| Ballan takes Vuelta lead after climbing to win in Stage 7 Alessandro Ballan of Italy won the seventh stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Saturday and took the overall lead. feeds.feedburner.com |
Contador Starts With Win Alberto Contador began his quest to recapture the Tour de France this year on a victorious note, winning the Tour of Algarve in Portugal and finishing 1 minute 6 seconds ahead of Sylvain Chavanel. Contador was unable to defend his Tour de France title last year because race organizers did not invite his Astana team to compete. nytimes.com |
After four-year absence, Basso to ride in 2010 Tour de France Former Giro d'Italia champion Ivan Basso will return to the Tour de France in 2010 following a four-year absence. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Andre Greipel breaks away to win 18th stage of Giro d'Italia Germany's Andre Greipel won the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia in a mass sprint finish Thursday, while David Arroyo Duran of Spain held onto ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Two Cyclists Sent Home From Vuelta a España The two-time Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck and his Saxo Bank teammate Stuart O’Grady were sent home from the Vuelta a España after breaking team rules on drinking. nytimes.com |