Greipel to miss Milan Sanremo, but dreams of Gent-Wevelgem or Paris-Roubaix win
“Winning Paris-Roubaix is normally an utopia, but the race does suit me” Accepting that the modified route of Milan-Sanremo is too tough for his characteristics, André Greipel has ruled out participating in the first big Classic of the season, but […]
Lampre Merida secures WorldTour licence, repeats assertion it has nothing to fear from Mantova investigation
Two year licence for Italian team Acknowledging the ongoing Mantova investigation in which the team has been implicated, the Lampre Merida squad has both restated its declaration of innocence in the affair and also thanked the UCI for the two […]
Structured training for Lotto Belisol team at first pre-season training camp in Mallorca
Team trainer explains approach at this point of the year As is the case with a large number of teams at present, the Lotto Belisol squad is currently clocking up the kilometres at its own pre-season training camp. The Belgian […]
Gerrans confirms for Jayco Herald Sun Tour, believes extended Australian season is a plus
Former Milan-Sanremo winner feels extra racing at home will boost his form and chances Two-time Jayco Herald Sun Tour winner Simon Gerrans has confirmed his intention to dispute the race once again, returning to the newly-upgraded UCI event at the […]
Bettini tips Nibali for 2014 success: ‘I think he can win the Tour’
Former pro says Italian’s previous successes in Giro and Vuelta prove he is ready to take cycling’s biggest event Italian national team coach and former double world champion Paolo Bettini has given compatriot Vincenzo Nibali a vote of confidence as […]
Armstrong meets Bassons in Paris to apologise, but Andreu insists nothing has changed with him
“He is still desperately trying to control the narrative. The problem for him is not many are listening” Fourteen and a half years after he contributed to the pressure which caused Christophe Bassons to pull out of the Tour de […]
Former Vuelta winner Cobo moves to Torku team: “Given the circumstances, I am very satisfied to keep racing”
Spaniard will target Presidential Turkey, but squad needs to first secure an invite after two controversial years Days after saying that he will likely have to ride for a Continental team in 2014, the 2011 Vuelta a España winner Juanjo […]
Signing of Padour sees NetApp-Endura complete its team for the 2014 season
Czech rider expected to be good in helping the team’s GC riders but also in his own right The Czech climber Frantisek Padour has become the twentieth and final rider on the NetApp Endura roster for 2014, with the deal […]
Vinokourov categorically denies accusing Astana CFO of hacking his email
Olympic champion says Sudinfo + report is incorrect Responding to a report stating that he had accused Astana CFO Aidar Makhmetov of hacking his email with the purpose of provoking a corruption case against him, Alexandre Vinokourov categorically denied the […]
Henderson forced to miss Santos Tour Down Under because of knee surgery
Kiwi had been a regular at the race in recent years; Lotto Belisol team-mate De Clerq also off bike He’s competed in the Santos Tour Down Under every year since 2008 but Greg Henderson will be forced to miss the […]