Contador says his condition is improving each day, accepts second place on mountain stage
“I’m here to improve my condition but not to go too fast, the real goal is the Tour de France” Showing frustration in his body language when Chris Froome accelerated away from him inside the final few seconds of stage […]
Astana inks multi-million euro contract extension with Giro winner Nibali
Italian extends current deal until the end of the 2016 season Less than a year into his current two season contract with the Astana team, Giro d’Italia winner Vincenzo Nibali has inked a deal which will extend the current agreement […]
Critérium du Dauphiné: Chris Froome imposes himself on the stage five Valmorel finish
British rider takes on Alberto Contador and wins on the mountaintop finish Chris Froome (Team Sky) imposed himself on the 2013 Critérium du Dauphiné with an aggressive stage five victory, between Grésy-sur-Aix and the mountaintop finish at Valmorel. The Kenyan-born […]
Reanalysis of 2012 sample uncovers second positive EPO test for Serebryakov
Rider could face lengthy ban, disqualification from 2012 Philadelphia International Championship Two months after the UCI announced that the Russian rider Alexander Serebryakov had tested positive for EPO in an out of competition test carried out on March 18th, the […]
Vaughters hails Dennis’ Dauphiné success, confirms he is in the running for Tour de France slot
Believes Australian is ‘an exceptional talent,’ compares him to Wiggins Garmin-Sharp CEO Jonathan Vaughters has given a thumbs up to both the performance and the ability of the 23 year old Australian rider Rohan Dennis, saying that the new Critérium […]
LeMond says emergence of challenger in UCI presidential election is a good thing
American pleased to see Cookson step forward, emphasises importance of choice Triple Tour de France winner Greg LeMond has said that he believes this week’s emergence of a challenger to Pat McQuaid in the UCI’s presidential elections is an important […]
Vini Fantini team moves to dispel rumours it will stop
Italian squad insists it will continue in cycling despite Di Luca and Santambrogio positives Rocked by positive EPO tests by two of its top riders, Danilo Di Luca and Mauro Santambrogio, the Vini Fantini team has moved to quash suggestions […]
Contador insists he has sufficient time to be ready for the Tour de France after Dauphiné TT disappointment
“It is not a good period for me because of allergies” Far off his best form in today’s time trial and almost certainly losing any hope of a top three finish in the Critérium du Dauphiné, Alberto Contador has sought […]
Earning Garmin-Sharp contract, Gaimon psyched with chance to race at WorldTour level
American rider gets reward for good 2013 performances and strong USPRO ride Having gained the admiration of Jonathan Vaughters with an aggressive ride in the recent USPRO championships, Phil Gaimon’s near miss on a title there has been more than […]
Critérium du Dauphiné: Martin dominates time trial, impressive Dennis takes over yellow jersey
Sky strong while Contador and Valverde struggle against the clock Shrugging off the effects of the stomach problems he had earlier in the race, world time trial champion Tony Martin blazed his rainbow jersey around the Parc des Oiseaux course […]