Cycling Stories

Biking May Speediest Choice Among Urban Airport Transportation Options
A New York City study showed a two-wheel rental is a better option than multiple forms of public transportation. What CitiBikes beat to LaGuardia >>
Lance Armstrong Returns Olympic Bronze Medal
One year after being stripped of his Tour de France titles, the disgraced cyclist sent in another prize. His tweet >>
Tour De France Chief Blasts Politician's 'Timing' For Requesting Women's Race
Christian Prudhomme said a British politician should have waited for a different time to talk about the women's Tour de France. Why she made her request >>
Lance Armstrong On Doping: 'I Didn't Invent It'
The cyclist is participating in a ride across Iowa and stopped to discuss doping with the local newspaper. More of what he said >>
Women Cyclists Want Event In Tour De France
A petition on Change.org has more than 5,000 signatures supporting a new division in the historic race. See their argument>>
The Man Who Did 30 Ironmans -- In One Year!
Discover how one guy set an amazing world record. 'The Iron Cowboy' >>
The 3 Best Moves To Prevent Back Pain
When done together, these simple abs exercises will strengthen your core and save your back. See how it's done >>
British Cycling Squad Reveals Secret Weapon
New technology will heat the riders' muscles and keep them fresh for their races. Kept under wraps for 18 months >>
'Road To Valor' -- The Story Of Gino Bartali, Italian Cycling Icon And WWII Hero
Gino Bartali was a chain-smoking cycling superstar at a time when cycling was the most popular summer sport in Europe. Book excerpt >>
German Cyclist's Crazy Thighs Win Gold In 'Quad-Off'
Two German cyclists had a "quad-off," and Forstemann came away with the easy victory. Check out the photo >>

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Why Soccer Is The Last Sport For Grown-Ups

The game's window of opportunity in America appears to be opening because it is inherently free of many annoyances found in the NFL, NBA and MLB. >>

Bullying Victims Fight Back With Help From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Royalty

How one child stood up for himself by using moves he learned from UFC's founding Gracie family. >>

Jeremy Lin: His Impact On Changing The Perception Of The Asian American Male

His stunning success in the NBA helps break the stereotype of their being geeky and socially inept. >>

From Another Era And Another Sport, A Sex Abuse Scandal Still Inflicting Pain Today

Before Jerry Sandusky, there was Donald Fitzpatrick, the longtime Red Sox clubhouse manager who lured at least a dozen boys into two decades of systemic sexual abuse. >>

Weeknight At Burnie's: My Evening As A Mascot For Reigning NBA Champion Miami Heat

For one game, our intrepid reporter gets to share the big stage with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade -- sort of. >>