Brian Cookson dismisses the idea of World Cycling Series
New UCI president acknowledges need for reform in cycling but also for its heritage International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson has said that he is against any plans to create what has been referred to as a World Cycling […]
Marianne Vos and Bauke Mollema voted Riders of the Year in the Netherlands
Eighth and second titles respectively; Mathieu van der Poel recognised as best new talent Marianne Vos (Rabobank-Liv/Giant) and Bauke Mollema (Belkin) have been elected wielrenster and wielrenner van het jaar – riders of the year – in the Netherlands, with […]
Superprestige Cyclocross: Niels Albert makes it a double weekend in Gieten
Disaster strikes Nys; Van der Haar denied by missed pedal; Wyman takes women’s race Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) capped a perfect weekend with his second victory in two days at the 2013 edition of the Superprestige Gieten, the one race in […]
Lotto-Belisol receives confirmation of 2014 WorldTour registration
Belgian team clears up “two administrative formalities” to allow a seat at the top table Lotto-Belisol has had its place at cycling’s top table confirmed by the International Cycling Union (UCI), the Belgian team reports, as it has been confirmed […]
Cyclocross World Cup: Niels Albert recaptures his World title form on the dunes of Koksijde
Francis Mourey wins the battle for second as former rainbow jersey dominates in the sand Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) recaptured the form that saw him take the second of his World titles on the dunes of Koksijde, Belgium, to win the […]
Shelley Olds joins Women’s Yellow Fluo as Alé-Cipollini squad confirmed for 2014
American sprinter joins Italian team of Tatiana Guderzo The Women’s Yellow Flou team has been confirmed as Alé-Cipollini-Galassia for 2014, with the addition of American Shelley Olds to its predominantly Italian line up. The 33-year-old Massachusetts sprinter spent 2013 with […]
Women’s Tour heads back east for Bury St Edmonds finish
Five day British race returns to the east coast for Suffolk final stage The Women’s Tour will return to the east of England for its final stage, between the port of Harwich, Essex, and the cathedral city of Bury St […]
Kenny van Hummel signs for Androni Giocattoli-Venezuela
Vacansoleil-DCM sprinter follows teammate Hoogerland to Italian squad Kenny van Hummel has signed a one-year contract with Androni Giocattoli-Venezuela, the Italian Professional Continental team has confirmed. The 31-year-old Dutch sprinter is the latest member of Vacansoleil-DCM to have found employment […]
Sven Nys wins Kristallen Fiets as Belgian cyclist of 2013
Cyclocross World champion takes his second award after yet another dominant year Sven Nys (Crelan-KDL) has won the Kristallen Fiets for the second time in his career, as the outstanding Belgian cyclist of the year. The 37-year-old cyclocross World champion […]
Lance Armstrong settles out of court with Acceptance Insurance in civil fraud suit
Disgraced rider avoids going under oath as $3 million bonus is recovered Lance Armstrong has settled out of court at the eleventh hour with Acceptance Insurance, which had filed a civil fraud lawsuit against the disqualified Tour de France winner, […]
