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The article presents a profile of former champion cyclist Davis Phinney, who is battling Parkinson's disease, his wife Connie Carpenter-Phinney, who won an Olympic gold medal in cycling, and their son Taylor Phinney, a 6 foot 4 inch tall 17-year-old, who has taken up the sport and is showing great promise.

The article presents a reprint of the article "The Magic Number is Six," by Austin Murphy, which appeared in the August 2, 2004 issue of "Sports Illustrated."

The article presents a reprint of the article "Passing the Crash Test," by Kelli Anderson, which appeared in the August 4, 2003 issue of "Sports Illustrated."

The article presents a reprint of the article "The Year of the Team," by Kelli Anderson, which appeared in the August 5, 2002 issue of "Sports Illustrated."

The article presents a reprint of the article "Stairway to Heaven" by Ian Thomsen, which appeared in the July 24, 2000 issue of "Sports Illustrated."

The article presents a reprint of the article "The Boss Lays Down the Law," by Austin Murphy, which appeared in the August 6, 2001 issue of "Sports Illustrated."

The article presents a reprint of the article "A Survivor, A Champion," by Leigh Montville, which appeared in the August 9, 1999 issue of "Sports Illustrated."

Presents the author's firsthand account of the 2001 Race Across America (RAAM) bicycle race. Details of the race, which extends from Portland, Oregon to Pensacola, Florida, and considered one of the world's most grueling events; Description of the team, which features one rider at all times, followed by a van with three other partners; How RAAM penalizes any team that break the law.

This article features the goal of U.S. cyclist Rebecca Twigg to win the cycling competition at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. Twigg has began training and studying cycling to achieve her goal. She lifts weights and runs stadium steps in between inside the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, where she is taking a degree in biology. Twigg is being trained by trainer-assistant coach Craig Campbell.

The article details the North American Bicycle Championship 1965. The two-day racing event was participated by 16 riders whose stamina were tested by a 190-mile course at high altitudes. Participants include Jim Crist, Steve Hammond and John Marshall. It notes that the 190-mile course was laid out by cycling devotees Bert Bidwell and Bernie Witkin in cooperation with the Aspen Chamber of Commerce. John Marshall, who finished the race in nine hours, 2 minutes and 22 seconds in two days, won the game.

The article discusses the weather conditions during the cycling events at the 2008 Summer Olympic games in Beijing, China. Details about the men's event, which was won by Sammy Sánchez of Spain, and the women's event, which was won by Nicole Cooke of Great Britain, are provided. Comments from cyclists, including Ryder Hesjedal and Amber Nelson, regarding the severe weather conditions are also included.

Discusses the gold medal performance of United States cyclist Marty Nothstein at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, New South Wales. Victory in the match sprint over Florian Rousseau after Nothstein beat his arch-rival, Jans Fiedler in the semi-final.

The article looks at the participation of the U.S. in the 75th annual World Cycling Championships that were held in Montreal, Quebec in August 1974. American cyclist Sheila Young lost her sprint title after being defeated in the women's sprint event but three of the top six finishers included Americans. Cees Stam, a track cyclist from Holland, achieved success in the motor-paced event.

The article discusses what the author refers to as the problems that are associated with the use of instant replay video systems in sports such as cycling as of 2017, and it mentions how cyclist Peter Sagan was disqualified from the Tour de France cycling competition as a result of a crash involving fellow racer Mark Cavendish. According to the article, a video recording of the incident casts doubt as to whether Sagan caused Cavendish's injuries.

The article reports that the New York City team had won the national cycling championships of the Amateur Bicycle League for the third time in 1970 in a span of 15 years. The race was held in Central Park and consisted of 18 laps with six miles to a lap. The competitors in this prestigious event in U.S. cycling came from more than 20 states.

The article discusses the lessons about energy efficiency which can be learned by studying cyclists, and it mentions the importance of a power-to-weight ratio on a cyclist's performance in a bicycle racing event. Muscle strength and endurance are examined, along with physiological power and performances by cyclists such as Patrick Bevin, Ben King, and Julian Alaphilippe. Food consumption is assessed in relation to carbohydrates, rice cakes, and bananas.

