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Charity founded by disgraced cyclist announces relaunch plan

By JIM VERTUNO | February 11, 2020

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The cancer charity whose yellow wristbands became a global brand under founder Lance Armstrong is seeking to reinvent itself, years after donations and revenues crashed along with the disgraced cyclist's career.Armstrong was nowhere...

Riders in the storm: Dutch cyclists brave Storm Ciara

By MIKE CORDER | February 9, 2020

NEELTJE JANS, Netherlands (AP) — Call them riders in the storm.While much of northern Europe hunkered down Sunday and hoped that Storm Ciara would blow over quickly with its hurricane-force winds, an intrepid band of cyclists made the most of the conditions...

Participants adjust bikes to fit their measurements in demonstrating how to use the adapts-table bikes in the Health, Wellness and Literacy Center parking lot during the workshop Tuesday.

Autism Caregiver Group hosts first bike workshop featuring adaptable bikes

By Kierra Frazier | October 11, 2018

Participants adjust bikes to fit their measurements in demonstrating how to use the adapts-table bikes in the Health, Wellness and Literacy Center parking lot during the workshop Tuesday.

Campus Recreation Center to host fitness classes

By Lauren Dielman | September 22, 2011

The Campus Recreation Center will host a number of group fitness classes throughout the week.In order to take classes, one has to purchase a fitness pass at $64 a semester or $103 for the entire year.Classes offered include belly dancing, body combat,...