Monthly Archives: September 2011

FYI – Leopard Press Release

For your information, here’s the text of this afternoon’s press release regarding Leopard, Radio Shack, Trek, and Nissan. We’ll post  some of our own thoughts on the announcement soon. “Luxembourg-based team Leopard-Trek is proud to welcome RadioShack and Nissan as new main sponsors. Leopard announces that RadioShack and Nissan are joining the Leopard-Trek World Tour … Continue reading

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Discuss: Leopard-Trek to End?

Ongoing rumors indicate that Leopard-Trek may “merge” with RadioShack. This morning’s headline in L’Equipe reads, “Leopard, c’est fini.” Leopard, it’s over. Many curious and uncomfortable issues surround this alleged merger – not the least of which is that as many as a dozen riders may be without a job, at a time when more ProTeams are … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – September 2, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, September 2, 2011 Weylandt Family Welcomes Baby Girl | Cyclingnews.com Ridley announces eight year deal with new Lotto team Top 10 Podium Plushies | NY Velocity – New York bike racing culture, news and events Seen any cool links we missed? Share ’em in the comments below!

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The Sticky Bidon – September 1, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, September 1, 2011 Boonen Suffering From Open Groin Wound | Cyclingnews.com A lesson learned in Poland lifts Frederik Kessiakoff into the Vuelta podium positions Van Garderen, Pinotti confirmed for BMC McEwen And Beppu To GreenEdge Seen any cool links we missed? Share ’em in the comments below!

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Cyclocross Summer Vacation

If you spent your summer riding skinny tires, watching Tour de France feeds, and all but forgot about the cyclocross bike hanging on your wall, you’re not alone. In a sport that has so much to offer, it’s hard to specialize. Indeed, even many top American pros have a hard time keeping it knobby. So, … Continue reading

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