BMC hints it may expect more from Ballan than Gilbert in Strade Bianche
Defending champion yet to hit form The BMC Racing Team has sought to slightly downplay expectations relating to defending champion Philippe Gilbert in this Saturday’s Strade Bianche race in Italy, with both a directeur sportif and the rider himself suggesting […]
Offredo sidelined for one year due to whereabouts violations
Frenchman unhappy with FFC decision FDJ BigMat rider Yoann Offredo has enlivened big races such as Milan-Sanremo with his aggressive approach to racing, but the Frenchman will have to find another outlet for his energy in the months ahead. The […]
After uncertain future, Pure Black Racing gets back on the road at the Tour de Langkawi
New Zealand team fighting back from near-collapse Recovering from the financial setback which appeared to threaten the future existence of the team, the Pure Black Racing squad will this week start the Tour de Langkawi and begin its international racing […]
Guardini returns to Malaysia aiming to start clocking up wins
Italian won half of the stages in last year’s Tour de Langkawi A year after he got his pro career off to a superb start with five stage victories in the race, Italian sprinter Andrea Guardini has returned to the […]
Martin satisfied with form despite time trial defeat
“Everything is going in the right direction” Tony Martin’s defeat at the hands of Bradley Wiggins on Sunday’s concluding stage of the Volta ao Algarve was something which the world time trial champion probably wasn’t expecting, given his dominance in […]
Progress being made in ensuring historic Forest of Arenberg remains in Paris-Roubaix
Local authorities pledge to remove moss growth which could make the cobbles treacherous After concerns were expressed four weeks ago about the growth of moss on the cobblestones of the famous Arenberg forest, a problem which led organisers ASO to […]
GreenEdge believes Cooke can challenge on tomorrow’s summit finish in Oman
Australian riding well with new team Although he was regarded in his early career as a sprinter, the GreenEdge team is convinced that Baden Cooke’s strong form means that he can be a factor on tomorrow’s crucial stage of the […]
100 year old sets first-ever hour record mark for his age group
Robert Marchand writes his name in history in Aigle The oldest ever track record has been established by the Frenchman Robert Marchand who, over two months after turning 100 years of age, travelled to the World Cycling Centre in Aigle, […]
New four year TV deal for Vuelta a España
European Broadcasting Union commits to carrying race until 2015 ASO’s association with the Vuelta a España has helped forge an extended agreement for television coverage across the continent, with a four year renewal being announced today. ASO, which bought 49% […]
Ironman corporation acquires company running Jayco Herald Sun Tour
Messick once again connected to pro cycling The World Triathlon Corporation, best known for its organisation of the Ironman races, has bought out the company responsible for running the Jayco Herald Sun Tour and various other sporting contests, including the […]
