Andersen: Promising Opportunities in Australia

Sports director Kim Andersen regards the chances of a good result in Team Saxo Bank's season debut in the ProTour race Tour Down Under as very promising. ”I'd say we have every reason to be optimistic regarding our chances in [...]

2009-01-06T00:00:00+00:00January 6th, 2009|

Kellogg to sponsor Bissel Pro Cycling Team

The Kellogg Company, the world’s leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, joins the BISSELL Pro Cycling Team as a key sponsor for the 2009 season. Kellogg’s commitment to nutrition and physical fitness is well aligned [...]

2009-01-06T00:00:00+00:00January 6th, 2009|

Team Columbia – High Road – no shortage of accolades

In 2008 Team Columbia-Highroad was voted “Team of the Year” by Procycling magazine and “Best International Team” and “Best International Women’s Team” by VeloNews, along with other awards such as Best Rookie – Tony Martin and Best sprinter- Mark Cavendish. [...]

2009-01-06T00:00:00+00:00January 6th, 2009|

Sanchez trying to clear up a knee injury

Reigning Olympic Road Race Champion Samuel Sanchez from the Euskaltel Euskadi team has sought out medical help for a recurring problem with his left knee. The rider injured it last year just before the start of Paris-Nice. The incident has [...]

2009-01-06T00:00:00+00:00January 6th, 2009|

Team Quick-Step ramps up for 2009

Team Quick Step is set to begin its season with a training camp from January 12th to the 21st. Manager Patrick Lefevere has opted to hold the camp in the warm weather of Benicassim, Spain. "We’ll be doing different types [...]

2009-01-05T00:00:00+00:00January 5th, 2009|

McCarty makes it an even dozen for OUCH Presented by Maxxis

The OUCH Pro Cycling Team Presented by Maxxis has made one final roster addition for the 2009 season. Veteran rider Jonathan Patrick McCarty re-joins former teammate Floyd Landis on the squad."We'd been talking with Pat for quite some time," noted [...]

2009-01-05T00:00:00+00:00January 5th, 2009|

Ex-pro cyclist Gelfi found dead

Former Italian professional cyclist Luca Gelfi was found dead in his bicycle shop today. Media reported that the 42-year-old was suffering from depression and had likely committed suicide. Gelfi's career began in 1988 with team Del Tongo-Colnago and ended in [...]

2009-01-03T00:00:00+00:00January 3rd, 2009|

BMC's Scott Nydam, the consummate professional

In last year's Tour of California, Nydam had his greatest success and impressed the entire peloton when he and his team mates defended the King of the Mountains jersey. "That whole race was a special experience that will stay with [...]

2009-01-02T00:00:00+00:00January 2nd, 2009|

Getting Started – A Parent's Guide to Junior Bike Racing

Junior cycling is making a real come-back in the USA, with certain regions offering many opportunities for competitive road racing in the 10-18 age bracket. Results of this revival can be seen, for example, in the 2007 road racing World [...]

2009-01-01T00:00:00+00:00January 1st, 2009|

Getting Started – Commuting by Bicycle

The goal of this article is to offer advice and assistance to those who are either interested in starting to commute by bicycle, as well those who already ride to their jobs, but are seeking new tips and insights. Because [...]

2009-01-01T00:00:00+00:00January 1st, 2009|
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