Trek Livestrong's Sergent beats world-class field in Tour of the Gila TT
Jesse Sergent (Trek Livestrong) pulled off an upset today in stage three at the Tour of the Gila, beating a world-class field in the 26.6 kilometer time trial. The 21 year old Kiwi finished with a time of 34 minutes […]
Tour of California steps up anti-doping efforts
Tour of California organizers, AEG, have announced increased anti-doping efforts with the support of Amgen and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) that will provide additional testing protocols for the fifth edition of the race. The move is designed to supplement […]
HTC-Columbia pulls Cavendish from Romandie following finish-line antics
The HTC-Columbia team has taken Mark Cavendish out of the Tour of Romandie following the conclusion of today’s stage, citing his inappropriate gesture after winning stage two yesterday as the reason. The gesture, which in Britain and several other countries […]
Boogerd criticizes Rabobank for failed Dutch spring
Former professional cyclist Michael Boogerd has openly criticized his former Rabobank team in his column in De Telegraaf. The Dutchman said that he feels the development of young talent in his country has become stagnant, pointing out the recent failed […]
Gilbert to receive unsanctioned UCI World Ranking jersey at Romandie
The Omega Pharma-Lotto team of International Cycling Union (UCI) World Ranking leader Philippe Gilbert has announced the team will present him with a special jersey to signify his accomplishment after the Tour of Romandie stage four finish in Châtel, France. […]
Porte shocks in Tour of Romandie stage three, Rogers moves into overall lead
Australian Richie Porte stunned race favorites in the Tour of Romandie’s stage three time trial with a scorching ride in what was his biggest victory to date. The 25 year old put an incredible 26 seconds on second placed Alejandro […]
Amaran wins Tour of the Gila stage two, Leipheimer maintains overall lead
Luis Amaran (Jamis-Sutter Home p/b Colavita) took the victory today in stage two of the Tour of the Gila, outsprinting Levi Leipheimer (Mellow Johnny’s), who initited the race winning attack with just over a kilometer remaining. Kyle Wamsley (Bissell Pro […]
Team Sky names team for Grand Tour debut in Giro d'Italia
Team Sky have chosen their nine-man team for the Giro d’Italia next month, which will be the squad’s debut performance in a Grand Tour. The team’s overall hopes will be in the form on Briton Bradley Wiggins, who team principal […]
McEwen, Pozzato and Ignatiev to lead Team Katusha in Giro d’Italia
Following an aggressive Spring Classics campaign which saw the Katusha team animate the races but ultimately miss out on the win, the Russian ProTour team will head to the Giro d’Italia with a squad that is more than capable of […]
Valverde possibly linked to Operación Grail doping investigation
The Spanish press have reported that documents seized in searches for Operación Grail, a doping scandal uncovered by the Guardia Civil last November, could link Caisse d’Epargne rider Alejandro Valverde to the use of banned doping practices. Doctor Walter Virú, […]
