With all eyes on Lance Armstrong this spring, fellow American Bobby Julich quiety trained for the beginning of the European pro racing season. And as Armstrong sat at his home in Girona, Spain, nursing an illness that knocked him out of the Paris-Nice race on Wednesday, Julich took the podium as the first American to win the week-long bicycle race in its 63-year history.
Category: Other Cycling Personalities
Bobby Julich — first American cyclist to win Paris-Nice
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American holds lead in Paris-Nice bicycle race
American Bobby Julich will wear the yellow/white leader's jersey for the final day of the Paris-Nice bicycle race on Sunday.
Julich's CSC teammates protected him from other cyclists contending for the general classification lead on the 114-mile route from La …
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Lance Armstrong is out, but American rules in Paris-Nice
Although Lance Armstrong departed the Paris-Nice bicycle race on Wednesday, an American racer has ridden forward to take the lead.
Bobby Julich, riding for Team CSC is in the yellow/white jersey Friday with a 19 second lead over his nearest …
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Greg LeMond gets some respect
Before Lance Armstrong, there was cyclist Greg LeMond to excite the imaginations of US bike fans. A jury says he deserves money owed to him by a sponsor.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/02/06/greg-lemond-gets-some-respect/
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
- The Chisel EVO is yet another great-value XC bike from Specialized | off-road.ccComplimenting the rear-suspension upgrade is a more trail-orientated tyre choice, too, with the Comp EVO upgrading from the standard Chisel's Fast ...
- Discover Quito's most incredible cycling route Pululahua - Yunguilla - Breaking Travel NewsThe route begins at Calacalí's Central Plaza, a great spot to stock up on food and water. After cycling 1.5 kilometres towards Quito on the E-28 road, ...
- £1 million upgrade touted for popular cycling path, including CCTV cameras to tackle "wild ...Consultation underway for plans that include new lighting and widespread CCTV for Bristol & Bath Railway Path, proposals coming just weeks after ...
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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