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2011 Glencoe Gran Prix results
Men
- 1. Eric Young, Bloomington In, in 1:56:51
- 2. Anibal Borrajo, Lemon Grove Ca, in 1:56:51
- 3. Ken Hanson, in 1:56:51
- 4. Charles Huff, Springfield Mo, in 1:56:51
- 5. Zachary Davies, Madison Wi, in 1:56:52
Women
- 1. Emma Mackie, Pescadero Ca, in 1:02:15
- 2. Emily Collins,, in 1:02:15
- 3. Jo Kiesanowski, Seattle Wa, in 1:02:16
- 4. Lenore Pipes, Tamuning Guam, in 1:02:16
- 5. Natalie Klemko, Bristol Wi, in 1:02:18
MTB Mechanic: How to Overhaul a Fork
One of the more tricky overhauls to perform on your bike is one on the fork. With so many parts and areas to keep clean, Singletrack.com's Lennard Zinn shows us how to correctly overhaul a fork with the least amount of confusion.
MTB Mechanic: How to Bleed a Hayes Brake
Do your brakes work when you need them the most? Singletrack.com's Lennard Zinn demonstrates how to bleed a Hayes hydraulic brake so they work properly and you can ride even faster.
MTB Mechanic: How to Remove a Crown Race Fork
Singletrack.com's Lennard Zinn talks Crown Race forks and steering tube.
2011 Hyde Park Blast results
Hyde Park Blast Men
- 1. James Driscoll, Jamis-Sutter Home
- 2. Paul Martin, Panther Competitive Cyclist
- 3. Clayton Barrows, Stan's Notubes-AXA
- 4. Andrew Seitz, GPOA
- 5. Clay Murfet, Rideclean
Women
- 1. Kacey Manderfield, Pure Energy Cycling-Proairhfa
- 2. Jane Evely, Texas Roadhouse
- 3. Sally Price, Team Summacare
- 4. AnnaJean Dallaire, Racing For Rileys
- 5. Colleen Cornelius, Kentucky Flyers Cycling Inc
Vuelta a España director Javier Guillén frustrated by Roberto Heras ruling
Vuelta a España director Javier Guillén says Roberto Heras could be declared winner once again of the 2005 edition, but he isn't happy about it.
2011 U.S. under-23 national road-race championship results
U23 national championships road race
- 1. Rob Squire, Chipotle Development Team, 4:07:19
- 2. Jacob Rathe, Chipotle Development Team, same time
- 3. Evan Huffman, California Giant, 4:10:03
- 4. Daniel Summerhill, Chipotle Development Team, 4:10:28
- 5. Joey Rosskopf, Team Type 1-Development, 4:10:28
2011 Italian national road-race championships results
Italian national road championships
- 1. Giovanni Visconti (Ita), Farnese Vini-Neri Sottoli, 5:34:46
- 2. Mauro Santambrogio (Ita), BMC Racing Team, s.t.
- 3. Simone Ponzi (Ita), Liquigas-Cannondale, s.t.
- 4. Giampaolo Caruso (Ita), Team Katusha, s.t.
- 5. Domenico Pozzovivo (Ita), Colnago-CSF, s.t.
Chipotle Development Team riders Rob Squire and Jacob Rathe go 1-2 in elite nationals road race
Rob Squire and Jacob Rathe went one-two in the under-23 men's road race on Saturday at the USA Cycling national championships in Augusta, Georgia.
2011 Jack McGowan Handicap
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Team RadioShack, Trek-Livestrong to continue through 2013
Team RadioShack's main sponsors have agreed to a two-year extension of their sponsorship contracts with the world’s No. 3-ranked UCI ProTeam.
Giant WheelSystems: ‘Premium product at popular prices’
One of the most impressive items that Giant has launched for the 2012 model year is its new WheelSystem.
Is Giro d’Italia director Angelo Zomegnan being ushered out?
The rumors were already being whispered during this year's Giro d'Italia that flamboyant race director Angelo Zomegnan might be leaving the race.
Spanish civil court rules Roberto Heras 2005 doping positive invalid
A Spanish civil court has found that Roberto Heras should be cleared of doping charges linked to his 2005 Vuelta a España win. But it's uncertain what impact the ruling will have.
Christoph Strasser wins RAAM, others still battling for second
That this 30th Annual Race Across America would be memorable was evident right from the start, just nine days ago.
A closer look at 2012 Ultegra Di2
Here's a chance to see how the new Ultegra Di2 might look on your bike.
Ask Nick: Would you buy a used car from this man? Ridin’ wrenches
What do UCI WorldTour teams do with team cars after races outside of Europe such as the Tour of California or the Tour down Under?
Tour de France Preview: Americans to Watch
This year’s Tour field boasts a deep wealth of Yankee talent, including a top sprinter, a quartet of potential top-5 finishers, one of the sport’s most promising young riders, and a star-crossed veteran who will be starting his record-tying 16th Grand Boucle.
Novice to Gnar: Trail Manual
VIDEO: Trail manual? It ain't something you read to learn about trails; it's the wheelie's more useful little brother.
