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EuroTrash Monday!
Message by Jered Gruber
At long last the Giro has begun and we all turn our heads daily to watch the ever entertaining rolling carnival through Italy - and life is good. We've got lots of Giro to report on and a few other tidbits worth chatting about, so grab that last donut or give it to me. Read ON!
WIN With the POWER & SPEED Cycling Sweeps!
Message by NONE
The makers of Accelerade, Endurox R4, and Accel Gel present the new “POWER & SPEED” Cycling Sweeps! It’s your chance to win your choice of a 2008 Cervelo P3Carbon OR Zipp 404 Wireless Powertap Wheels. All you do is place an order their proven energy products – and choose the prize you want to win…
Giro’08 St.3: Battling Bennati Beats Bruised Bunch!
Message by Alastair Hamilton
Today was billed as one of the few days for the sprinters and it didn’t disappoint! Names like McEwen, Cavendish and Zabel where the bookmaker’s choice for the win, Daniele Bennati wasn’t on the tip of many people’s tongues, but he showed the sprint specialist what it was all about on a day that staying upright was the hardest thing to do!
Giro Di Adam: The Joys Of Sicily
Message by Edmond Hood
As the Giro winds around Sicily, PEZ has a man right there in the heart of the peloton; Aussie Elite TT champion, High Road’s Adam Hansen. He took time to talk to Ed Hood after the Cobra had struck on Stage Two.
Giro di PEZ: In The Gods Valley
Message by Richard Pestes
Last night was another late one… I made it out of the press room at 10, back to the hotel at 10:30, shower and out to dinner at 11:00, then stopped in for a night cap at a local enoteca – and next thing I know, it’s 2:30 for lights out. Needless to say, today’s start was somewhat sluggish, but I’m now in Agrigento awaiting the finish.
Giro’08 St.2: Rockin’ Ricco Romps It!
Message by Gordan Cameron
He talks the talk, and today, at least, Saunier-Duval’s mouth from the south walked the walk. As the finishing hills wrecked the peloton all over the road, Riccardo Ricco staked his claim to the Giro with a ballsy win.
Giro di PEZ: Bravissimo Slipstream!
Message by Richard Pestes
When we heard Slipstream set the fastest time check, we knew something was up. Then the time held and history was made, but it wasn’t until I watched the team take the podium that I knew what I’d report on. Never have I seen a team so absolutely thrilled with their performance as I did today on the streets of Palermo.
Giro’08 St.1: Vande Velde Slips The Stream!
Message by Alastair Hamilton
It’s the first stage of the first Grand Tour of the year and it’s a team time trial to kick off in the Sicilian town of Palermo. The addition of Astana has taken the focus off of a lot of the other quality squads - but there's no question that all of these teams want a piece of that beautiful first Maglia Rosa of the 2008 Giro.
Giro di PEZ: TTT Corsa Up Close
Message by Richard Pestes
It’s like the day before Christamas around here as excitement is building to a fevered pitch for the start of tomorrow’s Giro d’Italia. I’m doing my best to keep up with all the action and soak in the true Palermo experience. I took a spin on the TTT corsa, and can tell you it’s gonna be fast – check this out…
WIN With the POWER & SPEED Cycling Sweeps!
Message by NONE
The makers of Accelerade, Endurox R4, and Accel Gel present the new “POWER & SPEED” Cycling Sweeps! It’s your chance to win your choice of a 2008 Cervelo P3Carbon OR Two sets of Zipp 404 Wireless Powertap Wheels. All you do is place an order their proven energy products – and choose the prize you want to win…
Giro'08: The Contenders!
Message by Jered Gruber
Oh it is so close to time. We here at PEZ have a special place in our hearts for the Giro, and thus we have a special place in our beating drums for the riders in Italy's finest race, and this year we'll even be treated to some of racing's finest as the Giro continues its ascension from almost purely an Italian event, to an event with all of the world's best.
The 1990 Giro With Frankie Andreu
Message by NONE
Ahead of this year's race, Andreu took PEZ on a behind the scenes look at the 1990 edition with a very fresh young 7-Eleven team hoping to continue Andy Hampsten's legacy. It was not to be, but there were some very memorable events nonetheless.
EuroTrash Thursday!
Message by Jered Gruber
Find your favorite pink shirts boys and girls because it's Almost Giro Celebration Day, or something like that. We've got news news and then some more of the same from all over, and yes, even some tidbits from Italia. Take a double shot of espresso this morning, get yourself some gelato, and leave work early.
PEZ Reviews: Impsport's Braveheart Kit
Message by Gordan Cameron
When The Pez gave me the call to review some kit, he knew that the mention of tartan would get this proud Scotsman onboard! Impsport's clothing range for the Braveheart Cycling Fund, a charity aimed at supporting and developing the next generation of Scottish peloton heroes, was duly sent north for a rigorous examination!
Giro di PEZ: Desperately Seeking Sicilia
Message by Richard Pestes
It’s my first time to the south of Italia and the Giro grande partenza – and I’ve landed in Palermo in one piece, but without my luggage or bike… But the sun is shining, this place is beautiful, and as I search for the perfect negroni, I hope to learn a lot more about this unique part of the world – let’s get started!
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Bennati wins third Giro stage
Italian Daniele Bennati sprints to victory in the third Giro d'Italia stage and Franco Pellizotti retains the pink jersey.
Ricco secures second Giro stage
Italian Riccardo Ricco sprints to victory in the second Giro D'Italia stage as Franco Pellizotti takes the pink jersey.
Vandevelde wins first Giro stage
American Christian Vandevelde takes the pink jersey after his Slipstream-Chipotle team win the opening team time trial stage at the Giro d'Italia.
