Astarloza found positive for EPO
Spaniard Mikel Astarloza, winner of the 16th stage of the Tour de France, has been suspended after failing an out of competition doping test, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said Friday. The UCI said it had informed Astarloza of the […]
UCI: Doping bans from 2008 Tour de France extended
In a statement to day, the International Cycling Union (UCI) announced they would follow suit with the French Anti-Doping agency and extend the bans of the five cyclists who tested positive in the 2008 Tour de France. The UCI said […]
Equipment manufacturers want to be in the loop
Today the cycling equipment industry announced the formation of the Global Organization of Cycling Equipment Manufacturers (GOCEM), a means to provide a voice for the industry. GOCEM’s long-term mission is to bridge the gap between the manufacturers and the International […]
Jalabert names 18 for worlds
Laurent Jalabert, the selector for the 2009 French worlds team, has announced a preliminary list of 18 riders that will make up his final selection. This year’s World Championships take place in Mendrisio, Switzerland from the 23-27 of September. The […]
Collarbone fracture for Hincapie
Team Columbia-HTC captain George Hincapie was diagnosed Tuesday with a fractured clavicle as the result of a crash during stage 17 of the Tour de France. He reported his condition on the social networking site Twitter saying, “Got some bad […]
Spain's PM says Contador 'has no rival'
The prime minister Spain personally congratulated 2009 Tour de France winner Alberto Contador today in Madrid, saying he was at a level far above the rest. “He has no rival, even if that is hard to accept for some,” Prime […]
Vinokourov has no problem with Contador
Rumors are circulating that 2009 Tour de France winner Alberto Contador will extend his contract with team Astana for two years. The fact that both Lance Armstrong and Johan Bruyneel are leaving the team has opened up as door for […]
Schleck brothers will remain at Saxo Bank
Rumors that surfaced about the possible move of the Schleck brothers across to seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong’s RadioShack team are, in fact, rumors. Giovanni Lombardi, who is the personal manager for both Andy and Frank, told Le […]
Fédrigo extends with Bbox-Bouygues Telecom
Frenchman Pierrick Fédrigo has decided to continue riding for the French Bbox-Bouygues Telecom directed by Jean-Rene Bernaudeau. An announcement on the team’s website quashed rumors that Fédrigo would ride for Bjarne Riis’ Saxo Bank team. “He will remain with us […]
Columbia-HTC's Greipel will take over for Cavendish at the Vuelta
Columbia-HTC’s star sprinter Mark Cavendish will be sitting out the 2009 Vuelta a España after incredible performances in both the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France. Cavendish broke the British record for total stage wins in the Tour de […]
