Nicolas Roche interview: 'it’s time to start winning'
Irishman to target stage success in Vuelta a España With his confidence growing after placing 15th in this year’s Tour de France, Ag2r La Mondiale’s Nicolas Roche has said that he is determined to chase a stage win in the […]
Christian Vande Velde interview: bouncing back in the Vuelta a España
Garmin-Transitions rider fights back from Giro and Tour injuries Forget the Mallot Jaune or, in the Vuelta, the new Maillot Rojo. If there were jerseys for fighting back from adversity, Christian Vande Velde would surely be the honorary wearer by […]
Movistar adds Intxausti to the 2011 lineup
Spanish team continues to take shape The 2011 Team Movistar roster continues to expand, with Basque climber Beñat Intxausti being the latest to be confirmed for the Spanish team. The squad, which is currently competing under the title backing of […]
UCI gives assurances that TTT anti-doping testing will be done today
Rumours of waived tests are dismissed by governing body The UCI has given reassurances following unconfirmed reports that no anti-doping testing will be done on today’s opening stage of the Vuelta España, saying that samples will indeed be taken. Rumours […]
Is late-night Vuelta a España start a step too far?
Team time trial certain to increase strain on riders Hosting the start of the Vuelta so late at night is something which will make this evening’s team time trial a highly unusual one, but also is something that would be […]
Kelly says timing of Cervélo announcement makes things difficult for the riders
Team undertakes to try to help find new contracts Former world number one Sean Kelly believes that the timing of the Cervélo Test Team’s announcement that the project will end makes things tough for those currently employed by the Pro […]
Haussler and Lancaster on wishlist of planned Aussie ProTour team
Fly V Australia’s general manager says he has money in place, but needs big names Top Aussie riders Heinrich Haussler and Brett Lancaster are attractive prospects for the planned new Australian ProTour team, according to Pegasus Racing/Fly V Australia owner […]
Garmin-Cervélo partnership is official, women’s team also set to continue
Vaughters speaks about the partnership and what it means for the team The Garmin-Transitions team has officially confirmed the new partnership with Cervélo SA, with the bike manufacturing company coming on board as a co-sponsor from 2011 onwards, and the […]
Lampre lists team goals, gives Petacchi green light to start Vuelta
Italian sprinter to learn next week if anti-doping case will intensify Although the rider is still under investigation, the Lampre-Farnese Vini team has decided to back Alessandro Petacchi’s participation in the Vuelta a España and has named him for the […]
Confirmation that Cervélo Test Team will stop at the end of the season
Bikes and some riders expected to go to Garmin team, women’s squad may continue Following a day of rumours and unanswered phone calls, a clear indication that the Cervélo Test Team will stop at the end of the year has […]
