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"Armstrong did not respond to a text message or voice mails left by the AP. His manager, Mark Higgins, also did not respond to voice mails left by the AP.Armstrong, who overcame testicular cancer, has largely turned his competitive juices to running marathons since he retired from competitive cycling three years ago.In August, he finished second in the Leadville Trail 100, a lung-searing 100-mile mountain bike race through the Colorado Rockies."We know that Lance continued training hard after... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Armstrong Returns to Cycling for Tour Sep 10, 2008
"This kind of obscure bike race, totally kick-started my engine," he told Vanity Fair in an exclusive interview, referring to the lung-searing 100-mile mountain bike race through the Colorado Rockies. "I'm going to try and win an eighth Tour de France.". (Time.com)
This year's Tour of Missouri features even more Jefferson City events for the public Sep 9, 2008
A group of Capital City civic leaders interested in promoting the Tour of Missouri bike race have put the finishing touches on the event schedule, which starts Sept. 11 and doesn't stop until the wee morning hours of Sept. 13. We're trying to get the Community Spirit award, said Sarah Stroesser, communications manager with the Convention and Visitors Bureau. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Astana deny signing up Lance Armstrong Sep 9, 2008
In August he finished second in the Leadville Trail 100, a lung-searing 160km mountain bike race through the Colorado Rockies. "We know that Lance continued training hard after that mountain bike race," Maertens said in the email. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Buzz is, Lance Armstrong is returning to cycling, and he could ride in Modesto Sep 9, 2008
Armstrong, who turns 37 on Sept. 18, retired July 24, 2005, but has been competing in mountain bike racing in recent months and has completed three marathons in under three hours since taking up road running in 2006. Sacramento-based cycling journalist James Raia, author of "Tour de France for Dummies," said the rumors of Armstrong's return to racing are rampant in the cycling community. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Report: Lance Armstrong To End Retirement Sep 9, 2008
7-Time Tour De France Winner Will Compete In 2009 Event, Cycling Journal Says. AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9, 2008. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Lance Armstrong to return? Signs are seen Sep 9, 2008
In recent months, Armstrong has been training more for the sport that helped him become a worldwide icon, and in August, he finished second in the Leadville Trail 100, a 100-mile, or 160-kilometer, mountain bike race through the Rocky Mountains. The Leadville race was not a competition that requires athletes be in Usada's testing pool. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Lance Armstrong to unretire, race Tour de France Sep 9, 2008
The magazine reports that Armstrong, who recently placed 2nd in a mountain bike race against world class competition, will reunite with Johan Bruyneel, team manager during Armstrong's record-setting streak of seven straight Tour de France victories. Armstrong will reportedly compete in the Amgen Tour of California and the Tour de France for Team Astana. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Armstrong to return? Sep 9, 2008
"It's the first time in three years that I've done seven hours of cycling," said Armstrong of the tough, single-day mountain bike race. The Texan's return to road racing is to be the centerpiece of a story in the upcoming issue of Vanity Fair magazine, to be published later this month, according to VeloNews. (iAfrica.com)
Top Entertainment Stories Tour of Missouri coming to Jefferson City on Friday Sep 8, 2008
Stage 5 of the Tour of Missouri bike race from St. James to Jefferson City on Friday will feature high-speed bike racing through downtown Jefferson City. The race will offer an exciting final three-lap circuit from Lafayette Street to Bolivar Street along Capitol Avenue, Capitol Drive and West Main Street on the north and West High Street and East High Street on the south. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Sep 8, 2008
Ilan boy wins bike race. A 19-year-old boy from Ilan emerged the winner yesterday from more than 4,000 cyclists in a 55km road race spanning a high school in Nantou County to Wuling (Z) X the highest point on Taiwans road system. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A life of LOTOJA Sep 8, 2008
Keller, owner of the bike shop, is one of the founders of the LOTOJA bicycle race. (Alan Murray/Herald Journal). (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Portsmouth area community calendar Sep 8, 2008
Elite racers will start the race at 8 a.m. competing in a 6-mile run, a 6-mile kayak and a 19-mile bike race. New this year is a family fun division which includes a 6-mile walk/run, 6-mile bike race and a wacky watercraft event. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Activities set for 2008 Camp Ellis Days/Ipava Homecoming Sep 7, 2008
