Nicolas Roche Interview: One step back to take two steps forward
Irishman gives up Tour leadership role in order to learn from Contador at Team Saxo Tinkoff After several years as team leader, Nicolas Roche will have a very different approach to his racing in 2013 and 2014. The Irishman is […]
Legeay states no MPCC approach yet from Astana, but all applicant teams will be considered
Frenchman confirms Optum/Kelly Benefit Strategies and Plussbank BMC wish to come on board News that the Astana team is considering joining the Mouvement Pour un Cyclisme Crédible [Movement for a Credible Cycling/MPCC] took people by surprise yesterday, but the team’s […]
Jesse Anthony Interview: Aiming for success in 2013 Battenkill and top US stage races
Optum Pro Cycling rider argues the case for a cleaner future Now 27 years of age and approaching what should be his peak years as a rider, Jesse Anthony has said that he is determined to have a very big […]
Team Colombia signs up World Cup winner Juan Esteban Arango for 2013 road team
Squad continues to prepare for important second year He’s achieved a lot of international coverage as a track racer but Juan Estaban Arango will seek to also perform strongly on the road next season when he lines out in the […]
Talks continuing with replacement sponsors for Rabobank team
Giant will provide equipment and clothing rather than becoming top backer Although 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 […]
Three month ban requested for Scarponi and Visconti over Ferrari links
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 […]
Gilbert takes on Meersman in Gent Six Day pursuit match
Road stars spice up tonight’s racing action He’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 […]
WADA warns of possible cutbacks due to freeze in budget, pushing for four year bans
Doubling of first offence penalty looking increasingly likely The World Anti Doping Agency has warned that the second year of a freeze on its budget could potentially lead to cuts in the amount of testing that it is able to […]
Former Belgian TT champion Hoste without a contract
Is multiple Ronde van Vlaanderen runner-up set to retire? Triple Tour of Flanders runner-up Leif Hoste could be facing the end of his career with the news that his current Accent.jobs-Willems Verandas team will not extend his contract. The 35 […]
Kirsipuu retires at 43 years of age, takes up directeur sportif role with Astana team
Four-time Tour stage winner finally walks away from competition After a professional career spanning 21 years, including stints with the Ag2r La Mondiale, Crédit Agricole and Champion System teams, Jaan Kirspuu has hung up his racing wheels at 43 years […]
