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Sep 19, 2007 1:44 PM CDT

At NYC Gym, Violence Hits Spin Cycle

Cyclist's 'euphoric experience' rubs classmate wrong way

(Newser) - Stuart Sugarman became New York's latest tragic victim of spin rage, when he and his stationary bike were hurled against a wall by stockbroker and fellow spinner Chris Carter. The "euphoric experience" of cycling got Sugarman grunting—and irritated Carter. “This is spin class,” Sugarman told him....

Another Team Leaves Tour Under Cloud

Jul 25, 2007 5:47 PM CDT

Another Team Leaves Tour Under Cloud

Riders' protest is prelude to another turbulent day in France

(Newser) - Today's stage of the Tour de France began with riders gathering for a short protest, and ended with another team dropping out after one of its cyclists failed a drug test. According to the New York Times, Cristian Moreni was led away by police after the stage, and his team,...

Vinokourov Scandal Rocks Tour Riders

Jul 25, 2007 7:21 AM CDT

Vinokourov Scandal Rocks Tour Riders

If you can't trust him, the event is doomed, Brit rider cautions

(Newser) - Cycling darling Alexander Vinokourov was forced to withdraw from the Tour de France yesterday after testing positive for an illicit blood transfusion. The Kazakh had won two stages of the race and climbed to the 23rd spot after crashing in the fifth stage. He denied doing anything illegal and indicated...

Native Son
Takes Belgian
Stage in Tour

Jul 10, 2007 5:07 AM CDT

Native Son Takes Belgian Stage in Tour

Steegmans earns second-leg victory at home

(Newser) - Belgian Gert Steegmans pedaled to an easy victory in Stage 2 of this year's Tour, crossing the finish line in Gand, Belgium, in just over 3 hours and 48 minutes. Most weren't so lucky: The 104.7 mile trek captured much of the peleton—including yellow-jersey holder Fabian Cancellara—in...

Doping Scandal Takes a Turn
for the Tabloid

May 18, 2007 8:14 AM CDT

Doping Scandal Takes a Turn for the Tabloid

Witness LeMond describes intimidation by Landis' manager

(Newser) - Floyd Landis' doping hearing vaulted from procedural to lurid yesterday with an allegation of harassment and acknowledgment of sexual abuse by a fellow American Tour de France winner. In an attempt to keep Greg LeMond from taking the stand, Landis' manager phoned him on Wednesday and impersonated the uncle who...