Bruyneel says Team RadioShack will start 2011 Tour de France as ‘outsiders’
Brajkovic could represent American ProTour team’s best chance Describing Levi Leipheimer and Andreas Klöden as ‘outsiders with a chance,’ Team RadioShack general manager Johan Bruyneel has conceded that the squad will head to next year’s Tour de France without a […]
2011 Tour de France: analysis of newly-unveiled race route
Strong mix of stages should produce plenty of exciting racing A couple of hours after the announcement of the details of the 2011 Tour de France, riders and teams alike will be analysing the route announced today and working out […]
Landis to compete in New Zealand’s Tour of Southland
Controversial rider wants to improve on 17th place of last year American rider Floyd Landis was in Australia recently as part of the New Pathways for Pro Cycling conference, and will return to the Southern Hemisphere later this month in […]
HTC-High Road will ride Specialized in 2011
California neighbors announce partnership and initiatives to grow cycling Specialized Bicycle Components has added another high-powered team to its ranks in the form of the HTC-High Road squad. The partnership, which will put Specialized bikes underneath the the world’s most […]
Thor Hushovd Interview Part II: The responsibilities of the Rainbow Jersey
Dreaming of Paris-Roubaix win as world champion Read Part I of our Thor Hushovd Interview From the moment he won the world road race championship on October 3rd, Thor Hushovd’s life, and career, changed. Not only is he the sport’s […]
Thor Hushovd Interview part I: world champion speaks about the honour of wearing the Rainbow Jersey
Norwegian rider talks about his career-changing victory Today is a significant day for the Norwegian rider Thor Hushovd, provoking feelings of several emotions. He has lined out in the prestigious Tour of Lombardy Classic clad in the striking white jersey […]
Dominique Rollin to finalize contract with FDJ on Monday
Canadian moves over to French ProTour team Cervélo TestTeam rider Dominique Rollin looks set to take the last spot on Marc Madiot’s FDJ team for the 2011 season. The French Canadian came over to Europe after dominating the North American […]
Landbouwkrediet-Colnago director Claude Vancoillie dies at 55 years of age
Belgian remembered as an optimistic force within the team The Landbouwkrediet-Colnago team has reported that sports director Claude Vancoillie died Friday evening at a hospital in Mouscron. The 55 year old had been battling serious illness since May. “We will […]
Hushovd says he’s staying put with Garmin, ruling out move to Quick Step or other teams
Confirms rainbow jersey will be part of US ProTour squad in 2011 Since winning the world road race championships on October 3rd, Thor Hushovd has become an even hotter commodity in pro cycling. Quick Step is the latest team to […]
Millar and Whitten grab gold in Commonwealth Games time trials
Success for Scottish and Canadian riders After netting second in the recent world time trial championships, David Millar moved onto the top step of the podium when he triumphed in today’s TT at the Commonwealth Games. The 33 year old […]
