Armstrong in Paris, but Says He Is Just Passing Through
Lance Armstrong was in Paris on Tuesday, but he said he was not meeting with Tour de France organizers about a possible return to the race in 2009. nytimes.com |
Tour de France Stage Winner Is Barred After Test for EPO
Mikel Astarloza tested positive for doping on June 26, eight days before the Tour began. Cycling’s governing body also suspended the Italian rider Riccardo Ricco. nytimes.com |
Matthew Lloyd takes Giro d'Italia stage; Nibali retains lead
Australian rider Matthew Lloyd held on after an early breakaway to win the sixth stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday, and Vincenzo Nibali kept ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Tour de France winner Alberto Contador signs with Saxo Bank
Three-time Tour champion Contador will race for the Saxo Bank-SunGard team next season. Team manager Bjarne Riis said Tuesday that the Spanish ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
UCI won't speed up Contador's investigation
Cycling's governing body will not rush its investigation into whether Alberto Contador took performance enhancing drugs to win his third Tour ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |