News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 6: Columbia does a quick wheel change. This time the team car. Published Jul 9, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 6: There seems to be some disagreement about where we are. Published Jul 9, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 6: Cancellara is keeping the heat on in yellow. Published Jul 9, 2009
News Rain ahead: The Carbone SLR wheel goes in place, and Efimkin is ready to roll to the start, with minutes to spare. Published Jul 9, 2009
News Rain ahead: Making sure the pads will stay in the carriers by tightening the set screw. Published Jul 9, 2009
News Rain ahead: A mechanic makes a quick brake pad change on Efimkin’s bike, so he can use Carbon SLR wheels. Published Jul 9, 2009
News Rain ahead: The Ag2r team has Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLRs set up with Michelin Pro Race clincher tires for rain and spares. Published Jul 9, 2009
News Rain ahead: Mechanics are half finished swapping wheels and brake pads for the coming wet weather. Published Jul 9, 2009
News Rain ahead: The new wet weather brake pads required some adjustment after being installed in the pad carriers. Published Jul 9, 2009
News Rain ahead: The back wheel on Efimkin’s bike is still the Carbone Ultimate in this photo. Published Jul 9, 2009
News Rain ahead: Ag2r team mechanics fortunately traveled to the start with a stash of spare brake pads. Published Jul 9, 2009
News Rain ahead: Jose Luis Arrieta, like his teammate Vladimir Efimkin, changed from all-carbon Carbone Ultimates to Carbon SLRs. Published Jul 9, 2009
News Rain ahead: The Ag2r-La Mondiale team, like all teams, has a huge supply of spare wheels for all conditions. Published Jul 9, 2009
News 2009 TdF, stage 6: Cancellara doesn’t look too happy, but he had no trouble holding his jersey another day. Published Jul 9, 2009
News 2009 TdF, stage 6: Hushovd took his first stage of the year, and moved within one point of the green jersey. Published Jul 9, 2009
News 2009 Breck Epic, day 4: At the finish Travis Brown and I discuss the pain and pleasure of Stage 4. Published Jul 9, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, TT helmet: Most of the Astana riders chose not to use the shield. Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, TT helmet: Cancellara had his own new Bell TT helmet, in yellow of course. Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, TT helmet: Danny Pate seems to have removed the undershell of the tail on his helmet. Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, TT helmet: The underside of the shorter tail on the new helmet is covered by shell material and fabric. Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, TT helmet: The rest of team Garmin also wore the new Giro TT helmet. Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, TT helmet: Dave Zabriski has a new Giro TT lid to match his stars and stripes skinsuit. Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, TT helmet: Shined up and ready to rip, the new Bell helmet worn by Saxo. Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, TT helmet: The Bell helmet used by Saxo Bank has a single exhaust vent on the rear. Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, TT helmet: Giro, leaked one photo, but we caught others of our own. Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, TT helmet: Contador has a new Giro helmet of his own, with customized graphics. Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 TdF Tech, TT helmet: Armstrong was probably the first to debut the new helmet, Saturday afternoon. Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 Breck Epic, day 3: Third place today. I doubt I will stand on those other steps. Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 Breck Epic, day 3: Katie Compton and Alison Dunlap at the finish. Hmmm…base training for cyclocross season, perhaps? Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 Breck Epic, day 3: It was all smiles and good times at todays finish. Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 Breck Epic, day 3: You have to be dang good mechanic to have your name on a sticker with orange and blue argyle Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 Breck Epic, day 3: Dales Pale Ale. Now you can drink beer and save trails, too! Published Jul 8, 2009
News 2009 Breck Epic, day 3: Great view of Breckenridge ski area today. Definitely not a powder day. Published Jul 8, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 5: Some towns are really stretched to come up with bike related decorations. Published Jul 8, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 5: Voeckler leads the break, and on to his first ever Tour stage victory. Published Jul 8, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 5: Its the beach, so they had plenty of skin to write on. Published Jul 8, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 5: Saxo puts the hurt on the peloton in a strong crosswind. Published Jul 8, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 5: Garmin’s Danny Pate helps Columbia chase the break. Published Jul 8, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 5: Armstrong’s number one fan returns to see his hero. Published Jul 8, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 5: Armstrong rides to the bus, leaving an enraptured fan behind. Published Jul 8, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 5: Some horseback riders along the route came for a quick look. Published Jul 8, 2009
News Casey Gibson 2009 TdF, stage 5: After a long day on the bike and in the wind, the finish chute is not their favorite thing. Published Jul 8, 2009