Tracey Gaudry: “The rise of women’s cycling must involve everybody”
New UCI vice-president outlines her vision for the future of the female sport Following the election of Brian Cookson to the position of International Cycling Union (UCI) president in September, the UCI’s management committee appointed Australian Tracey Gaudry as one […]
Bardiani-CSF finalises 17-rider squad after ProContinental status confirmed
Average age of 24 for Italian team with just four changes from 2013 Bardiani Valvole-CSF Inox has named a 17-strong squad of riders, on receiving confirmation of its Professional Continental status for 2014 last week. The Italian team, which is […]
Sven Nys puts on a demonstration in the mud to win the Niel Jaarmarktcross
World champion recovers from a poor start to take annual Armistice Day race Sven Nys (Crelan-KDL) overcame a poor start to win his sixth edition of the Jaarmarktcross, in Niel, to the south of Antwerp, after a weekend of rain […]
Wesley Sulzberger to join Drapac Pro Cycling in 2014
Australian joins elder brother Bernie at newest ProContinental team Wesley Sulzberger has signed a contract with Drapac Pro Cycling, the one team to step up from Continental to Professional Continental level in 2014, where he will join his elder brother […]
UCI declares Vuelta a España free of doping positives
200 tests before race, 398 during, uncover zero Adverse Analytical Findings The International Cycling Union (UCI) has declared that the 2013 Vuelta a España was free of any positive dope tests, according to its own Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF). In […]
Video: Clarke and Cromwell speak about ordeal of racing up one of the toughest climbs in cycling
“I think it is certainly the most difficult parcours I’ve ever raced on” Grinding to the top of a 3,275, eighty kilometres-plus climb on yesterday’s Taiwan KOM Challenge, WorldTour rider Simon Clarke (Orica GreenEdge) and Orica AIS competitor Tiffany Cromwell […]
Video: Ebsen questions Taiwan KOM Challenge winner Emami after latter’s return from two year ban
“It would be very great if there was a doping control here…I am pretty sure that there are some things going on” Raising concerns and doubts very soon after he finished eighth in yesterday’s Taiwan KOM Challenge, the 2012 victor […]
Quintana looking increasingly likely to target Giro d’Italia rather than Tour
Valverde set to lead Movistar team in French race, final decision to be made next month Although he finished a superb second in his debut this year, Nairo Quintana has given a further indication that he may well concentrate on […]
Cycling Australia appoints longtime cycling backer Gerry Ryan as new president
Multi-millionaire has key role with Orica GreenEdge, has been major supporter of Australian events Having long been involved in Australian cycling as a financial backer of events such as the Herald Sun Tour, the Santos Tour Down Under and the […]
Humble Huzarski hoping for solid full season and Tour de France start
Polish rider gives himself a passing grade, but barely, in 2013 Having recently turned 33 years old, Bartosz Huzarski (NetApp-Endura) is experienced enough to maintain an objective outlook. The Polish rider does not sugarcoat the results he pulled in during […]
