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The Sacramento Bee
Van Garderen closes in on first major career title

Van Garderen closes in on first major career title

Marcio Jose Sanchez Associated Press Riders take a sharp turn in Livermore at the outset of the seventh stage of the Tour of California, which ends today.MOUNT DIABLO STATE PARK – The dramatic attacks came as expected Saturday on the steepes...

The Sacramento Bee
Surge on final climb puts Acevedo in lead

Surge on final climb puts Acevedo in lead

Rodrigo Pena Associated Press The peloton closes in on the leaders in Palm Springs during the Tour of California's second stage, which began in Murrieta. PALM SPRINGS – Javier Acevedo of Colombia bolted to the front with about 700 yards left...

The Sacramento Bee
Dutch rider wins opening Amgen stage

Dutch rider wins opening Amgen stage

ESCONDIDO – Lieuwe Westra of the Netherlands easily outsprinted Spanaird Francisco Mancebo to claim the sweltering and hilly Stage 1, and assumed the overall race lead on Sunday in the Amgen Tour of California. Westra, an eight-year pro who cl...

The Sacramento Bee
Cycling fans celebrate pedal power at Capitol

Cycling fans celebrate pedal power at Capitol

Evan Kersnar holds up a sign for friends taking his photo Thursday as he works the bicycle valet parking area at the annual BikeFest at the state Capitol.Evan Kersnar, above, holds up a sign for friends taking his photo Thursday as he works the ...

The Sacramento Bee
Cyclists criticize court’s decision to ruin evidence

Cyclists and team directors at the Giro d'Italia condemned a Spanish court's decision last week to destroy the blood bags seized in the Operation Puerto doping case. A judge ordered the destruction of more than 200 bags of blood and other evidence ...

Cowtown Eats
Bike Month deals at local Sacramento restaurants

May 2, 2013
Bike Month deals at local Sacramento restaurants

May is Bike Month in Sacramento, and to encourage the use of the two-wheeled transportation, local restaurants are offering discounts and freebies. Here's a list (that I'll keep updating as I discover more): $10 pizza and pint of Shift Pale...

Tahoe Truckee Outdoor
Truckee bike park raises money for expansion

Truckee bike park raises money for expansion

 Truckee Pump Track The Truckee bike park is located at the west end of River View Sports Park. The bike park currently has a BMX track and a pump track. The BMX track is used for racing only, but the pump track is open all the time for everyo...

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Appeal Democrat
Bicyclists ride around Buttes to raise funds for diabetes research

On Saturday morning, 14-year-old Tyler Womack went for a bike ride — a 40-mile bike ride. The Sutter teenager was just one of hundreds of people who participated in the 28th annual Ride Around the Buttes, a cycling benefit to help fight diabetes....

Melody Muses
Spring in Sacramento and a sad story

Mar 2, 2013
Spring in Sacramento and a sad story

Wow, it's been awhile and I don't have much to show for it.I picked up archery. So that's awesome. Oh yeah, and it's spring here! The plum trees are blossoming, in just a few months we'll have a plethora of juicy sweet plums. Luke and his brother built...

The California Aggie
Bicycle traffic school becomes popular choice for bike violations at UC Davis

Jan 24, 2013
Bicycle traffic school becomes popular choice for bike violations at UC Davis

A new citation for bicycle tickets has been in place on the UC Davis campus since Fall 2011. Students have the option of taking an online safety class instead of paying the original $200 fine. Statistics show that people are mostly taking the class instead of paying the $200 fine for a ticket. Since...

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