Rodriguez welcomes Menchov’s signing to Katusha, believes two will sync well

Catalan climber targeting Tirreno-Adriatico, Classics and GiroJoaquim Rodriguez has ruled out any clash of leadership with the new Katusha signing Denis Menchov, making it clear that he is pleased that the Russian rider has come on board. “The arrival of [...]

2011-12-15T00:00:00+00:00December 15th, 2011|

Danielson to return to Tour de Langkawi, big target is Tour de France

Doesn’t want to set specific goals for July raceNine years after highlighting his ability with overall victory in the Tour de Langkawi, Tom Danielson will once again line out in the Malaysian race as part of his programme in 2012. [...]

2011-12-15T00:00:00+00:00December 15th, 2011|

New Node4 Giordana UK squad set up by Griffiths, replaces Motorpoint

Malcolm Elliott, Philip Lavery and others on board, international race programmeBouncing back after the loss of their previous team sponsor, Phil Griffiths has succeeded in landing new backers for a Continental team and will continue in the British and European [...]

2011-12-14T00:00:00+00:00December 14th, 2011|

Selle Italia steps in as secondary sponsor to Farnese Vini team

Saddle company backs squad of Pozzato, Gatto and GuardiniHaving been co-sponsored this season by Neri Sottoli, the Farnese Vini team will have a changed title next season as Selle Italia is stepping into that role. The news was confirmed today [...]

2011-12-14T00:00:00+00:00December 14th, 2011|

Menchov dons Katusha jersey for first time at team training camp

Russian’s path to 2012 Tour de France outlinedAlthough team contracts normally dictate that a rider shouldn’t be seen in the colours of a new squad prior to the start of a new calendar year, Denis Menchov today donned a Katusha [...]

2011-12-14T00:00:00+00:00December 14th, 2011|

Chris Anker Sørensen aiming to resume training by end of month

Danish rider still getting over bad crash in IsraelStill affected by a bad crash just over a week ago when riding a criterium in Jerusalem, Chris Anker Sorensen has said that he is relatively confident that his season start shouldn’t [...]

2011-12-14T00:00:00+00:00December 14th, 2011|

Geox TMC: Matxin says he’ll fight on until the end of December

Sporting manager speaks about battle to save teamThe UCI announcement for Pro Continental teams has already taken place and the riders of the Geox TMC team are actively searching for new squads for next year, but sporting manager Joxean Fernández [...]

2011-12-14T00:00:00+00:00December 14th, 2011|

Vinokourov pledges to reach new heights despite ‘lying, scandalous articles’

Rider issues statement on magazine’s claims Following on from his stated intent to take legal action against the Swiss magazine which last week claimed he reached a financial agreement with Alexandr Kolobnev to win Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Alexandre Vinokourov has used the [...]

2011-12-14T00:00:00+00:00December 14th, 2011|

CONI requests four year ban for Gianni Savio in doping investigation

Androni CIPI team director says he’s confident he’ll prove claims are falseAnnouncing its decision today, the Italian National Olympic Committee CONI has recommended that the Italian team director Gianni Savio be given a four year suspension from the sport in [...]

2011-12-13T00:00:00+00:00December 13th, 2011|

Two-level training system for Liquigas-Cannondale riders in Sardinia

Camp will continue until three days before ChristmasSplit into two groups depending on their first season goals, the riders of Liquigas-Cannondale have begin an eleven-day stay at a training camp at the Geo Village in Olbia, Sardinia. The Italian team [...]

2011-12-13T00:00:00+00:00December 13th, 2011|

Medical experts submit report on Ricco doping affair, case nears conclusion

Opportunity given to rider’s legal team to respondThree experts who were appointed by Italy’s National Anti-Doping Tribunal have reached their conclusions in the case of Riccardo Riccò, moving the case closer to a final resolution. Last month it emerged that [...]

2011-12-13T00:00:00+00:00December 13th, 2011|
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