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COPENHAGEN (VN) — Taylor Phinney will be among the outsiders to make the final podium for the elite men's time trial race on Wednesday.

• 1. Jessica ALLEN, (AUS), in 19:18.63
• 2. Elinor BARKER, (GBR), at 1.84
• 3. Mieke KRÖGER, (GER), at 2.80
• 4. Thalita de JONG, (NED), at 14.93
• 5. Rossella RATTO, (ITA), at 31.07

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• 1. Jesse Anthony, Kelly Benefit Strategies-Optumhealth, in 1:52:09
• 2. Jackie Simes, Jamis/sutter Home, at 00:02
• 3. Robin Carpenter, Bikereg.com / Cannondale, at 00:06
• 4. Ian Crane, Hagens Berman Cycling, at 00:06
• 5. Sebastian Balck, Team Cykelcity, at 00:06

Jesse Anthony of Kelly Benefit Strategies-OptumHealth was the catalyst for a relentless Univest Grand Prix Doylestown Criterium in Pennsylvania Sunday, winning the race, the sprinters jersey, and the overall weekend title after attacking, staying away for multiple laps, and taking the sprint out of a decimated field.

Nicolas Roche will trade his Ag2r-La Mondiale jersey for the national kit of Ireland this week for what he hopes will be a chance to salvage a frustrating, injury-plagued 2011 season.

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• 1. Ryan Roth, (CAN) Spidertech-Planet Energy, in 3:52:27
• 2. Frank Pipp, (USA) Bissell Pro Cycling, at s.t.
• 3. Tom Zirbel, (USA) Jamis-Sutter Home, at s.t.
• 4. Eric Young, (USA) Bissell Pro Cycling, at 00:13
• 5. Alexey Shmidt, (RUS) Team Type 1, at 00:13

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Bert Grabsch and František Rabon will follow HTC-Highroad teammate Tony Martin to Quick Step for the 2012 season.

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USAC boss comments on Armstrong decision

A look at QBP's Foundry Cycles

"It's a tool, not a trophy."

• 1. Lars Boom, (NED) Rabobank Cycling Team, in 3:19:02
• 2. Alexandre PICHOT, (FRA) Europcar, at s.t.
• 3. Leopold KONIG, (CZE) Team Netapp, at s.t.
• 4. Jan BARTA, (CZE) Team Netapp, at s.t.
• 5. Stephen CUMMINGS, (GBR) Team Sky, at s.t.

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GRENOBLE, France (AFP) — An enquiry has been opened by a court in the southeastern city of Grenoble into claims that the husband and coach of Jeannie Longo purchased the banned blood booster EPO (erythropoietin).

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Since Steve Hed and Zipp started beating the drum for wider road rims, a number of other wheel manufacturers have followed suit.

It seems that for almost every new component that sees the light of day, there’s a new tool to accompany it.

Mark Renshaw briefly stepped out of the shadow of HTC-Highroad teammmate Mark Cavendish to win the fifth stage of the Tour of Britain on Thursday.

Even with the unexpected overall Vuelta victory of Juan José Cobo, Chris Froome’s second overall caught most – if not all – observers completely off-guard. Among the most surprised was Fromme himself.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (VN) – A young Dutchman rode an impressive surge up the finishing straight Wednesday night to earn props from Elvis in a tactical and most dynamic Cross Vegas.

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Weeks after acquiring the bicycle retailer Competitive Cyclist, the parent company of RealCyclist.com has announced plans to rename its flagship professional cycling team as the squad heads into its second season.

Spanish manufacturer Rotor is throwing its hat in the power measurement ring

Haimar Zubeldia says Andy Schleck will have a better chance to win the Tour de France riding under the guidance of Belgium director Johan Bruyneel next season under the merger of RadioShack and Leopard-Trek.

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LZ rides up stream in a gully washer, then finds mad fibers and happy rims

Pre-built, disc-brake-compatible, high-end, deep-section, cyclocross wheels from Reynolds. No-kidding.

More details on Speedplay's mysterious new offroad pedal

A look at some evolved road bike gear at the Outdoor Demo

The Tour of Britain resumed Tuesday after its unscheduled day off with Lars Boom winning the third stage and taking the leader's gold jersey from Mark Cavendish.

• 1. Lars BOOM, (NED) Rabobank Cycling Team, in 3:23:42
• 2. Michael MATTHEWS, (AUS) Rabobank Cycling Team, at 0
• 3. Geraint THOMAS, (GBR) Team Sky, at 0
• 4. Stephen CUMMINGS, (GBR) Team Sky, at 0
• 5. Mark Cavendish, (GBR) HTC-Highroad, at 0

Juanjo Cobo (Geox-TMC) says he hopes that his victory in the Vuelta a España will erase doubts associated with his reputation dating back to the scandal-plagued 2008 Tour de France.

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What's new at the Outdoor Demo? A Breezer road bike, Chris King goes ceramic, Giro's budget helmet and more

Lennard takes a look at some cyclocross offerings for the new season

What's new from Giordana? New DMT shoes and new bikes from Eddy Merckx and Pinarello

Tom Boonen is ending his 2011 campaign after reviewing results from an examination of the arm he broke at the Vuelta a España.

Ag2r-La Mondiale's Kuota KOM Evo

At the conclusion of the Vuelta a España and the GP de Montréal, the UCI released its updated WorldTour rankings Monday.

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