Roche regrets lost opportunity as he pulls out of Dauphiné
‘I’m literally cut from my ankle to my chin’ Irish rider Nicolas Roche had big ambitions going into the final days of the Critérium du Dauphiné, but was a non starter this morning due to the injuries he sustained in […]
Roche’s injuries assessed, will decide tomorrow if he will continue in Dauphiné
Tough day for Ag2r La Mondiale with Kadri out due to injury Although he finished the stage, the chances of Nicolas Roche fighting for his stated goal of a top eight overall finish in the Critérium du Dauphiné evaporated today […]
Dauphiné: Roche psyched for mountains, chasing top five on stage and eighth overall
Irishman feeling ambitious as form improves The ambitious Irish pro Nicolas Roche has set himself specific targets heading into the final three days of the Critérium du Dauphiné, believing that he can ride well in the mountains and move back […]
Tour de Langkawi to expand, more ProTeams promised next season
Outline of race route released for 2012 event Scheduled to take place one month later than this year and thus avoiding a clash with the Santos Tour Down Under, the organisers of the Tour de Langkawi have pledged that more […]
Trek reaffirms support for Armstrong as ongoing investigation continues
Suggestions that Livestrong fundraising could be damaged Although the much-publicised investigation into the US Postal Service team has undoubtedly impacted upon Lance Armstrong’s public image, Trek has said that it is standing by its relationship with the former pro. The […]
Video – Tony Martin Interview: Aiming for a high GC finish in Tour de France
Dauphiné stage win adds to increasing confidence of German rider First in the Volta ao Algarve, first in Paris-Nice, second overall in the Tour de Romandie and now a stage winner in the Critérium du Dauphiné; Tony Martin’s excellent 2011 […]
Big guns gearing up for today’s Dauphiné time trial
Important test on same course as Tour de France TT The overall contenders and TT specialists are gearing up for a major clash in today’s time trial at the Critérium du Dauphiné, a 42.5 kilometre test which is long enough […]
UCI says it’s monitoring Riccò situation, won't block return to racing
Investigation into rider stalls after death of medical expert With controversial rider Riccardo Riccò looking set to return to competition next week, the UCI has said that it is monitoring the situation in relation to the enquiry into his case. […]
Le Coq Sportif to replace Nike as Tour de France yellow jersey supplier
French brand to return after 24 year absence After over two decades away from the event, French clothing manufacturer Le Coq Sportif is making a return to the Tour de France. It will once again sponsor the yellow jersey in […]
Rod Ellingworth Interview Part II: Cavendish wants to be more than just a sprinter
Sky Procycling coach assesses Swift, Appollonio and Boasson Hagen Describing Mark Cavendish as the fastest rider in cycling, the Manxman’s coaching advisor Rod Ellingworth has emphasised that he wants to do much more in the sport than winning bunch sprints. […]
