USA Cycling CEO Johnson says CAS review of Article 51.1 is vital for UCI presidential election
“I don’t think we should be in a position where as an organisation we are not sure how we hold an election, or how candidates are nominated” Following on from the issuing of letters from five federations to UCI president […]
Linus Gerdemann: “It’s a great opportunity to be back on the road. I am super motivated to win big races for MTN-Qhubeka.”
Former Tour de France yellow jersey wearer gets second chance in cycling He was once seen as a future Tour de France contender, particularly after he won a stage and wore the Maillot Jaune in the 2007 edition. In the […]
UCI presidential election: International federations call on McQuaid to agree to a CAS ruling on Article 51.1
Irishman’s insistence that he has a valid nomination under scrutiny; USA Cycling and others want clarity With the UCI presidential election now just 25 days away and considerable uncertainty existing about whether or not Pat McQuaid has a valid nomination, […]
Fernando Alonso confirms Euskaltel Euskadi licence purchase, promises to run transparent team
“Enthusiasm, seriousness, sacrifice, evolution and transparency are the words on which this team will build its foundations” Following reports that the Formula One racing driver Fernando Alonso has purchased the WorldTour lience of the Euskaltel Euskadi team, the driver’s press […]
Motorsport star Alonso said to be buying Euskaltel Euskadi licence, setting up new team
Samuel Sanchez one of riders to be involved Formula One racing driver Fernando Alonso is believed to have swooped on the WorldTour licence held by the departing Euskaltel Euskadi team, moving into the sport several years after he first expressed […]
Dan Martin over his concussion; says he’s determined to train hard, rejig his programme and be in peak shape for worlds
“I have had a really good run of luck this year. It was about time I got dealt a shit hand” Irish pro Dan Martin has said that he is recovering well from the concussion that ruled him out of […]
Pozzato times sprint perfectly to triumph in GP Ouest France
Italian beats Nizzolo, Dumoulin and a number of fast sprinters Italian Classic specialist Filippo Pozzato (Lampre-Merida) turned around an at-times frustrating season with a big sprint today, winning the GP Ouest France in Plouay and notching up important WorldTour points […]
Ten Dam, Mollema and Kreuziger all showing effects of tough Tour de France
Trio lose time on eighth stage of Vuelta a España They went into the race with hopes of repeating their strong Tour de France form but Belkin riders Bauke Mollema and Laurens ten Dam – who were sixth and thirteenth […]
Triple Tour de France winner Greg LeMond backs Brian Cookson in UCI Presidential battle
American says he believes that Cookson wants “honest and transparent leadership” for the sport He’s already made his feelings clear about the need for change, and now Greg LeMond has issued a statement explaining why he believes that Brian Cookson […]
Vuelta a España: Konig jumps clear to win stage eight, Roche takes over red jersey of race leader
Anton overhauled inside final kilometre, Nibali and Horner not as strong as expected on final climb NetApp Endura earned its wildcard slot for the Vuelta a España today when Czech climber Leopold Konig attacked towards the top of the Alto […]