi in Milan. The event starts at *2:30pm
CET (*8:30am U.S. Eastern). The presentation should start
between 2:30pm CET and 3:00pm CET. Live video from *2:30pm CET (*8:30am
U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 Back-to-back
victories for Spaniard at Italian Monument. (cyclingnews.com)
 Nash
got away from Katie Compton (Trek Cyclocross Collective) going into the
final lap, padding her advantage to 10 seconds by the finish.
(velonews.com)
 Live
Video Streaming: Start time Sunday 10:50 CET (1:50 AM PST); Earliest
live video: 13:55 CET (4:55 AM PST); Approximate finish: 17:10 CET
(8:10 AM PST). (steephill.tv)
 Grenda
takes final stage in Devonport. (cyclingnews.com)
 Tsatevich
for the sprints, Ignatenko for the climbs. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
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Garmin-Sharp TT specialist to retire: ‘It is time’. (velonation.com)
 Solo
move had looked promising until peloton got to business.
(velonation.com)
 Santaromita's
ninth place best of three in main group. (cyclingnews.com)
Saxo-Tinkoff rider ends season on a high. (cyclingnews.com)
 Ben
Berden (Raleigh-Clement) won a two-up battle with Tim Johnson
(Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) at the 2013 Providence Cyclocross
Festival. (velonews.com)
 Richard
Moore talks about this recent grande boucle book, Tour de
France 100. (podiumcafe.com)
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 TDU
race director launches Supreme Court action against Australian
broadcaster. (cyclingnews.com)
 Il
Lombardia had an air of déjà vu as Joaquim Rodriguez attacked in the
same place on the Villa Vergnano climb as last year to win solo,
repeating his success from 2012. (inrng.com)
 Dan
Martin finished fourth after a crash denied him the chance to fight for
a podium spot at the Tour of Lombardy today, Sunday. (stickybottle.com)
 Italian
rider speaks of warm reception from fans and team strategy for today’s
Classic. (velonation.com)
 The
Xentis wheels definitely fall in the high end range.
The feature rich carbon clinchers have an MSRP of $2799. (bikerumor.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 2.5 out of 5 stars. "Lovely – if pricey – steel tourer, badly
let down by a mismatched drivetrain."
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Video Streaming: Start time Sunday 10:50 CET (1:50 AM PST); Earliest
live video: 13:55 CET (4:55 AM PST); Approximate finish: 17:10 CET
(8:10 AM PST). (steephill.tv)
 It
was a long time coming, but Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Sharp) kicked to
victory Saturday in the third stage of the Eurometropool Tour in
Belgium, scoring his first victory on European pavement since 2011.
(velonews.com)
 Teammate
Haig holds overall lead with one stage to race. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Il Lombardia - Oct 6 (Start List), Tour of Tasmania - Sept 29-Oct 6 (Stages & Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  The
world’s best face off in the season’s final Classic. (bicycling.com)
 Strong
line up for OPQS for Italian one-day race. (cyclingnews.com)
 Left
to right; Adri van der Poel (3rd), Sean Kelly (1st), world champion
Greg LeMond (2nd). (stickybottle.com)
 Bennett
wants 2.1 ranked event to gain higher status. (velonation.com)
 The
importance of a monument on a rider's palmares cannot be
understated. Each has its attraction, or perhaps detraction if
you're a rider taking them on, and Lombardia is no different.
(sbs.com.au)
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continues to hunt for replacement sponsor for Tinkoff Bank.
