Phinney talks about crash, injury and withdrawal from Eneco Tour
World champion Gilbert also out but no lasting damage expected for either rider American talent Taylor Phinney has expressed relief not to be more badly hurt after being forced out of the Eneco Tour today due to a large crash […]
Tour of California regular Santa Rosa drops hosting of race
Leipheimer’s city had appeared on race route six times in the past seven years Levi Leipheimer’s hometown of Santa Rosa is set to miss hosting the Tour of California in 2014, with the city deciding not to be part of […]
Scheldeprijs podium finisher Markus inks two year deal with Belkin Pro Cycling team
Ivar Slik will join squad in October as a stagiare As the days tick down for the Vacansoleil DCM team and its fading chances to secure a replacement sponsor for 2014, another of its riders have been snapped up by […]
Bennett gunning for good performances in Tour of Britain
Two top six placings last year whet appetite for 22 year Irishman Looking for some big results to help him secure a pro contract, An Post Chainreaction Sean Kelly rider Sam Bennett is aiming to improve on the solid performances […]
McQuaid vs Cookson: UCI staff sought controversial addition to Malaysian federation proposal over presidency
Lithuanian federation reports matter to UCI Ethics Commission, threatens legal action Although the UCI has previously indicated that a Malaysian cycling federation and Asian Cycling Confederation proposal which could benefit current president Pat McQuaid was submitted by those bodies unprompted, […]
Phinney believes in his chances for Eneco Tour time trial today
“I know I wasn’t at my best in Poland and I think I will be better here. We will see.” Already a winner of the prologue in the race two years ago, Taylor Phinney will bid for his second success […]
Gerrans, Clarke and Matthews to chase success for Orica GreenEdge in Vuelta a España
Strong lineup for Australian squad Tour de France stage winner and Maillot Jaune Simon Gerrans plus last year’s Vuelta a España King of the Mountains and stage victor Simon Clarke are two of a strong Orica GreenEdge lineup confirmed today […]
Third Tour of Beijing includes summit finish, billed as toughest edition yet
With no time trial, stage to top of Mentougou Miaofeng Mountain likely to decide the race Featuring what is being billed as the toughest stage in its three year history plus the most difficult route since the race was introduced, […]
Ten Dam, Belkin confirm new two year deal, rider to continue focussing on Grand Tours
Dutchman staying put after strong Tour de France Rumoured at the end of July to have extended his current contact with the Belkin Pro Cycling team, the Dutch squad has now made official the signing and announces today that Laurens […]
Stetina leaves Garmin Sharp for new deal with BMC Racing Team
American rider hoping to help leaders, but also to seize personal chances The BMC Racing Team has inked a deal with the promising young American climber Peter Stetina, who will transfer across from the Garmin-Sharp team over the winter. Stetina […]