News 2009 TdF, CBG Gallery: Hushovd did what he had to do to regain the green jersey. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF, CBG Gallery: Haussler leads a suffering Chavanel at the top of the climb. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF, CBG Gallery: Having a great time in the rain, the barbeque queen. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF, CBG Gallery: Julien Absalon’s home town celebrates his Olympic win. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF, stage 13: Haussler struck out on his own after dropping Chavanel on a descent. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF, stage 13: Haussler in the break with Chavanel and Rigoberto Uran. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: Stout chainstays on the Tri Crono keep the BB stiff, and Italian flag colors. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: Internal cable routing and a very short head tube on the Wilier Tri Crono aid aerodynamics. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: The versatile, mid-depth Fulcrum Racing Speed XLR front wheels were a common choice among sponsored teams Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: Team Lampre rides Fulcrum wheels with Vittoria tubulars. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: The tube shapes on the Wilier Tri Crono are not as aggressively aero as the Cento Crono. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: Many Lampre riders rode surprisingly wide aerobar positions. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: Most of the Lampre riders had their bikes fitted with 3rd brake levers on the aerobars. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: In Montpelier for the start of the team time trial, all the Tri Cronos are ready for riders. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: The Lampre team is sponsored by Selle Italia, but as on many teams, individual choices are permitted. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: The team’s Wilier Tri Crono bikes are versatile and aerodynamic. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: Campagnolo Record 11-speed dresses all the Lampre bikes. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: This blue star on the seatstays of Ballan’s Wilier stands for his two daughters, “Stella” and “Azzura.” Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: The rainbow stripes need no explanation in the case of Ballan’s bike. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: Gold on the front fork is symbolic of the gold medal. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: Not many riders get Wilier bikes with World Champion lettering. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: Team Lampre rides with Garmin Edge 705 computers to stay ahead of the curve. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: Ballan’s Wilier Cento1 has gold handlebar tape on a Ritchey carbon bar. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: Even Ballan’s Selle Italia saddle gets the rainbow treatment. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: 2008 World Road Champion Allessandro Ballan has a custom painted, rainbow and gold Wilier. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: One of the nice features of a Cento1 frame is the direct fit of Campy Ultra-Torque bearings. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, Lampre: Most of the Lampre riders, including Angelo Furlan (now withdrawn from the race) use the Wilier Cento1. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF, stage 13: Haussler won on the strength of his abilities as a climber and as a fearless descender. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF, stage 13: Haussler took an emotional victory after 195km in the front, in the rain. Published Jul 17, 2009
News Leipheimer – seen here on Stage 10 – suffered a broken wrist near the finish of Stage 12. Published Jul 17, 2009
News 2009 TdF Power Files: Sorensen’s stage 11 power and heart rate distribution. Published Jul 16, 2009
News 2009 TdF, stage 12: Lancaster and Millar made an early attempt to break away. Published Jul 16, 2009
News Leipheimer rolls to the line. The crash occurred within the final three kilometers and had no impact on GC. Published Jul 16, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 12: Robbie Ventura explains the details of musettes to the Versus audience. Published Jul 16, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 12: For a lucky few, this is the preferred way to watch the Tour. Published Jul 16, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 12: They really packed them in at the sign in stage. Published Jul 16, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 12: A nuclear protestor discusses his permit with a patient cop. Published Jul 16, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 12: Murvyev leads Leipheimer across the line after his crash. Published Jul 16, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 12: From this angle, Armstrong looks rather fit. Published Jul 16, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 12: Cervélo gives Hushovd a nice leadout, except for that little green guy on his wheel. Published Jul 16, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 12: The break heads out of the lovely village of Consigny. Published Jul 16, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 12: Astana heads back to the bus, with a defector. Published Jul 16, 2009
News Hamilton – seen here at this year’s Tour of California – has been suspended for eight years. WADA wants more. Published Jul 16, 2009
News 2009 TdF, stage 12: The peloton rolled through some beautiful country on the 12th stage. Published Jul 16, 2009
News 2009 TdF, stage 12: The Garmin Gang in the pack – Pate, Dean and Vande Velde Published Jul 16, 2009
News 2009 TdF, stage 12: Nocentini will get to start Friday’s stage in yellow – will he still have it at the end? Published Jul 16, 2009
News 2009 TdF, stage 12: Nocentini will get to start Friday’s stage in yellow – will he still have at the end? Published Jul 16, 2009
News 2009 TdF, stage 12: The peloton works its way up the day’s toughest climb, the 2k Cote de Bourmont. Published Jul 16, 2009