Kirsten Wild sprints to win Vårgårda World Cup road race
Dutch sprinter completes perfect Swedish weekend for Cervélo TestTeam and puts pressure on the World Cup overall Kirsten Wild (Cervélo TestTeam) won the Open de Suède Vårgårda World Cup road race in a bunch sprint. The speedy Dutchwoman outsprinted compatriot […]
Cervélo TestTeam wins Vårgårda World Cup team time trial
Superteam maintains perfect record in World Cup team time trial The Cervélo TestTeam maintained its 100% record in the World Cup time trial, taking victory in Vårgårda, Sweden. The Dutch registered team finished 1’08” faster than second place HTC-Columbia, with […]
Successful nose surgery for Oscar Freire, should return to racing soon
Three-time World champion now clear to build for record fourth title Rabobank sprinter Oscar Freire has undergone successful surgery to remove polyps from his nasal passages in hospital in Helmond, Netherlands. The three-time World champion has been plagued with breathing […]
Footon-Servetto to become Team Geox from 2011 and talking to Damiano Cunego
Fifth sponsor in three year’s for Mauro Gianetti’s team Mauro Gianetti’s Footon-Servetto looks set to become Team Geox as the Italian shoemaker takes over as main sponsor next year, according to la Gazzetta dello Sport. While the team is being […]
Rabobank to start San Sebastian with seven as Nick Nuyens drops out sick
Belgian classics rider’s late withdrawal with stomach problems leaves Dutch team shorthanded The Dutch Rabobank team will start Saturday’s Clasica Ciclista San Sebastian with seven riders instead of eight after the late withdrawal of Nick Nuyens. The Belgian was forced […]
Fränk Schleck: “Bjarne Riis gave me the chance to grow”
Elder brother confirms decision to leave Saxo Bank and is grateful to team management The day after his brother Andy broke the news that they would be leaving the Saxo Bank team; Fränk Schleck has confirmed it to be true. […]
Andy Schleck confirms Saxo Bank departure, destination still to be announced
Luxembourg brothers both departing Bjarne Riis’ team, but new team still under wraps for now The worst kept secret in cycling was confirmed last night, according to wort.lu, with Andy Schleck admitting that he and elder brother Fränk are to […]
Biological Passport: CONI wants a two-year ban for Pellizotti; shelves case against Vania Rossi
Liquigas-Doimo rider’s fate finally looks sealed after sitting in limbo since May The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) has called for a two-year ban to be imposed against Liquigas-Doimo rider Franco Pellizotti. The 32-year-old from Udine has been provisionally suspended since […]
Tour of Britain confirms Team Sky’s Bradley Wiggins
Olympic champion confirmed to home race after disappointing Tour de France Bradley Wiggins will definitely lead Team Sky to the Tour of Britain between September 11th and 18th, according to the race’s organiser. Wiggins recently announced that he would be […]
Quick Step’s Carlos Barredo to defend Clasica San Sebastian but Sylvain Chavanel to miss out with infected toenail
Mixed fortunes for Quick Step as one aggressive rider in and one out The Belgian Quick Step team will line up for the Clasica Ciclista San Sebastian this Saturday with defending champion Carlos Barredo but without Sylvain Chavanel, the Tour […]
