Christina Watches ‘highly surprised’ not to be selected for Tour of Denmark
Team says it will weigh up its future after missing out on wildcard slot Using the points clocked up this year to make an argument that it has been unfairly excluded from the Tour of Denmark, the Christina Watches team […]
Anton and notable first timers highlight Euskaltel-Euskadi Tour roster
Nieve, Izagirre, Sicard will look to feature as Sanchez stays home Euskaltel-Euskadi will take on the Tour de France without unquestioned leader Samuel Sanchez, who is sitting out the 100th edition after targeting the Giro d’Italia. Without their top five […]
Sojasun sending a squad to attack the Tour de France
With no true leader, French continental team will look for opportunities in breaks The French continental squad Sojasun got a wildcard invitation to the Tour de France again, and this time around, Stephane Heulot’s team will be throwing all caution […]
Four wild card teams confirmed for upcoming 70th Tour of Poland
CCC Polsat Polkowice, Colombia and NetApp-Endura invited along with Polish National Team With the race just over one month away, the organisers of the Tour of Poland have announced the four teams that have been handed wild card invitations to […]
Pat McQuaid blasts Brian Cooksons “half-baked” election Manifesto
Incumbent president calls for challenger to explain key pledges made A day after presidential challenger Brian Cookson released his election Manifesto, International Cycling Union (UCI) incumbent Pat McQuaid has come out fighting with a challenge to the Englishman to explain […]
Fit and motivated, Rodriguez ready to chase podium in Tour de France
“I arrive in very good condition and I am looking forward to the start” Previously second overall in the Giro d’Italia and twice third in the Vuelta a España, Joaquim Rodriguez believes that a podium finish is possible in the […]
Rasmussen’s five million euro claim is dismissed, rider must repay over €500,000 to Rabobank
Former Tour de France king of the mountains considering appeal Michael Rasmussen’s attempt to increase the €700,000 euro damages awarded to him in 2008 has backfired, with the former professional rider losing in his claim for €5 million today. Rasmussen, […]
Bike Pure calls for published data from Grand Tour contenders, says transparency is vital
Anti-doping organisation states it has removed Froome from list of supporters after lack of communication In a push for greater transparency the Bike Pure anti doping movement has called on all Grand Tour podium finishers to release extra data in […]
National championships: Women’s Road Race round up
Armitstead, Muccioli, Brand, Numainville, Worrack and De Vocht among the new champions Lizzie Armitstead (Boels-Dolmans) managed to overcome the numerical superiority of Wiggle Honda riders Laura Trott and Dani King in the final lap of the Great Britain championships in […]
Laurent Jalabert “surprised” after reports of positive samples from 1998 Tour de France
“I’ve always trusted the medical staff of the team,” says former French champion Reported today to have used EPO during the 1998 Tour de France, Laurent Jalabert has stopped short of a clear denial, saying instead that he wanted people […]
