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Snow adds extra element to start of Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals
Collegiate racers from around the country watched anxiously to see how much snow would fall on the small mountain resort
Behind The Barriers with Jeremy Powers
VIDEO: Behind The Barriers with Jeremy Powers
BigMat close to linking up with FDJ
BigMat, a French hardware chain that sponsored a team that made it into the Tour de France in the 1990s, is close to a deal to link up with FDJeux for the 2012 season.
Trek recalls FX and District bicycles
Trek is recalling approximately 27,000 bicycles because of faulty seat clamp bolts on affected seat posts.
2011 Brasil Ride, Stage 5 Fast Facts
Hot temperatures and brutal roads challenge racers in Brazil
2011 Brasil Ride, Stage 5 Gallery
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Joaquim Rodriguez satisfied with ‘good’ season; hopes to stay with Katusha
Spanish rider Joaquim RodrÃguez expressed satisfaction with what he characterized as a "good" season that saw the Katusha rider finish fourth in the WorldTour rankings.
Hawthorn CC Summer Criterium No.4 & HCC Series Race 1
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Inside the Crocodile Trophy
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Grace Verbeke seriously injured in training accident
Belgian Grace Verbeke (Topsport Vlaanderen-Ridley 2012) was seriously injured after a vehicle struck her during a training ride Thursday in Gistel, Belgium.
CAS sets specific dates for Contador’s case
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has set specific dates for hearing the UCI and WADA's appeal of Alberto Contador's doping case. The hearing is set for November 21-24, CAS announced Wednesday.
Jeroen Boelen Wins the 2011 Crocodile Trophy
There's no doubt that the 33-year-old Milka-Trek rider deserves to be the overall winner of the 17th Crocodile Trophy.
Ask Nick: Carbon handlebar lifespan, long-lasting tires, and mechanical sabotage
Carbon handlebar lifespan, long-lasting tires, mechanical sabotage & more
2011 Brasil Ride, Stage 4: Fast Facts
Many proverbial lunches were eaten
Gilbert wins Vélo d’Or prize
Let the accolades begin. Philippe Gilbert, who enjoyed a spectacular season, was named as the annual winner of the Vélo d'Or prize awarded by the French-language Vélo Magazine.
Report: Mosquera facing two-year ban
The slow wheels of cycling justice are finally in motion in the case involving Ezequiel Mosquera dating back to the 2010 Vuelta a España.
Mongolia Bike Challenge – 10 Stages in 10 Different Worlds
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Pennsylvania masters racer sanctioned for 8 months after positive test
Michael Miller of Morgantown, Pennsylvania, has accepted an 8-month ban from cycling after he tested positive for a banned stimulant at USA Cycling's masters track nationals in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania in July.
2011 Brasil Ride, Stage 3: Fast Facts
This was solid test of true mountain biking skill
2011 Brasil Ride Results, Stage 3
- 1. 3. LUIS PINTO TEAM SPANO - LUSO ALEJANDRO LOPEZ 0:31:11 6:32:24 1:39:16
- 2. 1. KRISTIAN HYNEK FUTURECYCLING-SWEEP ROBERT NOVOTNY 0:30:51 6:35:21 1:37:23
- 3. 2. JOSEMBERG PINHO JC BIKES RAPHAEL MENDES 0:31:41 6:57:50 1:38:22
- 4. 5. LUKAS KAUFFMANN TEAM EASTON ROCKETS CHRISTOPHER MALETZ 0:30:39 7:03:04 1:40:32
- 5. 6. HUGO NETO OCE-TREINE/KHS/INFANTI DOUGLAS NETO 0:31:43 7:06:18 1:41:48
Fabian Wegmann to join Garmin for 2012
Former German champion Fabian Wegmann has signed a one-year deal with American cycling team Garmin, the rider announced Wednesday.
Vuelta a Espana peloton given clean bill of health
PARIS (AFP) — The UCI announced Wednesday that no doping positives have emerged from the Tour of Spain after samples from the entire peloton underwent scrutiny.
Garcîa retires in Spain
Chente Garcîa — the last rider who was active during the Miguel Indurain era — hung up the cleats for good.
