Lance Armstrong wanted the publisher of 'LA Confidential, The Secrets Of Lance Armstrong' to include a rebuttal against the allusions to doping claims contained in the book, co-authored by David Walsh. The French judge threw out the claim, awarded costs to La Martiniere, the publishing company, and castigated Armstrong for "abusive procedure".
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Transport minister visits Bike IT pilot scheme
Bike IT! is a national pilot cycling scheme which aims to encourage schoolchildren to take to two wheels. The scheme is co-funded by the Department for Transport and the British bicycle industry via the Bike Hub levy. Four of the pilot schools are in York, and transport minister Tony McNulty paid a visit to Our Ladys Primary School in Acomb, close to York city centre.
Read More »WH-7800 goes carbon
Jan Ullrich rode them to victory in the first stage of the Tour de Suisse. Shimano's Dura-Ace carbon tubular road wheel set has been tested by teams such as T-Mobile, Gerolsteiner and Credit Agricole and Shimano said the riders were "were amazed by their performance and low weight. We are confident that these wheels will lead them to victory in the coming Tour de France and other important races."
Read More »Cycling is good for you, says 120-page health study
Last year, Italian saddle company Selle Royal caused a stir by circulating press information that linked cycling with impotency, this year one of the same health professionals used in the infamous saddle DVD has produced 'Cycling and Health', billed by Selle Royal as the "most extensive compendium of research ever compiled on the effects of cycling on general health and well-being."
Read More »Windwave has No Fear
Solent (UK) Ltd, t/a Windwave, has been appointed the new and exclusive distributor to the UK cycle trade for No Fear, the US clothing brand that sponsors Team Haro and top motocross riders.
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