A blindfolded tractor obstacle course, National Lampoon s Ipava Vacation, and Talledega Nighs, a Big Wheel, tricycle, and bicycle race, will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.. Armband rides will go from 5 to 9:30 p.m.. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
More than 1,000 to race in LOTOJA Sep 5, 2008
Published: Friday, September 5, 2008 1:19 AM CDT The 26th annual LOTOJA Classic bicycle race will begin early Saturday morning in Logan and is set to include cyclists from 40 U.S. states, Canada and Australia this year ... LOTOJA is the longest one-day United States Cycling Federation-sanctioned bicycle race in the country. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Annual bike race is hitting the road Sep 4, 2008
"There was a significant drop in riders (this year)," wrote Scott Pierce, director of the 100-mile bike race for 2008-09. He noted that the difficulty of the course tends to draw elite riders, and that coupled with food, fuel and service costs "resulted in a substantial net loss for the club.". (The Union Democrat)
Out & About for Sept. 4-10 Sep 4, 2008
Southern Maryland Century Bicycle Race - The Indian Head 100, Sept. 7, Indian Head. Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail club hosts journey through Southern Maryland's Potomac Heritage Area with routes of 29, 63 or 100 miles. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Annual Delavan Fall Festival begins Friday Aug 29, 2008
Sporting events include the fishing derby, a bike race, farm stock tractor and 4x4 truck pull, a kiddie tractor pull, the annual 10K race, an antique tractor pull, and a car show. A community non-denominational worship service will begin at 10:45 a.m. Sunday in Lake Park. (Pekin Times, IL)
Big Bang for Your Buck in Branson Aug 28, 2008
Another reason to go to Branson is for the time trials of the second annual Tour of Missouri bicycle race which will be held in Branson Sept. 10 (www. tourofmissouri. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
There are options to running a... Aug 28, 2008 Americans lapped as France's Absalon defends gold Aug 23, 2008 Dead bear's DNA test suggests another one still stalks park Aug 22, 2008 Learning from the Olympics Aug 22, 2008 JSYK Beijing Olympics Isn't About BMX Freestyle: John Helyar Aug 22, 2008 Last Night's TV: No prizes for the pedigree chumps Aug 20, 2008 Malad standoff follow up ... Mechanical heart patient dies ... Cove Spring fire update ... Idaho inmate commits suicide ... Fay stays strong over Florida ... 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Washington Aug 17, 2008 Bear attacks have Alaska on edge Aug 17, 2008 City tries to explain a cycling strikeout Aug 17, 2008 Cycling champs successfully defend titles Aug 13, 2008 Lessons learned firsthand Aug 13, 2008 Lance Armstrong finishes 2nd in Leadville 100 race Aug 10, 2008 Heat, humidity and smog are great walls of China Aug 10, 2008 Armstrong Finishes 2nd In Return To Racing Aug 10, 2008 Second woman mauled in city park Aug 10, 2008 BLOG: Cycling race as it unfolded Aug 9, 2008 Pittsburgh's South Side hosts New American Music Union festival Aug 9, 2008 Oregonians go for gold in Beijing Aug 9, 2008 Body and Soul: Churches taking care of members' physical, as well as spiritual, needs Aug 9, 2008 Tour de France champ coming to KCK Aug 7, 2008 Popular twilight criterium returning to San Rafael Aug 7, 2008 Armstrong to race in Leadville 100 Aug 7, 2008 Olympic Games: Researchers Explore What Makes Better Athletes, The Physiology Of Performance, And More Aug 7, 2008 Nokia Leaps into Mobile Web with Sports Tracker Aug 5, 2008 Battle of the Choirs winner to help community Aug 4, 2008 Tour of China a lesson for Olympic cyclists Aug 4, 2008 From track to fencing, Oregonians head to Beijing Aug 3, 2008 Biking: Cyclist enters 24-hour race to raise funds for cancer victim Aug 2, 2008 Letter: More than 200 took part in weekend bicycle race Aug 1, 2008 Solvang raises its fees for most events Jul 31, 2008 Tour of Missouri cyclists won\'t just zoom by Jefferson City this year. Jul 30, 2008 This year's Tour of Missouri features even more Jefferson City events for the public Jul 30, 2008 Sixty-two Medfield residents to ride in PMC Jul 30, 2008 Short again but Cadel's heart second to none Jul 29, 2008 Jordan, Donley claim titles on 35-K course Jul 29, 2008 Tour de France Jul 28, 2008 Rescue teams call off lake search for missing triathlete Jul 28, 2008 Off-Roaders tired, muddy and all smiles Jul 28, 2008 Sastre a worthy champion Jul 28, 2008 Outdoors hot line Jul 27, 2008 Hermosa Creek Trail bike race set Jul 26, 2008 States' 2d fiddles swap policynotes in humble Buffalo Jul 25, 2008 Victory would do justice to nearly man Sastre Jul 25, 2008 Winston-Salem bike race raises stakes, its profile Jul 25, 2008 Tour of California expanding Jul 24, 2008 Palo Alto skipped for 2009 Tour of California Jul 24, 2008 Tour de Clovis a boost for Valley Jul 24, 2008 Sacramento, Davis Land Key Roles In Amgen Bike Race Jul 23, 2008 Lonesome Will writes on Senators, wind and oil Jul 23, 2008 'Sick' test of stamina Jul 22, 2008 Criterium thunders through downtown SLO Jul 21, 2008 Bay Area bicycle clubs Jul 20, 2008 Height of summer Jul 20, 2008 Local briefs Jul 19, 2008 In memoriam: Resident rides in honor of Ninos, father Jul 19, 2008 Downtown traffic rough for weekend Jul 19, 2008 Keirin is Alpenrose Challenge's contact sport Jul 18, 2008 Styx guitarist James Young talks past, present and future Jul 18, 2008 Sources: Amgen Race To Start In Sacramento Jul 18, 2008 Free in the Italian Lakes Jul 17, 2008 Lights out, kitchen closed Jul 17, 2008 Tri and excel: Two women tackle a triathlon, and learn what it takes to make it through the competition (14) Jul 17, 2008
