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Press Release

World championships to cap off Compton's stellar 'cross season

Two years after the most successful day in American cyclo-cross history, the U.S. National Team is once again preparing to face the world’s best in northern Europe this weekend at the 2009 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in Hoogerheide, Netherlands. One […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Cyclocross, Press Release, Pro Cycling,

Cavendish poised for sprint action in Qatar

Sprint star Mark Cavendish’s 2009 season will get underway in the Tour of Qatar next Sunday – and he can’t wait to get started.“It’s been quite a while since I raced [in the Tour of Missouri last September, where he […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Press Release, Pro Cycling,

Old rivals Hoy and Tournant in final contest at Revolution

Arnaud Tournant will make his final competitive appearance at Revolution 24 on February 21st as the French Sprint legend retires from competition after over a decade at the top of the sport.Tournant has always been a crowd pleaser at Revolution […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Press Release, Pro Cycling, Track,

Van den Brand and Nys hold off Cyclocross World Champions

The last round of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup presented by Safety Jogger has been won by Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Colnago) and Daphny Van den Brand (the Netherlands). Both riders succeeded in keeping the respective World Champions at bay during this […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Cyclocross, Press Release, Pro Cycling,

Trek: From out of the snow and corn riseth

Trek Bicycle today announced the opening of ‘Thing One,’ an all-new design center with a singular focus: do nothing but great work. Over 20 miles from the nearest Starbucks, the unassuming town of Waterloo, Wisconsin—yes, Waterloo, Wisconsin—is now home to […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Press Release, Pro Cycling,

Final Teams Announced for 2009 Amgen Tour of California

Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer Fabian Cancellara and Oscar Freire will Lead Race’s Best-Ever Field of Seventeen of the World’s Best Teams to Compete in February 14-22 Stage Raceoining the previously announced eight ProTour teams, nine additional Pro Continental and Continental […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Press Release, Pro Cycling,

Versus to air 4th Annual Amgen Tour of California

VERSUS, the network that celebrates real competition and the home of professional cycling in the United States, announced today it will air wall-to-wall coverage of the fourth annual Amgen Tour of California, Lance Armstrong’s second race of the 2009 cycling […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Press Release, Pro Cycling,

Final Teams Announced for 2009 Amgen Tour of California

Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer Fabian Cancellara and Oscar Freire will Lead Race’s Best-Ever Field of Seventeen of the World’s Best Teams to Compete in February 14-22 Stage RaceJoining the previously announced eight ProTour teams, nine additional Pro Continental and Continental […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Press Release, Pro Cycling,

New Report Helps State Legislatures Promote Bicycling

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has published a report, Encouraging Bicycling and Walking: The State Legislative Role, to outline best practices in state approaches to promoting biking and walking. This report will help shape policy, influence decision makers, […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Advocacy, General, Press Release,

UCI President Participates in the Presentation of the First Women's Tour of Qatar

Pat McQuaid, the President of the International Cycling Union (UCI), took part in the presentation of the first Women’s Tour of Qatar in Paris on 21 January. The Women’s Tour of Qatar will be held from 8-10 February, following on […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Press Release, Pro Cycling,

Bikes Belong Foundation Awards $40,000 in Grants Honoring Paul David Clark

Bikes Belong Foundation Awards $40,000 in Grants Honoring Paul David ClarkBoulder, CO—January 22, 2009 The Bikes Belong Foundation is honored to award four grants through the Paul David Clark Fund. Awards of $10,000 will go to four exemplary organizations that […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Advocacy, General, Mountain Biking, Press Release,

Rocky Mountain Bicycles New Factory Team

Rocky Mountain Bicycles (RMB) is proud to announce the new Rocky Mountain Bicycles Factory XC-Epic Racing Team. Rocky Mountain Bicycles has been at the forefront of all facets of mountain bike competition; from early DH and XC victories (circa 1991*) […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Mountain Biking, Press Release, Pro Cycling,

SRAM Cycling Fund Awards $400,000 to the League of American Bicyclists and the Thunderhead Alliance

The SRAM Cycling Fund will make a $400,000 contribution to the League of American Bicyclists and the Thunderhead Alliance for Biking and Walking. The funds will be used to launch a nation wide initiative to dramatically strengthen state and local […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Advocacy, General, Press Release,

Specialized Designs for Women to sponsor ValueAct Capital Women's Cycling Team

Specialized Designs for Women will be the brand of choice for the ValueAct Capital Women’s Professional Cycling Team in 2009. Specialized will be the official bike, helmet, shoe and optics sponsor for the team. “We are so excited to be […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Press Release, Pro Cycling,

Vanderkitten Racing announces their roster for 2009

Backed by continued support from title sponsor Vanderkitten Clothing, the team announced on Tuesday that it has finalized its 8-rider roster for the 2009 season. Jennifer Wilson, Liz Hatch, Melissa Sanborn and Leigh Hopkins (Valletti) return to lead the team […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Press Release, Pro Cycling,

US Elite Men’s Team named for ’09 Cyclo-Cross World Championships

USA Cycling announced the five athletes that were nominated to represent the United States in the elite men’s category at the 2009 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships on Feb. 1 in Hoogerheide, Netherlands. Ryan Trebon (Kona), Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld.com/Cannondale) and Jeremy […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Press Release, Pro Cycling,

Rabobank Ready to Roll Down Under

With the eyes of the international cycling world focused on Australia, the Rabobank Cycling Team looks to continue its early season momentum at the January 18-25 Tour Down Under. Aussie Graeme Brown, winner at last week’s Jayco Cycling Classic in […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Press Release, Pro Cycling,

Professional Cycling returns to South Carolina

The Greenville Hospital System USA Cycling Professional Championships will return to Greenville, S.C. for a fourth consecutive year in 2009, with race weekend set for August 29-30. The dual championship has become one of the premier cycling events in the […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Press Release, Pro Cycling,

Recent Interviews

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  • Michele Acquarone interview part III: We were looking into a women’s Milan-Sanremo for 2015, Giro for 2017
  • Michele Acquarone Interview Part II: “The judge will decide who is right or wrong, but I am sure that I am right”
  • Michele Acquarone interview part I: Overlooking MTN Qhubeka was a major missed opportunity for the Giro d’Italia
  • Peter Stetina Interview: New BMC Racing Team signing shining in Tour de San Luis
  • Feature: Linus Gerdemann feeling good about his comeback to cycling – “I am optimistic…I think I can perform well”