Cookson says transparency is needed for a democratic election, states full answers are required from McQuaid

“I want nothing more than an open and properly conducted democratic election and vote for the UCI presidency”Responding to today’s statement by Pat McQuaid faulting Brian Cookson and British Cycling for what he says are legal attempts to challenge his [...]

2013-08-16T00:00:00+00:00August 16th, 2013|

McQuaid wants Cookson and British Cycling to drop possible legal action in relation to process of UCI Presidential election

Despite questions about his nomination, Irishman insists election should be decided by delegates onlyResponding to the ongoing questions about the UCI presidential election nominations he says he has, UCI chief Pat McQuaid has issued a statement calling on Brian Cookson [...]

2013-08-16T00:00:00+00:00August 16th, 2013|

Gerrans, Clarke and Matthews to chase success for Orica GreenEdge in Vuelta a España

Strong lineup for Australian squadTour de France stage winner and Maillot Jaune Simon Gerrans plus last year’s Vuelta a España King of the Mountains and stage victor Simon Clarke are two of a strong Orica GreenEdge lineup confirmed today for [...]

2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00August 15th, 2013|

A host of accomplished riders highlight Saxo-Tinkoff Vuelta a España squad

Kreuziger leads with support from Majka, Sørensen, Roche, and ZauggAfter winning the team classification in the Tour de France, Saxo-Tinkoff released a nine-man roster for the Vuelta a España that could well repeat, as best squad of the Spanish grand [...]

2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00August 15th, 2013|

Klier admits usage of doping products during his pro career, loses results from 2005 onwards

Six month suspension for Garmin-Sharp director, can return in FebruaryFormer German pro and current Garmin-Sharp director Andreas Klier has admitted using performance enhancing substances during part of his seventeen year career, with his confession coinciding with the announcement of a [...]

2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00August 15th, 2013|

Argos-Shimano looking for any kind of stage in Vuelta a España

No Kittel or Degenkolb in untested but prepared squad for final grand tourArgos-Shimano has announced its roster for the Vuelta a España, and as expected, it does not include the likes of either quadruple Tour de France stage winner Marcel [...]

2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00August 15th, 2013|

Eneco Tour: Greipel blasts home first on stage four, Boom grabs race lead

Demare misses out on time bonuses and drops to thirdGerman sprinter Andre Greipel thundered to victory on today’s fourth stage of the Eneco Tour, being helped by an impressive Lotto Belisol team inside the final three kilometres and then coming [...]

2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00August 15th, 2013|

Phinney continues in Eneco Tour after stage three crash, rider cautious about knock to head

Tomorrow’s time trial is a major target for BMC Racing Team riderWith tomorrow’s time trial a big goal for him, BMC Racing Team rider Taylor Phinney has continued today in the Eneco Tour a little stiff and sore after a [...]

2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00August 15th, 2013|

Third Tour of Beijing includes summit finish, billed as toughest edition yet

With no time trial, stage to top of Mentougou Miaofeng Mountain likely to decide the raceFeaturing what is being billed as the toughest stage in its three year history plus the most difficult route since the race was introduced, details [...]

2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00August 15th, 2013|

Ten Dam, Belkin confirm new two year deal, rider to continue focussing on Grand Tours

Dutchman staying put after strong Tour de FranceRumoured at the end of July to have extended his current contact with the Belkin Pro Cycling team, the Dutch squad has now made official the signing and announces today that Laurens ten [...]

2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00August 15th, 2013|

Stetina leaves Garmin Sharp for new deal with BMC Racing Team

American rider hoping to help leaders, but also to seize personal chancesThe BMC Racing Team has inked a deal with the promising young American climber Peter Stetina, who will transfer across from the Garmin-Sharp team over the winter. Stetina has [...]

2013-08-14T00:00:00+00:00August 14th, 2013|

Lars Boom edges closer to Eneco Tour lead as the race heads home

Defending champion just one second away from riding into his birthplace in the white jerseyLars Boom (Belkin) moved to within one second of the overall lead in the 2013 Eneco Tour, behind stage two winner Arnaud Démare (FDJ.fr), after being [...]

2013-08-14T00:00:00+00:00August 14th, 2013|

Swift slows due to shoulder symptoms, rider out of action until 2014

Briton will undergo operation, wants to ensure rehab is complete and thorough He’s had repeated frustration due to a shoulder injury and now Ben Swift plus his Sky team have decided enough is enough, and a more lasting treatment is [...]

2013-08-14T00:00:00+00:00August 14th, 2013|

Eneco Tour: Zdeněk Štybar takes stage three in a late breakaway sprint

Former cyclocross World champion fastest of a group of four that escapes with a kilometre to goZdeněk Štybar (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) took his first solo victory of the 2013 season in the third stage of the Eneco Tour, between Oosterhout [...]

2013-08-14T00:00:00+00:00August 14th, 2013|

Analysis: Gilbert still banging on door of first win in rainbow jersey

Two more near misses for world championClose but not cigar. Philippe Gilbert’s frustrating wait to clock up his first victory as world road race champion continues, with the Belgian notching up two more close results in recent days. Gilbert was [...]

2013-08-14T00:00:00+00:00August 14th, 2013|

‘The Armstrong Lie’ documentary to make its debut at next month’s Toronto International Film Festival

Film will take viewers inside Armstrong’s return, rise and fallJust over two weeks after a title and distribution deal were announced for the upcoming Lance Armstrong documentary made by Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney, details have emerged about when and where [...]

2013-08-14T00:00:00+00:00August 14th, 2013|
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