Samuel Sanchez could race for Wanty Groupe Gobert after all
UnitedHealthcare team dismisses suggestions it has been in discussion with former Olympic champion Following the news earlier today that Kevin Seeldraeyers has a verbal agreement with the new Wanty-Groupe Gobert team, manager Hilaire Van der Schueren has said that Samuel […]
Two year ban requested for Ballan over Mantova doping case
Lengthy suspensions sought for doctors Nigrelli and Bonazzi Alesandro Ballan’s long-running implication in the Mantova doping affair is moving closer to a conclusion, with prosecutors from the Italian Olympic Committee CONI requesting a two year ban for the BMC Racing […]
Cookson states progress is being made with WADA over truth and reconciliation commission
UCI president believes investigation into doping will start early next year Seven and a half weeks after he was elected UCI President, Brian Cookson has confirmed that the planned Truth and Reconciliation Commission is moving closer, with talks on the […]
Niyonshuti defies expectations with early return to racing, will lead MTN Qhuekba in Tour of Rwanda
Home tour to mark competitive return for rider who suffered deep vein thrombosis after a flight Showing a faster-than-expected recovery from a serious medical condition he suffered earlier this year, Adrien Niyonshuti will return to competition ahead of schedule when […]
At least five WorldTour teams plus tough route for 2014 Tour de Langkawi
Course details launched for 2.HC-ranked Malaysian race Confirming that the Saxo Bank team will line out in next year’s race, the organisers of the Tour de Langkawi have confirmed to VeloNation that at least four other WorldTour teams will be […]
WADA president says Armstrong very unlikely to get any reduction in lifetime ban
“It would take something close to a miracle to see that changed” Lance Armstrong’s hopes of having a considerably shortened ban took a serious knock today when the president of the World Anti Doping Agency, John Fahey, appeared to play […]
Still no contract for 2011 Vuelta a España winner Juanjo Cobo
Time running out for Spaniard It’s been two quiet seasons since Juanjo Cobo won the Vuelta a España and now, with his Movistar team not willing to renew his contract, the 32 year old rider is hoping that he won’t […]
Video: Ebsen questions Taiwan KOM Challenge winner Emami after latter’s return from two year ban
“It would be very great if there was a doping control here…I am pretty sure that there are some things going on” Raising concerns and doubts very soon after he finished eighth in yesterday’s Taiwan KOM Challenge, the 2012 victor […]
Video: Clarke and Cromwell speak about ordeal of racing up one of the toughest climbs in cycling
“I think it is certainly the most difficult parcours I’ve ever raced on” Grinding to the top of a 3,275, eighty kilometres-plus climb on yesterday’s Taiwan KOM Challenge, WorldTour rider Simon Clarke (Orica GreenEdge) and Orica AIS competitor Tiffany Cromwell […]
Emami triumphs at 3,275 metres altitude in Taiwan KOM Challenge
Yonamine (Taiwan KOM) beats Tiffany Cromwell to women’s title Attacking in the closest kilometres of what is arguably cycling’s toughest climb, the Iranian rider Rahim Emami raced home well clear at the end of the Taiwan KOM Challenge in Asia […]
