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Cyclist Floyd Landis of the U.S. struggles up the notorious ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:25:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Cyclist Floyd Landis of the U.S. struggles up the notorious Bluff Hill near Invercargill during stage two of the Tour of Southland in New Zealand November 2, 2009. REUTERS/Southland Times/Barry Harcourt (NEW ZEALAND SPORT CYCLING) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. AUSTRALIA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN NEW ZEALAND

Astana team rider and Tour de France winner Alberto Contador ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:47:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Astana team rider and Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain speaks to the media during a tribute on World Stroke Day, in Madrid October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Dani Cardona (SPAIN SPORT CYCLING HEALTH)

Astana team rider and Tour de France winner Alberto Contador ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:46:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Astana team rider and Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain smiles as he speaks to the media during a tribute on World Stroke Day, in Madrid October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Dani Cardona (SPAIN SPORT CYCLING HEALTH)

Australia's Cadel Evans said Thursday he is fed up of being ...

(AFP) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:32:00 GMT

(AFP) - Australia's Cadel Evans said Thursday he is fed up of being the nearly man of the Tour de France and is more determined than ever to land cycling's greatest race. Evans has been dogged by doubt after finishing runner-up in the Tour in 2007 and 2008 and only managing a trouble-plagued 30th place in this year's event. Photo:Pascal Pavani/AFP

Dr. Marcelo Cypel, a surgical lung transplant fellow (left), ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:16:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Dr. Marcelo Cypel, a surgical lung transplant fellow (left), and Dr. Shaf Keshavjee, senior scientist in the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine at University Health Network, deliver gene therapy into human donor lungs using a bronchoscope. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Science/AAAS

The July 10, 2008 file photo shows Stefan Schumacher of Germany ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:02:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - The July 10, 2008 file photo shows Stefan Schumacher of Germany crossing the finish line of the sixth stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Aigurande and Super-Besse, central France. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS / Bas Czerwinski)

Tour de France champion Alberto Contador, pictured on October ...

(AFP) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:47:00 GMT

(AFP) - Tour de France champion Alberto Contador, pictured on October 17, would like to race with a Spanish team next year but refused to rule out staying with Astana until his contract with the Kazakh-funded outfit runs out in 2010. Photo:Jose Dominguez/AFP

(L-R, front row) His father Jean-Jacques, his daughter Cameron, ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:36:00 GMT

(Reuters) - (L-R, front row) His father Jean-Jacques, his daughter Cameron, and his mother Chantal attend the funeral service of Belgium's cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke in Ploegsteert October 24, 2009. Belgian media reported that the former classics specialist was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal on Oct 12, at the age of 34. REUTERS/Damien Menu/Handout (BELGIUM SPORT CYCLING) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Relatives and friends attend the funeral service of Belgium's ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:34:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Relatives and friends attend the funeral service of Belgium's cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke in Ploegsteert October 24, 2009. Belgian media reported that the former classics specialist was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal on Oct 12, at the age of 34. REUTERS/Damien Menu/Handout (BELGIUM SPORT CYCLING) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Cameron, the daughter of Belgium's cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke, ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:31:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Cameron, the daughter of Belgium's cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke, lays a flower on the coffin after his funeral service in Ploegsteert October 24, 2009. Belgian media reported that the former classics specialist was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal on Oct 12, at the age of 34. REUTERS/Damien Menu/Handout (BELGIUM SPORT CYCLING) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

A portrait of Belgium's cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:20:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A portrait of Belgium's cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke is displayed on his coffin during his funeral service in Ploegsteert October 24, 2009. Belgian media reported that the former classics specialist was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal on Oct 12, at the age of 34. REUTERS/Damien Menu/Handout (BELGIUM SPORT CYCLING IMAGES OF THE DAY) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

The mother of Belgium's former cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:38:00 GMT

(Reuters) - The mother of Belgium's former cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke cries after his funeral service in Ploegsteert October 24, 2009. Belgian media reported that the former classics specialist was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal on Oct 12, at the age of 34. REUTERS/Sebastien Pirlet (BELGIUM SPORT CYCLING OBITUARY)

