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Archive: November 2009
November 30, 2009


News
Cavendish to Stay at Columbia, Van den Broeck Renegotiates With Silence-Lotto, Nys Takes 50th Superprestige, Germany's Team Milram Enter Australia Tour.


2009 Holiday Gift Guide
The BWN gift guide features a “green” theme this year. Check in for organic, recycled, reduced packaging, sustainable and more.

At least nine Gran Fondos are being held in the US in 2010
All-Italian jobs, with promise of 'epic' routes.


Freire rues unspectacular 2009 season, facing final year in 2010?
For many years, Oscar Freire had an ability to take major victories.



Dominican Republic rider Deivys Capellan won stage seven.
Dominican Republic rider Deivys Capellan won stage seven.


Daily Quote:
“It’s a serious problem which is only going to get worse as the number of cyclists increases - lots of people are completely oblivious to what’s going on around them. People don’t realize how dangerous listening to music is on the roads - whether pedestrian or cyclist. It takes one of your key senses away. People shouldn’t do it.” - Manpreet Darroch road.cc


Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Slipstream)
Canadian to target Tirreno-Adriatico, Ardennes Classics.




Easton EA30 stem recall
Two of the biggest manufacturers of cycling components have issued voluntary recall notices for defective stems.

2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings. Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top
Scott Peoples won two stages of the Tour of Southland before he was tragically killed in 2006.
Scott Peoples won two stages of the Tour of Southland before he was tragically killed in 2006.




Coryn Rivera gobbles up the barriers © Kate Ybarra
Coryn Rivera gobbles up the barriers.


2010_vamoots_rsl_profile
The Vamoots RSL (Race Super Light) is a “blank sheet” design for the company and it resulted in their lightest, stiffest bike yet.



Christian Vande Velde (Garmin-Slipstream) after winning the Giro d'Italia's pink jersey in 2008
Christian Vande Velde (Garmin-Slipstream) after winning the Giro d'Italia's pink jersey in 2008.




BBC 2009 SPOTY Mark Cavendish underground
British cycling stars make film for this year's BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.




Mark Cavendish (Columbia-HTC) happy with his teammates after the win.
Manxman confident of continued success, despite Hincapie's departure.





Voler
The gloves are made from a windproof, water-resistant laminate.
PezCyclingNews.com


Holidays
Work hard now--then enjoy a well-deserved break.



The Rapha Cross Jersey blends versatile Sportwool material, a perfect cut, and keen styling plus a few 'cross-specific details
Superb tailoring and 'cross-specific features, but very expensive.



Shimano
The Shimano FF was an inexpensive drivetrain using a front freewheeling crankset in the late seventies. The premise was that the drivetrain would always be in motion, so as long as the bike was moving its rider could shift the derailleurs.





Police hunt 'naked cyclist' after series of complaints from women
A naked cyclist stalking women joggers has left police officers scratching their heads.



iPod
Like using a helmet or jumping red lights, the issue of wearing headphones while riding is one that divides cyclists.

Shamal Ultra clincher and tubular
Plus 'white grease' now for sale.


Bike Light
Don't let shorter days get you down - this fall and winter, light up your ride with a new bike light.

2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.

November 29. 2009


Alex Rasmussen and Michael Mørkøv give one another a well deserved pat on the back.
Alex Rasmussen and Michael Mørkøv give one another a well deserved pat on the back.


Australian riders Scott Law (l) and Alex Carver took out the first night of UIV Cup racing.
Australian riders Scott Law (l) and Alex Carver took out the first night of UIV Cup racing.





The riders fly past on the boards of the Kuipke Velodrome.
The riders fly past on the boards of the Kuipke Velodrome.


2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top


Valverde Undecided on Vuelta Defense
Valverde Undecided on Vuelta Defense, Rodriguez Aims for Tour de France, Castano Arrested in Operation Grail, New Galdeano Behind the Wheel at Euskaltel





Campagnolo Chorus chain
"Smooth shifting and only 15g heavier than the Record version".





Beat the congestion
Part of the cycle track on Al Rigga Road in Deira is up and ready for use. It is connected to the Dubai Metro station.



PezCyclingNews.com


WilliamsBevin
Carl Williams (L) with Avanti Classic winner Patrick Bevin in their Hincapie Sportswear kit.





Andy
Schleck's reasoning to add the race to his 2010 schedule was the Tour de France.




The slogan of the Rally Come Out and See the World added vigour to the enthusiasm of the participants who overcame constraint of age and distance with unassuming ease.



Daily Quote:
"In one of the bigger surprises of the week, the UCI announced that it had approved the extension of Astana’s ProTour license." - Padraig RKP



2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.

November 28, 2009



Kenny Van Hummel (Skil-Shimano) wins the Jan Thiel criterium ahead of Johnny Hoogerland (Vacansoleil)
Kenny Van Hummel wins the Jan Thiel criterium ahead of Johnny Hoogerland.

World Cyclo-cross Champion Marianne Vos wins in Koksijde
World Cyclo-cross Champion Marianne Vos wins in Koksijde.




Iljo Keisse and Roger Kluge sling one another
Rasmussen and Mørkøv close the gap on day four


Jose Ramon Aguirre (Mex) Canel's Turbo is U23 leader
Jose Ramon Aguirre (Mex) Canel's Turbo is U23 leader.


Argentinians Sergio Godoy and Diaz in the break
Argentinians Sergio Godoy and Diaz in the break.


2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top
Swiss Fabian Cancellara (Saxo Bank) uses his race radio in Vuelta a España stage two
Rider radios to be banned at Worlds, 1.2 and 2.2 events from 2010.

Friday's cycle accident follows another (pictured). Photo / Chris Skelton
Friday's cycle accident follows another in September when a motorist hit about 20 cyclists (pictured).


Daily Quote:
"In one of the bigger surprises of the week, the UCI announced that it had approved the extension of Astana’s ProTour license." - Padraig RKP

Peter Schep is taken for medical checks after feeling unwell during the team elimination race.
Peter Schep is taken for medical checks after feeling unwell during the team elimination race.


Zdenek Stybar (Fidea Telenet) out-sprints Sven Nys for the World Cup win in Koksijde
Czech champion extends winning streak, closes in on Albert's series lead.

A coroner has criticised cyclists who prevent themselves hearing dangers around them
A coroner has criticized cyclists who prevent themselves hearing dangers around them.


PezCyclingNews.com
Stybar
Rebellin Returns Medal, Stybar and Vos Win World Cup #4, Otxoa Denies Involvement in Operation Grail, Brard Retires.


Changes to calendar, rankings and more are planned.

Saxo Bank
The team may have lost several riders amid rumors of financial shortcomings, most recently Alexandr Kolobnev, but the Schleck brothers have confirmed that they will stay with Saxo Bank in 2010.



Lucas Sebastian Haedo (Colavita/Sutter Home p/b Cooking Light) wins a stage of the Nature Valley Grand Prix.
Lucas Sebastian Haedo (Colavita/Sutter Home) wins a stage of the Nature Valley Grand Prix.



Week-long mountain bike stage racing comes to Pennsylvania in 2010.


Local cyclist Jim Mann
He sizzled in the 103 degree heat of the Mojave Desert, cranked up the 8,828 feet of Emory Pass in New Mexico and hunkered down in a motel on Mobile Bay as Hurricane Ida came ashore.

Eddie Salas and Peter Milostic took home three gold medals from the Masters Games.




2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.

November 27, 2009


Contador says he will spend at least another year at Astana.
Contador says he will spend at least another year at Astana.




Motobecane
The Immortal Force rewards you with a smooth ride without compromising its frame stiffness when the moment arrives for an all-out effort.



U-23 Irish National Road Race Champion Mark Cassidy and Sean Kelly with representatives from two of the team's main sponsors, Grant Thornton and Martin Donnelly.
Six Irish riders maintain connection with origin country.


Mavic are launching their first wheel/tyre combo, the Ksyrium Yksion K10
Aim is to create fully integrated wheelsets.

2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top

Italy's Davide Rebellin, l, faces damage payment's to the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI)
Italian cyclists fulfils obligations, maintains innocence.

Daily Quote:
"In one of the bigger surprises of the week, the UCI announced that it had approved the extension of Astana’s ProTour license." - Padraig RKP


The full Exposure Diablo kit includes the light, helmet and handlebar mounts, and a quick charger, plus a handy storage case
The full Exposure Diablo kit includes the light, helmet and handlebar mounts, and a quick charger, plus a handy storage case.


