Seven-times Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong said on Friday the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) could prevent him from riding in this year’s race.
“There is a very high likelihood they will prohibit me from riding on the Tour,†the 37-year-old American said in a video aired on his fight-against-cancer foundation’s website (www.livestrong.com).
The AFLD said on Thursday Armstrong could face disciplinary action because he “did not respect the obligation to stay under (the) direct and permanent observation†of a drugs tester who came to his southern France residence last month.
Armstrong said he went to shower while Astana team manager Johan Bruyneel was checking the tester’s credentials with the International Cycling Union (UCI).
“He (the tester) was odd, he was alone. He seemed suspicious,†said Armstrong… Details
The product development offices Crankbrothers comfortably fill a medium-sized building three blocks from the water in downtown Laguna Beach, California.
Step out the front door and you are presented two choices: Turn right to surf or left and take a short spin to rough trails that require a healthy dose of bike handling skill to negotiate. The area is the stomping ground of the Laguna Rads, a long-established group of mountain bike riders, many of whom were instrumental in shaping the sport in its early days.
Crankbrothers cofounder Frank Hermansen happily makes that left turn on a daily basis. When we arrived, the ride was the first suggestion he made…Â Details
Whether we’re overweight weekend warriors, skinny scared schoolkids or world champions, we’ve all had downers. Times when you can only see the crash, not the clean line. Days when you’re the only one who seems to be hurting on the hills. Weeks when you’re just a disappointment to your bike, a patience-stretching pain in the ass to your mates and sticking everything on eBay seems the best option.
From here on in though, it’s all about the ‘can do’. Breaking down the mental barriers, reinforcing the positive, eliminating the negative and letting you be the far better rider you actually are. We’ve got everyone from elite riders to sports psychology experts and riders just like you to help you step it up… Details, Techniques and some great Pictures
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Four cyclists begin their 350 mile journey by pedaling down a muddy back road in Norwich. The group is heading to the North Country Sustainable Energy Fair in Canton, N.Y. They have two weeks of riding ahead of them.
“I really like to ride a bicycle. It is a lot of fun,” Tyler Durham says. “It is a great way to see places and meet new people.”
Ross Scatchard agrees, “I’m excited, and a little bit nervous, but more just really looking forward to it.”
Durham, Scatchard, Jim Merkel and Susan Cutting have been preparing for the bike trip for months. The road adventure is focused on getting people to reduce their carbon footprint by decreasing their dependence on fossil fuels…Â Details