Alberto Contador has said that cycling rules on doping are stuck in the 60s and are obsolete. He has said that today’s testing can find such tiny particles of something that is too small to have absolutely no effect on performance but can still ban an athlete. He still claims […]
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Colorado Alternate Bike Route Legislation
Bill 1092 has passed the Colorado House of Representatives. It deals with communities who want to ban bicycling on their streets. They would have to provide a nearby alternate route. The gambling town of Black Hawk banned bike riding on its streets last year. This bill is to address the […]
Oscar Sevilla is Next
The Spanish Cycling Federation soon will be opening proceedings into Oscar Sevilla’s doping history. He was tested positive at the Tour of Colombia last year and has been linked to Operation Puerto in 2006.
Michael Rasmussen Returning
Michael Rasmussen is returning to bicycle racing this year. His new team is Christina Watches. They have announced a new sponsor, Danske Hoteller A/S. Rasmussen wants to race the August Tour of Denmark but the Danish Cycling Federation is opposed to his being there.
Contador Banned for One Year
Alberto Contador has been provisionally suspended by the Spanish Cycling Federation for one year for his clenbuterol positive doping control. He will most likely be stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title but that has not been announced as of yet. Contador has maintained his innocence and it’s expected […]
Contador May be Suspended?
According to Marca, a Spanish newspaper, Alberto Contador may be suspended for one year by the Spanish cycling federation and lose his 2010 Tour de France title because of the clenbuterol scandal. The title would go to Andy Schleck if that happens. The federation will make its decision known next […]
2011 Tour of Colorado Update January 24
According to an article in yesterday’s Denver Post, Quiznos is still planning on sponsoring the race in August despite recent layoffs at the company. Host cities are working with Medalist Sports to iron out details, insurance and legal issues. The race will go over Cottonwood Pass which has a short […]
DuVine Adventures
Duvine Adventures will be offering two tours that follow mountain stages in the 2011Tour de France. They will also be offering a tour that features the Giro d’Italia. The Giro d’Italia tour will run from May 8-13. They’ll be featuring many challenging climbs and several days of race viewing. Click […]
SI Writer Selena Roberts gunning for Lance again
Seems Selena Roberts is gunning for Lance Armstrong again. The columnist has a story coming out in the January 24 issue of Sports Illustrated. Here are a couple of hot previews from her story. “• In the late 1990s, the Texan gained access to a drug, in clinical trial, called […]
Lance Armstrong Tour Down Under
Lance Armstrong is participating in his last international cycling race at the Tour Down Under this week. He’s 39 years old. He said he’s changed the approach to the sport and has done his best. He’s not riding to compete but more to say adieu to the sport.