Valverde shows form on the way to Le Tour
Alejandro Valverde showed today that he is still on form approaching this years Tour de France by winning Spain’s road national championship title. He recently won this years edition of the Dauphiné Libéré, often thought of as a proving ground for would be Tour […]
Wegmann defends German road race title
Fabian Wegmann of team Gerolsteiner successfully defended his German national road race title coming in just two seconds ahead of team Milram’s veteran Erik Zabel. Evergreen Zabel has been the German national champion twice in his career, 1998 and 2003, and now Wegmann […]
Landis CAS decision expected Monday
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced in a press release that it expects to reach a decision in the Floyd Landis case on Monday June 30th. The CAS, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, is Landis’ last chance to keep the […]
Mandri improving after Giro crash
Rene Mandri’s condition is improving after his crash in the Giro d’Italia that left him hospitalized for several days with multiple fractures. The Estonian rider is back in France now, and his recent medical examinations have brought good news. He […]
Boonen: Green Jersey will have to wait…
In a press release from the Quick Step team it was confirmed that Tom Boonen will not be on the start list of the 2008 Tour de France. The decision was taken in agreement with the athlete. “Although we continue […]
De Jongh Prolongs with Quick Step
Today the Quick Step team announced that Steven De Jongh has prolonged his contract. The 34 year old Dutch rider will stay with the team through 2009. “We are very satisfied for this agreement”, explained team manager Patrick Lefevere, “Steven […]
Prudhomme – Boonen out of Tour
Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme made the decision to ban Boonen from this years race after discussing the situation with the rider and his team. This revelation means now two of the jersey winners from last year’s Tour de France will not be allowed to […]
Boonen Tour participation in doubt
Following a positive test for cocaine, Quick Step team manager Patrick Lefevere manager said Boonen’s Tour de France participation is in question. At a conference in Flanders at Quick Step’s headquarters Lefevere told the AFP, “The team maintains its confidence […]
WADA may sue Landis
Dick Pound’s replacement at the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Chairman John Fahey, has discussed the possibility of going after cyclists Floyd Landis should he be found guilty of doping at the 2006 Tour de France. Already upset with the International […]