(velonation.com)
 Belgian
philosophical about drop in pay with Omega Pharma Quick Step, says it
was crucial to have a team. (velonation.com)
 Team
Sky leader out of Sunday's race due to back pain. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
climb isn’t technically called Villa Vergano – that’s the name of the
town at the top of the climb. According to the organizers, it’s the
Salita di Ello. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 The
climb winds up through a few more switchbacks, past the Ristorante la
Busciona. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 World
time trial champion sees German cycling on the up. (cyclingnews.com)
 "I
have spent the past 9 months using this bag daily. This
handmade, quality bag has held up amazingly well, with hardly a sign of
wear and tear." (bikerumor.com)
 It
wasn’t the kilometers of Spanish road and ascension, nor the Vuelta’s
pulsing attacks that did Chris Horner in this season. It was a damn
Coke can. (velonews.com)
 Riders
and teams Tweet their condolences. (cyclingnews.com)
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New
world champion talks about winning in Florence, Lombardia and the
future. (cyclingnews.com)
 "The
Sugoi RS bibshorts are among of our favorites, offering top-end
performance and comfort at a mid-range price." (road.cc)
 Team
Sky’s Jonathan Tiernan-Locke was pulled out from the British team going
to the worlds at the last moment and there was talk of an injury with
some and fatigue from others. But the weekend saw the story that he was
being questioned by the UCI about his biological passport
data. (inrng.com)
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The
importance of a monument on a rider's palmares cannot be
understated. Each has its attraction, or perhaps detraction if
you're a rider taking them on, and Lombardia is no different.
(sbs.com.au)
 Dutchman
hoping to capitalise on Canada form to go better than 2009 ninth place.
(velonation.com)
 Haig
hanging tough for Huon-Genesys under Drapac onslaught. (cyclingnews.com)
 “From
being a Tour contender I disappeared in the space of a day."
(cyclingnews.com)
 Spring
Classics remain Czech's main priority. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Il Lombardia - Oct 6 (Start List), Tour of Tasmania - Sept 29-Oct 6 (Stages & Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results).  “We
don’t have anything to say about this at the moment.”
(velonation.com)
 OPQS
star back on the bike and in training. (cyclingnews.com)
Lifeline for 2012 third-placed Giro finisher after Vacansoleil DCM
stops. (velonation.com)
 The
Netherlands is where 25 year-old Texan Chad Haga is bound for in 2014.
A pro with Optum-Kelly since 2011. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Most
of the new products from Park are needed improvements over previous
models, or fill a void in the range. (bikerumor.com)
 The
Storck Comp bib shorts are super-comfy, with a plush chamois ideal for
long days in the saddle. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 A
video first look at the brand new De Rosa Idol Disc launched at the
recent Cycle Show. (road.cc)
Shake-ups
continue at the UCI following the arrival of new president Brian
Cookson. (velonews.com)
"Six
days. Almost 700 miles. Salt Lake City to Las Vegas, powered by bike
and the will to survive." (velonews.com)
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wasn’t the kilometers of Spanish road and ascension, nor the Vuelta’s
pulsing attacks that did Chris Horner in this season. It was a damn
Coke can. (velonews.com)
Riders
and teams Tweet their condolences. (cyclingnews.com)
 Andy
Schleck and Alberto Contador often seem linked together, whether it’s
as Tour de France rivals or frustrated athletes dealing with a long,
disappointing year. (atwistedspoke.com)
 At
least three of the world’s top one-day classics riders could be
forgiven for having a degree of revenge on their minds when they line
up for Giro di Lombardia (Tour of Lombardy) on Sunday. (velonews.com)
 Theft
happened during Eurometropole Tour, follows similar crimes at world
road race championships. (velonation.com)
 "I
consider Il Lombardia as my first race of 2014." (cyclingnews.com)
 Spanish
squad continues to plan towards 2014. (velonation.com)
 The
common factor is the ability of a high-quality wheelset to do justice
to a frameset, and to usher forth its true abilities.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 Headbadges
as small objects of desire. In a book that is itself a small object of
desire. (podiumcafe.com)
 Shoes
have a new fastening system taking over. Dials, be they from Boa or
imitators, are now gracing the pro-level shoe offerings from just about
everybody. (redkiteprayer.com)
 Paolo
Bettini’s future, despite a strong race Sunday at the world
championship, might not include team Italy. (velonews.com)
 The
installation process is quick and simple. You’ll have these swapped
between your road bike and TT bike in less than a minute.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
American
cyclocross racer Amy Dombroski was killed Thursday when she was hit by
a truck in training, her Telenet-Fidea team confirmed to VeloNews.
(velonews.com)
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Team
Sky’s Jonathan Tiernan-Locke was pulled out from the British team going
to the worlds at the last moment and there was talk of an injury with
some and fatigue from others. But the weekend saw the story that he was
being questioned by the UCI about his biological passport
data. (inrng.com)
 Flavio
Biondi replaced by Raimondo Zanaboni. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
rain and cold that have swept through northern Italy in the last week
have not stopped the stars from turning out for the final big classic
of the season, the 107th Giro di Lombardia, on Sunday. (velonews.com)
Dane to continue work with Fränk and Andy Schleck. (cyclingnews.com)
 "Hold
on, I had that haircut first," insists American Taylor Phinney. "I did
that for the first time last year, in May, at the Giro so hold your
horses."
 Team’s
general manager says he and the riders were left high and dry by late
notice of team’s ending. (velonation.com)
 One
of a series of thefts this year. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
bike is both teacher and blackboard, serving up lessons and giving us a
place to practice. (redkiteprayer.com)
 The
1952 Giro di Lombardia race program is an amazing 32 page snapshot back
into the race scene more than a half century ago. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Superbly portable light for urban and
occasional country use."
 Remember,
today (Friday, October 4th) is the last day for you to send five
cycling items as donation to kids in Colombian cycling academies. Doing
so will enter you into a drawing to win items signed by riders from
Team Colombia. (cyclinginquisition.com)
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continue at the UCI following the arrival of new president Brian
Cookson. (velonews.com)
 The
final one-day Classic of the season takes place on Sunday.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 Haig
retains yellow jersey. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
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rider wants to chase stage win and help GC riders. (velonation.com)
 A
retrospective look at the Italian brand's iconic bicycles and their
riders. (cyclingnews.com)
 "Six
days. Almost 700 miles. Salt Lake City to Las Vegas, powered by bike
and the will to survive." (velonews.com)
 "What
do you get when you take 160g out of the already light Argon 18
Gallium? You get the impressively light Gallium Pro, now with a 790g
frame weight." (bikerumor.com)
 "We've
got a household motto: ‘if you're going to do something, do it
properly'. Garmin appears to have a similar saying."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Anderson
up to 3rd in women's standings after sweep in Gloucester.
(cyclingnews.com)
 French
team sending four climbers to fight for overall title. (cyclingnews.com)
 Italian
beats Majka and Moreno in uphill finale. (cyclingnews.com)
 Joaquim
Rodríguez is trying to put the best spin on Sunday’s bitter
disappointment of losing the world title in a thrilling finale against
Rui Costa. (velonews.com)
Portuguese
rider wants to clock up first win since taking gold in Firenze.
(velonation.com)
 The
UCI world road race championships saw one of the finest riders in the
sport’s history re-crowned as world road race champion, the three best
male time triallists in the world go head-to-head, and Great Britain’s
men’s road team deliver a lacklustre performance criticized even by
their manager. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 She’s
the best woman American cyclocrosser of all time, but she’s coming off
a less-than-ideal summer, and will have only been on the bike about 10
days by the time this weekend’s Providence Cyclo-cross Festival comes
around. (velonews.com)
"I’m
convinced that almost any rider could pedal more efficiently and
powerfully and reduce injury with custom orthotics properly shaped to
their feet." (velonews.com)
New
foot love from Sidi and Solestar, Italian Saddle maker Astute, a power
pedal from Xpedo and a bit more bits from Fairwheel Bikes.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Comfortable yet agile steed for sportives
and all-day rides."
