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·Contador plays down chances of Giro success (Reuters)
Tour de France championAlberto Contador has played down his chances of winning the Girod'Italia, which starts on Saturday.
·Argentine banned from Giro d'Italia for doping (AP)
Argentine cyclist Maximiliano Richeze tested positive for steroid use in a recent race and has been excluded from the Giro d'Italia that begins this weekend, Giro organizers said Friday. Richeze tested positive for the steroid stanozolol three weeks ago when competing in anotherrace, Giro spokesman Sergio Meda said.
·Argentina's Richeze out of Giro after failing dope test (Reuters)
Argentina's Max Richezehas failed a dope test and will not start the Giro d'Italia, hisCSF Group team manager Bruno Reverberi said on Friday.
·Cyclist Ascani banned for 2 years (AP)
An Italian Olympic Committee panel confirmed a two-year ban for cyclist Luca Ascani who tested positive for EPO last year. Ascani, Italy's time trial champion, appealed an earlier recommendation by the Olympic Committee's anti-doping prosecutor that sought the ban. Traces of theblood-boosting hormone were found in Ascani's "A" and "B" samples at the Italian national championships on June 26 last...
·Astana's Noval pulls out of Giro with stomach problems (Reuters)
Spaniard Benjamin Novalhas pulled out of the Giro d'Italia with intestinal problems,his Astana team said on Friday.
·Arroyo pulls out of Giro after breaking arm (Reuters)
Spaniard David Arroyo has beenruled out of the Giro d'Italia after breaking his arm in a crashduring training, his Caisse d'Epargne team said on Thursday.
·Stages of the 2008 Giro d'Italia (Reuters)
Stages for the 2008 Girod'Italia cycle race from May 10 to June 1. Saturday, May 10: Stage one, Palermo-Palermo (team time trial)23.6km. Sunday, May 11: Stage two, Cefalu-Agrigento 207km. Monday, May 12: Stage three, Catania-Milazzo 208km. Tuesday, May 13: Stage four, Pizzo Calabro-Catanzaro Lido187km. Wednesday, May 14: Stage five, Belvedere Marittimo-ContursiTerme 170km. Thursday, May 15: Stage six, Potenza-Peschic ...
·PREVIEW-Cycling-Giro organiser hoping for a clean and close race (Reuters)
Giro d'Italia organiserAngelo Zomegnan boasted this week that the race had a betterfield than the Tour de France and was again keeping his fingerscrossed that it would not be overshadowed by doping scandals.
·Cyclist Vila admits positive testosterone test (AP)
Spanish cyclist Patxi Vila tested positive for elevated testosterone levels and withdrew from the Giro d'Italia. Vila, who rides for Team Lampre, had an out-of-competition test at his home on March 3. "In reality, it's a positive test -- but until there is a counter-analysis performed you can't say anything," Vila said in Tuesday editions of El Diario Vasco newspaper.
·Jazz return home in 0-2 hole to Lakers (AP)
The Utah Jazz are hoping home court really is an advantage. Right now, they'll take any edge they can get. The Los Angeles Lakers lead the Jazz 2-0 in the Western Conference semifinals and are coming to Utah with thoughts of a second straight sweep in the playoffs. The Jazz had hoped to come out of Los Angeles with a split, but were back home Thursday trying to figure out new ways to slow down...
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·VholdR Wearable Camcorder Now Available in Stores VholdR is the Easiest Way to Shoot and Share Action Video
VholdR, the wearable hands-free camcorder that shoots up to 2 hours of TV quality audio and video, is now available in stores and online nationwide. The self-contained VholdR is the only device in its category to provide a seamless experience from shooting to sharing action sports video online at VholdR.com. (PRWeb May 8, 2008) Read the full story at
·In His Third Book, Travels of a Thermodynamicist, Dr. Rick Fleeter Reveals the Key Ingredient to Success as a Rocket Scientis...
Dr. Rick Fleeter, father of small-satellite technology, recently launched his third book, Travels of a Thermodynamicist, which reveals the key ingredient to success as a rocket scientist and in life -- the ability and inclination to remain constantly in motion. Dr. Fleeter is founder and president of AeroAstro, a small spacecraft company that pioneered satellites the size of a laptop computer. When not traveling the ...
·National Non-Profit, EyeCare America, Announces its First Ever EyeRide for Sight
U.S. Transcontinental Bike Ride to Raise Awareness about Eye Disease and Free Eye Exams and Raise Funds for Blindness Prevention Programs. (PRWeb May 7, 2008) Read the full story at
·The Great West Virginia Forest - Up Close and Personal Eclectic ACE Adventure Resort Adds Canopy Tour for 08
West Virginia - known popularly as The Mountain State - could arguably be nicknamed the tree state. With 78 percent of the landscape covered in trees, it ranks third in the nation for percentage of forest cover. In Fayette County, where ACE Adventure Resort and its brand-new-for-08 "Canopy Tour" is located, that number jumps another ten points. (PRWeb May 7, 2008) Read the full story at
·InventHelp Client Invents Training Aid for Young Bicyclists
An InventHelp client from North Charleston, S.C., has designed an alternative to conventional bicycle training aids. (PRWeb May 5, 2008) Read the full story at
·Most Secure Bicycle Protection to Date Installed at Californias Riverside County Transit Stations
BikeLids, the most advanced and aesthetically pleasing secured bicycle parking units have been installed at both the Riverside and Corona, CA Metrolink train stations. Bicycles parked at the stations are now fully protected from theft, vandalism or damage fromthe elements. Commuters who bike to the train are thrilled. (PRWeb May 4, 2008) Read the full story at
·Strapak: The Organizer Frontpack -- A Gift Idea for Recreational Enthusiasts, Travelers, Business Professionals and Leisure S...
Strapak -- The Organizer Frontpack. A gift idea for recreational enthusiasts, travelers, business professionals and leisure seekers keeps most important small personal items together. A cell, cash, keys, ID and more. Invented by professional speaker and author, Tarik Karenga, son of Dr. Maulana Karenga who is the creator of the African American holiday of Kwanzaa. (PRWeb May 1, 2008) Read the f ...
·Smooth Fitness Launches Exercise Bike Line
Health Club-Quality Machines Designed with High-End Features for Multiple Users (PRWeb May 1, 2008) Read the full story at
·Navigation Tool Steers Visitors to Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, a 165-mile thread through a five-county region in eastern Pennsylvania, launches a new online navigation tool to bridge together the people, places and experience of the Delaware, Lehigh and Wyoming Valleys. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008) Read the full story at
·Take the Ride of Your Life: The American Diabetes Association Holds Annual Tour de Cure
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is challenging riders to take part in the annual Tour de Cure, a cycling event to raise money for diabetes -- the nations fifth-leading cause of death by disease. Tour de Cure is a ride, not a race, with 84 cities in 40 states participating this year. Tour de Cure raises funds to support ADAs mission -- to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affec ...
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·Lange favoured for fourth title
Malcolm Lange will be putting the pedal to the metal in East London when he clips in to attempt his fourth SA Elite mens road race title.
·Lance King in fine form
Lance King is in fine form at this early stage of the winter river racing season.
·Mountain man Soler leads the charge
The fairytale of Team Barloworld is set to continue after the title sponsor announced yesterday that they had committed to backing the squad for 2009.
·The sporting world at a glance
Feeling a little out of the loop with whats going on behind the sporting scene?
·CAS suspends Petacchi
Italian cycling sprint king Alessandro Petacchi will be ineligible to compete in competitions until August 31, 2008 over a doping case.
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·USA Cycling News Update: April 23
Over the past two weeks in American cycling USA Cycling announced several new developmental camps, Americans fared well at the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Australia, the U.S. women earned a fourth place world ranking on the road, the USA Cycling National Development team was busy racing in Europe, the National Racing Calendar continued, the USA Cycling Professional Tour resumed with the Tour de Georgia, sixteen A ...
·Gould posts top finish for U.S. in opening 2008 UCI MTB World Cup
The opening round of the 2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup took place in Houffalize, Belgium over the weekend where a record field of more than 400 riders lined up for the first event that factors into Olympic team selection. Of the sixteen Americans that competed in the elite menandrsquo;s and womenandrsquo;s cross country events, Georgia Gould posted the top finish with a fifth- place effort in the womenandrsquo;s r ...
·American women sacrifice money for experience in Europe
This season, several American women - all members of domestic trade teams - are sacrificing bigger salaries, stability and time with loved ones to pursue their dreams of becoming world-class cyclists in the international peloton or future world championship participants and Olympians. Based at USA Cycling's European Residence Center in Lucca, Italy throughout much of spring and summer, the five women are all part of ...
·Event schedule, course maps and profiles for Masters Road Nationals
Attention Masters Athletes: Following last week's announcement regarding the registration procedures, rules and eligibility requirements for the 2008 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships, USA Cycling today released further information, including a complete event schedule, course maps and profiles and lodging information. All information pertaining to the 2008 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championship ...
·Herman wins Adelaide World Cup, Martin second
The United States continued to illustrate its depth in BMX racing on Sunday when David Herman won the men's race at the second round of the 2008 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup and Arielle Martin finished second in the women's event. Herman turned in the biggest result of his career against a world-class field just two months before the U.S. Olympic Team trials, set for June 14 in Chula Vista, Calif. Despite four men i ...
·National Development Team posts impressive finish in Nations' Cup
The USA Cycling National Development Team displayed one of its best team performances in years with all six riders placing among the top 45 in the second round of the UCI Nationsandrsquo; Cup on April 12. Cole House led the team across the line, finishing seventh in the Tour of Flanders. The squad will now head to France to contest round three of the world's premier U23 race series at Le Cote Picarde on April 16.
·Vande Velde, Franges post strong results in Europe
This week, two Americans turned in outstanding performances in major European events as Christian Vande Velde and Lauren Franges finished near the top of the standings in France and the Netherlands respectively. At the Circuit Cycliste Sarthe, a 2.1-ranked four-day UCI stage race in France, Vande Velde won the stage-two time trial and finished second overall. Meanwhile, Franges finished sixth and won the Best Young ...
·2008 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championship information
Now that the 2008 competitive cycling season is in full swing, it's time to begin thinking about this season's USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships. Scheduled for June 30 - July 6 in Louisville, Ky., this year's edition will see several changes based on valuable feedback from USA Cycling members. Some changes include the elimination of field size limits and the addition of qualifying heats when necessary ...
·American women among the top road cyclists in the world
With the 2008 Olympic Games just four months away, the United States is currently illustrating its strength as one of the top women's road cycling nations in the world, referenced by a pair of women in the top ten of the UCI's individual international rankings, another two in the top ten of the UCI Women's Road World Cup standings after three races, and a fourth-place nation's ranking. With the incredible depth of ta ...
·USA Cycling News Update: April 9
Over the past two weeks in American cycling, the USA Cycling Board of Directors elected three new officers, nine Americans brought home three medals including a world title from the 2008 UCI Track World Championships, Olympic hopefuls earned more points toward their road to Beijingat the USA Cycling BMX National Championships, the national governing body announced a pair of Women's Regional Development Camps set for ...
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