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• Valverde Puts Aside Doping Row To Win Tour Of Spain
  September 20th, 2009
  

  by Denholm Barnetson
  MADRID, Sept 20, 2009 (AFP) – Controversial Spanish rider Alejandro Valverde won the Tour of Spain on Sunday, capturing one of cycling’s three major tours for the first time just months after being embroiled in a doping scandal.
  The 29-year-old Caisse d’Epargne rider virtually just had to stay in his saddle on Sunday [...]

• British Cyclist Bellis ‘Stable’ After Accident
  September 20th, 2009
  

  PARIS, Sept 20, 2009 (AFP) – British cyclist Jonny Bellis was in a stable condition after a scooter accident in Italy near the British training base in Tuscany for next week’s world championships.
  The 21-year-old from the Isle of Man, who was on the shortlist for the world championships team, was being treated in a hospital [...]

• Boasson Hagen Wins Tour Of Britain
  September 19th, 2009
  

  LONDON, Sept 19, 2009 (AFP) – Norway’s Edvald Boasson Hagen cruised to victory in the Tour of Britain here on Saturday.
  Having started the eighth and final stage, a 92.5-km criterium around London, with a 23-second advantage over his nearest challenger, the 22-year-old was never likely to be deprived of the race leader’s yellow jersey, which [...]

• Vuelta a España Stage 20 Results
  September 19th, 2009
  

  TOLEDO, Spain, Sept 19, 2009 (AFP) – Results from Saturday’s 20th and penultimate stage in the Tour of Spain, a 27.8-km time-trial:
  Stage 20
  1. David Millar (GBR/GRM) [...]

• Valverde Eyes Tour of Spain Crown
  September 19th, 2009
  

  TOLEDO, Spain, Sept 19, 2009 (AFP) – Spain’s Alejandro Valverde was on course to win the Tour of Spain after keeping his overall lead in Saturday’s 20th and penultimate stage, a time-trial won by Britain’s David Millar. The Caisse d’Epargne rider finished in seventh position in the 27.8-kilometre stage in the central city of Toledo, 36 seconds behind Millar.
  He [...]

• Three Time’s A Charm For Rahsaan Bahati and Rock Racing at the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix
  June 29th, 2009
  

  By Cynthia Lou
  Manhattan Beach, CA – Rock Racing’s Rahsaan Bahati wins for the third year in a row, showcasing his and Rock Racing’s dominance in American NRC criterium racing. Rounding out the podium are Lucas Sebastian Haedo (Colavita/Sutter Home presented by Cooking Light) in second place and Ken Hanson (Team Type 1) in third place.
  The [...]

• Joanne Kiesanowski (TIBCO) On How To Follow Your Dreams
  June 20th, 2009
  

  By Cynthia Lou
  Joanne Kiesanowski of Team TIBCO, fresh off two trips to the podium at this year’s Nature Valley Grand Prix, one for second place at the St. Paul Downtown Criterium and another for first place in the Team Competition, shared a bit about her experience in Minnesota, along with tips for aspiring Kiwi racers [...]

• Kristin Armstrong On The Positive Influence Of Fans
  June 10th, 2009
  

  By Cynthia Lou
  Cycling is a demanding sport: from race-time suffering, to weeks away from home traveling, to the relentless hours of training in all kinds of harsh weather conditions.
  “Fans make all the difference,” said Kristin Armstrong, with recent friend and protége Veronica tucked under her arm. “Veronica sent me half-birthday cards, wished me good luck [...]

• Giro d’Italia – Trying To Drive Through The Breakaway In A Car
  May 30th, 2009
  

  Driving THROUGH the Peloton On a Descent to the Breakaway. Giro d’Italia 2009 Stage 15.
  Very cool vantage point. If not a little nerve racking.

• Driving Up To The Peloton: 2009 Giro d’Italia
  May 29th, 2009
  

  have you ever wondered what it looks like to be in a team car and get the call to the peloton to deliver some bottles?
  Well her is our very own Cynthia Lou in the Astana team car doing just that.
  Great vantage view point.

• Top 6 Obvious, and Top 10 Not-So-Obvious Things To Remember For Your Race Prep
  May 23rd, 2009
  

  Written by: Cynthia Lou
  There are the obvious things to pack and prepare for a race – bike, kit – and then there are some of the less obvious items, but still necessary for an overall positive race experience.
  First here are Six Obvious Things To Remember For Your Race Prep:
  1. Bike
  2. Bib Shorts and Jersey
  3. Shoes
  4. [...]