The International Cycling Union are to use scanners at next month’s Tour de France to combat rumoured ’mechanical doping’.

Chris Boardman is "virtually certain" this summer's Tour de France will be the cleanest in history.

A PERFECT finish saw British speedster Mark Cavendish win the second stage of the 2009 Tour de France to further his standing as cycling’s leading sprinter.

Boyzone’s Keith Duffy is running the London Marathon next month for two charities for people with autism.

CLIVE WOODWARD failed to impress Chris Boardman with a single idea to improve Britain’s chances in the 2012 Olympics, the 1992 gold medal-winning cyclist told politicians.

UK chain Halfords credited its revamped Apollo and Carrera bicycle ranges and improved camping equipment lines for another strong sales performance today.

Car parts and outdoor leisure chain Halfords said its new range of cycles designed by Olympic champion Chris Boardman had helped the group weather the recent rain and floods.

The London market took a roller-coaster ride today as caution on Wall Street muted early confidence over blue-chip stocks.

Vodafone helped steer a recovery today following a heavy fall for the London market in its previous session.

British car parts and cycles retailer Halfords marked an 8% rise in annual profits today by announcing a partnership with Olympic champion Chris Boardman.

CLONMEL cyclist Ray Clarke, the former national road race cycling champion, surpassed all expectations and provided a massive shot in the arm for track cycling in Agile, Switzerland yesterday.

Glenn Hoddle is using a sports psychologist to get the best out of his Southampton team.