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These two 'gentlemen' were seen 'patrolling' the Seattle Bike Supply Booth. I wish the shot could show exactly how short their shorts were. Believe me, these are two escorts you would never want to show up to your hotel room...

Defeet was showing this cool 'bib' that provided wind protection over the rider's chest area, but could easily removed mid-ride when it warmed up.

Spanish manufacturer showed off this working prototype of a hydraulic disc brake road bike. Using Formula calipers and a mechanically activated master cylinder, enormous braking power could be generated. Galfer rotors and hydraulic lines also shown.

Here's a closer look at the system. Not the cleanest appearance, but until Shimano develops a hydraulic Dura-Ace caliper and master cylinder, this will have to work. This could very well be the future of road stoppers-that is if the UCI allows it.

Galfer also showed off its massive 255mm downhill/tandem rotor. Next to it is a standard 160mm rotor for comparison. Galfer owns the patent to the wavy rotor design.

Greg Herbold gets 'dolled-up' for a night on the town with the SRAM girls. Another male escort you wouldn't want knocking on your door.

The guys from Independent Fabrication were seen assembling their prototype full suspender only hours before the show door opened.

Even not-so-prototype bikes were seen being built at the very last minute.

The guys at Manitou held an inter-office contest to see who could grow the most embarrassing moustache. This guy won.

Model/racer Niki Gudex was seen shaking hands with Intense's Jeff Steber over an agreement that will have her racing pro cross-country in her native Australia for the 2004 season. Check out her website at www.nikigudex.com

Museeuw in his element - Paris-Roubaix, 2002

Phil Zajicek flirts with the devil

Horner's waiting for someone to show him the money

Gord 'Pops' Fraser and son, Angus Ian Fraser

We have just posted the on-line version of this year's edition of CiclismoItaliano, a celebration of the rich history of Italian cycling presented by our friends at the Italian Trade Commission.You will need AdobeAcrobat Reader to enjoy the on-line version of "Ciclismo Italiano."

Upon completing a second consecutive season atop the individual NRC standings, American Chris Horner remains unsure just which team he’ll be riding for next year. With Team Sports manager Tom Schuler still searching for a replacement sponsor for Saturn — rumors persist that Schuler’s close to signing a deal — Horner is playing the wait-and-see game into November. “I don’t have anything finalized yet,” Horner said in a phone interview last week. “I’m sure I’ll have a job next year, it’s just a matter of where.” After an awesome display of strength at September’s T-Mobile International,

Ciclismo Italiano is now on line

Lance Armstrong completed a weeklong ride across the United States to Washington, D.C., on Saturday to raise awareness about fighting cancer. The 32-year-old American, who overcame testicular cancer to win five consecutive Tours, was part of the Tour of Hope, a 3,200-mile trek from Los Angeles to the nation's capital. The journey by 26 riders was a call to lawmakers to stay committed to supporting research into cancer cures. "The Tour of Hope is about getting the word out that we can beat this disease, but it has to be a team effort," Armstrong said. "My treatments were made possible by

Patrik Sinkewitz attacks

Juan Antonio Flecha

Bellotti was one of the early animators

world champion Igor Astarloa

Gully fights off a tough crowd in Maine

McCormack has been dealing with a cold and his wife's morning sickness

Mary McConneloug has nearly two minutes' worth of cushion at the finish

After Chris Horner’s ride in Hamilton, I don’t think anyone can question whether a U.S. domestic pro can compete with the big boys at world’s. Could you imagine the shockwaves that would have rippled through the pressroom and the crowd if one of his late attacks had stuck? Would have ranked as one of the great upsets ever. It’s a shame Tom Danielson was sidelined with injury for Hamilton. After seeing what Horner did, there’s no doubt Danielson could have been a player in the race as well. And what a perfect symmetry there would have been had he somehow managed to snag the rainbow jersey:

Rebellin, Bartoli and Oscar Camenzind at last year's World Cup finale.

Five components that caught Andrew's attention

Five components that caught Andrew's attention

USA Cycling released a statement Wednesday afternoon announcing that Eric Moore, NORBA’s director of field operations, resigned from USA Cycling effective immediately. Moore, who joined NORBA in 1994, spent the majority of his career working on, developing and helping to shape NORBA’s National Championship Series. "I want to thank Eric for his many years of dedication to the sport of cycling, especially in his work on behalf of NORBA and the NCS," said USA Cycling CEO Gerard Bisceglia. "We wish Eric all the best as he moves on to new challenges."

Five components that caught Andrew's attention

Five components that caught Andrew's attention

Five components that caught Andrew's attention

A few components that caught my fancy

A few components that caught my fancy

A few components that caught my fancy

Elvis lives

Tuesday's EuroFile: Sevilla jumps to Phonak; Mergers, trades and an unhappy Bettini

It's pedal powered ...

... but the interior smells like beer.

Tyler Hamilton made his appearance at the Cervello booth, but down the aisle his new Phonak ride was waiting at the DT booth

Carbon pioneer Calfee is now offering a bar/stem combo

Merlin's effort took more than 12 hours of machine work on one tubeset...

... but the result is worth the trouble

Descente found out who lives in a Pineapple under the sea...

Kestrel magic with Tiki scheme

Sure it's a recumbent, but it's a carbon recumbent!

The Bianchi Luna - it's just so beautiful

Behind the four leaders were, from left to right, Jackson Stewart, Ryan Trebon, Eric Tonkin and Ben Jacques-Maynes

Gully and Andy Jacques-Maynes lead the chase early

Fours years at Juilliard and this is what I get.

Bob Roll attracted a bg crowd at the VeloNews booth and we weren't even offering free beer

Andy Hampsten makes an appearance at the Parlee booth

Hampsten's new carbon rig is produced by Parlee

Marilyn makes her appearance at the Answer booth... well on the fork leg

What everyone needs... a sidecar

Bring the treadmill concept to the bike world

Multiple-use Bike... or is that multiple-use ski?

Rubbing shoulders with the legends

Rubbing shoulders with the legends

Rubbing shoulders with the legends

Vervecken

Knapp leads Dunlap up the course's sloppy run-up

Alone, Dunlap navigates a slick descent

1 Norway 2- triotunnel

Horner on the attack in Hamilton

Italy: Lots of power, but a blown strategy?

Rodriguez willing and able

Julich's early mechanical spelled disaster

World's preview: Hincapie aims to crack world’s podium

Van Petegem launches the decisive move

World's preview: Hincapie aims to crack world’s podium