Dauphiné withdrawal for Cobo raises questions about Tour selection chances
Difficult season thus far for 2011 Vuelta a España winner Having already had a very quiet season until this point, Juan Jose Cobo’s push for a place on the Movistar team for the Tour de France had a major setback […]
Amstel Gold Race winner Gasparotto extends for two years with Astana
Rider to target Vuelta a España and world championships Currently enjoying the best season of his career thus far, Amstel Gold winner Enrico Gasparotto has secured his future by inking a two-year deal with his Astana team. The 30 year […]
New Chris Hoy velodrome confirmed as venue for 2012/2013 UCI World Cup
World’s top riders to compete in Glasgow after Olympic Games Several of the medallists from the upcoming London Olympics will likely line out in the Chris Hoy velodrome in Glasgow after it was confirmed today that the UCI had decided […]
WADA budget constraints hurting fight against doping
Howman: “There are a whole lot of areas where there could be better things done, we can’t do them” Given the oft-mentioned battle to ensure the Olympic Games is as clean as possible, it seems hard to believe that, in […]
Roulston says some riders peaking too soon, RadioShack can win the Tour
Plays down talk of problems on team Although Andy Schleck seems far off his top form, RadioShack Nissan team-mate Hayden Roulston has said that he is convinced the Luxembourg rider will be in perfect condition when it counts, and that […]
Martin lacked ‘super legs’ in Dauphiné time trial, Chavanel pleased with his ride
World time trial champion still building form Hit by a car in April, bouncing back to win the Tour of Belgium in May, Tony Martin had to be content with second in today’s time trial in the Critérium du Dauphiné. […]
Critérium du Dauphiné: Schleck crashes, punctures, loses over ten minutes
More frustration in pre-Tour event Andy Schleck’s forgettable Critérium du Dauphiné continued today when the Luxembourg rider crashed approximately ten kilometres into the 53.5 kilometre time trial, landing heavily on his right hand side. Schleck ripped his shorts and had […]
Basso pledges to try to win yellow or pink jersey before the end of his career
Rider says he was beaten by better riders in the Giro, accepts the result Issuing an open letter to his fans, Ivan Basso has said that he has accepted his inability to win this year’s Giro d’Italia, but says he […]
Schleck says knee problems prior to Dauphiné have affected fitness
Rider reportedly lost a week due to issue Dropped on the past two days in the Critérium du Dauphiné and currently sitting a distant five minutes 21 seconds back in 120th place, Andy Schleck has given what he says is […]
Former pro Verbrugghe named to central role with planned under 23 BMC Racing Team setup
Belgian will continue current position until end of 2012 season Former pro and current directeur sportif with the BMC Racing Team, Rik Verbrugghe has been confirmed as moving across to the new under 23 squad, which will make its debut […]