Romain Sicard issues formal apology over drinking incident and arrest
Euskaltel-Euskadi rider says he’s let many people down Former world under 23 champion Romain Sicard has issued a formal apology to his family, team and fans for his behaviour this week, saying that he regretted the incident which led to […]
Tom Boonen considering possible Tour de San Luis start to 2012
Omega Pharma Quick Step team heading to South American race Short on racing and wins in 2011 due to the bad crashes which ruled him out of the Tour de France and Vuelta a España, Tom Boonen is looking to […]
Former Tour of Britain winner Mauricio Ardila signs for Colombia-Coldeportes team
Rider said to be racing for Continental rather than Pro Continental branch of team The new Colombia-Coldeportes team has further strengthened its ties with sport in the South American country by signing Mauricio Ardila, a 32 year old Colombian rider […]
Alejandro Valverde confirmed as 2012 Movistar rider, new signing to be presented on Tuesday
Former Vuelta a España winner returning after long suspension, has been training hard Following months of speculation, the Movistar team has confirmed that Alejandro Valverde will indeed be one of its riders in 2012, returning from a long suspension to […]
Cadel Evans wins hallowed ‘Oppy’ medal at Australian Cyclist of Year awards
Tour de France champion honoured in Sydney Capping off a stunning season which saw him win the Tour de France, Tirreno Adriatico and the Tour de Romandie, Cadel Evans has been awarded the prestigious Sir Hubert Opperman Medal at the […]
Floyd Landis’ former coach Arnie Baker rejects French hacking ruling
Claims trial was biased and designed to cover up lab’s failings Floyd Landis’ former coach Arnie Baker has categorically denied being involved in the hacking of the French national anti-doping laboratory and also of knowingly receiving stolen material from that […]
French court gives Landis a 12 month suspended prison sentence for lab hacking
Former rider deemed guilty of involvement in hacking of doping laboratory Floyd Landis has been handed a twelve months suspended prison sentence by a court in Nanterre, France, in relation to the hacking of a French anti-doping laboratory in 2006. […]
1t4i squad confirms ongoing interest in Tony Martin
German rider had been in talks with Dutch squad Although it missed out on closing a deal to sign him this season, the Project1t4i squad has made it clear that it would like to bring Tony Martin on board if […]
Technical staff of Geox-TMC team issue open letter pledging unity, calling for support
Team continues to search for new sponsor as UCI deadlines approach As time ticks towards the UCI’s next announcement date of November 20th for ProTeams, the pressure continues on the Geox TMC team to find a new sponsor for 2012. […]
Analysis: Are Longo’s claims that she was not eligible to be tested realistic?
WADA rules lay out clear guidelines for athletes Jeannie Longo’s lawyers yesterday defended their client before the French cycling federation (FFC)’s disciplinary committee, fighting a possible suspension of up to two years for committing three out of competition testing violations. […]
