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Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell announced Sunday that Philadelphia?s 22nd annual International Cycling Championship on Sunday, June 11, will continue with the help of a $400,000 state investment. "For more than a generation, the world?s best cyclists and their fans have flocked to Philadelphia to enjoy this great athletic competition. And, it pumps $15 million into the local economy," Governor Rendell said. "Losing it was not an option because it means so much to the Delaware Valley. It would be like Boston losing the Boston Marathon." "Pennsylvania is proud that it could help this

Juan Antonio Flecha (Rabobank) takes the lead

Hincapie took his turns, despite an earlier crash that hurt his hand

A second crash took him out of the race for good

Tom Boonen (Quick Step), Fabian Cancellara (CSC) and Vladimir Gusev (Discovery Channel)

Saul Raisin remained in a coma Sunday in a French hospital and Crédit Agricole team officials were cautiously optimistic the 23-year-old could see improvement this week. “His condition hasn’t changed, but it’s stable, and that’s good in a situation like this,” Crédit Agricole team manager Roger Legeay told VeloNews before the start of Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix. “Every day he is stable, it’s better,” Legeay continued. “Thursday was the critical day. It was very bad and every day from that point is better if he does not become worse. We can only hope.” Raisin crashed in Tuesday’s first stage at

And then Cancellara, solo

Raisin celebrated his first professional victory at the 2006 Tour de Langkawi

Hoste, Van Petegem and Gusev charging toward the finish

Cancellara crosses the line alone in Roubaix

Pardon me, boys, is that the Paris-Roubaix choo-choo?

Hincapie crashed after a mechanical

Ahead, Cancellara had plenty of time to celebrate

Boonen and company saw their chances derailed by a passing train

The effort and relief are etched into his face

Hincapie's bike

Hoste and Van Petegem battle for second, not knowing they would be disqualified

Through the throngs of fans

Rock on, Fabian

And out in the open

Killeen washes the taste of a disappointing short track out of his mouth wiith a win in the cross country

Cancellara hoists the winner's trophy

Dahle-Flesja was passing the semi-pro men before the day was over

No rain today – but that doesn't mean it will be easy

Troisvilles

Nicolas Portal (Caisse d'Epargne) and Stephan Schreck (T-Mobile) were part of an early escape

After four years in the post, USA Cycling chief executive officer, GerardBisceglia, was fired last week by board president Jim Ochowicz. Bisceglia was replaced by the organization’s chief operating officer, Steve Johnson, who is also the executive director of the USA Cycling Development Foundation. Bisceglia agreed to sit down with former VeloNews news editor,Charles Pelkey, and discuss his time at the head of the national governingbody, the reasons behind his sudden departure and what he sees as the challenges and opportunities facing the sport of cycling in the United States. In this, the

Jonier makes it look easy

After years in the private sector, Bisceglia describes his time at USA Cycling as the most enjoyable of his career.

The DS guys climb a little differently than do the XC racers.

It will take brains and brawn to beat Boonen

Bless you, boys.

Proud papa Travis Brown and his brown 69er

Attack, caught, attack, caught... and she still wins!

Fisher's Race Days

They come in pink, too

The Anthem Composite

Lookin' good

The hydro-formed seatstays on Brown's 69er

Kabush is running narrow 1.9 Larsen TTs

Groovin', on a Friday afternoon

Before (front) and after

Jelly Belly’s Matty Rice takes the first of three podium spots for Launceston, Australia.

Leipheimer raced aggressively in the 06 Sea Otter circuit

A steady breeze dried the course.

