Amstel Gold Race to use World championship finish line in 2013

Dutch Classic to end almost 2km beyond Cauberg to offer chance to “more potential winners”The finish line of the Amstel Gold Race is to move two kilometres past the top of the Cauberg climb, to that used at this year’s [...]

2013-01-15T00:00:00+00:00January 15th, 2013|

Big name riders confirmed for Tour of Oman, route details announced

Wiggins, Contador, Cavendish, Evans and world champion Gilbert amongst best-ever lineupThe organisers of the Tour of Oman have confirmed that current Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins (Sky), past Tour winners Alberto Contador (Team Saxo Tinkoff) and Cadel Evans (BMC [...]

2013-01-15T00:00:00+00:00January 15th, 2013|

Katusha team receives Pro Continental licence, able to ride Tour de San Luis

Team reaffirms intention to push for WorldTour licence registration Uncertainty about whether the Katusha team would be able to race this season has been assuaged with the news that the team has been given a Pro Continental licence by the [...]

2013-01-15T00:00:00+00:00January 15th, 2013|

UCI urges Armstrong to testify to Independent Commission if he does indeed admit doping

Governing body will reserve further comment until after Armstrong’s interview with Winfrey screensWhile it has said that it wants to view Lance Armstrong’s interview with Oprah Winfrey prior to making a detailed comment on the matter, the UCI has said [...]

2013-01-15T00:00:00+00:00January 15th, 2013|

Report: Armstrong could testify against UCI officials over doping matters

Indications that Texan may also become a witness in multi million dollar whistle-blower caseIn the wake of his admission of doping to Oprah Winfrey, a mea culpa which will be broadcast globally on Thursday, Lance Armstrong is reportedly ready to [...]

2013-01-15T00:00:00+00:00January 15th, 2013|

Armstrong admits doping in a lengthy interview recorded with Winfrey prior to Thursday broadcast

Texan issues a number of apologies, including to LiveStrong staffThree days before the scheduled broadcast of his interview with Oprah Winfrey, where he will admit doping to the general public for the first time ever, Lance Armstrong and the talk [...]

2013-01-14T00:00:00+00:00January 14th, 2013|

Adam Blythe Interview: “It’s ridiculous how many Worlds bands there are on people’s shoulders”

BMC Racing’s British sprinter looking for more consistent form as he races in the rainbow jersey teamAdam Blythe is beginning his second season as a member of the BMC Racing Team in 2013, with hopes of building on a strong [...]

2013-01-14T00:00:00+00:00January 14th, 2013|

Despite initial December deadline, UCI Independent Commission invites further witnesses to speak

Meeting tomorrow will consider requests by WADA and others to broaden Terms of ReferenceAlthough it initially set a deadline of December 31st for witnesses to get in contact in relation to its assessment of the UCI’s role in relation to [...]

2013-01-14T00:00:00+00:00January 14th, 2013|

Nicole Cooke announces retirement from professional cycling

2008 World and Olympic champion “robbed by drug cheats” but won more than she “dreamed of”Former World and Olympic champion Nicole Cooke has officially announced her retirement from professional cycling. The 29-year-old Welshwoman issued a statement in which she points [...]

2013-01-14T00:00:00+00:00January 14th, 2013|

Belgian coach names teams for Louisville World cyclocross championships

No surprises in seven-man elite squad; no place for Tom MeeusenBelgian national cyclocross coach Rudy De Bie has announced the list of riders that will be travelling to the United States later this month to compete in the World championships [...]

2013-01-14T00:00:00+00:00January 14th, 2013|

Video: Champion System’s 2013 team launched in California

First Asian Pro Continental team determined to step up a level in second seasonSeeking to continue its progress along the path towards an eventual WorldTour licence and participation in the Tour de France and other races, year two of the [...]

2013-01-14T00:00:00+00:00January 14th, 2013|

Without a contract, Gerdemann still believes he can find a good team

German hoping for a solid squad with a decent race programme Bizarrely still without a contract despite a solid season last year, former Tour de France yellow jersey wearer Linus Gerdemann has insisted that hope is not lost in terms [...]

2013-01-14T00:00:00+00:00January 14th, 2013|

Jonathan Page, Katie Compton solo to USA National Cyclocross titles

Page gets first title in eight years, Compton grabs ninth in a rowJonathan Page took his fourth career American national cyclocross title – his first in eight years – on a frozen and muddy course in Wisconsin on Sunday. Conversely, [...]

2013-01-13T00:00:00+00:00January 13th, 2013|

Longtime 2012 race leader Rodriguez applauds ‘spectacular’ Vuelta a España route

CAS says no date has been set yet for Katusha WorldTour licence hearingHaving been the strongest rider for most of last year’s Vuelta a España, Joaquim Rodriguez has given a thumbs up to the route of the 2013 edition, as [...]

2013-01-13T00:00:00+00:00January 13th, 2013|

Orica-GreenEdge aims for stages as Gerrans defends his title in Santos Tour Down Under

Less pressure to win its home WorldTour race will mean a different strategy for Australian teamOrica-GreenEdge will be fielding a strong team at the Santos Tour Down Under between January 22nd and 27th, which includes defending champion Simon Gerrans. The [...]

2013-01-13T00:00:00+00:00January 13th, 2013|

European Cyclocross Nationals Roundup: Many titles change hands across the continent

Predictable results are matched by the upsetsMost nations in the northern hemisphere held their cyclocross championships this weekend, with a number of new names pushing the old guard off their perches. Several established names held on to their titles, however, [...]

2013-01-13T00:00:00+00:00January 13th, 2013|

Will Routley Interview: European win targeted after move to Accent Jobs team

Former SpiderTech C10 rider speaks about team’s end, Canadian cycling and racing cleanOne of unpleasant surprises at the end of 2012 season was the demise of the Canadian SpiderTech C10 team. The squad, managed by former Tour de France yellow [...]

2013-01-13T00:00:00+00:00January 13th, 2013|

Australian RR champs: Dominant Durbridge adds road race gold to time trial success

Orica GreenEdge one-two in men’s road race Pulling off a historic double in remarkable fashion, second year pro Luke Durbridge soled to victory in today’s elite road race at the Australian road nationals, reaching the finish one minute four seconds [...]

2013-01-13T00:00:00+00:00January 13th, 2013|
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