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10.29.2009 3:32 pm

George Hincapie prepares to return to Missouri, defend U.S. title

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Big George Hincapie proudly wears the stars and stripes as national champion at the 2009 Tour of Missouri. Kathleen Nelson photo.

Big George Hincapie proudly wears the stars and stripes as national champion at the 2009 Tour of Missouri. Kathleen Nelson photo.

A 10 Speed favorite, Big George Hincapie, already is thinking ahead to next September, when he plans to be very…

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10.14.2009 4:30 pm

Early impressions of 2010 Tour de France route

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Some quick thoughts about the route of the 2010 Tour de France, revealed Wednesday.

Chances are high one of these three favored riders will win the 2010 Tour. 2009 winner Alberto Contador of Spain, left, Andy Schleck of Luxembourg, center, and American seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong attend the presentation of the Tour de France 2010, in Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Chances are high one of these three favored riders will win the 2010 Tour. 2009 winner Alberto Contador of Spain, left, Andy Schleck of Luxembourg,…

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10.06.2009 3:41 pm

Armstrong partners with Michelob Ultra

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First came the usual Lance tweet. Here’s the link.

Then he spoke to 5,000 beer distributors.

Then, the release from the PR newswire, announcing details of his spokemanship for Mich Ultra. For the first three years of the Tour of Missouri, Mich…

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10.04.2009 10:20 am

Michael Barry: one rider willing to say goodbye to radios

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Michael Barry is best known as a stage winner in teh 2008 Tour of Missouri and the most eloquent writer in the pro peloton. He makes me feel like a hack every time I read one of his entries for…

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10.01.2009 11:46 am

Tour of Missouri impact statement: bigger crowds spent more

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Officials with the Tour of Missouri wasted little time releasing the economic impact statement from this year’s race. The bottom line is that more people attended and spent more money.

Some relatively firm numbers:

  1. The official website, www.tourofmissouri.com, received hits from visitors…
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09.28.2009 9:37 am

Australia’s Evans proves strongest in world road championship

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Australia's Cadel Evans crosses the finishing line alone for the world championship title Sunday. AP photo

Australia's Cadel Evans crosses the finishing line alone for the world championship title Sunday. AP photo.

Cadel Evans didn’t have bad luck or bad teammates or a bad frame of mind, so he avoided the pitfalls that had swallowed him in…

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09.25.2009 6:52 pm

Lance thanks Nixon for Tour of Missouri; 2010 race scheduled for Aug. 30-Sept. 5

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Two late developments Friday.

1. Lance Armstrong announced on his twitter site that the had contacted Gov. Jay Nixon “Thanking him for his and their support of the Tour of Missouri.” Armstrong’s Discovery/Astana teammates raced here in 2007 and 2009, and…

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09.25.2009 12:21 pm

Cancellara’s mantra: Let’s win two!

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Fabian Cancellara has a goal of winning the road championship, as well as the time trial. AFP/Getty Images.

Fabian Cancellara has a goal of winning the road championship, as well as the time trial. AFP/Getty Images.

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Fresh from his victory in the world time trial championships on Thursday, Switzerland’s Fabian Cancellara is one of a handful of favorites…

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09.24.2009 10:04 am

Cancellara surprises no one, wins third world time trial title

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Tom Zirbel of the USA enroute to finishing 4th during the Elite Men's Time Trial at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 24, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.  (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Tom Zirbel of the USA en route to finishing 4th during the Elite Men's Time Trial at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 24, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Fabian…

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09.23.2009 11:27 am

World time trials: Kristin Armstrong, Jack Bobridge and Cancellara?

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Aussie Jack Bobridge and American Kristin Armstrong won the men’s under 23 and women’s world time trial championships, respectively, Wednesday in Mendrisio, Switzerland, using the same course that the elite men will use Thursday.

Fabian Cancellara, heavy favorite in the elite men's time trial. AFP/Getty Images

Fabian Cancellara, heavy favorite in the…

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