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28 June 2005

Children's Book Has Prologue Written By Lance Armstrong

New book, Mike and the Bike, has foreward written by Lance Armstrong. The 6X Tour de France champion gave his support for this new children's book. The book, about cycling, is the concept of Michael Ward (cyclist and rock-musician). Ward also brought in commentator king, Phil Liggett, to help with audio portions. Mike and the Bike will be published by Cookie Jar Publishing.

Inside Scoop with Juan Fuentes: At Home For The Tour

Jaun Riding, photo: Roberto Bettini

Juan Fuentes (Lampre-Caffita) wrote in yesterday for an Inside Scoop. Juan was a little upset about missing the Tour de France team, but looks forward to the Vuelta a España and a cold beer. "It's disappointing, but it's a tough game. I have trained hard these days looking forward to the Tour, but it won't be happening this year for me. I'll have to watch it from home." Read more... Juan Fuentes: At Home For The Tour

Gilberto Simoni To Pass on the Tour de France

Gilberto Simoni (Lampre-Caffita) is passing on the 2005 Tour de France. The Giro d'Italia champion withdrew early from last Sunday's Italian nationals, after 220K. Simoni had asked the team staff to be exempt from the grand French race.

It is no secret of Gilberto Simoni's love-hate affair with the Tour de France, and thus not too surprising that he is choosing to pass. It is most likely that Gibo will resurface at the Vuelta a España, where he has a higher probability of performing well. However, he and Damiano Cunego might both end up at the Spanish grand tour in the fall. Future tension and excitement awaits, stay tuned.

Marco Pinotti: The Italian Road Race Review

TT Champion, photo: SettimanaTricolore

Marco Pinotti (Saunier Duval - Prodir) gives the BiciRace.com readers a break-down of the Italian road race championships. For Marco it was a tough race that came only a few days after he had won the Italian TT championships. "I spent the past 4 days before the Italian road championship surviving everyone who was visiting me. (It was actually a pleasure). I also did some easy short rides (2 hrs). On Saturday night I flew to Pescara and arrived at the hotel at 10pm. I felt like a star with his own private airplane who ... " Read BiciRace.com's Inside Scoop from Marco to find out more.

Domina Vacanze Announce 2005 Tour de France Team

Gianluigi Stanga has announced the Domina Vacanze team for the upcoming 2005 Tour de France. Time was running out for head-honcho, Stanga, to name the team, but he came through with only three days remaining.

The Italian Vacation squadra will be represented by a group of 'all-arounders'. The team will most likely try for breaks and stage wins. There is a hope that Serhiy Honchar, lover of western Canada, will come through in the TT's. Here is the entire line-up (with age):
Alessandro Bertolini (34), Alessandro Cortinovis (28), Angelo Furlan (28), Adry Grivko (22, neo-pro), Serhiy Honchar (35), Maxim Iglinsky (24, neo-pro), Jorg Ludewig (30), Rafael Nuritdinov (28), Paolo Valoti (34)

92nd Tour de France:
Startlist, Classifications, Tour Challengers, Discovery Channel Profile
Key Stages, Key Stage Descriptions, Stages and Maps, Overall Map

Inside Scoop with Saul Raisin: Mental Boost From The Parents

Saul at Tour de Suisse, photo: Raisin

Saul Raisin checked-in with BiciRace.com the other day. The Crédit Agricole rider had a great Tour de Suisse. He is looking ahead and spending time with his parents, he explains, "I was really happy with the Tour de Suisse, especially since it was my first race back after my crash. By the last day of the race I was tired, but my legs felt good. All in all I think I impressed myself. I am feeling ... " Read more ... Saul Raisin: Mental Boost From The Parents.

Klöden and Ullrich Lend Names to Retro Volkswagens

Restored VW's, photo: T-Mobile

Andreas Klöden and Jan Ullrich have lent their names to some cool vintage Volkswagens. The T-Mobile marketing team oversaw the restyling of two VW's. One is a VW Beetle, "Ulle", and the other is a VW Bus, "Hilde". Last week the cars were on show at the team presentation.

Hilde and Ulle, photo: T-Mobile

The VW pair will next be seen on the Tour de France route. Both "Ulle" and "Hilde" will make their way around all of France, covering all 3607K of the 2005 route. If you are in France keep an eye out for these VW's in the publicity caravan. Both have been restored in an all magenta manner.

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