Love him or hate him, Chris Horner was the best rider in the US this year, and he had the most remarkable one day ride at the Tour of Connecticut, where he pulled at the front or rode alone for over 100 miles.
Horner flies through a corner in the Tour of Connecticut criterium.
Tina Pic takes a corner in the Redlands Criterium. Great form in the corners and unbeatable speed in the sprints.
Sarah Ulmer displays her perfect form in the banking of the OlympicVelodrome in Athens. She set an Olympic and World Record every time she took to the track, and brought back memories of Rebecca Twigg.
The 'Big Blue Train' of the U.S. Postal Service came to the Tour of Georgia in April, and left everyone else fighting for second place.
Mike Creed leads the peloton through the hairpin turn at the top of the Sunset Loop during the Redlands Classic. A developer's plans will forever change this classic stage of Redlands, eliminating this part of the course.
Race leader Mark McCormack and Aaron Olson turn the park into a blur during the Tour of Connecticut.
On an especially hot day in the Alps during the Tour de France, riders sought relief from the heat... or tried to ignore it by turning their attention elsewhere.
In one of the most thrilling and frightening stages of this year's Tour, Armstrong and Basso negotiate their way through thousands of hysterical Basque fans.
Lance Armstrong in the prologue of the Tour de France, where he established himself as the greatest Tour rider of all time.
Trent Klasna descends through a turn at the Sea Otter Classic. Trent retired at the end of the year, taking his cheerful attitude and thrilling riding style with him.
Dear Bob,The three highest roads in New England all run on public land. However,the roads are operated by private entities that do not allow bicycles:1. Mount Washington Auto Road, Glen, New Hampshire2. Mount Mansfield Auto Toll Road, Stowe, Vermont3. Mount Equinox Skyline Drive, Manchester, VermontTwo of them (Mount Mansfield and Mount Equinox) do allow motorcycles.Might there be any basis to challenge this?SW,MassachusettsDear SW,First of all, thank you for your help in digging up some importantfacts that made an answer possible. After starting my research, I discoveredthat there was no
Joe and Dirk answer questions on four-hour trainer sessions and how to count weight training
Greetings, all, again,Not a whole lot of time to write when you're doing the Cyclo-cross Warped Tour. "Hellooooo, Surheisterveen ... thanks for coming to the show!" No, really, guys like Groenendaal are in the midst of a 1-3-3 block, as in seven races in nine days! Cyclo-cross stage racing, they call it over here. Tuesday, December 28 (race #3)The Hofstade World Cup was huge. Huge weather (as in Belgian "hard"); huge crowds (for weather that snotty); and huge for the impression it made on its participants. By that, I mean it was a day where you realize how far you've come and how far you've
Mt. Washington: Why not all the time?
Wicks at the World Cup
DeClercq in what may be his final Belgian 'cross
Your ballDear Velo,I enjoyed (I guess that's the correct word) the interview with Mr.Pound and appreciate the passion with which he approaches his charge(see "VeloNewsInterview: WADA's Dick Pound"). I'd like to also note that I disagree with Dr. Salmon (Letters,Dec. 27th) on the suitability of DNA testing for Tyler Hamilton'sblood doping case. Red blood cells are devoid of both nuclei andmitochondria and, consequently, DNA. The introduced foreign material islargely in the form of red blood cells and as a consequence there is likelyto be very little foreign DNA to be found, even when searched
2005 Sea Otter Classic – “A Celebration of Cycling!”On-Line Registration Available at SEAOTTERCLASSIC.COMMONTEREY, Calif. — The Sea Otter Classic is the most celebratedcycling festival in North America. Known throughout the cycling world as the grand season opener, the 15th annual Sea Otter Classic will be held April 14-17, 2005 at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area, Monterey, California, USA.Nearly 10,000 professional and amateur athletes and over 50,000 spectatorswill attend the four-day festival. The outdoor cycling tradeshow will host over 250 vendors showcasing the latest trends and
Series leader Sven Nijs won the seventh round of the UCI’s expanded cyclo-cross World Cup in Hofstade, Belgium, on Tuesday. Nijs, who has dominated the discipline for much of the season, finished ahead of compatriot Erwin Vervecken and Italian Enrico Franzoi. Reigning world champion Bart Wellens and the Netherlands’ Richard Groenendaal finished in fourth and fifth respectively. Nijs dominated the race from beginning to end in classic Belgian conditions: mud, rain and a touch of ice. "It was a true cyclo-cross race,” Nijs remarked. “For me, it means a lot to do well in these conditions and
Where is that table?Dear Lennard,Where can I find the torque charts that the latest issue of VeloNewssaid were on the Web site?CharlesDear Charles,Hereyou go!LennardAsking SantaDear Lennard,I'm suggesting an inch pounds torque wrench from Santa for Christmasand I'm a little confused on which to put on my list. The one I want isa 1/4" twist knob type US, but they have a few options on the increments.Should I go with a 40-200 or 10-50? I'm most doing all the stuff onmy road and mountain bike, stems, cranks bolts etc.PaulDear Paul,Sorry if my answer is too late for Santa, but click on the torque
Nijs consolidates his World Cup lead
Classic conditions made this special for Nijs
Vervecken has shown good form all season
Saeco's Enrico Franzoi takes third
World champion Bart Wellens
