| Contador will focus on Tour de France in 2009 Alberto Contador won't race in the 2009 Giro d'Italia and may also miss the Spanish Vuelta to focus on winning the Tour de France. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Armstrong to Be a Support Rider in the Giro d’Italia Lance Armstrong, saying he is not ready to contend for the title, will ride in support of his Astana teammate Levi Leipheimer in the Giro d’Italia. nytimes.com |
Leipheimer Defends Title Levi Leipheimer won his second straight Tour of the Gila in New Mexico, holding off Tom Danielson by 59 seconds while his teammate Lance Armstrong finished 17th. nytimes.com |
Cyclist Kim Kirchen taken out of coma Cyclist Kim Kirchen of Luxembourg has been taken out of a medically controlled coma, four days after a heart attack. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Competition Grows in New York for Stationary Cycling Classes Competition is growing between SoulCycle and Flywheel, two stationary cycling classes in New York. nytimes.com |