Astana’s 2011 lineup finalised, will get together in Italy at the end of November
Vinokourov to lead team, Kreuziger and Kiserlovski amongst additions The 27 riders who will compete for the Astana team in 2011 will begin their first training camp on the 29th of this month at Montecatini Terme, Italy, getting together to […]
Niko Eeckhout to continue with An Post Sean Kelly team, delays retirement for one more year
Belgian strongman recovering from back injury Belgian hardman Niko Eeckhout is continued to make good progress from a back injury suffered earlier this season, and is committed to at least one more year in the professional ranks. The former national […]
Basque government denies suggestions that its meat could be the source of Contador’s positive test
Regional ministry insists that its products are clear of contamination As the Alberto Contador case continues onwards, the Basque Regional Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has categorically denied that meat products from the region could have led to his […]
WADA wants to enforce four year doping bans
Howman and Ljungqvist say that the maximum sentence is simply not being used The World Anti Doping Agency has indicated that it wants more four year sentences to be handed out to serious doping offenders, saying that not enough is […]
Contador claims he’s confident that doping investigation will see him declared innocent
Spaniard says he wants to return to racing as quickly as he can Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has said that he believes he will ultimately be cleared of the doping charges against him, and that he plans to […]
Kirchen denies he has opted to retire from cycling, will decide next month
Former Tour de France Maillot Jaune wants to continue if possible Having suffered a serious heart problem earlier this year, Luxembourg’s Kim Kirchen is still clinging to hope that he might be able to restart his pro career. The 32 […]
Riccò’s collaboration with Sassi gets underway
Italian climber travels to Mapei Centre to start the next phase of his career What could prove to be the best chance for Riccardo Riccò to get is career back on track began yesterday when the controversial Italian climber arrived […]
Quebec pushes to bring 2015 world road race championships to Canada
GP Quebec organiser Serge Arsenault behind application Canada will bid to host the world road race championships for only the third time in history, with the Canadian Cycling Association confirming this week that Quebec is bidding for the 2015 worlds. […]
American sprinter Farrar to lead Garmin-Cervélo team in Santos Tour Down Under
Will Hushovd and Haussler join him on the team? Ready to push for a strong Classics campaign and then to try to take his first-ever Tour de France stage victory, Tyler Farrar will get his season underway in 2011 at […]
Spanish federation president Castaño gives his support to Contador as disciplinary proceedings loom
Declarations will be welcomed by some, questioned by others Following a statement in Marca yesterday where Juan Carlos Castaño said he hoped things turned out well in the Alberto Contador case, the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) president has made a […]
