Road news

Symmetrics Pro Cycling Announces 2007 Women's Team Roster — by William Meertens — last modified 07-01-2007 00:09

After the recent announcement of the Pro men's team, Symmetrics Cycling is pleased to announce the 2007 Women's team. After such a strong 2007 season, the team saw no reason to add any new riders to such a talented group.

TEAM SPECIALIZED DESIGNS FOR WOMEN — by William Meertens — last modified 15-01-2007 08:49

Throughout the last few years Specialized has been developing there women’s specific line. For the 2007 season Specialized has taken it to the next level as the title sponsor of the new UCI women’s team “Specialized Designs For Women”. The team is based in central Europe in Zürich, Switzerland. The young women’s team, managed by Roger Rüegg, will focus mainly on the Swiss races while bringing in specific international races to give the young women the support and experience they need.

Kristin Armstrong, World Time Trial and National Champion, Heads the All-American TEAm LIPTON Squad for 2007 — by William Meertens — last modified 16-01-2007 17:29

--TEAm Lipton Becomes UCI-Registered TEAm and Expands Calendar to Include European World Cup Races in Preparation of 2008 Beijing Summer Games—

WWW.BOTTLESTORE.CO.UK SPONSOR TEAM FBUK — by William Meertens — last modified 17-01-2007 21:11

For Team FBUK, 2006 has been a huge year. The transition from UK club team to the top level of professional cycle sport has not been easy, but with a lot of hard work, it has been a very successful one.

Team FBUK in Tour of Brittany — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 00:26

For the second year running, Team FBUK took to the start of the Tour of Brittany, a UCI 2.2 ranked 5 day stage race in France. With a strong team, fresh from a training camp in the Alps, Team FBUK knew this race would be a great chance from them to show their faces at the front of the peleton and challenge strongly overall.

Support Team FBUK — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 01:07

A new way to support Team FBUK has been launched that allows individuals, groups and businesses to help Team FBUK achieve success in 2006. It's called the £12,800 jersey, and allows people to support the team from as little as £2!!

Team Fat Birds Win at Zealoptics Danny Boy Two Day — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 01:20

This weekend was round 5 of Women's Team Series, held in Limervady, Northern Ireland. Travelling with a strong squad, Team Fat Birds Uk were confident they could come back with some success, and they didn't disappoint.

Gran Premio Castilla y Leon (ESP) — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 12:47

Nicole Cooke wins the sprint from Judith Arndt, Susanne Ljungskog, Theresa Senff, Diana Ziliute and Loes Gunnewijk.

Berner Rundfahrt. — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 12:51

Zoulfia like Edita last year, only with much better weather.

Flèche Wallonne. — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 12:58

And the winner is ... Nicole Cooke.

Meredith Miller reporting from the US. — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 13:08

It's about that time that I give you all an update as to how the cycling season is going in the US so far this year.

NRC Road Circuit Race: Only the Strong Shall Survive — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 14:46

Monterey, CA - The Pro 1/2 Women will turn 22 laps on the Laguna Seca course, for 50 miles of high intensity racing.

GP de Wallonie — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 14:59

Oenone Wood takes revenge one day after. She wins the sprint of an 8 headed leaders group.

Ronde van Vlaanderen. — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 15:02

Mirjam Melchers wins "De mooiste" for a second time in a row. She won the sprint from Christiane Soeder. Ina Teutenberg stays in the lead of the World Cup.

U.S.C. CHIRIO - FORNO D'ASOLO — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 18:31

TRE COLLI - GAUSS TURBO CYCLING - OLYMPUS - IDEA QUICK - RDZ - ROUGJ

Best wishes... — by William Meertens — last modified 18-01-2007 18:31

WALTER RICCI PETITONI (Presidente) WALTER ZINI (team manager)

Team Fat Birds Win at Darley Moore — by William Meertens — last modified 19-01-2007 19:41

Saturday morning was the 8th and penultimate round of the Women's Team Series held at Darley Moore. Team Fat Birds UK fielded a strong team and used the race as preparation for the National Criterium Championships taking place in a couple of weeks.

Ina Teutenberg claims opening honours in first round of World Cup Series — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 16:37

Ten time German champion, Ina Teutenberg, 31, (T-Mobile) has claimed opening honours for the 2006 UCI Women's Road Cycling World Cup Series with a sprint victory on the 119km (eight lap) course in Geelong, Australia.

SEA OTTER CLASSIC BRINGS $28 MILLION TO LOCAL ECONOMY — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 16:37

North America’s Largest Cycling Festival Stimulates Economy; Brings International Media Attention to California and Monterey County as Tourist Destination

The world is a strange place. — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 16:37

The rumor has finally became a verdict. The Primavera Rosa is no World Cup race this year. This as a direct result of the conflict between the three major race organizers and the UCI-Pro Tour.

Buone Feste — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 16:37

Team Manager Franco Chirio, together with the athletes and contributors, offers the most sincere wishes of Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Transfer news. — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 16:37

Eneritz Iturriaga will ride next year for the Italian team Fassa Bortolo.

Transfer news. — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 16:37

Unlike most other Danish riders Maja Watt Adamsen will NOT join Bianchi for next season.

Transfer news. — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 16:37

During the official Teams Presentation of the Univega Cycling Team in Manchester at the Track World Cup, all speculation came to an end.

Transfer news. — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 16:37

Linn Torp (NOR) will ride next year for the ambitious Dutch team DSB-bank.

