Belgian brewery takes large stake in Eddy Merckx Cycles, aims to be brand-builder
Bike company working on tactics to ensure future growth In what seems to be an unusual pairing, a major Belgian brewery has become a significant partner in the Eddy Merckx Cycles company. Diepensteyn, the holding company of Palm Breweries’ CEO […]
Forster aiming for repeat stage win with UnitedHealthcare in 2012 Tour de Langkawi
German sprinter returns to Malaysian event Joining strong squads such as UCI ProTeams Garmin-Cervélo and Astana in the lineup, the American UnitedHealthcare has confirmed its lineup for the 2012 Tour de Langkawi. This year’s stage eight winner Robert Forster will […]
Cavendish ‘speechless’ after dominating BBC SPOTY awards with almost 50% of votes
Further confirmation of cycling’s growing importance in Britain Clocking up four times the votes of the second-placed contestant, Mark Cavendish capped off a standout season by dominating the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year [SPOTY] competition yesterday evening. The Manx […]
Boasson Hagen signs new three year Sky contract, will target Classics
Norwegian rider names Milan-Sanremo and Paris-Roubaix as big goals Double Tour de France stage winner Edvald Boasson Hagen’s successful 2011 season has earned the 24 year old a big vote of confidence from the Sky Procycling team, who today announced […]
Ballan hopes to perform strongly in 2012 Classics, despite addition of Gilbert and Hushovd
Italian still wants to shine in key events Although he’s likely to have to dedicate himself to helping Philippe Gilbert and Thor Hushovd in the Classics and some other races, as well as Cadel Evans if the two are in […]
Gerald Ciolek heads Omega Pharma Quick-Step squad in Tour Down Under
Steegmans, Brammeier and Pauwels also on team Former Vuelta a España stage victor and 2006 world under 23 champion Gerald Ciolek will have an early chance at success when he leads the Omega Pharma QuickStep team in next month’s Santos […]
Pending CAS decision, Contador’s 2012 schedule outlined
McGee says Spaniard was ‘tearing everybody’s legs off’ at training camp His racing programme in 2012 may depend on what the outcome is of the Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal launched by WADA and the UCI, but Alberto Contador […]
Breschel drops Paris-Roubaix from 2012 programme, targets Ardennes Classics
Safety a likely factor in decision Perhaps its because he’s coming back for the most injury-affected year of his career thus far, but Danish rider Matti Breschel has taken the decision to avoid a race in 2012 that he has […]
Phinney, Hincapie and Van Garderen ready for what could be an exceptional season
American BMC Racing Team riders look to 2012 American trio Taylor Phinney, Tejay Van Garderen and George Hincapie are counting down the weeks until the 2012 season begins, with new addition Van Garderen joining the other two in the BMC […]
Evans given vintage Cadillac Coupe as reward for Tour success
Australian businessman Gerry Ryan honours Tour de France champ Five months after winning the Tour de France, Cadel Evans received a major prize in connection with that triumph; a 1958 Cadillac Coupe, coloured yellow and thus matching his Maillot Jaune. […]
