French cyclist Sylvain Calzati showed us why there's a group of cyclists who gamble on a breakaway at the Tour de France everyday — sometimes the peloton doesn't catch up.
That's what happened Sunday on the 112-mile stage from Saint Meen le Grand to Lorient. Calzati and 5 other cyclists broke away from the peloton about 25 miles into the stage, and the AG2R cyclist stayed ahead the rest of the race. …
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Here's a bigger shock than the Stage 7 results on Saturday: Lance Armstrong says he's showing up to support the sport of cycling and his Discovery teammates for the final week of the Tour de France.
Didn't he say at one time that he never wanted to step foot in France again, or words to that effect? …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/07/09/lance-to-france-for-the-tour-de/
T-Mobile cyclist Serhiy Honchar won the individual time trial on Saturday, gaining the yellow jersey and beating all the top contenders who had planned to use the stage to catapult themselves into the Tour de France lead.
In fact, the only favorite who could afford a smile at the end of the day was American Floyd Landis (at left in Tour of California), who finished 2nd in the stage and boosted himself to 2nd in the overall standings. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/07/08/honchar-wins-tour-de-france-time-trial-landis-finishes-2nd/
(UPDATING HIS CONDITION)American cyclist Bobby Julich crashed near the beginning of the individual time trial for the Tour de France on Saturday, injuring his right wrist and leaving the course in an ambulance.
Riding as the team leader of Team CSC, the 34-year-old cyclist from Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Julich fell as he rounded a corner and skidded along the curb for several feet before stopping. …
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“Fast Freddie” Rodriguez is sore but recovering at his home in Girona, Spain, after taking a header onto the pavement during Stage 3 at the Tour de France.
The Emeryville, California, sprinter suffered a concussion on Tuesday after he hit a pothole in some road construction in Verviers, also injuring his shoulder and hand. He was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/07/08/us-cyclist-fred-rodriguez-is-recovering-from-tour-de-france-crash/
Felt Mountain Bicycles is recalling about 700 bikes sold during the past two years after reports that the steel brake attachment can come off the frame.
The Lake Forest, California-based company imports the bikes made by Kinesis in Taiwain. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/07/08/felt-mountain-bike-recall/
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Felt Bicycles, recalled about 700 bikes. More info at the US CPSC.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/07/07/felt-brand-mountain-bikes-recalled/
Now that Lance Armstrong's name is often prefaced by “retired cyclist,” what is his main recreational pursuit? Choose one.
Several months ago the Texan, who was a triathlete before he focused on the bike, disclosed he would run in this fall's New York City Marathon. Then he showed up driving the pace car for the …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/07/07/lance-armstrong-the-golfer/
Riding in an organized bicycle tour means lots of camaraderie, prepared meals, luggage and maintenance services waiting at the end of the day, even police motorcycle escorts at times.
Just don't let down your guard about the dangers posed by motor vehicles. Three cyclists on group bicycle tours — two in Colorado — have died in collisions with motor vehicles in the past few weeks …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/07/07/three-fatalities-on-organized-bike-tours-in-colorado-and-washington/
US cyclist and member of Team CSC from Le Tour Live website.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/07/07/david-zabriskie/
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