10 Americans in Tour de France, matching record
Written by drbob on July 12, 2011 – 6:11 am -A record-tying 10 U.S. cyclists spent the Fourth of July on the roads of the Tour de France. American fans had even more to celebrate Monday when Tyler Farrar raced to his first individual Tour stage victory, becoming the first U.S. rider to win a stage on July 4. ''I certainly would have taken it on any day,'' said Farrar, a sprint specialist from Wenatchee, Wash., who rides for Garmin-Cervelo. ''But as an American, winning on the Fourth of July, it's the icing on the cake. ... Lucky me.'' Levi Leipheimer was the last American to win a Tour de France stage, taking an individual time trial in 2007. Veterans such as BMC's George Hincapie and RadioShack's Chris Horner were among the U.S. riders taking stock of the bumper crop from America this... more
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Spain’s Contador crashes at Tour but recovers
Written by drbob on July 12, 2011 – 6:09 am -SAINT-FLOUR, FRANCE (AP) Defending champion Alberto Contador crashed again in Sunday's ninth stage of the Tour de France, and the Spaniard is welcoming the chance to rest his bruised right knee on Monday's day off. The Spaniard lost his balance and fell heavily with about 74.5 miles left in the 129.2-mile trek from Issoire to Saint-Flour in France's Massif Central - banging the same knee he had hurt in a fall last Wednesday. ''I had a problem with my handlebars, which knocked into another rider's saddle,'' Contador said after safely completing Sunday's stage in 12th place. ''It pushed me toward the spectators on the side, and I went into them and the bike hit me on the right knee again.'' The three-time Tour champion recovered quickly and was... more
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Sanchez wins Stage 9 in France
Written by drbob on July 12, 2011 – 6:07 am -SAINT-FLOUR, FRANCE (AP) Spain's Luis Leon Sanchez won the ninth stage of the Tour de France on a wild day of crashes, while France's Thomas Voeckler finished second to take the leader's yellow jersey from Thor Hushovd. Among those caught in the mayhem was defending champion Alberto Contador, who overcame another crash, banging his troublesome right knee after an early spill. THE RACE IS ON Glimpse some of the best images so far from the early stages of the Tour de France. ''I had a problem with my handlebars, which knocked into another rider's saddle,'' Contador said after safely completing the stage in 12th place. ''It pushed me toward the spectators on the side, and I went into them and the bike hit me on the right knee again.'' Sanchez moved... more
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Alberto Contador caps Tour de France win; Lance Armstrong finishes 23rd
Written by drbob on July 25, 2010 – 10:11 pm -PARIS — Alberto Contador stood atop the podium at the Tour de France on Sunday for the third time in four years, struggling to rein in his emotions as Spain's national anthem echoed across the wide boulevard of the Champs-Elysees. "I suffered to get this result," said Contador, before hoisting the victor's cup, the Arc de Triomphe looming spectacularly in the background. "I don't have words to express what I feel." Off to one side, Lance Armstrong applauded and then, without much fanfare, headed toward the exit. "I need a cold beer," he said when asked his thoughts at the finish line. Rarely has the emergence of a sport's newest superstar dovetailed so neatly with the departure of the last one. Contador held off a next-to-last day challenge... more
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Armstrong’s hopes of Tour de France victory ‘finished’ after 8th stage
Written by drbob on July 11, 2010 – 6:31 pm -Armstrong's Tour Hopes 'Finished' After 8th Stage By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press Writer Lance Armstrong said his hopes of Tour de France victory are finished after he struggled in the Alps and was caught up in three crashes during an eighth stage won by Andy Schleck of Luxembourg on Sunday. World champion Cadel Evans of Australia took the yellow jersey at the end of the stage, with overnight leader Sylvain Chavanel — like Armstrong — falling behind the top contenders on the tough La Ramaz climb. The Texan crossed the finish line nearly 12 minutes behind Schleck after the 117.4-mile run from Station des Rousses to the Morzine-Avoriaz ski resort. "My Tour is finished," said Armstrong, who holds a record seven Tour victories and is riding... more
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Mountain States Cup Announces 2010 Schedule
Written by drbob on January 17, 2010 – 12:42 pm -The Mountain States Cup Series has announced its 2010 Race Schedule. From all accounts, this is one of the best run series in the US. If you’re within driving distance of one or more races, I suggest you put one of these beautiful locations in your plans to ride next year. April 24-25 - Rabbit Valley Rally - Fruita, CO -TT and XC May 15-16 - Chalk Creek Stampede -Nathrop, CO - XC, STXC, 4X, DS June 5-6 - Chile Challenge - Angel Fire, NM - XC, DH, 4X, SD June 26-27 - Wildflower Rush - Crested Butte, CO - XC, DH, 4X, SD July 10-11- Blast the Mass - Snowmass Village, CO- XC, STXC, DH, DH, SD August 7-8 - Keystone Revival - Keystone, CO - XC, STXC, DH, SD August 22-23 - Full Tilt in Telluride - Telluride, CO - XC, HC, DH, 4X September 4-6 - Winter... more
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