Helen Wyman takes her sixth GB cyclocross title as Paul Oldham takes his first

Unprecedented victory for Kona rider in repeat of 2010 podium while last year’s bronze steps up for men’s titleHelen Wyman (Kona) won an unprecedented sixth Great Britain cyclocross title in Derby this weekend. The 29-year-old led the race from the [...]

2011-01-10T00:00:00+00:00January 10th, 2011|

Albert and Vos finally win their first national cross titles

Championships held throughout EuropeNiels Albert and Marianne Vos have taken their first national cyclocross titles in the elite ranks. Albert won the Belgian men's race in a dominating solo performance, while Vos sprinted to victory in the Dutch women's race. [...]

2011-01-09T00:00:00+00:00January 9th, 2011|

Spain asks for UCI-WADA participation in Contador decision

Spanish cycling federation wants a joint UCI & WADA decision on Contador doping caseThe investigation into Alberto Contador's positive doping test at the Tour de France took another twist. According to today's El País newspaper, the Spanish federation wants to [...]

2011-01-09T00:00:00+00:00January 9th, 2011|

Piet Rooijakkers retires from professional cycling at young age

No contract renewal at Skil-Shimano for 30-year-oldPiet Rooijakkers decided to retire from professional cycling, according to sportdome.nl. The 30-year-old did not receive a new contract from his Skil-Shimano team. He rode with the Dutch outfit since turning professional in 2006. [...]

2011-01-09T00:00:00+00:00January 9th, 2011|

HTC-Highroad's Hayden Roulston wins his second New Zealand road race title

Solos to victory ahead of Greg HendersonHayden Roulston stormed away from his closest competitors, Greg Henderson, Jeremy Yates and Michael Vink, to win the New Zealand National road title by half a minute over the trio. Timothy Gudsell was fifth, [...]

2011-01-09T00:00:00+00:00January 9th, 2011|

German faction in Leopard Trek team explain season goals

Wegmann to target Ardennes Classics once againThere are four Germans at the new Leopard Trek team in Luxembourg. The riders Fabian Wegmann (formerly Milram), Dominic Klemme (Saxo Bank) and Robert Wagner (Skil) detailed their race programs and talked about the [...]

2011-01-08T00:00:00+00:00January 8th, 2011|

Matteo Tosatto impressed with organization and team spirit at Saxo Bank-SunGard

Italian veteran ready to embark on fifteenth professional seasonAt this point in the career of 36 year old, Matteo Tosatto, it would seem that very little could surprise or prove a new experience for the rider valued highly for his [...]

2011-01-08T00:00:00+00:00January 8th, 2011|

Cañada reflects on career cut short by health problems

Will forever remember his 2000 Tour de France performanceDavid Cañada announced his retirement from professional cycling in January 2010, plagued by health problems. After a melanoma diagnosed in 2007, Cañada never regained his previous health state and doctors advised him [...]

2011-01-08T00:00:00+00:00January 8th, 2011|

Alex Rhodes wins Australian Championships in Garmin-Cervélo one-two

Alex Rhodes (Garmin-Cervélo) marked her return to the top level of women’s cycling with victory in the Australian Championship road race, outsprinting the rest of a six-rider break at the end of the 102km. Rhodes’ teammate Carla Ryan crossed the [...]

2011-01-08T00:00:00+00:00January 8th, 2011|

Stybar Czech cross champion again

Fidea rider dominates nationals on way to fourth consecutive titleZdenek Stybar has won his fourth consecutive Czech National cyclocross title, his third with the professionals. The Fidea rider and current world champion beat Martin Zlámalík by 53 seconds. The third [...]

2011-01-08T00:00:00+00:00January 8th, 2011|
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