Bicycle Retailer and Industry News has reported that Trek has asked a federal court to sever it’s ties with Greg LeMond. You can read the entire article by clicking on the following links.
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Unless you are a cycling enthusiast that lives under a rock, you have heard by now that Team Astana will not be competing in the 2008 Tour de France. It is just unimaginable how two podium finishers, last year’s winner Alberto Contador and third place finisher Levi Leipheimer, will not be contending for the Yellow Jersey. If you feel so inclined, both of these cyclists have set up web sites with electronic petitions to the Amaury Sports Organization (ASO). The ASO is the organizer of the Paris-Nice, Paris-Roubaix, Paris-Tours, and the famed Tour de France.
Promoting a friendlier and safer environment in Charlotte for bicycle transportation.
Teaching bicycle safety for riders of all ages. Heightening driver awareness of SHARE THE ROAD concept Supporting “bike-friendly” changes in the Charlotte Area Transportation Plan.
Proceeds benefiting the Charlotte community and B.I.K.E.S. of Charlotte-Mecklenburg www.charlottebikes.org
Register online and avoid the long lines! Family Ride starts at 8:45. The 13 and 25 Mile rodes start at 9:30.
I found this amusing and thought I would share.
The AMGEN Tour of California will bring the drama and excitement of a professional bicycle stage race to the California coast. The world’s top professional teams will compete over an eight-day, 650-mile race on a route that includes the California redwoods, wine country and the Pacific Coast.
On Monday February 4, 2008 the Canadian firm Dorel Industries Ltd. announced it has acquired the Cannondale Bicycle Corporation. Dorel also own Pacific Cycles the parent company for Schwinn, GT and Mongoose. Dorel plans to create a new division within its company to focus on the Independent Bicycle Dealers, the Cannondale Sports Group.
Sheldon Brown, "Mr Bicycle", passed away last night as a result of a massive heart attack, as mentioned in an email from his wife.
For those of you who don’t know who Mr Brown is, go to his website and find out just how much Sheldon knew about bicycles and bicycling. He will be missed.
Brian Rau, a resident of Champion Forest in Waxhaw, NC was killed Sunday afternoon when a motorist crossed the center line on Cuthbertson Road and struck him head on. Mr Rau is survived by a wife and two daughters.
According to some sources, Brian had just recently returned to cycling after several years off the bicycle. He was on his way to meet other cyclists for a Sunday afternoon ride. The accident happened sometime around 3:30 PM.
There are unconfirmed reports about the cause of the accident and the sequence of events that led up to Brian’s tragic death. I will only post what I can confirm.
If any of my readers have any stories about riding with Brian, please post a comment here. I would also ask that if anyone has any suggestions on how we may reach out to his surviving family post comments also. More details as they become available.
Charlotte.com posted this article:
Cyclist killed in Wesley Chapel
ESTHER ROBARDS-FORBES
erobards@charlotteobserver.com
WESLEY CHAPEL –
A bicyclist was killed Sunday afternoon in Wesley Chapel, in western Union County, after being struck by an oncoming driver, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol.
Brian Charles Rau, 46, of Waxhaw, was biking north on Cuthbertson Road about 3:30 p.m. Sunday, according to the accident report.
A 2001 Mazda van driven by Lisa Ann Ray, 46, of Waxhaw was traveling south. Her vehicle crossed the center line and struck Rau, the report said.
Ray, 46, was charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.
Rau was transported by ambulance to CMC-Union. Ray was taken to Presbyterian Matthews.
Mike Torralba contributed.
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