Archives for August 2007
Deal of The Week: Spin Doctor Race Repair Stand
Perfect for your exotic frames, this Spin Doctor repair stand is just like the models used in the pro circuit. It is very stable and extremely adjustable. The benefit is that it doesn’t clamp to your frame, so you no longer need to worry about clamping your carbon frame too hard.
Reg. Price is $199, but […]
Deal of The Week: Cannondale Surpass Bib Shorts
The Cannondale Surpass Bib is my favorite bib that I own. They are really comfortable because of the many great design features. The suspenders are made of an ultra-stretchy material that feels so great, that you will forget about them while riding. The shape of the short is also very nice, and it has 10 […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Blames Spending on Bike Paths for Part of Infrastructure Problem
United States Transportation Secretary appeared on The News Hour with Jim Lehrer last week to discuss the deteriorating transportation infrastructure in the United States that is leading to problems like the bridge collapse in Minnesota. As part of her interview, Ms. Peters blamed, in part, spending money on the wrong projects such as routes to […]
Rasmussen Looking for a Ride
After spending the past month riding in individual races, it looks like Michael Rasmussen is now serious about riding on another professional team this year. He met with the Acqua & Sapone team yesterday to discuss employment possibilities.
Rasmussen was fired from his Rabobank team because of all the questions surrounding his missed doping tests in […]
Deal of The Week- Bell Sweep Helmet
Looking for a sweet deal on a top of the line helmet? Look no further than the Bell Sweep. This is the same helmet worn by Team CSC on the Pro tour. It has 20 vents to keep your head amazingly cool. Bell also has a very nice retention system. You won’t be disapointed with […]
Adidas Sticks With T-Mobile: Please Don’t Be Surprised
After months of grueling deliberations, Adidas has decided to keep sponsoring the T-Mobile cycling team. Is this really a surprise to anyone? Adidas is totally wrapped up in the cycling business. T-Mobile’s sponsorship decision was one thing because they don’t sell cycling stuff; they are in the telephone business. Adidas, however, sells an entire line of cycling apparel […]
Levi Leipheimer to Predictor Lotto- Does that Mean Cadel Evans is Leaving?
Levi Leipheimer has been on alot of different teams. Most recently, he was the team leader for Discovery Channel. Now that Discovery is disbanding, there have been many different rumors as to where Levi will go. Reports today are that he is talking to Predictor Lotto. The question is…….why does Predictor Lotto need another Tour […]
Pro Tour- Will There be Any Teams Left in 2008?
The Pro Tour is in serious disaray right now. One of it’s top teams, Discovery Channel, announced that they won’t be back next year, and there are strong rumors that Astana will be kicked off of the Pro Tour. Add to those, team Unibet. Unibet will disband at the end of this year. The sponsor […]
Deal of the Week
It’s Friday! Time for the second edition of “The Deal of the Week.” This week is for all of you people looking for a great deal on a bike.
Here it is:
2007 Tirreno Razza 1000 Road Bike -Now 35% Off! + Right now take an additional 15% off! This takes the $1,850 bike down to $935. If […]
Team Discovery Disbands….Leaving Interesting Questions
Team Discovery has had problems securing a new Sponsor for the 2008 season. Discovery Channel announced earlier this year that they were not renewing the contract to sponsor after the 2007 season. The team has been looking for over six months, but doping stories in cycling have hurt their chances of landing a sponsor willing […]
