News Highlights of the Day

Bennati takes Stage 3 of Giro d'Italia

Italy's Daniele Bennati took the third stage of the Giro d'Italia in Milazzo while his Liquigas team-mate Franco Pellizotti held on to the leader's jersey. More / Photos 1 / Photos 2

WADA to claim $1.3 million from Landis if he loses appeal

The World Anti-Doping Agency are reportedly planning to make Floyd Landis pay $1.3 million in court costs if the disgraced Tour de France champ fails to win his appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. More

More bike lanes planned for Omaha

Cyclists in the U.S. city of Omaha will soon be able to enjoy new bicycle lanes on main streets, according to Mayor Mike Fahey. More

Mayor wants to make Columbus more bike-friendly

The mayor of Columbus, Mike Coleman, is apparently intent on making the U.S. city more bike-friendly by considerably expanding its bikeway network. More

Swede with saddle fetish charged with molestation

A 40-year-old man has reportedly been convicted of "sexual molestation" for rubbing himself against the saddles of women’s bicycles in Ostersund, Sweden. More

Armstrong's bike shop open for business

Lance Armstrong's bike shop in Austin -- Mellow Johnny's -- is now open for business. Brands represented include Trek, Swobo, Masi, Pinarello, Merckx, DeRosa, Crumpton, Seven, Gary Fisher and Santa Cruz. More

Sydney bike pile-up driver claims it's not his fault

The Sydney driver who braked abruptly and caused a group of 50 professional cyclists to crash recently has apparently attributed the accident to car trouble, drawing more ire from the injured riders who plan to sue him for massive damage to their equipment. More