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Danilo Di Luca Set To Race At Settimana Lombardia

Danilo Di Luca Set To Race At Settimana Lombardia

ROME, March 30, 2008 (AFP) - Giro d’Italia champion Danilo Di Luca will ride in the Settimana Lombardia on April 6, his LPR team said on Sunday.
Di Luca is currently embroiled in an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to have a three-month suspension he served [...]

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  • Rolling thunder, A CYCLING TALE, “finis”
    March 30th, 2008

    Following is the end of “rolling thunder” — a cycling novel
    Subject to copyright.   
     
    ROLLING THUNDER (cont’d)
     
     
     
    Chapter 25
    Raleigh Spriggs was the seventy six year old Chairman of the Board of Continental Tire, which was a fifty four year old company with annual revenues of over twenty billion Euros.  When Shamus scanned further articles Google suggested best [...]

  • Rolling thunder, A CYCLING TALE, part onze
    March 25th, 2008

    Following is Part 11 of “rolling thunder”
    Subject to copyright. Friends don’t let friends edit-copy-edit-paste.   
     
    ROLLING THUNDER (cont’d)
     
    Chapter 23
     
    Saturday rolled around, and the already star-crossed Tour got underway.
     
    In the rider’s village, an area carved out by plastic tape signified that the public need come no closer, riders’ strained faces seemed to relax.  After months of build-up, [...]

  • Rolling thunder, A CYCLING TALE, part dice
    March 15th, 2008

    Following is Part 10 of “rolling thunder”
    Subject to copyright. Please enjoy responsibly.   
     
    ROLLING THUNDER (cont’d)
     
    Chapter 20
     
    Shamus lost focus on assisting the investigation once the Classics kicked off.  It wasn’t possible to race well with your mind on other things.  He felt he was losing ground with Eve, as well, since she was completely engulfed in [...]

  • Rolling thunder, A CYCLING TALE, part neuf
    March 6th, 2008

    Following is Part 9 of “rolling thunder”
    Amazingly still subject to copyright.  Some things never change.  Please enjoy responsibly.   
     
    ROLLING THUNDER (cont’d)
     
    Chapter 17
    Petre Patrovski rumbled about the luxurious hotel suite he often called home atop the Kempinski Vier Jahren, or Four Seasons, on Westendstrasse in downtown Munich, surrounded by boxes and envelopes he used to package [...]

  • From the Old Country: Super Mario Returns to Action at TOC, Impresses All
    March 2nd, 2008

    Mario Cipollini made his return to the pro peloton last week in the Tour of California. Riding for the controversial Rock Racing team, “Super Mario” arrived in California the day before the race was to begin. He brought his own bike with him as well, instead of the De Rosa bikes the Rock team were [...]

  • Rolling thunder, A CYCLING TALE, part huit
    February 29th, 2008

    Following is Part 8 of “rolling thunder.”
    Blah, blah, blah, this story is copyrighted.  Comprend?  By the way, thank you for leaving your thoughtful comments along the way…we live on that stuff! 
     
    ROLLING THUNDER (cont’d)
     

    Chapter 15
    “Go ahead and tell me then.” 
    He’d been lying in bed when she’d called, so there was no need to sit down.  [...]

  • Rock Racing Registers Solid Performances At Tour of California - Press Release
    February 25th, 2008

    Pasadena, Calif. (Feb. 24, 2008) Michael Creed’s extraordinary ride Sunday capped an impressive performance for Rock Racing at the Amgen Tour of California.
    Attacking from the start of the 93-mile (150 km) stage, Creed played an instrumental role in a pair of breakaways that stayed clear of the peloton on a rain-soaked, bone-chilling ride from Santa [...]

  • Rolling thunder, A CYCLING TALE, part sept
    February 25th, 2008

    Hope you had a great weekend. 
    Following is Part 7 of “rolling thunder.”
    In case it hasn’t crossed your mind, this story was written by someone for their therapy and for your enjoyment, but not likely for their enrichment and certainly not for yours.  If you’re scheming about how to make a buck off this story, be [...]

  • Exclusive: Daily Podcast from the Tour of California - Stage Seven Edition
    February 25th, 2008

    Enjoy the Bicycle.Net podcast Stage 7 edition with our host, David Bernstein of The FredCast Cycling Podcast.

    Preview of Today’s Stage 7
    Interviews with:

    Mark Cavendish, Team High Road
    Bob Stapleton, Team High Road
    Freddie Rodgriguez, Rock Racing
    Chris Horner, Astana
    Jose Luis ‘Chechu’ Rubiera, Astana
    Scott Nydam, BMC
    Michael Creed, Rock Racing

    Summary of the Day’s Racing Action
    Final Standings
    Post-race Interview with Michael Creed
    Press Conference [...]

     
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  • Quotes From Stage 7 - Amgen Tour of California
    February 25th, 2008

    Levi Leipheimer (USA), General Classification Leader
    Astana

    On winning the 2008 Amgen Tour of California:
    “I think this win is more special now because of the caliber of the field.  The amount of stars that competed here is what makes this race so great.  For me, this win is unbelievable because of the amount of cycling stars that [...]

  • DEFENDING CHAMPION LEVI LEIPHEIMER WINS SECOND CONSECUTIVE OVERALL TITLE
    February 25th, 2008

    DEFENDING CHAMPION LEVI LEIPHEIMER WINS SECOND CONSECUTIVE OVERALL TITLE
     
    GEORGE HINCAPIE WINS FINAL AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA STAGE
    More Than 1.6 Million Fans Turned Out to Watch the Best Field Ever
    Assembled on U.S. Soil Cycle Across California
     
    PASADENA, CALIF., February 24, 2008 – After eight challenging days of cycling through 650-miles of scenic California highways, roadways [...]

