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Armstrong vs. Contador rivalry likened to LeMond vs. Hinault

The rivalry between Astana teammates Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador for the 2009 Tour de France crown has been likened to the 1986 faceoff between Bernard Hinault and American Greg LeMond, who won the race despite repeated attacks from his French teammate. More

Bruyneel clueless about Armstrong's chances in this year's Tour

Astana team manager Johan Bruyneel apparently has no clue how well Lance Armstrong will perform in this year's Tour de France because of his "different programme either [out] of necessity or because of [Armstrong's] choice to favour his personal life". More

Tour riders upset over radio ban on two stages

Riders in the 2009 Tour de France are apparenly upset over the organisers' decision to ban radio equipment and ear-pieces during two stages. More

Sir Chris won't travel without a bike

Even when he's on vacation, Olympic cycling champ Sir Chris Hoy apparently takes a bike along "so that I can cycle in the mornings". More

Boonen cleared to race in 2009 Tour de France

Tom Boonen has apparently been cleared by the French Court of Arbitration for Sport to race in the 2009 Tour de France which kicks off on Saturday. More

Basso: 'Lance will definitely go for it!'

Former Giro d'Italia champ Ivan Basso thinks Lance Armstrong will go all out to nail his eighth Tour de France title. More

Riis: 'Saxo Bank hard to beat'

Saxo Bank manager Bjarne Riis, who won the 1996 Tour de France, has declared that his team will be hard to beat in this year's big race. More

Vinokourov hoping to ride with Astana again

Russian cyclist Alexander Vinokourov, whose two-year suspension for doping ends on July 24, hopes to return to the Astana fold, though there's no confirmation yet if team manager Johan Bruyneel is ready to take him back. More

'Buyer, beware of shady suncreens'

According to the Environmental Working Group, "3 [out] of 5 brand-name sunscreens either don’t protect [the] skin from sun damage or contain hazardous chemicals — or both". More

Italian government offers 30 per cent bicycle subsidy

The Italian government has apparently allocated £8m to offer commuters in the country a subsidy of up to 30 per cent for the purchase of a new bicycle or an electric bike. More

US bike makers given two years to comply with new lead limit

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has reportedly made a final decision in granting the bicycle industry a two-year stay of enforcement against a new lead limit law. More

French CAS to decide on Boonen's Tour appeal

The French Court of Arbitration for Sport has announced that it will examine and decide on Belgian cycling star Tom Boonen's appeal to take part in the Tour de France on Thursday. More

Eight North American riders among 189 Tour de France starters

Seven Americans and one Canadian will be among the 189 starters from 21 teams lining up for the 2009 Tour de France individual time trial in Monaco on Saturday. More

Montreal computer engineer starts unique bike moving service

A Montreal computer engineer bored with his work has started a one-day bicycle moving service called Transport Myette, charging up to C$60 an hour. More

Excerpt from Graham Watson's Tour de France Travel Guide

From VeloNews, an excerpt from ace sports photographer Graham Watson's new book Tour de France Travel Guide. More

Sarah Palin can't live without running

What makes Alaska Governor Sarah Palin tick? Running, apparently! "I feel so crappy if I go more than a few days without running. I have to run. No matter how rotten I feel before or during a run, it's always worth it to me afterwards. Sweat is my sanity." More

Dekker loses place in Tour de France squad after positive test

Dutch rider Thomas Dekker (Silence-Lotto) has reportedly been yanked off the Tour de France squad after a positive test for the banned blood-booster EPO. More

Bernhard Kohl: 'I shared the dope with other athletes'

Former Austrian pro cyclist Bernhard Kohl, who was banned for using a blood-booster last year, has apparently admitted to giving drugs to other athletes, including triathlete Hannes Hempel. More

Aging Armstrong still gung-ho on Tour chances

Lance Armstrong apparently thinks he's still got it in him to win the Tour de France for the eighth time. More

Eiffel Tower climax for London-Paris 09 Cycle Tour

British Olympians James Cracknell and Elise Laverick, former Tour de France winner Stephen Roche, ex-England footballer Geoff Thomas and British Cycling’s Team Sky manager Scott Sunderland were among the riders in the London-Paris 09 Cycle Tour who celebrated the event's climax under the Eiffel Tower in a blaze of sunshine. More

British Cycling's four-year plan to dominate elite events

British Cycling have unveiled a four-year plan, that "embraces cycling in the broadest sense, from grass roots to the elite level, from track and road to BMX and mountain biking, and from leisure to cycling as a form of sustainable transport", to build on recent UK successes at the Olympics, Tour de France and World Championships. More

'Vegetarians less likely to get cancer'

According to a new study, Vegetarians are generally less likely than meat eaters to develop blood, bladder and stomach cancer. More

Interbike's site revamped to enhance user experience

The Interbike folks have revamped their Web site to enhance user experience and include expanded exhibitor resources and enhanced attendee show planning features. More

Syncros to offer components for sale at their site

Syncros Applied Technologies have added an e-commerce function to their Web site to allow consumers to buy Syncros components online. More

Retire Your Ride offering Canadians $490 for new commuter bike

Canada's Retire Your Ride national vehicle recycling programme will offer participants up to $490 off the purchase of a new, high-end commuter bicycle through a national partnership with the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC). More

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