Cyclo-cross World Cup : Compton and Boom shine in the French mud

USA's Katherine Compton in the Women's category and World Champion Lars Boom (Rabobank) in the Men Elite category both grabbed their second win in a round in the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup presented by Safety Jogger in Nommay, France. Boom [...]

2008-12-22T00:00:00+00:00December 22nd, 2008|

USA Cycling announces Club of the Year winners

USA Cycling has announced the recipients of its annual Club of the Year awards. Ten USA Cycling-sanctioned clubs received recognition for outstanding programs throughout the 2008 season and will receive complimentary registration fees for the 2009 racing season. Clubs were [...]

2008-12-22T00:00:00+00:00December 22nd, 2008|

San Jose Cycling Classic Set for February

The San Jose Cycling Classic will be held February 14, 2009 throughout San Jose. The multi-pronged event will encompass professional, amateur and community cycling activities, including a competitive time trial race, a criterium, a recreational ride and a CEO Challenge. [...]

2008-12-18T00:00:00+00:00December 18th, 2008|

Pro Cycling Tour's Triple Crown of Cycling having sponsorship trouble

David Chauner, president of Pro Cycling Tour, said yesterday that their three-stage race dubbed the "Triple Crown of Cycling" is having serious sponsorship issues. Chauner said the event lost its major sponsor for the races in Allentown and Reading as [...]

2008-12-18T00:00:00+00:00December 18th, 2008|

First Eight Teams Announced for 2009 Amgen Tour of California

The 2009 Amgen Tour of California will once again bring together a world-class field of cycling teams from multiple nations, including eight of the sport’s top-rated ProTour teams. Race organizers confirmed today that entries for the fourth annual race will [...]

2008-12-18T00:00:00+00:00December 18th, 2008|

DHL Future Stars Leaders strong under pressure at Revolution 22

After the epic evening’s racing at Revolution 22, both Sam Harrison and Ruby Miller have managed to maintain their leaders jerseys in the DHL Future Stars competition. Ruby is now eight points clear of second placed Laura Trott and Lucy [...]

2008-12-17T00:00:00+00:00December 17th, 2008|

Quick Step finished training camp in Spain

Team Quick Step's training camp in Calpe, Spain ended yesterday. After a week of intense workouts, the cyclists will be heading back home for training on their own."We did a lot of good work." explained the team’s Trainer Luca Guercilena. [...]

2008-12-16T00:00:00+00:00December 16th, 2008|

The UCI's Organiser's Guide to Road Events Published

The "Organiser's Guide to Road Events" was published on 4 December by the International Cycling Union.Practical and comprehensive, it is aimed both at experienced road event organisers who want to supplement their skills, as well as new organisers seeking the [...]

2008-12-16T00:00:00+00:00December 16th, 2008|

Museeuw found guilty in Belgian court

A Belgian court has found cycling legend Johan Museeuw and nine others guilty of doping offences in what has been dubbed the Museeuw-Landuyt affair.A legal process that has taken several years was again in the spotlight when Museeuw admitted in [...]

2008-12-16T00:00:00+00:00December 16th, 2008|

Trebon & Compton earn elite Stars-and-Stripes at 'Cross Nationals

The final day of the USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships was highlighted by the powerful performance put on by Ryan Trebon (Bend, Ore./Kona) on his way to the elite men’s national title. There were no surprises in the elite women’s [...]

2008-12-16T00:00:00+00:00December 16th, 2008|

UCI Track World Cup : Historic victory for Columbia

No-one could have imagined greater success for the third round of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics in Cali (Colombia). The excellent performances by local riders and the enthusiasm shown by the Columbian public helped transform this event into [...]

2008-12-16T00:00:00+00:00December 16th, 2008|

Statement: Rock Racing will continue in 2009

Communications Director for Rock Racing Sean Weide released a team statement to clear up any confusion as to whether the team will continue. It reads as follows:"Rock Racing will continue to race in 2009. Tyler Hamilton, Rahsaan Bahati and Justin [...]

2008-12-15T00:00:00+00:00December 15th, 2008|

Van Impe falls during training

There was a difficult moment today during the team Quick Step training camp, when Kevin Van Impe took a bad fall during his workout.Van Impe was riding along a flat section coming off of the Col de Rates with the [...]

2008-12-15T00:00:00+00:00December 15th, 2008|

McEwen looks to team switch to help Tour chances

Australian Robbie McEwen says he hopes a change of team can help him return to Tour de France glory next year.McEwen, a 12-time Tour de France stage winner and three-time winner of the green jersey for the Tour's leading sprinter, [...]

2008-12-15T00:00:00+00:00December 15th, 2008|

Marchante and Haussler sign with Cervélo TestTeam

Cervélo TestTeam is pleased to announce the signing of Heinrich Haussler of Germany and Jose Angel Gómez Marchante of Spain. Born and raised in Australia, Heinrich Haussler moved to Germany to pursue cycling in 1999. He comes to Cervélo TestTeam [...]

2008-12-15T00:00:00+00:00December 15th, 2008|

Hoy sprints to BBC Sports Personality of the Year

British sport's top award, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, was won by track cyclist Chris Hoy Sunday in Liverpool. The triple gold medal winner from Beijing is the first cyclist to win the award in over forty years. [...]

2008-12-15T00:00:00+00:00December 15th, 2008|

2009 National Championship dates and locations announced

USA Cycling announced today dates and locations for the majority of its 2009 National Championship events. Next year, a total of 17 events will provide amateur and professional cyclists with an opportunity to claim a coveted Stars-and-Stripes national champion’s jersey [...]

2008-12-13T00:00:00+00:00December 13th, 2008|

Hincapie honored in Greenville with "Hincapie Path" dedication

The City of Greenville has dedicated a newly completed section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail to George Hincapie in recognition of the contributions that George and Hincapie Sportswear have made to the cycling and business communities in South Carolina. The [...]

2008-12-13T00:00:00+00:00December 13th, 2008|
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