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High Road announces team for Montreal World Cup
HIGH ROAD PLANS ALL-OUT DEFENCE OF WORLD CUP LEAD IN MONTREAL Montreal, Canada, 30 May 2008 - Team High Road will be pulling no punches in their defence of Judith Arndt’s World Cup lead in the GP Montreal, the next round of the series, on Saturday. “We’re expecting a very tough, classy race because that’s what GP Montreal is all about.” team boss Petra Rossner commented.
Participants and Race Format Announced for 2008 Fixed Gear Classic
The MN Fixed Gear Classic velodrome races will be held Saturday, June 7 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, June 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minn. Premier track cyclists from around the world will be participating in this two-day event, competing for a purse of nearly $5,000. The MN Fixed Gear Classic is a prelude to the Great River Energy Bicycle Festival and the Nature Valley Grand Prix, held June 11-15 in various cities across central Minnesota.
Greg Lemond running with bike during the 1986 Coors Classic
Greg Lemond running with bike during the 1986 Coors Classic
Seven Springs Mountain Resort opens mountain bike park
SEVEN SPRINGS, Pa. – Seven Springs Mountain Resort will open the Seven Springs Bike Park on Sat., May 31, 2008. Bike park staff is currently prepping last season’s “Trail-007” with lofty goals for park expansion during the 2008 season.
Hilltop Finish Added to the Nature Valley Grand Prix Time Trial
Organizers of the Great River Energy Bicycle Festival and the Nature Valley Grand Prix announced today an extension of the Saint Paul Riverfront Time Trial – the third stage of the 6-stage, 5-day event – that will not only test the strength of the riders, but will give them a majestic view of the Mississippi River valley and Minnesota’s capital city.
Vuelta organizer Victor Cordero is pleased that Contador will be at his race in September.
Vuelta organizer Victor Cordero is pleased that Contador will be at his race in September, but the Astana rider won't be at next month's Dauphine.
Reader Gallery 5/29/08
Here's a new selection of reader submitted photos. It's great to see so many of you out there making the best of the variable weather and the occasional road rash. Keep the great photos coming! Submit photos here.
Green Bay Criterium , July, 2006, Green Bay, WI
Green Bay Criterium , July, 2006, Green Bay, WI
Crit happens…
Crit happens...
Ride up Mt. Haleakala (Maui, HI) from sea level to 10,023 ft elevation.
Ride up Mt. Haleakala (Maui, HI) from sea level to 10,023 ft elevation.
Props to Wilcockson, a modest proposal and an I-told-you-so
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