  • Leipheimer Wins Amgen Tour of California Yellow Jersey For The Second Time In A Row
    February 24th, 2008

    Leipheimer Wins Amgen Tour of California Yellow Jersey For The Second Time In A Row

    PASADENA, California, Feb 24, 2008 (AFP) - American Astana rider Levi Leipheimer won the Tour of California cycle race for the second straight year here on Sunday.
    American George Hincapie, riding for High [...]

  • Press Release: ENTHUSIASM FOR ASTANA CYCLING TEAM’S YELLOW JERSEY
    February 24th, 2008

    ENTHUSIASM FOR ASTANA CYCLING TEAM’S YELLOW JERSEY
     
     
    Thousands of enthusiastic fans welcomed Levi Leipheimer and his Astana Cycling Team-mates at the end of the Amgen Tour of California in Pasadena. The team held control over the 7th and last stage of the race helping Levi Leipheimer win his second consecutive overall victory in the Tour of [...]

  • Late-Race Crash Sidelines Rock Racings Star Sprinters In Stage 6
    February 24th, 2008

    Late-Race Crash Sidelines Rock Racings Star Sprinters
     
    Santa Clarita, Calif. (Feb. 24, 2008) A crash in the final miles of Saturdays Stage 6 of the Amgen Tour of California dashed the hopes of Rock Racings star sprinters, Mario Cipollini and Fred Rodriguez.
     
    The pair tumbled to the pavement in the final 2.5 miles (4 km) of the [...]

  • Tom Zirbel Delivers More Than Pizza, Hincapie Charges to the Stage Win, Levi Leipheimer Keeps the Yellow Jersey
    February 24th, 2008

    The Amgen Tour of California came into Metro LA today with a point to point course from Santa Clarita to Pasadena. The finish line was close enough to the Beverly Hills headquarters of your Bicycle.Net crew that we were able to gather up the wives and kids.
    Yes, even Velowife pulled it together and [...]

  • No Changes to Route for Final Stage of Amgen Tour of California
    February 24th, 2008

    The race is on for the Amgen Leader Jersey in the 2008 Amgen Tour of California. Following course assessment for safety and conditions, the route will remain as planned for the final stage of the race today from Santa Clarita to Pasadena. The riders will leave Santa Clarita at noon and are expected [...]

  • Amgen Tour of California Stage 7 Preview
    February 24th, 2008

    Stage 7: Santa Clarita to Pasadena
     
    ROUTE DETAILS
    Day: Sunday, Feb 24
    Start: Santa Clarita
    Finish: Pasadena
    Start Time: 12:00 PM
    Miles: 93.4
    KM: 150
    End ETA: 3:27-4:01 PM
    Often the final day of stage races is more ceremonial than competitive, but not at the 2008 Amgen Tour of California where stage 7, sponsored by Amgen, is a challenging point-to-point affair that could produce [...]

  • Exclusive: Daily Podcast from the Tour of California - Stage Six Edition
    February 23rd, 2008

    Enjoy the Bicycle.Net podcast Stage 6 edition with our host, David Bernstein of The FredCast Cycling Podcast.

    Preview of Today’s Stage 6
    Interviews with:

    Bjarne Riis, Team CSC
    Danny Pate, Team Slipstream
    Rolf Aldag, Team High Road
    Sean Tucker, Toyota-United

    Summary of the Day’s Racing Action
    Press Conference Highlights with:

    Jim Birrell
    Luciano Andre Pagliarini
    Levi Leipheimer

    Standings after Stage 6
    Preview of Tomorrow’s Stage 7
    Music: Never [...]

     
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  • Quotes From Stage 6 - Amgen Tour of California
    February 23rd, 2008

    Levi Leipheimer (USA), General Classification Leader
    Astana

    On today’s race:
    “It’s sweet to be near the prize, but it’s never over until we cross the finish line.  I think today’s race went exactly how I imagined it.  I was confident that (David) Millar would try to do something in the end.  I tried to look for him; I [...]

  • CHAMPION LEVI LEIPHEIMER RETAINS AMGEN LEADER JERSEY HEADING INTO FINAL STAGE OF 2008 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
    February 23rd, 2008

    ALERT: Due to the possibility of sever weather conditions, the course for tomorrow’s Stage 7 of the 2008 Amgen Tour of California from Santa Clarita to Pasadena may be modified. Race organizers suggest that fans check the official Web site, www.amgentourofcalifornia.com, to verify any changes to the start line and/or route.  The finish will remain unchanged, [...]

  • Pagliarini Wins Sixth Stage In California When Cavendish Penalized
    February 23rd, 2008

    Pagliarini wins sixth stage in California when Cavendish penalized

    Photo by: Dave Lieberman

    SANTA CLARITA, California, Feb 23, 2008 (AFP) - Luciano Pagliarini won the sixth stage of the Tour of California on Saturday, after a 20-second penalty cost Mark Cavendish the victory he had apparently claimed in a sprint finish.
    [...]

  • ASTANA PRESS RELEASE: BOTT’S DOTS FATAL FOR VLADIMIR GUSEV
    February 23rd, 2008

    PRESS RELEASE
    BOTT’S DOTS FATAL FOR VLADIMIR GUSEV

    Vladimir Gusev (Astana Cycling Team) broke his right collar bone in the 6th stage of the Tour of California. While picking up bottles from the team car, at 26 km of the finish in Santa Clarita, his front wheel hit one of the typical Botts’ dots, the nonreflective [...]

