Tag: racing
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Mountain Bike Preview: Mellow Johnny’s Classic
For the first time in the race’s history, the Mellow Johnny’s Classic will not take place in Lance Armstrong’s backyard. The first race of the US Pro XCT season will be held at nearby Flat Creek Crossing Ranch and draw the best domestic racers for the chance to gain early glory in 2012.
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Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Preview
The real kick-off of the cycling season in Europe is the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, hereafter referred to simply as Omloop. It’s not cycling season until the best riders in the world hit Flandrian roads in the early spring. After weeks of races in warm, exotic climes, ProTour riders will head to Belgium for the…
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2011 in Review: Strade Bianche
Before Phillipe Gilbert won the Ardennes Triple Crown, including beating both Schlecks by himself and Liege-Bastogne-Liege, he was very quietly winning bike races like the Montepaschi Strade Bianche.