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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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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/22/seven-us-riders-in-tour-de-georgias-top-10/
(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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(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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/21/will-the-next-lance-armstrong-please-stand-up/
Just two days after announcing he'd retire after this year's Tour de France, Lance Armstrong appears to be getting back to his winning form.
Armstrong finished #3 behind Peter Wrolich of Gerolsteiner and Manuel Quinziato of Saunier Duval Prodir in Wednesday's stage of the Tour de Georgia.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/21/lance-armstrong-finishes-3-in-tour-de-georgia/
Early results, I'm sure to be followed by complete results, are posted on cyclingnews.com for the Tour de Georgia, which is listed under major races.
I have to get used to these late finishes. Out here in the Pacific time zone, most of the Euro races are over by the time I've had my second cup of coffee in the morning.
The winners today: Robbie …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/19/tour-de-georgia-results-finally/
For sheer drama off the bike, I don't think there's ever been a day like this in American cycling.
First, Lance Armstrong, 33, left, one of the most recognizable athletes in the world, ends weeks of speculation and announces that he will retire at the end of the 2005 Tour de France.
Just a couple of hours later, an anti-doping …
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(Updated April 19) US cycling took a one-two punch on Monday. First Lance Armstrong announced he would retire after this year's Tour de France, then US cyclist Tyler Hamilton, left, was banned from competitive cycling for two years after testing positive for blood doping.
The US Anti-Doping Agency made the announcement on Monday. Hamilton said he would appeal the ruling by the arbitration board that heard his case and ruled in a 2-1 split.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/18/tyler-hamilton-suspended-from-pro-cycling-for-two-years/
Lance Armstrong announced that he would retire from professional cycling at the close of the 2005 Tour de France. He made his announcement on Monday at the Tour de Georgia press conference in Augusta, Ga.
“This Tour de France will be my last race as a professional cyclist,” he said, choking on the words. This brings to an end his 14 years of professional cycling in which he survived cancer, won a record six Tour de France championships, and became a household word around much of the world.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/18/lance-armstrong-this-tour-de-france-is-my-last-race/
What is Lance Armstrong's big announcement at Monday's press conference preceding the Tour de Georgia? If you can get to a TV with cable that carries the Outdoor Life Network, you can find out immediately.
OLN is covering the announcement live at about 2:30 p.m. (ET). Unfortunately, due to scheduling and bicycling's place in the pecking order against hunting and …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/17/lance-armstrong-live-on-oln-monday/
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