That doesn’t necessarily guarantee that Armstrong will be here. Race rosters won’t be submitted until August. But race officials hope that the cycling great, who has returned to competition this year after a short retirement, will be making a trip to the Show-Me State. … [Read more...]
Gebrselassie tries to reclaim record
March 14 - Two of the top marathoners of their time, world record holder Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia and former world record holder Catherine Ndereba of Kenya, are the headliners scheduled to compete at the Fortis City Pier City Half Marathon March 14 in the Hague, Netherlands. Read the full story at Universal Sports … [Read more...]
Please take off the pie plate!

Don't be rocking a pie plate and wearing a Ralpha Classic Sportwool jersey. Pie plates (also known as “dork discs,” “nerd coasters,” “Minneapolis frisbees,” “45rpm singles,” “idiot pucks,” and “moron shingles”) are like heavily intoxicated people and many triathletes in that they have no business being on a bicycle. Celebrities do not hire bicycle stylists, because if … [Read more...]
Chrissie Wellington Signs with Cannondale
Cannondale has announced a partnership with two-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington. Wellington will be riding Cannondale's Slice HI-MOD 1 through the 2011 season. … [Read more...]
Everything you ever wanted to know about CO2
A clear and present danger? Some folks think so. … [Read more...]
DiCaprio is a Smoking Cyclist
Leonardo DiCaprio indulges in a short e-cigarette break while out with some pals in New York City. … [Read more...]
Police name suspect in Zabriskie burglary
Anyone with information about this case or Howard's whereabouts should call (801) 799-INFO Since Roll’s arrest, some of Zabriskie's items have been recovered, including a bike, bike parts and a car. His Olympic ring and Giro d' Italia race medals have not been recovered. … [Read more...]
Biggest Loser Addresses Controversial Marathon Run
The medal was given to me by the race officials after they knew what happened. They gave it to me for what I did and no, I would not give that back. I’m proud of the 23 miles I did during that race and that’s what that medal stands for to me and I’m proud of that. Read the full story... … [Read more...]
The Biggest Liar
Ex-'Biggest Loser' contestant didn't exactly run marathon. In the final segment of Wednesday's broadcast, a story about Dane Patterson, who lost more than 100 pounds in an extreme weight-loss regimen while competing at "The Biggest Loser" ranch, showed him back at home after having left the show, running a marathon with his wife, Carli, in Arizona. The program reported that Patterson … [Read more...]
Beginner Triathlete of the Month
A great podcast from Endurance Planet. This story may sound familiar. A lot of people come in the age grouper category just like this.... In order to be proficient in endurance sports you have to be learning all the time...and Rick Carter is learning all the time. The Fulton, Maryland architect has learned about time management, balance, hard work, and sharing insights with others. For … [Read more...]






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