Articles filed under Cycling
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Bikes and beer on tap this weekend in CarpentersvilleOct 15, 2009 11:00 pm - The acres of green grass in Carpenter Park will be turned into a challenging bike course that will have riders and spectators sitting on the edge of their bike seats and...
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Armstrong calls 2010 Tour tough, wide openOct 13, 2009 11:00 pm - PARIS -- Lance Armstrong considers the 2010 Tour de France course "tough" because of the cobblestones sections and three punishing summit finishes in the Pyrenees. The s...
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Armstrong back in France for Tour route unveilingOct 12, 2009 11:00 pm - PARIS -- Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong and 2009 winner Alberto Contador will be on hand Wednesday when organizers unveil the 2010 route for cycling'...
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Report: Astana team target of doping probeOct 12, 2009 11:00 pm - PARIS -- French prosecutors have reportedly launched a preliminary investigation against the Astana cycling team to examine syringes belonging to the squad during this y...
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Another record ride for ArmstrongAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - LEADVILLE, Colo. - Lance Armstrong can't remember the last time he raced 65 miles by himself. "I don't know, maybe when I was a young, young kid," he said. "You would ne...
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Record-setting numbers for Tour of Elk GroveAug 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Officials for the 4th annual Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove say the nation's largest three-day competitive cycling event showed an increase in both number of riders ...
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A picture perfect wrap-up for Tour of Elk Grove -- and bright future aheadAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - The road to success for the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove has been a sprint rather than a marathon. On Sunday, the fourth edition of the tour ended with enthusiasti...
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Australian takes men's pro title at Tour of Elk GroveAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Australian Karl Menzies beat out more than100 professional cyclists to become the $25,000 overall winner Sunday of the three-stage men's pro race at the Alexian Brothers...
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Spectators get their fill of cycling races at Tour of Elk GroveAug 01, 2009 11:00 pm - No spot's really a bad spot to watch a bike race. Not if you're Gail Sullivan. The Elk Grove Village woman has been coming to the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove bik...
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Tour of Elk Grove big step in dreams of turning proJul 31, 2009 11:00 pm - For many riders in this weekend's Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove bike races, the quest to turn professional is a full-time profession itself. The four members of the...