Koppenberg takes centre stage in 2014 Ronde van Vlaanderen route
Legendary climb comes with just 45km to go; Paterberg still final slope in Vlaanderens Mooiste Flanders Classics, the organiser of the Ronde van Vlaanderen, has presented a much-changed route for the 2014 edition of the Classic Monument, to be run […]
UnitedHealthcare to switch to Wilier Triestina bikes in 2014
American team’s men’s and women’s squads will ride Italian brand UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling will switch to Wilier Triestina bikes in 2014, the American team has announced. The Professional Continental squad has ridden frames by Hong Kong based Neil Pryde since […]
Mapei boss claims Verbruggen threatened to disqualify his team after he complained about doping
Giorgio Squinzi threatened in 1999 after speaking out Giorgio Squinzi, the boss of former team sponsor Mapei, was threatened with the permanent disqualification of his team by then International Cycling Union (UCI) president Hein Verbruggen, the Italian has told the […]
Bjarne Riis in negotiations to sell a stake of Team Saxo-Tinkoff, Danish media reports
Oleg Tinkoff rumoured to be one of four parties at the table Bjarne Riis is in negotiations to sell a stake of Team Saxo-Tinkoff – which will revert to Team Saxo Bank in 2014 – according to Danish TV station […]
Hein Verbruggen: “Since when does one believe Lance Armstrong?”
Former UCI president hits back at American’s credibility over 1999 cover up claims Former International Cycling Union (UCI) president Hein Verbruggen has hit back at Lance Armstrong, after the disgraced American made claims today that the Dutchman had helped cover […]
Brett Lancaster and Svein Tuft renew with Orica-GreenEdge
Two more years each for Australian and Canadian at WorldTour team Brett Lancaster and Svein Tuft have both signed contracts for two more years with Orica-GreenEdge, the Australian WorldTour team has confirmed. Both riders have been with the squad since […]
Sven Nys takes second win in two days with Superprestige Gavere victory
Sanne Cant overcomes the British challenge to also go two from two Sven Nys (Crelan-KDL) yet again emphasised his status as “Mister Superprestige” with a hard-fought victory in the Aspere-Gavere race, which capped a perfect weekend for the World champion. […]
Bpost Bank Trofee: Sven Nys takes his fourth GP Hasselt in a three-up sprint
Sanne Cant wins a race-long battle with Helen Wyman to take women’s race Sven Nys (Crelan-KDL) took his fourth victory in the GP Hasselt in a three-man sprint over Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) and Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb-Napoleon Games) after the three […]
Simon Yates “can’t wait” to get started with Orica-GreenEdge
21-year-old British neo-pro setting no targets as he steps up to the WorldTour Simon Yates “can’t wait” to get started in his first season with Orica-GreenEdge, having signed his first professional contract. The 21-year-old, whose twin brother Adam has also […]
Vulpine clothing brand steps up to co-sponsor Matrix Fitness women’s team
Matrix Vulpine aiming for wild card invitation to Women’s Tour London-based cycle clothing company Vulpine has decided to increase its involvement in the Matrix Fitness women’s team, and will become co-sponsor of what will be called Matrix-Vulpine in 2014. The […]
