August 2011 archive

Patrick Gretsch

Cyclist for HTC Highroad at Tour of Romandie earlier in 2011.

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Where old-time cyclists used to find support

A standard — but usually unseen and unsung — piece of athletic gear in many sports is the common jock strap.

Although I doubt that any cyclists wrapped up in lycra and chamois these days would consider using one, the jock strap was created to support bicycle riders.

While visiting a museum on Orcas Island this past week, I stumbled across this antique box for a Jockey Strap Suspensory. It was in a collection of early 20th Century items found in a home's private dispensary.

Notice “The Bike” logo and the guy riding his bicycle ….

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Sky cyclist Chris Sutton wins Stage 2 sprint at Vuelta

Chris Sutton took advantage of a disorganized sprint into Playas de Orihuela on Sunday to win Stage 2 of the Vuelta a Espana.

The cyclist for Team Sky followed Vincente Reynes's (Omega Pharma) attack in the closing quarter-mile, then raced around him for his first Grand Tour stage win.

Wenatchee, WA's Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Cervelo) finished in fourth place.

The day's …

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Deadly Nedly wins grueling Mt. Washington bicycle climb; Carnation cyclist in 3rd

Say what you will about such storied climbs of the Tour de France as Alpe d'Huez and the Tourmalet.

The Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb in New Hampshire is the “Toughest Hillclimb in the World” and has a registered trademark to prove it.

On Saturday, the 7-1/2 mile bike race to the summit was won by Ned Overend, left, a legend in the world of mountain bicycling.

At 56, he continues to compete in endurance events instead of resting on the laurels …

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Ned Overend

Legendary mountain bicyclist takes to the road. Ned Overend website

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USA Pro Cycling Challenge roster

Here's the tentative roster for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge as supplied recently by race organizers.

The Colorado-based bicycle race begins Monday in Colorado Springs and runs through Sunday after visiting some the state's most best bicycle-racing areas.

The inaugural race is drawing cyclists with impressive recent histories. Note for instance the top three finishers of the Tour de France will be racing — Cadel Evans (Australia), Andy Schleck and Frank Schleck (both Luxembourg).

After Levi Leipheimer's win at the Tour of Utah two weeks ago, Team RadioShack …

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Teams battle in first contest at Vuelta a Espana

Four US cyclists took the starting line at the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday for the team time trial as the three-week-long bicycle race began in the coastal city of Benidorm.

None of the Americans landed in the Top 10, as Leopard-Trek won the event with a 5-second gap over Liquigas-Cannondale.

Although Leopard's Fabian Cancellara set the pace for his team, the overall leader's jersey went to teammate Jakob Fuglsang ….

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Live TV coverage of Vuelta a Espana and USA Pro Cycling Challenge

Cycling enthusiasts can enjoy bicycle racing on two continents while comfortably seated on their couches.

The Vuelta a Espana — the last of this year's Grand Tours — rolls out live for three weeks on Universal Sports beginning Saturday (Aug. 20) through Sept. 11.

Meanwhile, Versus and parent network NBC are joining efforts to offer live coverage of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge (aka “That Colorado Bike Race”) beginning Monday and running through Aug. 28.

Live web video streaming of the cycling action through the Rockies also will be offered online at the “Shack Tracker.” ….

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La Vuelta a Espana

Website for 3 week tour around Spain. http://www.lavuelta.com/11pr/en/recorrido/vuelta.html

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Where your bike lock might be worth more than the bicycle

My son is heading to China for his fall semester and I stumbled across some information about getting around by bicycle in Beijing in his student handbook.

The book says bikes are still very useful for going short distances in the cities. They're not expensive and “if you plan to stay for more than a semester, it may be wise to invest in one.”

That's apparently what a person who is selling her bike at TheBeijinger.com did.  That bike is selling for 350 yuan, about $50-$55. It comes with that sweet front basket decorated with the butterfly, above …

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