11.   On Tuesday, police defused a home-made bomb here as the Spanish town prepared to welcome the Tour de France cycle race.

12.   Pascal Richard won the Tour of Switzerland cycle race before a home crowd here on Thursday.

13.   The EU head has openly admitted that he was tempted by retirement when he could indulge in his favourite activities - watching football matches and cycle races.

14.   The NMA organized various programmes in Kathmandu, including a cycle race and a one-day seminar highlighting the importance of mountaineering in Nepal.