Levi Leipheimer, one of three US cyclists with a shot at winning next year's Tour de France, is taking it easy in the off-season at his home in Santa Rosa.
The soft-spoken 32-year-old told the Santa Rosa Press Democrat that he's been mountain biking Annadel and Spring Lake with his cycling mates this fall, but last week started riding his racing …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/18/cyclist-leipheimer-mountain-biking-in-california-off-season/
Sports Illustrated has picked a “Sportsman of the Year” since it first began publishing in 1954. SI columnist Trisha Blackmar backs pro cyclist George Hincapie for the award in 2005.
She cites the difficulties of the sport of cycling, the American's achievements this year and the teamwork that exemplifies Hincapie's attitude when it comes to his team's boss, Lance Armstrong….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/17/cyclist-hincapie-touted-for-sis-sportsman-of-the-year/
Have you ever wondered what life must be like for the Kristin Armstrong, the 34-year-old former wife of Lance Armstrong?
Lance's picture seems to be everywhere; if not decked out in his Discovery Channel Pro Cycling team gear during the Tour de France, then he's posing with fiancee rock-star Sheryl Crow. They even appear together on Oprah!
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/09/former-mrs-lance-armstrong-running-not-bicycling/
The two-day Pan-Massachusetts Challenge bike ride retained its title as the most successful athletic fund-raising event in the nation again this year.
When combined with the totals accumulated through the Lance Armstrong Foundation's Peloton Project and countless other charity bike rides, it demonstrates another powerful ability for cycling to do good. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/07/pan-massachusetts-challenge-and-ride-for-roses-score-big/
Remember the lawsuit filed earlier this year by Mike Anderson? He claimed former boss Lance Armstrong promised him hundreds of thousands of bucks to open a bike shop, then reneged.
The lawsuit was settled out of court last week, reports the Austin American-Statesman. No details were given in a statement to the press, except:
“Lance and Mike have wished each other …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/05/armstrong-and-former-assistant-settle-lawsuit/
TM Advertising president David Lyon is leaving to become marketing head at the Lance Armstrong Foundation, according to AdWeek.
Dallas-based TM, a member of the giant Interpublic Group, counts ExxonMobil among its clients. It recently lost Subaru, which you'll remember has had Armstrong as a spokesman. Lyon's arrival could bring more punch to the foundation that seems to have no …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/05/new-marketing-chief-at-lance-armstrong-foundation/
The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) has closed yet another loophole in its sale of yellow bracelets to support cancer research and education.
The UN's World Intellectual Property Organization has ruled against a cybersquatter selling LIVESTRONG bracelets, reports MSNBC.
In this case, a California-based operator held three domain names that were similar to the official Livestrong.org and offered the bracelets commercially …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/01/lance-armstrong-foundation-wins-yellow-bracelet-case/
“Last time I did something too good, the French started testing my urine every 15 minutes.” …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/10/30/bicycle-quote-lance-armstrong-on-snl/
“Once again Jean-Marie LeBlanc has taken an unsolicited shot at me and continues to ignore the truth. And while he may want to erase the last seven years I have nothing but great memories of participating in the greatest sports event in the world.
“Jean-Marie claims the Tour deserves a better fate, I believe it deserves a better leader.''
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/10/28/bicycle-quote-lance-armstrong-responds-to-tour-official/
On “Saturday Night Live,” it's not about the bike, it's about the comedy.
So can Lance Armstrong, known for his icy glare against competing cyclists, be funny? We'll find out Saturday night when he guest hosts SNL on NBC. Look for some jabs at the French.
The 7-time Tour de France winner will be joined by musical guest, and fiancee, …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/10/28/lance-armstrong-hosts-snl-on-saturday/
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