Horner announces two year deal with RadioShack Nissan setup
Veteran American to race until at least 42 years of age Having been widely presumed to be continuing with the RadioShack structure next year after it moves across to the Leopard Trek team, Chris Horner has today confirmed that he […]
Tour of Beijing: Philip Deignan showing return to strong form with second on stage 3
Irishman over problems of 2010, looking forward to fresh start next season Taking his best result since winning a stage and finishing ninth overall in the 2009 Vuelta a España, Philip Deignan went less than a bike length from winning […]
Tony Martin says he’s now confident about winning the Tour of Beijing
World time trial champion believes he’ll control his rivals in final two stages Having seen his second-biggest rival lose over eight minutes on today’s third stage and preserved his 17 second lead over David Millar (Garmin-Cervélo), Tour of Beijing leader […]
Roche and Deignan take Irish one-two on queen stage of Tour of Beijing
Tony Martin remains in red leader’s jersey despite big attack by Chris Froome Ag2r La Mondiale leader Nicolas Roche has turned around what has been a largely frustrating season for him by grabbing the first-ever WorldTour win of his career […]
Feature: Millar pleased at CAS Olympic ban ruling, British Olympic Association says it doesn’t apply
Differening reactions to LeMerritt/USOC’s successful appeal Scottish professional David Millar has welcomed today’s ruling against the International Olympic Committee’s Rule 45, which blocks athletes found guilty of doping from competing in the next Olympic Games after their ban ends, and […]
Tour of Beijing: Haussler speaks about his long road back to the top
Australian Garmin-Cervélo rider has had a frustrating year and a half Heinrich Haussler has spoken about the importance of today’s stage victory in the Tour of Beijing, with the triumph marking his first WorldTour win since stage two of last […]
Tour of Beijing: Haussler beats Galimzyanov to take first win since February
Australian rider triumphs while stage one winner Tony Martin defends lead Narrowly holding off his rivals in a massive bunch sprint to the line in Men Tou Gou, Garmin-Cervélo’s Heinrich Haussler beat Denis Galimzyanov (Katusha) to nab victory on stage […]
Crucial CAS Olympic anti-doping ruling due today, could affect riders such as David Millar
LaShawn Merritt case decision due, USADA’s Tygart wants standard bans worldwide The Court of Arbitration for Sport will today announce its ruling on the LaShawn Merritt doping case, a matter which could determine if riders such as David Millar will […]
Tour of Beijing: Tony Martin triumphs in new rainbow jersey, Millar second
German HTC Highroad rider opens clear lead on stage one World time trial champion Tony Martin has ‘christened’ his rainbow jersey in fine fashion by winning the opening stage of the Tour of Beijing. The German HTC Highroad rider scorched […]
Oscar Freire wants to continue in 2012, but future team unknown
Brother and agent Antonio Freire speaks of a misunderstanding with Rabobank There is uncertainty about where Oscar Freire will compete in 2012, although suggestions that he could retire appear likely to be unfounded. Earlier today EldiarioMontanes.es reported that a verbal […]