David Clinger handed lifetime ban for clenbuterol positive
Tested positive while serving a two year suspension for first offence Former US Postal Service, Festina and Rock Racing rider David Clinger has been handed a lifetime ban from cycling by the US Anti Doping Agency, incurring the ban after […]
Evans on Hushovd: Australian says he doesn’t want to 'ride with a sprinter' in next year’s Tour
Clarification of remarks to be sought Speaking during a crowd-thronged celebratory homecoming in Melbourne, Tour de France champion Cadel Evans has suggested that he won’t work with world champ Thor Hushovd during next year’s race. The comments are likely to […]
Farrar to lead American squad in Sunday’s Olympic test event in London
Cavendish and other big names also scheduled to take part Although some parts of London and other British cities have been affected by rioting and looting in recent days, the Olympic test event scheduled for the capital this Sunday is […]
Vroomen raises questions about UCI bio passport
Cervélo co-founder claims a large gap in testing may have existed Cervélo co-founder Gerard Vroomen has raised questions about the UCI’s biological passport, saying that in his knowledge, a large gap may have existed in testing up until at least […]
UCI awaiting final paperwork prior to approving Kashechkin’s start in Vuelta a España
Last document to be sent to governing body With the Vuelta a España start now just a week and a half away, the participation of Andrey Kashechkin in the event is close to being verified. The rider has already negotiated […]
Casper to Ag2r La Mondiale, Poels and Ruijgh extend with Vacansoleil DCM
Teams aiming for big 2012 seasons As cycling’s transfer season continues, three new contracts have been confirmed for riders by the Vacansoleil DCM and Ag2r La Mondiale teams. French sprinter Jimmy Casper has been signed up by the latter, inking […]
Eneco Tour: Greipel takes second stage win, Phinney holds onto leader’s jersey
American rider loses time to Boasson Hagen For the second day running, German sprinter Andre Greipel (Omega Pharma-Lotto) proved quickest at the Eneco Tour, blasting to victory at the end of a 173.7 kilometre stage to Ardooie. He once again […]
Brammeier says two year deal was lost with HTC Highroad
Directeur sportif Valerio Piva to Katusha Irish road race champion Matt Brammeier has spoken of his frustration with the winding down of the HTC Highroad team, with his comments revealing just how far plans had advanced for the future of […]
Alex Rasmussen signs two year deal with Garmin-Cervélo
Former track world champion will boost team in various areas One day after Thor Hushovd announced that he was moving on from Garmin-Cervélo, the team has announced that it has signed another Scandinavian rainbow jersey-wearer to the squad. Alex Rasmussen, […]
Igor Anton to head Euskaltel Euskadi team in Vuelta a España
Basque rider crashed out while leading last year’s race Almost a year after crashing out of the Vuelta a España while in the leader’s jersey, Igor Anton will return to the Spanish Tour at the helm of the Euskaltel Euskadi […]
