Dangerous crash marks fourth Vuelta stage
A treacherous traffic circle less than three kilometres from today’s finish in Liege caused a massive pile-up including many general classification riders such as American Chris Horner. X-rays confirmed that the Astana rider suffered a fractured wrist. As the majority […]
Garmin-Slipstream adds six riders for 2010
In a press release, the Garmin-Slipstream team announced the signing of six new riders for the upcoming season. The newcomers include a mix of accomplished pros and up and coming talents: Robbie Hunter – the South African from Barloworld will […]
George Hincapie to BMC in 2010
George Hincapie, newly crowned US Pro Road Champion, will be making the jump to America’s BMC Racing Team for 2010, according to Road Magazine. Hincapie, 36, will leave Columbia-HTC to be re-united with Jim Ochowicz, founder of the Motorola Cycling […]
Astarloza’s B-sample also positive
The counter-analysis for the Spaniard Mikel Astarloza’s B sample confirms the positive test earlier this year. He failed a World Anti Doping Agency doping control on June 26, 25 days prior to his win in the 16th stage of the […]
Cunego Extends with Lampre
Damiano Cunego has extended his contract with Lampre-NGC until the end of 2010. The former Giro di Itlaia winner will be joined next year by under 23 world time trial champion Adriana Malori, double junior world champion Diego Ulissi, Alfredo […]
Allesandro Ballan to BMC?
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, World Champion Allesandro Ballan, will make the switch from Lampre-NGC to the Pro-continental formation BMC Racing in 2010. After six seasons with Giuseppe Saronni, the 29 year old rider looks set to head to […]
Hincapie Wins Third Title
George Hincapie (Columbia-HTC) won his third national title in Sunday’s US Pro Road Race championships held in his hometown Greenville, South Carolina. Having won the same title in 1998 and 2006, the 36 year old showed he still had the […]