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Making the grade!
Did you ever have a hill the taunts you? One that has beat you a few times. Had you turning back before your goal.I took on my hill this morning. 1600 feet of climbing with 15% grade. It is no Alpe D Huez but for me it has always been a challenge. [...]
Vermarc has big day at the Tour De France. Lotto and Omega Podium!
Stage nine saw two big wins for the boys from Belgium. World Time trial champion, Danny Martin, rode his own personal time trial to a solo win at Stage 9 for the Omega Pharma Quickstep team. Lotto Belisol rider Danny Gallopin took the yellow jersey by sneaking off in breakaway and driving hard to make up a 6 [...]
Italian Cycling Sizing Fit Explained
We get many questions about how our made in Italy cycling clothing fits. Basically they are cut for trim, cyclist.builds. Some USA companies call this a race cut. These USA companies also market a "club" cut that is more relaxed fit or roomier. The Italian jerseys we sell are definitively not relaxed fit. [...]
Astana Wins Stage 2 Tour De France
Vincenzo Nibali suprised the peloton today with an amazing last mininute attack to grab the yellow jersey in stage 2 of the 101st Tour De France. Nibali is has been on the tour podium before and is showing is ready for the duels in the mountains this year! Be ready for more Shark attacks [...]
Tour De France Starts Today! Leeds to Harrogate
The Tour starts today!. This year the Tour starts in England. Kick off is in Leeds for the fourth time in history. Mostly flat stage. Here's at shot of the start
Giessegi Celebrates 30 years of Cycling Quality Made in Italy
In 2014 Giessegi celebrates its 30th anniversary, 3 decades of experience in producing best technical bike.The company was founded in 1984 by Simone Fraccaro, who has been a professional rider from 1974 to 1984.After his long career, Simone Fraccaro decided to use his experience to conceive and produce high quality bike wear, always focusing on [...]
The Tour is Coming Saturday July 7th
Yes is time to get ready. Check your TV listings. Set your alarm clock early (in the USA). This years race looks like it will be a great one. We are seeing some chinks in the champions armor especially with Garmin's win in the Dauphine riding some of the same mountains in France [...]
Garmin wins. American on the Podium In France!
Young Andrew Talansky of Team Garmin won this years Dauphine with a gritty, tough effort. He beat the big favorites by staying with them in the mountains and finishing close in the early stages. Then in the exciting final stage 8, he made it into a breakaway. While the favorites spotted each other, Andrew [...]
Nalini Shoes Get Thumbs Up from Bicycling Magazine
Nalini shoes have gotten a thumbs up from Bicycling magazine. They love the fine adjustment cranks (So do we!)and they say they are great if you want to have some distinctive wear at your next group ride.Check it out at: Nalini Shoe Review
Pink Leader Jersey Winner!
Well we have our last winner. Our friends at PodiumCafe.com have selected Michael S from Canada as the winner by selecting Nairo Quintana as the winner of the Giro.Though many people selected the great Colombian climber, Michael also selected many other winners and second place riders as well.Thanks for all your entries and look out [...]