Tygart says UCI wouldn’t hand over documents relating to alleged cover-up of Armstrong test
USADA CEO hoping independent commission can determine truth despite limiting terms of reference Two months after the UCI announced that it wouldn’t fight USADA’s lifetime ban imposed on Lance Armstrong, the CEO of the American agency Travis Tygart has claimed […]
Hinault to headline Tour Down Under Legends’ Night Dinner
Charismatic Frenchman to be honoured in year of 100th edition of the Tour de France Five time Tour de France winner Bernard Hinault will follow on from others such as Eddy Merckx who have previously been star guests at the […]
Six week wait for Frank Schleck before final decision will be handed down
Luxembourg rider undergoes third disciplinary hearing, final decision still pending Having faced a lengthy hearing in Luxembourg yesterday evening, Frank Schleck must wait another month and a half before he knows what the final outcome will be in relation to […]
Nissan to withdraw from RadioShack team?
Luxembourg newspaper states car manufacturer wants to end backing of the team According to a report from Luxembourg, the RadioShack team will face a change of name in the 2013 season due to the apparent decision of Nissan to step […]
UCI confirms registration of final Professional Continental teams
RusVelo to be reexamined; Andalucía refused; Katusha yet to apply after WorldTour rejection The International Cycling Union (UCI) has confirmed the names of the final three teams to have been registered as Professional Continental in 2013. The inclusion of Bardiani […]
Lars Boom’s return causes a stir among the Belgian cyclocross toppers
Dutch champion accuses Sven Nys’ rivals of not training enough; Niels Albert strikes back Lars Boom (Rabobank) is one of the few riders in the World that can worry the big name Belgian cyclocross ‘toppers,’ and has once again done […]
Garmin-Sharp rescues Caleb Fairly from folding Spidertech team
25-year-old American returns to the team where his career began Garmin-Sharp has confirmed the signing of American rider Caleb Fairly for 2013, taking the American team’s compliment up to 29. The 25-year-old from Amarillo, Texas, was to be a member […]
Guardini seeks to add to record number of stage wins in Tour de Langkawi
Italian sprinter and Tour of Turkey winner Dyachenko lead Astana team in Malaysian race Already the most successful rider ever in the event as regards stage wins, the upcoming talent Andrea Guardini has confirmed that he will head back again […]
Goss chasing stage wins in Jayco Herald Sun Tour
Former Milan Sanremo winner part of strong national team for early-season race He’s determined to win stages in the race but Matt Goss also has his eye on possibly fighting for the overall classification in the Jayco Herald Sun Tour, […]
Lloyd and Bobridge head Lampre and Blanco teams for Santos Tour Down Under
Australians seeking success on home soil Former Giro d’Italia King of the Mountains Matthew Lloyd is still trying to turn his career around in 2013 after several quiet seasons, but he believes that he could perform well in next month’s […]