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MetriGear's Vector integrates custom force and motion sensor platform into pedal spindles to measure a cyclist’s performance.

The Look 695 Pack builds up as a 14-pound machine with the right parts.

The $2,600 Mad Fiber wheelset from Ric Hjertberg is light, stiff and boasts low rotational inertia.

LeMond’s Revolution, the same trainer used by Garmin-Transitions at this year’s Tour, is a marked step away from the status quo.

A round up of the new gear and news coming from the outdoor portion of the Interbike trade expo in Las Vegas.

The 2011 Cervelo line includes major trickle down of technology and design pioneered in the limited production R5ca.

Davide Frattini and Laura Van Gilder solo to victory in Baltimore.

Tim Johnson doubles at the Green Mountain Cyclocross in Vermont as Andrea Smith takes her first UCI win.

An examination of some of the scientific studies of the benefits of compression socks and tights

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The Trek-Livestrong rider adds a pro road title to the two U23 national titles he's earned this year.

The 2010 Vuelta a España wrapped up Sunday with an thrilling sprint victory by Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Transitions) that capped what most agree was the most exciting and demanding Vuelta in years.

Tyler Farrar is confident ahead of the world championships after nabbing a straight up stage victory on the last day of the Vuelta

• 1. Vincenzo Nibali, Liquigas-Doimo, in 87:18:33
• 2. Ezequiel Mosquera Miguez, Xacobeo Galicia, at 41
• 3. Peter Velits, Team HTC-Columbia, at 3:02
• 4. Joaquin Rodriguez Oliver, Team Katusha, at 4:20
• 5. Frank Schleck, Team Saxo Bank, at 4:43

Katerina Nash and Francis Mourey score wins under the lights at StarCrossed.

Farrar wins the final stage in Madrid and Nibali secures the overall

HTC-Columbia scored the double in the Tour of Britain Sunday as its Michael Albasini wrapped up overall victory and teammate Andre Greipel coasted to first place in the eighth and final stage.

Taylor Phinney is the favorite for a U23 world title, but he's now qualified to race as an elite. The young star is still pondering ...

After years in the trenches of obscure Portuguese and Spanish teams, the 34-year-old has a breakout performance in the 2010 Vuelta.

The 25-year-old Nibali rides with the cool head of a veteran, fending off a last-ditch assault from rival Ezequiel Mosquera.

UPDATED: Taylor Phinney edges Levi Leipheimer for the stars-and-stripes.

• 1. Ezequiel Mosquera, Xacobeo Galicia, 4h 45' 28''
• 2. Vincenzo Nibali, Liquigas-Doimo, at 1
• 3. Joaquin Rodriguez, Team Katusha, at 23
• 4. Frank Schleck, Team Saxo Bank, at 35
• 5. Xavier Tondo, Cervélo TestTeam, at 39

Second-overall Ezequiel Mosquera edges race leader Vincenzo Nibali atop the final rated climb of the 2010 Vuelta a España.

A relative newcomer to the clothing scene, Danny Shane describes its clothing as ‘eco advanced,’ and dedicates itself to using fabrics made largely out of rapidly renewable or recyclable fabrics.

Borut Bozic trims his deficit to race leader Michael Albasini with one stage remaining.

Three kilometers of a rough, seasonal cement road strewn along the top of a mountain ridge will crown the 2010 Vuelta a España champion.

• 1. Philippe Gilbert, Omega Pharma-Lotto, at 5:43:41
• 2. Tyler Farrar, Garmin-Transitions, same time
• 3. Filippo Pozzato, Team Katusha, s.t.
• 4. Sébastien Hinault, Ag2r La Mondiale, s.t.
• 5. Peter Velits, HTC-Columbia, s.t.

Garmin's Tyler Farrar takes second on the stage.

Mountain Khakis finishes five riders on the night and takes the second consecutive team title.

Ezequiel Mosquera (Xacobeo-Galicia) is poised for one of the biggest upsets in recent cycling history if he gains just 39 seconds on Saturday's stage in the Vuelta a España.

Theo Bos (Cervélo) has been released from the hospital following his horrific crash in Wednesday’s time trial at the Vuelta a España.

• 1. Mark Cavendish, HTC-Columbia, at 3:27:11
• 2. Juan Jose Haedo, Team Saxo Bank, same time
• 3. Manuel A. Leal Cardoso, Footon-Servetto-Fuji, s.t.
• 4. Tyler Farrar, Garmin-Transitions, s.t.
• 5. Samuel Dumoulin, Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne, s.t.

HTC-Columbia speedster out-kicks Saxo Bank's J.J. Haedo and Footon's Manuel Cardoso.

HTC-Columbia takes the stage and defends the overall with two stages remaining.

Ezequiel Mosquera is the man of the hour in more ways than one at the Vuelta a España.

HTC-Columbia’s Slovak speedster overpowers Denis Menchov and world champ Fabian Cancellara as Vincenzo Nibali races into red. Watch VeloCenter now!

Peter Velits (HTC-Columbia) was surprised as anyone that he won Wednesday’s 46km time trial at the Vuelta a España.

