Boonen and Team Quick Step unveil 2011 team colours
Blue, white and red mix together in striking kit Quick Step has unveiled what is arguably one of the most attractive of the new team jerseys for the 2011 season, releasing images today of the kit it will use from […]
RFEC won’t announce Contador decision until mid-January, appeals likely
Spanish federation president believes matter is certain to go to CAS Spanish cycling federation (RFEC) president Juan Carlos Castaño has said that he believes the final conclusion of the Alberto Contador case is some way off, with a ruling from […]
Steegmans training with Quick Step in Calpe, return likely?
Belgian’s presence at training camp suggests RadioShack release probable Belgian sprinter and Classics rider Gert Steegmans has not officially re-signed with the Quick Step team, but that transfer appears more likely than ever due to his presence at the team […]
Spanish Olympic Committee president wants maximum ban if Contador found guilty
Insists Spain is not complacent Seeking perhaps to tackle the perception that Spain is soft on doping, the country’s Olympic Committee president Alejandro Blanco has said that those who are found guilty of using banned substances should face tough penalties. […]
Pegasus Sports reported as having a European sponsor if Pro Continental licence is given
Suggestions of tension with Cycling Australia Having made the UCI’s late application deadline on Wednesday, the Pegasus Sports team is awaiting a decision on whether or not it will be given a Pro Continental licence for its debut season in […]
Seven ProTeams to miss Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne
Saxo Bank-SunGard, Astana and RadioShack amongst absentees ProTeam teams Saxo Bank-SunGard, Lampre-ISD, Astana, Liquigas-Cannondale, Team RadioShack, Team Movistar and Euskaltel-Euskadi will all be absent from the 2011 edition of Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne, with the septet not appearing on the teams list released […]
Team Type 1 hoping to complete Teklehaymanot signing, despite delays
Talented African champion still awaiting pro deal Team Type 1 has confirmed that it is interested in signing the talented Eritrean talent rider Daniel Teklehaymanot to the squad, but is currently facing issues in trying to finalise the deal. “We […]
Could Eufemiano Fuentes lose his medical licence?
Ethics commission will study situation, but won’t act for now For many it may seem inconceivable that Eufemiano Fuentes has been able to retain his medical licence despite the blood bags and banned substances seized from his Madrid lab in […]
Sparks believes Irish track riders have potential to qualify for 2012 Olympics
Says Irvine is one of the most naturally talented riders he has worked with Andy Sparks, the US Olympic coach for Beijing 2008 and current coach to the Irish team, believes that Irish rider Martyn Irvine should qualify for the […]
UCI confirms Pegasus Sports met Pro Continental licence deadline
Team must now wait while application is processed The Pegasus Sports team’s bid to gain a Pro Continental licence for 2011 has moved to the next level, following confirmation from the UCI that it did indeed receive the necessary documents […]