Rabobank technical director Breukink says rider is uncertain about 2012Frustrated with ongoing breathing issues which continue to crop up despite previous treatments, there appears to be a chance that this season could end up being the final one for triple [...]
Lars Boom keeps the gold jersey after a long breakaway threatens his leadMark Renshaw (HTC-Highroad) sent a message to the Australian national selectors by taking victory in the fifth stage of the Tour of Britain between Exeter and Exmouth. The [...]
Failure to notify team breaches code of conductAlex Rasmussen has been fired by HTC-Highroad with immediate effect, thanks to a failure to notify the team of a missed anti-doping test. The Danish track specialist, who is a four-time World champion, [...]
Multiple Italian national champion still building form after Giro fractureHaving made his return to racing at the GP Cycliste de Quebec and GP Cycliste de Montreal, Marco Pinotti is pleased to be back in the bunch but doesn’t expect a [...]
‘I knew I had one warning but had forgotten the second one…this was a bombshell’Anyone who knows Alex Rasmussen (Denmark) would have been shocked but not surprised by his dismissal from the HTC team because of breaches of protocol regarding [...]
Luxembourg federation indicates rider’s tooth problem will see him miss raceAlthough he was officially confirmed this week by the Luxembourg cycling federation as being part of its six man team for the world road race championships, Andy Schleck’s ongoing dental [...]
Defending champion wins third stage to mediaeval city of VolterraJudith Arndt (HTC-Highroad) won the third stage of the Giro della Toscana, between Pontdera and the picturesque hilltop city of Volterra, to continue the American team’s one hundred percent record in [...]
Squad believes new frames and new signings will give it an important edge One of cycling’s most promising young sprinters, Marcel Kittel, will be switching to a new bike next year, following the announcement of a three year sponsorship agreement [...]
Young talents get two-year contracts with Dutch teamBarry Markus and Bert-Jan Lindeman have been stagiaires with the Vacansoleil-DCM team since August 1st, and their good showings hoave now paid off. Both riders have agreed on a two year contract with [...]
German champion reverses 2010 result, beating World champion Giorgia Bronzini in close sprintIna Teutenberg (HTC-Highroad) won the second stage of the Giro della Toscana between Porcari and Altopascio in a close bunch sprint. The German champion managed to reverse the [...]
Belgian wins atop the Citadel de Namur for second time in careerPhilippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) took the GP Wallonie for the second time in his career with another display of unmatchable power. The Belgian champion rode everyone else off his [...]
Rainbow jersey to the fore as Lars Boom strengthens his overall leadShowing winning form a week and a half before the defence of his world road race championship title, Garmin-Cervélo’s Thor Hushovd powered to victory on today’s fourth stage of [...]
Rider under fire due to out of competition testing violations and accusations against husbandUnder pressure after three ‘whereabouts’ violations plus the news that her husband and coach Patrice Ciprelli is suspected of buying EPO in 2007, multiple French champion Jeannie [...]
Following yesterday’s announcement of the Australian elite men’s lineup for the world road race championships, Mark Renshaw’s supporters and a sizeable proportion of Aussie fans were left scratching their heads about his non-selection for the team. The rider is one [...]
Kiwi looking forward to working with Greipel againAfter joining Team Sky at its inception last year, Greg Henderson has announced he will leave the British outfit at the end of the season. The New Zealander has signed a two year [...]
Dutchman looks to defend jersey all the way to LondonLars Boom came out top on stage three of the Tour of Britain by taking the day’s win and grabbing the overall lead from Mark Cavendish. The HTC-Highroad sprinter only managed [...]
Slow healing from tooth operation causes problemsHaving been forced to miss the Canadian WorldTour races because of a necessary operation on his wisdom tooth, Andy Schleck is facing further disruption to his racing schedule. He was due to return to [...]
Feillu recovers in time from fractured collarbone to have a shot at the rainbow jerseyThe selector of the French national cycling team, Laurent Jalabert, has called on the experience of Sylvain Chavanel (Quick-Step), and Thomas Voeckler (Europcar) for the world [...]
