Boonen says form is good, looking forward to Classics and worlds
Belgian will try to win Milan-Sanremo Having competed in both the Tour of Qatar and the Tour of Oman, Tom Boonen has clocked up over ten days racing thus far and feels that his form is improving well. He fought […]
Riis said he’s relieved that Contador didn’t win in Algarve
Saxo Bank SunGard chief says form should come gradually Although Alberto Contador was unable to successfully defend his title in the Volta ao Algarve, Saxo Bank SunGard general manager Bjarne Riis has said that he is actually a little relieved […]
Volta ao Algarve leader Cummings stiff and sore after two crashes
British Sky Procycling rider holds slender lead heading into final time trial Battered and bruised, Team Sky’s Steve Cummings ended the penultimate stage of the Volta ao Algarve holding his six second lead over Alberto Contador, but shaking his head […]
Alexi Grewal getting ready for American comeback at 50 years of age
Former Olympic champion ready for three year ‘prison sentence’ This week has seen the retirement of Lance Armstrong, who is heading towards his 40th birthday. The Texan was one of the oldest riders in the peloton but another big name […]
Vacansoleil's ProTeam licence to be assessed after Ricco affair
Could team be punished for rider’s doping case? Following the hospitalisation of Riccardo Riccò over what appears to have been a botched blood transfusion, the UCI appears set to discuss the Dutch squad’s ProTeam licence and to deliberate if it […]
Amgen Tour of California now inviting volunteer applications for race roles
4,500 positions available to be filled Cycling fans who want to get closer to the Amgen Tour of California have the chance to be part of the event, following a call by the race organisers for volunteers to contact them […]
Brailsford says Wiggins had far too much pressure in 2010
Suggests Team Sky rider is, mentally, not a natural team leader Team Sky principal Dave Brailsford has conceded that the squad’s top Grand Tour contender Bradley Wiggins was under too much pressure in 2010, and that his performances were most […]
Volta ao Algarve: Contador says he’s not in top form, but will try to ride well tomorrow
Spaniard aiming to perform well on summit finish to Malhao Defending champion Alberto Contador will have the first real test of his condition on tomorrow’s summit finish of the Volta ao Algarve. The 28 year old Saxo Bank-SunGard rider returned […]
Lapthorne cancels retirement due to contract offer from Drapac Professional cycling team
Had quit cycling after Pegasus Sports team fell apartHaving retired last month, disillusioned after the collapse of the Pegasus Sports team, former Australian champion Darren Lapthorne has secured a contract and is returning to racing. Lapthorne is going back to […]
Armstrong confirms retirement, won’t be competing in Tour of California
Career draws to a close for seven time Tour winner Although he had been expected to compete in the Amgen Tour of California and possibly the Quiznos Pro Challenge, Lance Armstrong has confirmed that he has hung up his wheels […]
