| Valverde Leads in Spain Alejandro Valverde took the overall lead of the Vuelta a España after winning the second stage in Jaen, Spain. Valverde, with the Caisse d’Epargne team, timed his final sprint to distance himself from the pack and finish the 103.9-mile ride from Granada to Jaen in 4 hours 23 minutes. He finished two seconds ahead of the Italians Davide Rebellin of Gerolsteiner and Alessandro Ballan of Lampre. Monday’s third stage is a 105-mile ride from Granada to Cordoba that includes a moderate ascent. nytimes.com |
Swiss Wins in Switzerland Fabian Cancellara won the Tour of Switzerland with a convincing victory in the race’s final stage in Bern. nytimes.com |
Now Starring, Off-Broadway and in the Peloton It has been a decade and a half since Mark-Paul Gosselaar last roamed the halls as Zack Morris on “Saved by the Bell;” he has since developed another distinction: as perhaps the best celebrity-slash-bicyclist in America. nytimes.com |
Lance Armstrong warns against doping 'witch hunt' Armstrong said Wednesday he will cooperate with a "fair investigation" but not a "witch hunt" into allegations that he and his former cycling ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Angel Fire Resort in New Mexico Challenges Rivals A mountain bike park in New Mexico offers some new, challenging courses to test the best and most adventurous riders. nytimes.com |