Rasmussen and Saxo Bank, a 'media stunt'?
HTC’s Holm doubts Rasmussen will ride in Saxo Bank jersey Bjarne Riis hiring Michael Rasmussen to help Alberto Contador next year appears as if it is a “media stunt,” according to HTC-Columbia’s Brian Holm. Dane Rasmussen will generate attention riding […]
Bergamo presents its 2015 Worlds course proposal
Bergamo Worlds course ready for UCI approval The city of Bergamo, Italy, is moving ahead with its plans to host the 2015 World Championships. Organiser GS Domus now has a course planned for the time trial and road races. “We […]
Ballan in Poland, playing catch up
After doping investigation disrupted his spring, Ballan is back Former World Champion Alessandro Ballan is playing catch up this summer since a disastrous spring left him at home The Italian told La Gazzetta dello Sport, “I’m angry.” He is angry […]
Damiano Cunego and Ivan Basso to join forces at Liquigas?
Changes for top Italian teams Liquigas and Lampre Italy’s Damiano Cunego is on the hunt for a new team, ready for a change of air from current team Lampre-Farnese. He may join Italy’s top stage racer, Ivan Basso, at team […]
Turin plans for next year's Giro d'Italia start
Giro to kick off in Turin next year Italian city Turin is releasing its plans today for hosting the start of next year’s Giro d’Italia. The 2011 Giro d’Italia will start in Turin to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the […]
Contador planned Astana departure before Tour, says Martinelli
Italian DS explains that Contador worked on win and new team at Tour Spain’s Alberto Contador will ride for a new team next year, a plan he had in place even before winning the Tour de France, according to Astana […]
Nygaard confirms Luxembourg team, faces off with Riis
Nygaard’s team challenges Saxo Bank and wants Schleck brothers for 2011 Bjarne Riis once employed Bryan Nygaard as a press officer at team Saxo Bank/CSC, but now the two Danes will go head to head as team managers. Nygaard confirmed […]
Wiggins finishes off final Tour de France preparations
Wiggins leads an all-British fight at the Tour de France Bradley Wiggins is prepared to lead team Sky and an all-British fight at the Tour de France. He finished off his final preparations this week, ready for the start in […]
Visconti wins Italian championships, 'sacrifices pay off'
Visconti takes second career Italian title Giovanni Visconti (ISD-Neri) arrived solo to win the Italian national championships today in Conegliano, repeating his 2007 victory. “What can I say?” Visconti told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “All of my sacrifices have paid […]
Italian team looks ahead as Paolo Bettini takes over
Paolo Bettini looks forward to his new role as Italian DS Since the death of Franco Ballerini in February, the Italian national team has ceased looking ahead to the World Championships in Australia. That chanced yesterday in Rome when three […]