Colavita’s Heal to lead new, big budget women’s squad
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No ban for Kolobnev
Alexandr Kolobnev - the only rider to test positive during the 2011 Tour de France - escaped a sanction Tuesday when the Russian cycling federation only fined him and issued a warning.
Last Minute Melbourne to Warrnambool Tips
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Brunswick CC’s Tuesday Night Track Racing 25 Oct 2011
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Sukkie Sports Drink
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Lennard Zinn FAQ: Last batch — the coolest things in Padova
Lennard zinn takes a look back at some of the coolest bikes at Italy's Padua bike show this fall.
Tech FAQ: Lennard Zinn on rotors and drilling frame drain holes
Lennard Zinn answers your questions on rotors and carbon frames.
2011 Brasil Ride, stage 2 Fast Facts
Defending mixed duo champs Brian and Jenny Smith are forced to withdraw with food poisoning.
Inside Cycling with John Wilcockson: Why 2011 was the year of the underdog
Even though Philippe Gilbert won five major classics in the 2011 road season that just ended, he was the exception rather than the rule in one of the must unpredictable seasons on record. From Matt Goss at Milan-San Remo in March to Oliver Zaugg at the Tour of Lombardy earlier this month, many of this year’s big winners have come from left field.
How the WorldTour teams will shape up in 2012 — new teams and SaxoBank on the cusp
The UCI allowed a clearer picture into how the ProTeam lineup will shape up next season when it released its first round of evaluation of teams bucking for spots in the 18-squad league.
2011 Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals Begin Friday in Angel Fire
The Collegiate Mountain Bike Championships begin Friday in New Mexico
Bannan on GreenEdge: ‘We are two-three years away from a GC Tour team’
GreenEdge officials will be on their edge of their seats in the coming days as the team waits for news if it earns a ProTeam license for its debut season next year.
2011 Northern Vets Perfect Pilates Handicap
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Frank and Andy on Ushi & The Family
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Joe Friel: Off-season nutrition for cycling
What you eat now has a lot to do with how you will race next season.
Clothesline review: D2 Super Crit custom shoes and orthotics
D2 Super Crit custom shoes and orthotics
Women's 2011 Brasil Ride Results, Stage 1
1, 30 ADRIANA NASCIMENTO (LADIES BRASIL SOUL - RC BIKES) in 0:44:10 53 2, 46 ANDREA MARCELLINI (HORA DO BLUSH) in 0:46:57 71 3, 47 CARLA PLENS (CM/SZ) in 0:54:42 93
Men's 2011 Brasil Ride Results, Stage 1
1. 37 BARTI BUCHER (BIXS -ZELLEWEGER ARCHITEKTEN) HANSJUERG GERBER in 0:33:55 10 2. 4 ABRAAO AZEVEDO (MASTER BRASIL SOUL - RC BIKES) PAULO FREITAS in 0:34:27 11 3. 6 PLINIO SOUZA (BRASIL / ALEMANHA) EDWARD SZRAUCNER in 0:36:22 19 4. 38 PEDRO NETO (PEDAL POWER EPIC) DANIEL ALIPERTI in 0:38:42 26 5. 139 MARTIN PORTMAN (FBC) DENIO FRANCO in 0:41:31 37
2011 Brasil Ride, stage 1 Fast Facts
Fast Facts on the 12.4km prologue, Mucuge to Mucuge.
Carbon repair: Options for repairing carbon bike frames
Here’s a little secret: that beautiful carbon frame is easily repaired, provided it is administered to by the right hands
Armstrong 23rd at Xterra championships
Lance Armstrong finished 23rd in Sunday's Xterra championships in Maui. The cycling legend was among the leaders on the swim and bike, but was overcome by faster runner in the third leg.
Landis given 18-month suspended sentence in French hacking case
A French court has given Floyd Landis, in his absence, a suspended sentence of 18 months in prison for his alleged 2006 use of hacked material from the Laboratoire National Antidopage (National Antidoping Lab). The prosecutor in the case before the Correctional Tribune of Nanterre also asked for the same suspended sentence for Landis' former trainer, Arnie Baker.
Bos welcomes Renshaw, mulls return to track for London
Theo Bos says he's looking forward to the arrival of Mark Renshaw to Rabobank and says he's mulling a return to the track for another shot at Olympic gold next season.
