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Police group plans memorial ride
A national organization representing law enforcement officers is scheduled to undertake its annual memorial ride to honor police killed in the line of duty next month. The 2008 Police Unity Tour is to begin May 9 in Jersey City, New Jersey, and end on May 12 at the National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial in Washington, D.C.
This Week in Pro Cycling – April 7, 2008
Dear Readers,
Welcome to the latest edition of The Prologue, VeloNews.com's weekly summary of news from the world of competitive cycling.
The season is in full swing this week with racing underway both here in the U.S. and in Europe.
British track star re-instated
The UCI is allowing British track cyclist Rob Hayles to return to competition, two weeks after he was disqualified from the world track championships for having a high hematocrit level, the British cycling federation says. "British Cycling is very pleased that Rob has regained his license from the UCI and will be able to continue his racing program. We can now continue to concentrate on preparation for the Olympics in Beijing," British Cycling performance director Dave Brailsford said in a statement released Friday.
Liquigas’ Paris-Roubaix lineup
On paper the Liquigas Team is one of the favorite teams, but general manager Roberto Amadio knows that to win the Paris-Roubaix the good leg is not enough.
Sportsouth network to broadcast daily Tour de Georgia reports
SportSouth has partnered with the Tour de Georgia presented by AT&T, a seven-stage U.S. professional cycling race, to televise a series of 30-minute daily recap shows during the 2008 Tour de Georgia, which runs from Monday, April 21 through Sunday, April 27. SportSouth’s coverage of the 2008 Tour de Georgia begins on Saturday, April 19 at 10:30 p.m. ET with a 30-minute race preview show featuring in-depth analysis of the course and cyclists. Please see below for the daily race recap show debut and re-air times.
Trips for Kids holds bicycle thrift shop at Sea Otter
Trips for Kids (TFK) proudly announces its attendance at this year's Sea Otter Marketplace Expo selling new and used donated merchandise from its Re-Cyclery Bike Thrift Shop. Its affordable bike parts, clothing, and accessories will be available at booth #138 on Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20 at the Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif.