The price of perfection: can a new plan revive road racing after this summer's drug scandal?

Article Abstract:

The Union Cycliste Internationale has devised a plan to tighten testing procedures and limit race distances to revive the reputation of road cycling after the 1998 Tour de France drug scandal. The plan includes regular blood and urine tests and methods to make racing less physically demanding.

Planning, Prevention, Cycling, Drugs and athletes, 1998 AD

---

Road rules

Article Abstract:

Members of the Lehigh Wheelmen bicycle club road tested the Bianchi Volpe, Cannondale T1000, Raleigh R3000 and Trek 520 touring bicycles. They found that the models are easily handled and comfortable with their combined brake/shift levers, light and strong frames, and powerful brakes.

Equipment and supplies, Testing, Bicycle touring, Bicycles

---

Giants of the road

Article Abstract:

The Tour de France bicycle race is as popular in France as the World Series is in the US. Greg LeMond, an American, is more popular than French riders. LeMond is the most promising rider in the 1992 race.

Personalities, Competitions, LeMond, Greg

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: On the lake or off the beach: new manufacturing techniques mean new options in small-boat fun. Valiant 40: a crusing favorite
• Abstracts: Yosemite: treasure of the Sierra. Walking the Backbone: a stunning new trail along the spine of California's Santa Monica Mountains
• Abstracts: Got hot flashes? Got night sweats? Way too young for menopause? READ THIS! Fresh ideas for more calcium
• Abstracts: Stop that, I love you. Stop childhood asthma. Stop your pet's annoying habits
• Abstracts: La Quinta Resort and Club. Royally restricted: the Royal Household Golf Club is fit for a queen, a couple of princes, lady-in-waiting, and a footman or two

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.