Finally done with what was a great season, Levi Leipheimer comes to ‘Vegas.
Finally done with what was a great season, Levi Leipheimer comes to 'Vegas.
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WADA publishes ’06 prohibited list
The executive committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency has approved organization'supdated prohibitedsubstances list for 2006.That list is now available on-line for review and will go into effecton January 1, 2006.
We were intimidated
We were intimidated
Interbike kicks off with Outdoor Demo’
Interbike kicks off with Outdoor Demo'
Interbike kicks off with Outdoor Demo’
Interbike kicks off with Outdoor Demo'
Interbike kicks off with Outdoor Demo’
Interbike kicks off with Outdoor Demo'
Interbike kicks off with Outdoor Demo’
Interbike kicks off with Outdoor Demo'
Interbike kicks off with Outdoor Demo’
Interbike kicks off with Outdoor Demo'
The Santa Cruz VP Free
The Santa Cruz VP Free
Interbike ’05: A fine day in the desert with speedy mechanics and a 40-pound bike
Interbike '05: A fine day in the desert with speedy mechanics and a 40-pound bike
Cannondale’s Dalton flies through repairs
Cannondale's Dalton flies through repairs
Raisin on Sunday
Raisin on Sunday
Before the fall: Millar had the rainbow jersey of the world TT champ… before it was taken away.
Before the fall: Millar had the rainbow jersey of the world TT champ... before it was taken away.
Krasimir Vasilev tries his hand..
Krasimir Vasilev tries his hand..
Bettini in the peloton racing through the park.
Bettini in the peloton racing through the park.
Boonen shows why he’s one of the best one-day racers in the world
Boonen shows why he's one of the best one-day racers in the world
Boonen celebrates on the podium.
Boonen celebrates on the podium.
The Boonen Fan Club was a very happy group, and he was smiling again.
The Boonen Fan Club was a very happy group, and he was smiling again.
Boonen on the podium with the gold.
Boonen on the podium with the gold.
Boonen wins the field sprint easily.
Boonen wins the field sprint easily.
Italy worked for Petacchi… much to the frustration of Bettini
Italy worked for Petacchi... much to the frustration of Bettini
Italian fans were crazy, with disappointment.
Italian fans were crazy, with disappointment.
Raisin and Muravyev joined the two escapees at the front…
Raisin and Muravyev joined the two escapees at the front...
Boonen really loves his medal.
Boonen really loves his medal.
… and then went off on their own, building a lead of nearly 10 minutes
... and then went off on their own, building a lead of nearly 10 minutes
Peloton flashes past the towers in Plaza Castilla.
Peloton flashes past the towers in Plaza Castilla.
Bettini and Vinokourov: Now there’s a dangerous combination
Bettini and Vinokourov: Now there's a dangerous combination
Peloton climbs through the park.
Peloton climbs through the park.
Gilbert and Devolder joined in to ensure a Belgian presence
Gilbert and Devolder joined in to ensure a Belgian presence
Fans finally came out today, for the pros.
Fans finally came out today, for the pros.
A long day ahead.
A long day ahead.
Peloton rounds a corner in the park.
Peloton rounds a corner in the park.
Spain gambled big on this break
Spain gambled big on this break
Just a few of the guys waiting for the finish.
Just a few of the guys waiting for the finish.
Saul Raisin leading the break, for about 200 Km.
Saul Raisin leading the break, for about 200 Km.
Lieswyn’s last race
Lieswyn's last race
So now we see where that football helmet character who shows up the Tour got his inspiration
So now we see where that football helmet character who shows up the Tour got his inspiration
Farrar: It just wasn’t a good day for the American squad.
Farrar: It just wasn't a good day for the American squad.
