11.   Australian professional cyclist Jeff Stewart faces a ban of up to two years after testing positive to drugs following his win in a race in Victoria state in November.

12.   Domenico Romano, the Italian professional cyclist sought in a doping-related case, turned himself in to police Monday, according to news reports.

13.   Italian senators on Wednesday introduced a bill to enforce use of helmets by professional cyclists in Italian races.

14.   Meanwhile Italian senators on Wednesday introduced a bill to enforce use of helmets by professional cyclists in Italian races.

15.   Motorola team manager Jim Ochowicz denied Armstrong pulled out to save his strength for the upcoming Olympics, when professional cyclists will compete for the first time.

16.   On the eve of the Giro presentation, the Italian association of professional cyclists took a strong stand against doping, urging blood tests for all competitors.

17.   Professional cyclists will participate in the Olympics for the first time next year.

18.   Roads in the Greek hinterland were deserted as cyclists pedalled through as this sport is less than popular in Greece in absence of professional cyclists.

19.   Professional cyclists will be eligible to compete next year in Atlanta for the first time.

20.   The Italian cycling federation ordered the immediate suspension Wednesday of Antonio Varriale, the professional cyclist detained in Italy for alleged possession of doping substances.