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Oscar Freire and Rabobank trainning in the south of Spain (Mojacar, Almeria)
Oscar Freire and Rabobank trainning in the south of Spain (Mojacar, Almeria)
Amgen Tour, USA Cycling, USADA team up for rigorous drug-testing regimen
The 2008 Amgen Tour of California will boast the most comprehensive anti-doping protocol in competitive cycling, organizers proclaimed on Tuesday. The announcement comes one year after the premier U.S. stage race drew criticism for pursuing a relaxed testing campaign. “We believe that an aggressive approach to having a clean and fair race is essential to restore the credibility of top-tier bicycle racing,” said Andrew Messick, president of AEG Sports, during a press conference at the ADT Event Center velodrome in Carson, California.
Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood: Phinney on Phinney
Taylor Phinney’s pursuit win at the UCI World Cup in Los Angeles over the weekend sure makes us look smart for putting him and Danny Summerhill on our awards-issue cover. Thanks, Taylor.
USA Cycling names potential Olympians
USA Cycling has named the 35 cyclists eligible to represent the United States at the 2008 Olympic Games. The national governing body has selected a Long Team of eligible athletes in men's and women's mountain bike and women's road cycling. Its Talent Pool of track athletes will serve as a list of riders from which the Olympic team will named. Five women road racers met automatic nomination criteria while two were discretionary selections. Automatically named to the Long Team include Kristin Armstrong, Amber Neben, Tina Mayolo-Pic, Mara Abbott and Christine Thorburn.
Yes we do race bicycles (and trucks) here in the Middle East
Yes we do race bicycles (and trucks) here in the Middle East
What!!? Im trying to concentrate here.
What!!? Im trying to concentrate here.
Concentration! Or is it nausea?
Concentration! Or is it nausea?
André Greipel takes the 2008 Down Under Classic
André Greipel takes the 2008 Down Under Classic
Jenny Reed attacks with one lap to go
Jenny Reed attacks with one lap to go
Renshaw nails it at the Tour Down Under opener
Renshaw nails it at the Tour Down Under opener
Skins(TM) USA Announces Official Supplier Agreement With Five Professional Cycling Teams
BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Skins(TM), the global leader in the development and manufacture of engineered gradient compression technology, announced today it has been named an Official Supplier to Team Inferno, Team Bissell, Team Flexpoint, Kelly Benefit Strategies/Medifast Pro Cycling and Skins/Summit Six Racing Team. The product will be supplied for use to all team members, and will be worn for enhanced training, faster recovery and travel.
Winter Bike League: Athens’ finest!
Winter Bike League: Athens' finest!
Take that, podium girl! (or, the mild-mannered Savoldelli shows his dark side)
Take that, podium girl! (or, the mild-mannered Savoldelli shows his dark side)
Perusing photos is now easier than ever — just click anywhere on the picture to advance the slideshow.
Perusing photos is now easier than ever — just click anywhere on the picture to advance the slideshow.
Matt Pacocha and Lennard Zinn have their own page.
Matt Pacocha and Lennard Zinn have their own page.
Now you can jump right to the photos or results before you read the story.
Now you can jump right to the photos or results before you read the story.
The new look and feel of VeloNews.com
The new look and feel of VeloNews.com