Pro Cycling News Roundup: May 27, 2014
In today’s pro cycling news: a hellish day at the Giro, Women’s Tour de France to air on Universal Sports Network, Drapac Pro Cycling coming to Philly and more….
Alison Powers Crushes US National Championship Time Trial for UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team
Top form, flawless equipment, and determination all converged for Alison Powers today, as she devoured the course and claimed the Time Trial National Championship by a margin of 30 seconds.
Review: Diadora Vortex Pro shoes truly pro level
Diadora’s Vortex Pro shoes are truly pro level, with a fit level, stiffness and light weight to put them atop the podium of cycling’s biggest races.
Australia’s XDS Bicycles to feature Slidepad Single Lever Brake System
Slidepad Technologies has announced that its revolutionary single-lever front and rear brake system will be available as standard equipment on XDS Australia Bicycles’ new Hollywood Retro Range
Endura’s new Singletrack Lite Jerseys and Tees add a soft touch to enduro
Endura ticks all the boxes with the new summer weight Singletrack Lite Jerseys and Tees.
Keith Maddox Facebook Videos Highlight Anger Against Cyclists
Alabama resident Keith Maddox posted the latest of three videos on Facebook showing his anger towards cyclists as he passes them.
Rigoberto Uran makes history at the 2014 Giro d’Italia
OPQS Cycling Team’s Rigoberto Uran set the best time in the 41.9km Giro d’Italia Stage 12 ITT on Thursday, and also became the first Colombian rider in the history of the Giro d’Italia to wear the Maglia Rosa.
Chris Anker abandons 2014 Giro d’Italia
Chris Anker Sørensen has together with the Sport Directors and the team doctor decided to abandon Giro d’Italia after his violent crash on the 11th stage
Pro Road Nationals return to Chattanooga this weekend
The 2014 Volkswagen USA Cycling Professional Road & Time Trial National Championships return to Chattanooga, May 24-26, for the second year of a three-year run.
Armstrong stripped of France’s Legion of Honor (AP)
Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his award in the Legion of Honor, the best-known recognition in France.