Giro
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Inspired By Climbing
Cycling Art Blog &bull Feb 3, 2012
Training in Italy. via Roberto Bettini The new Pro-Contiental team, Colombia-Coldeportes begins their much anticipated season Saturday in the GP Costa degli Entruschi. Led by veteran, Victor Hugo Pena and buoyed by 2008 U23 World Road Champion Fabio Duarte it's… Full Story »
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- Tirreno-Adriatico
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ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours Engages Cycling Guests This May in Seven-Day VIP ... - PR.com (press release)
Google Cycling News &bull Jan 31, 2012
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours Engages Cycling Guests This May in Seven-Day VIP ... PR.com (press release) Bicycle Tours that in 1972 was the first North American company to offer bicycle tours in Europe (http://www.experienceplus.com/) announces a six-night / seven-day cycling tour… Full Story »
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The Tour of Ireland vs Kathy
Bike Hugger &bull Jan 30, 2012
One is a former swimsuit model/actress (ok, so "actress" might be a stretch), the other is a former stage race that runs through the land of James Joyce, Guinness Stout, and hurling (it's a ball 'n stick game, not the… Full Story »
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- Giro
- race
- Tour of Ireland
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ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours Engages Cycling Guests This May In Seven-Day VIP ... - PR Urgent (press release)
Google Cycling News &bull Jan 30, 2012
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours Engages Cycling Guests This May In Seven-Day VIP ... PR Urgent (press release) Bicycle Tours that in 1972 was the first North American company to offer bicycle tours in Europe (http://www.experienceplus.com/) announces a six-night / seven-day cycling… Full Story »
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The Gypsy at the Giro d'Italia
Cycling Art Blog &bull Jan 28, 2012
Roger DeVlaeminck was one of the most talented classic riders in history. Skilled in cyclocross, he expertly maneuvered over the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix to win it a record four times. Hence his nickname, Monsieur Paris-Roubaix. He is one of only… Full Story »
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Specialized: A Legacy of Pink
Bike Hugger &bull Jan 28, 2012
I was catching up on the European cross scene in the lead up to this weekend's world championships, and I saw that the Czech Republic's Zdenek Stybar won at the world cup event in Lievin. The 2-time and reigning world… Full Story »
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Avanti Giro 4 - First ride review
Bikeradar.com &bull Jan 27, 2012
We were impressed by the flagship Di2-equipped Avanti Quantum Team - as we should have been, given its AU$7,999.99 pricetag - so we were interested in seeing what this New Zealand brand can offer at a price more in line… Full Story »
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Sea change ahead for Bell helmets
Bikeradar.com &bull Jan 22, 2012
Helmet makers Giro and Bell were once bitter rivals but that all changed in 2003. When Giro bought Bell that year, many wondered how the purchase would affect the latter brand, with fears that it would become the 'lesser child' of sorts, garnering less attention and R&D. In effect, that's exactly what's happened: Bell… Full Story »
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Things We Did
Podium Café &bull Jan 21, 2012
We've spent most of this week baking our brains out in Australia's summer heat. Yes! Bike racing! The Tour Down Under is so on. Check out stage 5 with Willunga mountain (which really isn't a mountain, according to the locals).… Full Story »
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Perchance to Dream: Could Gilbert Win the Giro Someday?