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cyclocross racer Amy Dombroski was killed Thursday when she was hit by
a truck in training, her Telenet-Fidea team confirmed to VeloNews.
(velonews.com)
Vuelta
winner still without a deal. (cyclingnews.com)
 "I
was signed up for the Tour de Phil, a lesser-known, three-week stage
race training simulation, designed to attack my weaknesses as I prepare
for 2014." (velonews.com)
 Vinokourov:
“With him on board next year we add a very talented young stage racer
with definite, positive prospects.” (velonation.com)
 Joaquim
Rodríguez (Katusha) shouldn’t have been the only top rider crying
Sunday after letting the rainbow jersey slip away in Florence.
(velonews.com)
 British
twins Adam and Simon Yates will turn professional with Australian
outfit Orica-GreenEDGE next year after penning neo-pro contracts with
the team. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Champion
System, a team committed to the development of professional cycling in
Asia and the promotion of Asian riders, will dissolve after this season
due to sponsor withdrawal. (velonews.com)
 A
close look at the latest wonderful creation from Oregon-based frame
builder Rob English. (road.cc)
 "The
final part of our tour from Friedrichshafen - including Hope, BBB,
Giro, Hovding, Easton, Lazer, WeThePeople, Lauf and Colnago."
(bikebiz.com)
General manager Ed Beamon “saddened and sickened by the provincial
pettiness." (velonation.com)
 Gaudry,
a former professional rider, unanimously deposed fellow Australian Mike
Turtor as president of the Oceana Cycling Confederation in 2012 and
served on the UCI Management Committee — the top advisory board to the
Switzerland-based UCI. (velonews.com)
 Future
team manager takes the riders for a spin. (cyclingnews.com)
 “I
need to try to finish the season on a high as the last few months have
been hard.” (velonation.com)
 French
squad will add to roster if promoted. (cyclingnews.com)
 Women’s
team extends with Wild and Garner and makes three new additions.
(velonation.com)
Vacansoleil-DCM rider said to have 90% chance of signing with Sagan's
team. (cyclingnews.com)
It’s
taken a few years to get it right, but the National Road Series
standings now portray an accurate reflection of the best rider and best
team. (sbs.com.au)
In
the quarter-century since the Extralight first debuted, bicycle design
has changed dramatically. (competitivecyclist.com)
Women’s
cycling is growing, and so are the number of bikes designed for us.
Here are a few of our favorite newcomers for 2014. (bicycling.com)
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 Amy
Dombroski, muddy and smiling — how many will remember the American
after she died Thursday at the age of 26 following a training crash in
Belgium. (velonews.com)
 External
audit investigates possible fraud. (cyclingnews.com)
 Who
isn’t a fan of the little pocket rocket Joaquim Rodriguez?
 Former
pro will guide top riders, says he believes both Schlecks can return to
past level. (velonation.com)
 It’s
the right moment to stop and to do something new. (velonation.com)
 Unless
and until the UCI announces that Jonathan Tiernan-Locke was guilty of
doping, it's fair to say that he got a raw deal and deserves some
sympathy in his ongoing biological passport anomaly story.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Time
to be a tourist in the lovely town of Florence to experience all that
the town has to offer – in a biking sort of way of course.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 Cyclist
to tesify under oath on 21 November; meanwhile, two men admit sending
threatening emails to USADA's Travis Tygart. (road.cc)
 Scott
O'Raw and John Galloway break down all the latest goings-on in the
sport: Pat McQuaid's removal as head of the UCI and the controversy
that has erupted around Team Sky and Jonathan Tiernan-Locke.
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 Vacansoleil-DCM
siblings to become new US team’s second pair of brothers.
