Stybar welcomes crowd support after ‘really bad day’
Former champion says he’s unsure right now about his future in cross Defending champion Zdenek Stybar has paid tribute to the massive crowd at Koksijde today, saying that the respect shown to him en route to a disappointing 13th place […]
Landis says UCI case against him appears not to have been filed
Governing body had pledged last May to sue him Following today’s news that the UCI is taking legal action against journalist Paul Kimmage, former US pro Floyd Landis has confirmed that a case launched by the governing body over eight […]
Tour de San Luis: Viviani clocks up win number one for Liquigas-Cannondale
Leipheimer holds lead in Argentinean event Italian sprinter Elia Viviani (Liquigas-Cannondale) denied Saxo Bank’s Juan José Haedo a home win on stage six of the Tour de San Luis, powering to the line ahead of the Argentinean. Young Italian sprinter […]
Jonathan Vaughters Interview: Slipstream CEO speaks about AA Drink-Leontien.nl deal
More details given about partnership agreement with Dutch squad In late November the Garmin-Cervélo women’s team was rocked by the news that it was facing a very uncertain future and would, unless a last-minute sponsor was found, be forced to […]
George Hincapie Feature: Heading towards a Tour de France record
American veteran to back Evans, Gilbert and Hushovd in 2012 When he clicks into his pedals and accelerates out of Gaiole in Chianti for the start of the Strade Bianche race on March 3rd, George Hincapie will be raising the […]
French federation confirms Tour of the Mediterranean will be held next month
FFC criticises actions of Ligue Nationale de Cyclisme The French Cycling Federation (FFC) has announced today that the Tour of the Mediterranean will indeed take place next month, bringing to an end any uncertainty about the immediate future of the […]
Hincapie could postpone retirement until 2013
American rider enjoying buildup to new season, will make decision about future later in year Although he was initially expected to stop at the end of 2011 and then later decided to race this season, George Hincapie isn’t ruling out […]
Leipheimer wins Tour de San Luis time trial, seizes race lead
Contador drops down standings with sixth place finish One day after finishing a close second to Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank), Levi Leipheimer demolished his four second overnight deficit when he dominated the stage four time trial in the Tour de […]
Fourteen teams announced for 2012 Strade Bianche
Seven UCI ProTeams and seven ProContinental squads The BMC Racing Team of defending champion Philippe Gilbert and the RadioShack Nissan squad of 2010 winner Fabian Cancellara have both been included in the teams announced today for the 2012 Strade Bianche […]
Bart Wellens under investigation in possible doping case
Home searched, investigators trying to determine if illegal products were used Over two weeks after he was rushed to hospital in very serious condition prior to the Belgian championships, the home of Bart Wellens has been searched by investigators seeking […]