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  • Surprise winner Zakarin

    Ilnur Zakarin won the Tour de Romandie last weekend and will now compete in the Giro. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.comPARIS (AFP) — Surprise Tour de Romandie winner Ilnur Zakarin (Katusha) will compete in the Giro d’Italia, scheduled to start Saturday, in what will be his maiden start in one of the prestigious grand tours.

    The Russian rider, 25, made a name for himself on the world stage this year with a ninth-place finish in the Vuelta al Pais Vasco (Tour of the Basque Country) before his unexpected victory in Switzerland over the weekend, where he finished second in a hilly fifth stage and third in the final time trial. Zakarin, whose previous results never suggested he could be a contender in a race of this caliber, even overcame a technical problem that forced him to change bikes 5 kilometers from the finish to take the prestigious prize on the final day.

    The all-rounder was suspended for two years in 2009 by the Russian cycling federation after he tested positive for the anabolic steroid methandienone. The 2007 European road junior champion will head to Italy to gain valuable experience. This year’s Giro starts Saturday with a 17.6km team time trial from San Lorenzo al Mare to Sanremo, and will end May 31 in Milan.

    It will be the seventh time Katusha has competed in the Italian grand tour.The post Surprise Romandie winner Zakarin to race in Giro appeared first on VeloNews.com.

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  • IMBA and NICA in partnership

     
    IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association) and NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) are introducing a new and improved partnership for 2015 and beyond. The groups will collaborate on a new initiative, called the Teen Trail Corps (#teentrailcorps), a national strategic initiative designed to inspire and empower today’s youth to become effective trail advocates and stewards. By teaching young mountain bikers to demonstrate respect, empathy and compassion toward fellow trail users and the environment, the Teen Trail Corps initiative is aimed at equipping teenagers with the tools, knowledge and confidence to become future leaders both on and off the bike. Credits: IMBA and NICA to Launch 'Teen Trail Corps' at Sea Otter Classic
     

  • Power to the People…..(kids that is!)

    Power to the People…..(kids that is!)

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    Bicycling is great for families searching for an activity that will allow them more time together, help them get in shape, set attainable goals, and will allow children to have control by helping to choose routes.

  • You are one petal away from the great beauty.

    You are one petal away from the great beauty.

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    The beauty of a cycling vacation involves a physical activity and is a way of checking out the scenery of the places you visit.

  • Bicycling is great for the mind, body, and soul!

    Bicycling is great for the mind, body, and soul!

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    If you approach cycling as a lifelong sport, you are taking a great leap in several directions for yourself.

  • Rough, Rocky, Ready to Roll!

    Rough, Rocky, Ready to Roll!

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    There are biking trails in many parts of the country.  You can book a biking trip through many counties and experience unique cultures to satisfy your adventurous spirit.

  • It’s all about the approach with kids!

    It’s all about the approach with kids!

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    Parents want the best for their children, and when they see that their kids are unhappy or overweight they quickly realize that it’s time to do something.  The problem with so many types of exercise out there, is that they feel too like exercise, and therefore kids won’t stick with it.  Cycling offers the better option…..

  • Do you remember your first time?

    Do you remember your first time?

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    Do you remember your first bicycle? Did you have training wheels? Remember the excitement when you could ride without training wheels?

  • Professional Cycling for a Cause

    Professional Cycling for a Cause

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    Professional cycling offers opportunities to bike for a good cause, raising money to help others, thus helping someone else and yourself at the same time.  Does your community hold events like these?

  • Non-Adventurous Thrill Seekers Need Not Apply

    Non-Adventurous Thrill Seekers Need Not Apply

    Not only are people turning to cycling for better health, but they are turning to it as the ultimate rush!
    Not only are people turning to cycling for better health, but they are turning to it as the ultimate rush!