For all you Keystone State folks out there. From: AK Subject: Court allows Fracking in National Forests. I am passing this on because it is something you and others in the cycling community need to be aware of. Although natural gas extraction will have a very positive impact to PA’s economy, we’ve had many questions [...]

I can’t understand a word of it. But, you don’t really have to. Tchmil was hard as nails. First he takes a swing at Planckaert. Then he hits the deck. Hard. He gets up only to be molested by some poor old woman who seems concerned for his well-being. The google translation of the Dutch [...]

So, I was reading the Bikeworks Abuquerque webpage. I’ve never met any of these guys, I’ve never been to the shop, and I don’t know anything about any of ‘em. I’m not even sure how I stumbled upon their website. I sure do like this line about wheel building prices: Wheel build labor rates are [...]

Looks like I had better start saving for a new liver now. Richmond, Virginia has been selected to host the 2015 Road World Championships. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), competitive cycling’s governing body, selected Richmond after a competitive bid process that included the country of Oman. “Richmond is thrilled to be selected to host the [...]

Image source: http://sports.yahoo.com/sc/photo;_ylt=Aj0p1Asfb5Ih3fw46F01y1l.grcF?slug=1accafff34fdccd0d706f85bd652c67e-getty-506083052. I’ve read on twitter that Cav was wearing a skin suit and an aero helmet. Whatever it takes within the rules, right? See http://twitter.com/#!/PaveBlog/status/117960288548036609. Great Britain delivered Mark Cavendish to the rainbow jersey in the elite men’s world championship road race on Sunday. The team, led by Bradley Wiggins, buried itself for [...]

Image source: http://www.bikerumor.com/2011/09/22/vp-components-debuts-varial-externally-switchable-angle-adjust-headset-axle-less-pedals-more/. Thanks to ant1 for the tip.

Unless, of course, they’re both guilty as hell. Lance Armstrong is receiving training advice from the son of banned Italian physician Michele Ferrari, the doctor says. Responding to allegations that appeared in Italian media this week linking him to the center of a widespread doping ring, Ferrari denied any wrongdoing in a statement posted online [...]

We are legion. Thanks to Chris W. for the submission.

I can’t understand a word anyone says in this video, but I do understand smiles and effort. It seems that all cyclists speak the same language. Link in case the embed fails: http://videos.letelegramme.com/player.php?sig=iLyROoaf2KOk.

We’re going to start putting together all the Cyclist Down stories into one weekly update. I’d prefer that I didn’t get enough emails every week to do it that often. But, if a review of past history is any indication of what to expect in future, well, we’re going to have a lot to share. [...]

Athlete Octane and Peaks Coaching Group gear up for 2012! Bedford, Va, USA –September 15th, 2011 –Athlete Octane is on board as a 2011-2012 Peaks Coaching Group Sponsor. For both companies performance is the common word. Athlete Octane is aperformance product that can help you achieve your goals and Peaks Coaching Group is the leader in [...]

The latest report from our Far East Correspondent, Response: As I have said before, cycling in HK is very limited unless you want to ride in the streets while fighting fast tight traffic with half blind and overworked bus and taxi drivers gunning for you. So, I was searching online for good trails to ride. [...]