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We've been fans of higher thread count clincher tires for a long time. The newsteam has used a number of Vittoria products over the years both tubular and clincher. A few years back when Vittoria released the original Diamante Pro (Pro being the Vittoria folks designation for 'folding') we were very impressed. A 220 TPI thread count gave it a very supple ride, maybe not quite as smooth as their flagshipo Corsa Open tubular series, but still very nice. Plus the tire had a more durable rubber compound, allowing a rider to get training mileage on a tire that was race worthy. We've recently tested the Diamante Pro 2, a slight upgrade over the original. The tires have that same supple…
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The Tour of Missouri press conference in St. Louis this a.m. released the details on the 2008 course. A few new challenging hills and a fresh start city, St. Joseph, were the highlights. Check out the TOM route here.
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Written by Mark Thomas
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Sunday, 11 May 2008 |
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The localcycling.com news team has been hearing some 'smack' talk over the last couple of weeks about a certain youthful local rider (i.e. Chris Wallace) being the guy to win the 3's at the Joe Martin Stage Race. Well, that talk was entirely accurate: Check out the results here. Plenty of other local riders in the categories. Bike week is ready to kick off on Monday with localcycling.com riders doing recovery rides both north and south (check the black box with 'upcoming rides' for details). AND don't forget to click on the banner ads on our pages, some of the advertisers are offering Bike Week specials, and they're the folks that keep us in the business of bringing you localcycling news.
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Kansas City News
03.07.2008 | Kansas City Metro
Despite the holiday weekend and some drizzle, a very nice turnout for the Monthly Gardner Time Trial, hosted by Chris and Keri Hess: Results
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Cycling Headlines in OKC
27.06.2008 | Oklahoma City
Criterium racing in Tulsa this weekend: Flyer
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St. Louis Area News
17.06.2008 | St. Louis Area
Webster Groves Criterium flyer here. More racing coming up!
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Cycling Headlines from Springfield
18.06.2008 | Springfield, MO Area News
Check out the blog for the race. Here's the basics, "Come to Springfield, MO for a weekend of fast and exciting Criterium Racing, July 26 and 27, 2008. Join us on Saturday evening for a Twilight Crit in the rejuvenated Downtown Springfield to kick things off, then enjoy the night life and finish…
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