Miguel Agreda becomes second rider from Canadian Garneau team to admit doping
Canadian Cycling Association reserves judgement until confirmation is given Days after the 2010 Candian Under 23 champion Arnaud Papillon admitted doping and was handed a two year ban for EPO use, another rider from the Garneau-Club Chaussures team has also […]
Matxin urges Geox TMC riders to fight on, says it is possible to continue
Requests companies to consider backing the Spanish team The chief sponsor may have withdrawn from the Geox TMC team, but Joxean Fernández Matxin continues to believe that it is possible to resolve the situation with a replacement backer and to […]
Joe Papp banned for eight years over drug distribution
Rider awaiting decision on related judicial charges Former US Pro Joe Papp has been handed down an eight year ban from competition as a result of what is the second doping violation of his career. The Philadelphian was originally given […]
GP Samyn winner Dominic Klemme adds strength to 1t4i team lineup
Promising competitor leaves Leopard Trek team for Dutch squad German rider Dominic Klemme, who ended Leopard-Trek’s wait for its first win when he took the GP Samyn in Marck, is transferring to the Project 1t4i team in 2012. The squad […]
Geox-TMC crisis: CAS confirms that it can rule in some contract cases
Court states that Geox and team owners would need to have a prior arrangement Following yesterday’s news that the management company running the Geox TMC team is planning on taking an action with the Court of Arbitration for Sport over […]
Canadian Cycling Association disqualifies Papillon from 2011 National Championships
CCA president: ‘This is not a victimless event.’ Following yesterday’s disclosure that the 2010 Canadian Under 23 champion Arnaud Papillon has been suspended for two years after testing positive for EPO, the Canadian Cycling Association has stripped the rider of […]
Geox sponsor confirms it is quitting cycling
Team future in serious question after main backer pulls out In the wake of today’s disturbing news that the future of the Geox TMC team is in doubt after the main sponsor didn’t pay the required bank guarantee to the […]
Geox TMC team to take main sponsor to Court of Arbitration of Sport in contract dispute
Uncertain future as Geox doesn’t pay required UCI bank guarantee The team currently known as Geox-TMC is facing a very uncertain future and could be forced to stop altogether after its chief sponsor has refused to provide the bank guarantee […]
Oscar Freire and Katusha set to announce contract for 2012
Spaniard will do one more season in pro peloton Although there were denials yesterday that it was the case, speculation is growing that Oscar Freire has indeed signed a year contract with the Katusha team for the 2012 season. The […]
2010 Canadian espoir champion Arnaud Papillon given two year doping ban for EPO use
Young rider admits taking banned substance The 2010 Candian Under 23 champion Arnaud Papillon has been handed a two year suspension after testing positive for EPO during this year’s championships, and has publicly admitted the offence via a letter released […]
