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September 2010 archive
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Laurent Fignon — 1960 – 2010
French pro cyclist Laurent Fignon died at age 50 on Tuesday after battling cancer for the past year.
Although he won the Tour de France in 1983 and 1984, he was best known to Americans as the cyclist who lost the Tour to Greg LeMond by 8 seconds in 1989 on the final day of the race.
On a visit to France during the early 1990s, I had the opportunity to grab a photo of Fignon riding at the head of the peloton with Miguel Indurain (in yellow, of course) and Claudio Chiappucci (in the polka dot jersey). He was easy to recognize with his receding hairline and long blond hair.
Talking to my French brother-in-law later….
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Laurent Fignon
Laurent Fignon. 12 August 1960 – 31 August 2010. Tour de France winner 1983 and 1984
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US cyclist Van Garderen solidly in Top 10 at Vuelta
One of the freshest faces at the Vuelta a Espana this year is US pro cyclist Tejay van Garderen, who is making a mark at his first Grand Tour.
In Tuesday's hard-fought Stage 4 with its steep climb at the finish, for instance, Van Garderen finished just 8 seconds behind the day's winner, Igor Anton (Spain) of Euskaltel Euskadi.
That helped preserve the 22-year-old cyclist's position in the Top 10 for the fourth day. He's currently sitting in 6th place, 29 seconds behind overall leader Phillipe Gilbert ..
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Adventure Cycling Association
- Gender Equity Mechanics Reflects on a Year of Bicycle Maintenance WorkshopsGender Equity Mechanics (GEM) is a gathering of women and non-binary people interested in learning hands-on bicycle maintenance and repair skills. We would like to give a shout out to […] The post Gender Equity Mechanics Reflects on a Year of Bicycle Maintenance Workshops appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Me, Myself, and IThis story originally appeared in the 2024 Nov/Dec issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine’s Final Mile essay anthology. *** I rode with tears streaming down my face. I pedaled as hard […] The post Me, Myself, and I appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Out Our Front Door Celebrates Successful Adaptive Cycling SeasonThis year, we were able to welcome 19 young people with adaptive needs (and their families), plus two adults with adaptive needs on our weekend bike camping trips for free. […] The post Out Our Front Door Celebrates Successful Adaptive Cycling Season appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
Trail biking
- Bicycling in Nature — The Bicycle Art of Savannah Cottam - Cycling West - Cycling UtahNew Bike Trail in Box Elder County? It's Up to Congress · Advocacy Charles Pekow - September 15, 2024 ...
- GT Bicycles to pause new bike development, with staff layoffs imminent - MBRGT Bicycles, one of the biggest names in mountain biking throughout the ... Best mountain bikes under £3,000/$4,000: serious trail bikes for riding hard.
- I hated L.A. bike lanes. Then I fell in love - Los Angeles TimesCicLAvia. Cruising up river bike trails. Circling the Rose Bowl, Santa Fe Dam and UC Irvine. All places that felt off-limits for so long.
Rails to Trails Conservancy
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League of American Bicyclists
- LCI Spotlight: Michael PotocznyThe League certifies hundreds of League Cycling Instructors every year and there are thousands of LCIs across the country leading bike education efforts in their communities. In our LCI spotlight… The post LCI Spotlight: Michael Potoczny appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
- New Bicycle Friendly State Rankings Highlight Progress and Challenges for Safer Cycling Across AmericaWashington, DC — The League of American Bicyclists has released its 2024 Bicycle Friendly State Rankings, a comprehensive evaluation of state efforts to improve conditions for bicycling. This year’s rankings… The post New Bicycle Friendly State Rankings Highlight Progress and Challenges for Safer Cycling Across America appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
- Take Action: Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians by Supporting Safer Vehicle StandardsIn the United States, pedestrian and bicyclist deaths have been increasing with an 83% increase in pedestrian deaths and 76% increase in bicyclist deaths between 2009 and 2022. If you… The post Take Action: Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians by Supporting Safer Vehicle Standards appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
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