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Ridin' With A Champ
LeMond Bikes used the Tour of California's opening road stage finish in Santa Rosa to introduce its new all carbon Tete de Course Triomphe Ultimate. Fittingly so, as this area was a regular training stop for the company's namesake, three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond. (22/02) Read
Keyword(s) : Training, Carbon, Road
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Neck break teacher's bike quest

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Basic training gets bike riders in gear for the trail

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On your bike

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A Measure of the Power That Drives the Bicycle

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Geopolitics splits S. Hills 'Romeo,' Cuban Yuliet

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Cycling Success Measured in Frequent-Flier Miles

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