Olympic cycling suits will have to be burnt - Times Online

Olympic cycling suits will have to be burnt - Times Online: "

All but a few of the scientifically pioneered racesuits worn by Sir Chris Hoy and his fellow cyclists in the Beijing Olympics last year will soon be incinerated. The suits were the product of a four-year programme of design and development that used input from Formula One technology. The value of the suit - or rather the risk of foreign competitors getting their hands on one and learning from the design - is such that these suits can never be seen again.

They are now back in storage at British Cycling's headquarters in Manchester. A few will be retained for testing purposes and when storage space runs out, the others will be destroyed"

Victories not important to Astana boss - Cycling - Yahoo! Sports

Victories not important to Astana boss - Cycling - Yahoo! Sports:

"“It’s two big stars and it’s interesting to see how they’re going to work together and how it’s going to go. Ultimately, if it works out well, I know that my role is very important in that and I would be very happy,” Bruyneel said.

Bruyneel said that the stronger rider heading into the Tour’s July 4 start date would get the No. 1 rider status. Armstrong, still working on his fitness after a three-year layoff, said Thursday he was willing to ride support for the 25-year-old Spaniard.

Bruyneel believes Armstrong will only make the team, and Contador, stronger."

AFP: Cycling greats Armstrong and Contador train together

AFP: Cycling greats Armstrong and Contador train together:

"Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has been training with new Astana team-mate Alberto Contador in the Canaries, his team revealed on Wednesday."

www.cyclingnews.com - the world centre of cycling

www.cyclingnews.com - the world centre of cycling:

"Lance Armstrong announced Monday that he intends to compete in the 2009 Tour de France. Armstrong let his fans know the news via his 'Twitter' feed from the team Astana training camp on Tenerife in the Canary Islands."

Don't let spin-cycling classes intimidate you - ContraCostaTimes.com

Don't let spin-cycling classes intimidate you - ContraCostaTimes.com:

"These classes aren't just for mad-dog cyclists looking ahead to Ride the Rockies or the Triple Bypass. They're for skiers and runners recuperating from knee injuries and people who just want to knock off a few (or quite a few) pounds. A man in one of my classes credits group cycling with helping him lose more than 50 pounds.

People don't really believe how accessible these classes are until they've actually completed one and confirmed for themselves that they (not the instructor) are in control of how difficult their workout will be."

When do classes start at the ymca?

The Canadian Press: Former Giro winner Basso to return to cycling after 2-year doping ban

The Canadian Press: Former Giro winner Basso to return to cycling after 2-year doping ban:

"Former Giro d'Italia winner Ivan Basso said he has paid his penalty after serving a two-year doping suspension and is ready to challenge the world's top riders - including Lance Armstrong.

The 2006 Giro champion will make his return to professional cycling Oct. 26 in the Japan Cup. His main objective for next season will be the Giro, the second most prestigious stage race after the Tour de France."

VeloNews | Astana's Levi Leipheimer takes the lead and the time trial win in Spain. | Tour de France Coverage.

VeloNews | Astana's Levi Leipheimer takes the lead and the time trial win in Spain. | Tour de France Coverage.:

"“I’m very happy because the goal was to win a stage during this Vuelta, and I’ve done that,” Leipheimer said. “Plus, this is the first time I’ve worn a leader’s jersey in a grand tour, so that’s great as well.”"

VeloNews | Contador vs. Sastre duel dominates Vuelta | The Journal of Competitive Cycling.

Need some racing excitement? The Vuelta starts Saturday!

VeloNews | Contador vs. Sastre duel dominates Vuelta | The Journal of Competitive Cycling.:

"Astana is bringing its A-team. Along with Contador, Astana lines up with Tour podium men Levi Leipheimer and Andreas Klöden, two riders who will have their own ambitions but will also provide Contador with overwhelming firepower against CSC-Saxo Bank."

Eurosport/Yahoo will be covering it.

Jeff Miller ride

Jeff Miller ride
Originally uploaded by FinanceProfessor

Finally got around to uploading some of the pictures from the Jeff Miller 100k . I will blame Bo for not having more pictures as the pace was just too fast for photography. LOL

Bicyclist hits bear while going 45 mph - UPI.com

Two stories you may be interested in:

First from the United Press: Bicyclist hits bear while going 45 mph - UPI.com:

"Tim Egan was on a bike ride in Boulder County when he had an unexpected collision with a bear he estimates weighed 500 pounds and was six feet tall"

and then secondly from Chicago Tribune on a 24 mountain bike race:

"A teenage girl riding in an all-night bicycle race suffered severe injuries early Sunday morning when a bear attacked her on a trail in Far North Bicentennial Park, authorities said.

Police officers with shotguns escorted medics into dark woods to retrieve the girl."

and from the AP on the same story reported that the rider is out of surgery but in critical condition.

"The girl called 911, and dispatchers heard someone struggling to breathe. She whispered one word — "bear" — and the line went dead, Hill said.

Following procedure for when an emergency call is cut off, dispatchers called the number back. Another rider heard the phone ringing, stopped to investigate and spotted the teen off the trail.

"That rider was able to pick up the phone and talk with the police department," Hill said."

Racoon Rally

Racoon Rally is this weekend at ASP. The road race is Saturday starting at 9:30 from Camp Allegany. The mountain bike events are Saturday and Sunday. Times can be found at www.heartrateup.com. Come on out and route for the local racers competing in these events.

PICC Father's Day Time Trial

Yesterday was another time trial at Presque Isle State Park. 146 riders competed with a course record being set by Jay Joslyn at 24:56.30. He averaged 30.1 mph on course. The weather was perfect. It was 70 degrees at start time with a light headwind (both ways, which I really don't understand.) There were many PR's set yesterday and cash payouts to overall and age group winners.

The next time trial at Presque Isle will be September 7th. I'll be attaching entry forms and information when it becomes available. Let's see if we can generate some interest and carpool riders out there.

As for generating interest, is there anyone who would like to do an informal TT once a month. We can use the honor system for timing. The West Five Mile to Five Mile makes a nice course with little traffic. Start and finish could be at the top of the Expressway bridge. If there is any interest, let me know. Monday and Wednesday nights would probably work out well , or we could designate one Tuesday night a month for it.

Come TT with me. Flat roads can be fun too!!!