Three years after winning, Valverde decides to return to Vuelta a España
Spaniard ready to play supporting role for defending champ Cobo Initially unsure if he would take part in the race, Alejandro Valverde has decided to return to the Vuelta a España for the first time since winning the event in […]
Boonen takes over Eneco Tour race lead
Belgian continuing to ride strongly this season Continuing on what has been an extremely successful year in the peloton, Tom Boonen put himself on the podium today in the Eneco Tour, with the Belgian taking over at the top of […]
Hamilton expected to officially lose 2004 Olympic title tomorrow
Ekimov, Julich and Rogers each advance one place in time trial With nine days remaining until the eighth anniversary of the 2004 Olympic time trial championships – and, therefore, the expiration of the statute of limitations – the International Olympic […]
Samuel Dumoulin to boost strength of the Ag2r La Mondiale Team from 2013
Two year deal sees return of past Tour de France stage winner After five seasons with the Cofidis squad, French puncheur and fast finisher Samuel Dumoulin has decided to head back to the Ag2r La Mondiale team. The 31 year […]
Two year Rabobank contract will see Lars Petter Nordhaug leave Team Sky
“I’m ready to develop myself further,” says Norwegian On the back of the strongest year of his career, Norwegian Lars Petter Nordhaug has inked a deal to move from the British Team Sky to the Dutch Rabobank squad. The 28 […]
Contador believes doping ban battle could help him deal with future pressures
Spaniard speaks prior to today’s start of the Eneco Tour Back to action today in the Eneco Tour, Alberto Contador has said that his six month ban and long battle against doping charges have changed him as a person and […]
Vinokourov hails Nibali’s move to Astana team; Vanotti also confirmed
“This is an exciting time for Pro Team Astana” Officially acknowledging earlier indications that Vincenzo Nibali will race for the team from 2013, the team’s current top rider Alexandr Vinokourov has said that the signing will be of major importance […]
Liège-Bastogne-Liège winner Iglinskiy extends for two years with Astana
Kazakh remains until 2014 Having ridden for six seasons thus far with the Astana team, Maxim Iglinskiy’s best year to date has resulted in a new deal with the squad. The 31 year old Kazakh has renewed for two seasons […]
Olympic road race: Jalabert had hoped for more but not frustrated with French riders
Team lacked numbers up front Although the best French rider in yesterday’s men’s road race, Sylvain Chavanel, finished back in twentieth place, French selector Laurent Jalabert has said that he doesn’t fault his riders for how the race played out. […]
Cadel Evans to skip Olympic time trial due to fatigue
Rogers will be Australia’s only chance for a medal Last year’s Tour de France champion Cadel Evans has opted to take a pass on this week’s Olympic time trial, according to Cycling Australia. The announcement won’t come as a major […]
