World champion Thor Hushovd signs three year deal with BMC Racing Team
Paris-Roubaix named as big objective Confirming speculation which started prior to the Tour de France, the BMC Racing Team has announced that it has signed world road race champion Thor Hushovd to compete from 2012 onwards. The Norwegian rider, who […]
Tony Martin still weighing up teams, agent says that he’s much in demand due to world ranking
German rider regrets end of HTC Highroad squad Although there have been suggestions that Tony Martin could be set to race with GreenEdge in 2012, the rider has said that he is still considering which team he will sign with. […]
John Degenkolb tipped to join Skil-Shimano team
German is one of sport’s top young sprinters As the dust continues to settle after the news that the HTC Highroad team won’t exist next year, its riders and staff are concentrating on trying to find contracts for 2012 and […]
Simon Gerrans and Tony Martin tipped to be joining GreenEdge
Australian team reportedly has over 20 signings Tour of Denmark victor Simon Gerrans and Tour de France time trial winner Tony Martin have been reported as being linked to the new GreenEdge team, with a prominent Australian newspaper claiming that […]
Stuart O’Grady excited to join GreenEdge, admits it’s difficult to leave Leopard Trek setup
Experienced veteran to play crucial mentor role in new Australian team Having recently signed some very important young talent, the Australian GreenEdge team has balanced that out by bringing on board Stuart O’Grady, one of the most experienced riders in […]
Wiggins believes Cavendish would be a boost to Sky unless Tour de France yellow to be defended
Briton says on balance of things, sprinter’s arrival would be a plus With speculation continuing about where Mark Cavendish could wind up racing in 2012, potential Sky Procycling team-mate Bradley Wiggins has said that he would welcome his fellow Briton […]
GreenEdge confirms contracts for Jack Bobridge and Meyer brothers
New Australian team taking shape Confirming strong rumours from earlier this year that the GreenEdge team was aiming to sign three of Garmin-Cervélo’s top young Australian riders, the new setup has announced that Jack Bobridge, Cameron Meyer and his brother […]
Geraint Thomas states that he wants to race alongside Mark Cavendish in Team Sky
Welshman pledges his full support at the world road race championships Although Mark Cavendish has made up his mind about which team he will race for next year, the Manxman has said that he plans to hold off a little […]
Alberto Contador prolongs season to race in Danish event
Although there have been suggestions that Alberto Contador’s season is now over, the Spaniard has confirmed that he will continue to race until later this month. The Saxo Bank SunGard competitor will line out in the Handelsbanken Criterium on Friday […]
Valverde has been training hard, believes he can fight for future Grand Tour victories
Murcian approaching end of two year ban Spanish rider Alejandro Valverde is eligible to return to racing in five months time, and reports that things are on schedule for him to be able to resume at a high level. He […]
