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Levi Leipheimer is the first leader at the Tour of the Gila. He won the first stage from Silver City, NM to Mogollon. Tom Danielson finished second, followed by Cesar Grajales. He hopes it will show what he will have to offer in the upcoming Tour of California.
Fabian Cancellara has decided to sit out the Amstel Gold Race next Sunday after winning Paris Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders this season. He’s also going to skip Fleche-Wallone and Liege-Bastone-Liege. He is planning to race the Tour of California in May.
Lance Armstrong will be racing the Tour of Switzerland June 12-20, as well as the Dauphine Libere which runs June 6-13. This looks like his pre-Tour de France preparation. Alberto Contador is not expected to participate in either of these two events.
2010 American Mountain Bike Challenge announced – Series features 21 events in 16 states 01.25.10 Colorado Springs, CO USA Cycling announced today the dates and venues for its 2010 American Mountain Bike Challenge. AMBC events will serve as qualifiers for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships July 15-18 in […]
Matthias Kessler of Germany was seriously injured in a training accident and is in the hospital. Also injured was Colombian climber Mauricio Soler Hernandez while he was training in Colombia. He’s expected to be okay.
The director of the Giro d’Italia, Angelo Zomegnan, has been in talks with the mayor of Washington DC about a possible 2012 start of the race there. If it happens, the prologue and stage 1 would be there. DC Mayor Fenty is an avid cyclist and talks are ongoing, according […]
Favorable Summary Judgment Order for LeMond Suit Against Trek 12.07.09 Minneapolis, MN In a filing dated December 4, 2009, U.S. District Judge Richard H. Kyle issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order siding with LeMond Cycling, Inc. on several claims in connection with the company’s ongoing litigation with Trek Bicycle Corporation […]
Lance Armstrong announced he will race two more years with his new Radio Shack team, through the 2011 season. He’s hoping to win his 8th Tour de France this coming July. He commented that Alberto Contador is incredibly talented and a formidable opponent. Contador will be joined by Oscar Pereiro […]
Paolo Bettini has been accused by Italian police of hiding 11 million euros in Monaco. He has supposedly made Monaco his residence but continues to live in Italy. An investigation is ongoing. In other news, Alberto Contador has decided to stay with Astana for the coming year.
Team Radio Shack has announced its roster for 2010. Johan Bruyneel commented that it’s a well balanced team which will include both experienced riders as well as some new riders. Riders: Lance Armstrong (USA), Fumiyuki Beppu (JAP), Sam Bewley (NZL), Jani Brajkovic (SLO), Matthew Busche (USA), Ben Hermans (BEL), Chris […]
