Raisin rules out return to pro ranks, considers Paralympic competition
American rider still coping with effects of 2006 crash in France Once regarded to be a future star in the sport, American rider Saul Raisin has ruled out any thoughts of a comeback to the pro ranks due to ongoing […]
Riis wishes Rasmussen well with new team
Speculation about identity of team purchased by Christina Hembo Michael Rasmussen and personal sponsor Christina Hembo are set to announce his new team today, speaking to the media in a press conference at noon and elaborating on yesterday’s news that […]
Five of cycling’s top teams named for Quiznos Pro Challenge
Very strong turnout expected for new pro stage race in Colorado Five of the biggest teams in pro cycling have been confirmed as participating in year one of the Quiznos Pro Challenge in Colorado, including four US ProTeams. Garmin-Cervelo, HTC-Highroad, […]
Damiani still believes that Cuengo can be a Grand Tour contender
Future directeur sportif has faith in 2004 Giro champion Although Damiano Cunego’s performances since winning the 2004 Giro d’Italia haven’t been on anything like the same level in a three week race, future Lampre-ISD directeur sportif Roberto Damiani believes that […]
Millar believes autumn form was better than when he was using EPO
Scottish rider re-motivated after superb end of season, might race four more years With a second place finish in the world time trial championship, a very aggressive third in the Commonwealth Games road race and victory in the Games time […]
Vroomen says almost all of the Cervélo Test Team have found new roles
Sad to see project end, but encouraged by Garmin-Cervélo beginnings Cervélo co-founder Gerard Vroomen has said that almost all of those employed by the Cervélo Test Team have been able to secure jobs for 2011, thus allaying fears that the […]
Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project to use Craft Performance Apparel clothing
Riders to provide feedback to kit supplier More and more details about the Luxembourg Pro Cycling project are being revealed; first the equipment suppliers Trek and Mercedes, then the riders, and now the clothing suppliers. Craft Performance Apparel has been […]
Kreuziger focussing everything on winning 2011 Giro d’Italia
New Astana signing will target Italian Tour while Vinokourov aims for Tour de France Twelfth, ninth and ninth overall in the first three Tours de France he has competed in, Czech rider Roman Kreuziger will pass over on riding the […]
Hushovd would like to finish up his career with a Norwegian team
World champion believes with the right people in place, project would be a success He’s said that he is satisfied with the setup of the Garmin-Cervélo team and is looking forward to the season ahead. But longer term, Thor Hushovd […]
Contador: ‘I am tested every six days, I didn’t win the Tour with fifty picograms of Clenbuterol’
Says relations with Astana are very bad and he hasn’t been paid in months Spanish rider Alberto Contador has once again proclaimed his innocence, saying that he has been a regularly tested rider throughout his career, and that he has […]