Lequatre to 'The Shack'
Frenchman Geoffroy Lequatre, the 2008 Tour of Britain champion, has signed for RadioShack cycling team that will be spearheaded by Lance Armstrong in 2010, the team said Sunday. The 28-year-old Lequatre, who is also known for creating his own line […]
Evans sheds bridesmaid dress for rainbow jersey
Australian Cadel Evans made history in the men’s road race today with a well-timed attack on the finishing circuit in Mendrisio, Switzerland wiping away his disappointing season, while at the same time entering the history books by securing the first […]
Sicard reflects on Worlds victory
Romain Sicard became the first Frenchman to ever win the U23 World Championships yesterday in Mendrisio, Switzerland. The newly crowned World Champion, who will ride for the Basque formation Euskatel-Euskadi next season, was interviewed by L’Equipe about his history making performance. […]
Pro-Tour to India?
Several days ago the 2010 UCI Pro-Tour calendar was revealed, significant changes included moving the Tour of California to May and the emergence of two new Pro-Tour races in Canada. More changes are to be expected as the newly re-elected […]
Cantele doubles up in Mendrisio
Noemi Cantele of Italy has finally had the good fortune that many felt she deserved at World Championships. Twice. “It was a fantastic week!” she enthused to VeloNation after winning her second medal. “Unbelieveble! “Many times I was close to […]
Evans tipped for a strong ride by O'Grady
Cadel Evans lost out on a possible Vuelta a España victory due to a puncture and poor wheel change, but Australian team-mate Stuart O’Grady believes that he has a chance of winning cycling’s world championship tomorrow. However he said that […]
Vandenbroucke evaluates Belgian team, dismisses Boonen’s chances
Former top Belgian rider Frank Vandenbroucke has said that the tough nature of the world championship circuit in Mendrisio, Switzerland, means that only Philippe Gilbert – and possibly Maxime Monfort – has a chance in tomorrow’s Elite road race. “On […]
U23: Sicard makes history for France
Frenchman Romain Sicard lived up to pre-race predictions by winning gold in the men’s under-23 event held over 179.4km here at the world road race championships Saturday. Colombia’s Carlos Alberto Betancur beat Russian Egor Silin to the silver medal with […]
Armstrong takes fourth in final pro race
Kristin Armstrong, the winner of the world championship time trial three days ago, has said that fourth place in her final race was a little difficult to accept. The USA rider had a very strong showing today but unfortunately had […]
UCI: Astana's future in doubt
The cycling future of the Astana team, whose star rider is Tour de France champion Alberto Contador, could be in doubt, UCI chief Pat McQuaid said Saturday. Astana are currently hoping to impress the UCI Pro Tour licence commission sufficiently […]