Warming up for Training Camp: Lelangue's 12 month advantage
Beginning his second full year with the team, Lelangue is pleased to have had the benefit of working with and learning about the BMC riders’ qualities this past year. “The big advantage I have this year over last is that […]
Andersen: Promising Opportunities in Australia
Sports director Kim Andersen regards the chances of a good result in Team Saxo Bank’s season debut in the ProTour race Tour Down Under as very promising. ”I’d say we have every reason to be optimistic regarding our chances in […]
Kellogg to sponsor Bissel Pro Cycling Team
The Kellogg Company, the world’s leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, joins the BISSELL Pro Cycling Team as a key sponsor for the 2009 season. Kellogg’s commitment to nutrition and physical fitness is well aligned […]
Ryan wins Australian National Time Trial Championship
Carla Ryan (AUS) of Cervélo Test Team has won the Australian National Time Trial Championships for the second year in a row. Ryan took the victory on the 28 km long course in Buninyong, Victoria in a time of 41,21 […]
Team Columbia – High Road – no shortage of accolades
In 2008 Team Columbia-Highroad was voted “Team of the Year” by Procycling magazine and “Best International Team” and “Best International Women’s Team” by VeloNews, along with other awards such as Best Rookie – Tony Martin and Best sprinter- Mark Cavendish. […]
Sanchez trying to clear up a knee injury
Reigning Olympic Road Race Champion Samuel Sanchez from the Euskaltel Euskadi team has sought out medical help for a recurring problem with his left knee. The rider injured it last year just before the start of Paris-Nice. The incident has […]
McCarty makes it an even dozen for OUCH Presented by Maxxis
The OUCH Pro Cycling Team Presented by Maxxis has made one final roster addition for the 2009 season. Veteran rider Jonathan Patrick McCarty re-joins former teammate Floyd Landis on the squad. “We’d been talking with Pat for quite some time,” […]
Team Quick-Step ramps up for 2009
Team Quick Step is set to begin its season with a training camp from January 12th to the 21st. Manager Patrick Lefevere has opted to hold the camp in the warm weather of Benicassim, Spain. “We’ll be doing different types […]
Ex-pro cyclist Gelfi found dead
Former Italian professional cyclist Luca Gelfi was found dead in his bicycle shop today. Media reported that the 42-year-old was suffering from depression and had likely committed suicide. Gelfi’s career began in 1988 with team Del Tongo-Colnago and ended in […]
BMC's Scott Nydam, the consummate professional
In last year’s Tour of California, Nydam had his greatest success and impressed the entire peloton when he and his team mates defended the King of the Mountains jersey. “That whole race was a special experience that will stay with […]