Tom Steels joins Quick Step as a trainer and part time race director
Former sprinter brings computer-based training to his old teamTom Steels has joined Quick Step as a trainer and part time race director, the team announced today. Team manager Patrick Lefevere made the announcement that the former sprinter was to rejoin […]
Alberto Contador to attend Oviedo criterium as a spectator
In-limbo Tour de France winner wants to pay tribute to retiring Chechu Rubiera Alberto Contador is to attend the end of season Criterium Ciudad de Oviedo in Spain this weekend; not to ride the event, as originally planned, but as […]
Lars Boom confirms December and January cyclocross schedule
2008 World champion to ride five races this season Lars Boom (Rabobank) has confirmed the cyclocross races that he will be riding this winter. The 2008 World champion will race a total of five times in December and January with […]
Niels Albert extends with BKCP-Powerplus through 2014
2009 World champion wants to concentrate on cyclocross for now but aspires to future road career Niels Albert has signed a new contract with BKCP-Powerplus that will keep him with the team until 2014. The 24-year-old turned professional in 2005 […]
Danilo Di Luca must pay €280,000 fine, says UCI
Former Giro winner is cleared to race but must pay up before he is allowed to do so Danilo Di Luca may have been cleared to race by the Italian Anti-doping Tribunal (TNA), but he will not be allowed back […]
Gent Six does not stand or fall on Iljo Keisse decision, says Patrick Sercu
Ticket sales up on last year despite ongoing doping appeal of local star Things are looking better than ever for next month’s Gent Six-Days, according to competition director Patrick Sercu. Ticket sales are reportedly up 7% on he same time […]
Thor Hushovd gives up on green jersey hunt
World champion sees new teammate Tyler Farrar as having a better chance Thor Hushovd (Cervélo TestTeam) has given up in the search for a third green points jersey at the Tour de France, according to wielerflits.nl. The newly crowned World […]
Team Sky adds Servais Knaven and Nicolas Portal to directing staff
Veteran Dutchman and recently retired Frenchman to strengthen British team’s staff Team Sky has announced the signing of two new race directors for 2011 in the shape of Servais Knaven and Nicolas Portal. Knaven is new to the team after […]
Radomir Simunek wins his late father’s memorial race
Czech rider takes emotional Tabor cyclocross Radomir Simunek (BKCP-Powerplus) won the Radomir Simunek Memorial race, dedicated to his late father who died last August, in Tabor, Czech Republic. The Czech rider finished 2 seconds clear of German Chrisophe Pfingsen and […]
Alex Dowsett can’t wait for 2011 with Team Sky
22-year-old Trek-Livestrong rider excited by step up to ProTeam Alex Dowsett was confirmed as a member of the 2011 Sky Professional Cycling Team last month and the 22-year-old can hardly wait for his first season in the top flight to […]
