Bike World News

Backed by the resources that its parent company Easton-Bell can deliver, Giro is taking aim at the big three in cycling shoes—Shimano, Specialized and Sidi.

The final stage of the Tour du Limousin ran 180.8kms from Ambazac to Limoges. While an inevitable early break did indeed form, it was reeled back as the peloton faced the concluding four laps of the course. Cervelo seemed most assertive on the day, leading the chase to bring the break back in, then having their young sprinter Davide Appollonio launch a bold solo attack on the last climb with just 2kms to go. This attack proved to be successful, giving the Italian his first ever professional …

The UCI (International Cycling Union) and WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) present a united front on the biological passport program and the fight against doping

Daniel Martin (Garmin-Transitions) has taken his first professional victory in the 5th of the Tour de Pologne and also takes over the yellow jersey of the overall leader.

Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin has lost his appeal against the stripping of his Olympic silver medal for doping, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Friday.

The race featured 8 riders from the Tour de France.

In today’s 2010 Tour de France news, Armstrong says Tour may be his last European race, 540 doping tests scheduled, Contador says Armstrong could win on his own merit & more

Italian police searched several homes of professional cyclists as well as doctors’ offices in Northern Italy.

In today’s Giro News and Notes, podium appearances likely for three Aussies, last chance gone for Vinokourov and Sastre?, post-Giro crits start Monday and more…

The BMC Racing Team has concluded its internal investigation regarding rider Alessandro Ballan.