Contador Will Quit Astana Team if Joined by Lance Armstrong

Apparently, the Astana cycling team isn't big enough for Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong. Spain's Contador--fresh off his history-making win at the Vuelta a España--has said that if Armstrong signs with the...

Armstrong, Cancellara win Olympic time trial gold

There were questions heading in to the men's time trial, such as: whether Stefan Schumacher carried his form from the tour; or whether Contador was best suited to the hilly course. A resounding no on both counts....

Leipheimer extends lead in Tour of California

The Tour of California continued today with Leipheimer still leading. "Champion Levi Leipheimer extended his race lead in the Tour of California on Friday with a dominant individual time trial victory. ...

Leiphmer defends title at tour of California

Los Angeles (ANTARA News/AFP) - American Levi Leipheimer launches his defence of the Tour of California title on Sunday as he and his Astana teammates try to rebound from the shock of their ban from the 2008 Tour...

Sprint Champs Sprint to the Line: Winning by a tire

The action on the winding roads of California did not slow down yesterday.  Paolo Bettini (the world sprint champion) roared to a bicycle tire finish in San Luis Obispo, edging out the under 23 sprint...

California's Big Bicycle Show

The 2nd annual Tour of California is under way, kicking off the racing action within the hills of San Francisco yesterday. The event runs for eight days and covers some 600 miles. People come from all over to...