After a stop at the newest Assos showroom and retail store, the "manga.Yio" on the lake in downtown Lugano, we drove a few minutes up the road to the company’s home location.

Tom Danielson (Garmin-Transitions) is poised for his best Vuelta a España ever following a time trial ride at Peñafiel that puts him within range of the top-5 overall.

Cervélo TestTeam is down to five riders in its final grand tour following the departure of both of the team’s sprinters.

Marco Frapporti drops Daniel Martin in a late break and solos in for the win.

• 1. Peter Velits, HTC-Columbia, at 52:43
• 2. Denis Menchov, Rabobank Cycling Team, at 0:12
• 3. Fabian Cancellara, Team Saxo Bank, at 0:37
• 4. Gustav Larsson, Team Saxo Bank, at 0:50
• 5. Luis León SÁnchez, Caisse D'Epargne, at 1:03

HTC-Columbia's Slovak speedster overpowers Denis Menchov and world champ Fabian Cancellara as Vincenzo Nibali races into red.

Wednesday’s 46km individual time trial will have double meaning as the Vuelta a España clicks back into gear following Tuesday’s rest day in north-central Spain.

The red jersey changes hands during a decisive Stage 16 in the 2010 Vuelta a Espana cycling race.

A reader wonders whether cyclocross tubulars have an inherent weight limit, or if bigger riders can also take advantage of the benefits of the best tire choice

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Vincenzo Nibali cracks on the Alto de Cotobello, Fränk Schleck leaps into fourth overall and Tom Danielson edges closer into seventh.

A day after a stage win, Carlos Barredo inks a two-year deal with Rabobank

Graham Watson captures the action at stage 16 of the 2010 Vuelta a España.

Tejay Van Garderen loses time, but Garmin's Danielson and Peterson come to life.

Their victories at the Nittany Lion Cross give them the lead in the UCI world cyclocross standings.

The HTC-Columbia rider is the third overall leader in as many stages.

• 1. Joaquin Rodriguez, Team Katusha, at 70:24:39
• 2. Vincenzo Nibali, Liquigas-Doimo, at 0:33
• 3. Ezequiel Mosquera, Xacobeo Galicia, at 0:53
• 4. Frank Schleck, Team Saxo Bank, at 2:16
• 5. Nicholas Roche, Ag2r La Mondiale, at 3:01

A look at Assos' first product: a wild, aero-tubed carbon fiber track bike from 34 years ago.

Tech editor Zack Vestal gets in touch with his 'manga.Yio' while visiting the Assos clothing showroom in Lugano

HTC-Columbia's Tejay Van Garderen is in 11th with a shot at moving in to the top ten in his first grand tour.

Carlos Barredo is celebrating a strong win at the Vuelta on Sunday, but Andrew Hood reports the Spaniard has bigger ambitions.

Monday's queen stage could determine the winner of this Vuelta a Espana

Team Sky rules the front and sends Henderson off in the finale for the stage win and overall lead.

Stage 15

• 1. Carlos Barredo, Quick Step, 4:33:09
• 2. Nico Sijmens, Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne, at 1:07
• 3. Martin Velits, HTC-Columbia, at 1:43
• 4. Greg Van Avermaet, Omega Pharma-Lotto, at 2:06
• 5. Pierre Cazaux, Française des Jeux, at 2:10

The three-time world champ wants a record-setting fourth rainbow jersey.

The Quick Step rider makes a successful break as Nibali fights off Mosquera's challenge to his lead.

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Swedes go one-two in the Pennsylvania road race.

The Garmins' two-up time trial in stage 14 was a tuneup for Vuelta ITT, worlds.

The HTC-Columbia sprinter flats, gets a wheel from Marco Pinotti and takes the victory.

Stage 14 results

• 1. Joaquin Rodriguez, Team Katusha, 4:26:43
• 2. Vincenzo Nibali, Liquigas-Doimo, at 0:20
• 3. Ezequiel Mosquera, Xacobeo Galicia, at 0:22
• 4. David Moncoutie, Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne, at 0:33
• 5. Nicholas Roche, Ag2r La Mondiale, at 0:34

Overall

• 1. Vincenzo Nibali, Liquigas-Doimo, 60:55:39
• 2. Joaquin Rodriguez, Team Katusha, at 0:04
• 3. Ezequiel Mosquera, Xacobeo Galicia, at 0:50
• 4. Xavier Tondo, Cervélo TestTeam, at 0:50
• 5. Nicholas Roche, Ag2r La Mondiale, at 2:11

Graham Watson's photos from stage 14 of the 2010 Vuelta a España.

UPDATED: A crash inside the final 10km takes Anton out of the race, sends Rodriguez off to the stage win and puts Nibali into the red leader's jersey.

UPDATED: Race leader Igor Antón was the highest-placed rider to hit the deck Saturday, but he wasn't the only one.

The Spaniard ends an Australian streak at the classic.

UPDATED: The French champion surges in the final kilometer to hold off Boasson Hagen and an inspired Ryder Hesjedal.

Tyler Farrar called accusations by Mark Cavendish that he’s receiving help in the sprints from Belgian rider Wouter Weylandt “ridiculous.”