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Vaughters hails Dennis’ Dauphiné success, confirms he is in the running for Tour de France slot

Believes Australian is ‘an exceptional talent,’ compares him to WigginsGarmin-Sharp CEO Jonathan Vaughters has given a thumbs up to both the performance and the ability of the 23 year old Australian rider Rohan Dennis, saying that the new Critérium du [...]

2013-06-05T00:00:00+00:00June 5th, 2013|

LeMond says emergence of challenger in UCI presidential election is a good thing

American pleased to see Cookson step forward, emphasises importance of choiceTriple Tour de France winner Greg LeMond has said that he believes this week’s emergence of a challenger to Pat McQuaid in the UCI’s presidential elections is an important development [...]

2013-06-05T00:00:00+00:00June 5th, 2013|

Contador insists he has sufficient time to be ready for the Tour de France after Dauphiné TT disappointment

“It is not a good period for me because of allergies”Far off his best form in today’s time trial and almost certainly losing any hope of a top three finish in the Critérium du Dauphiné, Alberto Contador has sought to [...]

2013-06-05T00:00:00+00:00June 5th, 2013|

Earning Garmin-Sharp contract, Gaimon psyched with chance to race at WorldTour level

American rider gets reward for good 2013 performances and strong USPRO rideHaving gained the admiration of Jonathan Vaughters with an aggressive ride in the recent USPRO championships, Phil Gaimon’s near miss on a title there has been more than compensated [...]

2013-06-05T00:00:00+00:00June 5th, 2013|

Critérium du Dauphiné: Martin dominates time trial, impressive Dennis takes over yellow jersey

Sky strong while Contador and Valverde struggle against the clockShrugging off the effects of the stomach problems he had earlier in the race, world time trial champion Tony Martin blazed his rainbow jersey around the Parc des Oiseaux course to [...]

2013-06-05T00:00:00+00:00June 5th, 2013|

O’Grady extends contract but will retire after 2014 Tour de France

Fourteen months left for Australian pro, wants to set Tour record and help Orica GreenEdge He’s been a professional since 1995, making him one of the oldest riders in the peloton. Now Stuart O’Grady has now named the moment when [...]

2013-06-05T00:00:00+00:00June 5th, 2013|

Raising doubts, McQuaid reacts to news of Cookson’s candidature for UCI President

Existing UCI head seeks to dent rival’s chances with questioning email Hours after it emerged on Monday that Brian Cookson was intending to stand for the position of UCI president, the man who will be his rival in the UCI [...]

2013-06-04T00:00:00+00:00June 4th, 2013|

Alex Dowsett and Beñat Intxausti to headline Saturday’s IG London Nocturne

Wiggle Honda team lead strongest field yet in women’s race at Smithfield MarketMovistar duo Alex Dowsett and Beñat Intxausti will be the headline riders at the seventh edition of the IG London Nocturne, at Smithfield Market on Saturday evening. Both [...]

2013-06-04T00:00:00+00:00June 4th, 2013|

Critérium du Dauphiné: Boasson Hagen takes stage three after frenetic final kilometres

Late attack chased down at the end of a largely uneventful dayEdvald Boasson Hagen (Team Sky) sprinted to his biggest victory of the season at the end of the third stage of the 2013 Critérium du Dauphiné, between Ambérieu-en-Bugey and [...]

2013-06-04T00:00:00+00:00June 4th, 2013|

Vini Fantini-Selle Italia withdraws from il Lombardia following Giro d’Italia positives

Team acting out of “respect” for RCS Sport after “embarrassment” of Di Luca and SantambrogioIn light of the team’s second positive test for EPO in the Giro d’Italia, Vini Fantini-Selle Italia has decided to hand back its wildcard invitation to [...]

2013-06-04T00:00:00+00:00June 4th, 2013|

Cookson says he is running for UCI president in order to restore the sport’s credibility

“For far too many people our sport is associated with doping, with decisions that are made behind closed doors and with ceaseless conflicts”Confirming yesterday’s media suggestions that he would run for presidency of the UCI, Brian Cookson has today announced [...]

2013-06-04T00:00:00+00:00June 4th, 2013|

Mixed messages about Vini Fantini future after Santambrogio and Di Luca positive EPO tests

Scinto says project is over while Citracca pledges it will continueFollowing on from yesterday’s news that Mauro Santambrogio had joined his Vini Fanini team-mate Danilo di Luca in testing positive for EPO, the squad is under serious scrutiny. The future [...]

2013-06-04T00:00:00+00:00June 4th, 2013|

Injuries healed and form improving, Ballan to make racing return this week

Italian bounces back from extensive injuries, will ride in the GP Kanton Aargau-Gippingen on ThursdayFormer world champion Alessandro Ballan has said that he is exited about the thoughts of finally returning to competition on Thursday, almost six months after he [...]

2013-06-03T00:00:00+00:00June 3rd, 2013|

Mauro Santambrogio provisionally suspended for non-negative EPO test

Stage 14 winner is second Vini Fantini-Selle Italia rider at the Giro d’ItaliaMauro Santambrogio (Vini Fantini-Selle Italia) has returned an “adverse analytical finding” of EPO in a sample taken during the Giro d’Italia, the International Cycling Union (UCI) has reported. [...]

2013-06-03T00:00:00+00:00June 3rd, 2013|

Brian Cookson to stand against Pat McQuaid in UCI Presidential election

British Cycling chief set to announce candidacy tomorrow, says Daily TelegraphBritish Cycling (BC) President Brian Cookson is set to officially announce his candidacy for the Presidency of the International Cycling Union (UCI), the Daily Telegraph reports. The 61-year-old Lancastrian, who [...]

2013-06-03T00:00:00+00:00June 3rd, 2013|

Critérium du Dauphiné: Elia Viviani finally opens his 2013 account with stage two sprint

Italian sprinter the fastest of depleted peloton after fast, hilly finale Elia Viviani (Cannondale) finally recorded his first win of the 2013 season as he sprinted to victory in the second stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, between Châtel and [...]

2013-06-03T00:00:00+00:00June 3rd, 2013|

Becker signs for Wiggle Honda team, says it’s ‘something like a restart’

Squad is increasingly focussed on team time trialSix days after it was announced that she was leaving the Argos Shimano team mid-season, it has been confirmed today that Charlotte Becker has signed for the Wiggle Honda squad and will race [...]

2013-06-03T00:00:00+00:00June 3rd, 2013|
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