RAVX
The RAVX Opti-Bar X4 is a rechargeable 3-watt LED light with an integrated Lithium-Ion battery.



PezCyclingNews.com




News
Transitions Lenses New Sponsor for Team Garmin, Oscar Pereiro Confirms Astana Contract, Zubeldia to Radio Shack After All, German Rider Suspended for Cocaine.





News
Danny Summerhill of the Felt-Holowesko Partners-Garmin team enters the blogosphere.




Garmin Slipstream on their way to victory in stage one
Bradley Wiggins' and David Millar's US-based team gains new sponsor.


Ritchey Logic
Ritchey Logic's new Pro Paradigm clipless pedal before getting dirty.

2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.

November 26, 2009
Daniel Diaz wins
Daniel Diaz wins.




RBA
Ben Day of Fly V Australia gives us the fall and winter plan: "Take the time to build a solid base and your house won’t collapse later in the season."


Apparently Spain has a doping problem - and it's being whipped into shape by 'Operacion Grial'.


Mardi Peters
Australian Mardi Peters is one of 360 overseas cyclists visiting New Zealand to compete in the 160-kilometre Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge this weekend.


2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top

Alberto Contador gives the thumbs up to the 2010 tour route.
Spaniard to stay with Astana, but revised contract assures Tour participation.




Alps
The southern approach to the Col du Galibier gives riders an imposing view of the mountain.

Ben Swift, Otley Town Centre Grand Prix 2009
Russian team threatens to stop him racing in 2010.




Astana Gets ProTour Status, Lampre Refused, Astana's successful application for a ProTour license secures Tour de France champion Alberto Contador's future with the team.

PezCyclingNews.com


2006 Tour de France winner Oscar Pereiro explains move to Astana for 2010.
'I didn’t want to retire in a feed zone'



The original members of club
The original members of club.


Daily Quote:
"Johan Bruyneel confirmed that RadioShack has signed a contract with Beppu. He said RadioShack had trusted information provided by Beppu that said he was free to sign with their team, which he was not." - Benny Ceulen CyclingNews



Doug Bates, 81
Doug Bates, 81, overextended himself and will now play only a minor role at the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge this weekend.

2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.

November 25, 2009
News
Schleck Targets Tour, Operación Grial Details Emerge, Pereiro to Astana?, World AIDS Day Rides.




CYCLING-FRA-DAUPHINE-CONTADOR
Several European news sources are reporting that Astana has been able to secure the necessary 10 million Euro bank guarantee required by the UCI.




Alex Rasmussen and Michael Morkov getting on with it in the Madison.
Alex Rasmussen and Michael Morkov getting on with it in the Madison.


Belgian Gert Steegmans joins Bruyneel and Armstrong's new RadioShack team
Belgian Gert Steegmans joins Bruyneel and Armstrong's new RadioShack team.




Velib bike Eiffel tower
Paris taxpayers will have to bail out the French capital's Vélib' bike hire scheme after 8,000 of the cycles have been stolen and 18,000 deemed beyond repair as a result of vandalism or mechanical failure.





2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top


News
Astana Gets ProTour Status, Lampre Refused, Astana's successful application for a ProTour license secures Tour de France champion Alberto Contador's future with the team.

Two Tour champions to work together in 2010.



Andy Potts, like many athletes, make it a priority to bring family to races whenever possible
Andy Potts, like many athletes, make it a priority to bring family to races whenever possible.




Big Riders
Your body burns calories for up to two hours after an effort, so much of the weight loss potential of a workout occurs after the fact.





Craig Alexander celebrates after defending his Hawaii Ironman crown in October.
Few athletes will reach their physical peak in their mid-30s.




PezCyclingNews.com


Doug Bates, 81
Doug Bates, 81, overextended himself and will now play only a minor role at the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge this weekend.




Daily Quote:
"Johan Bruyneel confirmed that RadioShack has signed a contract with Beppu. He said RadioShack had trusted information provided by Beppu that said he was free to sign with their team, which he was not." - Benny Ceulen CyclingNews


Australia's Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto) awaits the start of the Giro di Lombardia.
A reminder not to take life too seriously, World Champion says.



The generous coverage helps keep your back protected even if your jersey rides up a bit.
The generous coverage helps keep your back protected even if your jersey rides up a bit.

xtranormal
We've all seen 'em...the riders who piss and moan about all their injuries.

News
Astana Still in Limbo; Bruyneel Denies 'Manipulation', Skil-Shimano Completes Line-up With Beppu, AG2R La Mondiale with 28, Cannondale/ Cyclocrossworld.com Rules NACT.

georgia 42
Harlot has a large selection of tops, bottoms, tees and accessories for both women and men.

2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.

November 24, 2009
ESGL-GSD
French cycling is in an odd state. Parts of it are healthy, very healthy, while other parts seem to be beyond salvation.




My Hudz/Subaru teammate, Lauren Hall, on Hall Corner.
Hudz/Subaru teammate, Lauren Hall, on Hall Corner.



USAC
The US Cup Fontana in California will mark the second race on the six-event Pro XCT.


The pedal started going down in the field as the stage progressed.
The pedal started going down in the field as the stage progressed.

Spaniard denies choosing Armstrong over Contador.



Team Contentpolis-Ampo
Manager admits doesn't have money for UCI filing.

2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top
Doping Ring
Authorities reportedly found EPO and growth hormones in Barcelona, Granada, Murcia and Valencia, and seized medical records of dozens of athletes.

Former Kelme doctor arrested, along with many others.

Kazakhstan Cycling Federation accuse Bruyneel, he responds via YouTube.




Alberto Contador’s Sidi Genius 6.6 Carbon shoe
Improved sole for 2010 Genius 6.6 Carbon.




fumiyuki beppu
The 26 year old Japanese rider, who has been part of the Skil-Shimano team since 2008, recently signed a new contract with the team manager Iwan Spekenbrink.


Daily Quote:
"So, you can go shoot at someone riding a bike and get four months in jail?" - Nancy Jones Citizen-Times



PezCyclingNews.com
Saxo Bank
2010 will see a big influx of new cycling teams, as Sky, Radioshack and BMC all plan on honing in on the highest level of the sport.



Christian VDV
Does Garmin's Christian Vande Velde bear a striking resemblance to "Jimmy Football"...the over-amped character on the Bud Light TV commercials?






Best Photos
A look back at the most memorable images of 2009.



The Bontrager InForm RL WSD saddle is available in three different widths - each with its own curvature, too - to help foster a better fit and a more comfortable ride.
The Bontrager InForm RL WSD saddle is available in three different widths - each with its own curvature, too - to help foster a better fit.



Tereza Hurikova
Czech woman joins Spanish squad.


2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Bike trade tweeps - who uses Twitter.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.

November 23, 2009



Olds
Shelley Olds grabbed the silver medal in the points race in Melbourne.


Sock
When you head out for holiday shopping, consider these presents for the cyclists in your life.




Shimano
Shimano’s Devin Walton and Chad Fetterhoff take us step by step through the process of creating our own Di2 superbike.

Daily Quote:
"So, you can go shoot at someone riding a bike and get four months in jail?" - Nancy Jones Citizen-Times


Rocky Mountain has supplied star rider Geoff Kabush with a custom all-aluminum rig for 'cross season.
Custom aluminum rig for the Canadian national champion.



Amy Dombroski crosses the finish line on Saturday. DANA SHAW PHOTOS
Amy Dombroski crosses the finish line on Saturday.



2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
Video: 2009 Year in Review.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top


Mark Cavendish enjoyed a banner 2009 season behind one of the best teams in the sport of cycling.

Scully returned to Invercargill after completing one of Southland's finest sporting efforts.




Italy's Gianni Da Ros, 23, receives 20-year ban
Police arrested the Italian cyclist last March for drug trafficking throughout a series of gyms.



Brick Lane 1
If whoever owns this store ever discovers Ebay, they will become millionaires many times over.



CriteriumKG
Criterium racing, a form of racing that is hugely popular in Europe and the US.

PezCyclingNews.com

Shack
The all new squad will include 26 riders from 16 countries.





Alberto Contador dispara tras la victoria Foto: EFE - 0
The Astanador situation has still yet to be solved.





"Thomas Lövkvist (Team Columbia - Highroad) " at the start of stage eight.
Aims for top ten, whether Wiggins is there or not.


Pro-Elite
The Pro-Elite is a foldable repair stand for mechanics on the road or with limited space around the house.


