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Astana guard helps Nibali to Giro d'Italia victory

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:27:21 EDT

Aru and Kangert shine at Tre Cime di Lavaredo ...

Upcoming Jailhouse Race Cancelled

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:18:03 EDT

The upcoming Jailhouse Race scheduled for June 15th has been forced to cancel due to an increase in the prisoner population at the Pitchess Detention Center. The 2012 edition was a favorite among racers and the SoCalCycling.com Team, who wrote about their experience at the inaugural event in 2012.

Betancur takes back the white jersey at the Giro d'Italia

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:05:05 EDT

Colombian gains time on Majka to become best young rider ...

Ice capades: A frozen finish to the final mountains of the 2013 Giro

Sat, 25 May 2013 15:18:10 EDT

Christian Vande Velde said Saturday was a beautiful day — for skiing. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comRiders with chattering teeth, exposed skin turning mottled pink and white from the cold, finished in a maelstrom of fans, press and

Mechanical problems cost Evans dear at the Giro d'Italia

Sat, 25 May 2013 15:03:14 EDT

BMC rider slips to third overall after gear problem ...

Colombians combine to assault final mountain stage of 2013 Giro

Sat, 25 May 2013 15:01:02 EDT

With first place out of reach, Rigoberto Uran and Sky went for the next best thing — pushing Cadel Evans out of second overall. Photo: Gregor BrownBetancur takes over the white jersey while Uran moves ahead of Evans into second overall

Results: 2013 USA Cycling pro championships

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:00:42 EDT

Results from the individual time trial at the Volkswagen USA Cycling Professional Road and Time Trial National Championships

Results: 2013 Baloise Belgium Tour, stage 4

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:00:13 EDT

Results from stage 4 of the 2013 Baloise Belgium Tour

Nibali celebrates his Giro d'Italia victory in the snow

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:52:35 EDT

"This time I wanted to leave my mark on the race" ...

Carmen Small wins U.S. pro women’s national time trial

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:51:20 EDT

The Specialized-lululemon rider wins by a single second on the rolling, 19-mile course

Results: 2013 Bayern Rundfahrt, stage 4

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:40:43 EDT

Results from stage 4 of the Bayern Rundfahrt

Pro nationals give Brent and Jamie Bookwalter a rare chance to race together

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:17:46 EDT

The Bookwalters say sharing a profession helps make their personal lives run a little more smoothly

Nibali was untouchable, says Uran

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:08:44 EDT

Colombian edges Evans out of second place at Giro d’Italia ...

Gallery: 2013 Giro d’Italia, stage 20

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:39:02 EDT

Vincenzo Nibali at the head of affairs. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comPhotos from the final mountain stage of the 2013 Giro d'Italia

2013 Tour de Belgique – Stage 4 Results

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:35:17 EDT

Maxim Iglinskiy (AST) broke clear of the bunch and remained clear to win Stage 4 of 2013 Tour de Belgique. Andre Greipel (LTB) won the bunch sprint ahead of Philippe Gilbert (BMC).

2013 Bayern-Rundfahrt – Stage 4 Results

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:32:41 EDT

Lampre’s young rider Adriano Malori won the Stage 4 ITT at 2013 Bayern-Rundfarht.

Results: 2013 Giro d’Italia, stage 20

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:44:19 EDT

Results from stage 20 of the 2013 Giro d'Italia

Vincenzo Nibali pads Giro lead with victory atop Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:14:48 EDT

Vincenzo Nibali grinding through the snow en route to victory in stage 20. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comThe race leader bides his time before attacking to claim victory in the final mountain stage in the 2013 Giro

Gallagher delighted with first World Cup win

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:13:54 EDT

British rider celebrates eliminator win in Nove Mesto ...

Giro 2013 stage 20: Nibali wins at Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:13:00 EDT

This article was originally published on Cyclingnews.com.For the second completed stage in a row Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) stamped his authority on the Giro d’Italia with a win on stage 20. The maglia rosa attacked on the final climb of the day and soloed clear to win ahead of Fabio Duarte (Colombia) and Rigoberto Uran (Team Sky).The stage win cemented Nibali’s authority over the race with the Italian attacking several times on the final climb. Uran did enough to move ahead of Cadel Evans (BMC) and into second place overall after the Australian cracked. ...

