Omega Pharma Quick Step and Specialized push for further time trial gains
Team works to find advantages in wind tunnel and in Valencia velodrome After doing extensive measurement, analysis and adjustment last month in the wind tunnel at Specialized’s headquarters in Morgan Hill, the team and Specialized’s bike fit technicians have collaborated […]
Cookson presents WorldTour team trophy to Movistar squad
Valverde and Unzué accept awards from UCI president in Madrid The Movistar squad, which this season was best team in the UCI WorldTour, has had that achievement marked by UCI president Brian Cookson in Madrid. Its top-ranked rider Alejandro Valverde, […]
Cycling Australia says it supports maximum penalty against Rogers if he’s found guilty in Clenbuterol case
Federation accepts that it has no sanctioning power over rider as he no longer holds Australian licence Cycling Australia’s CEO Adrian Anderson has taken a strong line in the Michael Rogers Clenbuterol case today, stating that he believes the rider […]
Weisel and Verbruggen deny Armstrong’s accusations against them
Two former backers of Texan turn on him after he said they were aware of doping Two of those who have been accused by Lance Armstrong of having knowledge of his doping have denied the claims, protesting their innocence and […]
Two more extend with Tinkoff Saxo as Paulinho and Pires ink new deals
Portuguese duo sign up for more seasons alongside Alberto Contador The fifth and sixth contract extensions this week for Tinkoff Saxo have been announced, with the team confirming today that multi-year deals have been signed by two of its riders. […]
Tour Down Under runner-up Moreno returning at head of strong Movistar team in 2014 edition
Spanish rider will aim for final overall victory after second place in 2013 Last year’s race runner up and mountains classification winner Javier Moreno is heading back to the Santos Tour Down Under determined to aim higher, with the Spaniard […]
Sorensen and Kroon sign contract extensions with Team Tinkoff Saxo
Veteran riders remaining on board for at least one more year Team Tinkoff Saxo has made further announcements in relation to its lineup of riders for 2014, following on from yesterday’s news that Oliver Zaugg and Matteo Tosatto would remain […]
Phinney, Cunego said to be starting their seasons in the Tour de San Luis
Superb lineup continues to grow for Argentinean event Top young American talent Taylor Phinney and his BMC Racing Team are yet to officially announce his early season plans but, according to South American media, the rider will begin in the […]
Zaugg and Tosatto sign two year contract extensions with Tinkoff-Saxo
Riis: “These two guys have both proved their importance to the team, especially in the Grand Tours” Having a more secure budget now after Russian businessman Oleg Tinkov took over ownership of the squad, Team Tinkoff Saxo has announced the […]
Road Bike Party 2 stunt video a massive success
Assistance from Akrigg and MacAskill help paralysed Ashton complete stunning project The Road Bike Party 2 video released last Tuesday by mountain bike trials rider Martin Ashton has proven to be a massive success, soaring above five million views since […]
