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Verge New England Series Set to Conclude in Rhode Island
A very successful 2008 campaign will conclude on the shores of Goddard Park in Warwick, Rhode Island as the 2008 Verge New England Championship Cyclo-Cross Series comes to a close this weekend. Over 850 riders are expected to compete in 2 days of racing with different motivations; some celebrating the end to a great fall campaign, some are getting ready for the upcoming national championships, and some are looking to score podium positions in the overall 2008 Verge series.
The Explainer – Disqualified!
Dear Explainer,
Whenever I read about Floyd Landis’ disqualification from the Tour de France it’s always referred to as the first rider to be “stripped of his title of his title for a doping violation.” Why the qualification? Isn’t he just the first guy to lose the Tour after the fact, period?
Jon Byrnes
Bloomington, Indiana
Sarah Hammer signs with the Hawk Relay team
Olympian Sarah Hammer will be riding for the newly established UCI professional cycling team, Hawk Relay Cycling in 2009. The two-time world champion has signed a two-year contract with the team that will see her racing in domestic competitions, the Pan-American Championships, World Cups and World Championship events. Hammer, 25 of Temecula, California, has won two world championships in the 3km pursuit as well as seven World Cup gold medals.
CCB International announces its 2009 team roster
Massachusetts-based CCB International has announced its team roster for the 2009 season. Sponsors: Time Bicycles, Time pedals, Belmont Wheelworks, Giro Helmets, Marblehead Cycle, Michelin, Sigma Sport Computers, Mavic wheels, Clif Bars, Clif Blocks, Northwave Shoes. Elite Road team roster: Amos Brumble Cat 1 age 31 Westerly, RI Jeffrey Craddock Cat 2 age 26 Barnstable, Ma
Readers write on road rights, Landis’ return
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