US Pro ITT wide open for a new champion to emerge

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:54:58 EDT

Advantage domestic specialists in Chattanooga ...

FSA Energy New Ergo bar/Energy stem – in brief review

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT

FSA’s Energy range is their ‘affordable’ performance line. They do offer cheaper budget options, but Energy is where you start to see some of the knowhow that makes FSA one of the best bar and stem brands.The Energy bar has the same super-comfortable dimensions as the excellent K-Force, but in alloy and at a fraction of the price. The classy polished finish flows into a shot-peened texture under the tape, with bold, sharp graphics adding a little class too. Similarly, the stem mixes both gloss and matt for a touch of class and quality titanium hardware is a bonus. The feel is stiff but not harsh, with good buzz resistance, and the weight is good for the price. In terms of finish quality, there’s little that can touch it whatever the cost.This article was originally published in Cycling Plus magazine, available on Apple Newsstand and Zinio. ...

Video: Rob Ruijgh's Bianchi bike

Sat, 25 May 2013 06:40:38 EDT

Vacansoleil rider's choice for the Giro d'Italia time trial ...

Cancellara uncertain over Tour de France participation

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:35:17 EDT

Former world champion finished 77th in Belgium ITT ...

The Spokesman

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:28:12 EDT

“James” a very enigmatic man who has taken it upon himself to collect one bicycle from each developmental epoch for future generations to enjoy, a kind of time capsule if you will.

Prudential RideLondon Surrey 100 Ride Preview

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:00 EDT

This article was originally published on Cycling Plus.On a damp and murky day in late October 2012 I was invited to join a select bunch of riders to take part in a highly secretive recce ride of the Surrey section of the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 route.I’m usually useless at keeping secrets – and I have to admit that the ride enigmatically titled Surrey Hills on my Strava feed might be the one – but four months on I can finally reveal that the bit of the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 that goes through my home county is a belter! If you’re a London or Home Counties based roadie – or you sat glued to the Olympic Road Race – then you’ll be familiar with many of the route’s highlights – Box Hill, Newlands Corner, Leith Hill… And you’ll know that these are names not to be taken lightly. Strava-isters – they all tasty cat 4s!Undoubtedly it’ll be the zig-zag climb of Box Hill – tackled several times on the telly by the men and women at the Olympics – that’ll initially catch the eyes of those of you who got a place in the ride. With Rykers café at the bottom and a National Trust tea shop at the stop this 1.5 mile, roughly 5% and vaguely Alpine-feeling climb is a Surrey legend but to my mind – and according to my Garmin stats – it’s not the toughest on the route.Rob Spedding in his elementThe draggy mile or so up to Newlands Corner is Surrey’s first big challenge, but the honour of lung-bursting, leg-burning climb of the course goes to Leith Hill. This bad boy is the highest point in Surrey and would have made for a very different Olympic road race. Local club, Kingston Wheelers use it for a 0.9 mile hillclimb. That 0.9 miles averages eight percent. You will have already ridden 60 miles or so. It will hurt…For obvious, traffic-related, reasons we didn’t brave the central London part of the route. If you’ve ever run the Virgin London Marathon you’ll have some idea of just how incredible an experience it is to be on car-bus-lorry and taxi-free roads in the capital. And as a man who’s spent many a mile in Richmond and Bushy Parks, riding on closed-roads through these will be immense. I’ve a penchant for running as well as cycling and have first hand experience of just how good a brilliantly organised, mass participation event taking in landmarks usually seen from a bus, with an iconic finish on The Mall, can be for a sport. I don’t think I’m being over optimistic when I say that the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 has the potential to do for two wheels what the Virgin London Marathon – from the same organisation - has done for two legs since it’s humble beginnings in 1981. ...