(velonation.com)
 What’s
the secret of Team Sky’s success? One element is money as the squad has
one of the highest budgets in the sport. (inrng.com)
 Olympic
committee confirms medal is in storage. (cyclingnews.com)
 Colombian
breakout rider Janier Acevedo will join U.S.-based Garmin-Sharp in
2014. Despite claims by Omega Pharma-Quick Step boss Patrick Lefevre
that the UCI America Tour champion had inked a deal with the Belgian
squad. (velonews.com)
 Here's
an argument why Rui Costa could, barring the usual randomness, be the
best world champion since the pre-EPO days. (podiumcafe.com)
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up to 3rd in women's standings after sweep in Gloucester.
(cyclingnews.com)
French
team sending four climbers to fight for overall title. (cyclingnews.com)
Italian
beats Majka and Moreno in uphill finale. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Tasmania - Sept 29-Oct 6 (Stages & Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results). Joaquim
Rodríguez is trying to put the best spin on Sunday’s bitter
disappointment of losing the world title in a thrilling finale against
Rui Costa. (velonews.com)
Portuguese
rider wants to clock up first win since taking gold in Firenze.
(velonation.com)
The
UCI world road race championships saw one of the finest riders in the
sport’s history re-crowned as world road race champion, the three best
male time triallists in the world go head-to-head, and Great Britain’s
men’s road team deliver a lacklustre performance criticized even by
their manager. (roadcyclinguk.com)
She’s
the best woman American cyclocrosser of all time, but she’s coming off
a less-than-ideal summer, and will have only been on the bike about 10
days by the time this weekend’s Providence Cyclo-cross Festival comes
around. (velonews.com)
 "I’m
convinced that almost any rider could pedal more efficiently and
powerfully and reduce injury with custom orthotics properly shaped to
their feet." (velonews.com)
 New
foot love from Sidi and Solestar, Italian Saddle maker Astute, a power
pedal from Xpedo and a bit more bits from Fairwheel Bikes.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Comfortable yet agile steed for sportives
and all-day rides."
 For
the past 11 years, Clif Bar has introduced a series of limited edition
seasonal flavors. (bikerumor.com)
Sorensen sees pay cut in any potential new contract, Rasmussen turns to
track. (cyclingnews.com)
 Haig
takes yellow, Huon-Genesys weather Drapac storm. (cyclingnews.com)
 French
team will disband at the end of 2013. (cyclingnews.com)
 There’s
been a lot of post-worlds chat, especially the Spanish tactics and the
British vanishing act. (inrng.com)
 Wanty
the main sponsor for 20-25 of Dutch team’s current squad, but
Accent.jobs to fold. (velonation.com)
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General manager Ed Beamon “saddened and sickened by the provincial
pettiness." (velonation.com)
Gaudry,
a former professional rider, unanimously deposed fellow Australian Mike
Turtor as president of the Oceana Cycling Confederation in 2012 and
served on the UCI Management Committee — the top advisory board to the
Switzerland-based UCI. (velonews.com)
Future
team manager takes the riders for a spin. (cyclingnews.com)
“I
need to try to finish the season on a high as the last few months have
been hard.” (velonation.com)
French
squad will add to roster if promoted. (cyclingnews.com)
Women’s
team extends with Wild and Garner and makes three new additions.
(velonation.com)
Vacansoleil-DCM rider said to have 90% chance of signing with Sagan's
team. (cyclingnews.com)
 It’s
taken a few years to get it right, but the National Road Series
standings now portray an accurate reflection of the best rider and best
team. (sbs.com.au)
 The
recent USA Pro Cycling Challenge races were by no means the first time
the big names of world cycling raced through the wonderful landscape of
Colorado. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 In
the quarter-century since the Extralight first debuted, bicycle design
has changed dramatically. (competitivecyclist.com)
 Women’s
cycling is growing, and so are the number of bikes designed for us.
Here are a few of our favorite newcomers for 2014. (bicycling.com)
 The
Schwalbe Ultremo ZX provides a supple, comfortable ride and seals
easily in the event of a puncture. Crucially, it is not notably slower
than its clincher equivalent, even when rolling at lower pressures.
