| Changes For Tour De France In a break with tradition, the notorious ascent of Mont Ventoux will be featured on the next-to-last day of the 2009 Tour de France. Ordinarily, the race has a time trial on the next-to-last day, deciding the overall results before what is largely a ceremonial ride into Paris on the last day. Next year, Mont Ventoux, a punishing climb on which the British rider Tom Simpson died in 1967, will be the 20th of the 21 stages. nytimes.com |
Lance Armstrong has near miss in New Mexico Lance Armstrong didn't disappoint the fans who traveled from as far as the Netherlands to see him take on a one-mile (1,600-meter) ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
In Ex-Officer’s Trial, Defense Took a Big Detour, but the Video Didn’t Patrick Pogan is accused of shoving a cyclist in 2008. The rider may be the ideal defense witness, but Mr. Pogan can’t escape images captured that day. nytimes.com |
Jure Robic wins 5th Race Across America Jure Robic won the Race Across America for a record fifth time Friday, completing the transcontinental bicycle race in nine days, 1 hour, 1 ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Tour of Calif cycling first start in Tahoe May 15 The largest professional cycling race in the United States will start at Lake Tahoe for the first time next May. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |