Australian TT champion Durbridge to replace Bobridge in Tour Down Under
GreenEdge team names stand-in for injured rider Three days after he won the Australian time trial title with a strong display, Luke Durbridge has been named as a replacement for Jack Bobridge in the Santos Tour Down Under. The twenty […]
UCI says it backs CAS independence in Contador hearing
States it was not involved in leaking any information about proceedings Cycling’s world governing body the UCI has said that it has confidence in the Court of Arbitration for Sport panel assessing the Alberto Contador case, and that it was […]
WADA denies challenging member of CAS panel in Contador case
Anti-doping agency responds to AP story In the wake of yesterday’s story that the World Anti Doping Agency was unhappy with aspects of Alberto Contador’s CAS hearing, WADA has moved to play down the suggestion that it protested against the […]
Garmin-Barracuda open to additional sponsorship
Team states that new backer wouldn’t have saved women’s team The new addition of Barracuda Networks as a secondary title sponsor for the Garmin squad undoubtedly adds some financial stability to the team, but the squad has indicated that it […]
Champion System team launched in Beijing, Tour de France is long-term goal
Asian Pro Continental squad wants to be UCI ProTeam in four year’s time Speaking at yesterday’s Champion System team presentation in Beijing, general manager Ed Beamon has reiterated that the goal of the squad is to become a UCI ProTeam […]
Photo gallery: Champion System team training in China
Pro Continental squad building up prior to start of racing In China for a training camp and team launch, the Champion System riders and staff are currently planning what will be its first season as a Pro Continental team. The […]
Garmin team unveils new jersey plus Barracuda as a co-sponsor
New deal gives additional financial backing to team Four days before a team competes in the Down Under Classic and six before the start of the Santos Tour Down Under, the Garmin team has announced the addition of Barracuda Networks […]
UCI won’t raise issue over use of radios in Australian TT championships
Governing body doesn’t oppose their use outside road races Following a late decision by Cycling Australia’s commissaires to allow elite men to use race radio in yesterday’s Australian time trial championships, the UCI has said that it has no plans […]
Report – WADA lawyers unhappy with Contador CAS hearing
Questions raised about how appeal was conducted Questions asked in recent days by Flavio Becca, one of RadioShack Nissan sponsors, about the Contador case have been followed by a report stating that the World Anti-Doping Agency had concerns about the […]
UCI rules out concept of Vos riding men’s races, states it’s against regulations
Governing body to begin push to improve women’s cycling Rabobank trainer Jeroen Blijlevens’ suggestion that dominant female rider Marianne Vos should compete in some selected men’s races has been ruled out by the UCI, who said that the current regulations […]
