| Leipheimer Takes Overall Lead in Spain Levi Leipheimer of the United States took the overall lead of the Vuelta a España after an eighth stage won by David Moncoutie of France in Salardu. Moncoutie completed the 94-mile stage in the Pyrenees in 4 hours 24 minutes 58 seconds. Leipheimer, of Astana, is 21 seconds ahead of his teammate Alberto Contador. nytimes.com |
Leipheimer Pedals Furiously to Inch Closer to Title Of the 15 riders who began Friday at the Tour of California within a minute of Levi Leipheimer, the two-time defending champion, only two remain. nytimes.com |
Washington requests 2012 Giro start The mayor of Washington has reportedly agreed to meet with organizers of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday to request that the start ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Ivan Basso climbs overall lead in mountains at Giro d'Italia Ivan Basso moved into the lead of the Giro d'Italia on Friday by finishing second to Michele Scarponi in the mountainous 19th stage. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Cavendish wins 2nd successive Spanish Vuelta stage Mark Cavendish won a massive sprint finish for his second successive Spanish Vuelta stage victory on Friday, as Igor Anton of Spain kept the ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |