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Armstrong takes up the challenge

... and then some

The race leader meets the press: 'I've never seen a stage like that.'

Tony Cruz gets out front for his turn in the breeze

... as does Damon Kluck

Even Olympic champ Ekimov has to fetch a little water from time to time

Meanwhile, the boss shows one of the young pups how the big dogs bark

It's not all Postal: The Navs got their digs in

And so did the race leader

Armstrong showing a little leg (well, maybe not so little) on a descent

... along with faithful lieutenant Hincapie

134 miles, five categorized climbs

A couple of weeks ago I ran into Boulder racer and former 7UP pro Chuck Coyle at Redlands. Besides racing his bike, Coyle is also the proprietor these days of theprosstuff.com, and we got to talking about ... socks. Seems that in addition to the pro equipment up for sale on the site – bikes, frames, wheels, components - TheProsStuff also has on hand several pair of team-issue socks. Used. I recently followed up with him, to find out if people are actually buying used cycling socks on the Web. Yes, he told me. "They're not going so fast. It's more of a specialty item," he joked. "I've

Cipo's been a great ambassador for cyclingEditors:I can't tell you what a pleasure it's been reading about Cipollini at the Tour de Georgia this week. His attitude has been great, and can only help the U.S. cycling scene. If you speak to him, please pass along my thanks. His "diplomatic tour" is a success. Peter CarltonStamford, CT Let OLN know its coverage has deterioratedEditors:I'm sure you've all noticed the general increase in lameness of the cycling coverage over at OLN these days. Considering that most of us are tossing out 15-20 extra dollars a month on cable just to catch a few

A weary McCartney finds the line at last

(Northbrook, Ill., April 23) - In a bittersweet vote, the NorthbrookCycle Committee has chosen to suspend the 2004 season at the Ed RudolphNorthbrook Velodrome. Although this will mean a year without racing atthe historic venue, the decision paves the way for resurfacing to beginin July, rather than next September. "It was a tough decision to make," said Peter Janunas, NCC president."Beginning the resurfacing project in July allows us to complete the projectbefore winter sets in. With the unpredictable Chicago weather, there wasa fear that beginning the project in September may have

The Postal train chugged along at the front of the chase

The one and only Missy Giove.

Three of America's best: Horner, Julich and Armstrong

McCartney drills it

A frustrated Horner took his digs, but never got far

Ferguson had a tough go at Sea Otter.

Respect the rainbow.

Lots of fight left.

Dear Bob,Many businesses around Salt Lake City plow the snow from their propertyinto the street (often in the designated bike path). Are they potentiallyliable for injuries to cyclist that result from this action?Jeff,Salt Lake City, UtahDear Jeff,The mountains in the west have received some new snow and because thecycling season is well underway, your question is topical. Consideringhow often it snows in Salt Lake I am sure that you run into the problemof being forced off the shoulder and into traffic on many occasions bypiled up snow.Salt Lake City city ordinance 14.20.080, entitled

Maybe a full-face for this race?

Laguna Beach, CA (April 22, 2004) - As the cycling season begins to heat up, Interbike is pleased to announce its advocacy and association support program for 2004, an annual effort that provides necessary funding for a broad collection of advocacy and industry organizations at the local and national level. Based on merit and overall impact, Interbike had chosen to provide financialsupport to the following advocacy organizations and industry associations: € Bikes Belong Coalition€ League of American Bicyclists€ International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA)€ Junior Development ­ USA

Frischy shares a moment with Bob Roll.

Not his finest moment

Blatter wasn't her usual self.

Rumpf

The next Cadel?

Leblanc and Saiz

Platt proved he was in for the short haul.

Meet Mark Weir: Fastest PR guy you know.

Armstrong surprised them at the line

OFoto's Stewart on a long break

Voigt is solidly in second

Sciandri gets a shoe change

Armstrong and Pavel Padrnos

Cruising through the woods of Georgia

A satisfied stage winner

Drew Miller's Landis-Trek-VW team will have its work cut out for it in Bisbee this weekend

Pate and Fraser at work

Rebellin stayed with Di Luca

Julich and ther climbers are looking forward to the hills

Postal's Devolder tries an escape

Fraser gets a big kiss from his sis'

Hamilton: Ready for Sunday?

On the Mur

Dekker shook things up with 16km to go

Vino' tries his legs

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Veltec Sports and Look Cycles has unveiled a blockbuster pedal trade-inprogram - deemed “Step Into Carbon”.  The program has been designedto bring added visibility to its CX-6 pedal line and provide consumersa limited opportunity to purchase these 100% carbon bodied pedals at agreat discount.The trade-in program is currently underway and will run through May31, 2004.  It’s a simple program that provides the consumer with aninstant credit of $50 at the register, when trading in their current pedals(regardless of their condition) towards the purchase of a new pair of CX-6’spedals.For a list of

The day's first break had some horsepower

TORRINGTON, CT (April 15, 2004) - Situated in scenic northwesternConnecticut, Lime Rock Park is recognized and revered for its scenic beautyand its place in motor-sports history.  As of May 20th, at 12:00 noon,professional cyclists will descend on this hallowed racing ground and itmay never be the same again.Lime Rock Park will host the 2nd leg of the second annual Tour of Connecticutwith a 50K circuit race on the 1.53 Miles (2.45 K) road racing course. An international field of professional cyclists and invited Category 1&2 cyclists will compete in a fast a furious race.  Cyclists will takea

Health Net leads the chase

Horner gets his time trial bike dialed in for Thursday's double-day

Julich, Wohlberg and Baldwin listen as Horner gives yet another animated answer

Cipollini brings a new quality to racing in Georgia

Horner in Georgia: “I’m here to win”

Horner in Georgia: “I’m here to win”

Race announcer Dave Towle hams it up with Jacky Durand

Fraser put it all on the line

Getting in TV time

Cipo' was there with a lap to go, but faded on the last climb

Julich, waiting for the big climbs later in the week, was happy to have finished in the main field...

... as was Armstrong.

Fraser's happy no matter what