Archive for the 'Cycling' Category

Such good news!

Survivor winner Ethan Zohn, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma for a SECOND time last year, is "responding very well" to his treatment with new chemo drug SGN-35, saying:

Lance Armstrong may be living stronger than ever before!

The 7-time Tour de France winner was in Toronto, Canada on Wednesday to promote his LIVESTRONG Fitness Equipment and shared he was in the middle of training for his third triathlon since retiring.

Armstrong finished 5th in his first triathlon in 22 years after hopping off professional cycling circuit, then 23rd at the World XTERRA Championships in Maui. Talking about his most recent quest, he told sources:

“I don’t know if I would say I’m preparing for another career, but I’m definitely preparing for a triathlon.”

While in town, the athlete — who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996 — talked to other sources about how fighting and beating the disease has changed him, explaining:

"It certainly changed me as a person, it changed me as a parent, as a friend. You don't take anything for granted, especially those first couple of years. Every sunset becomes the best sunset you've ever seen, every traffic jam is absolutely nothing."

On the flip side, he admits that those feelings don't necessarily last forever, continuing:

"But as you get 10, 15 years down the road, I have to admit… that impatience comes back… you start to lose that crystal clear perspective you used to have in those first years after, when you have no idea what's going to happen and you're just waiting to know, ‘Am I going to be given life back?'"

Completely understandable! It's nice to get such a unique and honest perspective on the subject matter though.

If you'd like to join Lance's lifelong battle to beat cancer for good, click here to join the LIVESTRONG team today!

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Whose that spandex stud? It's Patrick Dempsey!

The Grey's Anatomy star and cycling enthusiast wasn't afraid to show off his colorful biking gear as he rode through Malibu with his wife on Thursday.

He's no newb to the sport either. In fact, Patrick recently raised $1 million for charity by holding a 2-day cycling challenge in Maine, in which participants biked up to 100 miles!

We're glad to see he not only uses his passion to enrich his own life, but other's lives as well!

Check out more pics of Patrick biking below!

[Image via Ramey Pix.]

It looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger may be trying to start his own Wild Hogs biker gang — with bicycles.

Pedaling a bike is much quieter, healthier, and better for the environment than riding a motorcycle, so this is one gang we can support!

The former governor and action star took a ride through Santa Monica with his entourage on Sunday morning before breakfast.

Not a bad way to start out the day!

Check out more pics of Arnold's bicycle workout below!

[Image via Ramey Pix.]

Haylie Duff looks like she's enjoying herself while on a healthy and relaxing bike ride!

The sister/soon to be aunt/actress was seen cruising around Toluca Lake, probably looking for other girls to join her bike gang.

Ha!

Don't forget to signal, Haylie!

[Image via WENN.]

Kate Hudson supports the gas-free alternative to city travel — the bicycle!

She was spotted zipping around London on her bike!

More cities should create biking initiatives — London just introduced a bunch of rental bikes for the city!

Biking is also becoming a kind of trend with celebs as well:

But whatever the location, it seems Kate is not the only celeb foregoing the limousine option in favour of greener way of getting around.

Last month actress Rosario Dawson and Vanessa Hudgens were spotted on separate outings, trundling along the streets of Los Angeles. And Kirsten Dunst and Katy Perry was sighted in New York last month too, clearly having a wheel-y good time.

We think this is fabulous! Pave the way, guys!

Bikes don't require gas, they're quieter, and they'll keep us in shape! This is definitely a movement we could get behind!

[Image via WENN.]

Very cool!

A new 110,000 square foot BMX center opened in Manchester, England, making it the first permanent indoor BMX track in Britain.

The manager of the new National Cycling Centre said the purpose of the track was "built for community and elite use to provide a quality facility."

It will be a training site for Britain's BMX racers riding in the London Olympic Games 2012.

Let's get our ride on!

For more pics of this rad looking indoor track, check out the gallery below.

[Image via WENN.]