World champion asserts himself over Sven Nys as tenacious Bart Aernouts takes secondNiels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) ended the three-year reign of Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Euphony) at the Soudal Jaarmarktcross in Niel, Belgium, with a final lap attack. The World champion accelerated away [...]
German sprinter has had issues of his own, says Danish riderJakob Fuglsang (RadioShack-Nissan) has hit back at Marcel Kittel (Argos-Shimano) over comments he made in the week about the Astana team. The German sprinter questioned the International Cycling Union International [...]
List of injuries upgraded but quick recovery expectedContinuing to get over his Wednesday evening crash, Bradley Wiggins has expressed his gratitude to those who have supported him since he hit the deck, while also apologising for losing his composure with [...]
“Historic” Italian company bounces back from loss of Lampre to pick up South American ProConti teamTeam Colombia will ride Wilier-Triestina bikes in 2013, the team has announced. The South American Professional Continental outfit - currently known as Colombia-Coldeportes - rode [...]
Gerrans takes SMS Elite road cyclist prize at Australian Cyclist of the Year awards in SydneyAt the end of a stunning season when she became Olympic, world and Australian champion in events on the track, Anna Meares’ achievements saw her [...]
Largely unchanged roster for second season of American teamSpecialized-lululemon has announced a largely unchanged line up for 2013, which will be the American women’s team’s second in the pro peloton. The team - which grew out of the ashes of [...]
Fractured cheekbone will require surgeryOne day after a crash which led to head injuries, slight bleeding on the brain and temporary memory loss, British Cycling and Team Sky head coach Shane Sutton looks set to be released from hospital tomorrow. [...]
“The time for words should be over, they should be transformed into actions”Commenting on the team’s recent decision to join the Movement Pour un Cyclisme Crédible (Movement for a Credible Cycling), Lotto Belisol sport manager Mark Sergeant has said that [...]
Yet another new name on board for Italian squadIn the latest of several additions for next season, Lampre has announced another new signing as the team prepares for 2013. Added to the roster for the new season is 25 year [...]
New two year deal struck with Japanese companyTeam Argos-Shimano today announced a contract extension with sponsor Shimano. The Japanese componenet manufacturer has extended its contract with the Dutch team for two more years, taking it until the end of 2014. [...]
Promising young Irish rider remains on board, as do McLaughlin and DowneyRecovering from knee operations which he expects will resolve niggling issues which have affected him at times during the past two seasons, the promising young Irish rider Sam Bennett [...]
Swedish champion “is one of the top riders in the World” says manager Shane BannanEmma Johansson has signed for Orica-AIS, the sister team to the men’s WorldTour Orica-GreenEdge outfit, for 2013, according to Eurosport.se. The Swedish champion has long been [...]
Tour de France winner suffered only bruises after being hit by carBradley Wiggins (Team Sky) has been released from hospital and returned home, his team has confirmed. The Tour de France winner, and Olympic champion, was hit by a car [...]
Former Armstrong backer reaches agreement with race Having ended its long sponsorship of Lance Armstrong after the UCI agreed that he was guilty of doping for much of his career, eyewear giant Oakley has said that it will channel sponsorship [...]
Cycling crash sees Australian hospitalisedLess than 24 hours after Bradley Wiggins was knocked off his bike and hospitalised with rib and hand injuries, British Cycling’s head coach Shane Sutton has been involved in an accident while cycling.He has suffered a [...]
German rider calls for cleaner future in sportGerman sprinter Marcel Kittel has spoken about the need for higher standards in sport, saying that cycling must embrace a cleaner setup if it is to move on from past problems. The 24 [...]
Frenchman not ready to retire yetJimmy Casper is left without a contract for 2013 but the Frenchman says he is still motivated to race and is searching for a team. Ag2r - La Mondiale has opted to not offer the [...]
Eyewear company explains why they waited for UCI rulingOakley chief executive Colin Baden has opened up about the Lance Armstrong saga, saying that it is “sad”. The sports eyewear company dropped Armstrong after the UCI ruled they would support USADA’s [...]