A caption is presented to a photograph of the Giro d'Italia cycling competition.

News briefs regarding notable sports figures are given. Pittsburgh Steelers football player Ben Roethlisberger suffered facial injuries in a motorcycle crash in June of 2006. Notre Dame football player Tom Zbikowski was victorious in his professional boxing debut. Cyclist Levi Leipheimer won the Dauphine Libere cycling race.

Reflects on the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Emphasis on the cycling competitions; Rivalry between German cyclist Jens Fiedler and Marty Nothstein of the United States; Results from the race.

Focuses on Dutch cyclist Leontien Zijlaard-van Moorsel. Biographical information; Success experienced at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia; Thoughts on her battle against anorexia.

The article reports that Kirsten Williams won the 17-year-old to 18-year-old age group omnium at USA Cycling's junior track nationals in Carson, California after her father Victor Williams was killed during a cycling accident 17 days prior to the competition.

This section offers world news briefs related to sports as of October 1961. The New York Yankees have four players in the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star team including shortstop Tony Kubek, catcher Elston Howard and outfielder Mickey Mantle. Vito Taccone of Italy won the Tour of Lombardy, which is the final event of the Italian international cycling season. Sugar Ray Robinson still managed to win a 10-round decision in his boxing match against the 22-year-old Dennis Moyer at the Madison Square Garden in New York.

This section offers news briefs on sports for the week of April 24-30, 1973. In the American Basketball Association (ABA), the Kentucky Colonels lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first game of their Finals series. In bowling, Barbara Renner won the 55,000 dollar Rick Case Honda Classic event in Akron, Ohio. In cycling, Team Denmark won five gold medals in the first week of the Grand Prix of the U.S. in Encino, California.

The article discusses the highlights of the 1972 U.S. Grand Prix cycling event that was held in Encino, California. As expected, France's Daniel Morelon won the 500-meter race. John Vande Velde, on the other hand, took the 4,000-meter event. Other cyclists who grazed the event include Denmark's Niels Fredborg and Americans Dick Berg and John Howard.

This section offers world news briefs related to sports as of August 11, 1969. Cyclist Audrey McElmury won the women's overall champion title at the National Championships held in Detroit, Michigan. Boat racer Peter Rittmaster won in the Hennessy New York Grand Prix event. Golfer Frank Beard achieved victory in the 250,000 U.S. dollars Westchester Classic golf tournament that was held in New York.

This section offers news briefs concerning sports. The U.S. team, comprised of university students, won the Lipton Cup boating race held at the Welsh Harp Lake in London, England. Boxer Don Fullmer defeated Welterweight Champion Emile Griffith in a nontitle fight held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Skip Cutting won the 4,000-meter pursuit cycling title at the National Amateur Track championships in California after he edged out Doug Burnett.

This section offers sports information week news briefs. In basketball, the Nationals have been sold to a Philadelphia business syndicate for 500,000 U.S. dollars. In bicycle racing, Jacques Anqeutil of France won the 1,500-mile Tour of Spain, 15-day race and is known as the only one who has won three major bicycling tours in France, Spain and Italy. In boxing, undefeated world bantamweight title holder Eder Jofre of Brazil kept his record when Johnny Jamito of the Philippines failed to answer the 12th round bell in the 15-round championship in Manila.

The article presents awards for the 2011 Tour de France bicycle race from sports journalist Austin Murphy, including the best team, scariest moment, and best feel-good story.

This article presents information about various athletes, who are in high school, college, or have recently graduated from college. Lisa Winkle has won many awards in the areas of track and field, and basketball. Spencer Fletcher won the Northern California Golf Association Junior Players' Championship. Mara Abbott won the USA Cycling elite women's road race championships.

A caption is presented to a photograph of the Giro d'Italia cycling competition.

Looks at the Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), sponsored by the "The Des Moines Register." Review of the seven-day event, which covers nearly five-hundred miles; Comments on the event from "Des Moines Register" editorial cartoonist and RAGBRAI veteran Brian Duffy; Discussion of the various foods available to contestants and spectators.