Archive for May, 2011
Return of Captain America, Busche Outduels Hincapie – 2011 USA Cycling Professional Road & Time Trial Championships
David Zabriskie (Garmin-Cervelo) is not exactly a super hero, but his consistency and reliability out on the road has certainly earned him the title of “Captain America.” The 32-year old Utah native would follow up his Stage 6 Individual Time Trial victory in the Amgen Tour of California by taking the USA Cycling Professional Time [...]
Millar Takes Finale, El Pistolero Breaks Out Six Shooter – 94th Giro d’Italia, Stage 21
David Millar (Gamin-Cervelo) won the 26 kilometer Stage 21 Individual Time Trial in Milan in a time of 30:13, 7 seconds ahead of second place finisher, Danish rider, Alex Rasmussen (HTC-Highroad). But Millar’s strong finish to the three-week event was markedly overshadowed by the accomplishments of the man who would roll in to to take [...]
Kiryienka Topples Sestriere – 94th Giro d’Italia, Stage 20
Quiet before the storm; a long day in the saddle is topped off by a pair of epic climbs Although one stage remains in the 94th edition of the Giro d’Italia, there must have been a few bottles of Peroni killed and some grappa knocked back in celebration after today’s final day of climbing. Two [...]
Jamis/Sutter Home Pro Cycling Team Announces Rosters for National Championships and Tour of Somerville
Tom Zirbel to Represent Jamis/Sutter Home in USPRO Time Trial Championships Northvale, NJ – Demonstrating the depth of talent in its ranks, the Jamis/Sutter Home Pro Cycling Team will field squads at the USA Cycling Road and Time Trial National Championship in Greenville, SC and the Tour of Somerville in New Jersey. Directeur Sportif Sebastian [...]
Tiralongo Two-Step – 94th Giro d’Italia, Stage 19
It was not a watch, but the gift Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank Sungard) gave former Astana teammate, Paolo Tiralongo (Astana), will resonate with the Italian long after his career as a domestique is simply just a cherished memory. The veteran of 12 cycling seasons, Tiralongo made a late bid for his first career victory on [...]
On The Road Again
By Amber Pierce Calling this feature “Anywhere Road” could not more aptly describe the past two months. After the Tour of New Zealand, our team got things rolling in early March with our official Team Diadora Pasta-Zara presentation at the Diadora Factory HQ in Italy, followed by a grueling camp in the hills of southern [...]
Colavita/Forno D’Asolo Women’s Pro Cycling Team Brings Roster of Champions to Tour of Somerville
World Road Champion Giorgia Bronzini and Reigning Somerville Champion Theresa Cliff-Ryan to Lead #1 Squad in the NRC Linden, NJ – World Road Champion Giorgia Bronzini will make her debut at the Tour of Somerville on May 30th with the US squad of the Colavita/Forno D’Asolo Pro Cycling Team. Directeur Sportif Rachel Heal made the [...]
Final Nature Valley Pro Ride Qualifier This Weekend
Minneapolis – Only two spots remain to be filled on the Nature Valley Pro Ride women’s and men’s teams for this year’s Nature Valley Grand Prix. Cycling’s version of “American Idol” wraps up with the Quad Cities Memorial Weekend Omnium, which consists of three long-standing criteriums in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. The top amateur [...]
Capecchi? Sicuramente! – 94th Giro d’Italia, Stage 18
Eros Capecchi (Team Liquigas-Cannondale) outkicked Marco Pinotti (Team HTC-Highroad) and Kevin Seeldraeyers (Quick-Step Cycling Team) to take the 151 kilometer Stage 18 of the 94th Giro d’Italia from Morbegno to San Pellegrino Terme. The stage was marked by a frenetic pace in the first two hours of racing. “The rhythm in the first hours of [...]
American XC Riders Hold Strong During Round Two of UCI Mountain Bike World Cup at Dalby Forest
New Faces Join Top Finishers in Quest for Home Country Victories at Windham Windham, N.Y. – The challenging track at Yorkshire Dalby Forest scrambled the leader board, but allowed American XC riders to hold or bump up their rankings in the second round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano last weekend. [...]
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