AIGLE (SWITZERLAND), 21 June 2009 – The UCI is proud to announce that the free access online webcasting of the NISSAN UCI Mountain Bike World Cup offered by Freecaster.tv has been watched by a total of 1.75 million viewers around the globe, during the opening five rounds of the DHI and 4X, and four rounds of the XCO. Viewership is rising rapidly as more and more people rediscover the excitement of mountain bike racing, with over 400,000 people having tuned in for the LIVE coverage alone… Details
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 Frank Schleck promised to repay his younger brother Andy after their relentless attacks earned him victory in the most punishing stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday.
Frank took the 17th stage featuring five climbs, including the gruelling Col de Romme, and finished ahead of overall leader Alberto Contador and Andy.
He now is third overall, 3 minutes and 25 seconds behind Contador with Andy in second place, 2:26 off the pace.
“I am very proud of my brother,†the Luxembourg rider told a news conference.
“We had a team meeting in the bus this morning and we knew we had nothing to lose. Andy was there and he is not scared of anything, he motivated me.
“He did a great job and sacrificed himself in the last three kilometres. I know how to repay him in the coming days. I will do everything so that he can finish on the podium.â€Â  … Details
July is a month of cycling bliss. The weather is perfect for long rides and, for much of the month, the world’s best riders battle for the yellow jersey in the Tour de France.
July is also a big month for beer; good beer, to be exact. This month, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg officially proclaimed July to be Good Beer Month in New York City. Approved good beer bars will get a Good Beer Seal.
As a part of the month of good beer cheer, bar owners are encouraging patrons to Bike to the Bars, where they can enjoy artisanal beers, in moderation, of course…Â Details
 Lance Armstrong promised on Tuesday not to try to overhaul his Astana team mate Alberto Contador as overall race leader but still allowed himself to dream of an eighth Tour de France victory.
The 37-year-old American, back in the saddle after three-and-a-half years in retirement, is second overall, one minute 37 seconds behind the Spaniard after the 16th stage.
A team leader who would not share the power when he was dominating the Tour from 1999 to 2005, Armstrong said: “I’m comfortable and happy (being second)… Details