Video: Cookson and McQuaid speak to European Cycling Union federations, lay out arguments for their election
“For many outside this room, our beautiful sport is associated with ugly things. This has to stop” Appearing at today’s European Cycling Union meeting where the UEC voted upon which candidate it will support in the upcoming UCI election, both […]
Cookson wins crucial European Cycling Union vote, setback for McQuaid
Fourteen UEC delegates given mandate to vote for presidential challenger Brian Cookson has, in theory at least, secured a third of the delegates for the upcoming UCI presidential election today, with the Briton winning a crucial European Cycling Union (UEC) […]
Cookson pledges to only accept UCI president’s role if he gains majority of delegate votes
Says commitment proves he’s not trying to sidestep an election through legal means Although questions remain about whether or not Pat McQuaid has a valid nomination under the current UCI Constitution, his opponent for the presidential election, Brian Cookson, has […]
Obree successful in breaking world prone speed record
Former hour record holder to retire from speed attempts after one final effort today Although his hopes of breaking the 100 mph barrier proved a long way off the mark, Graeme Obree’s two year project to set a new world […]
Valverde: “Horner was unstoppable – he seems like the one to beat right now”
Spaniard paces his effort well to recover from difficult moment on final climb Briefly getting into some difficulty but holding onto his third place with a determined performance, Alejandro Valverde has conceded that Chris Horner may be too strong to […]
Greg LeMond and Time team up to reintroduce LeMond bikes, launch at Interbike next week
New line will begin with limited edition handcrafted bikes commemorating Tour successes Triple Tour de France winner Greg LeMond’s long-awaited return to bicycle manufacturing will occur this year, with the American teaming up with French frame manufacturer Time to relaunch […]
Ben King signs contract with Garmin-Sharp
Vaughters believes former US road race champion will continue to grow Former US national road race champion Ben King has inked a deal to ride with the Garmin Shparp team in 2014, with the 24 year old moving across from […]
McQuaid’s calls for a fully democratic election contrast with actions of predecessor Verbruggen in 2005
Confidential letter sent to confederations acted to damage chances of McQuaid’s election rivals Pat McQuaid’s criticism that Brian Cookson is seeking a coronation and not an election has come under the spotlight with the emergence of a confidential letter sent […]
Nicolas Roche Interview: Psyched Saxo Tinkoff leader pledges to give it everything until the end of the Vuelta
Enjoying aggressive approach and digging deep – “The more f*cked you are at the finish, the more satisfied you are” Having improved from sixth to fifth on yesterday’s seventeenth stage of the Vuelta a España, Irish pro Nicolas Roche has […]
Armstrong’s autobiography lies excused under ‘free speech,’ class action lawsuit dismissed
Judge says US First Amendment means Armstrong didn’t have to tell the truth Ruling that Lance Armstrong was effectively allowed to lie about racing clean due to the First Amendment, a Californian federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit taken by […]
