Kolobnev fourth in Giro dell’Emilia, disappointed about world championship result
Will aim to better his 2009 third place in Tour of Lombardy Russian rider Alexandr Kolobnev netted fourth in today’s Giro dell’Emilia in Italy, crossing the line nine seconds after the winner Robert Gesink (Rabobank) and runner-up Dan Martin (Garmin […]
Italian rider Colo given a reduced ban for Clenbuterol positive
Handed a twelve month ban after accidentally ingesting substance ISD-Neri rider Alessandro Colo has been handed a reduced, one-year ban after testing positive for Clenbuterol on the last stage of the Vuelta Mexico, on April 25th. The Italian anti-doping agency […]
Analysis: Australia’s Commonwealth Games haul bodes very well for London Olympics
British riders under pressure to turn things around In recent years it has been Great Britain which has dominated the boards, winning many titles in the velodrome and coming away from the last Olympics with a glittering haul of track […]
Cunego and Lampre-Farnese Vini poised to begin working with Sassi
Move taken to ensure team transparency Respected coach and anti-doping doctor Aldo Sassi will soon begin his co-operation with the Lampre-Farenese Vini team, with the screening and general partnership to begin on October 18th. The team will head to the […]
Vaughters dismisses report that Hushovd could join Pegasus Racing
Says he has a valid contract with world champion, no request to be released Garmin-Transitions team CEO Jonathan Vaughters has dismissed media reports that world road race champion Thor Hushovd could compete for a different team next year. He was […]
Harmon believes Matt Brammeier will shine as an HTC rider
Aggressive racing style bodes well for the future Eurosport commentator David Harmon has said that he is convinced that Irish road race champion Matt Brammeier will make a strong impression next season, rewarding the HTC Columbia team’s decision to sign […]
Plasticizer test could have consequences for 2010 Tour and US Postal doping enquiry
Other riders could be tested The new test for tell-tale signs of autologous blood transfusions has thus far been mentioned only in connection with the Alberto Contador case, but if WADA gives it the go ahead, it could also be […]
Ashenden hails developments in test for autologous blood transfusions
Believes plasticizer test is valid Respected anti-doping scientist Michael Ashenden has said that he is encouraged by reports that a new test to detect blood transfusions is being used. Describing the concept as ‘very promising,’ he said that he believed […]
O’Bee hit with lifetime ban for multiple doping offences
Rider used testosterone, EPO and growth hormone during his career Former US criterium champion Kirk O’Bee has been hit with a lifetime ban from the sport, incurring the ban after a positive test for EPO plus proof that he had […]
Irish national road race champion Brammeier signs pro contract with HTC Columbia
Moves from the An Post Grant Thornton M. Donnelly Sean Kelly team Ireland’s number of ProTour riders has unexpectedly jumped by one, following the announcement that the HTC Columbia team has given a pro contract to national champion Matt Brammeier. […]
