Lars Boom makes a successful return to cyclocross ahead of showdown with the Belgians this weekend
2008 World champion wins in Luxembourg on the way to Overijse Sunday Lars Boom (Rabobank) won the Grand Prix Julien Cajot in Leudelange, Luxembourg on Sunday, to mke a successful start to his own campaign this season. While the race […]
Yet more Six-Day stars added to the bill for Revolution 31
Iljo Keisse, Leif Lampater and Robert Bartko added to already star-studded line up Gent Six-Days winner Iljo Keisse (Quick Step) has been confirmed for this Saturday’s Revolution event at the Manchester Velodrome, as well as Gent runner up Leif Lampater […]
Race organisers reported as having accepted UCI’s rules of participation in World Tour events
AIOCC decision boosts relationship between UCI and Grand Tour organisers The long unease between race organisers and the UCI over the rules of participation in the top events appears to be at an end, following acceptance of the latter’s system […]
Albert targeting overall victory in cross World Cup
Belgian rider takes over series lead with fine win in Igorre Having won the third round of the World Cup series last Saturday in Koksijde, Niels Albert moved into a clear lead with another fine triumph yesterday in Igorre. The […]
Steegmans leaving RadioShack, likely to head back to QuickStep
Belgian hoping for better results with former team Having spent the top two years of his career with the Quick Step team, Belgian rider Geert Steegmans is leaving RadioShack and appears set to head back to the Belgian squad. The […]
Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project to use Craft Performance Apparel clothing
Riders to provide feedback to kit supplier More and more details about the Luxembourg Pro Cycling project are being revealed; first the equipment suppliers Trek and Mercedes, then the riders, and now the clothing suppliers. Craft Performance Apparel has been […]
Kreuziger focussing everything on winning 2011 Giro d’Italia
New Astana signing will target Italian Tour while Vinokourov aims for Tour de France Twelfth, ninth and ninth overall in the first three Tours de France he has competed in, Czech rider Roman Kreuziger will pass over on riding the […]
Hushovd would like to finish up his career with a Norwegian team
World champion believes with the right people in place, project would be a success He’s said that he is satisfied with the setup of the Garmin-Cervélo team and is looking forward to the season ahead. But longer term, Thor Hushovd […]
Team Luxembourg and Saxo Bank battle began in June
Nygaard and Andersen admit hiring started before the Tour de France Team Luxembourg’s top brass, Brian Nygaard and Kim Andersen, learnt their trade at Saxo Bank. The percentage of riders in their new team, which will debut in January, gives […]
World Champ Hushovd informed on Garmin's anti-doping rules
No needle policy and test for plasticizers World Champion Thor Hushovd met for Garmin-Cervélo’s team orientation last week in the Caymen Islands. Besides beach time and training, Team Manager Jonathan Vaughters explained the anti-doping rules. “The team is good. The […]