Dutch teams introduce Truth and Reconciliation-style approach
Big penalties for riders who don’t speak honestly New measures have been launched in recent days by the Dutch cycling federation KNWU, the Dutch Doping Authority and the WorldTour teams Vacansoleil DCM, Blanco Pro Cycling and Argos – Shimano, which […]
Analysis: Is Cavendish sacrificing pure speed for increased versatility?
Ster ZLM Toer and Giro may reflect modified approach With the major stage races now behind us, many riders take a relative break in the lead up to the most prestigious race of the year, the Tour de France. Some […]
Personal ambition means Posthuma wants to leave Radioshack Nissan team
Return to a Dutch squad seen as top option Radioshack Team Nissan rider Joost Posthuma has said in an interview with Dutch regional TV station RTV Oost that he would like to leave his current team and return to a […]
A 66 year old podium miss to debut at World Tour stage
E3 Harelbeke switches nude for a nana The organizer of today’s World Tour race ‘E3-Harelbeke Prijs’ got criticized last year for including a podium miss on the front of their promo poster. Normally, this wouldn’t haven’t been a problem, but […]
Are merging oil companies Team Project 1t4i’s new sponsor?
North Sea Group and Argos Oil linked to Dutch team At Project 1T4I’s team presentation on January 10th of this year, team manager Iwan Spekenbrink told the gathered press that its main sponsor would be announced at some point in […]
Debate continues over new Flanders route, organiser explains change
Doesn’t rule out charging to see race in the future Next to ASO and RCS Sport, Flanders Classics is considered the third largest race organisation, at least where importance is concerned. Among the races it organises are Omloop het Nieuwsblad, […]
Young guns series: Moreno Moser arrives with a flourish
Francesco Moser’s nephew underlines class with Trofeo Laigueglia win At the end of each season, there are riders who decide to retire or step down to the amateur leagues of cycling, sometimes forced by injury or contracts not being extended. […]
Young guns series: Andy Fenn makes perfect ProTeam debut
Background to Omega Pharma Quick Step’s neo-pro star At the end of each season, there are riders who decide to retire or step down to the amateur leagues of cycling, sometimes forced by injury or contracts not being extended. The […]
Tour of Qatar preview: battle in the desert
Cavendish, Gilbert and Hushovd headline field Starting today, the Tour of Qatar signals the start of the season for many Classics riders and sprinters whose aims lie in the first few months of the season. The flat course, mild temperature […]
GP Costa degli Etruschi gets Italian season underway on Saturday
Viviani seeks to repeat 2011 victory with Liquigas team The Italian cycling season kicks of on Saturday as it traditionally does with GP Costa degli Etruschi, to be held between San Vincenzo and Donoratico, both bordering the Tyrrhenian sea on […]
