US Postal Service chooses a bicycling theme.
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After 19 stages of the Tour de France, Andy Schleck finally grabbed the yellow jersey from Thomas Voeckler in the bike race's final day in the Alps on Friday.
The big question now is whether the cyclist from Luxembourg can hold the lead for more than a day. Accomplished time trialist Cadel Evans (BMC), trailing by 57 seconds, must be licking his chops for the chance to overtake him in the penultimate stage in Grenoble on Saturday.
Asked about his chances against Evans in the time trial, Schleck (Leopard-Trek) said:
“Many riders say the yellow jersey gives you wings, and I hope that's the case tomorrow.”
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Tour favorite gets yellow jersey
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French cyclist wins on l'Alpe-D'Huez
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Biking Bis is out on the road, biking. See previous post. This is Mrs. Biking Bis filling in for all you TdF fans who need your morning fix.
Today's stage, the second day in the Alps, separated the men from the boys, as my father would say. Andy Schleck stole the show but could …
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A scenic start to overnight bike trip Originally uploaded by ebis50
When you take a bicycle trip anywhere to the west of Seattle, your tour usually starts at the ferry terminal. Here, you can enjoy breath-taking views of the Puget Sound as you wait for your ferry. If you miscalculated the …
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Alpine stage
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The cyclists in the peloton are likely to feel a little light-headed on Thursday, and it won't be from the exhilaration of riding in the Tour de France.
The Stage 18 route visits two “beyond category” and a mountain top finish that is at 2,645 meters — about 8,600 feet where the air is starting to get a little thin.
This is a great way to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Tour's first visit to the Alps, although the cyclists will be too winded to blow out the candles.
There's only one more Alpine stage …
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Norway's Edvald Boasson Hagen won his second stage at this year's Tour de France on Wednesday after attacking a breakaway on the final climb of the day.
The Sky cyclist has been beaten at the line on Tuesday by fellow countryman and breakaway companion Thor Hushovd, but on Stage 17 he crossed the line solo, 40 seconds ahead of the closest chaser.
Meanwhile, the contenders for the yellow jersey gained nearly half-a-minute on Frenchman Thomas Voeckler, who survived for his ninth day in the lead. He didn't show any weakness on the final climb, but he lost time as he ran off the road into a driveway on the way down.
Defending champion Alberto Contador showed some life again by attacking on the final climb …
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Stage 17 boasts five major climbs on Wednesday — two Category 3s, two Category 2s, and a Category 1.
With Alberto Contador more than 3:30 behind the yellow jersey and still trailing the Schlecks, it's possible he'll choose one of the mountains late in the 179km (111 miles) bike race from Gap to Pinerolo (Italy) to make his move.
The Category 1 Sestrieres is the penultimate climb, cresting about 37 miles (60km) from the finish. The final climb ….
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