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Tonkov shows he still has it

Tonkov left with 16km to go

Giro Tech: Talkin' to the wrenches

Giro Tech: Talkin' to the wrenches

Giro Tech: Talkin' to the wrenches

Giro Tech: Talkin' to the wrenches

Giro Tech: Talkin' to the wrenches

Giro Tech: Talkin' to the wrenches

Ulmer smiles after setting her world record

Canadian cyclist Geneviève Jeanson is facing a possible suspension after failing to turn up for an April 21 drug test after the finish of the women’s edition of Flèche Wallonne in Belgium. Jeanson has reportedly explained that she missed the test because of an oversight. Jeanson told the French language Canadian newspaper La Presse that she had a blood and urine test before the race. "I'm not saying that's the reason but subconsciously I no doubt told myself that I had already had all the necessary tests for the day," Jeanson was quoted in the paper's Wednesday edition. Jeanson risks a

The Mail Bag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com, appearing each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 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.Class divisions out of hand, but single-speeds deserve theirsEditor:I think that you make some good points about the validity of a separate class for single-speeds. However, I am going to take the side of the single-speeders on this matter, I

Laguna Beach, CA – With preparations already underway for this year’s OutDoor Demo - the cycling industry’s premier new product testing event - Interbike is pleased to announce the addition of several enhancements to the popular kick-off event. New for 2004, the OutDoor Demo will feature the Dirt Jump Demo sponsored by Kona Bicycles - with professional jumpers showcasing the excitement of this high-flying segment of the sport. Also in the plans for this year’s event is a specific cyclocross section for testing the latest in 'cross bikes and equipment. Held for two-days under the sun-filled

David Fernandes

Giro Tech: Talkin' to the wrenches

Giro Tech: Talkin' to the wrenches

Back in the jersey

Cunego takes over with heroic effort

Cunego takes over with heroic effort

All alone up front.

Abersold

Popovych was overwhelmed by Saeco's effort

Brit' Charly Wegelius leads the escape

Simoni stayed with Popovych until the last climb

Contemplating the long climbs ahead

Again and again and again and...

Today's stage was the longest of the Giro this year.

Petacchi is happy to give credit where credit is due.

Popovych: Well, he doesn't look worried.

Arrivederci Italia!

Kristin Armstrong and I make the podium after the first time trial

Kristin and I meet the organizers of the Tour de L’Aude

Ken Whelpdale, prepping our bikes for the TT

Steve manning the team truck

Kim Anderson and I ride to work

That's me with Kimberly and Kristin getting ready to head off for another stage

Vanlandingham made it two wins in two days

The cartoonist at play

Rowney finally got to celebrate a win.

Popovych chats with Saeco's Damiano Cunego, who had the jersey before him

Take off: The opening straight at Big Bear.

The Giro vistis Croatia for the first time.

Carter heads to his fourth straight win at Big Bear.

Pula's massive coliseum rivals that of Rome.

Jonnier out in front.

Will he eventually run out of fingers?

Moreau holds on to the overall title

One early escape triggered...

... a hard chase from Postal

Armstrong on the attack

Moreau's best form in years

There’s a reason that Frazz, the songwriting janitor in the comic strip of the same name, spends a fair amount of his free time either running or riding a bicycle. His creator, cartoonist Jef Mallett, has raced the road and still competes in the occasional triathlon. We asked writer Marc Barringer to have a chat with Mallett, and a transcript of their conversation follows below. – EditorVeloNews: What? A lead character who is a cyclist? How did that happen? Jef Mallett: Pure self-centeredness. I modeled Frazz after myself - or, rather, I modeled Frazz after who I'd like to think I could be

The wines of Languedoc

Horner and Peras

Horner continues a strong spring campaign

Navigators in pursuit

Moreau looks as though he can't believe he's won

The key break

Louder takes the three-up sprint

Louder was working for a living out there on Saturday

Ayastaran on the attack

Race leader McCormack and his posse

Carter cruising.

Jonnier has won three straight slaloms.

The super D start.

Vanlandingham grabbed her second NORBA XC win.

This was Brown's first national win since 1999.

Trebon narrowly missed his first major MTB win.

President Bush suffered cuts and bruises early Saturday afternoon when he fell while mountain biking on his ranch near Crawford, Texas, according to White House spokesman Trent Duffy. Bush was on the 16th mile of a 17-mile ride when he fell, Duffy said. He was riding with a military aide, members of the Secret Service and his personal physician, Dr. Richard Tubbs. “He had minor abrasions and scratches on his chin, upper lip, nose, right hand and both knees,” Duffy said. “Dr. Tubbs, who was with him, cleaned his scratches, said he was fine. The Secret Service offered to drive him back to

Yaroslav Popovych flashes the victory sign after seizing the maglia rosa

His third-place finish was good enough to displace Damiano Cunego as overall leader

In this corner, Jonny Sundt ... and in that corner, Roberto Gaggioli

Was this dent caused by a crash – or a two-by-four?

Choo choo

Cunego is rolling right along – but a time trial's on the menu tomorrow