Rabobank stuns cycling with sudden withdrawal from the sport
Seventeen years of sponsorship come to an abrupt end In what is a major shock for the world of cycling, one of the sport’s longest-running sponsors Rabobank has abruptly announced that it will quit its backing of both its men’s […]
Verbruggen says UCI likely to respond to USADA Armstrong report towards end of next week
Dutchman denies saying there’s no evidence against Armstrong, journalists respond by printing SMS exchange Former UCI president Hein Verbruggen has said that the governing body is likely to reply late next week to USADA’s reasoned decision, which listed extensive evidence […]
UCI launches biological passport proceedings against Carlos Barredo
Spaniard under investigation for suspected blood doping Sidelined since June because of doubts about his biological passport, Carlos Barredo has been informed by the UCI that a disciplinary procedure has been opened against him on the grounds of suspected blood […]
Bruyneel remains set for arbitration hearing despite complaints about USADA evidence ‘leaks’
Belgian claims he will give a ‘balanced account’ at some future point Giving an update one day after Lance Armstrong lost several big sponsors over the USADA investigation, Johan Bruyneel has today indicated that he currently has no plans to […]
Armstrong steps down as chairman of Livestrong Foundation
Texan concedes doping charges risk damaging foundation’s fight against cancer In what is a reflection of the hammering his public image has taken in recent days plus the controversy which has emerged as a result of the USADA investigation into […]
Farrar fully recovered from concussion and given green light to resume training
Garmin-Sharp rider now focussed on preparations for 2013 season Over a month after he crashed heavily in the Tour of Britain and sustained a head injury and a severe concussion, Tyler Farrar has been given the green light to resume […]
RadioShack ends personal sponsorship of Armstrong, Oakley reiterates it awaits UCI decision
Electronics manufacturer follows Nike in cutting ties to Texan Following in the wake of today’s news that Nike has ended its long relationship with Lance Armstrong and the rider is stepping down as chairman of the Livestrong foundation, RadioShack has […]
Nike severs ties with Armstrong as USADA investigation fallout continues
[UPDATED] Armstrong building to be renamed, long-term sponsorship comes to an abrupt end due to ‘seemingly insurmountable evidence’ Nike previously indicated that it would stick behind Lance Armstrong but, one week after USADA released evidence of widespread doping on the […]
Taylor Phinney Interview: Getting the pill culture out of the sport
Young American says that he too was a USPS fan growing up, is also demoralised by USADA findings It’s a tough time for cycling after the USADA revelations, and no more so than for the American scene; Lance Armstrong, the […]
IOC vice president Bach says Armstrong needs to ‘stop burying his head in the sand’
States decision about 2000 Olympic medal will be made in due course IOC vice president Thomas Bach has called on Lance Armstrong to admit doping during his career, saying that he believes the American and cycling itself would benefit from […]
