MITCH BARLOGA: Be a 'spokesperson' for National Bike Month

We have finally crossed into the warmer months in our region, which offer excellent opportunities to enjoy our communities by bicycle. Fitting, then, that May would be deemed National Bike Month, as it has been since its inception in 1956.

USADA chief: Armstrong has evidence against UCI

The head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), Travis Tygart, takes an oath prior to answering questions before a senate-led inquiry into the fight against doping in Paris, France, on Thursday. The hearings are aimed at looking into ways of improving the fight against doping. USADA'S repor…

USADA chief: Armstrong has evidence against UCI

PARIS | The head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency wants Lance Armstrong to come forward with information about his doping operation and the alleged complicity of cycling's governing body.

Munster's Anderson helps Beta Theta Pi win Little 500

BLOOMINGTON | Racing heatedly down to the last moments, Munster’s Eric Anderson and his team of top-seeded Beta Theta Pi riders ended Indiana University’s 63rd Annual Little 500 the same place they began it: First.

Phillips helps Delta Gamma repeat Littlle 500 crown

BLOOMINGTON | In her fourth year as a rider, Chesterton’s Kelsey Phillips captained Delta Gamma to their second win in as many years in the women’s 26th Annual Little 500 Race.

MITCH BARLOGA: Spring has sprung, so break out bike

Recently, I rummaged through my garage to get my bike ready for the season, along with my son’s. In the process it dawned on me that many of you might not be familiar with getting your own bike in shape – so consider this a quick guide.

Green Notes: Reinventing the wheels

Lee Ravenscroft was tired of seeing scrappers driving down the street with trucks overflowing with bicycles.

Armstrong admits doping in interview with Oprah

CHICAGO | He did it. He finally admitted it. Lance Armstrong doped.

America pedaling toward more bike-friendly digs

In 21st century America, a 19th century invention, the bicycle, is figuring more and more in the calculations of apartment hunters and others looking for suitable digs.

Anti-doping officials want Armstrong under oath

A televised confession by Lance Armstrong isn't enough.

AP source: Armstrong tells Oprah he doped

Lance Armstrong reportedly admitted steroid use to Oprah Winfrey during an interview with the TV host Monday.

Armstrong awaits 'candid' Oprah interview

This combination image made of file photos shows Lance Armstrong, left, and Oprah Winfrey, right. Armstrong plans to admit to doping throughout his career during an upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey, USA Today reported late Friday.

Armstrong awaits 'candid' Oprah interview

AUSTIN, Texas | Out for a Sunday morning jog in bright sunshine, Lance Armstrong hardly looked like a man about to finally confront the doping scandal that has shadowed his storied career like an angry storm cloud.

Oprah to interview Armstrong for Jan. 17 show

LOS ANGELES | Lance Armstrong has agreed to an interview with Oprah Winfrey and is to address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs during a career in which he won seven Tour de France titles.

Lance Armstrong

The New York Times reported Friday that Lance Armstrong, who has strongly denied the doping charges that led to him being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles, has told associates he is considering admitting to the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Armstrong attorney Tim Herman deni…

UCI urged to pay for probe into Armstrong links

GENEVA (AP) — If cycling leaders want a credible independent investigation about their possible cover-up of Lance Armstrong's doping, they must give the panel sufficient funding and resources.

MITCH BARLOGA: Quality of Life Indicators can include more

The 2012 Quality of Life Indicators Report provides a snapshot of a number of indicators, or socioeconomic factors, demonstrating progress or regression in these areas. It includes a number of “call to action” ideas to move our region forward. One Region is to be commended.

Hobart YMCA Family Bike Ride scheduled for Sept. 8

HOBART | The Hobart YMCA Family Bike Ride will be held Sept. 8 at City Ball Park, 100 W. 8th St.

Purdue's Boudia edges Qiu for Olympic diving gold

LONDON | Team USA clinched the top spot in the medals table for the fifth consecutive Summer Games, helped by David Boudia's victory in the men's 10-meter platform for the country's first gold in diving since 2000.