Lopes kept his cool

Perhaps more than any other world champion, current rainbow jersey holder Tom Boonen most resembles his legendary countryman Rik Van Looy. Van Looy, who was known as the Emperor of Herentals after his hometown, won all of the major one-day classics, including three editions of Paris-Roubaix, which Boonen is attempting to win for a second time this Sunday. Remarkably, Van Looy and Boonen grew up in villages only 30km apart in the flatlands directly east of Antwerp jammed up against the Dutch border. This is not Flanders, the epicenter of Belgian cycling, but a region, once called Brabant,

Saul Raisin remains in a coma Friday in a French hospital and doctors say the next two to four days are very important to see improvement. The condition of the 23-year-old American has stabilized following surgery Thursday and physicians say the immediate threat to his life has passed. Raisin crashed late in Tuesday’s first stage of the Circuit de la Sarthe and landed hard on his face and shoulder. He broke a clavicle and a rib and suffered several cuts and abrasions, but doctors say emphatically that his hard-shell helmet saved his life. He was alert Wednesday and spoke with Crédit

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.Saul Raisin’s dedication is inspirationalEditor:I was distressed to read about Saul Raisin's crash and his drug-induced coma. I remember racing in Union City, Georgia, several years ago. It was a split day: a morning time trial and an evening criterium. After the criterium (which was

Van Looy was at his peak from 1960 to '62

Boonen is following in his footsteps with 12 wins already this year

Raisin remains in a coma, though doctors say the threat to his life has passed

The CNC-machined prototype of the low-normal XTR rear derailleur

Naef stirs the soup in the time trial

The men's podium

Sauser's stylish shoe covers

A refined trigger release

A backside view of Dual Control

Another backside view

A look from the front

Looking up from below

Our tour guide, Shimano's Matt Robinson

Ride with Tom Danielson on Saturday in Littleton, ColoradoDiscovery Channel star Tom Danielson will take time out of his busyschedule ahead of defending his title at the Tour de Georgia to meet andride with lucky members of the public Saturday in Littleton, Colorado.Danielson will join a group ride of about 20-25 miles and then hostan autograph and open forum for the general public followed by a pressconference for the media.The events take place Saturday, April 8, at the Bicycle Village storeat 8100 W. Crestline Ave. near Wadsworth and Bowles.The schedule:12:00 pm - Group ride with Tom

Saul Raisin’s condition was reported as stabilized but still "very serious" on Thursday afternoon following surgery to reduce pressure on his brain from a hemorrhage early Thursday morning. The 23-year-old Crédit Agricole rider had been placed in a drug-induced coma early Thursday morning after his condition worsened overnight following a crash Tuesday in the opening stage of the Circuit de la Sarthe. The crash left him with a broken clavicle and rib, plus serious cuts and scrapes to his face. Doctors said Raisin's condition had improved after successful surgery to alleviate the

Dear Bob;Your well written article Victimof Circumstance explaining the sixelements required to prove negligence brings about an interesting a question;as cyclists we all sign a plethora of Waivers / Releases throughout theyear for just about every event we participate in whether it is a raceor ride, or joining a team. My question is if signing a release or waivercan be upheld in a situation where true negligence on behalf of the promoteror organizers can be proven? Is it really possible to "Sign Your Life Away"?Best regards,R. S.NevadaDear R.S.;To fully address your question, it is necessary

Raisin at the 2005 Tour de Langkawi

Raisin made an impression at the 2005 world's

Loddo takes stage 3

Dahle soars solo to victory

Peraud wins – and keeps on going

DeJongh and Vansevenant get something organized

The Vansevenant escape

It wasn't going to be Boonen's day

Milram had the firepower . . .

. . . Roesems had the guts . . .

. . . but here's how the podium shaped up

The clouds above Laguna Seca on Wednesday

Well, the good news is, if you stack it, you'll spend more at the laundry than at the ER

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.Fly on the wall?Editor,I'd sure like to get DaveProuty and GerardBisceglia in a room together for a little shop talk. Jerry Laceand Ms. Lisa are not invited.Andy BohlmannColorado Springs, ColoradoWhy whine? Just turn to OLNDear Editor,Not that I am some crazy fishing fan, or disagree

The Massachusetts House and Senate have formed a conference committee to write a final version of the fiscal 2006 supplemental budget bill. The Major Taylor Association is advocating an item that is in the House version but not the Senate version — $205,000 for the Major Taylor memorial in Worcester, which would be the city’s first public monument honoring an African-American, highlighting Massachusetts' exemplary role in allowing the talent of the 1899 world cycling champion to flourish in spite of racism. Introduced by Rep. John Binienda and Rep. James Leary, the item is part of House