| Control of Tour De France Settled Cycling’s world governing body and Tour de France organizers agreed Thursday to end years of feuding over control of the sport. The deal followed telephone negotiations between Pat McQuaid, president of the International Cycling Union, and the ditions Philippe Amaury group, which owns the Tour de France. At stake was the power of race organizers against the U.C.I., marked by fights over which teams could enter events such as the Tour. nytimes.com |
Armstrong Faces Race to Compete in Giro d’Italia Lance Armstrong continues to insist he will ride in the Giro d'Italia, but with a fractured right collarbone mended with a stainless steel plate and 12 screws, the mountainous race seems an impossible trek. nytimes.com |
Armstrong 46th in Spain Robert Hunter of Garmin-Transitions won the 103-mile first stage of the Tour of Murcia, and Lance Armstrong finished 46th. nytimes.com |
A Bike Tour for Art Lovers, a Show for ‘Fela!’ Fans, Capoeira Lessons and a Korean Film A few interesting ways to spend the weekend in New York City without spending a lot. travel.nytimes.com |
USA Cycling story http://www.usatoday.com/sports/cycling/2010-09-26-245251917_x.htm?csp=34sports rssfeeds.usatoday.com |