Bike World News

In today’s bicycle racing news, squad announcements from the Tour of California, injury updates for Kohler and Hushovd, MTB victory for Sven Nys and more…

The Palter Company, Inc., which also owns the Cycle Loft in Burlington, MA, will operate the Northeast Velodrome & Cycling Park in Londonderry NH for the 2010 Cycling Season.

After qualifying second earlier today, Taylor Phinney (Boulder, Colo./Trek-Livestrong) became the first American to win back-to-back elite men’s world titles on the track, re-capturing the rainbow jersey in the 4-kilometer individual pursuit Thursday night in Denmark.

The 27-year-old track cyclist and recent Quick Step signing Iljo Keisse fell during a training ride in the Danish capital of Copenhagen, and suffered a broken collarbone from the heavy fall.

USA Cycling announced today the eight-person U.S. roster for the upcoming UCI Track World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 24-28.

In today’s cycling news, more soundbites from Lance Armstrong but Cadel Evans is the big draw in Adelaide this year; also, Skil-Shimano focusing on Tour de France, Niels Albert ready for Roubaix and more.

A former roadie for Quick Step from 2003-2005, De Fauw was best known for his performance on track, winning the Belgian championship in the sprint, keirin and scratch events.

In today’s bicycle racing news, Nelson Vails and BMX get a shout out from the Hall of Fame, Niels Albert on top of ‘cross rankings, Rhenen unhappy with Giro route and more:

U.S. riders picked up 27 at the 2009 UCI Masters Track World Championships last week. The event, held in Sydney, Australia from Oct. 19-24, featured cyclists age 30 and above battling it out for world titles in the time trial, individual pursuit, scratch race, team time trial, sprint, and points race events.

Bruno Risi and Franco Marvulli grabbed the lead Thursday in the Six Days of Amsterdam.