‘Breakaway league’ now reported as prepared to share some profits with UCI
Could proposal see partial restructuring of sport go ahead? Previously seen as a mechanism to walk away from the UCI and its control of the sport, the proposed breakaway league is now reported to have undergone a shift in position […]
Rory Sutherland steps up to WorldTour with Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank
Australian back in Europe after six seasons in North America Australian Rory Sutherland has inked a two-year deal with Bjarne Riis’ Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank squad after serving as leader of the UnitedHealthcare team since the 2010 season. The 30 year […]
Sky invests in top American talents Dombrowski and Boswell, multi-year contracts announced
Riders ready for step up to pro ranks after extremely promising year Set up as essentially a British team with some foreign riders, Team Sky has shown that it is planning for more multi-national success by signing two of the […]
Majka heads Saxo Bank – Tinkoff Bank GC challenge at Tour of Beijing
Christensen, Tanner and Haedo earmarked to chase stages After backing Alberto Contador to victories in the Vuelta a España and Milano-Torino, Rafal Majka gets a chance to show what he himself can do, leading the Saxo Bank – Tinkoff Bank […]
Contador gives thumbs up to Giro route, indicates he could take part in 2013
Spaniard says he’s very pleased with recent performances; set for a break now Although his last attempt to target the Giro-Tour double left him fatigued for the latter race, Alberto Contador today indicated that he could yet return to the […]
Gilbert wary of 'fresh' Contador, battling for rare worlds-Lombardy double
Belgian glad about rain, says ‘the legs will decide’ the winner There may be several big contenders in the running as the peloton speeds towards this afternoon’s conclusion of Il Lombardia, but all eyes are on one rider in particular: […]
Sutton wants Wiggins to miss Tour de France, and target Giro and Vuelta instead
Says 2012 Tour champ can become a ‘legend’ by winning all three Grand Tours during career It’s common for Tour de France champions to seek to defend their title but if Bradley Wiggins follows the advice of British Cycling coach […]
Vacansoleil-DCM and Gimondi unveil Lombardia 'celeste' jersey
New celeste jersey unveiled by Vacansoleil in homage to Coppi As announced Wednesday, the Vacansoleil DCM team yesterday unveiled a redesigned jersey intended to commemorate Fausto Coppi’s five victories in the Giro di Lombardia. Featuring the distinctive celeste colour worn […]
Costa and Amador head Tour of Beijing selection for rebranded Movistar team
Duo hoping to push squad into top three of rankings Encouraged by their performances this season, the Movistar team has named two strong, developing riders to spearhead the line-up in next month’s Tour of Beijing. Tour de Suisse winner and […]
Vacansoleil-DCM to commemorate Fausto Coppi in Il Lombardia
Celeste jersey to be unveiled Thursday Some 58 years after Fausto Coppi won the fifth of his Giro di Lombarda titles, Il Campionissimo will be celebrated at this year’s edition of the race when the Vacansoleil DCM team pays a […]
