Knee problems keep dragging on for Andy Schleck
Andy Schleck is continuing to lose ground to his Tour de France rivals as his knee problems linger on. The 2009 Tour runner-up has had persistent problems in the joint this year and, according to the Luxembourg newspaper Wort, has […]
Herald Sun Tour to follow Tour Down Under: More big teams expected
The desire of the Jayco Herald Sun tour to have more top-class teams taking part appears to be on the cards following the news the Cycling Australia has approved a date change for the race. The 2.1-ranked event will break […]
2012 Giro d’Italia to be confirmed at a later date
Cycling history looks set to be made tomorrow with the expected announcement that the 2012 Giro d’Italia will indeed begin in Washington DC. It will be the first time a Grand Tour has ever featured stages outside Europe, and will […]
Sastre aiming to win Giro, but still won’t commit to the Tour
2008 Tour de France champion Carlos Sastre will seek to add a Giro win to his list of career results and, for the moment, continues to hold off on committing to the Tour de France. The 34 year old Cervélo […]
Alonso still wants Tour de France team with Contador
Double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has reiterated that he wants to set up a top-level cycling team led by Alberto Contador, and suggests it could be in place by next season if all goes well. “It’s a project […]
Change in Tirreno-Adriatico course sees Rodriguez switch to Paris-Nice
World road race championship bronze medallist Joaquim Rodriguez has decided to target Paris-Nice rather than Tirreno Adriatico this year, following the news that the savage Montelupone climb will be dropped from the course. Rodriguez proved strongest on the wall-like ascent […]
Pereiro aiming to improve performance through biomechanical assessment
In a bid to improve his aerodynamic profile and his pedalling efficiency, thus boosting performance, Oscar Pereiro will undergo a biomechanical assessment tomorrow in Vigo. The 2006 Tour de France winner will be examined by Specialized technicians and his position […]
Rasmussen awaiting outcome of Vinokourov’s CAS case
Like Alexandre Vinokourov, Michael Rasmussen is racing while waiting to hear the outcome of a CAS appeal relating to his previous suspension. Both riders have been requested by the UCI to pay one year’s salary for their past transgressions, and […]
Hushovd, Haussler and Steegmans likely to miss Het Nieuwsblad
Defending champion Thor Hushovd, Cervélo team-mate Heinrich Haussler and RadioShack’s Gert Steegmans are all thought likely to miss the Het Nieuwsblad semi-Classic, which will be held in Belgium on Saturday. Hushovd and Haussler played a very big role in last […]
Haedo, O’Grady and Cooke lead charge in Indian event
Morale on the up after a fine second place on the penultimate stage of the Tour of Oman, Juan Jose Haedo plus three Saxo Bank team-mates will lead the field in tomorrow’s inaugural Mumbai Cyclothon. Also contesting the Indian event […]
