Brian Nygaard confirmed as leaving Leopard-Trek
Following reports yesterday that Brian Nygaard and Leopard Trek have parted ways, the Dane and the team have both officially confirmed the separation today. Nygaard helped set up the squad after being approached by Luxembourg businessman Flavio Becca but after […]
Race radios to be permitted in top level events in 2012 as assessment continues
UCI and AIGCP welcome progress on previous tensions Although no final decision has been reached on the long-term use of race radios in cycling, the devices are set to be permitted in top level races next year, specifically WorldTour and […]
Philippe Gilbert continues to lead IG Markets Pro Cycling Index
Belgian heads new ranking system, Cobo and Froome making big gains in Vuelta Although he’s missed the Vuelta a España, Belgian rider Philippe Gilbert continues to lead the IG Markets Pro Cycling Index ahead of triple Tour de France winner […]
Fabian Cancellara to leave Vuelta a España today
World TT champion planning towards defence of his title With six days left until the end of the Vuelta a España, Fabian Cancellara has said that he will leave the race in order to build towards the world time trial […]
Emilia Fahlin races to prologue victory in Tour de l’Ardeche
HTC Highroad rider picks up first individual UCI victory Having said in a video interview earlier this year that one of her big season goals was to grab her first big win, Swedish rider Emilia Fahlin achieved that target in […]
Leopard Trek confirms collaboration with RadioShack and Nissan
Horner, Klöden and Brajkovic amongst those moving to Luxembourg squad Appearing to contradict l’Equipe’s contention that the Leopard Trek team will cease to exist, the squad has announced this evening that a collaboration of sponsors will take place, but says […]
Sky’s Wiggins and Froome pledge to battle onwards
Multiple other teams showing interest in securing Froome’s signature Speaking on the second rest day of the Vuelta a España, Sky Procycling duo Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome have pledged to fight onwards in a bid to topple race leader […]
UCI, riders awaiting further details over reported end of Leopard Trek
Fuglsang says he knows nothing of L’Equipe report Cycling’s governing body the UCI has said that it has received no official word about the situation with the Leopard Trek team, which l’Equipe reported today will stop at the end of […]
Investigators conclude that Riccardo Riccò did undergo a banned transfusion
Final pronouncement pending but rider’s career looks to be over Controversial Italian rider Riccardo Riccò appears to be facing a probable life ban from the sport of cycling after investigators concluded that the rider did indeed undergo a banned blood […]
Charly Wegelius to end pro career next Saturday
Strong British domestique went close to several victories Eleven years after he made his professional debut with the Mapei team, British rider Charly Wegelius has announced that he is to end his time as a pro rider. The 33 year […]
