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Weakened Fignon forced to cancel commentary roles
Affected by cancer and weakened due to chemotherapy, double Tour de France victory Laurent Fignon has had to put his TV commentary duties on hold, missing out on Paris-Nice. According to Feltet.dk, Fignon’s ongoing battle with cancer has meant that [...]
Italian rider Massimo Giunti non-negative for EPO, is suspended
Targeted for testing due to suspicious biological passport results, Massimo Giunti has been provisionally suspended by the UCI after being judged non-negative for EPO. The Italian Androni Giocattoli rider was informed earlier today that he is sidelined from the sport [...]
Contador hopes to have good legs again at Paris-Nice
On a Paris-Nice stage shortened by 50 kilometers due to snow blanketing France, Astana leader Alberto Contador crossed the finish line in Aurillac today in sixth place. He ended up in seventh on the general classification for his efforts. “It [...]
Cavendish surprised by good form, but not good enough for Tirreno
In a press conference on the eve of today’s Tirreno-Adriatico, Mark Cavendish (HTC-Columbia) told the press that his interrupted spring was now getting back on track. The young Manxman was forced to delay the start to his season by an [...]
Sagan wins Paris Nice stage 3; Voigt takes over lead
Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Doimo) won a weather-shortened stage 3 of Paris-Nice as a small group detached from the front of the peloton over the top of the final climb. Joaquim Rodriguez (Team Katusha) was second, with Irish champion Nicolas Roche (AG2r-La [...]
Gerdemann defies the sprinters to take Tirreno stage 1
Linus Gerdemann (Team Milram) won the first stage of Tirreno-Adriatico between Livorno and Rosignano Solvay today. The German was part of a four man group that escaped the clutches of the peloton in the closing kilometres and managed to hold [...]
Paris-Nice: Valverde will support Sanchez if necessary
Alejandro Valverde has made it clear that he is willing to give his full backing and support to Luis León Sanchez if the defending champion is in contention for the Paris-Nice title once again. While not ruling out his own [...]
Paris-Nice stage three delayed, start moved
Due to freezing temperatures and fresh snow-showers, the start of today’s third stage of Paris-Nice has been delayed and moved to the town of St. Yrieix-la-Perche. The lumpy stage, which was to feature three third-category climbs early on, was due [...]
Armstrong enters South Africa, readies for Cap Argus
Lance Armstrong did a three-hour ride in Cape town, South Africa today with teammate Daryl Impey. The RadioShack duo arrived yesterday after a 12-hour flight. Both riders will be competing in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour on [...]
Contador's crash won’t cause him to withdraw from Paris-Nice
Monday’s fall made Alberto Contador fear that he might be forced to pull out of Paris-Nice, but during Tuesday’s stage he concluded that he would be able to continue. The 27 year old Astana rider reported discomfort and a lack [...]
Haselbacher celebrates first season victory in South Africa
René Haselbacher won the sprint out of a 20-man group in the first stage of the Giro del Capo, held in Wellington over a distance of 106 kilometers. The Austrian beat Malcolm Lange and Burry Stander to take over the [...]
CPA meets with Giro d'Italia organizers about safety concerns
Following safety concerns during last year's race, the Professional Cyclists' Association's (CPA) interim President Paulo Couto has met with the organizers of the Giro d'Italia on behalf of the riders. The circuit race through the city streets of Milan, which [...]
Bonnet wins messy final in Paris-Nice stage
William Bonnet won the bunch sprint in the second stage of Paris-Nice, after 201 kilometers from Contres to Limoges. Peter Sagan led out the sprint, but was beaten by Bonnet in the last meters. The final was overshadowed by a [...]
Armstrong almost missed out on chance to ride Cape Argus
Lance Armstrong’s participation in this Sunday’s Cape Argus cycling event came under serious threat on Monday when the seven-time Tour winner was almost blocked from entering South Africa. He reported on his Twitter feed that over-zealous immigration officials initially denied [...]
Eeckhout's knee condition improving
An Post-Sean Kelly Team leader Niko Eeckhout had an ultrasound done on his knee yesterday and has been advised to take it easy until this Thursday. The 38-year-old has been experincing issues with his knee since February. "The ultrasound indicated [...]
Walker: Malaysians deserve European contracts
Former Australian professional Will Walker is acting as directeur sportif and coach to some of Malaysia’s up and coming riders this year, and believes that some of the current crop deserve places on European teams. “I think [Anuar] Manan has [...]
Martin back in business at Paris-Nice
Tony Martin was disappointed with his prologue performance in Paris-Nice but was going quite well in the first stage. He managed to sneak into the winning group and tried a surprise attack inside the final kilometer. In the end, the [...]