UnitedHealthcare takes over OUCH sponsorship
Momentum Sports Group (MSG), owner and operator of the OUCH Pro Cycling Team Presented by Maxxis, has announced that UnitedHealthcare will be taking the place as the team’s title sponsor starting in 2010. The team will be known as the […]
2010 Vuelta a Espana is a route for the climbers
Spain’s four leading Grand Tour riders were all present at today’s presentation of the 2010 Vuelta a España route, and all hailed it as a route to suit climbers. After the stage 1 nocturnal time trial in Sevilla, the course […]
Pinotti has good morale for 2010
Quadruple Italian time trial champion Marco Pinotti had one of his best seasons in 2009, and has used those results plus a recent addition to his family as motivators for the year ahead. “I’ve still to see the numbers as […]
Dwars door Vlaanderen route change for 2010
The 65th edition of Dwars door Vlaanderen which takes place on March 24th next year has made several significant changes to its route. A new traffic circle forced organizers to omit the traditional finishing circuits where Kevin van Impe (Quickstep) […]
2010 Vuelta a España route announced
Organisers of the Vuelta a España have unveiled the route for the 2010 edition of the race, which will start in Seville on Saturday August 28th with a night-time team time trial, and finish in Madrid on Sunday September 19. […]
Marianne Vos named Dutch Sportswoman of the Year
Marianne Vos received yet more accolades as she was awarded the title of Dutch Sportswoman of the Year in the Netherlands’ capital Amsterdam lastnight. The 22-year-old beat other finalists World champion speedskater Renate Groenewold (also a track cyclist, who was […]
Eight years later, Evans to return to the Giro aiming to win
Having missed the race in 2008, world champion Cadel Evans will return to the Giro d’Italia this season hoping to both perform strongly in that race, and also to reach a higher level of form for the Tour de France. […]
Hoogerland: "Better next year"
Johnny Hoogerland had a breakout season in 2009, but promises to even improve in 2010. He continues to ride for Vacansoleil, despite being chased by other teams. “2010 will be even better!” Hoogerland told Omroep Zeeland. The Dutchman stays with […]
Bikeways cause string of fatal bike accidents in Germany
Three fatal accidents in less than a week have startled Germany. All accidents were caused by truck drivers turning right and all victims were cycling in bicycle specific infrastructure, putting in question the safety of these kinds of facilities. Accident […]
Raña returns to triathlon
Iván Raña returns from the world of professional cycling to his beloved triathlon. He was riding for Spanish team Xacobeo Galicia for the season. The experience was interesting, but Raña cited too many problems in order to stay in cycling. […]