Dowsett moves to Movistar from Team Sky
National TT title holder goes to Spanish team Double British time trial champion Alex Dowsett is leaving Team Sky after two years with the team, signing a contract to compete with the Movistar squad in 2013. The Essex rider has […]
Freire speaks out about doping in cycling, says riders are ultimately responsible
“If many had thought like me, cycling would be different” The recently-retired Oscar Freire has spoken of his disappointment with the Armstrong case and the way it has affected how cycling is perceived, saying that those who dope have made […]
Factor Superbike Interview: Designer Steve Domahidy speaks about innovative machine
Production version of 001 SuperBike to launch in January “The challenge with the new Factor was to keep the innovative design elements but also keep the end price down to one that consumers could agree with,” Steve Domahidy, chief designer […]
Wiggins wins Velo d’Or trophy for 2012
Voeckler lands French title for third consecutive year Joining past Tour victors such as Miguel Indurain, Jan Ullrich, Marco Pantani and Alberto Contador, Bradley Wiggins has secured the Velo d’Or trophy after his overall success in the Tour de France. […]
De Jongh speaks about turning to doping in letter of admission
“This admission has been a big shock to my girlfriend, family and friends” Confirmed today as leaving Team Sky as a result of the zero tolerance policy to past transgressions as regards doping substances, directeur sportif Steven de Jongh has […]
De Jongh leaves Sky over doping admission
Directeur sportif exits team due to past transgression In the wake of the departure of Bobby Julich and Sean Yates, another member of the Team Sky management team is departing the squad. Directeur sportif Steven de Jongh has admitted using […]
UCI releases sporting criterion ranking for 2013 WorldTour applications
Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank’s place in danger with Alberto Contador’s points not counting The International Cycling Union (UCI) has released it assessment of the sporting criterion for the registration of teams in the 2013 WorldTour, which is the first stage in […]
“Four or five” businesses in negotiation to replace Rabobank at WorldTour team
High interest in Dutch “white jersey” team from potential sponsors The Rabobank team has already been in negotiations with “four or five” potential replacements for its name sponsor in 2013, and could be set to announce a new deal soon, […]
Lampre-ISD confirms the signing of sprinter Roberto Ferrari
Lombard rider relishes step up to WorldTour team and the chance to ride with Alessandro Petacchi Lampre-ISD has today confirmed what has been an open secret since the summer, in that Roberto Ferrari will join the blue-fuchsia team – which […]
Right to Play announces 2013 bike ride from the Tour to London
300 mile charity challenge to set out from Tours after the finish of Tour de France stage 12 Right to Play has released the details of its 2013 charity bike ride, which will set out from a stage of the […]