(Feb. 16: High Road reinstated; VeloNews)

Giro d'Italia officials took punitive measures against top-flight pro cycling teams Astana and High Road by denying them admission to three-week race that begins May 10.

It's seems unfortunate and a bit unfair that the likes of Americans Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner (Astana) and George Hincapie (High Road), as well as Spain's Alberto Contador, won't be able to compete because of lax drug oversight by those teams in previous years.

It also raises the possibility that the Tour de France may follow suit, which would prevent Contador from defending his 2007 title and Leipheimer and Hincapie from a chance at wearing the yellow jersey.   more »