NetApp extends sponsorship, Endura Racing merges
Transferred backing and eight riders from Scottish team Having ridden its first Grand Tour this year after a wildcard slot to the Giro d’Italia, Team NetApp is continuing its evolution and will join forces with Endura in 2013. The sponsor […]
Expanding MTN-Qhubeka team brings Tour of Portugal stage winner Thomson on board
Three year deal with team aiming to ride Tour de France MTN-Qhubeka has set out the aim of riding the Tour de France in the next few years and, as part of that build-up, plans several new signings. The latest […]
Museeuw admits doping was ‘part of daily life’ when he raced
In January 2007 Johan Museeuw admitted to doping in the final year of his career, but the former top Classics rider has now elaborated and suggested that he used banned substances for far longer. “I am the first to admit […]
Joaquim Rodríguez disappointed but philosophical over lost Vuelta a España lead
‘Purito’ pays tribute to ‘El Pistolero’ after Fuente Dé defeat Joaquim Rodríguez (Katusha) fell victim to one of the greatest turnovers in the history of the modern Vuelta a España, as he conceded 2’38” to stage winner Alberto Contador (Saxo […]
Alberto Contador: Fuente Dé victory is “of the three most important of my career”
Emotional Spanish rider takes first post-ban victory to seize control of Vuelta a España It was an emotional Alberto Contador that punched the air with both fists as he crossed the line to take the stage victory – and overall […]
USADA ’looking forward’ to answering questions on its role after state senators request review
Agency responds to complaint about due process The US Anti-Doping Agency has come out with a strong response to a letter from twenty-three California state senators calling for a comprehensive review of the agency, the anti-doping organisation saying that it […]
Brain Wash Ladies Toer: Specialized-lululemon puts Trixi Worrack into the lead in team time trial
German-registered team takes more confidence ahead of World championships Trixi Worrack moved into the lead of the Brain Wash Holland Ladies Toer after her Specialized-lululemon took victory in the stage two team time trial in Dronten, central Netherlands. The German-registered […]
Andy Schleck forced to again postpone return to racing
No GP Fourmies due to ongoing pain from Dauphiné injury Andy Schleck’s hopes of bouncing back from the most frustrating period of his career have been foiled yet again, with the residual after-effects of his crash in June’s Critérium du […]
Vuelta a España: Alberto Contador seizes control on the climb to Fuente Dé
First post-suspension victory gives Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank captain the red jersey on medium mountain stage Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank) came out of the rest day with all guns blazing and seized control of the 2012 Vuelta a España on […]
New early January slot for Jayco Herald Sun Tour
Race will precede Australian national champs and Santos Tour Down Under Giving riders a chance to begin stage racing even earlier in the season, the Jayco Herald Sun Tour has been confirmed in a new date slot for 2013. The […]