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Lance Armstrong Says His Tour Is 'Finished'

The Wall Street Journal 07/11/2010
Spanish cyclist dies in garage accident

Spanish cyclist Xavier Tondo died in a freak accident Monday after he was crushed between his car and a garage door in southern Spain, a Civil Guard spokesman said.

Lance Armstrong Says His Tour Is 'Finished'

Lance Armstrong said his hopes of Tour de France victory are finished after he struggled in the Alps and was caught up in three crashes during an eighth stage won by Andy Schleck of Luxembourg on Sunday.

Tour de France bikes to be scanned for motors

Bikes used at the Tour de France will be scanned to make sure they do not contain illegal motors, the International Cycling Union (UCI) announced on Friday.

Woman Attempts 12-hour World Record on New Front-Wheel-Drive Recumbent Bicycle

Maria Parker, a 46 year-old mother of four, will be testing her endurance and a new front-wheel-drive recumbent bicycle as she attempts to set the world record in the 12-hour unfaired recumbent bicycle event on October 10th. She undertook this challenge after she not only won her first bicycle race in July, but set the course record .

Bicycle Helmet Laws For Kids Effective But Not Yet the Norm

University of Michigan Health System 06/19/2009
Bicycle Helmet Laws For Kids Effective But Not Yet the Norm

Studies have shown wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle reduces one's risk of death by more than 50 percent, yet every three days, a child in the United States is killed while riding a bicycle, and every day at least 100 children are treated in emergency rooms due to bicycle-related head injuries.

World Naked Bike Ride 2009

Thousands of saucy cyclists from all over the world have bared all on their bikes during the World Naked Bike Ride. Revealing riders from 40 destinations, such as Europe and the US, took part in the international event to raise awareness of cyclists, their safety on the roads and environmental issues.

Cyclists to go it alone today in Amgen Tour of California

Diane Pucin Los Angeles Times 02/19/2009
 
Cyclists to go it alone today in Amgen Tour of California

The time trial at Solvang could either cement Levi Leipheimer's lead or throw the race wide open. Mark Cavendish wins another stage Thursday.