Team RadioShack Aim for Win in Tour of California

Next week Team RadioShack will start in the Amgen Tour of California (May 15-22) with the clear ambition to win the overall classification. Three-time winner Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner will start as the leaders of the Team. From the beginning of the season the Tour of California has been one of their big [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-aim-for-win-in-tour-of-california/

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Sportive Preview: Wiggle Northern Angel

The Wiggle Super Series is heading to the gorgeous North East in July for the first ever Northern Angle Sportive. New for 2012 the Wiggle Northern Angel Sportive starts from Kirkley Hall nr Ponteland in the stunning Northumberland countryside. From the moment you start riding ? whichever of the three routes you choose to ride [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2012/07/10/sportive-preview-wiggle-northern-angel/

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Wiggins proves dominance at Tour; Van Garderen back in white

Britain’s Bradley Wiggins won the individual time trial at the Tour de France on Monday, widening his margin over defending champion Cadel Evans by more than a minute and proving why he’s the favorite to win the bike race.

Meanwhile, American Tejay Van Garderen moved back into the best young rider’s white jersey with the …

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Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/2012/07/09/wiggins-proves-dominance-at-tour-van-garderen-back-in-white/

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Tour de France?Without Lance

A few years ago the Tour de France experienced a time of transition. For seven years Lance Armstrong stood on the podium wearing the yellow jersey. When he announced his retirement we all new things would change. Americans loved being represented by such a dominant champion. The years between his retirement and comeback were interesting. We [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tour-de-france-without-lance/

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1984 Bike Tour: Day 57 ? Camping on the edge at the Grand Canyon

Although I had visited the Grand Canyon a couple of times before, I never really appreciated in a personal way how it was formed until I rode there on my bicycle.

All the books (well, the scientific ones) say that eons ago, a plateau rose up in this area while a river cut through the rock. I always understood the erosion part, but I didn't get the rising plateau part until I realized I was climbing a big hill to get to the canyon.

After leaving Tuba City this morning, we passed the edge of the Painted Desert (above), an area whose colors change through the day. Because of the clear air and lack of reference points such as buildings, it's impossible to guess at the distances to the hills and ridges...

Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/2012/07/08/1984-bike-tour-day-57-camping-on-the-edge-at-the-grand-canyon/

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Manuel Cardoso Takes Stage 4 at Catalunya 2011

After looking very strong so far in this year?s 91st running of the Volta a Catalunya ? he finished third in Tuesday?s 2nd stage – Team RadioShack?s Manuel Cardoso (POR) won Thursday?s 4th stage besting the field to the line in a bunch sprint in the town of El Vendrell, Spain. The 195 kilometer [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/manuel-cardoso-takes-stage-4-at-catalunya-2011/

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