  • Exclusive: Daily Podcast from the Tour of California - Stage Five Edition
    February 23rd, 2008

    Preview of Today’s Stage 5
    Interviews with:

    Rolf Aldag, Team High Road
    Dominique Rollin
    Jim Birrell

    Summary of the Day’s Racing Action
    Press Conference Highlights with:

    Levi Leipheimer
    Pat McQuaid

    Standings after Stage 5
    Interview with Michael Ball
    Preview of Tomorrow’s Stage 6
    Music: Never Play in Deep France by Steffen Coonan

     
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  • Cavendish Sprints to the finish, takes a 20 second penalty and finishes in 74th place
    February 23rd, 2008

    Stay tuned for a more detailed story and podcast tonight, but here are a few images to get you started. Here’s the Peleton rolling along early in the day.

    Ever wonder if these guys get thirsty or hungry on a 135 mile stage?
    Here’s Levi Leipheimer calling for room service. We deliver.

    But not only [...]

  • Amgen Tour of California Stage 6 Race Results
    February 23rd, 2008

    2008 Stage 6 Results
    2008 Stage 6 Results
    Pos. No. UCI Code Rider Team Time Gap
    1. 18 BRA 19780418 PAGLIARINI MENDONCA Luciano Andr SDV 04.18′31″ 00.00′00″
    2. 47 ARG 19810126 HAEDO Juan Jose CSC 04.18′31″ 00.00′00″
    3. 21 ITA 19740401 BETTINI Paolo QST 04.18′31″ 00.00′00″
    4. 33 GER 19860919 CIOLEK Gerald* THR 04.18′31″ 00.00′00″
    5. 51 ESP 19760215 FREIRE GOMEZ Oscar RAB 04.18′31″ 00.00′00″
    6. 131 CAN 19821029 ROLLIN [...]

  • Amgen Tour of California Stage 6 Current Standings
    February 23rd, 2008

    2008 Standings
    2008 Overall Standings
    Pos. No. UCI Code Rider Team Time Gap
    1. 1 USA 19731024 LEIPHEIMER Levi AST 25.33′23″ 00.00′00″
    2. 91 GBR 19770104 MILLAR David TSL 25.34′12″ 00.00′49″
    3. 93 USA 19760522 VANDEVELDE Christian TSL 25.34′31″ 00.01′08″
    4. 42 SUI 19810318 CANCELLARA Fabian CSC 25.34′41″ 00.01′18″
    5. 45 SWE 19800920 LARSSON Gustav CSC 25.34′42″ 00.01′19″
    6. 92 USA 19790112 ZABRISKIE David TSL 25.34′59″ 00.01′36″
    7. 4 USA 19711023 HORNER Christopher AST 25.35′30″ 00.02′07″
    8. [...]

  • Levi Leipheimer TGIF… Yellow Jersey - 2008 Amgen Tour of California - Stage 5 (More Photos)
    February 22nd, 2008

    See photos from part 1 and part 2 of Stage 5 coverage of the Amgen Tour of California.

  • Levi Leipheimer TGIF… Yellow Jersey - 2008 Amgen Tour of California - Stage 5 (Photos)
    February 22nd, 2008

    See earlier post with more photos from today’s Stage 5 of the Amgen Tour of California.  Additional Stage 5 photos have just been added.

  • My Husband Has Begun To Drool - Here Comes the Amgen Tour of California
    February 22nd, 2008

    Originally, I thought the Tour of California sounded like a lovely family-friendly vacation involving, perhaps, an RV and the Redwoods while my children were galloping through fields of poppies.
    There must be a big bicycle race coming to California. I can tell with almost complete accuracy when there are exciting happenings in the cycling world. [...]

  • Levi Leipheimer TGIF… Keeps Yellow Jersey in 2008 Tour of California after Stage 5
    February 22nd, 2008

    Levi Leipheimer beat 2nd place David Millar by 28 seconds on a 30-minute ride. It was enough to hold off Fabian Cancellara and Robert Gesink and keep the yellow jersey.
    All three riders were on the course together, 2 minutes apart at the start, virtually riding head-to-head.
    Pics:

    More photos here and here!

  • Exclusive: Daily Podcast from the Tour of California - Stage Four Edition
    February 22nd, 2008

    We got some great interviews today. Check out our host David Bernstein of The FredCast Cycling Podcast as he recaps the day and sets you up for a big Stage Five Friday.
    Review of Current Standings
    Preview of Today’s Stage 4
    Interviews with:
    o Steven Cozza
    o Wounded Warrior Project
    Summary of the Day’s Racing Action
    Standings after Stage [...]

     
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  • Stage 5 Diary - Levi holds out and keeps the yellow
    February 22nd, 2008

    Our glorious leader VeloGuy is going to be riding in the Toyota United team car today following the riders through the time trials. His task? Change any flats that hit the Toyota guys.
    Veloguy spent 7 hours riding in a media car just in front of Rollins and the breakaway yesterday. Today, [...]

  • Tour of California Organizers, UCI Consider Pro Tour Status for 2009 and Beyond
    February 22nd, 2008

    As another successful Tour of California rolls through the golden state, race organizers are already considering the status of the race for 2008 and beyond. Jim Birrell, race director for the TOC, sees a bright future for the early season stage race, but also recognizes that there are some logistics to consider before initiating the [...]

  • Stage 5 Preview: Solvang Individual Time Trial
    February 22nd, 2008

    Stage 5 Preview: Solvang Individual Time Trial
    ROUTE DETAILS
    Day: Friday, Feb 22
    Start: Solvang
    Finish: Solvang
    Start Time: 12:00 PM
    Miles: 15
    KM: 24
    End ETA: 2:50 PM
    Amgen Tour of California defending champion Levi Leipheimer said the individual time trial is the most important stage of the entire race. At just 15 miles, the riders will crank up the speed to the [...]

  • Quotes From Stage 4 - Amgen Tour of California
    February 21st, 2008

    Levi Leipheimer (USA), General Classification Leader
    Astana

    On today’s race:
    “My guys have put in a hard day’s work today.  I guess we had this coming since it has been two years of beautiful weather, so it’s like having three bad days rolled into one today.  This day probably ranks in the top three worst days I’ve ever [...]

