Famous Highway Becoming Cycling Tour Route

Remember when Route 66 used to supply plenty of excitement as it travelled from Los Angeles to Chicago? That of course was before the Interstate Highway System came along and essentially sounded the death knell for the famed travel corridor.

Decision Unanimous

The Durango Herald is reporting that the movement to rename the Durango Mountain Park to Overend Mountain Park has passed unanimously in the city council.

The paper said “Overend's role as the finest competitive cyclist in a town full of them is reason enough for the name change, said Mayor Leigh Meigs, but it was Overend's role securing Overend Mountain Park for recreational use that Meigs said made her 'yes' vote an easy one.”

The organizer of the name it for Ned campaign, Ed Zink, said Overend's support was critical in passing the project, and in the continued success of the park.

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Rogers Expected to Contend for Overall

San Luis Obispo, CA – HTC-Columbia will field a strong mix of all-rounders and sprinters for this year's edition of Tirreno-Adriatico, which starts on Wednesday in the coastal city of Livorno, Italy.

All 2009 Sponsors Return to Support "America's Toughest Stage Race"

Steve Miller, president of the 2010 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah cycling race, confirmed today that August 17-22 are the official dates of the USA Cycling sanctioned pro race. In addition, Zions Bank is returning as presenting sponsor of the Tour for the fourth year (2006, 2008, 2009, 2010). Dubbed as America's Toughest Stage Race, the tour will consist of a prologue and five stages covering some of this country's most breathtaking terrain throughout central and northern Utah.

Winds Decimate Peloton; Boom Gains Time

Greg Henderson (Sky) grabbed the opening road stage win in the 2010 Paris-Nice race.The day was filled with fierce cross-winds, multiple crashes and a series of attacks. Still Henderson was able to win the sprint finish in Contres. The race leader, Lars Boom was able to gain time on several of his challengers on the stage. Grega Bole (Lampre-Farnese Vini) finished second on the stage, while Jeremy Galland (Saur-Sojasun) rounded out the podium.

First Trial Without Race Radios Goes Well

Merced, CA – The UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team Presented by Maxxis put the MERCO races in Merced this weekend to good use en route to 4th and 5th places in the criterium and road race respectively.

Sara Hammer and Taylor Phinney Lead Team

Colorado Springs, Co – USA Cycling announced today the eight-person U.S. roster for the upcoming UCI Track World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 24-28.