Hushovd says he’s staying put with Garmin, ruling out move to Quick Step or other teams
Confirms rainbow jersey will be part of US ProTour squad in 2011 Since winning the world road race championships on October 3rd, Thor Hushovd has become an even hotter commodity in pro cycling. Quick Step is the latest team to […]
Transfer News: Martin Reimer completes 2011 Skil-Shimano line up
Dutch team settled for next year, when it will maintain Professional Continental status Skil-Shimano have signed Martin Reimer, who currently rides for the Cervélo TestTeam, whose signature completes the team’s roster. The 23-year-old German turned professional with the Swiss-registered team […]
Giro di Lombardia start to be delayed by rider strike
Peloton will demonstrate displeasure at Ettore Torri’s accusation that they all dope The start of Saturday’s Giro di Lombardia in Milano will be delayed by the riders, according to de Telegraaf, as they protest against comments made by Ettore Torri, […]
Marco Velo to retire after Giro del Lombardia
Arrivederci to one of the best names in cycling The Giro di Lombardia this Saturday will mark the last race in the long career of Quick Step rider Marco Velo. The 36-year-old will be hanging up his wheels after having […]
Philippe Gilbert doubles up in Giro del Piemonte
Belgium’s Philippe Gilbert back with win after Worlds miss Belgian Philippe Gilbert of team Omega Pharma repeated his Giro del Piemonte win today in Cherasco in Northwestern Italy. He jumped clear in the last kilometre to finish ahead of Italian […]
Dominique Cornu no longer required by Skil-Shimano
Belgian not wanted at Dutch team but claims he wanted out anyway Dominique Cornu has not had his contract extended by Skil-Shimano and so faces the prospect of hunting for a new team for 2011. The former under-23 World and […]
Daniel Martin Interview: Motivated for the Tour of Lombardy
Irishman riding strongly, will be amongst race favourites for end of season Classic Taking a fine second place last weekend in the Giro dell’Emilia showed two things to Ireland’s Daniel Martin. The first was that he was in superb form, […]
Roche glad to reach end of season after long, but successful, year
Irishman enjoying a break, but has his own race this weekend Nicolas Roche passed up the chance to compete in what can be considered a ‘home’ race this weekend, ending his season in advance of the Tour of Lombardy. The […]
Hushovd debuts in Worlds' rainbow jersey
Norway’s Thor Hushovd races Giro del Piemonte and begins year as World Champion Norwegian Thor Hushovd made his debut as World Champion this morning in Cossato in northwestern Italy, at the start of the Giro del Piemonte one-day race. “I […]
Michele Scarponi targeting the podium at the Giro di Lombardia
Fourth place overall at the Giro coming into form at just the right time Androni Giocattoli’s Michele Scarponi will head into this Saturday’s Giro di Lombardia as an outside favorite to take the win in the year’s final Monument. He […]