  • SIX-TIME CANADIAN NATIONAL ROAD CHAMPION DOMINIQUE Rollin ROLLS AWAY TO WIN EPIC STAGE 4 OF AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
    February 21st, 2008

    SIX-TIME CANADIAN NATIONAL ROAD CHAMPION DOMINIQUE Rollin
    Rolls Away to Win Epic Stage 4 OF AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
    California Resident Levi Leipheimer Retains Leader Jersey for Second Consecutive Day
     
    SAN LUIS OBISPO, February 21, 2008 – Six-time Canadian National Road Champion Dominique Rollin (CAN) of the Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team made history today as he powered away [...]

  • Dominique Rollins of Toyota United Wins Stage 4 of the Amgen Tour of California
    February 21st, 2008

    Canadian Dominique Rollin (Toyota United) has just pulled off one of the most impressive wins we have seen in the Amgen Tour of California. In weather conditions that can only be described as epic, and horrible. Rollins rode to his victory as a solo rider who escaped from the seven rider breakaway with 20k [...]

  • Hypothermic: Jackson Stewart Abandons TOC, Rushed to Hospital
    February 21st, 2008

    Jackson Stewart has abandoned the Tour of California and been rushed to hospital due to hypothermia. A major concern, hypothermia can be life-threatening if not treated. As the peloton continues on to San Luis Obisbo, could there be other riders who come down with the ailment? Often, one is not aware they are hypothermic until [...]

  • Rock Racing Takes Its Show On The Road
    February 21st, 2008

    Michael Ball, the colorful leader of Rock Racing, and the PT Barnum of American Cycling sent his three banned riders back on the road again today. They were shooting video, maybe for the rumored reality show about the team.
    Our reporter caught up to their caravan, a Michael Ball’s now infamous [...]

  • The War of Attrition - 7.5 hours, inches of rain, riders dropping
    February 21st, 2008

    When the pros have to reach back to Oslo in the mid 90s to think of a race as long, and wet and miserable, you know that you’ve got a race as difficult as any you’re likely to see. When the winner was asked for a finish line quote, he just gasped for air, [...]

  • Jackson Stewart out the Race with Hypothermia
    February 21st, 2008

    Bryce Mead just dropped out of the Break.
    VeloGuy is reporting that Jackson Stewart has just dropped out of the race and is being treated for Hypothermia.  It’ll cost him his KOM jersey.
    More when we have it.
    Break is down to Riders: 16, 31, 57, 102 131 147 25 156 at mile 102
    VeloGuy is riding [...]

  • Feeling Better -Slipstream keeps Pate?
    February 21st, 2008

    Today’s stage will feature two Herbalife Sprints and three California Travel and Tourism King of the Mountains climbs on a route that is hilly and technical down the picturesque Pacific Coast Highway that will pedal through Big Sur and past the Hearst Castle before arriving in San Luis Obispo. Leipheimer’s GC lead over CSC’s Fabian [...]

  • Quotes from stage 3 - Amgen Tour of California
    February 20th, 2008

    Levi Leipheimer (USA), General Classification Leader
    Astana

    On today’s race:
    “We knew that today was going to be important.  I think this stage was the hardest stage in the three-year history of the Amgen Tour of California.  It was a day with a few tough, but really beautiful, climbs.  The Mt. Hamilton climb turned out to be really [...]

  • Amgen Tour of California Stage 4 Preview: Seaside to San Luis Obispo
    February 20th, 2008

    STAGE 4 TOMORROW:
    Thursday, Feb. 21 – Seaside to San Luis Obispo (135.3 mi/217.8 km)
    Estimated Start Time: 10 a.m.
    Estimated Finish Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
    OVERALL STANDINGS
    STAGE LOG 
    STAGE MAP 
    STAGE PROFILE 
    The remarkable views of Stage 4 will make it a favorite for riders and spectators alike.  Beginning in Seaside with a short neutral lap and traveling along a similar route [...]

  • TEAM Astana’s Levi Leipheimer Assumes The Amgen Leader Jersey
    February 20th, 2008

    TEAM astana’s levi leipheimer assumes the amgen leader jersey
    after stage three of the 2008 amgen tour of california
    Rabobank’s Robert Gesink Wins Stage 3 As Challenging Day Separates Riders
    and Shakes Up Remaining General Classification Leaders
     
    SAN JOSE, February 20, 2008 – After completing one of the most challenging and defining stages of the 2008 Amgen Tour [...]

  • Exclusive: Daily Podcast from the Tour of California - Stage Three Edition
    February 20th, 2008

    We got some great interviews today. Check out our host David Bernstein of The FredCast Cycling Podcast as he recaps the day and sets you up for a big Stage Four Wednesday.
    Review of Current Standings
    Preview of Today’s Stage 3
    Interviews with:
    Tony Cruz
    Viatcheslav Ekimov
    Sean Tucker
    Bjarne Riis
    Jonathan Vaughters
    Summary of the Day’s Racing Action
    Standings after Stage [...]

     
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  • Leipheimer and Gesink work together and win together Stage 3 Tour of California
    February 20th, 2008

    VeloGuy spent the end of the race sitting in the finishing shoot with camera in hand watching for the leaders to cross the finish line. Sitting next to him was a Rabobank team member. The Rabobank team member told our reporter that Leipheimer and Gesink agreed to work together rather than against themselves [...]

  • Rolling thunder, A CYCLING TALE, part six
    February 20th, 2008

    Following is Part 6 of “rolling thunder.” Thanks for being patient.
    As we may have mentioned ad nauseum, this story is subject to copyright by the author. Not that we think you want your name on it, but someone may stoop that low. You never know. Anyway, please don’t use it other than as a pleasant [...]

