| Hamilton on road to redemption with USPRO win After four years of disgrace and exile, Tyler Hamilton is a champion once again. feeds.feedburner.com |
Olympic gold medalist, double world champion Bettini to retire Two-time world cycling champion Paolo Bettini said he will retire after he defends his road race title Sunday. feeds.feedburner.com |
Contador Pulls Awayto Win Basque Tour Alberto Contador, a Spanish rider for Astana, won his second straight Tour of Basque Country title Saturday after extending his overall lead in the final stage ending in Zalla, Spain. He is using the Basque classic as part of his preparations for the Tour de France, which he won in 2007. nytimes.com |
Climbs Come Early in the Giro’s Unorthodox 100th-Anniversary Route The riders in the Giro d’Italia, led by Wednesday’s stage winner Denis Menchov, are tackling early climbs in a race that its new director wants to jazz up and turn into a rival to the Tour de France. nytimes.com |
Big Wheels Turn as Contador Talks Money After months of haggling, Alberto Contador, king of the bicycle world, appears to be rejoining the Astana team. But his agent and brother denies talk of an eye-popping $12-million contract. nytimes.com |