Elite
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On the Predictive Value of Pre-FSA DS Races
Podium Café &bull Feb 20, 2012
Since he then refused to tell me which, I had to go investigate the problem myself. So, I looked at the early-season calendar and picked out 10 races that seemed to boast an international field. The ones I left out were, in my opinion, too regional or didn't impress me with the strength of their competitors. I then pulled up podiums for them from 2008-2011, and checked to see how the guys occupying them did during the immediately-following VDS (now FSA DS)… Full Story »
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The Contador Case: What Now?
PezCycling News &bull Feb 10, 2012
More... It took 566 days to suspend Alberto Contador for his positive test for clenbuteral at the 2010 Tour. The suspension of another champion is indeed bad for cycling, but even worse is the murky mess created by such a drawn out ruling process. By Dylan Todd - Since word of the CAS ruling on Alberto Contador first broke, the cycling media has been inundated with opinions by former champions, current riders and cycling fans as to whether his suspension is proper. Oscar Pereiro, winner of the 2006 Tour de France, ranted on twitter that it was the case of… Full Story »
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Bike news round-up: 3T, Rule Glentress, Kona Odyssey
Bikeradar.com &bull Feb 8, 2012
From the latest product news to details of routes and events, our news round-up is a collection of short snippets of information in one handy article. Today we bring you the stealth options from 3T, a new enduro race at Glentress, web tracking developments at Australia's Kona Odyssey, the new boss at CTC and more. Product and team news 3T go under… Full Story »
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Mountain Hardwear Alakazam Jacket Review
Feed the Habit &bull Feb 7, 2012
Mountain Hardwear has made quite the leap in the past year. They dropped all things Gore in favor of their own fabrics and materials. The new Alakazam Jacket is built using Mountain Hardwear's new Dry.Q Elite fabric and packed full of ski-specific features. Luckily, I've had this jacket for a year now, so I've had plenty of review time at this point. At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2011, I was introduced to Mountain Hardwear's new fabric… Full Story »
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Specialized Elite Road shoes review
Bikeradar.com &bull Feb 7, 2012
This kind of money often doesn't get you a whole lot in a cycling shoe but Specialized's Elite Road packs in a remarkable amount of performance and a fantastic fit. More discerning cyclists may want a carbon fiber sole but for everyone else, this is all the shoe you'll ever need. Despite the bargain price, overall fit… Full Story »
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Victoria Pendleton & Halfords team up for women's cycle range
Bikeradar.com &bull Feb 3, 2012
Cycling Plus's Staff Writer Kate Hodgins headed over to London last week for the launch of the new range of women's bikes from Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton. Here she brings us the full lowdown. It was clear by the smile on her face that Victoria Pendleton is very excited about her involvement with the new range. "I hope you like them, especially the colours - I chose them myself!" she excitedly told us. With this, she shows that her passion for cycling extends far beyond her impressive career on the track. But how on earth does she have the time… Full Story »
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Specialized Secteur Elite review
Bikeradar.com &bull Feb 2, 2012
The upright position of the Secteur will be welcomed by those looking for a cruising bike, but it's off the pace in terms of weight and kit, and that's clearly noticeable in the ride. Even by current 'comfy bike' standards… Full Story »
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Stevens Ventoux Ultegra review
Bikeradar.com &bull Feb 2, 2012
As the name suggests, the Ventoux is a climber's weapon, with bags of comfort for the long hours between significant uphill slogs " The Ventoux is a well-equipped German lightweight designed with a focus on comfort. Unfortunately, this comes at… Full Story »
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BMC Team Elite TE29 X.O: Short Term Test
Twenty Nine Inches &bull Feb 2, 2012
BMC Teamelite TE29 X.O: Short Term Test: by c_g In our last post we had presented you with the verdict on the BMX Speedfox SF29. While being completely different in riding style and background, both I and Banks have come… Full Story »
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Packing up the Parlee CX-H
Bike Hugger &bull Feb 1, 2012
Bikes come and go at Hugga HQ - in for review, or special projects, and very few of them get my attention like the Parlee. I was attached. Mostly because I'd raced a Cross season with it, suffering in the… Full Story »
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What Albertina's IPhone saw at the Cyclocross Worlds
Podium Café &bull Jan 31, 2012
This weekend, I went to Koksijde. They had a big bike race. There were lots of people, lots of alcoholic beverages, and not enough portaloos. I cheered my heart out along with tgsgirl (who didn't bring ANY of the Leffes… Full Story »
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The Obree Way
The Bike Show &bull Jan 31, 2012
Obree is a two time individual pursuit world champion, has twice broken the world hour record and is multiple winner of British national time trial championships. He is renowned not just for his athletic prowess but for his technical innovation… Full Story »
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Cyclocross World Championships - Koksijde
Molly Cameron &bull Jan 29, 2012
Here I am, in Koksijde, Belgium watching CX Worlds. It has been a quick trip, right to the venue and right down to business. I am helping out with some pictures for a documentary in progress. All business, no pleasure.… Full Story »
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Topics:
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CX World Champs: Elite men LIVE
Podium Café &bull Jan 29, 2012
The riders are ready. 61000 people are ready in the sandpit of Koksijde. We're ready. Let's go! Where will they be racing? On sand! Who will be racing? Startlist Where can I watch? Sportz-livez or Cyclingfans When does it start?… Full Story »
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CX World Champs: U23 race... LIVE
Podium Café &bull Jan 28, 2012
You can never tell due to all the American language schools. I met some people in Germany who I was certain were American, but they were Frankfurt born-and-bred. Vos always sounds a bit American to me too. The tire on… Full Story »
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Before Cyclocross Was Tamed
Bike Hugger &bull Jan 28, 2012
Joel Metz is a cyclesport historian and former Bay Area cyclocrosser. I stumbled upon his now-archived webpages documenting some of the early days of cyclocross in Europe, mostly through photographs scanned from vintage magazines. What's most striking is how untamed… Full Story »
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Cross Worlds Power Poll: Women's Edition!
Podium Café &bull Jan 27, 2012
Cross Worlds start tomorrow! If you can't tell, I am just a little excited. And no, it's not just the doppio I just tossed back. We've previewed the Elite Men and their U-23 counterparts, but we have said nothing of the glamorous ladies who race every bit as hard and put on a spectacle every weekend. I'm on break before I do some "real" work, so join me as I talk through the favorites for this weekend. I'm going to walk through the favorites to take home the win this weekend - Marianne Vos, Daphny Van den Brand, Katie Compton,… Full Story »
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66mm Water bottle Cages = Diasppointment
Bike Hugger &bull Jan 27, 2012
In the earlier part of the previous decade, Italian water bottle & cage manufacturer Elite SRL introduced the Bajiji water bottle standard. Rather than the 74mm diameter bottle standard used since time immemorial, the Bajiji bottles were 66mm like a… Full Story »
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Mavic Ksyrium Elite road wheelset review
Bikeradar.com &bull Jan 27, 2012
A benchmark clincher wheelset since its introduction in 1999, Mavic's Ksyrium has continued to evolve over the years. Today's Elite version is one up from entry-level in a range of four Ksyrium models. There are no holes in the underside… Full Story »
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Pro bike: Zdenek Stybar's Specialized CruX
Bikeradar.com &bull Jan 27, 2012
This weekend Zdenk Stybar is hoping to complete a hat trick, going for three world championship cyclo-cross titles in as many years, and he'll be doing so on a bike that he's only been racing for a month. The Czech… Full Story »