  • Breaking News: Saunier Duval 1 hour ahead of the Peleton - Tour of California
    February 20th, 2008

    Is California the new training ground for the classics? Our reporter is riding about one hour ahead of the peleton today on stage three of the Tour of California when what does he discover? Saunier Duval riders training on the course. The non racing riders of the Saunier Duval team are [...]

  • Amgen Tour of California - Stage 3 Preview - Modesto to San José
    February 20th, 2008

    Amgen Tour of California - Stage 3 Preview - Modesto to San José
     
    ROUTE DETAILS
    Day: Wed., Feb 20
    Start: Modesto
    Finish: San José
    Start Time: 10:00 AM
    Miles: 102.7
    KM: 165
    End ETA: 1:49-2:52 PM
    The riders are certain to remember the difficulty of the significantly revamped stage 3, which [...]

  • Exclusive: Daily Podcast from the Tour of California - Stage Two Edition
    February 19th, 2008

    Welcome to Bicycle.Net’s exclusive daily podcast from the Tour of California. Hosted by David Bernstein of The FredCast Cycling Podcast.

    Preview of Today’s Stage 2
    Interviews with:

    Jackson Stewart
    Bob Stapleton
    Kayle Leogrande
    Fast Freddie Rodriguez

    Review of Standings
    Summary of the Day’s Racing Action
    Standings after Stage 2
    Post-race Interviews
    Preview of Tomorrow’s Stage 3

     
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  • Belgian Boonen Wins Amgen Tour of California’s 2nd Stage In A Field Sprint
    February 19th, 2008

    Belgian Boonen wins Tour of California’s 2nd stage

    SACRAMENTO, California, Feb 19, 2008 (AFP) - Belgium’s Tom Boonen, of Quick Step, rallied from the back of the leader pack Tuesday to win the second stage of the Tour of California on Tuesday.
    It was the first stage win [...]

  • Amgen Tour of California Stage 2 Finish In Sacramento
    February 19th, 2008

    CALIFORNIA governor ARNOLD schwarzenegger awards
    AMGEN leader jersey to TYLER FARRAR after
    amgen tour of california stage 2 finish in SACRAMENTO
    Officials Estimate 425,000 Fans Along the Course Over the First Three Days of the Race
     
    SACRAMENTO, February 19, 2008 –The second stage of the 2008 Amgen Tour of California saw the emergence of a young star in Tyler [...]

  • Amgen Tour of California Stage 2 Quotes
    February 19th, 2008

    Stage 2
    Santa Rosa to Sacramento
    February 19, 2008
    Tyler Farrar (USA), General Classification Leader
    Slipstream Chipotle Presented by H30
    On today’s race:
    “Today played out exactly how we hoped it would. We didn’t know what the breakaway situation would be, but we were lucky with the bonuses being late in the stage. The team was [...]

  • Hamilton, Rock Racing Fighting Mad Over Rider Exclusions
    February 19th, 2008

    Ahead of stage one of the Tour of California, the Rock Racing team was still up in arms about the exclusion of its three GC stars, Santiago Botero, Oscar Sevilla, and Tyler Hamilton. In particular, the American Hamilton had plenty to say about his exclusion from the eight day stage race. “AEG still owes me [...]

  • Tour of California results stage 2
    February 19th, 2008

    Tour of California results stage 2

      
       SACRAMENTO, California, Feb 19, 2008 (AFP) - Leading results here on Tuesday in the second stage of the 2008 Tour of California, 187 kilometres
    (116 miles) from Santa Rosa, California:
      
       2nd stage results
       1. Tom Boonen (BEL) 5hr 9:35, 2. Heinrich Haussler (GER) same time, 3.
    Mario Cipollini (ITA) [...]

  • Rock Racings Rodriguez Scores Top 10 Finish On Stage 1
    February 19th, 2008

    Rock Racings Rodriguez Scores Top 10 Finish

    Santa Rosa, Calif. (Feb. 18, 2008) Freddie Rodriguez earned Rock Racing a top 10 finish Monday in Stage 1 of the Amgen Tour of California.

    Rodriguez and Rock Racing teammate Doug Ollerenshaw were among 73 riders in the lead pack as the race entered the streets of Santa [...]

  • Haedo a Hero, Cavendish Burns Out and Boonen Gets the Podium for Stage 2
    February 19th, 2008

    What a fantastic end to an excellent race. The day was slowed down by about 25 minutes due to the rain but the finish was fast, wild and totally excellent. Coming into the final laps, yesterday’s winner JJ Haedo got a flat and should have been out of the race. His [...]

  • Nydam out in front while the peleton has lunch - Tour of California Stage 2
    February 19th, 2008

    As we come up to noon time on stage 2, Nydam is riding his own break away, down in full racing position, 15 minutes ahead of the peleton. The peleton is rolling along at a casual pace, sitting up, having lunch, some light conversation and letting Nydam have his [...]

  • Sausalito: Place to Be for 2008 Amgen Tour of California
    February 19th, 2008

    For the third year in a row, Sausalito hosted the stage one start of the Tour of California. Also for the third year, the crowds were enormous in the quaint seaside town. As the team busses pulled into the staging area ahead of the race a few hours before start time, crowds were already on [...]

  • Amgen Tour of California Stage 2 Preview
    February 19th, 2008

    Amgen Tour of California Stage 2 Preview
    Stage 2: Santa Rosa to Sacramento
     
    ROUTE DETAILS
    Day: Tuesday, Feb 19
    Start: Santa Rosa
    Finish: Sacramento
    Start Time: 10:00 AM
    Miles: 115.8
    KM: 186
    End ETA: 2:13-2:54 PM
     
    The riders will face one of the toughest vertical challenges in the Amgen Tour of California only a dozen miles after departing Santa Rosa: the ascent of Trinity Grande. [...]

