Contador rides in to a mixed reception Jul 28, 2009
The closest the Tour got to any dope scandal this year was when Contador was questioned at two press conferences to respond to a newspaper column written by US triple Tour champion Greg LeMond that raised doubt about his performance on the finishing climb at Verbier on stage 15. Contador won that Swiss Alps stage to take the yellow jersey for good and, according to LeMond who cited figures from former Festina trainer Antoine Vayer, would have needed a maximum VO2 level of 99. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Contador dodges questions on doping Jul 24, 2009
It took only two questions into Tour de France leader Alberto Contador's press conference after winning the stage 18 time trial before the Spaniard found himself fending off questions about a newspaper column by former triple champion Greg LeMond that said he must prove he has raced clean. Contador (Astana) had just answered one question about comparisons that had been made between him and the now retired five times Tour champion Spaniard Miguel Indurain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lance rises to 3rd, Contador wins time trial Jul 24, 2009
In an article in French daily Le Monde published Thursday, three-time Tour winner Greg Lemond questioned the speed that Contador mustered in his Stage 15 victory up to the Verbier ski station. Asked twice to respond to those comments during a news conference after Thursdays stage, the 26-year-old Contador refused, saying only: Next question. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ascend into Tour history or descend into disappointment Jul 18, 2009
Why not imagine a situation like Greg LeMond and Laurent Fignon in 1989 where a 50second lead turned into an eightsecond deficit in the time trial to the Champs-Elysees. Phil Anderson placed in the top 10 five times and was fifth twice in his 13 Tours. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bold Evans can win with surprise attacks, says French great Jul 16, 2009
" However, Hinault is not afraid to add his views on the Armstrong-Contador clash, which many have likened to what he and American Greg Lemond experienced as teammates on the La Vie Claire team in 1985 and 1986. Hinault won in 1985 after LeMond was stopped from doing so by his team on the promise that his turn would come in 1986. But when that opportunity came, Hinault attacked Lemond in the first mountain stage. After Lemond won the Tour, Hinault said he did it to help him earn and appreciate... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Contador will fade in Alps, Lance won't Jul 15, 2009
Think about the last legendary intra-team rivalry, the 1986 brawl between five-time Tour winner Bernard Hinault and his heir apparent Greg LeMond. It was an epic of open animosity that makes Astana look like a Sunday school class, but the strongest man won. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Suffering Giants fans get relief Jul 15, 2009
The Warzone has been a cycling fan since Greg LeMond. No, he doesn t shave his legs. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Culture Clash Jul 9, 2009
Lance Armstrong represents clash of cultures in Tour de France - The Bonus - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday July 8, 2009 11:15AM; Updated: Wednesday July 8, 2009 6:19PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Financial collapse of luxury-resort owners Jun 21, 2009
As do Bill Frist, the former Senate majority leader; Todd Thomson, the former head of Citigroup's private banking unit; Robert Greenhill, founder of the investment bank Greenhill Greg LeMond, a Tour de France winner; Annika Sorenstam, the Swedish golf star; Frank McCourt, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers; and about 250 other low-key rich folks ... But no one took action until Greg LeMond began examining the Credit Suisse loan. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Judge: Exclusive club co-founder has to liquidate Jun 17, 2009
At the height of the luxury real estate boom, the club in Montana's Big Sky area attracted such high-profile names as Bill Gates, Dan Quayle and cycling star Greg LeMond. Its spiral into bankruptcy followed the collapse in the real estate market and negative publicity from the Blixseths' divorce and allegations they diverted hundreds of millions of dollars from the club for their own use. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
An uphill battle: Winona triathlon set for June 14 Jun 2, 2009
It s the same stretch that Bicycling Magazine rated as one of its Top 100 Climbs in the United States and also a favorite of three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond. It might scare off a few people, Trinona race director Dave Schutz said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Brunswick says LeMond workout bikes are lemons May 30, 2009
(Crains) is suing cycling great Greg LeMonds company over problems with an exercise bike ... Company founder Greg LeMond became the first American to win the Tour de France, cyclings premier event, in 1986. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Investment firm to take over control of Yellowstone Club May 19, 2009
A number of complaints against the club, including two objections filed by three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond, will also be dismissed under the agreement. We are extremely pleased that the future of the Club has been secured and we can now turn our focus to serving the needs of our members and enhancing our world-class private living and recreation community, said Sam Byrne, managing partner of CrossHarbor, in an e-mailed statement. (Missoulian, MT)
AMGEN: The lure of Palomar (1953) Feb 23, 2009
While riders usually take between one and two hours, Smith said he has heard that three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond holds the unofficial record of 49 minutes. "It's going to be a great thing on Sunday to see how fast they can do it," he said. (North County Times)
Winter Warm-up a hit; Vital LIFT funds raised Feb 20, 2009
The event raised nearly 3,000 for LIFT through a raffle that featured prizes such as a day of skiing at the Yellowstone Club with Olympian Martin Bell, race posters signed by Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, and services and items donated by local businesses ... Greg LeMond donated two fitness bikes for a silent auction that is being hosted by Grizzly Outfitters. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
