Cycling News

October 14, 2009

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Velo News

Wrenched and Ridden – Prologo Nago Evo TTR saddle - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Tech editor Zack Vestal tries a saddle made specifically for time trialing and is pleasantly surprised by its comfort.

Team Type 1’s ‘Money Team’ — racking up podiums - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Team Type 1's criterium squad — nicknamed the Money Team — were just under the radar in 2009, but scored podiums in almost every crit in the second half of the year. This year they are aiming higher.

Milram’s Gerdemann wins Tirreno-Adriatico opener - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Gerdemann curtails a field sprint by taking off with three others in the final kilometer.

2010 Tirenno-Adriatico results - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
2010 Tirenno-Adriatico results

Voigt won’t defend Critérium International crown - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Changes in the 2010 racing calendar mean that Jens Voigt will not have a chance to make history at Critérium International title later this month.

Voigt leads Paris-Nice as Sagan wins stage - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
German fan-favorite Jens Voigt takes the overall lead from Bos, as 20-year-old Peter Sagan scores a stage win.

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Cycling News & Race Results

Hincapie beats a blizzard to ride Tirreno-Adriatico - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

George Hincapie was wrapped up in his stars-and-stripes BMC Racing kit to fight the cold and rain at the start of stage one of Tirreno-Adriatico, but the 36-year-old American was just happy to have made it to the start. A snowstorm in southern Europe meant he missed a flight from his base in Girona, Spain on Monday and he only made it to Italy on Tuesday afternoon after battling through a blizzard with some special help from a friend. "I tell you, I had a mission to get here in time for the ...

Sagan impressive in Paris-Nice debut - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

20-year-old Peter Sagan remained humble after claiming his first professional win in Aurillac at the end of stage 3 of Paris-Nice, but his performances leading up to the victory had already gained the attention of his competitors. "I didn't know I could be so strong so quickly at the Pro Tour level," he underlined. "I had a first taste of it in Australia at the Santos Tour Down Under. I did well there. After that I thought I might go down a little bit but it's not the case here at ...

Grabovskyy back on track with Tirreno attack - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Dmytro Grabovskyy (ISD-Neri) was the only rider to go on the attack during the cold and wet opening stage of Tirreno-Adriatico on Wednesday, showing that his personal problems are perhaps behind him. The hugely talented Ukrainian won the under-23 world road race title in 2005 and was second in the time trial at just 19. He turned professional with Quick Step and then joined ISD-Neri but has suffered with a drinking problem that almost ended his career. He has admitted that he almost died twice after ...

Farrar angry with Ginanni after Tirreno-Adriatico sprint - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Transitions) was the only big-name sprinter to finish in the top ten on the opening stage of Tirreno-Adriatico and was angry that some dangerous riding in the finishing straight perhaps cost him a chance at victory. Farrar survived the terrible weather conditions and a testing climb on the two finishing circuits to finish seventh behind stage winner Linus Gerdemann (Milram). Farrar was especially angry with Italy's Francesco Ginanni (Androni Giocattoli) who finished tenth on ...

Voigt hopes for Paris-Nice victory, will not race Criterium International - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Jens Voigt is back in a yellow jersey, a situation he has experienced many times in his career, after finishing fourth on the stage to Aurillac today at Paris-Nice. The German, who is old enough to be the father of 20-year-old stage winner Peter Sagan, made an interesting request after the podium ceremony. "As much as there is the white as the distinctive jersey for the best young rider, there should be a grey jersey to award the best cyclist of the over 35 year old category," Voigt said ...

Pepsi sponsorship saves Tour of Battenkill - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

The United States of America was close to losing the UCI-sanctioned Tour of Battenkill when its former sponsor pulled its funding two months ago, but organizer Dieter Drake has found a replacement in PepsiCo that will allow the event to continue as scheduled in Cambridge, New York on April 18. "I approached them back in January after we lost our presenting sponsor from last year during the Christmas holiday," Drake said. "With some persistence, they were receptive to talking about ...

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USA Cycling

Deadline to register 2010-11 UCI track trade teams March 11 - Tue, 09 Mar 2010
Attention potential 2010-11 UCI registered track teams: The deadline to file all necessary paperwork to USA Cycling is Friday, March 11. This year, USA Cycling will oversee more aspects of the UCI registration process, similar to the registration of UCI continental road teams. The official deadline for USA Cycling to submit registration materials to the UCI is March 14. Therefore, USA Cycling needs to receive all of the necessary documentation by March 11.

USA Cycling names roster for 2010 Track World Championships - Fri, 05 Mar 2010
USA Cycling announced today the eight-person U.S. roster for the upcoming UCI Track World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 24-28. As the defending world champion in the individual pursuit, 19-year-old Taylor Phinney earned an automatic nomination to the men's squad. The 2009 world championships in Poland saw Phinney become the first American male to win an elite world title on the track in 13 years.

Eight riders named to funded team for Madrid Supercross World Cup - Thu, 04 Mar 2010
USA Cycling announced today the eight athletes it will send to round one of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Madrid, Spain, March 26-27. The Madrid Supercross is the fifth event that factors into the 2010 USA Cycling BMX Power Rankings. The final race that will factor into these rankings will be the UCI BMX World Championships in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa on July 31.

USA Cycling March Communiqué - Tue, 02 Mar 2010
Check out USA Cycling's March Communiquandeacute; and learn about upcoming races in your area! You'll also discover how to watch cycling on TV and online this season, view or download free archived webinars, and petition for a spot at USA Cycling's European Mountain Bike Development Race Camps. Read advice from Coach Matt McNamara or get more information on upcoming webinars that could benefit you.

Clarification of UCI bicycle regulation interpretations - Tue, 02 Mar 2010
USA Cycling will be strictly enforcing all UCI rules regarding bicycles for all UCI races, Elite and Junior 17-18 National Championships, National Racing Calendar events and any selection event for an elite or junior international competition. At USA Cycling Masters National Championships, the eight centimeter height rule and the 3/1 aspect ratio will not be applied to components. All other UCI bicycle rules (weight, wheel type, rider position) will remain in effect as they were in 2009.

DEVELOPMENT WRAP-UP: U.S. women dominate in New Zealand - Mon, 01 Mar 2010
The USA Cycling Women's National Team opened up the season in style with five out of six stage wins, the general classification, and the team classification at the NZCT Women's Tour of New Zealand. Additionally, USA Cycling unveiled a new BMX Women's Development Program.

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