Sven Nys: “The Koppenbergcross has stolen my heart”
Kannibaal aiming for incredible tenth victory on Flemish hill; Helen Wyman aiming for number three Sven Nys (Crelan-KDL) will start tomorrow’s Koppenbergcross in search of an incredible tenth victory in the race that is centred around one of Flanders’ most […]
Leaked UCI document shows plans of five-year reform for professional cycling
Radical changes to WorldTour teams and calendar proposed by stakeholders committee Radical plans to reshape the upper echelon of professional cycling have been leaked to Italian website Cicloweb.it, with a presentation document showing the apparent International Cycling Union (UCI) intentions […]
John Gadret speaks of “new challenge” as he joins Movistar Team
French climber relishing the chance to work for a contender; hopes to ride the Tour John Gadret (AG2R La Mondiale) speaks of a “new challenge” in his career as he makes the move to the Movistar Team in 2014. In […]
Lance Armstrong may be set to assist in Brian Cookson’s doping enquiry
Disgraced American representatives contacted but no guarantees announced Lance Armstrong may be set to assist in new International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson’s independent doping investigation, the BBC reports. The disgraced former seven-time Tour de France winner was banned […]
Matrix Fitness team announces line up for 2014 with hints of a new main sponsor
Fifth year for British women’s team as it aims at “Women’s Tour” The Matrix Fitness Race Academy has announced its initial rider roster for next season, as the British women’s team enters its fifth year, with what it calls “a […]
Dick Pound receives Play the Game Award for 2013
Former WADA chief honoured for his fight for clean sport Former World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president Dick Pound has received the Play the Game Award for 2013, in recognition of “his uncompromising efforts in the fight for a cleaner and […]
Rémy Di Gregorio returns to the peloton in 2014 with La Pomme Marseille
French rider cleared of possession of doping products but takes a step down to former team Rémy Di Gregorio will be rejoining the French peloton next season, having been cleared of possession of doping products in April of this year, […]
Tony Martin undergoes successful wrist surgery to fix 2012 Tour de France injury
World time trial champion able to continue training with cycling-specific cast Tony Martin (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) has successfully undergone off-season surgery on his left wrist, to finally fix the injury he sustained in the 2012 Tour de France, his team […]
Trek Factory Racing confirms Danilo Hondo, Giacomo Nizzolo and Calvin Watson for 2014
Two more from RadioShack-Leopard stable, plus up-and-coming 20-year-old Aussie for new WorldTour team Trek Factory Racing has confirmed the signing of Danilo Hondo, Giacomo Nizzolo and Calvin Watson for its 2014 squad. Hondo and Nizzolo are yet more riders from […]
Cyclocross World Cup: Lars van der Haar goes two from two in Tábor
Netherlands champion outsprints Philipp Walsleben despite mid-race crash Lars van der Haar (Rabobank) took his second victory in the 2013/14 cyclocross World Cup, in Tábor, Czech Republic, to maintain his perfect record in the season-long competition. The Netherlands champion, who […]
