Quick Step charity auction
This evening, Wednesday December 2nd, Tom Boonen will be the special guest on the television program “De laatste show”, the popular talk show broadcast on the Belgian channel Eén at 10.00 p.m. The Belgian Champion will officially launch the charity […]
No Eikenmolen for Flanders 2010; think again, Stijn
There will be a change to the closing stages of the 2010 Ronde van Vlaanderen, according to Marc De Braekeleer, the Mayor of the Belgian town of Lierde in an interview with Flemish broadcaster Radio MiG. The Eikenmolen, first introduced […]
Pereiro’s future uncertain as Astana deal looks off
Oscar Pereiro faces an uncertain period and possible retirement after the one-year contract he signed with the Astana team now appears to be off, according to Spanish website AS.com. The 2006 Tour de France winner has not been listed on […]
Kreuziger to leave Liquigas?
Roman Kreuziger looks set to trade in his Liquigas team for Belgium’s Omega-Pharma Lotto in 2010. The 23-year-old Czech has reached a verbal agreement with the Belgian ProTour formation according to Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad. Omega-Pharma Lotto is prepared to […]
Evans enthusiastic about BMC team as new season nears
Cadel Evans has expressed satisfaction with his new BMC Racing Team, saying that the philosophies and targets there sync perfectly with his own beliefs and motivations. He will get his season underway in just over a month’s time in the […]
Saxo Bank's Breschel injured before yearly 'Survival Camp'
Team Saxo Bank’s Matti Breschel has injured his ankle while out running with the team during their training camp on Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. The Bjarne Riis led squad is on the island to hold their famous “survival camp” […]
Euskaltel with own anti-doping program
Basque team Euskaltel-Euskadi will start its own anti-doping program on January 1, 2010. The team deemed it necessary after two if its riders, Iñigo Landaluze and Mikel Astarloza, were caught doping this season. On Monday, the respective old and new […]
AMPO Murcia team reported to be in trouble, Rasmussen stranded?
As mentioned on VeloNation three days ago, the AMPO Murcia team has been trying to acquire the signature of former Tour de France King of the Mountains Michael Rasmussen. It reportedly had the permission of the UCI to sign him, […]
Night team time trial to open 2010 Vuelta
Already recognised as a real test of skill, a team time trial opening next year’s Vuelta a España will impose additional demands on the riders and make a first for modern cycling. According to Marca.com, a group race against the […]
Trackies write letter to IOC chief
Top riders of international track racing have written a letter to Jacques Rogge, the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The reason is the planned canceling of several track events for the 2012 Olympics, including the individual pursuit. The […]
