"I think it is an important thing to do… to send an important signal," says Giuseppe MartinelliAstana could be set to apply for membership of the Movement for Credible Cycling (MPCC), the team’s general manager, Giuseppe Martinelli has told the [...]
Home team safety net for Polish rider after he has no place in Saxo-Tinkoff’s 2013 plansJarosłąw Marycz has signed a two year contract with CCC Polsat Polkowice, the Polish team has announced, and is to be a big part of [...]
Governing body states it’s too soon to know what teams will get the green lightCommenting after media reports stating that Team Saxo – Tinkoff was set to lose its UCI ProTeam slot, the UCI has downplayed such predictions, saying that [...]
Belgian rider unimpressed by more relaxed whereabouts requirements for other sportsTom Boonen will follow the old adage about not changing a winning formula, with the Belgian saying that he will follow the same building up to the Classics in 2013 [...]
Unnamed ‘senior Australian cycling figure’ implicated by Olympic silver medallistCycling Australia has urged former top rider Martin Vinnicombe to cooperate with an investigation into doping in cycling, responding to the 1988 Olympic kilo silver medallist’s assertions that a current high [...]
Near-total Cobbled Classics domination sees Belgian champion see off Philippe GilbertTom Boonen (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) saw off the challenge of World champion Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) to win his fourth career Kristallenfiets (Crystal Bike) as the Belgian cyclist of the [...]
World champion’s training for 2013 started three weeks earlier than last yearPhilippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) has pronounced himself hungry as he prepares for the 2013 season. The World champion, who finally took what many feel to be a long overdue [...]
Giant will provide equipment and clothing rather than becoming top backerAlthough it was confirmed today that Giant will not take up the option of becoming title sponsor of the former Rabobank team, the squad continues to speak to several companies [...]
Slovakian champion’s green jersey to be included in auction in aid of Move To ImprovePeter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) will be one of the big headline riders to be taking part in the Boonen and Friends Charity Cyclocross on December 1st, Het [...]
Vacansoleil rider describes outcome as ‘a great load off my mind’Five years after testing positive in an out of competition test carried out on September 26th 2007, the Belgian rider Bjorn Leukemans has been cleared of doping by the Disciplinary [...]
Australian says he’s never used banned substances: ‘Such a different culture then compared to now’After a debut season with the Sky team where he mostly dedicated himself to helping other riders win, Richie Porte has said that he hopes to [...]
Tour of Portugal winner disappointed but believes there’s still timeAfter one season with the UnitedHealthcare team, and despite a victory on stage seven of the Tour of Portugal, former world junior champion Kai Reus is without a contract for next [...]
Argos-Shimano tipped to edge out Danish teamThe official pronouncement is due to be released soon by the UCI but, according to reports, Alberto Contador’s Team Saxo-Tinkoff may have to rely on wildcard invites to get into major races in 2013, [...]
Former World time trial champion joins compatriot Amber Pierce to take team roster up to eightPasta Zara-Cogeas (currently Diadora-Pasta Zara) has confirmed the acquisition of US time trial champion Amber Neben and former multiple Venezuelan champion Evelyn Garcia for 2013. [...]
Italian Olympic Committee seeks punishment, could apply further sanctions Almost two and a half months after Filippo Pozzato was handed a partially-backdated three month suspension for working with the banned doctor Michele Ferrari, the Italian Olympic Committee CONI has requested [...]
Seconds to be on offer on mountain stages once more, plus extra intermediate sprintsTime bonuses will return for all stages in the Giro d’Italia in 2013, with the exception of the individual and team time trials, race organiser RCS Sport [...]
American Pro Continental squad to harbour bigger ambitions in coming season After announcing yesterday the identities of eight riders who will join the team prior to the start of the 2013 season, the UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling squad today confirmed the [...]
Road stars spice up tonight’s racing actionHe’s unfamiliar with racing on the boards but for the second year running, Philippe Gilbert will swop the road for track tonight and be one of the star attractions on the opening day of [...]
