Transitions Optical has partnered with Slipstream Sports, the company behind Team Garmin-Transitions.

Read our excerpt from the new book Lance Armstrong Comeback 2.0: Up Close and Personal and use our link below the excerpt to order the book online. It will make a great Christmas present to cyclists and cycling fans.

On November 27, Ivan Gutierrez, who turned professional in 2000 with Team O.N.C.E., celebrated his 31st birthday. In our interview with Gutierrez, the rider from the Cantabria region, who is currently in the saddle for Team Caisse d'Epargne, reflects on the 2009 season and reveals his goals for 2010.

Lance Armstrong has chosen the guys who will help him in his quest for his 8th Tour de France win.

Sean Yates appointed Team Sky sports director.

Italy's Gianni Da Ros was banned for 20 years after being arrested in March in connection with a doping scandal.

Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has agreed to see out the final year of his Astana contract on condition that the team receives its ProTour license.

Italian professionals Dario Cioni and Davide Vigano have both signed with Team Sky.

"He's going to be bigger and more dangerous than in 2009 - we'll see Armstrong at another level in 2010," world champion Cadel Evans said Wednesday during a promotional tour in Australia.

The Gore Bike Wear Phantom III Lady Jacket is a welcomed addition to any serious biker's armamentarium of clothing options.

According to a press release issued minutes ago, Momentum Sports Group (MSG) and Floyd Landis have mutually agreed to terminate Landis' contract.

The Italian Olympic Committee says cyclist Davide Rebellin has been stripped of the silver medal won in the road race at last year's Beijing Games because of a doping violation.