Support The DougReport: Ride a bike
doug report logo
Home Fitness Archive Tips Classifieds Quotes Links
Twitter
April 09
May 09
Feb 09
March 09
Dec 08
Jan 09
Oct 08
Nov 08
August 08
Sept 08
June 08
July 08
April 08
May 08
Feb 08
March 08
Dec 07
Jan 08
only search DougReport
Archive: June 2009
Tuesday, June 30th
Tour of America’s Dairyland Overall Wins to Chad Hartley and Jessie Maclean
TOAD Men's Podium
Pro Men Overall Winner Chad Hartley




Kirchen claimed yellow in the 2008 Tour
Kirchen claimed yellow in the 2008 Tour



Andreas Kugler and Hannes Genze after stage two of the Trans Germany
Andreas Kugler and Hannes Genze after stage two of the Trans Germany


Kristian House gets his first national championships victory.
Kristian House gets his first national championships victory


Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank) at the 2008 Tour de France
"The Col de Romme is a real nasty one ... it is going to split the race up"


Barry Wicks' race ready Kona Hei Hei 2-9 Supreme.
Race ready Kona Hei Hei 2-9 Supreme

Tallboy 29er
100mm-travel full-suspension bike

Filippo Pozzato (Katusha) tops the podium with Damiano Cunego (Lampre-NGC) and Luca Paolini (Acqua & Sapone-Caffè Mokambo), l & r.
Filippo Pozzato (Katusha) tops the podium with Damiano Cunego (Lampre-NGC) and Luca Paolini (Acqua & Sapone-Caffè Mokambo), l & r

USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships
Hard-fought masters racing highlighted the final day of road racing at the 2009 USA Cycling Masters National Championships

Manhattan Beach Grand Prix
More than 100 pros took to the start of the NRC's 15th event, the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix in California



The Tour de France:Preview Part One
Tour de France - Team Rosters
2009 National Champions (recap)
2009 RAAM Leaderboard
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th)
Back to the top
RBA News
Boonen’s Tour Bid Hits A Barrier, Sinkewitz Accuses Lefevere And Quick Step Of Doping, Hinault Tips Ciolek, Kohl Also A Dealer



Cervelo's new black on white kit
Cervelo's new black on white kit





Cervelo 2009 Tour de France jersey white
Swiss team switches kit: white to black, black to white


The S3 TdF LTD aero model will be available in mid-July in exclusive black and yellow pinstripe paintjob.
Cervélo will release just 50 R3-SL Tdf LTD carbon road frames

Sweating: Tom Boonen's participation in the Tour de France has hit another hurdle
Sweating: Tom Boonen's participation in the Tour de France has hit another hurdle



Alberto Contador speaks to Johan Bruyneel on the radio during last year's Giro d'Italia - ADISPRO International says this is an important part of modern racing.
Alberto Contador speaks to Johan Bruyneel on the radio during last year's Giro d'Italia



2010 Tarmac SL3
Road Bike Action rides the same 2010 Tarmac SL3 that Saxo Bank and Quick Step will ride in the Tour de France



Mongoose has added the red-and-white Teocali Super paint scheme it first showed off at last year's Interbike show.
According to GT, the full monocoque front and rear ends are crafted from carbon fibre not to reduce weight but to enhance strength

Syncros FR stem
Stems, wheels, posts and pedals


Daily PEZ Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Jonathan Vaughters pre-Tour interview
Alberto's dreaminess, acquiring legend?



the perils of improper saddle adjustment:
A model demonstrates the perils of improper saddle adjustment



Patrik Sinkewitz (Quick.Step)
Doctors supplied cortisone, growth hormones and EPO






Fi'zi:k hates seatposts
The fi’zi:k post head is tiny, allowing maximum saddle adjustability.
The fi’zi:k post head is tiny, allowing maximum saddle adjustability

BH G5: The cover hides an over/under ramp where the cables cross, so shifter cables can route to opposite sides of the bike.
BH G5: The cover hides an over/under ramp where the cables cross, so shifter cables can route to opposite sides of the bike


The Atlas chamois
The Atlas chamois goes with the same theme as the jersey and short fabrics and construction. It's a quad-level, higher density build with a pattern that allows for a lot of movement without bunching



Specialized's new women's-specific S-Works Amira is an analogue to the racy S-Works Tarmac SL2.
Specialized's new women's-specific S-Works Amira is an analogue to the racy S-Works Tarmac SL2

A judge has upheld the validity of two release waivers signed by a woman severely injured four years ago in the Tour de ‘Toona




Local cyclist goes coast-to-coast
"It feels nice to be safe ... I'm glad the country isn't any wider''

Elle Macpherson, Gethin Jones, Ian Drake and Victoria Pendleton at the launch of the Skyride initiative
Aim is to use international success to get people on bike


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
Monday, June 29th
Essential guide to watching Tour de France


RAAM Daily Wrap-Up: Day 13
The RAAM is over; the last competitors reach the finish in Annapolis


Wiggins rips the field apart on the Tumble.
Wiggins rips the field apart on the Tumble



2009 Race Across America: Daniela Figueiredo Genovesi rides to victory.
2009 Race Across America: Daniela Figueiredo Genovesi rides to victory



Give 3 Feet
To have a bumper sticker mailed to you, call  206-522-3222 or email apa@cascadebicycleclub.org




PEZ: British Championship
David Millar
David Millar looked relaxed and maybe ready to launch the counter attack

2009 Tour de France Start List

The main results from several countries, from Slovakia to Slovenia, from Estonia to Luxembourg

Tom Boonen claimed his first Belgian elite road title
Who won what in which country





Yosvany Falcon of Miami took first place in the Men's Pro 1/2 race at the Tour of America's Dairyland cycling event held Friday in Greenbush

<p>Andrew Crater, right, sticks with the lead pack during a men's pro cycling race. Crater finished second in the event.</p>
Andrew Crater, right, sticks with the lead pack during a men's pro cycling race. Crater finished second in the event





Tour de France - Team Rosters
2009 National Champions (recap)
2009 RAAM Leaderboard
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th)
Back to the top
The sport leads fight against doping-Tour boss
Sport not rewarded for its efforts, Prudhomme says



Bobke
Liquigas is much too egregious of a name to produce a tour winner


Click image to open!
Fausto Pinarello has worked in the family bicycle business near Treviso, Italy for the past 30 years

RBA News
Spain: Plaza Takes the Road Race, Champion is Champion in French Road Race, Moerenhout Takes Dutch Championship, Surprise! A Schleck Wins in Luxembourg, EPO Confirmed in Pfannberger’s ‘B’ Sample


PEZ: Monday Euro News

BWN: News
Tour de France News, Racing News

BBC: Elite cyclists 'risk infertility'
Cyclist
Friction in the saddle may be a factor



Debbie Milne
Debbie Milne outsprinted Susannah Gordon in one of the most fierce battles of the opening day of racing at the USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships

2009 BC Bike Race: Stage 1 began with a long climb that took riders to the brink of the brutal Severed Dick descent.
2009 BC Bike Race: Stage 1 began with a long climb that took riders to the brink of the brutal Severed Dick descent


2009 Press Camp: Clif Bar introduces four flavors of Quench and new flavors for bars and Bloks.
2009 Press Camp: Clif Bar introduces four flavors of Quench and new flavors for bars and Bloks

Latest Edition Cycling News
Skil-Shimano announces Tour line-up, Lampre announces nine Tour men, Armitstead will get silver medal, Boonen wins in Aywaille, Italian Champ Pozzato points to Tour, AG2R La Mondiale names Tour team, Steegmans skips Belgian Nationals,  Hovelijnck happy to be onlooker at Nationals, Agritubel names full Tour team

US and UK routes round up
The proposed route of the US East Coast Greenway
New rides, maps and trail developments

Lampre on hunt for stages

Moreau rode his first Tour in '96 as a member of Festina. This year's may be his last.
Moreau rode his first Tour in '96 as a member of Festina. This year's may be his last

Independent research investigates whether Government millions will have any tangible effect on cyclist numbers
R3-SL TDF copy.jpg
To celebrate both the start of this year's Tour de France and Carlos Sastre’s position as defending champion, Cervélo have lunched two very special and very limited editions of their flagship road frames

Daily PEZ Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Massachusetts' Fitchburg Longsjo Classic is celebrating its 50th anniversary

Having ridden this year's Giro, Nicolas Roche will line up for his second Grand Tour of 2009 when the Tour de France starts in Monaco on July 4.
Having ridden this year's Giro, Nicolas Roche will line up for his second Grand Tour of 2009


Contador is coming into the Tour with guns a'blazin'
Contador won a small political battle with the Astana team's Tour selection. With the absence of American Chris Horner, the chances of there being any split loyalties in the team have been reduced - at least along national lines


USA Cycling National Development Team riders
Tejay Van Garderen now sits in 24th overall in the UCI European Standings


ltdf
Eurosport.fr brings us the Numbers



Bahati hopes to repeat his USPro criterium win
Bahati hopes to repeat his USPro criterium win

Team Columbia is now Columbia-HTC

Ninth spot to Boonen?

White jersey preview
CYCLING 2009 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Saxo Bank winner Andy Schleck - 0
The white jersey, or maillot blanc, was introduced to the Tour de France in 1975 to signify the best rider under the age of 26


Riccò to return with "humility"
Riccardo Riccò (Saunier Duval-Prodir) was exhausted after taking second place.
Riccardo Riccò (Saunier Duval-Prodir) was exhausted after taking second place


The Specialized Roubaix platform will carry over into 2010 essentially unchanged.
The Specialized Roubaix platform will carry over into 2010 essentially unchanged

Giro Havik
GIRO HAVIK
The Haviks are available in a several color and lens combinations


“The goal of the new Performance store is to demystify cycling”

2009 Manhattan Beach Grand Prix: Hey Hey My My.
2009 Manhattan Beach Grand Prix: Hey Hey My My

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
Sunday, June 28th
Vuelta Ciclistica a Venezuela: Stage 3b - Gavazzi grabs another Serramenti stage



2009 European championships: Tom Boonen (Quick Step) wins in Belgium.
2009 European championships: Tom Boonen (Quick Step) wins in Belgium




kristian house, house, national champs, 2009, rapha condor
Kristian House wins men's national championships 2009



TT2 Finish
Team Type 2"s John Anderson Being Congratulated by Dave Eldridge at Finish Line

Italian Championships: Pro men road race - Pozzato grabs tricolore in Imola




emma pooley, nicole cooke, cooke, national champs, 2009, british cycling, racing, cycle racing, abergavenny
Emma Pooley leads Nicole Cooke and Lizzie Armitstead on the finishing circuit in Abergavenny

KitzAlpBike: Galinksi and Osl win cross country

Tour de France - Team Rosters
2009 National Champions (recap)
2009 RAAM Leaderboard
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th)
Back to the top
AP: Anti-doping chief vows Tour fairness for Armstrong

BAHATI THREEPEATS AT MANHATTAN BEACH
Rahsaan Bahati took his third consecutive win at the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix

