Rasch to retire after 2014 Classics campaign, will become Sky directeur sportif then
“I plan to fight for my place up until Paris-Roubaix” He’s had a career shaped mainly by his riding for others and now Gabriel Rasch has been confirmed as a future directeur sportif for the Sky team, once again helping […]
Initial details of 2014 Tour de Suisse route released
Race concludes with mountain stages to Verbier and Saas-Fee Although the precise route is yet to be revealed, as well as many of the climbs and the precise distances, the organisers of the Tour de Suisse have announced the complete […]
John Gadret speaks of “new challenge” as he joins Movistar Team
French climber relishing the chance to work for a contender; hopes to ride the Tour John Gadret (AG2R La Mondiale) speaks of a “new challenge” in his career as he makes the move to the Movistar Team in 2014. In […]
Cycling Canada states that Hesjedal, Sheppard and McGrath can’t be punished if Rasmussen allegations are true
Federation states alleged offences are outside statute of limitations, but wants any rider with information to speak out Cycling Canada has responded to news today of allegations made by Michael Rasmussen concerning Ryder Hesjedal, Chris Sheppard and Seamus McGrath, saying […]
Hesjedal admits doping, says it was ‘short lived’ and more than ten years ago
Garmin-Sharp team states it supports 2012 Giro d’Italia winner, and that he testified to USADA Ryder Hesjedal has commented in the wake of allegations made today by Michael Rasmussen against him and fellow Canadian riders Seamus McGrath and Chris Sheppard, […]
Cooke believes his career is likely finished after Orica GreenEdge decides not to renew his contract
Former Tour de France green jersey rider says no hard feelings with Australian team Accepting that his career has almost certainly run its course, Baden Cooke is considering what next to do after not being retained by Orica GreenEdge. “I […]
Froome takes Vélo d’Or prize after dominant 2013 season
Quintana and Riblon best in Espoir and Vélo d’Or France categories Twelve months after Bradley Wiggins won the prestigious Vélo d’Or award, his Sky team-mate and Tour de France successor Chris Froome has done the same. The British rider clocked […]
Saxo Bank gives its backing to Riis following Rasmussen allegations
“The latest allegations do not appear credible to me. It ‘s not going to affect our relationship with Bjarne at all” Following claims made by Michael Rasmussen that Bjarne Riis was aware of his doping while he was part of […]
Leaked UCI document shows plans of five-year reform for professional cycling
Radical changes to WorldTour teams and calendar proposed by stakeholders committee Radical plans to reshape the upper echelon of professional cycling have been leaked to Italian website Cicloweb.it, with a presentation document showing the apparent International Cycling Union (UCI) intentions […]
New title sponsor for Argos Shimano team, three year deal announced
Identity of new backer not yet confirmed, Shimano stays on board as secondary sponsor Although the Argos oil company was expected to be on board for one more season, Team 1T4i – or, Argos Shimano, as it has been titled […]
