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Olympic Cycling News and Round-up, July 29, 2008 (Cyclingnews.com)
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:37:32 GMT The International Cycling Union (UCI) has formally rejected claims by a BBC report it accepted £1.5 million in return for keirin's introduction as an Olympic Games sport.

From 'Flop' to smashing high jump success (Portland Tribune)
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:33:37 GMT Former Oregon State track and field coach Berny Wagner dealt with some of the world’s greatest athletes in the sport during his four decades as a coach and administrator. “Steve Prefontaine was the greatest competitor on the track I ever saw,” Wagner says. “Dick Fosbury was ...

Camping in the back yard is appealing to people vacationing at home (Burlington County Times)
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:04:05 GMT With more people choosing "staycations" over traditional - and more expensive - vacations, many of those who enjoy camping or just want to give the outdoors a try are sticking very close to home.

August calendar (The Springfield News-Leader)
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:03:37 GMT Ozark Empire Fair continues through Aug. 3 at the Missouri Entertainment and Event Center, 3001 N. Grant Ave. Gates open at 1 p.m. and close at midnight Aug. 1, 2; gates close at 6 p.m. Aug.3, fair closes at 8 p.m. Aug. 3. Tickets: $8; $2 for ages 6-12. Visit www.ozarkempirefair.com or call 833-2660.

Rush of the rapids (The Fayetteville Observer)
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:06:29 GMT CHARLOTTE — Think of it as a slice of Colorado, 10 miles west of uptown Charlotte. The bubbling river, populated with rafters and kayakers, reaches rapids of advanced difficulty. Rock-climbing surfaces challenge the experienced, but are forgiving enough for beginners.

Regional calendar (West Roxbury Transcript)
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:50:39 GMT Check out what's happening the Parkway region:

Big Cottonwood big on activities (The Times-News)
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:30:41 GMT Imagine a sylvan slice of southern Idaho of almost 18,000 acres, including mountain juniper forests, irrigated farmland, and a riparian cottonwood forest.

Trek/VW's Schnell Wins All-Mountain World Championship Aboard Remedy (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:14:00 GMT Racing aboard an all-new for 2008 Trek Remedy, Trek/VW team rider "Rad" Ross Schnell won this year's 13th annual Downieville Classic All-Mountain Race, setting two course records and taking home World Championship honors in the process.

Bohart mountain bike event: a festival and a race (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:50:12 GMT It was nearly a photo finish. Helena’s Frank Gonzalez headed into his fifth and final lap of the Bohart Bash mountain bike race with a 43-second lead. But over the steep and tree-lined five-mile course, second-place rider John Curry pushed to catch up. About a kilometer from the finish line, Gonzalez heard the sound of a chain clanking against a frame behind him.

Town updates comp plan (Culpeper Star-Exponent)
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:53:22 GMT A lot has changed in the town of Culpeper since 2002. That’s the last time the town revamped its comprehensive plan, a 10-part document for growth management.

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