RBA News
Boonen Takes Belgian National Road Championship, Nicole Cooke Adds British National road race title to Olympic and World Crowns, Garmin’s Svein Tuft Takes Canadian TT Title

First Edition Cycling News

Katie Compton racing in Colorado in June
Katie Compton racing in Colorado in June

Smart money on Contador
Bookies tend to look past fan loyalty and nationalism. Most say Contador is a sure bet to win the Tour.
Bookies tend to look past fan loyalty and nationalism. Most say Contador is a sure bet to win the Tour


We've covered almost 3,000 miles on our cross-country bike ride so far

The 2010 BMC RaceMaster SLX01 remains unchanged from 2009, but with lower pricing.
Swiss model line slimmer, as value rises

Team News: Barloworld, Liquigas, Milram - National Road Championships, Ag2r la Mondiale Signs Maxime Bouet, Nike and Lance Armstrong Unite - “It’s About You”



Bouet to AG2R La Mondiale

Radissan cyclist stays on his bike as he battles Lou Gehrig's disease
Paul Swinburne, of Radissan, on his Trek Trike
 
PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Video: Lance at today's training, Stunning scenery, RIP Pablo


The start of a stage of the BC Bike Race
The start of a stage of the BC Bike Race


Cannondale 2010: The top end CAAD9 cyclocross model is a legitimate team replica, including stock tubular rims and tires.
Cannondale 2010: The top end CAAD9 cyclocross model is a legitimate team replica, including stock tubular rims and tires

Mid-way through, Shelley Olds talks about her standout 2009 season
Proman’s Shelley Olds talks about the Nevada City Bicycle Classic, winning Tulsa Tough, her season so far and the upcoming Giro Donne


BH Rolls Out New G5 Superbike
Just a week before the Tour de France kicks off in Monaco, Road Bike Action gets an exclusive look at the new bikes of the AG2R team


5X year Income Fines Contract Clauses Null and Void, CAS Clears Vladimir Gusev Astana Must Pay Settlement. Bernhard Kohl Censured


''His contributions,  especially the velodrome, have become a major part of our lives''


These were her first race bottles
"The rush for bottles as a race passes is one of the more humorous things I've seen"

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
Saturday, June 27th
2009 RAAM Leaderboard


School of Singletrack
BC offers unique trails ... and unique challenges.
BC offers unique trails ... and unique challenges





Overall Winner Thomas Dietsch
Overall Winner Thomas Dietsch



Rob Hayles (Halfords) after winning the 2008 British road title
Rob Hayles (Halfords) after winning the 2008 British road title





Yikes ID, Inc. partners with USA Cycling
USA Cycling has partnered with yikes ID, a provider of attachable personal emergency identification



Tour de France - Team Rosters
2009 National Champions (recap)
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Back to the top
First Edition Cycling News
Second national title a "tall order" for Hayles, Gerdemann skips nationals, Jaksche says 2009 Tour winner will be a doper, Moncoutié out of French national championships, Challengers for Rabobank at Dutch Championships, Italian road championship men's field stacked with talent

July Is Yellow. July is Hope

Ryder Hesjedal Interview

Le-tour-sm_medium
Every year the maillot vert discussion starts with a list of the hottest sprinters, and every year we have to make a collective effort to remember that the points race doesn't necessarily reward the best sprinter

RBA News
Columbia-Highroad’s Bert Grabsch Takes German TT Championship, French TT Championship: Chavanel Upset by Mountain Biker, Ricardo Ricco Finds a Ride, Horner Left Off Tour Roster, Thanks Bruyneel

The week that was
Tour of Missouri
All but one team announced for Tour of Missouri. Tour of Utah looking for volunteers. Nature Valley Grand Prix recap on TV. Team Type 1’s Calabria and Hanley on the injured list. VAC’s Goldstein three-peats

Jörg Jaksche while riding for Liberty Seguros
Jörg Jaksche while riding for Liberty Seguros


horner_chris_4
When Chris Horner was told he would not be riding the Tour de France with Astana he asked Johan Bruyneel to excuse him from his contact

Award of UCI ProTour licenses for teams


PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
NYT: Pride of Nation Fades in the Tour de France
Pride of Nation Fades in the Tour de France
Bernard Hinault after the last French victory in the Tour de France, in 1985


George Hincapie
George Hincapie is nothing less than a living legend in American cycling and a great classics rider





Harrison Township Supervisor Tony Forlini, who bicycles three miles a day to work, is heading up the ride from Mackinac. (Daniel Mears / The Detroit News)
Harrison Township Supervisor Tony Forlini, who bicycles to work, is heading up the ride from Mackinac



Nicole Cooke-Focus_9210
Nicole Cooke held of the challenge of Emma Pooley and Lizzie Armistead to take her 9th British National Road Race title in Avergavenny today


The US$3,800 2010 Blue NorCross carbon fibre cyclo-cross bike
Carbon fibre racers from the US

New issue of «Vélo World » available on the UCI website
The International Cycling Union’s official magazine - In English and French


Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us interesting way to find blogs
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Friday, June 26th
Trans Germany: Stage 6 - Multivan Merida dominate stage six


Alberto Contador (Astana) moved into second place overall after finishing fifth in the time trial.
Astana's Alberto Contador claimed the time trial champion of Spain on Friday




Gianmario Pedrazzini (Firenze Petroli Gragnano) sprinted ahead of his escape companions after 176.8 kilometres




Janez Brajkovic (Astana) was happy with second place.
Janez Brajkovic won the Slovenian time trail Thursday in Slokan




I can't imagine the chaos of the Tour climbing this road
"I can't imagine the chaos of the Tour climbing this road"

Tour de France - Team Rosters

Marco Pinotti (Columbia-Highroad) rides towards the Italian national time trial win.
Marco Pinotti (Columbia-Highroad) rides towards the Italian national time trial win

BKW: Loyal
Loyal - Horner
Chris Horner was left off the team roster, a detail that can be read at least two ways

ARUNDEL CHRONO BOTTLE AND CAGE
The Arundel Chrono bottle and cage combo is specifically shaped for races against the clock

Loeka Shorts Loeka Tech Shorts in Pinstripe

2009 National Champions (recap)
Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Back to the top
First Edition Cycling News
Horner reveals logic behind Astana Tour selection, Columbia-Highroad leaves Greipel home for Tour, Contador to Tour rivals: "I'm ready"

RBA News
Evans Leads Silence Bid to Win Tour, Team Type 1 Wins Race Across America, Wyss Upsets Robic for RAAM Title, Former World Champion Stahurskaia Killed in Training Accident, Landis, OUCH Presented by Maxxis headed to Benicia Criterium



Dani Wyss



Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) kept his yellow jersey.
Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) kept his yellow jersey



GT Fury carbon downhill bike
Eric Carter chats prototype to production

He is bringing Tour of California winner and Tour de France contender Levi Leipheimer with him!

Getting a taste of 2010
The simple quick release mechanism requires just a simple lateral slide of the barrel adjuster to open up the arms.
The simple quick release mechanism requires just a simple lateral slide of the barrel adjuster to open up the arms



Mongoose has added the red-and-white Teocali Super paint scheme it first showed off at last year's Interbike show.
Even more bike and clothing news from the inaugural Press Camp

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Astana's Chris Horner explains why he was left off Tour de France roster
Astana's Chris Horner
Tuesday was when it all started to go wrong for me



BSNYC Firday Fun Quiz!
Nice colorway! This crank is on a bicycle that is a "collabo" between:
Nice colorway! This crank is on a bicycle that is a "collabo" between?



Riccardo Riccò came close but got no cigars. Nonetheless, his season was impressive for the youngster.
Riccardo Riccò came close but got no cigars. Nonetheless, his season was impressive for the youngster

Stahurskaia, after winning the Grande Boucle féminine cycliste in 2002.
Stahurskaia won the Women's Tour of France in 2002


Scott launches commuters
Scott's new SUB 10 urban bike
More updates for 2010

Mavic Responds to VeloNews, Recall Issue


2010 Models Answer Drop in Consumer Spending
The industry will add value-driven, and in some cases, lower priced product



Deputy Sentenced In Cupertino Cycling Deaths
Santa Clara County Sheriff's car involved in the crash

IT Pros Race Across America

KBSFisherTrekCronus
Trek is producing road bikes using the Gary Fisher name



Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us interesting way to find blogs
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Thursday, June 25th
Suisse Roadside: Coronation Of A National Hero
Suisse Roadside: Coronation Of A National Hero
It had to be. At some point, Fabian Cancellara had to win the Tour de Suisse

But, this requires your cable company to offer the channel in HD, too. And inside info suggests Cox may not launch a Versus HD channel. Cox customers, please take a minute to email them as a concerned subscriber and request that they provide Versus in HD for Le Tour!
If you get Versus from another provider, you should contact them to ensure your voice is heard as well

BMC's Jeff Louder is now allowed to return to defend his Tour of Utah title
BMC's Jeff Louder is now allowed to return to defend his Tour of Utah title




Chris Horner must be wondering what he has to do in order to make the final selection for a Tour de France team
Chris Horner must be wondering what he has to do in order to make the final selection for a Tour de France team







Successful Australian Simon Gerrans is mystified as to why he has been left out of the Cervelo Test Team for next month's Tour de France

2009 National Champions (recap)

CYCLING Jurgen Van De Walle of Quick Step - 0
Jurgen Van De Walle of Quick Step won the 62nd Halle-Ingooigem race in Belgium, completing the 198km course in four hours 43 minutes 30 seconds


Jeannie Longo Ciprelli
56th title for evergreen Longo-Ciprelli



8320
After five races and with five races to go, BH USA’s Devon Haskell and Team Rio Grande’s Logan Garey are leading the points omnium in the inaugural Tour of America’s Dairyland.