  • Amgen Tour of California Stage 1 Quotes
    February 18th, 2008

    Fabian Cancellara (SUI), General Classification Leader
    Team CSC [...]

  • Team CSC’s Juan Jose “J.J.” Haedo WINS STAGE ONE OF THE 2008 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
    February 18th, 2008

    Team csc’s juan jose “j.j.” haedo wins STAGE ONE
    OF THE 2008 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
    Celebrated Local Cyclist Levi Leipheimer Was Welcomed Home to Santa Rosa By Record Crowds

    SANTA ROSA, CALIF. February 18, 2008 – Record crowds were on-hand for Stage 1 of the Amgen Tour of California to watch the world’s best cyclists [...]

  • Exclusive: Daily Podcast from the Tour of California - Stage One Edition
    February 18th, 2008

    Stage One. Sausalito to Santa Rosa. Jackson Stewart fighting, Hincapie crashing, Haedo winning. Today’s race had it all. So what does tomorrow look like. Listen to David Bernstein of The FredCast Cycling Podcast as he brings you Bicycle.Net’s exclusive in depth audio coverage of the Tour of California.
    Here’s the [...]

     
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  • AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA STAGE 1 FROM THE BEST VIEW ON THE ROAD
    February 18th, 2008

    AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA STAGE 1 FROM THE BEST VIEW ON THE ROAD
    Today was the first stage of the 2008 Amgen Tour of California. Traveling from the Sausalito to Santa Rosa and covering a total of 96.8 miles in just over 4 hours. The stage traveled through some of the best real estate in Northern [...]

  • Haedo Wins Amgen Tour of California 1st Stage, With Cancellara Keeping Overall Lead
    February 18th, 2008

    Haedo Wins Amgen Tour of California 1st Stage, With Cancellara Keeping Overall Lead - And Stage Results
      SANTA ROSA, California, Feb 18, 2008 (AFP) - Argentina’s Juan Jose Haedo
    won the first stage of the Tour of California on Monday as CSC teammate Fabian
    Cacellara held onto the leader’s yellow jersey.
    Haedo took the victory by a [...]

  • The Soft Side of Rock Racing
    February 18th, 2008

    With so much focus on the the hardness and hyper-competitiveness of the professional cycling circuit, its nice to see that these guys out on the bikes are true sportsmen and truly nice guys.
    Our creative director was working his way through Palo Alto on the day before the prologue and came upon the bad boys [...]

  • George Hincapie crashes at Tour of California - Exclusive Photos
    February 18th, 2008

    George Hincapie of Team HighRoad took a pretty nasty crash in the final circuits around Santa Rosa in stage one of the Tour of California. Here are Bicycle.Net’s exclusive photos.

    Back on his feet:

    Photos by Michael Roe

  • JJ Haedo takes Stage 1 - Amgen Tour of California
    February 18th, 2008

    JJ Haedo wins Stage 1 - Amgen Tour of California
    Cancellara will keep his yellow jersey for the day.
    stay tuned for detailed commentary later tonite.

    Here’s the rest of the peleton coming into the final lap in Santa Rosa.

    Jackson Stewart, the King of the mountain, meets the clown of the mountain as he reaches the peak.

    Here is [...]

  • Huge Crowds, Electric Atmosphere Highlight Day One of the TOC
    February 18th, 2008

    Young and old, big and small, from close by and far away, droves of cycling enthusiasts descended on Palo Alto Sunday to view the best cyclists in the world for the Tour of California prologue. A user-friendly experience, the prologue time trial course for the Tour was great for those looking to take in the [...]

  • Tour of California Exclusive Podcast - Prologue Edition
    February 18th, 2008

    Sunday’s Prologue to the Amgen Tour of California, was a warm beautiful day, great crowds and tons of excitement. Listen here to Bicycle.Net’s podcast wrapup, with our host David Bernstein of The FredCast Cycling Podcast

    Preview of Today’s Stage
    Summary of the Day’s Racing Action
    Interview with Phil Liggett

    For more great audio, check out our [...]

     
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  • Amgen Tour of California Stage 1 Preview
    February 17th, 2008

    STAGE 1 TOMORROW:
    Monday, Feb. 18 – Sausalito to Santa Rosa
    Estimated Start Time: 11 a.m.
    Estimated Finish Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.

    Stage 1 will bring the cyclists 96.8 miles from Sausalito to Santa Rosa. In previous years, Santa Rosa set the mark for one of the largest and most enthusiastic crowds of the entire race.
    Best viewing spots will [...]

  • Quotes of the Day - From the Amgen Tour of California Prologue
    February 17th, 2008

    Fabian Cancellara (SUI), First Place, Prologue
    Team CSC
     
    On today’s race:
    “It was like being in the Tour de France out there on the course today. The last time I raced in front of so many people was in London last year. The Amgen Tour of California is a really great race. It is good for [...]

  • World Time Trial Champion Fabian Cancellara Takes Victory at 2008 Amgen Tour of California Prologue in Palo Alto
    February 17th, 2008

    world time trial champion fabiAn cancellara TAKES
    VICTORY AT 2008 Amgen Tour of California PROLOGUE IN paLo alto
    Race Kicks Off to Enthusiastic Crowd in Palo Alto

    PALO ALTO, CALIF. February 17, 2008 – The 2008 Amgen Tour of California started on a high note in Palo Alto when World Champion Fabian Cancellara (SUI) [...]

  • Exclusive: Daily Podcast from the Tour of California - Preview Edition
    February 17th, 2008

    Bicycle.net this year is thrilled to bring you fantastic exclusive interviews and podcasts. Here are some thoughts on what this year’s Tour of California is going to bring you.
    For more great audio, check out our host David Bernstein at The FredCast cycling podcast (The Fredcast.com).

