Philippe Gilbert looking at a light spring schedule with focus firmly on April
Classics specialist aiming to hold on to top form through all of April Considering Philippe Gilbert’s upward trajectory over the past seasons, there are few riders that invite more interest looking ahead to the coming year. With that in mind, […]
Jakob Fuglsang and Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project opt to focus on Tour de France
Ardennes Classics, World Time Trial Championships, and Italian Fall Classics also goals for Fuglsang 25 year old, Jakob Fuglsang, was a major, but unsurprising loss to Bjarne Riis’s Saxo Bank team at the end of the 2010 season. The announcement […]
Luca Mazzanti signs one year deal with Farnese Vini-Neri
36 year old Italian should provide excellent support for Italian Champion, Giovanni Visconti 36 year old, Luca Mazzanti, has found a home for the 2011 season and just in the nick of time. Following a two year stint with Russian […]
Recently retired Christophe Brandt to begin work with Walloon Cycling Federation
33 year old to take position as assistant technical director with a focus on talent development Recently retired Omega Pharma-Lotto domestique, Christophe Brandt, didn’t have to wait long before he found his new post-racing career. According to Le Soir, the […]
Paul Voss breaks arm, likely sidelined until March
Endura Racing signing came to grief at recent cyclocross World Cup in Zolder 24 year old, Paul Voss, is looking at an extended period off of his bike following a crash at the recent cyclocross World Cup in Zolder. Voss […]
Ivan Basso to cap off busy early season with Ardennes Classics
Two-time Giro d’Italia looks set to pass on the Giro in hopes of Tour de France glory 2010 was unquestionably the best season ever for the Liquigas team. The Italian squad netted two of the year’s three Grand Tour’s, and […]
Fabian Cancellara tested around 55 times in 2010
Swiss superstar unhappy about out of competition test the day after Christmas If there are any doubts about the tenacity of the anti-doping effort, Fabian Cancellara can confirm otherwise. The four-time World Time Trial Champion received a visit from doping […]
Andre Greipel and Charlotte Becker voted top German cyclists for 2010
Readers of the German magazine impressed by Greipel’s win tally and Becker’s National Championship Andre Greipel and Charlotte Becker were voted the German men’s and women’s cyclists of the year respectively. The riders were selected by the readership of the […]
Allan Davis looking toward banner 2011 year: "I've changed physically, I feel stronger, with more depth."
Astana’s Australian sprinter eyeing that elusive big win 30 year old, Allan Davis, is preparing for what could be the biggest season of his career in 2011. The Astana rider admits to Diario Vasco that 2010 was, “the best year […]
Bjarne Riis rails on a spoiled younger generation, lauds the efforts of Michael Morkov
Saxo Bank/SunGard manager takes a hard look at the sport’s budding talents Bjarne Riis has never been far from the public eye over the transfer and winter seasons. His signing of Alberto Contador, his subsequent defense of his star rider, […]
