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Contador ‘more rested, very, very motivated and with a team that is way stronger’

Spaniard believes he’s in a position to fight Chris Froome and others for Tour de France victoryAlthough he acknowledges that Chris Froome is the rider to beat in this year’s Tour de France, Alberto Contador has spoken optimistically about his [...]

2013-06-26T00:00:00+00:00June 26th, 2013|

Vasseur to replace Jalabert in France Télévisions consultant role during Tour de France

Former pro steps back after reports of EPO positive during 1998 Tour de FranceFormer Tour de France yellow jersey wearer Cedric Vasseur has been confirmed as replacing Laurent Jalabert as a consultant during this year’s race, and will take over [...]

2013-06-26T00:00:00+00:00June 26th, 2013|

Christina Watches ‘highly surprised’ not to be selected for Tour of Denmark

Team says it will weigh up its future after missing out on wildcard slotUsing the points clocked up this year to make an argument that it has been unfairly excluded from the Tour of Denmark, the Christina Watches team has [...]

2013-06-26T00:00:00+00:00June 26th, 2013|

Anton and notable first timers highlight Euskaltel-Euskadi Tour roster

Nieve, Izagirre, Sicard will look to feature as Sanchez stays homeEuskaltel-Euskadi will take on the Tour de France without unquestioned leader Samuel Sanchez, who is sitting out the 100th edition after targeting the Giro d’Italia. Without their top five general [...]

2013-06-25T00:00:00+00:00June 25th, 2013|

Sojasun sending a squad to attack the Tour de France

With no true leader, French continental team will look for opportunities in breaksThe French continental squad Sojasun got a wildcard invitation to the Tour de France again, and this time around, Stephane Heulot’s team will be throwing all caution to [...]

2013-06-25T00:00:00+00:00June 25th, 2013|

Four wild card teams confirmed for upcoming 70th Tour of Poland

CCC Polsat Polkowice, Colombia and NetApp-Endura invited along with Polish National TeamWith the race just over one month away, the organisers of the Tour of Poland have announced the four teams that have been handed wild card invitations to the [...]

2013-06-25T00:00:00+00:00June 25th, 2013|

Pat McQuaid blasts Brian Cooksons “half-baked” election Manifesto

Incumbent president calls for challenger to explain key pledges madeA day after presidential challenger Brian Cookson released his election Manifesto, International Cycling Union (UCI) incumbent Pat McQuaid has come out fighting with a challenge to the Englishman to explain what [...]

2013-06-25T00:00:00+00:00June 25th, 2013|

Fit and motivated, Rodriguez ready to chase podium in Tour de France

“I arrive in very good condition and I am looking forward to the start"Previously second overall in the Giro d’Italia and twice third in the Vuelta a España, Joaquim Rodriguez believes that a podium finish is possible in the Tour [...]

2013-06-25T00:00:00+00:00June 25th, 2013|

Rasmussen’s five million euro claim is dismissed, rider must repay over €500,000 to Rabobank

Former Tour de France king of the mountains considering appealMichael Rasmussen’s attempt to increase the €700,000 euro damages awarded to him in 2008 has backfired, with the former professional rider losing in his claim for €5 million today. Rasmussen, who [...]

2013-06-25T00:00:00+00:00June 25th, 2013|

Bike Pure calls for published data from Grand Tour contenders, says transparency is vital

Anti-doping organisation states it has removed Froome from list of supporters after lack of communication In a push for greater transparency the Bike Pure anti doping movement has called on all Grand Tour podium finishers to release extra data in [...]

2013-06-25T00:00:00+00:00June 25th, 2013|

National championships: Women’s Road Race round up

Armitstead, Muccioli, Brand, Numainville, Worrack and De Vocht among the new championsLizzie Armitstead (Boels-Dolmans) managed to overcome the numerical superiority of Wiggle Honda riders Laura Trott and Dani King in the final lap of the Great Britain championships in Glasgow, [...]

2013-06-24T00:00:00+00:00June 24th, 2013|

Laurent Jalabert “surprised” after reports of positive samples from 1998 Tour de France

“I've always trusted the medical staff of the team,” says former French championReported today to have used EPO during the 1998 Tour de France, Laurent Jalabert has stopped short of a clear denial, saying instead that he wanted people to [...]

2013-06-24T00:00:00+00:00June 24th, 2013|

Brian Cookson Interview: UCI Presidential candidate speaks at length on range of topics

Independent Commission, UCI reform, McQuaid, anti-doping, transparency, women’s cycling and more discussedToday sees Brian Cookson unveil his manifesto laying out what he would propose to do as UCI president, and talking about what he sees are necessary changes which need [...]

2013-06-24T00:00:00+00:00June 24th, 2013|

Brian Cookson launches presidential Manifesto for “Restoring Trust, Leading Change”

British challenger symbolically chooses place of original UCI foundingBrian Cookson officially launched his election Manifesto in Paris, France, today, for his bid to become the next President of the International Cycling Union (UCI). The Englishman, who is currently the President [...]

2013-06-24T00:00:00+00:00June 24th, 2013|

Blanco officially becomes Belkin Pro Cycling with sponsor signed through 2015

Blue, white and black team switches to Belkin green for the next two and a half yearsBlanco Pro Cycling has officially confirmed that, as reported earlier this month, it has signed a two and a half year deal with American [...]

2013-06-24T00:00:00+00:00June 24th, 2013|

Movistar targets final podium for Alejandro Valverde with Tour de France team

Nairo Quintana and Rui Costa lead support squad for Murcian’s “biggest ambition this year”Movistar will start the Tour de France on Saturday, June 29th, with the aim of putting Alejandro Valverde on the final podium with the nine-man team announced [...]

2013-06-24T00:00:00+00:00June 24th, 2013|

Brammeier defeats Lavery and Shaw to take record fourth Irish road race crown

Champion System rider prevails at end of tactical, testing raceDefending champion Matt Brammeier made history Sunday when he won his fourth consecutive Irish road race championship title, becoming the first Irish elite rider to do so. The Champion System professional [...]

2013-06-24T00:00:00+00:00June 24th, 2013|

National Road Race Round-up: Greipel and Hoogerland amongst the winners

Results and comments from around the world, including Hushovd, Sagan, Kwiatkowski, and JungelsOn a busy Sunday of racing, with men's national road race championships happening all over the world, VeloNation grabs the results and the comments from many of the [...]

2013-06-23T00:00:00+00:00June 23rd, 2013|
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