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French riders dominate on Tour of Catalonia (Reuters)
French riders continued to
dominate the Tour of Catalonia on Thursday with Pierrick Fedrigo
winning the stage and compatriot Remi Pauriol taking over as
race leader from another Frenchman, Cyril Dessel.
Bennati wins 12th Giro stage (AP)
Daniele Bennati won the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia in a sprint finish, while Giovanni Visconti held the overall lead on Thursday. Bennati, who rides for Liquigas, edged Mark Cavendish. Race organizers needed several minutes to decide who had won the 107-mile stage from Forli to Carpi. Bennati finished in 4 hours, 5 minutes, 29 seconds.
Bennati wins stage 12 of the Giro in sprint finish (Reuters)
Italian Daniele Bennati
won the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday in a sprint
finish to the run from Forli to Carpi, according to provisional
results.
Italian rider Moletta suspended for alleged doping (AP)
The Gerolsteiner team suspended Andrea Moletta and pulled the Italian rider out of the Giro d'Italia because of alleged doping. Moletta, who was in 77th place halfway through the three-week Giro, did not start Wednesday's stage. La Gazzetta dello Sport reported Thursday that Italian police searched a car driven by Moletta's father in which they allegedly found a refrigerator with suspected doping...
Moletta suspended by team after father's car searched (Reuters)
Italian rider Andrea Moletta has
been suspended by his Gerolsteiner team after his father's car
was searched by Italian police during the Giro d'Italia.
Dessel wins 3rd stage of Volta (AP)
Cyril Dessel of France won the third stage of the Volta of Catalunya on Wednesday to take overall lead of the race. Dessel completed the 119.2-mile stage from Banyoles to La Seu D'Urgell in 5 hours, 10 minutes, 29 seconds to beat five riders including Remi Pauriol by 34 seconds. Dessel, an AG2R-La Mondiale rider who briefly held the yellow jersey in the 2006 Tour de France, holds an 18-second...
Bertolini avoids crash to win Giro 11th stage (Reuters)
Italy's Alessandro
Bertolini of the Diquigiovanni team avoided a late crash to win
the 11th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday.
Dessel uses descent to take stage and lead (Reuters)
A dramatic
downhill attack by Frenchman Cyril Dessel earned him stage three
and the overall lead of the Tour of Catalonia on Wednesday.
Banned Italian Petacchi denies doping (Reuters)
Italy's Alessandro
Petacchi said on Tuesday he had done nothing wrong despite being
given a ban earlier this month for testing positive for excess
salbutamol in last year's Giro d'Italia.
Iban Mayo faces 2-year doping ban at CAS hearing (AP)
Spanish cyclist Iban Mayo faces a possible two-year ban for doping when his case comes before sport's highest court Wednesday. The Court of Arbitration for Sport hearing was set after cycling's governing body, the UCI, appealed against the Spanish national federation's refusal to discipline the 30-year-old Mayo for a positive EPO test at the 2007 Tour de France.
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Giro’08 St.12: Bennati Wins, Galparsoro The Hero
Message by Gordan Cameron
There was a photo finish taken out by a home favorite who’ll get a lot of headlines, a lot of press and at least a little attention from the pretty podium girls. But there is always another hero, an alternative man for the people on a day like today. Who put himself out to be shot at on another long, hard road through the country?
EuroTrash Thursday!
Message by Matt Conn
It’s raining it’s pouring and everybody is falling. Check out who’s down and out in Catalunya and at the Giro. As stage 12 starts to heat up, read on for all of the latest pedal powered news on PEZ. Andiamo!
Giro di PEZ: On The Pirate's Roads
Message by Alessandro Federico
Welcome back to Pirate’s roads. Thirty-five kilometres to go and I stop once I read the big advice on the right side of the road. The Giro today is north bound from the Marche region to the Romagna regions. Cesenatico, the city where Pantani was born is just few kilometres away on the sea side.
Giro'08 St.11: Bertolini Scores On Pantani's Turf
Message by Jered Gruber
The eleventh stage of the steady flow to Milano was another tough, lumpy affair. The course, reminiscent to the one a few years back when Emmanuele Sella burst onto the scene, saw intense action throughout, but it was the early break that settled the day and divvied the spoils amongst themselves.
Giro di PEZ: Chasing Adam
Message by Alessandro Federico
Where’s Hoffman? Richard had told me: “Ask for Hoffman, he is a kind guy.” My duty today is to get on board in the High Road car and follow the Adam Hansen's time trial from that privileged position. So I’m here, in the rain, looking for Hoffman, who should be "the man."
Giro ’08 St.10: Bruseghin Beats the Best!
