Andy Schleck regrets having to miss Canadian WorldTour races
Tooth problem rules him out, rider to return in GP Wallonie The scheduled appearance of Andy Schleck at the GP Cycliste de Quebec and GP Cycliste de Montreal will not now take place, with the rider announcing on his Twitter […]
Daniel Martin regains confidence, wants to ride strongly on l’Angliru
Had said yesterday he was in ‘survival’ mode, but is fired up today After winning a stage earlier in the Vuelta a España, Garmin-Cervélo rider Dan Martin is hoping to do something big on today’s toughest finish of the race. […]
Astana’s Roman Kireyev says that it was his own choice to retire from cycling
Young rider denies he stepped aside to enable Vinkourov to return A week and a half after the Astana team announced that the Kazahkstani rider Roman Kireyev was retiring from the sport, the former rider has spoken about his reasons […]
Oscar Freire confirmed as sole Spanish captain at world championships
Stopping Vuelta doesn’t affect triple winner’s position on team Although he withdrew from the Vuelta a España due to illness, thus having less than ideal preparation, the Spanish cycling federation’s faith in Oscar Freire’s ability to get himself into top […]
Ridley announces eight year deal with new Lotto team
Lazer and 4ZA also on board for same period Few details have yet been confirmed about the lineup of the new Lotto team, but the same can’t be said about its equipment. Belgian bike manufacturer Ridley has confirmed that it […]
Taylor Phinney withdraws from Vuelta a España
American rider exhausted, but work could boost worlds prospects After completing twelve stages of his first Grand Tour, American rider Taylor Phinney has withdrawn from the Vuelta a España. He was confirmed as pulling out of the race 95 kilometres […]
Matti Breschel out of 2011 world road race championships
Last year’s silver medallist forced to withdraw from home race Matti Breschel’s big goal of taking a world title on home soil has had to be abandoned due to the injuries he suffered in a crash last week at the […]
Pinotti says London 2012 was a big factor in his decision to join the BMC Racing Team
Italian rider looking forward to returning to racing in Canadian WorldTour events Although he admits that it will be emotional to finish up on his time with HTC Highroad and that he will miss the squad, Italian rider Marco Pinotti […]
Wouter Weylandt’s daughter is born
Belgian rider’s girlfriend gives birth four months after his passing Almost four months after Wouter Weylandt tragically passed away in the Giro d’Italia, his daughter has been born. The Leopard Trek rider’s girlfriend Sophie De Graeve’s gave birth yesterday to […]
Contador wishes to extend his contract with Saxo Bank SunGard
Uncertainty exists about rider’s future, but Riis says his best years are ahead Less than a year into his two year deal with the Saxo Bank SunGard team, Alberto Contador has said that he wishes to prolong his contract with […]