2011 Keith Esson Memorial
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2011 Wellington CC & Bairnsdale CC Presidents Cup
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Gold Digger: With Pan American gold, Irmiger's looking to the Olympics
"I definitely aim for a medal. Preferably gold. Gold's cool."
CCCC Glenvale Criterium 23 Oct 2011
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St Kilda CC South Melbourne Crits 23 Oct 2011
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Electronic shifting is here—now what?
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Robbie McEwen – One Way Road Book Launch
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Johan Bruyneel names sport directors for 2012 RadioShack-Nissan-Trek
Johan Bruyneel names the sport directors who will be part of the merger between RadioShack and Leopard-Trek for the coming season.
2011 Japan Cup Cycle Road Race
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2011 Japan Cup Cycle Road Race results
Japan Cup Cycle Road Race
- 1. Nathan Haas (Aus), Genesys Wealth Advisers, 4:08:35
- 2. Taiji Nishitani (Jpn), Aisan Racing Team, same time
- 3. Junya Sano (Jpn), D'angelo & Antenucci-Nippo, s.t.
- 4. Damiano Cunego (Ita), Lampre-ISD, s.t.
- 5. Yusuke Hatanaka (Jpn), Shimano Racing Team, s.t.
2011-12 UCI cyclocross World Cup results, Tabor
UCI World Cup-Tabor
- 1. Kevin Pauwels (Bel), 1:02:58
- 2. Zdenek Stybar (Cze), 1:03:30
- 3. Klaas Vantornout (Bel), 1:03:33
- 4. Francis Mourey (Fra), 1:03:38
- 5. Sven Nys (Bel), 1:03:39
Brunswick CC Spring Track Series #1
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2011 National Junior Track Series Round 2
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Kevin Pauwels dominates 2nd round of UCI cyclocross World Cup in Tabor
Kevin Pauwels (Sunweb-Revor) dominated the second round of the UCI cyclocross World Cup on Sunday in Tabor, Czech Republic.
Katerina Nash wins round 2 of UCI cyclocross World Cup in Tabor
Katerina Nash (Luna) won a close one in front of the home crowd on Sunday as the UCI cyclocross World Cup came to Tabor, Czech Republic.
2011-12 UCI cyclocross World Cup results, Tabor
UCI World Cup-Tabor
- 1. Katerina Nash (Cze), 39:59
- 2. Daphny Van Den Brand (Ned), 40:05
- 3. Sanne Van Paassen (Ned), 40:13
- 4. Lucie Chainel-Lefevre (Fra), 40:41
- 5. Pavla Havlikova (Cze), 40:56
Joe Papp gets 3 years’ probation, 6 months’ house arrest for drug sales
Former pro cyclist Joe Papp has been sentenced to three years' probation, including six months of house arrest, for running an online drug ring that distributed EPO and human growth hormone.
Teaser: Preview Last Year’s Brasil Ride
The second annual Brasil Ride mountain bike stage race rolls out at noon local time Sunday on the outskirts of Parque Nacional Chapada Diamantina. First up is a 12.4km prologue time trial that starts and finishes in Mucuge, a small town in western Bahia, the sprawling Brazilian state that gave the world samba, capoeira and Carnival.
Geox-TMC riders shocked, scrambling to find jobs after shoemaker bails on squad
Geox-TMC riders are scrambling to find rides following the surprise announcement Thursday evening that the Italian shoemaker was pulling its money out of the team.
2011 Hawthorn Cycling Club Championships
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Pro peloton to get some Iranian firepower in 2012
For the first time ever, the European pro peloton will see Iranian riders among its numbers in 2012.
U.S. pro criterium nationals move to July in 2012; elite track nationals without location
USA Cycling on Friday announced the dates and locations for nearly all of the 2012 national championships. The lone significant change next year is the move of the U.S. Professional Criterium Championships to late July in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Lance Armstrong prepares for XTerra championships
Lance Armstrong will take on the third triathlon of his comeback at the Xterra World Championship this Sunday.
2012 U.S. gravity nationals moved from July from late September, in Beech Mountain, North Carolina
USA Cycling on Friday announced the dates and locations for nearly all of the 2012 national championships.
King to stay on with Leopard-Shack merger
While several riders from both teams will be squeezed out as the two squads reduce their roster, King said his future is secure next season.