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Tour de France 2017: Froome sees Porte challenge on unfavorable route

Past success aside, there isn’t much to suggest that Chris Froome will cruise to a fourth Tour de France title in five years when the race begins in Duesseldorf, Germany, on Saturday. ...

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Cookson to AP: No ‘culture of fear’ while leading UK cycling

The head of world cycling acknowledges that “behavioral issues” existed within the British team during his leadership, but disputes claims of a culture of fear and bullying. Brian...

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

How well do you know the Tour de France?

PARIS – How well do you know the Tour de France? Try this quiz: 1. From which city does the 2017 Tour de France start on Saturday? a.) Paris b.) London c.) Due...

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Richie Porte re-signs with BMC ahead of Tour de France

DUESSELDORF, Germany – Expected Tour de France title contender Richie Porte will remain with the BMC team next season and beyond — although it’s unclear for how long. “You can’t e...

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Durango’s Kurlander, Schaldach star at Crested Butte Bike Week

Durangoans claim first, second in Fat Tire 40

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Howard Grotts ascends to 27th at marathon worlds in Germany

Durangoan works way through pack

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Doping drug gives no edge to serious cyclists in study

Study released Thursday received with skepticism

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Cyclist Chris Froome to extend Team Sky deal to 2021

DUESSELDORF, Germany – Chris Froome says he is close to agreeing a contract extension that would keep the three-time Tour de France champion with Team Sky until 2021 – ample time to try to c...

DATE: Jun 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Ebike trial approved by Durango City Council

Animas River Trail Safety improvements planned for summer

DATE: Jun 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Alberto Contador support rider for Tour de France fails doping test

DUESSELDORF, Germany – One of Alberto Contador’s key support riders has failed a doping test and been suspended from the Trek-Segafredo team four days before he was slated to start the Tour ...

DATE: Jun 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Joey Rosskopf, Amber Neben claim U.S. time trial cycling national titles

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Amber Neben has been on the podium at USA Cycling’s road national championships more times than she could count, but she knew exactly how many times she had been to the to...

DATE: Jun 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

After Giro crash, Thomas back to support Froome in Tour de France

PARIS – Chris Froome will have support rider Geraint Thomas alongside him again as he pursues a fourth Tour de France title in five years. Thomas opened the year aiming for victor...

DATE: Jun 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports