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As the Lion King exits, the big three – Simoni, Garzelli and Cunego – battle it out

Figuera launched attack after attack on the final ascent

But Cunego proved strongest at the end

Horgan-Kobelski grinds out out through the allergenic Sonoma County countryside

The first paper O'Grady ever really worked on was in this album

Petacchi notches win No. 3

Fassa Bortolo works the front for their man Petacchi ...

... as Saeco marshals its forces for overall leader Simoni

The boss remains firmly in charge

Others in my generation took drugs and perhaps expanded their consciousness, that was open to question, and I drank and contracted my brain into halts and stutters, a gray fist of bitterness. Jim HarrisonWolf Myles Rockwell may be off on another kind of downhill run altogether, if you believe what you read in the papers. According to The Durango Herald, the 2000 world-champion downhiller was briefly jugged on Tuesday in connection with the discovery of a marijuana farm that the cops said would’ve been good for 200 large on the street, and that ain’t hay, as they mostly don’t say any

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.Magnus is magnificentEditor:Incredible. Please tell Mr. Backstedt (I believe he’s entitled to be called mister) his entries are riveting. How he competes at this elite level and is able and talented enough to compose such gripping tales could

HAVERHILL, MA - In an effort to highlight the new adidas Cycling website, www.adidascycling.net, Mavic-adidas Cycling is giving away a trip to the US Pro Championships in Philadelphia on June 6. One winner and a guest will jet to Philadelphia courtesy of adidas, for an adidas Cycling Pro weekend. The winner will receive, among other things, the opportunity to go on a training ride with adidas athlete Tim Johnson of the Saunier Duval/Prodir Cycling team, a personally fitted complete adidas cycling kit and VIP treatment at the US Pro Championships on Sunday. The new site offers the entire

MEMPHIS, TN -- True Temper Sports announced today the opening of a new titanium manufacturing facility located in Olive Branch, Mississippi. The major focus of this production operation will be to provide double-butted tubing and components to the bicycle industry. With the addition of super strength titanium, True Temper is now capable of providing OEMs and custom frame builders with a complete array of frame materials including high performance steel and carbon fiber. Commenting on the new product line, Ric Andersen, Vice President and General Manager of True Temper’s Performance Sports

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In his element. McEwen relishes a big win

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The RockShox Pike in its element

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Rockwell in the world champion's jersey.

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(Vicenza) - Campagnolo's Neutron Carbon wheels made their first appearance last year on BMW's F1 road bikes. These bikes - of which only 100 examples were produced - form part of a select and limited bicycle series bearing the official BMW F1 graphics and colours, created by the famous German luxury car manufacturer for its Lifestyle collection. Campagnolo, asked to fit these bicycles with Record groupsets, was also commissioned to create an exclusive wheel product. This collaboration eventually gave birth to Campagnolo's Neutron Carbon: a Neutron rim in aluminium coupled with a Hyperon hub

Moment of panic - Cunego's flat came in the closing kilometers

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MEMPHIS, TN -- True Temper Sports and TREK Bicycle Corporation announced a strategic supplier relationship today linking the world’s premium bicycle manufacturer and the world’s leading bicycle frame tubing manufacturer. The LeMond brand will use True Temper’s proprietary OX Platinum lightweight air hardening steel alloy as the “Spine” material for their multi-material LeMond branded frames. LeMond and True Temper will work together to introduce new models using OX Platinum and other metal alloys currently being engineered by both companies R & D groups. LeMond Product Manager, Aaron

Giro d'Italia: McEwen has a perfect day

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The flattest day so far

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Three trips through Spoleto gave McEwen ample time to figure out the finish

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Cipollini was ready to ride Thursday morning.

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Simoni was wear he needed to be all day

Although the UCI revealed its new 2005 Pro Tour schedule on April 22, very little information has yet to come forth on how this top-down restructuring will affect the burgeoning domestic race scene here in North America. With races like the Dodge Tour de Georgia and the T-Mobile International popping up over the last few years, North America has drawn some heavy hitters, including Lance Armstrong, Jens Voigt, Gilberto Simoni and Mario Cipollini. A look at the UCI’s Web site reveals that the presentation of the “new rules to the management committee” for the continental circuits, of which

Petacchi had his own trouble along the way

Conditions were not always ideal

Petacchi scores as Cipo' hits the tarmac

Petacchi scores as Cipo' hits the tarmac

Simoni played it safe all day

Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 12, 2004)--USA Cycling announced today its entry of a junior national road team in three European events throughout May beginning with this weekend’s Le Trophée Centre Morbihan in France. The following week, the team of six will compete at the Internationale Junioren Driedaagse van Axel in the Netherlands May 21-23 and then return to France to close out their European campaign with the Tour de Larriance May 28-31. Riding for the U.S. Junior National Team will be Chad Beyer (Peoria, Ariz.), Mike Chauner (West Chester, Pa.), Taylor Lane (Cloudcroft, N.M.), Chris

Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 11, 2004)--USA Cycling announced today the addition of Bryan Cook as its new Vice President of Marketing. Cook, most recently the Associate Director of Sales and Planning for Kellogg’s Food Away From Home, a consumer products division of Kellogg’s Corporation, brings to USA Cycling over twenty years of sales and marketing experience. As V.P. of Marketing, Cook’s focus will primarily be aimed at expanding brand and property development of USA Cycling and its many assets. Like the United States Olympic Committee and most other National Governing Bodies, USA

Marblehead, MA. (USA) – The Tyler Hamilton Foundation, today announced the Pedal for Progress Cycle Series; three fundraising bike rides to be held in Massachusetts, Colorado and California during the summer and fall months. The first event on June 13 is in Tyler’s home state of Massachusetts; the remaining two will take place in October. Individuals can register online now at www.tylerhamiltonfoundation.org. Tyler is scheduled to join the rides in Colorado and California. “The Tyler Hamilton Foundation is very excited to announce the Pedal for Progress Series of fundraising rides,” said

RIDE WITH GREG LEMOND! A once in a lifetime opportunity to ride with a legend brought to you by Bicycle Village. Before there was Lance there was LeMond!!! Greg LeMond, three time Tour de France winner and 2 time world champion, will be leading the Saturday morning ride, then holding an autograph session at the Bike Expo at Bicycle Village in Aurora on Saturday, May 15th. This is an amazing opportunity to meet one of the true legends of cycling. Pre-register to ride with Greg LeMond --online at www.bicyclevillage.com or by calling Bicycle Village-Aurora 303-337-1734 In honor of this

Los Angeles-based cycling club Veloworx Racing will hold an online auction to benefit one of its sponsors, the Tyler Hamilton Foundation (THF), beginning Sunday, May 16th on eBay (www.ebay.com). Bidding closes Sunday, May 23rd, the same day an open house and closing reception will be held at the Veloworx bike shop from 3-6 p.m., which is free and open to the public. All of the proceeds from the auction will benefit THF, a charity launched in January by professional cyclist Tyler Hamilton, perhaps best known for his heroic ride in the 2003 Tour de France when he incredibly finished the

Saeco hit the last climb with all guns firing

Mazzoleni: Lots of TV time in a 136km solo break

Cunego kept tabs on Popovych

Saeco stayed near the front when it counted

McGee finished 2:21 off of Simoni's pace

The final push

A long day in the saddle

Cunego wanted to be certain

Rising star Cunego grabs Giro stage at Pontremoli

DANBURY, CT – (May 9, 2004) The Tour of Connecticut is proud to announce the addition of the US Armed Forces Cycling Team to their roster. “The team is racing now with a focus on preparation to compete at the U.S. Elite Nationals and Olympic Team selection race in June,” said Debra Ponzio, Manager, U.S. Armed Forces Cycling. “Following this, six of the men will be chosen to represent the United States at our International Military World Championships, July 1-5 in Slovakia.” The team represents a cross-section of the United States as well as rank within the Armed Forces. For the TOC, Ponzio

As always, Cicli Pinarello spa of Treviso, Italy has something special for the athletes of the Fassa Bortolo team who will start the 87° Giro d’Italia next Saturday in Genoa riding Pinarello Dogma bicycles in magnesium. Naturally, all eyes will be focused on the performance of team captain, super-sprinter Alessandro Petacchi, who is also featured in Pinarello's new Dogma bicycle. Last year, Petacchi rode his Dogma to 30 wins, including a total of 15 in the three Grand Tours: six at the Giro d Italia, four at the Tour de France and five at the Vuelta di Spagna). Petacchi will count his loyal

03 May 2004 (Pozzoleone, Ital) – While Saeco’s Gilberto Simoni and Vini Caldirola’s Stefano Garzelli are making final preparations for this years Giro d’Italia and with the media pitting the two race favorites, fi’zi:k finds themselves in a téte a téte competition with: The Battle of the Saddles – Aliante vs Arione. Having assisted fi’zi:k with the development of the alleged number one selling road saddle in the world, the saddle that carried Simoni to the top of the 2003 Giro d’Italia podium, his 2004 choice is clear - the Arione. Defending champion, Simoni, will be riding on a red

McGee: Back in the lead

The day's first break had some horsepower

Pollack had a tough day in the leader's jersey