Interview: RockShox’ Jeremiah Boobar

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:00 EDT

Jeremiah Boobar, long travel product manager at RockShox, had a hand in developing the Reverb seatpost and new Pike forks. He spoke to What Mountain Bike about suspension tuning…On all-mountain bikes“It’s a very hot area of the market. These bikes are becoming so light and capable that you know you can take a 150-160mm travel bike and use that as your only bike very comfortably. You could build a 26lb [11.8kg] 160mm bike with a lot of frame platforms now. That’s a light bike and super capable of doing everything you want it to do. “I think the technology has gotten to a point where it’s very exciting for us within SRAM. It’s the type of bike we’re all riding to be honest, or the type of bike we wish we could ride, especially in Colorado Springs – it’s the perfect weapon there.” Please install Adobe Flash player to view this contentVideo: The groundbreaking RockShox Reverb seatpostOn suspension complexity“In my dream scenario you just get on the fork and it’s right for you, there isn’t a lot of tuning needed. That’s not realistic for every rider group, because for some the overall performance is such a key element that they’d rather have all the adjustments and learn how to use them. “You get to more all-mountain, trail and cross-country riders and there’s a certain set of [adjustment] features that are very important, and there are features we’re confident we can preset from the factory to work effectively for them. “For example, [in the new Charger damper] it’s pretty simple. We’ve got a mode knob on the top that goes from your open setting to your pedal setting to your locked setting. In the open setting you have a low-speed compression fine-tuning adjuster. Then there’s a rebound knob, so it’s not overwhelming. The Charger damper uses a rubber bladder to prevent air and oil mixing“You get on the fork and there’s a couple of knobs; it might be a bit intimidating, but pedal around the car park and you realise it’s dead simple. It’s got all the features a trail rider really wants.” On development riders“You need pro rider feedback. They’re the fastest riders in the world and can push things harder than your average user. The balancing act is that, because they can push things further, their needs are a little bit different. If you err towards tuning for a pure professional, it will be stiffer and the fork will be firmer from a damping standpoint than what we would use for a standard rider. “If I set myself up with a tune for a downhill bike that one of our World Cup riders is using and go into the bike park with it, I might have fun for a lap but then I’d get a little bit of fatigue. I’m not fast enough to push hard enough for more than maybe a run to think it’s even fun. Even during that run I’m probably going to be pretty loose and wild, pinging off stuff. “Realistically, the tunes that are better for the more average rider like myself are backed off, they’re a little bit softer; the spring rates are a little bit lower. We have a pretty big crew of standard riders that we utilise to get our feedback from.” The new Pike fork was recently announcedOn the future of suspension“There’s a lot going on with electronics – look at the E.I system we partnered with Lapierre, Haibike and Ghost on. Being able to have this capable 150-160mm bike we were talking about, but then always have your rear shock in the perfect, most efficient setting for you without sacrificing any of the bump performance… That’s a real advantage to a lot of users. I think that’s one area where average people are really going to be able to benefit.” For more information on RockShox products see www.sram.com/rockshox. This article was originally published in What Mountain Bike magazine, available on Apple Newsstand and Zinio. ...

