Two of the 2009 additions to Bjarne Riis’ cycling team know each other a lot better than most: the current “Couple Number Seven” from the tracks are now part of the team, which will be taking on the roads this […]

After an impressive 14 medals in Beijing, it’s no surprise that Britain’s Olympic committee has decided to take a closer look at the funding appropriations for cycling. With an original target of 6 medals, Britain’s Olympic cycling team more than […]

Cycling star Sara Carrigan, Olympic champion in 2004, has announced her retirement from professional cycling, Cycling Australia reported on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Carrigan represented Australia at eight World Championships, two Commonwealth Games and two Olympic Games – in Athens four […]

Rock Racing team owner Michael Ball wanted to clarify his stance with respect to the Kayle Leogrande case and not re-signing the cyclist. Ball has released the following statment. “Whenever a rider is suspended – be it for doping or […]

2008 Olympian, Sarah Hammer, will be riding for the newly established U.C.I. professional cycling team, Hawk Relay Cycling. Two-time World Champion Sarah Hammer, has committed to a two year sponsorship agreement which will see her racing in domestic competitions, the […]

Italian cyclist Marta Bastianelli has appealed to The Court of Arbitration for Sport Monday in to overturn her one-year doping ban. Bastianelli tested positive for the stimulant flenfluramine in a test carried out at the under-23 European championships in Verbania, […]

With 28 riders, sky-high ambitions and backed by a solid Danish company Riis Cycling’s 2009 team was presented in Vedbaek earlier today. However the day took an unexpected turn as the news of IT Factory gone bust became a reality. […]

America’s seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong announced on Monday that he was seeking an unprecedented eighth title and like Irishman Stephen Roche try for the double of a Tour of Italy and Tour de France titles. The 37-year-old […]

One of the worlds most successful cycling teams has again lost a major sponsor. Bjarne Riis’ newest addition, software firm IT Factory, has declared bankruptcy after its chief executive Stein Bagger was reported as a suspect in the embezzlement of […]

The UCI ProTour council (CUPT) has ruled on the applications for registration submitted by the UCI Pro Teams and candidates for a Pro Tour license. Each year, teams are required to submit an application with full supporting documentation to the […]