Morning sign-in
Morning sign-in
The attacks started early
The attacks started early
Neben gives it a shot
Neben gives it a shot
Grabovskyy and Dall’Antonio cooperated to catch the break
Grabovskyy and Dall'Antonio cooperated to catch the break
Walker’s effort came a little too late
Walker's effort came a little too late
Ukrainian Grabovskyy takes U23 road title
Ukrainian Grabovskyy takes U23 road title
One taste of Spanish ham and you’ll soon understand why the stuff is worthy of its own museum.
One taste of Spanish ham and you'll soon understand why the stuff is worthy of its own museum.
Neben tried her hand at an attack with 7km to go
Neben tried her hand at an attack with 7km to go
The Madrid Metro comes complete with its own Diorama to give you a scenic view while waiting for the next trai …
The Madrid Metro comes complete with its own Diorama to give you a scenic view while waiting for the next train
It may take some time to settle in
It may take some time to settle in
The U23’s first break
The U23's first break
Saturday provided the first real test of the road course
Saturday provided the first real test of the road course
The peloton in hot pursuit.
The peloton in hot pursuit.
Somarriba goes on the attack
Somarriba goes on the attack
American Steven Cozza leads the peloton through the park on Lap 2
American Steven Cozza leads the peloton through the park on Lap 2
Neben tries as well
Neben tries as well
The pasta banner was apparently overcooked, and collapsed about 10 minutes after the peloton passed through. …
The pasta banner was apparently overcooked, and collapsed about 10 minutes after the peloton passed through. Good timing.
Despite a few early crashes, Saturday’s race was generally a smooth affair.
Despite a few early crashes, Saturday's race was generally a smooth affair.
Grabovskyy gives chase…
Grabovskyy gives chase...
… and it pays off.
... and it pays off.
McQuaid elected UCI president
Irishman Pat McQuaid was elected the new president of cycling's world governing body at the 174th congress of the UCI at the world road race championships in Madrid on Friday. McQuaid, 56, replaces 64-year-old Dutchman Hein Verbruggen, who has been world cycling's chief for the past 14 years but was nominated an honorary life-long president. Four candidates were originally scheduled to stand for election, although Malaysian Darshan Singh withdrew his candidacy during his 10-minute presentation. Spaniard Gregorio Moreno, supported by the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC), was
TEAM RELEASE – Phonak signs McCarty and Hesjedal
PRESS RELEASE - Phonak forges new talentsThe Swiss UCI ProTour team signs on additional future hopefulsThe team's commitment towards the future couldn't be any clearer: After already having signed on two young pros for the new season, Florian Stalder (23 years old/SWI) and Fernandez Oliveira (25 years old/ESP), ARcycling AG is now giving three more young riders the opportunity to distinguish themselves on one of the world's best cycling teams. The latest recruits for the 2006 squad are David Vitoria (21 years old/SWI), Jonathan Patrick McCarty (23 years old/USA) and Ryder Hesjedal
Inside Cycling with John Wilcockson:
The exceptionally gifted LeMond
The Italians have a great word for athletes who have intrinsic ability that allows them to be instant winners: fuoriclasse, literally “of superlative quality.” The French describe these competitors as surdoué, or “exceptionally gifted.” The closest we can come to that in a single English word is probably Superman — but that implies something supernatural. Fuoriclasse means much more than being gifted. In cycling, it is someone who has a slow pulse, large lungs, perfectly proportioned limbs, lean muscles, and, above all, the brain and mindset to utilize all those attributes to win the world’s
Hein Verbruggen (l) congratulates the UCI’s new president Pat McQuaid.
Hein Verbruggen (l) congratulates the UCI's new president Pat McQuaid.
A year before his world title, LeMond was already scoring big wins
A year before his world title, LeMond was already scoring big wins
Three’s a charm
Three's a charm
The top of the podium…
The top of the podium...
Julich: Not happy with this ride
Julich: Not happy with this ride
… and the legs that put them there.
... and the legs that put them there.
Wiggins set an early standard
Wiggins set an early standard
Those Marco Pinotti fans are smart dressers.
Those Marco Pinotti fans are smart dressers.