Two bikes resting on a fall day in San Francisco
Two bikes resting on a fall day in San Francisco
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Behind the wheel again – Pettyjohn looks ahead to ’08
It’s been nearly 14 years since Len Pettyjohn sat behind the wheel of a car loaded with bikes, orchestrating the strategy of a team of cyclists over a radio and, frankly, he hasn't really missed it all that much. After a long break – and perhaps against his better judgment – Pettyjohn is poised to jump behind the wheel of a Toyota-United team car and spend about 40 percent of the coming year on the road again.
Rain and mud add to the glamour of being the best known cycling photographer in the world. Graham Watson at the Tour de France.
Rain and mud add to the glamour of being the best known cycling photographer in the world. Graham Watson at the Tour de France.
The Tour de France arrives in the Alps, and a small village church shows its support
The Tour de France arrives in the Alps, and a small village church shows its support
CSC’s Arveson rolls out of the start booth during the Tour de France prologue in London
CSC's Arveson rolls out of the start booth during the Tour de France prologue in London
David Zabriskie shows his near perfect form taking a corner during the Tour de Georgia time trial
David Zabriskie shows his near perfect form taking a corner during the Tour de Georgia time trial
The D1 women’s road race rolls through a dusty, country road near Kansas City, KS
The D1 women's road race rolls through a dusty, country road near Kansas City, KS
Theo Bos wins the men’s sprint by a bike throw over France’s Auge at Track Worlds
Theo Bos wins the men's sprint by a bike throw over France's Auge at Track Worlds
Jackson Stewart takes off during the first running of the US Open in Richmond, Virginia
Jackson Stewart takes off during the first running of the US Open in Richmond, Virginia
Chris Hoy on the way to another World Championship in the kilo.
Chris Hoy on the way to another World Championship in the kilo.
Security was tight during the Tour of California.
Security was tight during the Tour of California.
Tour of California. The peloton climbs toward a wind farm during Stage 3, east of San Jose
Tour of California. The peloton climbs toward a wind farm during Stage 3, east of San Jose
The best of 2007 – A Casey Gibson Gallery
Sorting through his hard drive as 2007 wound down, photographer Casey Gibson realized two things as he reviewed images from last year. One, he's racked up an awful lot of frequent flyer miles over the past 12 months and, two, he's had the chance to see some terrific bike racing. We asked him to look through those files and send us some of his favorites from a year that began in San Francisco at the Tour of California and wrapped up in a snowy and windswept park in Kansas City for the national cyclocross championship.
1 hr breakaway, 1 has to lose
1 hr breakaway, 1 has to lose
A little help at the Tour de France
A little help at the Tour de France
enjoying the Southern Sun on the trail
enjoying the Southern Sun on the trail
2008 TOC – FLAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2008 TOC - FLAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Axel Merckx on Courchevel at 2005 TDF
Axel Merckx on Courchevel at 2005 TDF
Monday’s Mailbag
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VeloNews Photo Contest 12/31/07
Our latest reader-submitted Photo Gallery is now ready for your viewing pleasure. Of course, a new gallery also means the naming of the winner of our most recent contest. Again, we received a nice selection of photos and, again, it was tough to choose a winner, but we went with the image with a terrific seasonal message, one we can all endorse: Ken M’s “Santa left me a bike trail under the tree.” It’s a nice shot, but more importantly, Ken, we all know what to ask for next Christmas!
VeloNews Awards: International Cyclist of the Year
It’s been a while since the editors of VeloNews chose a mountain bike racer as Cyclist of the Year — two years shy of a decade, to be exact. In the years following our choice of Frenchwoman Anne-Caroline Chausson in 1999, the sport of off-road racing steadily slipped into the shadow of its better-funded, better-organized cousin on the road.
The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect
Trebon before call up at KCCX, no idea what was about to hit him.
Trebon before call up at KCCX, no idea what was about to hit him.
Cape Kidnappers, NZ
Cape Kidnappers, NZ
Riding a skinny in the heart of Seattle at the BBTC skills park.
Riding a skinny in the heart of Seattle at the BBTC skills park.
A few more laps to go…Red Rocks CX – CO
A few more laps to go...Red Rocks CX - CO
Popo and Noval in deep thought pre TOM stage 1
Popo and Noval in deep thought pre TOM stage 1
Rut grrrrrrs… KCCX Natls NCAA ’07
Rut grrrrrrs... KCCX Natls NCAA '07
looking for slickrock
looking for slickrock
I thought LeMans starts were for car races
I thought LeMans starts were for car races
Redline Cup Cyclocross, Boulder, 2007
Redline Cup Cyclocross, Boulder, 2007
Passing 30 second man and about to pass 60 second man – state TT championships
Passing 30 second man and about to pass 60 second man - state TT championships
Reasons for optimism? A conversation with Steve Johnson
With drug scandals, the withdrawals of major sponsors and an unresolved ProTour battle, 2007 has been tough on cycling. But despite the rocky year, USA Cycling CEO Steve Johnson says he sees reason for optimism when it comes to the health of the sport in this country.
madison criterium
madison criterium
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
A switchback on Lion’s Trail just outside of Caliente, CA
A switchback on Lion's Trail just outside of Caliente, CA
On a clear day…you can see forever! Highwood Century Ride Sept. 2007
On a clear day...you can see forever! Highwood Century Ride Sept. 2007
A worthy summit finish by all…Oh that guy? Some people will do anything for 10 extra feet of elevation gain!
