USADA to carry out testing at the Tour of Utah
Tygart states that UCI recently relinquished control of race and that USADA will step in Although USADA CEO Travis Tygart recently highlighted the likely lack of strong testing at events such as the USA Pro Cycling Challenge due to the […]
No Arctic Tour of Norway for Kristoff due to bout of bacterial pneumonia
Major target for Katusha rider lost because of illness A mainly flat race taking place on home soil in Norway would normally be foremost on the wish list for the Katusha sprinter Alexander Kristoff but his goal of taking on […]
McQuaid vs Cookson: Malaysian federation told to concentrate on home matters rather than international politics
Asian country’s minister of sport expresses concerns about controversial proposal to change Article 51 Days after it emerged that the Malaysian National Cycling Federation is trying to effect a change in the UCI constitution to modify the way presidential candidates […]
Saddle sore raises questions about Boonen’s participation in Eneco Tour
Decision about whether he can ride or not likely to be made public tomorrow Tom Boonen’s difficult season rumbles on, with the Belgian being uncertain about his chances of starting the Eneco Tour on August 12th. One week ago his […]
Lappartient warns McQuaid that Article 51 change could lead to suspicion and the perception of manipulation
EUC president concerned about possibly legal action over Malaysian proposal European Cycling Union President David Lappartient has written to UCI President Pat McQuaid expressing concerns about the proposed changes to the UCI Constitution requested by the Malaysian Cycling Federation. In […]
Tygart blasts UCI over refusal to let USADA do tests at the USA Pro Cycling Challenge and other top events
“They want to control the results. They want to control who is tested and they want to control what is tested for, so they don’t have any issues” USADA CEO Travis Tygart has spoken of his frustration with what he […]
Canyon ends Zabel’s slots as brand ambassador and mentor to young riders, but will give him new role
“We condemn Erik’s actions, but we do not condemn the person. That is why we now want to find a new way of working together” As expected, Canyon has decided to end to Erik Zabel’s role working with the ‘Young […]
Leg healed from femur fracture, Irvine itching to return to racing in Tour of Portugal
Irish UnitedHealthcare rider’s recovery is ahead of schedule World scratch race champion Martyn Irvine will make a long-awaited return to competition next week when he lines out in the Tour of Portugal. The UnitedHealthcare rider has been out of action […]
Legeay clear that Astana must follow the rules and not engage Pellizotti until next May
Team to discuss regulation concerning new signing in coming days Following the news that the Astana team has signed Franco Pellizotti on a one year contract starting next season, the president of the Movement for a Credible Cycling (MPCC) Roger […]
Key signings for Astana as Westra and Pellizotti ink deals with Kazakhstani squad
Five riders have current contracts extended After making some key signings last year, including the subsequent Giro d’Italia winner Vincenzo Nibali and seventh-place Tour de France finisher Jakob Fuglsang, the Astana team is continuing to strengthen its lineup. It has […]
