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The Soigneur
She's been the soigneur to many champions in the world of pro cycling from Ivan Basso and Jens Voigt to sprinters like Robbie McEwen and Stuart O'Grady. What's it like working for such riders and what else do the soigneurs have to do besides massage? Well, read on as Robyn Taylor tells all. (02/03) Read
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Technician defends Landis work

Los Angeles Times | 17/05/07
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Riis: No regrets about Basso

Velonews | 26/04/07
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Wheels of fortune: The great debate rolls on between cyclists and motorists

Yorkshire Post | 29/03/07
As the Government unveils plans to invest £10m in 21st century cycling proficiency tests, Stephen Biscoe champions a return to pedal power, while ... Read

Rookie borrows bike to beat Watt

The Australian | 11/01/07
A FORMER middle-distance runner using a borrowed bike caused a major boilover yesterday, beating Kathy Watt to win the Australian women's time trial crown. ... Read

Cycling champ Malcolm Lange steps down

Independent Online | 16/05/07
Malcolm Lange, one of South Africa's greatest and most successful cyclists, will end his illustrious career at the Pick 'n Pay 94.7 Cycle Challenge on ... Read

Abu Dhabi to Host World's Richest Cycling Race

Asia Travel Tips | 08/03/07
Challenging routes and stages in and around Abu Dhabi, the capital of the Persian Gulf state of the United Arab Emirates, have been unveiled for November's ... Read

Bruyneel defends decision to sign 'the best rider in the world'

Velonews | 23/11/06
Discovery Channel team manager Johan Bruyneel on Saturday responded to the critics over his decision to sign Italian star Ivan Basso. Bruyneel's decision ... Read

Olympic champion parks her bicycle

Calgary Sun | 02/11/06
Olympic champion cyclist Lori-Ann Muenzer has decided not to try to defy the odds one more time. Muenzer, who won the sprint gold medal at the 2004 Athens ... Read

All you need to know about: mountain-biking

Guardian | 07/06/07
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Giro d'Italia champion Ivan Basso testifies before doping commission

The Chronicle Journal | 03/05/07
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It woz the lab wot did it, says Landis lawyer

Bikebiz.co.uk | 14/09/06
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BMX bike racer continues on a winning streak

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Quintin Long began BMX (Bicycle Moto-cross X) racing only five months ago. He is already a champion and has won eight first place trophies. He rides at ... Read

Legal testosteron

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Winning the Tour de France Takes Grit, Strength--And Cutting-Edge Technology

Scientific American | 03/07/08 iVelo
To wear the winner's distinctive yellow jersey when this year's Tour de France ends in Paris on July 27, cyclists must make every second count throughout ... More

U B the expert: Do your own bike repairs

WalletPop | 03/07/08 iVelo
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Endurance mountain biking relatively safe: study

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Is Pierre Rolland France's next big thing?

Cyclingnews | 20/06/08 iVelo
It was touching to see Pierre Rolland kissing his polka dot jersey at the end of this month's Dauphiné. After getting to know him through his team ... More

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2,000 Naked Cyclists to Ride through 7 UK Cities

pressdispensary | 06/06/08 iVelo
The World Naked Bike Ride ( www.worldnakedbikeride.org ) is now in its fifth year, and the rides in early June 2008 are expected to mobilise 2,000+ riders ... More

The wheelbarrow-bike that could be the solution to school-run traffic jams

MailonLine | 29/05/08 iVelo
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Common bike helmet mistakes that put riders at risk

kpic.com | 29/05/08 iVelo
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Reflectivity, why not more?

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This picture, from our local bike to work day breakfast last week, shows one of the red blinkie lights on the back of my commuter bike. I have one on my ... More

Giro d'Italia classifications demystified

Cyclingnews | 15/05/08 iVelo
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Cycling Success Measured in Frequent-Flier Miles

The New York Times | 09/05/08 iVelo
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Drug claims are rubbish: O'Grady

The Sydney Morning Herald | 19/10/06
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Bruyneel defends decision to sign 'the best rider in the world'

Velonews | 23/11/06
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No ear piece required

Cyclingnews.com | 31/05/07
"It's not that I refuse it," said Di Luca, referring to his lack of an ear piece which many riders in the modern peloton cannot function without. "But ... Read

The Grand Prix La Marseillaise

Procycling | 08/02/07
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When Polish police order a weaving bicycle rider to stop he fell off the bike as he tried to leave the road and get on the sidewalk. The rider turned out ... Read