Boonen and other big names for charity cross race
They are more accustomed to slugging it out on roads around Europe, but this Saturday some of the top sprinters and Classic riders will fight against each other in a cyclo-cross race to be held in Mol in Belgium. Tom […]
Rock Racing also to appeal Pro Continental refusal
Amongst several notable omissions on the list of Pro Continental teams approved by the UCI yesterday was the Rock Racing squad. It was happy to register as a Continental squad for 2009 but, one year later, it wants to go […]
Bruyneel tips Steegmans to win ten races next year
Clearly upbeat about his new signing, the upcoming general manager of RadioShack Johan Bruyneel has predicted a big 2010 for Gert Steegmans. “Steegmans is a talent. If he is in an environment where he can train strongly and feel well […]
Savio angry over Pro Continental licence refusal
Reacting angrily and with disbelief to the news that his Androni Giocattoli – Diquigiovanni team has been passed over by the UCI for a Professional Continental licence, Gianni Savio has described the decision as “incomprehensible.” “We have everything perfectly in […]
Evans enthusiastic about BMC team as new season nears
Cadel Evans has expressed satisfaction with his new BMC Racing Team, saying that the philosophies and targets there sync perfectly with his own beliefs and motivations. He will get his season underway in just over a month’s time in the […]
AMPO Murcia team reported to be in trouble, Rasmussen stranded?
As mentioned on VeloNation three days ago, the AMPO Murcia team has been trying to acquire the signature of former Tour de France King of the Mountains Michael Rasmussen. It reportedly had the permission of the UCI to sign him, […]
Night team time trial to open 2010 Vuelta
Already recognised as a real test of skill, a team time trial opening next year’s Vuelta a España will impose additional demands on the riders and make a first for modern cycling. According to Marca.com, a group race against the […]
Freire rues unspectacular 2009 season, facing final year in 2010?
For many years, Oscar Freire had an ability to take major victories despite struggling with injuries. A lack of racing didn’t appear to affect his form, and the Spaniard was able to capitalise on the periods when his body did […]
Cavendish rules out Sky move once again, says Columbia is best team for him
Top British sprinter Mark Cavendish has once again pledged his allegiance to Team Columbia HTC, saying that he never had a formal offer from Team Sky and felt that he was with the best team for him at this point […]
Gerdemann needs bigger season in 2010
As Milram team leader for the Grand Tours and a former Maillot Jaune of the Tour de France, German rider Linus Gerdemann wants a big year in 2010. He didn’t perform to his usual level in 2009 and is working […]
