Cruz to Rock Racing, possibly Landis?
Antonio Cruz has signed a contract with Michael Ball’s Rock Racing team. The 37-year-old American started his professional career with the American Saturn team back in 2001. He went on to ride for the U.S. Postal Service team, eventually ending […]
Zabel on ProTour council
Erik Zabel is now a member of the ProTour council, the group that has been set up by the International Cycling Federation (UCI) to manage the ProTour. There are 13 members on the council, discussing basic questions around the ProTour. The council’s […]
Wellens' comeback December 12
Bart Wellens will celebrate his cyclocross comeback on December 12 at the cross race in Essen, Belgium. Wellens suffered from the cytomegalo virus and is slowly recovering. He is ramping up his training schedule. “I do sessions of 1.5 to […]
Rasmussen about to announce new team
Following his recent return from a two year suspension, VeloNation reported that Danish rider Michael Rasmussen has apparently found a team for 2010 and plans to ride a Grand Tour next season. “I feel as confident as you can be […]
Fuglsang chose opportunity over money
Jakob Fuglsang has commented on his decision to sign for Team Saxo Bank until 2012, saying that he could have earned more elsewhere but felt staying where he was is the best move for his career. “I have been happy […]
Ballan, Nocentini to target Giro d’Italia 2010
Two Italians who competed in world-famous jerseys this season have said that they want to target strong rides in next year’s Giro d’Italia. 2008 world champion Alessandro Ballan wants to head to the race with his BMC Racing team next […]
Four million watch Tour of Britain
Sweetspot, the organisers of the Tour of Britain announced today that this year’s race attracted a total of four million. One million of those saw the action at the side of the British roads, while the other three million saw […]
Schleck convinced he can win the Tour, outlines season plans and blasts Sastre
Tour de France runner up Andy Schleck will once again avoid the Giro d’Italia as he builds up for next year’s Tour, deciding to add the Tour of Flanders to his usual Classics campaign. His reason for doing so is […]
ISD signs two from Barloworld
Former Barloworld riders Diego Caccia and Paolo Longo Borghini have been signed by the ISD team for 2010. Team manager Angelo Citracca is expecting the pair to ride in support of the team leaders. “We needed to strengthen the team […]
Host of international track events for Manchester
The Manchester Velodrome is set to host a multitude of international track events this winter, starting this Friday with the first round of the 2009/10 Track World Cup. Action begins at 12:00 with women’s sprint and men’s Keirin qualifying as […]
