Freire denies Rasmussen’s suggestion of doping, Danish climber backtracks and says he never saw him take substances
Orica GreenEdge wants clarification from Weening After Michael Rasmussen claimed yesterday that each of his team-mates during the 2007 Tour de France had used some form of doping products, triple world champion Oscar Freire has threatened to sue and caused […]
Verbruggen says UCI didn’t protect Armstrong, and they are not friends
Former UCI chief fights back against critics in long statement Former UCI president Hein Verbruggen has rejected suggestions that the governing body shielded Lance Armstrong from detection, issuing that denial as part of a long statement released yesterday defending his […]
Tinkov’s spokesman confirms talks with Team Saxo Tinkoff plus other squads about possible purchase of a team
Russian billionaire seems intent on owning his own team, but will it happen for 2014? Although he said after talks with Cannondale failed that it would be 2015 before he had a team in cycling, it appears that there is […]
Report: Luis Leon Sanchez won’t be part of Movistar in 2014
Spanish team completes lineup with 27 riders, including Valverde and Quintana Rumoured a fortnight ago to be on the way to the Movistar squad, the anticipated move of Luis Leon Sanchez to the team now looks like it won’t happen. […]
UCI disputes Rasmussen’s claim that he was below reticulocyte threshold during 2005 Tour de France
Maassen confirms that UCI contacted Rabobank to speak to team doctor Leinders during race Former Rabobank team manager Frans Maassen has provided partial confirmation of Michael Rasmussen’s claim this week that the UCI had known about suspect blood values during […]
Rasch to retire after 2014 Classics campaign, will become Sky directeur sportif then
“I plan to fight for my place up until Paris-Roubaix” He’s had a career shaped mainly by his riding for others and now Gabriel Rasch has been confirmed as a future directeur sportif for the Sky team, once again helping […]
New Wanty team may offer contracts to Sanchez or Anton
Van der Schueren trying to get additional budget to sign more riders Two months before the start of 2014, former Olympic champion Samuel Sanchez still remains without a contract for next season, as does his Euskaltel Euskadi team-mate Igor Anton. […]
Cooke believes his career is likely finished after Orica GreenEdge decides not to renew his contract
Former Tour de France green jersey rider says no hard feelings with Australian team Accepting that his career has almost certainly run its course, Baden Cooke is considering what next to do after not being retained by Orica GreenEdge. “I […]
Saxo Bank gives its backing to Riis following Rasmussen allegations
“The latest allegations do not appear credible to me. It ‘s not going to affect our relationship with Bjarne at all” Following claims made by Michael Rasmussen that Bjarne Riis was aware of his doping while he was part of […]
Rasmussen makes doping claims against Hesjedal, Sorensen, Høj and others
States both Bjarne Riis and the UCI were aware of his use of banned substances but didn’t act Former pro Michael Rasmussen has made a range of allegations against others in the sport, saying that Ryder Hesjedal, Rolf Sorensen, Nicki […]
