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PRESS RELEASE:New Kona Top-to-Bottom Eliminator to highlight BikeWorld’s spectular“Out of Bounds“ opening weekend,  20th till 23rd of May, 2004KONAWORLD -- California has the “Terminator”, Flachauhas the “Herminator”, now BikeWorld Leogang, Austria has the “Eliminator“.During BikeWorld Leogang’s “Out of Bounds” season opening weekend, May20-23rd, the new Kona Top-to-Bottom Eliminator DH/Freeride race will awarda combined €10,000 euros to the last man and woman standing.The Eliminator is open to the public, with qualifiers taking place onThursday and Friday. The riders will face BikeWorld’s

One man's waste is another creature's buffetEditors;There was a letter on the webpage recently, asking Bob Mionske if throwingbanana peels or other organic trash on the roadsides is considered littering(see "LegallySpeaking - with Bob Mionske: Is that a banana in your jersey pocket?").He replies that the law does in fact consider it littering, but I wouldlike to point out another good reason not to do it. Organic wasteattracts small scavengers such as insects and rodents and possums.These critters in turn attract larger predators, such as owls and hawks,and when they become road kill, crows

Jaksche: Still the man to beat

CSC timed its move to perfection

Before the storm

A three-judge Colorado appeals court panel has unanimously overturned a lower court decision and ruled in favor of a lawsuit filed by former U.S. Cycling Federation trustee Les Earnest challenging a series of changes to the by-laws of USA Cycling, passed under emergency provisions in February of 1999. In an opinion drafted by Colorado appeals court Judge Leonard P. Plank, the court ruled that the procedures used in enacting a 24-page set of changes to the organization's bylaws and articles of incorporation were in violation of USA Cycling's own rules. Furthermore, the court ruled

Jaksche in yellow

Hamilton is here for Zülle

Roy and the Rona team kept the overall in the family

Sayers and Jones made sure that this break would stick

Di Luca salutes Pantani

Di Luca and Valverde

Evans guts it out

'Mad Max' does it again

Gutierrez holds onto the overall

The law is an assVeloNews:When I read the "Legally Speaking" column lumping banana peels and used oil filters together, I had to step back and remind myself the column is "legally" correct and therefore has no connection to common sense. Let's take this slowly: Banana peels thrown in the grass are fertilizer; one-gallon jugs filled with urine are litter; banana peels biodegrade in a week; a used diaper is going to take a lot longer. Of course my mental picture is of riding down a country road, polishing off nature's perfect food and trying to clear the barbed-wire fence with the slinky

Earlier this week, McDonald’s announced that it would be phasing out “Supersizing” by the end of this year. What’s the world coming to? Since when do the wheels of progress move backwards? In one of the great innovations in capitalism, Mickey D’s found a way to take a penny’s worth of soda syrup and a nickel’s worth of French fries and tack on 39 cents to millions of orders. And now, they’re doing away with it? What, in the name of public relations? Just because they helped spawn a nationwide epidemic of obesity and health problems is no reason to do away with an institution. It’s just

Dear Bob,It always bugs me when I see a rider on a group ride toss a bananapeel on the road. I know he's littering if he discards the empty gel pack,but does a banana peel constitute litter?Rich W.Illinois Dear Rich,I bugs me too. Maybe that’s why they are called litterbugs?Generally speaking I am not the guy who feels it is his responsibility,or even his right, to “police” scofflaws. However, when a person littersin public, he is polluting the environment, which, of course, belongs tothe multi-national corporations… oops... sorry, I mean all of us. Ruminating on this subject I am loath to

It's not about the licenseDear VeloNews,Call it bureaucracy, call it fair, unfair or simply logical (see"Jeansongets U.S. license"). As a competitor myself, and without goinginto the issue of one's getting a license from Canada versus from USA Cycling, I just want to know if Ms. Jeanson is going to give her fellow competitors a reason why she tested with a high hematocrit before world's last year. Like a few years ago, Paola Pezzo never bothered to explain to any of us competing against her as professional mountain bikers how she tested positive for Nandrolone. That same year, as she won

Legally Speaking - with Bob Mionske: Is that a banana in your jersey pocket?

Gutierrez

These clipless XPedo pedals weigh just a scant 220 grams and cost a hearty $249

Thomson's new Masterpiece road seatposts are a thing of beauty at 193 grams and $139 (27.2, 330mm)

Vetta's Brian McGorrahan shows off the clever $25 Tube tool which incorperates 18 tools, 180 degree pivoting ratcheting driver and LED lights

Park Tool's John Krawczyk shows off the company's latest high-end workstand, the $250 PRS-15

The beautiful Salsa Las Cruces 'cross bike gets even better in '04 with the addition of a carbon disc-ready fork

It was only logicalHi,As a competitive cyclist in Canada, I am in awe of GenevièveJeanson's talent (see "Jeansongets U.S. license"). The level of racing in Canada can't compareto U.S. or international racing. Yet Geneviève Jeanson is at thevery top of the sport at the international level. Clearly she has the talentas well as the necessary ambition and support to compete at that level.Over the past several seasons she has provided inspiration to aspiringyoung cyclists in Canada. It is rare for such a talent to emerge from the Canadian scene, andbecause of this I am quite unhappy

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Salanson died from heart failure at the age of 23

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The wind was a factor on Wednesday

Ullrich's doing this early race at his own pace

MTB News: Moseley breaks wrist

Cane Creek's Peter Gilbert shows off the improved $50 Ergo Control II bar end that cleverly integrates with an ODI-style locking grip ($27)

Just who is that sporting the highly sought-after VeloNews messenger bag? Why, it's none other than Shimano's Chris DiStefano with hints of '05 technology. Much improved Ultegra anyone?

Deda Elementi's frontman Fulvio Acquati came up with this clever campaign to garner interest in passerby. The Italian manufacturer's new modular TT bar is less expensive than the popular Aero Black and offers increased ease of adjustability

ITM's Eric Sakalowski shows off the beautiful carbon $599 Sword bar/stem combo.

Nokian's Steve Ritchey shows off the NBX Lite which utilizes the company's legendary car snow tire rubber compound for increased traction and durability

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFEBRUARY 19, 2004Rock Out with Andy Hampsten and A President of the United Statesof America at the Seattle International Bicycle Expo 2004Seattle - To kick off the 2004 cycling season, Hampsten Cycles celebrates the introduction of their new time trial bike, the Vetriolo, with an appearance by Andy Hampsten at the Seattle International Bicycle Expo. In addition, the enigmatic and idiosyncratic Hampsten brothers have enlisted Seattle-based rock musician, Dave Dederer, singer/guitarist for The Presidents of the United States of America, to assist in the Hampstenbooth.Steve

Tuesday's mail bag: Right on Brad, shut up David, quit repeating yourself VN

Sassone at world's in 2001

Jeanson meets the press in 2003

A vehicle similar to this was involved in the accident.

Don't hold backVeloNews,Regarding Bradley McGee's comments in Monday's EuroFile (see "McGeelashes out"), Now, c'mon Brad, tell us what you really think...Darryl HuculakVictoria, British Columbia, Canada Take down the wall of silenceDear editors,I read with interest the statement of Brad McGee as reported on yourweb site concerning his defense of the reputation of cyclists in the peloton. On a human level, I can well understand Brad McGee's feelings, assumingof course that he is clean. Sadly, this is the point: I think most cyclingfans, indeed the wider public, cannot be certain as to

CLIF BAR & VeloNews are excited to present: An evening all about bike racing, highlighting the '04 Colavita Olive Oil Pro Cycling Team as well as USPRO Champ Mark McCormack's impressive '03 season. First we'll tap a few kegs and fire up the pizza oven, then we'll sit back for an evening all about bike racing, highlighting the '04 Colavita Olive Oil Pro Cycling Team as well as USPRO Champ Mark McCormack's impressive '03 season. Please join us!Hang out with fellow cycling fans, chat it up with the folks from CLIF BAR, and meet the Colavita Olive Oil Pro Cycling Team riders - all while

News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseDahon and S.D.G. Join Forces On Saddle ProjectNew I-Beam Model to Incorporate Flex Feature Duarte, California, February 16, 2004 -- Dahon California, Inc.,the world leader in folding bicycles, and California-based bicycle seatdesigners S.D.G. (Speed Defies Gravity), have collaborated to make Dahon’s2004 premier bike models lighter and more versatile than ever. S.D.G.’sunique I-Beam system, which employs a single composite “rail” molded intothe base of the saddle, versus dual metal rails, saves significant weightand roughly triples the fore-aft adjustability

After Canadian refused a race license in Quebec, Jeanson gets a USA Cycling license.

