According to an article from AFP, the recently released Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit is a big cycling fan. While he was in captivity in Gaza, he was able to watch sports on television says the Israeli ambassador to France. Shalit especially liked cycling and in particular the Tour. He’s been […]
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Jenny & Brian Smith to Ride Brasila 2011
Brasila Ride is the biggest mountain biking challenge in Brazil. The six day epic race is October 23-29. Hundreds of athletes will have an unforgettable life experience. Brian and Jenny Smith will be sending their stories and photos. Some big names are expected- Bärti Bucher Roberto Heras German Olympian Ivonne […]
Jenny Smith 2010 Brasila
Brasil ride 2011 is a 7 day mountain bike stage race starting Oct 23 to Chapada Diamantia National Park, Brasil. The park is the size of the Netherlands and located in a remote part of Bahia state, a 7 hour bus ride from Salvador, Brazil. The ride has two base […]
Ricco facing 12 Year Suspension
Riccardo Ricco has already served a twenty month suspension for his doping offenses. He was found to have blood doped himself by using blood that wasn’t properly stored in his own refrigerator. He ended up in the hospital with renal blockage where he had admitted to what he’d done. CONI, […]
Colorado Bike Parks
Bike Parks seem to be the hot new thing in Colorado. They’re now in Boulder, Frisco, and Winter Park. Valmont Bike Park in Boulder opened in June after many years of planning. There are 40 acres of trails for all ability levels and even an area for toddlers. It’s been […]
Lululemon and Specialized to Sponsor HTC Women
The former HTC-Highroad women’s team will continue into 2012 with new title sponsors and management group. The team, which will be made up of a large percentage of the 2011 riders and staff, will be primarily supported by Specialized Bicycle Company and Lululemon Athletica and will be known as Team […]
Clenbuterol and the Tour of Peking
The Tour of Peking starts Wednesday. The country of China permits ranchers to administer clenbuterol to pigs and cows. The organizers of the World of Nations is working on a list of restaurants who guarantee their meats are clean. But just to be on the safe side and avoid another […]
New BMC Signings
The BMC Racing Team bolstered its roster for 2012 with the signing of all-rounder Steve Cummings, two time runner-up at the Tour of Britain. BMC Racing Team President/General Manager Jim Ochowicz said the British rider’s versatility will contribute to the team in a number of ways. “Steve is an accomplished […]
BMC Binche Tournai Binche Team Leaders 2011
Taylor Phinney and Greg Van Avermaet will lead the BMC Racing Team in Tuesday’s edition of Binche-Tournai-Binche, a one-day race in Belgium run last year as the “Mémorial Frank Vandenbroucke.” Cobblestone FinishBMC Racing Team Assistant Director Rik Verbrugghe said the pair are best suited for a sprint that will likely […]
HTC-Highroad Goes Out on Top
Tony Martin, Judith Arndt and Mark Cavendish’s victories in the World Championships last week capped off five years of remarkable athletic success for High Road Sports. Cavendish’s win on Sunday marked the 509th win for the team since 2008 and the 119th win this season for the men and women’s […]
