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James, a journalist since 1976, is co-author of Tour de France For Dummies. He owns several websites, contributes to many print and online publications and is also the Monterey Peninsula Examiner. A long-distance runner for nearly 30 years, Raia also rides his bike -- to nearby coffeehouses. E-mail: james@byjamesraia.com.

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Floyd Landis: More pedaling, less talk is the way back to Tour de France

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Floyd Landis can't stay away from controversy. Now, the dethroned Tour de France winner says he'll never compete in the Tour de France again...
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Lance Armstrong's bikes quickly raise estimated $1.3 million in New York auction, cyclist 'humbled'

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

The bidding was fast and furious, which only seemed appropriate. In quick order, seven bikes ridden Lance Armstrong's career in key race in his...
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Columbia-HTC: Mark Cavendish, Andre Greipel pace team's 86 season wins, most on 2009 ProTour

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Columbia-HTC, the American-registered international squad powered by two of the world's most accomplished sprinters, claimed 86 victories in 2009...
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Team transfer rumor: Contador to Garmin, Wiggins to Sky in mega-million dollar buyout negotiation?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Astana says its two-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador will stay with the team for another year. That's the word from an official with the...
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Cycling under the influence? In Sacramento, it can cost you $570

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 · 2 comments

The Sacramento Bee has published at least three recent articles citing an increase of drunken driving arrests during city DUI operations. The...
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Lance Armstrong to auction seven Trek bikes, including stolen/recovered time trial masterpiece

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Lance Armstrong is auctioning off seven of his Trek bicycles, including perhaps his most infamous machine — the one-of-a-kind time trial bike...
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Amgen Tour of California, 2010: What's wrong with this picture?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 · 8 comments

Since last week's 2010 race announcement, I've visited the Amgen Tour of California web site and other web sites featuring the image to the left. It...
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Nelson Vails among four 2009 inductees into U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Four diverse athletes and contributors to the world of cycling will be inducted Nov. 7 into the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame at the organization's...
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David Byrne's Bicycle Diaries: The man behind 'Psycho Killer' pedals around the globe

Monday, October 26th, 2009 · 1 comment

David Byrne is co-founder of the avant garde group Talking Heads. But who knew the front man behind some of rock & roll's most eccentric hits like...
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Floyd Landis, Tony Cruz riding for Rock Racing in 2010?

Monday, October 26th, 2009 · 1 comment

The rumor is spreading around the Internet pretty fast that Floyd Landis will leave team OUCH next season to join the Team Second Chance, otherwise...
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