(roadcyclinguk.com)
 Chris
Horner is the 2013 Vuelta a España champion. Chris Horner is a
transcendent climber. He’s 41, and has recently ridden the best he ever
has, at least with the pressure on. (velonews.com)
 On
the day Tiernan-Locke vowed to prove he was not a doper, Endura Racing
sought to distance themselves from suggestions any discrepancies
occurred while he was allegedly under their care after Team Sky
insisted on Sunday the anomalies dated from the period before he joined
Sir Dave Brailsford’s team. .
 Former
British team tried and failed to get additional testing in successful
2012 season. (velonation.com)
 The
World Cycling Championships men’s road race was always going to be an
epic, but then the weather gods dialed that epicness up just one notch
more with some monsoonal style rain. (pezcyclingnews.com)
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Cyclist
to tesify under oath on 21 November; meanwhile, two men admit sending
threatening emails to USADA's Travis Tygart. (road.cc)
Scott
O'Raw and John Galloway break down all the latest goings-on in the
sport: Pat McQuaid's removal as head of the UCI and the controversy
that has erupted around Team Sky and Jonathan Tiernan-Locke.
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
Vacansoleil-DCM
siblings to become new US team’s second pair of brothers.
(velonation.com)
What’s
the secret of Team Sky’s success? One element is money as the squad has
one of the highest budgets in the sport. (inrng.com)
Olympic
committee confirms medal is in storage. (cyclingnews.com)
Colombian
breakout rider Janier Acevedo will join U.S.-based Garmin-Sharp in
2014. Despite claims by Omega Pharma-Quick Step boss Patrick Lefevre
that the UCI America Tour champion had inked a deal with the Belgian
squad. (velonews.com)
Here's
an argument why Rui Costa could, barring the usual randomness, be the
best world champion since the pre-EPO days. (podiumcafe.com)
 Specialized’s
Roubaix S-Works is the bike Tom Boonen rode on his way to his fourth
Paris-Roubaix title last year. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Bicycle
locks come in dozens of iterations but it’s rare to see real
innovation. (bikerumor.com)
 Things
that caught our eye...things that made us ask 'why?' (cyclingnews.com)
 Power
meters are becoming increasingly popular as a method of measuring
performance. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 Frenchman
suspended for six months by FFC. (cyclingnews.com)
 Vuelta
winner to miss Lombardia and Beijing. (velonation.com)
 Basque
climber looking forward to joining “the best team in the world.”
(cyclingnews.com)
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Sorensen sees pay cut in any potential new contract, Rasmussen turns to
track. (cyclingnews.com)
Haig
takes yellow, Huon-Genesys weather Drapac storm. (cyclingnews.com)
French
team will disband at the end of 2013. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Tasmania - Sept 29-Oct 6 (Stages & Results), UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29 (Results), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Results). There’s
been a lot of post-worlds chat, especially the Spanish tactics and the
British vanishing act. (inrng.com)
Wanty
the main sponsor for 20-25 of Dutch team’s current squad, but
Accent.jobs to fold. (velonation.com)
 Product
news in brief, including Vélobici, Vespertine, Leisure Lakes, BH,
Primal... (road.cc)
 Deadline
upcoming for new signings and financial guarantees. (cyclingnews.com)
 Earle
takes over GC lead, Huon-Genesys remain in control. (cyclingnews.com)
 “I
just went hoping my legs wouldn’t fail me. They didn’t fail me.”
(velonation.com)
 The
road worlds are finished for another year and it was a meet that
featured plenty of memorable moments, some results we expected, and
some we certainly didn't. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Spare
Bicycle lights created a set of commuter lights which seamlessly
integrate into your frame, making it incredibly difficult for thieves
to snag…and they’re beautiful! (bikerumor.com)
 "This
brake system wowed me. I don’t see any point in lying. Two years ago I
was arguing against disc brakes on road bikes as causing more problems
than they solve." (redkiteprayer.com)
 One
of the best coaching manuals - for cycling coaches - that you're likely
to read and also likely to find favor as a general management book.
