Sven Nys wants to build an advantage over Zdenek Stybar in Superprestige
Belgian champion aiming at an incredible tenth win in the competition after other rankings are now out of range Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) goes into Sunday’s Superprestige race in Gieten, Netherlands with a 5 point lead over his nearest rival Zdenek […]
Freire planning to make Giro debut in 2011, considering targeting Olympic Games in 2012
Spaniard putting off farewell to racing Having first considered retiring in 2010, then suggesting he will continue until the end of 2011, Oscar Freire now appears to be further delaying the day he gives up competition. The Spaniard, who is […]
Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project names two more for Schlecks’ team
Wagner and Pedersen signed up, will play team roles The Schleck brothers have gained another two team-mates with the announcement that the German rider Robert Wagner and the Danish sprinter Martin Pedersen have both been signed to the team. The […]
Pegasus signing Lapthorne wants to honour his late sister with a big victory
Former Australian champion coming to terms with family tragedy As he prepares for his first season with the new Australian Pro Continental team Pegasus Sports, former national champion Darren Lapthorne has an important motivation: winning a big race in memory […]
Philippe Gilbert reflects on rampantly successful 2010 season
Walloon looks back at the year that was at Omega Pharma’s first camp in preparation for 2011 Following another busy offseason full of awards, honors, and recognitions, Philippe Gilbert is back with his Omega Pharma-Lotto team for a three day […]
Wiggins rejects Staff’s suggestion of a weakened British track team
Olympic gold medallist describes American track team as ‘useless’ Responding to a recent VeloNation interview with former team-mate Jamie Staff, Bradley Wiggins has rejected the latter’s suggestion that the British track team has suffered because Dave Brailsford has been trying […]
Hushovd confirms he wanted a better contract with Garmin after world championship win
Norwegian emphasises the need for cooperation on his new team Confirming rumours circulating after his world championship win in Australia in October, Thor Hushovd has stated that he did seek a better deal with the Garmin-Cervélo team after he took […]
Contador feels Astana has shown a lack of respect, won’t commit to returning if banned for two years
Spaniard to present his case today, once again asserts his innocence With his hearing before the Spanish cycling federation RFEC set to occur today, multiple Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has spoken about his case, and what he says […]
Michiel Elijzen to become sports director at OmegaPharma-Lotto
Dutch rider will hang up his bike and get in the car to replace Henrik Redant OmegaPharma-Lotto rider Michael Elijzen is to retire from racing at the end of the year and take up position in the team car as […]
Omega Pharma's Tom Stubbe becomes the latest Donckers Koffie-Jelly Belly signing
Continental team provides new opportunity for Belgian 29 year old Tom Stubbe has become the latest intriguing signing for the drastically improved Donckers Koffie-Jelly Belly Team heading into the 2011 season. The Belgian rider was a promising young talent following […]