Emotional Sanchez outsprints Fuglsang for Critérium du Dauphiné stage win
Rogers deposes Dennis in battle for GC podium spot Weeping for joy after the finish, Samuel Sanchez showed strong emotion when he won a two man gallop to take the penultimate stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné in Superdévoluy. The […]
Dan Martin pleased with Tour de France preparation, begins Tour de Suisse today
Irishman ‘very relaxed’ going into Swiss race, but believes he can be competitive Continuing his buildup to what he hopes will be a successful second Tour de France for him, Dan Martin has said that he believes he could ride […]
Legal challenge to Swiss Cycling’s nomination of McQuaid for UCI presidential role
Former Swiss national coach Buergi and Skins combine to take court action As an important June 15th vote nears for Cycling Ireland’s clubs in relation to the proposed Irish nomination of Pat McQuaid for a third term as UCI president, […]
Cancellara to miss Tour de France due to goal of winning world road race championship
Swiss rider passes over chance for more success in France Previous murmurings that Fabian Cancellara might forego the Tour de France were followed by confirmation of that today, with the former stage winner and yellow jersey wearer saying he would […]
Chris Horner interview: US rider confirms he’ll miss Tour de France, chasing form for Vuelta a España
Is recovering from knee surgery but believes he can return to good condition this year Confirming that he will be forced to miss the Tour de France after having surgery two weeks ago on a lingering knee issue, Chris Horner […]
Vacansoleil team ‘devastated’ as Nikita Novikov provisionally suspended for doping positive
Out of competition test detects Hydroxy-ostarine / O Dephenyl-ostarine Russian rider Nikita Novikov is facing an uncertain future in the sport after the UCI announced that he had returned a positive A sample for the banned substance Hydroxy-ostarine / O […]
Augustyn moves back to Europe, is hoping to return to professional cycling
South African feels he’s fully recovered from 2011 hip operation, says he is physically and mentally strong again One year after he took an indefinite break from his pro career due to complications from a hip operation, former Team Sky […]
Reanalysis of 2012 sample uncovers second positive EPO test for Serebryakov
Rider could face lengthy ban, disqualification from 2012 Philadelphia International Championship Two months after the UCI announced that the Russian rider Alexander Serebryakov had tested positive for EPO in an out of competition test carried out on March 18th, the […]
LeMond says emergence of challenger in UCI presidential election is a good thing
American pleased to see Cookson step forward, emphasises importance of choice Triple Tour de France winner Greg LeMond has said that he believes this week’s emergence of a challenger to Pat McQuaid in the UCI’s presidential elections is an important […]
Contador insists he has sufficient time to be ready for the Tour de France after Dauphiné TT disappointment
“It is not a good period for me because of allergies” Far off his best form in today’s time trial and almost certainly losing any hope of a top three finish in the Critérium du Dauphiné, Alberto Contador has sought […]