Joachim Rodriguez to chase Tour de France stage win
World road race championship bronze medallist Joaquim Rodriguez plans to ride his first Tour de France in 2010, with the Spaniard aiming to chase stage success there. “It will be like a dream, being at the start,” he said. “My […]
Olympic silver medallist to strengthen Omega Pharma-Lotto
Hit by the unexpected departure of Cadel Evans, the Omega Pharma – Lotto has signed another rider who is a strong time trialist and has his roots in MTB competition. Jean-Christophe Péraud has signed a two year contract with the […]
Landis leaves OUCH to return to European racing
2006 Paris-Nice winner Floyd Landis has set his sights on a return to European racing in 2010 and, as a result, the Farmersville native has decided to part ways with the OUCH team. Landis returned to racing this year following […]
Vasseur speaks of highs and lows of CPA Presidency
One day after announcing his resignation as president of the CPA professional riders’ association, Cedric Vasseur has highlighted what he feels are the major advances achieved in recent years. “There are many kinds of positives,” the Frenchman told the Velo-Club.net […]
Popular Australian criterium to be named after race founder
The recent passing of the founder of the Launceston International Classic in Australia will see the race named after him, with the event becoming the Stan Siejka Classic. Several years ago Dr Siejka, a neurologist, and former international rider Tom […]
Vasseur resigns from CPA
Former pro rider Cédric Vasseur announced today that he is to stand down from the presidency of the CPA (Association of Professional Cyclists), which represents the interests of riders in the sport. The Frenchman was elected to the position in […]
Double Giro winner Simoni holding out hopes for one more season
Now 38 years of age and without a contract, double Giro d’Italia winner Gilberto Simoni wants one more season to ride some smaller races and say goodbye to his fans. “It will certainly be my last season, and I want […]
Kolobnev moving from Saxo Bank to Katusha?
The Katusha team is a little short on top Russian riders but that situation could improve if Alexandr Kolobnev transfers to the team. According to WielerFlitz and Ciclismo-line, the 28 year old has signed a deal and will thus leave […]
Busy start for Team Milram
ProTour squad Team Milram has announced a good programme of early-season races and will use these to help its riders get in shape for a much-needed strong season in 2010. It will get things underway in the Tour Down Under […]
Steve Bauer wants Tour de France ride for his team
He was fourth and tenth overall in the race, a stage winner and a multiple yellow jersey wearer; it’s little surprise that the Tour de France is a special memory for former top pro Steve Bauer. The Canadian would like […]