Thomas Voeckler says Jeannie Longo is at fault over missed tests
Rider reserves judgement over allegations her husband ordered EPO Thomas Voeckler, one of the biggest stars in French cycling, has commented on the Jeannie Longo situation, saying that while he doesn’t want to rush to judgement over the alleged use […]
Contador defence receives setback as WADA confirms Clenbuterol will remain banned
No threshold level permitted for growth promoter Alberto Contador’s hope that WADA might impose a threshold limit for Clenbuterol was dashed Tuesday, with the World Anti Doping Agency confirming that the substance will remain banned in any quantities. The agency […]
Knee problem forces Frank Schleck to end his season
Worlds’ crash means no Lombardy for Leopard Trek rider Frank Schleck’s aim of contesting the big end of season one-day races including the Giro di Lombardia has been dashed due to lingering issues after his crash in Sunday’s world road […]
Clarification of Andrey Kasheckin’s hour record attempt obtained
Rider will target velodrome record rather than targeting Sosenka’s mark Following indications in the media that Andrey Kashechkin will attempt the world hour record of Ondrej Sosenka, clarification has been sought and obtained about the bid. Velonation has been told […]
Andrey Kashechkin to aim for world hour record?
Attempt will take place in November After a disappointing Vuelta a España where he said he would be aiming for a top five finish overall but instead ended up riding support for Fredrik Kessiakoff and placing 89th, there are reports […]
Tom Zirbel to return to European racing in 2012
Announcement due soon on which team he will join After several months of solid racing in the US, time trial specialist Tom Zirbel has confirmed that he will return to European racing in 2012. The 32 year old will compete […]
Oscar Sevilla handed six month doping ban in Hydroxyethyl starch case
Spanish rider won’t fight suspension Spanish rider Oscar Sevilla will sit out the upcoming RCN Classic in Colombia, with the rider and his team confirming that he will not contest a suspension imposed on him ten days ago after his […]
World champ Mark Cavendish moves up to fourth in IG Markets Pro Cycling Index
Gilbert’s huge lead unaffected by quiet world championships Mark Cavendish’s historic victory in the world road race championships yesterday earned Britain its first road race title since Tom Simpson won in 1965, and handed the Manx rider the right to […]
Kai Reus returning to top-level racing in 2012
Unnamed team makes offer to Dutch talent Continuing the buildup in his return to pro cycling, former world junior champion Kai Reus has confirmed that he will once again compete with a high level team in 2012. The 26 year […]
World Championships: Cavendish powers to victory in Elite road race
Briton beats Matt Goss and Andre Greipel in Copenhagen Bursting through a mass of sprinters with 100 metres to go, Mark Cavendish delivered on his status as one of the top favourites to win the Elite world road race championships […]
