Oscar Freire: “I will try to give Katusha as much success as possible”
Three-time World champion takes Russian team’s Spanish contingent up to seven; hopes to lend developing riders the benefit of his experience The Katusha team has officially announced the signature of three-time World champion Oscar Freire, who takes the Russian team’s […]
Alberto Contador: “Bjarne Riis is still looking for reinforcements”
Giro d’Italia winner hoping for stronger support in the mountains of next year’s Tour de France Saxo Bank-SunGard manager Bjarne Riis is still on the lookout for reinforcements to the team that will support Alberto Contador in his quest for […]
Paris-Roubaix Challenge date change sets up cobbled sportive clash with Flanders
Second edition of ASO event to take place the day after established Ronde van Vlaanderen ride With its first edition having been declared a resounding success last year, the Paris-Roubaix Challenge is set to return in 2012. The event, organised […]
Edvald Boasson Hagen on the brink of signing new contract with Team Sky
Norwegian to extend contract with British team by three years despite the arrival of World champion Mark Cavendish After three months of negotiation between his agent Birger Hungerholdt and Team Sky, Norwegian star Edvald Boasson Hagen is almost ready to […]
Jurgen Van Den Broeck: “I need to get on my time trial bike soon!”
Belgium’s Tour de France hope recognises his need to work on technique against the clock Jurgen Van Den Broeck (Omega Pharma-Lotto) was another of the potential Tour de France contenders present at the 2012 race presentation yesterday to express a […]
Lampre-ISD hunting third Japan Cup victory for Damiano Cunego
Blue-fuchsia team heading to Asia for season finale and the race it has dominated in the past Lampre-ISD is heading to Japan to try to secure Damiano Cunego his third victory in the Japan Cup race this coming Sunday. The […]
Philippe Gilbert: “If I have to choose a stage it would be Seraing”
Belgian champion eyeing up a repeat of 2011’s opening stage victory Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) is another rider that likes the look of the 2012 Tour de France route, which was officially presented in Paris today. The Belgian champion won […]
Sylvain Chavanel and Jérôme Pineau see opportunities in Tour de France route
Quick Step’s French pair hoping for a better 2012 race after bad luck this year Quick Step’s Sylvain Chavanel and Jérôme Pineau were two of the heroes of the first half of the 2010 Tour de France, but bad luck […]
Campagnolo set to release electronic groupset
Prototype products used by Team Movistar now ready for general release Iconic Italian components company Campagnolo is to finally release its electronic groupset next month, according to Bike Europe. The Italian company was expected to announce the release of the […]
Thomas Voeckler: “The course doesn’t look bad for us”
Team Europcar’s 2011 Tour hero looking for more of the same on 2012 course Thomas Voeckler (Europcar) was one of the big heroes of this year’s Tour de France, holding the yellow jersey for ten days and eventually finishing fourth. […]