2-mile bike tour, which travels along the marathon course beginning at 6 a.m. This is not a bike race, but a tour. Cyclists must obey the rules of the road. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Inaugural Tour of the Catskills coming in September Aug 27, 2008
MOUNTAINTOP The western towns of Greene County will be treated to some great Pro/Am bicycle racing Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6 and 7, as the inaugural run of the Tour of the Catskills kicks off with more than 400 racers from around the region. There will be two circuits, the Mountaintop Classic on Saturday, which begins at Hunter Mountain, and the Catskill Epic, which starts on Sunday at Windham Mountain. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
France's Julien Absalon celebrates his win in the Olympic mountain bike race with fans after crossing the finish line on Saturday in Beijing ... By Sal Ruibal, USA TODAY BEIJING Mountain biking was invented in the USA, but it was a bleu, blanc and rouge day at the Olympic men's mountain bike race Saturday. (USA Today -- Sports)
It appears as though that bear wasn't involved in the Petra Davis attack," she said. "It's just preliminary, but I'm pretty confident of the results (Anchorage Daily News)
Like digital cameras, home entertainment systems, Greco-Roman wrestling and bike racing. Even if you are a biking enthusiast, you may have been frustrated during the road races and the sprints in the veledrome by the stubborn refusal of the commentators to explain what was going on behind all of the maneouvering. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Aug. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Sure the Olympics' BMX bike race starts with contestants hurtling down a sheer 3 1/2-story drop. Sure they make 40-foot jumps on their bikes. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Unfortunately, an earlier attempt to understand the rules of the madison a bicycle race more intractably complicated than a Balkan peace summit -- meant I had to withdraw injured before the final tape. Also in this section. (Independent)
Ryon Butterfield and his cycling partner won their division in the Seventh Annual TransRockies Challenge, a mountain bike race that traverses the rugged Canadian Kootenay Rockies region of British Columbia. Photo byDan Hudson, courtesy of TransRockies POCATELLO A local man and his cycling partner won their division in the Seventh Annual Trans-Rockies Challenge, a mountain bike race that traverses the rugged Canadian Kootenay Rockies region of British Columbia over seven days and nearly 600... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
The inductees are former Trail Blazers star Jerome Kersey, legendary Benson High School basketball coach Dick Gray, former major league and Portland Beavers third baseman George Freese, Oregon track standout Tinker Hatfield, former Oregon State linebacker Jack "Mad Dog" O'Billovich, Oregon Bicycle Racing Association director Candi Murray and basketball officiating leader Howard Mayo. A reception is set for 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the program at 7 p.m. Tickets are $80 per person; tables... (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Petra Davis, 15, was cycling in a marathon bike race at 1 a.m. on a trail beside a salmon stream in the city's Far North Bicentennial Park. In the darkness, with the wind whipping the cottonwood trees, she may have careened broadside into a mama grizzly. (AZCentral -- News)
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Six weeks earlier, 15-year-old Petra Davis was attacked by a grizzly on the same trail at about 1:30 a.m. while competing in a 24-hour bike race ... Sinnott said he was surprised anyone thought it was a good idea to hold an all-night bike race in a park known to have bears and along a creek filled with salmon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
When the Amgen Tour of California bicycle race passes through Clovis in February, it may appear Clovis stole Fresno's thunder. Did it, and how did Fresno miss out on hosting an event growing in popularity and exposure. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Up to 140 cyclists competed last week in the Tour of Anchorage, Arctic Bicycle Club's premier road-bike race of the season ... Jordan came out strong on the fourth consecutive day of cycling for Arctic Bicycle Club's biggest road bike race of the season. (Anchorage Daily News)
While riding 34 of the 50 miles in the Butte 100 50-mile mountain bike race last weekend, I was reminded of the immortal words of Dirty Harry Callahan ... If you re 40 years old and have never ridden in a real off-road mountain bike race, try something a little shorter than 50 miles for your first time out. (Montana Standard, MT)
