Voigt Soloes to Stage 4 Win, Van Garderen Re-Claims USA Pro Challenge Overall Lead
In an impressive solo breakaway that began less than an hour into Stage 4 of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge, Jens Voigt (GER) of RadioShack-Nissan-Trek powered through the 97.2-mile course to take home the win in front of massive crowds lining the uphill finish in Beaver Creek. More than five minutes later, the peloton crossed …
Armstrong Will No Longer Fight USADA Doping Charges
Lance Armstrong has released the following statement: “There comes a point in every man’s life when he has to say, “Enough is enough.” For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in winning my seven Tours since 1999. Over the past three years, …
Ride the VW 26.2 Think Blue Bike Tour as Part of the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon on Oct. 7
Come ride in one of the most beautiful Bike Tours in Southern California at the VW 26.2 Think Blue Bike Tour, which is being hosted in downtown Long Beach on Sunday, October 7, 2012. Cyclists are invited to join in the fun and be part of the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon events. The …
Danielson Holds Off Charging Pack at the USA Pro Challenge
In an epic day of racing, Stage 3 of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge came to a close with Colorado-resident Tom Danielson (USA) of Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda taking a solo breakaway to the finish line in Aspen. With the peloton following close behind, Damiano Caruso (ITA) of Liquigas-Cannondale claimed second in the stage and Jakob Fuglsang (DEN) …
A Look at the 2013 Specialized S-Works Road Shoe
The new 2013 Specialized S-Works road shoe, which has been in the works for some time, has heads turning. This will be Specialized top of the line road shoe and will include many refinements from the current S-Works road shoe to make it stiffer and lighter. Some of the top pros, including Alberto Contador and Tom …
Van Garderen Wins Stage 2 and Takes Lead in the 2012 USA Pro Challenge
Stage 2 of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge featured a challenging ride under blue skies and saw an unexpected finish, with Tejay Van Garderen (USA) of BMC Racing Team pulling through to take the stage win and the overall lead. Following close behind were Christian Vande Velde (USA) of Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda in second and Ivan Rovny …
