New two year deal struck with Japanese companyTeam Argos-Shimano today announced a contract extension with sponsor Shimano. The Japanese componenet manufacturer has extended its contract with the Dutch team for two more years, taking it until the end of 2014. [...]
Promising young Irish rider remains on board, as do McLaughlin and DowneyRecovering from knee operations which he expects will resolve niggling issues which have affected him at times during the past two seasons, the promising young Irish rider Sam Bennett [...]
Swedish champion “is one of the top riders in the World” says manager Shane BannanEmma Johansson has signed for Orica-AIS, the sister team to the men’s WorldTour Orica-GreenEdge outfit, for 2013, according to Eurosport.se. The Swedish champion has long been [...]
Tour de France winner suffered only bruises after being hit by carBradley Wiggins (Team Sky) has been released from hospital and returned home, his team has confirmed. The Tour de France winner, and Olympic champion, was hit by a car [...]
Former Armstrong backer reaches agreement with race Having ended its long sponsorship of Lance Armstrong after the UCI agreed that he was guilty of doping for much of his career, eyewear giant Oakley has said that it will channel sponsorship [...]
Cycling crash sees Australian hospitalisedLess than 24 hours after Bradley Wiggins was knocked off his bike and hospitalised with rib and hand injuries, British Cycling’s head coach Shane Sutton has been involved in an accident while cycling.He has suffered a [...]
German rider calls for cleaner future in sportGerman sprinter Marcel Kittel has spoken about the need for higher standards in sport, saying that cycling must embrace a cleaner setup if it is to move on from past problems. The 24 [...]
Frenchman not ready to retire yetJimmy Casper is left without a contract for 2013 but the Frenchman says he is still motivated to race and is searching for a team. Ag2r - La Mondiale has opted to not offer the [...]
Eyewear company explains why they waited for UCI rulingOakley chief executive Colin Baden has opened up about the Lance Armstrong saga, saying that it is “sad”. The sports eyewear company dropped Armstrong after the UCI ruled they would support USADA’s [...]
Tour de France winner reported to have injured ribs, hand and wrist after being hit by hit by white van Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky) has been hospitalised after being hit by a car while out training close to his home, [...]
Manxman hoping for a slot as comeback continuesFormer world under 23 road race bronze medallist Jonny Bellis is looking for a new team for 2013, with the British rider hoping for some support in his ongoing bid to return to [...]
WorldTour teams’ participation increase the profile of Africa’s biggest raceThe organisers of the Tropicale Amissa Bongo have confirmed the participation of both the Lampre-Merida and Lotto-Belisol teams for the eighth edition between January 14th and 20th, 2013. The seven day [...]
Tour de France winner says Armstrong “can get f***ed” if he doped during 2009/10 comebackWith the recent history of cycling being steadily exposed as having been dominated by doping, Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky) - some would say naturally - found [...]
American opts against French court appearanceThe one year suspended sentence handed down to Floyd Landis in November of last year will stand after the former pro withdrew his appeal this morning. The hearing was due to be held in Versailles [...]
Swiss Classics specialist meets his fans at the Centrum Ronde van VlaanderenFabian Cancellara (RadioShack-Nissan) is busy preparing for his 2013 season, which he hopes will go better than 2012. The Swiss Classics specialist was able to take a little time [...]
Welshman looking forward to targeting the ClassicsGeraint Thomas believes Mark Cavendish leaving Team Sky could be beneficial towards his personal ambitions. The Welshman has spent one year on the same team as Cavendish and has been seen leading him out [...]
Dutch federation KNWU sets up anti-doping commissionAs the rumblings from the USADA investigation into Lance Armstrong and the US Postal team continues, the after effects continue to be felt in countries as far away as Australia. Armstrong’s former team-mate Matt [...]
Cooperation emphasised in what could be period of greater harmony in sport In what appears to be a positive step, the UCI has announced that it will get together with all the stakeholders in the sport in order to draw [...]