The ever-present Richard Groenendaal
Captain America: Jonathan Page
Barry Wicks
Ryan Trebon
The Mailbag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com. If you have a comment, an opinion or observation regarding anything you have seen in cycling, in VeloNews magazine or on VeloNews.com, write to WebLetters@InsideInc.com. Please include your full name and home town. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.Two thumbs upDear Velo,You ask, at the end of the Dick Pound interview (see "VeloNewsInterview: WADA's Dick Pound") for "thoughts? Comments? Opinions?"Well, here's mine. Two thumbs up for focusing on doping, and also for publishingsuch a long interview in it's entirety.I agree completely
Hello all,Thanks for the all the emails back! I really am just writing these reports quickly for your general interest, maybe offering a few details that you won't find elsewhere in all the race articles. But these are written hastily, so sorry if I neglect equal coverage of all riders and if I forget a few things... Everything is going well! Yesterday, Diegem SuperPrestige, one of the oldest venues, which obviously holds sway over the UCI rules like the double-pit mandate (there two separate pits a long long ways from each other). I was reckoning that winner and good friend Erwin Vervecken
Even by his lofty standards, Lance Armstrong's return to the mountaintop in 2004 was pretty special. The question now facing Armstrong and his legion of fans is whether he'll return to challenge the Pyrenees and the French Alps again in 2005. Already recognized as one of the truly inspiring athletes of his generation, Armstrong took his cycling legacy a step further when he won a record-breaking sixth consecutive Tour de France in July. And for his accomplishment, he was honored Monday as The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third straight year. Armstrong joined
Two years ago Jonathan Page was in limbo, his up-and-down career as a bike racer was on another upswing, but he was still struggling to keep doing what he loved, and seemed destined, to do. In the winter of 2002, and without a pro contract, Page moved to Belgium to race cyclo-cross, the biggest gamble he’d taken in a cycling career that started in his teens. But the gamble paid off when the New Hampshire native won that year’s rain-soaked U.S. ‘cross nationals in California. The win, along with steadily improving results on the European circuit, earned Page a professional ‘cross contract
Wicks finished in the money
JP was tired, but happy
Erwin Vervecken Sunday's edition of the SuperPrestige series in Diegem, Belgium, finishing ahead of the formidable Sven Nijs, who maintains a lead in the series. Belgian Sven Vanthourenhout finished third and Dutchman Richard Groenendael took forth. Americans Ryan Trebon, Erik Tonkin, Barry Wicks and Ben Turnerfinished 18th, 27th, 28th and 35th respectively. U.S. 'cross champ, Jonathan Page did not finish. Photographer Marcel Van Hoecke was on scene.Photo Gallery Below1. Erwin Vervecken (B), Fidea 1:02:312. Sven Nys (B), Rabobank, at 0:023. Sven Vanthourenhout (B), Quickstep-Davitamon, at
Vervecken takes it
Sven Nijs still leads the series
Sven Vanthourenhout
Groenendaal
Maarten Nijland
Ben Berden
Davy Commeyne
Jonathan Page didn't finish Sunday
Interview by Charles Pelkey Photos by Chris Milliman As the year’s first issue of VeloNews reaches your mailboxes and newsstands around the country, you may notice something of a break with tradition. Indeed, the first cover of 2005 should have gone to Jonathan Page for winning his third straight U.S. cyclo-cross championship in Portland this month. Instead, we start the year with an issue dedicated to a topic that has dragged the sport of cycling through mud much deeper than anything Page encountered at ’cross nationals. Anyone who follows cycling has become accustomed to scandal, but with
The Mailbag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com. If you have a comment, an opinion or observation regarding anything you have seen in cycling, in VeloNews magazine or on VeloNews.com, write to WebLetters@InsideInc.com. Please include your full name and home town. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.A breath of fresh airDear Velo,I read Megan's letter with great interest (see "Jonesin' for a ride"in Wednesday'sMailbag), because I had to deal with the same thing years ago, untilour employer finally eliminated all smoking from the premises. I would suggesthooking up the American Lung
VeloNews Interview: WADA's Dick Pound
VeloNews Interview: WADA's Dick Pound
VeloNews Interview: WADA's Dick Pound
VeloNews Interview: WADA's Dick Pound
Merry Christmas everyone. It’s that time of year when a guy can look back on the past season, take a short break and then start thinking about the next year. Last year was an amazing time for me, highlighted by that win at Paris-Roubaix and the birth of our second daughter, Zoe. Zoe was born on September 24, just before I came to Las Vegas this year – my first trip to the U.S. We also have three-year-old Alynor, so this is a big Christmas for us. We’ll be hanging out at home here in Wales for the holiday, although we did just get back from a visit with my parents and my sister in
The Russian girlfriend of cyclist Marco Pantani is being accused of complicity in supplying the cocaine that authorities said was the cause of his death in February. Elena Korovina was among five others accused of supplying cocaine by investigator Paolo Gengarelli. The five may face charges of trafficking and distribution of drugs, although the judge in charge of the preliminary investigation has yet to decide on whether to prosecute. Pantani, the last rider to win both the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France in the same year, was found dead in a hotel in Rimini on February 14, from an
