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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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Astana's backers open their wallets for 2010 season with $22 million budget

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

How much is it going to cost Team Astana to keep Albertor Contador happy and keep the team solvent next season? Try $22 million. That's the amount...
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Alberto Contador agrees to ride for Astana in 2010 if team complies with doping guidelines

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Alberto Contador, the reigning Tour de France titlist and winner of the past four grand tours he's entered, has agreed to remain with his current...
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David Rebellin, Stefan Schumacher disqualified from Beijing Olympics

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Veteran riders David Rebellin of Italy and Stefan Schumacher of Germany have been disqualified from the Beijing Olympics, via an announcement from the...
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Floyd Landis, Team OUCH mutually agree to part company

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 · 1 comment

After one season of riding with the team sponsored by the medical organization that resurfaced his hip, Floyd Landis is leaving Team OUCH to pursue...
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Jonathan Vaughters, Garmin-Slipstream director: 'Doping was matter of fact'

Friday, November 13th, 2009 · 1 comment

Jonathan Vaughters, the former pro and now many year CEO and director of the Garmin-Slipstream team, was the featured guest at the recent annual...
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Four cycling icons inducted into U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame

Sunday, November 8th, 2009 · 1 comment

The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame has inducted four unique contributors — Richard Cortright, three-time Olympian; Phyllis Harmon, lifetime...
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Floyd Landis: More pedaling, less talk is the way back to Tour de France

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'

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

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?

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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