The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame and Museum is heading to California. It was established in 1988 in Crested Butte, Colorado to house the history of mountain biking from its early years in Colorado. Kay Peeterson-Cook and her husband Don curated the museum since 1997. They spent hundreds of volunteer […]
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Fabio Duarte to lead 2014 Team Colombia
New talents coming up to the World scene Fabio Duarte will ride for Team Colombia in 2014, marking his third consecutive season with the Escarabajos. The contract sealed with General Manager Claudio Corti on Thursday night means the start of the new season’s project for the South-American, Italian-based Team, looking […]
BMC Racing Team Signs Darwin Atapuma
The BMC Racing Team has signed Colombian climbing specialist Darwin Atapuma, President/General Manager Jim Ochowicz announced Wednesday. ‘A Big Moment’Ochowicz said the fifth-year professional was impressive at the Tour de Pologne when he won the uphill finish of Stage 6 and was runner-up on Stage 1. He went on to […]
Horner Seeing Red a Second Time
A slight time gap at the finish on stage 4 saw Chris Horner’s red jersey slip away, but not for long. The HC climb of Alto Hazallanas became the proving ground for the 41-year old American who took advantage of his strong legs and the super steep pitch to launch […]
BMC Racing Team Hires Piva As Sport Director
BMC Racing Team President/General Manager Jim Ochowicz announced the hiring of former professional Valerio Piva as sport director for the 2014 season on Monday. Long-Term Future Was AppealingDuring a 10-year pro career, Piva was part of the winning team time trial squad on the opening stage of the 1983 Giro […]
Dale Stetina in Critical Condition
Dale Stetina, who won the Coors Classic twicew, including in 1983, is in the hospital in critical condition. He was hit by a car in Lefthard Canyon yesterday while riding his bike. He’s the father of Peter Stetina of the Garmin Pro team. Dale Stetina amid crowds in Denver in […]
Trek Builds Worlds Classics Team
Devolder, Irizar, Popovych, Rast, Roulston, and Sergent sign on to support Cancellara Roulston Trek is happy to confirm that it has reached an agreement with six key riders for its new WorldTour Team starting in 2014. Stijn Devolder, Markel Irizar, Yaroslav Popovych, Gregory Rast, Hayden Roulston and Jesse Sergent will […]
After Colorado, Team Colombia heads to Memorial Pantani
Just after Colorado, Team Colombia’s Escarabajos are raring to get in the mix in Italy on Saturday, August 31st at Memorial Marco Pantani. On a bumpy route that saw Esteban Chaves take a strong 5th place last year, Sports Director Valerio Tebaldi will rely on a group of combative riders, […]
Pro Challenge Denver Finale
Stage 7 brought the race to an exciting conclusion with eight circuit laps around Downtown Denver. In another thrilling sprint finish, Peter Sagan took the final stage win (his fourth of the race) and Colorado resident Tejay van Garderen took home the Smashburger Leader Jersey. Race start heading towards downtown […]
Stage 6 near Estes Park
Riders went from Loveland to Fort Collins in an exciting day of riding that included the race’s last KOM competition. In a fast and furious sprint to the finish, Peter Sagan took the stage win and Colorado resident Tejay van Garderen held onto the Leader Jersey. The race passed close […]