A supporter of Belgium's former cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:37:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A supporter of Belgium's former cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke wraps himself with a flag depicting the cyclist during Vandenbroucke's funeral service in Ploegsteert October 24, 2009. Belgian media reported that the former classics specialist was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal on Oct 12, at the age of 34. REUTERS/Sebastien Pirlet (BELGIUM SPORT CYCLING OBITUARY)

Supporters of Belgium's former cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:35:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Supporters of Belgium's former cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke attend his funeral service outside the church of Ploegsteert October 24, 2009. Belgian media reported that the former classics specialist was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal on Oct 12, at the age of 34. REUTERS/Sebastien Pirlet (BELGIUM SPORT CYCLING OBITUARY)

Retired cycling champion Johan Museeuw reacts after the funeral ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:33:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Retired cycling champion Johan Museeuw reacts after the funeral service of Belgium's cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke in Ploegsteert October 24, 2009. Belgian media reported that the former classics specialist was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal on Oct 12, at the age of 34. REUTERS/Sebastien Pirlet (BELGIUM SPORT CYCLING)

Quick Step cycling team manager Patrick Lefevere is pictured ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:31:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Quick Step cycling team manager Patrick Lefevere is pictured after the funeral service of Belgium's former cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke in Ploegsteert October 24, 2009. Belgian media reported that the former classics specialist was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal on Oct 12, at the age of 34. REUTERS/Sebastien Pirlet (BELGIUM SPORT CYCLING HEADSHOT)

Nico Mattan, friend and former teammate of Belgium's cyclist ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:28:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Nico Mattan, friend and former teammate of Belgium's cyclist Frank Vandenbroucke, walks beside the hearse during Vandenbroucke's funeral service in Ploegsteert October 24, 2009. Belgian media reported that the former classics specialist was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal on Oct 12, at the age of 34. REUTERS/Sebastien Pirlet (BELGIUM SPORT CYCLING OBITUARY)

Relatives and friends of Belgium's former cycling champion Frank ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Relatives and friends of Belgium's former cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke carry his coffin after his funeral service in Ploegsteert October 24, 2009. Belgian media reported that the former classics specialist was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal on Oct 12, at the age of 34. REUTERS/Sebastien Pirlet (BELGIUM SPORT CYCLING OBITUARY)

The father (L) and mother (R) of Belgium's cycling champion ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:49:00 GMT

(Reuters) - The father (L) and mother (R) of Belgium's cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke leave the church, with Vandenbroucke's daughter Cameron (C) after his funeral service in Ploegsteert October 24, 2009. Belgian media reported that the former classics specialist was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal on Oct 12, at the age of 34. REUTERS/Sebastien Pirlet (BELGIUM SPORT CYCLING)

A supporter of Belgium's late cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:46:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A supporter of Belgium's late cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke attends his funeral service in Ploegsteert October 24, 2009. Belgian media reported that the former classics specialist was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal on Oct 12, at the age of 34. REUTERS/Sebastien Pirlet (BELGIUM SPORT CYCLING)

Supporters of Belgium's late cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:44:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Supporters of Belgium's late cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke react during his funeral service in Ploegsteert October 24, 2009. Belgian media reported that the former classics specialist was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal on Oct 12, at the age of 34. REUTERS/Sebastien Pirlet (BELGIUM SPORT CYCLING)

The coffin of late Belgium's cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:28:00 GMT

(Reuters) - The coffin of late Belgium's cycling champion Frank Vandenbroucke is carried out of the church after his funeral service in Ploegsteert October 24, 2009. Belgian media reported that the former classics specialist was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal on Oct 12, at the age of 34. REUTERS/Sebastien Pirlet (BELGIUM SPORT CYCLING OBITUARY)

Seven times Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Seven times Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong cycles through Dublin's Phoenix Park August 25, 2009. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

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(Metro) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:14:00 GMT

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Astana rider Alberto Contador of Spain (front) cycles during ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:56:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Astana rider Alberto Contador of Spain (front) cycles during the Gran Premio cycling race in Cancun October 17, 2009. Contador won the race. REUTERS/Gerardo Garcia (MEXICO SPORT CYCLING)

Astana rider Alberto Contador of Spain celebrates while crossing ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:14:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Astana rider Alberto Contador of Spain celebrates while crossing the finish line to win the Gran Premio cycling race in Cancun October 17, 2009. REUTERS/Gerardo Garcia (MEXICO SPORT CYCLING)

Spanish riders Alejandro Valverde, Alberto Contador and Oscar ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:05:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Spanish riders Alejandro Valverde, Alberto Contador and Oscar Freire (L-R) celebrate after participating in the Gran Premio cycling race in Cancun October 17, 2009. Valverde came third in the race, Contador first and Freire was in second place. REUTERS/Gerardo Garcia (MEXICO SPORT CYCLING)

Lance Armstrong of the United States (left), seen here in July ...

