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Bless you, boys.

Proud papa Travis Brown and his brown 69er

Attack, caught, attack, caught... and she still wins!

Fisher's Race Days

They come in pink, too

The Anthem Composite

Lookin' good

The hydro-formed seatstays on Brown's 69er

Kabush is running narrow 1.9 Larsen TTs

Groovin', on a Friday afternoon

Before (front) and after

Jelly Belly’s Matty Rice takes the first of three podium spots for Launceston, Australia.

Leipheimer raced aggressively in the 06 Sea Otter circuit

Looking up from below

Our tour guide, Shimano's Matt Robinson

Perhaps more than any other world champion, current rainbow jersey holder Tom Boonen most resembles his legendary countryman Rik Van Looy. Van Looy, who was known as the Emperor of Herentals after his hometown, won all of the major one-day classics, including three editions of Paris-Roubaix, which Boonen is attempting to win for a second time this Sunday. Remarkably, Van Looy and Boonen grew up in villages only 30km apart in the flatlands directly east of Antwerp jammed up against the Dutch border. This is not Flanders, the epicenter of Belgian cycling, but a region, once called Brabant,

Saul Raisin remains in a coma Friday in a French hospital and doctors say the next two to four days are very important to see improvement. The condition of the 23-year-old American has stabilized following surgery Thursday and physicians say the immediate threat to his life has passed. Raisin crashed late in Tuesday’s first stage of the Circuit de la Sarthe and landed hard on his face and shoulder. He broke a clavicle and a rib and suffered several cuts and abrasions, but doctors say emphatically that his hard-shell helmet saved his life. He was alert Wednesday and spoke with Crédit

The Mailbag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com. If you have a comment, an opinion or observation regarding anything you have seen in cycling, in VeloNews magazine or on VeloNews.com, write to WebLetters@InsideInc.com. Please include your full name and home town. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.Saul Raisin’s dedication is inspirationalEditor:I was distressed to read about Saul Raisin's crash and his drug-induced coma. I remember racing in Union City, Georgia, several years ago. It was a split day: a morning time trial and an evening criterium. After the criterium (which was

Van Looy was at his peak from 1960 to '62

Boonen is following in his footsteps with 12 wins already this year

Raisin remains in a coma, though doctors say the threat to his life has passed

The CNC-machined prototype of the low-normal XTR rear derailleur

Naef stirs the soup in the time trial

The men's podium

Sauser's stylish shoe covers

A refined trigger release

A backside view of Dual Control

Another backside view

A look from the front

Dahle soars solo to victory

Peraud wins – and keeps on going

Ride with Tom Danielson on Saturday in Littleton, ColoradoDiscovery Channel star Tom Danielson will take time out of his busyschedule ahead of defending his title at the Tour de Georgia to meet andride with lucky members of the public Saturday in Littleton, Colorado.Danielson will join a group ride of about 20-25 miles and then hostan autograph and open forum for the general public followed by a pressconference for the media.The events take place Saturday, April 8, at the Bicycle Village storeat 8100 W. Crestline Ave. near Wadsworth and Bowles.The schedule:12:00 pm - Group ride with Tom

Saul Raisin’s condition was reported as stabilized but still "very serious" on Thursday afternoon following surgery to reduce pressure on his brain from a hemorrhage early Thursday morning. The 23-year-old Crédit Agricole rider had been placed in a drug-induced coma early Thursday morning after his condition worsened overnight following a crash Tuesday in the opening stage of the Circuit de la Sarthe. The crash left him with a broken clavicle and rib, plus serious cuts and scrapes to his face. Doctors said Raisin's condition had improved after successful surgery to alleviate the

Dear Bob;Your well written article Victimof Circumstance explaining the sixelements required to prove negligence brings about an interesting a question;as cyclists we all sign a plethora of Waivers / Releases throughout theyear for just about every event we participate in whether it is a raceor ride, or joining a team. My question is if signing a release or waivercan be upheld in a situation where true negligence on behalf of the promoteror organizers can be proven? Is it really possible to "Sign Your Life Away"?Best regards,R. S.NevadaDear R.S.;To fully address your question, it is necessary

Raisin at the 2005 Tour de Langkawi

Raisin made an impression at the 2005 world's

Loddo takes stage 3

A perfect day for a bunch finish

Gusev and Eisel have a go

DeJongh and Vansevenant get something organized

The Vansevenant escape

It wasn't going to be Boonen's day

Milram had the firepower . . .

. . . Roesems had the guts . . .

. . . but here's how the podium shaped up

The clouds above Laguna Seca on Wednesday

Well, the good news is, if you stack it, you'll spend more at the laundry than at the ER

The Mailbag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com. If you have a comment, an opinion or observation regarding anything you have seen in cycling, in VeloNews magazine or on VeloNews.com, write to WebLetters@InsideInc.com. Please include your full name and home town. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.Fly on the wall?Editor,I'd sure like to get DaveProuty and GerardBisceglia in a room together for a little shop talk. Jerry Laceand Ms. Lisa are not invited.Andy BohlmannColorado Springs, ColoradoWhy whine? Just turn to OLNDear Editor,Not that I am some crazy fishing fan, or disagree

The Massachusetts House and Senate have formed a conference committee to write a final version of the fiscal 2006 supplemental budget bill. The Major Taylor Association is advocating an item that is in the House version but not the Senate version — $205,000 for the Major Taylor memorial in Worcester, which would be the city’s first public monument honoring an African-American, highlighting Massachusetts' exemplary role in allowing the talent of the 1899 world cycling champion to flourish in spite of racism. Introduced by Rep. John Binienda and Rep. James Leary, the item is part of House

