Nicole Cooke retires - with a must-read statement
Cooke's retirement isn't a surprise - but her statement is explosive - taking aim at Armstrong, cycling's doping culture, the UCI, British Cycling and much more.
Cooke's retirement isn't a surprise - but her statement is explosive - taking aim at Armstrong, cycling's doping culture, the UCI, British Cycling and much more.
The Associated Press reports that Lance Armstrong will not contest the doping charges levelled against him by the USADA. Consequently, he is expected to lose his seven titles and receive a lifetime ban from sports under WADA jurisdiction.
What to make of Lance Armstrong's filing of an injunction and temporary restraining order against USADA on Monday morning and its subsequent dismissal by a Federal Judge.
What are the implications of the newest story in the Lance Armstrong case?
The USADA opened a case against Lance Armstrong today charging him with doping practices spanning a period from 1996 though 2010. If proven, the case could mean that Armstrong will lose his seven Tour de France titles.
I wake up in Paris. The long journey is over. On this warm summer day, I will witness sporting history when Lance Armstrong is crowned champion of the Tour de France for the sixth consecutive year....
A recap of last week's cycling news from Podium Cafe.
Lance Armstrong announced his retirement from cycling today. The announcement marked his second retirement from the sport. The news came from an exclusive interview with the AP wire service.
Download the Landis-Kimmage Transcript (pdf). The good people at NY Velocity have given us permission to post the pdf for download. A must read.