The seven-time Tour de France champion took second place in the Leadville Trail 100 on Saturday, pushing six-time defending champion Dave Wiens to a record time in the Race Across the Sky, a lung-searing 100-mile mountain bike race through the Rockies ... I just haven't had seven-hour rides, Armstrong said after his first finish in a competitive bike race since he retired following his seventh straight triumph in the Tour de France. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Still, because its terrain is so dramatic and its stairways so steep, the Great Wall at Juyongguan sure makes for a spectacular setting for a bicycle race. It was almost like an amusement park, American Christian Vande Velde said yesterday. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Mountain Bike Race First For Armstrong Since 2005 Tour De France ... -- finished second in the Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race on Saturday, pushing six-time champion to a record time. (WNBC.com, NY)
The woman ran into the bear along Campbell Creek not far downstream from where 15-year-old Petra Davis was mauled during a 24-hour mountain bike race on June 29. The young Anchorage cyclist spent more than a week in the hospital and is still recovering from bite wounds to her neck, shoulder and thigh. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
2:08 p.m. -- Just as we get set to move into the afternoon here in China, it looks as if our bike race has really begun ... 4:22 p.m. -- In the main peloton of the bike race, Spain has moved to the front and is doing plenty of work. (USA Today -- Sports)
Given the featured acts also include performers the Roots, the Black Keys and Gnarls Barkley, among others, Strand said she believed the New American Union Festival may draw more people to the SouthSide Works this weekend than the 50,000 people who came to the South Side in June for the Tour of Pennsylvania bicycle race. Along with the music, the festival will include a variety of food tents, a free bicycle valet, an Aerie Freshen up Lounge, where visitors can cool off and get sun screen and... (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Mountain bike racing became an Olympic sport in 1996. will be joined on the fencing team by Oregon Fencing Alliance club mate , who also will compete in the saber. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
It seems to be working: One woman thanked us for helping her to complete her first 100-mile bicycle race. Across the country, congregations are adding full-service fitness facilities to their buildings. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Greg LeMond, a three-time winner of the annual bicycle race, will speak at the Jack Reardon Center this Thursday. He will be the keynote speaker of the Lionheart Luncheon, an event sponsored by the Sunflower House, a child advocacy and child abuse center headquartered in Shawnee, Kan. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
If you ever wanted to get up close and personal with high-speed bike racing, central Marin on Saturday is the place to be when the Carrera de San Rafael twilight criterium returns for a 10th go-round ... "We'll provide a lane for fans to walk through and watch the riders warm up and give (the fans) an opportunity to talk to them about bike racing," Dawkins says. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Armstrong hasnt finished a competitive bike race since winning his seventh straight Tour de France in 2005. Earlier this year, he dropped out of the Miles of DisComfort mountain bike race in the Texas hill country after 43 miles, nine miles shy of the finish ... Armstrong said he doesnt have any plans for any more bike races down the road. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lance Armstrong also showed marked improvements in his efficiency when he returned to bicycle racing after beating cancer and that clearly helped him win the Tour de France seven times. Most world-class athletes have a high VO2 max or, as Dr. Joyner says, "They all have big engines and high lactate thresholds because they've been training hard for a long time. Their muscles have adapted to run very fast without releasing a lot of lactic acid. "In cycling for example, when Lance Armstrong came... (Science Daily)
I didn't have a prayer of winning the bicycle race, an amateur "everyman" competition staged in conjunction with a pro event on the same day. But I did have something I'm pretty sure no one else in the peloton did: Nokia Sports Tracker. (BusinessWeek)
The 40-strong Newcastle group delighted judges and showed their diversity with their classical take on Sting's Straight to My Heart, and Queen's Bicycle Race. They also joined the other two choirs in a rendition of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. (The Age)
That's familiar, as anybody who participated in the first Tour of China bicycle race in 1995, an 11-day adventure over 500 kilometers sliced into five locales, will remember ... China has since recorded slow growth in bicycle races, including the Tour of Hainan Island, the Tour of Qinghai Lake and the Tour of South China Sea, none of them high profile. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Mountain bike racing became an Olympic sport in 1996. Zagunis will be joined on the fencing team by Oregon Fencing Alliance club mate Becca Ward, who also will compete in the saber. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
