Clocking in at CA/NV State Time Trial Championships
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more. William Shakespeare was probably not thinking about a state time trial championship when he wrote those immortal words. After all, they were written in 1599 (for the play “Henry V”). The bicycle was not invented until 1817, and it didn’t even have pedals at that point. …
Report & Results: Amgen Tour of California – Van Garderen & Stevens Victorious in Time Trial
In Stage 6 in San Jose today, BMC Racing Team’s Tejay van Garderen (Boulder, CO) conquered the most challenging individual time trial course in the history of the Amgen Tour of California to retain his Amgen Race Leader Jersey for a second day. His determined ride bested five national time trial champions of their respective …
Report & Results: Amgen Tour of California – Jens Voigt Solos to Victory
Taking win number 66 on Thursday, RADIOSHACK LEOPARD TREK’s Jens Voigt sprinted away from the breakaway with 5km to go and won stage five on the 185.7km/115.4mi route from Santa Barbara to Avila Beach stage in the 2013 Amgen Tour of California. Voigt’s winning move came with 5km to go after being part of a …
Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia Pasadena: The Ultimate Cycling Fantasy
While the excitement and the emotions of the Giro d’Italia keep bike enthusiasts dreaming nationwide, it’s time to shape up for the upcoming Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia, a mass pedal fest to be held on Sunday, June 2 in Pasadena! Get ready to roll and go: breathtaking views of the San Gabriel Valley are just the …
Amgen Tour of California: Farrar Clenches First Stage Win in Santa Barbara
On the second of three consecutive courses favoring the sprinters, Team Garmin-Sharp jockeyed for position throughout the final miles, sending sprinter Tyler Farrar (Seattle, Wash.) to his first place podium finish, also the first stage win by an American rider during the 2013 Amgen Tour of California. Farrar also claimed a third place podium spot …
Report & Photos: Into the Cauldron at Devil’s Punchbowl
Even on the best of days, there are few road races more appropriately titled than Devil’s Punchbowl. For decades this high desert event situated among the foothills on the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains has been a true demon. This traditional 16-mile circuit with 1500 feet of climbing per lap is always a …
