EVENTS 
For the second day in a row, a breakaway stayed clear of the peloton,
with another unsung hero from a smaller team in the form of Matteo
Priamo (CSF-Panaria) taking center stage.
A Little Triple-Fitness Fun at the Inaugural Nautica South Beach Triathlon.
Their faces have been worn smooth by the hooves of draft horses, the shoes of farmers, and the boots of soldiers from distant lands. Those stones too worn to see another year of action have been replaced, the new shiny surfaces distinctly out of synch with the well-worn patina of their older cousins.
Tinkoff’s Pavel Brutt feinted and feigned his way to victory in the
final kilometers of a five-man breakaway that held off the chasing
peloton by 30 seconds in Wednesday’s fifth stage at the 91st Giro
d’Italia.
High Road's Mark Cavendish survived another chaotic dash to the line to win stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday.
Less than 30 days from now, 215 men and women will start riding in the "world's toughest bicycle race," the Race Across America (RAAM). These international competitors begin racing June 7 on a 3,000-mile route stretching from Oceanside, California to Annapolis, Maryland. Ultra-endurance cyclists race continuously day and night, on their own or riding as part of a relay team supported by a crew of 8 to15 people who follow in support cars and RV's with food and supplies for the race.
The Portuguese had plenty to cheer about today in Lisbon as the country's favorite daughter Vanessa Fernandes won a record-breaking fifth consecutive European Championship. In all it was her seventh European crown as she also owns a junior and under23 title. Italian veteran Nadia Cortassa took the silver, her fourth career medal at European championships. Swede Lisa Norden continued her breakthrough season with the bronze.
Daniele Bennati (Liquigas) survived to win a crash-laden 222km third
stage at the Giro d’Italia on Monday that saw scores of riders hit the
deck in a nervous, technical race around the flanks of Mt. Etna.
Just twenty miles north of the bright lights and lavish casinos in Las
Vegas, Lisa Lieb (Durango, CO) and her partner Tom Lyons (Reno, NV) won it big – taking top
honors at the 2008 Land Rover G4 Challenge Nevada Passage which wrapped up four days and
1,000 miles of adventure competition at the sandy Nellis Dunes this afternoon.
You can find triathlons, marathons, and 10K and 5K runs pretty much every weekend of the year all year long. But on Saturday June 21, at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, there is a very unique event called the Muddy Buddy Ride and Run that is totally geared towards the first-timer and the family. Two runners, one mountain bike, six miles of trails, five obstacles and one very sloppy mud pit. Sound like fun? It is! The best part is that each partner only runs three miles and rides three miles, one mile at a time. Last year Muddy Buddy sold out early, so enter today! If you decide to give Muddy Buddy a try, here are some helpful tips:
Hit the Road
In honor of June, the sixth month, here are six great reasons to start riding a bike.
The Ultimate Century Nutrition Plan
Whether you are professional cyclist pushing some serious wattage to win a race or a bike newbie who’s just excited to explore the countryside, a sound nutrition plan will be a huge determining factor in how your body responds to the century challenge.
Gone Riding With the Circus
Not so very long ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Florida. Somehow, this saga of American ingenuity and showmanship brings to mind David and Terri Berger, the proprietors of Gone Riding – the premier mountain bike promoters of the Southeast.
Top 15 Time Trialing Tips
What Mari Holden has learned about time trialing over the years can help you as you prepare for your next time trial or triathlon.
