Marianne Vos on target for Cross Worlds
With little more than a month remaining before the World Cyclocross Championships in Tabor, Czech Republic, reigning champion Marianne Vos is confident that she is ready to defend her title. “I am right on schedule,” the 22-year-old Dutchwoman told the […]
Thor Hushovd wants a classic above all else
Despite the importance of participation in the Tour de France, the Cervélo TestTeam’s two-time green jersey winner Thor Hushovd sees his main target for 2010 as one of the big spring classics. “The Classics are important to me,” he told […]
Schleck hit by car during training
Andy Schleck collided with a car this past Saturday while training in Luxembourg. “Getting treated after small crash today nothing bad,” he said on his Twitter account. The runner up to Alberto Contador in this year’s Tour de France was […]
Sunderland expects big things of Boasson Hagen, no new approach to Cavendish
Team Sky director Scott Sunderland is counting down the days to the start of the new season, and what will be the official start of the new ProTour project. The Australian has been working for over a year on helping […]
Barcelona eyes 2014 Tour de France Grand Depart
The Tour de France might see its Grand Depart in Barcelona, Spain in 2014. Spanish newspaper El Periodico reported that, “Barcelona City Council and ASO (Tour de France Organizers) have had very advanced negotiations to bring the start of the […]
Boonen training hard in advance of new season
Former world champion Tom Boonen had a hit and miss 2009 season, winning Paris-Roubaix but facing another positive test for cocaine and having a totally forgettable Tour de France campaign. He’s determined to have a better 2010, and has said […]
Landis’ move to Rock Racing will be decided on January 4th
The long-rumoured connection between Floyd Landis and Rock Racing may finally become a reality if the team gets the Pro Continental licence it has been lobbying the UCI for. According to the French Ciclismag.com website, Landis and the team have […]
Tom Zirbel tests positive for DHEA at US TT Champs
American cyclist Tom Zirbel has had a positive test for DHEA, an exogenous steroid, following his second place finish at the US Time Trial Championships behind David Zabriskie on August 29, 2009. Zirbel was set to join the Garmin-Transitions team […]
Albert sees light of day in SP Diegem
Niels Albert won the Superprestige Cross in Diegem, held after dark and with floodlight providing orientation to the riders. Albert beat Zdenek Stybar and yesterday’s World Cup winner, Kevin Pauwels. Sven Nys abandoned the race after a mechanical problem. Albert […]
Tom Zirbel tests positive for DHEA at US TT Champs
American cyclist Tom Zirbel has had a positive test for DHEA, an exogenous steroid, following his second place finish at the US Time Trial Championships behind David Zabriskie on August 29, 2009. Zirbel was set to join the Garmin-Transitions team […]