FC Bike Week: Becoming a practical cyclist
The Practical Cyclist is Bicycling 101


Race Across America 2010 - A Simple Dream
Race Reports - Janel Holcomb (June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Back to the top
RAAM Daily Wrap-Up: Day 9


Crunch-time approaching for the future of US transport


Sun Valley 2010 New Product Soiree
Sun Valley 2010 New Product Soiree
What do carbon frames, Dr. Strangelove, red wine and Tour de France podium speculation all have in common? Why what else but another bicycle industry gatheriing featuring a variety of eye-catching 2010 products


Forbes: Lessons From Lance's Coach

Millar and Wiggins staying put
Bradley Wiggins gives his all for the Garmin cause.
Bradley Wiggins gives his all for the Garmin cause

PEZ: Thursday Euro News


Alberto Contador (Astana)
“The New French Revolution”, as “9 Riders join forces to take over France”

The three additions Thursday were Dmitriy Muravyev, the only Kazakh rider on the squad and a Tour newcomer; Portugal's Sergio Paulinho -- a strong Contador ally; and Gregory Rast of Switzerland. Horner left off the roster

Lazer's new Tardis is near delivery with its speedy-looking shape.
Lazer's new Tardis is near delivery with its speedy-looking shape

He was upset about the government's actions during the recession and was going to deliver the petition to lawmakers in Washington DC

Shane Sutton says riders will join British team


The 2010 Delta 7 Ascend road bike, built with SRAM Red.
IsoTruss open lattice carbon frame from Utah



Cyclists set for Dartmoor test
Up to 2000 cyclists will descend on Kingsteignton on Sunday to take part in the annual Dartmoor Classic event

Everywhere a Sign
signman.jpg
Riding prohibited signs abound in Georgetown

Jersey hoping to host cycle race








PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Masters Road National Championships ready to roll in Louisville
Road National Championships ready to roll in Louisville
Nearly 1,000 riders age 30 and over are set to contest the USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships in Louisville, June 28 - July 4



The Blue Norcross is a new carbon cyclocross bike, developed with input from Jonathan Page.
The Blue Norcross is a new carbon cyclocross bike, developed with input from Jonathan Page

RBA News
Contador To Lead Astana
Contador To Lead Astana, Brajkovic Takes National Time Trial Title, Another Title For Longo, Hushovd Extends With Cervélo, Team Type 1 Earns Tour Of Missouri Spot, Team Type 1 Closing In On RAAM Title

Monavie-Cannondale keeps busy


Peraud rode to silver in the Beijing Olympic Games
Peraud rode to silver in the Beijing Olympic Games

RAAM going down to the wire
Solo men leaders separated by minutes, 8-person team on record pace

Horner left off Astana Tour roster

Hushovd extends through 2011
Thor Hushovd (Cervélo TestTeam) and Mathew Hayman (Rabobank)
Thor Hushovd (Cervélo TestTeam) and Mathew Hayman (Rabobank)


PEZ: Five Minutes With Sean Yates
Sean Yates!
At every training camp in Solvang, CA, he has done the rides with the team


British Bradley Wiggins (Garmin-Splistream/USA) competes on March 8, 2009 in Amilly in the 9,3 km individual time trial and first stage of the 2009 Paris-Nice cycling race.
Riders will join British team, Norwegian stays until 2010




Van Dessel Opens New Jersey Showroom
Van Dessel Sports has opened a storefront in its hometown to develop its brand and showcase the entire breadth of its line

Your Basic Mid-Season Team Ranking





Update on the Boonen Case

Close to Home by John McPherson
Close to Home by John McPherson

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  interesting way to find blogs
Archive - looking? it may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Wednesday, June 24th
Trans Germany: Stage 4 - Kaess and Suess win lengthy stage
Trans Germany stage winner Jochen Kaess
Trans Germany stage winner Jochen Kaess


The start of the Junior men's national championship road race in Italy.
The start of the Junior men's national championship road race in Italy



2,400 miles across America, and just seven minutes separate the two frontrunners in this enthralling RAAM


Danny Pate drives the Garmin train with six kilometres to go.
Danny Pate drives the Garmin train with six kilometres to go

Mastering Athletic Demons

Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) hunches over his handlebars and digs deep.
Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) hunches over his handlebars and digs deep




Gert Steegmans in Moscow for the Katusha presentation
Gert Steegmans in Moscow for the Katusha presentation



Georgia Gould (Luna MTB Team)
All categories will still race on September 26


When Nuovo Record was ... well, <em>nuovo</em>.
When Nuovo Record was ... well, nuovo.




Trade awards to be held in association with Cycle Show; Free event on first day
Trade awards to be held in association with Cycle Show; Free event on first day


Armstrong's $10,000 time trial bike was stolen

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb - June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Back to the top
Race Across America 2010
A Simple Dream

Dahle-Flesjaa adopts support role at local race


RBA News
LATEST NEWS: HORILLO FEARS RETIREMENT
Horillo Fears Retirement, Contador Almost In Argyle, Garmin, Katusha and Cervélo Announce Tour Teams, Van Summeren To Garmin?, Team Type 1 Still Leads RAAM

Lance Armstrong-free racing news!
Yes, every so often, there is a day where Lance Armstrong doesn’t get a mention in the cycling press. He didn’t even tweet much today. Here’s the latest Tour de France and cycling news


ASO waffled over Boonen
Patrick Lefevere (left) wants confirmation from Tour de France organisers on Boonen
French sports minister who wanted Boonen out is replaced


Bobke: Riding with Lance 
This past Friday, May the 19th, I had the honor of doing a 5 and half hour ride with Lance Armstrong. We climbed every mountain that is accessible to Aspen, Colorado

The Wednesday Comment

Boy Racer
In his own typically outspoken style, Boy Racer chronicles Mark Cavendish’s own observations of his rise to the top of the cycling tree



Pashley: English Bikes Built in England!
Despite the occasional rumor that Pashleys are secretly made overseas and then assembled in the UK, the truth is they start life in Stratford as a pile of steel tubes, and emerge many worker-hours later as well built bicycles

Latest Edition Cycling News
Tour de France: Team roster summary, Di Luca pleased with Worlds circuit, Vaughters downplays Contador rumours, Outgoing Italian champion Simeoni reflects, Wegmann aims for third national title

Kyle Bennett stands atop the podium after his win in Rockford with silver medalist Donny Robinson and bronze medalist Weston Pope.
Kyle Bennett stands atop the podium after his win in Rockford with silver medalist Donny Robinson and bronze medalist Weston Pope

We garnered mixed reviews from the black, white and red styling
We garnered mixed reviews from the black, white and red styling

First Edition Cycling News
McEwen aims for second-half revival, Dean first confirmed in Garmin’s Tour roster, Gerrans gets Tour snub from Cervélo, Porte hopeful of professional deal after Babygiro win, 'Non-active' status for Steegmans

Racers at the Wildside
Entries still open for international riders



First Edition Cycling News
Garmin signs young Dutch talent Kreder, Nibali confident prior to Tour, ASO waffled over Boonen, Mark Cavendish: Boy Racer, Garmin-Slipstream names its nine for the Tour, Katusha names final nine for Tour

Favorite argument
In reflecting on Sunday's race at Harlem, I came to the conclusion that turn one of that course is my favorite turn in bike racing

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
MTB News & Racing Round-up
Graf suspended for two years, No date change for US ProXCT finale after all, Tasmania's Wildside Mountain Bike Stage race sells out for 2010... almost, Britain elated about hosting two rounds of UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in 2010, Dahle Flesjå returning to racing after having a baby, Retired pro Haywood featured at Canaan Valley festival

Michel Kreder (Rabobank Continental) during the stage 6 time trial at the 2009 Tour de Bretagne Cycliste.
Michel Kreder (Rabobank Continental) during the stage 6 time trial at the 2009 Tour de Bretagne Cycliste



Sydney Brown waiting for call-ups next to Kristen Armstrong
Nature Valley Pro Ride teaches the women valuable lessons


Graf suspended for two years
Jurg Graf
Jürg Graf has been suspended for two years after testing positive for the blood pressure medicine Oxilofrin

Video: When is a Win Not a Win?
Click image to open!
It looked like TIBCO's Alison Starnes had the field covered

Horrillo released from hospital

Chris Horner Interview
Talking with Horner about recovering from his Giro crash, his current training program and what's going to happen at the Tour

Alberto Contador (Astana) readies for the Olympics.
Aborted move by Astana riders to Garmin unconfirmed




BKW: The Reproach

Holdsworth made from Reynolds 531
Maintaining a bike is like training, it requires regular attention, care, and the vigilance we show our bodies




Reuben Hernandez has joined Giant Bicycle
Reuben Hernandez has joined Giant Bicycle


Oberstar Unveils Bike Friendly Bill

Hincapie Releasing Documentary Film
Hincapie Sportswear (Hincapie) will release “35 Years, 677,000 Kilometers, 81 Minutes: A Ride with George Hincapie”

Our View: Celebrating cycling
"Biking to work — or anywhere, for that matter — decreases traffic, reduces vehicle emissions, cuts fuel consumption and promotes a healthy lifestyle"

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Archive - looking? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Tuesday, June 23rd
McEwen aims for second-half revival
Robbie McEwen after January's Down Under Classic, before misfortune and consequent injury hit his season.
Robbie McEwen after January's Down Under Classic, before misfortune and consequent injury hit his season


Julian Dean will start his fifth Tour de France in 2009 as lead out man.
Kiwi ready for lead-out roll in fifth Tour

USA Cycling and the ACA have been working together to develop a new reciprocity agreement
USA Cycling and the ACA have been working together to develop a new reciprocity agreement that addresses additional points of cooperation and understanding




Milram rider says captaincy is "not a burden"

Cyclingnews' update on the rosters for all 20 Tour de France teams
Cyclingnews' update on the rosters for all 20 Tour de France teams



19-year-old tops World Champ Malori

Gasparotto eyes second Italian title
Enrico Gasparotto will be hoping for a red, white and green jersey on Sunday
Enrico Gasparotto will be hoping for a red, white and green jersey on Sunday



Sella training for August return
Emanuele Sella (CSF Group Navigare) takes his third stage of the Giro.
Italian looking for a team as his one-year suspension comes to a close


Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjaa
Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjaa

If established as drafted in this bill, this new Office could be a very exciting step for biking in America

Mark Cavendish will be one of the favorites for this Sunday's British national championships in Wales
Mark Cavendish will be one of the favorites for this Sunday's British national championships in Wales



Race Reports (Janel Holcomb - June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Back to the top
RBA News
Boonen's Final Chance for the Tour, Ballan "Worried" About his Tour, Cervélo Works out TTT Kinks, Dehaes Joins Silence-Lotto, Banner Year for KBS

Happier days? Lance and Contador at Astana's pre-season camp in Tenerife.
Happier days? Lance and Contador at Astana's pre-season camp in Tenerife

Argon 18 widens US distribution
Argon 18's Gervais Rioux (L) and Marc-André Perron with Sinclair's Lance Donnell (R).
Canadian bike maker partners with Sinclair

French court to hear Boonen case

Controversial Spanish rider Alejandro Valverde will not take part in this year's Tour de France, his Caisse d'Epargne team announced on Tuesday

evans_contador
“I think I can beat Contador in the Tour”




Spain Minister of sports Jaime Lissavetzky reacts during a press conference
Spain Minister of sports Jaime Lissavetzky reacts during a press conference

Latest Edition Cycling News
British Cycling Championships return to Wales, Eight spots filled, one to go for FdJeux's Tour team, Gasparotto eyes second Italian title, Sella training for August return, Court to deal with Boonen case on Thursday


First Edition Cycling News
Valverde remains on top of rankings, Anti-doping clause "not permissable": CPA, Kohl to help combat doping, Tougher testing for the Tour, Signature espresso machines auctioned for charity

Formula One star’s Red Bull helmet
Formula One star’s Red Bull helmet

Cyclists offenses will ebb
"I too am bothered by the “lawlessness” of many individuals on bicycles"

Gee riding a motocross bike up a waterfall
Atherton Project episode 3: La Bresse and Andorra



What makes summer cyclists the bane of the season?
A cyclist rides past the SS Great Britain at Bristol Dock
"Yes I am here to take your UV-ray-induced hatred as I out myself as a fair-weather friend of this pastime"

