Weylandt, Klemme and Monfort confirmed for Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project
Team aims to help each rider develop and become more versatile There’s still no indication when the title sponsor will be revealed, but the rider lineup continues to be unveiled, little by little, for the new Luxembourg pro squad. Andy […]
Voigt confirmed as joining Schlecks on new Luxembourg Team
German strongman to add experience, strength and laughs to new squad One of cycling’s most colourful characters, Jens Voigt, has been confirmed as moving to the new Luxembourg cycling team for the 2011 season. The news, which has long been […]
Pozzato defends his tactics, admits following Boonen and Gilbert
Italian claims that Gilbert apologized after recent criticisms Answering recent criticisms that he races negatively and worries more about marking key riders rather than riding his own race, the Italian rider Filippo Pozzato has defended his actions. “After Paris-Tours, I […]
Saxo Bank announces collaboration with sports psychologist
Østenkjær will work with riders and management to improve performances Riders and staff with the Saxo Bank Sungard team will have a boost next season thanks to a new agreement signed between the squad and Erik Østenkjær from Sports Psychology […]
Saxo Bank – Sungard adds Hoffman, Guidi, Mauduit and Gates to directeur sportif line-up
Riis signs four to support and guide team’s riders With plans well underway for the 2011 season, the Saxo Bank Sungard team has announced the names of those who will guide the riders next year. Existing sports directors Brad McGee […]
Benatti and Viganò amongst new signings for Luxembourg pro team
Neo-pro Nizzolo and Portuguese climber Pires also come on board Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck and his brother Frank have had some firepower added to their team for next year, following the announcement that top sprinter Daniele Bennati, fellow […]
Matt Damon confirmed for Lance Armstrong documentary, release date in 2011
American actor will take narration role Matt Damon has been confirmed as being involved in a Lance Armstrong documentary due for release next year, with the American actor set to narrate the Alex Gibney-made film. The project, which is mainly […]
Schleck hasn’t spoken to Contador, but says he hopes he’s innocent
Believes the Col du Galibier stage will be the most decisive of the 2011 Tour de France Saxo Bank rider Andy Schleck has finished as runner up to Alberto Contador in the past two Tours de France, and stands to […]
Tom Boonen expects a very nervous Tour de France
Quick Step star rider believes Green Jersey rule change will transform race Tuesday’s announcement of the Tour de France route saw one unexpected change to the rules; rather than having three intermediate sprints, the number will be slashed to just […]
Brailsford says Team Sky will aim for early yellow jersey in 2011 Tour de France
Yates also expects riders to be more competitive The team had a relatively quiet campaign in this year’s race, but Team Sky Principal Dave Brailsford plans to do things differently in 2011 and wants his riders to aim for early […]