Emakumeen Euskal Bira: Emma Pooley solos to a double day on stage two
Stage and race lead for British climber on hilly Basque stage Emma Pooley (AA Drink-Leontien.nl) won the second stage of the Emakumeen Euskal Bira in Lekeitio, in typical solo fashion. The former British champion escaped her two breakaway companions, AA […]
UCI says biological passport retains strong anti-doping effect on peloton
Governing body says work is being done to further enhance testing Holding a press conference today in Paris to speak about the modified application of the Biological Passport, the UCI has repeated previous assertions that the setup has changed the […]
Amstel Gold Race winner Gasparotto extends for two years with Astana
Rider to target Vuelta a España and world championships Currently enjoying the best season of his career thus far, Amstel Gold winner Enrico Gasparotto has secured his future by inking a two-year deal with his Astana team. The 30 year […]
Critérium du Dauphiné: Arthur Vichot takes his biggest ever victory in breakaway stage five
Frenchman escapes lead group in the final ten kilometres; Bradley Wiggins defends lead in the mountains Arthur Vichot (FDJ-BigMat) took the biggest victory of his career to date in the fifth stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, between Saint-Trivier-sur-Moignans and […]
Contador signs with Saxo Bank until end of 2015
Spaniard returns to Riis Following a spate of rumours about where he might be competing after his suspension ends on August 5th, Alberto Contador and the Saxo Bank team have confirmed that he has inked a three and a half […]
New Chris Hoy velodrome confirmed as venue for 2012/2013 UCI World Cup
World’s top riders to compete in Glasgow after Olympic Games Several of the medallists from the upcoming London Olympics will likely line out in the Chris Hoy velodrome in Glasgow after it was confirmed today that the UCI had decided […]
Irish Olympic selection announcement delayed due to appeal
One rider protests selection process The expected announcement today of the three riders who will compete in the men’s Olympic road race for Ireland won’t now take place for several days after an appeal was lodged yesterday with Cycling Ireland. […]
Emakumeen Euskal Bira: Ina Teutenberg sprints to stage one victory
German champion takes early lead in Basque stage race Ina Teutenberg (Specialized-lululemon) won the opening stage of the 2012 Emakumeen Euskal Bira, between Iurreta and Matiena, in northwestern Spain, at the end of a largely uneventful 97.1km. The German champion […]
Martin lacked ‘super legs’ in Dauphiné time trial, Chavanel pleased with his ride
World time trial champion still building form Hit by a car in April, bouncing back to win the Tour of Belgium in May, Tony Martin had to be content with second in today’s time trial in the Critérium du Dauphiné. […]
Critérium du Dauphiné: Neo-pro Wilco Kelderman surprises himself in stage four time trial
21-year-old Dutch revelation chasing race’s white jersey in debut WorldTour season Unquestionably, the revelation of today’s Critérium du Dauphiné time trial was Rabobank neo-pro Wilco Kelderman. The 21-year-old Dutchman, who came up through the ranks of the team’s under-23 feeder […]