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U.S. President George W. Bush rides a special edition of an Israeli made bicycle he received from Israel’s Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in Jerusalem May 15, 2008, in this picture released by the Israeli Government Press Office

Bicycle Retailer and Industry News has reported that Trek has asked a federal court to sever it’s ties with Greg LeMond. You can read the entire article by clicking on the following links.

Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
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Unless you are a cycling enthusiast that lives under a rock, you have heard by now that Team Astana will not be competing in the 2008 Tour de France. It is just unimaginable how two podium finishers, last year’s winner Alberto Contador and third place finisher Levi Leipheimer, will not be contending for the Yellow Jersey. If you feel so inclined, both of these cyclists have set up web sites with electronic petitions to the Amaury Sports Organization (ASO). The ASO is the organizer of the Paris-Nice, Paris-Roubaix, Paris-Tours, and the famed Tour de France.

Promoting a friendlier and safer environment in Charlotte for bicycle transportation.

Teaching bicycle safety for riders of all ages. Heightening driver awareness of SHARE THE ROAD concept Supporting “bike-friendly” changes in the Charlotte Area Transportation Plan.

Proceeds benefiting the Charlotte community and B.I.K.E.S. of Charlotte-Mecklenburg www.charlottebikes.org

Register online and avoid the long lines! Family Ride starts at 8:45. The 13 and 25 Mile rodes start at 9:30.

I found this amusing and thought I would share.

The AMGEN Tour of California will bring the drama and excitement of a professional bicycle stage race to the California coast. The world’s top professional teams will compete over an eight-day, 650-mile race on a route that includes the California redwoods, wine country and the Pacific Coast.