Team Rock Racing could be affected as Rock & Republic tightens its belt
Rock Racing, the team that advertised Here to Stay as its rallying cry, may feel the pinch next year as its primary sponsor, fashion company Rock & Republic, tightens its belt. An email from within the company this week detailed layoffs within the luxury jean company as well as the cycling team. Team spokesman Sean Weide confirmed that he had heard about the layoffs but could not elaborate. We are aware of the situation, Weide said Monday afternoon, but we don't want to ...

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EuroTrash Monday!
Message by Jered Gruber
I'm still picking my jaw off the floor after the Giro route presentation over the weekend, but I guess it's time to get back to work and see what the fall-out is from what has to be one of the most intriguing routes in years. Oh, and there is of course some other news to report on including, but not limited to: US Cross Nats, Cadel, and much more!

Physician to be Tried for Hitting Cyclists
LOS ANGELES, CA (BRAIN)—A 59-year-old physician who said he stopped his red Infiniti sedan in front of two cyclists to "teach them a lesson" on July 4 will stand trial.

He faces one felony count of reckless driving causing injury and two felony counts of battery with serious injury.

Christopher Thomas Thompson complained that cyclists frequently traveled down Mandeville Canyon Road in Brentwood and that he was "tired of them," Los Angeles Police officer Robert Rodriguez said.

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