RFEC won’t announce Contador decision until mid-January, appeals likely

Spanish federation president believes matter is certain to go to CASSpanish cycling federation (RFEC) president Juan Carlos Castaño has said that he believes the final conclusion of the Alberto Contador case is some way off, with a ruling from his [...]

2010-12-18T00:00:00+00:00December 18th, 2010|

Steegmans training with Quick Step in Calpe, return likely?

Belgian’s presence at training camp suggests RadioShack release probable Belgian sprinter and Classics rider Gert Steegmans has not officially re-signed with the Quick Step team, but that transfer appears more likely than ever due to his presence at the team [...]

2010-12-18T00:00:00+00:00December 18th, 2010|

Erwin Vervecken out of the running to replace Hans van Kasteren as Telenet-Fidea manager

Three-time Cyclocross World Champion opts instead for full-time position as sports marketing coordinator with GolazoThree-time cyclocross World Champion, Erwin Vervecken, has been transitioning well to life after bike racing. The rider, who had a penchant for big results in big [...]

2010-12-18T00:00:00+00:00December 18th, 2010|

Radomir Simunek comes through the Antwerp snow to win Scheldecross

Hanka Kupfernagel time trials over the frozen course to take women’s raceRadomir Simunek (BKCP-Powerplus) won the Fidea Scheldecross on the banks of the river Schelde, within sight of the city of Antwerp. The Czech rider, who is a specialist over [...]

2010-12-18T00:00:00+00:00December 18th, 2010|

Saxo Bank's Nick Nuyens: "I'm starting from zero, albeit with a bag full of experience and maturity."

30 year old Belgian elated about fresh start with Bjarne Riis's Saxo Bank/SunGard team2010 was a year to be forgotten for Belgium's eternal hope, Nick Nuyens. The rider, who promised much in his early years with QuickStep, left for greener [...]

2010-12-18T00:00:00+00:00December 18th, 2010|

Rabobank's Frans Maassen admits to surprise at netting the signature of Michael Matthews

Early recognition of the rider's talents led to the high profile signing by Dutch ProTeamRabobank director, Frans Maassen, admits to the Dutch superteam's website, Rabo Sport, that he was somewhat surprised to get the signature of budding Australian star, Michael [...]

2010-12-17T00:00:00+00:00December 17th, 2010|

Zdenek Stybar and his doctor feeling optimistic about quick return to racing

Cyclocross World Champion building slowly and carefullyWhen Cyclocross World Champion, Zdenek Stybar, left for a training camp on Mallorca last week, the prognosis was very foggy for the health of the 25 year old. When the Czech champion left his [...]

2010-12-17T00:00:00+00:00December 17th, 2010|

“I’m much better this season”, says Kevin Pauwels

Telenet-Fidea rider developing further in the shadow of Zdenek StybarKevin Pauwels (Telenet-Fidea) is having the best season of his career so far. The 26-year-old, who was under-23 World champion in 2004, has spent much of his career in the shadows [...]

2010-12-17T00:00:00+00:00December 17th, 2010|

Saxo Bank's Chris Anker Sorensen looking forward to a busy 2011 campaign

26 year old Danish climbing talent should see more opportunities to ride for his own result next seasonThe Saxo Bank/SunGard training camp in Fuerteventura wrapped up on Thursday with a departure from riding, fun, and games. Chris Anker Sorensen described [...]

2010-12-17T00:00:00+00:00December 17th, 2010|

Kalmthout organiser praying for good weather for Cyclocross World Cup

Last year’s snow caused a financial loss as spectators stayed awayThe organisers of this Sunday’s World Cup cyclocross race in Kalmthout, Belgium are hoping that they will have no repeat of last year’s heavy snow, according to Sporza. While snowy [...]

2010-12-17T00:00:00+00:00December 17th, 2010|

Spanish Olympic Committee president wants maximum ban if Contador found guilty

Insists Spain is not complacentSeeking perhaps to tackle the perception that Spain is soft on doping, the country’s Olympic Committee president Alejandro Blanco has said that those who are found guilty of using banned substances should face tough penalties. Blanco [...]

2010-12-17T00:00:00+00:00December 17th, 2010|

Argentin celebrates 50th birthday, criticises modern cycling

'Contador: a perfect race car, constructed in the lab', 'The cyclists now are all robots'Italian cycling legend, Moreno Argentin turned 50 years old today and used the occasion to criticise modern cycling. "I thank my parents for letting me be [...]

2010-12-17T00:00:00+00:00December 17th, 2010|

AG2R's John Gadret looking to improve on 13th place overall finish at Giro d'Italia

French climber should profit from arduous lap of Italy31 year old Frenchman, John Gadret, is aiming to target the Giro d'Italia again in 2011. The rider, currently spending his winter racing cyclocross, will make a late start to the season, [...]

2010-12-17T00:00:00+00:00December 17th, 2010|

Seven ProTeams to miss Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne

Saxo Bank-SunGard, Astana and RadioShack amongst absenteesProTeam teams Saxo Bank-SunGard, Lampre-ISD, Astana, Liquigas-Cannondale, Team RadioShack, Team Movistar and Euskaltel-Euskadi will all be absent from the 2011 edition of Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne, with the septet not appearing on the teams list released today [...]

2010-12-17T00:00:00+00:00December 17th, 2010|
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