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April 2005 archive
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Floyd Landis wins Tour de Georgia time trial
American cyclist Floyd Landis won the Thursday time trial in the Tour de Georgia.
VeloNews reports Landis (Phonak) scored an upset victory, as he beat former teammate, and last year's winner, Lance Armstrong. In fact, Americans rounded out the top four places, as Landis was joined by David Zabriskie (CSC), second; Chris Baldwin (Navigators), third; and Bobby Julich (CSC), fourth. Armstrong finished …
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Will the next Lance Armstrong please stand up?
(Updated April 24) When six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong announced on Monday that his pro career would end with this year's Tour, many asked: “Who's next?”
That's a good question, considering the leading contender to take Armstrong's position at the top of the Tour de France podium has been Tyler Hamilton. Unfortunately, Hamilton was banned from professional cycling for two years …
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Bicycle Quote: President Bush
“I'm not supposed to endorse products, but it's called a Trek,” President Bush's response to a question (was it a set-up?) when asked recently what kind of mountain bike he rode …
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Downtown bike lane in Vancouver, BC
Cyclists could be riding on new bike lanes into downtown Vancouver by this fall.
Bike lanes are planned for Burrad Street and along Hornby Street, according to the CBC.CA website.
Vancouver councillor Peter Ladner is a cycling enthusiast, and hopes the construction of bike lanes will grow into a trend in Vancouver.
The new lanes mean there will be a …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/21/downtown-bike-lane-in-vancouver-bc/
Lance Armstrong finishes #3 in Tour de Georgia
Just two days after announcing he'd retire after this year's Tour de France, Lance Armstrong appears to be getting back to his winning form.
Armstrong finished #3 behind Peter Wrolich of Gerolsteiner and Manuel Quinziato of Saunier Duval Prodir in Wednesday's stage of the Tour de Georgia.
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Cycling cross-country on historic roads
Pat Clements is finding his own bicycle route across country. Not content to stick to the main bicycling byways, Clements is seeking out the routes that tell the story of the westward expansion of the nation. Currently on leave from a teaching job in New Jersey, Clements was interviewed recently in Eastern Kentucky.
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Pat Clements
Cross-country bicycle tourist
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Tour de Georgia logo
TDG logo 2005
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Tour de Georgia results, finally
Early results, I'm sure to be followed by complete results, are posted on cyclingnews.com for the Tour de Georgia, which is listed under major races.
I have to get used to these late finishes. Out here in the Pacific time zone, most of the Euro races are over by the time I've had my second cup of coffee in the morning.
The winners today: Robbie …
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Adventure Cycling Association
- Bike Repair Skills to Know Before BikepackingBasic bike repair skills are indeed very useful, especially in remote places where bike shops are few and far between, but you don’t have to know everything before you start. […] The post Bike Repair Skills to Know Before Bikepacking appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Where The Buffalo Roam: How Buffalo Bicycles Is Creating Social And Economic EmpowermentIn America, whether our bike is a source of adventure (hello, new towns and terrain) or a ticket to a healthier life (goodbye, stress and fatigue), we generally ride them […] The post Where The Buffalo Roam: How Buffalo Bicycles Is Creating Social And Economic Empowerment appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Ask An Adventure Cycling Tour Leader: How to Get Over Trip AbandonmentI had to abandon a long tour that I had been planning for years halfway through it, and I’m still devastated. How do I get over it? Dear Devastated, I’m […] The post Ask An Adventure Cycling Tour Leader: How to Get Over Trip Abandonment appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
Trail biking
- Redshift Sports Shockstop Pro Suspension Seatpost and Stem, and Top Shelf Low Flare ...Having recently been diagnosed with a fractured T5 vertebrae from a bad slip on the ice while trail running, I have been getting on the bike a bit ...
- Parks bureau shares latest designs for trail system in Rose City Golf Course - BikePortlandBoulders will separate the road from the new path and there will be new seating, fencing, and even a row of new bike racks for park users. Bicycle ...
- Learn why this region is home to largest paved bicycle trail network at Springfield eventYou can find a beginner-friendly trail and build up to longer, more challenging trails.” Cycling and its economic impact for everyone in the region is ...
Rails to Trails Conservancy
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