Stybar nearing agreement with Quick Step, Classics career on horizon
Czech rider might opt to leave Telenet-Fidea World cyclo-cross champion Zdenek Stybar recently said that he wanted to target road races such as the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, and is now in negotiations with the team that has the […]
Cipollini signs up with Katusha to coach its sprinters
No mention as yet of role working with compatriot Filippo Pozzato The 2002 world champion and one of the fastest riders in the history of the sport, Mario Cipollini, has signed a contract with Team Katusha and will work closely […]
Basque Directorate General of Health doubts Contador’s claims that meat caused positive test for Clenbuterol
Investigation being carried out, Rubiera suggests alternative source for substance Following yesterday’s news that Spain’s main association of beef cattle producers (ASOPROVAC) has called for an investigation into Alberto Contador’s insistence that he tested positive for Clenbuterol because he ate […]
Lapthorne heading to Pegasus, current team manager Herety wishes him well
Former Australian road race champion expected to perform strongly Darren Lapthorne is set to compete in some of the world’s top races in 2011, with the 2007 Australian road race champion moving to the new Pegasus Racing Team. Although the […]
First teams confirmed for 2011 Tour de Langkawi
Quintet of squads from Asia-Pacific set to line out in 2.HC event Exactly two months before the opening stage of the 2011 Tour de Langkawi, the race organisers have announced the first teams for the prestigious 2.HC ranked event. The […]
Past victors Gerrans and Rogers to lead Team Sky in Santos Tour Down Under
Past champions Simon Gerrans and Michael Rogers will form part of a powerful Team Sky lineup for the Santos Tour Down Under, which begins in less than two month’s time in Adelaide. The Australians will line out alongside countrymen Mathew […]
Contador’s claim of meat contamination faces further scrutiny from Spanish beef producers
ASOPROVAC demands an investigation into rider’s claims Alberto Contador’s assertion that a tainted meat sample caused his positive test for Clenbuterol in this year’s Tour de France looks set to be put to an additional test, following the news that […]
Geox and Cofidis refused ProTeam licences, BMC, Luxembourg Pro Cycling Team and Vacansoleil successful
Ag2r and Quick Step safely on list As rumoured earlier this week, the Team Geox-TMC squad of Denis Menchov and Carlos Sastre have indeed been turned down for ProTeam licences, although it has the right to appeal the decision. The […]
Gilbert nominated for Belgian Sportsman of the Year award
Omega Pharma-Lotto rider had superb season Following the most successful year of his career, Philippe Gilbert’s growing reputation has seen him nominated as one of three contenders for the Belgian Sportsman of the Year competition. He won the contest in […]
John Fahey re-elected to position of WADA President, will remain until end of 2013
Arne Ljungqvist also back for another three-year term John Fahey has today been re-elected to the position of president of the World Anti Doping Agency and will serve a second three year term, running until the end of 2013. Vice-president […]
