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Bike tree

Outdoor and indoor bike storage, from  Bike Tree.

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George Hincapie Tour of California

George Hincapie concentrates on tackling Sierra Road hill

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Hincapie wins Stage 2 of Tour of California

Discovery's George Hincapie won the final sprint into San Jose, taking the stage and the overall leader's golden jersey in the Tour of California.

The long-time Lance Armstrong lieutenant stayed with a chase group that powered over the steepest mountain on the course — Sierra Road — then had enough energy left to beat two other former Armstrong aides de camp: Levi Leipheimer and Floyd Landis (Phonak).

At the finish, it was Hincapie beating Chris Horner and Josep Jufre Pou, both of Davitamon Lotto. Hincapie trailed Leipheimer by 6 seconds coming into this stage; the 10-second time bonus for winning the sprint put Hincapie in the overall lead..

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Live video feed at Tour of California website

The Amgen Tour of California website is now offering a live video feed from the motorcycles. Just go to the main page and follow the links.

It's kind of choppy, but it is live. Just make sure you have your airsickness bag near by. …

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Gerolsteiner team control peloton, Tour of California

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Levi Leipheimer's Gerolsteiner squad controls the peloton

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Juan Jose Haedo, cycling for Toyota United Pro

Toyota-United Pro cyclist Juan Jose Haedo won the 1st stage of the Tour of California on Feb. 20.

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Haedo wins Tour of California stage; Levi Leipheimer keeps the golden jersey

Argentinian sprinter Juan José Haedo of the freshman Toyota-United Pro team won the first stage of the Tour of California in a sprint finish in Santa Rosa on Monday, as hometown boy Levi Leipheimer held onto the leader's golden jersey.

With Davitamon-Lotto, HealthNet, and Phonak controlling the front of the peloton for their sprinters, it's interesting to see a sprinter win it from another team. Actually, the win could certainly help the career of Haedo as directors from major Euro pro cycling teams witnessed this 25-year-old take a sprint from their teams. …

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The Seattle Bike Expo — a reunion and a show

The Cascade Bicycle Club throws a huge reunion for all the cyclists in the Pacific Northwest as winter draws to a close. It's called the Seattle Bike Expo, and it was held at Hangar 27 at Magnuson Park again this year.

Thousands showed up on bikes and in cars to check out the offerings of 150 exhibitors over the weekend. …

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Curious George jersey

Lots of clothing at the Seattle Bike Expo, including these Curious George jerseys by Primal Wear. I remember my parents reading these books to me, and I read them to my kids. Curious George really likes to go cycling; I can relate. The authors of Curious George also liked bicycling, and it probably saved their …

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Rivendell Saluki at Seattle Bike Expo

Though not exactly a Pacific Northwest bicycle maker, Walnut Creek, California-based Rivendell Bicycle Works is situated on the Left Coast. This Saluki model is tricked out for some heavy commuting or bike touring. Note the headlamp runs off a generator on the hub of the front wheel.

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