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British cycling star Wiggins’ father found dead
British cycling star Bradley Wiggins said on Thursday he was shocked by news that his father had been found dead in suspicious circumstances in Australia. According to media reports here, 55-year-old Gary Wiggins was found to have died from a head injury after he was discovered unconscious in the street in the town of Aberdeen, north of Sydney, last Friday. "I am sad and in shock at this time," said his son in a statement. "We still don't know the full details of what happened, however I have every confidence that the authorities will get to the bottom of this out in Australia.
The Astana team gets ready for a chilly training ride.
The Astana team gets ready for a chilly training ride.
Women’s cycling confab deemed success
While USA Cycling hosts a variety of clinics and conferences, these haven’t included leadership conferences aimed specifically at women – until last weekend. Apparently the time is ripe, as USA Cycling’s Enhancing Leadership in Women’s Cycling Conference held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs was sold out, and declared a rousing success by all those involved. “People are really excited,” Lynda Ransdell said. “They think this is the start of something … getting more women involved in USA Cycling in both racing and coaching.”
Twice up this hill, James Watson, just a little farther to, to complete the 36 mile Wichita Cyclefest RR.
Twice up this hill, James Watson, just a little farther to, to complete the 36 mile Wichita Cyclefest RR.
Kansas State Crit 04 10-12 age
Kansas State Crit 04 10-12 age
Major New Sponsor Signs With Kelly Benefit Strategies/Medifast
Electromuscle Stimulation Specialist Contour Technology Joins Sponsor Lineup of Health and Wellness Leaders Minneapolis, Minn., January 29, 2008 – Jonas Carney's sophomore squad, Kelly Benefit Strategies/Medifast adds a major new partner this week, continuing to build what is perhaps the most impressive roster of leading health and wellness sponsors on the North American Circuit. Minneapolis based electromuscle stimulation (eStim) leader Contour Technology joins the line up effective immediately.
Film Premier and Silent Auction to Benefit the Davis Phinney Foundation and College Cycling Teams
(BOULDER, CO)— CU Cycling will host a filmmaker Scott Coady for the world premier of his new film Tour Baby Deux!, a behind the scenes look at the 2005 Tour de France and Lance Armstrong’s final victory. The evening will also feature a silent auction and raffle in what is sure to be a fun filled evening to benefit the Davis Phinney Foundation, whose mission is to improve the lives of people living with Parkinson’s disease, and Collegiate Cycling. This event will take place on Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. at Macky Auditorium, University of Colorado at University Ave. at 17th Street.
Dirk Friel holding the disc wheel with three Active Spokes.
Dirk Friel holding the disc wheel with three Active Spokes on which he set one of the only four sub-22-minute times in the local Boulder time trial series
Ritchey recalls crankarms, post
SAN CARLOS, Calif. - Jan. 28, 2008 - Ritchey Design today announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of WCS and PRO model non-drive side crank arms (left arm) and the WCS carbon one-bolt seatposts due to potential safety issues. Left Arm WCS and Pro Model Cranksets
High Road’s Andre Greipel takes another stage and the overall lead of the 2008 Tour Down Under
High Road's Andre Greipel takes another stage and the overall lead of the 2008 Tour Down Under