(podiumcafe.com)
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Chris
Horner is the 2013 Vuelta a España champion. Chris Horner is a
transcendent climber. He’s 41, and has recently ridden the best he ever
has, at least with the pressure on. (velonews.com)
On
the day Tiernan-Locke vowed to prove he was not a doper, Endura Racing
sought to distance themselves from suggestions any discrepancies
occurred while he was allegedly under their care after Team Sky
insisted on Sunday the anomalies dated from the period before he joined
Sir Dave Brailsford’s team. .
Former
British team tried and failed to get additional testing in successful
2012 season. (velonation.com)
The
World Cycling Championships men’s road race was always going to be an
epic, but then the weather gods dialed that epicness up just one notch
more with some monsoonal style rain. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Euskaltel
rider describes decision “as the hardest of my life.” (cyclingnews.com)
 Feedback
Sports, the folks known for repair stands and scales, introduced a new
wall hook system that allows you to hang a bike and then swing it
toward the wall to reduce the amount of space needed. Why has it taken
so long for someone to dream this up? (redkiteprayer.com)
 Rui
Costa’s UCI Road World Championship victory was the pathway he took to
the finish line in Florence, with the Portuguese rider avoiding the
traditional build up of the Vuelta a Espana. (sbs.com.au)
 Solid
rather than spectacular showing from Swiss captain. (velonation.com)
 "He
should have chased down anything that moved, even the motorbikes."
(cyclingnews.com)
 "The
world championships are over. The course in Toscana was amazing. I
don’t believe that anyone undeserving really ever wins a world
championship, but the winners crowned in Florence were exceptionally
deserving of their titles." (velonews.com)
 Such
is Great Britain's cycling success, that any race involving a British
cyclist now carries the expectation of a victory. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 2Toms
has a number of products that may have you reaching for them in the
near future. Ready for an alternative to chamois cream? (bikerumor.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "A classic torque tool receives a
significant upgrade."
 Fresh
from the production line at Shimano comes the RS81 C35 wheelset, an
11-speed compatible replacement for the RS80, and as the name suggests,
equipped with a rim some 35mm deep. (roadcyclinguk.com)
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Frenchman
suspended for six months by FFC. (cyclingnews.com)
Vuelta
winner to miss Lombardia and Beijing. (velonation.com)
Basque
climber looking forward to joining “the best team in the world.”
(cyclingnews.com)
 "Sublimation
printing of chamois covers, which Cytech used to do and no longer does,
is a poor idea, health-wise." (velonews.com)
 The
Zero RH+ ZY is a new addition to the Italian firm’s helmet range, and a
welcome one at that, thanks to its well ventilated, stylish design and
an excellent fit. (roadcyclinguk.com)
 The
head of British Cycling and Team Sky also called for the truth to come
out before people rushed to judgment on the future of last year’s Tour
of Britain winner. (telegraph.co.uk)
 Giro
d'Italia organiser could have lost several million Euros.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Almost
seven and a half hours of racing gives us a lot to analyze with good
tactics, great tactics and even just plain terrible tactics all on
display in Florence yesterday. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Belgian
coach happy that Spanish did not win. (cyclingnews.com)
 Last
year, Cateye updated their line to include smart GPS enabled computers
with their Stealth line. Cateye is slated to launch their new
Strata Smart Bluethooth enabled computer in 2014. (bikerumor.com)
 C-Bear
and Sprocket Scientist put together a custom build off between
Parlee/Signature Cycles and Alchemy/Nie Brothers. (bikerumor.com)
 There
can be little argument that Assos creates some of the finest cycling
clothing in the world. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 Four
ride into Florence. Joaquim Rodriguez attacks on the final bump of the
day and Vincenzo Nibali chases with Alejandro Valverde and Rui Costa
following. (inrng.com)
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