Articles filed under Cycling
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Pro cyclists gearing up for Tour of Elk GroveJul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Quickly becoming a staple of the suburban summer sports season, the 4th annual Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove, a nationally acclaimed event featuring top competitive...
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Armstrong ready for another TourJun 30, 2009 11:00 pm - PARIS - Lance Armstrong believes he can win an eighth Tour de France title, well aware his aging legs are not as strong as they used to be. He also is willing to put suc...
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Armstrong set for Tour support roleJun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - PARIS -- Lance Armstrong says he's capable of winning an eighth Tour de France but is ready, if necessary, to put his ambitions on hold for teammate and rival Alberto Co...
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Hoffman Estates inline skate races expand to cycling, foot racesJun 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Last year's inline skating races in Hoffman Estates drew such a positive response that this year's event has been expanded, thanks to some corporate muscle. Both Alexian...
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Criterium cycling back to Arlington HeightsJun 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Bicycle racing will return to Arlington Heights with the Arlington Criterium July 14. Professional racers from across the U.S. and abroad will speed at 30 to 35 mph, fas...
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Costs keep Schaumburg out of Tour of Elk GroveJun 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Financial concerns are keeping Schaumburg from participating in the Tour of Elk Grove bike race this year. Last year, a one-day road race was added to the now-annual, th...
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Local rider soars as BMX event makes landing at Sears CentreApr 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Addison's Koji Kraft was asked about his livelihood as a bicycle-motocross rider. "It's got its ups and downs," he said with a straight face. Those literal ups and downs...
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Lance Armstrong will race in NM after allApr 27, 2009 11:00 pm - ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Lance Armstrong will compete in the Tour of the Gila after all, the seven-time Tour de France champion's first race since breaking his collarbone in...
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France not seeking sanctions against ArmstrongApr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - PARIS -- France's anti-doping agency said Friday it will not seek sanctions against cyclist Lance Armstrong over a dispute with a drug tester. The agency said in a state...
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Hamilton retires from cycling after positive testApr 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton, whose win at the Athens Games was overshadowed by a blood doping scandal, tested positive for another banned substance and will ret...