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Conditions were not always ideal

Petacchi scores as Cipo' hits the tarmac

Petacchi scores as Cipo' hits the tarmac

Simoni played it safe all day

Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 12, 2004)--USA Cycling announced today its entry of a junior national road team in three European events throughout May beginning with this weekend’s Le Trophée Centre Morbihan in France. The following week, the team of six will compete at the Internationale Junioren Driedaagse van Axel in the Netherlands May 21-23 and then return to France to close out their European campaign with the Tour de Larriance May 28-31. Riding for the U.S. Junior National Team will be Chad Beyer (Peoria, Ariz.), Mike Chauner (West Chester, Pa.), Taylor Lane (Cloudcroft, N.M.), Chris

Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 11, 2004)--USA Cycling announced today the addition of Bryan Cook as its new Vice President of Marketing. Cook, most recently the Associate Director of Sales and Planning for Kellogg’s Food Away From Home, a consumer products division of Kellogg’s Corporation, brings to USA Cycling over twenty years of sales and marketing experience. As V.P. of Marketing, Cook’s focus will primarily be aimed at expanding brand and property development of USA Cycling and its many assets. Like the United States Olympic Committee and most other National Governing Bodies, USA

Marblehead, MA. (USA) – The Tyler Hamilton Foundation, today announced the Pedal for Progress Cycle Series; three fundraising bike rides to be held in Massachusetts, Colorado and California during the summer and fall months. The first event on June 13 is in Tyler’s home state of Massachusetts; the remaining two will take place in October. Individuals can register online now at www.tylerhamiltonfoundation.org. Tyler is scheduled to join the rides in Colorado and California. “The Tyler Hamilton Foundation is very excited to announce the Pedal for Progress Series of fundraising rides,” said

RIDE WITH GREG LEMOND! A once in a lifetime opportunity to ride with a legend brought to you by Bicycle Village. Before there was Lance there was LeMond!!! Greg LeMond, three time Tour de France winner and 2 time world champion, will be leading the Saturday morning ride, then holding an autograph session at the Bike Expo at Bicycle Village in Aurora on Saturday, May 15th. This is an amazing opportunity to meet one of the true legends of cycling. Pre-register to ride with Greg LeMond --online at www.bicyclevillage.com or by calling Bicycle Village-Aurora 303-337-1734 In honor of this

Although the UCI revealed its new 2005 Pro Tour schedule on April 22, very little information has yet to come forth on how this top-down restructuring will affect the burgeoning domestic race scene here in North America. With races like the Dodge Tour de Georgia and the T-Mobile International popping up over the last few years, North America has drawn some heavy hitters, including Lance Armstrong, Jens Voigt, Gilberto Simoni and Mario Cipollini. A look at the UCI’s Web site reveals that the presentation of the “new rules to the management committee” for the continental circuits, of which

Saeco hit the last climb with all guns firing

Mazzoleni: Lots of TV time in a 136km solo break

Cunego kept tabs on Popovych

Saeco stayed near the front when it counted

McGee finished 2:21 off of Simoni's pace

The final push

A long day in the saddle

Los Angeles-based cycling club Veloworx Racing will hold an online auction to benefit one of its sponsors, the Tyler Hamilton Foundation (THF), beginning Sunday, May 16th on eBay (www.ebay.com). Bidding closes Sunday, May 23rd, the same day an open house and closing reception will be held at the Veloworx bike shop from 3-6 p.m., which is free and open to the public. All of the proceeds from the auction will benefit THF, a charity launched in January by professional cyclist Tyler Hamilton, perhaps best known for his heroic ride in the 2003 Tour de France when he incredibly finished the

DANBURY, CT – (May 9, 2004) The Tour of Connecticut is proud to announce the addition of the US Armed Forces Cycling Team to their roster. “The team is racing now with a focus on preparation to compete at the U.S. Elite Nationals and Olympic Team selection race in June,” said Debra Ponzio, Manager, U.S. Armed Forces Cycling. “Following this, six of the men will be chosen to represent the United States at our International Military World Championships, July 1-5 in Slovakia.” The team represents a cross-section of the United States as well as rank within the Armed Forces. For the TOC, Ponzio

As always, Cicli Pinarello spa of Treviso, Italy has something special for the athletes of the Fassa Bortolo team who will start the 87° Giro d’Italia next Saturday in Genoa riding Pinarello Dogma bicycles in magnesium. Naturally, all eyes will be focused on the performance of team captain, super-sprinter Alessandro Petacchi, who is also featured in Pinarello's new Dogma bicycle. Last year, Petacchi rode his Dogma to 30 wins, including a total of 15 in the three Grand Tours: six at the Giro d Italia, four at the Tour de France and five at the Vuelta di Spagna). Petacchi will count his loyal

03 May 2004 (Pozzoleone, Ital) – While Saeco’s Gilberto Simoni and Vini Caldirola’s Stefano Garzelli are making final preparations for this years Giro d’Italia and with the media pitting the two race favorites, fi’zi:k finds themselves in a téte a téte competition with: The Battle of the Saddles – Aliante vs Arione. Having assisted fi’zi:k with the development of the alleged number one selling road saddle in the world, the saddle that carried Simoni to the top of the 2003 Giro d’Italia podium, his 2004 choice is clear - the Arione. Defending champion, Simoni, will be riding on a red

McGee: Back in the lead

The day's first break had some horsepower

Pollack had a tough day in the leader's jersey

Stangelj was the last of the escapees to be caught

Cunego wanted to be certain

Rising star Cunego grabs Giro stage at Pontremoli

Pollack moves into the lead

McGee: One day in pink

A scenic start along the Gulf of Genoa

Perez makes his move

2004 Giro d'Italia Start List

McGee and his daughter celebrate his quick start to the Giro

Pretty in pink?

