Biding their time as the attacks fired and then as the Australian and Italian teams chased, French duo Arnaud Demare and Adrien Petit proved strongest on the slightly uphill sprint to the line at the under 23 world championship road [...]
Says camper van was used as a means to avoid mediaResponding to a statement by Dr Michelle Ferrari on his personal website denying any wrongdoing, Betsy Andreu, one of Lance Armstrong’s biggest critics, has questioned his claims that there is [...]
Nine days of events in Limburg region as team time trial makes its returnRabobank has announced that it is to be the main sponsorship partner of the 2012 World championships, to be held in the Limburg region of the Netherlands. [...]
Organisers promise to work hard on project, Phinney welcomes chance to shine on home soilConfirmed this week as hosting the 2015 world road race championships, several of those involved with the successful Richmond, Virginia bid have given their reaction to [...]
Quick Step manager wants the road title to add to the time trial, although he only has three riders in the raceQuick Step manager Patrick Lefevere is enjoying the warm glow of having signed the new World time trial champion. [...]
Briton speaks about the difficulty of backing a GC contender and a sprinter in the same teamWith Cavendish’s move predicted but still not confirmed, Bradley Wiggins appears to have acknowledged that the sprinter will indeed compete with the Sky Procycling [...]
Solid first season with Quick Step to be followed by select cross events At the end of his first road season, the cyclo-cross world champion Zdenek Stybar will soon resume some off-road racing at an event close to his family’s [...]
Team looking to improve on 2011 results and developmentThe UnitedHealthcare cycling team has so far welcomed back eleven riders to its roster for next year as they look to improve on a total of 21 wins this season. Among those [...]
Czech rider still suffering after effects of Tour de France crashRoman Kreuziger has withdrawn from the Czech Team for Sunday’s World championship road race in Copenhagen, Denmark, according to Het Nieuwsblad. The Astana rider is still reportedly suffering the niggling [...]
Long-running relationship continues as team expandsHaving supplied team kit to the Quick Step team for many seasons, the partnership between the squad and the Vermarc cycling clothing company is set to continue until at least 2013. A new agreement was [...]
Despite the season of his life the Tour de France hero concedes he has little chance of success in Sunday’s World championshipsFrance’s Thomas Voeckler has worn many of the most prestigious jerseys in the sport. He has been French champion [...]
Alternative dates mean that WorldTour races coincide with other major events howeverTo avoid a clash with next year’s Olympic Games, the 2012 editions of the Tour of Poland and the Clásica San Sebastian will be moved to alternative dates. With [...]
Says his results are important for the Astana teamHaving recently discussed his intention to continue racing, Alexandre Vinokourov has officially confirmed that he will postpone retirement and keep competing as part of the Astana team next year. The squad today [...]
Team looks to continue progression towards Tour de France dreamTeam Type 1–Sanofi has been boosted by the additions of Daniele Colli and the young Austrian Georg Preidler to its line up for next year. Colli who rides for Geox-TMC has [...]
Strong time trial rider looks to develop career with Spanish squadA consistent performance all season has netted Jonathan Castroviejo a contract with the Movistar team for next season. Castroviejo yesterday confirmed his time trial prowess when he placed eleventh in [...]
Young BMC Racing Team rider vows to train hard over winter monthsHaving indicated in the buildup towards yesterday’s Elite world championship time trial that he was targeting a top five place, Taylor Phinney came up short on that goal in [...]
Italian bike company to supply French ProTeam for two more yearsAG2R La Mondiale will ride on Kuota frames at least until 2013, as the French team has agreed an extension to its current deal with the Italian bike company. Vincent [...]
After an incredible one-day season, Belgian champion claims he won’t be the favourite on the flat Copenhagen courseBelgium’s Philippe Gilbert has so far been the outstanding one-day rider of 2011, with the Belgian champion having a commanding lead in the [...]
