Specialized-lululemon confirms line up for 2013
Largely unchanged roster for second season of American team Specialized-lululemon has announced a largely unchanged line up for 2013, which will be the American women’s team’s second in the pro peloton. The team – which grew out of the ashes […]
Sutton making steady progress in recovery from concussion
Fractured cheekbone will require surgery One day after a crash which led to head injuries, slight bleeding on the brain and temporary memory loss, British Cycling and Team Sky head coach Shane Sutton looks set to be released from hospital […]
Lotto Belisol says MPCC membership is signal that it wants to be part of ‘new way of thinking’
“The time for words should be over, they should be transformed into actions” Commenting on the team’s recent decision to join the Movement Pour un Cyclisme Crédible (Movement for a Credible Cycling), Lotto Belisol sport manager Mark Sergeant has said […]
Lampre signs Croatian Durasek for 2013
Yet another new name on board for Italian squad In the latest of several additions for next season, Lampre has announced another new signing as the team prepares for 2013. Added to the roster for the new season is 25 […]
Shimano extends contract with Team Argos-Shimano
New two year deal struck with Japanese company Team Argos-Shimano today announced a contract extension with sponsor Shimano. The Japanese componenet manufacturer has extended its contract with the Dutch team for two more years, taking it until the end of […]
Bennett confirmed as staying with An Post Grant Thornton Sean Kelly team in 2013
Promising young Irish rider remains on board, as do McLaughlin and Downey Recovering from knee operations which he expects will resolve niggling issues which have affected him at times during the past two seasons, the promising young Irish rider Sam […]
Emma Johansson signs for Orica-AIS for 2013
Swedish champion “is one of the top riders in the World” says manager Shane Bannan Emma Johansson has signed for Orica-AIS, the sister team to the men’s WorldTour Orica-GreenEdge outfit, for 2013, according to Eurosport.se. The Swedish champion has long […]
Bradley Wiggins released from hospital with minor injuries from training crash
Tour de France winner suffered only bruises after being hit by car Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky) has been released from hospital and returned home, his team has confirmed. The Tour de France winner, and Olympic champion, was hit by a […]
Oakley to sponsor Tour de France after deal is struck
Former Armstrong backer reaches agreement with race Having ended its long sponsorship of Lance Armstrong after the UCI agreed that he was guilty of doping for much of his career, eyewear giant Oakley has said that it will channel sponsorship […]
Concussion for British Cycling head coach Shane Sutton
Cycling crash sees Australian hospitalised Less than 24 hours after Bradley Wiggins was knocked off his bike and hospitalised with rib and hand injuries, British Cycling’s head coach Shane Sutton has been involved in an accident while cycling. He has […]