(AP) - WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Police picked up two naked men on a late night bike ride in a New Zealand town but let them off with a warning: put on helmets. "They were wanting to experience total freedom," said Senior Constable Cathy Duder, who stopped the pair about 10 p.m. on a recent night in the beach resort town of Whangamata. She told them: "You may experience total confinement. You should head home and get helmets." The duo turned tail and headed directly back to their house, Duder...
Madrid: Two-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador said Monday that 2009 has been his best year ever, as he received the award from the International Cycling Union (UCI) as this season’s top rider. “I think this has been my best year ever, in terms of results rather than...
Download image ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Michelob ULTRA announced today that seven-time Tour de France winner and cycling icon Lance Armstrong has signed a three-year agreement to become the brand's new spokesperson and ambassador....
LOS ANGELES: US cyclist Tom Zirbel announced in a statement published on cyclingnews.com that he tested positive in an "A" sample doping test after the US Pro TimeTrial Championships in August. Zirbel said he was still awaiting the...
EDINBURGH - Like his fellow Scot Susan Boyle's entry into show business, the stunt bicyclist Danny MacAskill can divide his life in two: before his YouTube video and after. Eight months ago, MacAskill's daily routine was fairly predictable. He would leave the apartment he shares with a roommate, hop...
FLASHING BICYCLE lights, which have been used illegally for years by many cyclists, have been legalised by Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey. The use of flashing rather than static lights on the front or rear of bicycles has become increasing popular with cyclists seeking to make themselves more...
December 28, 2009 A 45-year-old man was hit by two cars and killed Sunday night while riding his bicycle in Peconic, Southold Town police said. The first driver, who was unlicensed, was arrested after the accident, police said. The victim, Thomas Sicajua-Uya, of Peconic, was crossing Route 48...
If you're looking for something to do before you go out to party on New Year's Eve, there's a ride at noon that will start on K Street in Georgetown at Cycle Life. The ride's Facebook page describes the event, which is apparently called the Night of Mayhem, this way:...
KATHMANDU: Kist Bank Ltd is planning to scale Mt Everest in 2010 through its brandambassador Pushkar Shah, a renowned cyclist of Nepal. The bank has launched two accounts -- Kist Peace Savings and Kist Peace Fixed Deposit-- to support the move from today. The bank is planning to contribute to the...
Looking for inspiration for a Boxing Day outing? Ask the people who live to ride At the summit of Arthur's Pike. Photograph: Chris Ford/ Cycle Active/guardian.co.uk , World Downhill Mountainbike Champion 2009...
