Decision could come ‘any day’ The lawyers for Alberto Contador have disclosed that they are using the results of several previous cases as part of their defence against anti-doping charges, including the appeal lodged by tennis player Richard Gasquet against […]

Gianni Savio determined that his riders will once again shine in Malaysian event Defending champion Jose Rujano may have been expected to lead the Androni Giocattoli team in the 2011 Tour de Langkawi, but the team is now set to […]

Australian rider to continue his progression in 2011 Showing that athletic class can sometimes transfer well across disciplines, former Olympic rower Cameron Wurf will make his Santos Tour Down Under debut in next months’ race. The 27 year old will […]

AIOCC decision boosts relationship between UCI and Grand Tour organisers The long unease between race organisers and the UCI over the rules of participation in the top events appears to be at an end, following acceptance of the latter’s system […]

Belgian rider takes over series lead with fine win in Igorre Having won the third round of the World Cup series last Saturday in Koksijde, Niels Albert moved into a clear lead with another fine triumph yesterday in Igorre. The […]

Belgian hoping for better results with former team Having spent the top two years of his career with the Quick Step team, Belgian rider Geert Steegmans is leaving RadioShack and appears set to head back to the Belgian squad. The […]

Frenchman had been acting in same role on a temporary basis Françoise Lasne, who had previously been acting as temporary director of the Chatenay-Malabry anti-doping laboratory in Paris, has been officially appointed to the role by the French anti-doping agency […]

Uncertainty about pro riders’ involvement Following Tuesday’s doping raids in Caen in north-west France, eight people face preliminary charges in relation to the police operation. Those concerned include several amateur riders, a pharmacist, a doctor, bodybuilders and former riders. It […]

Governing body also plans campaign to prevent riders considering using banned substances Riders who have suspect biological profiles will be increasingly targeted in 2011, according to the UCI. The governing body has pledged to carry out a significant jump in […]

Norwegian realises American team-mate has a better chance of beating Mark Cavendish World road race champion Thor Hushovd has decided his programme for the season, and has undertaken to ride the Tour de France in support of Garmin-Cervélo team-mate Tyler […]