BWN Store
Just in time for the holidays, an all new Bike World News store.







2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.

November 22, 2009

Dempster
Dempster in Action .



Byron Guama (Concentración Deportiva Pichincha)
Ecuador to step as Argetina complete podium.





Daily Quote:
"It is very confusing. You have no privacy as a cyclist. It is almost impossible not to get a warning one time or another.“  - Kim Andersen CyclingNews

2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Back to the top



 A New View of Cycling?
"There is a new site on the Internet that may be one of the coolest things we've seen in a long time."


The peloton at the Vuelta
Who's in, who's out and who's staying.




PezCyclingNews.com


Vaughters says Wiggins wants out
Garmin-Slipstream manager Jonathan Vaughters told BBC Sport that star rider Bradley Wiggins has expressed the desire to ride for the British Team Sky.


JP-Hamme-Zogge
"I have known/known of Jonathan Page for a long time, and utmost respect only sort of starts to come close."





2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.

November 21, 2009


Bradley Wiggins
Team Sky and Wiggins refuse to comment.







Pablove Across America
The past month spent cycling across the United States.





US-based Pro Continental Team adds Middle East to its calendar.


2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
Previous day's news - missed something?
Back to the top...





Daily Quote:
"It is very confusing. You have no privacy as a cyclist. It is almost impossible not to get a warning one time or another.“  - Kim Andersen CyclingNews



PezCyclingNews.com



Tatiana
Tatiana Guderzo won the 2009 World Championship road race.



2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.

November 19-20, 2009

Taylor Phinney won the world title in the individual pursuit in 2009.
World Champion in individual pursuit objects to proposed Olympic changes.

Shimano has infused the latest Ultegra 6700 group with many of the features introduced on Dura-Ace 7900.
Shimano has infused the latest Ultegra 6700 group with many of the features introduced on Dura-Ace 7900.


POC-spine-vpd-tee
POC is relatively new to the bike scene, having just been around for one season.


Kona
Kona has partnered with the HopeFirst Foundation to provide children in Gambia, Africa a better way to get to school.





Pablove Across America
The past month spent cycling across the United States.





A BMC rider leads the chase group as Darren Lill (Team Type 1) extended his lead.
US-based Pro Continental Team adds Middle East to its calendar.


Boris Shpilevsky (Russia) shows off another fine sprinting performance.
Russian wins stage, looks likely to win tour tomorrow.


Heinrich Haussler (Cervélo TestTeam), 25, wants to represent Australia at the World Championships
German-Australian cyclist will skip World Championships rather than ride for Germany.



2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
DougReport - miscellaneous information.
Video: Performance - a theme song? 
PBack to the top
Belgian legend Eddy Merckx will oversee the Tours of Qatar and Oman.
Organization to announce route in January.




333 Fab
Max and Bernard from 333 Fabrication explain what it takes to be a custom builder.



Snow
Skiers and snowboarders are happy, but bicycle retailers and suppliers may have felt a sales slowdown last month.





Katie Compton on the podium at CrossVegas 2009
Katie Compton on the podium at CrossVegas 2009.



News
Rebellin Loses Silver, No Toxicology On VDB, Peraud To Omega Pharma-Lotto, BMC To Qatar and Oman, Mark Pendleton Case to Face Prosecution.

Floyd Landis eyes return to cycling's ProTour
Moving up a gear: after spending a season on the UCI Continental circuit, Floyd Landis feels the time is right to make a return to the ProTour.




Time
The RXR Ulteam is available in six sizes from XXS (49.5-centimeter top tube) to XL (59-centimeter top tube).




Daily Quote:
"It is very confusing. You have no privacy as a cyclist. It is almost impossible not to get a warning one time or another.“  - Kim Andersen CyclingNews


Michael Rasmussen
FMC to help save team, explore possibility of Rasmussen racing for Mexico.


PezCyclingNews.com



rorysutherland
Sutherland beat out NRC winner Tom Zirbell and sprinter Sebastian Haedo.



News
Quick Step Without Specialized Contador Purchased His Own Wheels, Muravyev to The Shack, Australia Beat Britain in World Cup Team Pursuit, Tour of Oman Race Set for Paris Unveiling.



Mission Vandal
Mission Workshop is a San Francisco based company located in the heart of the Mission District.

Vroomen
Gérard Vroomen, co-founder of Cervélo, has been named the 2009 Engineer of the Year by The Royal Institute of Engineers.



Lemond3 Armstg4 @Ph-Sptsm
LeMond, for better or worse, seems to want his day in court.



World Champ Cadel Evans looks ahead to seeing Lance Armstrong in Australia
World Champion Evans looks forward to 2010 battles with Lance Armstrong in Australia and France.


Australian cycling star Anna Meares trains in Melbourne yesterday.
Australian cycling star Anna Meares trains in Melbourne yesterday.



DealerCamp
DealerCamp will bring together industry suppliers and retailers who will be able to preview and test products on road loops and mountain trails just outside of Park City.





2010 UCI Road Calendar: ProTour Schedule.
CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day.
Condron.us - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness - also training information.
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for.

November 18, 2009



Pablove Across America
The past month spent cycling across the United States.





A BMC rider leads the chase group as Darren Lill (Team Type 1) extended his lead.
US-based Pro Continental Team adds Middle East to its calendar.


Boris Shpilevsky (Russia) shows off another fine sprinting performance.
Russian wins stage, looks likely to win tour tomorrow.


Heinrich Haussler (Cervélo TestTeam), 25, wants to represent Australia at the World Championships
German-Australian cyclist will skip World Championships rather than ride for Germany.



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Katie Compton on the podium at CrossVegas 2009
Katie Compton on the podium at CrossVegas 2009.



News
Rebellin Loses Silver, No Toxicology On VDB, Peraud To Omega Pharma-Lotto, BMC To Qatar and Oman, Mark Pendleton Case to Face Prosecution.

Floyd Landis eyes return to cycling's ProTour
Moving up a gear: after spending a season on the UCI Continental circuit, Floyd Landis feels the time is right to make a return to the ProTour.




Time
The RXR Ulteam is available in six sizes from XXS (49.5-centimeter top tube) to XL (59-centimeter top tube).




Daily Quote:
"It is very confusing. You have no privacy as a cyclist. It is almost impossible not to get a warning one time or another.“  - Kim Andersen CyclingNews


Michael Rasmussen
FMC to help save team, explore possibility of Rasmussen racing for Mexico.


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Lemond3 Armstg4 @Ph-Sptsm
LeMond, for better or worse, seems to want his day in court.



World Champ Cadel Evans looks ahead to seeing Lance Armstrong in Australia
World Champion Evans looks forward to 2010 battles with Lance Armstrong in Australia and France.


Australian cycling star Anna Meares trains in Melbourne yesterday.
Australian cycling star Anna Meares trains in Melbourne yesterday.



DealerCamp
DealerCamp will bring together industry suppliers and retailers who will be able to preview and test products on road loops and mountain trails just outside of Park City.





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November 17. 2009
A fundraising dinner to benefit high school mountain biking in Southern California will take place aboard the historic Queen Mary ocean liner Nov. 21.

Landis
It was announced that the team's management company Momentum Sports Group and Floyd Landis have mutually agreed to end Landis' contract.



USAC
Lauren Franges is one of six athletes USA Cycling is sending to the second round of the UCI Track World Cup this weekend.





Grega Bole (Slovenia) takes a great win against some proven winners of thus tour.
Grega Bole (Slovenia) takes a great win against some proven winners of thus tour.


Bike blog : Young woman in a bike park
Campaigns to get women cycling seem to focus on how to look good over other concerns.




New legislation designed to protect cyclists using mountain roads in Colorado has come under fire
Efforts held back by anti-cycling sentiment.




USAC
Katerina Nash went two for two last weekend at the USGP of Cyclo-cross Mercer Cup.

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Floyd Landis (OUCH) responds to an early attack.
OUCH funds replaced with new title sponsor.


Davide Rebellin
Italian's silver medal to be stripped after positive doping test.


Feathery light, supremely comfortable and surprisingly airy
Awesomely light, remarkably comfortable, but expensive and ventilation doesn't match Ionos or Atmos.


Felt
Proceeds benefit USA Cycling Development Foundation.


Daily Quote:
"It is very confusing. You have no privacy as a cyclist. It is almost impossible not to get a warning one time or another.“  - Kim Andersen CyclingNews

CYCLING 2009 Vuelta a Espana Peloton Feature Avila - 0
The Basque Country could host stages of the Vuelta a Espana from 2011 after an absence of more than 30 years.



2009
A look back at the most memorable images of 2009.


NorCal cyclist Mark Pendleton killed November 24, 2008.

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Maintenance
Before winter hits, inspect these 9 areas of your bike to ensure a safe and efficient ride.


Dave Zabriskie (Garmin-Slipstream) does a quick interview after crossing the finish line.
Non-profit educates drivers, cyclists on how to co-exist.




Markers are set up to capture stop motion on Garmin-Slipstream captain Christian Vande Velde.
Get the same treatment as Christian Vande Velde.

YOG
The OCBC Cycle Singapore 2010 will act as a rehearsal for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) road cycling competition.





Alberto Contador
Italian daily La Gazzetta dello Sport has reported that Alberto Contador will be staying with Astana for the 2010 season.

As I write this, my left arm is again in a sling.


Ah, the frame pump!
When it comes to mid-ride inflation, you’ve got three options: a frame pump, CO2, or a mini pump.

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November 16, 2009
The Anna Meares Story: When courage triumphs over disaster
From a fractured vertebra to Olympic silver in seven months.





The new Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 bears strong visual resemblance to the current SL2.
Will his Astana team follow suit? What about Ivan Basso?




Boris Shpilevsky (Russia) takes another win in this years edition of the Tour of Hainan.
Russian wins sprint finale and extends GC lead.


Kurt-Asle Arvesen and Chris Anker Sørensen (Saxo Bank)
Danish rider publicises own case to show risks.

Genius5pro_SteBlaRed
Sidi has been successfully promoting the Genius 5 Pro range for years.

"I have been here in the East Coast since Tuesday; it has rained every day this week."

stud-straps
We suppose it was inevitable that, in a world of cycling gloves with the words “love” and “hate” printed on the fingers, we’d eventually see some punky, studded black vinyl bikewear.

2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
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Meet sprightly Janusz Rivers, who has been cycling solo around the world for the past nine years.


News
Contador Signs Individual Deal With Specialized, Vasseur Resigns From Riders’ Association, Johnson, Nash Take Day Two of Mercer Cup, Colavita/Baci Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light Announces Roster.

Cycling Rund um Koeln
Eddy Merckx told the audience at the Gerrit Plieger Cycle Show that Alberto Contador has signed a contract for two additional seasons with Astana.



Campy
Do You Need 11-Speed? We took a close look at the new Super-Record 11-Speed And Came Up With The Answer.

2008 Tour winner also responds to comments from Andy Schleck.

The jersey is cut rather long in the back
Luxurious Strebtex silk-and-wool blend fabric plus a comfy semi-form fit.

Mantra
The Manta base is 42-centimeter and titanium bolts throughout help keep the weight down to 800-grams.

Cyclists leave High Point Regional Hospital
Cyclists leave High Point Regional Hospital to embark on the “Today We Ride for Dave” tribute. David Sherman was killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bicycle.

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Lance Armstrong gets friendly with the local wildlife.
Procycling Review of the Year looks back at Armstrong's return at the Tour Down Under.

USAC
Applications for the 2009 Club of the Year awards must be postmarked by December 4.







Wine
Do Spade, Do Mori and Al Diavolo e L'Aquasanta are old school wine bars packed with locals and traders from the market at lunch time and early evening.





Daily Quote:
"He’s [Sastre] got something wrong in his head!” - Andy Schleck CyclingNews

And there was plenty of emotion on a rain-soaked afternoon in Costa Rica.
Rain-soaked La Ruta de los Conquistadores an adequate test of the best.





The Tecos Trek outfit leads the peloton to protect Rasmussen's lead.
Tecos Trek attribute demise to financial factors and Mexican federation.

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November 15, 2009
Katerina Nash (Luna Pro Team) sweeps the weekend and retains the Grand Prix leader's jersey.
Katerina Nash (Luna) sweeps the weekend and retains the Grand Prix leader's jersey.


Katie Compton powers through the turn.
Katie Compton powers through the turn.





Danny MacAskill
MacAskill, 23, has been catapulted into the spotlight by a viral internet campaign.

Daily Quote:
"Cycling is good for strengthening muscles, but it does very little for bones." -  Chris Boardman DailyMail



Haimam
South Korea's Park Seon Ho(front) first passes the finish line of the fifth stage of the 2009 Tour of Hainan International Road Cycling Race in Chengmai.

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Silence-Lotto's Roberto Damiani with Cadel Evans and Christophe Brandt, l
Silence-Lotto's Roberto Damiani with Cadel Evans and Christophe Brandt,


Black Forest
Can you tell this man is off the back and still has 2 hours and 2 climbs ahead?


Fabian Cancellara (Saxo Bank) aims for hour record
Time trial world champion to break 50 kilometres?

Story Photo
Lumberton's Maria Parker cruises to a world-record 241-mile bicycle ride completed in 12 hours.



An annual celebration for the people in the city of Johannesburg.

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News
Baldato Linked to BMC, Cancellara Eyes Hour Record, Albert and Compton Continue Domination


Nytro
I work in a high end bike shop. We have the latest and greatest of everything.

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His stories about Cozza are priceless.




Life Changing
A silver SUV, going north, made a left turn directly into me.



Richard Wilt of Yorktown, seen in June, was injured in 2008 when he hit this rumble strip riding his bicycle
Richard Wilt of Yorktown was injured when he hit this rumble strip riding his bicycle.



Johannesburg to partake in the massive the 94.7 Cycle Race Picture: ALON SKUY
Thousands of cyclists took to the streets of Johannesburg to partake in the massive the 94.7 Cycle Race.

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November 14, 2009

Stage 4 Profile
Manuel Prado and Louise Kobin won the overall classifications for the men's and women's categories at La Ruta on Saturday.


Daily Quote:
"Cycling is good for strengthening muscles, but it does very little for bones." -  Chris Boardman DailyMail


Francisco Ventoso of Italy's Carmiooro A-style team sprays the champagne
Ventoso was the champion of this stage with 3 hours 39 minutes and 32 seconds, to acquire the yellow jersey the first time and remained the green jersey at same time.



A small group of riders united to chase down the leader.
A small group of riders united to chase down the leader.






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DougReport - miscellaneous information.
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Missouri
Missouri has seen some of the best cyclists in the world contest the American stage race.

News
Vinokourov: "We will help Contador win the Tour", Sastre Targets 2010 Tour de France, Albert Makes It Ten, Astana Names New Sporting Director.




Niels Albert (BKCP Powerplus) took his eighth victory of the season in Hoogstraten. Serious crash last year has made him 'more fanatical'.






CYCLEPASSION CALENDAR 2010
As the end of the year rolls around, it's time to consider your options for replacing that 2009 calendar.

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Chris Boardman at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona
Chris was told he was suffering from osteoporosis - a condition usually associated with middle-aged women.



Johan Bruyneel plans for Tour Down Under with Lance Armstrong, r.
Popovych, Steegmans also to race in Australia.

Despite interest from Lampre and Astana, Leonardo Bertagnolli has decided to remain with Gianni Savio's Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni team.

Thomas Lövkvist (Columbia-HTC) races over the gravel roads in Monte Paschi Eroica, March 7
Thomas Lövkvist (Columbia-HTC) races over the gravel roads in Monte Paschi Eroica, March 7.

When properly adjusted and clamped on a cog, there is no chance of the Vise Whip slipping off
When properly adjusted and clamped on a cog, there is no chance of the Vise Whip slipping off.

Blackburn
The Fluid Tech uses Blackburn's FastCrank mounting system and the height adjustable legs allow the rear wheel to be lowered to 1/4 inch off the ground.


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November 13, 2009


So true...
So true...


USAC
The four free educational sessions at Cross Nationals are open to everyone.


John Lelangue talks BMC 2010, Tour de France and Cadel Evans – part one
John Lelangue will be one of the key people involved in the running of the BMC team in 2010.




Lee Waldman training with Nationals in mind © Annette Hayden
Lee Waldman training with Nationals in mind.



Graeme Obree warms up for his Procycling Magazine Hot Lap at the 2009 BikeRadar Live.
Mental state and home-built bike the reasons.




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News
Danes Lead Six Days of Munich, Inigo Cuesta to Ride Another Year, Mickael Bourgain to Receive Surgery.




Specialized's latest BG S-Works road shoes are easily its best yet with a comfy and well ventilated upper, excellent support throughout, an I-beam-stiff carbon sole plate and superlight weight to boot
Specialized's latest BG S-Works road shoes are easily its best yet.

