RadioShack might not have the Tour de France favorite in its ranks, but team boss Johan Bruyneel hopes a trio made up of Lance Armstrong, Andreas Kloeden and Levi Leipheimer will derail defending champion Alberto Contador’s bid to win the showcase event for a third time.
Contador, who defeated Armstrong last July to claim a second Tour victory, is favored to defend his title.
But although the Spaniard has the odds on his side, seven-time champion Armstrong  … Details
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Four of the UK’s best Stand Up Paddle-boarders have just set a new World record for crossing the English Channel. With a relay team and a solo paddler taking on the challenge together to support Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) campaigns, the conditions were great for the 21-mile crossing with light winds and the sun shining, and we are delighted to claim a brand-new World record*!
As the first ever relay SUP team to attempt the famous crossing, we are confident that the riders have set an outstanding benchmark World record of  … Details
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Today Surfing America announced that it would keep tradition alive and award the 10th Annual State of California Governor’s Cup to first place finishers in the Boys U18 and Girls U18 Divisions at this week’s Surfing America USA Championships. The event kicked-off Wednesday, June 23 and runs through Monday, June 28 at Lower Trestles in San Onofre State Beach, CA  … Details
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The 2010 edition of the Hong Kong Open Windsurfing Championship will be held from 21 – 27 September 2010.
The event will be based on Tung Wan of Cheung Chau Island. Weather conditions in September are expected to be 24 – 28°c with wind speed 6 – 20 knots depending on the time of the day. Water  … Details
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