(AFP) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:25:00 GMT

(AFP) - Lance Armstrong of the United States (left), seen here in July in Paris with Alberto Contador of Spain. Radio Shack, the new team which will be spearheaded by Armstrong as of 2010, is guaranteed entry to all major races after being granted a Pro Tour licence. Photo:Joel Saget/AFP

Astana rider Lance Armstrong of the U.S. awaits the start of ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:39:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Astana rider Lance Armstrong of the U.S. awaits the start of the first stage of the Tour of Ireland cycling race in Enniskerry August 21, 2009. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

Alberto Contador (left) and Lance Armstrong stand next to the ...

(AFP) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:25:00 GMT

(AFP) - Alberto Contador (left) and Lance Armstrong stand next to the map of the 2010 cycling classic Tour de France route during a press conference on October 14, in Paris. Now with Armstrong racing for Radio Shack, the former teammates are now planning respective campaigns ahead of a hugely-anticipated duel in July 2010 when the race begins in Rotterdam. Photo:Lionel Bonaventure/AFP

Map showing the route of the 2010 Tour de France Photo:/AFP ...

(AFP) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:25:00 GMT

(AFP) - Map showing the route of the 2010 Tour de France Photo:/AFP

VIDEO: Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong described next year's ...

(AFP) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:25:00 GMT

(AFP) - VIDEO: Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong described next year's Tour de France, unveiled on Wednesday, as open to a bigger field of rivals, with a route that puts less emphasis on mountain top finishes and time trials. The 97th edition of the Tour will begin in Rotterdam on July 3 and cross Belgium and France to end in Paris on July 25, covering some 3,590 kilometres. Duration: 02:31 Photo:/AFP

Tour de France 2009 winner Alberto Contador of Spain, left, ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:05:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Tour de France 2009 winner Alberto Contador of Spain, left, Andy Schleck of Luxembourg, center, and American seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong attend the presentation of the Tour de France 2010, in paris, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Christophe Ena)

Tour de France 2009 winner Alberto Contador of Spain, center, ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:44:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Tour de France 2009 winner Alberto Contador of Spain, center, Andy Schleck, left, and Lance Armstrong pose next to the map of the Tour de France 2010, in Paris. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Christophe Ena)

Spanish champion cyclist Alberto Contador gives a thumbs up ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:24:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Spanish champion cyclist Alberto Contador gives a thumbs up near the itinerary of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race, a 3,596 km route starting July 3 from Rotterdam and finishing on the Champs Elysees in Paris on July 25, at a news conference in Paris October 14, 2009. The 97th Tour de France, a prologue and twenty stages, includes four stages in the Pyrenees which will be the highlight of cycling's showcase event in 2010. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen (FRANCE SPORT CYCLING)

Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme (L) and race director ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:24:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme (L) and race director Jean-Francois Pecheux pose near the itinerary of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race at a news conference in Paris October 14, 2009. The 97th Tour de France, a 3,596 km route starting July 3 from Rotterdam and finishing on the Champs Elysees in Paris on July 25, comprises a prologue and twenty stages. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen (FRANCE SPORT CYCLING)

Champion cyclists Lance Armstrong of the U.S. (L) and Andy Schleck ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:22:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Champion cyclists Lance Armstrong of the U.S. (L) and Andy Schleck of Luxembourg attend a news conference in Paris October 14, 2009 to announce the itinerary of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race, a 3,596 km route starting July 3 from Rotterdam and finishing on the Champs Elysees in Paris on July 25. The 97th Tour de France, a prologue and twenty stages, includes four stages in the Pyrenees which will be the highlight of cycling's showcase event in 2010. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen (FRANCE SPORT CYCLING)

