Karpets hopes to be flying again with Movistar team in 2012
Russian returns to Spanish team while Bruseghin extends Former Tour de Suisse and Volta a Catalunya winner Vladimir Karpets will seek to regain his best form in familiar surroundings next year, hoping that a move back to the Movistar structure […]
Riis rules out signing Cobo and Menchov to Saxo Bank, implies team is full
Danish owner says budget isn’t there to bring more high-profile riders on board Although Alberto Contador has said that he wants Bjarne Riis to sign a climber to back him up in 2012, speculation that either Denis Menchov or Juan […]
US-based Argentinean rider Dotti handed a two year ban
Was racing with the Aerocat team The United States Anti-Doping Agency has banned the 27 year old rider Juan Pablo Dotti for two years after he tested positive during the 2011 Tulsa Tough on June 12, 2011, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. […]
Miyazawa to make WorldTour debut with Saxo Bank-SunGard
2010 Japanese road race champion joins Danish team for 2012 The internationalisation of cycling is continuing to move forward with the news that the Saxo Bank-SunGard team has decided to sign up the Japanese rider Takashi Miyazawa on a one […]
Valverde counting down the days to his return, implies Movistar contract is likely
Spaniard nearing end of lengthy ban, lays out 2012 targets With the date when he is permitted to return to competition now just a month and a half away, Alejandro Valverde has spoken about his current negotiations, the chances that […]
Jan Ullrich to take part in American Gran Fondo event in Miami
Former Tour de France winner will line out alongside amateur riders on November 20th Following participation in Gran Fondo events in Italy and Austria plus a general ramping up of his time on the bike, Jan Ullrich will line out […]
GP Herning winner Troels Vinther signs one year deal with Saxo Bank SunGard
Young Dane has already clocked up strong results including GP Herning victory Having impressed the team on several of its training camps this year, the 24 year old Troels Vinther has been given a big opportunity with a one year […]
Menchov and Cobo comment on Tour de France route, Russian rider happy with course
Geox TMC team hopes to ride race next year Geox TMC team captains Juanjo Cobo and Denis Menchov have reacted to the route detailed today for the 2012 race, with the latter appearing satisfied with what should be a good […]
USA Pro Cycling Challenge deemed a major success in new study
Very positive debut for new race The inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge appears to have got off to a strong start, with an economic impact study conducted by IFM showing very positive numbers. The organisers have announced that more than […]
Contador appears satisfied with 2012 Tour route, but says Evans is favourite
Expects Schleck brothers and RadioShack Nissan team to try to gain time Three time victor Alberto Contador appears to be happy with today’s announced route for next year’s Tour de France, with the mixture of climbs and time trials suiting […]
