Bike World News

American cyclist Tom Zirbel has confirmed that the B-sample of August 29, 2009 has been confirmed to be positive for DHEA.

For today’s cycling news, more wild Tour roster speculation, DHEA positive for Tom Zirbel, Andy Schleck in training crash with car and more….

Bit of a mixed bag in today’s cycling news: Italy cracks the doping whip, wins most and loses one; Cadel Evans wins Aussie Cyclist of the Year; PSK Whirlpool downgrades; 4 months from childbirth to the top of the podium and more.

In today’s report, we have more rosters for the World Cup. Also, Shimano announces an anti-doping policy for sponsored teams, Theo Bos leaves Rabobank and more.

Nothing against these guys, but with the exception of Danielson and Farrar, they haven’t really competed in the shark tank that is European professional cycling.

Garmin-Slipstream’s Dave Zabriskie made a major achievement over the weekend, taking his first stage race victory at the Tour of Missouri. Zabriskie, who is known primarily as a time trial specialist, took over the race lead after a commanding win at Friday’s individual time trial in Sedalia.

Welcome back! Here’s all of the latest road racing news, World Championships rosters as well as some updates from the Tours of Missouri, Britain and Spain.

The Tour of Utah kicks off this evening with a very strong domestic field taking on what many say is the toughest stage race on the domestic calendar.

Frank and Andy Schleck showed us their strength today, but so did Alberto Contador as all three riders came across the finish line closely together – Frank, Alberto, then Andy. Lance Armstrong was not able to hang onto the yellow jersey group today, and as a result, lost some spots in the overall general classification.

It’s 3 days until the start of the Tour de France in Monaco. Dekker is out, Wigelius steps in, Boonen’s still up in the air, Sastre is realistic and more. Here’s the Tour de France News: