The Outdoor Life Network will have live coverage of the Tour de France beginning July 2, but that's not where you can see the most of Lance Armstrong this summer.
The Discovery Channel, which as you know sponsors the pro cycling team on which Armstrong rides, is featuring the 6-time Tour de France champion on its own network as well …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/06/01/the-lance-armstrong-channel/
All eyes will be on Lance Armstrong next week when returns to competitive cycling with the 8-day Dauphiné Libéré in France, June 5 through 12.
It's only one of the few multi-day races he's joined this year; he dropped out of the Paris-Nice in the spring and rode in support of Discovery Channel teammate Tom Danielson a few weeks later when he …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/05/31/lance-armstrong-back-in-the-saddle-on-sunday/
Sales of “Made in Taiwan” bicycles and bike parts continued to roll along in the first three months of 2005.
The Chinese Economic News Service reports bicycle output up 24% and parts — such as wheel rims, spokes and lights — up 23%.
The quarterly report also says shipment delays by Shimano, Japan largest bike component manufacturer, forced Taiwan bike …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/05/31/made-in-taiwan-emblem-on-more-bikes/
The three-week running of the Italian soap opera — the Giro d' Italia — ended on Sunday.
Casual viewers will note that Italian Paolo Savoldelli of Discovery Channel's Pro Cycling Team won the overall race, and Alessandro Petacchi took the final 74-mile stage from Albese con Cassano to Milan.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/05/29/its-a-wrap-for-giro-d-italias-as-the-wheel-turns-soap-opera/
If you want to lose weight by riding your bicycle into the ground, go ahead. It won't weaken your bones.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University say that, unlike dieting alone, exercising to lose weight doesn't reduce bone mass, even in people aged 55 and older.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/05/25/biking-to-lose-weight-wont-weaken-bones/
“I broke my nose and jaw in a collision with a motorbike in 2003, got a virus from over-training in 2004 and then had another two accidents after that. I've still got nine screws and a titanium plate in my collar bone. Hopefully I'm being paid back for everything I've been through. Victory in the Giro would mark the end …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/05/25/bicycle-quote-paolo-savoldelli-leader-in-giro-d-italia/
If Paolo Savoldelli can hang on for a few more days, he might have this Giro d' Italia in the bag.
The Discovery Channel Pro Cycling team captain — in the absense of Lance Armstrong — is beginning to consider a win after retaining the overall leader's pink jersey on Wednesday on the 130-mile bicycle race from Lissone to Varazze. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/05/25/giro-d-italia-win-coming-into-sight-for-discos-savoldelli/
Many cyclists dream about taking their first TransAmerica trip. Some dream about taking their second.
Thomas Beasley dreams that his 53rd will be his last.
The 36-year-old cyclist has crossed the US 52 times from north to south or east to west. As he rides, he stops in towns and cities along the way to raise money for multiple sclerosis….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/05/23/53rd-cross-country-tour-might-be-his-last/
I printed a “Bicycle Quote” last week made by President Bush's spokesman Scott McClellan after the White House and Congress were evacuated when a small aircraft mistakenly entered restricted airspace.
It didn't end there.
The next day, McClellan had to field more questions about the event and reasons why Bush, who was riding his mountain bike at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, was not immediately …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/05/20/president-bush-is-on-his-bike-do-not-disturb/
Bicycle riders in northwest cities will join those across the US tonight for a Ride for Silence, mourning those killed or injured in accidents with motor vehicles.
I've been hearing about this year's Bike Month and Bike to Work Day for weeks. A story in this morning's Detroit Free Press was the first I've read about the Ride for Silence.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/05/18/bicycle-ride-for-silence-mourns-fallen-riders-wednesday-night/
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