The Amgen Tour of California traveled down the California coast and through the Redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains in constant drenching rain that Levi Leipheimer likened to an all day cold shower. Tom Peterson on the left passes Levi Leipheimer in the final straightaway for the win. Fans lined the roads all through Santa […]
With tens of thousands of people, if not more, possibly descending upon Santa Cruz Monday to catch a glimpse of the Tour of California, transportation-minded organizations around town are urging spectators to use alternative transportation. Locals who plan to ride the bus should know that Metro is offering two park and ride lots. One is […]
Wasn’t there a bicycle movie where the protagonist breaks away early in the race and manages to hold the lead for the entire race? That happened in real life Sunday during Stage 1 of the Amgen Tour of California when Rock Racing’s Francisco Mancebo broke away shortly after the neutral start and rode — all […]
Emilia Fahlin of Sweden, the youngest member of Team Columbia-Highroad, won the women’s criterium race as thousands cheered on the racers in Santa Rosa Sunday afternoon. The second-annual event consisted of a field of 88 riders competing for more than $15,000 in prizes. Set as a category Pro 1,2 race and with a limit of […]
Tilted Levi’s Inspired by Meli and Lorena, I’ve been trying to wear regular street clothes more often when riding around town. Unintentionally I’m sure, Levi’s has created some comfortable cycling jeans that are high in the back and low in the front. There are even back pockets! (And front ones as well, for that matter.) […]
The Astana team truck was broken into last night. The thieves made off with Lance Armstrong’s time trial bike, along with today’s race bikes belonging to Jani Brajkovic, Yaroslav Popovych and Steve Morabito. Has anybody posted “HOT BIKE FOR SALE” to Sacramento Craigslist yet? Today’s stage: 20 mph southeast winds and heavy rain!