Different objectives for Scarponi and Sastre at Volta a Catalunya
Italian ambitious, Spaniard building form After showing himself as one of the strongest riders in Milan-Sanremo when he managed to bridge the gap between the second and first groups, then sprint it out at the end, Michele Scarponi will aim […]
Rui Costa might return to pro cycling with Movistar team
Rider in talks with former Caisse d’Epargne setup Portuguese rider Rui Costa looks like he could be moving closer to signing with the Movistar team, with Eusebio Unzue appearing to confirm that there have been some talks. “There is that […]
Goss gallops to Milan-Sanremo victory, beating Cancellara and Gilbert
Many pre-race favourites delayed by a crash Australian sprinter Matt Goss started Milan-Sanremo as the HTC Highroad team’s Plan B behind Mark Cavendish, but he proved that he deserves top billing when he thundered to an impressive victory this afternoon. […]
Auction of exclusive pro team items for Save the Children’s Japan Appeal
Chance to help those affected by the tsunami and earthquake Today’s Milan-Sanremo started with a minute’s silence for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, as well as being a gesture to show solidarity with the badly-affected country. […]
Milan-Sanremo: Sergeant says Gilbert is in great form, but admits course makes things difficult
Greipel is Plan B, but recent crash could hamper his chance Omega Pharma Lotto directeur sportif Mark Sergeant has one of the big favourites for the race on his team, and believes that Philippe Gibert is in superb form. However […]
Patrik Sinkewitz suspended after positive A test for human growth hormone
Farnese Vini rider could be banned for life German rider Patrik Sinkewitz is facing a probable life ban from the sport following a positive A sample test for Human Growth Hormone. The German rider already incurred a ban after testing […]
Operacion Puerto: Spanish prosecutors seek 2 year prison term for Eufemiano Fuentes and Manolo Saiz
Charges relate to Operacion Puerto doping affair Controversial Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes and former team owner Manolo Saiz are facing possible two year prison sentence on charges relating to Operación Puerto, with prosecutors seeking a jail term of that duration. […]
Petacchi likely to start Milan-Sanremo after symptoms of illness ease
Lung issues had threatened his participation Having previously expressed some doubt as to whether he would be able to line out in the race, Alessandro Petacchi’s Lampre-ISD team has confirmed that he is now likely to compete on Saturday. The […]
Armitstead will miss track worlds due to injury, Trott takes her place
Young Briton medalled at previous two worlds With the UCI track world championships starting just six days for now, the British team has suffered a setback with the loss of talented endurance rider Lizzie Armitstead from the lineup. British Cycling […]
Aggressive showing for Team Type 1 and Team SpiderTech in Nokere Koerse
Good performances in Belgian single day event North American squads Team Type 1-Sanofi-Aventis and Team Spidertech-C10 had an aggressive showing in today’s Nokere Koerse event, thus justifying their invitations to the 1.1-ranked race. After the day’s breakaway group was brought […]
