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1 min ago | Glenwood Springs Post-Independent

Colorado Mini Classic returns this weekend

Young cyclists compete at last year's Colorado Mini Classic. This year's three-stage, juniors-only event is slated for Saturday and Sunday.

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4 hrs ago | Vancouver Courier

Dowtown Vancouver cyclist cafe celebrates Hesjedal's Giro won

Victoria cyclist Ryder Hesjedal conquered 3,500 kilometres and nearly 6,000 metres in elevation over 21 stages to become the first Canadian to win one of Europe's three major cycling tours and usher Canada onto the winning stage in what was for so long considered a European sport.

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Tue May 29, 2012

The Globe and Mail

Cyclist Ryder marks his route to take Europe

Ryder Hesjedal, the sleeper Canadian whose Giro D'Italia victory astonished the cycling world, does not consider himself a freak of nature.

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The Hill

Lance Armstrong prods Berman, Sherman on California tobacco tax

Californians decide Tuesday on increasing California's cigarette tax $1 per pack, with the money largely going to cancer research.

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Related Topix: Discovery Channel, Cycling, Tour de France

Mon May 28, 2012

Bradenton.com

Local youth triathletes meet Lance Armstrong

If competing in the IronKids Triathlon in late May wasn't enough, five young Bradenton athletes got the chance to meet seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong.

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Related Topix: Discovery Channel, Cycling, Tour de France, Sports, Swimming, High School Football, Florida High School Football

News and Star

Carlisle pals to cycle to Paris

For most people, a trip to Paris would mean a train journey through the tunnel, or a brief spell on a Channel ferry.

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Sun May 27, 2012

Suria

Canada's Hesjedal creates history in Giro

Ryder Hesjedal created cycling history here on Sunday, the Garmin rider becoming the first Canadian to win the Tour of Italy.

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Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Barney's Bicycle opens shop on Park Ave.

That bright blue 'Barney's Bicycle' sign on Park Avenue is attracting a lot of attention.

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New York Daily News

Battling a disease

Red Hook movie producer Angelica Strong, who calls herself the 'Lance Armstrong of stomach cancer,' is embarking on a one-person campaign to raise awareness on the disease.

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Sat May 26, 2012

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Drew Snider from O'Dea High School leads Maryland to berth in NCAA final | College lacrosse

Drew Snider, a graduate of O'Dea High School in Seattle, scored four goals to lead unseeded Maryland to a 16-10 victory over Duke in the NCAA men's lacrosse semifinals.

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Related Topix: Discovery Channel, Cycling, Olympic Cycling, Summer Sports, Nastia Liukin

The Toronto Star

Rodriguez keeps overall lead of Giro d'Italia, Hesjedal in second

Thomas De Gendt won the gruelling 20th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday, reigniting his chances for a podium finish, as Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

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Fri May 25, 2012

Biking Bis

13 racing bikes stolen, recovered, prior to Exergy Tour in Boise

An entire trailer full of racing bicycles were stolen in Boise on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning in advance of the women's Exergy Tour stage bike race that starts today.

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Thu May 24, 2012

Contra Costa Times

Big Tobacco leads spending race for June 5 election

Tobacco companies have led the way in spending for the June 5 election, using their deep pockets to fund a campaign to kill a proposed new tobacco tax.

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WSMV-TV 4 News

Nashville man to begin 1,000 bike ride for charity

Many have heard the saying 'the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." But for a Nashville man it begins with a single swipe of a pedal.

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Reuters

Support for Calif. tobacco tax hike falls off

Support for a California measure that would increase the state's tax on a pack of cigarettes by $1 has dropped sharply two weeks before the June 5 vote, a survey said on Thursday.

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Watauga Democrat

Our View: Sharing the road keeps all rolling along

Across the United States, millions of Americans recently celebrated Bike to Work day by trading in four wheels for two in an effort to highlight the economic benefits of bicycling.

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My Mother Lode

Poll finds support fading for $1 cigarette tax

Voter support for a $1 per-pack tax hike on cigarettes is dropping quickly, according to a new poll that reflects the effectiveness of an opposition campaign funded by tobacco companies.

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Wed May 23, 2012

Customer Interaction Solutions

Lance Armstrong Inspired by Visit with Children's Hospital Los Angeles Pediatric Oncology Patients

A seven-time winner of the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong knows a thing or two about expending energy, and where to find it.

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SFGate

The Gavin Newsom Show Recap: Episode 1

Apparently, our former Mayor and current Lieutenant Governor has missed the spotlight.

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Low Down To Hull and Back News

Cyclists ride to the rescue as economy goes downhill

The Editor, Re "Warm sun brings dawning of the spandex army" :As part of the bicycle ridin' Spandex Army you so warmly don't welcome, I will take this opportunity to educate you.

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