Cycling Pushes for Gender Equality By London 2010
The International Cycling Union will deliver a proposal to the International Olympic Committee that looks to create a gender balanced track race program for the 2012 London Olympics. The new program will give equal gold medal opportunities to both men and women. The Beijing Olympics held seven track events for men and only three for women. The ICU is risking angering cyclists, as the proposal may cut traditional races in order to create a gender balanced schedule.
--Alison Kelman
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November 16, 2009
Lupine Lights the Way
My racing partner and I, Mario Correa, placed second at the 24 Hours of Moab this year. It was a tough course--the first six miles served up some rocky terrain, so it was game on right away. Because we were going to do a lot of night laps, I went in search of one of the best lighting systems out there. The winner: Lupine. We ran the Betty lights on our bars and the Tesla and Wilma on our helmets. We specifically wanted the lights to avoid these common problems during a 24-hour race:
1. Support gets batteries confused: All batteries are interchangeable with Lupine lighting systems.
2. Batteries run out of charge: Lupine batteries can last quite sometime, depending on your power output. Plus, it has a reserve tank.
3. Mounting systems fail or slide around: Lupine lights have two sizes of rubber o-rings that curl around your bars.
4. Light output isn't strong enough: These puppies put a Hollywood movie set to shame.
Bottom line: Lupine is a quality system across the board.
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Austria May Jail Athletes for Doping
Athletes caught doping in Austria could be charged with fraud and face up to ten years in prison, the AP reports. Previously, possessing and selling drugs was a criminal offense, but the actual use of the drugs was not. Austria recently put forth this amendment to its national fraud act, which will go live January 1st if it is ratified by parliament this year.
--Aileen Torres
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November 09, 2009
Cyclocross Superstar Katie Compton
Katie Compton, who currently rides for Planet Bike, crushed at the first round of the Cyclocross World Cup in Treviso, Italy, catapulting her to the commanding lead position in the latest UCI Cyclocross rankings, with 420 points, followed by Daphny van den Brand (280 points) and Chistel Ferrier-Bruneau (240 points). Compton padded her lead with six other wins this season for a perfect seven wins from seven starts. This number-one status is a first for any U.S. male or female cyclocross athlete. To top it off, Compton just won the Boulder Cup and Blue Sky Velo Cross. I caught up with her during her down time at home in Colorado Springs, before she heads off to Europe.
--Heidi Volpe
Photo courtesy of Mark Legg
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November 06, 2009
Spanish Cyclist Suspended
Spanish cyclist Alberto Fernandez has been suspended for testing positive for EPO, an endurance-boosting hormone, reports Yahoo! Sports. It is said that Fernandez was targeted for further testing because of suspicious results from samples for his biological passport. It is unknown whether further disciplinary measures will be taken.
-- Lisa Lombardi
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November 04, 2009
24 Hours of Moab Solo Champ: Josh Tostado
I caught up with Breckenridge native Josh ("Toast") Tostado after his 24 Hours of Moab National Championship Men's Solo title win. Racing is nothing new to this guy; whether in snow or dirt, Toast knows how to have a good time, even after visiting those dark places in the mind during the wee hours of the night in a race. Here's what he had to say about Moab, riding, living, and training.
--Heidi Volpe
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November 03, 2009
The Gear Junkie Scoop: Cutter Cyclical Shell Jacket
Touted to be a "storm fortress" with a pedal-specific cut, the Cyclical Shell offers a solid waterproof/breathable top with a svelte look tailored for commuters and the urban single-speed set. It employs
eVent fabric, which is commonly used in outdoors- and mountain-oriented outerwear, to make a form-fitting, sweat-dispensing jacket that repels rain, sleet, snow, and wind. And it comes in both men's and women's models.
At $299.95, the shell is expensive when compared to other cycling-specific rainwear (you can get it on sale, though, while it lasts for $179.97 at cutterbike.com). The price may be high, but it's performed almost flawlessly on the road and trail in my tests so far.
There's no doubt the Cyclical jacket was designed by cyclists. It has a "pedal-specific cut," as the company puts it, meaning the lines and seams are made to cover and fit a person crouched over handlebars. There are long, hand-covering cuffs, waterproof zippers, and extra long coverage on the "tail" (lower back area) to help block tire spray on clothes.
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October 30, 2009
Tour de France Doping Test Controversy
The UCI has come out with a 12-page response against the French anti-doping agency's earlier claim that Astana received special treatment in doping tests during this year's Tour de France.
According to the response, as reported by VeloNews: "The UCI is disappointed and angry that a partner in the international fight against doping chooses to submit such a groundless report which undermines rider and public confidence in the anti-doping programme conducted at the 2009 Tour de France."
The UCI also notes that the French agency labeled the samples it took--mostly of French cyclists--with the full names and details of the riders, which violates the international policy of anonymous testing.
--Aileen Torres
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October 23, 2009
Will Astana Lose Contador?
UCI regulations introduced in July outlining a model ProTour team contract could affect which team Alberto Contador will ride for in the near future. Astana has missed the contract deadline for Contador, which leaves the Spaniard a possible opening to get out of an obligation to continue with the team.
"After all these months of waiting, I am very calm at last,” Contador said in a statement, as VeloNews reports. "My lawyers are the ones that dictate whether it is possible to break my contract or not...I keep working as before, focused exclusively on my training."
Tension grew in Team Astana between Contador and Lance Armstrong during the 2009 Tour de France. Armstrong has since formed a new team, Team RadioShack, and taken former Astana manager Johan Bruyneel with him.
--Aileen Torres
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Lance Is Going Back to Cali
Lance Armstrong will race in the 2010 Tour of California, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal. It will be his second consecutive race there; this time, as part of his newly formed Team RadioShack. The route will run through 16 cities May 16 to 23.
Outside caught up with the champ recently. Check out the exclusive interview here. And watch Armstrong ride in Monaco for the 2009 Tour de France, above.
--Aileen Torres
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