Cycling News

Syndicated from BBC Cycling News.

  1. Cancellara wins first Tour stage - Fabian Cancellara powers to victory in the opening time trial in the Tour de France as seven-time champion Lance Armstrong makes his return to the race.
  2. Boonen handed late Tour reprieve - Belgian rider Tom Boonen is allowed to enter this year's Tour de France by a French arbitration court.
  3. Armstrong given dope test warning - Lance Armstrong is warned he will be "particularly monitored" in doping tests at this year's Tour de France, which starts on Saturday.
  4. Briton Wegelius gains Tour slot - Charles Wegelius is given a Tour de France place following the withdrawal of Dutchman Thomas Dekker due to a positive doping test.
  5. GB cycling chief backs Tour aim - GB cycling chief executive Ian Drake gives his backing to the plan to deliver a British Tour de France winner with a new team by 2014.
  6. City honours Olympic cyclist Hoy - Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy is honoured as he receives the Edinburgh Award in his home city.
  7. House beats GB stars to win title - Kristian House beat a host of Olympic superstars to claim the first major win of his cycling career at the British National Road Race Championships.
  8. Cooke claims 10th British title - Nicole Cooke adds the British National road race title to her Olympic and world crowns in Abergavenny.
  9. Elite cyclists 'risk infertility' - Professional cyclists should consider freezing their sperm before embarking on their careers, say researchers.
  10. Contador to lead Astana Tour team - Alberto Contador will lead Astana's Tour de France, with seven-time winner Lance Armstrong in a support-rider role.
  11. GB elite riders set for Team Sky - Geraint Thomas, David Millar, Bradley Wiggins and Steve Cummings will join a new British-based team, according to British Cycling coach Shane Sutton.
  12. Valverde to miss Tour de France - Alejandro Valverde's team says the Spaniard will not ride in this year's Tour de France as he waits for an appeal to be heard against a two-year doping ban.
  13. Wales given Games cycling boost - Wales are likely to have Olympic star cyclists Geraint Thomas and Nicole Cooke available to compete at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
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