Daily Archive: September 12, 2008

Vande Velde retains Tour of Missouri lead; Van Poppel wins Stage 5

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Tour of Missouri

September 12, 2008

by Gene Bisbee

September 12, 2008

Rabobank finished 1st and 2nd in the sprint finish in Jefferson City on Friday, while Garmin Chipotle's Christian Vande Velde finished safely in the peloton to hold onto the yellow jersey for another day at the 2008 Tour of Missouri.

Although Team Columbia set the pace going into the final lap for Mark Cavendish, they couldn't control several attacks other cyclists that created a free-for-all of failed bids at the end.

Boy Van Poppel (the Netherlands) won the sprint, followed closely by teammate Michael van Stayen (Belgium).

If the name Van Poppel is familiar, it's because Boy is the son of Jean-Paul Van Poppel …

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Pastors to make US bike tour aboard bamboo triplet

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Bike Touring, Main Page

September 12, 2008

by Gene Bisbee

September 12, 2008

There's no chance that three Lutheran pastors will become separated on their 13,000-mile bike tour around the US next year. They'll all be on the same bike — a bamboo triplet built by Calfee Designs.

The Tour de Revs is embarking May 13, 2009, to raise awareness and funds to support hunger and wellness programs. The three West Virginia pastors expect the ride will take 100 days.

Pastors Fred Soltow of Shepherdstown, Ron Schlak of Charleston and David Twedt of Wardensville will be making the trip next year to all of the church's synods in the US …

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Tour de Revs' bamboo triplet bike

Three West Virginia Lutheran pastors will embark on a 100-day bicycle tour around the US next year aboard this triplet built by Calfee Designs. More at Tour de Revs — 100 Days for Hunger and Wellness.

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