Castelli
Road Bike Action visits Castelli's US Headquarters in Portland, Oregon, to bring you a sampling of their 2010 summer line.


The Asturia flag flies as the riders pass.
Vuelta a España organisers want second Asturian alpine finale in Grand Tour's final week.



Wells Rolls to Win in 2008 Mercer Cup Day 2
Todd Wells Rolls to Win in 2008 Mercer Cup Day 2


ABSOLU Detail
Cyfac started as a framebuilder to some of cycling’s greatest stars, building bikes that were covered under another manufacturer’s paint scheme.

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BSNYC
Which is Pee-Wee Herman's LBS?


PEZ Climbing
This was uphill bike riding at its finest.

Daily Quote:
“There is always plenty of pressure when I am doing a time trial. Everyone expects me to win every time and it’s this kind of mental pressure that I have to deal with." - Fabian Cancellara BWN





Prtformance
Your local bike shop is full of creative and clever products--here are 15 favorites.



This article is a one-stop shop for information about all the new road bikes and products being launched for 2010.


Motobecane
There is a refreshing lack of the contorted profiling and muscle-car styling ridges that are so fashionable these days.

Altogether 25 000 cyclists have entered for the main road race on Sunday.

Look Cycle Invests In Expansion
Look Cycle International is taking over the development of Rossignol and Dynastar branded clothing.


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November 12, 2009
Devolder
Certain riders seem to do well year in and year out at certain races.



Stage 2 Profile
Prado and Trayter round out top three.



Heinz Soerweg, Manuel Prado, Marc Trayter
Prado takes GC lead ahead of Traiter and Heras, Rojas takes women's race.

Boris Shpilevsky (Russia) wins stage two by a whisker.
Boris Shpilevsky (Russia) wins stage two by a whisker. Buts involved in finale crash, retains yellow jersey.



Amy's Bike: Amy Dombroski’s new Primus Mootry.
Amy's Bike: Amy Dombroski’s new Primus Mootry.

K Force
The FSA K Force Light Compact is designed for racers or weight conscious riders who spend most of their time in the hills.



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USAC
American Jennifer Schuble laps Canadian Marie-Claud Molnar en route to her rainbow jersey.




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Jonathan Vaughters directly addresses the touchy topic of doping in his sport.

Daily Quote:
"Trek has always supported Greg in his comments about doping in general – those comments are fine, but the specific attacks on individual athletes were not. ‘No comment' would have been a preferable statement to attacks on specific athletes. Trek would have been okay with that." - Trek attorney Ralph Webber CyclingNews


Niels Albert (BKCP - Powerplus) gives it all his got.
Manager quick to confirm 'cross World Champ will remain in discipline.

Matteo Priamo (CSF Group/IRL) celebrates as he crosses the finish line winning the sixth stage of the 91st Giro between Potenza and Peschici on May 15, 2008
Italian supplied Cera to former team-mate.

Mongolia
Bicycle racers in the Far East must first survive training on unforgiving roads and fend-for-yourself traffic.



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News
Bernaudeau's Best Season, Priamo Suspended for Supplying Drugs, Horrillo Recovering Steadily, Bellis Also Improving, Eleven Medals for USA at Para-cycling World's.





Greg LeMond
Trial could take place in March.


Vicki Thomas racing the World Cup at Nommay. Photo: Joscelin Ryan
Vicki Thomas racing the World Cup at Nommay.


USAC
(L-R) Harry Lam, shown here with Jurgen Heise, is on the road to recovery after suffering a severe injury during a race last weekend.




tfk-national
For the second year, Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles is sponsoring a Trade-In Program to help Trips for Kids/





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November 11, 2009



Mike
The instant Mike Mayefske saw the man pushing a $12,000 Pinarello Prince signature edition into Revo Cycles, he had a hunch.





Compton pushes the run-up in Niel ahead of Van Den Brand.
Compton pushes the run-up in Niel ahead of Van Den Brand.


Ivan Dominguez rode for Colavita Bolla in 2004, when he led the Tour de Georgia.
Ivan Dominguez rode for Colavita Bolla in 2004, when he led the Tour de Georgia.

Andrey Kashechkin (Astana)
McQuaid clarifies position on Astana's former riders, Vinokourov will back Contador's Tour ambitions.

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News
Dominguez Signs with Jamis/Sutter Home, Skil-Shimano Complete 2010 Squad Line-up, O'Grady Cleared to Leave Hospital, Bianchi Signs Ceramica Flaminia, Karen Weiss Takes Over As Executive Director of Tour of Utah.

Daily Quote:
"Honestly, I did learn a lot from Johan [Bruyneel] after working [at US Postal/Discovery Channel teams] for four years. He ran a very tight ship and I definitely learned a lot from him about running a team." - Matt White CyclingNews

It took rescuers about 20 minutes to retrieve Horrillo from the bottom of the cliff.
It took rescuers about 20 minutes to retrieve Horrillo from the bottom of the cliff.

Messing around pre-surgery... West Side! Gotta love the foot covers! And that hat... So hot.
Messing around pre-surgery... West Side! Gotta love the foot covers! And that hat... So hot.


Armstrong's profile has increased cycling's popularity in the US
Armstrong's profile has increased cycling's popularity in the US.




Focus
The Focus Izalco Team is a bike built for racing. It is stiff but amazingly responsive and quick.


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Remberance
In a small village called Meriden in the center of England there is a war memorial decicated as follows:
In lasting memory of those Cyclists who died in the Great War 1914 - 1919. In Remembrance of those Cyclists who gave their lives in World War II 1939 -1945.

Twenty years after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, Jens Voigt traces his path from communist Germany to the summit of professional cycling.








Stuart O'Grady on the podium.
Roubaix champion not dwelling on cause of collapse.





Sir Chris Hoy
Hoy is happy to see another major cycling venue being built in Britain.




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November 10, 2009



World champion Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) celebrates his third consecutive World Cup victory.
World champion Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) celebrates his third consecutive World Cup victory.

Greg Minnaar (Santa Cruz Syndicate) in the air.
Downhiller recovering from broken collarbone, blood clots, surgery.

Moninger to lead the 'new' Mountain Khakis in 2010.

Stuart O'Grady and David Millar ride together at the 2009 Vuelta a España.
David Millar has described witnessing Stuart O'Grady's seizure on Sunday as 'absolutely horrific', and that he sat in hospital with the Australian for almost two days.



BC Cyclocross Championships coming to North Vancouver
BC Cyclocross Championships coming to North Vancouver.




Antares
"Just when I thought I’d seen just about every saddle shape someone could dream up without seeming completely derivative of other existing saddles, along comes the Antares."

Daily Quote:
"It was late. We'd drunk quite a bit and when we were walking in front of the town hall, a guy ran by shouting" 'The Wall has come down!' Obviously, we didn't believe him, but little by little everyone came out into the streets." - Olaf Ludwig CyclingNews




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Stuart O'Grady at this year's Tour de France
MotoGP star Stoner visits Roubaix winner in hospital.

RadioShack team director Johan Bruyneel is writing about the World Bicycle Relief mission he is directing in Lusaka, Zambia.


Compton's Sixth: Vos got a gap after Compton had a short spill, but Compton came back and trucked on ahead.
Compton's Sixth: Vos got a gap after Compton had a short spill, but Compton came back and trucked on ahead.




Lance and Le Tour book cover
Lance & Le Tour author Matt Lamy will be here on Tuesday evening (from around 8pm) to answer your questions about the book or about seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong.



Petacchi
Petacchi is one of the strongest sprinters in the history of cycling. The Italian has taken a staggering 44 Grand Tour stages.


Federico Ramirez (BCR-Pizza Hut) walks in with the victory on Stage 1 of last year's edition.
Costa Rican mountain bike stage race gets better every year.



Aergo
The Aergo is made using seamless carbon fiber construction with a Kevlar layer added.

Rembrandt_medium
A wave of killer Dutch talent is washing over the sport.

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Fingerbang
This is probably what the "fingerbang assistant" is trying to convey to her friend in this photo.






News
Contador To Stay At Astana?. Vogondy Signs With Bbox-Bouygues Telecom, Hondo to Lampre, Williams Admits DHEA Use.


Spain's Alberto Contador enjoying a vacation in Curaçao
Says brother Alberto would only stay with Kazakh team for one year.

News image
“It’s crazy the step up, its not like one step, its a whole flight of stairs.”