It's officially known as the Ninth Annual Subaru 24-Hour Champion Challenge mountain bike race at Seven Springs, but veteran bicyclist Joe Ruggery calls it "24 hours for Tom." Ruggery, 37, of Greensburg, a state police corporal who will be promoted to sergeant next week, competed in the race last year. He was one of six members of the Speedgoat Bicycles and Freddie Fu Cycling Team that won the corporate division. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The 2nd Annual Norwell Circuit Street Bicycle Race was a success with over 200 racers participating [Sunday, July 27] that included races for all levels from beginner to professional bike racers ... We also wanted to thank the town of Norwell for its support making this one of the most scenic and safest bicycle races in the region ... Thank you, too, to all the local residents who were willing to share their road with a bicycle race this past Sunday. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Six annual occasions that the council labeled communitywide Danish Days, Earth Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Winterfest celebrations, and the Tour of California bicycle race will not be charged the city s new cost recovery fees of 50 an hour to reimburse time spent by city staff members before or during the event ... The council then amended the references to the Amgen Tour of California bicycle race to delete any mention of Amgen and the Rotary Club Independence Day Parade to... (Lompoc Record, CA)
This year's Tour of Missouri promises more activities surrounding the bicycle race as it comes to Jefferson City. There are three days of associated events scheduled locally, including opportunities for amateur cyclists to race. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
A group of Capital City civic leaders interested in promoting the Tour of Missouri bike race have put the finishing touches on the event schedule, which starts Sept. 11 and doesn't stop until the wee morning hours of Sept. 13. We're trying to get the Community Spirit award, said Sarah Stroesser, communications manager with the Convention and Visitors Bureau. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Medfield - On Aug. 2 and 3, 62 residents from Medfield will ride in the 29th annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC), an annual two-day, 190-mile bike race fund-raiser for research for a cancer cure. Beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and continuing through 8:45 a.m., the riders will pass through Harding St, North St, Pleasant St, Curve St, South St, High St and South St towards Norfolk on route to Bourne. (Medfield Press, MA)
Yet again, and for a second year running, the Australian finished just a hair's breadth away from becoming the first Australian to win the world's toughest bike race, the Tour de France, earning himself the Herald's performer-of-the-week award, presented by Colonial First State. While last year the 31-year-old Victorian finished 23 seconds behind Spaniard Alberto Contador, this time he reached the finish line in Paris 58 seconds behind the winner. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Burson wins docked mountain bike race. Just three racers turned out for second Arctic Bicycle Club Mangler mountain bike race Saturday at Bicentennial Park on a course which was shortened to 4. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sastre became the third consecutive Spanish rider to win the world's biggest bicycle race, a pattern that he said in part reflected luck but which also was due to a national program that encourages young cyclists. That record also reflected some of the sport's darker legacy, however. (International Herald Tribune)
After that, participants were to begin the 11-mile bike race followed by a 3. 1 mile run, but the missing swimmer's bicycle and his belongings were found undisturbed during the search mission, police said. (The Trentonian, NJ)
"This is great. This race is bringing back the Woodstock feel of mountain bike racing," said the Durango racer, who finished second (1:48. 51) behind Kansas-based Shad Schreiner (1:48. (Durango Herald)
Hardly the kind of words to describe the winner of the world's biggest bike race. For those who know newly-crowned Tour de France champion Carlos Sastre, there might be little to talk about, but when it comes to bike racing the 33-year-old from Madrid gains everyone's respect. (iAfrica.com)
Mooseberry Sampede bike race. WHEN: Aug. 9; registration 8:30 a.m., race 9:30 a.m.. (Anchorage Daily News)
Trail users be aware: There will be a mountain bike race on the Hermosa Creek Trail on Saturday. The Hermosa Off-Road Classic, a mountain bike that makes extensive use of the trail, will keep the trail busy from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. (Durango Herald)
In Georgia, the duties include organizing a bicycle race, said Julia Hurst, executive director of the association. In Massachusetts, Murray chairs the Governor's Council, which approves judicial nominations, and panels related to domestic violence, the seaports, homelessness, and other issues. (Boston Globe)