Hushovd takes it at the line

Basso rockets to victory in the time trial

Medicos work on Farrar after he took a tumble at 60 kph in the finale

Our latest reader-submitted Photo Gallery is now up for your viewing pleasure. Of course, a new gallery also means the naming of the winner of ourlast contest. Take the time to wander through that gallery and see if you agree or disagree with our choice of winner. To us, Michael W. Miller’s “Cyclocross Nationals Dec.9 2005” just proves how wonderfully goofy our sport is, especially the ‘crossers, who are at their best when the weather is at its worst. We love ‘cross and we really appreciate that photo. Congratulations Michael! Drop us a note at Rosters@InsideInc.com to work out the

Attention Sea Otter Classic Fans: Introducing the VeloNews-Sea Otter Photo Gallery Submit your photos taken at the 2006 Sea Otter Classic before April16th and enter to win prizes and have your photos published on VeloNews.com. Based around the Laguna Seca Recreation Area just inland of Monterey,California, the Sea Otter Classic is a cycling festival like noother. Every year for four days, tens of thousands of bike enthusiastsconverge on the green rolling hills like a massing two-wheeled army. Tattooedmen on burly downhill bikes wait patiently behind little girls on pinkbikes with training

Gerard Bisceglia's four-year tenure as chief executive officer of USA Cycling came to an abrupt end on Tuesday. Bisceglia said USA Cycling board president Jim Ochowicz dismissed him, but did not give him a reason. "I have no idea [why]," Bisceglia said. "No cause given." Ochowicz could not be reached by telephone. But later Tuesday, USA Cycling posted an announcement on its website that said Bisceglia had resigned and quoted Ochowicz as saying that he was responsible "for moving USA Cycling in a positive direction over the past four years." The announcement said the USA Cycling board of

Renowned sprinter Robbie McEwen (Aus) of Davitamon-Lotto, Floyd Landis (USA) of Phonak Hearing Systems, and defending champion Tom Danielson (USA) of Discovery Channel headline the field of professional cyclists competing at the 2006 Ford Tour de Georgia. Event organizers Medalist Sports announced today the eight-man rosters for each of the 15 teams, including six ProTour teams, two U.S.-based Professional Continental teams and seven Continental teams from the America Tour . "The Ford Tour de Georgia continues to attract the best professional cyclists in the world. This year race fans will

The Sea Otter Classic, the world's largest bicycling festival, welcomes an international field of pro gravity racers to compete in downhill, dual slalom and mountain cross. This multi-sport, four-day "Celebration of Cycling" begins on April 6 at Laguna Seca Recreation Area in Monterey, California. The festival draws the top Olympic, pro and amateur athletes from over 30 countries for intense competition in front of audiences of 50,000+. Sea Otter's MTB Gravity OmniumPro downhill finals: Sunday, April 9, 10 a.m.The downhill (DH) course at the Sea Otter Classic is emerging from the

VeloNews Photo Gallery: A new winner, a new gallery and a special new contest

PRESS RELEASE: VeloNews extends Sea Otter Photo Contest

PRESS RELEASE: VeloNews extends Sea Otter Photo Contest

PRESS RELEASE: VeloNews extends Sea Otter Photo Contest

Forster triumphs in a crash-scarred finale

Bisceglia says he was sacked; USA Cycling says he resigned

The Mailbag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com. If you have a comment, an opinion or observation regarding anything you have seen in cycling, in VeloNews magazine or on VeloNews.com, write to WebLetters@InsideInc.com. Please include your full name and home town. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.Jens is the manEditor:To preface, I am a huge Jens Voigt fan. His positive attitudeabout his career and his life inspire me. As well as his determinationon the bike, and his humility in "knowing his role" while helping teammateswin races, even when he isn't winning them himself. For

For the 2006 season the Trek Volkswagen Racing Team will have a stable of three bikes to choose from for all their racing endeavors. Below is a breakdown of the bikes has seen at the team’s training camp in Solvang, California. Please note that due to personal preference with some components, each bike will differ slightly between the team riders. The Trek VW team bikes are expertly tuned and set up by team mechanic Zack Vestal and assistant mechanic Dave Meadows. Jeremiah Bishop’s Elite 9.9New for 2006, each rider on the Trek VW team will have an Elite 9.9 at their disposal for short track

How many people can find the silver lining in having cancer? Not many people are as impressive as 8-year-old Joshua Alfaro. When asked about his battle with leukemia, which is a blood cancer, Joshua is very matter-of-fact and composed. "There are some good parts and some scary parts, but in the end it all balances out," says Joshua. With jaw-dropping confidence, he even points out his "favorite parts of having cancer." He adds that if he hadn't had cancer he wouldn't have ever met so many nice people (like his favorite nurse), he wouldn't have learned to make bracelets at Camp

Bait the hook well: this fish will bite. — William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing If you didn't see Tom Boonen stomping the pommes frites out of cycling's finest during the Tour of Flanders on TV Sunday, it may be because ESPN2 was busy in Manning, South Carolina, watching Preston Clark crush the Bassmasters four-day catch record during the Santee Cooper Showdown. Clark landed 115 pounds, 15 ounces of fish during the event, eclipsing Dean Rojas's piddling mark of 108 pounds, 12 ounces, set in 2001 on Florida's Lake Tohopekaliga. And ESPN2 was there to bring us all the

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Monday's Mailbag: Photos and a tragic loss

Bishop's rig

Haywood's Top Fuel

Posner's Fuel Ex 9.5

The Dual Control lever

The XTR pedal

The rear derailleur

The newest player in the high-end-wheel game

Valverde nips Freire in a photo finish

The Bassmasters version of a podium wave

Boonen takes over the ProTour lead

Boonen repeats