Androni Venezuela team gives three year pro contract to Godoy
Rider takes national under 23 time trial and road race after signing deal Following a strong ride in the Tour of Slovakia plus a very successful national championship campaign, the Androni Venezuela team has given the young rider Yonder Godoy […]
No invite for Armstrong to ceremony honouring all Tour de France finishers
ASO confirms Texan has not been asked to attend Although he finished the 1995 Tour de France and therefore is eligible for inclusion in the final day ceremony honouring those who have competed the Tour, Lance Armstrong has not been […]
Thor Hushovd and Marco Pinotti to lead BMC Racing at Österreich-Rundfahrt
Austrian consolation for Norwegian champion after Tour de France disappointment After the disappointment of missing out on BMC Racing’s Tour de France team, Thor Hushovd will have to consolation of debuting his new Norwegian champion’s jersey at the Österreich-Rundfahrt, the […]
Video: National champions Brammeier and Spath look forward after weekend triumphs
Irish riders planning on continuing to race well this season and into 2014 Having both successfully defended the Irish road race championship titles they took last year, Matt Brammeier and Melanie Spath are aiming to ride strongly for the remainder […]
WADA: There’s nothing to prevent an independent anti-doping body policing cycling
Agency contradicts McQuaid’s assertion that Cookson’s proposal is impossible The World Anti Doping Agency has countered a claim made yesterday by Pat McQuaid, in which he said that Brian Cookson was incorrect in promising a fully independent anti-doping agency to […]
Cookson responds to McQuaid criticism by questioning ‘bullying and haranguing style’
UCI presidential candidate claims he represents credibility, trust and change Responding to the attacking press release issued yesterday by current UCI president Pat McQuaid, election rival Brian Cookson has said that the tone of that statement backs up what he […]
Trek buys out RadioShack-Leopard WorldTour license
US bike company to “create a new team” based on existing squad in 2014 US bike manufacturer Trek has announced that, confirming recent rumours, it has bought out the WorldTour license of the RadioShack-Leopard team from its holding company Leopard […]
Hesjedal, Martin and Talansky lead Garmin-Sharp team for Tour de France
Focus on GC and hilly stages sees Farrar and Zabriskie miss out on selection Featuring several riders capable of targeting stage wins plus high overall finishes, the Garmin Sharp team for the Tour de France will be based around the […]
Contador ‘more rested, very, very motivated and with a team that is way stronger’
Spaniard believes he’s in a position to fight Chris Froome and others for Tour de France victory Although he acknowledges that Chris Froome is the rider to beat in this year’s Tour de France, Alberto Contador has spoken optimistically about […]
Vasseur to replace Jalabert in France Télévisions consultant role during Tour de France
Former pro steps back after reports of EPO positive during 1998 Tour de France Former Tour de France yellow jersey wearer Cedric Vasseur has been confirmed as replacing Laurent Jalabert as a consultant during this year’s race, and will take […]