Race Announcement Roundup
Tour of Utah, UCI Junior - Tour of the Red River Gorge, 3rd Annual Grand Cycling Classic, Taranaki Cycle Challenge, U.S. to host 2010 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup finals


PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Kids on the Move
There have been a small handful of transfers this week

A ride with George - trailer
rchincapiecasual
This George Hincapie documentary was released in the US this week


Blazin' Saddles: Sax appeal
Blazin' Saddles: Sax appeal.
Bjarne Riis's Saxo Bank are the latest outfit to announce their nine-man armoury for the fast-approaching Grande Boucle - and it looks like a veritable Tour de Force

The Daily Peloton talks to cycling journalist and author William Fotheringham about the sport, his career and his latest offering – “fallen angel: The Passion of Fausto Coppi”

PEZ: Up And Comer Tom Soladay
An elated Soladay begins to savor the win.
An elated Soladay begins to savor the win




Video: Lance-mania
Click image to open!
It's become known simply as "Lance-mania"...the emotion, energy and excitement that surround any race that Lance Armstrong enters

CycleOps Power News
Matt Hart is an experienced cycling coach who works with TORQ fitness


Toolbox: Pedaling Asymmetry


Scott has redesigned its CR1 road model for 2010 with more comfort plus a more upright riding position.
Improved comfort and more advanced control from Scott

Review: Assos F1.13_S5 Bib Shorts
assos_bibs
"I’ve been getting in some considerably longer rides this year and have been seeking more comfort for the long haul"




Dan Fleeman (Cervélo TestTeam) is hoping to help his trade teammates at the British championships
Dan Fleeman (Cervélo TestTeam) is hoping to help his trade teammates at the British championships

Voluntary recall of about 1,450 F1X Cyclocross bicycles from the 2007/2008 model years



Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Archive - looking? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Monday, June 22nd
CPA News - 22 June 2009, Anti-doping clause "not permissable": CPA
Regarding Contract Addendums To Pay Fines to Teams, Race Radios, 2010 UCI Pro Tour Events in Canada, Organizers & Riders Event Commission, Katusha anti-doping clause notes
 
Boonen v. Tour de France to be heard on Thursday


Tejay Van Garderen finished second overall in the Tour des Pays de Savoie
USA Cycling National Development Team rider Tejay Van Garderen stands on the podium after placing second overall in the Tour des Pays de Savoie this weekend


RAAM Daily Wrap-Up: Day 6

TT1_170Miles
While everything on four wheels seemed to be breaking down around it Sunday, Team Type 1 smoothly rolled on in the Race Across America (RAAM)


Van Garderen will switch from Rabobank to Columbia next year.
Van Garderen will switch from Rabobank to Columbia next year




Proman Hit Squad celebrates Shelley Olds' win.
Proman Hit Squad celebrates Shelley Olds' win


Lance Armstrong took the win in Nevada City.
Lance Armstrong took the win in Nevada City




CYCLING 2009 Miche Silver Cross Przemyslaw Niemec - 0
Przemyslaw Niemec of the Miche Silver Cross team won the Route du Sud after Johan Mombaerts took the fourth and final stage in Castres





Levi leads Lance up Commercial Street, Nevada City.
Levi leads Lance up Commercial Street, Nevada City


Race Reports (Janel Holcomb - June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Back to the top
Bajadali flies at Tour de WingHaven, Bajadali sprints to victory inside Winghaven
Andrew Bajadali sprinted to victory
Andrew Bajadali won the NRC's 14th event of 2009, the Tour de Winghaven, on Sunday

they're integrated into the handlebar
These are obviously even better than the original brass knuckle grips

Fit Chick: Fore!





Judge Colnago simply by the product produced today, and it would be more than enough.
Colnago's top of the line bikes tend to form a bit of an eclipse that blocks a lot of people's view to their broader range of bicycles


UCI ProTour : Columbia-Highroad and Cancellara Rack Up Points In Switzerland
The Tour of Switzerland saw local star Fabian Cancellara (SaxoBank) rack up his first World Ranking points of the season


Latest Edition Cycling News
Ballan's form improves ahead of Tour, Steegmans won't sign Katusha's anti-doping agreement, Horrillo set to leave hospital, Sánchez fears Contador in Spanish time trial defence, Fränk Schleck will start the Tour

Tech Update, June 22: Ivan Basso was one of the first to recieve a Rudy Project Noyz Fluo sunglass.
Ivan Basso was one of the first to recieve  Rudy Project Noyz Fluo sunglasses



Ask RC: Do internal cable routing holes effect fatigue life on vintage handlebars?
Holes near the brake lever
Holes near the brake levers are in a relatively low stress area and should not constitute a major problem, but the ones near the stem are in a high-stress area and constitute a red flag

RBA News
Steegmans Under Pressure, Pinotti Makes It Four At Italian Championships, Team Type 1 Survives Vehicle Fire At RAAM, Rock Racing Score Two Wins In Colombia

Low carb or high carb?

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
PezCyclingNews.com
Kohl to help combat doping

Cadel Evans: A more relaxed challenger
Cadel Evans (Silence - Lotto) pushed the pace on the Côte de Saint-Bernard-du-Touvet in an attempt to crack race leader Alejandro Valverde.
Cadel Evans (Silence - Lotto) pushed the pace on the Côte de Saint-Bernard-du-Touvet in an attempt to crack race leader Alejandro Valverde


RBA News
Riis Wants Yellow Jersey From Start to Finish
Riis Wants Yellow Jersey From Start to Finish, Rabobank Finalizes Tour de France Squad, Gerlach Takes Overall at Tour de Nez, Injuries Sideline Team Type 1 Australians Hanley, Calabria





Lance.Armstrong.scowl
"No difficulties between Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer and Alberto Contador, team manager Johan Bruyneel has overseen 10 Grand Tour victories and knows how to run squads to victory"



Sutherland, Powers leading NRC

Garmin's Will Frischkorn
Garmin's Will Frischkorn has made a name for himself on the ProTour as an aggressive, all-arounder




Vroomen
Vroomen

NEW PRODUCTS: FSA K-FORCE QUICK RELEASE SKEWERS
FSA K-Force quick release skewers feature a 3K-weave full carbon fiber lever that is designed to be aerodynamic and ergonomic


http://www.fatcyclist.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/200906211606.jpg
Team Fatty has won the Seattle LiveStrong Best Jersey award!

Armstrong laps most of field to reign as king of foothills

Bike racers return to downtown Benicia

A woman accused of killing two cyclists is back in jail

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Archive - looking? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Sunday, June 21st
Video: Tour of Nevada City Race Coverage, Armstrong wins Nevada City in solo break

emma pooley, cervelo
Britain's Emma Pooley wins 'women's Tour de France'


Thumbs up for Pena after a nice stage win.
Chadwick escapes for Rock's second stage





Tour des Pays de Savoie: Stage 2 - results


Tour de Suisse e 9, a 38.5km Individual Time Trial is scheduled to start at 13:01 CET (7:01am U.S. Eastern).  Live video streaming  is scheduled to begin at 16:25 CET (10:25am U.S. Eastern)



And the race is on …
Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner of the Astana Cycling Team will bring their star power to Nevada City

13ChadwickFinish
Glen Chadwick Delivers Second Straight Win for Rock Racing and Paco Mancebo Takes Second

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb - June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Back to the top
Team GEARGRINDER’s Chad Hartley Takes Tour of America’s Dairyland Stage 3 Top Spot
toadlogo
After one massive party thrown by Trek Bicycle at the Trek Waterloo Classic on Friday, the Tour of America’s Dairyland stormed into Grafton, Wis, Saturday under sunny skies for the Giro d Grafton Twilight Criterium

France's Barel wins Maribor DH

First Edition Cycling News
Steegmans given ultimatum on Katusha anti-doping charter, Cancellara first Swiss since Zülle to win home tour, Gilbert sprints to Ster Elektrotoer win, Sastre to skip nationals, Robic vs. Wyss in RAAM, Pooley claims La Grand Boucle

RAAM Daily Wrap-Up: Day 5
Robic and Wyss continue their duel in the flats of Kansas



The limited-edition Milani Fango Puro frameset.
TIG welded Columbus steel frame and fork



sambewleystrekmadone
Sam Bewley rides a Trek Madone 6.9 Pro Red.  "I love the bike. It is so light and so stiff"

Cyclists Lead Another Procession
Cyclists Lead Another Procession
The bike that belonged to Kevin Pavlis sat like a memorial outside his funeral


PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Robic leads RAAM going into Kansas


Peter Kennaugh Girobio 2009
Young Brit rider on final podium in amateur Giro d'Italia

TT1 RAAM
Through the first 293 miles of the non-stop race from Oceanside, Calif., to Annapolis, Md., Team Type 1 is averaging 26.74 mph



CYCLING 2009 Philippe Gilbert (Silence) - 0
Gilbert formed part of a breakaway group of 14 riders along the route which took n the famous Côte de la Redoute climb, also a feature of the Liège-Bastogne-Liège race

Adam Craig’s Prototype Anthem X Advanced SL was equipped with a prototype MRP 1.X guide early this spring.
Adam Craig’s Prototype Anthem X Advanced SL was equipped with a prototype MRP 1.X guide early this spring


The cyclist passes all the waiting cars, sometimes running through the red light. Now the cyclist is first again, and all of us have to putt along behind until we can pass again. This seems wrong and dangerous








Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Archive - looking? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Saturday, June 20th
Tour of America’s Dairyland Stage 2 Report: Trek Waterloo Classic
toadlogo
Trek Bicycle was the most hospitable of hosts, enticing racers with incredible primes and continuing to show their unrivaled passion for the sport of cycling

Tour de Suisse: Stage 8 - results
Tony Martin (Columbia-Highroad) takes stage 8.
Stage 8 finish







Suisse-cheese-live_medium
Stage 8 start time: Saturday 13:20 CEST (4:20 AM PDT); Earliest live video: 17:00 CEST (8:00 AM PDT)


Thumbs up for Pena after a nice stage win.
Thumbs up for Pena after a nice stage win

Christophe Riblon (Ag2r Prévoyance).
Christophe Riblon (Ag2r Prévoyance)





Nicole Cooke Vision 1 2009
British Vision 1 team leader in control in Italian stage race


World Cup finals
The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup will return to the U.S. in 2010 when Windham Mountain Resort in New York hosts the series finale

Maribor World Cup: 4X Final Report & Full Results

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb - June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Back to the top
1-2 finish for Rock Racing in Stage 13 at the Vuelta Pilsen a Columbia
13ChadwickFinish
New Zealand native Glen Chadwick soloed to victory in the heart of downtown Bogota today to take the 13th Stage of the 59th Vuelta Pilsen a Colombia and give Rock Racing its second straight win of the tour

First Edition Cycling News
Boonen may escape criminal charges for cocaine, Contador to race Spanish championships, Columbia-Highroad sweeps the podium at RaboSter, Texas governor vetos safe passing bill, Team Type 1 aims for RAAM title, Sutherland, Colavita top NRC rankings, Pinotti sets record for Italian TT wins, Riders'association supports radio ban test

RBA News
Boonen Free Of Criminal Charges
Boonen Free Of Criminal Charges, Milram And Rabobank Announce Tour Teams, Team Type 1 Aims For RAAM Crown, Team Type 2 Sets Expectations For RAAM

Video: Tour de Nez - Chad Gerlach Wins Again!

