News VeloNews’ Official Tour de France Guide The VeloNews Tour de France Guide, available this month. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Doors close and doors open: Contador would not have ridden the Giro were his Tour options open this year. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Dauphine Stage 1 – Credit Agricole drives the chase with Hushovd in mind. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Dauphine Stage 1 – The peloton closes in on the break. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Dauphine Stage 1 – Michael Barry drives the chase Published Jun 9, 2008 News Dauphine Stage 1 – Valverde wins Published Jun 9, 2008 News Dauphine Stage 1 – The Devil he ain’t Published Jun 9, 2008 News Dauphine Stage 1 – Lewis stocks up. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Dauphine Stage 1 – Leipheimer finished with the leaders, but slips to 3rd on GC Published Jun 9, 2008 News Dauphine Stage 1 – The day’s break began at 24km Published Jun 9, 2008 News Dauphine Stage 1 – Kux leads the break Published Jun 9, 2008 News Dauphine Stage 1 – Hushovd in yellow Published Jun 9, 2008 News Dauphine Stage 1 – Horner gets a hand after a mechanical. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Dauphine Stage 1 – Evans is coming into form Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Brooke Miller (Team Tibco) gives a post race interview Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – The women’s podium Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Manderfield receives her award from a pint-sized presenter Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Kacey Manderfield (Verducci Breakaway) picks up a big check as best young rider Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Beltman had a lot of reason to smile Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Beltman brings home the victory with a narrow lead Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Chantal Beltman (Team High Road) uses the home straight to put some time on the field Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – The second half of the pack rolls through the start/finish line on lap 2 Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – A Nurnberger Versicherung rider makes quick work of the climb Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – The pack began to splinter on Lemon Hill Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Team Tibco teammates Rachel Heal and Amber Rais stick together on Lemon Hill Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Shontell Gauthier (Colavita/Sutter Home) leads on the opening lap Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Hydration was most important as the temperature on the pavement climbed to more than 100 degrees Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – The peloton was not quick to respond to Kristen Armstrong’s solo attack Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Nothing but open road and the Mavic car in front of Kristin Armstrong (Cervelo-Lifeforce) Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Kristin Armstrong (Cervelo-Lifeforce) took an early gamble with a long solo break Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Brooke Miller (Team Tibco) started from the front row Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – The view from high atop the Manayunk Wall Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – The field snakes through the final sweeper as they attempt to bring down the gap Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – The men roll out for a few short parade laps of beautiful downtown Philadelphia Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – The large field assembles for the start Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – The man that took home the big prize….. Matti Breschel (Team CSC) Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – Kirk O’Bee (HealthNet) with a great sprint for second Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – Freddie Rodriguez (Rock Racing) salutes the crowd from the podium Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – Glen Chadwick (Team Type 1) pilots a late race breakaway Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – Magnus Backstedt (Slipstream/Chipotle) gave it a go with five laps remaining Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – The peloton strings out as the chase intensifies and the time gap decreases Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – Ivan Stevic (Toyota-United) takes his turn in the wind Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – The colorful scene as the peloton organizes a chase Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – With six laps to go a Tecos rider decides to make a bid to bridge to the breakaway solo Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – The seven man break looked well organized and smooth Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – Tyler Hamilton (Rock Racing) leads a small breakaway group that gained 9 minutes Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – Phil Zajicek (HealthNet) attempts to keep cool on this scorcher of a day Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – Tyler Hamilton (Rock Racing) keeps his head up through the feed zone Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – Dominique Rollin (Toyota-United) was looking for a good result Sunday Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – Rory Sutherland (HealthNet) out of the saddle on Lemon Hill Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – Freddie Rodriguez (Rock Racing) keeps his eye on the riders ahead as he climbs Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – A Jittery Joe’s rider makes quick work of Lemon Hill Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – The men’s podium Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – Keeping cool was a priority as the temperatures climbed near the triple digits Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – John Murphy (HealthNet) heads out on Kelly Drive on lap two Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – Charles Dionne (Successful Living) rolls of the front early with a few riders in tow Published Jun 9, 2008 News Philadelphia International 2008 – The heat didn’t seem like it was going to be a factor in the early going as the attacks starte Published Jun 9, 2008 News Sumner derives his inspiration wherever and from whomever he can get it. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Kim Anderson checks with Oneone Wood after her crash. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – The ride along the river provided a brief rest. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Defending champ Ina Teutenberg on the climb. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Maniyunk Wall is a lonely climb. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – High Road celebrates their win, with Abbott and Anderson. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Beltman wins alone. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Chantal Beltman leads Ina Teutenberg up the climb. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Beltman attacks over Lemon Hill. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Kristin Armstrong took a flier for two laps. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Liberty Classic 2008 – Mara Abbott on the climb. Published Jun 9, 2008 News Was it hot? Is a Philly cheese steak tasty? Published Jun 8, 2008 News Slipstream riders got socks filled with ice. Published Jun 8, 2008 News Some riders took advantage of the shower on Manayunk. Published Jun 8, 2008 News Rock Racing’s Oscar Sevilla had another good ride. Published Jun 8, 2008 News Riders put ice and water bottles down their jerseys to beat the heat. Published Jun 8, 2008 News The Pro Tour teams came to the front to lead the chase. Published Jun 8, 2008 News The men’s peloton heads up Lemon Hill. Published Jun 8, 2008 News A huge field of 200 riders waits for the start. Published Jun 8, 2008 News The men’s peloton takes it easy as they pull away from the start line. Published Jun 8, 2008 News On the final trip past the start line, Kelly Benefits is on the front. Published Jun 8, 2008 News Brad Huff cools off after a brutal day in the heat. Published Jun 8, 2008 News Colavita sprinter Davide Frattini wins the mountains jersey. Published Jun 8, 2008
News Doors close and doors open: Contador would not have ridden the Giro were his Tour options open this year. Published Jun 9, 2008
News Dauphine Stage 1 – Leipheimer finished with the leaders, but slips to 3rd on GC Published Jun 9, 2008
News Liberty Classic 2008 – Brooke Miller (Team Tibco) gives a post race interview Published Jun 9, 2008
News Liberty Classic 2008 – Manderfield receives her award from a pint-sized presenter Published Jun 9, 2008
News Liberty Classic 2008 – Kacey Manderfield (Verducci Breakaway) picks up a big check as best young rider Published Jun 9, 2008
News Liberty Classic 2008 – Chantal Beltman (Team High Road) uses the home straight to put some time on the field Published Jun 9, 2008
News Liberty Classic 2008 – The second half of the pack rolls through the start/finish line on lap 2 Published Jun 9, 2008
News Liberty Classic 2008 – A Nurnberger Versicherung rider makes quick work of the climb Published Jun 9, 2008
News Liberty Classic 2008 – Team Tibco teammates Rachel Heal and Amber Rais stick together on Lemon Hill Published Jun 9, 2008
News Liberty Classic 2008 – Shontell Gauthier (Colavita/Sutter Home) leads on the opening lap Published Jun 9, 2008
News Liberty Classic 2008 – Hydration was most important as the temperature on the pavement climbed to more than 100 degrees Published Jun 9, 2008
News Liberty Classic 2008 – The peloton was not quick to respond to Kristen Armstrong’s solo attack Published Jun 9, 2008
News Liberty Classic 2008 – Nothing but open road and the Mavic car in front of Kristin Armstrong (Cervelo-Lifeforce) Published Jun 9, 2008
News Liberty Classic 2008 – Kristin Armstrong (Cervelo-Lifeforce) took an early gamble with a long solo break Published Jun 9, 2008
News Liberty Classic 2008 – Brooke Miller (Team Tibco) started from the front row Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – The view from high atop the Manayunk Wall Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – The field snakes through the final sweeper as they attempt to bring down the gap Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – The men roll out for a few short parade laps of beautiful downtown Philadelphia Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – The man that took home the big prize….. Matti Breschel (Team CSC) Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – Kirk O’Bee (HealthNet) with a great sprint for second Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – Freddie Rodriguez (Rock Racing) salutes the crowd from the podium Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – Glen Chadwick (Team Type 1) pilots a late race breakaway Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – Magnus Backstedt (Slipstream/Chipotle) gave it a go with five laps remaining Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – The peloton strings out as the chase intensifies and the time gap decreases Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – Ivan Stevic (Toyota-United) takes his turn in the wind Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – The colorful scene as the peloton organizes a chase Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – With six laps to go a Tecos rider decides to make a bid to bridge to the breakaway solo Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – The seven man break looked well organized and smooth Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – Tyler Hamilton (Rock Racing) leads a small breakaway group that gained 9 minutes Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – Phil Zajicek (HealthNet) attempts to keep cool on this scorcher of a day Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – Tyler Hamilton (Rock Racing) keeps his head up through the feed zone Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – Dominique Rollin (Toyota-United) was looking for a good result Sunday Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – Rory Sutherland (HealthNet) out of the saddle on Lemon Hill Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – Freddie Rodriguez (Rock Racing) keeps his eye on the riders ahead as he climbs Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – A Jittery Joe’s rider makes quick work of Lemon Hill Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – Keeping cool was a priority as the temperatures climbed near the triple digits Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – John Murphy (HealthNet) heads out on Kelly Drive on lap two Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – Charles Dionne (Successful Living) rolls of the front early with a few riders in tow Published Jun 9, 2008
News Philadelphia International 2008 – The heat didn’t seem like it was going to be a factor in the early going as the attacks starte Published Jun 9, 2008
News Liberty Classic 2008 – Kim Anderson checks with Oneone Wood after her crash. Published Jun 9, 2008
News Liberty Classic 2008 – High Road celebrates their win, with Abbott and Anderson. Published Jun 9, 2008
