Vuelta a España 2012 set to visit Andorra, finish on new climb of Coll de la Gallina
More information trickling out about next year’s route Unlike the already-launched Giro d’Italia and Tour de France, few details are known about the route of next year’s Vuelta a España. In recent days there were reports that the Bola del […]
Marcel Kittel wins Amstel Curacao race ahead of Schleck, Blaak best of women
Yet another victory for young German sprinter Grabbing a record eighteenth win in a remarkable debut pro season, Marcel Kittel (1t4i) triumphed in today’s Amstel Curacao race. He bridged across to Andy Schleck (Leopard Trek) and Johnny Hoogerland (Vacansoleil DCM) […]
Martyn Irvine speaks of disappointment after being disqualified from World Cup Omnium
Irish rider didn’t realise he was eliminated, appeal against severity of ruling dismissed Fifth in the European championships, Martyn Irvine’s bid for a strong Omnium ride in the Astana World Cup ended in controversial circumstances yesterday when he was disqualified […]
Fractured finger healed, Jens Voigt motivated about his return to full training
40 year old German ready for 2012 season with RadioShack Nissan team Having crashed heavily in the Tour of Britain and breaking a finger on September 11th, Jens Voigt has finally returned to proper training this week, almost two months […]
Former Tour stage winners Oliverio Rincon and Valerio Tebaldi to direct Colombia Coldeportes riders
Edwin Parra dropped from new squad due to positive test Stage winner in all three Grand Tours, former Colombian professional Oliverio Rincon will share his experience of a top-notch racing career with the riders on the new Colombia-Coldeportes team next […]
Bola del Mundo tipped to be final mountain climb of 2012 Vuelta a España
Basque country and Pyrenees thought likely to be in next year’s race As was the case last year, the Vuelta a España could be heading for a penultimate day showdown on the Bola del Mundo climb in 2012. The organisers […]
Irvine aiming to keep European championship momentum going in Astana World Cup
Irish rider chasing place in London 2012 Games Ireland’s top prospect for Olympic track qualification, Martyn Irvine, is seeking to building on his Omnium scratch race victory in the Astana World Cup, with his events getting underway today. The 26 […]
Four riders signed for An Post Sean Kelly team, McConvey and McLaughlin back on board
Team continuing to shape 2012 lineup The An Post Grant Thornton M. Donnelly Sean Kelly team has announced four signings for the 2012 season, with Irish riders Ronan McLaughlin and Connor McConvey remaining on board and the Belgians Roy Jans […]
Vacansoleil believes ProTeam licence will be issued after clarification about Riccò
Team states it is ‘100 percent’ clean, and that UCI will be reassured Confirming it believes that the Riccardo Riccò case and, possibly, that involving Ezequiel Mosquera, are the reason why it was initially turned down for UCI ProTeam registration, […]
Race organiser’s illness forces cancellation of Six Days of Hanover
Event was set to return after long absence Due to illness affecting the organiser Christian Stoll, this year’s Six Days of Hanover has been cancelled. A statement on the race website said that the December 15th to 20th event would […]
