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Wednesday, June 29
US cyclists at Tour de France 2005
by
Gene Bisbee
on Wed 29 Jun 2005 10:53 AM PDT
Lance Armstrong watchers might be surprised to learn that eight other Americans are riding in the Tour de France 2005 this year. They're not all riding on Armstrong's Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team either, but spread out over seven teams. In fact, Discovery has just two riders from the US, same as Denmark's Team CSC. Who was the first US rider in ... more » Tuesday, June 28
RAAM rider Robic down to century ride
by
Gene Bisbee
on Tue 28 Jun 2005 09:33 AM PDT
Robic, a 40-year-old ultra bicyclist from Slovenia, is averaging 13.61 mph over the past 2,941 miles. He's expected to cross the finish line in Atlantic City at 6:30 p.m. (ET). It will mark his second RAAM solo victory in as many ... more » Monday, June 27
Bicycle quote: Lance Armstrong's "silly crash"
by
Gene Bisbee
on Mon 27 Jun 2005 10:11 AM PDT
"The unfortunate thing is I hit my head which cracked my helmet in two. ... It wasn't that serious and nothing was wrong. No breaks. No stitches; just road rash and a little beat up." Sunday, June 26
Where and when to catch the Tour de France
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sun 26 Jun 2005 11:58 AM PDT
All the bullriding, bass fishing, and elk hunting has been put on hold. Seven days a week, 18 hours a day, Phil Liggett, Paul Sherwen and ... more » Saturday, June 25
Bike tour of pre-Civil War border wars
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sat 25 Jun 2005 11:03 AM PDT
Friday, June 24
Tragedy on RAAM
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 24 Jun 2005 08:43 AM PDT
(Updated June 25 and 26) Wednesday, June 22
Race Across America underway
by
Gene Bisbee
on Wed 22 Jun 2005 01:44 PM PDT
After four days (updated 2 p.m. ET Thursday, June 23), mostly in the saddle, defending RAAM champion Jure Robic leads the 25 solo men in the race, followed closely by Mike Trevino just four minutes behind. Marko Baloh and Chris MacDonald are battling for third, while Seattle racer Jim Trout is following in 16th place. ... more » Tuesday, June 21
Biking and building across the US
by
Gene Bisbee
on Tue 21 Jun 2005 11:51 AM PDT
That's what more than 100 participants in the four-separate Bike and Build tours are expected to do this summer. ... more » Monday, June 20
Recall: Nashbar Lil' Shadow Tandem Trailer
by
Gene Bisbee
on Mon 20 Jun 2005 09:22 AM PDT
The Canfield, Ohio-based mail order and web retailer marketed the Nashbar Lil' Shadow Tandem Trailers (click on picture), which were made for Nashbar in Taiwan. The black, single-wheel bicycle trailer attaches to the seatpost of an adult-sized bicycle. The affected bicycle trailers have ... more » Sunday, June 19
Ride the Rockies starts today in Colorado
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sun 19 Jun 2005 10:06 AM PDT
The Des Moines Register owns the granddaddy of all cross-state bicycle tours. The Iowa tour, RAGBRAI, has come to be known for its partying as well as the generosity of the host towns. The Denver Post has its own, slightly less famous, Ride the Rockies, known for its breath-taking scenery as well as the leg-bursting climbs. ... more »Friday, June 17
Biking Bis results for Lance Armstrong poll
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 17 Jun 2005 11:08 AM PDT
Will Lance Armstrong break the Tour de France record he set last year and win a 7th Tour de France championship this summer? Wednesday, June 15
The struggle to be Lance Armstrong
by
Gene Bisbee
on Wed 15 Jun 2005 02:25 PM PDT
A friend sent me a link to the Booknoise.net Q & A with the author of "Lance Armstrong's War," the latest book to come out on The Boss and just in time for the Tour de France.
Dogs need to chase bikes, not ride on them
by
Gene Bisbee
on Wed 15 Jun 2005 12:02 PM PDT
A Japanese company, Koko Bicycles, makes this commuting bike with a front basket and a small compartment on the top tube to carry a small animal, like a dog. Aren't dogs supposed to chase bikes? What if a dog chases this bike, then sees a dog ... more » Tuesday, June 14
Lance Armstrong boosted muscle efficiency by 8%
by
Gene Bisbee
on Tue 14 Jun 2005 10:22 AM PDT
Bicycle Quote: Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG)
by
Gene Bisbee
on Tue 14 Jun 2005 09:39 AM PDT
"It's living cheap and cheerful. This is my first time to Georgia. The vegetation, the animals -- roadkill like armadillos -- are different." ... more »Monday, June 13
Lance Armstrong grades his Dauphiné Libéré effort
by
Gene Bisbee
on Mon 13 Jun 2005 11:36 AM PDT
Lance Armstrong says that rating his efforts in the weeklong Dauphiné Libéré as a "B-plus" might be a little too generous. "I wasn't explosive and I wasn't able to make the selection, only to follow," he told the Associated Press. "But I know from here I can step up another level." ... more » Sunday, June 12
Big plans for Lance Armstrong and Sheryl Crow?
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sun 12 Jun 2005 01:12 AM PDT
So what if Lance Armstrong is a few places down going into the last day of the Dauphiné Libéré? The Associated Press reports that Armstrong is considering his future with rockstar Sheryl Crow. Friday, June 10
Lance Armstrong loses ground in Dauphiné Libéré
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 10 Jun 2005 09:49 AM PDT
Lance Armstrong faces a huge challenge if he wants to win the weeklong Dauphiné Libéré bicycle race in southeastern France this year. After climbing into second place on Thursday, he fell to fourth ... more » Thursday, June 9
Dauphiné Libéré - Lance Armstrong climbing up the ranks
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 09 Jun 2005 10:48 AM PDT
Lance Armstrong is showing that he must have trained hard during those few weeks off after the Tour de Georgia. The Texan has climbed into second place after the torturous climb up Mount Ventoux on Thursday in the week-long Dauphiné Libéré. ... more » Wednesday, June 8
Dauphiné Libéré - US dominates leaders
by
Gene Bisbee
on Wed 08 Jun 2005 10:45 AM PDT
The Dauphiné Libéré is a French race with an international cast of characters, but American riders are dominating the top positions. Monday, June 6
Dauphiné Libéré - George Hincapie, take a bow
by
Gene Bisbee
on Mon 06 Jun 2005 10:32 PM PDT
The Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team racer covered the 4.5-mile course in 9 minutes, 55 seconds. Armstrong finished down in fifth place, 6 seconds behind his teammate. ... more »
Friday, June 3
Pedalpalooza in Portland
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 03 Jun 2005 11:10 AM PDT
Starting next Thursday (June 9), the two-and-a-half week Pedalpalooza bicycle festival sponsors about 100 rides and cycling activities in and around Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. Many of the rides are family oriented, although some are strictly for adults only. more » Thursday, June 2
Seattle area's 14 best bike repair shops
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 02 Jun 2005 11:25 AM PDT
If you're worried about finding a good repair shop for your bicycle this summer, check out the Puget Sound Consumer Checkbook summer/fall issue. Wednesday, June 1
The Lance Armstrong channel
by
Gene Bisbee
on Wed 01 Jun 2005 02:28 PM PDT
The Discovery Channel, which as you know sponsors the pro cycling team on which Armstrong rides, is featuring the 6-time Tour de France champion on its own network as well ... more » |
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