Tour drama-packed, and not just in the bike race. THE Tour de France has attracted its share of Hollywood A-listers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Organizers of the annual cross-state bicycle race announced Wednesday the 2009 version, which takes place Feb. 14-22, will be one day and 150 miles longer than its three predecessors. "Each year we strive to make the Tour of California better," Andrew Messick, the president of AEG Sports, the race presenter, said in a statement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
After a successful and profitable bike race kick-off in February, local bicycling advocates were fairly confident Palo Alto would be picked to host a stage in the 2009. But today (Wednesday), race presenter AEG announced that next year's tour won't stop in Palo Alto. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Sure, most people can't name a pro cyclist who didn't date Sheryl Crow, but the Tour of California is big-time, the most notable bicycle race in North America, a wild journey from Sacramento all the way down to Escondido. The past three years, the race has taken a route down the Pacific coast, a boring and ugly little jaunt, as you are certainly aware. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Riders Will Also Visit Modesto. POSTED: 2:59 am PDT July 23, 2008UPDATED: 4:52 am PDT July 23, 2008. (KCRA 3, CA)
The Tour de France bicycle race is going on over there. Based on the early results, if they can locate a serious bicyclist who's not on drugs, he will be declared the winner. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Less than 24 hours after winning the Hammerman Triathlon at Kincaid Park, Donley saddled up her road bike and pounded hill after hill after hill on Sunday to win the inaugural King of the Mountain road bike race. "It's fun in kind of a sick way," Donley said. (Anchorage Daily News)
A criterium is a bike race held on a short course, in Sunday's case the events run against a time limit. The day kicked off with the Men's Elite 5/Public Race at 7:30 a.m. and eventually worked its way toward the Elite 1/2 Pro race at 3:15 p.m. There was a race for all levels and ages. (Santa Maria Times)
Berkeley Bicycle Club: Bicycle racing and rider-development club dedicated to local promotion of the sport. Fremont Freewheelers Bicycle Club: Race team that also offers weekly and monthly rides on all types of terrain for all types of riders. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Luckily it was all exhilaration and no heart attacks or injuries for those who rode, including in a morning bike race of 75 people ... Matthew Feiner, owner of the Devil s Gear shops, arranged the bike race because he loves riding to the summit and wanted to share and promote that for others. (New Haven Register, CT)
Helena s Montana Velo Cycling Team performed well at the recent Bohart Bash Mountain Bike Race in Bozeman. The race was the second stop of the season-long Montana Off-Road Series. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Knowing Spencer was a cyclist himself, she discussed her training for the annual two-day, 190-mile bike race with him often, trying to convince him to join her efforts. The two even shared in the cause of the PMC having both lost family to cancer. (Medfield Press, MA)
Shahan said construction should wrap up in time for the Spring City Cycling Club's Criterium Bike Race, which is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The race route encompasses a portion of downtown and winds along Williams Avenue, Franklin Street and the congested area surrounding the hospital, including Madison Street, Lowe Avenue and Gallatin Street. (AL.com)
The three-day bicycle racing festival -- spectators can watch for free -- returns to the Alpenrose Velodrome in Southwest Portland today through Sunday. More than 100 riders are expected to compete in more than half a dozen disciplines for a purse of more than $12,000. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Question: I imagine a bike race in Iowa isn't the strangest place you've played a concert. Answer: We've done ski resorts where we've had to ride a ski lift up there and the 48-foot tractor trailer our gear is in has to wind up this road. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
-- Sources tell KCRA 3 that Sacramento has been selected as the host city for the first stage of the 2009 Amgen Tour of California bike race. The event, which traditionally visits several California cities, features some of the best cyclists in the world. (KCRA 3, CA)
They vary in size and style, and depict everything from saints to a local bicycle race. Tourists rarely find this little aerie northeast of Laveno. (Suite101.com)
Tonight is the annual Tour De Gastown, BC Cancer Foundation's fundraising bicycle race through the streets that boasts Lance Armstrong as a former winner. "The Tour De Gastown is like a really busy Friday night," explained Mr. Heather. (Globe and Mail)
Aside from being her first triathlon, it will also be her first bike race and first swim race. Jean Rowland is 51 and will be competing in her third Danskin. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
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