RadioShack Nissan and GreenEdge approved for 2012 ProTeam licences
Teams finally get green light from UCI Following two previous rejections of their application as being incomplete, the UCI has today confirmed that the RadioShack-Nissan team and GreenEdge squad will both be part of the WorldTour next season. It stated […]
Andy Schleck says it’s still possible he could do Giro d’Italia
Although he previously indicated that he wouldn’t take part in the 2012 Giro d’Italia, Andy Schleck now appears to be a little more open minded about the possibility of returning to the race where he made his Grand Tour debut. […]
Vinokourov criticises personal attacks after alleged hacking of email account
Astana rider says he’ll consider legal action if articles on his private life are published Alexandre Vinokourov has said that he is considering legal action following the apparent hacking of his emails plus the publication of articles about his private […]
Cavendish targeting rare Milan Sanremo victory in Rainbow jersey
World champion’s coach believes he’ll have a stronger start than in 2011 New Sky Procycling signing Mark Cavendish has a clear goal, according to the team’s race coach Rod Ellingworth; a second victory in Milan Sanremo, but this time wearing […]
Bike Live/Geox TMC granted time extension to try to secure sponsor
UCI said to have extended deadline for registration Following yesterday’s news that the management of the Geox TMC team had conceded that they had not sorted out sponsorship problems prior to the UCI deadline, the team has apparently been given […]
Craven relieved to secure Sigma Sport Specialized deal after missing out on Europcar ride
Namibian to target Olympics and UCI races in 2012 After a possible contract with the Europcar team failed to materialise, Namibian rider Dan Craven has spoken of his satisfaction in securing a deal with the Sigmasport Specialized team for 2012. […]
No track events for Bradley Wiggins at London Olympic Games
Time trial will be big focus in 2012 Games, season debut confirmed for Volta ao Algarve Sky Procycling’s race coach Rod Ellingworth has said that Bradley Wiggins will pass up the chance to defend his two track medals from the […]
French Cycling Federation decides not to appeal Longo clearing
FFC president Lappartient speaks of ‘administrative problems’ of AFLD One day before the deadline to lodge an appeal in the Longo case, French Cycling Federation (FFC) president David Lappartient has indicated that the action will not take place. Longo committed […]
Van Goolen in trouble with French police over Paris-Tours incident
Argument developed with female gendarme after final-kilometre crash An incident at the end of the 2011 Paris-Tours has landed Jurgen Van Goolen in hot water with French police, with the rider now facing possible charges due to a tussle with […]
Swiss Anti-Doping downplays significance of CAS dismissal in Ullrich case
“We still think it is a valid case and await the final decision” Responding to today’s ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that it doesn’t have jurisdiction to rule on an appeal against Jan Ullrich, the director of […]