A worthy summit finish by all...Oh that guy? Some people will do anything for 10 extra feet of elevation gain!
Heras retires
Three-time Vuelta a España winner Roberto Heras, whose two-year suspension for doping ended in October, confirmed Saturday that he has decided to quit professional cycling. "I've thrown in the towel, there's no going back," Heras, 33, told the Spanish sports daily Marca.
Stage 1 2006 Tour of California: Santa Rosa Finish
Stage 1 2006 Tour of California: Santa Rosa Finish
This Week in Pro Cycling – December 28, 2007
Dear Readers,
Welcome to the latest edition of The Prologue, the weekly summary of news from the world of competitive cycling by your friends at VeloNews.com.
Friday’s Mailbag: Insurance; the dead horse of doping; key differences
The Mailbag is a regular department on VeloNews.com. If you have a comment, an opinion or observation regarding anything you have read in VeloNews magazine or on VeloNews.com, write to webletters@insideinc.com. Please include your full name, hometown and state or nation. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Writers are encouraged to limit their submissions to one letter per month.
VeloNews Awards: North American Man of the Year
VeloNews recently released its 20th Annual Awards Issue, on newsstands now.
In the magazine, VeloNews editors spell out the best, the worst and the most notable performances and personalities of the cycling world in 2007. Below is a sample.
Bell Rock Pathway, Sedona AZ
Bell Rock Pathway, Sedona AZ
View of S.F. from Marin Headlands
View of S.F. from Marin Headlands
Texas TT Championships – Pattison Texas 2007
Texas TT Championships - Pattison Texas 2007
La Noche de los Biciclistas Muertos – Parte Dos
La Noche de los Biciclistas Muertos - Parte Dos
Roll Bike at Slaughterama
Roll Bike at Slaughterama
Legally Speaking – with Bob Mionske: When to stop; when to go
Dear Readers,
A couple of weeks ago, we had a question from J.C., who asked what the law requires when a club is riding through an intersection and the light changes (see "One single group (ride), or a collection of individuals?"). This week, I thought I’d share some reader responses to that column.
Dear Bob,
Track bike in downtown Columbia (taken with Lomo Fisheye)
Track bike in downtown Columbia (taken with Lomo Fisheye)
Nice Climb to Alpine Lake, Marin County, CA.
Nice Climb to Alpine Lake, Marin County, CA.
KCCX SINGLE SPEED PREP/CHARLIE BROWN ISLAND STYLE
KCCX SINGLE SPEED PREP/CHARLIE BROWN ISLAND STYLE
Leukemans formally dismissed from Lotto
Having been on suspension since testing positive for testosterone in September, Bjorn Leukemans was officially fired from Predictor-Lotto on Wednesday when his B sample confirmed the initial result. Leukemans tested positive for an elevated level of testosterone in a sample provided four days prior to the world championships in Stuttgart. He finished 13th in that race, but was suspended when his team received notice of the test a few days later. After delays, the 30-year-old Belgian's B sample result was returned on Wednesday.
Matzbacher killed in Austria
Austrian pro Andreas Matzbacher died in a Christmas Eve auto accident, his Volksbank team announced late Tuesday. According to police, the 25-year-old Matzbache lost control of his car and crashed into a pillar supporting an overhead signpost near his home in the southern Austrian community of Graz. Matzbacher pronounced dead at the scene. "At the age of 25, 'Matzi' was torn out of this life far too early on Christmas Eve and leaves a deep hole in our midst," Team Volksbank said in a statement.
Wednesday’s Mailbag: Irish Tour; Fairness and forgiveness
The Mailbag is a regular department on VeloNews.com. If you have a comment, an opinion or observation regarding anything you have read in VeloNews magazine or on VeloNews.com, write to webletters@insideinc.com. Please include your full name, hometown and state or nation. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Writers are encouraged to limit their submissions to one letter per month.
VeloNews Awards: North American Woman of the Year
VeloNews recently released its 20th Annual Awards Issue, on newsstands now.
In the magazine, VeloNews editors spell out the best, the worst and the most notable performances and personalities of the cycling world in 2007. Below is a sample.
Tim Johnson US Nationals
Tim Johnson US Nationals
Longmont Colorado Criterium 2007, Category 1/2
Longmont Colorado Criterium 2007, Category 1/2
Pozzato Stage 19 Vuelta
Pozzato Stage 19 Vuelta