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Joe Friel updates the bestselling training book for serious cyclists
The Cyclist's Training Bible Includes the Latest Advances in Training
2009 Women’s Prestige Cycling Series schedule released
Two new events mark the Series’ 6th season (Minneapolis, March 4, 2009) Organizers of the Women’s Prestige Cycling Series have announced the 2009 schedule, the 6th season for this women-only calendar. New to the Series in 2009 are the Joe Martin Stage Race and the Cascade Cycling Classic. March 26-29 - Redlands Bicycle Classic May 7-10 – Joe Martin Stage Race June 10-14 - Nature Valley Grand Prix July 22-26 – Cascade Cycling Classic
The Explainer: Will the Puerto case ever end?
Dear Explainer,
I am as much of an anti-doping advocate as the next guy, but isn’t it kind of ridiculous that we’ve been suffering through the on-again-off-again cycles of Operación Puerto for more than three years now? Doesn’t cycling have a freakin’ statute of limitations?
We’ve seen Jan Ullrich driven out of the sport, Ivan Basso suspended and other riders implicated but never charged. Now we have Alejandro Valverde being charged by the Italians over something that supposedly happened in Spain.
Team Type 1 Announces Internal Anti-Doping Testing Program
Press release Team Type 1 Announces Internal Anti-Doping Testing Program Atlanta — Team Type 1 announced today that it has launched its first anti-doping testing program. The world's only professional cycling team that includes riders who have Type 1 diabetes administered blood and urine tests to its riders at training camp in Buellton, Calif., in late January. The samples were tested and analyzed by Scott Analytics Inc., an independent anti-doping test agency in Pasadena, Calif.
Fitchburg Longsjo Classic readies for 50th
Fitchburg Longsjo Classic readies for 50th An American Classic – part of the USAC National Racing Calendar Commemorating the gold anniversary for a race that should have never been is bittersweet. The 50th Fitchburg Longsjo Classic, which has become a staple for amateur and professional cyclists from around the world, is preparing for record attendance for the July 2 – 5 stage race.
2009 Nature Valley Pro Ride Schedule Grows from Three to Six Events
MINNEAPOLIS – February 23, 2009 – The Nature Valley Pro Ride has announced its 2009 schedule, growing from three to six events in its second year. This unique program offers elite amateurs a chance to win a trip to the Nature Valley Grand Prix, the top ranked Pro/Am race in the country, where they’ll race on the Nature Valley Cycling Team. The Nature Valley Grand Prix, which begins June 10 in St. Paul, Minn., is the only race among the USA Grand Tours to admit amateurs and serves as an amateur’s chance to have a full professional racing experience.
New tandem racing Web site launched
NWTandemRacing.com Reminds You That Tandem Racing is BIG in Oregon nwtandemracing.com The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA.org) has more races that cater to tandems than almost any part of the US. But with all of the new tandem races that have been popping up it's been a real challenge to get the word out in advance. In January 2009, NWTandemRacing.com was launched to help give a meeting place for all of these tandem opportunities.
Mars Hill College Cycling Team presentsbike film fundraiser Thursday night
Mars Hill College Cycling Team "A Cinematic Celebration of the Bicycle" Thursday, March 5 at 9:30pm. Fundraiser Films include: Klunkerz: A Billy Savage film chronicling the birth of mountain biking. Set in Northern California's Marin County, the film follows the free-wheeling pioneers of the sport and their make-shift bikes known as "klunkerz" as they lay the foundation for today's mountain biking scene. 95min. www.klunkerz.com www.vasentertainment.com Chris Hoy: Just a Minute: A BBC film that follows the Olympic and world
Red River Gorge Summer Cycling Series culminates with UCI junior stage race
The Tour of the Red River Gorge Summer Cycling Series - Culminates with 4 Day, 5 Event UCI Junior Invitational Stage Race. Championship Development LLC, organizers of the annual Tour of the Red River Gorge have announced the race will expand into a full summer of cycling events in eastern Kentucky culminating in an internationally sanctioned, invitational stage race for the top elite junior racers from around the world.
2009 Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show set for Halloween weekend
Press Release: The Oregon Bicycle Constructors Association is pleased to announce the 2009 Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show. This showcase event will highlight some of the best of talent in the country, both from Oregon's rich bicycle community and further afield. In addition to the builders, the Oregon Handmade Bicycle show will feature select bicycle industry businesses. This two day event is scheduled for Halloween weekend- Saturday October 31st and November 1st, 2009. Saturday night will feature a Halloween costume party with food and beverages supplied by HUB
Northwest preview: USA Cycling Junior National Team member Jacob Rathe (Hammer/CMG Racing) at Oregon’s Cherry Pie.
USA Cycling Junior National Team member Jacob Rathe (Hammer/CMG Racing) started his 2009 campaign by topping the men’s Pro/1/2 f