Tour champion Contador out of Spain's worlds team (AP) Tour de France champion Alberto Contador will not race for Spain at the upcoming world championships. Spain coach Jose Luis de Santos says the three-time Tour champion will not be at the worlds in Australia since "Alberto told me he prefers not to stretch out the season any more and will rest ahead of next season." Contador also injured his right knee after crashing during training on...
Trek to sponsor Schleck-led cycling team (AP) American bicycle manufacturer Trek will sponsor the new pro cycling team led by two-time Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck. Schleck and his brother Frank announced earlier this season that they would leave the Saxo Bank team to start their own team based in their native Luxembourg beginning in 2011.
Hushovd wins 6th Vuelta stage, Gilbert keeps lead (AP) Thor Hushovd of Norway won the sixth stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Thursday, while Philippe Gilbert kept his overall lead for the fourth straight day. Hushovd, who rides for Cervelo, finished the 93.2-mile leg in 3 hours, 36 minutes, 20 seconds. Daniele Bennati of Italy and Grega Bole of Slovenia crossed the line next in the same time as Hushovd.
