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Lance Armstrong is not too old to win an eighth Tour de France, the 50-year-old Jeannie Longo said on Friday.

“He’s returning at 37 and there’s no reason why it shouldn’t work. I was 38 when I won my first Olympic gold medal,” Frenchwoman Longo told Reuters after taking second place in the women’s Swiss Grand Prix time trial behind Austrian Christiane Soeder, 34.

In a career spanning more than 25 years, Longo has won four Olympic medals and 13 world titles…  Details

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The nation’s first professional gravity mountain bike series, the USA Cycling Pro Gravity Tour will kick-off on May 3 with the Fluidride Cup in Port Angeles, Wash. Fluidride is the first of five events making up the 2009 Pro GRT. The top national-level gravity mountain biking calendar in the country, the Pro GRT is designed to offer a regular, competitive platform to recognize the best gravity athletes on U.S. soil. 

“I’m extremely excited to see the Pro GRT underway! We’re finally in a new era of gravity racing here in the U.S.,” stated Jeremiah Dylan Dean, series coordinator of the Pro GRT. “With everyone taking a mutual step in the right direction, we’re looking at a bright future ahead. This new series reflects the desire and passion for gravity racing in the states. It’s thrilling to see top national and international riders, credible venues, teams and companies alike, all support the Pro GRT. By offering a joint national series, we will be able to develop current and future mountain bike riders and champions!  We’re able to redefine what it means to race here within the United States at an elite level. It’s going to be one great ride!” 

A stacked field of top male and female pro riders will be showcased in Sunday’s Pro GRT downhill races. Port Angeles local Lars Sternberg (Transition/Fox Shox) is sure to be a favorite in his hometown along with …  Details

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Danny MacAskill doing some amazing and dangerous Parkour on his bike on the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland. Amazing and very dangerous stuff, DONT TRY This at home kids!

As the days get warmer road cyclists take to the open shoulders of local highways and byways, cranking up mountain passes and spinning freely on the flats.

Maybe you’re longing to don your spandex, clip in and hit the road but aren’t sure where you should go. These 11 great Tahoe rides, recommended by Tahoe and Truckee road bike shop experts, should help spur you to action. And, if we’ve missed your favorite ride, feel free to tell us in the comments below…  DetailsÂ