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 […]
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 […]
Getting Started – Besides the bike, what else does the beginning cyclist need?
What does a beginning cyclist need? Well…a bike for one, but it also takes the proper equipment and a little know-how to make sure your beginning foray on the road is as comfortable as possible. O.K., so you got the […]
New Year Honors: Hoy Knighthood Heads Cycling Honors
Chris Hoy has been awarded a knighthood in the 2009 New Year Honours. Eighteen of his GB cycling team-mates have also been honoured. There’s also a CBE for British Cycling’s Performance Director, David Brailsford and an MBE for long-time servant […]
Riis: We'll be even Better Next Year
After the most successful year ever for the team Bjarne Riis is looking forward to the new season with ambitions that are sky-high. When most of Team Saxo Bank’s riders pull on their new cycling clothes and embark on a […]
Dutch domination on Zolder circuit
While the victory of Marianne Vos (Netherlands) in the Women’s category wasn’t a major upset, the win from her compatriot Thijs Al in the Elite Men’s category surprised many spectators along the Zolder car circuit in Belgium where another round […]
Schumacher continues to deny doping
German cyclist Stefan Schumacher in an interview with news agency SID has again denied taking CERA, the new breed of EPO, during the 2008 Tour de France. He insists that he has applied for his license for 2009, and will […]
Cooke to Vacansoleil Pro Cycling for 2009
New team Vacansoleil Pro Cycling has added sprinter Baden Cooke to their lineup. The Australian, who rode for Team Barloworld in 2008, was without a contract for 2009. The 30-year-old Aussie signed on for a year with the new Dutch […]
Quick Step for Tour Down Under
Team Quick Step has announced their lineup for the this January’s Tour Down Under (18-25 of January 2009). Australian rider Allan Davis will be leading a seven man squad after a rich history in the event. Davis came in second […]
Jaksche back in the professional ranks
Embattled cyclist Jörg Jaksche will be back in the peloton next season after a long layoff following his involvement in the Operation Puerto doping scandal. The 32-year-old winner of the 2004 Paris-Nice has signed a contract with Cinelli, a small […]
