Lotto-Belisol Manager: “Frankly, to not have the license is unthinkable!”
Bill Olivier confident that Belgian team will keep its WorldTour status in 2013 With the International Cycling Union (UCI) due to announce the remaining ten teams of the 2013 WorldTour on Monday, December 10th, one team that is highly confident […]
Orica-AIS adds youth and experience to 2013 roster
Australian team looking for even greater things in its second year The Orica-AIS team has announced its 2013 roster, as it enters its second season. The squad, which is sister to the men’s Orica-GreenEdge ProTeam, will have a largely Australian […]
Optum Pro Cycling p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies presents improved rosters for 2013
Strategic signings made by both men’s and women’s teams After a satisfying 2012 road season – and with a number of its riders currently racing cyclocross – Optum Pro Cycling presented by Kelly Benefit Strategies has announced its men’s and […]
IOC awaits formal UCI sanction before deciding on Armstrong’s bronze medal
Disgraced former rider holds onto his Sydney third place, for now at least The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it must wait until Lance Armstrong has been formally sanctioned by the International Cycling Union (UCI) before it can […]
Tropicale Amissa Bongo confirms 15 teams for 2013 race
Six professional teams face nine African nations in Gabon’s January event Organisers of the Tropicale Amissa Bongo have confirmed that 15 teams have been invited to the 2013 edition, which will run between January 14th to 20th, in the country […]
Rapha-Condor bids farewell to sponsor Sharp after three and a half years
British team to carry on regardless; electronics corporation to continue with Team Garmin Rapha-Condor has confirmed that it is to part company with co-sponsor Sharp at the end of 2012, after a three and a half year partnership. The Japanese […]
Philippe Gilbert: “When you are successful, then everyone is your friend”
World champion launches new “rainbow season” book; speaks of criticism in tough early season Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) has produced a new book, along with Le Soir journalist Stéphane Thirion, about his 2012 season. Entitled ‘Ma saison arc-en-ciel’ (My rainbow […]
Jérémy Roy: “Which logo does the manufacturer put on our next year’s jersey?”
French rider impatient to know if FDJ will retain its place in the WorldTour for 2013 The International Cycling Union (UCI) has confirmed just eight teams for the 2013 WorldTour, and Jérémy Roy (FDJ) is one rider that’s beginning to […]
Lucas Sebastian Haedo to Cannondale Pro Cycling in 2013
Argentinean sprinter takes the place left by Canadian David Boily after contract negotiations failed Lucas Sebastian Haedo has become the eighth rider to transfer to Cannondale Pro Cycling for 2013, the team has confirmed. The Argentinean sprinter has spent the […]
Giro Donne 2013 under threat as race organiser steps down
Women’s cycling could be set to lose its one “Grand Tour” Women’s cycling could be set to lose arguably the biggest stage race on its calendar in 2013 as the organiser of the last three editions of the Giro d’Italia […]