Commonwealth Games under threat due to infrastructure problems and unsafe accommodation
New Zealand team manager floats possibility that teams could withdraw Concerns have been expressed by team leaders from England, Scotland, Wales, New Zealand, Australia and Canada about the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, after it has become clear that much of the […]
Enrico Rossi arrested in Italian anti-doping raids, other professionals amongst 35 facing charges
Major swoops this morning see 40 locations searched Professional rider Enrico Rossi is one of 35 people who have been arrested in doping raids in Perugia in Italy. The Ceramica Flaminia rider is the brother of Vania Rossi, former partner […]
Rodriguez takes over UCI world number one slot from Contador
Spain stays top nation, Astana remains as best team Thanks to his fourth place overall plus strong stage performances in the Vuelta a España, Katusha rider Joaquin Rodriguez has grabbed the number one slot in the UCI world rankings from […]
Fischer staying put, no intention of leaving Garmin Transitions
Brazilian sprinter not moving to Team Movistar Following reports in the Belgian and Dutch press that he is set to leave the Garmin-Transitions team at the end of the season, Brazilian rider Murilo Fischer has clarified his position: in short, […]
Sastre bids a sad farewell to Cervélo, team rides final Grand Tour
Sun setting on unique project The Cervélo Test Team may have placed two riders in the top eight of the Vuelta a España, with Xavier Tondo and Carlos Sastre placing sixth and eighth respectively, yet it was a slightly understated […]
‘No regrets’: Roche pleased with Vuelta result, now eyeing world championships
Making strong progress, will keep working hard Although he was just 43 seconds off Joaquin Rodriguez’s fourth place, a mere 20 seconds off the fifth position taken by Frank Schleck and knows where he could have made up the time, […]
Richie Porte delighted with form, hoping for worlds call up
Australian prefers if Cancellara rides worlds TT Yesterday’s third place by Richie Porte on stage seven of the Tour of Britain has further reinforced his notion that he is in very good shape, just under two weeks before the start […]
Landis explains motivations to speak at New Pathways for Pro Cycling conference
Acknowledges his past mistakes, says he won’t discuss Armstrong or ongoing Federal investigation American rider Floyd Landis has said that he wants to be a catalyst for change in the sport, and that his participation in the upcoming New Pathways […]
Tour of Britain: Greipel and Albasini grab wins on final day
US ProTour team HTC Columbia imposes will on race HTC Columbia raced to an impressive double triumph on the final day of the Tour of Britain today, with Andre Greipel scooping up his third stage win of the race and […]
Deakin University reaffirms commitment to anti-doping conference and Landis’ participation
Won’t back down despite growing pressure Following media reports that the world championship organising committee had withdrawn its support for an anti-doping conference to be held in Geelong later this month, the hosting university has said it is committed to […]
