WADA president John Fahey to request preservation of Operación Puerto evidence
Following the news that the blood bags seized during the Operación Puerto raids are likely to be destroyed, WADA President John Fahey has said that the anti-doping agency will push to preserve the evidence for possible sanctioning of the sportspeople […]
Cancellara sees Porte as a threat in world championship time trial
Australian fighting for a medal World time trial champion Fabian Cancellara has identified his Saxo Bank team-mate Richie Porte as being one of the main obstacles to a fourth rainbow jersey on Thursday. “He surprised the team and the cycling […]
Xacobeo Galicia not finished just yet, but hovering on the brink of stopping
Deadline of Friday set to save team Although certain media outlets are already reporting that the team is set to stop, it appears that there is still a sliver of hope for the Xacobeo Galicia team. However things are not […]
Bernaudeau believes phone call to save BBox team will come today
Cofidis poised to sign Voeckler if team folds The eternally-optimistic general manage of the BBox Bouygues Telecom team Jean-René Bernaudeau appears to be upbeat about the chances of a new backer being finalised today, saying that he is waiting for […]
Team Movistar almost complete with rumoured Appollonio signing
Talented Italian rider has shown a recent run of strong form The Spanish team Movistar has almost filled all of its available shots, with the latest signing rumoured to be the talented Italian rider Davide Appollonio. Still just 21 years […]
Rogers claims he can beat Cancellara for world time trial championship title
Says he’s in similar form to the years when he won gold It may seem implausible to some, but Australian rider Michael Rogers insists that he can turn back the clock and beat Fabian Cancellara to win a fourth rainbow […]
Caisse d’Epargne bank to rescue BBox Bouygues Telecom team?
Voeckler will wait until Monday evening before making his decision The final efforts to work out a solution to keep the BBox Bouygues Telecom team afloat may rest upon the Caisse d’Epargne bank, which stood down from backing the Spanish […]
Voeckler losing patience as BBox Bouygues Telecom riders face further wait, final decision on Monday
French rider considers Cofidis a possible option Tour de France stage winner and French national champion Thomas Voeckler has expressed frustration with a further delay in learning whether or not the BBox Bouygues Telecom team will continue. The squad has […]
Roche concedes late arrival to worlds is a gamble, but says he needs time to refocus
Irishman will remain at home, fly to Australia on Tuesday Named by Filippo Pozzato as one of those to watch in the world road race championships, Nicolas Roche is taking an unconventional approach in that he will arrive in Australia […]
Deignan looking forward to better 2011
Irish rider confident he’ll finalise things with a strong team Keen to put a difficult 2010 behind him, Philip Deignan has spoken about his tough season and has said that he is looking forward to a fresh start next year. […]