Jesse Anthony (Team Jamis) gets down and dirty with his Jamis Supernova.
Light and agile machine for rising American cyclo-cross star.

Knolly Podium
High-end full-suspension bikes from Canada.

Kenny Williams has been one of the USA's most successful masters racers after a strong elite career.
Kenny Williams has been one of the USA's most successful masters racers after a strong elite career.


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November 9, 2009

Katie Compton (Planet Bike)
Victory in Nommay is US rider's sixth World Cup.




2009 Tour of Spain winner still under cloud from 2006.


Sastre
Carlos Sastre beat known Classic riders to win the ACP championship, held each year by the Spanish Professional Cyclists’ Association.


Olaf Ludwig Photo: © KlaDi
End of the Wall led to turning pro, racing the Tour.

Jonny Bellis
Jonny Bellis has been transferred to a London hospital from Italy.





Germany's Jan Ullrich in 2006
Twenty years after the Berlin Wall fell, East and West German riders are united.





Adageo Energy Pro Cycling Logo
The new Adageo Energy Pro Cycling Team aims to build on the foundation of its highly successful grassroots programs.


2009 UCI World Calendar: final standings.
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Race Reports. - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
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Saxo Bank teammates Stuart O'Grady and Fabian Cancellara push on up the final climb of stage nine
Saxo Bank rider in Spanish hospital after collapse at Valencia MotoGP.



Look
One of the most innovative products at Interbike this year was Look’s new Keo Blade Carbon Ti pedal.

photo.jpg
I became officially recognized as the Best (Freaking) Blog in Utah, according to the Social Media Club of SLC.


Zipp
The graphics on my 202s are decals that follow the dimple profiles.

Double
It's one of the most mythical accomplishments in all of cycling: the Giro d'Italia-Tour de France double.


Danilo Hondo (PSK Whirlpool)
German to cooperate with Petacchi in 2010, but also has own ambitions.



Cycling gains momentum in Bakersfield
Ever since news that a leg of the Amgen Tour of California will be coming thru Bakersfield, the popularity of cycling has been steadily gaining momentum.

Geelong cyclist James Langedyk.
James Langedyk has set his sights on the road and riches in 2010.







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Cycling
The Italian Ercole Baldini rides at Milan's Vigorelli velodrome in 1956.

News
Astana Offers Contador €8 Million per Year, Zabel and Roche appointed to UCI Council, Cannondale Cyclocrossworld.com Takes Two for the Home Crowd, Adageo Energy Team Rises To The Pro Ranks.


Alberto Contador (Astana) celebrates his Amstel Curaçao Race victory.
Kazakh team reportedly offer Spaniard mammoth salary in new four-year deal.

Daily Quote:
"It was late. We'd drunk quite a bit and when we were walking in front of the town hall, a guy ran by shouting" 'The Wall has come down!' Obviously, we didn't believe him, but little by little everyone came out into the streets." - Olaf Ludwig CyclingNews

evans
Cadel Evans has kissed Silence Lotto goodbye and is moving on to bigger and better things.







USAC
Guy East and Austin Carroll were 10th in their first professional Six-Day event.


This tandem was powered by beans, but stoker avoids deadly fumes. © Janet Hill / spotshotphotography.com
Just a typical SSCXWC bean-powered bike and outfit.


The five-member Harrison family is more than 2,000 miles into a 7,000-mile epic bike tour from Kentucky to Alaska by way of Florida and Texas.

Zdenek Stybar (Telenet-Fidea Cycling Team) leads Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus).
Czech 'cross champion takes positives from narrow World Cup loss to Albert.




Specialized Transition Expert
Long term review of Specialized's time trial machine.


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November 8, 2009
NorCal
The NorCal High School Mountain Bike League's annual "CycleFest" weekend wrapped-up with a spirited 50 mile ride out to the California coast and back.




Katie Compton (Planet Bike) is the #1 UCI ranked rider in the world
Katie Compton (Planet Bike).


2009 Iceman Cometh: Dunalp and Emmitt dueled until the end.
2009 Iceman Cometh: Dunalp and Emmitt dueled until the end.


DougReport: Potpourri.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Video: Performance. - Our theme song?
Race Across America 2010. - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports. - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
Back to the top
News
CAS Postpones Valverde Hearing, Albert and Compton Take Cyclocross World Cup #3, Ullrich Had the Phone Numbers of Asterix and Obelix.

Italian Danilo Napolitano (Katusha)
Four wins and 11 times runner up for Katusha's Italian sprinter.


Riders carry their bikes through a sand pit Saturday during the 2009 Oregon Bicycle Racing Association's cyclocross championships at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.
Riders carry their bikes through a sand pit Saturday during the 2009 Oregon Bicycle Racing Association's cyclocross championships at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.

Australia's Cody Stevenson is one of 10 riders on the roster for new American pro team Adageo Energy Pro Cycling.
Australia's Cody Stevenson is one of 10 riders on the roster for new American pro team Adageo Energy Pro Cycling.

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Ireland's Stephen Roche is one of four new appointees to the UCI ProTour Council.
Ireland's Stephen Roche is one of four new appointees to the UCI ProTour Council.


Daily Quote:
"All human situations have their inconveniences. We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future; and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment, and frequently for the worse." - Benjamin Franklin



Her head was run over by a car after a collision.

Cycling experts last night said it was another example of common sense giving way to health and safety paranoia.





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November 7, 2009
Sunday's round three of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Nommay will be streamed LIVE on the internet via several sources, including Cycling TV and Sporza.

Alberto Contador (Astana) wins the Amstel Curaçao Race.
Hushovd outsprints Moerenhout for second place.



RECORD BREAKER: Paralympic champion Jody Cundy smashes his own world record on the way to time-trial gold
Paralympic champion Jody Cundy smashes his own world record on the way to time-trial gold.

Christian Vande Velde (Garmin-Slipstream) after winning the Giro d'Italia's pink jersey in 2008
'It would be great for US cycling and the Giro'.


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Heath Blackgrove, Tour of Southland champion.



DougReport: Potpourri.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Video: Performance. - Our theme song?
Race Across America 2010. - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports. - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
Back to the top


News
Cioni To Sky, Sky Still Chasing Wiggins, Rasmussen and CDC-Cavaliere Part Ways, Rujano Signs With ISD, Bettini To Ride San Diego Gran Fondo.


Sharrows are a common sight in California; some use symbols of bikes, others use plain English.
'Shared arrows' street symbol making advances in America.


De Fauw
Dimitri De Fauw Commits Suicide, ‘Vampires’ Control Pereiro at Restaurant, Frank Schleck Proposes to his Girlfriend, Mosquera Breaks Collarbone.

Daily Quote:
“He’s [Mark-Paul Gosselaarin] in a different league from all the other public figures who ride a bike. He’s not just out there riding, he’s competing and, in some cases, winning.” - Loren Mooney NYTimes


Rashaan Bahati and Nathan O'Neil Highlight a Deep Roster of Talent.


The Elite Men at SoCal's Storm the Beach cyclocross race. ©David Lawson
The Elite Men at SoCal's Storm the Beach cyclocross race.


PezCyclingNews.com
Greg Lemond (r.) chats with Lance Armstrong in happier times, during the Tour de France in 1994.
Greg Lemond (r.) chats with Lance Armstrong in happier times, during the Tour de France in 1994.



Riedy
Mark Riedy lists his favorite gear items and climbs of all time.


Lampre manager Giuseppe Saronni
'The Damiano who won the Giro no longer exists'.





Cyclists should join a club to stay safe on roads
Garry Lee has a simple message for cyclists who complain when they receive an infringement notice - join a bike club.





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November 6, 2009
Kenny Van Hummel in front of a jovial peloton.
Hoogerland and Feillu complete beach-side podium.


French Cycling champion Laurent Fignon at home
Gran Fondo takes hold in America, Valverde gets a reprieve, Doctor Mabuse back to jail, Kloden denies (and makes) payment to stop a doping investigation. And more….




Rear Windshield
The act he committed is monstrous, but does that make him a monster?




Heath Blackgrove is back in yellow
Heath Blackgrove is back in yellow. Floyd Landis now 14th.


The 2009 race poster
The 2009 race poster. The Pacific Northwest has long been known for its cyclocross fanaticism.

usgplogo
The two race weekends have been named USA Cycling’s selection races for the 2009/2010 US Junior and U23 National Teams.

Trishaw
Trishaw cycling has existed in Perak for more than a hundred years but the industry is gradually becoming a thing of the past.

