Greipel and HTC-Columbia sit atop UCI World Rankings alongside Australia
With his dominant ride at the Santos Tour Down Under, it’s no surprise that André Greipel shot to the top of the UCI World Rankings for its first release in 2010. The German rider returned to Australia this year after […]
Greipel takes overall, while Team Sky's Sutton wins stage
HTC-Columbia sprinter André Greipel sealed up his second overall victory in the Santos Tour Down Under today, with Team Sky reversing the order of last Sunday’s warm-up event on today’s criterium course, with Chris Sutton winning the stage and teammate […]
Contador impressed with Astana, says it's an open Tour
At a press conference today during team Astana’s training camp in Calpe, Spain, defending Tour de France Champion Alberto Contador discussed the “new look” Astana for 2010, and what he thinks of the changes that have been made since the […]
McEwen says Armstrong will attack Saturday
Team Katusha sprinter Robbie McEwen has been around the peloton for a long time. The 37-year-old is currently making a comeback at the Santos Tour Down Under after a dismal 2009 season that was plagued by injury. In today’s second […]
RadioShack's veteran Rubiera talks past, present and future
After a winter of securing riders, the new RadioShack team is ready to hit the road and begin their 2010 season. The American squad has a roster packed with both experience and talent. Among their ranks is José Luis Rubiera, […]
Saxo Bank to end sponsorship after 2010
Bjarne Riis has said in a statement today that Saxo Bank will be ending their sponsorship of his team at the end of the 2010 season. Riis’ team was already having difficulty financially, and with the world economy still suffering, the […]
Horrillo decides to retire following crash in Giro
Spaniard Pedro Horrillo has decided to end his cycling career, saying he is unable to return to the condition necessary to compete at the ProTour level. The 35-year-old Rabobank rider was involved in a horrific crash during the eighth stage […]
Milram searches for new title sponsor
Germany’s only remaining ProTour team, Milram, is sponsored by Bremen-based dairy company Nordmilch AG. The company has been extremely supportive of their cycling sponsorship for Team Milram, but it looks like 2010 will be the end of the road for […]
Team Quick Step prepares for 'Spring Cleaning'
With the Spring Classics just around the corner, January is an extremely important month of training for the Quick Step team. Team manager Patrick Lefevere has a rich history in the Spring, directing his squad to five Tour of Flanders […]
Can Wiggins threaten Armstrong, Contador and Schleck in 2010?
With defending champion Alberto Contador favored to secure his third Tour de France crown, the charge from former teammate Lance Armstrong, who in the second year of his comeback to the sport has vowed to return stronger, is sure to […]
