Clarification of UCI Rule 1.2.019 and related sanctions

USA Cycling received an important message from the UCI regarding UCI rule 1.2.01 and related sanctions 1.2.020 and 1.2.021.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/clarification-of-uci-rule-12019-and-related-sanctions.htm

David S. Wells Edward C. Scates Donna E. Grace Juan S. Trudeau Daniel P. Turner

Pro UET: Juarez and Gordon win 2013 overall titles

The�USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Ultra-Endurance Tour (Pro UET)�calendar came to a close on Saturday with competition at the�Galena Grinder Whit Henry Memorial�in Galena Lodge, Idaho.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/pro-uet-juarez-and-gordon-win-2013-overall-titles.htm

Madge J. Bonner Jonathan F. Cooper Susan B. Hick Kenneth P. Anderson fixed gear guy

Pro UET: Juarez and Gordon win 2013 overall titles

The�USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Ultra-Endurance Tour (Pro UET)�calendar came to a close on Saturday with competition at the�Galena Grinder Whit Henry Memorial�in Galena Lodge, Idaho.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/pro-uet-juarez-and-gordon-win-2013-overall-titles.htm

Walter M. Martinez Madge J. Bonner Jonathan F. Cooper Susan B. Hick Kenneth P. Anderson

Pearl Izumi Pro Leader shoe - Eurobike 2013

After first employing a BOA dial on its shoes in 2007, Pearl Izumi soon abandoned the dial closure for Velcro and ratchets. For 2014, however, the BOA is back on the 245g Pearl Izumi Pro Leader. The new shoe will be available in January 2014.

Drawing on seamless technology from its running shoes, Pearl Izumi uses a thin fabric throughout the upper with only a single main seam at the heel.

“This shoe is all about light and fast,” said Pearl Izumi global marketing director Geoff Schaeffer. “Tejay Van Garderen rode this shoe at the Tour de France, then won on it at the USA Pro Challenge.”

The single, top-mounted BOA dial is easy to access

With the BOA dial mounted on the padded tongue and the wiring running through only the top sides of the uppers, the Pro Leader has a svelte look. Plus, Schaeffer said, riders like van Garderen like it because there are no buckles or ratchets on the outside of the shoe that could be damaged in a crash.

A TPU film is used on the sides of the uppers for strength.

With the flexible, thin sides, the Pro Leader has a decidedly different feel than the current shoes offered by Pearl's parent company, Shimano.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BikeRadar/feeds/~3/c8u-rCmOcH0/story01.htm

fixed gear guy Tony J. McMillan Brian G. Moore Donald J. Johns David S. Wells

USA Cycling consolidates European training program in Limburg

USA Cycling selected Sportzone in the Limburg municipality of Sittard-Geleen as its European training base.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/usa-cycling-consolidates-european-training-program-in-limburg.htm

Douglas R. Petersen Lala J. Poindexter Anna W. Hartman Walter M. Martinez Madge J. Bonner

Update on UCI Rule 1.2.019

After engaging in dialogue with USA Cycling to address the immediate concerns raised by the enforcement of UCI rule 1.2.019, the UCI issued the following statement today

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/update-on-uci-rule-12019.htm

Susan B. Hick Kenneth P. Anderson fixed gear guy Tony J. McMillan Brian G. Moore

Americans place seventh in team relay at Mountain Bike World Championships

The United States contingent on Wednesday placed seventh in the cross-country team relay on the first day of competition at the 2013 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/americans-place-seventh-in-team-relay-at-mountain-bike-world-championships.htm

Lala J. Poindexter Anna W. Hartman Walter M. Martinez Madge J. Bonner Jonathan F. Cooper

GP Ouest France 2013: Preview

Grand-Prix de Plouay Ouest-France: A look ahead to Sunday's one-day WorldTour race

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cyclingweeklycouk/feeds/rss/newsxml/~3/wIu9E-Ec5qo/story01.htm

David S. Wells Edward C. Scates Donna E. Grace Juan S. Trudeau Daniel P. Turner

Americans place seventh in team relay at Mountain Bike World Championships

The United States contingent on Wednesday placed seventh in the cross-country team relay on the first day of competition at the 2013 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/americans-place-seventh-in-team-relay-at-mountain-bike-world-championships.htm

David S. Wells Edward C. Scates Donna E. Grace Juan S. Trudeau Daniel P. Turner

Eurobike 2013: Disc road bikes from Specialized, Bianchi, Merida, Stevens, Storck, Cannondale, Pinarello, Colnago, Ceepo + Trigon

The road disc revolution is coming, but maybe not as fast as advertised, it is coming though and... here's a selection of the latest bikes

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Source: http://road.cc/content/news/91714-eurobike-2013-disc-road-bikes-specialized-bianchi-merida-stevens-storck

Douglas R. Petersen Lala J. Poindexter Anna W. Hartman Walter M. Martinez Madge J. Bonner

Devo Wrap: Costa, Binatena dominate juniors kermesses

A pair of juniors road contingents recently completed their block in Sittard, Netherlands, with the USA Cycling National Development Program.

Source: http://www.usacycling.org/devo-wrap-costa-binatena-dominate-juniors-kermesses.htm

Anna W. Hartman Walter M. Martinez Madge J. Bonner Jonathan F. Cooper Susan B. Hick

Ridley Fenix being tested with hydraulic disc brakes ? Eurobike 2013

Belgian manufacturers Ridley will soon be joining the hydraulic disc brake road bike party after revealing that they’re testing their Classics-orientated Fenix frame with discs.

Ridley frame designer Toon Wils spoke to BikeRadar at the Eurobike 2013 Demo Day and confirmed they’ve been working on the project for six months. “We’re testing the first protoypes on the road at the moment,” he said, adding that the finished article will offer customers the choice of fitting 140mm or 160mm discs.

“We believe for a road bike it is better to use 160mm because, especially if you go into the mountains and you do big descents, it will become very hot,” he said. “But for some people who really want to have them lighter they can use 140mm.”

Wils said that as soon as the testing process is complete the project will move quickly to a pilot phase before full-scale production. He was hazy about a final availability date, but summer 2014 is a reasonable guess. 

The sturdy Fenix frameset was released as part of the Belgian company’s 2013 lineup and was used by Lotto-Belisol during the cobbled Classics. Ridley join a growing number of top frame manufacturers offering disc-ready high-end frames as part of their 2014 ranges. 

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BikeRadar/feeds/~3/lqEkv8-N_zY/story01.htm

Edward C. Scates Donna E. Grace Juan S. Trudeau Daniel P. Turner Douglas R. Petersen

Philippe Gilbert close to ending reign as world champion without a win

Only a stage victory in the Vuelta a Espana will prevent Philippe Gilbert having his least successful season since 2003

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cyclingweeklycouk/feeds/rss/newsxml/~3/gratNIUQplw/story01.htm

Anna W. Hartman Walter M. Martinez Madge J. Bonner Jonathan F. Cooper Susan B. Hick