Petacchi out of Tour as ban stays
Alessandro Petacchi will miss the Tour de France and the Olympics after his doping ban is upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Astana given place in Giro field
Organisers of the Giro d'Italia invite the Astana team to compete at just one week's notice.
Cyclists set for Manchester races
Britain's top disability cyclists will continue their Paralympic preparations in Manchester next week.
Cavendish wins Romandie prologue
Mark Cavendish wins the time-trial prologue stage of the Tour of Romandie in Switzerland.
Astana in Vuelta, High Road out
Astana are invited to take part in the 2008 Tour of Spain, but High Road are not.
Cooke happy despite eighth place
Nicole Cooke finishes eighth in the Fleche Wallonne in Belgium, but is upbeat about the race's part in her Olympics preparation.
Cycling on the BBC
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606: Debate
Discuss all the latest in cycling, whether road, track, mountain, BMX...
New bike, sore backside
"My calves and crotch were screaming for mercy..."
Pretty in pink
BBC Sport previews the 2008 Giro d'Italia, with a look at the main contenders
"The Giro d'Italia is an open race, but how can Astana not take control of it?" - JJ
"The Giro d'Italia is an open race, but how can Astana not take control of it?" - JJ
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USA Cycling News Update: April 23
Over the past two weeks in American cycling USA Cycling announced several new developmental camps, Americans fared well at the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Australia, the U.S. women earned a fourth place world ranking on the road, the USA Cycling National Development team was busy racing in Europe, the National Racing Calendar continued, the USA Cycling Professional Tour resumed with the Tour de Georgia, sixteen Americans contested the first UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Belgium, officials and coaches continued their education and much more....
Gould posts top finish for U.S. in opening 2008 UCI MTB World Cup
The opening round of the 2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup took place in Houffalize, Belgium over the weekend where a record field of more than 400 riders lined up for the first event that factors into Olympic team selection. Of the sixteen Americans that competed in the elite menandrsquo;s and womenandrsquo;s cross country events, Georgia Gould posted the top finish with a fifth- place effort in the womenandrsquo;s race on Sunday. In menandrsquo;s competition, Todd Wells posted the best American result with an 11th-place finish.
American women sacrifice money for experience in Europe
This season, several American women - all members of domestic trade teams - are sacrificing bigger salaries, stability and time with loved ones to pursue their dreams of becoming world-class cyclists in the international peloton or future world championship participants and Olympians. Based at USA Cycling's European Residence Center in Lucca, Italy throughout much of spring and summer, the five women are all part of USA Cycling's Women's National Team program which provides them with European racing opportunties, instruction and resources.
Event schedule, course maps and profiles for Masters Road Nationals
Attention Masters Athletes: Following last week's announcement regarding the registration procedures, rules and eligibility requirements for the 2008 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships, USA Cycling today released further information, including a complete event schedule, course maps and profiles and lodging information. All information pertaining to the 2008 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships is available on the event website.
Herman wins Adelaide World Cup, Martin second
The United States continued to illustrate its depth in BMX racing on Sunday when David Herman won the men's race at the second round of the 2008 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup and Arielle Martin finished second in the women's event. Herman turned in the biggest result of his career against a world-class field just two months before the U.S. Olympic Team trials, set for June 14 in Chula Vista, Calif. Despite four men in the semifinals, Herman was the only American to advance to the eight-man final. Meanwhile, in the women's race, Martin was joined by Jill Kintner and Amanda Geving in the final as her compatriots placed fifth and sixth respectively.
National Development Team posts impressive finish in Nations' Cup
The USA Cycling National Development Team displayed one of its best team performances in years with all six riders placing among the top 45 in the second round of the UCI Nationsandrsquo; Cup on April 12. Cole House led the team across the line, finishing seventh in the Tour of Flanders. The squad will now head to France to contest round three of the world's premier U23 race series at Le Cote Picarde on April 16.
Vande Velde, Franges post strong results in Europe
This week, two Americans turned in outstanding performances in major European events as Christian Vande Velde and Lauren Franges finished near the top of the standings in France and the Netherlands respectively. At the Circuit Cycliste Sarthe, a 2.1-ranked four-day UCI stage race in France, Vande Velde won the stage-two time trial and finished second overall. Meanwhile, Franges finished sixth and won the Best Young Rider Category at the Drentse 8 van Dwingleoo, a UCI 1.1-ranked single-day race in Holland.
2008 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championship information
Now that the 2008 competitive cycling season is in full swing, it's time to begin thinking about this season's USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships. Scheduled for June 30 - July 6 in Louisville, Ky., this year's edition will see several changes based on valuable feedback from USA Cycling members. Some changes include the elimination of field size limits and the addition of qualifying heats when necessary, the implementation of on-site registration and race-day packet pick-up, a refund option in case your plans change, and an escalating registration fee structure. Please read the following guidelines to become familiar with the changes and registration process for 2008.
American women among the top road cyclists in the world
With the 2008 Olympic Games just four months away, the United States is currently illustrating its strength as one of the top women's road cycling nations in the world, referenced by a pair of women in the top ten of the UCI's individual international rankings, another two in the top ten of the UCI Women's Road World Cup standings after three races, and a fourth-place nation's ranking. With the incredible depth of talent USA Cycling has developed over the course of the last several years, American women look to move up the rankings further with significant international events on the horizon.
USA Cycling News Update: April 9
Over the past two weeks in American cycling, the USA Cycling Board of Directors elected three new officers, nine Americans brought home three medals including a world title from the 2008 UCI Track World Championships, Olympic hopefuls earned more points toward their road to Beijing at the USA Cycling BMX National Championships, the national governing body announced a pair of Women's Regional Development Camps set for this summer, the NRC got cranked up with a trio of races as did the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Calendars, Collegiate Cycling heated up and much more....
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