Elliot and Johnson rule day two in Gloucester
During day two of the Great Brewers Gran Prix of Gloucester Natasha Elliot (Garneau Club Chaussure Ogilvy) took victory in the women’s race while Tim Johnson (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld) was able to take the honors by capitalizing on a strong team in front of […]
2012 Olympics likely to lose three track events
Last week at the World Championships in Mendrisio, Switzerland there was talk by cycling’s governing body that the Olympic track cycling program would get face lift for London in 2012. The International Cycling Union’s aim for the changes was to […]
Evans sheds bridesmaid dress for rainbow jersey
Australian Cadel Evans made history in the men’s road race today with a well-timed attack on the finishing circuit in Mendrisio, Switzerland wiping away his disappointing season, while at the same time entering the history books by securing the first […]
De Groot facing retirement, but stays 'on the clock'
After eleven years with the Rabobank team, Bram De Groot is facing a possible end to his cycling career. VeloNation caught up with the Dutchman following the Cross Vegas race here at Interbike in Las Vegas. De Groot said he […]
Compton and Driscoll cash in their chips at Cross Vegas
In typical Vegas style, Cross Vegas went off under bright lights with large crowds, punctuated by the energetic announcing styles of Dave Towle and Richard Fries. In the end, it was Katie Compton and James Driscoll (Cannondale/Cyclocrossworld) cashing their chips […]
Moncoutié postpones retirement
Frenchman David Moncoutié (Cofidis) has reconsidered putting an end to his cycling career this year. The 34-year-old climbing specialist has had an incredible run in this years Vuelta a Espana, winning the stage finishing atop theSierra Nevada climb, and sealing […]
Cyclists take to the streets of London
For the third consecutive year London’s city streets became home to tens of thousands of cyclists. In what is now called the Mayor of London’s Skyride (formerly the London Freewheel), a 15 kilometer route was closed starting at Buckingham Palace, […]
Brajkovic joins 'The Shack'
Janez Brajkovic has confirmed that he will be following Johan Bruyneel and Lance Armstrong to the RadioShack Team for 2010. The 25-year-old Slovenian rider was offered contracts from several teams, but he chose to ride for a team operation that […]
Bettini heads to Mendrisio
Two-time world champion Paolo Bettini will be joining Italian team director Franco Ballerini in Mendrisio, Switzerland as an assistant director at this year’s world championships. Since his retirement in 2008, Bettini has limited his involvement in cycling to commentary on […]
Caisse d'Epargne bolsters Grand Tour chances
Caisse d’Epargne confirmed today that they have signed three experienced riders for next season. Evergreen Christophe Moreau (Agritubel), Italian Marzio Bruseghin (Lampre-NGC), and Colombian climber Mauricio Soler (Barloworld). All three riders were rumored to sign for the team, but now […]
