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ASH WEDNESDAY: Geoff Thomas never shirked a tackle, and the same goes for his battle against...

Thomas was a tough cookie, one of the old school who could put it about a bit, dish out the banter in spades and get down and dirty when it was necessary. He could be a nasty piece of work. Now people are putty in his hands.

Bettini hospitalised after three-man spill

Two-time world cycling champion Paolo Bettini was taken to hospital Tuesday after a three-man spill at the prestigious Sei Giorni (Six Days) track event at Rho outside Milan. Bettini, 34, went down at a corner after a tangle...

Piepoli demands counter test

From correspondents in Paris, France ITALIAN Leonardo Piepoli, one of seven riders to fail drug tests at the Tour de France, has demanded a counter-test, according to the French national anti-doping agency (AFLD). Piepoli, one...

Armstrong Still Unsure About Riding Tour De France

Lance Armstrong has yet to decide whether he will ride in 2009 Tour de France SAN DIEGO November 4, 2008 (AP) Lance Armstrong has yet to decide whether he will try for an eighth Tour de France title in 2009. Cyclist Lance...

Bettini crashes on 1st day of last race

Published: Nov. 4, 2008 at 4:51 PM MILAN, Italy, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Paolo Bettini, a two-time world cycling champion, crashed on the first day of what was supposed to be his last race, the Six Days outside of Milan. Bettini, Luke...

Agency for Cycling Ethics going out of business

The Agency for Cycling Ethics, which conducted independently monitored anti-doping testing for three U.S.-based cycling teams, is going out of business immediately, according to its CEO and the owner of one of those teams.

Cycling: Bettini in hospital

Ex- world champ having neck tests after three- man spill (ANSA) - Milan, November 4 - Two-time world cycling champion Paolo Bettini was taken to hospital Tuesday after a three-man spill at the prestigious Sei Giorni (Six Days)...

Pros & Their PowerCranks: Part I

Message by NONEIn a sport where Grand Tours are won or lost by mere seconds, every advantage counts. It’s no secret that many top pros use PowerCranks as part of their training program, but most prefer to keep that secret. But...

German TV told it must put Tour on the telly

German public broadcaster ARD has been told it has no basis on which to bring a premature end to its contract with Tour de France organisers to show the race in 2009-2011. A spate of recent doping scandals, some of which...

Cyclist Tanja to take part in marathon

Published Date: 31 October 2008 Former professional cyclist Tanja Slater of Fulwood, a stage winner in the ladies' Tour de France, and husband Pete are due to compete in tomorrow's New York marathon. The couple will join former...

               

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