Team Type 1
Atlanta cyclists Joe Eldridge (left) and Phil Southerland founded Team Type 1, comprised of athletes with Type 1 diabetes who are taking part in a transcontinental race

Phinney ready for Alpine Test
Taylor Phinney after winning the Under 23 Paris - Roubaix earlier this season
Taylor Phinney after winning the Under 23 Paris - Roubaix earlier this season


Missy flying the corners at Collegiate Nationals before her crash.
Missy Erickson looks back on her freshman year

LeMond and Armstrong in friendlier times.
LeMond and Armstrong in friendlier times



Click image to open!
The .79 mile, ten-turn circuit for the Reno race at the Tour de Nez is tight, twisty, hilly...and pretty scary at times. In short, it's everything you want a good race route to be

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Vote: Astana - interesting to see who the fans think most deserves to go to the Tour

Andy Schleck remained passive before his TT start.
Andy Schleck remained passive before his TT start

RAAM Daily Wrap-Up: Day 4

"Boonen's positive test in April was not, "for the moment", sufficiently serious to warrant the interest of the public prosecutor's office"

David Millar (Garmin Chipotle) goes on the attack
David Millar (Garmin Chipotle) goes on the attack

Basso: Armstrong will be a beast at the Tour
Lance Armstrong and Ivan Basso
Seven-time winner Armstrong timed his form to perfection says Basso

Family-friendly cycling on Isle of Wight
Family-friendlu Sunshine Trail on the Isle of Wight.
Traffic-free routes and beautiful countryside

Trail cyclists report crimes in Norristown
Miller, 49, was riding the path alone at 7:30 p.m. June 3 when five to seven red-shirted youths, estimated to be 16 to 18 years old, spread across the path as she approached
kcncrdbrakered_LRG
If you are a lighter weight rider looking for a lightweight set of brakes that offer a different look that what you find in a standard component group, check out the KCNC CB1 brakeset

Graham Watson’s Tour de France Travel Guide
More than just a another travelers guide book... an intimate introduction to France and "le Tour" by American Lens Master, Graham Watson

BKW: Redemption

Drug use in cycling is a frequent, if unpleasant, topic here at BKW

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Archive - looking? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Friday, June 19th

Route du Sud: Stage 2 - results


RAAM -Daily Wrap-Up - Day 3
All the news, views and events from day three of the world's toughest bike race

Susy Pryde talks Jazz Apples
News image
Kiwi Susy Pryde shares the history and philosophy behind New Zealand's Jazz Apple Women's Cycling Team




Ritchey-sponsored Australian road pro Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto) won the 12.1km individual time-trial and first stage of the 2009 Dauphine Libere.
UCI's 3:1 rule met by California provider to Cadel Evans, others


Stage 7 start time: Friday 13:07 CEST (4:07 AM PDT); Earliest live video: 17:00 CEST (8:00 AM PDT);

TOADstage1promen
Overcast skies didn’t prevent nearly 300 racers from participating in Stage 1 of the 10-day Tour of America’s Dairyland sponsored by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board


Example Lance: He races, does it for charity and is a known techie.
Example Lance: He races, does it for charity and is a known techie

BMX Continental Series finale set for Rockford, Ill. this weekend
Kyle Bennett won the elite mens contest at round #9 of the UCI Continental Series last weekend




Courtesy goes miles on the trail - and on the road
There is a storm brewing in Boulder County, bubbling out of the volatile mix of disrespectful drivers and equally disrepectful cyclists

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb - June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Back to the top



First Edition Cycling News
Lelangue hopes for a solution to BMC calendar woes, Euskaltel – Euskadi prepares for Tour’s TTT, Valverde appeals suspension to CAS, Phinney ready for Alpine Test, Rooks admits to EPO use, Gerdemann and Ciolek to co-captain Tour team


The week that was
the week that was
Ivan Dominguez back to Rock Racing, Cam Evans, Grand Cycling Classic, 2 potential ProTour races in Canada for 2010, Tour of California moves to May in 2010, Philly, Tour de Beauce and NRC Standings

Second Edition Cycling News
Rabobank announces finalised Tour team, Rooks admits to EPO use, Quick Step to challenge Tour on Boonen, AG2R La Mondiale: Five riders confirmed for Tour, De Haes released by Katusha, Astana's Tour de France pre-selection announced

Friday's British news round-up
Nicole Cooke in Italy, Nikki Harris in Holland, Otley cycle race, bargain bike and more

Lefevere is meeting with Quick Step's lawyers
Lefevere and Quick Step lawyers preparing to take on Tour organisers

How to install Hollowtech II cranks
Essential guide for Shimano users





Wendy Simms racing in Windham, New York at a US National series event
Wendy Simms racing in Windham, New York at a US National series event





PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
RBA News
Boonen And Team To Take Legal Route Over Tour de France Ban, Valverde Appeals To CAS Over Doping Ban, Dutch Cycling Great Rooks Admits To Taking EPO, Astana Name Six-Man Pre-Selection For Tour, Chad Gerlach Marks Comeback with Win

BWN: Road News and Results
TdF team announcements from Euskaltel, AG2R and Milram, Valverde appealing case to CAS, Boonen and Quick Step to sue ASO and more!

Lelangue hopes for a solution to BMC calendar woes

BSNYC: Friday Fun Quiz!
Of which horned beast are these "epic" bars most evocative?
Of which horned beast are these "epic" bars most evocative?

BKW: The Tao of Framebuilding

Fat Cyclist: Thanks Times 405


PEZ: Bike Pure

Rooks admits to EPO use
Rooks won the polka-dot jersey at the '88 Tour.
Rooks won the polka-dot jersey at the '88 Tour

De Haes released by Katusha

Haussler on track for the Tour
image
Heinrich Haussler primed for green jersey challenge

La Ruta in trouble

Alejandro Valverde (L - Spain), Tom Boonen (C - Belgium) and Anthony Geslin (France) stand on the podium after the Elite Men's World Road Race Championship on September 25, 2005, in Madrid, Spain.
Spaniard and Belgian fighting against time

RBA Review: Neuvation F100
RBA Review: Neuvation F100
It has been said that designer brands or name-dropping is passé and not essential to the human experience



The Sidi Genius 5 Pro carbon women's road shoe.
Genius Pro 5 Carbon Woman shoes with pretty flowers and a killer upper


PEZ: Ed Hood

Missy Giove Busted on Drug Charges
Missy Giove, former mountain biking world champion, was being held on $250,000 bail


Tour de Serbie: Stage 4 - results

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Archive - looking? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Thursday, June 18th

Menchov leads Rabobank to Tour

LATEST NEWS: CAVENDISH TAKES SECOND WIN IN SWITZERLAND
The Tour of Switzerland is the last major cycling event before the Tour de France starts on July 4




Vuelta Corsa Carbon 50 Clincher Wheelset Pro Review
Full carbon clincher rim



Ivan Dominguez (Fuji-Servetto) ponders if he'll have the chance to unleash his sprint later today.
Cuban sprinter abandons ProTour life with Fuji-Servetto

Stage 6 start time: Thursday 13:37 CEST (4:37 AM PDT); Earliest live video: 17:00 CEST (8:00 AM PDT)

emma pooley, cervelo
Emma Pooley will ride women's Tour de France which starts today


Greipel wins another
The Columbia-Highroad juggernaut continues, with German sprinter André Greipel charging to victory in the second stage of the Ster Elektotoer in Holland on Thursday

Pietro Caucchioli (Credit Agricole) in the mountains jersey
Pietro Caucchioli (Credit Agricole) in the mountains jersey



New climbing sensation Jakob Fuglsang rocks the race with a stunning victory in Thursday's hectic race opener


Augusta native Becca Phelan
Augusta native Becca Phelan went from being a casual bike rider to a champion cyclist in two years





Melbourne to host 2012 Track World's
The 2012 world track cycling championships will take place in Melbourne, Australia, official sources have announced

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb - June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Back to the top
First Edition Cycling News
Laurent Fignon faces his toughest test yet... Beating pancreatic cancer, Two Tour stages to be run without radios, Dominguez departure from Fuji-Servetto amicable, North America to get three ProTour events?, Dominguez returns home to Rock, ASO rejects Boonen for Tour, Astana says its money problems are over

RBA News
Radio-Free Tour, ProTour Plans for North America, 2012 Track World's to Melbourne, Kazakh Support for Astana
Ivan Dominguez Rejoins Rock Racing, Radio-Free Tour, ProTour Plans for North America, 2012 Track World's to Melbourne, Kazakh Support for Astana



UCI approves race radio ban for stage 10, 13


Trek Lemond Mediation Fails
Trek Lemond Mediation Fails
Lemond and Trek went into arbitration earlier this week and an agreement could not be reached, which means the mother of all cycling battles





PEZ: Thursday Euro News


Boonen may not have actually injested cocaine ... this time.
Boonen, who had tested positive for cocaine a year earlier as well, has said he suffered an alcohol-induced blackout on the night of his alleged cocaine use and doesn’t recall whether he took the drug this year


The 35-year-old Chad Gerlach has had a stellar 2009 season.
Chad Gerlach won Nevada City Classic in 1996

Liquigas' Vincenzo Nibali went with Di Luca, but couldn't hold his pace, Nibali aims for Tour de France top ten, Caucchioli defends himself against biological passport findings, Armstrong to race Nevada City Classic, 24-hour world record broken, Boonen's cocaine use thrown into confusion


Giove enjoyed spectacular success as a downhill racer.
Former world downhill champion Melissa “Missy” Giove and two alleged co-conspirators were arrested in New York Tuesday, charged with plans to distribute some 400 pounds of marijuana

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com

Parisotto defends first cases, says passport the best system yet

Tour de France 2009: 5 Burning Questions
There are many questions that will be answered once July rolls around

Paolo Montoya and overall winner Federico Ramírez
Favorites already committed for November stage race


Ivan Basso: A bit of reflection


Belgian rider Tom Boonen is pictured at the start of the Gullegem Koerse, on June 2, 2009 in Gullegem.
Belgian facing the music after second cocaine bust in 12 months

Stephanie Leonard accepted a doping sanction after testing positive for a prohibited substance according to the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)

"The agreement gives riders and staff of the Team sufficient guarantees for the operation and functioning of the Team for the remainder of the season"


Could Armstrong be the knight in shining armour for Astana?
Could Armstrong be the knight in shining armour for Astana?




