Astana loses out on chance to sign Gilbert, five teams in contention
Decision to be announced on August 1st The Astana team of Alexandre Vinokourov has lost out on the chance to sign Philippe Gilbert, leaving a reported five teams in contention of the much-sought signature of the Classics specialist. “We are […]
Hamilton’s lawyers complain to investigators about alleged Armstrong ‘aggression’
Aspen restaurant owner denies heated argument took place Following a reported encounter between former US Postal Service team-mates Lance Armstrong and Tyler Hamilton in Aspen on Saturday night, the latter’s lawyers yesterday officially lodged a complaint with federal authorities about […]
Evans ‘reasonably pleased’ with Dauphiné runner-up slot
Says second was not so bad, particularly with allergies Second for the fourth time in five years, Australian rider Cadel Evans has weighed up his Critérium du Dauphiné performance and said that he is content with how things went in […]
Hamilton barred from Aspen restaurant after Armstrong argument
Former US Postal Service team-mates have confrontation in Aspen Retired pro Tyler Hamilton has been told he’s not welcome at an Aspen restaurant after a reported run-in with Lance Armstrong there on Saturday evening. Hamilton was in Aspen leading bike […]
Clarke and Numainville power to Air Force Clarendon Cup victory
UnitedHealthcare and TIBCO earn favorite status for Air Force Classic day two UnitedHealthcare’s Hilton Clarke took his second consecutive Air Force Cycling Classic Clarendon Cup victory in the streets of Arlington, Virgina today, finishing off the job he started early […]
Guimard claims Contador could have used mechanical doping in Giro d’Italia
Frenchman insinuates Saxo Bank SunGard rider may have broken rules Former top directeur sportif Cyrille Guimard has raised doubts about Alberto Contador’s performances in the Giro d’Italia, suggesting that he could have used illegal methods to win the race. The […]
Xavier Tondo’s father thanks people for their support
Warm tribute paid to departed rider Two and a half weeks after the peloton’s big romantic of the sport lost his life in a tragic accident, the family of Xavier Tondo has celebrated the Catalan’s memory with warmth and affection. […]
Lloyd in talks with UCI ProTeams, hopes to race again this year
Australian climber determined to return after Omega Pharma Lotto dismissal Following his earlier split with the Omega Pharma Lotto team, Australian climber Matthew Lloyd is hopeful that he might be able to return to racing with another team before the […]
Astana team seeks closure of fake Vino Twitter account
Squad not impressed by parody feed With Twitter increasingly being used for satire, the Astana team has issued a communiqué stating that it is to seek the closure of an account claiming to be that of Alexandre Vinokourov. Although a […]
Patrik Sinkewitz planning to appeal his doping suspension to CAS
German has nothing to lose, facing lifelong suspension For the second time in his career, Patrik Sinkewitz returned positive doping samples, failing a test in February of this year. The former Farnese Vini rider is facing a lifelong suspension, yet […]
