Agent defends Van der Vorst, who states she is back in wheelchair
“She’s faced accusations that she faked, but this isn’t true” One day after the Rabobank team announced that its contract with former paralympian Monique Van der Vorst would end due to medical advice, she has told a Dutch publication that […]
Jelle Vanendert: “The general classification isn’t a priority for me”
Belgian climber pledges support to Jurgen Van Den Broeck but is also eying a second stage victory Lotto-Belisol’s Jelle Vanendert made a relatively late Tour de France debut at the age of 26 last year, and made an almost immediate […]
RadioShack-Nissan riders complain to UCI over non-payment of salaries
Sport’s governing body confirms that three riders have reported irregularities At least three riders from the RadioShack-Nissan team have complained to the International Cycling Union (UCI) over non-payment of their salaries, radsport-news.com reports. The UCI’s press spokesman Enrico Carpani has […]
CONI pushing for one year ban for Pozzato over Michele Ferrari links
National anti doping tribunal will determine rider’s fate Italian Olympic Committee CONI has recommended a one year ban for Classic specialist Filippo Pozzato, who reportedly admitted last week to its anti-doping prosecutor that he worked with the controversial doctor Michele […]
Dan Martin Interview: Irishman ambitious prior to first Tour de France
Stage wins and mountain jersey of interest to Garmin-Sharp rider Garmin Sharp pro Dan Martin has said that he’s feeling upbeat about his form and his prospects as he heads towards the start of his first Tour de France. The […]
Garmin-Sharp jersey launched prior to Tour de France
Newly-worked team kit revealed two days before race starts Having named Sharp as a new co-title sponsor on Monday, the Garmin-Sharp team today launched its new jersey, two days prior to the start of the Tour de France. The Castelli-manufactured […]
Porte feeling strong heading into second Tour de France
“I think I’m climbing better than I ever have. My general fitness is much better than it ever has been.” Having been part of a dominant Sky Procycling team in the Critérium du Dauphiné, Australian rider Richie Porte is heading […]
Video: Brammeier looks forward to Vuelta debut, celebrates historic nationals win
Third consecutive national title a record; second Olympic appeal underway Having become on Sunday the first person ever to take three consecutive Irish elite road race championships, Matt Brammeier has confirmed that he will make his Grand Tour debut this […]
International Paralympic Committee investigating Van der Vorst’s claimed paralysis
Possibility that Beijing medals could be stripped if inquiry finds fault In the wake of today’s earlier news that the Rabobank team has ended its contract with the former Paralympic athlete Monique Van der Vorst, saying that their doctors had […]
Lampre-ISD distances itself from Leonardo Bertagnolli’s Biological Passport case
Anomalies date from year’s prior to rider joining blue-fuchsia team Following today’s news that Lampre-ISD’s Leonardo Bertagnolli was subject to International Cycling Union (UCI) disciplinary proceedings under the Biological Passport programme, the blue-fuchsia team has released a statement which seeks […]