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Tour Organizers Accept Withdrawal of Rasmussen

July 26, 2007 – Following the departure of Michael Rasmussen who was withdrawn from the race and dismissed by his Rabobank squad, Patrice Clerc, the President of ASO, and Christian Prudhomme, the director of the … READ MORE →

International Tour de Toona – Stage 3 Full Results

July 26, 2007 – Kori Seehafer (TEAm Lipton) and Ben Brooks (Navigators Insurance) won Stage 3, Galleria Mall-Logan Valley Mall, 154.3 kms yesterday. Canada’s Felicia Gomez (Aaron’s) is now in second place overall after finishing … READ MORE →

Pedal\’s TdF 2007 Contest Standings After Stage 16

July 26, 2007 – The standings for Pedal’s Tour de France 2007 Contest after Stage 16 are now available. Click the Contest icon at the top right of the home page or click here … READ MORE →

Tour de France 2007 – Stage 16 Full Results and Photos

July 26, 2007 (Gourette, France) — Prior to his removal from the Tour Michael Rasmussen (Den) Rabobank had won yesterday’s Stage 16, Orthez-Gourette, 218.5 kms, including Col d’Aubisque the final mountain stage of the Tour … READ MORE →

Rabobank Explains Removal of Rasmussen

July 26, 2007 (Gourette, France) – In a statement issued by Rabobank they dismissed Michael Rasmussen as he claimed to be in Mexico to explain his whereabouts from June 4-26 but in fact he was … READ MORE →

Tour Leader Rasmussen Out of Tour

July 25, 2007 – Tour leader, Michael Rasmussen (Rabobank), is out of the Tour de France dismissed by his own team for allegedly lying about his whereabouts when he missed out of competition tests in … READ MORE →

Another Tour Rider Cristian Moreni Tests Positive

July 25, 2007 – There’s more fallout at the Tour today as Cristian Moreni (Cofidis) has tested positive for testosterone on Stage 11 (July 19) as reported by the French newspaper L’Equipe. The Châtenay-Malabry … READ MORE →

Canada’s Claire Buchar Wins First Ever WomenzWorx Competition

July 25, 2007 (Whistler, BC) – The first ever WomenzWorx Gala Competition took place in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park during 4th annual Kokanee Crankworx. Whistler Blackcomb team rider Claire Buchar was awarded top prize … READ MORE →

Victoria Hosts 2007 BMX World Championships

July 25, 2007 — The World BMX Championships cycling competition scheduled for July 26-29 in Victoria will feature more than 2,000 riders from 39 countries. The competition promises to be a sneak preview for the … READ MORE →

Update on Tests at the Tour de France

July 25, 2007 – The UCI confirmed today that an adverse analytical finding for Alexandre Vinokourov was reported by the WADA accredited laboratory in Paris yesterday. Under normal circumstances, the UCI does not comment … READ MORE →

Fernie Alpine Resort’s 2nd Annual Full Throttle Festival

July 25, 2007 (Fernie, BC) – Make Fernie Alpine Resort’s Full Throttle Festival part of your summer must-do list. The 2nd Annual Festival, powered by Volkswagen, will take place at Fernie Alpine Resort August 24-26, … READ MORE →

Pedal’s Tour de France 2007 Contest Standings Update

July 25, 2007 – The standings for Pedal’s Tour de France 2007 Contest after Stage 15 including yesterday’s rest day announcements are now available. It’s still a very tight race with five stages … READ MORE →

Midweek Tuesday Night Races #14

July 25, 2007 (Mississauga, ON) – For this week’s Midweek Tuesday Night Races let’s join Phil and Paul and Al Trautwig in the the booth:Phil: Greetings! The question foremost on everybody’s … READ MORE →

Mardis Cyclistes Saputo #6 Flash

July 24, 2007 (Montreal, QC) – Simon Lambert-Lemay (André Cycle/idCad) won tonight’s Mardis Cyclistes Saputo 50km crit over Nicholas Rowe (Volkswagen-Trek) in second and Arnaud Papillon (André Cycle/idCad) in third. Many regular riders are … READ MORE →

International Tour de Toona – Stage 2 Updated

July 24, 2007 (Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania)-Karl Menzies (Health Net p/b Maxxis) and Alison Powers (Colavita/Sutter Home) were today’s winners at Stage 2, Vintondale-Cairnbrook, 78.2 kms.ResultsPro Men 1/2 1. Karl Menzies (Health Net p/b Maxxis) 1:57:142. Sergey … READ MORE →

Tour de France Requests That Astana Leave the Tour

July 24, 2007 (Pau, France) — The organizers of the Tour de France were informed by Marc Biver, manager of Astana, that Alexandre Vinokourov tested positive at the individual time trial stage in Albi (Saturday, … READ MORE →

Rasmussen Defends Himself at Press Conference

July 24, 2007 — Earlier today prior to the announcement that Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) has tested positive at the Tour, the leader of the TdF Michael Rasmussen (Rabobank), the entire Rabobank team and four other … READ MORE →

Vinokourov Tests Positive at Tour and Astana Drops Out

July 24, 2007 – Kazakhstan’s Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) has tested positive for blood transfusion after winning the Stage 13 ITT in Albi as reported in L’Equipe. Another test was taken after yesterday’s Stage 15 … READ MORE →

Petacchi Cleared

July 24, 2007 – Alessandro Petacchi was cleared of the suspicion of doping by the disciplinary commission of the Italian Cycling Federation. Consequently, the 32 year-old is allowed to start at races again with immediate … READ MORE →

International Tour de Toona — Stage 1

July 23, 2007 (Port Matilda, Pennsylvania) – Nathan O’Neill lead Health Net p/b Maxxis for the win at the 17.1 km Port Matilda Interchange Team Time Trial today at Stage 1 of the International Tour … READ MORE →

Bike TransAlp 2007 Stage 8 Final

July 23, 2007 — Germany’s Carsten Bresser and Canada’s Alison Sydor (Rocky Mountain/Haywood) have won the Mixed Team category at the 2007 Bike TransAlp while Marg Fedyna/Nikki Kassel (Team Raven Canada) finished 3rd … READ MORE →

Tour de France 2007 – Stage 15 Full Results and Photos

July 23, 2007 (Le Louron, France) – Alexandre Vinokourov (Kaz) Astana scored his second stage win today taking Stage 15, Loudenvielle-Le Louron, 196 kms. Michael Rasmussen (Den) Rabobank has a stronghold on the yellow jersey … READ MORE →

Fly Gurlz Women’s Only 10-hour MTB Relay!

July 23, 2007 (Albion Hills Conservation Area, ON) – The Fly Gurlz are pleased to announce that over 100 women have registered for the inaugural 10 hour women’s only mountain bike relay scheduled for July … READ MORE →

Hill & Moseley Win Garbanzo Enduro at Crankworkx Results and Photos

July 23, 2007 (Whistler, BC) – Sam Hill (Aus) Monster Iron Horse proved once again that he truly is unmatchable when the trails turn slippery. Hill took to the Garbanzo Enduro downhill at Whistler today … READ MORE →

TV Ratings and Sponsorships at the Tour de France

July 23, 2007 (Berlin, Germany) — While Tour de France coverage is broadcast in 185 countries worldwide, it’s Germany that provides about one-third of the Tour’s revenues according to The International Herald Tribune. That’s why … READ MORE →


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