BMC awarded a ProContinental license

BMC has been awarded a ProContinental license by the UCI and is the only team registered in the United States to be granted this status. "It is an honor to be representing the United States on this list and we [...]

2008-12-04T00:00:00+00:00December 4th, 2008|

Stars out in force at Revolution 22

The second Revolution of the current season will welcome another sell out crowd to the Manchester Velodrome on Saturday night (6th December). The main attraction will be the return to racing for Chris Hoy who will line up against his [...]

2008-12-04T00:00:00+00:00December 4th, 2008|

Expanded 2009 Amgen Tour of California Route Announced

Specific route details for the 2009 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race were revealed today by AEG, presenter of the fourth-annual event, which will once again have a world-class field of competitors, including two-time defending champion Levi Leipheimer and [...]

2008-12-04T00:00:00+00:00December 4th, 2008|

Funds for British cycling program on the rise

After an impressive 14 medals in Beijing, it's no surprise that Britain's Olympic committee has decided to take a closer look at the funding appropriations for cycling. With an original target of 6 medals, Britain's Olympic cycling team more than [...]

2008-12-03T00:00:00+00:00December 3rd, 2008|

Trackies Rasmussen and Mørkøv sign for Saxo Bank

Two of the 2009 additions to Bjarne Riis' cycling team know each other a lot better than most: the current "Couple Number Seven" from the tracks are now part of the team, which will be taking on the roads this [...]

2008-12-03T00:00:00+00:00December 3rd, 2008|

Hammer signs with Hawk Relay

2008 Olympian, Sarah Hammer, will be riding for the newly established U.C.I. professional cycling team, Hawk Relay Cycling. Two-time World Champion Sarah Hammer, has committed to a two year sponsorship agreement which will see her racing in domestic competitions, the [...]

2008-12-02T00:00:00+00:00December 2nd, 2008|

Rock Racing: Ball releases statement on Leogrande situation

Rock Racing team owner Michael Ball wanted to clarify his stance with respect to the Kayle Leogrande case and not re-signing the cyclist. Ball has released the following statment. "Whenever a rider is suspended – be it for doping or [...]

2008-12-02T00:00:00+00:00December 2nd, 2008|

Aussie Olympic champ Carrigan retires

Cycling star Sara Carrigan, Olympic champion in 2004, has announced her retirement from professional cycling, Cycling Australia reported on Wednesday.The 28-year-old Carrigan represented Australia at eight World Championships, two Commonwealth Games and two Olympic Games - in Athens four years [...]

2008-12-02T00:00:00+00:00December 2nd, 2008|

Riis Cycling Introduces 2009 Team in Denmark

With 28 riders, sky-high ambitions and backed by a solid Danish company Riis Cycling's 2009 team was presented in Vedbaek earlier today. However the day took an unexpected turn as the news of IT Factory gone bust became a reality. [...]

2008-12-01T00:00:00+00:00December 1st, 2008|

Armstrong set for an historic first

America's seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong announced on Monday that he was seeking an unprecedented eighth title and like Irishman Stephen Roche try for the double of a Tour of Italy and Tour de France titles.The 37-year-old Texan [...]

2008-12-01T00:00:00+00:00December 1st, 2008|

Riis Cycling Sponsor declares Bankruptcy

One of the worlds most successful cycling teams has again lost a major sponsor. Bjarne Riis' newest addition, software firm IT Factory, has declared bankruptcy after its chief executive Stein Bagger was reported as a suspect in the embezzlement of [...]

2008-12-01T00:00:00+00:00December 1st, 2008|

Bastianelli appeals her 1-year ban

Italian cyclist Marta Bastianelli has appealed to The Court of Arbitration for Sport Monday in to overturn her one-year doping ban.Bastianelli tested positive for the stimulant flenfluramine in a test carried out at the under-23 European championships in Verbania, Italy, [...]

2008-12-01T00:00:00+00:00December 1st, 2008|
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