Julich took a last-minute dig
Julich took a last-minute dig
News
News
The new Phazer handlebar
The new Phazer handlebar
But it would be Leipheimer’s day in the sun
But it would be Leipheimer's day in the sun
The new SuperZero seatpost and the Forza carbon stem complete Deda’s top package.
The new SuperZero seatpost and the Forza carbon stem complete Deda’s top package.
All alone out front
All alone out front
Freire wins, takes the lead
Freire wins, takes the lead
Man, that was some thirsty work
Man, that was some thirsty work
No frozen waterbottles in this bunch
No frozen waterbottles in this bunch
Bennati got caught up in the crash . . .
Bennati got caught up in the crash . . .
Cunego up and riding. Who says bike racers ain’t tough?
Cunego up and riding. Who says bike racers ain't tough?
. . . as did Vande Velde . . .
. . . as did Vande Velde . . .
Schwinn’s prototype Fastback.
Schwinn’s prototype Fastback.
. . . and Castaño
. . . and Castaño
GT’s anniversary edition Zaskar.
GT’s anniversary edition Zaskar.
This Week in Pro Cycling – September 1, 2007
Dear Readers,
Welcome to this week's edition of The Prologue, the weekly news summary from the world of competitive cycling by your friends at VeloNews.com.
Bennati picks up where he left off.
Bennati picks up where he left off. After winning the final stage of the Tour de France, Bennati scores a victory at the Vuelta opener.
Danielson is out of the Vuelta
Danielson is out of the Vuelta
Cunego got back to the peloton
Cunego got back to the peloton
A nice sunny start to the third grand tour of the year
A nice sunny start to the third grand tour of the year
No clear fav’s in this bunch.
No clear fav's in this bunch.
A year of scandal in cycling, but the fans still turn out.
A year of scandal in cycling, but the fans still turn out.
The day’s break rolls away… but never got more than 3:20 on the field.
The day's break rolls away... but never got more than 3:20 on the field.
Martinez tries his luck with a solo effort.
Martinez tries his luck with a solo effort. He is eventually caught, but now has the KOM jersey for his efforts.
The chase wasn’t furious…
The chase wasn't furious...
Bennati gets a jersey to boot
Bennati gets a jersey to boot
Cunego hopes to be back on Sunday
Cunego hopes to be back on Sunday
…but it was more than adequate.
...but it was more than adequate.
Slipstream announces ’08 roster
Slipstream Sports LLC has announced the Slipstream-Chipotle cycling team’s roster for 2008. The team includes David Millar, Christophe Laurent, Julian Dean, David Zabriskie, Christian Vande Velde, Magnus Backstedt, Tyler Farrar, Maartijn Maaskant, Tom Danielson, Dan Martin, Chris Sutton, Trent Lowe, Ryder Hesjedal, Danny Pate, Pat McCarty, Will Frischkorn, Jason Donald, Lucas Euser, Tom Peterson, Mike Friedman, Huub Duyn, Kilian Patour, Timmy Duggan and Steven Cozza. “We are poised for an outstanding year and are excited to have grown our relationship with Chipotle,” said Doug Ellis,
FSA’s ISS (Integrated Seat System)
FSA’s ISS (Integrated Seat System)
CEO and directeur sportif Jonathan Vaughters announces the Slipstream-Chipotle roster for 2008 at the USA Cycl …
CEO and directeur sportif Jonathan Vaughters announces the Slipstream-Chipotle roster for 2008 at the USA Cycling pro championships
Schwalbe’s high-tech tubular.
Schwalbe’s high-tech tubular.
Lightweight’s new carbon clincher.
Lightweight’s new carbon clincher.
Zabriskie defends his pro time-trial title
Zabriskie defends his pro time-trial title
The shallow rimmed Ventoux still relies on the old style spokes. Lightweight will continue to offer the Aramid …
The shallow rimmed Ventoux still relies on the old style spokes. Lightweight will continue to offer the Aramid and Kevlar spokes to consumers as an option. The principal reason would be for the repair or replacement of a older wheel.
Soon-to-be-teammate Pate finished second
Soon-to-be-teammate Pate finished second
Yes 750 Euros, but it works with both Campagnolo and Shimano.
Yes 750 Euros, but it works with both Campagnolo and Shimano.
Slipstream scored a virtual sweep of the podium with Duggan in third
Slipstream scored a virtual sweep of the podium with Duggan in third
Luigi Bergamo explains the reversed seam on the new bib, meant to make the straps more comfortable.
Luigi Bergamo explains the reversed seam on the new bib, meant to make the straps more comfortable.