Champion cyclist Lance Armstrong of the U.S. (C) speaks to the ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Champion cyclist Lance Armstrong of the U.S. (C) speaks to the media as he attends a news conference in Paris October 14, 2009 to announce the itinerary of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race, a 3,596 km route starting July 3 from Rotterdam and finishing on the Champs Elysees in Paris on July 25. The 97th Tour de France, a prologue and twenty stages, includes four stages in the Pyrenees which will be the highlight of cycling's showcase event in 2010. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen (FRANCE SPORT CYCLING)

From L-R: Andy Schleck of Luxembourg, Tour 2007 winner Alberto ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:11:00 GMT

(Reuters) - From L-R: Andy Schleck of Luxembourg, Tour 2007 winner Alberto Contador of Spain and seven-times Tour winner Lance Armstrong of the U.S. pose around the itinerary of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race at a news conference in Paris October 14, 2009. The 97th Tour de France, a 3,596 km route starting July 3 from Rotterdam and finishing on the Champs Elysees in Paris on July 25, comprises a prologue and twenty stages. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen (FRANCE SPORT CYCLING)

From L to R : Seven times Tour winner Lance Armstrong of the ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:09:00 GMT

(Reuters) - From L to R : Seven times Tour winner Lance Armstrong of the U.S., Andy Schleck of Luxembourg and Tour 2007 winner Alberto Contador of Spain attend a news conference in Paris October 14, 2009 to announce the itinerary of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race, a 3,596 km route starting July 3 from Rotterdam and finishing on the Champs Elysees in Paris on July 25. The 97th Tour de France, a prologue and twenty stages, includes four stages in the Pyrenees which will be the highlight of cycling's showcase event in 2010. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen (FRANCE SPORT CYCLING IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador reacts near the itinerary of ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:03:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador reacts near the itinerary of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race, a 3,596 km route starting July 3 from Rotterdam and finishing on the Champs Elysees in Paris on July 25, at a news conference in Paris October 14, 2009. The 97th Tour de France, a prologue and twenty stages, includes four stages in the Pyrenees which will be the highlight of cycling's showcase event in 2010. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen (FRANCE SPORT CYCLING)

The itinerary of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race, a 3,596 ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:40:00 GMT

(Reuters) - The itinerary of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race, a 3,596 km route starting July 3 from Rotterdam and finishing on the Champs Elysees in Paris on July 25, is presented at a news conference in Paris October 14, 2009. The 97th Tour de France, a prologue and twenty stages, includes four stages in the Pyrenees which will be the highlight of cycling's showcase event in 2010. REUTERS/ASO/Handout (FRANCE SPORT CYCLING) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Riders cycle on the Champs Elysees with the pack of riders during ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Riders cycle on the Champs Elysees with the pack of riders during the final 21st stage of the 96th Tour de France cycling race between Montereau-Fault-Yonne and Paris July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

The pack of riders cycles in the Pyrenees mountains during the ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:44:00 GMT

(Reuters) - The pack of riders cycles in the Pyrenees mountains during the eighth stage of the 96th Tour de France cycling race between Andorre la Vieille and Saint Girons July 11, 2009. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain, left, and third-placed, ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:14:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain, left, and third-placed, Lance Armstrong, react on the podium in Paris, France, Sunday July 26, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Laurent Rebours)

Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain, wearing the ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:33:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, left, and third-placed, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, react on the podium in Paris, France, Sunday July 26, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Laurent Rebours)

A man rides a bicycle during a local cycling competition along ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:05:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A man rides a bicycle during a local cycling competition along a forest trail near Raubichi, some 30 km (19 miles) east of Minsk, October 11, 2009. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko (BELARUS SPORT CYCLING)

A woman rides a bicycle during in a local cycling competition ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A woman rides a bicycle during in a local cycling competition along a forest trail near Raubichi, some 30 km (19 miles) east of Minsk, October 11, 2009. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko (BELARUS SPORT CYCLING)

Men ride bicycles as they take part in a local cycling competition ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:46:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Men ride bicycles as they take part in a local cycling competition along a forest road near Raubichi, some 30 km (19 miles) east of Minsk, October 11, 2009. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko (BELARUS SPORT CYCLING) SOCIETY)

Silence Lotto team rider Philippe Gilbert of Belgium celebrates ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:31:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Silence Lotto team rider Philippe Gilbert of Belgium celebrates on the podium after he won the Paris Tours cycling race in Tours October 11, 2009. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen (FRANCE SPORT CYCLING)