Deignan to take a break, seeks to identify health problem
Irishman won’t ride national championships Ireland’s Philip Deignan was official confirmed today as missing the Tour de France, being one of three riders who were overlooked from the Cervélo Test Team’s original twelve-man pre-selection for the race. The 26 year […]
Danilo Hondo extends with Lampre-Farnese Vini for two more years
Likely to finish out his career with the Italian ProTour squad Following a solid early season that included a stage win at the Giro di Sardegna, German sprinter Danilo Hondo’s contract with the Lampre-Farnese Vini team has been extended for […]
Schumacher trains hard for comeback after doping suspension
German still looking for a team; eligible to race again in late August Stefan Schumacher is training hard in his German home region for a possible comeback in the fall of this year. Schumacher is still suspended for doping until […]
Leif Hoste breaks eye socket in Tour de Suisse crash, Tour de France in question
Injuries much worse than first thought Omega Pharma-Lotto’s three-time Tour of Flanders runner-up Leif Hoste was forced to abandon the Tour de Suisse yesterday after being involved in a crash. The Belgian was initially thought to have only superficial wounds, […]
Ster Elektrotoer: Hansen ends drought with stage four win, move into overall lead
Takes first win since national time trial title in 2008 HTC-Columbia’s Adam Hansen has won the hilly 194 kilometer fourth stage of the Ster Elektrotoer from Verviers to La Gileppe today, powering past Laurent Beuret (Carmiooro – NGC) and Johan […]
Team Kautsha confirms Kim Kirchen in coma following heart attack
Return to the sport unlikely if heart damaged Team Katusha confirmed that Kim Kirchen has been put in an induced coma following a heart attack at the Tour de Suisse Friday evening. The team said Kirchen’s medical state has now […]
Tour de Suisse: Katusha's Kirchen rushed to hospital with heart problems
Tour de France start could be in jeopardy Team Katusha’s Kim Kirchen has pulled out of the Tour de Suisse and been admitted to the hospital after complaining of heart problems at the team’s hotel Friday evening. The former Luxembourg […]
RadioShack's Lance Armstrong plays down chances for eighth Tour de France crown
Seven-time Tour de France champion nearing last chance for number eight Speaking from the Tour de Suisse where he currently sits in seventh overall, Team RadioShack leader Lance Armstrong has played down his chances of winning next month’s Tour de […]
Filippo Pozzato extends contract with Team Katusha
Italian champion happy to stay with Russian team Italian champion Filippo Pozzato has decided to renew his contract with the Katusha team. The team’s president Andrei Tchmil and Pozzato came to an agreement yesterday in Lonato (Brescia), but the terms […]
Route du Sud: Vachon sprints to stage one win in Saint-Gaudens
Opening stage ends with photo finish Bretagne-Schuller’s Florian Vachon the 211.5 kilometer opening stage of the Route du Sud today in the town of Saint-Gaudens. The Frenchman outkicked Belgian Gianni Meersman (Francaise des Jeux) and Spainiard Angel Arcos Vicioso (Andalucia-Cajasur) […]
