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The city is working on new legislation that would empower DOT enforcement officers to issue fines to scofflaw cyclists, the City Council and Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan revealed during a wide-ranging hearing yesterday. In response to questioning about reckless delivery men on bikes, it emerged that the DOT is working with the City Council to draft legislation intended to crack down on illegal cycling—particularly commercial cyclists who...  

Victoria, British Columbia, native Ryder Hesjedal won the Giro d'Italia on Sunday, becoming the first Canadian cyclist to win the grueling three-week race in its 95-year history. As expected, the 31-year-old member of the Garmin Barracuda cycling team beat overall leader Joaquim Rodriguez in the final time trial in Milan to take the championship. Meanwhile, Belgium's Thomas De Gendt  

People who drove past Lake Eva Park on Monday would never have known the throngs of people that were there the day before, hoping for a glimpse of world-famous Lance Armstrong. He won the Ironman 70.3 -- the first triathlon he's won in 20 years -- held for the first time Sunday in Haines City. He is the seven-time winner of cycling's most prestigious race, the Tour de France.  

If people want to catch a glimpse of seven-time Tour de France winning cyclist Lance Armstrong on Sunday, it may a good idea to stake out a place along the roads the cyclists will racing on in the Ironman Florida 70.3. But it may be slow going getting there. Traffic along the bike route will be down to one lane with Haines City police and Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies directing traffic as the cyclists fly by in the other lane.  

WINTER HAVEN - Triathlons are not easy. Even Ironman 70.3 Florida champion Lance Armstrong admitted that. The seven-time Tour de France cycling champion spoke before and after the race Sunday in Haines City of needing to learn more about taking ...  

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong dominated the Ironman 70.3 Florida triathlon in Polk County on Sunday, finishing more than 11 minutes ahead of the second place finisher. This was the cancer survivor's fourth race in the Ironman series ...  

"Maybe Florida is good," Armstrong said. "The sport of cycling borrowed me for a couple decades, and now I've come back to my roots." Winter Haven Chief of Police Richard Sloan estimated the triathlon drew 6,000 to 8,000 spectators. As Armstrong ...  

The triathletes competing in Sunday's Ironman 70.3 Florida at Lake Eva Park in Haines City mostly will be indistinguishable. Lance Armstrong won't be. The seven-time Tour de France champion is entered in the event, which features a 1.2-mile swim ...  

Bay News 97-time Tour de France champ Lance Armstrong competes todayNews Chief"Obviously, that's the sport that I came to the latest,'' said the seven-time Tour de France champion. "I think, for most people, since it comes last, it is the hardest thing. Nobody's out there just noodling away on the run. These things are hard, ...Lance Armstrong wins Ironman 70.3 Florida triathlon in Haines CityOrlando SentinelFlorida Ironman competition...  

Lance Armstrong won the Ironman 70.3 Florida competition Sunday, beating the runner-up by more than 10 minutes. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France champion, finished in 3 hours, 45 minutes, 38 seconds at Lake Eva Park in Haines City.  

All but 14.3 miles of Sunday's Florida 70.3 Ironman Triathlon were contested on bikes. Advantage: Lance Armstrong. The seven-time Tour de France champion came out of the 1.2-mile swim portion of the competition in fifth place but quickly moved ...  

WINTER HAVEN | Summer Kanstoroom of St. Petersburg got overheated ... MORE: Watch seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong attempt to qualify for the Ironman World Championships in Las Vegas, Sept. 9. Pro athletes qualify depending ...  

NEWS.com.auTour de France legend Lance Armstrong places third in St Croix Ironman triathlonThe Daily TelegraphThe seven-time Tour de France winner finished 3min 37sec behind winner Andy Potts of the United States. Stephane Poulat of France took second. Armstrong finished the opening 1900m swim in 24min 29sec, just behind Potts and Poulat.Lance Armstrong 3rd in triathlonESPNLance Armstrong finishes 3rd in triathlonBoston Heraldall 101 news...  

Nelson cyclists riding without lights may be stopped and offered free lights in the Be Bright campaign. Nelson is one of five cities in the campaign aimed at reducing cycling accidents and timed with shortened daylight. The campaign, run by Bike Wise ...  

The top 5 cycling watches for 2012 have been named by the Heart Rate Watch Company testing staff. They include the Garmin Forerunner 910XT, Polar RCX5 G5 Tour de France, Garmin Forerunner 610, Garmin Forerunner 310XT and the Polar RS800CX G5.Bozeman, MT (PRWEB) May 05, 2012 The Heart Rate Watch Company has named its top 5 cycling watches for 2012 after extensive on the road testing during the ...