Armstrong clarifies Hawaii Ironman plans
Depending on when he finishes his professional cycling career, Lance Armstrong has said that he will compete in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii in either 2011 or 2012. “I will be in Kona (the Ironman start and finish […]
Tour Down Under: Saxo Bank fired up for strong performance
Saxo Bank directeur sportif Brad McGee has said that his team is motivated to perform well in the Tour Down Under, which begins next week. Jens Voigt, Stuart O’Grady, Juan José Haedo, Kasper Klostergård, Baden Cooke, Frank Hoj and Anders […]
Cavendish renounces track competition, will have just one shot at gold in London 2012
British sprinter Mark Cavendish has said that he is walking away from track racing, thus banking all hopes of a medal in the London 2012 Olympics on the road race. “I had my chance in Beijing 2008 and I have […]
Father-to-be Schleck upbeat heading into 2010 season
Double Tour de France stage winner Frank Schleck is just over a month away from his first race of the season, the Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista Del Sol, and is building form along with his Saxo Bank team-mates at […]
Knee niggle sidelines Fuglsang
Up and coming Saxo Bank rider Jakob Fuglsang is currently on training camp with his team-mates in Fuerteventura but has had to take a short break from training to get over a knee problem. “I have had pain in the […]
Rasmussen signs with Team Miche, no Grand Tour in 2010
Double Tour de France mountains jersey winner Michael Rasmussen has finally found a contract for 2010, but will have to do with a continental-level team. The 35 year old Dane has signed a twelve month deal with the small Italian […]
Brown names Davis, Greipel and McEwen as main rivals for Tour Down Under
Rabobank sprinter Graeme Brown has identified 2008 victor André Greipel (HTC-Columbia) and last year’s champion Allan Davis (Astana) as riders he will be keeping a particularly close eye upon during the Tour Down Under. “That’s just two guys off the […]
Tony Martin already lighter than 2009 Tour weight, Aldag nervous
Bradley Wiggins’ weight loss and subsequent fourth place in the 2009 Tour de France acted as a reminder that cycling is a constant battle against gravity. Paring body fat levels down while preserving strength is something that can benefit top […]
Bobridge planning ahead prior to pro debut at Tour Down Under
Jack Bobridge is now just three days away from making his professional debut with the Garmin-Transitionsteam. The world under 23 time trial champion will don argyle and pin on a number for the Cancer Council Helpline Classic on Sunday, a […]
Valverde denies, Manzano confirms, journalist says Piti exists
Day two of the Alejandro Valverde CAS appeal in Lausanne saw the rider deny all suggestions of using banned substances, while former Kelme team-mate Jesus Manzano contradicted this when he confirmed that a systematic doping programme was in existence. Valverde […]
