Sky insists Tiernan Locke was clean in 2013, says he is suspended from all team activities
“There are no doubts about his approach or performance in Team Sky” Noting that one of its current riders Jonanthan Tiernan Locke has been redflagged by the UCI and the governing body has charged him with violating its anti-doping rules, […]
Sorensen and Kroon sign contract extensions with Team Tinkoff Saxo
Veteran riders remaining on board for at least one more year Team Tinkoff Saxo has made further announcements in relation to its lineup of riders for 2014, following on from yesterday’s news that Oliver Zaugg and Matteo Tosatto would remain […]
UCI asks British Cycling to open disciplinary proceedings against Jonathan Tiernan-Locke
British rider’s biological passport data “demonstrated an anti-doping rule violation” The International Cycling Union (UCI) has requested that British Cycling initiates disciplinary proceedings against Team Sky’s Jonathan Tiernan-Locke over anomalies in his biological passport. The 28-year-old’s suspect blood values are […]
Jakob Fuglsang “shocked” by the revelations in Michael Rasmussen confession
Compatriot and sometime training partner had no idea of the extent of climber’s doping regime Jakob Fuglsang (Astana) has described himself as “shocked” by the extent of the revelations of Michael Rasmussen’s doping activities, outlined in Rasmussen’s recent book, he […]
Marianne Vos wins Sportswoman of the Year title for the third time
Double World champion triumphs after “difficult” post-Olympic year Marianne Vos (Rabobank-Liv/Giant) has been awarded the Sportvrouw van het Jaar – the Sportswoman of the Year – title in the Netherlands for the third time, according to Dutch TV station NOS. […]
Tiernan Locke protests innocence, ‘fully intends to contest’ UCI’s charges of doping
British rider’s agent McQuaid says Tiernan Locke will step back from Team Sky until final decision Following on from the UCI’s announcement this morning that has requested disciplinary proceedings against him, Jonathan Tiernan Locke has strongly protested the UCI’s assertion […]
Video testimonies against Bruyneel, Celaya and Marti given in doping hearing
AAA hearing begins yesterday in London, will continue this week Although USADA has refused to comment on whether or not Johan Bruyneel’s doping hearing is taking place in London, VeloNation has learned that the process did indeed begin yesterday and […]
IAM Cycling ambitious for its second season, wants invitations to both the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France
Swiss team bolstered by signings of Chavanel, Frank and others Although the team was passed over by the organisers of the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and Vuelta a España in its debut season in 2013, the IAM Cycling team […]
Quintana says Unzué will decide whether he does Giro d’Italia or Tour de France
Colombian rider believes a big result is more possible in Italy but accepts team manager may opt for French event He earlier indicated that he was likely to ride the Giro d’Italia in 2014, targeting that over the Tour de […]
Phinney, Cunego said to be starting their seasons in the Tour de San Luis
Superb lineup continues to grow for Argentinean event Top young American talent Taylor Phinney and his BMC Racing Team are yet to officially announce his early season plans but, according to South American media, the rider will begin in the […]