Cyclocross is awesome.But back to the latest and greatest cycling gear. Below are a few shots from my first two days on the show floor. Watch for full reviews on this blog and in Outside.—John BradleySub-13 lb bike from Look replica Breitling watch Spanish colors on this Alejandro Valverde-inspired Pinarello PrinceSidi displayed some mtb shoes that had 100,000 miles on them. Luckily they were enclosed in glass.Sexy new titanium commuter from MootsThe trend toward retro-styled steel racers like this one from Bianchi seems to be gaining strength.
Some fireworks yesterday at industry gathering Interbike, in Las Vegas, where Lance Armstrong flew in after addressing world leaders at the Clinton Global Initiative. (Oh, and he also raced cyclo cross in between, coming in 22nd.) Yesterdays press replica Chopard watches conference, which was meant to speak more directly to the cycling community, included a surprise appearance, in the front row, by former champ Greg LeMond.Cyclingnews reports that Lance said somewhat wryly: I see Mr. Greg LeMond is here, but then allowed him to have the first question.
LeMond, an outspoken critic of Armstrong, pressed him immediately on the testing regime Armstrong has announced, but not finalized. It is to be run by Don Catlin, of the UCLA anti-doping lab.LeMond won the Tour de France replica Ulysse Nardin watches in 1986, 1989 and 1990, and told the AFP in Las Vegas Armstrongs return was not good for the sport.Hisreturn is not good news. Its like anightmare, that we have lived through all these years, returning.More on the press conference, and Lances race schedule, here.--Matthew Fishbane
