Boom and Hoogerland outline 2010 goals
Johnny Hoogerland (Vacansoleil), one of this year’s cycling revelations, and Lars Boom (Rabobank), Holland’s up and coming classics talent, are both wrapping up their season with the Amstel Curacao Race. After looking back on a long season, both riders have […]
Schumacher case: CAS ruling in December
After an eight hour hearing yesterday with the International Court of Sport (CAS) it has been concluded that Stefan Schumacher’s fate will not be decided until mid-December. Schumacher went to the CAS to appeal the UCI ruling which imposed a […]
Giro d'Italia to start in Washington DC?
The organization behind the Giro d’Italia is considering bringing the start of Italy’s Grand Tour to America’s capital. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the opening prologue would be in Washington DC. “For some time we have had the idea […]
Kroon looks forward to Evans’ arrival
Karsten Kroon is just one of the many that was surprised by Cadel Evans’ move to the American Pro-continental BMC. Kroon, who is leaving Saxo-Bank to join Evans at the American formation, did not see the transfer coming. “Two days […]
Meyer joins brother at Garmin
Australian Travis Meyer is yet another talent joining the Garmin-Slipstream Pro-tour team. Meyer will be joining older brother Cameron Meyer and fellow countryman Jack Bobridge, the Under 23 World Time Trial Champion. “Travis is an incredible talent,” said Jonathan Vaughters, […]
Keisse back to Topsport-Vlaanderen?
Belgian track cyclist Iljo Keisse is now a free man following his acquittal from doping charges this morning. His former team, Topsport Vlaanderen, immediately kicked him out the door as soon as they heard of his positive test, “We did […]
Albert unstoppable
World Champion Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) has won the second Superprestige race in Hoogstraten. Albert proved succesful yet again, keeping the young Czech Zdenek Stybar (Fidea) at bay. Belgian champion Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) came across the line in third and therefore […]
Evans to the US – Garmin not BMC, and Wiggins to Sky?
After leaving Belgium’s Silence-Lotto, from reports Down Under World Champion Cadel Evans looks poised to join the American Garmin Slipstream team despite earlier reports that linked him to the up-and-coming American BMC formation, home of National champion George Hincapie. According […]
Landis’ Tour dreams over
Floyd Landis has lost all hope in returning to the Tour de France. The American won the overall classification in 2006 but saw his victory taken away after he was caught doping and consequently suspended for two years. Landis made […]
PlussBank-Cervélo takes form for 2010
PlussBank-Cervélo, the new continental team founded by 2009 Tour de France green jersey winner Thor Hushovd (Cervélo TestTeam), is beginning to take shape. The team announced today that a total of nine riders, all Norwegian, have been confirmed for next […]