News Highlights of the Day
20 teams to race in 2009 Tour de Langkawi
The 2009 Tour de Langkawi will apparently feature 20 teams, including Garmin-Chipotle, AG2R, Bouygues Telecom and Fuji-Servetto, and is set to start in Putrajaya on February 9 and end with a criterium at Dataran Merdeka on February 15. More / Official site
Giro di Sardegna from Feb. 24-28
After a 12-year absence, the Giro di Sardegna returns this year with a stage race slated to take place on the Italian island of Sardinia from February 24 to 28. More
Woman sues truck driver and owner for cyclist husband's death
A woman whose husband was killed when a truck hit his bicycle in July in northern Iowa is reportedly suing the driver and truck owner and seeking "a fair and reasonable amount" in settlement for the accident. More
More folks cycling to work in many parts of the world
Many cities and counties are apparently reporting a surge in commuter cycling with some experiencing an increase of up to 30 per cent in bike use in the past year. More
