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[29 Jun 2009 | One Comment | 4,311 views]
Bikes Of The Tour de France

A look at the bikes and technology in use at the 2009 Tour de France.

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[3 Jul 2009 | No Comment 147 views]
Lance Armstrong to be “particularly monitored” in anti-doping checks

France’s sports minister has said Lance Armstrong will be “particularly monitored” in anti-doping checks at this year’s Tour de France. Plus, more Tour de France and racing news.

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[3 Jul 2009 | No Comment 141 views]
Boonen will race the Tour de France

Belgian rider Tom Boonen has been allowed to enter this year’s Tour de France by a French arbitration court.

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[2 Jul 2009 | No Comment 583 views]
Lance Armstrong: “I Am Ready”

In an exclusive interview granted to Eurosport, Lance Armstrong made that point before the start of the Tour de France. Four years after his last appearance, the American has returned to the Grande Boucle. He said he was both excited and nervous. But above all, the Texan feels ready. Everyone is warned.

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[2 Jul 2009 | No Comment 442 views]
Bjarne Riis: Lance Armstrong can’t beat the young guys

Saxo Bank boss Bjarne Riis thinks that an eighth Tour de France win for Lance Armstrong is “impossible”, saying that he will not be able to keep up with Frank and Andy Schleck or Alberto Contador. Plus, more racing news….

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[2 Jul 2009 | No Comment 119 views]
Exclusive Video: Mark Cavendish talks about his Tour de France chances

Mark Cavendish talks about what it means to be going for the Green Jersey in this year’s Tour de France.

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[2 Jul 2009 | One Comment 188 views]
Cycling Specificity

To perform as best as possible in a given event, a cyclist needs to concentrate on a higher level of specificity than just “riding lots” – part of a cyclist’s training should key on both a chosen discipline’s (or event’s) unique requirements and individual strengths and weaknesses.

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[1 Jul 2009 | No Comment 195 views]
Prepare for Any Bike Ride with “Training Plans for Cyclists”

Training Plans for Cyclists offers cycling enthusiasts and beginning cyclists an easy-to-use way to prepare for their biggest and best rides. Anyone looking to enjoy longer rides or participate in centuries, multiday tours, even mountain bike races, can count on Training Plans for Cyclists to help reach their goals.

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[1 Jul 2009 | No Comment 223 views]
Tour de France Rosters – Version 0.3

The Tour de France rosters are getting more and more stable, but that’s not to say that they are done.

The big question mark on this one is Tom Boonen. Will he be there? I think so. Given other riders and teams that have been included, the ASO doesn’t have aleg to stand on.

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[1 Jul 2009 | One Comment 488 views]
LOOK Announces Partnership with Alberto Contador

LOOK, the innovation leader in clipless pedals and carbon fiber frames, is pleased to announce that the company has entered into an agreement with legendary cyclist and 2007 Tour de France champion, Alberto Contador, in the final week leading up to the 2009 Tour.

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[1 Jul 2009 | No Comment 239 views]
Quick Step promises legal action against Sinkewitz and ZDF

Quick Step was quick to respond to Sinkewitz’s allegations, calling it “false and defamatory content”, and pledged to launch appropriate legal actions with appropriate courts to protect its image and rights.