The Mailbag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com. If you have a comment, an opinion or observation regarding anything you have seen in cycling, in VeloNews magazine or on VeloNews.com, write to WebLetters@InsideInc.com. Please include your full name and home town. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.CONGRATULATIONS!!! And, uhhhhhh, here's your billDear VeloNews,Here is something for the Hot/Not Hot column in the magazine: Hot - Velo Bella racers at U.S. Cross Nats - Two Velo Bella racersbeing named to the U.S. Women's team for cyclo-cross world'sNot - Having to pay your own way:
It’s not an overstatement to say that Rebecca Much is something of a hot commodity these days. In October, Much earned a silver medal in the time trial at the 2004 World Championships in Bardolino, Italy. In December, she finished up her racing season with an under-23 victory at the U.S. National Cyclocross Championships in Portland. And with the ink just drying on a new contract to race for the T-Mobile women’s professional cycling team next year, Much seems poised for even greater success in cycling. No bad for 18, eh? Much dabbed in triathlons while still in high school in Chicago but
Organizers announce 2005 Crank Brothers U.S. Gran Prix of CyclocrossSeriesBOSTON - Coming off a highly successful inaugural season, organizersof the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross have unveiled a sequel campaign in2005 that promises even more excitement for riders and fans alike. Withsix C1 events in the Pacific Northwest, New England and Northern California,the series will bring North America's best cyclocross stars to the sport'sfeverish hotbeds. "With nationals coming to New England next year, we wanted to createa balanced schedule for racers and fans," said co-organizer Paul
Colorado Springs, Colo. (December 22, 2004)—Following Tuesday’sannouncement regarding American-based UCI Continental Teams, USA Cyclingannounced today the final two teams whose applications will be submittedto the UCI in consideration for the 2005 season.The Advantage Benefits Endeavour Cycling Team and the Ofoto/Sierra Nevada Professional CyclingTeam will give the U.S. 14 UCI Continental Teams in 2005.Operating as two separate UCI tier III trade teams in 2004, the NorthernCalifornia-based Ofoto-Lombardi Sports squad and the Sierra Nevada outfithave combined their efforts to form a single
WADA COLLECTS MORE THAN 90 PERCENT OF DUES FOR 2004 (12/22/2004)U.S. Payment of $1.44 Million ReceivedAdditional $3.7 Million Received for 2002 and 2003Montreal, December 22, 2004 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)announced today that it has collected approximately 94 percent, of itsdues from governments and the Olympic Movement for 2004. This figure isthe highest percentage of payments collected by the Agency in a calendaryear since WADA was founded.The United States recently paid its dues of U.S. $1.44 million, thesecond highest amount paid to WADA by a government this year. The
The silver was 'total shock,' says Much.
December 21, 2002Gerard Bisceglia has been at the helm of USA Cycling since July 2002, when he took over as Chief Executive Officer of the struggling organization. Over the next few issues of the print edition of VeloNews we hope to examine the issues and challenges facing Bisceglia and USA Cycling in 2003. In this interview, the CEO discusses some of these challenges, which include a declining NORBA membership, strained relations with some regional road racing organizations, and a failed attempt to merge USA Cycling’s BMX association, the NBL, with the ABA. On the bright side, Bisceglia
Dear readers,I have gotten so many questions on fork rake and front-end geometryfrom my Nov. 23 posting that I realized the need to fully address thissubject again. I have written about this before, both here and in the magazine,but there obviously remains a bit of confusion out there about the subject.Consequently, I have posted a number of the recent questions I have receivedabout it as well as the “block” I wrote on the subject from my most recentbook, Zinn’sCycling Primer. I hope it clarifies some handling questions for a lot of you out there.Merry Christmas,Lennard Dear Lennard,I'm
The Bay-area based Webcor Builders Cycling Team has announced that September’s T-Mobile International winner Charles Dionne will remain with the team in 2005. The team also announced Monday that it will switch from LeMond to Specialized bicycles and equipment, and it has added the strength of American David Clinger to its roster. Webcor will race S Works Tarmac road and Transition TT bicycles as well as a wide array of accessories from Specialized. “The Webcor Builders cycling team is extremely excited and proud to work with Specialized,” said Andy Ball, CEO of Webcor Builders. “Our
Kona’s Buck-A-Bowl Fun Raiser Earns $11,000 for Kona/IMBA Freeride GrantsKONAWORLD – The Kona Bicycle Company today announced that theproceeds from the 7th annual Kona Buck-A-Bowl Fun Raiser exceeded $11,000.The record take means that more Kona/IMBA freeride grants will be fundedand more money will be available for each grant than last year.More than 500 people competed on teams representing IBDs, manufacturers,media and friends of the industry. The crew filled all 70 lanes at thefabulous Orleans Bowling Center, and the bar.“Selling out 70 lanes for three years in a row is super exciting.
