Raisin rules out return to pro ranks, considers Paralympic competition
American rider still coping with effects of 2006 crash in France Once regarded to be a future star in the sport, American rider Saul Raisin has ruled out any thoughts of a comeback to the pro ranks due to ongoing […]
Contador: Any amount of Clenbuterol is doping, says WADA
‘This is just the dopers adjusting or mis-adjusting to the testing’ Alberto Contador’s lawyers will need to re-think their Tour de France doping defence. A WADA official reminded them that an athlete with any amount of the drug Clenbuterol is […]
Riis wishes Rasmussen well with new team
Speculation about identity of team purchased by Christina Hembo Michael Rasmussen and personal sponsor Christina Hembo are set to announce his new team today, speaking to the media in a press conference at noon and elaborating on yesterday’s news that […]
Breschel rejected Luxembourg's offer for team Rabobank
‘It will take time for them to establish themselves in the sport’ Dane Matti Breschel rejected a contract offer for next year from Andy Schleck’s Luxembourg team. He explained he lacked patience for the new project, preferring to join Rabobank. […]
Frederik Willems is ready to work for both Philippe Gilbert and Jurgen Van Den Broeck
New OmegaPharma-Lotto signing recognises he may have less freedom than at Liquigas After four years at Liquigas-Doimo Belgian Frederik Willems is coming home after signing for OmegaPharma-Lotto. In an interview with the La Derneiere Heure, the 31-year-old spoke of his […]
Ten UCI ProTeams confirmed for Tour of Oman
Hillier course expected for second edition of the race Some of the top teams in world cycling have been confirmed as taking part in the second edition of the Tour of Oman, including the Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project of defending […]
Eighteen big teams expected for new Berlin ProRace
High hopes for ambitious new German race The new Berlin ProRace, the new 1.1 ranked race to be introduced on May 22nd next year is expecting eighteen of the top teams in the World to take the start, according to […]
BMC starts training camp in Spain
Stars Evans and Phinney remain home Team BMC Racing began a two-week training camp today near Valencia, Spain, to prepare for next season. “This is a good ‘bridge’ camp between the end of the season get-together we had in Italy […]
Danilo Hondo interview: staying motivated on track and road
German sprinter still determined at 36 years of age The expression ‘seasoned professional’ is an understatement in the case of 36 year-old German, Danilo Hondo. It was way back in 1991 when the man from Guben took two silver medals […]
Five of cycling’s top teams named for Quiznos Pro Challenge
Very strong turnout expected for new pro stage race in Colorado Five of the biggest teams in pro cycling have been confirmed as participating in year one of the Quiznos Pro Challenge in Colorado, including four US ProTeams. Garmin-Cervelo, HTC-Highroad, […]