Trek District
Belt-driven urban jungle vehicles



World class cycling event on Father's Day in Nevada City
Bicycling Magazine once reported, “If there's a perfect bicycle racing town anywhere in America, it has to be tiny Nevada City, California



Online Bike Rentals Make US/Canada More Bicycle Friendly in 157 Cities

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Archive - looking? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Wednesday, June 17th

Michael Albasini (Team Columbia-Highroad) at the start of stage five.
Stage 5 a Swiss duel

Tour de Suisse Stage 5... Live Thread, Tour de Suisse LIVE - Stage 5, 2009 Tour de Suisse Live Dashboard
Stage 5 start time: Wednesday 12:37 cest (3:37 am pdt); Earliest live video: 17:00 cest (8:00 am pdt)

Brian Hamilton
There's no doubt that Lance Armstrong lifted the 49th Nevada City Classic to another level

Niki Terpstra (Milram) on the podium after Tuesday's Dauphiné Libéré stage to Saint-Étienne.
Niki Terpstra (Milram) on the podium after Tuesday's Dauphiné Libéré stage to Saint-Étienne



The peloton at the 2008 Crocodile Trophy
The peloton at the Crocodile Trophy

"I never really idolized anyone"


How Scott Zwizanski tamed Beauce
“With ten laps to go, I didn’t know”


Mark Beaumont
Mark Beaumont is cycling from Alaska to Argentina

Daniel Lloyd, BMC optimistic for the Tour Series

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb - June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Back to the top
Astarloa, Caucchioli, De Bonis, Serrano and Lobato Elvira were the riders named by the UCI, UCI names first five biological passport violators, Terpstra scorches Ster Elektrotoer prologue, Gusev back in action after CAS decision, Albasini wins at Serfaus, Fallen Angel: The Passion of Fausto Coppi

RBA News
LATEST NEWS: UCI NAMES SUSPICIOUS RIDERS
UCI Names Suspicious Riders, Hamilton and Supporters Respond to Eight-Year Ban, Kohl Names CERA Supplier

BWN: Racing News
Team Mellow Johnny’s is back!, Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner will race in next Sunday’s Nevada City Classic

UCI Press release
Commencement of first disciplinary proceedings on the basis of the biological passport

Specialized sponsors riders like Todd Wells
Specialized sponsors riders like Todd Wells

The Wednesday Comment
The biological passport, Laurent Fignon and the week's talking points


MTB News & Racing Round-up
Specialized sponsors riders like Todd Wells, Manufacturers battle in new Constructors Championship, All for Abby at next Crocodile Trophy, Plaxton and Pendrel move into US ProXCT lead, Thousands to race Mountain Mayhem, Subaru-Gary Fisher add full-suspension 29" to range, Bromont implements course changes for August's triple World Cup

The best bike-related summer beers
Summer—the time for epic rides and barbecues—is here

Latest Edition Cycling News
Take me to your dealer: Kohl names CERA supplier, Kohl names CERA supplier, Lefevere threatens Tour de France with legal action, Liquigas' Pellizotti keeping his Tour options open, Sky launches Skyride today in London, Greipel's back with a bang after surgery



First Edition Cycling News
Six-year deal for Australian nationals, Names of investigated doctors released, Hamilton and Ball speak about suspension,  No payment yet for Astana, Six of the best for Skil-Shimano

Tejay Van Garderen wins overall GC at the Circuito Montañes
National Development Team graduate Tejay Van Garderen claimed a big win in northern Spain on Tuesday

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Click image to open!
On his right wrist, you'll see a blue and silver band. It's not a new Livestrong color...it's Levi's Road ID

Vladimir Gusev (Discovery Channel)
Astana to pay Russian's back salary, legal costs and damages




Igor Astarloa, Pietro Caucchioli, Italian Francesco De Bonis, Ricardo Serrano and Ruben Lobato Elvira were named by the UCI
Igor Astarloa, Pietro Caucchioli, Italian Francesco De Bonis, Ricardo Serrano and Ruben Lobato Elvira were named by the UCI





Even after throwing out his results you are left with a guy who rode through broken bones and molars ground to expose nerves. In the annals of hard men, those stories earned him a permanent seat at the bar

Kohl names CERA supplier
Take me to your dealer: Kohl names CERA supplier
Take me to your dealer




Subaru-Gary Fisher team riders have a new lightweight full-suspension 29er at their disposal and consumers will have access starting in August.
Subaru-Gary Fisher team riders have a new lightweight full-suspension 29er at their disposal and consumers will have access starting in August





Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Archive - looking? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Tuesday. June 16th
Could Armstrong take over liabilities?

Video: Evans happy with form.
Two-time runner-up Cadel Evans believes he is hitting peak

Tyler Hamilton at a 2009 Tour of California press conference.
American retired after depression revelation in April

Click image to open!
A small bar-mounted video camera recorded one of the most vivid crashes we've seen in a long time


Stage 4 start time: Tuesday 12:48 cest (3:48 am pdt); Earliest live video: 17:00 cest (8:00 am pdt)

Michele Scarponi (Diquigiovanni - Androni) has now won his second stage of the 2009 Giro d'Italia.
Michele Scarponi (Diquigiovanni - Androni) has now won his second stage of the 2009 Giro d'Italia




Unstoppable: Mark Cavendish
Columbia- High Road's sprint ace Mark Cavendish has had an amazing first half to his season

Cycling National Racing Calendar lead after winning the Nature Valley Grand Prix
Armstrong used her stage one victory to spring board to the overall win at the Nature Valley Grand Prix

Dopage: The Open Thread
So 50 or so riders are about to be suspended. Or maybe 50 guys have been targeted for further examination


Fi'zi:k’s new Cyrano seatpost is an elegant support for the carbon hull and rails of the new Antares 00 saddle.
New seatpost, plus stiffer, lighter Antares saddle

An open house to review and make comments on the first Metropolitan Planning Organization Bicycle Plan is 5-6:30 pm June 22 at Washington High School

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb - June 13th)
Classified - bikes and accessories for sale
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Back to the top
Tyler Hamilton was popular with fans at this year's Tour of California
Former rider looks to future off the bike

RBA News
Valverde Tops World Ranking
Valverde Tops World Ranking, Lefevere Wants Decision on Boonen, Hamilton Formally Banned, No Quick Comeback for Vinokourov, Resurgent Scarponi Stays with Diquigiovanni, New Colors for AG2R La Mondiale

Alexandre Vinokourov Astana 2007 Tour de France
Former Astana leader could return for the end of the 2009 season

RAAM and RAW Start
Oceanside, California. The Race Across America 2009 edition and the Race Across the West 2009 are gearing up for what promises to be a spectacular showdown in all races, in all divisions


Alejandro Valverde's suspension by CONI means he'll likely miss the Tour de France this year, Lissavetzky labels Valverde sanction questionable, Sastre recons Alpine Tour stages, Cofidis announces Tour roster, Scarponi signs new Diquigiovanni contract, Ster Elektrotoer a sprinter's feast

Mr McQuaid, I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting you personally, although to make things clear from the start, I am not inclined to in the slightest

Operación Puerto a clear message in fight against doping


The Lion King would simply not be amused.
Polar was the pioneer in portable heart rate monitors for athletes, and continues to set the benchmark for heart rate devices

If you cycle in a hilly terrain then you would be applying force against the muscle to climb the hill, but if you cycle on a flat surface then your workout will only benefit you aerobically

Astana's hour cometh?, Four more implicated in T-Mobile ring, Tour win more than a dream for Farrar, Junior world champion turns pro


Max Plaxton topped a field packed with nearly 100 of the continent's best male mountain bikers
Nearly 100 of the continent's top moutain bikers took off at the start of the pro men's race at the CTS Sand Creek International last Saturday

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com

Women's race action from the 2006 Masters Track Nationals, the last tiem the event was held at the 7-Eleven Velodrome in Colorado Springs.
Famed 7-Eleven velodrome sees plenty of world record rides


La Gazzetta dello Sport has gotten the admission of the year. Alberto Contador
La Gazzetta dello Sport has gotten the admission of the year. Alberto Contador has declared that in addition to the Schleck brothers, Carlos Sastre, Denis Menchov and, of course, Cadel Evans, he will have to face down his own teammates, Levi Leipheimer and Lance Armstrong



Kazakh crew faces another cash crisis



There aren’t enough manly men nor womanly women on bicycles to warrant a discussion about bottom bracket flex
There aren’t enough manly men nor womanly women on bicycles to warrant a discussion about bottom bracket flex beyond the constraints of the 24-millimeter tubular EX system




CYCLING 2009 Paris-Roubaix Tom Boonen (Quick Step) - 0
This week Blazin' Saddles is going out on a limb to fight for the inclusion of two controversial riders in the Tour de France

Pedicabs no longer run amok in New York City, as tighter regulations reel in safety measures.
Legal tussle over for now

Yet another action-packed cycling week has passed, bringing us less than a month from the Tour!  A traditional lead-up to the Tour, the Dauphine Libere, concluded this week.  Ironically, the winner, Spanish Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d’Epargne) may not be riding the Tour





Fond du Lac is gearing up for not one but two bike races


Ridge View cyclists prove mettle and helpfulness

Bike trade tweeps - "Bike folks" who use Twitter: updated almost every day
Condron.us -  Interesting way to find blogs
Archive - looking? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Monday, June 15th
RBA: News
Cavendish Victorious In Switzerland, Cofidis Announces Tour Team; Sutherland Takes Nature Valley, Power Third At Nature Valley, Arashiro Represents Japan In Tour de France, Team Type 1 To Compete In RAAM


Daniel Hughes, missing Canadian cyclist, was last seen June 5, 2009.
Family asking for help

BWN: Today’s news
Alberto Contador sees Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer, Cadel Evans, Denis Menchov and others as his biggest competition for Tour de France, plus more



2009 Tour de Suisse, stage 3: Cavendish adds a Swiss win to his resume.
2009 Tour de Suisse, stage 3: Cavendish adds a Swiss win to his resume

Stage 2 results: Bernhard Eisel (Team Columbia-Highroad) wins a photo finish
Earliest live video: 17:00 cest (8:00 am pdt)


56th Ronde de L'Oise  - Stage 4
Steven Van Vooren wins the overall classification as Johansen uses experience to win the stage. Unfortunately no stage victory for Drapac Porsche but consolation as Peter McDonald fights back to reclaim KOM jersey

NVGP 2009 - Stage 6: Armstrong celebrates her fourth straight Nature Valley overall, which she led wire to wire.
NVGP 2009 - Stage 6: Armstrong celebrates her fourth straight Nature Valley overall, which she led wire to wire



Spot Brand is now in the hands of Avid founder Wayne Lumpkin.
Singlespeeds and carbon belt drives from Golden, Colorado



Riding in the muck
In the woods
This is a time of year when riding is particularly nice

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
Back to the top


Weekly Wrap-Up: Junior National Team 2nd in Trofeo Karlsberg
Lawson Craddock went fourth in the individual GC at the Trofeo Karlsberg while the entire U.S. Junior National Team was second in the team classification

Contentpolis-Ampo to make Grand Tour debut
Team Contentpolis-Ampo presented
The squad is one of five non-ProTour teams selected by race organiser, Unipublic, to take the startline

