Bassons fully cleared by AFLD in relation to missed anti-doping test at mountain bike race

Reputation restored after battle Former Tour de France rider Christophe Bassons, who came to prominence when he was essentially bullied out of the 1999 Tour de France after writing about ongoing doping in the sport, has won his battle against [...]

2020-04-05T15:05:30+00:00May 3rd, 2013|

Caja Rural, Cofidis and NetApp-Endura awarded Vuelta a España wildcards

Only one Spanish ProConti team to chose from for 2013’s third Grand Tour On the eve of the Giro d'Italia, Vuelta a España organiser Unipublic has officially announced that Caja Rural, Cofidis and NetApp-Endura are the three teams to have [...]

2020-04-05T15:50:25+00:00May 3rd, 2013|

IAM laments non-invitation to Vuelta a España, but pledges to push for Grand Tours next season

Team founder Thétaz says refusal will serve to provide additional motivation to his ridersHaving pushed for a place in one of cycling’s Grand Tours in its first year of existence, the IAM Cycling squad has said that it will instead [...]

2013-05-03T00:00:00+00:00May 3rd, 2013|

4 Jours de Dunkerque: Arnaud Démare makes it look easy as he takes three from three

FDJ bosses the peloton on a day of attacks and is unchallenged in the sprintArnaud Démare (FDJ) took his third victory in three days in the 2013 Quatre Jours de Dunkerque as he sprinted to his simplest win to date [...]

2013-05-03T00:00:00+00:00May 3rd, 2013|

Giro d’Italia: Cavendish gunning for another stint in the Maglia Rosa, is convinced stage one will be a sprint

Manxman puts faith in Omega Pharma Quick Step team despite some misfires this yearInsisting that he doesn’t feel much pressure heading into the race, Mark Cavendish has revealed that grabbing the Maglia Rosa for the third time is a big [...]

2013-05-03T00:00:00+00:00May 3rd, 2013|

Marlon Perez latest rider to test positive for GW501516

Colombian rider provisionally suspendedFormer Pan American Games road race champion and past Colombian TT champion Marlon Perez has become the latest rider to be linked to the banned substance GW501516. The 37 year old has been provisionally suspended after testing [...]

2013-05-03T00:00:00+00:00May 3rd, 2013|

Bassons fully cleared by AFLD in relation to missed anti-doping test at mountain bike race

Reputation restored after battleFormer Tour de France rider Christophe Bassons, who came to prominence when he was essentially bullied out of the 1999 Tour de France after writing about ongoing doping in the sport, has won his battle against a [...]

2013-05-03T00:00:00+00:00May 3rd, 2013|

Caja Rural, Cofidis and NetApp-Endura awarded Vuelta a España wildcards

Only one Spanish ProConti team to chose from for 2013’s third Grand TourOn the eve of the Giro d'Italia, Vuelta a España organiser Unipublic has officially announced that Caja Rural, Cofidis and NetApp-Endura are the three teams to have been [...]

2013-05-03T00:00:00+00:00May 3rd, 2013|

4 Jours de Dunkerque: Arnaud Démare sprints into the lead in opening stage

Former under-23 World champion led out by FDJ to take May’s first pink jersey Demare_Arnaud_Eneco12_st1-1Arnaud Démare (FDJ) sprinted to victory in the opening stage of the Quatre Jours de Dunkerque, between Dunkerque and Courrières, to take the first pink leader’s [...]

2020-04-09T20:07:59+00:00May 2nd, 2013|

Knee surgery for Zdeněk Štybar to correct post-Classics problem

Three weeks off the bike for former World cyclocross champion Zdeněk Štybar (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) underwent surgery on his right knee at the AZ Gasthuisberg, Leuven, near Brussels, Belgium, this morning, due to inflammation of a pre-patellar tissue his team [...]

2020-04-09T12:10:09+00:00May 2nd, 2013|

Garmin-Sharp built around Ryder Hesjedal for Giro d’Italia defence

Youth and experience to support first ever Canadian Grand Tour winner Garmin-Sharp has officially announced the list of riders that will defend Ryder Hesjedal’s 2012 title at the Giro d’Italia, which starts in Naples on Saturday, May 4th. The Canadian [...]

2020-04-05T16:09:41+00:00May 2nd, 2013|

Basso out of Giro with abscess, Caruso takes his place

Disappointment for two time Giro winner Double Giro d’Italia victor Ivan Basso’s hopes of another strong showing in the race have been ruined by an unexpected health complication, with the Italian being forced to cancel his participation in the race [...]

2020-04-05T15:55:11+00:00May 2nd, 2013|

Knee surgery for Zdeněk Štybar to correct post-Classics problem

Three weeks off the bike for former World cyclocross championZdeněk Štybar (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) underwent surgery on his right knee at the AZ Gasthuisberg, Leuven, near Brussels, Belgium, this morning, due to inflammation of a pre-patellar tissue his team has [...]

2013-05-02T00:00:00+00:00May 2nd, 2013|

4 Jours de Dunkerque: Arnaud Démare shows his class with dominant stage two sprint

Maillot Rose led to the line by FDJ and powers unchallenged to second victoryArnaud Démare (FDJ) took his second straight victory in the 2013 edition of the Quatre Jours de Dunkerque as he powered ahead of the rest of the [...]

2013-05-02T00:00:00+00:00May 2nd, 2013|

Garmin-Sharp built around Ryder Hesjedal for Giro d’Italia defence

Youth and experience to support first ever Canadian Grand Tour winnerGarmin-Sharp has officially announced the list of riders that will defend Ryder Hesjedal’s 2012 title at the Giro d’Italia, which starts in Naples on Saturday, May 4th. The Canadian became [...]

2013-05-02T00:00:00+00:00May 2nd, 2013|

Increase in budget for Lotto Belisol team secures future plus signatures of top names

Belgian national lottery to up its investment in WorldTour team, Soudal comes on board during TourFollowing the recent signature of memoranda of understanding with Andre Greipel, Jurgen Roelandts, Adam Hansen, Marcel Sieberg and Greg Henderson saying that they intended to [...]

2013-05-02T00:00:00+00:00May 2nd, 2013|

Basso out of Giro with abscess, Caruso takes his place

Disappointment for two time Giro winner Double Giro d’Italia victor Ivan Basso’s hopes of another strong showing in the race have been ruined by an unexpected health complication, with the Italian being forced to cancel his participation in the race [...]

2013-05-02T00:00:00+00:00May 2nd, 2013|
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