Trek Superfly 100 Elite SL review

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:00 EDT

Trek set out on an aggressive weight-saving campaign for the latest Superfly 100, and by all accounts its engineering team was largely successful. Even with a not-incredibly-light Shimano Deore XT group and mid-range wheels, our medium-size Superfly 100 Elite SL test bike weighs just 10.90kg (24.03lb) without pedals. The lack of mass is noticeable on the trail but, unfortunately, so is the lack of stiffness and so-so pedaling performance.Pros: Good high-speed geometry; lively rear suspension performance; light weightCons: Not very efficient; not very stiff; very long wheelbaseRide & handling: Lightweight with good suspension but lacking in efficiencyThe revamped Superfly 100 platform feels right at home on fast and flowy trails with lots of wide open, high speed sections. The long wheelbase and relatively low bottom bracket provide a very stable feel through sweeping corners. And even though it's lost 10mm of movement compared to its predecessor, the remaining 100mm of rear suspension is active and pleasantly progressive, impressively sucking up smaller trail chatter without bottoming out harshly on bigger impacts while maintaining a lively feel throughout. The rear end offers a good amount of pop for leaping out of berms and dips. And, as we've noted in the past, Trek's G2 geometry, with its increased-offset fork crown, goes a long way towards neutralizing both the big feel of 29in wheels and its unusually long wheelbase. Steering feels light and natural without requiring much in the way of excessive rider input, and it's usually only in very tight switchbacks that you notice the Superfly 100 Elite SL's considerable overall length.Like the Giant Anthem X Advanced 29er we tested last year, though, the Superfly 100's chain stays are still a little long at 452mm. Therefore, it's not the most natural bike to manual or wheelie. Carbon fiber seat stays but aluminum chain staysSuch handling traits would generally be no big deal in the Superfly 100's intended context of cross-country racing, where speeds are usually higher and there often aren't as many technical features as in general trail riding or enduro. However, the Superfly also doesn't pedal that efficiently, either.Switching the Fox Float CTD rear shock to its middle Trail setting is a must nearly any time pedaling is required, and we frequently resorted to the firmest Climb position even on short sections of fireroad. We saved the fully open Descend setting for extended downhills only. Otherwise, there's far too much movement and a somewhat dull feel under power, particularly when you're hammering along in the big ring.Nor did we find the Superfly 100 Elite SL's new carbon fiber frame particularly rigid. Front triangle stiffness is admittedly quite good, with the large diameter, nominally round main frame cross-sections and tapered head tube. That's largely squandered out back, though, with an appreciable amount of out-of-plane flex, particularly in high-load situations such as bermed corners or excessively rough sections of trail. Here, instead of the rear wheel tracking precisely behind the front one, we repeatedly noticed the rear loading up – only to spring back when unloaded, which occasionally sent us off-line.One simple test verified our suspicions, too: stand beside the Superfly 100 Elite SL with one hand atop the rear tire and the other on the saddle, push forward on one side while pulling back on the other, and you can see the top of the seat stays moving side to side relative to the seat tube more easily than one would expect from a bike of this caliber. We should note that two BikeRadar testers independently came to identical conclusions on two separate test samples. Naturally, Trek has expressed concern over our findings."We're going to be testing that bike to evaluate stiffness testing," said Trek mountain bike brand manager Travis Ott. "I trust you felt what you experienced. Numerous sessions with pros and test riders haven’t exposed any weakness with the rear end stiffness. "At this point, we’re concerned about repeating what you experienced so we can better figure it out. We’re also retesting stock frames currently. Point being, we take this seriously and when we get conflicting reports, we try and get to the bottom of it."As for the suspension spec and pedal bob, four out of five Trek Factory Racing riders also use the same rear shock tune. They wanted a very stiff lockout and we were......

No Netherlands start in the Vuelta a Espana 2015

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:51:57 EDT

Dutch organizers still awaiting explanation of decision ...

Video: Wegelius on the Giro d'Italia, Nibali and the Tour de France

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:23:53 EDT

Garmin Sharp DS on the weather and tough conditions ...

Scientific approach nets Euride Racing victory in Adelaide Tour TTT

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:03:10 EDT

Planning, braking and time splits result in early lead ...

Their are Lots of Great Events Happening this Memorial Day Weekend

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:20:19 EDT

Their are lots of great events happening this Memorial Day Weekend with the State TTT Champs, Barry Wolfe Grand Prix and Public Safety Crit! Visit http://SoCalCycling.com's Event Calendars for more cycling events!

IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Quotes from some top contenders in Chattanooga

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:54:49 EDT

Top contenders and key partners related to the Volkswagen USA Cycling Professional Road andamp; Time Trial National Championships gathered for a press conference Friday afternoon in the Volkswagen Chattanooga plant.

UCI to allow Ag2r -La Mondiale self-ban without penalty

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:24:50 EDT

French team to sit out Dauphiné after doping positive ...

Professional Road Nationals to be Broadcast on Multiple Media Platforms

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:15:10 EDT

America’s top men and women professional cyclists will vie for Stars-and-Stripes jerseys at the 2013 Volkswagen USA Cycling Professional Road & Time Trial National Championship, which for the first time in the event’s 28-year history will be held in Chattanooga, Tenn., on May 25 and 27. It will also feature the inaugural professional women’s national championships.

Neben says she has no timeline on return from broken hip, ribs

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:48:15 EDT

Amber Neben crashed hard into the embankment on the outside of a corner during the Amgen Tour women's time trial. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.comFormer world champion says she will return to racing after her Amgen Tour crash, but isn't certain when

Video: Hampsten talks poor weather at the Giro d’Italia

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:23:27 EDT

1998 race winner feels sorry for riders in the snow, but if he can remember a race, "it's all good"

Ted King: ‘I like food too much to make this just a mistake’

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:10:06 EDT

Ted King is looking lean and it's not by accident. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.comTed King is trim and aiming for a national title and a Tour de France spot

Gesink is the latest pre-race favorite to abandon Giro d’Italia with illness

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:50:39 EDT

Robert Gesink withdrew from the Giro d'Italia on Friday, citying illness. Photo: Neal Rogers | VeloNews.comDutchman drops out of Giro, citing illness

Niemiec didn't expect such a strong Giro d'Italia showing

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:19:39 EDT

Pole a key ally for Scarponi's podium bid ...

