Swedish road and TT champion looking forward to riding for Orica AIS in 2013She’s been one of the best riders in the world for several seasons but Emma Johansson has said that it has taken her until now to feel [...]
Italian has several options post-Acqua & SaponeControversial Italian Danilo Di Luca may be some way off the rider he used to be, but he has several contract offers for 2013 and thus far has held off on making a selection.The [...]
Foundation trying to limit negative impact from former pro’s doping pastWeeks after he stood down as its chairman, Lance Armstrong has taken the further step of resigning from the board of the Livestrong Foundation. The move, which sees the Texan [...]
De Rooij, Breukink and Leinders called as witnessesMichael Rasmussen’s attempt to get 5.8 million euro from his former Rabobank team moves back into the courts tomorrow, when he and several others who worked with the squad will appear before a [...]
Belgian champion rides most of the race alone to take his seventh BollekescrossSven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Euphony) gave the rest of the field a cyclocross masterclass in the Bollekescross, the third round of the 2012/13 Superprestige in Hamme-Zogge, Belgium. The Belgian champion [...]
Welshman turns away from track, wants to focus fully on road racingAlthough he finished just one place ahead of the Lanterne Rouge in his first Tour de France, placing 140th, Geraint Thomas has said that he hopes that he might [...]
“I have absolutely no interest in Skins landing a commercial windfall from this action”Speaking on his company’s decision to sue the UCI for two million US dollars, Skins chairman Jaimie Fuller has rejected suggestions that the legal move is a [...]
New Champions’ league of the sport could be in the pipelineFollowing the announcement that Omega Pharma Quick Step owner Zdenek Bakala and the team chairman Bessel Kok will be involved in a reorganisation of professional cycling, the UCI has confirmed [...]
Irishman busy during time off bikeEncouraged by sixth and fifth places respectively in Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Dan Martin is focussed on returning to the Ardennes Classics next spring, continuing his year-on-year progression and landing a podium finish in at [...]
World champion asserts himself over Sven Nys as tenacious Bart Aernouts takes secondNiels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) ended the three-year reign of Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Euphony) at the Soudal Jaarmarktcross in Niel, Belgium, with a final lap attack. The World champion accelerated away [...]
German sprinter has had issues of his own, says Danish riderJakob Fuglsang (RadioShack-Nissan) has hit back at Marcel Kittel (Argos-Shimano) over comments he made in the week about the Astana team. The German sprinter questioned the International Cycling Union International [...]
List of injuries upgraded but quick recovery expectedContinuing to get over his Wednesday evening crash, Bradley Wiggins has expressed his gratitude to those who have supported him since he hit the deck, while also apologising for losing his composure with [...]
“Historic” Italian company bounces back from loss of Lampre to pick up South American ProConti teamTeam Colombia will ride Wilier-Triestina bikes in 2013, the team has announced. The South American Professional Continental outfit - currently known as Colombia-Coldeportes - rode [...]
Gerrans takes SMS Elite road cyclist prize at Australian Cyclist of the Year awards in SydneyAt the end of a stunning season when she became Olympic, world and Australian champion in events on the track, Anna Meares’ achievements saw her [...]
Largely unchanged roster for second season of American teamSpecialized-lululemon has announced a largely unchanged line up for 2013, which will be the American women’s team’s second in the pro peloton. The team - which grew out of the ashes of [...]
Fractured cheekbone will require surgeryOne day after a crash which led to head injuries, slight bleeding on the brain and temporary memory loss, British Cycling and Team Sky head coach Shane Sutton looks set to be released from hospital tomorrow. [...]
“The time for words should be over, they should be transformed into actions”Commenting on the team’s recent decision to join the Movement Pour un Cyclisme Crédible (Movement for a Credible Cycling), Lotto Belisol sport manager Mark Sergeant has said that [...]
Yet another new name on board for Italian squadIn the latest of several additions for next season, Lampre has announced another new signing as the team prepares for 2013. Added to the roster for the new season is 25 year [...]
