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Sea Otter Classic Announces 2008 Event Dates — by William Meertens — last modified 11-05-2007 22:47

MONTEREY, Calif. (May 11, 2007) Organizers for the Sea Otter Classic, a Celebration of Sport, announced today the event dates for the 18th annual event would be May 1- 4, 2008. At a recent strategic planning meeting, the event's directors considered several factors in determining the move into early May. Key factors included the probability of better weather conditions and the likely schedules of national and international racing and event calendars for 2008.

Teutenberg steams home for second stage victory in Geelong Tour — by William Meertens — last modified 28-02-2007 14:30

Germany's Ina-Yoko Teutenberg scored her second straight win when she sprinted home first at the end of today's 114.3km stage three of the Geelong Tour out and back from the Victorian country town of Lara.

MERCO Credit Union Cycling Classic — by William Meertens — last modified 06-03-2007 14:34

Brooke Miller the Cooke way. Leaving Bradshaw Elis, de Goede Suzanne, Caravella Sarah and Franges Lauren filling up the podium.

New Riders and Season Opener for Global Racing — by William Meertens — last modified 08-03-2007 19:19

Next weekend the European women’s racing calendar starts with Het Volk classic. Racing over a flat and cobbled 126 km course in West Flanders, Global Racing Team will be joined by one of its new signings, Nikki Harris.

Bentley's Central Valley Classic (FINAL) — by William Meertens — last modified 18-03-2007 23:20

Christine Thorburn wins the general classifications after Tina Pic winning the final stage.

Lizzie Armitstead hits form in Europe — by William Meertens — last modified 13-05-2007 23:03

A fantastic weekend of racing from 18 year old Lizzie Armitstead has seen her reputation in European racing rapidly rise.

Classy Cooke claims 2007 Geelong Tour Crown — by William Meertens — last modified 01-03-2007 13:00

Welsh cyclist Nicole Cooke, 23, has claimed the 2007 Geelong Tour crown to confirm her status as the world ranked number one in women's cycling and signal she's in form to perform well in Saturday's opening round of the UCI Women's Road World Cup in Geelong.

Omloop Het Volk (Gallery UPDATE) — by William Meertens — last modified 21-03-2007 21:22

Mie Bekker Lacota "Girl Power" wins the second version of the Omloop het Volk.

Team FBUK goes GLOBAL — by William Meertens — last modified 07-01-2007 20:39

2006 has been a successful for UK women’s professional team, Team FBUK. In its first year as a professional the team has had great success on and off road and established itself well in the European peleton.

Cross Success and new signing for FBUK — by William Meertens — last modified 17-01-2007 19:38

Team FBUK currently have two sets of objects. Firstly, to build a strong team for 2007, and two, to keep the fantastic cyclo-cross season moving forward at full speed. This week, both of these objectives have been fulfilled.

Another Good Tour for FBUK – Schwinn — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 00:18

Following on from a great tour in Brittany last week, FBUK– Schwinn travelled to Limoges in France for a 3 day UCI 2.2 tour. Having spent the week at a lovely house in France, team spirits were very high entering the first stage, a 4.6km time trial around a tight and hilly course.

Team FBUK on the road — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 00:32

The past 3 weeks has seen Team FBUK – Schwinn travelling Europe to some great events. The team has had riders in races in Holland, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Norway, France and the UK.

Team FBUK Win in Cheshire Classic — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 00:43

The first round of the Women's National Series was won by Team FBUK - Schwinn rider Lorna Webb this weekend. The 80km race was ridden in fine conditions following the morning rain. FBUK had 8 riders in the bunch, 5 of which had returned from Belgium for the event.

Team FBUK 1st 2nd and 3rd — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 00:58

In a great week for Team FBUK - ABUS, as riders have hit every step of the podium. The week began in Corwaren in Belgium. A depleted team of 3 riders started due to illness of the 3 other riders based in Belgium, however with a good race plan and great finishing sprint, FBUK rider Lorna Webb got 3rd in the bunch sprint to take the teams first podium of the season. Line Ramsrud of Norway gained 11th place on the day, with Emma Silversides taking 21st.

Team FBUK – Racing a Training in Belgium — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 01:04

Saturday 11 March saw Team FBUK – Schwinn riders from around Europe descend on the team’s Belgian base for the start of a training and racing week. The week was the first opportunity for the team management and riders to get to know each other in race situations and build on the team spirit carried forward from 2005.

Team FBUK Gain Trade Team status — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 01:23

The UK’s first UCI Trade Team for women has today been announced. Team FBUK (www.teamfbuk.com) have gained professional team status and have started the year as they mean to go on.

Congratulations — by William Meertens — last modified 25-01-2007 00:15

Our "Rider of the Year" price winners are confirmed. The first price for a member goes out to Mr. Davies from Canada. The second price for a non member goes out to Mrs. de Haas from the Netherlands.

Teams on the roll - PART FIVE — by William Meertens — last modified 26-01-2007 19:29

As we are heading towards France for the Tour the l'Aude, let's take a pictures look at one of the two new French Trade Teams we have this year. TEAM PRO FEMININ DU GENEVOIS was presented. Our colleague Christophe Podevin was present at the presentation and took some pictures for all of us.

Cyclists need salt says new research — by William Meertens — last modified 23-02-2007 15:20

Professional cyclists are the latest focus in a series of research projects into the levels of water and salt athletes lose when they sweat. The findings have led experts to question the UK government's blanket advice on reducing salt intake.

New Sponsor and First Race for Global Racing — by William Meertens — last modified 23-03-2007 16:27

Global Cycling has signed a 2-year sponsorship deal with POWERbreathe the world leaders in Inspiratory Muscle training products. All Global Racing riders will now be able to train with “dumbbells for your diaphragm”.

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