And Saul Raisin returned to racing after a long recuperation from a serious crash
And Saul Raisin returned to racing after a long recuperation from a serious crash
The new Assos bib kit.
The new Assos bib kit.
This is how the day ended, with Dave Zabriskie zipping up his pretty new shirt . . .
This is how the day ended, with Dave Zabriskie zipping up his pretty new shirt . . .
A single Speedplay Nano Gram Zero weighs 62 grams.
A single Speedplay Nano Gram Zero weighs 62 grams.
. . . and here’s how it began, with Saul Raisin the first man to leave the start house
. . . and here's how it began, with Saul Raisin the first man to leave the start house
Maverick American’s 36mm DUC 36.
Maverick American’s 36mm DUC 36.
Former world U-23 champ Danny Pate nearly got the win
Former world U-23 champ Danny Pate nearly got the win
Selle Italia’s sharp Team Edition Flite…
Selle Italia’s sharp Team Edition Flite...
Teammate Timothy Duggan slotted in for third
Teammate Timothy Duggan slotted in for third
…and the trendy Troy Lee version.
...and the trendy Troy Lee version.
Bobby Julich was disappointed with his fifth-place finish
Bobby Julich was disappointed with his fifth-place finish
This white will work after Labor Day.
This white will work after Labor Day.
But Tom Zirbel had to be happy with his fourth-place ride
But Tom Zirbel had to be happy with his fourth-place ride
The Plasma compact cockpit.
The Plasma compact cockpit.
As for Raisin, he and his dad were just happy to be back in the game
As for Raisin, he and his dad were just happy to be back in the game
EuroBike: News from the (crowded) aisles
EuroBike: News from the (crowded) aisles
Also back in the mix after an absence was Tyler Hamilton, though sans Tinkoff kit
Also back in the mix after an absence was Tyler Hamilton, though sans Tinkoff kit
SLK-Light offers the same Hollow Molding technology as K-Force at a more reasonable price.
SLK-Light offers the same Hollow Molding technology as K-Force at a more reasonable price.
The podium
The podium
The K-Force wheel.
The K-Force wheel.
The Cross Comp has a price of $1400…
The Cross Comp has a price of $1400...
.. and the Cross Team is at $1800.
.. and the Cross Team is at $1800.
Both the Team and the Comp share Scott’s new wide profile cyclo-cross brake.
Both the Team and the Comp share Scott’s new wide profile cyclo-cross brake.
Scott offers nice details on each model like the headtube cable guides.
Scott offers nice details on each model like the headtube cable guides.
Look’s new Quartz pedal.
Look's new Quartz pedal.
Two of Crank Brothers’ new directset headsets, the Cobalt SL (Left, at $130) and the Cobalt Ti (at $300).
Two of Crank Brothers’ new directset headsets, the Cobalt SL (Left, at $130) and the Cobalt Ti (at $300).
The Cobalt SLI is one of Crank Brother’s two new integrated cranks.
The Cobalt SLI is one of Crank Brother’s two new integrated cranks.
The Cobalt S is the other and set with a single ring.
The Cobalt S is the other and set with a single ring.
Crank Bros’ prototype Cobalt wheel.
Crank Bros' prototype Cobalt wheel.
Landis decision likely in late September
A memo drafted by the head of the arbitration panel reviewing the Floyd Landis doping case suggests that a decision in the matter won’t be forthcoming until mid- to late-September. Landis has been awaiting a ruling in the case since testing positive for testosterone at the 2006 Tour de France. The case was argued in a public hearing in May and a ruling had initially been expected prior to this year’s Tour. According to the memo from panel chairman Patrice Brunet, the three-member panel has scheduled a closed September 12th hearing to review procedures employed by staff at France’s national
Crank Brothers should be shipping the Speedball – now called the Iodine – seatpost by the begining of the yea …
Crank Brothers should be shipping the Speedball - now called the Iodine - seatpost by the begining of the year.
Danielson won stage 17 at last year’s Vuelta.
Danielson won stage 17 at last year's Vuelta.
Happy anniversary SID, even the original was out for the party
Happy anniversary SID, even the original was out for the party
Eurobike’s first-ever demo was held in the hills above Lake Constance.
Eurobike's first-ever demo was held in the hills above Lake Constance.
The new SID
The new SID
Giant’s new Trance X
Giant’s new Trance X
Its new carbon low-speed adjuster.
Its new carbon low-speed adjuster.
A clear view of its co-pivot.
A clear view of its co-pivot.
The “Hollow Bottom” lower.
The “Hollow Bottom” lower.
Ridley’s new X-Fire.
Ridley’s new X-Fire.
You can see the difference between the new SID and current Reba lowers.
You can see the difference between the new SID and current Reba lowers.