UCI confirms at least one woman will sit on each of governing body’s eighteen commissions
Cookson says move shows he is working towards fulfilling each of his election pledges Brian Cookson’s pre-election promise to increase the role and influence of women in world cycling appears to be coming to pass, with the UCI confirming today […]
Pooley targeting Giro Rosa and Flèche Wallonne in 2014
Rio Olympics longer-term goal, confirms intention to race until 2016 Confirmed recently as joining Lotto Belisol for the 2014 season and having the intention to step things back up after concentrating on her PhD and triathlons this year, Emma Pooley […]
Team Colombia to ride Tour de San Luis and Tour de Langkawi for the first time in 2014
South American squad planning for next season It’s current the off season but Team Colombia’s thoughts are turning towards 2014, and the first two races that the squad will compete in. The South American setup has confirmed today that it […]
Armstrong implicates Verbruggen, Ferrari for first time over doping matters
Texan meets with O’Reilly, says Verbruggen was central to 1999 cover-up Ten months after glossing over the involvement of both Hein Verbruggen and Michele Ferrari in his Oprah Winfrey interview, avoiding answering questions about their involvement in his doping or […]
Collins secures New Zealand criterium title for Wiggle Honda
Sprint success for 23 year old Kiwi Having clocked up Wiggle Honda’s first road race victory when she won the Omloop van het Hageland in March, Kiwi rider Emily Collins has bookended the year with a win at the end […]
Giro d’Italia organiser RCS Sport and Qhubeka hand out bikes in South African charity initiative
Could collaboration boost MTN Qhubeka’s chances of riding its first Grand Tour next year? In what the MTN Qhubeka team’s fans will hope is a sign of a growing relationship between it and RCS Sport, the organisers of the Giro […]
Three new signings for Team Saxo Tinkoff as Hansen, Poljanski and Kolar come on board
Riis enthusiastic about trio of young riders Moving forward after an earlier period of uncertainty for the team as regards budget for 2014, Saxo Tinkoff has announced the signings of three young riders. Neo professionals Pawel Poljanski, Michael Kolar and […]
Seeldrayers has lifeline with Wanty Groupe Gobert team, verbal agreement in place
Selvaggi signs contract, squad said to be full; Samuel Sanchez’ rumoured move won’t happen Left searching for a team after his contract with Astana was not extended, the Belgian rider Kevin Seeldraeyers has been linked to a move to the […]
British criterium champion Barnes, Laws and three others complete women’s UnitedHealthcare team
New squad will debut in 2014, joining existing men’s squad Following on from the July announcement that UnitedHealthcare would set up a professional women’s team for 2014 and a later confirmation that riders such as Giro d’Italia champion Mara Abbott, […]
Cycling Australia appoints longtime cycling backer Gerry Ryan as new president
Multi-millionaire has key role with Orica GreenEdge, has been major supporter of Australian events Having long been involved in Australian cycling as a financial backer of events such as the Herald Sun Tour, the Santos Tour Down Under and the […]