Armstrong to Race in Giro d'Italia in 2009
Lance Armstrong agreed to ride in next year’s Giro d’Italia, giving him a crucial test before his attempt to win an eighth Tour de France title. nytimes.com |
What to Do (and Not Do) When the Tester Shows Up
Readers keep asking about that now-famous 20-minute shower that Lance Armstrong took - the one that assorted wits in the blogosphere say landed him in hot water - so here is a primer of dos and don’ts during an unexpected drug test. nytimes.com |
Cycling Provides a Break for Some With Parkinson’s
A doctor in the Netherlands found that patients who were severely affected by the neurological disorder and unable to walk could ride a bicycle for miles. 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 |
AP Interview: Contador wants samples to be frozen
Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador challenged cycling authorities on Saturday to freeze his urine and blood samples until technology ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |