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Karl Hopes Armstrong’s Livestrong Mission Will Continue

Denver Nuggets Coach George Karl says it’s “sad,” but he understands why Lance Armstrong used performing drugs.

2013/01/18

Tom Danielson of the USA riding for Garmin-Sharp takes the podium after winning stage three of the USA Pro Challenge from Gunnison to Aspen on Aug. 22, 2012 in Aspen. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Danielson Wins USA Pro Challenge Stage 3

Tom Danielson won the third stage of the USA Pro Challenge on Wednesday, and Garmin-Sharp teammate Christian Vande Velde took the overall lead in the longest leg of the event.

2012/08/22

Tyler Farrar #12 of Garmin-Sharp poses for a photo after receiving the points leaders jersey following his win of Stage One of the USA Pro Challenge from Durango to Telluride on August 20, 2012 in Telluride. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)

Farrar Opens With USA Pro Challenge Win

Tyler Farrar of Wenatchee, Wash., bolted to the front in the final 100 yards and pedaled to an unchallenged sprint win and the race lead Monday in the opening stage of the USA Pro Challenge.

2012/08/20

(L-R) Levi Leipheimer riding for Team Radioshack in first place, Tejay Van Garderen riding for Team HTC-Highroad in the best young rider's jersey in third place and Christian Vande Velde riding for Team Garmin-Cervelo in second place celebrate with champagne on the podium for the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Leipheimer Set To Defend USA Pro Cycling Challenge Title

Nearly five months after breaking his leg in a training accident in Spain, Levi Leipheimer will begin defense of his USA Pro Cycling Challenge title Monday in hopes of claiming his first overall victory this season.

2012/08/19

Levi Leipheimer of Team Radioshack celebrates on the podium after retaining the yellow jersey during stage five of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge on August 27, 2011 in Breckenridge, Colorado. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Leipheimer To Ride In USA Pro Cycling Challenge

The USA Pro Cycling Challenge says defending champion Levi Leipheimer of Montana and former Tour de France champion Cadel Evans of Australia are slated to compete in this year’s race.

2012/08/08

Lance Armstrong of Team Radio Shack signs on before Stage One of the 2011 Tour Down Under on January 18, 2011 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)

Moody: Anti-Doping Agency Going After Armstrong Again

For Lance Armstrong, the doping allegations aren’t going away. In fact, they’re starting all over again.

2012/06/13

The peloton enters downtown Denver during the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge on Aug. 28, 2011. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

USA Pro Challenge Relishing Increased Exposure

With a spot on the schedule between the Tour de France and world championships, the second edition of the USA Pro Challenge promises to bring some of the world’s top cyclists back to U.S. soil this August.

2012/06/13

Boulder’s Own Tom Danielson Early Favorite In Pro Cycling Challenge

Coloradans who grew enjoying the Coors Classic were happy to hear some of the top profession cyclists in the world are returning to Colorado in August for the Pro Cycling Challenge.

2011/08/10

Tyler Hamilton and Lance Armstrong (credit: CBS)

Armstrong, Hamilton Allegedly Face Off In Aspen Restaurant

The controversy over whether Lance Armstrong was involved in doping has reached Colorado. Boulder cyclist Tyler Hamilton accused the Tour de France champion of doping, and then ended up face to face with Armstrong in an Aspen restaurant.

2011/06/15

Organizers: Armstrong’s Retirement Won’t Hurt Colorado’s Pro Race

Lance Armstrong won’t be riding in the bicycle race he helped bring to Colorado, but organizers say the Quiznos Pro Challenge will be just as exciting without him.

2011/02/16