Jackie Crowell: A Successful Race
TT1_Crowell
Team Type 1’s Jacquelyn Crowell finished her second Nature Valley Grand Prix in 56th place, 13:33 behind overall winner Kirstin Armstrong



UCI must decide whether to 'globalise' Italian ban on Valverde

Valverde still wants a shot at that other yellow jersey.
Valverde still wants a shot at that other yellow jersey

Latest Cycling News
Di Luca disappointed over Ardennes snub, Rebellin on form for Ardennes, Cervélo narrows down Sastre's Giro team, Saxo Bank satisfied with Roubaix outing, Wyss out of Scheldeprijs

Vista Integral Crank/Pedal Set
NEW PRODUCTS: VISTA INTEGRAL CRANK/PEDAL SET
Vista claims that the Vista Magic X pedal, combined with the Vista Synchro chainring, increases power output by eight percent

Cyclists sue NY to repave rumble strips
Yorktown resident Richard Wilt kneels next to the rumble strips along Route 100 in Somers. Last year he was seriously hurt after he fell from his bicycle when he rode into the strip.
Yorktown resident Richard Wilt kneels next to the rumble strips along Route 100 in Somers. Last year he was seriously hurt after he fell from his bicycle when he rode into the strip

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Video: Fignon appeared on French television yesterday


Cycling Union clarifies biological passport cases

With the $1 million donation, Barre residents might be able to enjoy bike paths like this.
Recently deceased businessman wanted trails completed

He was unable to start the Tour de Suisse because of the suspension

Alberto Contador (Astana)
"It's not big names that make a great team"


Third doping case would end Katusha
McEwen says another dope case could end team

City cycling with Dave Schlabowske
Bike sharing is the hottest thing to get non-cyclists riding. These systems started in Europe, the most famous of which is in Paris

Tomorrow We Ride, by Jean Bobet
View Larger Image
Thanks to Louison, I had the good fortune to ride with him through the golden years, the 50s: the years of post-war reconstruction, of Coppi and Bartali, of Kubler and Koblet, of Gaul and Van Steenbergen, Anquetil and Darrigade

1984 Bike Tour: Day 34 - Eating across Kansas

Fat Cyclist: Following Jill
giantjill.jpg
It’s huge. Bigger than huge, really. It’s huge-errific

Shimano Deore 2010
The new two-piece chainset uses Shimano’s Hyperdrive system
Overhaul for entry-level mountain bike groupset

Peter Kennaugh Girobio 2009
Two seconds short of snatching lead in Italian stage race

Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CX clincher tires essentially use the casing of a tubular tire, but leave it "open" and unsewn.
Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CX clincher tires essentially use the casing of a tubular tire, but leave it "open" and unsewn

MTB news & racing round-up

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
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Sunday, June 14th
Video: Tour de Beauce - Scott Zwizanski & Dom Perras Interviews





LATEST NEWS: VALVERDE WRAPS UP DAUPHINE
Alejandro Valverde won his second successive Dauphine Libere after the eighth and final stage was won by Dutchman Stef Clement



(Click for larger image)
Andy Crater (Wheel & Sprocket) just beats Chad Gerlach (Amore & Vita)

Team TIBCO’s national road and criterium champion Brooke Miller earned a hard-fought 3rd place in Stage 5 of the Nature Valley Grand Prix Saturday, the notoriously difficult Mankato Road Race






22nd Iurreta-Emakumeen Bira - Stage 3a & 3b - Judith Arndt (Columbia-Highroad) reigns on day 3 of the Emakumeen Bira by regaining the overall lead of World Champion Nicole Cooke. Arndt dominated climbing TT while Cooke takes her second stage win in afternoon stage

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
Back to the top
RBA News
Fignon: "You Either Fight Or You Die", Farrar Takes Overall At Delta Tour Zeeland, Boonen Pulls Out Of Dauphine, Cervélo Announces Pre-Selection Of Tour Team

First Edition Cycling News
Valverde prepared to help Contador - at the Tour de France, Duggan impressed with ProTour performance, Targeted riders to be informed by UCI, UCI won't delay Valverde decision, Farrar second again at Zeeland, wins everything else

Bradley Wiggins 2009
Bradley Wiggins obliterates field to win north east Premier

Dauphine Libere Race Recap


Bedgebury Forest Cycle Club members Malcolm Stoddart (left) and Gary Scott with the new bikes
Skills courses available at South of England trail center

Naked cyclists find it a breeze
More than 100 people donned their bells, whistles and birthday suits in the annual World Naked Bike Ride this afternoon.
More than 100 people donned their bells, whistles and birthday suits in the annual World Naked Bike Ride this afternoon


Record numbers attend Cirque du Cycling
Record numbers attend Cirque du Cycling
Leah Bendlin, a member of the Irondelles, a local group of women who make and ride their own tall bikes, rides earlier this week at Edwards Elementary School. The group rode today in the Cirque du Cycling Parade on Mississippi Avenue




PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
73rd Tour de Suisse - Stage 2
Cancellara & Saxo Bank in Control as Columbia's Bernard Eisel has the fastest legs in the first test of the Sprinters in the Tour of Switzerland

Peter Kennaugh Girobio 2009
Young Brit Peter Kennaugh scores dominant stage win in under-23's Italian stage race

2009 Race Across America: Preview
3,000 miles. 110,000 feet of climbing. Unquantifiable pain. From race legend Robic to eight-men teams, we take a look at the contenders for RAAM, the toughest race on two wheels

News image
Kiwi Mike Northey the 22 year old racing for Land Rover ORBEA took over the Best Young Riders' classification in the Nature Valley Grand Prix today. He also placed 3rd in the stage

Bicycle race future in doubt
Will the Mankato stage of the Nature Valley Grand Prix bike race be another casualty of the poor economy?

Bugno Remembers: Vesuvio '90
Bugno was unstoppable on Vesuvius that day in 1990
Bugno was unstoppable on Vesuvius that day in 1990

Lodi CA Cycle Fest Launches July 12
It won't exactly be the Tour de France, but local bicycle racing enthusiasts will get a chance to participate in the first Lodi California Cycle Fest to be held in downtown Lodi

Plaxton, Pendrel win Sand Creek XC - “The term ‘Canadian Line’ sums it up. He took (a line) I didn’t even see”

Brad: I'm a Doper
BRAD: I'M A DOPER
The “Omerta” is over. It’s time for me to make a confession

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
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Saturday, June 13th
DELTA Tour Zeeland: Stage 2 - results

73rd Tour de Suisse: Stage 1 - resultsTour de Suisse: Stage 1 Time Trial, Cancellara Wins Opening Stage at Tour of Switzerland
Newsflash: Cancellara Wins Opening Stage at Tour of Switzerland
Swiss ace Fabian Cancellara blitzes opening time trial to show he's back in peak condition

Moncoutie takes tough stage at Dauphiné, Valverde defends lead, 61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 7 - results, Moncoutie Takes Seventh Stage Of Dauphine
LATEST NEWS: MONCOUTIE TAKES SEVENTH STAGE OF DAUPHINE
Alejandro Valverde stayed on course to win the Dauphine Libere after Frenchman David Moncoutie won the seventh and penultimate stage

61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 7 - Live text coverage, Dauphiné Libéré LIVE - Stage 7, 2009 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré Live Dashboard  - Stage 7 start time: Saturday 12:30 cest (3:30 am pdt); Earliest live video: 15:15 cest (6:15 am pdt)

Tour de Suisse Stage 1... live thread, Tour de Suisse LIVE video streaming - Stage 1, 2009 Tour de Suisse Live Dashboard - Stage 1 start time: Saturday 15:08 cest (6:08 am pdt); Earliest live video: 17:00 cest (8:00 am pdt)

Nature Valley Grand Prix: Stage 4 - results, report & photos, Haedo and Miller win in Minneapolis
NVGP 2009 - Stage 4: Brooke Miller scores a win in the women's race.
NVGP 2009 - Stage 4: Brooke Miller scores a win in the women's race

Judith Arndt Regains Overall Lead in Bira for Columbia-High Road

MTB - Sand Creek International: short track - results

Vuelta Pilsen a Colombia: Stage 6 - results, 59th Vuelta a Colombia 2009 - Stage 6 & Photos

DELTA Tour Zeeland: Prologue - results

56th Ronde de L'Oise - Stage 2 - Aussie takes stage win as Belgium rider Steven Van Vooran assumes overall lead

34th Thüringen-Rundfahrt: Stage 6 - resultsStage 7 - results

Tour de Korea: Stage 8 - results

1984 Bike Tour: Day 32 - Limping across Kansas

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
Back to the top
Mike Trone Fundraiser - Going to the  Emergency Room and staying in intensive care, Mike has medical expenses well into the 6 figures

First Edition Cycling News - Moncoutié has the polka dot jersey in mind, Fuglsang confirms exceptional climbing skills, Lloyd puts his hand up for first Tour de France start, Petacchi frustrates Farrar again, BMC Racing: "Our best day ever in a ProTour race", Cervélo TestTeam announces Tour pre-selections, The Queen acknowledges two members of British cycling

Why Valverde is still racing - Evidence stacked against Spanish rider in doping case - how come?

Team TIBCO Does it by the Textbook, Delivering Brooke Miller to Stage 4 Win at NVGP
Brooke Miller
Brooke Miller Sprints to Stage Four Win at Nature Valley Grand Prix

Janel Holcomb: Sad but True
Janel in living color
Day three of the Nature Valley Grand Prix

VIDEO: Bicycling Editors' Choice Trail BIke Testing

Tour de Nez: Trujillo's track training helps cycling
photo
Mark Trujillo uses his track background to train for cycling races like the Tour de Nez

Dave Lloyd Mega Challenge: one week to go
The Bwlch-y-Groes features in this year's Dave Lloyd Mega Challenge
Get set for the toughest sportive in the UK

Influx Curated recap

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
Video: Lance and Levi from today's training

Video: Thomas Lövkvist's Pre-Race Bike Check
Click image to open!
Bike basics are often overlooked as we head out on our own daily rides

Dionne gets it right in Quebec City; Zwizanski still in lead with one stage to go

Farrar keeps lead in Holland - Just a day after winning the opening prologue, the Garmin-Slipstream sprinter dashed to second in the 181.7km second stage and retained the leader’s jersey in the three-day Dutch race

Jackie Crowell: Post-Race Surprise
DSCN2763
Through four stages, she leads the APC Best Young Rider competition (for racers younger than 26) and is 14th overall, 1:19 off the lead

Cooke takes lead in Emakumeen Biro
Nicole Cooke Oct 2008
Nicole Cooke takes first win of the season in Spanish stage race and take overall lead

Cyclists set to wend their way across the USA

Tour de Suisse Youtubery - One of the great TdS battles, 1987

Team TIBCO Does it by the Textbook, Delivering Brooke Miller to Stage 4 Win at NVGP
Brooke Miller
Brooke Miller Sprints to Stage Four Win at Nature Valley Grand Prix

Tour de Nez: After downfall, cyclist motivated to succeed

New road racing wheels from Fulcrum
Fulcrum Racing 5
Fast even when standing still, apparently

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
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Friday, June 12th
Don't Turn That Dial! It's The Dauphine Queen Stage Preview!