Analysis: The Di Luca dilemma and walking the tightrope between cycling’s past, present, and future

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:11:54 EDT

Danilo Di Luca's EPO positive shines light on the sport's anti-doping efforts and the difficulty of some older riders to move on from the past. Photo: Damien Meyer | AFPDi Luca's positive sends the Giro into chaos, but teams and riders are paving a path forward that is hard for some aging pros to navigate

Robert Gesink abandons Giro d'Italia

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:53:49 EDT

Blanco leader leaves race due to illness ...

A wind tunnel, lights, S-cargo, old folders and more

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:57:51 EDT

A long weekend is coming up (here in the US at least). Before I ditch the computer and hit the pool, I want to pass along a bunch of the interesting links that I have noticed lately. If you have been checking any bike related sites at all in the past couple weeks, you know [...]

Phinney will not enter U.S. professional time trial championship

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:51:49 EDT

Taylor Phinney fought his way through the Giro d'Italia for two weeks, but won't be at the start in Chattanooga on Saturday. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comPhinney's illness knocks him out of the Giro and keeps him from the national championships

Acquarone on Di Luca: How can a person of his age be so stupid?

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:28:02 EDT

Giro d'Italia director angry after EPO positive overshadows the Giro d'Italia ...

Halfords website now offering premium cycling brands

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:20:00 EDT

Halfords have launched an ambitious strategy to corner the market for cycle clothing, accessories and spares with the arrival of 185 new brands including Adidas, Lezyne and Sportful. Today, a day after the company reported a 25 percent fall in profits to the March year end on the year before, they outlined a fight-back plan to capitalise on the buoyant cycling market. An overhauled website selling 15,000 product lines went live earlier this week. The company also said they would increase investment in their stores and spend millions of pounds improving customer service. The aim is to capture a section of the enthusiasts’ market – characterised by sportive riders and commuters using cycle to work schemes – while maintaining their focus on providing family bikes. Karen Bellairs, head of cycling at Halfords, told BikeRadar that the company’s network of 460 stores gives them a unique advantage over competitors. Customers will now be able to buy online and pick up the product in store the next day, as well as having items posted to them or ordering in store and getting them delivered, she said. “We’ve gone live with 15,000 parts accessories and clothing from over 185 brands, so we’re really excited,” she said. “Our key point of difference is using our store network to try and grow this business.” She said more than 90 percent of the UK population live with 25 minutes of a Halfords shop. Bellairs admitted the company currently have a small share of the parts, accessories and clothing market, and have lost ground to dedicated specialists such as CycleSurgery and Evans Cycles. Halfords' success with brands such as Boardman (a new range is expected in 2014) has already helped entice many enthusiasts to shop with them, she said. Bellairs also said it was a company goal to improve in-store service and repairs, but that the plan would take time to bring into action. The cycling market is estimated to be worth more than £700m a year and is growing at around five percent. The revamped, more user-friendly Halfords website is now live. ...

Acquarone: Di Luca’s case is one of addiction

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:05:15 EDT

Giro director Michele Acquarone says Danilo Di Luca's EPO positive is a sign of addiction. Photo: David Hecker | AFPGiro director says Danilo Di Luca's EPO positive reveals a case of dependency in the race's former champion

2013 Tour of Belgium – Stage 3 Results

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:04:18 EDT

Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Cycling Team rider Tony Martin came into Tour of Belgium with his eyes on both the GC, and the 15km ITT of Tour of Belgium Stage 3 on Friday. Thanks to a top performance despite rainy conditions, Martin won the time trial by 40″, and also had more than enough of [...]

2013 Bayern-Rundfahrt – Stage 3 Results

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:04:14 EDT

Gerald Ciolek (MTN) won Stage 3 of 2013 Bayern-Rundfahrt.

Giro d'Italia will reach Tre Cime di Lavaredo in spite of snow, says Vegni

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:37:30 EDT

Stage 20 altered due to conditions but final climb will remain ...