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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Colorado Cashes in on the First USA Pro Cycling Challenge
A report conducted by the USA Pro Cycling Challenge reports that the race brought $83.5 million to the state of Colorado in August. More than one million spectators watched the race. It’s estimated that 22% came from out of state. $67.4 million of the total was spent by spectators on […]
2012 Tour de France Details
The 2012 Tour de France has many new features. It will have three time trials and several new mountain stages. Some of the new climbs are steep. Christian Prudhomme, race director, has said it should be possible for a rider to attack on a climb early in a stage and […]
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 […]
2012 Tour de France
The 2012 Tour de France route was “officially” announced today. 2012 Tour de France stages: P Prologue Sat 30 June Liège > Liège 6.1 km1 Road stage Sun 1 July Liège > Seraing 198 km2 Road stage Mon 2 July Visé > Tournai 207 km3 Road stage Tues 3 July […]
2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge Successes
More than 28 towns across Colorado would like to host the 2012 Pro Cycling Challenge. All eleven towns that hosted the 2011 race would like to host again next year (Colorado Springs, Salida, Crested Butte, Gunnison, Aspen, Vail, Avon, Steamboat Springs, Breckenridge, Golden and Denver). It’s estimated that […]
2011 Pro Cycling Tour Extras
Best town: Salida.Hosts April Prout-Ralph and Greg Ralph were outstanding.They made me feel like I have new best friends and they were lots and lots of fun. Besides taking care of me in Salida, we met up at the top of Independence Pass. April had bought a box of doughnuts […]
