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The Explainer: Looking beyond the downtube sticker
Dear Explainer,
After reading VeloNews.com’s recent article about the return of the Litespeed Blade, which features a picture of Lance Armstrong riding a Trek-badged Blade, I was reminded of a question that's been nagging me ever since I learned that some of Greg LeMond's Tour-winning "LeMonds" were, in fact, manufactured by Calfee.
VeloNews readers suggest we broaden our vocabulary, and critique victory salutes.
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Koppenberg Road Race opens the 2009 Tour of Colorado season
The first Tour of Colorado race will be held March 29th in Superior, Colorado! Get your bikes ready! The famed Koppenberg Road Race opens the 2009 Tour of Colorado season This 5.5 mile course consists of a 2.5 mile dirt section that ends with a short but very steep hill. The 200 meter long "Koppenberg" hill has a 17 percent slope and takes its name from the legendary hill in the Tour of Flanders in the Tour of Flanders. Clearly, a Colorado classic!