73rd Tour de Suisse, June 13-21: Preview, Stages, Start list, Past winners
(Click for larger image)
Defending Roman Kreuziger, 23, looks sharper than ever – ready for a Tour de Suisse repeat

Tour de Beauce: Stage 4a - results, Kelly's Scott Zwizanski takes the lead at Beauce

Farrar wins Dutch prologue

Girobio - Giro Ciclistico d'Italia: Stage 1 - results

63rd Dauphine Libere Stage 6 Video: Fedrigo Gets The Glory, Fedrigo makes mark on Dauphine with stylish stage win

61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 6 - results & report, Fedrigo wins Dauphine sixth stage, Valverde in yellow
LATEST NEWS: FEDRIGO WINS DAUPHINE SIXTH STAGE, VALVERDE IN YELLOW
The B-Box rider wins the 106-kilometer stage to Briancon

Tour Divide kicking off in Canada
The Tour Divide kicks off in Banff, Canada
2,745 miles along the American Continental Divide

61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 6 - Live text coverage, Dauphiné Libéré LIVE - Stage 6, 2009 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré Live Dashboard - Stage 6 start time: Friday 13:40 cest (4:40 am pdt); Earliest live video: 14:50 cest (5:50 am pdt)

Max Armstrong prepares for first trip to the Tour de France - Tour Baby: Lance Armstrong’s newborn son Max has his Social Security Card and is getting his passport in order to travel to France to see Dad race

Millar “not concentrating on overall” in Dauphine Libere
David Millar Dauphine Libere 2009 stage 5
Fourth overall, Scot taking race on day by day

73rd Tour de Suisse - Favorites Preview

Borrajo and Allar take wins at Nature Valley; Zirbel, Armstrong lead GC, Nature Valley Grand Prix: Stage 3 - results, photos & reports

Circuito Montañes: Stage 3 - results, Circuito Montañes - Stage 2 - Yellow jersey changes hands as Mironov takes stage glory

Specialized Launches Globe Brand
Specialized Launches Globe Brand
From the Twin Cites, Globe launched their 2010 line with the goal of changing the world with simple, functional, well-designed and fun bicycles

GP Internacional CTT Correios de Portugal: Stage 2 - results, GP Internacional CTT Correios de Portugal: Stage 1 - results

Ronde de l'Oise: Stage 1 - results, 56th Ronde de l'Oise  - Stage 1 - A break of 15 dominate as Jimmy Casper shows his sprinting abilities whilst Peter McDonald rules the mountains

Jackie Crowell: A Satisfying Day - I went into Thursday night’s Cannon Falls Road Race with the goal of keeping my teammate, Alison Powers, protected and possibly moving her closer to the overall leader, Kristin Armstrong

Iurreta-Emakumeen Bira: Stage 1 - results & report

Team Sky keep tight-lipped on rider selection

Dauphiné Ventoux Race Report
Dauphiné Ventoux Race Report
Ventoux means windy, and it was seriously windy

Race Reports (Janel Holcomb)
Race Reports (Robert Carr)
Race Reports (Chris Daggs)
Race Reports (Zack Simkover)
Race Reports (Josh Zlotlow)
Back to the top
Prominent cyclist dies in crash with teen driver
Prominent cyclist dies in crash with teen driver
For the third time in three weeks, a collision between a motorist and a cyclist has resulted in deadly consequences

Teacher dies in cycling accident
Cynthia Pool
Cynthia Pool, 46 was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer as she and  Margaret Starnes, cycled through Wyoming on a cross country Trans America trip

First Edition Cycling News - Liquigas backs Pellizotti for Tour, Rested Millar finds Dauphiné success, Fedrigo looks ahead to the French & World Championships, Valverde prepared for Dauphiné's queen stage, Donati says link exists between doping and coke use, Webcor crashes out of Nature Valley contention, Sprinters move in on Zirbel’s Nature Valley lead, Kirsipuu & Pedraza join LeTua

Janel Holcomb: Nature Valley Stage 3
Janel in black and white
We had a bad luck streak that will (hopefully) never be duplicated

MTB News & Racing Round-up - US ProXCT finale may get earlier date, Chengyuan takes third Chinese title, Kugler signs for Multivan Merida, O'Deas back to regular racing, Avanti signs Leary, Mary McConneloug Pro Bike: he unsinkable battleship, New York gravity race series happening this weekend

BKW: Passing the Buck
disciplinary proceedings against Tom Boonen
The UCI has declared that they can’t complete disciplinary proceedings against Tom Boonen in time for the Tour de France

Spat between Lance Armstrong and Greg LeMond goes to mediation - LeMond has made other allegations leveled at Armstrong, among them that the seven-time Tour champion paid off cycling officials to avoid testing positive

Latest Cycling News - Contador still laying it low, "Great ride" for Millar, Last Tour test in Switzerland, Haussler back to winning ahead of Tour, Vuelta's 2009 teams announced, Lang hopeful for Tour, Aerts out, Agritubel selects partial Tour roster, Bobridge wins in Germany

Matt Damon to star in Armstrong film?

Tech feature: Ridley 2010 preview
New mid-range aero road bike and lots of 'cross for 2010 from Ridley
Carbon fiber or aluminum? Now you have a choice

Specialized Ruby Saddle
NEW PRODUCTS: SPECIALIZED RUBY SADDLE
This slim, lightweight saddle is constructed using hollow titanium rails, tuned density foam with gel padding at the sit- bones and a compliant carbon reinforced shell

SmartEtailing Partners With MapMyFitness

Philly Bike Race Draws 300,000

Tomac Hires New Outside Sales Rep

PEZ Daily Distraction
PezCyclingNews.com
RBA News - Fedrigo Wins Dauphine Sixth Stage, Valverde Holds Duaphine Lead, Teams Announced for Vuelta, Zwizanski Takes Stage and Yellow Jersey For KBS AT Tour de Beauce

The BSNYC Second Annual Self-Congratulatory Treacle-Fest!

Fat cyclist: Question of the Weekend: Cumulative Snot Volume

Mavic responds to wheel collapse article
A photo showing the rim after the accident.
"Mavic has tested the performance of the new R-sys wheel and Tracomp technology through lab testing, field testing and ProTour testing"

Older cyclists taking on new challenge at Masters Road National Championships

Nearly 700 masters ready to converge on Louisville this month
Nearly 700 masters ready to converge on Louisville this month
There is still time to register for the 2009 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships slated for June 28 - July 4

Vuelta leaves Katusha, Fuji and LPR on sidelines

1984 Bike Tour: Day 31 - Shortcut proves hazardous

Bicycles stolen from Olympic hopeful
Bicycles stolen from Olympic hopeful
Eight bikes looted from Olympic Development Program rider Sam Harrison

Top Rides: The Sella Ring

Blood cheats keep cyclists' union on toes

Ex-Tour champion questions cancer-doping link
1986: Laurent Fignon of France in action during the World Cycling Championships in Denver, Colorado, USA
Laurent Fignon's link between his advanced cancer and doping

Specialized Launches Globe Urban Brand
Specialized Launches Globe Urban Brand
Specialized cemented its commitment to the transportation category this week by launching its Globe brand

Accell Group Expands in Finland with Hellberg Take-Over

2 WSU football players arrested in connection with bicycle thefts

Kennaugh is King of Mountains in U23 Giro
Peter Kennaugh Girobio 2009
British team in strong showing on first day of Italian stage race for Under-23s

Police: Participate in naked bicycle ride, face registration as a sex offender

Bike giveaway at West Chester, PA's Iron Hill Criterium, July 11

Is Ivan Basso Done? Modest Results at Giro, Dauphine Cast Future Leadership Duties Into Doubt
Is Ivan Basso Done? Modest Results at Giro,
Before Ivan Basso's suspension way back in 2006, the Italian was perceived to be on the precipice of cycling immortality

MTB - Itera Cup: results

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
Tips and Safety - what to watch out for
Archive - missed something? It may be in the archive
Health and Fitness - also training information
Thursday, June 11th
The man who saved the day ... and the Giro
The man who saved the day: Hendricks gets a new bike to Menchov faster than anyone might have imagined.
Hendricks gets a new bike to Menchov faster than anyone might have imagined

Colombians take over Tour de Beauce, Tour de Beauce: Stage 3 results, Tour de Beauce: Stage 3 Live updates Tour de Beauce: Stage 3 - results
Colombian National Team goes 1-2 at the top of Mt Megantic in Beauce. Darwin Apatuma takes the win ahead of Sergio Luis Henao
Colombian National Team goes 1-2 at the top of Mt Megantic in Beauce. Darwin Apatuma takes the win ahead of Sergio Luis Henao

QsOTD, Dauphine Stylze...

Liquigas's Sylvester Szmyd wins atop Ventoux, as Valverde takes the lead from Evans, 61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 5 - results, Szmyd Outclimbs Valverde On Ventoux And Wins Stage 5
LATEST NEWS: SZMYD OUTCLIMBS VALVERDE ON VENTOUX AND WINS STAGE 5
The feared Mt. Ventoux was conquered today on Stage 5 of the Dauphine by a 31-year old Polish rider from Liquigas

61st Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: Stage 5 - Live text coverage, Dauphine Libere Stage Five-Up Mt. Ventoux.... Live Thread

Dauphiné Libéré LIVE - Stage 5, 2009 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré Live Dashboard - Stage 5 start time: Thursday 12:40 cest (3:40 am pdt); Earliest live video: 15:45 cest (6:45 am pdt)

Nature Valley Grand Prix: Stage 2 - results & photos

Tour de PEI: Trew takes final stage. Whitten wins overall, Tour de PEI: Stage 5 - results

59th Vuelta a Colombia 2009 - Stage 5, Vuelta Pilsen a Colombia: Stage 5 - results

Tour de Korea: Stage 7 - results

Light & Motion Announces Their Latest LED Bike Light Systems for Fall 2009
seca900ultrabarmnt
Seca 900 Ultra: When Nothing But the Best and Brightest Will Do

34th Thüringen-Rundfahrt: Stage 5 - results

Circuito Montañes: Stage 2 - results

Coppa Della Pace: results

Memorial Ph. Van Coningsloo: results

Coppa Colli Briantei Internazionale: results

MTB - Sand Creek International, June 12-13: preview

Cyclists Ride To Honor Fallen Friends
Dozens gathered on Wednesday evening for a somber ride as a tribute to their friends.
Dozens gathered on Wednesday evening for a somber ride as a tribute to their friends

Sparkassen Münsterland Tour: Stage 4 - results, Stage 3 - results, Stage 2 - results, Stage 1 - results

Baltyk-Karkonosze Tour: Stage 7 - results, Stage 6 - results, Stage 5 - results, Stage 4 - results

Armstrong pedals to early lead in St. Paul - Floyd Landis, making his comeback to pro bicycle racing with an artificial hip, finished in 28th place, 48 seconds behind Zirbel