“I’m much better this season”, says Kevin Pauwels
Telenet-Fidea rider developing further in the shadow of Zdenek Stybar Kevin Pauwels (Telenet-Fidea) is having the best season of his career so far. The 26-year-old, who was under-23 World champion in 2004, has spent much of his career in the […]
Kalmthout organiser praying for good weather for Cyclocross World Cup
Last year’s snow caused a financial loss as spectators stayed away The organisers of this Sunday’s World Cup cyclocross race in Kalmthout, Belgium are hoping that they will have no repeat of last year’s heavy snow, according to Sporza. While […]
Spanish Cycling president welcomes Operación Galgo
“It’s very good to clean up doping in sport,” says Carlos Castaño Carlos Castaño, the President of the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC), has welcomed the latest Spanish doping scandal, Operación Galgo, according to La Marca. Castaño, speaking at the presentation […]
Giorgio Squinzi remembers Aldo Sassi “clean cycling and winning”
Mapei boss has fond memories of late cycling coach Giorgio Squinzi, managing director of the Mapei chemical company since 1984, worked with recently deceased coach Aldo Sassi for many years, as the sponsor of the cycling team he coached and […]
Arenberg Forest to remain in 2011 Paris-Roubaix
Infamous cobbled sector stays in the race despite rumours to the contrary The infamous Trouée d’Arenberg cobbles are to feature in the 2011 Paris-Roubaix course after all, according to Het Nieuwsblad. It was rumoured that the 2.4km stretch of cobblestones, […]
Increased revenue for Tour de France organiser thanks to "Lance Armstrong effect"
Seven-time winner’s comeback fuelled interest and investment on the race Although he was unable to add to his tally of seven victories, Lance Armstrong’s presence in the 2009 Tour de France was a financial success for race organiser Amaury Sports […]
Hitec Products-UCK women’s team to wear Craft through 2012
Emma Johansson’s new team to be clothed by Swedish clothing company The Norwegian-registered women’s Hitec Products-UCK team will wear clothing supplied by Craft for the next two seasons, the team announced today. The team has been in existence since 2009 […]
Iljo Keisse invited to ride Rotterdam Six Days despite UCI position on racing outside Belgium
On and off suspension saga continues for Quick Step track rider The saga of Iljo Keisse took another twist today when the organisers of the Rotterdam Six Days invited the Quick Stepper to ride in the event this coming January. […]
Marianne Vos to kick off her cyclocross season this weekend
World champion to ride ten races to build up to title defence World cyclocross champion Marianne Vos (Nederland Bloeit) has announced a ten-race list of cyclocross races that she is to compete in this year. The 23-year-old is starting her […]
Fränk Schleck opens permanent Amstel Gold cycle route
Signposted cycle tourist course officially unveiled by 2006 race winner Fränk Schleck (Saxo Bank) was present at the Amstel Gold Xperience at the base of the Cauberg in Valkenburg, Netherlands to unveil the new Amstel Gold Race 365, according to […]