Contador confirms he wants to focus on 2013 Tour de France, may not ride other Grand Tours
Spaniard states case for early clarification on Tour participation, vows not to race too long After previously stating that he was not sure of his programme for the 2013 season, Alberto Contador has confirmed that winning another Tour de France […]
Poels making steady progress in training after severe Tour de France injuries
Dutch rider determined he will return to professional cycling Badly injured in the massive stage six pileup in the Tour de France, Vacansoleil rider Wout Poels is continuing his push towards getting back to professional cycling. The Dutchman went close […]
Gallery: Photos from the 2012 Gent Six Day
More images from Belgium’s prestigious track event The sparks are settling and the velodrome starting to cool down after some very exciting racing last week at the Gent Six Day, won this year by home favourite Iljo Keisse and Glenn […]
Sponsorship boost for two major Australian events as Europcar and Mars commit
Santos Tour Down Under and national championships gain support Although it has been a tough couple of months for the sport, as evidenced by the withdrawal from sponsorship of companies such as Rabobank and Exergy, there is some welcome news […]
Exergy Development Group pulls sponsorship from men’s professional team
Under-pressure company blames the sport for its decision, says it will continue other backing While the consortium has either fallen short or been late with several of its sponsorship commitments in cycling this season, the Exergy Development Group has announced […]
Vuelta King of the Mountains Clarke extends until end of 2015 with Orica GreenEdge
Australian emphasises importance of team in helping his career After beating no less than world time trial champion Tony Martin (Omega Pharma Quick Step) to grab the fourth stage of this year’s Vuelta and then going on to win the […]
Olympic champion Chris Hoy launches ‘Hoy’ range of bikes
Scottish rider working towards next phase of his life One day after he was confirmed as a nomination for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year SPOTY awards, six-time Olympic champion Chris Hoy is in the news again with […]
Amgen Tour of California battle to climax with San Jose TT and Mt. Diablo uphill finish
Details released of eight edition of top US event Heading south to north for the first time in its history and peaking with a penultimate-day finish atop Mount Diablo, the eighth Amgen Tour of California has been unveiled by the […]
Lotto Belisol announces signing of Bellemakers as replacement for Meersman
Dutchman becomes 28th member of Belgian team Left one rider short after the sudden departure of Gianni Meersman this month, the Lotto – Belisol team has signed up the Dutch rider Dirk Bellemakers to fill the vacant slot. The 28 […]
Hushovd over virus and now training well again
Norwegian encouraged, wants to get into decent shape prior to BMC Racing Team training camp Finally over the virus which caused him to have the worst season of his professional career, former world champion Thor Hushovd is feeling stronger and […]