     
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  • Fabian Cancellara Is The Big Man On The Stanford Campus
    February 17th, 2008

    Today was the start of the Amgen Tour of California with some of the world’s best bicycle riders coming to compete in Palo Alto, California. The morning started with bitter cold, but warmed up nicely by the time the riders took to the starting ramp. The crowds were lined up over 10 deep, in [...]

  • Three Rock Racing Riders Not Welcome At Amgen Tour of California
    February 17th, 2008

    Three Rock Racing riders not welcome at Tour of California
    PALO ALTO, California, Feb 17, 2008 (AFP) - Tour of California organizers have rejected the entries of Rock Racing riders Tyler Hamilton, Santiago Botero and Oscar Sevilla, who have been linked with the Operation Puerto doping probe in Spain.
    The trio have been the [...]

  • Rolling thunder, A CYCLING TALE, part cinq
    February 17th, 2008

    Following is Part 5 of a manuscript titled “rolling thunder.”  Coincidentally, it picks up amid the Tour of California and it’s being posted on the eve of the start of its 2008 launch.  It’s like we planned it that way.
     
     As a note to those persevering the saga, we’ll be traveling for a couple of days [...]

  • Amgen Tour of California - Prologue Starting Order
    February 16th, 2008

    Amgen Tour of California - Prologue Starting Order
    Prologue Profile
    Stage Map
    Course Log
    1. 13.00′00″ 16 ESP 19790314 CAMANO ORTUZAR Iker SDV
    2. [...]

  • Unified Rock Racing Team Votes To Ride Short-Handed
    February 16th, 2008

    Unified Rock Racing Team Votes To Ride Short-Handed
    Rock Racings Michael Ball Responds To AEGs Exclusion Of Three Riders
    Palo Alto, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2008) Despite only being able to field a five-rider squad three short of the standard team roster Rock Racing will compete in the Amgen Tour of California.
    Rock Racing Team Owner Michael Ball said [...]

  • ROCK RACING TO FIELD EIGHT RIDERS AT AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
    February 16th, 2008

    ROCK RACING TO FIELD EIGHT RIDERS AT AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
    Tyler Hamilton, Santiago Botero, Oscar Sevilla and Mario Cipollini Headline Team Roster
    Team Owner Michael Ball Announces Need For Riders’ Union to Protect Individual Rights
    Palo Alto, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2008) – Rock Racing Team Owner Michael Ball announced today that he stands by his riders and [...]

  • RENOWNED U.S. PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CYCLING TEAMS CONFIRMED FOR FIRST EVER AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S CRITERIUM
    February 16th, 2008

    RENOWNED U.S. PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CYCLING TEAMS CONFIRMED
    FOR FIRST EVER AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S CRITERIUM
    Accomplished Field of Professional Female Riders Assembled for Santa Rosa Race
    LOS ANGELES, February 15, 2008 – The most well-renowned professional women’s cycling teams in the United States will be represented in the first edition of the Amgen Tour of California Women’s [...]

  • Rock Racing Owner Michael Ball Sounds Off on Exclusion of Select Riders from Tour of California
    February 16th, 2008

    Rock Racing team owner Michael Ball called a press conference at the Garden Court Hotel in Palo Alto today to discuss, according to a team spokesman, “the Rock racing team for 2008, some of the anti-doping policies and integrity of Rock Racing, the changes needed in the sport today, specifically the need for a rider’s [...]

  • Leipheimer defends title at Tour of California
    February 16th, 2008

    Leipheimer defends title at Tour of California

    LOS ANGELES, Feb 15, 2008 (AFP) - American Levi Leipheimer launches his defence of the Tour of California title on Sunday as he and his Astana teammates try to rebound from the shock of their ban from the 2008 Tour de France.
    [...]

  • Tour of California stages and top competitors
    February 16th, 2008

    Tour of California stages and top competitors
    LOS ANGELES, Feb 15, 2008 (AFP) - Race route and principal competitors of the Tour of California cycle race that starts Sunday in Palo Alto:
    Stages
    Feb 17: prologue individual time-trial, 3.4 km at Palo Alto
    Feb 18: 1st [...]

  • Giro Takes The High Road - Team High Road invited to the Giro d’Italia
    February 15th, 2008

    Palo Alto, Ca. - VeloGuy is in Palo Alto this week hanging out with some of the teams getting ready for the Tour of California this week. He’s learned from officials of Team High Road that they have been invited to participate this year in the Giro d’Italia and other events sponsored by [...]

  • 2008 Tour of California: Better than Ever
    February 14th, 2008

    As the 2008 Tour of California prepares to commence in Palo Alto on Sunday, an unprecedented field of talent will line up to contest the eight stage race. As in previous years, the field will be choc-full of talent, more so even than in the previous two editions of the race. In looking at the [...]

  • 2008 Amgen Tour of California Team Rosters Announced
    February 14th, 2008

    WOrld-Class FIELD ANNOUNCED FOR
    2008 Amgen Tour oF California PROFESSIONAL Cycling road race
    Race Draws Top Cyclists, Including Defending Champion Levi Leipheimer
    and World Champion Paolo Bettini
     
    LOS ANGELES, February 14, 2008 – Considered the best collection of talent to compete in a U.S. professional cycling stage race, the world-class roster of teams and cyclists scheduled to [...]

  • Operation Puerto affair reopened
    February 14th, 2008

    MADRID, Feb 14, 2008 (AFP) - The Operation Puerto blood-doping affair
    involving about 60 cyclists and which erupted in May 2006, has been reopened,
    Madrid prosecutors’ said on Thursday.
    A raid on the Madrid laboratory of Dr Eufemiano Fuentes uncovered doping products, bags of blood and codenames which appeared to link top athletes to a highly-organised system of [...]

  • TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYED BY 2008 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA BRINGS
    February 13th, 2008

    TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYED BY 2008 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA BRINGS
    ENHANCED LIVE RACE ACTION TO FANS AROUND THE WORLD
    February 17-24 World-Class Stage Race Available Via Internet
    LOS ANGELES, February 13, 2008 – This year, watching the most popular U.S. professional cycling race from the comfort of home, office or finish lines will be easier and more enjoyable than [...]

  • rolling thunder, a cycling tale, part quatre
    February 13th, 2008

    Following is Part 4 of an excerpt from a manuscript titled “rolling thunder.”
    Parts 1-3 of the story are also posted at bicycle.net in the “Hub” under the page for System6.  Altogether, parts 1-4 comprise about one third of the total story, so there is still a long way to the end of the road.
    Coincidentally, there [...]

  • Slipstream’s Steven Cozza Readies for 2008 Tour of California
    February 11th, 2008

    Team Slipstream comes to the 2008 Tour of California needing a strong showing to solidify their invitation to European monuments such as the tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix and dare we say it . . . the Tour de France. They’ll bring a strong contingent to the race this year, with new signings David Miller, Tom [...]

  • PRESS RELEASE: ROCK RACING ANNOUNCES AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP
    February 6th, 2008

    ROCK RACING ANNOUNCES AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP
    LOS ANGELES (February 6, 2008) – Rock Racing, founded by cyclist and Rock & Republic CEO/Creative Director Michael Ball, and AEG today announced a sponsorship agreement that names Rock Racing as the official fashion apparel sponsor of the 2008 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling road [...]

  • FIRST EVER WOMEN’S CRITERIUM WILL TAKE PLACE IN SANTA ROSA
    February 1st, 2008

    FEBRUARY 18TH DURING 2008 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
    Professional Women’s Cycling Event to be Held During Stage 1 of the 2008 Amgen Tour of California
    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2008 – Adding to the excitement generated throughout the last two years in Santa Rosa, the state of California and throughout the international cycling community by [...]

  • Amgen Tour of California 2008 - Team Jerseys and Info
    January 23rd, 2008

    The AMGEN Tour of California will bring the drama and excitement of a professional bicycle stage race to the California coast. The world’s top professional teams will compete over an eight-day, 700-mile race on a route that includes the California redwoods, wine country and the Pacific Coast.
    Founded in 2005, Breakaway from Cancer continues to raise [...]

  • 2008 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA WILL SIGNIFICANTLY EXPAND ANTI-DOPING TESTING AND PROCEDURES FOR UPCOMING RACE
    January 22nd, 2008

    2008 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA WILL SIGNIFICANTLY EXPAND ANTI-DOPING TESTING AND PROCEDURES FOR UPCOMING RACE
    Partnership with USADA, UCI, USA Cycling and AEG Created to Develop Unprecedented Approach to Anti-Doping Policies

    LOS ANGELES, January 22, 2008 – The upcoming 2008 Amgen Tour of California cycling road race will adopt the most comprehensive anti-doping protocol in cycling history [...]

  • TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR 2008 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
    January 17th, 2008

    TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR 2008 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
    PROFESSIONAL ROAD CYCLING RACE
    Most Diverse, Accomplished Field Ever Assembled for a Race on U.S. Soil to Compete
    in February 17-24 Stage Race
    LOS ANGELES, January 17, 2008 – A world-class field of 17 domestic and international cycling teams set to compete in the 2008 Amgen Tour of California was announced [...]

  • Stage 2: Santa Rosa to Sacramento
    January 14th, 2008

    ROUTE DETAILS
    Day: Tuesday, Feb 19
    Start: Santa Rosa
    Finish: Sacramento
    Start Time: 10:00 AM
    Miles: 116
    KM: 187
    Finish ETA: 2:15-3:00 PM
    The riders will face one of the toughest vertical challenges in the Amgen Tour of California only a dozen miles after departing Santa Rosa: the ascent of Trinity Grande. En route to the climb, the peloton will pass through several [...]

  • Press Release: Tour of California Announces Route for 2008
    November 13th, 2007

    AEG Announces Route Details For 2008 Amgen Tour of California Professional Cycling Road Race
    World-Class Cycling Field to Compete Across 650 Miles of California Roadway in Eight-Day Stage Race
    LOS ANGELES (November 13, 2007) – Specific route details for the 2008 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race were revealed today by AEG, presenter of [...]

  • HOST CITIES ANNOUNCED FOR 2008 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
    July 26th, 2007

    HOST CITIES ANNOUNCED FOR 2008 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
    World-Class Cycling Field Will Return to California in February to Compete Across 700 Miles of California Roadway in Eight-Day Stage Race
    LOS ANGELES (July 25, 2007) – The 2008 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling road race will take place February 17-24, 2008, as confirmed today by [...]

  • HOST CITIES ANNOUNCED FOR 2008 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
    July 25th, 2007

    HOST CITIES ANNOUNCED FOR 2008 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
    World-Class Cycling Field Will Return to California in February to Compete Across 700 Miles of California Roadway in Eight-Day Stage Race
    LOS ANGELES (July 25, 2007) – The 2008 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling road race will take place February 17-24, 2008, as confirmed today by [...]

  • Teams request changes to Paris-Nice contract
    November 30th, 1999

    PARIS, Feb 29, 2008 (AFP) - Cyclists due to compete in the Paris-Nice stage race have asked organisers to make amendments to a proposed teams’ contract, which in midweek prompted anger from the sport’s world ruling body.
    The first major European stage race of the season will be held under a cloud after organisers controversially [...]