Message by Alastair Hamilton
Marzio Bruseghin of Lampre might not have the style of “The Little Prince” but today he showed that he can ride fast, very fast! He beat a list of the worlds best against the watch, Kloden, Contador, Pinotti and Leipheimer, Alberto Contador lost out by only 8 seconds, but he has put himself in the No. 1 position as favorite to win this Giro d’Italia, but who knows?
Giro di Adam: Life In The Break
Message by Edmond Hood
The weekend is a time of rest and relaxation for most folks; but not for PEZ’s man in the peloton, Adam Hansen of High Road. Saturday saw him out front for more than one hundred miles and on Sunday he was back playing the locomotive for Cav, as the young Manxman went for another stage win.
Sleep and Exercise 1: Sleep Deprivation
Message by Dr. Stephen Cheung, Ph.D.
The globalization of bicycling has seen the season extend not just in time but also in geography. What are the effects of poor sleep on athletic performance? What are the effects on exercise capacity and is it possible to minimize jet lag? We begin this series with looking at the effects of sleep deprivation with extreme exercise.
Giro PEZ-Clusive: Matthias Russ Interview!
Message by Alessandro Federico
While everybody here in Italy is talking about the big fight for the final Maglia Rosa in Milano between Di Luca, Riccň, Contador and the others, I think that the most interesting challenge at the moment is the one that sees Visconti and Russ fighting everyday for a temporary Rosa jersey. They were together in the break to Peschici when Pellizotti left the Rosa to Visconti, and at less then one second behind was our new friend Matthias Russ.
EuroTrash Monday!
Message by Jered Gruber
Whew, it's about time the Giro took a Rest Day, I was getting tired just watching what has to be one of the tougher first weeks in a Grand Tour in a while. Fortunately for us, we get a day to look back at the first part of the Giro, ready ourselves for the next, and take a look at what else is happening with all things bike the world over.
Giro di PEZ: The TT Corsa Up Close!
Message by Alessandro Federico
PEZ-Man Alessandro Federico is at it again - he convinced his wife to go for a 'drive', the kind that is less of a drive and more of a preview of the time trial course for Stage 10. But here's more than just a look at the roads, so sit back and enjoy this bellissima preview from Signor Federico.
Giro’08 St.9: Bravo, Bennati!
Message by Gordan Cameron
Liquigas fastman Daniele Bennati is off for some face time on the Giro d’ Italia podium after edging Paolo Bettini and a surge of sprinters for the stage win. Today gave the seasoned race viewer everything they’d expect on a flat stage – long, brave breakaway; high speed pursuit and catch; frenetic sprint finish. How did it all go down? Like this ...
Giro di Pez: Hello Goodbye
Message by Alessandro Federico
Buongiorno Italia. It’s 5:30am when I leave my home bounding south to meet the Giro. I see a few guys are talking outside of the bar waiting for the fresh cakes of the morning. They’re going home after a long night and I’m just starting an intensive day. Another Giro, in another day in Italy.
Giro ’08 St. 8: “Super Ricco” Records Win No.2
Message by Alastair Hamilton
“Super Ricco”, “The Serpent”, that “Big Mouth!” These are some of the names that the young Saunier-Duval rider, Riccardo Ricco is collecting. He is also collecting stage wins in this year's Giro d’Italia and today’s stage finish was tailor made for his talents with an up hill finish. All we have to wait for are his latest statements of his greatness and criticisms of others!
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Giro di Pez: Vasto To Pesco
Message by Richard Pestes
I’m happy to report I found a negroni last night- a good one too. A simple stroll into the town center at Peschici revealed a fine assortment of cafes and bars – the good kind with the chairs out front so you can enjoy the view. It was the perfect 'rest' for today's big drive from Vasto to Pescocostanzo along the entire corsa...
Giro'08 St.7: Bosisio Triumphs, The Killer Warns
Message by Dave Aldersebaes
The 2008 Giro decided to do it's first bit of muscle flexing, and the big boys showed themselves, at least in part. Some big names went off the business end of the race, and the first sparks began to fly with big names like Di Luca, Contador, Piepoli, and Ricco mixed in with some not-so-big names like Kiryienka, and the somewhat unlikely winner, LPR's Gabriele Bosisio! Read on to find out how the upstart took the day!
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USA Cycling News Update: May 21
Over the past two weeks USA Cycling's election process began gearing up, the USA Cycling Women's National Team, National Development Team and Junior National Team were all busy racing in Europe, Donny Robinson won the third UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, the NRC and USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Calendars rolled on, the USA Cycling Collegiate National Championships went off in Colorado, gravity riders are preparing for the USA Cycling 4X Mountain Bike National Championships and much more....
