Steensen, CSC-Saxo Bank's rising star
He’s only 20 years old but already getting ready for his second season with one of the top cycling teams in the world come January 2009: André Steensen has had a tough season as a neopro but has gained lots […]
Milram decides to continue sponsorship
Germany’s only remaining cycling team will remain intact for 2009, as Bremen-based dairy company Nordmilch AG announced it would continue it’s cycling sponsorship for Team Milram. Milram, as subsidiary of Nordmilch AG, had been considering ending its sponsorship that was […]
Furlan signs with Lampre-NGC
Sprinter Angelo Furlan has singed a one-year deal with Team Lampre-NGC for 2009. The Italian has been a pro since 2001, and has 11 wins to his name. His highlights include two stage wins in the 2002 Vuelta a Espana […]
Gilbert wins the Het Laatste Nieuws Crystal Bike award
Every year the Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws presents the “Crystal Bike” award to the best Belgian rider of the season. The winner of the award is determined by votes from journalists, previous winners, national coaches, officials of the cycling […]
Expanded 2009 Amgen Tour of California Route Announced
Specific route details for the 2009 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race were revealed today by AEG, presenter of the fourth-annual event, which will once again have a world-class field of competitors, including two-time defending champion Levi Leipheimer and […]
Stars out in force at Revolution 22
The second Revolution of the current season will welcome another sell out crowd to the Manchester Velodrome on Saturday night (6th December). The main attraction will be the return to racing for Chris Hoy who will line up against his […]
BMC awarded a ProContinental license
BMC has been awarded a ProContinental license by the UCI and is the only team registered in the United States to be granted this status. “It is an honor to be representing the United States on this list and we […]
Trackies Rasmussen and Mørkøv sign for Saxo Bank
Two of the 2009 additions to Bjarne Riis’ cycling team know each other a lot better than most: the current “Couple Number Seven” from the tracks are now part of the team, which will be taking on the roads this […]
Funds for British cycling program on the rise
After an impressive 14 medals in Beijing, it’s no surprise that Britain’s Olympic committee has decided to take a closer look at the funding appropriations for cycling. With an original target of 6 medals, Britain’s Olympic cycling team more than […]
Rock Racing: Ball releases statement on Leogrande situation
Rock Racing team owner Michael Ball wanted to clarify his stance with respect to the Kayle Leogrande case and not re-signing the cyclist. Ball has released the following statment. “Whenever a rider is suspended – be it for doping or […]