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Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong will be in Denver Tuesday to participate in a fundraiser for his Livestrong charity.

The group which works to fight cancer and invest in research is celebrating its fifth anniversary. It's holding events across the country to raise awareness about cancer.

Armstrong is scheduled to appear at a fundraiser at the University of Denver starting at 2 p.m. before heading to Las Vegas for a similar event. Read more

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Credit Agricole is a huge brand in France France's biggest retail bank, Credit Agricole, is contemplating asking shareholders for 5.9bn euros to help its financial position. via BBC

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Australian cycling duo Bradley McGee and Stuart O'Grady both picked up identical injuries as they crashed out of the Tour of Italy during the third stage at Milazzo. via Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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“The new course, fortunately, is just as burly!”

Stage 1 - May 13: Portland Prologue, 1.7 miles Stage 2 - May 14: Mt. Tabor Criterium, 90/60 minutes Stage 3 - May 15: Cooper Spur Circuit Race, 85/65 miles Stage 4 - May 16: Scenic Gorge Time Trial, 18.2 miles ... via Bike-Zone

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LONDON -- The World Anti-Doping Agency has spent more than $1 million helping fight the appeal by Floyd Landis of the decision stripping him of the 2006 Tour de France title for a doping offense. via GreenvilleOnline.com

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“I grew up in a bike shop, so I had a relationship with cycling already as a child. I was never a good rider, but I started working as a mechanic at the age of 20, to be able to finance my studies.”

Dornbusch says that doping in women's cycling is less widespread than in the men's races Photo ©: Bjorn Haake German national women's coach Jochen Dornbusch is optimistic about women's cycling in general ... via Cycling News

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David Zabriskie's 2008 Giro d'Italia ended Sunday when he was caught at a pileup with about 55km to go in the 207km second stage from Cerfalu to Agrigento. via Velonews

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Riccardo Ricco took a dramatic second stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday in a sprint finish as fellow Italian Franco Pellizotti snatched the race leader's pink jersey. via CNN

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“When you have the chance to win you have to do so. Also, the 20 seconds I got with the bonus are important. It was also good for my confidence. I can see I am ready and I feel good. I am in good condition, and so I am more tranquil now.”

Although just 24 years of age, Italian cyclist Riccardo Ricc has already finished sixth overall in his home tour. via Bike-Zone

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Enrico Gasparotto: 'Gaspa' back as team-leader in Giro 2005 Italian Champion Enrico Gasparotto, 26, will have many opportunities as he leads Team Barloworld in the 2008 Giro d'Italia. Photo ©: AFP Enrico ... via Cycling News

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