Monthly Archives: February 2009

Yellow Devil / Lance Armstrong push photos

The Yellow Devil harasses Lance Armstrong with a huge fake syringe and “Live Clean” jersey; Lance Armstrong pushes the Devil into the snow. See the complete sequence of photos at photographer Tom de Waele’s website. Props to Maglia Rosa and to Byron, who writes a little more about the Yellow Devil. The Yellow Devil also read more »

Transportation planners who walk the walk

Bike riders and public transportation users commonly lament that the people who govern, manage, plan and design their transportation facilities don’t actually use them. Caltrain Board President Don Gage, for example, drives to solo to work in his SUV from Gilroy to San Jose. I’ve been blessed to know several people who practice what they read more »

San Jose Bike Party tonights

Theme: Mardi Gras Bike for Beads. The 12 mile ride starts tonight, 8:30 PM at Dick’s Center, 1350 South Bascom, San Jose. Ride Map Here, more details on the San Jose Bike Party website.

Solvang – Ride it like YOU stole it

Lance Armstrong’s stolen and recovered Trek 1274 time trial bike, with a new decal added by the Trek people. Armstrong said this morning he’s dubbed the day “LEVIStrong” for his Astana Teammate Levi Leipheimer. The time trial race begins at Noon today Pacific time. Props to Doobybrain.

Stage 5 updates

Chris Jones Diary, where the Yellow Devil makes an appearance and comments about his scuffle with Lance Armstrong. Bike World News has an Tour of California Photo Contest. Submit your photos, win a prize. As far as I’m concerned, Ken Conley wins the prize. Below is a sample, but see all of his photos at read more »

Paso Robles: Another field sprint finish

Amgen Tour of California Stage 5 A breakaway of Cameron Evans (Ouch), Pieter Weening (Rabobank), Matthew Crane (Jelly Belly) that was eight minutes in front of the peloton was caught three miles from the finish as the peloton went crazy for a chaotic sprint finish. Cervelo Test Team and Columbia High Road kept it together, read more »