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Tom Danielson

Winner of Tour de Georgia 2005

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US cycling alive and well at Tour de Georgia

Those who fear US cycling is dead after Lance Armstrong announced his pending retirement should be checking the results in the Tour de Georgia.

In an international field, the US riders continue to dominate the bicycle race as the first five across the finish line in Saturday's stage were all Americans, representing four different teams. See CyclingNews for all …

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Seven US riders in Tour de Georgia's top 10

Danish cyclist Brian Vandborg (CSC) won Friday's stage of  the Tour de Georgia in a close finish in Dahlonega, according to the running commentary at CyclingNews.
Ranked 10th in the overall standings at the start of the day, he'll move up on Americans Floyd Landis, David Zabriskie, and Bobby Julich.
The official standings aren't out yet, but …

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The man behind Tour of California bicycle race

(Updated April 27) What kind of a chance for success does the Tour of California bicycle race have next year?
Considering the popularity of the Tour de Georgia, I certainly gave it a spot on the podium. That is until Monday, when the potentially biggest draw for the race, Lance Armstrong, announced he was retiring from pro bicycle racing after this year's Tour …

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Phil Anschutz

Tour of California investor

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Floyd Landis wins Tour de Georgia time trial

American cyclist Floyd Landis won the Thursday time trial in the Tour de Georgia.
VeloNews reports Landis (Phonak) scored an upset victory, as he beat former teammate, and last year's winner, Lance Armstrong. In fact, Americans rounded out the top four places, as Landis was joined by David Zabriskie (CSC), second; Chris Baldwin (Navigators),  third; and Bobby Julich (CSC), fourth. Armstrong finished …

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Will the next Lance Armstrong please stand up?

(Updated April 24) When six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong announced on Monday that his pro career would end with this year's Tour, many asked: “Who's next?”

That's a good question, considering the leading contender to take Armstrong's position at the top of the Tour de France podium has been Tyler Hamilton. Unfortunately, Hamilton was banned from professional cycling for two years …

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Bicycle Quote: President Bush

“I'm not supposed to endorse products, but it's called a Trek,” President Bush's response to a question (was it a set-up?) when asked recently what kind of mountain bike he rode …

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