Contador stays, Astana keeps license for 2010
After months of uncertainty, the Astana cycling team has finally received its ProTour license for 2010. This latest development brings an end to a saga that has covered the headlines in recent months. According to Het Nieuwsblad, the Kazakh formation […]
Eeckhout will race in 2010
Niko Eeckhout has extended his contract with the AN Post-Sean Kelly Team for two years. The former Belgian champion turns 39 in December, making him one of the oldest riders in the peloton. Starting next year the team will be […]
Stybar does the double
Zdenek Stybar (Telenet-Fidea) has won this afternoon’s Superprestige in Hamme-Zogge, capping off a successful weekend that also included a win in yesterday’s GP Hasselt. The young Czech proved to be too strong in the final sprint against Belgian champion Sven […]
Riders protest Wellens’ return
Bart Wellens had hoped to make his return in Saturday’s World Cup at Koksijde after suffering with cytomegalovirus, a viral infection that kept him off the bike for months. Several of his colleagues aren’t as thrilled about his return and […]
PSK Whirlpool-Author continental in 2010
The Czech PSK Whirlpool-Author is returning to continental status following their inability to secure additional sponsorship for next year. The former team of Danilo Hondo had their sights set on remaining Pro-Continental, but lacked the funds to continue at the […]
Bergamo hopes to host 2015 Worlds
Bergamo, Italy hopes to bring the 2015 World Championships to its doorstep. The Italian city has received full support from GS Domus, the race organizers for the Settimana Lombarda. Italy hosted the Worlds in Varese in 2008, where it was […]
De Groot ends career
Bram de Groot has decided end his professional cycling career. It had been rumored that the 34-year-old Dutchman was hanging up his bike, but it wasn’t until today that it was confirmed by Dutch news source Omroep West. There had […]
Evans expects Armstrong to challenge in 2010
World Champion Cadel Evans expects seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong to be a big threat next year. The Australian believes that the Texan, third in this year’s Tour de France, will be even stronger following his comeback year. […]
Albert gets support online
The third Superpresitge in Aspere-Gavere was marked by cold rains and thick mud, but there was an absence of the jeering that had caused Niels Albert to threaten to leave cyclo-cross following last Wednesday’s Jaarmarkt Cross in Niel, Belgium. “In […]
Franzoi to BKCP?
Enrico Franzoi is close to signing a contract with Belgium’s BKCP Powerplus, the team of World Champion Niels Albert. The Italian had been in negotiations with rival Belgian cyclo-cross squad Sunweb-Projob, but the deal failed to materialize. “Franzoi is going […]
