Lack of Flemish results is no disgrace, says Belgian TV’s De Cauwer
The five big Flemish races of the season so far have all been won by non-Belgians for the first time in history, but this is no disgrace says former coach turned TV commentator José De Cauwer to Sporza. The Omloop […]
Rasmussen wants to return to Riis’ team, wishes ill on his detractors
Former Tour de France King of the Mountains Michael Rasmussen has called on Saxo Bank team owner Bjarne Riis to take him back onto the team, saying that he can help the squad win the Tour de France. “If Bjarne […]
Liquigas wins appeal, Beltran must pay fine over 2008 Tour de France positive
Disgraced former professional Manuel Beltran has been told that he must pay financial compensation to the Liquigas team, with the Spaniard losing an appeal to the Aribitration Committee of the FCI (Federazione Ciclistica Italiana, or Italian Cycling Federation). The veteran […]
Boonen readies for third Ronde van Vlaanderen title
Tom Boonen had a satisfying race weekend and is going full steam ahead with his final preparation for the Ronde van Vlaanderen on April 4, which he would like to win for the third time in his career. Although Boonen […]
Rasmussen accuses Hushovd of 2 warnings from anti-doping agency
In an interview with Weekendavisen magazine, two-time Tour de France King of the Mountains winner Michael Rasmussen pointed the finger at Norweigian Thor Hushovd for also failing to report his whereabouts prior to the 2007 Tour de France. Hushovd currently […]
Top British track rider Jamie Staff retires from cycling
Stepping away from the sport after suffering a frustrating injury, Olympic champion Jamie Staff has announced that he is retiring from cycling. The 36 year old was an important part of the British track scene for eight years, winning three […]
No panic at Omega Pharma-Lotto despite winless 2010
With Philippe Gilbert’s third place finish at Sunday’s Gent-Wevelgem the Omega Pharma-Lotto team’s best result of the season by far; one might think that a little panic would be setting in. This is not the case, say the Belgian ProTour […]
Rabobank's Nuyens in doubt for Tour of Flanders
Rabobank classics specialist Nick Nuyens has had a spring full of ups and downs so far this season, and he’s now on a down trend again with his participation in the Tour of Flanders this weekend in doubt. Nuyens opened […]
McQuaid sees need for clarity in Grand Tour invitations
Pat McQuaid has spoken in response to the call from Vacansoleil team manager Hilaire Vanderschueren for political intervention in securing more invitations for Dutch teams at this year’s Tour de France. The UCI president spoke at a press conference, according […]
Luis Leon Sanchez eyes Ardennes glory
Luis Leon Sanchez’s almost perfect start to 2010 continued at the Volta Catalunya this week. The Caisse d’Epargne all-around threat finished 4th, just 45 seconds behind Katusha’s Joaquim Rodriguez and only two seconds off of final podium occupant, Cofidis’ Rein […]