Today's Cycling Headlines

Armstrong downplays Tour chances
Lance Armstrong says that winning an eighth Tour de France is not one of his main priorities for next season.

Hoy excited by UK racing return
Triple Olympic gold medallist Chris Hoy will make his UK track return at Saturday's Manchester Revolution meeting.

Romero tempted to try third sport
Britain's Rebecca Romero reveals she is considering trying to win an Olympic medal in a third sport in 2012 after her successes in rowing in 2004 and cycling in 2008.

Armstrong opts to ride 2009 Tour
Lance Armstrong will attempt to win the Tour de France for an eighth time as the American cyclist confirms he will ride in the 2009 race.

Sella handed one-year doping ban
Italian rider Emanuele Sella receives a one-year doping ban from the Italian Olympic Committee.

Two-year French ban for Beltran
Spain's Manuel Beltran receives a two-year ban from racing in France following his positive doping test at this year's Tour de France.

GB trio win pursuit in Melbourne
Lizzie Armitstead recovers from Friday's crash to win the team pursuit with Katie Colclough and Joanna Rowsell at track cycling's World Cup.

Mildenhall award Pendleton gold
Mildenhall Cycling Club creates a new honour to mark Victoria Pendleton's Olympic achievement.

Rotterdam to host 2010 Tour start
Organisers of the Tour de France announce that the 2010 race will begin from the Dutch city of Rotterdam.

Sastre to face Armstrong in Italy
Tour de France champion Carlos Sastre will face seven-time winner Lance Armstrong in the Giro d'Italia next year.