Fit and motivated, Rodriguez ready to chase podium in Tour de France
“I arrive in very good condition and I am looking forward to the start” Previously second overall in the Giro d’Italia and twice third in the Vuelta a España, Joaquim Rodriguez believes that a podium finish is possible in the […]
Rasmussen’s five million euro claim is dismissed, rider must repay over €500,000 to Rabobank
Former Tour de France king of the mountains considering appeal Michael Rasmussen’s attempt to increase the €700,000 euro damages awarded to him in 2008 has backfired, with the former professional rider losing in his claim for €5 million today. Rasmussen, […]
Bike Pure calls for published data from Grand Tour contenders, says transparency is vital
Anti-doping organisation states it has removed Froome from list of supporters after lack of communication In a push for greater transparency the Bike Pure anti doping movement has called on all Grand Tour podium finishers to release extra data in […]
Brian Cookson Interview: UCI Presidential candidate speaks at length on range of topics
Independent Commission, UCI reform, McQuaid, anti-doping, transparency, women’s cycling and more discussed Today sees Brian Cookson unveil his manifesto laying out what he would propose to do as UCI president, and talking about what he sees are necessary changes which […]
Brammeier defeats Lavery and Shaw to take record fourth Irish road race crown
Champion System rider prevails at end of tactical, testing race Defending champion Matt Brammeier made history Sunday when he won his fourth consecutive Irish road race championship title, becoming the first Irish elite rider to do so. The Champion System […]
Brammeier keyed up for bid for record fourth Irish road race championship title
Champion System rider content with form in advance of today’s race Aiming for what would be a record fourth consecutive Irish road race title, Matt Brammeier has said that he believes he is in good shape in advance of what […]
Spath confirms with second Irish national road race title
McNamara and Costelloe net second and third in big sprint to the line Last year she won through a perfectly timed surge from a small breakaway group; this time round, she shrugged off the burden of being defending champion and […]
Sutton on Wiggins: “It was the magnitude of the success that Bradley couldn’t deal with”
Rider’s mentor speaks about issues 2012 Tour de France winner has faced plus decision not to target yellow again Having long been a guiding figure in Bradley Wiggins’ life, British Cycling coach Shane Sutton has said that he is ‘devastated’ […]
Vacansoleil team still searching for replacement sponsor for 2014
Riders encouraged to give the team more time, but also told they can make enquiries with other squads Team Blanco is expected to shortly announce its backing by the Belkin electronics company, unveiling new kit in time for the Tour […]
Jungels continues unbeaten streak of national championship titles
Prodigious Luxembourg rider clocks up third victory of the season Talented 20 year old Bob Jungels has continued to gain momentum as a rider, adding the elite Luxembourg time trial title to his previous haul of national championship medals. Jungels’s […]
