McEwen’s back where he likes to be, in the thick of the action
McEwen's back where he likes to be, in the thick of the action
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Davitamon-Lotto on the front
Davitamon-Lotto on the front
Savoldelli retains the overall lead
Savoldelli retains the overall lead
Konyshev took a good, long dig
Konyshev took a good, long dig
Pereiro grabs fourth
Pereiro grabs fourth
Bodrogi rounds out the top five
Bodrogi rounds out the top five
Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn: Water build-up and Shimmy solutions
Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn: Water build-up and Shimmy solutions
Gianetti has put together a strong squad for ’06…
Gianetti has put together a strong squad for '06...
… and has put a lot of stock into two of his stars.
... and has put a lot of stock into two of his stars.
A fan reacts as Savoldelli shifts gears en route to victory
A fan reacts as Savoldelli shifts gears en route to victory
Ullrich makes his racing debut for 2006
Ullrich makes his racing debut for 2006
Valverde slots into second
Valverde slots into second
McGee takes third
McGee takes third
Monday’s Mailbag: Live coverage of Georgia and a geopolitical reminder
The Mailbag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com. If you have a comment, an opinion or observation regarding anything you have seen in cycling, in VeloNews magazine or on VeloNews.com, write to WebLetters@InsideInc.com. Please include your full name and home town. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.A pat on the editorial backEditor:Your live online coverage of the Tour de Georgia is absolutely fantastic. Well done, VeloNews. Michael DowToronto, Ontario, Canada P.S. Could you please ask John Wilcockson if he would possibly be interested in tutoring me? I'd be honored to follow
Mauro Gianetti
Mauro Gianetti
The jersey winners enjoy the prerogative of the podium
The jersey winners enjoy the prerogative of the podium
Frischkorn and Louder have a dig
Frischkorn and Louder have a dig
A beautiful day after some rainy riding
A beautiful day after some rainy riding
And an appreciative crowd
And an appreciative crowd
Toyota at the front
Toyota at the front
Landis adds the Georgia title to an already-stellar early campaign
Landis adds the Georgia title to an already-stellar early campaign
And Haedo has something to celebrate
And Haedo has something to celebrate
Valverde celebrates
Valverde celebrates
Make that an extra-beautiful day
Make that an extra-beautiful day
Horner scored an eighth-place finish
Horner scored an eighth-place finish
Boogerd on the attack
Boogerd on the attack
The Bettini group on La Redoute
The Bettini group on La Redoute
Whatever you do, hold your line
Whatever you do, hold your line
Valverde wins
Valverde wins
The podium
The podium
Boogerd and Rodriguez on the march
Boogerd and Rodriguez on the march
Haedo wins the stage
Haedo wins the stage
Landis had a mechanical, but stayed cool and collected the overall
Landis had a mechanical, but stayed cool and collected the overall
It was another rainy day at the start
It was another rainy day at the start
Phonak in charge
Phonak in charge
Popo’ labors on Danielson’s behalf
Popo' labors on Danielson's behalf
Danielson attacked and attacked, but couldn’t shed Landis
Danielson attacked and attacked, but couldn't shed Landis
The day’s top three
The day's top three
Mano a mano, Danielson and Landis battled on Brasstown Bald
Mano a mano, Danielson and Landis battled on Brasstown Bald
Landis had his game face on before the race got under way
Landis had his game face on before the race got under way
Frischkorn leads an early break
Frischkorn leads an early break
McCartney and Euser ride together in the rain
McCartney and Euser ride together in the rain
Euser watches McCartney vanish up the road
Euser watches McCartney vanish up the road
Daddy Fred on the podium
Daddy Fred on the podium
Rodriguez celebrates
Rodriguez celebrates
As Landis lunches, he hopes for a better ride on Brasstown Bald this time around
As Landis lunches, he hopes for a better ride on Brasstown Bald this time around
McCartney nearly did it again
McCartney nearly did it again
Riding in the rain
Riding in the rain
Rodriguez makes his move
Rodriguez makes his move
Phonak in control, waiting for tomorrow
Phonak in control, waiting for tomorrow
Zabriskie: Can he attack on Brasstown Bald?
Zabriskie: Can he attack on Brasstown Bald?
The trio on the run
The trio on the run
Legally Speaking – with Bob Mionske: To impede or not to impede, that is the question
Dear Bob:I have the good fortune to live in Southern Minnesota where the roadsare in good condition, and relatively free of traffic. Our club ridesare always quite enjoyable and take us on some very pleasant routes throughlocal farmland. Most of the roads we ride on have very minimal traffic,to the point where a car goes past us (in either direction) often onlyonce every 10 or 15 minutes. In general, most motorists are quiteconsiderate, but as always there are a few who feel that bicyclists simplydo not belong on the roads.Minnesota law states that bicyclists are allowed to ride two
Landis races to the stage win and overall lead …
Landis races to the stage win and overall lead ...
… setting up a showdown with Danielson
... setting up a showdown with Danielson
Popovych finished ninth and slipped to sixth overall
Popovych finished ninth and slipped to sixth overall
U.S. TT champ Baldwin rode to seventh on the day
U.S. TT champ Baldwin rode to seventh on the day
Danielson gets a boost from fans along the route
Danielson gets a boost from fans along the route
Ekimov rode to 15th on the day
Ekimov rode to 15th on the day
When all was said and done, Landis was on top
When all was said and done, Landis was on top
But if he falters in the hills, Danielson will be waiting
But if he falters in the hills, Danielson will be waiting
Attention, France: In Georgia, they stop the train so a bike race can pass
Attention, France: In Georgia, they stop the train so a bike race can pass
Phinney inducted into Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
Cycling legend and Colorado native Davis Phinney was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Tuesday night in Denver. The Tour de France stage winner, who racked up 300 wins in his professional career, headed up an inductee class that included longtime University of Colorado women’s basketball coach Ceal Barry and Denver Broncos defensive lineman Dennis Smith. A graduate of Boulder High School, Phinny won a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympic games in the team time trial, as well as two stages of the Tour de France — one in 1986 and another in 1987. In 2000 Phinney was diagnosed with
Floyd Landis (Phonak) looks ahead to Thursday’s time trial
Floyd Landis (Phonak) looks ahead to Thursday's time trial
O’Grady – seen here at the 2004 Tour – says that as a member of CSC he has other goals and responsibilities
O'Grady - seen here at the 2004 Tour - says that as a member of CSC he has other goals and responsibilities
Davitamon-Lotto looks forward to delivering Fred Rodriguez to a stage win (but not today)
Davitamon-Lotto looks forward to delivering Fred Rodriguez to a stage win (but not today)
Valverde kicks into overdrive at the finish
Valverde kicks into overdrive at the finish
Race leader Lars Michaelsen (CSC) shadowed by teammate Jakob Piil
Race leader Lars Michaelsen (CSC) shadowed by teammate Jakob Piil
Popovych gets the win
Popovych gets the win
Alas, Popo’ got the stage and the overall lead . . .
Alas, Popo' got the stage and the overall lead . . .
Arrieta and Finot launched the first major break of the day
Arrieta and Finot launched the first major break of the day
. . . and you know what that means
. . . and you know what that means
The podium: Two Spaniards and a Dutchman
The podium: Two Spaniards and a Dutchman
Freire and Moos on the attack
Freire and Moos on the attack
Liquigas worked for defending champ Di Luca, to no avail
Liquigas worked for defending champ Di Luca, to no avail
The Mur de Huy
The Mur de Huy
Extebarria and Valverde sprint for it
Extebarria and Valverde sprint for it