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Devils qualify for Cup final with OT win
May 26, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 NHL: Adam Henrique scored off a wild scramble in front of the net at 1:03 into overtime and the sixth-seeded New Jersey Devils defeated the top-seeded New York Rangers 3-2 …
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In brief: Armstrong hopes to make case for Olympic team
May 24, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Cycling: Three women are vying for two slots on the U.S. time trial team in the London Olympics. Making the cut might come down to a five-day stage race that …
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Blind cyclist has open seat to fill
May 21, 2012 in Sports Bryant McKinley is a man of contrasts, the least of which is the bright yellow shirt tucked into his black cycling shorts. The 75-year-old has the legs of a man …
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Eighth-seeded Kings sweep Blues aside
May 7, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 NHL: Dustin Brown scored two goals, Jonathan Quick made 23 saves, and the eighth-seeded Kings finished an improbable four-game sweep of the St. Louis Blues with a 3-1 victory in …
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Phinney cycles to win in first state of Giro d’Italia
May 6, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 HERNING, Denmark – American Taylor Phinney won the first stage of the Giro d’Italia, a 5.4-mile individual time trial on Saturday. Phinney became the first American to wear the pink …
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U.S. defeats France, awaits Spain in semis
April 9, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Tennis: Having beaten Roger Federer’s Switzerland and France on the road, the U.S. Davis Cup team now awaits a more daunting obstacle – defending champion Spain in the semifinals. John …
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Do Your Part: Save money; try two wheels
April 2, 2012 in Features on Page C1 Do you wince when you fill up your gas tank? Don’t expect the pain at the pump to end anytime soon. That makes it the right time to grab your …
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Inland Northwest flush with organized bicycling events
April 1, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C10 The number of organized regional bicycling events continues to grow into a packed schedule of rolling social events. Never has there been so much incentive to get out and enjoy … 1
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2012 Bicycling Events: Expanded list
March 30, 2012 in Outdoors The Spokesman-Review’s list of top 2012 bicycling tours and races in Washington, North Idaho, western Montana, northeastern Oregon and southeastern British Columbia.
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Initial bike event draws varied crowd with its deals
March 25, 2012 in City on Page B1 About 1,300 bicyclists – experienced and novice, young and old – descended on the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center on Saturday to buy, sell and trade bikes at what … 3
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Tour de France champ Contador may appeal
February 8, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 MADRID – Alberto Contador vowed Tuesday to return to the pinnacle of cycling, maintaining his innocence in the face of a two-year doping ban that stripped the Spanish star of …
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Is justice served by Contador sanction?
February 7, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Stripping Alberto Contador of his 2010 Tour de France victory on the supposition that he may have eaten a dodgy food supplement is like jailing Al Capone …
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Contador waiting
February 6, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Nearing the verdict on his Tour de France doping case, Alberto Contador finished 98th in Spain’s Mallorca Challenge race on Sunday. The Spaniard was expected to return to Madrid later …
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Despite allegations, Armstrong wins again
February 4, 2012 in Sports on Page C7 Lance Armstrong licked ’em again. Always has. Always will. Like cancer and the Tour de France, the federal government turned out to be just another challenge to conquer. On his …
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Fall adds perfect spice to Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes
October 2, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C12 Fall is my favorite time to ride the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. The crowds of cyclists tend to drop off after Labor Day, and so do the swarms of …
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SpokeFest offers array of bike routes
September 11, 2011 in City on Page B1 Both experienced and inexperienced bicyclists, young and old, will enjoy a ride around Spokane together today at SpokeFest. The ride isn’t competitive. It’s a way to celebrate cycling and promote … 16
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Ironman athletes raise money for Boys and Girls Club
August 4, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 As so often happens, an adventure begins with a dream that is hatched from an overly active imagination. That’s why a handful of area Ironman veterans are pedaling north out …
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After years of disappointment, Australian wins Tour de France
July 25, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 PARIS – Cadel Evans has been keeping fans back home up all night watching him become the first Australian to win the Tour de France. It’s a victory that’s been …
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Evans first Aussie to win Tour de France
July 24, 2011 PARIS — Cadel Evans has been keeping fans back home up all night watching him become the first Australian to win the Tour de France. It’s a victory that’s been …
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Australia’s Evans takes control at Tour de France
July 24, 2011 in Sports on Page C3 GRENOBLE, France – Silencing his doubters once and for all, Cadel Evans will now be wearing the prized Tour de France leader’s yellow jersey on the Champs-Elysees. The two-time runner-up …
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Schleck makes his move at Tour de France
July 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 LE MONETIER-LES-BAINS, France – Andy Schleck led a daring attack in the Alps to win the 18th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday, putting him within seconds of …
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Tour de France overall leader Voeckler loses time
July 21, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 PINEROLO, Italy – Edvald Boasson Hagen of Norway won the 17th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday, the first of three days in the Alps, while Thomas Voeckler …
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Voeckler leads Tour, but doesn’t like chances to win
July 18, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 MONTPELLIER, France – Thomas Voeckler stayed with the big Tour de France favorites in the mountains. He’s had the lead for six days. And no less a cycling connoisseur than …
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France’s Voeckler retains yellow jersey at Tour de France
July 17, 2011 in Sports on Page C3 PLATEAU DE BEILLE, France – French cyclist Thomas Voeckler retained the lead of the Tour de France on Saturday after the last stage in the Pyrenees, which was won by …
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Schleck brothers dominate 12th stage
July 15, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 LUZ-ARDIDEN, France – Score one for the Schleck brothers – Andy and Frank – against defending champion Alberto Contador. The Tour de France entered the Pyrenees on Thursday, and the …
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Contador prepares for steep climb at Tour de France
July 14, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 LAVAUR, France – Defending Tour de France Alberto Contador wants to show his rivals he is still the world’s best climber when the race hits the Pyrenees today. It just …
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Greipel edges Cavendish in 10th Tour stage
July 13, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 CARMAUX, France – After all the feuding and hard words, Andre Greipel finally got what he wanted and it had nothing to do with talk: a winning ride in the …
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Tour de France riders turn attention to mountains
July 9, 2011 in Sports on Page C2 CHATEAUROUX, France – Finally, the mountains. After seven days of narrow, sinewy roads and sometimes fierce rain, Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck await a change of scenery. They made it …
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Contador shows strength in Tour de France’s Stage 4
July 6, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 MUR-DE-BRETAGNE, France – Make no mistake, Alberto Contador is back on the prowl. After a dismal start to the Tour de France, the three-time champion showed some of his old …
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‘Anti-doping team’ wins time trial
July 4, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 LES ESSARTS, France – He’s a 30-something American, a retired former rider and crowned with success at the Tour de France. And Jonathan Vaughters is also a leading anti-doping crusader …
