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Boulder fun run to benefit Xterra star Jamie Whitmore’s battle with cancer
As XTERRA superstar Jamie Whitmore continues her battle against cancer, her friends, family, sponsors, and fans continue to find ways to help with the ever-increasing cost of her medical care. Zeal Optics is hosting the "5k fun run for Jamie" at their Boulder, Colorado office on Sunday, April 19th at 10 a.m. It's just $10 to enter (all of that goes to Jamie) and includes post run food and two raffle tickets for the $1,000 worth of great prizes that were donated for the event. Learn more and register here.
Jelly Belly heads to Malaysia
The Jelly Belly Team is flying halfway across the world for its next race: the Jelajah Malaysia 2009. This eight day stage race will begin April 19 in Kuala Selangor and end in a criterium in Kuala Lumpur on the 26th. The riders traveling to compete are Brad Huff, Bernard van Ulden, Matty Rice, Matt Crane, Will Routley and Kiel Reijnen. “This is one of the biggest races in Asia and we are very excited to be able to participate, with 15 other teams from all over the world,” said Team Director Danny Van Haute.
Wilier Triestina Izoard road bike awarded Gear of the Year Award
Wilier Triestina USA today announced The Gear of the Year title its 2009 all-carbon monocoque Izoard road bike was awarded by industry leading publication Outside Magazine. The fourth model in the Wilier Triestina lineup following the Cento1 and Le Roi road bikes and the Cento Crono time trial bike, all ridden by ProTour team Lampre and reigning World Champion Alessandro Ballan, the Izoard proved to be the most bike for the money based on Outside road test and review scores.
Dog Breath: Toujours la France
"Was winning the Tour seven times that offensive?!?" — Lance Armstrong firing a bon-mot shot at the French via Twitter
UCI chief Pat McQuaid says Lance Armstrong “had every right to take a shower.”
International cycling chief Pat McQuaid on Friday defended Lance Armstrong and criticized France's anti-doping authority (AFLD) over its handling of Armstrong's alleged misbehavior at an out-of-competition anti-doping test in France last month. On Thursday the AFLD announced it was pursuing Armstrong for unprofessional behavior, claiming the Texan had violated strict dope-testing rules.
Paris-Roubaix Tech: Team BMC’s SLX
Paris-Roubaix Tech: Team BMC's SLX