Both Kashechkin and teammate Alexander Vinokourov tested positive for blood doping this summer, leading to a complete shake-up of the Astana team.
With the holiday spending frenzy approaching, it may be worth considering holding back a few bucks so you can help out a good cause… and score a bit of cycling history while you’re at it. Starting November 26 until Thursday, Dec. 6, three authentic, one-of-a-kindTeam CSC items will be up for bid on eBay, benefiting the VeloKhaya program,part of the Life Cycling Academy (LCA) of South Africa that has helpeddevelop cycling into a recreational and competitive sport in once-disadvantagedcommunities. The items up for bid are the CervéloR3 carbon bike that Carlos Sastre rode during the 2007 Tour
Ever since Bob Stapleton took over the reins at T-Mobile late last season, the German team’s nefarious doping past hung over the squad like a toxic cloud. The scandalous legacies of Operación Puerto, Bjarne Riis, Jan Ullrich and Patrik Sinkewitz dogged Stapleton as the American impresario tried to reshape the team under his mission of “clean and fair sport.” Those ghosts were finally exorcized Tuesday as the German telecom giant pulled the plug on its long-running cycling sponsorship. Despite the blow of losing T-Mobile’s estimated $12 million annual sponsorship, Stapleton vows to field a
Terrific meals... and a prime opportunity for thieves?
Stapleton actively recruited Hincapie earlier this year
Akhavan said it was a difficult decision
Stapleton vows to keep the teams operational.
At 46, Juarez is still strong enough for a top-five finish
Lycra? I don't need no stinkin' Lycra.
Even after Day 1, La Ruta has obviously taken its toll on the author.
Costa Rica's roads, both paved and dirt, pack in some serious vertical
Make no mistake, La Ruta is no walk in the park
From the drivetrain to the brakes, all parts of your bike will be ready for some serious repairs
The muck sticks to everything on your bike, especially the rubber.
Everybody walks at La Ruta. The question is how much walking will you do?
Sastre's bike could be yours... for the right price.
Following a review of this summer’s firing of Tour de France leader Michael Rasmussen, the financial services firm that sponsors the Rabobank cycling team has announced a series of management changes and established new medical requirements for riders. In response to the "Vogelzang report," the executive board of the Netherlands’ Rabobank Group has appointed one of the bank’s senior executives to oversee operations on the cycling team that bears its name. Harold Knebel, currently Rabobank’s director of private banking, is slated to take the position of general managing director of the
Stapleton, along with 'well-intentioned and patient investors' will carry the team through 2008.
His confidence buoyed by a successful comeback at the recent Herald Sun Tour in Australia, Stuart O'Grady already finds himself contemplating victory in two early season races - something he never expected to be thinking about three months ago. It turns out Matthew Wilson, the overall winner of Australia's oldest stage race, wasn't the only one who shocked himself, the Unibet pro claiming his biggest career victory to date and doing no harm to his chances of finding another ProTour gig. In his first since that fateful day on July 15 at the Tour de France, where a wipeout on a
Contador says the '07 Tour win was no fluke.
Chasing a podium spot
On the world champ's wheel
But it would be Daphny van den Brand's day
The podium
O'Grady used the recent Herald Sun Tour to carefully test his form.
Zimberoff and Bruyneel
Cuban Contrast
2007 Midwest collegiate racing Madison WI
Synchronized Dismounts
Justin Robinson at BASP, Golden Gate Park 11/25/07
Belgian Bar End
nodding off between races - resting up for UCI - Dam Cross race
Milkowski times her move.
The threesome of Johnson, Anthony and Powers fought it out for most of the day.
Powers makes his move.
Fast and Furious 2
at least it dosen't hurt to smile at South Seatac
Cesar and Brandon On The Face
Nys won at Koksijde for the third time in a row and the fourth time of his career.
Claire's first turns without trainers
stopping to pose for a picture
Kona - Pre race ride
Wells and Kabush - Squawker Cross
Mike Janelle, a long-time presence on Colorado’s mountain-bike racing sceneand three-time Race Across America champ in the team category, diedabruptly of an apparent heart attack Friday morning. Janelle was 40 yearsold. A professional mountain-bike racer since 1996 and elite road cyclistsince 1988, Janelle raced for Colorado’s Tokyo Joe’s professional squad,and was a staple on the Mountain States Cup, National Mountain Bike Seriesand local Vail racing series. He was also a ski instructor at Beaver Creekresort.Janelle focused primarily on endurance mountain-bike events, and representedthe
team louisvile
The Ciclon Bike Shop. The first shop I have been in with a pet snake!
Waiting for Le Tour, Champs Élysées, Paris, 2006
Would you drive your SUV over this?
Mudskipper buddies
Our support crew, whipping up delectable Wonder Bread, Nutella and banana sandwiches.
Jeff Kabush at Mercer Cup in NJ Nov 17
All smiles at the start of stage one. Even though it was 5:30am!
Vintage bike photo from the 30s. Hand printed from found negative.
Over 500 racers competed in this year's La Ruta. Less than half finish.
Cycling in Lucca, Italy
After four days, 225 miles and 40,000 feet of climbing....
...it's time to take a dip!
The Boulder Cycle Sport support crew even remembered champagne for the finish (Check my right hand!)
VeloPress Revises Best-selling Training Diaries
VeloPress Revises Best-selling Training Diaries
Raisin at the 2005 Tour de Langkawi
Mike Janelle, June 7, 1967 - November 23, 2007
fast corner at GP nierstein Germany
VeloPress Revises Best-selling Training Diaries for Cyclists andTriathletesNew Training Logs Feature More Space for Every Training DetailBoulder, CO, USA - November 239, 2007 - Cyclists and triathletescan begin logging next season's training today with the newest generationof training diary from VeloPress. Updated with feedback from coaches andathletes, The Cyclist's Training Diary and The Triathlete's Training Diarymake it easier than ever to gain insights into performance. The VeloPress training diaries are the best way for cyclists and triathletesto consolidate training data,
Ben and the peloton, Tour of CT
Saul Raisin has announced the end of his quest to return to professional cycling, following a decision by doctors not to approve his return to the peloton.
Cable Broke, Gotta Ride!
Hunter Pronovost running "the Hill"-Cheshire Cross07
River Trail Wenatchee WA
La Ruta Finisher/Kevin Perry
The Silver hurts the most
Who needs synchronized swimming?
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. It’s fall and a young woman’s mind turns to … cyclo-cross? D. Lawson sent in a terrific shot of a young rider taking on her first ‘cross race. Nice. Katie Compton may have to watch out for this one. Please drop us a note at Rosters@InsideInc.comto work out the details and we’ll send you a copy of our new Coors Classic DVD. Meanwhile, go ahead and take a look at our latest gallery, decide what you like and let us know
The Art of the Clavical Fracture
Former Cofidis rider Cristian Moreni has been banned for two years fora failed doping test during this year's Tour de France, the Italian CyclingFederation (FCI) announced on Thursday. The 35-year-old former Italian champion testedpositive for testosterone during the 11th stage of a drug-tainted 2007Tour that saw pre-race favorite Alexander Vinokourov of Kazakhstan alsosent home in disgrace. Moreni immediately acknowledged his guilt after testing positive withouteven requesting that his B sample be tested. His actions resulted in his entire team withdrawingfrom the Tour. He was later
Little Miss Horner (yep, Chris' girl) at Bend BMX
First 'Cross Race
LeMond on Block Island
Thursday News and Notes: Moreni gets two years; Tour goes to Monaco