Incoming WADA president Reedie says hair sample analysis could be added to anti-doping testing
Method would greatly increase window of detection Previously reliant on urine or blood samples, WADA’s arsenal against doping in sport could be expanded in the future to potentially include hair analysis. Sir Craig Reedie, the incoming WADA president, said that […]
Duarte to lead Team Colombia’s first participation in Tour de Langakwi
Former world espoir champion a likely overall GC contender due to inclusion of Genting Highlands climb Hoping to be selected for the Giro d’Italia, the Colombia team will send one of its top leaders to the Tour de Langakwi in […]
Nys and Vanthourenhout switch to using Trek, world champion ends long association with Colnago
Crelan AA Drink Duo will help American bike manufacturer to develop cross products After using Colnago frames since he turned professional with the Rabobank team in 1998, Sven Nys’ long association with the brand is coming to an end. The […]
Boonen, Cavendish to get 2014 underway in Tour de San Luis
Belgian Classic specialist hoping for return to form after difficult 2013 season The Omega Pharma Quick Step team has selected three of its biggest names to compete in the season-opening Tour de San Luis in Argentina, with former world champions […]
Multiple national masters’ champion LeDuc given two year ban for using cocktail of banned substances
In competition test from US masters showed presence of EPO, amphetamine and a steroid Testing positive for three separate banned products at the US masters’ road national championships on September 6th, the 62 year old amateur David LeDuc has been […]
Flèche Wallonne winner Moreno hit by car, but likely to only miss two days of training
Katusha rider’s bike absorbs much of the force of impact Flèche Wallonne champion and double Vuelta a España stage winner Dani Moreno is thanking his fortune after he escaped serious injury when being hit by a car yesterday. The Katusha […]
Luis Leon Sanchez to begin Caja Rural contract with La Tropicale Amissa Bongo in January
Spaniard eager to return to racing after limited programme in 2014 Naming the Tropicale Amissa Bongo as his first race of the year, Luis Leon Sanchez has said that he is eager and motivated to get back into competition soon, […]
Hoste continues to insist upon his innocence after two year ban and 150,000 euro fine handed down
Former Classic specialist considering appeal of biological passport sanction Almost a full year after the UCI requested that the Belgian federation KBWB/RLVB open disciplinary proceedings against triple Tour of Flanders runner-up Leif Hoste for biological passport violations, the former pro […]
Bettini quits as Italy’s national coach, has been in initial talks with team of Fernando Alonso
Former world and Olympic champion ready to try something new Double world champion Paolo Bettini is set to leave his position as the Italian national coach, with a place with the planned team of Fernando Alonso looking likely to be […]
Superprestige: Sven Nys wins under the lights for the fifth time
World champion pays tribute to his Colnago on his final race on the Italian marque Sven Nys (Crelan-KDL) took an emotional fifth victory in the traditional floodlit race around the streets and playing fields of Diegem, the sixth race in […]
