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BOULDER, Colorado (VN) - Two 12,000-plus-foot mountain passes. An iconic, uphill time trial above 8,000 feet. Two perfect ramps for late attacks in Crested Butte and Breckenridge. Likely bunch finishes in Steamboat Springs and Denver.

HOOD RIVER, Oregon (VN) – After four days of racing around the Columbia River Gorge and surrounding mountains, the duel between Olympians Kristin Armstrong and Clara Hughes came down to the last 500 meters of the 2011 Mt. Hood Cycling Classic.

Alex Rasmussen and world champion Giorgia Bronzini win the 2011 Philadelphia championships.

Casey B. Gibson captures the action at the 2011 Liberty Classic and Philadelphia International Championship.

TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship

• 1. Alex Rasmussen, HTC-Highroad, 5:59:04
• 2. Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale, same time
• 3. Robert FÖrster, Team UnitedHealthcare, s.t.
• 4. Ken Hanson, Jelly Belly Cycling-Kenda, s.t.
• 5. Jure Kocjan, Team Type 1-Sanofi Aventis, s.t.

Liberty Classic

• 1. Giorgia Bronzini, Colavita Forno D'asolo, 2:28:28
• 2. Shelley Olds, Diadora Pasta Zara, s.t.
• 3. Jennifer Purcel, Team Danbury Audi, s.t.
• 4. Joelle Numainville, Tibco-To The Top, s.t.
• 5. Chloe Hosking, HTC-Highroad, s.t.

GP Ciudad de Valladolid

• 1. Marianne Vos (Ned), Nederland Bloeit, 3:16:17
• 2. Rossella Callovi (Ita), SC MCipollini Giordana, s.t.
• 3. Emma Johansson (Swe), Team Hitec Products Uck, s.t.
• 4. Judith Arndt (Ger), HTC-Highroad, s.t.
• 5. Noemi Cantele (Ita), Garmin-Cervélo, s.t.

After her win in the GP Ciudad de Valladolid, Marianne Vos (Nederland Bloeit) overtakes the World Cup lead from her teammate, Annemieke van Vleuten.

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Rankings

• 1. Marianne VOS, (Netherlands), Nederland Bloeit, with 260 points
• 2. Annemiek VAN VLEUTEN, (Netherlands), Nederland Bloeit, with 196 points
• 3. Emma JOHANSSON, (Sweden) Team Hitec Products Uck, with 187 points
• 4. Ina TEUTENBERG, (Germany) HTC-Highroad, with 113 points
• 5. Judith ARNDT, (Germany) HTC-Highroad, with 113 points

Quick Results

• 1. Romain Feillu (FRA), Vacansoleil-DCM , 3:42:06
• 2. Frank Schleck (LUX), Leopard-Trek, s.t.
• 3. Pieter Vanspeybrouck (BEL), Topsport Vlaanderen-Mercator, s.t.
• 4. Tony Gallopin (FRA), Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne, s.t.
• 5. Davide Appollonio (ITA), Team Sky, s.t.

Final GC

• 1. Linus Gerdemann (Germany), Leopard-Trek , 18:35:32
• 2. Alexandre Geniez (France), Skil-Shimano, at 0:02
• 3. Tony Gallopin (France), Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne, at 0:03
• 4. Maxime Monfort (Belgium), Leopard-Trek, at 0:05
• 5. Mickael Delage (France), Française des Jeux, at 0:08

Rabobank's Lars Boom took the overall lead of the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré stage race after winning the prologue Sunday in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.

Quick Results

• 1. Lars Boom (NED), Rabobank Cycling Team, 5.4km in 6:18
• 2. Alexandre Vinokourov (KAZ), Astana, at 0:02
• 3. Bradley Wiggins (GBR), Team Sky, at 0:05
• 4. John Degenkolb (GER), HTC-Highroad, at 0:06
• 5. Biel Kadri (FRA), Ag2r La Mondiale, at 0:08

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Pat Malach shoots the stage-2 time trial at the 2011 Mount Hood Cycling Classic.

Clara Hughes and Nathan English win the stage-2 time trial at the Mount Hood Cycling Classic. Alison Starnes and Chad Haga hold the overall lead going into the twilight criterium.

Quick Results

• 1. Davide Appollonio (ITA), Team Sky, 4:44:31
• 2. Denis Galimzyanov (RUS), Team Katusha, s.t.
• 3. Mickael Delage (FRA), Française des Jeux, s.t.
• 4. Romain Feillu (FRA), Vacansoleil-DCM, s.t.
• 5. Pieter Vanspeybrouck (BEL), Topsport Vlaanderen-Mercator, s.t.

GC

• 1. Linus Gerdemann (Germany), Leopard-Trek, 14:53:26
• 2. Alexandre Geniez (France), Skil-Shimano, at 0:02
• 3. Tony Gallopin (France), Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne, at 0:03
• 4. Maxime Monfort (Belgium), Leopard-Trek, at 0:05
• 5. Mickael Delage (France), Française des Jeux, at 0:08

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BOULDER, Colo. (VN) — After the debacle that was the Pegasus fallout late last year, one that saw nearly a number of riders and staff lose their jobs and their ProTour dreams, one wouldn’t blame owner/director Chris White if he just wanted to bury his head in the sand and hang it up. But that’s just not who Chris White is.

