Ictus prize given to Contador to mark recovery from brain condition
Describing his recovery from the brain haemorrhage he suffered in 2004 as the most important part of his life, Alberto Contador has dedicated an award he has received to doctors working to treat such problems. Yesterday the double Tour de […]
Contador admits he might stay with Astana
Double Tour de France champion Alberto Contador admitted today that he might stay with the Astana team in 2010, fulfilling the final year of a contract he has with the team. “Evidently [racing with] Astana is another option and you […]
Evans restates ambition to win the Tour
Far from being dissuaded by his below-par 30th place in this year’s event, Cadel Evans has restated his desire to finally top the podium of the Tour de France. The double runner-up has taken additional motivation from his recent victory […]
Kazakhs claim Contador will stay
There has as yet been no confirmation from the rider or his representations, but the deputy president of the Kazakh Cycling Federation has claimed that Alberto Contador will race with the Astana team in 2010. “We have absolutely no problems […]
Bike Pure aiming to spread anti-doping message in cycling
Born out of the frustration caused by the positive tests and scandals of recent years, the Bike Pure organisation was set up approximately a year ago in order to enable riders and fans to promote the anti-doping message. The Irish-based […]
Romero calls Olympic track changes 'ludicrous'
Beijing gold medallist Rebecca Romero has blasted the decision to drop key events, including her individual pursuit discipline, from the Olympic programme. “I was very shocked,” the British rider was quoted as saying in the Guardian. “I’m all in favour […]
Schumacher ban to stand after French court rules on CERA retesting
Stefan Schumacher’s claim that he should be acquitted of charges of using CERA in the 2008 Tour de France was thrown out by the French Conseil d’Etat court today. The disgraced German rider recently claimed that the clearing of other […]
Sastre denies Spanish media reports that he will miss 2010 Tour de France
2008 champion Carlos Sastre has contradicted reports in the Spanish media that he said he will forgo next year’s Tour de France in favour of chasing victories in the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España. “I’m very surprised because at […]
Rasmussen about to announce new team
Following his recent return from a two year suspension, VeloNation reported that Danish rider Michael Rasmussen has apparently found a team for 2010 and plans to ride a Grand Tour next season. “I feel as confident as you can be […]
Fuglsang chose opportunity over money
Jakob Fuglsang has commented on his decision to sign for Team Saxo Bank until 2012, saying that he could have earned more elsewhere but felt staying where he was is the best move for his career. “I have been happy […]