In last year’s Tour of California, Nydam had his greatest success and impressed the entire peloton when he and his team mates defended the King of the Mountains jersey. “That whole race was a special experience that will stay with […]

Chris Hoy has been awarded a knighthood in the 2009 New Year Honours. Eighteen of his GB cycling team-mates have also been honoured. There’s also a CBE for British Cycling’s Performance Director, David Brailsford and an MBE for long-time servant […]

After the most successful year ever for the team Bjarne Riis is looking forward to the new season with ambitions that are sky-high. When most of Team Saxo Bank’s riders pull on their new cycling clothes and embark on a […]

While the victory of Marianne Vos (Netherlands) in the Women’s category wasn’t a major upset, the win from her compatriot Thijs Al in the Elite Men’s category surprised many spectators along the Zolder car circuit in Belgium where another round […]

German cyclist Stefan Schumacher in an interview with news agency SID has again denied taking CERA, the new breed of EPO, during the 2008 Tour de France. He insists that he has applied for his license for 2009, and will […]

New team Vacansoleil Pro Cycling has added sprinter Baden Cooke to their lineup. The Australian, who rode for Team Barloworld in 2008, was without a contract for 2009. The 30-year-old Aussie signed on for a year with the new Dutch […]

Team Quick Step has announced their lineup for the this January’s Tour Down Under (18-25 of January 2009). Australian rider Allan Davis will be leading a seven man squad after a rich history in the event. Davis came in second […]

Embattled cyclist Jörg Jaksche will be back in the peloton next season after a long layoff following his involvement in the Operation Puerto doping scandal. The 32-year-old winner of the 2004 Paris-Nice has signed a contract with Cinelli, a small […]

Italian cyclist Leonardo Piepoli has admitted to doping during the 2008 Tour de France. The former Saunier Duval rider to Italian newspaper Gazzetta Dello Sport that he had made a mistake. “I must pay,” admitted the 37-year-old Piepoli, who was […]

Colavita/Sutter Home, the #2 men’s team in the US, has re-signed its core squad for the 2009 season and added Aaron Olson, winner of the 2008 Tour de Nez. Director Sportif Sebastian Alexandre made the announcement. Returning riders include Cuban […]