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Jul 17, 2006

A Benefit for Bicyclists

Forget Paris. There’s no stage more iconic to the Tour de France than the one that includes the brutal Alpe d’Huez. The steep “hors categorie” ascent up the Alpine peak to end the stage separates potential champions from mere mortals, as the weak fall away from the peloton and the expert climbers push ahead through the fan-crowded hills. In other words, even if you’re not so addicted to the Tour that you TiVo coverage of…

Feb 10, 2006

Out and About: Weekend Picks

FRIDAY: The snow isn’t supposed to hit until Saturday, but Fox has the perfect excuse to stay in tonight and avoid the hordes descending on Safeway for bread, milk, and toilet paper. Fox is burning off the final four episodes of the brilliant, but tragically low-rated and now cancelled Arrested Development. Fans can start their vigil now, as Entertainment Weekly’s Popwatch commenters discuss their favorite episodes. It all starts at 8 p.m. Oh, and if…

 
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