Danilo Di Luca must pay €280,000 fine, says UCI
Former Giro winner is cleared to race but must pay up before he is allowed to do so Danilo Di Luca may have been cleared to race by the Italian Anti-doping Tribunal (TNA), but he will not be allowed back […]
WADA’s Tour de France Independent Observer report is broadly positive, but highlights several serious shortcomings
Specific examples given of four cases where recommended testing was not carried out or significantly delayed Today’s publication of the World Anti Doping Agency’s Independent Observer report into anti-doping procedures at this year’s Tour de France has been largely approving […]
Gent Six does not stand or fall on Iljo Keisse decision, says Patrick Sercu
Ticket sales up on last year despite ongoing doping appeal of local star Things are looking better than ever for next month’s Gent Six-Days, according to competition director Patrick Sercu. Ticket sales are reportedly up 7% on he same time […]
Holm talks about need to stay detached from his riders
Danish directeur sportif has to maintain a balancing act Brian Holm has been in the news speaking about the Rasmus Guldhammer situation, saying that he likes the rider and would give him another chance with the team despite the 21 […]
Thor Hushovd gives up on green jersey hunt
World champion sees new teammate Tyler Farrar as having a better chance Thor Hushovd (Cervélo TestTeam) has given up in the search for a third green points jersey at the Tour de France, according to wielerflits.nl. The newly crowned World […]
Guldhammer to continue with Danish continental team, Holm would welcome him back to HTC
Young talent will remain in the sport Following yesterday’s news that the talented Danish climber Rasmus Guldhammer has decided to quit top level cycling due to homesickness and loneliness, it has been confirmed that he will stay in the sport. […]
Saxo Bank supports Riis during Contador investigation
CEO Lars Christensen comments on Contador Clenbuterol scandal Saxo Back continues to support Bjarne Riis’ team despite the failed doping test of his new signee, Tour de France winner Alberto Contador. “I’ve been talking a lot with Bjarne Riis, who […]
Team Sky adds Servais Knaven and Nicolas Portal to directing staff
Veteran Dutchman and recently retired Frenchman to strengthen British team’s staff Team Sky has announced the signing of two new race directors for 2011 in the shape of Servais Knaven and Nicolas Portal. Knaven is new to the team after […]
Radomir Simunek wins his late father’s memorial race
Czech rider takes emotional Tabor cyclocross Radomir Simunek (BKCP-Powerplus) won the Radomir Simunek Memorial race, dedicated to his late father who died last August, in Tabor, Czech Republic. The Czech rider finished 2 seconds clear of German Chrisophe Pfingsen and […]
Breschel dreams of Cancellara duel at Flanders
Rabobank’s new rider to face off with former Saxo Bank leader Dane Matti Breschel looks forward to the rough roads of Belgium, where in April he will have a chance to lead team Rabobank at the Tour of Flanders. His […]