Cycling News from Luxembourg
In this article in the New York Times, the author rides 100 miles in 3 days around Luxembourg on a touring bike. We love this story because not only is it well told, but the adventures of Bruce Weber on this trip sound like so much fun. The best part, he and his companion...
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In the News Frank Schleck has confirmed that one of his blood samples has turned up positive for Xipamide, a diuretic banned under the World Anti-Doping Agency, according to Cycling News. Cycling News also reported that the RadioShack-Nissan rider “pulled out of the Tour de France after learning of the initial positive test, and...
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Tags: confirmed, Cycling News, doping, Franck Schleck, TDF 2012, Team RadioShack Nissan, Tour de France, WADA
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July 25, 2011, Paris, France Cadel Evans brought a new spirit to the Tour de France this year, and perhaps a new methodology. The oldest rider since World War II to win the Tour, the 34-year-old Evans rode a sensible, if not patient Tour in which he worked hard to protect his gains when...
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Tags: Alberto Contador, Andy Schleck, Cadel Evans, Finnbar Todd, Frank Schleck, Paris, peta todd, Peta Todd pic, Peta Todd's son Finnbar, Stage 21, Team BMC, Thomas Voeckler, Tour de France 2011
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July 22, 2011, Alpe D’Huez Press Room The three-punch climbs from le Galibier to Alpe d’Huez promised a win by one of the favorites, but it was Pierre Roland who won the stage in a last minute push in which he passed the great champion Alberto Contador. It was the first win for the...
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July 20, 2011 Luxembourgan Andy Schleck prevailed today on the highest stage of the Tour history, the Col de Galibier, just barely missing the Yellow Jersey, but claiming a large advantage over his fellow competitors. With over 60 km to go, the Team Leopard Trek rider attacked the Yellow Jersey group halfway up the...
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Tags: Alberto Contador, Andy Schleck, Cadel Evans, Frank Schleck, Stage 18, Thomas Voeckler, Tour de France 2011
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