The Swiss squad
The Swiss squad
News
News
Freire wasn’t happy with the result, but Bettini was.
Freire wasn't happy with the result, but Bettini was.
Along the coast in Astruias
Along the coast in Astruias
The day’s early break met its expected fate
The day's early break met its expected fate
Rabobank kept tabs on the gap for Friere
Rabobank kept tabs on the gap for Friere
Quick Step ramped it up for Bettini
Quick Step ramped it up for Bettini
Another day and another civilized afternoon start
Another day and another civilized afternoon start
The finish town of Luarca
The finish town of Luarca
The peloton may be smaller once a few sprinters vanish in the hills
The peloton may be smaller once a few sprinters vanish in the hills
Deda’s Zero100 seatpost
Deda’s Zero100 seatpost
Julich took a last-minute dig
Julich took a last-minute dig
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.
Litespeed’s award winning Archon.
Litespeed’s award winning Archon.
Lampre chases
Lampre chases
The top and down tubes wrap around the head tube to offer greater stiffness to the front of the bike.
The top and down tubes wrap around the head tube to offer greater stiffness to the front of the bike.
Vande Velde’s first spill of the day
Vande Velde's first spill of the day
The One’s lever
The One’s lever
Milram clocks in and goes to work
Milram clocks in and goes to work
And its giant single-piece, forged caliper.
And its giant single-piece, forged caliper.
Freire dons the golden leader’s jersey
Freire dons the golden leader's jersey
Adidas’ new adiStar XC Ultra.
Adidas’ new adiStar XC Ultra.
Leipheimer caps his season with a stars-and-stripes jersey
Leipheimer caps his season with a stars-and-stripes jersey
And its budget Razor.
And its budget Razor.
He hit the afterburners on Paris Mountain and that was all she wrote
He hit the afterburners on Paris Mountain and that was all she wrote
Mavic’s new wheels forced a reshuffling just below the top of the range. The Ksyrium Premium is front and cent …
Mavic’s new wheels forced a reshuffling just below the top of the range. The Ksyrium Premium is front and center, while the new SL is to the right.
Bajadali was right there — almost
Bajadali was right there — almost
Both rely on a new rim with an offset spoke bed.
Both rely on a new rim with an offset spoke bed.
Devine on the front, winding it up
Devine on the front, winding it up
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.