Seattle, WA. –  Component manufacturer Full Speed Ahead will increaseits presence in the European professional peleton by supporting no fewerthan 16 Division One and Two road teams during the 2004 season.In addition to supplying its new wheelsets, handlebars, stems, seatposts,headsets, bottom brackets and carbon cranksets, more top teams will nowuse the super aerodynamic VisionTech aerobars and brake levers.New teams added for the 2004 season include UCI #2 ranked Quickstepled by UCI #1 rider Paolo Bettini. Quickstep will use Full Speed Aheadcranksets and bottom brackets. Also added for 2004

Vicenza, February, 2004 – A few years ago, the Metal Series linewas the trailblazer for Campagnolo sportswear. We wanted the sportswearto be instilled with the same Campagnolo spirit as the components and thiswe achieved. Technology, attention to detail, elegance and class are thespecial features of this sportswear line. Clothes for people who like to dress elegantly every day and expectthe same quality and style when they engage in their favorite hobby: cycling. The Metal Full Zip jersey is in an extremely soft, light, tough HydroFit® fabric that breathes. The special treatment of the

Subaru of America, Inc. recently renewed its support of the acclaimed Subaru/IMBATrail Care Crew through 2006. Launched in 1997, the Subaru/IMBA Trail CareCrew program has led more than 1,000 trail projects, trained more than35,000 people in sustainable trailbuilding techniques and logged half amillion miles of coast-to-coast travel in its official Subaru vehicles.The award-winning program includes two full-time, professional teamsof trail experts who travel North America year-round, leading IMBA TrailbuildingSchools, meeting with government officials and land managers, and workingwith

CLIF BAR & VeloNews are excited to present: An evening all about bike racing, highlighting the '04 Colavita Olive Oil Pro Cycling Team as well as USPRO Champ Mark McCormack's impressive '03 season. First we'll tap a few kegs and fire up the pizza oven, then we'll sit back for an evening all about bike racing, highlighting the '04 Colavita Olive Oil Pro Cycling Team as well as USPRO Champ Mark McCormack's impressive '03 season. Please join us!Hang out with fellow cycling fans, chat it up with the folks from CLIF BAR, and meet the Colavita Olive Oil Pro Cycling Team riders - all while

John Tomac knows how to take full advantage of new technology

Tech Report: A look ahead with Manitou

Monday's EuroFile: Vuelta teams announced; Millar all wet; Ullrich relaxed; Sastre wants more; McGee not happy

Jeremiah Bishop

De Jongh pips Bettini at the line

Chocolade Jacques' Chris Peers chats with reporters while awaiting the officials' decision.

There's not much to do on a day like this, except stand around and talk to the announcer

Peers warms up with a cup of java.

Icy conditions on some portions of the course forced cancellation

In the upcoming U.S. road season preview issue of VeloNews, we present “20 things to watch” in American racing in 2004. There are some obvious selections, such as how Chris Horner will fare with the Webcor team, and others not so obvious. And, of course, there are a few things that didn’t make the cut or got overlooked. So, in anticipation of that issue hitting the streets in two weeks, here’s the Notes list of five more things to watch. Charles Dionne. Less than two years ago, the Canadian sprinter was the up-and-coming star in North America after winning the San Francisco Grand Prix to

The Jittery Joe's jersey. It's, uh, colorful....

Bertolini takes the overall

Dear Bob,Can I be ticketed for speeding on my bicycle?Tom SMilwaukee, WIDear Tom,It is a good question and the short answer is, yes.Since you signed off from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and traffic violationsare regulated by municipal law we’ll start off by looking at the Milwaukeecity ordinances. Chapter 102-1 says that the city of Milwaukee adoptsall Wisconsin statutes defining and describing regulations with respectto vehicles and traffic (Chapter 103-1 which regulates bicyclesalso adopts Wisconsin statutes).Since Milwaukee’s municipal code directs us to follow the Wisconsinstatutes, the next

Colom now trails by one second on GC

Our day-long tour guide snuck us into Trek's Advanced Concepts Group where we saw many prototypes and one-off team bikes including Wade Bootes's own mountain-cross specific Fuel

Stickering your Trek bike is a surprisingly difficult process, as it is done almost entirely by hand and eye

In the time it will take your to read this column, the Bontrager wheel manufacturing station (including lacing and truing) will have completed one wheel

All Bontrager wheels are produced in Wisconsin, from its entry level mountain bike wheelsets to its high-end carbon tubulars

Valverde grabs the win

Colom still in yellow