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The Explainer – What can I say and when can I say it?
Dear Explainer, It’s another August day and I’m reading yet another story about riders planning to switch teams for next season. I’ve been reading about potential roster changes for 2010 at least since early July. Isn’t there a rule that is supposed to keep people from discussing that until later in the year? How are riders and teams getting away with all of the early talk and isn’t anyone getting fined for that? Rich Burleigh Dayton, Ohio You’re right, Rich.
Tour of Colorado Series wraps up Sunday
The final Tour of Colorado 2009 race will be August 30th in Superior, Colorado. The Koppenberg Road Race, a 5.5 mile circuit features only 300 ft elevation gain per lap but much of that is jammed into a two-mile section of dirt road with one very short yet steep 17-percent climb. Final overall Tour of Colorado jerseys will be presented to the overall winners in four classes. If race organizers are lucky, maybe Governor Bill Ritter will show up in his Tour of Colorado jersey.
Claymont, Delaware prepares for Jason Gundel Classic on Sunday
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It’s only days away, but you can feel the excitement as the Claymont community prepares to host the Jason Gundel Claymont Classic on Sunday, August 30, for the very first time. With the help of the Claymont Renaissance Development Corporation, Delaware’s longest-running cycling event has relocated to Claymont and modified its name to reflect its new home base.Armstrong sat on one of the conference’s many discussion panels with a host of world political leaders.
Armstrong sat on one of the conference's many discussion panels, which also included former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo, former Jordan prime minister Faisal Al-Fayez and European Parliament member Alojz Peterle.