Feature: ‘We want a demonstrably clean sport’ – reactions to Pat McQuaid EGM nomination defeat
Variety of arguments used for and against UCI president in crucial Cycling Ireland meeting For some of those who lobbied against Cycling Ireland’s proposed nomination of Pat McQuaid for the UCI presidency, the period before the vote at yesterday’s extraordinary […]
McQuaid defeated in Cycling Ireland EGM about nomination for UCI presidency
Fight for re-election becomes tougher for two-time president UCI President Pat McQuaid has been denied backing from Cycling Ireland’s clubs in his request for nomination for a third term, being defeated 91 to 74 in a vote taken at an […]
Buergi, Galli and Calcagni combine in legal action against Swiss Cycling over McQuaid nomination
“I am hoping that a decision will be handed down before the UCI Congress in September” Following earlier indications that three members of the board of Swiss Cycling were in disagreement with Swiss Cycling over its claim of unanimous support […]
Ag2r La Mondiale names Jean-Christophe Péraud as team leader for the Tour de France
Blanco Pro Cycling narrows its squad down to thirteen riders, Mollema and Gesink included Although four of the team’s nine riders remain to be selected, the Ag2r La Mondiale squad has confirmed that Jean Christophe Péraud will be its leader […]
MPCC doctor Mégret denies giving green light to Pierre Rolland after irregular cortisol levels detected
“This is completely false and incomprehensible” Armand Mégret, the doctor of the anti-doping group MPCC (Movement for a Credible Cycling) has strongly denied Europcar’s claim that he gave a green light to Pierre Roland to continue in the Critérium du […]
Multiple severe contusions for Hesjedal but no fractures
Garmin Sharp team hopes he can train ‘in a few days time’ Ryder Hesjedal’s participation in this year’s Tour de France looks to remain on track, with the Canadian fortunately not suffering any fractures in the bad crash he had […]
Hesjedal being assessed in hospital after crashing out of Tour de Suisse
Canadian had been second overall starting today’s stage The Garmin Sharp team is facing a nervous time as it awaits a medical update on Ryder Hesjedal, who has crashed out of the Tour de Suisse. The American team is hoping […]
Critérium du Dauphiné: Fuglsang says he chose to prioritise GC improvement rather than stage win
Danish rider ‘very optimistic ahead of the Tour de France’ Jakob Fuglsang may have appeared to be the strongest in the two man break which decided the victory on yesterday’s seventh stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, but the Dane […]
Teutenberg ends 2013 season as recovery from head injury continues
German sprinter still trying to bounce back, future uncertain The effects of the head injury suffered by Ina Yoko Teutenberg three months ago continue to affect her 2013 season, with the Specialized lululemon rider now accepting that it would be […]
Dennis satisfied with Dauphiné despite slipping from third to ninth overall
First year pro retains lead in best young rider contest Although he cracked today under the pressure exerted by Alberto Contador on the penultimate climb of the day, the Col du Noyer, and lost his third place in the general […]
