Katusha offers administrative role to Kim Kirchen following cardiac arrest

Health problem still undiagnosed, will still have a place within teamTeam Katusha boss Andrei Tchmil recently visited with Kim Kirchen at his home in Luxembourg. During the meeting the two spoke of Kirchen's future with the team.  The former Luxembourg [...]

2010-07-31T00:00:00+00:00July 31st, 2010|

Brian Nygaard talks about origins of the new team out of Luxembourg

Quick fast food chain posited as a possible title sponsorThe details of the somewhat mysterious potential ProTour team from Luxembourg for 2011 are starting to become a bit clearer. In an interview with Denmark's, Weekend Avisen newspaper, Brian Nygaard speaks [...]

2010-07-31T00:00:00+00:00July 31st, 2010|

Haussler named to Australian world championship squad

Long list to be announced on TuesdayFollowing his recent decision to declare for Australia, 26 year old Heinrich Haussler has been confirmed as part of the national squad in the running for this autumn’s world championships in Geelong. The Cervélo [...]

2010-07-31T00:00:00+00:00July 31st, 2010|

Caisse d'Epargne's Luis Leon Sanchez triumphs in San Sebastian

Spaniard takes sterling victory over Vinokourov and SastreCaisse d'Epargne's Luis Leon Sanchez was quickest out of a three-rider selection today in San Sebastian in the Basque Country to take the coveted Summer Classic, the Clasica San Sebastian. Sanchez overcame a [...]

2010-07-31T00:00:00+00:00July 31st, 2010|

Andy Schleck abandons the Clásica San Sebastián, possible crash

Tour de France runner-up said route suited his abilitiesAndy Schleck (Saxo Bank) has abandoned the Clásica San Sebastián on Saturday with just under 100 kilometers remaining in the race.  Some media outlets are reporting a crash, but the situation is [...]

2010-07-31T00:00:00+00:00July 31st, 2010|

Rabobank's Robert Gesink will take a break then make a big push to the end of the season

Gesink targeting a good ride at Lombardia to get a strong start into the winterAfter a powerful ride in Saturday's Clasica San Sebastian and an eventual seventh place finish, Robert Gesink is looking to take a little time off. The [...]

2010-07-31T00:00:00+00:00July 31st, 2010|

Footon-Servetto to become Team Geox from 2011 and talking to Damiano Cunego

Fifth sponsor in three year's for Mauro Gianetti's teamMauro Gianetti’s Footon-Servetto looks set to become Team Geox as the Italian shoemaker takes over as main sponsor next year, according to la Gazzetta dello Sport. While the team is being referred [...]

2010-07-30T00:00:00+00:00July 30th, 2010|

Cervélo TestTeam wins Vårgårda World Cup team time trial

Superteam maintains perfect record in World Cup team time trialThe Cervélo TestTeam maintained its 100% record in the World Cup time trial, taking victory in Vårgårda, Sweden. The Dutch registered team finished 1’08” faster than second place HTC-Columbia, with Nederland [...]

2010-07-30T00:00:00+00:00July 30th, 2010|

Greipel heading to Tour of Poland determined to build on his 2010 victory tally

German sprinter has already won 14 times this yearChasing what would be his fifteenth win of the season, André Greipel will line out in the Tour of Poland on Sunday determined to leave his mark on the race. The HTC [...]

2010-07-30T00:00:00+00:00July 30th, 2010|

Astana still open to Contador staying, in talks with Denis Menchov and others

David Arroyo said to be in negotiations, Kiserlovski confirmsFollowing news the Alberto Contador will be leaving the team, Astana has turned to third place finisher in this year's Tour de France, Denis Menchov (Rabobank), as a possible replacement for the [...]

2010-07-30T00:00:00+00:00July 30th, 2010|

Rabobank to start San Sebastian with seven as Nick Nuyens drops out sick

Belgian classics rider's late withdrawal with stomach problems leaves Dutch team shorthandedThe Dutch Rabobank team will start Saturday’s Clasica Ciclista San Sebastian with seven riders instead of eight after the late withdrawal of Nick Nuyens. The Belgian was forced to [...]

2010-07-30T00:00:00+00:00July 30th, 2010|

CAS rejects Davide Rebellin's appeal on doping positive in Beijing

Will now be sanctioned by CONIDavide Rebellin's appeal against the decision of the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to strip away his silver medal from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing has been rejected by the Court [...]

2010-07-30T00:00:00+00:00July 30th, 2010|

Caisse d’Epargne risks losing ProTour licence, still searching for second sponsor

Spain could be without a ProTour team in 2011Due to a lack of a second big sponsor for next season, the current Caisse d’Epargne team management is reported as being very worried by the possible loss of its ProTour licence [...]

2010-07-30T00:00:00+00:00July 30th, 2010|

Andy Schleck confirms Saxo Bank departure, destination still to be announced

Luxembourg brothers both departing Bjarne Riis' team, but new team still under wraps for now The worst kept secret in cycling was confirmed last night, according to wort.lu, with Andy Schleck admitting that he and elder brother Fränk are to [...]

2010-07-30T00:00:00+00:00July 30th, 2010|
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