Italian cyclist Ricardo Riccò, who tested positive for CERA (a third-generation EPO drug) while competing at the 2008 Tour de France, has filed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Riccò’s appeal seeks a reduction in the two-year ban that Italy’s anti-doping agency handed him in the wake of his positive test this summer, based on his co-operation with authorities. According to a statement released by the CAS earlier today, as a general ...

Discovery has a new show called Iditarod: Toughest Race on Earth, which raises the obvious question - is it really? "Toughest Race on Earth" is quite a bold claim. What's really the toughest race on earth? Let's break down the contenders.Honorable Mention - Le Mans 24 HoursSure, driving a car for 24 straight hours is tough, but this event doesn't really compare with some of the other races on the list. For one, the drivers ...

Listen now by clicking here: September 26, 2008 Sponsored by Audible. For your free audio book, visit audiblepodcast.com/cycling. Also sponsored by listeners like you - Thanks for your donations! SPECIAL EPISODE - GREG LEMOND This is Greg Lemond talking to me and two other journalists after the Lance Armstrong press conference. It was an opportunity from Greg to expand on his comments and question at the press conference. PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC: Happy by Jimmie Bratcher ...

I guess he got bored bouncing along from one Hollywood starlet to another. Either that or Matthew McConaughey just isn't that impressed by him anymore. Armstrong, who will be 37 this month, is set to race for Astana for the 2009 season. His racing schedule would include — drumbeat — the Tour de France. Armstrong retired from racing in July of 2005 just after completing his 7th consecutive Tour de France win. According to NBC ...

Merci aux 365 abonnés de Vélib’ qui ont participé à cet évènement insolite ! Celui de réaliser une partie du parcours du Tour de France en Vélib’ de la rue de Rivoli jusqu’à la ligne d’arrivée sur la plus belle avenue du monde.

A lot goes into keeping Team Garmin-Chipotle H3O fueled, moving and happy for three solid weeks. Team Soigneur Sandra NiHodnae put together this massive list and a full report of just what it takes. Here’s what we pack per rider, per day. So multiply this list by at least 200! 6 bars between Clif, Mojo, Nectar, Z Bar 2 protein bars 5 Clif gels 4 Clif blocks 2 cans Clif electrolyte 0.5 can Clif recovery ...