Tag: Cycling
Rogers claims maiden national time-trial title
Former world champion Michael Rogers has won his first national time-trial title at the Australian road cycling Championships near Ballarat.[MORE]
Queenslander wins time trial in Ballarat
Queensland's Carla Ryan has won the women's time trial at the Australian Road Cycling Championships in Ballarat.[MORE]
Road cyclists prepare for Buninyong test
The Australian Open Road Cycling Championships will begin today at Buninyong, south of Ballarat.[MORE]
Armstrong eyes Astana podium sweep, 2010 Tour
Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong says his Astana team has a chance at a podium sweep in this year's Tour de France and he might ride in 2010, according to an Internet interview.[MORE]
Broun wins, despite crashes
Despite crashing twice, Queensland cyclist Kirsty Broun won the last race of the Jayco Bay Classic criterium series on Tuesday to secure the overall title.[MORE]
Lance's comeback to boost cycling: Evans
Tour de France runner-up Cadel Evans says Lance Armstrong's comeback could give Australian cycling a major boost.[MORE]
Cadel to lead Gillett memorial ride
Tour de France runner-up Cadel Evans will be one of more than 2,000 people taking part in a Victorian charity bike ride today in memory of cyclist Amy Gillett.[MORE]
'Flying Scotsman' Hoy knighted
Triple Beijing Olympic cycling gold medallist Chris Hoy was knighted overnight as every Briton to strike gold in China was recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours List.[MORE]
Local takes out Devonport Wheelrace
In Tasmania, north-west coast riders have dominated cycling competition on day two of the Devonport Carnival.[MORE]
Aussie cyclist Cooke signs for Vacansoleil
Australian sprint specialist Baden Cooke has signed a one-year contract with Dutch outfit Vacansoleil, the second tier Continental Pro team said overnight.[MORE]
Armstrong not a Down Under chance: O'Grady
Cyclist Stuart O'Grady talks down Lance Armstrong's chances of winning the Tour Down Under.[MORE]
O'Grady to lead CSC in Tour Down Under
South Australian cyclist Stuart O'Grady has confirmed he will ride in next month's Tour Down Under.[MORE]
Youngster takes Launceston wheel race
A 16-year-old Tasmanian, Harriet Kossman, has beaten a top quality field to win this years women's wheel race at the Launceston Cycling Carnival.[MORE]
Devonport double in Latrobe Wheel
Tasmanian teenage rider Brandon Stuart has won Australia's richest cycling race, the men's Latrobe Wheel.[MORE]
Armstrong's girlfriend expecting baby: report
Seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is expecting a baby with his girlfriend, CNN has reported.[MORE]
Cooke, Bobridge to race in Tour Down Under
Former Tour de France green jersey winner Baden Cooke will lead the UniSA-Australia team in next month's Tour Down Under.[MORE]
Italian teams confirmed for Tour Down Under
Italian UCI ProTour teams Liquigas and Lampre-NGC have confirmed their entries for Australia's Tour Down Under next month, organisers said.[MORE]
Vic rider blitzes field
Victorian rider Hilton Clarke has won his second Launceston Cycling Classic after beating a top quality field in last night's event.[MORE]
Astana names team for Tour Down Under
Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong's Astana team roster for next month's Tour Down Under includes three riders from the 2008 Giro d'Italia, organisers said.[MORE]
Drug testers paying Armstrong regular visits
International drug testers are keeping a watchful eye on Lance Armstrong during his probation period, the seven-time Tour de France winner has revealed.[MORE]
Schumacher takes legal action over Tour drug tests
German cyclist Stefan Schumacher, who failed two drugs tests at the Tour de France, has confirmed he is suing the French anti-doping authorities (AFLD) for defamation.[MORE]
Piepoli faces ban after positive test
Italian rider Leonardo Piepoli faces a two-year ban after testing positive for the latest generation erythropoietin (EPO) product CERA, the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) said. A CONI statement said Piepoli, 37, had tested positive for Mircera, CERA's commercial name, at this year's Tour de France.[MORE]
Premier peddles new bike lanes
Cyclists will soon be able to take their pick from a handful of new bike lanes around greater Hobart.[MORE]
Tour winner Pereiro to ride in Adelaide
The 2006 winner of the Tour de France, Spain's Oscar Pereiro, will ride in next month's Tour Down Under in Adelaide.[MORE]
McEwen hopeful team switch will help chances
Australian Robbie McEwen says he hopes a change of team can help him return to Tour de France glory next year.[MORE]