DougReport: Potpourri.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Video: Performance. - Our theme song?
Race Across America 2010. - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports. - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
Back to the top

Andrew Messick presented the first Amgen Women's Tour of California race podium - Laura Van Gilder, Brooke Miller and Emilia Fahlin.
Andrew Messick presented the first Amgen Women's Tour of California race podium - Laura Van Gilder, Brooke Miller and Emilia Fahlin.



Cozza
Steven Cozza is a veteran of the Garmin-Slipstream team, racing around the world but always returning to his home in Petaluma.



The only way to simulate race conditions is to race...or ride behind a scooter.


Oregon
Road Bike Action continues its look at the bikes from the OMBS in Portland.


Once the race season has come to an end, its time to evaluate your season and assess your strengths and weaknesses.

When the snow starts to fall, don't stop spinning. Instead, move your riding indoors on a bike trainer.


Lightweight Standard C III clincher wheelset
Expensive, light, pricey, stiff, not cheap.


But there are many more bikes on the roads.


Hailry Foster
The Hawley Company is setting up a college trust fund for Ian Foyster’s 13-year-old daughter Hailey. Foyster was shot and killed on October 26. Tony Ray Watson, 43, has been charged with the murder.

PezCyclingNews.com

Vails
Vails sprinting to the finish for a Silver Medal at the 1984 Olympics.



Nicole Cooke Vision 1 2009
Nicole Cooke has admitted that her plans to create her own women's team in 2009 failed...




Dimitri De Fauw
Tragedy as track and road cyclist Dimitri De Fauw commits suicide.

More than 18 months imprisonment requested for "Dr. Mabuse."

Daily Quote:
“He’s [Mark-Paul Gosselaarin] in a different league from all the other public figures who ride a bike. He’s not just out there riding, he’s competing and, in some cases, winning.” - Loren Mooney NYTimes

Cateye
The V3 contains a large screen to simultaneously displays speed, cadence, heart rate and time information.


Specialized
Specialized wrapped up a three-day women’s product launch today in Santa Barbara.



CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
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November 5, 2009


Hurt
Cycling's off-season has just began, but the pros are already looking ahead to 2010.



Participants of the Levi Leipheimer Gran Fondo enjoyed sunny skies and warm temperatures along the PAcific Coast in Sonoma County, California October 3, 2009.
20th anniversary of event expands into popular 'big ride.'


Jeremy Yates (Team Enterprise) wins stage six atop Crown Range.
It was a day of contrasts as one of New Zealand's most experienced riders, Jeremy Yates, took a satisfying stage win while young rider Jack Bauer remained in the race lead - on Guy Fawkes Day.

Linda Sone on the run-up at the Crossniacs Cup. She won the men's 3 race. © Steve Kotvis, f/go
Linda Sone (Planet Bike) on the run-up at the Crossniacs Cup. She won the men's 3 race.

Riding the women's La Fleche Wallonne
AlrikssonsCykel.se steps up and becomes Alriksson GoGreen.

DougReport: Potpourri.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Video: Performance. - Our theme song?
Race Across America 2010. - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports. - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
Back to the top
News
Voigt Looks Ahead to 2010, Bahati Forms New Pro Team, Evans to Tour Down Under with BMC, De La Puebla Suspended, Schumacher Decision Expected in December.

Alberto Fernandez De La Puebla Ramos won a stage of the Euskal Bizikleta in 2007
Alberto Fernandez De La Puebla Ramos won a stage of the Euskal Bizikleta in 2007.

Oscar Pereiro (Caisse d'Epargne)
Surprise for diners as Tour de France winner receives visit from UCI testers.




Ben Popper coming through to the finishing straight. He moved up one spot
Ben Popper racing on day 2 in Toronto.



EVEN on a bike, Mark-Paul Gosselaar can’t always ride away from his résumé.
Even on a bike, Mark-Paul Gosselaar can’t always ride away from his résumé.



PezCyclingNews.com




USAC
Thirty of the 34 USA Cycling Local Associations will converge in Colorado Springs at the fifth annual LA Summit this weekend.




Unseasonably cold and wintery conditions have given us a head start on testing the latest cold weather gear from Capo
Solid-looking gear for the winter months.

Same course as huge pro/am event run in April.

Focus Thunder 3.0
German all-mountain full-susser.

Daily Quote:
“He’s [Mark-Paul Gosselaarin] in a different league from all the other public figures who ride a bike. He’s not just out there riding, he’s competing and, in some cases, winning.” - Loren Mooney NYTimes

Now that the sun sets before 5 p.m., you might need to ride after dark to log your miles. Read  night-riding tips and bike light reviews.


elite crono powerfluido
Just in time for heading to the basement to spend time on the trainer.

CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
Bike trade tweeps. - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day.
Condron.us. - interesting way to find blogs.
Classified. - bikes and accessories for sale.
Archive. - looking? it may be in the archive.
Health and Fitness. - also training information.
Tips and Safety. - what to watch out for.

November 4, 2009

Bike
Living in Seattle, you see a lot of fixed-gear road bikes.




Jens Voigt (Saxo Bank) in action during the Tour of Missouri, the German's first race since crashing out of the Tour de France.
Critérium International victory, return to Tour goals for next year.


Gordon McCauley (Subway-Avanti) won the three-man sprint for stage honours.
Gordon McCauley (Subway-Avanti) won the three-man sprint for stage honors.

Daily Quote:
“I still haven’t seen a single kangaroo.” - Floyd Landis BrowneEye


Taylor Phinney (Trek/Livestrong) making up time on the downhill.
Under 23 racer recovering from tonsillectomy.

Key witnesses from the emergency services proved that a driver deliberately caused two cyclists to crash into his car
Ruling could open door for more complaints from cyclists in US.

Abu Dhabi
A new triathlon in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Race date is March 13, 2010 and two unique distances can be conquered on that day in a very unique location.

The Cyclocross Meeting, a cyclocross film by Brian Vernor.
On Saturday, December 12 at the Cyclocross National Championships in Bend, Oregon, Brian Vernor will premier his new cyclocross film, The Cyclocross Meeting.



DougReport: Potpourri.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Video: Performance. - Our theme song?
Race Across America 2010. - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports. - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
Back to the top
Victory today rounds off what has been one of the most tumultuous seasons in Cadel Evans' career.
World Champion to start 2010 on home soil.





News
Boogerd Returns. Rasmussen In Contract Dispute, Gómez Marchante Moves to Andalucía Cajasur, Mandeville Canyon: Thompson Guilty on All Counts.



Dane Michael Rasmussen
Danish cyclist's reaction angers Italian team.

New world series announced two days out from 2009 Para-cycling Track Worlds.



Mark Cavendish, Tour of Missouri 2009, stage 2
Exhibition event in the Caribbean for Tour de France stars.


Oregon
Road Bike Action travels to Portland, Oregon, to see the best the Northwest has to offer.

Sales revenue at Taiwan’s big three manufacturers rebounded slightly in September coming off double-digit drops in August.


Todson is in discussions with Genuine Innovations to find a resolution involving a patent infringement lawsuit between the two companies.

Blue Sky Cycles in Longmont, Colorado, closed on Monday, a result of declining sales.

German cyclist Hanka Kupfernagel competes in the third UCI World Cup Cyclo-cross race of the season 2008/2009, on November 9, 2008 in Pijnacker. Kupfernagel won the race.
Multi world champion recovered and ready.




PezCyclingNews.com

Hilton Clarke spent 2009 racing for the Spanish ProTour team Fuji-Servetto.
Reunited with younger brother in US peloton.


He's number one again - Rahsaan Bahati
Bahati to race alongside Clarke and O'Neill.


Tyler_farrar_medium
The moment happened in late March, in Santa Croce on the Arno River, near Pisa.

Lance
And I understand even a certain Lance is growing a mo this month.

2009 Giro winner Denis Menchov points to map, far away from Washington DC
2009 Giro winner Denis Menchov points to map, far away from Washington DC.

Interbike
Louis Garneau has a ton of new equipment coming for 2010.

Lance Armstrong butterfly bike, Tour de France 2009, stage 21
Lance's custom Trek becomes most expensive bike in the world... ever.

FSA SL-K crankset
2010 Gravity, SL-K and Afterburner gear.




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November 3, 2009


CYCLING 2009: Tour of California - Prologue
Floyd Landis is in New Zealand at the moment, racing in the Tour of the Southland  and is in 35th place after the 3rd stage.



boulderCup09GenCoursePic
The Boulder Cup marked the second round of the fourth North American Cyclocross Trophy weekend.


