RadioShack Leopard appeals Horner jersey loss, but team and rider ultimately accept result
“The gap on the photo finish was 1.01 seconds…there is no discussion” Although two US commentators, some journalists and a number of fans cried foul immediately after the stage, both the deposed race leader Chris Horner and his RadioShack Leopard […]
Sky: Henao’s problem on stage two was lack of food
Designated team leader was angry after giving up time to his rivals Dropped on yesterday’s final climb and appearing at first to be out of shape, the Sky team have said that their leader for the Vuelta a España, Sergio […]
Nicolas Roche Interview: “There’s a long way to go. I want to keep my head cool and not get overexcited”
Irishman speaks of relief of winning first stage in his eleventh Grand Tour, remains fixed on top five finish in GC Looking ahead after having what he termed ‘the best day of his life,’ and winning his first Grand Tour […]
Cycling Australia gives endorsement to Cookson, won’t support proposed change to Article 51
“Brian Cookson is the best candidate to restore both the sport’s, and the UCI’s, credibility” UCI presidential candidate Brian Cookson has secured an important endorsement in the battle to become the next head of cycling’s governing body, with Cycling Australia […]
Jonathan Tiernan Locke feature: Returning to an old approach in order to get back to top form
2012 Tour of Britain champion accepts that mistakes were made during first season with Team Sky After a long break from racing, Jonathan Tiernan Locke returned to competition on Sunday in the Vattenfalls Cyclassics, the first step in what he […]
Armstrong makes payout to Sunday Times, Texan faces other claims
Qui Tam lawsuit continues One year after the Sunday Times said that it was considering legal action against Lance Armstrong over the libel settlement the newspaper had made in the past, the Texan has made an undisclosed payment over the […]
Dan Martin Interview: My ambition is to be world champion; I’m not going to stress about GC
Garmin-Sharp rider mainly focussing on stages in Vuelta a España, but says course could lead to strong overall finish A stage winner in the Tour de France and a previous winner of a stage at the 2011 Vuelta a España, […]
Synergy Baku team trying to bounce back after bikes and most of its equipment is stolen
Hotel had requested team move vehicles, thieves strike during night In an echo of what happened to the Garmin-Sharp team at the Tour of the Mediterranean earlier this year, the Synergy Baku team woke up this morning to the crushing […]
Brammeier in negotiations over 2014 contract, hoping to be selected for world road race championship
Believes in Dan Martin’s chances: “I really believe we are in with a shot of a podium or, even better, a rainbow jersey this year” Quadruple Irish road race champion Matt Brammeier is not yet sure where he will be […]
Following board’s rescinding of McQuaid nomination, Chassot resigns as president of Swiss Cycling
Tour de Romandie director was one of strongest supporters of Pat McQuaid on board, says a ‘small coup’ occurred Having seen his support for Pat McQuaid overturned by the other board members of Swiss Cycling, the federation’s president Richard Chassot […]
