Doping case against former pro Vansevenant said to have been dropped
Belgian escapes punishment after apparently being duped The case against former pro rider Wim Vansevenant in relation to the alleged importation of doping products looks like it may have come to an end today, with a court in Bruges dismissing […]
Basso pledges to try to win yellow or pink jersey before the end of his career
Rider says he was beaten by better riders in the Giro, accepts the result Issuing an open letter to his fans, Ivan Basso has said that he has accepted his inability to win this year’s Giro d’Italia, but says he […]
Schleck says knee problems prior to Dauphiné have affected fitness
Rider reportedly lost a week due to issue Dropped on the past two days in the Critérium du Dauphiné and currently sitting a distant five minutes 21 seconds back in 120th place, Andy Schleck has given what he says is […]
Dan Martin interview: ‘My helmet was split in two – I was very, very lucky’
Garmin Barracuda rider details crash and his battle to get through Critérium du Dauphiné Irish climber Dan Martin has said that he will do everything he can to get to the end of of the Critérium du Dauphiné, even though […]
Former pro Verbrugghe named to central role with planned under 23 BMC Racing Team setup
Belgian will continue current position until end of 2012 season Former pro and current directeur sportif with the BMC Racing Team, Rik Verbrugghe has been confirmed as moving across to the new under 23 squad, which will make its debut […]
Blel Kadri happy in polka dots after Dauphiné breakaway
AG2R La Mondiale rider back on track after Paris-Nice shoulder blade and skull fractures After being on the attack for more than 100km of today’s second stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, between Lamastre and Saint-Félicien, AG2R La Mondiale’s Blel […]
Critérium du Dauphiné: Samuel Sánchez limps through second stage after stage one crash
Olympic champion endures a day of suffering with pain in his ribs Samuel Sánchez (Euskaltel-Euskadi) was an uncertain starter in the second stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, between Lamastre and Saint-Félicien, after his crash on stage one. The Olympic […]
Critérium du Dauphine: Moreno grabs stage two victory, Wiggins keeps yellow
Schleck loses more time in punchy finale Unleashing his sprint at the perfect moment, the Spaniard Dani Moreno grabbed an important career victory today on stage two of the Critérium du Dauphiné. The Katusha rider hit the line first in […]
Roche hoping for no Olympic selection surprises
Believes himself and Dan Martin are logical choices for two of the three places With three riders due to be told this week that they have been selected for the Olympic road race, Nicolas Roche is hoping that the criteria […]
Pressure on Rujano to deliver as Savio rejects mononucleosis claim
Androni Giocatoli team considers rider’s Giro withdrawal wasn’t warranted Having made clear on the day of Jose Rujano’s sudden withdrawal from the Giro that he was not impressed with the rider’s actions, Androni Giocattoli manager Gianni Savio has dismissed last […]
