Freire takes the stage and the lead in one stroke
Freire takes the stage and the lead in one stroke
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Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Bettini does the double
Bettini does the double
Boonen gets his triple
Boonen gets his triple
Landis holds to his nine-second lead
Landis holds to his nine-second lead
Better weather greeted the peloton today
Better weather greeted the peloton today
Southward, under the trees
Southward, under the trees
PRESS RELEASE – The Lynskey Family Returns to Bicycles with New Company
Chattanooga, TN - The Lynskey family, founders of Litespeed Titanium Components, will be returning to the bicycle frame-building business. They will be designing and building high-end custom titanium bicycle frames under the new company name of Lynskey Performance Products. The Lynskeys created Litespeed in 1986 and later sold the business in 1999. The family has pursued individual interests outside of cycling during the past several years, but the desire and passion to build bikes has driven brothers David and Tim Lynskey, along with other family, back to bicycles."We always enjoyed the
Leblacher and Giling launched the break of the day
Leblacher and Giling launched the break of the day
PRESS RELEASE – Improving on a classic, the world’s largest cycling festival, the Sea Otter Classic, keeps getting better
Monterey, CA – Each year the Sea Otter Classic garners worldwide media attention and draws the top Olympic, pro, and amateur athletes from over 30 countries for intense competition in front of audiences of 50,000+. "Despite being one of the first events of the year, Sea Otter is the climax of the season in its size and complexity,” said Sea Otter spokesperson, Marla Streb (Luna Women’s Mt. Bike Team/Red Bull). This year the multi-sport, four-day ‘Celebration of Cycling’ begins on April 6 at Laguna Seca Recreation Area in Monterey, CA. “From beginners to pro athletes we’ve always done our
Marichal had a dig, too
Marichal had a dig, too
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
But Landis – while not claiming victory yet – was on cruise control
But Landis - while not claiming victory yet - was on cruise control
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Taipei Day Two: Tires, pedals and that critical blood flow
Too late – Vila wins and Landis takes the lead
Too late - Vila wins and Landis takes the lead
Leipheimer is in great shape and doesn’t want to wait around
Leipheimer is in great shape and doesn't want to wait around
Welcome to the Taipei International Cycle Show
Welcome to the Taipei International Cycle Show
Bettini starts off strong in Tirreno-Adriatico
Bettini starts off strong in Tirreno-Adriatico
The RockShox Domain
The RockShox Domain
Vila gets the win . . .
Vila gets the win . . .
The RockShox Totem
The RockShox Totem
. . . and Landis gets the lead
. . . and Landis gets the lead
The Deda Electa
The Deda Electa
Beaujolais uncorked some nasty weather
Beaujolais uncorked some nasty weather
Deep-dish Shimano: On the 2007 menu?
Deep-dish Shimano: On the 2007 menu?
Certainly race leader Boonen was not enjoying himself
Certainly race leader Boonen was not enjoying himself
San Marco saddles
San Marco saddles
Botcharov up front
Botcharov up front
The Avid 140mm rotor
The Avid 140mm rotor
Landis, Schleck and Sanchez
Landis, Schleck and Sanchez
American Classic engaged
American Classic engaged
Martinez and Van Summeren
Martinez and Van Summeren
Knog’s small fry …
Knog's small fry ...
Martinez solo
Martinez solo
… and the Gator
... and the Gator
Vaugrenard, Laurent and Voight
Vaugrenard, Laurent and Voight
Voight looking stern
Voight looking stern
Vila and Landis
Vila and Landis
The peloton chases
The peloton chases
Boonen takes his ninth win of the season
Boonen takes his ninth win of the season
Freire is part of a star-filled field at Tirreno-Adriatico
Freire is part of a star-filled field at Tirreno-Adriatico
For González, Murcia was sweet revenge.
For González, Murcia was sweet revenge.
González at the 2004 Tour
González at the 2004 Tour
Boonen doubles up at Paris-Nice
Boonen doubles up at Paris-Nice
Crosbie works his break
Crosbie works his break
Celestino grimaces after his race-ending crash
Celestino grimaces after his race-ending crash
A grim day in the saddle
A grim day in the saddle
Leblacher and Franzoi
Leblacher and Franzoi
Osa, Van Summeren and Marichal
Osa, Van Summeren and Marichal
Vasseur and Quick Step to the front … with predictable results
Vasseur and Quick Step to the front ... with predictable results
Auge and Laurent working their break
Auge and Laurent working their break
Julich in yellow
Julich in yellow
A gray, damp day
A gray, damp day
The peloton slows for a nature break
The peloton slows for a nature break
Boonen dons the leader’s jersey
Boonen dons the leader's jersey
Zabriskie had an early go
Zabriskie had an early go
VeloNews Photo Gallery: A new winner and a new gallery
Our latest reader-submitted Photo Gallery is now up for your viewing pleasure. Of course, a new gallery also means the naming of the winner of ourmost recent contest. Take the time to wander through that gallery and see if you agree or disagree with our choice of winner. We especially liked Phil Marques’s “Another Dam Race stage 1 1999.” Nice composition and a great shot from a superb perspective. Congratulations Phil! Once you thaw out, drop us a note at Rosters@InsideInc.com to work out the details and we’ll send you a copy of Graham Watson's "Landscapes of Cycling."Go ahead and
USA Cycling funds stipend program for elite MTB racers
USA Cycling has earmarked more than $50,000 for the 2006 Elite Mountain Bike Performance Stipend program. The initiative is aimed at rewarding off-road athletes with incentives and support to compete at the highest level of international mountain bike competition. The 2006 mountain bike season marks the beginning of the two-year Olympic qualification period during which countries accumulate points towards its nation’s overall ranking – the deciding factor in how many start spots a country receives at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. USA Cycling created the stipend program as one of
Julich’s European season so far: One start, one win
Julich's European season so far: One start, one win
Another Dam Race stage 1 1999
Another Dam Race stage 1 1999
Boonen sprints into the overall lead
Boonen sprints into the overall lead
Runner-up Kashechkin
Runner-up Kashechkin
Third-placed McGee
Third-placed McGee
Fourth-placed Contador
Fourth-placed Contador
Boonen finished fifth
Boonen finished fifth
Vaugenerard took eighth
Vaugenerard took eighth
Steegmans crossed ninth
Steegmans crossed ninth
Landis just missed the top 10, finishing 11th
Landis just missed the top 10, finishing 11th
Julich dons the leader’s jersey
Julich dons the leader's jersey