The Lion King in his latest getup, which helped him finish 11th on the day and drew the traditional fine from the UCI

But McGee was the man of the hour

McGee scores the first maglia rosa of the 2004 Giro

87th Giro d'Italia: Back in the Pink

Simoni: Ready for No. 3?

Scote one for the young guy

Fausto Coppi

Mmm...mmmm... lunch time!

Harrison

Garzelli and Simoni: The two favorites are still friendly

FDJeux.com rolls up for the presentation

So let me get this straight. Lance Armstrong is the world's greatest athlete, but cycling barely makes the top 20 in a ranking of the most demanding sports? Yes, according to a recent series on ESPN.com. In a tournament-style fan poll, Armstrong beat out Atlanta Falcons quarterback Mike Vick in the finals this week. Yet on the same site, an expert panel chose boxing as the toughest sport in the world, with cycling coming in a meager 20th, sandwiched between figure skating and volleyball. It's funny, but many people, before they launch into a defense of their own sport, seem to grudgingly (or

Important Recall Notice of SM-SH92 Cleats sold as after marketproduct for Shimano SPD-R Pedals Shimano has recently become aware of a potential problem with SM-SH92cleats (Shimano part# Y43Y98030). Please read below for details.Name of product: SM-SH92 (10° total float) cleats designedfor Shimano SPD-R road pedals. Potential Hazard: Unable to clip out ofthe pedal if the rear protrusion tab breaks on the SM-SH92 cleat from prolongeduse.Description: The affected cleat has an engraved marking with the model SM-SH92 that is visible from the backside of the shoe. The SM-SH92 cleats were sold

The Mail Bag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com, appearing each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 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.What really sucks is not taking a standEditor:Patrick O’Grady’s column made me smile, even if it did bash my organization. Correction, though: Bush wouldn't do a campaign press conference here . . . we're a nonprofit. So, we're left to praise

Hi Bob,When I come to a lighted intersection while riding my bicycle my presencedoes not “trigger” the light. What are my options under the law? Do I havethe right to break the law by running the light or do I have to get offthe bike and hit the pedestrian walk button?ScottPennsylvania Dear Scott,You are not alone in the problem of traffic sensors failing to recognizethe presence of your bicycle. This very same problem faces thousands ofcyclists across the country every day. Coincidentally, Pennsylvania, thePennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) issued a press releasejust four

Ah, Georgia, still on my mind.I know in the age of the Internet that the Dodge Tour de Georgia is sooo last month, but besides being the highest profile race I’ve covered in my two years here at VeloNews, I’d have to say it was probably the best bike racing I’ve had a chance to see up close. I think what was most gratifying to see was the chance for domestic racers to show to Lance, Mario and the gang from CSC that North American racing is no joke. Domestic veterans like Eric Wohlberg (Sierra Nevada) and John Lieswyn (Health Net-Maxxis) were putting up a fight day after day against the man,

Turn, turn, turn!!!!

Bruyneel refuses to underestimate the competition

Mr. Rogers' neighborhood:Georgia, still on my mind

The Mail Bag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com, appearing each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 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.Study, study, study... and boycott, tooVeloNews,Regarding Burton Hathaway's letter, "Dumb Jocks versus law studenton a bike," (see "Monday's mail bag") I applaud your efforts, but it won'ttake you far. Concentrate instead on your second-year

Absence makes the legs grow stronger?

No repeat for Moreau

Will they be kissing him in July?

Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn - Leg length; Mixing and matching

Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn - Leg length; Mixing and matching

That fourth stage was a bear!

Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 4, 2004)--USA Cycling announcedtoday the athletes that will represent the United States at the final roundof the UCI Track World Cup in Sydney, Australia May 14-16, 2004. The final selection was made following USA Cycling’s World Cup Qualifierin Frisco, Texas this past weekend.Athletes receiving a start based upon their victories in Frisco includeMike Tillman (Santa Monica, Calif.) in the men’s individual pursuit, JameCarney (Boulder, Colo.) in the men’s scratch race and Andy Lakatosh (Trexlertown,Pa.) in the men’s keirin.Completing the men’s squad based upon

Colorado Springs, CO – SRAM, RockShox and Avid® enter the season with arguably the strongest collection of officially sponsored athletes ever assembled. The 2004 contingent will be comprised of more than 25 Olympic, World, World Cup, National and NORBA Champions. Riders will race an expanded calendar in ’04 in addition to the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. SRAM, RockShox and Avid are proud to sponsor the following athletes and teams as they embark on another season of inspired competition. Be sure to look for this dominating force atop podiums worldwide. Cross-Country – Marathon Barbara

The Tour of Romandie went better than we had hoped or imagined it would. Together, we were able to drum up victories in stages 3 and 5, win the overall individual and team classifications. It was a really nice feeling. We have been working hard all spring and it was great to finally see all of the collective efforts of the team and staff pay off. My teammates rode like men on a mission throughout the race. Many of them were competing in their own backyards and were extra motivated to make the most of their home court advantage. With these guys setting the tone, the rest of us followed suit

Tyler Tunes: One step at a time

The Mail Bag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com, appearing each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 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. Dumb Jocks versus law student on a bikeDear Velo,In reference to the letter about the dumb-ass radio station in Atlanta, here are the clips: I have personally begun the process of filing a formal complaint with the FCC regarding their lack

Kim Anderson, Amber Neven and Brook Ourada round out the top-three

Health Net worked to protect Moninger's jersey