2010: the year of Boonen vs Gilbert?
With all the media talk focused on the predicted duel between Tour de France champion Alberto Contador and seven-time winner Lance Armstrong, there is another hot contest to look forward to next year; at least Belgium hopes so. 2010, if […]
Rebellin talks about positive tests, restates his innocence
Davide Rebellin has already returned the silver medal and the €75,000 prize he received in Beijing, but he continues to protest his innocence as he awaits his CAS appeal. The Italian is due to be heard by the Court of […]
Tour de Georgia cancelled for 2010
The Tour de Georgia has been cancelled for the second consecutive year. In 2009 the race was also called off due to financial difficulties. The week long tour saw its profile grow each year from 2003 to 2008, but the […]
Weylandt forced to take a break with knee injury
Quick Step rider Wouter Weylandt injured his knee and now must rest for at least 10 days. The young Belgian went to see Dr. Toon Claes in Ghent to have his injury examined, and unfortunately found more than just his […]
Saxo Bank's O'Grady to race Tour Down Under
Two-time Tour Down Under winner Stuart O’Grady confirmed today that he will compete at the 2010 edition which starts in Adelaide on January 17th. The Australian is said to be recovering well from a bout with bacterial pneumonia. “As the […]
Quick Step signs Stauff for two
Team Quick Step has announced that they have sign young German rider Adreas Stauff for the next two seasons (2010-2011). Stauff is one of the most talented sprinters of his generation. The 22-year-old rider from Frechen, Germany has already shown […]
Renshaw expected to face minimal disruption to season
While Mark Cavendish’s main leadout man Mark Renshaw looks certain to miss the Tour Down Under due to illness, his Columbia HTC team has said that it is confident that the Australian will make a quick return to the sport. […]
Van Kessel to direct Cervélo TestTeam women's team
Cervélo TestTeam has hired Dutchman Egon van Kessel as the new Sports Director for their women’s team. A 53-year-old native of Kerkdriel, Netherlands, van Kessel has had extensive cycling experience as both a coach and sports director. From 2001 to […]
Mark Renshaw to miss early season with Epstein-Barr virus
Australian Columbia-HTC rider Mark Renshaw will miss the first part of next season after being diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus, according to local newspaper the Geelong Advertiser. The virus’ symptoms can include swollen lymph glands and can cause mononucleosis (glandular fever). […]
Chris Hoy looks to London, may narrow focus
British track cyclist Chris Hoy is focusing on gold for the London Olympic games in 2012, and is willing to narrow his focus even if it means lowering his overall medal count. Hoy won gold medals in the sprint, team […]
