A who's who of top US pro cyclists will compete in this month's Amgen Tour of California bike race. While race organizers emailed out a list of six “elite Americans” who might be a factor in race, it by no means covered all the high-profile racers who are expected to compete.
Leading that list of top US riders bicycling in the February event is George Hincapie (Discovery Channel). Lance Armstrong's long-time teammate on Postal and Discovery, Hincapie (left) achieved a stage win at last year's Tour de France.
But Discovery is also sending American Tom Danielson …
Category: Racing
Top US cyclists at Tour of California bike race
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/02/03/top-us-cyclists-at-tour-of-california-bike-race/
Cyclist Major Taylor memorialized in Chicago bike trail
Chicago remembers world renown cyclist Major Taylor in a rail-to-trails bike route that is scheduled to open a new segment this summer.
The Major Taylor Bike Trail is named for Marshall W. Taylor, an African-American cyclist who set speed records in the late 1890s while battling prejudice across the US.
Taylor had become an inspiration to many not only for his cycling …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/02/02/cyclist-major-taylor-memorialized-in-chicago-bike-trail/
Judge in Tyler Hamilton case to hear Olympic appeals
One of the attorneys chosen to settle disputes during next week's Olympic Winter Games also has cyclist Tyler Hamilton's case on her docket.
Maidie E. Oliveau is an LA sports marketing attorney and member of the Court of Arbitration for Sport. A nine-member ad hoc division of CAS will meet in Torino to quickly settle disputes that arise concerning drug …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/01/31/judge-in-tyler-hamilton-case-to-hear-olympic-appeals/
Cross-country bicycle race still RAAM tough
Changes are afoot at that endurance cycling event gone mondo called the Race Across America.
For starters, RAAM begins in Oceanside, CA, this year, instead of its usual base of San Diego. The cyclists will take a leisurely 7-mile ride along the San Luis Rey River bike path before turning onto the highway for the nine-day, 3,052-mile, sleep-deprived haul to Atlantic City. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/01/26/cross-country-bicycle-race-still-raam-tough/
The Race to Replace
The Race to Replace is the name of an Internet and TV campaign that the Discovery Channel is launching to hype up the question of Lance Armstrong's replacement as leader of the Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team.
Who will it be? The team presented 27 cyclists from 15 countries on its roster at a press conference in Beverly Hills on Tuesday; a handful could be counted as candidates.
Probably the leading contender for the American audience is George Hincapie …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/01/25/the-race-to-replace/
Mon Dieu! 2007 Tour de France begins in London
Bike racing fans considering seeing the 2007 Tour de France should put the UK on their itinerary.
The mayor of London announced his city would host the prologue on July 8, 2007 and the first official stage on July 9 before the peloton heads across the Channel to more familiar territory.
The Washington Post reports a proposed Tour de France …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/01/24/mon-dieu-2007-tour-de-france-begins-in-london/
Armstrong favors Ullrich in Tour de France
Here's a recent picture of Jan Ullrich, who seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong says is the cyclist to beat this year.
“I saw the pictures of him at his (T-mobile) team presentation a couple of days ago and he looks in great shape.”
I'm not saying that Armstrong doesn't know what he's talking about, but he must be seeing different pictures than I am. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/01/19/armstrong-favors-ullrich-in-tour-de-france/
Tour of California bike race maps released
At long last, the Amgen Tour of California released the detailed route maps of its inaugural bike race on Tuesday.
Now cyclists can check out the 600-some miles of cycling routes on their bikes, and spectators can figure out the best vantage points for the eight-day race from Feb. 19-26.
The tour organizers also released a list of the 16 teams that are …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/01/18/tour-of-california-bike-race-maps-released/
Cities brace for Tour of California bike race
Some hotel operators in the host cities along the route for the Amgen Tour of California know how to make their pro-cyclist guests happy: put pasta on the breakfast menu.
About a dozen California cities are preparing for an onslaught of spandex hordes when the Amgen Tour of California cyclists come their way sometime between Feb. 19-26.
Host cities like …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/01/14/cities-brace-for-tour-of-california-bike-race/
Team CSC brings Americans to Tour of California
Team CSC has announced at least three American teammates will ride in the inaugural Amgen Tour of California bicycle race, which runs from Feb. 19 to 26.
In a press release, CSC says:
“Among the Team CSC riders scheduled to compete in the event are Americans Bobby Julich, a bronze medal winner in the 2004 Olympics and Christian …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/01/11/team-csc-brings-americans-to-tour-of-california/
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
- An error has occurred, which probably means the feed is down. Try again later.
League of American Bicyclists
- New Transportation Alternatives Funding coming your wayThanks to Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA), the Ranking Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, your state is getting more Transportation Alternatives funds! Yesterday, Congress passed the Water… The post New Transportation Alternatives Funding coming your way appeared first on 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.
Recent Comments