Broken kneecap for Omega Pharma's Jan Bakelants
Young Belgian’s crash at Lombardia will be felt for a while: broken elbow, wrist, and knee As if a broken wrist and elbow wasn’t enough, fallen Omega Pharma rider, Jan Bakelants got some even worse news today following his crash […]
Iljo Keisse to receive a final ruling on his case on November 15th
If the ruling goes in favor of Keisse, he would be eligible to race the Gent Six There has been a brief glimpse of positive news, or at least a final ruling, for purgatoried rider, Iljo Keisse. The Court of […]
Two young Milram riders, Roels and Russ, looking at the end of their careers
Matthias Russ steps away voluntarily, while Dominik Roels searches for a new team The demise of the Milram team hasn’t been and likely won’t be a big deal in the careers of the squad’s stars, Gerald Ciolek, Fabian Wegmann, and […]
Milram bows out of professional cycling with a whimper
Underachieving German team leaves the professional peloton Saturday’s finale to the 2010 race season in Como proved to be a typical day on the road for the disappointing Milram team in its final race. Fabian Wegmann was the best of […]
Alexandr Kolobnev disappointed in Lombardia DNF
Wet, treacherous roads spell the demise of pre-race contender Russian national champion, Alexandr Kolobnev, has made a career of excellent late season showings. Sure, the 29 year old has managed some fine results in the early season, namely 2nd place […]
Lance Armstrong welcomes fifth child, Olivia Marie
Seven-time Tour de France champion announced the happy news via Twitter Happy news from Lance Armstrong this morning via Twitter: “Olivia Marie Armstrong has arrived!” The newest Armstrong is the seven-time Tour de France winner’s fifth child and second with […]
Saxo Bank to remain with Riis with or without Contador
Team backing remains secured, waiting and hoping for good news on Contador Good news in the Riis camp this Monday – Saxo Bank has confirmed that they will remain with Riis Cycling whether Contador is suspended or acquitted. Bjarne Riis, […]
Rabobank's Bauke Mollema satisfied with aggressive Lombardia
Young Dutchman lit the race on fire on the slopes of the Colma di Sormano Twenty-three year old Bauke Mollema capped off a brilliant 2010 with a hard fought 13th place finish on Saturday in Como. The talented Dutchman attacked […]
Rabobank's Bauke Mollema hopeful in Lombardia
Addition of Sormano climb will favor a pure climber like Mollema Rabobank were headed into today’s Giro di Lombardia with high hopes earlier this week, following Robert Gesink’s win last weekend at the Giro dell’Emilia. The serious mountain bike crash […]
Omega Pharma-Lotto's Christophe Brandt to call it a career this afternoon
Belgian could go out on a high note with a Philippe Gilbert victory this afternoon QuickStep’s Marco Velo and RadioShack’s Chechu Rubiera won’t be the only two riders counting the Giro di Lombardia as their final race. Omega Pharma-Lotto’s Christophe […]
