Cancellara rues wind change, missed chance in Tour de Suisse TT
“Luck was not on my side, but I still feel confidence” Although he downplayed his chances somewhat before yesterday’s time trial, saying that he hadn’t done much specialist training this year and was thus unsure of his chances, Fabian Cancellara […]
Contador says his condition is improving each day, accepts second place on mountain stage
“I’m here to improve my condition but not to go too fast, the real goal is the Tour de France” Showing frustration in his body language when Chris Froome accelerated away from him inside the final few seconds of stage […]
Astana inks multi-million euro contract extension with Giro winner Nibali
Italian extends current deal until the end of the 2016 season Less than a year into his current two season contract with the Astana team, Giro d’Italia winner Vincenzo Nibali has inked a deal which will extend the current agreement […]
Vini Fantini team moves to dispel rumours it will stop
Italian squad insists it will continue in cycling despite Di Luca and Santambrogio positives Rocked by positive EPO tests by two of its top riders, Danilo Di Luca and Mauro Santambrogio, the Vini Fantini team has moved to quash suggestions […]
Earning Garmin-Sharp contract, Gaimon psyched with chance to race at WorldTour level
American rider gets reward for good 2013 performances and strong USPRO ride Having gained the admiration of Jonathan Vaughters with an aggressive ride in the recent USPRO championships, Phil Gaimon’s near miss on a title there has been more than […]
O’Grady extends contract but will retire after 2014 Tour de France
Fourteen months left for Australian pro, wants to set Tour record and help Orica GreenEdge He’s been a professional since 1995, making him one of the oldest riders in the peloton. Now Stuart O’Grady has now named the moment when […]
Becker signs for Wiggle Honda team, says it’s ‘something like a restart’
Squad is increasingly focussed on team time trial Six days after it was announced that she was leaving the Argos Shimano team mid-season, it has been confirmed today that Charlotte Becker has signed for the Wiggle Honda squad and will […]
Reijnen continues fine streak for UnitedHealthcare with Philly Cycling Classic victory
Manayunk Wall finishing burst pays off, takes win ahead of Anthony and Rosskopf Continuing on what have been a remarkable streak of results for his team, Kiel Reijnen is celebrating the biggest win of his career after taking the Philly […]
Rick Zabel inks pro contract with BMC Racing Team
Son of Erik Zabel regarded as a promising young talent: ‘In a lot of ways, they are a little bit the same rider’ Rick Zabel, the son of sprinting legend Erik Zabel, has signed a contract to turn professional with […]
Critérium du Dauphiné: Slagter vows to defend white jersey ‘with everything I have’
Dutchman finishes third on opening stage, is best young rider in race Putting in a late burst to snatch third on the stage, Santos Tour Down Under winner Tom Jelte Slagter ended the day as best young rider in the […]