Tom Boonen aims for return to glory at Tour de France
Tom Boonen (Quick-Step) says returning to the winner's circle will be his top priority when he lines up for his first Tour de France following a few tumultuous seasons marked by injury and controversy.
U.S. Racing This Week: Evelyn Stevens, London via Augusta
The West Coast and Midwest are criterium central this weekend in the U.S., but the women’s elite national championship in Georgia take top billing.
UCI says it has flagged several riders’ samples ahead of Tour de France
The UCI issued a warning Thursday advising teams and riders that several blood samples are undergoing expert scrutiny in advance of the Tour de France to determine whether blood doping or other forms of manipulation have taken place.
The 2012 Ridley Noah FB
The new Ridley FB features integrated braking, but you better move fast if you want one.
HTC-Highroad future uncertain
PARIS (AFP) — The owner of the HTC-Highroad team says that the team's trailblazing days in the professional peloton could come to a premature end unless a replacement title sponsor is found before the end of the Tour de France.
CRCA suspends Lisban Quintero after positive test
Colombian Lisban Quintero, winner of the 2010 Base Camp International criterium, his first on the National Racing Calendar, has tested positive for a banned substance.
Contador primed for Spanish championships
Alberto Contador will take aim at the Spanish national title this weekend in both the road race and time trial events.
Stevens repeats U.S. women’s TT title, Jacob earns men’s jersey
Evelyn Stevens went back-to-back Thursday in Augusta, Georgia, when she won the women’s U.S. time trial national championship. Stevens (HTC-Highroad) repeated her 2010 win over teammate Amber Neben on the new Augusta course during the second day of the elite, U23 and junior national championships. Olympic champion Kristin Armstrong (Peanut Butter & Co.-Twenty12) finished third.
Romain Feillu to lead Vacansoleil into Tour de France
Vacansoleil team for the Tour de France
- Romain Feillu (F)
- Borut Bozic (SLO)
- Marco Marcato (I)
- Thomas De Gendt (B)
- Bjorn Leukemans (B)
- Johnny Hoogerland (Nl)
- Wout Poels (Nl)
- Lieuwe Westra (Nl)
- Rob Ruijgh (Nl)
Jurgen van den Broeck and Philippe Gilbert to spearhead Omega Pharma’s Tour de France team
Omega-Pharma for the Tour de France
- Gilbert Philippe (B)
- Andre Greipel (G)
- Sebastian Lang (G)
- Jurgen Roelandts (B)
- Marcel Sieberg (G)
- Jurgen van den Broeck (B)
- Jurgen van de Walle (B)
- Jelle Vanendert (B)
- Frederik Willems (B)
Ryder Hesjedal: ‘Fitter and fresher’ for Tour de France
Ryder Hesjedal will start his fourth career Tour de France under very different circumstances than the previous three editions following his break-out seventh place in 2010.
Bradley Wiggins aims Sky high for Tour de France
Team Sky for Tour de France
- Bradley Wiggins (GB)
- Geraint Thomas (GB)
- Ben Swift (GB)
- Juan Antonio Flecha (Sp)
- Rigoberto Urán (Col)
- Xabier Zandio (Sp)
- Simon Gerrans (Aus)
- Edvald Boasson Hagen (Nor)
- Christian Knees (G)
WOW! At 52, Jeannie Longo wins another French national time trial title
BOULOGNE -SUR-MER, France (AFP) ─ French cycling legend Jeannie Longo easily beat a host of younger rivals to claim her fourth consecutive time trial title at the French national championships on Thursday.
Quick Look: The Glow bike, the new Schwinn Vestige
A commuter bike that glows, why didn’t I think of that?
Tour Divide: Black Sheep Ride for the Divide
Word from the Tour Divide is that the owner of the Black Sheep Bike, Jake Kirkpatrick, had to abandon his effort.
2011 Tour de France Preview: Top five riders to watch
Please no wagering ...
Mancebo extends through 2013 with Realcyclist.com
Francisco Mancebo has signed a two-year contract extension with Realcyclist.com. On The Rivet Management announced Wedensday that the National Racing Calendar individual points leader has signed on with the rookie pro squad through 2013.
Inbox: Servizio Corse Opera Rosa
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Andrew Talansky Diary: Letting go and moving forward
"Christian Vande Velde came in and said to me, 'You can bet that worse things will happen during your career, but you have to let this go. If you don’t, I promise you more bad things will happen, it will eat you up inside.' ”
Ride Report: New Niner Jet 9 Carbon
It's finally here. Niner debuts its first carbon dually: The Jet 9 Carbon
Saxo Bank Tour de France team primed to defend Contador’s title
Saxo Bank-Sungard for Tour de France
- Alberto Contador (Sp)
- Jesus Hernandez (Sp)
- Dani Navarro (Sp)
- Benjamin Noval (Sp)
- Richie Porte (Aus)
- Chris Anker Sørensen (Dk)
- Nicki Sørensen (Dk)
- Matteo Tosatto (I)
- Brian Vandborg (Dk)
Le Grand Depart!