Floyd Landis 35th in GC.

Landis and Browne on the set of the "Out of Boundz" talk show which is seen by tens of people.
Landis and Browne on the set of the "Out of Boundz" talk show which is seen by tens of people.

Jeremy Powers (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) nabbed two second-places finishes in Colorado aboard this stealthy-looking Cannondale Cyclocross rig.
Jeremy Powers (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) nabbed two second-places finishes in Colorado aboard this stealthy-looking Cannondale Cyclocross rig.

Mesa resident Dee Scott, an accomplished endurance athlete, was struck from behind by a hit-and-run driver while biking north on McDowell Road near Recker Road while training in 2008 for Ironman Arizona.
Dee Scott, an accomplished endurance athlete, was struck from behind by a hit-and-run driver while biking north on McDowell Road near Recker Road while training in 2008 for Ironman Arizona.

DJAMILA GROSSMAN/Standard-Examiner
Just staying on a mountain bike for 24 hours straight is unthinkable for most people.

DougReport: Potpourri.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Video: Performance. - Our theme song?
Race Across America 2010. - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports. - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
Back to the top
Wiped out after a rough and muddy race.
A stranger provides inspiration on a muddy weekend.



Hit and Run
The Tour de Greater Homewood this Sunday from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. will honor John R. Yates, a cyclist who died in a hit-and-run accident.

Santos' SRR05 concept bike
Road geometry with belt drive and Rohloff internals.




Fit Chick
The Ironman Triathlon sensation discussed her rapid rise in the sport, and her plans for the future.




The 2010 Lynskey PRO29er titanium frame.
PRO29 and Ridgeline29 frames.

Chris Jones' Champion System Focus Mares Team
Aside from the whimsical colouring,  Jones’ bike was all business.

PezCyclingNews.com
US Mountain bike legend retires to life of service.

BMC
With Cadel Evans signing onto the team, BMC is virtually guaranteed a spot in the 2010 Tour de France.


Daily Quote:
“I still haven’t seen a single kangaroo.” - Floyd Landis BrowneEye

Bahati repeated his win in the Manhattan Beach GP in 2008.
Former US champion may retire from racing.





Jeremy Powers (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) fights his way through the thick sand.
Jeremy Powers  fights his way through the thick sand. 26 of 42 events on US national 'cross calendar completed.


dhb Finchdean Bib Tights 2010
The Finchdean range is all about performance, so when it comes to bib tights bearing the Finchdean name you have great expectations.

Unrestrained Demon of the Wheel
“The Unrestrained Demon of the Wheel,” from “The Judge,” Sept. 23, 1893.




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November 2, 2009

USAC
Shelley Olds placed third in the scratch race in Manchester.



Hayden Roulston (Cervélo TestTeam)
Roulston abandons Tour of Southland with knee injury.



Katie Compton (Planet Bike) on the first lap and already putting time on the competition.
Katie Compton (Planet Bike) on the first lap and already putting time on the competition.

Acquittal seems unlikely. Despite the smokescreens that Swarth blew over the case, the evidence against Thompson seems too strong to find him not guilty.




NYC
Ficker, 2006 Ironman Hawaii runner-up, is 10th overall woman, second American woman finisher; Meb Keflezighi is the first US men’s winner in 27 years at NYC Marathon.



Punjab
Officers and Air Warriors of city based 48 Sqn, Indian Air Force, which flies Russian built An32 medium lift tactical transport aircraft ,conducted a successful cycling expedition.


Barbie
Scene from the Barbie Barbie-Barbie Barbie #2.

Lake
"I want to start off by saying that Lake deserves some immediate props for offering shoes in widths."



DougReport: Potpourri.
2009 National Champions (recap).
Video: Performance. - Our theme song?
Race Across America 2010. - A Simple Dream.
Race Reports. - Janel Holcomb (June 13th).
Back to the top.

Bradley Wiggins finished fourth at this year's Tour de France
The saga of Bradley Wiggins' future on the road could be resolved by the end of the week, with Team Sky poised to complete their line-up for the 2010 season.

Daily Quote:
"PIL once sang "anger is an energy" and for Eddy you can change it to 'OCD is an energy.'" - Competitive Cyclist

Iljo Keiss in action during the Six Days of Gent.
Belgian federation rules “insufficient evidence.”

Skewers
While it may not feel like a huge difference, the extra flex can be sensed by some of the higher watt climbers and sprinters in the overall stiffness of the fork and rear triangle.

Time’s Hi-Tense wheelset uses RTM carbon hub shells.
Time’s Hi-Tense wheelset uses RTM carbon hub shells.



Trek
The Trek "stolen bike" gets $130,000 in NY auction.






Pan-American
Scott Napier, 24, a Scottish bicyclist, reached Ushuaia, Argentina after cycling about 13,500 miles in just 126 days.







PezCyclingNews.com
Evans
The newly crowned world champion bought himself out of the final year of his contract with the Silence-Lotto team.

11_2_09_times_bike.jpg
One thing that sticks out is that the Times completely ignores the alternative bike culture that is thriving here in Los Angeles.

News
Silence-Lotto Courts Contador, Quick Step's Lefevre Awarded €500,000, Mandeville Canyon Case Goes to Jury.




Bicycling
"If you get Bicycling Magazine , you might have seen that they have a really nice story about my family and me."





Jason Kenny (right) and Chris Hoy
Great Britain's Olympic cycling team have received the freedom of the City of Manchester.



Brooks
The Finesse is Brooks top of the line titanium railed racing saddle for women.


Fenders
CRUD's 'Roadracers' are definitely aimed at those who want to ride road in the rain.



CyclingNews: USA team transfers.
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Classified. - bikes and accessories for sale.
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November 1, 2009
2009 Cross Crusade, No. 5: Women's winner Alice Pennington (Veloforma) got off to a rough start.
2009 Cross Crusade, No. 5: Women's winner Alice Pennington (Veloforma) got off to a rough start.


World Champion Niels Albert in action in Hoogstraten.
Stybar second again, delayed by crash, Nys takes third.

Superprestige Cyclocross Live coverage.
UCI Track Cycling World Cup - Manchester Live coverage on Cycling TV (Worldwide excluding U.S.A. 15:30 CET-9:30am U.S. Eastern).


No one could come close to the British combination. Spain.
Men's four to face Spain in team pursuit final, women's trio to race Germans.


Floyd Landis (OUCH pb Maxxis) chats before the start.
Cycling politics will keep him out of race.


DougReport: Potpourri
2009 National Champions (recap)
Video: Performance - Our theme song?
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th)
Back to the top


Blue Sky Velo Cup
Katie Compton celebrates another win.






Speakers
An Unnecessary But Cool Idea .

Daily Quote:
"One has to ask the question, 'what's going on here?' What's the agenda? What's the objective? Is it to damage the Tour de France? It doesn't make sense. Cycling and the UCI, as defender of cycling, won't accept it anymore." - Pat McQuaid CyclingNews

Britain's Elizabeth Armitstead, left, leads Joanna Rowsel, center, and Wendy Houvenaghel
Britain underlined their dominance of track cycling when the women's pursuit team set a world record and the men's quartet posted the second-fastest time

Anna Meares on her way to winning the Women's 500m Time Trial
Anna Meares on her way to winning the Women's 500m Time Trial during the Track Cycling World Cup Classics event in Manchester.


PezCyclingNews.com
News
Evans Signs with BMC, Hoy Leads British Charge At Track World Cup, Landis Says Politics Will Keep Him From Riding Tour, Kloden To Pay Fine.

On my Fixed Gear Century training I am enjoying the serenity, tranquility and beauty of Dana Point Harbor and Tarzan makes a guest appearance.


Cadel Evans will race alongside 2008 world champ Alessandro Ballan and George Hincapie in 2010.
Current world champ joins Hincapie, Ballan.

Hot property … Cadel Evans is on the lookout for a new team.
Hot property … Cadel Evans is on the lookout for a new team.


Compton and Johnson top NACT Blue Sky Velo Cup
In both the Elite Men’s and Women’s races, the winner soloed to victory on a muddy course at the NACT Blue Sky Velo Cup race in Colorado.


Vicki Thomas at the Canadian Cyclocross National Championships in Edmonton. by Paul Thomas
Vicki Thomas at the Canadian Cyclocross National Championships in Edmonton.




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