True, Lance Armstrong has retired from professional bicycle racing. But the 7-time Tour de France winner will be putting plenty of miles on his bicycle this fall in three events. Two events are still seeking cyclists to join him.
All the events are fund-raising efforts for cancer research and cancer awareness. …
Monthly Archive: July 2005
Lance Armstrong riding at 3 events this fall
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Former filling station, I suppose. Hot and dry area known as Arizona Outback.
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July 31, 2005
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Money for cycling in transportation bill passed by Congress
Congress finally passed the $286.4 billion Transportation Equity Act on Friday. While most of the money is aimed at huge transportation projects, it also spends several billion for alternative methods of travel — namely biking and hiking.
One section will fund $370 million for recreational bike and hike trails over the next 5 years, in addition to more than 150 bike projects termed “high priority.”
Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2005/07/30/money-for-cycling-in-transportation-bill-passed-by-congress/
Twenty-four riders will ride relay fashion in groups of six cross-country in nine days. Find out more about team members at the Tour of Hope's team website.
Posted on:
July 30, 2005
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Bicycle Quote: Letterman re: Lance
“Congratulations to Lance Armstrong on winning the Tour De France once again. He now has so many yellow jerseys he's now considered a Christo project.”
Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2005/07/29/bicycle-quote-letterman-re-lance/
OLN scores biggest audience ever with Tour de France
About 1.7 million viewers watched the Tour de France live finale on Sunday, marking the Outdoor Life Network's largest audience ever.
The daily live coverage drew a smaller viewership. An average 607,250 watched OLN's 23 days of live tour coverage, according to the Associated Press.
Note that the live coverage was in the morning, while most people are at work. Or, …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2005/07/28/oln-scores-biggest-audience-ever-with-tour-de-france/
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VisionTech aero bar recall
VisionTech USA is recalling 4 brands of its aero bars that can crack or break.
The Auburn, Washington, company is making the recall in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission after receiving two reports of the centerpiece breaking, causing minor injuries.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2005/07/27/visiontech-aero-bar-recall/
Vinokourov hangs up on T-Mobile
The peloton's tire tracks were still fresh on the Champs Elysees as Alexandre Vinokourov announced he had taken a spot with the Liberty Seguros team.
The BBC reports that Vinokourov will lead the team (7th in team competition), which floundered in the recent Tour behind Robeto Heras (45 overall) and Joseba Beloki (75th overall).
The 31-year-old cyclist …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2005/07/27/vinokourov-hangs-up-on-t-mobile/
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