Ekimov in, Holczer out as general manager of Katusha team
Changes come after rumblings of discontent In the wake of rumours at a change at the top, the Katusha team has confirmed today that Hans-Michael Holczer’s position as general manager of the Katusha team has come to an end, with […]
Rabobank says it’s still awaiting outcome of Carlos Barredo’s UCI biological passport enquiry
Further information provided by sidelined rider Still sitting out from competition as he awaits a decision from the UCI in relation to his biopassport values, Carlos Barredo has provided further information to the governing body. “It was all by letter. […]
Disqualified Tour of Turkey winner Ivaïlo Gabrovski gets a two-year suspension for EPO
Astana celebrating Alexandr Dyachenko’s victory in race Two and a half months after it was announced that Ivailo Gabrovski had tested positive for EPO, the now-disqualified Tour of Turkey winner has been handed a lengthy ban from the sport. The […]
Swiss TT championship runner-up Thomas Frei confirms he’s looking for offers
Cristina Watches Onfone rider making steady progress in recovery from hip injury Amid reports of a clearout of some riders and staff from the Christina Watches Onfone squad, Thomas Frei has confirmed that he is looking for another team for […]
Richard Pound Interview: The Kimmage case, Armstrong, the governance of cycling and more
Former WADA president speaks on doping, Landis, USPS and a range of topics It’s been just over two weeks since it was established, but a fund to help the currently-unemployed journalist Paul Kimmage mount a legal defence against Pat McQuaid […]
Micheal Rasmussen compensation claim hearing to resume in November
Rabobank calls at least two witnesses in case over rider’s expulsion while leading 2007 Tour The ongoing Michael Rasmussen case will go before the courts again on November 12th, when several witnesses will be called to give evidence. Rasmussen is […]
Judgement made against Landis in Swiss UCI defamation case
Former rider commanded to pay 10,000 Swiss Francs to McQuaid and Verbruggen The UCI, current president Pat McQuaid and former president Hein Verbruggen have secured a judgement against Floyd Landis in the Eastern Vaud District court in Switzerland, relating to […]
Nineteen teams chasing eighteen WorldTour licences for 2013
Argos Shimano seeks to step up a level, Lotto Belisol registration slightly delayed The UCI has confirmed that all bar one of the current ProTeams [those with a licence to ride WorldTour events – ed.] have applied for registration in […]
Boonen named Flandrien of the year, Wiggins gets international award
Briton confirms winning Giro d’Italia is a career target After three years of domination by Philippe Gilbert in the competition, Tom Boonen has this year been named the Flandrien of the year. The Het Nieuwsblad-organised competition is run to determine […]
No last minute Beijing dash for Wiggins, Rodriguez secures WorldTour victory
Visa requirement means change of mind impossible Bradley Wiggins’ chance of winning the season-long UCI WorldTour has ended, with the Briton bumped down to second place at the weekend by Il Lombardia winner Joaquim Rodriguez and being unable to take […]