Transfer news. — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 16:37

Riders, they are all the same. Men or Women. For the people who were present at the teams presentation before the start of the Tour de l'Aude, they remember Anita Valen.

Transfer news. — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 16:37

T-Mobile, the EURO version.

Giro Donne 2005 — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 16:37

The Giro Donne is looking "pink".

La Grande Boucle Féminine Internationale 2005 — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 16:37

The Grande Boucle Féminine is back. One can call it a new beginning. Not as long as it used to be, as well as not on the same dates.

Teams websites on the roll. — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

It's not that we are having fun in France with the "Tour de l'Aude", that you can't have any fun. Or that there is nothing to do around here.

Flèche Wallonne. — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

Nicole Cooke (GBR) wins again two days after wining the GP de Wallonie.

21st annual PoolGel Redlands Bicycle Classic — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

Wherry wins the 21st annual PoolGel Redlands Bicycle Classic wire to wire.

21st annual PoolGel Redlands Bicycle Classic — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

Beautiful weather and large crowds were on hand as Teutenberg won the Beaver Medical Group Criterium at the 21st annual Poolgel Redlands Bicycle Classic.

Sea Otter Classic Creates Cypress Youth Fund — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

Fund Focuses on Combating Childhood Obesity

Wendy's International Cycling Classic = Grandview Heights — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

Grandview Heights, formerly known as the Wendy's International Cycling Classic, has now a great new sponsor, Global Living and on June 17, 18 and 19 Grandview will be hosting the Global Living Tour de Grandview for 3 days of GREAT racing & community events.

Wendy's International Cycling Classic — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

Wendy's International Cycling Classic now to be called the Global Living Tour de Grandview

Rider of the Year 2004. — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

and the winner is ...

New Swiss Women UCI Team — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

UNIVEGA PRO CYCLING TEAM

Ad van Loon has passed away. — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

Ad van Loon father of the riders Natasha and Cindy has passed away on the 1st of December. Natasha will take over his spot as a team manager.

New Dutch team for upcoming season. — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

Two competitors and two families, makes one team.

The Viking Tour (NOR) — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

Viking Tour is a five day amateur stage race through the most spectacular of Norwegian fjordland. First edition august 1st. -5th. 2005. Maximum 200 participants.

Gerrie Knetemann (53) has died. — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

The Dutch and cycling world is in shock.

Dutch cyclist defends title — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

ATHENS, 18 August - The Netherlands' Leontien ZIJLAARD-van MOORSEL has successfully defended the Women's Individual Time Trial title she won in Sydney four years ago, finishing a comfortable 24 seconds ahead of her nearest rival.

Olympic Time Trial Reactions. — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

ATHENS, 18 August - Comments from Leontien ZIJLAARD-van MOORSEL (NED), Deidre DEMET-BARRY (USA) and Karin THUERIG (SUI) at a press conference after the Women's Individual Time Trial.

Revenge on the menu. — by William Meertens — last modified 22-01-2007 19:26

ATHENS, 17 AUGUST - Leontien ZIJLAARD-van MOORSEL (NED) is looking for some Olympic Games revenge after her fall on Sunday in the Women's Road Race.

Christine Mos wins in Surhuisterveen. — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

 

World championship Road Race. — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

 

World Championship Time Trial. — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

 

Olympic Time Trial. — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

Full start list

ZIJLAARD-van MOORSEL (NED) — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

doubtful for Time Trial

Sara CARRIGAN (AUS) surprises the favourites — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

ATHENS, 15th of August - Sara CARRIGAN (AUS) surprised everybody by winning the gold medal in the women's road race (118,8 km), when she attacked longtime race leader, Judith ARNDT (GER) in a 400m sprint finish to the line.

Olympic Road Race Reactions. — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

ATHENS, 15, August - Comments

COOKE (GBR), WOOD (AUS) and MELCHERS (NED) favourites — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

ATHENS, 14 August - Sixty seven cyclists from 30 countries will do battle in the Olympic Women's Road Race on Sunday, all hoping to take the crown of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games gold medallist Leontien ZIJLAARD-van MOORSEL (NED).

ZIJLAARD-van MOORSEL: "One more job to do" — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

ATHENS, 11 August - Dutch cyclist Leontien ZIJLAARD-van MOORSEL, who won three gold medals at the Sydney 2000 Olympics in the Road Race, Individual Time Trial and the Women's Individual Pursuit, has stated that her priorities are the Time Trial and the track.

Olympic Road Race. — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

Full start list

Golden aims for Great Britain's COOKE — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

ATHENS, 11 August - Having recovered from a serious knee injury, Great Britain's Nicole COOKE is targeting a gold medal at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games to complete her comeback.

ZIJLAARD-van MOORSEL seeks golden sign-off — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

ATHENS, 9 August Legendary Dutch rider Leontien ZIJLAARD-van MOORSEL is hoping to sign off from the Olympic Games by doing in Athens what she did on the roads of Sydney four years ago - winning both Road Race and Individual Time Trial gold medals.

Olympic Games 2004 — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

ATHENS, 9 August - Defending Olympic Games champion Leontien ZIJLAARD-van MOORSEL (NED) loom as the rider to look for in the Road Races this weekend.

Tour de Loveland — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

Results from the Tour de Loveland, Ohio.

National Championships. — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

Who to watch.

Wendy's International Cycling Clasic — by William Meertens — last modified 24-01-2007 19:43

 

American Criterium Championship Series.