Armstrong steps down as chairman of Livestrong Foundation
Texan concedes doping charges risk damaging foundation’s fight against cancer In what is a reflection of the hammering his public image has taken in recent days plus the controversy which has emerged as a result of the USADA investigation into […]
Ligthart and Mørkøv consolidate their lead in Amsterdam Six
Gijs van Hoecke and Kenny de Ketele chasing hard Pim Ligthart and Michael Mørkøv consolidated their top position in the Amsterdam Six after the second night but Gijs van Hoecke and Kenny de Ketele are rapidly approaching the Dutch-Danish duo. […]
Taylor Phinney Interview: Getting the pill culture out of the sport
Young American says that he too was a USPS fan growing up, is also demoralised by USADA findings It’s a tough time for cycling after the USADA revelations, and no more so than for the American scene; Lance Armstrong, the […]
IOC vice president Bach says Armstrong needs to ‘stop burying his head in the sand’
States decision about 2000 Olympic medal will be made in due course IOC vice president Thomas Bach has called on Lance Armstrong to admit doping during his career, saying that he believes the American and cycling itself would benefit from […]
Contract-less Juan José Haedo wants to stay in Europe for another four years
Argentinean sprinter in negotiations with Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank and others for 2013 season Juan José Haedo’s six-year stay with Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank is coming to a close, and the Argentinean sprinter has yet to secure a deal for next season. […]
Omega Pharma-Quick Step terminates Levi Leipheimer’s contract after USADA revelations
American’s public statement cited as reason by Belgian team Omega Pharma-Quick Step has terminated its contract with Levi Leipheimer, less than one year into the two-year deal. The almost 39-year-old American was one of eleven former teammates of Lance Armstrong […]
Frank Schleck awaiting outcome after anti-doping hearing in Luxembourg
RadioShack Nissan rider sounding optimistic Sidelined from competition ever since he tested positive during the Tour de France, Frank Schleck faces a further wait before he finds out the repercussions of that test. The RadioShack Nissan rider yesterday appeared before […]
Motivated Hushovd wants to compete for four more seasons
34 year old BMC Racing Team rider still focused on winning Paris-Roubaix He’s had the toughest season of his career, with long periods off the bike and a few low-key races, but Thor Hushovd has recovered his motivation and plans […]
Ligthart and Mørkøv lead Amsterdam Six
Racing begins, Ligthart unaffected thus far from Tour of Beijing jet lag Pim Ligthart and Michael Mørkøv lead the Amsterdam Six after one night of racing. Ligthart, who returned from Beijing on Sunday evening, was happy. “It’s in the middle […]
Jacques Janse van Rensburg and four others re-sign for Team MTN-Qhubeka for 2013
South African team continues to build roster for expected Pro Continental debut Having announced a range of new additions to the team as it prepares to step up to the Pro Continental level, the South African MTN Qhubeka squad has […]