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Armstrong confident she can overcome injury

Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong is confident she can overcome her injury to earn a spot on the women's team for the London Olympics. Complete Story...

Zabriskie wins 7th national time trial pro title

Dave Zabriskie won his seventh national time trials title and second straight at the USA Cycling Pro Championship.

Whitten wins stage, American Armstrong falls

Tara Whitten led a Canadian sweep of the first three spots in the Exergy Tour prologue Thursday after American gold medalist Kristin Armstrong fell and broke her left collarbone during the two-mile stage.

Pozzovivo wins 8th stage; Hesjedal in Giro lead

Domenico Pozzovivo of Italy won the eighth stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday after a strong ride on a tough uphill finish while Ryder Hesjedal of Canada kept the overall lead.

Tiralongo wins stage; Hesjedal takes Giro lead

Paolo Tiralongo of Italy won the seventh stage of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday, while Ryder Hesjedal replaced Adriano Malori as the overall leader.

Basso aims for 3rd win as Giro begins in Denmark

The biggest obstacles in Ivan Basso's bid to win his third Giro d'Italia could come from the Lampre squad and a host of international riders, with the year's first major tour kicking off Saturday with three stages in Denmark.

Ricco banned for 12 years for 2nd doping offense

Italian cyclist Riccardo Ricco was banned 12 years for his second doping offense.

Russian cyclist Galimzyanov suspended for doping

Russian cyclist Denis Galimzyanov was suspended Monday after testing positive for a banned blood booster, putting at risk his chances of riding in the London Olympics.

Cyclist Martin breaks cheekbone, jaw in training

Time trial world champion and Olympic medal favorite Tony Martin broke his cheekbone and jaw after colliding with a car during a training ride near his Swiss home.

Column: Federer, Messi and ... Boonen

Lionel Messi, Roger Federer and ... Tom Boonen. Granted, Boonen isn't the global mega-star those other two are, but they're alike in that they tower above others in their sport.

Column: Paris-Roubaix, lunacy in tradition's name

A green jacket and a cobblestone. The beauty and the beast of trophies, alike only in the sense that both are tremendously coveted in their respective sports.

US cyclist breaks leg in accident with car

American cyclist Levi Leipheimer will be sidelined indefinitely after breaking his left leg when he was hit by a car in training.

Meares breaks flying 200 mark at worlds

Defending champion Anna Meares of Australia set a world record in the flying 200 meters to qualify fastest for the women's sprint on the second day of the world track cycling championships.

Sanchez wins Tour of Basque Country

Olympic champion Samuel Sanchez won the Tour of Basque Country by overtaking fellow Spanish cyclist Joaquin Rodriguez during the final stage on Saturday.

Kittel wins Scheldt Prize cycling race in Belgium

Favorite Marcel Kittel of Germany defeated Tyler Farrar of the United States to win the centennial edition of the Scheldt Prize in a mass sprint in rain that caused several crashes.

Britain's Chris Hoy wins men's keirin gold

Britain's Chris Hoy produced a late surge to overtake three riders and win the men's keirin title on the final day of the world track cycling championships Sunday.

Contador rules out appealing ban to Swiss court

Alberto Contador says he will not appeal a two-year doping ban to a Swiss court and will instead focus on returning to competition at the Spanish Vuelta.

Cancellara still on course for London after injury

Olympic time-trial champion Fabian Cancellara says a broken collarbone won't affect his preparations for the London Games.

Cyclist Cancellara breaks collarbone, has surgery

Olympic time trial champion Fabian Cancellara has undergone surgery for a broken collarbone after crashing during the Tour of Flanders.

Leipheimer hit by car, 'lucky to be alive'

American cyclist Levi Leipheimer felt "lucky to be alive" after he was hit from behind by a car while training for a race.

Boonen wins Tour of Flanders

Tom Boonen has won the Tour of Flanders for the third time in his career, beating Filippo Pozzato and Alessandro Ballan in a three-way sprint on Sunday.

Australia's Gerrans wins Milan-San Remo classic

Simon Gerrans became the second consecutive Australian to win the Milan-San Remo classic Saturday, edging Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara and Italy's Vincenzo Nibali in a three-man sprint finish.

Bradley Wiggins wins Paris-Nice race for 1st time

Bradley Wiggins beat Lieuwe Westra by 2 seconds in the decisive mountain time trial to win the Paris-Nice race for the first time Sunday.

Italy's Vincenzo Nibali wins Tirreno-Adriatico

Vincenzo Nibali of Italy won the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race Tuesday, overtaking 40-year-old American Chris Horner in the closing individual time trial. This was Horner's first race since his season-ending crash during last year's Tour de France.

Double-amputee in Cuba sets sights on London games

Damian Lopez was 13 when he tried to untangle his kite from electrical wires dangling over a street corner and accidentally touched a high-voltage cable.

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Gilad Shalit joins Arab and Jewish cyclists for peace
Source: ISRAEL21c

This year’s Cycling for Peace group bike ride had a star celebrity – Gilad Shalit – and was joined by a record number of Arab Israeli citizens. By Karin Kloosterman, May 17, 2012 "Five years ago, the inaugural Cycling for Peace group bike ride started by the m …

Mickey Shunick Missing As Police, Family Search For Louisiana College Student
Source: The Huffington Post

Authorities in Louisiana are searching for a college student who disappeared while bicycling Saturday. Michaela "Mickey" Shunick, a 22-year-old senior anthropology major at the University of Louisiana, was last seen at about 1:45 a.m. Saturday, when she left a friend's home on R …

Critérium International 2012, stages (tappe)
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Stage: 1a – 24 March : Porto-Vecchio, 89.50 km Stage: 1b – 24 March : Porto-Vecchio ITT, 6.50 km

Bicycles Move Most Family Belongings from Apartment to House
Source: The Louisville Courier-Journal

"On Saturday, . . . cycling enthusiasts loaded boxes, bookshelves, a sofa and other household items onto bike trailers and hauled them 2½ miles along a hilly route in the chill and drizzle."

Armstrong 'gratified' after feds drop PEDs investigation - Cycling- NBC Sports
Source: NBC Sports

The case against Lance Armstrong is closed.

Federal prosecutors close case against Lance Armstrong; no charges to be filed
Source:

Federal prosecutors dropped their investigation of Lance Armstrong on Friday, ending a nearly two-year effort aimed at determining whether the seven-time Tour de France winner and his teammates participated in a doping program.

At least two more Tour de Frances: Evans
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

Champion cyclist Cadel Evans says he has at least two more Tour de France races left before he considers retiring from the event.

Antelope Runs Over Cyclist Evan van der Spuy (Video)
Source: Sportsgrid

Cycling – such a peaceful activity. It’s an intense workout, sure, but it’s also just you and nature. You’re out there getting fresh air, enjoying the scenery, and…

Mountain Bike Get The Bike You Really Want
Source: Road Bike Cycling Tips Website

Road Bike Cycling post reveals: Mountain Bike Finance Will Get Your Dream Bike That You Really Want!!! Just Check It Out...

Exclusive: Lance Armstrong takes on feds - Mike Allen - POLITICO.com
Source: Politico

A new legal team for Lance Armstrong, who is under investigation by a federal grand jury for allegations of organized doping, is going on the offensive against his pursuers, charging in a court filing that the cycling champion has been the victim of “character assassinatio …

Tour de France winner so far: A new type of American champion
Source: Christian Science Monitor

A US cycling team that debuted five years ago with the lofty goal of transforming cycling's doping culture is taking the 2011 Tour de France by storm.

Wouter Weylandt killed in crash at Giro d'Italia
Source: ESPN.co.uk

Wouter Weylandt died in a crash during Stage Three of the Giro d'Italia. Belgian rider Weylandt from the Leopard-Trek team took a sickening fall on a downhill stretch towards the end of the stage and doctors were quickly on the scene to perform CPR.

NYPD Continues Crackdown On Bicycles: Officers Stop Rider On Sidewalk, End Up Arresting Bystander For Not Minding His Own Business (Video)
Source: nyctheblog.blogspot.com

A quiet corner in Brooklyn became the scene of an unfortunate arrest by the NYPD after they stopped a cyclist for riding on the sidewalk, and ended up arresting of a vocal bystander.

Brazilian Car Hits Cyclists Injuring Dozens Of People at Critical Mass Event In Porto Alegre | World News | Sky News
Source: Sky.com

Cyclist plows through Critical Mass. Fortunately, no one was killed.

News | Armstrong defied odds during historic career | Universal Sports
Source: msnbc

Personally I don't think Lance ever did any doping. Every thing about his amazing ability as a cyclist can be explained by his body design. For example his thighs are longer than normal which gives him added leverage on the pedals. He has abnormally large lung compacity.

Lance Armstrong shows off his 2011 Tri Bike
Source: Triathlon Week

Lance Armstrong aka Juan Pelota (his triathlon alter-ego) posted a photo of his 2011 Tri bike.

Copenhagen plans super highways ... for bicycles
Source: PhysOrg.com

In Copenhagen, already one of the world's most bicycle-friendly cities, work has begun to turn an extensive network of bike paths into full-fledged cyclist highways in a bid to push more commuters to leave their cars at home.

Alleged hit-and-run driver may not face felony
Source: Vail Daily

A motorist in Vail who hit a cyclist, - knowingly left a human on the ground, injured - drove off , then tried to hide the ordeal by calling for roadside assistance, might not face felony charges.

Ukrainian man sets out on a bicycle trip across the whole of Ukraine to save the life of a child
Source: Children of Zaporozhye - Ukraine

Time is precious in the fight against cancer, and there is little time left. There are only three months for Nikita and his faithful ally left to win this battle. And they won't give up without a fight!

Some fun things I found today

It has been a while, life has been busy and the Vine has taken a back seat. You'd think that being on crutches would mean I had lots of time online, and I do, but somehow the Vineness has left me of late as it sometimes does.

Pozzato wins pre-worlds cycle race
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

Italian cycling star Filippo Pozzato has confirmed his form for the world road championships with a pre-event win on Sunday. Pozzato outsprinted Maciej Bodmar of Poland and Chilean Carlos Guinez to take out the 150km World Cycling Classic at Buninyong, near Ballarat.

Report: Landis has filed a whistle-blower suit
Source: NBC Sports

Former Lance Armstrong teammate Floyd Landis, who has accused the seven-time Tour de France winner of doping while riding for the U.S. Postal Service team, has filed a federal whistle-blower lawsuit, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Rogge: Cricket scandal highlights bigger problem
Source: NBC Sports

IOC president Jacques Rogge believes the cricket match-fixing scandal shows that illegal betting has become as big a blight on sports as doping.

More Walking, Cycling Linked To Healthier Weights Worldwide
Source: Medical News Today

Amble, stroll or pedal: it's all good. A new study provides evidence supporting a seemingly obvious but unproven link between walking- and cycling-friendly communities and lower levels of obesity.

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