Ricco hearing postponed for two weeks
Rider requests more time before meeting CONI Initially scheduled for this Friday April 1st, Riccardo Riccò’s hearing before the Italian Olympic Committee’s anti-doping agency CONI has been put off until April 13th. The rider has requested an extension before the […]
WADA confirms it will appeal Contador case to CAS
Agency will lodge separate application to that of UCI Five days after the UCI said that it would appeal Alberto Contador’s clearing by the Spanish federation RFEC, the World Anti-Doping Agency has confirmed that it too will pursue the matter […]
USADA comments on Zirbel sanction reduction, rider explains circumstances behind concession
Time trial specialist eligible to resume racing immediately The United States Anti Doping Agency has commented on today’s news that Tom Zirbel has had his two year sanction reduced, verifying that the rider can return to racing straight away. “We […]
Menchov says Volta a Catalunya participation was important form-builder
Russian rider believes his condition is turning around Although he finished a distant 133rd overall in the Volta a Catalunya, 26 minutes and 19 seconds behind the overall winner Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank SunGard), Denis Menchov doesn’t appear to be […]
McQuaid states that plasticizers do not form part of UCI's Contador appeal to CAS
UCI president says that Contador hasn’t yet proven that meat was the cause of positive test Pat McQuaid has said that plasticizers do not form part of the governing body’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, in relation […]
Brailsford questions Great Britain’s participation in 2012 world championships
Says distance means team might give races a miss Following what was a quieter performance than was anticipated in the world track championships in Apeldoorn, British Cycling’s high performance director Dave Brailsford has suggested that the country could sidestep next […]
Hajo Seppelt Interview: Lingering questions about the Contador positive
Clenbuterol traces, unusual delays and suggestions of plasticizers On Thursday, the UCI announced its decision in relation to the Alberto Contador situation, opting to take the case further to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The Spaniard tested positive during […]
Australia dominates world track championship as Britain loses pace
Best-ever performance by Aussie team Four years ago at the same point in the Olympic cycle, Great Britain dominated the track worlds and gave a signal that they would go on to be by far the most successful national at […]
Team Type 1 confirms it’s aiming to return in less than a week
US squad determined to fight on after bike theft Team Type 1 riders lost their bicycles, equipment and other items when thieves broke into its vehicles on Friday night. CEO and Founder Phil Southerland has said that the team is […]
Criterium International: Frank Schleck takes first season win on Col de l’Ospedale
Leopard Trek rider nets second victory of the day for new team Showing that his Grand Tour form is building well, Frank Schleck was best of the big guns on stage one of Critérium International. The Luxembourg road race champion […]