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Levi Leipheimer: ‘Legs will decide’ who leads RadioShack at Tour de France
Levi Leipheimer insists there will be no leadership battles within RadioShack during the upcoming Tour de France despite the team having as many as four riders capable of riding for GC.
Quick Look: Enve carbon compact handlebar
Enve's new compact carbon handlebar.
RadioShack all in for GC with Tour squad
RadioShack for the Tour de France:
- Jani Brajkovic (Slo)
- Chris Horner (USA)
- Markel Irizar (Sp)
- Andreas Klöden (G)
- Levi Leipheimer (USA)
- Dmitriy Muravyev (Kz)
- Sérgio Paulinho (P)
- Yaroslav Popovych (Ukr)
- Haimar Zubeldia (Sp)
190 nations – but not Germany – to see Tour
The German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF are refusing to broadcast the race live on German TV for the second year in a row in protest of what they say is too much doping in the sport. German fans will be able to watch the race via the cable channel Eurosport, however, which will broadcast the 21-stage race live across all of Europe.
Police uncover doping ring in Andorra
Police working together in Spain and Andorra have uncovered an alleged doping ring that involved up to 42 cyclists, 11 athletes, eight triathletes and even some kayakers and motorcycle drivers. Authorities identified most of the alleged clients as professional athletes.
Mauricio Soler’s condition slowly improving
Maurico Soler's life is no longer in danger; that's according to Movistar team doctors attending the injured Colombian, who remains in a hospital following his horrific crash last week at the Tour de Suisse.
Contador concedes Giro-Tour de France double will be difficult
Speaking to Spanish television (TVE1) during a break in a training camp in the French Alps, Contador said racing the Giro d'Italia before the Tour de France was hardly ideal preparation for the demands of the Tour.
Inside Cycling with John Wilcockson: It’s gonna be a great opening week at the Tour!
The first week of this year's Tour features something for everyone
Phil Gaimon Diary: Watching for moose and the GC at the Tour de Beauce
I’d say the main difference between Quebec and France is that when you’re driving along the Riviera, you don’t have to watch out for moose. That said, I didn’t get to see any moose this week. I was pretty sure I saw a bear win stage 6, but it turned out to be Svein Tuft.
Paris-Roubaix winner Johan Van Summeren re-ups with Garmin-Cervélo
Johan Van Summeren, who delivered Garmin-Cervélo's biggest win in team history with Paris-Roubaix in April, will stay with the team through the 2014 season.
Saxo Bank to continue team sponsorship through 2012
PARIS (AFP) - Saxo Bank is to continue sponsoring the cycling team of Tour de France champion Alberto Contador next season, the Danish bank confirmed on Tuesday.
MTB Mechanic: Front Hose Install
Installing a front hose has never been easier with the help of Singletrack.com's Lennard Zinn.
Tour Divide: Out of Montana
The daily grind of pedaling the Tour Divide is offset by the spectacular scenery.
Tour Divide: Escaping Montana
Snow and hail blowing from every angle — in June? Welcome to the Tour Divide.
Must Reads: Danielson primed for Tour
Danielson primed for Tour
Rabobank: all for Gesink at the Tour de France
Rabobank for Tour de France:
- Robert Gesink (Nl)
- Luis León Sánchez (Sp)
- Carlos Barredo (Sp)
- Juan Manuel Garate (Sp)
- Bauke Mollema (Nl)
- Laurens ten Dam (Nl)
- Lars Boom (Nl)
- Maarten Tjallingii (Nl)
- Grischa Niermann (G)
National Racing Calendar rankings, updated June 20, 2011
Women
- 1. Amber Neben, HTC - Highroad Women, with 536 points
- 2. Janel Holcomb, Colavita/forno D'asolo, with 374 points
- 3. Erinne Willock, Team Tibco/to The Top, with 355 points
- 4. Kristen Armstrong, Peanut Butter & Co-Twenty12with 315 points
- 5. Evelyn Stevens, HTC - Highroad Women, with 306 points
- 1. Francisco Mancebo, Realcyclist.com, with 575 points
- 2. Jacobe Keough, UnitedHealthcare, with 463 points
- 3. Jesse Anthony, Kelly Benefit Strategies - Optumhealt, with 344 points
- 4. Hilton Clarke, UnitedHealthcare, with 343 points
- 5. K Frank Pipp, Bissell Pro Cycling Team, with 330 points
Technical FAQ with Lennard Zinn: Feedback on crank length, ChainGate II, and BB30
More questions about crank length and why Andy Schleck dropped his chain, again.
Quick Step brings ‘expert and motivated’ team to the Tour de France
Quick Step for the Tour de France:
- Tom Boonen (B)
- Sylvain Chavanel (F)
- Gerald Ciolek (G)
- Kevin De Weert (B)
- Dries Devenyns (B)
- Addy Engels (Nl)
- Jerome Pineau (F)
- Gert Steegmans (B)
- Niki Terpstra (Nl)