Team M2M (Mountain 2 Mountain) is an organization that works to empower women and children in Afghanistan. Shannon Galpin, founder of M2M, rode her bike in Afghanistan in 2009. She was the first woman to do so. Women are not allowed to ride a bike in Afghanistan. She repeated her […]
Other News
Contador Should be Re-Tested
According to an Article in Sport 24, Professor Gerard Dine thinks Contador’s blood sample should be re-tested. Dine was one of the founders of what is now known as the biological passport. He thinks that if the plasticizer can be validated, the process could be retroactive. If that is the […]
Contador Acquitted
The Spanish cycling federation is rumored to to acquit Alberto Contador on Tuesday and suspend the one year ban for his supposed clenbuterol positive result. They based their decision on a similar case involving German ping pong player Dmitrij Ovtcharov. He had a similar positive result in China and also […]
2011 Colorado Bicycle Summit
2011 COLORADO BICYCLE SUMMIT Dan Grunig, Executive Director of Bicycle Colorado, with help from Scott Christopher, organized the summit. Bill Vidal, Mayor of Denver spoke about his cycling experiences. He commutes to work about once a week. He’s ridden Ride the Rockies and used to put in 1000 miles a […]
Riccardo Ricco in the Hospital in Serious Condition
Ricardo Ricco was admitted to a hospital following a training ride with his team, Vacansoleil. He’s in guarded condition but maybe getting a little better after having been critical. He suffered a high fever, renal blockage and pulmonary embolism. He has apparently admitted transfusing his own blood. Italian police have […]
Contador Says Doping Regulations are Stuck in the 60s
Alberto Contador has said that cycling rules on doping are stuck in the 60s and are obsolete. He has said that today’s testing can find such tiny particles of something that is too small to have absolutely no effect on performance but can still ban an athlete. He still claims […]
Colorado Alternate Bike Route Legislation
Bill 1092 has passed the Colorado House of Representatives. It deals with communities who want to ban bicycling on their streets. They would have to provide a nearby alternate route. The gambling town of Black Hawk banned bike riding on its streets last year. This bill is to address the […]
Oscar Sevilla is Next
The Spanish Cycling Federation soon will be opening proceedings into Oscar Sevilla’s doping history. He was tested positive at the Tour of Colombia last year and has been linked to Operation Puerto in 2006.
Michael Rasmussen Returning
Michael Rasmussen is returning to bicycle racing this year. His new team is Christina Watches. They have announced a new sponsor, Danske Hoteller A/S. Rasmussen wants to race the August Tour of Denmark but the Danish Cycling Federation is opposed to his being there.
Contador Banned for One Year
Alberto Contador has been provisionally suspended by the Spanish Cycling Federation for one year for his clenbuterol positive doping control. He will most likely be stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title but that has not been announced as of yet. Contador has maintained his innocence and it’s expected […]
