Evans arrives as split BMC prepares season
Cadel Evans was the last member of the BMC team to arrive in Adelaide for the start of the Tour Down Under, which officially kicks off on Sunday with the Cancer Council Helpline Classic (not counting towards the overall). The […]
Tankink with new self-confidence into 2010
Bram Tankink of Rabobank was not too happy with his past season, which was hampered by crashes and injuries, but has trained well over the winter and looks forward to the next season. He has mixed feelings about 2009. “Injuries […]
Peugeot bikes are back
The famous Peugeot bicycles are back in Europe, after having been pulled from the market in 2002. The re-introduction happens with a partnership between Peugeot and Cycleurope. Toni Grimaldi, President and CEO of Cycleurope, made the announcement last week. “We […]
Cavendish races in Oman
The Tour of Oman, which takes place from February 14 to 19, has some interesting riders on the start list. Mark Cavendish (HTC-Columbia), Tom Boonen (Quick Step) and Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) will use the race to kick off their 2010 campaign. […]
Albert cleared to ride Sunday in Roubaix
Niels Albert will be riding in the cyclocross World Cup race on Sunday in Roubaix, France. An injection into the skin near his broken rib has relieved some of the pain. Albert was initially reluctant to such treatment. “He reacted […]
Cavendish's tooth problem forces break
Mark Cavendish has been asked to stay off the bike after an emergency tooth procedure. Cavendish complained about severe tooth pain on Tuesday, and in the evening had an abscess drained, while being at the HTC-Columbia camp on Mallorca, Spain. […]
Impatient Contador can't wait for training camp to start
Alberto Contador is so eager to defend his Tour de France title this year that he is impatiently awaiting the Astana training camp in Calpe, Spain, from January 14 to 24. His racing program will begin with Volta al Algarve. […]
Stauff likely to miss Tour Down Under
Andreas Stauff was recently signed by Belgian team Quick Step and the young German rider was looking forward to do his first ProTour race in January. But it looks like the late signing will eliminate his chances to ride in […]
Armstrong climbs Mauna Kea
Lance Armstrong’s bike vacation in Hawaii is nearing its end and the Texan readies himself for the first step in a season in which he wants to win his eighth Tour de France. Hawaii was a mix of relaxing family […]
Nys prevails in Belgian cyclo-cross championships
Sven Nys used his dominant technical skills to win his seventh Belgian cyclo-cross title, ahead of Klaas Vantornout and the young Tom Meeusen. Niels Albert, together with Nys the main favorite, had a dismal day in the snow and landed […]
