1998 Tour de France positives named: Big name riders implicated in EPO use
Results will not be changed after retests show identities of doping riders Some of the biggest names in the 1998 Tour de France have had their achievements in that already-blighted race officially diminished by the publication today of the French […]
Tinkov’s negotiations with Saxo Bank team ‘difficult, but ongoing’
No decision yet, despite Twitter declarations that Russian businessman will walk away The team of Alberto Contador appears still to be uncertain of the position of Oleg Tinkov as co-sponsor, with confusion existing about whether or not he will continue […]
Greg Van Avermaet scoops Tour de Wallonie overall with final stage win
BMC rider gets Mur de Thuin victory as Kolobnev has bike trouble Greg Van Avermaet (BMC Racing) took his second Tour de Wallonie overall victory in the last three years, after winning in 2011, with a final stage attack and […]
O’Grady admits EPO use in 1998 Tour, claims he never used substance again
Says telling his parents he doped was “the worst moment of my life”; Bannan gives full backing Following the publication of the French Senate report earlier today and reports that a sample from him was suspicious for EPO, Stuart O’Grady […]
Recovering from illness, Dan Martin in doubt for Clásica San Sebastián
Irishman confirms that he’ll be targeting Vuelta a España and world championships Tour de France stage winner Dan Martin has indicated that he is doubtful for this Saturday’s Clásica San Sebastián due to the illness which hit him in the […]
Bradley Wiggins set to return to racing in Team Sky Tour of Poland squad
Former Tour de France champion on the comeback trail after Giro d’Italia injury Bradley Wiggins is set to make his return to the peloton this weekend, as he takes his place in Sky Procycling’s six-man line up for the Tour […]
Tour de France organisers say they’ll consider demands for women’s Tour
Online petition signed by Vos and Pooley breaks through 70,000 signatures Following an explosion of interest in the push to hold a women’s Tour de France in conjunction with the men’s race, the organisers of the Tour have said that […]
Argos Shimano confirms: talks ongoing with Marcel Kittel, team hopes to reach deal soon
Team sounding optimistic about keeping four-time Tour de France stage winner on board Following conflicting media reports which stated, then disputed, that Marcel Kittel had extended his current contract, his Argos Shimano team has clarified the situation with the quadruple […]
Tour de France baton passes to Yorkshire for 2014 Grand Depart
“Now the work really begins” for northern English county The baton of the Tour de France was officially passed to the English county of Yorkshire after the conclusion of the 2013 edition, with an official handover ceremony on the Paris […]
Trek confirms Fränk and Andy Schleck for 2014 WorldTour team
Luxembourg brothers join Fabian Cancellara as US teams first three signings The Trek Bicycle company has confirmed the story reported in the Luxembourg media on Sunday, that Fränk and Andy Schleck will be joining its WorldTour team next year. Younger […]