Colorado Springs, Colo. (December 21, 2004)—USA Cycling has submittedregistration materials to the UCI on behalf of 12 potential UCI ContinentalTeams, and one UCI Women’s Team in consideration for the 2005 season.Under the UCI’s road cycling reform plan, teams formerly recognizedas tier III trade teams will now be registered by the international governingbody under the new ‘Continental Teams’ moniker.Paperwork has been sent to the UCI on behalf of the following potentialContinental Teams:Colavita Olive Oil/Sutter Home Pro Cycling TeamJittery Joe’s/Kalahari Pro Cycling TeamTeam Nerac.comJelly
Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn - Rake, trail, offset
Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn - Rake, trail, offset
Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn - Rake, trail, offset
Greek prosecutors have opened investigations into how an Athens laboratory blunder allowed Olympic time-trial champion Tyler Hamilton to escape a charge of alleged blood doping. The American tested positive for a blood transfusion in Athens in August after winning the Olympic time-trial gold medal. However, he was able to keep the medal because the International Olympic Committee said the result of a follow-up sample was "non-conclusive" because the sample had been destroyed by being deep-frozen. Prosecutors said they wanted to determine if the deep freezing was deliberate, negligent or
Euro Cross Camp II23 December, 2004 to 4 January 2005Goals: to provide top U.S. cyclocross riders with race preparationfor the World Championships and/or valuable European race experience ina supportive environment based in Belgium12 Riders Selected for 2004-2005:Elite Men: Ryan Trebon* USGP Champion (Kona), Barry Wicks (Kona),Erik Tonkin (Kona), Ben Turner (TIAA/CREF-Clif Bar).U-23: Jesse Anthony* (U.S. Champion/USGP Champion; cyclocrossworld.com),Jeremy Powers* (Jelly Belly), John Hanson* (NCC/Bike Reg)Juniors: Bjorn Selander* (U.S. Champion; Alan Factory Team),Charles "Toby" Marzot* (USGP
The Mailbag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com. If you have a comment, an opinion or observation regarding anything you have seen in cycling, in VeloNews magazine or on VeloNews.com, write to WebLetters@InsideInc.com. Please include your full name and home town. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.Put up or shut upDear Velo,Dick Pound needs to be set straight. I don't give a rat's rear whatyou think of Tyler Hamilton or his medical practices, but you need to shutyour mouth (see "Greekofficials investigate Hamilton case").I am not defending a possible doper - what I am doing is
The "Weekend 'Cross Wrap" is a service of VeloNews.com.Stories and results are provided by race promoters and are not producedby VeloNews or VeloNews.com. Promoters are welcome to submit race reportsthroughout the cyclo-cross season to Rosters@7Dogs.com.Reports may be edited for length and clarity. Armstrong, Cruz come to SoCalThe growth and success of the Southern California Cyclocross Cup continues to draw big names(Daniello Pontoni, Andy Jacque-Mayes, Jackson Stewart and Kris Kringle) , big fields and great races, but today's race at Pierce College in Woodland Hills featured 6 time tour
Hamilton on his way to winning the time trial stage at the Vuelta in September.
Pound: Hamilton 'dodged a bullet.'
Weekend 'Cross Wrap: Armstrong versus Santa; Jingle 'cross in Iowa
Facing a lawsuit charging that he diverted more than $370,000 of AltoonaBicycle Club funds to his own use over a 12-year period, former Tour de’Toona race director Kirk Leidy defended himself during a series of televisioninterviews last week. During the interviews, Leidy leveled allegations of his own, chargingthat ’Toona was operating as a non-profit corporation while paying itsrace committee members high commissions from sponsorship money. Leidy alsosaid he plans to bring a defamation action against Tour de ’Toona promoterRick Geist, race director and club president Larry Bilotto, and