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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Senate passes transportation bill with funding for local bicycle projects

Those of you who responded to the call from bicycle advocates to contact your US senators to support federal funding for bicycle programs should be pleased to know your efforts have paid off.

The Senate approved a two-year $109 billion Transportation bill today that, among other things, includes an "Additional Activities" fund that local governments can use for such local projects as bike lanes and trails.

The original version of the bill -- MAP-21 -- didn't include any language that enabled local governments to access that fund. It would have been controlled at the state level.

Bicycle and pedestrian advocacy groups ...

Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/3/14/5016064.html

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Johan Bruyneel Sums Up the Tour de Crash

In a post-race interview with Eurosport after Thursday?s Stage 12, Team RadioShack?s Director Johan Bruyneel summed up the frustration and disappointment felt by the entire team and its fans with the numerous calamities that have befallen the group so far at this year?s Tour de France. With the months of preparation and hard work [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/johan-bruyneel-sums-up-the-tour-de-crash/

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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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Bespoke spokes.

Heading your way in the summer, Cycling Plus will be looking into the world of custom bikes. We?ve picked frame builders who offer a variety of styles, materials, design, and finish. We’ll be checking out the services provided by Lynskey, Enigma, and Paulos Quiros. Technical editor Warren Rossiter has got in first and has already [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2012/01/30/bespoke-spokes/

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Bespoke spokes ? the sequel.

For our forthcoming feature on custom-built bikes, our newest recruit ? tech writer Robin Wilmott ? has been tasked with choosing himself a Lynskey. This, he admits, isn’t bad as first assignments go? Peter from Lynskey’s UK importers Hotlines sums up my dilemma rather nicely ? he reckons that choosing a Lynskey is like picking [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2012/02/28/bespoke-spokes-the-sequel/

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