Cycling





US Government file papers in Armstrong lawsuit

By Duncan Mackay

Lance Armstrong in yellow jersey with US Postal Services logoApril 23 - Court documents have been officially filed by the United States Government against Lance Armstrong, accusing him of defrauding the Postal Service by taking millions of dollars in sponsorship money while taking banned performance-enhancing drugs.

Sir Chris Hoy officially announces retirement

By James Crook

151700632April 18 - The most successful Olympic cyclist of all-time, Sir Chris Hoy, has today announced his retirement from international competition after winning six Olympic gold medals and 11 world titles, ruling out a homecoming appearance at next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow at the Velodrome bearing his name.









Revolution Series set for Olympic Velodrome grand finale

By James Crook

149707202March 31 - Dates have been announced for this season's elite track cycling Revolution Series - which have been included on the UCI (International Cycling Union) track calendar for the first time - with the final stage preliminarily scheduled to be held in Lee Valley VeloPark at the Olympic Velodrome in London early next year.