Canadian Cycling bidding for 2015 World Championships
Wants to host again 12 years after Hamilton The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) has initiated its bid to host the International Cycling Union (UCI) road World Championships in 2015, although the exact city to be put forward has not yet […]
Pietro Caucchioli to appeal against suspension via Biological Passport
Italian has taken case to CAS; will be inspired by Pellizotti case Pietro Caucchioli was suspended for two years by the Italian Olympic Committiee (CONI) in June of this year, based on abnormalities in his Biological Passport. The has taken […]
Filippo Pozzato needs someone to pull his ears, says Andre Tchmil
Italian superstar lacks the necessary “grinta” to turn talent into results Filippo Pozzato (Katusha) has come in from yet more criticism over his racing style, this time from his own team manager Andre Tchmil. The former Italian champion has a […]
Xavier Tondo Interview Part II: Passionate for the sport
Spaniard reveals unexpected racing ambitions Read part one of our interview with Xavier Tondo. Morale boosted by a sixth place finish in the Vuelta a España, Xavier Tondo is unwinding after a successful season with the Cervélo Test team. As […]
Pendleton speaks about pressure in buildup to London 2012 Olympic Games
British sprinter says the chance of going for three golds is intimidating Victoria Pendleton, who will be one of British sport’s top medal hopes in the next Olympic Games, has spoken of the growing pressure she feels in the build-up […]
Turtur defends Armstrong’s pending participation in Tour Down Under
Federal investigation has been considered, but will follow UCI’s lead on matter Tour Down Under organiser Mike Turtur has said that he has no qualms about bringing Lance Armstrong to the 2011 race, saying that as long as he has […]
Joost Posthuma eager for a new start with Team Schleck
Dutchman excited for the possibility to ride for a star like Fabian Cancellara 29 year old Dutchman, Joost Posthuma, has spent his entire career in the Rabobank system, but is headed a bit south in 2011 to test the waters […]
Zirbel unhappy about Di Luca ruling, feels there’s an error in the anti-doping system
American says more serious dopers can get shorter bans than those who test positive accidentally Suspended rider Tom Zirbel has outlined what for him is one of the big inconsistencies of the anti-doping movement, saying that while he is banned […]
Bart Wellens needs time off to recover from flu
Will miss the Nacht van Woerden after disappointing World Cup Bart Wellens (Telenet-Fidea) finished a very disappointing 27th in Sunday’s World up race in Plzen, Czech Republic. The former two-time World champion finished the race 3’10” slower than the current […]
Xavier Tondo Interview: late career breakthrough with Cervélo Test Team
Spanish rider will chase Grand Tour success with Team Movistar in 2011 It’s inaccurate to refer to a 31 year old rider as one of the most successful newcomers in cycling, but Xavier Tondo’s 2010 season made many outside Spain […]