Makarov states he’ll only hand over McQuaid dossier to ‘external, independent panel of experts’
UCI management committee member says ethics commission is not sufficiently neutral, sends dossier to USADA UCI management committee member Igor Makarov has said that he will hand over a dossier he commissioned investigating alleged unethical behaviour by UCI president Pat […]
Jungels inks two year deal to race for new Trek team
Luxembourg rider regarded as major young talent One of the most talented young riders in cycling is the latest to be confirmed as riding for the new Trek team from next season, with Luxembourg rider Bob Jungels being given a […]
Former winners Gesink and Nordhaug ready and motivated for Canadian WorldTour events
2010 Montréal victor Gesink satisfied with condition: ‘I’m in a good shape’ Former GP Cycliste de Montréal winner Robert Gesink will aim to repeat his success of 2010 when he lines out as part of the Belkin team in this […]
Champion System team secures another wildcard invite to Tour of Beijing
Final WorldTour race of the season starts one month from today Returning once again to what is a hugely important home race for the team, the Champion System squad has been handed a Tour of Beijing wildcard for the second […]
With worlds approaching, USA Pro Challenge winner Van Garderen back in action for Canadian World Tour races
Tour of Alberta runner up Bookwalter and stage victor Evans also part of very solid squad USA Pro Challenge winner Tejay van Garderen returns to action this weekend when he competes in the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec and Grand […]
Bookwalter finishes second overall in Tour of Alberta, nets fourth runner up slot of the year
BMC Racing Team rider receives ‘nice confirmation’ of his improvement this season American rider Brent Bookwalter clocked up his fourth big stage race runner-up slot of the year on Sunday when he finished second overall in the Tour of Alberta. […]
Horner says podium is ‘doable, for sure,’ but wants to keep pushing for Vuelta victory
With several more mountain stages ahead, American rider seeking chink in Nibali’s armour Having tried to put pressure on race leader Vincenzo Nibali yesterday and again today but being unable to open a gap over him, Chris Horner has said […]
Eyeing world championships, Gilbert plays it safe and withdraws from Vuelta a España
“The form is good and I am still motivated to train at home” With a successful defence of his world championship title taking priority over all else, Philippe Gilbert played it safe and withdrew from the Vuelta a España today, […]
Quintana, Cavendish, Petacchi, Ciolek and Wiggins confirmed for Tour of Britain
Strongest field to date lined up, Martin likely to ride Tour de France runner-up Nairo Quintana and the rider regarded by many in recent years as the fastest sprinter in cycling, Mark Cavendish, are amongst a strong field set to […]
Cookson receives multiple endorsements three weeks before UCI presidential election
McQuaid’s election rival publishes declarations of support from teams, riders and others As the date for the UCI presidential election draws closer, presidential challenger Brian Cookson has received and today published the endorsement of a wide number of individuals, including […]