Race format for 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials announced
USA Cycling and the United States Olympic Committee today released a detailed description of the event format that will be utilized at next month's U.S. Olympic Team Trials for the sport of BMX. Scheduled for Saturday, June 14 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., the U.S. Olympic Team Trials will feature eight competitors with the overall winner earning an automatic nomination to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team. On June 8, USA Cycling will announce the roster of invitees.
Reminder: Accreditation process for BMX Olympic Trials ends June 9
Attention members of the media planning to attend the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for BMX Cycling: The application process to request media credentials for the event closes on Monday, June 9. Anyone wishing to cover the event must submit an application before the 5:00 p.m. MDT deadline. Scheduled for June 14 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials will result in one automatic nomination to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team.
USA Cycling MTB National Cross Country Calendar Standings - May 20
With 10 of 24 races on the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Cross Country Calendar complete Brad Stephenson and Georgia Gould currently lead the standings. The next event on the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Cross Country Calendar will be the cross country contest at the Chili Challenge in Angel Fire, N.M., May 23-26. The Bump and Grind and the Massanutten Hoo-Ha will closely follow on June 1.
USA Cycling National Racing Calendar Standings - May 19
With nine menandrsquo;s races and 11 womenandrsquo;s events on the 2008 NRC now complete, Rory Sutherland (AUS) has a commanding lead in the overall individual standings on the men's side while Leah Goldstein (CAN) is the current womenandrsquo;s leader. The teams currently atop the standings include the Health Net Pro Cycling Team presented by Maxxis in the menandrsquo;s rankings and the Cheerwine Professional Cycling Team in the womenandrsquo;s. The next race on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar will be the Tour de Leelanau on May 24. On the same day, the men will race the 1.4-rated Kelly Cup in Baltimore, Md. The Tour of Somerville, is also quickly approaching as the 1.4-rated contest is scheduled to take place on May 26 in Somerville, N.J.
Important information for Junior, U23 and Elite Road Nationals
Attention all USA Cycling road members: the 2008 USA Cycling Junior, U23 and Elite Road Nationals are set for Aug. 6-10 in Anaheim, Calif. This year, USA Cycling has introduced several changes to the race registration procedure after feedback from many of our members. Online registration opens Saturday, June 7. Please read the following information which closely outlines the registration procedures, eligibilty and rules for this year's event.
Tickets now on sale for BMX Olympic Trials
Tickets for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for BMX Cycling are now available for purchase by the general public, USA Cycling and the U.S. Olympic Committee announced today. Scheduled for June 14, The Olympic Team Trials will feature the top-eight menandrsquo;s 2008 Olympic hopefuls in the sport of BMX with the winner earning an automatic nomination to the squad that will represent the U.S. in Beijing this August. Spectators can purchase tickets online at www.usolympicshops.com, charge-by-phone at 619-482-6120, or in person at the U.S. Olympic Shop at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. Adult tickets are $10.00, while childrenandrsquo;s and senior citizen tickets are $5.00.
2008 USA Cycling Media Guide now available for download
The 2008 USA Cycling Media Guide is now available for download from the USA Cycling website. Designed to serve as a comprehensive resource guide for members of the media, the 2008 USA Cycling Media Guide presents a complete look at American cycling and the sportandrsquo;s national governing body. The five sections of the 268-page guide provide an introduction to the sport and its structure in the U.S.; bios of 2008 U.S. Olympic Team hopefuls and executive, coaching and support staff; a preview of all cycling events at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing; a history of American cycling, U.S. performances and records; domestic and international race calendars and much more.
2008 USA Cycling election nomination notices now available
Attention USA Cycling Members: The 2008 election process is about to get underway and you will soon have the opportunity to nominate and elect representatives to the various Boards of Trustees that comprise the governance structure of USA Cycling. Several positions are up for re-election. Nomination notices are now available for eligible athletes and non-athletes who are interested in running for a trustee position. Nomination forms are due July 1, while the election will begin on July 15.
USA Cycling National Racing Calendar Standings - May 12
With seven menandrsquo;s races and nine womenandrsquo;s events on the 2008 NRC now complete, Rory Sutherland leads the overall individual standings on the men's side while Laura Van Gilder is the current womenandrsquo;s leader. The teams currently atop the standings include the Health Net Pro Cycling Team presented by Maxxis in the menandrsquo;s rankings and the Cheerwine Professional Cycling Team in the womenandrsquo;s. The next race on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar will be the Mount Hood Cycling Classic, May 13-18. The Bank of America Wilmington Grand Prix is also quickly approaching in Wilmington, Del. on May 17.
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