Quick Results

• 1. Linus Gerdemann (GER), Leopard-Trek, 5:16:19
• 2. Arthur Vichot (FRA), Française des Jeux, at 0:09
• 3. Jérémie Galland (FRA), Saur-Sojasun, at 0:09
• 4. Mickael Delage (FRA), Française des Jeux, at 0:09
• 5. Tony Gallopin (FRA), Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne, at 0:09

GC

• 1. Linus Gerdemann (Germany), Leopard-Trek , 10:08:55
• 2. Alexandre Geniez (France), Skil-Shimano, at 0:02
• 3. Tony Gallopin (France), Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne, at 0:03
• 4. Maxime Monfort (Belgium), Leopard-Trek, at 0:05
• 5. Mickael Delage (France), Française des Jeux, at 0:08

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A whole new take on fast wheels: ENVE may have just changed the way we think about aero wheels.

TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship 2011 Preliminary Startlist

Liberty Classic 2011 Preliminary Startlist

The old American classic in Philadelphia is back this weekend for the 27th year (18th for women). The young and incredibly versatile Peter Sagan will take on his second Philadelphia International Cycling Championship as favorite, while Ina Yoko Teutenberg will chase the record books in the women’s Liberty Classic.

The latest diary by Colby Pearce. Pearce discusses what he thinks is the origin of optimal performance and what is the best balance for a rider.

HOOD RIVER, Oregon (VN) — Kristin Armstrong fired the opening salvo in the showdown with fellow Olympian Clara Hughes Thursday at the prologue time trial of the 2011 Mt. Hood Cycling Classic.

PHILADELPHIA (VN) —It may not be the national championship anymore, but Sunday’s TD Bank Philadelphia International Championship is still America’s biggest — and most prestigious — single-day race. And at 27 years old this year, it is now older than many of the men favored to add its title to their palmares. With a field lacking past winners and a number of young riders showing promising results in recent weeks, Philadelphia could be ripe for a youth movement in the men’s race.

Pre-race weigh-ins, TT follow cars and a Dirty Kanza update

That questionable Tour de France podium - Updated list and an important postscript

• 1. Denis GALIMZYANOV , (RUS) Team Katusha
• 2. Greg HENDERSON , (NZL) Team Sky
• 3. Davide APPOLLONIO , (ITA) Team Sky
• 4. Mathew HAYMAN , (AUS) Team Sky
• 5. Jacopo GUARNIERI , (ITA) Liquigas-Cannondale

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Despite having a clear road to the Tour de France, Alberto Contador remains uncommitted regarding his participation in the 2011 edition.

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It should come as no surprise that Fabian Cancellara (Leopard-Trek) powered to victory in Wednesday's opening prologue at the Tour of Luxembourg.

• 1. Fabian CANCELLARA, (SUI) Leopard-Trek, in 3:42
• 2. Damien GAUDIN, (FRA) Europcar, at 5
• 3. Jimmy ENGOULVENT, (FRA) Saur-Sojasun, at 8
• 4. Romain FEILLU, (FRA) Vacansoleil-DCM, at 11
• 5. Mathew HAYMAN, (AUS) Team Sky, at 11

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Lance Armstrong's lawyers asked for an apology from television network CBS on Wednesday for a report looking into doping allegations against the seven-time Tour de France champion.

Biotech firm Amgen, the title sponsor of the Tour of California since its inception in 2006, is weighing its future involvement with the race.

The latest diary by RadioShack's Ben King, the 2010 U.S. pro road race champion. King's teammate, Matthew Busche, won the 2011 title on Monday.

U.S. pro time trial bikes used by Zabriskie, Phinney and Mumford in Greenville

When the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah took the gradual step onto the UCI calendar this year, organizers hoped to land a big-time field for the race’s seventh edition. They did just that and announced Wednesday that among the squads lining up August 9 would be the six of the world’s top-15 teams.

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Whether in Sedona or Berlin, Lennard Zinn says Uvex products are made to protect you

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There’s perhaps no better indication of an athlete’s strength and form than time-trial performances. There were three major TTs this past weekend, and they were all won by riders from teams in the Anglo Empire: Brad Wiggins of Team Sky at Germany’s Tour of Bavaria; David Millar of Garmin-Cervélo at the Giro d’Italia; and Dave Zabriskie, also of Garmin, at the U.S. national TT championship.

Sixteen year old Addyson Albershardt from Charlotte, North Carolina, a member of the new NOW and Novartis for MS professional women’s cycling team, described why she is proud to be apart of a new team that actively supports muscular sclerosis.

Recent Amgen Tour of California winner Chris Horner attributed his impressive climbing at the race, in part, to his ability to shed weight prior to the race, and told VeloNews his biggest concern heading into the Tour de France will be how to stay lean while in Europe.

The latest in the series of videos of top riders talking about their start in the sport.

What does two-time Olympian Wells think of the London venue?

Andrew Messick, president of AEG Sports and the man in charge of the past four editions of the Amgen Tour of California, will leave his post next month to take a new position as CEO of the World Triathlon Corporation, the company that organizes, promotes and licenses the Ironman brand.

PARIS (AFP) — Alberto Contador edged closer to taking part in the 2011 Tour de France after his doping hearing before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) was set for August 1-3.

Theresa Cliff-Ryan (Forno d'Asolo-Colavita) and Tim Gudsell (PureBlack Racing) won Monday's Tour of Somerville criterium in New Jersey.

Random memories…

Lennard fields questions about thumping front rims, removing stickers from carbon and malfunctioning Shimano Di2 shifters.

Vuelta a Espana officials confirmed that four wildcard teams will start the 2011 edition of the Spanish tour, set to start Aug. 20 in Benidorm with a team time trial.

Alberto Contador received a hero's welcome Monday in Spain following his Giro d'Italia victory, but remained cautioned on a possible start in next month's Tour de France.

The road to the Tour de France heads through Switzerland for the Schleck brothers and time trial star Fabian Cancellara.