Deignan takes amazing win inside Ávila's walls
Philip Deignan beat Roman Kreuziger in the town of Ávila, flanked by its famous walls. Deignan and Kreuziger escaped the 16-man break of the day on the final descent of the 18th stage of the Vuelta a España. The two […]
Skil-Shimano to stay Pro-Continental
Skil-Shimano has chosen to stay a UCI Pro-Continental team for the 2010 season. Following their debut in the Tour de France Skil-Shimano announced that they would request a Pro-Tour license but notified the UCI and Licence Commission to end the […]
Dream comes true for De Waele
Bert De Waele (Landbouwkrediet-Colnago) has been selected by Carlo Bomans as the 9th rider for Belgium’s selection for the World Championships on September 27th in Mendrisio, Switzerland. Classic specialist and double Ronde van Vlaanderen winner, Stijn Devolder (Quick-Step) was left […]
Pollack Positive
Olaf Pollack (Team Focus), former Gerolsteiner and T-Mobile professional, has been suspended by the German Cycling Federation (BDR) after testing positive in an out-competition test on July 6th. The BDR has not named the substance Pollack tested positive for. Pollack, […]
McEwen undergoes more knee surgery
“look at the inside of my knee. operated yday by Prof.Alfredson in Sweden. scar tissue had adhered + blocked tendon now freed up – more rehab!” tweeted sprinter Robbie McEwen (Katusha) on his Twitter page this morning (there was also […]
Australia announces worlds team
Cycling Australia has announced the ‘Cyclones’ Australian team for the 2009 UCI Road World Championships for Mendrisio, Switzerland later this month. Bristling with stars, the team is noticeably missing star sprinter Robbie McEwen who has been struggling with injury most […]
Vuelta to go red to mark 75 years
The Vuelta a España will mark its 75th anniversary next year with a red leader’s jersey instead of the current gold, the events organisers have announced. Unlike the other Grand Tours of France and Italy, the Spanish tour has changed […]
Spain announces formidable team for Worlds
Current Vuelta a España leader Alejandro Valverde will lead a stellar Spanish team in its bid for the rainbow jersey in Mendrisio, Switzerland later this month. Twice silver (2003 and 2005) and once bronze (2006) medallist Valverde will be looking […]
Hat trick and race lead for Boasson Hagen in Britain
Edvald Boasson Hagen (Columbia-HTC) won his third successive stage of the Tour of Britain in a bunch sprint in the Potteries city of Stoke-on-Trent. The Norwegian sprinter has equalled his three stage victories of last year, and the ten second […]
Astana interested in Gesink
The Astana cycling team have set their eyes on young Dutch talent Robert Gesink (Rabobank), who is currently sitting second overall in the Vuelta A Espana. “Indeed we’re interested in Gesink. He is a rider for the future. Every manager […]
