Italian cycling mourns as “Lion of Flanders” Fiorenzo Magni dies aged 91
“Third man” of the Coppi-Bartali era passes away in his sleep Amid the chaos of past and present doping scandals, Italian cycling mourns the passing of a legend today with the news that Fiorenzo Magni died lastnight, according to la […]
Rabobank ‘white jersey’ support will see pro teams continue next season
Financial obligations to be met despite sponsor’s withdrawal from cycling Assuaging fears that Rabobank’s announced withdrawal as sponsor for its cycling teams would lead to widespread unemployment amongst riders and staff concerned, the bank has said that it will honour […]
Rabobank stuns cycling with sudden withdrawal from the sport
Seventeen years of sponsorship come to an abrupt end In what is a major shock for the world of cycling, one of the sport’s longest-running sponsors Rabobank has abruptly announced that it will quit its backing of both its men’s […]
Rabobank states it did what it could to screen Barredo
Dutch team insists it is committed to the biological passport Its rider today was confirmed as being the latest biological passport case in cycling, but Rabobank has said that it did what it could to ensure that Carlos Barredo had […]
Omega Pharma-Quick Step confirms Mark Cavendish deal as Sky pays tribute to departing rider
“We all wish Mark the very best with his future ambitions,” says Dave Brailsford In a long drawn out transfer saga, almost as long as the one that saw him join Team Sky at the end of 2011, it has […]
Stroetinga and Schep take over at the top in Amsterdam Six
Battle heats up in prestigious track race After three days of racing in the Amsterdam Velodrome, the overall classification is starting to shape up. Four pairs are within the same lap with Wim Stroetinga and Peter Schep as the new […]
Mark Cavendish finally confirmed as joining Omega Pharma-Quick Step in 2013
2011 World champion to receive more support in Tour de France; reunited with Specialized bikes After months of speculation it has been finally confirmed that Mark Cavendish will join Omega Pharma-Quick Step on a three-year contract from 2013, according to […]
Verbruggen says UCI likely to respond to USADA Armstrong report towards end of next week
Dutchman denies saying there’s no evidence against Armstrong, journalists respond by printing SMS exchange Former UCI president Hein Verbruggen has said that the governing body is likely to reply late next week to USADA’s reasoned decision, which listed extensive evidence […]
UCI launches biological passport proceedings against Carlos Barredo
Spaniard under investigation for suspected blood doping Sidelined since June because of doubts about his biological passport, Carlos Barredo has been informed by the UCI that a disciplinary procedure has been opened against him on the grounds of suspected blood […]
Lars Michaelsen returns to Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank as directeur in place of Brad McGee
Dane rejoins Bjarne Riis after two years at Leopard Trek and RadioShack-Nissan Lars Michaelsen is to return to Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank as a directeur sportif from 2013, the Danish team has announced. The 43-year-old Dane was a rider at Bjarne […]