Sastre confirms for Giro, no word yet on Tour or Vuelta plans
2008 Tour de France winner Carlos Sastre achieved his best results of the season in the Giro d’Italia, netting two stages, and the Spaniard has revealed that he intends to compete there again. “After analyzing the routes of the three […]
McEwen calls for Aussie-only nationals
Double Australian national champion Robbie McEwen has questioned the decade-long practice of allowing foreign riders take part in the championships, saying that it has the potential to greatly interfere with the fight for the title. “I just don’t get it, […]
Noval pledges complete commitment to Contador
Overlooked by Johan Bruyneel for the 2009 Tour de France team, Benjamin Noval is looking forward to returning to the Tour next year and pledges the team will be completely dedicated to Alberto Contador. “Like many fans, I think the […]
World championship medallist Rodriguez to target Vuelta
The bronze medallist in Mendrisio, Joaquim Rodriguez, has added his name to the list of riders who have given a thumbs up to the route of the Vuelta a España. “It’s a route that I like. It is very nervous […]
UCI announces list of Wild Card teams
The UCI has announced that 20 teams have applied for Wild Card status for the coming season, with these squads seeking the right to be invited to races on the ProTour calendar. The teams concerned are the following: Acqua & […]
Nys’ coach remains confident
For many years, Sven Nys has dominated the top cyclo-cross races, but the start of the 2009/2010 season has been different. He’s taken just five wins thus far, precisely half of his total by this point last year, yet his […]
Gesink, Menchov uncertain for Vuelta
The Dutch Rabobank team has often performed well in the Vuelta a España, but it is as yet uncertain as to who will represent the team in next year’s race. Following yesterday’s route launch, team manager Adri van Houweling has […]
Columbia-HTC looks forward to the 2010 Vuelta
Columbia-HTC’s sports director Allan Peiper said in a press release from the team that he thinks the Vuelta a Espana route for 2010 will offer plenty of chances for Columbia-HTC’s riders to build on their success in the 2009 race. Columbia-HTC won […]
Pinotti has good morale for 2010
Quadruple Italian time trial champion Marco Pinotti had one of his best seasons in 2009, and has used those results plus a recent addition to his family as motivators for the year ahead. “I’ve still to see the numbers as […]
Roche talks race radios and doping
1987 Tour de France winner Stephen Roche is well known for having been an intelligent, intuitive rider who won with his head and his legs, and so it is unsurprising that he is opposed to the use of race radios. […]