Podium Café &bull Jan 20, 2012
Sporza (via GvA) is asking this question today -- can BMC's Philippe Gilbert, slayer of pelotons in the one-day world, win a big stage race? The Belgian press offers no real answer; BMC manager Andy Rihs suggests that something like Paris-Nice or Tirreno-Adriatico is in the cards, which of course it is, since the favorites for March races are kind of self-selecting and the decisive climbs are not especially Alpe-like. But I don't see Gilbert busting out for a winter race whose prestige is nice but far below the monuments he's been feasting off of lately. If Gilbert were to… Full Story »
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2012 Giro Monza Road Helmet
BikeReviews.com &bull Jan 16, 2012New from Giro for 2012 is a race-inspired helmet called Monza. This road helmet effectively combines strength, toughness, and protection, thanks to its two piece in-molded hard body. To maximize stability and adjustment, the helmet features a RocLoc 5 custom… Full Story »
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- Giro
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PEZ Talk: Belgian/Aussie Dirk Van Hove
PezCycling News &bull Jan 14, 2012
More... Hes more Australian than most folks from Down Under - despite the fact that hes from Gent in the heart of Flanders - hes currently writing a history of Australian cycling; hes the Drapac teams European Co-ordinator; hes a photographer at the Gent Six day and hes PEZs biggest asset and chauffeur at Het Nieuwsblad hes Dirk Van Hove. And hes also the man who keeps the stats on the Aussie Cup but more of that in a moment. We spoke to him recently about all things Aussie bike racing. PEZ: Dirk, whats with the Aussie fixation? Dirk Van… Full Story »
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We Got Up To Some Stuff
Podium Café &bull Jan 14, 2012
Yes, it's back, the weekly review thingy. But now? It's on Friday instead of Monday. Because Friday just feels like a better day for reviewing. Monday is the beginning of a whole new week. We're all looking ahead on Monday.… Full Story »
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Giro Ambient 2 winter gloves review
Bikeradar.com &bull Jan 10, 2012
Giro rate the Ambient 2 gloves down to 5C (40F) and they're spot-on. Just be sure not to count on them being warm enough when temperatures are barely colder, though. Just the stylized 'G' and the stripe immediately around it… Full Story »
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RCS Sport announces wildcards for Giro d'Italia, Milan-San Remo
Podium Café &bull Jan 10, 2012
This afternoon, RCS Sport announced wildcard invitations for the Giro d'Italia. At the same time, the company also named wildcard entries for the other major races it controls - Milan - San Remo, Tirreno - Adriatico, and Il Lombardia. For… Full Story »
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Bell Javelin aero helmet review
Bikeradar.com &bull Jan 10, 2012
The Bell Javelin aero helmet is the successor to the Meteor and could be considered the cheaper cousin of the Giro Selector , as the brands share the same parent company. The Javelin is practically identical in shape to the… Full Story »
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- Bell
- cycling helmet
- Giro
- USE
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Speaking of Giro d'Italia Wildcards...
Podium Café &bull Jan 10, 2012
One of the big motivations for talking with NetApp DS Ralph Denk is the Giro d'Italia's wildcard selection. Thought it might be nice to say more precisely what that is... The Giro organizers are meeting tomorrow to make their wildcard decisions. Presumably word will get out almost immediately, though don't be surprised if we go another day or two before finding… Full Story »
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PEZ Talk: NetApp Director, Jens Heppner
PezCycling News &bull Jan 9, 2012
Message by Edmond Hood As German Pro Continental squad NetApp pitch for a wildcard place in the Giro, it's perhaps good karma for them that 2012 is the tenth anniversary of their DS Jens Heppner wearing the maglia rosa for… Full Story »
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Team NetApp On the Cusp: A Chat With Ralph Denk
Podium Café &bull Jan 9, 2012
Twitter feed? A lot is riding on the outcome of that call, the one where Team NetApp finds out if the Giro is on their calendar for this year or not. It's not pro forma, the news could be good or bad. The team doesn't look like a classic Giro squad (re: heavily Italian) but they can deliver some aggressive riding and a slew of German media coverage, both of which would benefit the race. The team is entering its fourth season, about when ambitious projects can expect to start moving up. So there is a chance. Either way, Germany's… Full Story »
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Offseason Capsule: Vacansoleil's Growing Pains
Podium Café &bull Jan 6, 2012
A lot of ink was spilled a year ago or more regarding the unfortunate turn of events Vacansoleil faced in 2010 as it bid to become the Netherlands' other Pro Tour Team. The springboard it selected was the presence of the world's two biggest races, the 2010 Giro d'Italia and Tour de France, launching themselves on Dutch soil, at some cost to the good people of the Netherlands. Padding their case was their presence in the 2009 Vuelta a Espana, also starting in Holland, where the team had ridden decently enough, including a stage win. But the Giro and the… Full Story »
