Lampre-Farnese Vini crash woes: Petacchi in, Bole out
The Lampre-Farnese Vini team has had its share of bad luck in recent days, with both Alessandro Petacchi and Grega Bole each taking their turn hitting the pavement. Yesterday’s incident with Petacchi involved an encounter with a stray flower pot […]
Nazi Youth was accused of using cycling tours to gather intelligence
Referring to sporting clashes as warfare is not unheard of, especially amongst writers in an over-dramatic mood, but at times there can be an element of truth in the description. It has emerged that just over 70 years ago, the […]
Armstrong enters South Africa, readies for Cap Argus
Lance Armstrong did a three-hour ride in Cape town, South Africa today with teammate Daryl Impey. The RadioShack duo arrived yesterday after a 12-hour flight. Both riders will be competing in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour on […]
Contador's crash won’t cause him to withdraw from Paris-Nice
Monday’s fall made Alberto Contador fear that he might be forced to pull out of Paris-Nice, but during Tuesday’s stage he concluded that he would be able to continue. The 27 year old Astana rider reported discomfort and a lack […]
Haselbacher celebrates first season victory in South Africa
René Haselbacher won the sprint out of a 20-man group in the first stage of the Giro del Capo, held in Wellington over a distance of 106 kilometers. The Austrian beat Malcolm Lange and Burry Stander to take over the […]
CPA meets with Giro d'Italia organizers about safety concerns
Following safety concerns during last year’s race, the Professional Cyclists’ Association’s (CPA) interim President Paulo Couto has met with the organizers of the Giro d’Italia on behalf of the riders. The circuit race through the city streets of Milan, which […]
Bonnet wins messy final in Paris-Nice stage
William Bonnet won the bunch sprint in the second stage of Paris-Nice, after 201 kilometers from Contres to Limoges. Peter Sagan led out the sprint, but was beaten by Bonnet in the last meters. The final was overshadowed by a […]
Armstrong almost missed out on chance to ride Cape Argus
Lance Armstrong’s participation in this Sunday’s Cape Argus cycling event came under serious threat on Monday when the seven-time Tour winner was almost blocked from entering South Africa. He reported on his Twitter feed that over-zealous immigration officials initially denied […]
Eeckhout's knee condition improving
An Post-Sean Kelly Team leader Niko Eeckhout had an ultrasound done on his knee yesterday and has been advised to take it easy until this Thursday. The 38-year-old has been experincing issues with his knee since February. “The ultrasound indicated […]
Walker: Malaysians deserve European contracts
Former Australian professional Will Walker is acting as directeur sportif and coach to some of Malaysia’s up and coming riders this year, and believes that some of the current crop deserve places on European teams. “I think [Anuar] Manan has […]