Lampre-Merida and Lotto-Belisol confirmed for 2013 Tropicale Amissa Bongo

WorldTour teams’ participation increase the profile of Africa’s biggest raceThe organisers of the Tropicale Amissa Bongo have confirmed the participation of both the Lampre-Merida and Lotto-Belisol teams for the eighth edition between January 14th and 20th, 2013. The seven day [...]

2012-11-07T00:00:00+00:00November 7th, 2012|

Bradley Wiggins: “I get incredibly angry when I'm accused of doping”

Tour de France winner says Armstrong “can get f***ed” if he doped during 2009/10 comebackWith the recent history of cycling being steadily exposed as having been dominated by doping, Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky) - some would say naturally - found [...]

2012-11-07T00:00:00+00:00November 7th, 2012|

Chatenay-Malabry Hacking: Landis drops appeal against one year suspended sentence

American opts against French court appearanceThe one year suspended sentence handed down to Floyd Landis in November of last year will stand after the former pro withdrew his appeal this morning. The hearing was due to be held in Versailles [...]

2012-11-07T00:00:00+00:00November 7th, 2012|

Fabian Cancellara: "We are going through a difficult time, but cycling will never die.”

Swiss Classics specialist meets his fans at the Centrum Ronde van VlaanderenFabian Cancellara (RadioShack-Nissan) is busy preparing for his 2013 season, which he hopes will go better than 2012. The Swiss Classics specialist was able to take a little time [...]

2012-11-07T00:00:00+00:00November 7th, 2012|

Thomas says Cavendish's departure could be good for him

Welshman looking forward to targeting the ClassicsGeraint Thomas believes Mark Cavendish leaving Team Sky could be beneficial towards his personal ambitions. The Welshman has spent one year on the same team as Cavendish and has been seen leading him out [...]

2012-11-07T00:00:00+00:00November 7th, 2012|

Senior judge appointed to head review of Cycling Australia after high-profile resignations

Dutch federation KNWU sets up anti-doping commissionAs the rumblings from the USADA investigation into Lance Armstrong and the US Postal team continues, the after effects continue to be felt in countries as far away as Australia. Armstrong’s former team-mate Matt [...]

2012-11-07T00:00:00+00:00November 7th, 2012|

UCI launches stakeholders’ consultation to help boost cycling’s future

Cooperation emphasised in what could be period of greater harmony in sport In what appears to be a positive step, the UCI has announced that it will get together with all the stakeholders in the sport in order to draw [...]

2012-11-07T00:00:00+00:00November 7th, 2012|

Armstrong Affair: ICAS president Coates to draw up UCI’s independent commission

Process put in motion for review of governing body’s role and past actions Saying that its goal is to restore confidence in cycling and its own capacity to govern it, the UCI has taken the next step towards an independent [...]

2012-11-07T00:00:00+00:00November 7th, 2012|

Hunter critical of George for using performance enhancing substance

SA Champ says cheats are selfishSouth African national road champion Robbie Hunter (Garmin-Sharp) has spoken out about David George’s positive test for EPO. Cycling SA yesterday revealed the positive result, which occurred during an out of competition test in August [...]

2012-11-07T00:00:00+00:00November 7th, 2012|

RadioShack-Nissan roster taking shape for 2013, Frank Schleck remains on board for now

Gerdemann, Bennati, Fuglsang amongst those leaving teamThe Frank Schleck case is still to be settled but as things stand, RadioShack-Nissan will start next season with 28 riders on its books, according to Wort.lu. The team has made subtle changes to [...]

2012-11-07T00:00:00+00:00November 7th, 2012|

UCI states it wants to interview Vinokourov and Kolobnev over alleged race fixing

Investigation into 2010 Liège-Bastogne-LiègeFollowing on from news that the a file relating to the final outcome of the 2010 Liège-Bastogne-Liège had been sent by the Padua Prosector’s office to the UCI, the governing body has confirmed that it wishes to [...]

2012-11-06T00:00:00+00:00November 6th, 2012|

Alessandro Petacchi: “I want to demonstrate that I still can be a protagonist”

Ale-Jet prepares for his 18th season in the professional peloton after an illness-hit 2012Alessandro Petacchi (Lampre-ISD) is preparing for his 18th season in the professional peloton. The 38-year-old sprinter from La Spezia, in le Cinque Terre, still feels capable of [...]

2012-11-06T00:00:00+00:00November 6th, 2012|

George confesses to EPO use, faces lengthy ban from cycling

South African had been given ‘health suspension’ in 2004Hours after it was revealed that he had tested positive for EPO, the South African rider David George has admitted used the banned substance and waived the right to the analysis of [...]

2012-11-06T00:00:00+00:00November 6th, 2012|

Former US Postal rider David George tests positive for EPO

South African suspended for out of competition result, Nedbank 360 Life team on holdCycling South Africa today announced the provisional suspension of marathon mountain biker David George. The South African, who previously raced on the road and competed for Lance [...]

2012-11-06T00:00:00+00:00November 6th, 2012|

Cavendish targets Maillot Vert and fifth win in a row on Champs-Élysées

Manx missile says he will have the full support of new teamMark Cavendish moves to Omega Pharma-Quick-Step in 2013 after only one year on his three-year contract with Team Sky. The move was instigated after a lack of support from [...]

2012-11-06T00:00:00+00:00November 6th, 2012|
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