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Columbia-HTC’s Andre Greipel wins his second consecutive stage at the Vuelta.
André Greipel (Columbia-HTC) made it look easy in Thursday’s 174km fifth stage at the Vuelta a España, winning his second consecutive stage and bouncing into the race leader’s golden jersey thanks to finish-line bonuses. Wearing the green points jersey, “André the Giant” came off Tom Boonen’s wheel with 100 meters to go at the end of frenetic final 10km to catapult into the double, with the stage win and leader’s jersey to assure plenty of podium time.
John Wilcockson: North Americans still in the hunt at the Vuelta, even with Horner gone
In terms of roadside spectators, the opening four stages of the 64th Vuelta a España through The Netherlands and Belgium were a huge success.. “Just like the Tour de France,” some of the riders said. But the interest in North America has been minimal, at best, even though the top U.S teams Columbia-HTC and Garmin-Slipstream are taking part.
Eurobike Gallery – Assos, Colnago, Orbea, TIME, Zipp
Eurobike 2009 is as big as ever. Occupying more than ten huge halls, the show dwarfs almost anything in the industry for size, scope and attendance.
Many European brands produce goods not even distributed in the United States, so for now we’ll focus on what looks good, what’s new, and what could be hot for 2010.
Assos
Swiss clothing company Assos is well known for high quality, form fit, and function. With a new product range called Mille, Assos aims to fill a niche in its line for riders who want the function with a more forgiving fit. [nid:97355]
Contador will skip worlds
Alberto Contador has pulled out of the upcoming world championships in Mendrisio, Switzerland, because he does not feel he can do justice to his place in the team. Contador was crowned the yellow jersey champion in Paris on July 26 after beating a host of big rivals during the three-week cycling epic, including Luxembourg's runner-up Andy Schleck and American seven-time champion Lance Armstrong. But Contador, who pulled decided to skip the Vuelta a España as well, has now decided he is not 100 percent race fit.
Bobby Julich to Lead 2009 Univest Cyclosportif 100K
Press Release
Souderton, Pa – Bobby Julich, the Havertown cyclist whose career includes a third-place in the 1998 Tour de France, a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and wins in some of the most prestigious races in the world, will be the celebrity leader for the 2009 Univest Cyclosportif 100K on Saturday, Sept. 12.A preview of the October issue of VeloNews, available on newstands now.
VeloNews is available by subscription or at hundreds of locations in North America. Putting together an issue in the days following the Tour de France, the question put before the VeloNews editorial staff wasn’t which rider or event would grace the cover of our October issue, but rather which Tour image it might be.
Destination: Bend, Oregon
Three Sisters mountains, which are some of Oregon's highest peaks, are just some of the eye-candy when riding around Bend.
MTB Worlds will be Broadcast by Universal Sports
Find out if you can dial in delayed broadcasts of the UCI Mountain World Championships from Canberra, Australia.
Zipp OVCX ’cross series debuts new season opener event
Press Release
Last year’s Zipp OVCX season opener blew people away, literally, with help from the remnants of Hurricane Ike, which brought high winds on race day that also interrupted power and incapacitated much of Ohio for over a week. This year, a completely new race weekend kicks off the Zipp OVCX season, and organizers are hoping to blow people away with points, prize money, and a Pasta/Bratwurst Festival.Haussler and Reimer extend Cervelo contracts
Press Release
Cervélo TestTeam is pleased to announce that two of its stand-out riders have extended their contracts. Spring Classic sensation and Tour de France stage winner Heinrich Haussler (GER) will be flying the Cervélo colours through 2012, while 22 year-old German champion Martin Reimer will stay with Cervélo TestTeam at least through 2011.Craig Ready for Worlds
Two-time national champion Adam Craig is in Australia prepping for the Worlds and looking to "finish the season off right."
The Explainer’s Uncle Max saw L-B-L in ’43, but we doubt he was invited out for Trappist Ale and pomme frites in that outfit.
The Explainer's great Uncle Max saw Liège-Bastogne-Liège in 1943, but we really doubt that he was invited out for Trappist Ale and pomme frites in that get-up.
UCI ProTour Licenses awarded to the Tour de Romandie and the Tour Down Under
Press Release
Following the examination of requests made by the organisers of these two events, the Licenses Commission awarded a UCI ProTour license, on August 27th, to the Tour de Romandie (SUI) and the Tour Down Under (AUS). The Tour de Romandie, whose license expires at the end of 2009, has been awarded a four-year license (2010-2013).The Explainer – Surviving in the hardest of times
Dear Explainer, It occurs to me that the Tour de France (and likely the other major races) could very easily have died during, or after, the major European conflicts of the past century. Luckily for us all, they didn't- but this had to be the work of a few stalwart diehards. I would be fascinated to know more about who brought the Tour de France back after WWI and WW II, and what sort of challenges they met. Do you have any thoughts or suggested readings? Thanks for your articles. I greatly enjoy them. Best in all, Rob Simpson Athens, Georgia Dear Rob,
New Product: The Pantani Corsair frame
Retail price: $3995.00 frameset. Complete bikes available with Campagnolo Super Record or Record, SRAM Red, or Shimano Dura Ace. Web site: pantanibikes.it Sales of Pantani bikes benefit the ONLUS foundation, formed by the family of the late Marco Pantani to promote his legacy and support sports programs for troubled youth.
Technical FAQ: Rebuilding SRAM Red shifters
Can I rebuild SRAM Red shifters?
Leipheimer signs RadioShack deal
As reported on VeloNews.com on August 14, Levi Leipheimer has inked a two-year deal with Lance Armstrong's new RadioShack team, the U.S. cyclist confirmed Tuesday. "There were other possibilities, but I've signed with the best team in the world, an American team that's going to sign more American riders," Leipheimer said. Leipheimer said he plans to race the Tour of California, the Dauphiné Libéré and the Tour de France in 2010. "Those are my three favorite races and top my objectives for next year," he said.
Cannondale’s RZ One20 Goes Minimal
Cannondale builds on feedback for its 2010 marathon-trail bike.
Large crash marks end of Vuelta stage
Chris Horner was among the major victims of a horrible high-speed crash Tuesday as scores of riders crashed near the end of the rainy fourth stage at the Vuelta a España. The Astana captain hit the deck with dozens of riders in a pile-up caused by a narrow run through a rain-slickened traffic circle within the 3km-to-go banner. The team later announced that Horner had broken his left hand and would leave the Vuelta.
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