The Torqued Wrench: The Myth of Origin

I have a problem with the North American Handmade Bicycle Show. My problem is with the name, in relation to the show’s contents, or, more specifically, what can’t be found there.

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Velocast says...

Bingo! I'm so glad I'm not the only one thinking this. This is turning into just another big show. Which is sad. Really.

Project 1t4i to announce new title sponsor

The Dutch squad Project 1t4i has found a new title sponsor and will announce the team’s new name on Friday.

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Velocast says...

Think there needs to be a scour of the UCI rule book as it does seem odd that a team can start a season and change their name mid-way through

Kittel wins stage 2 at De Panne; Sagan cedes overall to Kristoff

Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale), who said Tuesday he would not pursue the overall but instead focus on training ahead of Sunday’s Tour of Flanders....

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Velocast says...

I am slightly confused by this. Sagan says he doesn't want to go for the win as he wants to train for the Tour of Flanders. However, in a separate interview says that he is only going to Flanders for the experience. What's going on?

Millar doesn't fancy Olympics as "black sheep"

"Is it a stronger message if I don't go, is it a stronger message if I do go and perhaps try to change people's opinion that forgiveness should be offered?"

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Velocast says...

Where sport is an international event rules need to be set at international level. Claiming supremacy because the Games are held within your borders is ill-founded and illogical.

Pendleton: Meares "likes to push the rules"

Rivalry heats up again before next week's world championships

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Velocast says...

I like Vicky. She's not afraid to call a spade a spade -- and then punch it really hard if it doesn't agree with her. If nothing else you do get honest opinions in women's racing. Interviews with male riders are getting as cliché-ridden as 1970's sit-coms.

Wiggins and Cavendish set for Tour of Romandie

British stars to line up together in Sky colours for first time

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Velocast says...

The ever changing strategy of Team Sky. At the start of the season it was announced that Cav and Wiggins wouldn't ride together until the Tour. We thought that this was risky given their respective jersey ambitions. Interesting to see who else makes the squad. An aside: those are normal-sized chairs. Cyclists are REALLY small

Anonymous threats to throw nails on Tour of Flanders course

Letter writer protesting change of course for 2012

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Velocast says...

Conspiracy theory: Fabian Cancellara doesn't think the course is hard enough so has employed some poor Belgian stooge to "toughen it up a bit". You heard it here first.

Kroon angry at UCI over Contador and his own whereabouts problems

Saxo Bank Dutchman calls Contador's handling “almost criminal”

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Velocast says...

Oh, what to read into this? Do the Saxo Bank riders already know that their license has been revoked and Kroon has decided to mouth off? Saxo are due to hold a press conference on Friday. We can only assume an announcement is imminent.

Andy Schleck to be honoured as 2010 Tour de France winner

Race director Prudhomme intends to hold official ceremony

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Velocast says...

I actually feel sorry for Andy Schleck over this. Goodness knows the poor man doesn't want to go and stand on stage to be honored in this way. Besides, the descent back down the stairs might frighten him.

Valverde looks forward to ‘beautiful duel’ with Gilbert

LEON, Spain (VN) — Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) has shaken off a crash at last week’s Volta a Catalunya and says he will be in top shape for the upcoming Ardennes classics.

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Velocast says...

"Beautiful Duel"? Has anyone else got that image of Oliver Reed and Alan Bates in Women In Love wrestling by an open fire?......Just me, then? OK, as you were. Moving swiftly on....