André Greipel: “The fight against fraud and ill-gotten success must be continued!”

German sprinter writes of his disgust over the extent of the Lance Armstrong doping conspiracyWith many still preferring to stay silent, André Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) has become the latest rider to speak out over the Lance Armstrong scandal. On his personal [...]

2012-10-17T00:00:00+00:00October 17th, 2012|

Megan Guarnier joins Marianne Vos at Rabobank women’s team

Lucinda Brand moves across from defunct AA Drink-Leontien.nlThe Rabobank women’s team has announced the signing of United States champion Megan Guarnier for 2013, as the squad adds further strength around World champion Marianne Vos. In addition to Guarnier, 23-year-old climber [...]

2012-10-17T00:00:00+00:00October 17th, 2012|

Nike severs ties with Armstrong as USADA investigation fallout continues

[UPDATED] Armstrong building to be renamed, long-term sponsorship comes to an abrupt end due to ‘seemingly insurmountable evidence’Nike previously indicated that it would stick behind Lance Armstrong but, one week after USADA released evidence of widespread doping on the US [...]

2012-10-17T00:00:00+00:00October 17th, 2012|

Armstrong steps down as chairman of Livestrong Foundation

Texan concedes doping charges risk damaging foundation’s fight against cancerIn what is a reflection of the hammering his public image has taken in recent days plus the controversy which has emerged as a result of the USADA investigation into doping [...]

2012-10-17T00:00:00+00:00October 17th, 2012|

Ligthart and Mørkøv consolidate their lead in Amsterdam Six

Gijs van Hoecke and Kenny de Ketele chasing hardPim Ligthart and Michael Mørkøv consolidated their top position in the Amsterdam Six after the second night but Gijs van Hoecke and Kenny de Ketele are rapidly approaching the Dutch-Danish duo. Both [...]

2012-10-17T00:00:00+00:00October 17th, 2012|

Taylor Phinney Interview: Getting the pill culture out of the sport

Young American says that he too was a USPS fan growing up, is also demoralised by USADA findingsIt’s a tough time for cycling after the USADA revelations, and no more so than for the American scene; Lance Armstrong, the US [...]

2012-10-16T00:00:00+00:00October 16th, 2012|

IOC vice president Bach says Armstrong needs to ‘stop burying his head in the sand’

States decision about 2000 Olympic medal will be made in due courseIOC vice president Thomas Bach has called on Lance Armstrong to admit doping during his career, saying that he believes the American and cycling itself would benefit from such [...]

2012-10-16T00:00:00+00:00October 16th, 2012|

Contract-less Juan José Haedo wants to stay in Europe for another four years

Argentinean sprinter in negotiations with Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank and others for 2013 seasonJuan José Haedo’s six-year stay with Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank is coming to a close, and the Argentinean sprinter has yet to secure a deal for next season. Having [...]

2012-10-16T00:00:00+00:00October 16th, 2012|

Omega Pharma-Quick Step terminates Levi Leipheimer’s contract after USADA revelations

American’s public statement cited as reason by Belgian teamOmega Pharma-Quick Step has terminated its contract with Levi Leipheimer, less than one year into the two-year deal. The almost 39-year-old American was one of eleven former teammates of Lance Armstrong that [...]

2012-10-16T00:00:00+00:00October 16th, 2012|

Frank Schleck awaiting outcome after anti-doping hearing in Luxembourg

RadioShack Nissan rider sounding optimistic Sidelined from competition ever since he tested positive during the Tour de France, Frank Schleck faces a further wait before he finds out the repercussions of that test. The RadioShack Nissan rider yesterday appeared before [...]

2012-10-16T00:00:00+00:00October 16th, 2012|

Motivated Hushovd wants to compete for four more seasons

34 year old BMC Racing Team rider still focused on winning Paris-RoubaixHe’s had the toughest season of his career, with long periods off the bike and a few low-key races, but Thor Hushovd has recovered his motivation and plans to [...]

2012-10-16T00:00:00+00:00October 16th, 2012|

Jacques Janse van Rensburg and four others re-sign for Team MTN-Qhubeka for 2013

South African team continues to build roster for expected Pro Continental debut Having announced a range of new additions to the team as it prepares to step up to the Pro Continental level, the South African MTN Qhubeka squad has [...]

2012-10-15T00:00:00+00:00October 15th, 2012|

Fabian Cancellara: “I think I might even skip the next Tour”

No prologue offers Swiss time trial champion little of his usual motivationFabian Cancellara (RadioShack-Nissan) may miss next year’s Tour de France as he looks to make up for the disappointments of 2012, according to Het Nieuwsblad. The Swiss time trial [...]

2012-10-15T00:00:00+00:00October 15th, 2012|

Tour de France presentation to be streamed live on October 24th

Rumours abound about details of 100th race which starts in Corsica for the first timeFans all over the World will be able to watch the presentation of the 100th Tour de France live on October 24th, as race organiser ASO [...]

2012-10-15T00:00:00+00:00October 15th, 2012|

Liggett admits he now finds it very difficult not to believe Armstrong took drugs

Four Corners programme raises questions about Armstrong and UCI He’s been one of Lance Armstrong’s staunchest supporters over the years, commentating on his Tour de France successes and also defending him in multiple interviews, but veteran broadcaster Phil Liggett has [...]

2012-10-15T00:00:00+00:00October 15th, 2012|
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