Farrar Wins Opening Stage of the USA Pro Challenge
The 2012 USA Pro Challenge got off to an exciting start, as the riders traveled the 125.7-mile route from Durango to Telluride where Tyler Farrar (USA) of Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda ultimately took home the stage win after a battle to the finish. In a difficult first stage complete with two Waste Management sprints and three Nissan King …
Ontario Summer End Grand Prix Heats Up
The Summer End Grand Prix marked the final race of the Ontario Series. In true Ontario fashion, the temperature was in the mid-nineties, which combined with the “End of Season Burnout” takes a toll on the riders. The Pro 1/2 race started off fast, with small breaks forming from the gun. After a regrouping, Christian …
USA Pro Challenge to Air on RadioShack Tour Tracker and TV
Fans around the world will have the chance to watch the best of the best in professional cycling compete in the Colorado Rockies during the 2012 USA Pro Challenge via the RadioShack Tour Tracker app from August 20-26. “With the world’s best cyclists competing right here in Colorado, we want to be sure that as many …
Product Review: Ekoi 999 Helmet
The new 2012 Ekoi 999 cycling helmet has hit the cycling scene with full force. One of many things I love about this helmet is the light weight technology of 220 grams. I have used many helmets from companies like Giro to Laser and this is the first helmet I have used that after 3 …
Escondido Applies to be Amgen Tour of California Host City
The Amgen Tour of California, which will take place from May 12-19, is already planning the 2013 edition and is accepting bids for possible Host Cities. According to NCTimes.com, Southern California, may see the return of San Diego County’s Escondido as the starting line city indicating that the event may run from South to North. …
Rider Diary: USA Cycling Women’s Talent ID Camp, By Amber Gaffney
On August 1, I set off for Colorado Springs to attend a Talent ID camp at the Olympic Training Center (OTC). This was one of the first times I had flown over this region of the United States during the day and/or while I was awake. This allowed for an amazing view of the Grand …
