French Double: Dumoulin Wins 3rd Stage and Feillu Takes the Lead
Frenchman Romain Feillu took the yellow jersey from Alejandro Valverde by finishing third behind countryman Samuel Dumoulin and American William Frischkorn. nytimes.com |
Hamilton Admits Taking Drug and Retires From Cycling
Tyler Hamilton, the 2004 Olympic gold medalist for the United States, admitted Friday that he had tested positive for a banned substance that could lead to a lifetime ban. nytimes.com |
Woman Fatally Hit by Motorcycle at Tour De France
French police say a woman was struck Saturday while trying to cross the road in Alsace in eastern France during the 14th stage. nytimes.com |
Burghardt wins 5th stage in Switzerland
Marcus Burghardt of Germany launched an attack in the final kilometer to win the fifth stage of the Tour of Switzerland on Wednesday. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
RadioShack's improper jersey stalls start to stage
Lance Armstrong and his RadioShack team have been forced to change unofficial jerseys honoring cancer patients before starting the final stage ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |