Chris Horner Takes Lead After Stage 4
With a quick uphill burst, Chris Horner of Bend, Ore., rode away from teammate Levi Leipheimer in the final two miles and pedaled into the race lead at the Tour of California on Wednesday.
Henderson Takes Lead After Close Stage 3 Finish In Modesto
Greg Henderson of New Zealand powered to a surprising stage win and took the overall race lead at the Tour of California from British teammate Ben Swift in the wind-filled and crash-marred third stage Tuesday.
Swift Clinches Win At 1st Tour Of California Stage
Ben Swift of Great Britain emerged from a massive sprint finish and took the lead Monday after winning the 76.7-mile, weather-shortened and rainy opening stage of the Tour of California.
Stage 1 Of Tour Of Calif. Called Off
The start of the Tour of California was wiped out Sunday because of snow, forcing organizers to cut the event from eight to seven stages.
Cold Temps Await Tour Riders At Tahoe
Officials have still not decided whether the unusually cold temperatures forecasted for the first stage of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California will cause any changes to the route.
Auburn Preps For International Spotlight As AMGEN Tour Nears
Two days to go until the AMGEN Tour of California begins in South Lake Tahoe and winds its way through the state.
Snow Possible For First Tour Of California Stage
The first stage of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California may be held in blustery conditions typically seen in the middle of winter rather than late spring.
Feds Ask For Help In Case Against Lance Armstrong
Undeterred by the slap on the wrist a jury gave Barry Bonds, U.S. investigators are forging ahead in a separate drug-related case against another superstar athlete — Lance Armstrong.
Tour Of California Strengthens Anti-Doping Program
The Tour of California has strengthened its anti-doping program to start pre-race testing earlier and have the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, not cycling’s governing body, oversee in-competition testing.
