Contador feels Astana has shown a lack of respect, won’t commit to returning if banned for two years
Spaniard to present his case today, once again asserts his innocence With his hearing before the Spanish cycling federation RFEC set to occur today, multiple Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has spoken about his case, and what he says […]
Contador submits documentation to Spanish cycling federation
Indurain wants a quick resolution to case Alberto Contador today handed over documents to the competition committee of the Spanish cycling federation (RFEC) which he hopes will prevent sanctioning over his positive test for Clenbuterol in this year’s Tour de […]
Wiggins says he plans to continue for another decade, wants to do three more Olympics
Briton apparently reversing decision to retire in 2012 Bradley Wiggins appears to have gone back on previous statements that he’d retire after the London Olympics, saying that he could remain in the sport for another decade. “I’ve got another ten […]
Visser gets contract extension with HTC-Highroad
Dutchwoman wants to continue to progress Following a successful first season with the HTC-Columbia team, Classics and track racing specialist Adrie Visser has agreed terms and will once again compete with the top-ranked squad in 2011. “This past year, my […]
Freire planning to make Giro debut in 2011, considering targeting Olympic Games in 2012
Spaniard putting off farewell to racing Having first considered retiring in 2010, then suggesting he will continue until the end of 2011, Oscar Freire now appears to be further delaying the day he gives up competition. The Spaniard, who is […]
Jail sentence upheld for Italian linked to fatal overdose of Marco Pantani
Fabio Carlino must complete four and a half year prison term The model agency owner who was sentenced to four and a half years in early 2008 in connection with the death of Marco Pantani has had his appeal against […]
Record licence numbers are a welcome boost to French cycling
Most growth is in wide tyre sectors of the sport Bringing some good news in a month where the country learned that it would have just one ProTeam in 2011, the French cycling federation (FFC) has announced a record growth […]
Dennis, Avery and Lapthorne sign with Pegasus Sports
Three additions to Australian Pro Continental team The as-yet unnamed team run by Pegasus Sports has confirmed that it has signed three more promising riders, with the additions all coming from the southern hemisphere. The trio are the Australians Rohan […]
Contador confirmed as participating in upcoming Saxo Bank-SunGard training camp
No place for Michael Rasmussen on 2011 team Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has been confirmed as taking part in Saxo Bank – SunGard’s upcoming training camp, having been given the green light by both the UCI and team […]
US Masters rider Neal Schubel suspended after EPO purchase and use
Admitted violation after being snagged with non-specified evidence Masters rider Neal Schubel has been handed a two year ban by the US Anti Doping Agency, which administered the punishment after deeming that he bought and used EPO. The 45 year […]
