Cycling to investigate Armstrong’s RadioShack team for its jerseys in Tour de France finale

RadioShack to be investigated over jerseys

PARIS — Lance Armstrong’s RadioShack team is facing disciplinary proceedings because its riders wore unapproved jerseys to the Tour de France’s final stage, causing a 20-minute delay at the start.

The cyclists tried to wear black jerseys Sunday with “28″ on the back. The number honors the 28 million people fighting cancer, a theme of Armstrong’s Livestrong Foundation.

Cycling’s governing body said Monday that RadioShack will be investigated for “breaching the regulations governing riders’ clothing.”

The International Cycling Union adds that it “regrets that an initiative for a cause as worthy as the fight against cancer” was not coordinated beforehand with officials.

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PARIS (AP) — Cycling’s governing body is opening disciplinary proceedings against Lance Armstrong’s RadioShack team. Its riders wore unapproved jerseys to the final stage of the Tour de France, delaying the start of the race.

The cyclists tried to wear black jerseys Sunday with “28″ on the back. The number honors the 28 million people fighting cancer, one of the themes of Armstrong’s Livestrong Foundation.

The International Cycling Union said Monday it “regrets that an initiative for a cause as worthy as the fight against cancer” was not coordinated beforehand with officials. The cycling body says Armstrong’s venture could have been done while staying within the rules.