Garmin-Sharp and its riders comment on their parts in USADA investigation
Danielson, Vande Velde and Zabriskie admit past doping and commitment to clean racing at Slipstream Sports Of the eleven former teammates of Lance Armstrong named in today’s US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) “reasoned decision” behind its application of a life ban […]
bpost bank new name sponsor for GvA Trofee cyclocross series
Ranking to be decided by an overall time classification rather than traditional points-based system Having been known as the GvA Trofee – after its founder, the Gazet van Antwerpen – since its inception 25 years ago, the eight race cyclocross […]
Michael Barry says he was encouraged by the US Postal Team to dope, regrets choice
Canadian states he competed clean for past six years The retiring pro rider Michael Barry has joined his former US Postal Service team-mate George Hincapie today in admitting for the first time that he doped during a phase of his […]
Hincapie admits doping until 2006, says he agreed to give evidence in Armstrong investigation
Texan’s right hand man speaks about ‘widespread use of performance enhancing drugs by cyclists’ George Hincapie, the only rider to have ridden all seven of the Tours where Lance Armstrong reached Paris in yellow, has today admitted to doping during […]
Armstrong case: USADA confirms reasoned decision sent to UCI and WADA, over 1000 pages of evidence
Data gathered includes 26 witnesses, including Hincapie, Leipheimer, Danielson and Vande Velde Citing ‘overwhelming evidence’ which amounts to over 1000 pages in length, the US Anti-Doping Agency has confirmed that it is today sending its reasoned decision to the UCI […]
Tour de l’Ain runner-up Pardilla joins expanding MTN Qhubeka team
South African squad taking shape prior to move to next level in cycling Continuing the build-up to what it expects will be its first year as a Pro Continental squad, the MTN Qhubeka team has announced the signing of another […]
Geraint Thomas Interview: Olympic gold medallist speaks
Sky rider looks back and track and road season If you wondered where Sky and Wales strongman Geraint Thomas disappeared to after the Giro, the answer is simple – he was riding endless laps of deserted velodromes in pursuit of […]
Tony Martin seizes Tour of Beijing lead with first road race stage win in three years
Solo break pays off for last year’s overall winner Defending champion Tony Martin said prior to this year’s Tour of Beijing meant that the absence of a time trial would mean he would have to completely rethink his way of […]
Vincent Lavenu saddened and angered by Steve Houanard positive
AG2R La Mondiale removes rider from competition and trusts in anti-doping proces AG2R La Mondiale manager Vincent Lavenu has reacted with sadness and anger at the news that his rider, Steve Houanard, has returned a non-negative sample for EPO. The […]
Stefano Zanini takes up directeur sportif role with Astana
Past Amstel Gold Race winner to guide riders Former pro rider Stefano Zanini is the latest edition to the Astana setup, coming into the squad as a new directeur sportif prior to the 2013 season. The 43 year old Italian […]